Chas Newkey-Burden

Statue of British wartime leader was previously removed by Barack Obama but reinstated by Donald Trump

Researchers find level of infections are stable or rising slightly

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Mike Pompeo warns that the slaughter ‘is on-going’ as MPs vote against amendment to UK-China trade bill

PM reportedly preparing ‘unlocking framework’ - but new vaccine study casts doubt on proposed timeline

Rappers, financiers and former adviser Steve Bannon among dozens of people granted clemency

Former prime minister hits out at successor over foreign aid and law breaking

New ONS data shows that majority of population are still at risk of infection

The system was designed to make claiming simpler - but critics say it creates ‘misery’

Long-awaited report says Beijing and the UN health agency acted too slowly to stop the spread

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Former business allies steering clear of outgoing president

Aides allegedly wanted Twitter provocateur to set up fake account in bid to smear Virginia Roberts Giuffre

Ministers tempering vaccination expectations after failing to fulfil previous Covid pledges

Rebels threaten to challenge prime minister unless he sets date for lockdown exit

New research suggests population has fallen by 1.3 million as foreign-born workers flee during pandemic

Ministers planning to abolish entitlements and safeguards including 48-hour working week

National Guard members under investigation as mob member claims GOP lawmakers aided Capitol siege

Government ministers voice doubts about plan to speed up mass immunisation programme

Government imposes travel ban in response to mutation that may evade antibodies

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Influential Republican senator gives nod to his party over impeachment proceedings

Britain’s departure from the EU cancelled agreement on motoring offences

Doctors leading the way see deliveries diverted to allow other regions to catch up

Excess fatalities in the UK rose to levels not seen since wartime

Critics describe the move as ‘censorship’ based on ‘political preferences’

Care bosses say government has not delivered on jab pledge as infections soar

Michael Gove leading ‘Covid-O’ committee tasked with reviewing restrictions as infections soar across UK

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Berlin had promoted pact that no members of the bloc would strike separate deals to secure jabs

The US-developed jab may get green-light for use in UK within weeks

Seven NHS vaccination hubs opening today in ‘vitally important week’

Stockholm passes lockdown law as infection and death rates continue to outstrip those of Nordic neighbours

Insiders say couple ‘love’ their new life in US - but relations with monarchy remain frosty