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The Prime Minister moves to fend off of Prime Minister rebellion for tougher wreck on the strip coronavirus restrictions for england. He tells tory mps that it could be relaxed in some areas in december and promises another vote in january. We will be asking whether Boris Johnson will have done enough to convince the sceptics on his own side. Also tonight. Clashes between police and protesters in paris during demonstrations against a proposed security law the archbishop of washington dc, Wilton Gregory becomes the killing of irans Top Nuclear Scientist iran points the finger at israel and vows retaliation. It felt like something i couldnt stop. It was part of me. It had control. And the increasing numbers of women who are fighting an addiction to gambling. Hello and welcome to bbc news. Borisjohnson is Boris Johnson is sought borisjohnson is sought to head off a rebellion by his own backbenchers and a commons vote next week on the new coronavirus tear restrictions for england. In a letter to conservative mps, he says some parts of the country could move down a tear after a review in mid december. He also promised a new vote on the whole system injanuary. A string of tory mps have been publicly critical of how the tears have been allocated and labour hasnt yet set if it will back the plans. He is our Political Correspondent iain watson. Its testing time for the Prime Minister, tuesday coming spacing opponent tree revolt over his new 3 tier restrictions in england. 99 b in the two toughest tears. Cities had to come up with a new formula to shrink the size of the rebellion. Reassuring them that its possible, some areas will move down a tear, and restrictions will be reviewed on december the 16th. Mps will get another vote on the whole system of restrictions on january the 27th. More information on how areas can move down a tear will also be published. The red car to cleveland to side. And the appointment of a new vaccine minister who had this message for his fellow conservative mps. I, with the mass testing. Borisjohnsons trying to defuse this rebellion because he doesnt want to rely on labour support on tuesday to get his measures through the commons. And the opposition have been making a series of demands. Theres no extra support for businesses in tier 3, and the Hospitality Industry will be really hard hit at christmas, so we have real concerns there. But also we want to know how different parts of the country can come out of their tiers. Borisjohnson says he wants to squeeze the disease, but first hell have to try to squeeze the rebellion in his own ranks. Iain is here. Has he done enough . It isa it is a dramatic intervention from the Prime Minister, effectively pleading with his own mps to give him the benefit of the doubt in the commons vote this week in return for a new vote injanuary. Also a strong hint that some areas might get an early christmas present, and come out of tier 3 restrictions when the review ta kes out of tier 3 restrictions when the review takes place in mid december, but to answer your question, it is not clear he has done enough because i spoke to one of the leading rebels who said he still had profound concerns and was likely to vote against the government and another said this letter doesnt change anything. What we buy minister wants to do more than anything is to avoid having to rely on labour to get the measure through but it looks like he will have to do even more to get enough of his mps on side what the Prime Minister wants to do. Thanks forjoining us. More than 150 people have been arrested at an anti lockdown demonstration in central london. Many protesters were not wearing face masks and refused police requests to go home. Protests are currently not permitted under lockdown rules in england. The latest government figures show there were 15,871 new Coronavirus Infections recorded in the latest 24 hour period. That means the average number of new cases reported per day in the last week is now 16,153. There were 1,551 people admitted to hospital on average each day over the week to last tuesday. And a79 deaths were reported, thats people who died within 28 days of a positive covid 19 test. That means on average in the past week a87 deaths were announced every day. It takes the total number of deaths so far across the uk to 58,030. Clashes have broken out in paris as tens of thousands of people marched through the city in protest against a new law which restricts the right to publish images of the police. The demonstrations which took place across the country follow widespread outrage at a video appearing to show a black music producer, Michel Zecler, being attacked by three White Police Officers in his studio in paris. Our paris correspondent Lucy Williamson reports. Police are always a target at protests like this. Today, they were the reason for them. The edges of a peaceful march through paris, frayed by clashes between hardline groups and the police. Water cannon and tear gas following the path of the unrest. Among the buildings set on fire, one belonging to the bank of france, an anarchist sign scrawled on the wall outside. Tensions have risen quickly here, thanks to a small group of agitators. Most of this march has been peaceful, but this new law banning the malicious dissemination of police identities has touched a raw nerve in france. Translation they have created a bill that would forbid us from filming while we are filming unbelievable things. So, here i am in the street for my freedom, as you can see written on my mask. Translation obviously the ban on recording audio and video of the police and not to be able to film what happens, thats obviously an attack on press freedom, simply put. A video of music producer Michel Zecler being beaten in his studio by police has sparked a furious reaction in france. Recorded by a Security Camera and published on social media this week, many