Us President Donald Trump denies downplaying the severity of the coronavirus pandemic. Drinking when youre pregnant official advice in england is dont drink at all now its being proposed that even one glass of wine should be marked on your childs medical records. The uk government says it will announce details in the next few days of how it will limit access to coronavirus tests as the system struggles to cope with the surge in demand. Staff and patients in the nhs and social care sector will be given priority after the Health Secretary, matt hancock, said it might be weeks before the problems are resolved. Another cabinet minister, Robert Buckland, acknowledged the government is facing real challenges and insisted it will do whatever it takes to increase laboratory capacity. Greg mckenzie reports. The signs are clear, the testing system is struggling to cope, with reports that some in desperation are turning up at accident and emergency seeking coronavirus tests. It has led to this wa
Cuddle . February at last a hug for loved ones, as care homes prepare to give covid tests to visitors. After 266 long days, the return of fans to English League football is finally here, but the number of supporters is limited. Good afternoon. Help is on its way the words used by the Health Secretary matt hancock, on the news that the uk has become the first country in the world to approve a Coronavirus Vaccine for widespread use. The firstjabs could be given within days for those who need it most, like nhs staff, care home workers, and residents. The uk has already ordered a0 million doses, enough to vaccinate 20 Million People, with the first 800,000 arriving in the coming days. 95 effective, the Pfizer Biontech vaccine is the fastest ever to go from concept to reality, taking only ten months to follow the same steps that normally span a decade. The medicine regulator says no corners have been cut. Now, the country prepares for one of the biggest civilian projects in history. Our Hea
This is bbc news. The headlines. The uk is the first country to approve the Pfizer Vaccine for coronavirus initial doses will be here next week. The Prime Minister praises the scientists but hes got a warning too. As we celebrate this Scientific Achievement we are not carried away with over optimism orfall into the naive belief that the struggle is over. It is not. Jabs at racecourses and Sports Centres they could all be used in one of the biggest logistical operations the country has seen. This will take a while before everything changes. But we are hopeful that this is the beginning of the end of this very difficult year that weve had. 55 million go into the strictest
tiers in england as new restrictions replace the Second National lockdown. Non essential shops have re opened in england for the first time in a month but can they recoup their losses . And coming up in 30 minutes, well have a special programme, putting your questions about the future of our planet to Sir David Attenbor
Today at six. The uk drugs regulator approves a Coronavirus Vaccine. The first doses will be here next week. The uk is the first country to approve the pfizer vaccine. The Prime Minister praises the scientists but hes got a warning, too. As we celebrate this scientific achievement, were not carried away with overoptimism or fall into the naive belief that the struggle is over. Its not. Jabs at racecourses and conference centres they could all be used in one of the biggest logistical operations the country has seen. This will take a while before everything changes, but were hopeful that this is the beginning of the end of this very difficult year that weve had. Well be reporting on who is in line to get the vaccine, and when. Also tonight. England is out of lockdown and into tiers non essential shops open again but can they recoup their losses . A final check before the moment shes been waiting for. Care homes in england are open to visitors again. Coming up in sport on bbc news, footba
To see a dying parent are tested positive. And, not so royal ascot the horses are there, and the jockeys are Wearing Masks but theres no queen. And coming up on bbc news. The premier League Returns tomorrow without fans at grounds there are fears racial abuse may increase in social media. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. When the jobs figures came in they were, perhaps, not as bad as feared, but the warning is that they will be. With more than nine million workers currently furloughed because of coronavirus theres concern many of them wont have jobs to come back to. The office for National Statistics says while the overall Unemployment Rate remains stable. Other data suggests the jobs market is in turmoil, the number of people claiming work related benefits in the uk more than doubled to 2. 8 million between march and may and the total number of paid employees in the economy fell by more than 600,000. Our Business Correspondent sarah corker reports. No sector is immun