Are told to self isolate, after at least 16 of them test positive for coronavirus. The government is launching its drive to get workers in england back into the office, amid fears of the impact of empty city centres. After 64 million half price meals served in august, the eat out to help out scheme ends today with many businesses calling for an extension. The cost of plastic bags in england is to double to 10p, and all shops will have to charge for them. And coming up at 09 30, its your questions answered. Well be speaking to two Health Experts about why the the number of coronavirus cases are rising, but the number of deaths are low. Do send in your questions to us on bbc news. Good morning. Labour has called for next summers a level and gcse exams in england to be delayed by up to two months, to allow pupils more time to catch up on lost teaching time after schools were closed during the pandemic. The shadow education secretary kate green said pupils in years 11 and 13 had a mountain
Saying that they are eligible to gra nts saying that they are eligible to grants forgrants saying that they are eligible to grants for grants of up to £7,500 but they have to give up their personal details in order to receive the funds but this is a scam, u nfortu nately the funds but this is a scam, unfortunately and a lot of people have been burned by it. Maybe even more da steadily is scammers taking advantage of the nhs track and trace initiative, even more dastardly. They will Contact People claiming they have been in contact with somebody infected with coronavirus, and to give up the details in order to help the initiative to track the virus. Again, you know, this might bea scam. Virus. Again, you know, this might be a scam. It is important for people to do their own research and ask questions. Thank you forjoining us. Secondary School Pupils in scotland have to wear face coverings in corridors, communal spaces and on school buses from this morning. They wont have to wear them i
Good morning. Last year was the hottest Late August Bank Holiday on record. This year, it could well be the coolest. The forecast is a largely dry one. After a bright start, more cloud develops, but i will have all the details coming up. Good morning. Its monday august 31st. Our top story labour is calling for next years gcse and a level exams to be delayed to give pupils more time to catch up on the work theyve missed during the pandemic. Teaching unions say the idea is worth considering, but warned that it could cause problems for University Admissions. Our Political Correspondent, helen catt, has more. It has only been a few weeks since this years students got their final grades, but what to do about next yea rs grades, but what to do about next years exams grades, but what to do about next yea rs exams is grades, but what to do about next years exams is a question thats already testing politicians, and it is 1 dayer under pressure not to flunk. Labours answer, delay gcses and a lev
I personally cry when i get home quite a lot, actually, at the moment. Sleep were suffering the sleep problems, i think, a lot of nurses and doctors at the moment as well. The big supermarkets toughen their stance on shoppers Wearing Masks. What about the workers who have to enforce the rules . Can confrontations like this be avoided . Ill be looking at the details. Manchester united are top of the premier league. Paul pogbas volley helps them beat burnley, but calls to respect social distancing rules during celebrations are ignored. Good morning. It isa it is a carl grey day out there with rain for many of us. Some sleet and snow over the hills. I have all your weather details throughout the programme. All that to come. Its wednesday, the 13th of january. Our top story. Caterers have been told to urgently improve the quality of food parcels being sent out to some of englands poorest children. Its after images of the packages were shared by parents online. The childrens minister called