On the government to ban flavoured and Disposable Vapes to protect children against what they say is a growing epidemic in the uk. A bill aimed at restricting the Sale And Marketing of vapes, especially to children, Ran Out Of Time to pass into law under the last government. The British Medical Association says bold action is needed. Heres our Health Reporter michelle roberts. According to the latest estimates, around 8 of 11 to 17 year olds vape. Although its already illegal to sell E Cigarettes to anyone under 18, the British Medical Association says more needs to be done, and quickly, to protect children and young people from a vape epidemic. The bma wants Disposable Vapes and all flavoured ones to be banned. Its also calling for curbs on how vapes are marketed and sold, similar to cigarettes, with plain packaging and products kept behind the counter. If youre stopping smoking, you need a tobacco flavoured vape to jUst transfer from one to another. There is no need for any of the co
And charities are meeting with ministers to discuss the difficult winter ahead. Energy bills will rise again in october, when the Price Cap increases by 10 . Rachel reeves said she had to take difficult decisions in very challenging circumstances. The conservatives are calling for her to scrap the changes. Our political correspondent Iain Watson reports. Energy prices are increasing and so is the pressure on the government to help those who are struggling to pay their bills. We are bracing ourselves for a really difficult winter. We are already seeing Record Numbers of people coming to us with Energy Debt in the height of summer. That is only going to get worse when the energy Price Cap rises. From october, the Energy Regulator Ofgem is allowing prices to rise by 10 , and that represents bills of more than £1700 a year for a typical household. This morning, the government brought together big Energy Companies, the regulator, and Citizens Advice Bureau to discuss what more could be don
He was speaking after talks with the german Chancellor Olaf Scholz in berlin. Both men are proposing a new bilateral treaty covering science, technology, trade and business, but Sir Keir says he has no plans for a youth mobility scheme, which could have given young people in the eu the right to live and work here in the uk. Henry zeffman is travelling with the Prime Minister. Clearing the way for something new. The Prime Ministers first official visit to germany, with early steps towards greater unity. The launch of talks on a treaty between the two countries, encompassing trade, defence, Migration And Plenty more. A new agreement, a testament to the Depth And Potential of our relationship with deeper links on science, technology, development, people, business, culture. A boost to our trading relations. The german chancellor was to our trading relations. The german chancellor was notably to our trading relations. The german chancellor was notably promising chancellor was notably promis
Overnight. A new tragedy for Whitney Houstons family. Oversea, Prince William speaking out about the investigation into a famous interview his mother gave. And later whats going on here . Some news even Charlie Brown would celebrate. Good thursday morning, everyone. We begin with parents and teachers voicing concern and anger and frustration as more schools shut down because of the coronavirus. More than 250,000 people in the u. S. Have now died from this virus, and just yesterday we saw the highest single day death death toll since may 7th. Experts warn 200,000 more americans could die from the virus before the end of january. But as some hospitals reach a breaking point, we got some good news overnight about a potential third vaccine on the way. Overnight, a potential breakthrough for a new vaccine candidate. Oxford announcing promising results from its Clinical Trials finding the shot is effective for all age groups including older people who may have a limited immune response. The
Overnight. A new tragedy for Whitney Houstons family. Oversea, Prince William speaking out about the investigation into a famous interview his mother gave. And later whats going on here . Some news even Charlie Brown would celebrate. Good thursday morning, everyone. We begin with parents and teachers voicing concern and anger and frustration as more schools shut down because of the coronavirus. More than 250,000 people in the u. S. Have now died from this virus, and just yesterday we saw the highest single day death death toll since may 7th. Experts warn 200,000 more americans could die from the virus before the end of january. But as some hospitals reach a breaking point, we got some good news overnight about a potential third vaccine on the way. Overnight, a potential breakthrough for a new vaccine candidate. Oxford announcing promising results from its Clinical Trials finding the shot is effective for all age groups including older people who may have a limited immune response. The