after weeks of tension between the uk and the european union over the distribution of vaccines, a joint statement has been issued, pledging to create a win win situation and expand vaccine supply for all citizens . it was a different tone to the one struck earlier by the eu, when the commission proposed tougher controls on exports of vaccines. those plans are due to be presented to eu leaders. here s our europe editor katya adler. a brutal third wave. desperate lockdown protests. a deadly failure so far to get vaccines into arms. eu covid woes are deepening by the day. angela merkel, normally the european symbol of calm and control, suddenly u turned today on a planned easter lockdown, amid mounting political pressure. translation: this whole business has created - even more uncertainty. i deeply regret that and ask for forgiveness. across the eu, there is growing frustration at a roll out far slower than the uk s. some blame their government, others the european commission.
tougher process in future, under controversial plans unveiled by the home secretary. a special report from the us on the growing use of solitary confinement in prison because of the pandemic. and in tonight s erd cup qualifier, wales took the lead against belgium, but would it be enough? and coming up in sport on bbc news, one foot in the semifinals. chelsea beat wolfsburg 2 1. sam kerr with the first in the opening leg of their women s champions league quarterfinal. good evening. after weeks of tension between the uk and the european union over the distribution of vaccines, a joint statement has been issued, pledging to work together to improve communications in relation to the pandemic. the statement says they want to create a win win situation, and expand vaccine supply for all citizens . it was a notably different tone to the one struck by the eu earlier today, when the commission proposed tougher controls on exports of vaccines, based on infection and vaccination rates
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