Pressure mounts for a rethink of plans for easing covid restrictions at christmas two influential medicaljournals say relaxing rules on household mixing is a rash decision that will cost lives. Our Health System is not going to manage if we allow the current trend to continue, on top of the superspreader event which will be these five days of christmas. The government says no changes are planned urging us to do the minimum that is necessary when mixing at christmas. Many families will want to come together over the Christmas Period but that doesnt mean all the restrictions are lifted. People will still need to continue to act responsibly but we should trust people to do so. As labour add their voice to those calling for plans to be reconsidered will the government change its mind . Well be live in westminster. Also this lunchtime. As scientists study the new variant of covid to see if it is spreading more quickly, we ask how worried should we be . A London Council backs down and asks s
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This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. My names mike embley. Making history on capitol hill. Walking the article of impeachment against donald trump through the ornate halls of congress to trigger the first ever impeachment trial of a former president. President trump gravely endangered the security of the United States and its institutions of government. He threatened the integrity of the democratic system, interfered with the peaceful transition of power, and imperilled the coequal branch of government. He thereby betrayed his trust as president to the manifest injury of the people of the United States. President biden sets out goals to speed up coronavirus vaccinations, saying the us
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This is bbc news with the latest headlines. From this morning, the Coronavirus Vaccine will be made available at some high street pharmacies in england. Its hoped hundreds will soon be giving the jab. New rules requiring travellers arriving in england to have had a negative coronavirus test have been delayed. It comes as ministers will discuss whether to stop flights from brazil coming to the uk amid concerns over a new variant of coronavirus there. New Research Suggests the majority of people whove had covid 19 are immune for at least five months. If you want to comment on the latest coronavirus news or any of the stories were covering this morning do get in touch. You can contact me
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Today at six a furious political row, as Greater Manchester refuses to accept the highest covid alert level. The citys mayor and other local leaders say no 10s plans are flawed and unfair, sacrificing jobs in the region. This is an important moment. Greater manchester will stand firm. We are fighting back for fairness and for the health of our people. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread across the country, ministers say any delay will cost lives. So that we can deal with this virus. From saturday, london, york, essex, parts of derbyshire and other areas will be placed on high alert no household mixing indoors. And well be looking at why englands test and trace system is having such trouble reaching covid contacts. Also tonight. The marstons brewery plans to cut more than 2,000 jobs at its pubs. It says the 10pm curfew is partly to blame. The brand new covid mega lab in Milton Keynes a bbc investigation into allegations that there have been safety breaches. Italy is put on t