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Pre-Christmas press conference a microcosm of scientific candour versus political calculation
Amid talk of tiers and Christmas bubbles this week, the coronavirus death toll has soared. So how does coverage compare to the first wave?
When will it end?
Reports emerged on Friday night that England could be forced into a second lockdown by Wednesday.
Boris Johnson moved Greater Manchester area into the highest tier of local lockdown, setting in motion a war of words and press conferences with mayor Andy Burnham. Tensions spilled over as an extraordinary series of negotiations over a lack of financial support for businesses and workers spilled over in public, with Burnham was branded the “king of the north” as he attempted to defend Manchester from Westminster’s “punishment”.
The UK Prime Minister speaks at a press conference on imposing the new lockdown restrictions on Greater Manchester, after talks earlier today collapsed without agreement.
The PM will later host a press conference at Downing Street to explain how each local area will be ranked on this new system.
A shooting close to the White House left a Secret Service agent and "male subject" injured.
The US secretary of state is joining foreign secretary Dominic Raab for a press conference following meetings to discuss rising tensions with China. Pompeo will also hold talks with the Labour leader and backbench MPs during his visit.
Health secretary Matt Hancock leads the coronavirus press conference alongside deputy chief medical officer Dr Jenny Harries. It comes as the government prepares to announce plans to expand ‘social bubbles’ allowing more people and families to meet.