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The Times says Boris Johnson will move to close pubs in coronavirus hot-spots because hospitals are in danger of being overwhelmed by patients. The full story is here.

The Times leads on the rise in coronavirus cases across the UK, saying the country is on the brink of tougher lockdown measures, despite government attempts to get back to normal.

Boris Johnson wants wind to power every home in Britain by 2030, according to The Times.

The Times claims that criminals, including paedophiles and violent offenders, are getting away with shorter sentences because judges are taking into account the “harsh regimes” imposed on prisons because of the coronavirus epidemic.

The Times says that hope is growing for a vaccine treatment, which has learnt that a mass rollout of a coronavirus jab could be over by Easter 2021.

The Times leads on a story about the processing of asylum seekers in the UK. It says one option under serious consideration is buying disused ferries to house people while applications are considered.

The Times says that the UK is on “red alert” following the reporting of the highest increase in coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic.

The Times reports on growing resentment towards the prime minister among Tory MPs over coronavirus restrictions, comparing some elements to George Orwell’s 1984.

The Times says ministers are preparing to enforce a total social lockdown across much of northern Britain and potentially London to combat a spiralling second wave of coronavirus.