Other than ta ke aways. The uk will aim to cut its Carbon Emissions by at least 68 of what they were in 1990 by the end of 2030. The missing billions the bank of england is urged to investigate where £50 billion in banknotes is being kept. Welcome to bbc news this friday morning. Britain and the eu will resume talks on a post brexit trade agreement later amid signs that the chances of a deal in the next few days are fading. Uk government sources accuse the European Union of hardening its stance and making new demands at the eleventh hour. An eu insider suggests the uk may be posturing in the last throes of negotiations and insists there have been no surprises. Fishing rights and competition rules are key areas where both sides are urgently seeking compromises. Talks continue today in london as the clock ticks down to 31st of december when the current rules end. This report from our political correspondent, helen catt. It was another late night dinner at their desks for the negotiating
Cuddle . February at last a hug for loved ones, as care homes prepare to give covid tests to visitors. After 266 long days, the return of fans to English League football is finally here, but the number of supporters is limited. Good afternoon. Help is on its way the words used by the Health Secretary matt hancock, on the news that the uk has become the first country in the world to approve a Coronavirus Vaccine for widespread use. The firstjabs could be given within days for those who need it most, like nhs staff, care home workers, and residents. The uk has already ordered a0 million doses, enough to vaccinate 20 Million People, with the first 800,000 arriving in the coming days. 95 effective, the Pfizer Biontech vaccine is the fastest ever to go from concept to reality, taking only ten months to follow the same steps that normally span a decade. The medicine regulator says no corners have been cut. Now, the country prepares for one of the biggest civilian projects in history. Our Hea
And our health editor. Also this lunchtime 55 million go into the strictest tiers in england, as new restrictions replace the Second National lockdown. Hello, darling when did we last cuddle . February. At last, a hug for loved ones, as care homes prepare to give covid tests to visitors. After 266 long days, the return of fans to English League football is finally here, but the number of supporters is limited. And coming up on bbc news british driver George Russell says hes unbelievably grateful to williams and mercedes, after being confirmed as Lewis Hamiltons replacement for this weekends sakhir grand prix. Good afternoon, and welcome to the bbc news at one. help is on its way the words used by the health secretary, matt hancock, on the news that the uk has become the first country in the world to approve a Coronavirus Vaccine for widespread use. The firstjabs could be given within days for those who need it most, like nhs staff, care home workers and residents. The uk has already or
The missing billions the bank of england is urged to investigate where 50 billion pounds in banknotes is being kept. Thunder rumbles. Also coming up this hour. The phenomenon of this is bbc news. Thundersnow hits scotland. Residents in edinburgh are woken the headlines. In the middle of the night with time fast running out before by thunder and lightning combining with a heavy snowstorm. Current trade rules end on the 31st of december talks continue on a post brexit trade deal. An important day. Determination. We are in a difficult phase. There is no denying that. There are a number of tricky issues that have to be resolved. Americas top Infectious Disease expert apologises for suggesting that the uks s medical regulator had cut corners in giving speedy approval of the Coronavirus Vaccine. From this evening, pubs, bars and restaurants in wales will have to shut by six oclock and wont be allowed to sell alcohol other than ta ke aways. The uk will aim to cut its carbon good morning and w
Start rolling the vaccine out here in the uk. So 800,000 doses currently on their way from the pfizer factory in belgium to the uk, millions more in the pipeline were told. Once they get here they will be taken to hospitals and injections will start. There is a list of priority that was published today, at the front of the line for this vaccine are residents of care homes, workers in care homes and then the front line health workers. A big test, though, britain will be testing for the first time the transport system because the Pfizer Vaccine has to be kept at minus 94 degrees fahrenheit all the way over so they developed these special cases carrying dry ice. Will it work . Wont it work . The world will be watching. Also Boris Johnson warning that it will take probably six months for the entire nation to be vaccinated so at the moment people have to stay safe and stick to the rules. I think it is very important at this stage for us all to recognize that this is unquestionably good news