And our will is stronger. In the shadow of big ben, politicians and people of all faiths attend a vigil, three candles are lit for each of the victims of the westminster attack. And berlins Brandenburg Gate is bathed in the union flag as cities around the world show solidarity with london. It has been a sombre, reflective day at the palace of westminster. We are on the edge of the peace corps in which is still in place as we speak. The police are still concluding the final investigation. It has been a sombre, reflective day at the palace of westminster. The thoughts of everyone remain with the family of the murdered Policeman Keith Palmer and two other People Killed as they walked across Westminster Bridge yesterday afternoon. In total 29 people were injured, among them 13 nationalities, several we are told remain in a critical condition. This morning, parliament paused for a minutes silence in the chamber. The queen expressed her sympathies for those killed and in the past hour hundre
After a covid lockdown. Two serial rapists have had their prison sentences increased to a0 years, the longest terms given for any crimes not involving murder. Laughter. Tributes pour in for dame Barbara Windsor, carry on star and landlady of the queen vic. Well be taking a look back at her extraordinary life. Every single day. And meet the singing icu staff, releasing a single in a bid to secure christmas number one. And coming up before 6pm, the latest from the world of cinema and home viewing in the film review with mark kermode. The European Commission president , ursula von der leyen, has told eu leaders that a trade deal with the uk before sundays deadline is unlikely, describing the talks as difficult. Her comments come after the Prime Minister urged businesses to prepare for a no deal brexit when the transition period ends at the end of the month. Speaking earlier today, borisjohnson said it was very likely that from january the 1st, the uk would have to trade with the eu on Wor
Finding new treatments for covid 19 . And squaring up before tomorrows big fight between anthonyjoshua and the bulgarian boxer kubrat pulev. And coming up in sport on bbc news, can west ham bounce back from defeat to Manchester United as they take on leeds in Tonights Premier League match. Good evening. The likelihood of a post brexit trade deal is deeply uncertain tonight, with both borisjohnson and the president of the European Commission speaking in gloomy terms about the chances of success. But ministers in ireland and germany struck a more optimistic note, saying that a deal was still feasible. The uk and the eu have agreed that a decision on the future of the negotiations will be made by the end of the weekend. Deadlines in this process have come and gone without a firm outcome but with less than three weeks to go before the new arrangements start, time is fast running out. So, ahead of a crucial 48 hours, well bring you the latest from brussels, and well compare the economic con
For her roles in eastenders and the carry on films, has died aged 83. Hello, and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Lets start with the news that broke in the past few hours, a top Us Government Advisory Panel has recommended the authorization of the countrys first vaccine against covid i9. The committee agreed 17 to 4 that the known benefits of the vaccine, developed by pfizer and germanys biontech, outweigh the risks in those over 16 years of age. The formal approval from the food and Drug Administration is expected to follow very soon and the first patients in the us could receive the vaccine as early as next monday. Heres what the head of the fdas office of Vaccines Research and review said as the meeting concluded. Ijust i just wanted to thank the committee for voting on this very complex topic, i wanted to thank the committee for the discussion and their suggestion, we very much appreciate their input on this very important topic and we will take what we have he
For anyone whos come into contact with a positive case of covid 19. Waless first minister says he cant rule out a post christmas lockdown, with the number of coronavirus cases on the rise. And non essential shops have opened for the first time in three weeks across much of western scotland, after a covid lockdown. The Prime Minister says its very likely the uk will have to start trading with the eu on World Trade Organisation terms terms from january 1st. It is looking very likely we will have to go for a solution that i think will be wonderful for the uk, we will be able to do exactly what we will be able to do exactly what we want, from january the 1st. Coming up on bbc news, newcastle manager steve bruce says he will still be without a fair few players for tomorrows game against west brom, after a coronavirus outbreak at the club. Good afternoon, and welcome to the bbc news at one. Dame Barbara Windsor, whose acting career spanned more than 60 years, has died at the age of 83. She f