3,000, the largest outside china. More than 80 flood warnings in place across england and wales, as many already struggling communities brace themselves for storm jorge sweeping in from the west. And in half an hour, dateline london compares Different Countries response to coronavirus and the Science Behind tackling covid i9. Thats at 11. 30. The most senior Civil Servant at the home office, sir Philip Rutnam, has resigned after what he describes as a vicious, orchestrated campaign against him. Sir philip says he intends to sue the government for constructive dismissal. His decision follows reports of tensions between him and the home secretary priti patel, over allegations she mistreated officials. Shes denied those claims. Sir philip explained his decision to reporters in london this morning. I have this morning resigned as permanent secretary of the home office. I take this decision with great regret after a career of 33 years. I am making this statement now because i will be issuin
Tensions at the top of the home office burst into the open with the dramatic resignation of its most senior civil servant. Sir Philip Rutnam is quitting after what he calls a vicious and coordinated campaign against him. Thereve been persistent reports of a rift between him and the home secretary priti patel. I have received allegations that her conduct has included shouting and swearing, belittling people, making unreasonable and repeated demands, behaviour that created fear and needed some bravery to call out. Sir philip says hes suing the government for constructive dismissal. Also tonight. As worldwide efforts continue to contain the coronavirus, three more people test positive in the uk. A moment of history. The United States and the taliban sign a deal that its hoped will end 18 years of war in afghanistan. And borisjohnson and his girlfriend announce theyre expecting a baby and that theyre engaged. Good evening. One of britains most senior Civil Servants, sir Philip Rutnam, has
He would be able to turn it around with support from black voters here in South Carolina, and it really looks as though thatis and it really looks as though that is what has happened. The results have been called on the basis of exit polls, they were so basis of exit polls, they were so clear. They have given him a resounding victory. The votes are still being counted but so far they have been hovering between 53 and 63 , which puts him way in the lead. And what it does also is establish him as the second runner in the overall race. So he is now second to Bernie Sanders, who is the front runner, and going into those crucial super tuesday votes next week, where 14 tuesday votes next week, where 1a states vote at once. This is the kind of bounce that mr biden wanted. We are expecting him to come out shortly to give a victory speech and i think we can say that his campaign is relieved and also celebrating. Who is the biggest loser here . Bernie, or bloomberg . Mr bloomberg has not been on
The United States and the taliban sign a deal that its hoped will end 18 years of war in afghanistan. And borisjohnson and his girlfriend announce theyre expecting a baby and that theyre engaged. Elizabeth moss plays a woman who leaves her controlling partner but finds herself menaced by something she cant see. Find out what james king thinks of the invisible man and the rest of the weeks top cinema releases in the film review. And well be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers, nigel nelson and jo phillips. Stay with us for that. Good evening. And welcome to bbc news. Three more people have tested positive for coronavirus in the uk as Public Health officials try to establish how a man from surrey, become the first person to contract the illness without travelling abroad. It brings the total number of cases here to 23. The virus, a respiratory disease, which causes pneumonia like symptoms, has so far infected more than 85,000 people in over 50 countries. 0utside china
A vicious bullying campaign. Hello and welcome to bbc news. The United States and the taliban have signed an historic agreement which could see thousands of american troops withdraw from afghanistan in the next 1a months. As part of the deal, signed in qatar, the taliban must begin peace talks with the Afghan Government and break with alqaeda. Our chief International Correspondent lyse doucet reports. They fought the worlds mightiest army, but today they sat together. Old enemies shaking hands on a deal. The First Step Towards ending americas longest war. A glimpse of hope that afghanistan can finally move towards peace. But the us top diplomat says that is up to the taliban. First, keep your promises to cut ties with alqaeda and other terrorists. Keep up the fight to defeat isis. Welcome the profound relief of all afghan citizens, men and women, urban and rural, as a result of this past weeks massive reduction in violence, and dedicate yourselves to continued reductions. But for the t