Secondary School Children in parts of england with rising coronavirus cases are being urged to get tested. Two of the babies who died at a scandal hit nhs trust a review finds some mothers were blamed for their babies dying. A special report by George Alagiah on the Economic Impact of covid 19 on some of the worlds poorest countries. And Hollywood Star viola davis tells us about her new role as the pioneering blues singer, ma rainey. Coming up in sport on bbc news, arsenal make it six from six in the Europa League group stage, helped by this Mohamed Elneny wonder strike against dundalk. Good evening. After ten months of trade negotiations with the eu, the Prime Minister has said this evening that theres a strong possibility of no agreement on a post brexit deal. He met the European Commission president ursula von der leyen last night, but failed to break the deadlock. Both sides admitted that they remained far apart, but agreed that talks would continue until sunday. A decision will then be made on whether or not the discussions are worth continuing. Borisjohnson said hed informed the cabinet that the deal as it stood wasnt right for the uk. Heres our Political Editor laura kuenssberg. Is he ready to walk out of the eu system without a deal in place . There are plenty of other foreign leaders to greet. Boris johnsons guest today, the crown prince of abu dhabi. Were not allowed to shake hands. The Prime Minister cannot shake hands with him. With only four days to go hes warned tonight there will be nothing to shake on with the eu. Reporter is it all over, Prime Minister . Theres now a strong possibility strong possibility that we will have a solution that is much more like an australian relationship with the eu than a canadian relationship with the eu. That doesnt mean its a bad thing. There are plenty of ways, as ive said, that we can turn to the advantage of both sides. A relationship like australia really means no deal and maybe massive disruption. Under the eus emergency plans, out today, uk transport could only move around the continent if it sticks to european rules, even though sharing regulations is at the centre of the clash in the talks. Some firms are already fed up. Alcaline transport run 200 trailers out of kent with sites across europe and have even invested in a couple of helicopters to keep things moving, spending more than £3 million trying to keep up with what might happen. Its been going on for solid three years. They keep changing the goalposts. Every time they do that we are losing 200,000, 300,000, and we go on and off, on and off. Thats really frustrating. You dont know which way youre heading. Were just flying blind at the moment, so it isnt going to make any difference whatever the concession is going to be it is still going to be a complete nightmare, and we are the ones who are going to suffer. Downing street wonders whether this crowd will budge. Eu leaders getting together in brussels dont want the uk to keep the benefits of europes huge market, if the uk wont stick to their rules, but if neither side can compromise its a failure for both. No one understates the challenges that lie ahead. I am a bit more gloomy today. As far as i can hear, there is no progress. I think a no deal would not be a good thing but a bad deal would be even worse. The eu chief has to corral 27 countries, and no 10, and decide whether to pull the plug on sunday. We are willing to grant access to the Single Market to our british friends. Its the largest Single Market in the world. But the conditions have to be fair. They have to be fair for our workers and companies and this fine balance of fairness has not been achieved so far. The negotiators are back in the room, and almost any kind of deal is nearly a dead cert to pass through parliament. But with an agreement in doubt, the Opposition Leader who nearly certainly would vote for it, urged the Prime Minister to compromise to get there. We must have a strategy for overcoming this. If youre going to trade with another country you have got to agree the terms of that trade. Most people would say, get round the table, use the time you have got between now and sunday and come back with a deal you promised. There have even been conversations about mps approving a deal in the dead days between christmas and new year if one can be done but itjust doesnt feel thats the way things are going. Of course, both sides do indulge in spin but if the chances of an agreement were measured by the mood it would be low and gloomy right now. Having left the club already, the uk is not in the room tonight in brussels but the leaders there still have the power to change the outcome, just as borisjohnson does at home. Laura kuenssberg, bbc news, westminster. And our europe editor katya adler is in brussels for us. How are the Prime Ministers words going down there . Well, on a practical level the eu absolutely agrees with the Prime Minister. The big changes coming on the 1st of january, deal or no deal. That will affect all of our lives and the eu has been telling european businesses to prepare for quite some time, but i think you are probably referring to the really clear sense of pessimism that the Prime Minister expects about the possibility of reaching a deal, and there he is matched 100 with the mood amongst eu leaders. We had the swedish Prime