Is due to be published by the Irish Government. Good afternoon. The uks most Senior Police officer, Dame Cressida dick, has warned coronavirus rule brea kers they re increasingly likely to be fined. The metropolitan Police Commissioner says its preposterous that anyone could be unaware of the need to follow lockdown measures. It comes as there has been criticism of the Prime Minister, who cycled through the olympic park, seven miles from downing street. Number 10 has insisted borisjohnson had exercised within the rules. Dame Cressida Dick said he did not break the law but there needed to be greater clarity on the rules. Charlotte wright reports. Hospitals are under huge strain and covid cases are rising, prompting questions about whether the lockdown should tighten. But the message from ministers this morning is to stick to existing restrictions. It is very important that whilst the vaccine roll out is proceeding well and we are on track to hit the targets we have set, we must also str
In the olympic park in east london. Uk supermarkets morrisons and sainsburys take a tougher stance on people refusing to wear masks while shopping. What do you think about how the lockdown rules are being enforced where you are . Are you confused by the rules themselves . If youd like to get in touch on this or any of our stories you can contact me on twitter geetagurumurthy or bbcyourquestions. Security is stepped up as the fbi warns of armed protests across the United States in the run up tojoe bidens inauguration. Plus, the findings of an inquiry into cruelty suffered by unmarried mothers and their children in religious institutions is due to be published by the Irish Government. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world, and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Figures released in the last hour by the office for National Statistics show that last year saw the largest increase in deaths in the uk for 70 years. The big
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