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And, one of the Biggest Challenges facing farming. How is british agriculture dealing with Climate Change . And coming up on bbc news the Brain Injury Charity headway urges cricket to change its rules on concussuion after steve smiths injury. Good evening, and welcome to the bbc news at six. Councils up and down the country are figuring out how theyre going to cope if the uk leaves the European Union on october 31st without a deal. Documents seen by the bbc reveal that some authorities fear not being able to supply some foods to schools, care homes and food banks because of possible shortages or higher prices. It comes after a government report was leaked this weekend, warning of potential supply problems forfuel, medicine and Food Shortages, in the event of a no deal brexit. Our economics editor, faisal islam, reports now from hull. The fully stocked shelves of one of the depots that helps feed britain. This warehouse in slough is one of the largest providers of food for care homes, s
Crimes of his former friend and convicted paedophileJeffrey Epstein. Three years after the measles virus is virtually wiped out, world Health Chiefs say it is back. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Borisjohnson good evening and welcome to bbc news. Boris johnson has good evening and welcome to bbc news. Borisjohnson has insisted no deal brexit preparations are on track despite a leaked report warning of food and medicine shortages in the event of a no deal brexit. The labour Leaderjeremy Corbyn has accused the government of driving the country towards a cliff edge and called for a general election so voters can decide the countries future. Exactly how bad will a no deal brexit be . Clutching their folders tight, ministers in charge of no deal brexit planning brushed off questions about possible food, fuel and medicine shortages, travel disruption, and protests. Are there going to be Food Shortages . No, not at all. Its entirely manageable. The details of secret whitehall documents
Nationalism in america. What drives the ideology . And theyre looking around and saying, where is my White Privilege . I cant get a job. You know. But why should there be White Privilege, though . Well, because we created this country. And, one of the Biggest Challenges facing farming. How is british agriculture, coping with Climate Change . And coming up on sportsday on bbc news. Anthony martial gives Manchester United the lead at molyneux but can they keep wolves at bay for their second win of the season . Good evening. Local authorities across the country have outlined their concerns over the impact on Public Services if the uk leaves the European Union without a deal. Documents seen by the bbc highlight fears over shortages of some foods, affecting schools, care homes, hospitals and prisons. It comes after a secret government report was leaked this weekend, warning of fuel, food and medicine shortages if there is no deal. Heres our economics editor faisal islam. The fully stocked s