Of new infections. The top Us Government scientist, dr Anthony Fauci, says a Trump Campaign ad that quotes him is misleading. The chief executive of British Airways, alex cruz has stepped down from the role with immediate affect, as the airline continue its pandemic struggle. And, the premier league criticises a radical plan to shake up english football. Project big picture would see the top tier cut to 18 teams, and the league cup and Community Shield scrapped. Towns and cities across england are bracing themselves for a tighter lockdown as more restrictions are expected to be brought in today. Rules that could drive firms out of business and put more people out of work. Borisjohnson is to announce a new system of local covid alert levels in england, following accusations of a lack of clarity in the various restrictions in place across the country. The Prime Minister will tell the commons there will be three categories. Regions will be classified as being on medium, high or very high
Itself as a new three level alert system to fight coronavirus comes in. But will it work . We will get an exclusive verdict from one of the sports biggest legends. Hello, im katty kay in washington, James Reynolds is in london. Amy Coney Barrett promises to apply the law as it is written, not as she wishes it were. Which sounds entirely reasonable and ought to reassure democrats that the judge does not intend to use a seat on the Supreme Court to further her own, conservative philosophy. Except, they clearly dont really believe her. Democratic senators who are in the minority in the senate think Coney Barrett will tilt the highest court in the land to the right, potentially for decades to come. But, theres little they can do about it. Republicans control the senate and have the numbers to confirm her. Aleem maqbool reports. If confirmed, Amy Tony Barrett will play a huge role. The stakes are that high. The republican chair of the Senate Committee making the decision once promised not t
Restrictions will be or the broad parameter of that. Now, which area itself sits is a little bit more complicated. Going back to what happened the first time around as well, there were simplicity and the fa ct we well, there were simplicity and the fact we were all in it together and that has been a very different picture with the localised lockdowns and criticism of a lack of clarity over that. What can you tell us about what we are likely to hear later on with the three tier system and how it would operate and how areas would know where they are going to be locked down . Areas would know where they are going to be locked down7m areas would know where they are going to be locked down . It was in order to provide the clarity, to have neighbouring areas sometimes neighbouring boroughs with different rules even though the number of cases might be the same. It was supposed to be, lets make this more simple, so for example tijuana is the rule of six and the ten oclock cu rfew the rule of s
Matt ratana who was killed on duty well be live at his rugby club which has nominated him for a Sports Personality of the year award. A story of Love Friendship and determination ive spent a year with rugby legend rob burrow and his family as he battles with Motor Neurone Disease. He has been a tower of strength for me. If anything, he has been a tower of strength for me. Ifanything, rob he has been a tower of strength for me. If anything, rob has been the strong one. Lindsay, pull yourself together. He will get upset but it wont change things. We are trying to make happy memories and making the best of what weve got. Good morning. Today, a dull day with a cloud around. Rain moving west to east but brighter conditions following on behind with the bible have all the details in ten minutes. Behind. Iwill have all the details in ten minutes. Behind. I will have all the details. Its monday october 12th. Our top story borisjohnson is to announce a new three tier system of local covid alert
Most gcse and a level exams in england next year will be delayed by three weeks, the education secretary has confirmed. And controversial plans to shake uo the premier league pitch fans and some clubs against each other. And coming up on bbc news, huge celebrations after a ten year wait for the la lakers. Lebronjames helps them win their 17th nba title after victory over miami heat. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news. The Prime Minister is preparing to announce a new tiered system of coronavirus restrictions for different parts of england, which will see tougher rules for some regions and cities. Boris johnson will update mps this afternoon, and then hold a downing street News Conference this evening. It comes as senior medical officials gave a stark warning about the continuing spread of the virus. The medical directorfor nhs england announced there were now more patients in hospital with covid 19 than when the lockdown was imposed in march. Our political correspondent, nick e