All. Taking back. To. The program. European countries have begun imposing new restrictions on public and private life as they struggle to cope with steep increases in corona virus infections with europes highest coronavirus death toll the u. K. Has unveiled a new 3 tier lockdown system closing pubs gyms and betting shops in englands highest risk areas while Northern Irelands Regional Government has just imposed europes hottest 2nd wave restrictions the Czech Republic has imposed a state of emergency new restrictions came into place today closing all schools past restaurants and clubs and the netherlands is returning to partial lockdown at closing Restaurants Hotels and cafes for 2 weeks. It was what the Hospitality Industry was dreading most a return to lockdown from midnight restaurants bars and cafes in the netherlands must shut their doors for 4 weeks. Masks to will no be mandatory in indoor public spaces the government says it was left with little choice in the face of spiraling in
Highs, but trading is starting to thin out as we head into the holidays. We start with brexit, because today a crucial period for british and european businesses begins, as the uk takes a major step towards leaving the eu. The Withdrawal Agreement negotiated between borisjohnsons government and brussels goes before parliament, with a vote expected later. And given his large majority, its expected to get through without many changes. Under the agreement, britain is due to formally leave the eu on 31st of january next year. That will be followed by a transitional period, where existing trade terms still apply although the uk is no longer part of the eus political institutions. This ends in december 2020. Under the original plan, if both sides agree, that transitional period could be extended by up to two years, to give more time to negotiate a long term trading relationship. But Boris Johnsons government wants to rule out any extension, has added an amendment to the bill outlawing one. T
For next summers tournament. And he guided england to their first Rugby World Cup final for 12 years, so whats next for this man, eddie jones . Well ask him at 7 30am this morning. Its a cold and frosty to the start of the day, a risk of ice for the far north of the country, but it is mostly going to be dry and with lengthy sunny spells. Ill have more in15 lengthy sunny spells. Ill have more in 15 minutes. Its monday, 18th november. Our top story Prince Andrew is facing calls to apologise to the victims ofJeffrey Epstein for his Close Association with the convicted sex offender. A lawyer who represented epsteins alleged victims has told breakfast that the duke showed an astonishing lack of empathy in his bbc interview at the weekend. Jeffrey epstein took his own life while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges. Heres andy moore. Your royal highness, weve come to Buckingham Palace. Its hard to find anyone who thinks the interview was its hard to find anyone who thinks the interview
In business briefing, ill be speaking to the head of the largest Business Organisation in the world about brexit deadlines and delays. What do his 6 million members think . A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. Also in the programme cashless and cut off by unacceptable it failures thats the conclusion from the Treasury Committee in its investigation into Online Banking crashes. Wed like to know have you been affected by it failure . If so what did it cost you . Get in touch, just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing allies of the United States have warned that the fight against the Islamic State group is not yet over, in spite of the death of its leader, Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi. President Emmanuel Macron said the raid was a blow to the group and that france would continue to work towards iss definitive defeat. Britain described it as an important moment but not the end of the organisation. Chris buckler reports from washington.
Offer to the eu about how to deal with the irish border after brexit. Sir mo farahs former coach Alberto Salazar has been given a four year ban from athletics, after being found guilty of doping violations. Is red meat back on the menu . A new Study Suggests cutting down on that and processed meat brings limited Health Benefits after all. Thank you so much. And after their extraordinary win over ireland, how rugby fever is gripping japan. Coming up in the sport later in the hour on bbc news. Andy murray is celebrating his biggest win since returning to the singles tour. He is through to the second round in beijing. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. There have been violent clashes in hong kong between police and protestors as china celebrates the 70th anniversary of communist rule. One protestor has been shot in the chest with live ammunition and at least 15 people are in hospital. Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets in defiance of a ban on protests and were