Jab supplies blocked?

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Vaccine wars

The EU has threatened to block exports of AstraZeneca vaccines to the UK, as the row over supplies continues. EU leaders will discuss the possible ban on Thursday. Boris Johnson is phoning them all individually over the next few days, to make the case for allowing the jabs to make the journey the UK from a Dutch factory.

Bike boom rolls on

January bike sales rose 41% compared to last year, and bike makers and sellers are struggling to keep up with demand. Last year’s lockdown kicked off a cycling boom, which is showing no signs of braking. Electric bikes and road bikes are most in demand. Servicing and repairs are on the up too, with many hauling rusty wheels out of storage.

Instagram for kids?

Facebook is working on an under-13s version of Instagram. Under privacy rules, young children are not allowed to use the regular app. The company describes the app as a “parent-controlled experience”, but Amnesty International has warned it’s one of the biggest threats to children’s privacy.