are asking whether it would ever have come to light under the new law. Four Police Officers are now being investigated. Last night on social media, president macron said the attack on Michel Zecler was unacceptable. These images make us ashamed, he said. Mobile phone cameras trained on police lines today reflected the placards calling on people to film them as part of the protest. The last time so many people gathered for a protest here it was to defend the right to publish blasphemous cartoons. After months of lockdown and curfew because of coronavirus, france has shown this year that it will tolerate restrictions on many things, just not on freedom of speech. Lucy williamson, bbc news, paris. Irans leaders have promised to retaliate after the assassination of the countrys Top Nuclear Scientist. President Hassan Rouhani blamed israel for the killing israel has stayed silent. It had previously accused Mohsen Fakhrizadeh of being behind a secret Nuclear Weapons programme. Our correspondent paul adams has more. Angry protests once more on the streets of the iranian capital, people here in no doubt about who was behind fridays killing. The father of Irans Nuclear programme is now being treated like a martyr, his assassination the subject of headlines and debate. Attacks like this have happened before. Ten years ago, israel carried out a campaign which killed four other nuclear scientists, but the death of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh poses a dilemma for irans leadership retaliate or bide their time . The supreme leader, ali khamenei, said the perpetrators, and those who commanded them, will be pursued and punished. But iran knows the next american president wants dialogue, not confrontation, hence a more cautious response from the countrys pragmatic president. Translation this savage act shows that our enemies feel that Global Conditions are changing and its important for them to make the most of the remaining few weeks that they have to create uncertain conditions in the region. But our brave nation is smarter than to fall into the trap of zionists. But pressure is mounting. Iran has yet to retaliate for the death of qasem soleimani, killed by a us drone strike in january. Irans recent progress in its Nuclear Programme may have triggered this attack a stark warning to irans entire nuclear establishment. But its also likely to make joe bidens difficultjob, coaxing iran back into negotiations, that much harder. Paul adams, bbc news. The uk and france have agreed to double the number of officers patrolling french beaches in a bid to stop migrants crossing the channel to england. The home secretary, priti patel, and her french counterpart, gerald darmanin, said they wanted to make the route, used by more than 8,000 people this year, unviable. Simonjones reports. Destination dover. Despite commitments by both britain and france to stop these dangerous crossings, the attempts have continued. Now, britain will give france £28 million, some to pay for extra french officers to patrol the beaches, and their equipment. The home office wont say how many patrols there will be but it is being described as a major uplift. People are putting their lives at risk and sadly we have seen fatalities this year in the channel and we have to stop that. Here at the home office this new agreement is being described as significant but there have been a number of deals over the past couple of years with britain and france pledging on each occasion to work more closely than ever before but the number of people arriving has continued to go up. So far this month around 700 migrants have reached the uk in small boats, which brings the total for this year to more than 8000 people, more than four times the figure for last year, but Officials Say that a greater proportion are now being thwarted. Groups supporting refugees say the uk needs to provide a safe and legal way for asylum claims to be made from abroad. We must learn that shutting the door in peoples faces doesnt make this issue go away. And its about time the home secretary took a fresh approach to this situation which accepted that you are not going to stop people from making this crossing. And the Un Refugee Agency says, in the context of european migration, the numbers reaching the uk are manageable. Simon jones, bbc news. The snp has pledged to extend Free School Meals in scotland to provide breakfasts and lunches for all Primary School pupils. The expanded scheme, expected to cost £230 million per year, would run in School Holidays notjust term time. Speaking at the partys virtual conference, john swinney, scotlands deputy first minister and education secretary, praised the campaign led by the footballer marcus rashford. Charities and nhs services who help problem gamblers say that this year has been one of their busiest. More than a quarter of a Million People in the uk are thought to be addicted to gambling with the number of women increasing at double the rate of men. Next month, the government is due to launch a review of industry regulations. Jeremy cooke reports. Gambling to me was as normal as breathing. I was gambling from the first moment id wake up in the morning. Id wake up in the night and gamble. There was no time that i wouldnt gamble or think about gambling. Kerry is a recovering addict. It felt like something i couldnt stop. It was part of me. It had control. Gambling cost her tens of thousands of pounds. But the true cost has been higher still. What i lost was so much more than that. It was my identity, my self respect, my values, time, sleep, relationships, my home. The list is endless. I did think of ways to end my life. I didnt want to be here, because i couldnt see a life without gambling. It had me, it had total control. Breaking the habit is not easy. This is one of the few residential centres in the uk helping gambling addicts. And its cold turkey. No phones, no internet, no cash. The event, as