The UK’s home-grown Covid vaccine is “highly effective” — and the first Britons are expected to receive it by the end of the year. Oxford University says its vaccine was found to be up to 90 per cent effective in preventing people falling seriously ill with coronavirus. Our deputy political editor says rollout is due to begin "within weeks" but the government has a job on its hands to make sure everyone who should take it actually does. 

Also, London appears to be heading for a return to Tier 2 restrictions when lockdown ends - but it'll feel like Tier 3. Pubs and restaurants are still due to face strict new measures, with businesses in Tier 2 having to serve sit-down meals with any drinks. That's not good news for bars like the Dodo Micropub in Ealing, which doesn't serve meals. Its bos, Lucy Do, tells us that it's "the worst" outcome for them at the end of a heartbreaking year. 

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