China, we speak to the scientist whose laboratory is suspected by some to be the origin of the novel coronavirus. Hello and welcome. We are covering all of the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. First, the uk is increasingly isolated after admitting a new strain of covid 19 is out of control. Almost all of europe has banned flights from the uk. But the European Union is set to announce a unified plan on tuesday that could exempt lorries and freight to ensure trade routes can resume safely as soon as possible. In the continent of africa and the middle east turkey, israel, morocco and saudi arabia are among those to ban all flights from the uk. In asia, india and hong kong, which is a key travel hub have suspended flights, too. In South Central america, argentina and columbia have also taken swift action. And so has canada, though so far the us has not. The french ban on some freight lorries is due to last 48 hours leading to long queues on the roads to the por
Welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. The uk is increasingly isolated after admitting a new strain of covid 19 is out of control. Almost all of europe has banned flights from the uk. But the European Union is set to announce a unified plan on tuesday that could exempt lorries and freight to ensure trade routes can resume safely as soon as possible. In africa and the middle east, turkey, israel, morocco and saudi arabia are among those to ban all flights from the uk. In asia, india and hong kong, which is a key travel hub, have suspended flights too. In South Central america, argentina and columbia have also taken swift action. And so has canada, though so far the us has not. The french ban on some freight lorries is due to last 48 hours, leading to long queues on the roads to the port of dover. The uk government points out that most freight is getting through, and talks to find a solution are continuing, as our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports. You sha
Wed love to hear your thoughts on the tier review. Are you hoping your area is moved down a tier . What effect would moving up a tier have on you . Should the government be reviewing the tiers at all . Do get in touch with me on twitter Annita Mcveigh and use bbcyourquestions, and ill try to read out some of your comments. The french president Emmanuel Macron tests positive for covid 19 after showing symptoms and will isolate for seven days. The World Health Organisation is given the green light to visit wuhan in china to investigate the origins of the virus. 32 years after the lockerbie bombing, authorities in the us are understood to be preparing fresh charges. And toy shops in britain face stock shortages beause of delays at uk ports. Some orders will now miss christmas, costing businesses thousands of pounds in sales. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Coronavirus appear
The uk is increasingly isolated after admitting a new strain of covid 19 is out of control. Almost all of europe has banned flights from the uk. But the European Union is set to announce a unified plan on tuesday that could exempt lorries and freight to ensure trade routes can resume safely as soon as possible. In africa and the middle east, turkey, israel, morocco and saudi arabia are among those to ban all flights from the uk. In asia, india and hong kong, which is a key travel hub have suspended flights too. In South Central america, argentina and columbia have also taken swift action. And so has canada, though so far the us has not. The french ban on some freight lorries is due to last 48 hours, leading to long queues on the roads to the port of dover. The uk government points out that most freight is getting through, and talks to find a solution are continuing, as our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports. You shall not pass. Travel is blocked. Instead of trucks flowing, stuff
The at the port of dover. Government said last night almost the government said last night almost 1000 lorries parked up on the motorway, they are driving around dover this morning with hdvs everywhere. The figure is likely to be much, much higher. And that has led to concern around food supply. Salad from italy, peppers from spain. We are all right for now, but the longer this goes on, the greater the risk. Rugby League Legend Kevin Sinfield adds his voice to calls for more research into concussion. He says its important not to make assumptions about the links between rugby league and brain injuries. Good morning, another cloudy day in the south with rain at times but still mild. In the north, colder, more sunshine, and showers. I will have the details in about ten minutes. Its tuesday, 22nd december. Our top story. The governments chief scientific adviser has warned that tougher restrictions are likely to be needed in more areas of england, to control the new variant of coronavirus.