Minister using the word gloomy when he came into his summit today. No deal, two very small words, that are going to have a massive impact. There is a feeling here that reality could be about to bite. In the eu alone its thought that 700,000 jobs could be at risk of no deal. But in the end of the Prime Ministers words today dont come as any surprise to eu leaders. No shock, no surprise, they dont actually change anything in the negotiations. They continued here in brussels today. There are still big Sticking Point between the sides we are told on the three main issues, fish, competition regulations, and how to govern an eventual deal, and we heard from ursula von der leyen, the european president that a decision will be reached on saturday but we dont know what the deal will become a deal, no deal, or letsjust keep talking a little while longer reached on sunday. Catcher adler, oui reached on sunday. Catcher adler, our europe editor, thank you. Well, for businesses this is a period of tremendous uncertainty. The brexit transition period, during which the uk has remained in line with eu rules, ends in just three weeks time and, as we heard, hopes of a deal are now very much hanging in the balance. Our Business Editor simonjack reports. The branding is british, the customers are all over the eu. 50 of everything produced at this factory in worthing heads for europe. The lack of progress on a deal is making the owner and her customers very nervous. Its really stressful. Its really hard, because all the time theres that feeling, like, you know, are we doing the right thing . Is there something that we should be doing more than what we are doing . Our customers are asking us all the time whats going to happen, whats going on . They want reassurances and certainties from us. They are asking us questions that we cant give them answers to as well, which makes it so difficult, and yeah, we have got a few customers who are actually holding off on placing really big orders with us and contracts and things because they want to know the outcome and what is going to happen. Hows it going . So nervous, in fact, her Business Partner was in spain today, looking at new premises to limit any damage a no deal might bring. A couple of warehouses. There is one behind which is 8000 square feet. Itsjust a shell. We would be able to put the protein bars and the porridge inside. Obviously this is a plan b, but its a good plan b option. The uk economy is not well placed to take another shock. In october it grewjust 0. 4 . Its on course for the worst downturn in over 300 years. 0n perhaps the key issue, which trade rules do the two sides play by and what happens when they disagree, businesses think very differently to politicians. Many businesses see it like this. 0n the one hand, a deal where if the rule books diverged over time tariffs might be applied, not ideal. 0n the other hand, dont do a deal and see swingeing tariffs imposed in three weeks time on top of new border procedures, a ports crisis and a covid ravaged economy. That, for many, is the perfect storm. That is why Business Leaders are so desperate for a deal. Look, my message to the government is sovereignty is important and we trust the Prime Minister in putting that right at the heart of his negotiations, but a deal is a huge prize for britain. No deal is a huge price for britain. Lets strain every sinew to get that deal by sunday. The clock is ticking. Time is desperately short. 0n the ist of january 2021. Businesses that deal with europe. Will have to follow new rules. The government insists any deal is not just for christmas but for keeps and we need the best long term outcome, but as we approach the edge most businesses would say no deal is not it. Simon jack, bbc news. So, if the transition period does end on the 31st december without a trade deal it will mean changes for our every day lives. Heres our deputy Political Editor, vicki young. Trade deals make things run more smoothly for businesses. Since leaving the eu, britain has agreed dozens of them, but the one thats arguably the most important of all has run into trouble. For decades, the uk and the rest of the European Union have bought and sold goods across borders without checks or taxes, known as tariffs. But if theres no deal, then companies will have to operate under rules set by the world trade organization. That means that most of the food imported to the uk from the eu would attract an extra tax. The British Retail Consortium has calculated that it will mean 48 on beef mince, 16 on cucumbers and 57 on cheddar cheese. When it comes to exports from the uk to the eu, it will mean a tariff of 10 on cars and 35 on dairy products. Both sides are putting measures in place to reduce disruption from the start of january. In key areas such as transport, the eu said today that it would allow things to carry on broadly as they are, but only if the uk continue to follow existing rules on standards. And today, the eu has outlined temporary measures for areas other than trade. So, on aviation, theyre saying that, for six months, uk planes can still fly to the eu, but they have to go to a single destination and then return. Existing safety certificates would continue to be valid. And on fishing, theyre saying that both sides should continue to access each others waters for up to one