This is bbc news, with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Allowed out to exercise for the first time in seven weeks, but spaniards get strict time slots for an hour outdoors. The first time that i ride with my bike this morning. It was incredible, really incredible. Here, the Prime Minister reveals he was so sick after catching coronavirus that the government prepared a statement announcing his death. Another blow to British Business as rolls royce says it may have to cut as many as 8,000 jobs. And on the front line of the fight against fake news how to stop coronavirus conspiracies from catching on. Hello, and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. We start in europe where coronavirus restrictions are gradually being eased, as the continents daily death toll continues to fall. With the easing comes an increased requirement for facemasks on Public Transport this will now be compulsory in spain and portugal and on eurostar trains between londo
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
Hello, and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. We start in europe where coronavirus restrictions are gradually being eased, as the continents daily death toll continues to fall. With the easing comes an increased requirement for facemasks on public transport. This will now be compulsory in spain and portugal and on eurostar trains between london and mainland europe. One country where the number of deaths remains stubbornly high is britain. The total number of fatalities now stands at over 28,000 close to that of italy, europes worst affected country. In the United States, new yorks governor, andrew cuomo, has dismissed calls to lift lockdown measures in the state. Nearly 300 deaths were reported there on saturday, a figure mr cuomo called obnoxiously and terrifyingly high. But some good news coming out of spain where people have been allowed outside to exercise for the first time in seven weeks, after one of the strictest lockdowns in europe. Heres damian grammaticas.
Savedif is thought thousands of lives can be saved if treatment is successful. Coronavirus myths and speculation have been rife on social media during the pandemic, with authorities often frustrated in attempts to tackle the source of misinformation. Marianna spring reports. Celebrities, influencers, neighbours, friends. All influential, all spreading misinformation. But to stop the spread, you need to remove the source of disinformation. Within the maze, some sources come from a sinister place, in search of clicks and money. Others create posts as a joke. I faked a gov. Uk text message telling people that theyd been fined for leaving their house over three times a day. And i thought it would be funny to, sort of, scare them with a fake text message. And then there are conspiracy theorists. Whilst these conspirators want to push their message, there are politicians wanting to protect theirs. I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we ca
Hello, and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. The uk government is studying proposals aimed at getting the economy restarted, including easing some the measures of the lockdown. The Prime Minister will set out plans next week, but this afternoon, the communities secretary said the risks still remained high. Elsewhere, the Spanish Government has relaxed its own Strict Lockdown measures, allowing people outside for the first time in seven weeks. From monday, face masks will be compulsory on public transport throughout the country. Rolls royce has warned it may have to cut thousands ofjobs from its uk work force after aircraft manufacturers were forced to cut production during the pandemic. The engine maker employs 52,000 people worldwide with 23,000 in the uk. At this afternoons downing street briefing, the uk government announced a multi Million Pound package of measures to support Vuln