you know, could be a sporting event. For years, online betting has been shifting the problem from the bookies to the family home. And then came the covid lockdown. It just amplified the situation. It amplified their feelings, thoughts, and of course their behaviour. Took them to the edge when they were desperate. For most of us, of course, gambling is harmless. But for some, it can be disastrous, and now experts say covid and lockdown have created the perfect storm for a growing and deeper problem. Before lockdown, our Outreach Services were reaching about 30 interactions a month. Were now doing about 1,000 a month. The volume is on the increase, but the intensity is ten times greater than it was before. Studies show that the number of women living with gambling addiction is growing, and stands at around 75,000 across britain. Kerri now works full time to help as many of those women as she can. If i hadnt spoken about it, i probably wouldnt be here now. You can recover. It is possible. I never believed it, but im living proof. Kerri nicholls ending that report byjeremy cooke. With all the sport now, heres 0lly foster at the bbc sport centre. Good evening. England have beaten wales 24 13 in rugby unions autumn nations cup. Victory in llanelli means that they top their group and theyll play france in the final next weekend. Heres our sport correspondent katie gornall. There are few sporting occasions that would miss fans more than wales versus england, and with the stands silent, it was up to others to provide the soundtrack. They sing Welsh National anthem a run of poor form left wales in need of a bit of luck. When the chance came, they seized it. Last year, Jonny Williams took time out for cancer treatment. Now hes back doing what he does best. The six nations champions quickly hit back, stretching the welsh defence while henry slade strolled. 0wen farrell had missed his first two kicks. His third would give england the lead before half time. And after it, they edged further ahead, Mako Vunipola short on space but still finding room to twist, turn and muscle to the line. Eddiejones had more muscle to turn to, and although wales kept it closer than many expected, the flow was with farrell. Now englands next step is into next months final. There were four games in the premier league today. All the goals are coming up on match of the day, but stay where you are if you want the results. Liverpool are one point clear at the top of the table, but only drew 1 1 at brighton after giving away a late penalty. The liverpool managerjurgen klopp again complained about fixture congestion and the premier league not allowing five substitutes like other major european leagues. Manchester city have their biggest win of the season, 5 0 at home to burnley. Riyad mahrez scored his first hat trick for the club. Elsewhere, there were wins for leeds and West Bromwich albion. Its also an fa cup weekend, and non League Chorley town have produced the big upset so far in the second round. They came from behind at league one peterbrough to win 2 1. That takes the side from the National League north, the sixth tier, through to the third round for the first time, and a possible premier league opponent in the new year. You can get all the fa cup results on the bbc sport website and watch all the goals, as well. The england cricket captain Heather Knight scored the winning runs for sydney thunder in the t20 big bash final in australia. Chasing just 87, she hit a six to secure victory over the favourites melbourne stars by seven wickets. Its the second time thunder have lifted the trophy. Finally, two weeks after securing his seventh formula 1 world title, Lewis Hamilton will be on pole for tomorrows bahrain grand prix. Reeta. You can see more on all of todays stories on the bbc news channel. Thats all from me. Goodnight. Hello. This is bbc news. The ethiopian Prime Minister has claimed his forces have taken control of mekelle the capital of tigray province where leaders of the opposition Tigray Peoples Liberation Front are besieged. Abiy ahmed said the military operations were completed but Ethiopian Police would apprehend members of the tplf. The Reuters Agency is reporting the leader of tplf says the group will continue fighting. With communications to tigray province cut, its hard to confirm mr abiys assertions, but Ethiopian Forces had been advancing from the north with reports of shells targetting mekelle. The Ethiopian Army has been locked in conflict with the tplf for weeks. Ive been speaking to Billene Seyoum press secretary to the ethiopian Prime Minister, abiy ahmed. She gave me more details about the military operation in mekelle. So, what we have right now is that over the past day or so, the National Defence forces have made a lot of advances towards mekelle, the last hideout of the tplf clique. Today a series of operations were undertaken and unlike the statement that was made in your news statement, there was no shelling of the city. There were specific targets that were identified. In the mechanisms by the National Defence forces have been subdued so what the chief, the Prime Minister has announced is that the mission with regard to the military operation has seized and has been finalised with the control of the city, in particular at the airport and keep public infrastructures in particular at the airport and key public infrastructures and key sites in the city have been secured as well turn out this goes onto the next phase which is for the federal police to apprehend the tplf clique so the focus now has shifted, the military intervention has ceased with the full control of mekelle city. Could you confirm for me, it sounds as though you have entered mekelle. This has taken a few days, because last week the offensive had begun and there was some confusion because of the communications cut out. When you say this is completed, are you confirming that you have entered mekelle, or that