year, but the uk would have to agree all of this. And there are other aspects of our relationship, including Financial Services and data sharing, that also need to be ironed out. This wont necessarily involve a negotiation. Many things are changing, whether theres a trade deal or not. Well no longer be able to move freely between the uk and the eu, to live and work. When it comes to holidays you wont need a visa, but visits will be time limited. Free health care will no longer be guaranteed. Well need different driving documents for some countries and extra paperwork for pets. All of those things have been agreed, but theres plenty more that will need to be discussed if trade talks collapse in the next few days. Vicki young, bbc news. The Health Secretary for england, matt hancock, says hes particularly concerned about rising coronavirus cases in london, kent, and essex. Secondary School Children are being urged to get a test in the coming days in the worst affected areas, even if they have no symptoms although schools will remain open. The impact of covid on the nhs in england was made clear today, with a big rise in the number of patients waiting more than a year for routine surgery. Heres our health editor, hugh pym. Covid case numbers are coming down in many parts of england, but theyre going up in london and the south east, especially among younger age groups, and there are fears infections will spread to older people. In some areas all secondary School Pupils will be tested, with mobile units moving in. Tonight, one London Council leader offered his support. Were asking obviously everyone, every young person, to play their part. Yes, its ok that youre doing bubbles in schools, but thats still not happening outside of the School Environment and its worrying a lot of people, so weve asked for the additional support. Were pleased government has listened. The latest developments had been set out at the downing street briefing. How concerned are you about this increase in cases in the south east which relate back to infections a week or so ago, when lockdown was still in place orjust ending . If these rates were going up towards the tail end of lockdown, that is quite a concerning situation, so we need to actually keep quite a close eye on that, because we all know the Christmas Period, if people go too far in the Christmas Period, its going to be a period of risk everywhere. And moving london and essex into tier 3 the highest alert level was not ruled out. Well look at the data, the most up to date data we have, on the 16th, so next wednesday. Of course, were looking at it all the time, but thats the moment well take a formal review and a formal decision. Im in constant pain, all through the night and all through the day. Chris, whos 71, has had to live with that increasing pain because of arthritis since last year. A planned hip replacement in march was cancelled because of the pandemic and hes still waiting. I get very depressed. Im lucky that ive got a family that are caring for me, but i really worry about those that havent, because its absolutely debilitating. Julie also has arthritis and needs two knee replacements. She had to quit her nhsjob because of the pain and has been waiting since january, but her local hospital havent managed to get the ops done. Every time i go, theyjust keep shrugging their shoulders, saying, were sorry, we dont know when, were just absolutely snowed under, and we cant do anything to help you. So, basically, ivejust been really struggling. I cant even walk to the shops now without being in severe pain. In england, in october, there were 163,000 patients waiting more than a year for a routine operation or procedure. That compared with just 1,600 in february, before the covid crisis hit the nhs. The total number waiting for nonurgent treatment is now 4. 41; million, close to the highest since modern records began. Nhs england said more diagnostic tests were being carried out and more people treated for cancer. But if covid patient numbers rise that can mean postponements of nonurgent treatment and procedures, and some hospitals in the south east are now coming under renewed pressure. Hugh pym, bbc news. All pupils at secondary schools and colleges in wales will have to stay at home and learn online from monday for the last week of term. The Welsh Government announced the decision this afternoon, as covid cases continue to rise. Lets speak to our wales correspondent hywell griffith. This has come pretty late for many schools and parents . Yes, especially for those who are scratching their heads trying to work out what they will do for childcare next week, and we know ministers over a week ago were given the scientific advice that keeping secondary School Pupils at home would help them isolate a head of the Christmas Period when they might be coming into contact with older potentially more vulnerable relatives and the Welsh Government did not act then but several councils made their own minds up and announced this over the last few days, that they would be closing next week. Unions added pressure on the minister and eventually she made that announcement, so secondary school and College Pupils to learn from home, and she said primaries would be encouraged to stay open but tonight several councils again made up tonight several councils again made