People of 2021: from Gareth Southgate to Angela Merkel

Here are some of the politicians, sporting stars and celebrities who made headlines this year

1. January

Poet Amanda Gorman at Joe Biden’s inauguration on 20 January 2021

Amanda Gorman
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