Describes devolution as a disaster in scotland, and tony blairs biggest mistake. A bbc investigation into the awarding of ppe government contracts shows £21 million of taxpayers money was paid in consulting fees to a recently formed firm in miami, florida. Easyjet reports its first annual loss in the airlines 25 year history as the Coronavirus Crisis continues to bite. Now the work begins. After the first succssful docking with a commercial rocket, astronauts get down to business on the International Space station. Coming up in the sport later in the hour on bbc news, an exciting afternoon ahead at the atp tour finals as rafa nadal prepares to take on Dominic Thiem in london. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Are we in for a particularly bleak mid winter . After the euphoria over news of potential vaccines, the harsh reality that covid restrictions are still with us and could be about to be strengthened. Englands lockdown is supposed to end in just two and a half week
Choices. The Scottish Government is set to announce whether the toughest covid restrictions will be imposed across west scotland. Ministers indicate its too early to say what restrictions will be in place once the lockdown in england ends at the beginning of next month, amid reports the tier system could be strengthened. And if youd like to get in touch about this or any of our other stories then you can contact me at annita mcveigh, bbcyourquestions. Easyjet posts pre tax losses of £1. 3 billion its first annual loss in the airlines 25 year history. Fears for thousands fleeing ethiopia as the Prime Minister says a military operation in the Northern Region of tigray is entering its final phase. Indian factory workers supplying some major british supermarkets say they are being routinely exploited. We have a special investigation. And coming up this hour. 27 hours after blast off, the dragon spacex capsule successfully docks with the International Space station. Hello and welcome if yo
And tony blairs biggest mistake. Members of labours ruling National Executive will meet this afternoon to considerJeremy Corbyns suspension from the party last month. And coming up on the programme well speak to 12 year old chef omari mcqueen, whos landed himself his own cooking show on cbbc. Were expecting very shortly the first minister of scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, to stand up and announce whether parts of scotland will be moved into the countrys highest tier of covid 19 restrictions level 4. The first minister is to address parliament at holyrood, but she has previously said it is likely that some regions will face tougher restrictions for a limited period. Lets refresh our memory of the 5 level tier system in place in scotland. Level 0 nearly normal. Allows up to eight people to meet indoors, and 15 people outdoors. Level 1 medium. Lets six people from two households meet indoors or outdoors. Lets go live to glasgow and our correspondent, alexandra mackenzie. Weve had strong hints