up their own tonight several councils again made up theirown minds tonight several councils again made up their own minds and announced primary schools in many areas including here in cardiff would close early next week with children learning from home, which adds to the impression as case numbers continue to raise daily in wales, that the Welsh Government is struggling to control the situation at the moment. We know hospitals are under real strain especially intensive care units and today we we re intensive care units and today we were told that Health Boards will be allowed once again to suspend nonurgent treatment in wales. Weve not seen that since the first wave early in the year but it is a symptom of how desperate the situation here has become. Thanks for joining situation here has become. Thanks forjoining us. The latest government figures show there were 20,964 new Coronavirus Infections recorded in the latest 24 hour period. The average number of new cases reported per day in the last week is now 16,236. 516 deaths were reported, thats people who died within 28 days of a positive covid 19 test. That means on average in the past week 427 deaths were announced every day. It takes the total number of deaths so far across the uk to 63,082. An independent review into the deaths of babies at an nhs trust has revealed a series of failures, including in some cases the blaming of mothers for their babies dying. An inquiry was set up three years ago to look at fatalities and injuries at the shrewsbury and Telford Trust between 2000 and 2018. It started by looking into 23 cases of a baby dying or suffering brain injury, or of a mothers death. But the review has now expanded to nearly 1,900 cases, which also include women or babies who were injured during birth. Injune this year, police launched a criminal investigation into whether there was enough evidence to support a case against the trust or against any of the individuals involved. Our social Affairs CorrespondentMichael Buchanan has been speaking to two families whose children died. You read the story of a baby, and it died. The story of another baby, and it died. I physically felt sick as i read the report. Without these two families, the appalling care exposed today would not have been revealed both motivated by personal grief. In 2016, Pippa Griffiths died after staff failed to act on her parents concerns. Seven years earlier, kate sta nton davies died after midwives failed to properly monitor her. Pippa should never have died. We campaigned after kates death for them to learn from kates death. If they had learned, pippa would not have died. I feel a huge weight of responsibility that we didnt fight hard enough. For years, the trust ignored them, insisting Maternity Care was good. Todays findings, based on an analysis of 250 cases between 2000 and 2018, shows how right the families were. The review says that mothers were blamed for the death of their babies, there was a reluctance to carry out caesarean sections, often with catastrophic consequences. 13 women died in labour or shortly afterwards, higher than the england average. Some of the deaths were never investigated. Can you explain why it took two families to highlight these failures . I cant explain that. I will be honest, there have been days where i have met family after family, and i meet them privately in shrewsbury, where i have sat down and cried because, as a fellow human being, you cant do anything other than that. The trust wouldnt take questions today but did say theyd implement all 27 recommendations. As the chief executive of the trust now, i want to say personally and on behalf of the trust, that we are very sorry for all of the pain and distress caused to these families. The full report into all 1,862 cases before the review will be published next year. Until then, these families will continue to push for real improvements. When your children say to you, why are you doing this again, mum . Why do you put yourself through this . Its because we dont want any other families to go through the pain that we have. Kayleigh griffiths ending that report by Michael Buchanan. Lets take a look at some of todays other news. The sky news presenter kay burley has been taken off the air for six months after breaking covid 19 rules for her 60th Birthday Party in london on saturday. Today in a statement miss burley said shed made a big mistake and apologised saying she had pulled her colleagues into the episode. Their Political Editor beth rigby and correspondent Inzamam Rashid have been taken off air for three months. They, too, regret the incident. The mayor of liverpool is stepping aside from his role following his arrest on suspicion of conspiracy to commit bribery and witness intimidation. Joe anderson said he would take unpaid leave while the investigation continues. He was detained and bailed last week, along with four others. The Canary Islands is being removed from the list of safe travel corridors, as a result of rising infection rates. It means people arriving in the uk from the popular Spanish Islands from 4am on saturday must self isolate. Some of the poorest countries of the world face severe hardship from the long term consequences of the pandemic. International organisations such as the world bank and the Charity Oxfam have warned that up to 70 Million