Who said it

“The fundamental bond between us will remain strong: we will always be friends, partners and allies. As our countries begin this new chapter in our long history, let us reaffirm our bond for the years ahead”

- The Prince of Wales said Britain’s relationship with Germany is evolving in the aftermath of Brexit during a speech in Berlin marking the National Day of Mourning.

“It is essential we get a high vaccination rate before autumn/ winter next year, so that means all the vaccination approaches must be accomplished before next autumn. I’m confident that this will happen, because a number of vaccine companies have been asked to increase the supply, and so that we could have a normal winter next year” - Ugur Sahin, chief executive of BioNTech. “Flip-flopping between encouraging people to mix socially, which is what you’re doing by encouraging people to go to restaurants and bars, versus then immediately closing them again, isn’t a very sensible way to run the epidemic” - Professor John Edmunds, a member of the Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies (Sage).

“He really was the ultimate entertainer but, even more, he was a thoroughly nice man” - Russ Abbot pays tribute to Des O’Connor.

“He was very generous in sharing the laughs and not all comedians are like that” - Jimmy Tarbuck speaks about Des O’Connor.

“Des O’Connor was never afraid to laugh at himself and that was part of his charm. Whether it was Eric Morecambe ridiculing him, or Freddie Starr smashing his studio set up, Des always laughed along” - Top Gear presenter Paddy McGuinness.