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An influential group of British MPs has urged the government to spell out the impact its lockdown-easing measures would have on economic growth and the number of coronavirus infections.
Calling for evidence to be published alongside the government’s reopening road map to be announced on 22 February, the Treasury select committee said it would help the public to better understand the implications of restrictions and the costs and benefits of making changes.
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