People could be pushed into extreme poverty, undoing decades of progress. And, as the bbcs George Alagiah has been finding out, the squeeze on Household Income here in britain is having a direct impact on lives elsewhere. Spitalfields in east london has attracted migrants for centuries. In the 17th it was french protestants. In the late 19thjews settled here. Today it is a home from home for bangladeshi migrants. One of the things migrants have always done, once they establish themselves and their new lives in places like this, is to start sending money back home. My own family has done that. The problem is, this year, 2020, covid has put a stop to that vital flow of cash. From barbers to waiters, they all want to help relatives. Roughly one in every 20 in the bangladeshi economy comes from families abroad. This man used to send £2000 per year but since march his earnings as an electrician have plummeted. He says hello to you, as well. Im short of income here so i cant then send money to bangladesh. This is money they really depend on. Absolutely. We support the childrens education and we are not able to do that for them so it makes us sad here. Athaurs cousin is desperate and is about to sell two of his cows just to keep going. Translation my cousins were helping me before. That made it possible to cover our living costs. Now, because of the pandemic, we dont get any help from anyone. I dont know how we will survive in the days ahead. Only allah knows how we will live. There are 15 people in the extended family to support. Translation its hard to buy food, pay for the childrens education and pay our expenses. This loss of income comes on top of the faltering Global Economy with devastating consequences around the world. 20 years of incredible progress on health and millions of people coming out of poverty has really stopped. South africas struggle against tuberculosis is a classic example of how covid has hijacked health care. Next to prosperous cape town lies the settlement of khayelitsha. Tb is a disease that thrives on poverty and overcrowding. Limited resources have been diverted to fighting covid 19, leaving thousands undiagnosed with tb. Each one of them could infect up to ten other people. It is a ticking time bomb and ijust want to remind the viewers that tb remains the leading Infectious Disease killer globally, certainly in south africa. Twice the number of people die from tb in south africa compared to covid 19. The arrival of covid vaccines brings hope but even this has the potential to widen the gap between rich and poor countries. If the first 2 billion doses of covid vaccines go only to rich countries, then not only will the pandemic last much longer but we will see twice as many deaths. We are not safe until everyone is safe. The pandemic has exposed the way in which the well being of people around the world, whether they live in the north or south, whether they are rich or poor, is a shared problem, needing global solutions. George alagiah, bbc news. Conservationists say decades of efforts to save the european bison are proving successful with more than 6,000 of the Large Mammals scattered across poland, belarus and russia. The bison were almost wiped out in the wild a century ago but now they are one of over 25 species with an improved status on the updated official extinction list. However, 31 species of plants and animals have become extinct in the latest tally. One of the most anticipated films of the year is ma raineys black bottom, which is hotly tipped for oscars success. Adapted from a cycle of plays about the black American Experience by the Award Winning playwright august wilson, it tells the story of the trailblazing blues singer, ma rainey. The drama stars viola davis and Chadwick Boseman, who died of colon cancer this summer. Our arts editor Will Gompertz spoke to viola davis and to the director george c wolfe. Testing, one, two,. One, two, you know what to do. Im on my way as crazy as i can be. Youre playing ma rainey, the legendary mother of the blues. Its the 19205. Shes a very powerful black woman knows her status but she is in conflict with white producers who control to a certain extent her creativity. You could argue you are also a powerful black woman now, nearly 100 years later. Has much changed in the Entertainment Industry . There is still a huge deficit in terms of being in the total position of power, so that we dont have to go to white producers or white studio execs and have to over explain our work and over explain our artistry. We still have to achieve that. You care nothing about me. All you want is my voice. Were at the beginning of a race that has been going on for a01 years. Thats like saying, ive got to run for 50,000 miles and ijust started yesterday and i was walking. Laughter we still have a long way to go. But i feel like at least there is movement. Im going to get me a band and make me some records. The character levee played by Chadwick Boseman who tragically died after making the movie, what was the process of making the movie with him like . He wasnt interested in black panther any more. He was a character actor trapped in a leading mans body. He wasnt interested in chadwick. He wasnt interested in being the sexy lead of a movie. He was interested in the transformational value of the business. Ma rainey is here