And another vaccine, developed by us manufacturerjohnson johnson, is the latest to prove effective in phase three trials. In other news primary schools in wales could re open to all pupils after half term, though the nationwide lockdown will continue. Thousands of volunteers helping the nhs with the Vaccine Roll Out will be prioritised for a jab. Hello to you, welcome to bbc news. The European Union has introduced Export Controls on Coronavirus Vaccines. Individual Member States will decide whether to allow exports of vaccines produced in their territory. A European Commissioner said it was being introduced to enhance transparency and to ensure that all eu citizens had access to vaccines. A European Commissioner, valdis dombrovskis, made the Announcement A little earlier this afternoon. The protection and safety of our citizens is a priority. And the challenges we now face left us with no other choice but to act. Vaccines are key to the recovery, and to bringing the pandemic under cont
The announcement. Unprecedented that there should be a rich abundance of approaches, all of which rich abundance of approaches, all of which are rich abundance of approaches, all of which are essential. And new data shows another covid 19 vaccine developed in the us that may only require a single dose is 66 effective. In other news, primary schools in wales could re open to all pupils after half term though the nationwide lockdown will continue. And thousands of volunteers helping the nhs with the Vaccine Roll Out will be prioritised for a jab. Hello, and a very good afternoon. The European Medicines Agency is expected to approve the Oxford Astrazeneca Covid Vaccine for use in the eu this afternoon. The uk has been using the Astrazeneca Jab in its Mass Immunisation Programme for weeks now. Meanwhile, the European Commission has published a redacted version of its contract with the pharmaceutical giant in a continuing row about supplies of the vaccine. A contract was signed in august fo
Says were stolen 20 years ago. Its going to be all right you are going to get home safely to your children. And coming up meet kuno, and i did, so you were right. The hero dog whos receiving thats the way to look the animal Victoria Cross for saving at it, isnt it . British soldiers fighting it has been lovelyjust in afghanistan despite to see you again, really. You know, we dont have to stay strangers, do we . Being shot himself. Not at all. For you to have these heroes that went in, he was one. Ijust dont think he realises he actually is one, because he just did what he thought was hisjob. Usman ahmed talking to Sharon Crawford there. Details of organisations offering information and support with Mental Health are available at bbc. Co. Uk actionline, or you can call for free, at any time to hear recorded good afternoon, and information on 08000155 998. Welcome to bbc news. It wasnt a concession and he certainly hasnt phoned joe biden to congratulate him, but Donald Trumps green light
A black man several times. And so close but yet so far James Andersons mission for 600 test wickets continues as england look to secure victory in the final test against pakistan. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The life chances of a generation are at stake. Thats the warning from borisjohnson whos made a direct appealfor students to be back in the classroom after the disruption of lockdown. Scottish students are already back well have more from glasgow in a moment but children in england, wales and Northern Ireland will be returning over next couple of weeks. Teaching unions are worried they need more staff, extra teaching space and a clear plan b if theres a spike in coronavirus cases. 0ur Political Correspondent nick eardley reports. Filling the seats is going to be a keyissue filling the seats is going to be a key issue for the government. Theyve made it a priority thing though is a moral kids back to school full pop you might have seen senior ministers in classrooms in rec
Hume. Two tests for coronavirus and flu which promise results in 90 minutes are to be rolled out in hospitals, care homes and laboratories in the uk as early as next week. Eat out to help out. On the menu from today, the government discount scheme to encourage people to visit restaurants, cafes and pubs across the uk. The tory chief whip faces questions about a conversation he had 4 months ago with a woman who told police she was raped by a former conservative minister. They are very serious allegations and we do take those allegations very seriously. I think its down to the police to do that thorough investigation, not for the whips office to investigate the alleged crime. Its for the police and the authorities to do that. A bridge of hope. 2 years after the collapse of the main road bridge over genoa killed 43 people, italians prepare to open its replacement. Good afternoon. John hume, one of the architects of the Peace Process in Northern Ireland, has died at the age of 83. Received