Welcome to your early-morning news briefing from The Telegraph - a round-up of the top stories we are covering on Tuesday. To receive twice-daily briefings by email, sign up to our Front Page newsletter for free. 1. Boris Johnson to raise tax to pay for clearing the NHS backlog

       Boris Johnson will announce a tax rise on Tuesday to pay for the cost of lockdown on the NHS, facing down Tory rebels angry over the manifesto-breaking move.

       The Prime Minister is expected to reveal that National Insurance will be increased by around 1.25 per cent in a move that could generate more than ￡10 billion for the NHS. Read the full story.

       2. New sausage war averted as UK secures major concession on Northern Ireland Protocol

       Boris Johnson has secured a major concession from Brussels over the Northern Ireland Protocol after it allowed the UK on Monday to extend a number of grace periods indefinitely, averting a fresh “sausage war”.

       Lord Frost, the Brexit minister, has confirmed that the Government will now pause the imposition of sweeping new checks and red tape in the province, including for chilled meats, parcels and medicines. Read the full story.

       3. Brilliant Emma Raducanu thrashes Shelby Rogers to reach US Open quarter-finals

       The dream goes on for Emma Raducanu, whose miraculous run in New York feels like it has escaped from a movie script.

       Playing on the grand stage that is Arthur Ashe Stadium, the teenage sensation eased her way into the quarter-finals for the loss of just three games, then looked up at the gigantic stands with wide, wondering eyes. Read the full story.

       4. More than 800 Channel migrants reach UK in one day

       Almost 1,000 migrants crossed the Channel Monday in an expected daily record, as Boris Johnson demanded the French “stiffen their sinews” to prevent more reaching the UK.

       More than 200 of the migrants landed on UK beaches without being intercepted, as the smuggling gangs took advantage of the heatwave and becalmed sea to launch a flotilla of dinghies and small rigid-hulled boats crammed with men, women and children. Read the full story.

       5. Parents’ fury as schools reintroduce bubbles, face masks and self-isolation for healthy children

       Schools across the country have reintroduced bubbles, face masks and self-isolation for healthy children, The Telegraph has learned.

       Headteachers have been told by ministers that many of the restrictions which were in place last academic year are no longer necessary. Read the full story.

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