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UK death toll increases by highest number since outbreak began
It is the third day in a row that the figure has been over 1,000.
Donald Trump says he will not attend Joe Biden’s inauguration
President Donald Trump has announced that he will not attend the swearing-in of Joe Biden on 20 January.
Sussex care home loses half of its residents to Covid-19 over Christmas
"We’re sitting ducks," the care home manager said.
UK approves Moderna vaccine – and orders another 10 million doses
The Moderna vaccine will not be available for use straight away, with the first doses not expected to arrive until the spring.
London mayor declares ‘major incident’ with coronavirus spread ‘out of control’
Sadiq Khan is asking for the closure of places of worship and for face masks to be worn routinely outside of the home.
‘Light touch’ Sweden finally embraces masks – and moves towards lockdown
Sweden this week put forward an emergency law that paves the way for ministers to lock down large portions of society - a far cry from its famed ‘light touch'.
Newsnight ends on sobering note as UK Covid deaths reach full capacity of London 2012 Olympic stadium
Lord Bethell has suggested the number of deaths per day is “set to increase” given the high rates of infections and hospital admissions.
Trump mob could face long jail terms – because of his own anti-BLM order
The Justice Department added that it had not ruled out prosecuting Trump himself.
Stanley Johnson embroiled in free movement row on GMB following French citizenship bid
"I'm delighted you're able to continue to get the benefits of free movement, but because of the actions of your son, my sons can't", former home secretary Jacqui Smith said.