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House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have endorsed a $900 billion coronavirus aid proposal from a bipartisan group of senators. The plan includes unemployment benefits and funding for state and local governments. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin confirmed that direct payments to Americans are not currently being discussed but could be considered later. In the UK, officials have approved Pfizer's vaccine for emergency use and warned that low uptake could prolong restrictions. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has ended national restrictions but will implement tough measures to control the virus spread.

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