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Donald Trump blocked from posting on Facebook and Twitter
Donald Trump blocked from posting on Facebook and Twitter
07 January 2021
Twitter warned that further violations of its policies will lead to the ‘permanent suspension’ of his account.
Trump’s comments directly led to violent mob rioting on Capitol, says Patel
Trump’s comments directly led to violent mob rioting on Capitol, says Patel
07 January 2021
The Home Secretary accused the outgoing US president of doing ‘very little to de-escalate the situation’.
Sainsbury’s profits set to beat expectations after strong Christmas
Sainsbury’s profits set to beat expectations after strong Christmas
07 January 2021
The supermarket said it benefited from the second English national lockdown and tiering as it remained open due as and ‘essential’ retailer.
What the papers say – January 7
What the papers say – January 7
07 January 2021
The nation’s papers are led by the assault on the US Capitol.
Labour MP feels ‘so fortunate’ to be home from hospital after Covid-19 treatment
Labour MP feels ‘so fortunate’ to be home from hospital after Covid-19 treatment
07 January 2021
Jo Stevens was said on December 31 to have been ‘laid low with Covid for a while’.
People smugglers to be sentenced over migrant deaths
People smugglers to be sentenced over migrant deaths
07 January 2021
The Vietnamese victims, aged between 15 and 44, suffocated in a container as they were shipped to Purfleet in Essex from Belgium in October 2019.
Rural areas could be ‘stuck with slow broadband for years due to DCMS failings’
Rural areas could be ‘stuck with slow broadband for years due to DCMS failings’
07 January 2021
MPs called out ‘unachievable’ Conservative election pledge of gigabit broadband across the entire country by 2025 which was later revised to 85%.
Facebook blocks Donald Trump from posting
Facebook blocks Donald Trump from posting
07 January 2021
A spokesman for the site said Washington DC was facing “an emergency situation”.
GPs to administer Oxford jab in vaccine boost as UK death toll grows
GPs to administer Oxford jab in vaccine boost as UK death toll grows
07 January 2021
MPs signed off on the latest lockdown measures as the daily reported death toll passed 1,000.
Twitter locks Donald Trump’s account and threatens ‘permanent suspension’
Twitter locks Donald Trump’s account and threatens ‘permanent suspension’
07 January 2021
The president told protesters that they “have to go home now”, but he also claimed that “this was a fraudulent election”.
Three teenagers charged over death of autistic boy in Reading
Three teenagers charged over death of autistic boy in Reading
07 January 2021
Oliver Lucas Stephens, who was known as Olly, died at the scene of the attack at Bugs Bottom fields, Emmer Green.
PM calls for ‘peaceful’ transition of power in US after violent protests
PM calls for ‘peaceful’ transition of power in US after violent protests
07 January 2021
Boris Johnson called the scenes in Washington DC ‘disgraceful’.
Twitter and Facebook delete Trump video amid ‘violence’ concerns
Twitter and Facebook delete Trump video amid ‘violence’ concerns
07 January 2021
Donald Trump claimed that the 2020 US presidential election was ‘fraudulent’ in the clip.
Former Welsh Tory leader criticised for tweet on US riots
Former Welsh Tory leader criticised for tweet on US riots
06 January 2021
His comments were condemned by former Conservative MP Alistair Burt.
Twitter and Facebook take action on Trump video amid ‘violence’ concerns
Twitter and Facebook take action on Trump video amid ‘violence’ concerns
06 January 2021
Donald Trump claimed that the 2020 US presidential election was “fraudulent” in the clip.
Snow showers and freezing fog set to hit UK in coming days
Snow showers and freezing fog set to hit UK in coming days
06 January 2021
Yellow weather warnings for ice and snow cover almost the entire nation at points throughout Thursday and Friday.
What we know so far about the US Capitol riots
What we know so far about the US Capitol riots
06 January 2021
There have been reports of one person shot in the clashes between rioters and police.
Prime Minister condemns ‘disgraceful scenes’ as protesters storm US Capitol
Prime Minister condemns ‘disgraceful scenes’ as protesters storm US Capitol
06 January 2021
Boris Johnson called for a ‘peaceful and orderly transfer of power’.
British politicians condemn Trump supporters who stormed US Capitol
British politicians condemn Trump supporters who stormed US Capitol
06 January 2021
Amid violent clashes with police, protesters breached barricades and were able to enter the building on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.
MPs overwhelmingly back new lockdown as daily Covid death rate passes 1,000
MPs overwhelmingly back new lockdown as daily Covid death rate passes 1,000
06 January 2021
A further 1,041 people had died within 28 days of testing positive for Covid-19 as of Wednesday.