Hello, and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. With me are Telegraph Chief Political correspondent, christopher hope, and columnist for the Evening Standard and times radio presenter, ayesha hazarika. Lets ta ke lets take a look first at tamaras papers. Tomorrows paper. The telegraph says the chancellor, rishi sunak, fears scientific advisers are Moving The Goalposts on the requirements for ending lockdown amid a growing split within the government over when to lift restrictions. The i marks the news that more than ten Million People in the uk 15 of the population has now recieved a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine. The metro quotes englands Chief Medical Officer saying we are past the peak of the pandemic. Professor chris whitty hailed a continual steady decline in the death toll but warned Infection Rates remained incredibly high. According to the guardian, the nhs has been urged to rethink safety for thousands of Frontline Staff after new Re
Massive fines if they dont act. Im Still Standing better than i ever did. Brexit ended visa free travel to the eu for musicians. Now, eltonjohn tells us why it will hit so many young performers. And coming up, a Hollywood Gladiator sends a surprise Birthday Message to a british sailor taking part in a round the world yacht race. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The Prime Minister has thanked all those who have helped the uk to reach a milestone in its Vaccination Programme ten Million People have now received a first dose. But borisjohnson also issued a warning, describing the levels of covid 19 infections as alarmingly high. He said that while there was growing evidence of the effectiveness of the vaccines, the government needed more data before considering any relaxation of covid restrictions. Heres our Political Editor laura kuenssberg. Sleeves up, syringes ready, vaccine in army medics filling this Church Hall In Chingford where there used to be bingo nights and dog training.
At the age of 100. His fundraising on behalf of Nhs Charities has been the cause of countless tributes, including nationwide applause earlier this evening. Theres some Flash Photography in this report by our north of england correspondent judith moritz. Applause at a time of grief, a moment of celebration. A National Clap for captain sir tom. His family said they were joining in, with huge love in their hearts. And the Prime Minister added his applause, along with other political leaders, in appreciation and remembrance of the extraordinary efforts of an incredible man who raised millions for the nhs, and won the nations hearts in the process. He exemplified the best of our values. In the house of commons, captain sir toms contribution was marked with a moment of reflection. I invite members to nowjoin me for a minutes silence to commemorate sir toms life, and to pay our respects to those who have lost their lives as a result of covid, and their families and friends. Across the nhs, ca
Funding uncertainty means some some Vital Services for the elderly and disabled are at risk. In a moment, it will be time for sportsday but first a look at what else is coming up this evening on bbc news. At 6 50 well be talking to our Legal Correspondent about the legal moves under way to challenge the suspension of parliament. In response to a massive increase in the number of fires in the amazon rainforest, brazil has banned setting fires to clear land for 60 days. Well hear from our correspondent in sao paolo. And later this evening at 10 40 and 11 30 ill be having a first look at tomorrows front pages with Ayesha Hazarika from the Evening Standard and Christopher Hope from the telegraph. Thats all ahead on bbc news. Now on bbc news its time for sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday. Im sarah mulkerrins. Afamiliar a familiarfoe a familiar foe for liverpool. Well have the details of the draw for the Champions League group stages. Hes impressed for aston villa and now tyrone ming
The us open. He is hardly a household name but he has had and is interesting journey. And matt taylor . If you are fed up of rain, more downpours to come, particularly for Eastern England tomorrow night. Where is the summer . I will tell you more in the next half an hour. Also coming up can you have a naughty corner in the oval office . It isa it is a fantastic financial statement. Lets do that over, he is coughing in the middle of my answer, i dont like that. If you get a cough, please leave the room. His views on germs are well known. Well tell you how the president reacted to that cough, during a television interview. Hello, everyone, this is afternoon live, im simon mccoy. Boris johnsons campaign to become conservative leader and Prime Minister received a boost this morning with the endorsement of the Health Secretary, matt hancock, who said mrjohnson was best placed to re unite the fractured party. Matt hancock dropped out of the race last week. He made his announcement after the