the Tigray Forces have surrendered . Over the past two days, the information we have received from the Defence Forces at the front is that thousands of tplf militia have also been surrendering. The confirmation thats been transmitted today is that the National Defence forces are within the city, have taken command and it is under federal command. What will happen next . If this is not resolved in terms of speaking to the tplf, tensions will resume once again. What has been put in place for the regional players . This has nothing to do with speaking to the tplf because the target we have not spoken to them yet, because they are the critical targets. What is next is that there have been matters which are been settled constitutionally. This last stronghold is now under federal control as well, it has been on the ground over the last few days as well in the federal commanded areas. This last stronghold is now under federal control as well, so there will be undertaking the critical task of resuming the services that have been interrupted in the last two weeks of the operation, particularly because the the administration of the tplf had fled. Leaving their responsibilities and leaving it unattended for further complication. Now the focus is transitioning to humanitarian assistance and ensuring that all the city is under scheduled command. We have stated this is being coordinated by the ministry of peace federal, and. We have stated this is being coordinated by the ministry of peace but now there would be the possibility for a lot of other agencies because we are secure to go in and provide assistance. That is priority. Staying in the uk and around 13,000 people employed by one of the high streets biggest retailers arcadia are waiting to hear if theirjobs are safe with the company said to be on the brink of collapse. Administrators could be appointed to the group which owns brands such as topshop, Dorothy Perkins and burton as early as monday. Heres our business correspondent, katy austin. The Festive Season is approaching, but theres tough news this weekend for the 13,000 people working for arcadia, with their employer on the verge of collapse. The group had its troubles before the pandemic, already shedding jobs and closing stores. Experts say it had failed to adapt as retail changed. New fashion businesses which are digital native have found it much easier to adapt to the shop and climate now. Its not easy for any big company whos an old company to adapt in the same way as a new do. Arcadias owner, sir philip green, had built a huge clothing empire, but in 2015, he sold bhs for £1, and the Department Store chain collapse the following year. Do you mind not looking at me like that all the time . Its really disturbing. Leaving him first facing fury from mps, then coughing up hundreds of millions to plug the gap in bhss pension scheme. He was definitely a man of his time, but that time has been changing dramatically in recent years, and then weve had the pandemic, which has catapulted it further forward. His style worked really well some years ago. Its worked less and less well. In a statement, arcadia said the forced closure of its stores during the pandemic had had a Material Impact on trading across its businesses. If the Administration Process does kick off on monday, the groups 500 shops will continue to trade when theyre allowed to reopen in england and ireland, and a buyer will be sought. The question then is if buyers can be found for arcadias brands, and who they might be. Katy austin, bbc news. And well be taking an in depth lookat the papers with our the Political Editor of the sunday mirror and people, nigel nelson and the political commentator, jo phillips thats coming up after the headlines. And, before that though time for a look at the weather with darren bett. Hello. Quite cool in Northern England where we have had thick cloud with outbreaks of rain though that should ease off overnight. It has been quite chilly in scotland but here we had blue skies and sunshine after a frosty start, temperatures are falling quickly now. We see some cloud pushing into central and southern scotland but most of it will affect Northern Ireland, england and wales, onto hills for, temperatures 5 or 7 degrees, frost more likely in the north east with clearer skies and temperatures down to 5 in some places by morning. Away from here a lot of cloud on sunday morning, the mist lifting in england and wales, brighter skies in west wales, northumberland looks dry but more cloud in western scotland with sunny spells for the east. Temperatures of seven 11, more likely to have double figures in the west, cooler in the east. Some changes at the start of next week, the High Pressure brink that low cloud starts to recede as a weather front moved down from the north, these are weak weather front and they will not be a lot of rain but we will see some in the morning across scotland, Northern Ireland and Northern England, that move south in the afternoon and eventually we may get some sunshine in the north of scotland, temperatures here dropping our way but elsewhere marder, temperatures here dropping our way but elsewhere milder, 10 or 12 at best on monday. On tuesday that weather front moves down across the whole of the country and a link back to cloud is hanging on in Western Areas by tuesday morning, further east especially in scotland and Northern England we will find some frost so a chilly start on tuesday and a chilly day in prospect because cloud will topple into that colder across scotland, Northern Ireland, or cloud across wales, the best sunshine in lincolnshire, east anglia and the south east, temperatures 8 or 9 degrees, further west. Further in the week, things will turn unsettled by the latter part of the week, it will be chilly for all of us. Hello. This is bbc news. Well be taking a look at tomorrow mornings papers in a moment with nigel nelson and jo phillips. First, the headlines