Has failed to track down nearly half the close contacts of people with coronavirus, in some of the worst hit areas. The drug ghb, which has been used in murder and rape cases, should have a higher classification according to an official report. And coming up well be speaking to Douglas Stuart whose novel about growing up in glasgow has won this years booker prize for fiction. Hello, good afternoon. The Prime Ministers adviser on ministerial standards, sir alex allan, has resigned, following the inquiry into allegations of bullying by the home secretary. Sir alexs report found that priti patel had not always met the high standards expected of a minister. Downing street said borisjohnson doesnt believe mrs patel has breached the ministerial code, and considers the matter closed. Mrs patel has said she is sorry to have upset people. Heres our political correspondent, helen catt. So we know that borisjohnson likes to stand by his ministers when they are under fire. Weve seen that several t
From the high street bought by online retailer boohoo. The mother of teenager keon lincoln describes her devastation after the 15 year old was murdered just yards from their home. The type of person keon was, it doesnt make any sense as to why someone want to harm him or take his life in such a brutal way. And chelsea sack the man they call their club legend Frank Lampard is out as manager afterjust eighteen months in charge. And coming up in sportsday later in the hour on bbc news. A big win for englands cricketers in sri lanaka as they compelete a series whitewash, but there are tougher tests to come. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The Prime Minister says he will begin to look in mid february at what lockdown restrictions in england could be relaxed when its expected the most vulnerable groups of people will have been vaccinated. Pressure is growing for the government to set out a plan to reopen schools amid concerns that children in england are missing out on vital
Trumps second impeachment moving to the senate. Indian media reporting a fierce brawl between indian and chinese troops in flare up along their disputed border. Concern over new variants of covid i9 are leading to tougher travel restrictions around the world. One of those variants originated in the uk. This is the Governments Health secretary. As we have throughout this unprecedented crisis, we are learning more all the time, and the new variant that was first discovered in kent, which comprises now a significant number of our cases, it is spreading 30 to 70 more easily than the existing variance. And based on analysis conducted by academic colleagues in a variety of studies, there is a realistic possibility that this variant may be associated with increased mortality compared to the old variant, as well as increased transmission. Even before that statement, some countries were imposing travel restrictions. In the us, President Biden is set to impose a ban on people arriving from the u
At least 5 people are dead and more than a dozen wounded after shooting at an algae bt united club in the us state of colorado. Police praise heroic club bowers per stopping. The shooter will go live to our correspondent in washington. Ah, i married evans steam. Its good to have you with us. The mens at football world comp has officially opened with a match between host canter and ecuador. Though several high profile stars refuse to perform at the opening ceremony, it boasted a variety of local and International Acts and was hosted by us actor morgan freeman. The headline performer was k pop star sean cook. In his speech at the stadium, katara is rural. An ear spoke of celebrating diversity at the tournament. While the opening game did not go as planned for the hosts, cant tar. Were beaten to nail by ecuador to put qualification for the knockouts and downs. And our valencia was the hero for ecuador, the forward score, the 1st goal of the tournament, from the penalties spot, and then do
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