We want action. The labour mayor of Greater Manchester andy burnham says he will stand firm but it has to be the right action. Against plans to put the area in the very high the latest test and trace figures coronavirus alert category. For england show the highest number of positive cases since the system they are asking us to gamble our was launched in may. Residentssjobs, homes the pub chain marstons is to cut they are asking us to gamble our more than 2,000 jobs, residentss jobs, homes and saying its been badly hit businesses, and a large chunk of our by the coronavirus restrictions economy, on a strategy that their own experts tell them might not and the queen carries work. Out her first engagement outside millions of people in england a royal residence for seven months. Face tougher coronavirus good afternoon. Twenty eight Million People across england will be living under the two highest covid alert levels from this weekend, as the government announces increased restrictions acro
Impact of a Coronavirus Infection may not be a single syndrome but up to four different ones. A curfew for paris and eight other big cities in france will come into force on saturday between 9pm and 6am. Eu leaders are gathering in brussels for a two day summit, where theyll discuss post brexit trade negotiations for the first time in months. Hello, and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Within the last few minutes, its been announced that london is to face extra restrictions when it moves into tier two or high risk level from midnight on friday. It comes after mps in the capital met this morning to discuss the measures. Meanwhile, talks are also being held today about whether lancashire and Greater Manchester should be moved into tier three, the highest level of coronavirus restrictions in england. The stricter rules would mean pubs being closed and households banned from mixing. The
To be the right action. Well have the latest on what it means, wherever you live. Also this lunchtime the latest test and trace figures for england show the highest number of positive cases since the system was launched in may. The pub chain marstons is to cut more than 2000 jobs, saying its been badly hit by the coronavirus restrictions. And the queen carries out her first engagement outside a royal residence for seven months. And coming up on bbc news, england manager Gareth Southgate says he fully backs harry maguire, despite the defenders red card in englands defeat against denmark. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Millions of people across england face tougher coronavirus restrictions from this weekend. However, theres still uncertainty as to whether Greater Manchester will be placed in the highest level of alert. A call between local leaders and downing street this morning ended without agreement. The Health Secretary matt hancock told the commons in the last ho
From saturday, london, york, essex, parts of derbyshire and other areas will be placed on high alert, meaning no household mixing indoors. The brand new covid mega lab in Milton Keynes. A bbc investigation into allegations that there have been safety breaches. Out and about after seven months the queens first Public Engagement outside a Royal Household since the march lockdown. And coming up, the cliffside camping that requires a head for heights and nerves of steel. Boris johnsons strategy to tackle the coronavirus pandemic with a series of regional restrictions faces its toughest political test yet. Earlier today, the mayor of Greater Manchester, labours andy burnham, refused to accept the terms on which ministers want to place his city on the very highest alert level. He said his constituents livelihoods were being sacrificed. The Health Secretary for england, matt hancock, hit back saying any delay would cost lives. Lets just look at whats happening in england. The grey area is on
Antibody tests to see who could be allowed to return to work having built up immunity and its performing double the daily virus tests of britain. Translation first of all, let me say my sympathy to my friend borisjohnson and to tell him. In english dont give up, boris. Translation for sure, performing tests means trying to bring the situation more under control. Without testing, it would mean having to cope with it in the dark. Baby steps of progress, as italy starts to turn a corner and refind that last word hope. Mark lowen, bbc news, rome. Here, as easter weekend is about to begin, the message is very much stay at home. Mark easton looks at the struggle for some. What do you think they are struggling with . Do you think it is similar to you . Life in lockdown is hard for everyone, but when your 17 year old daughters anxiety spills over into tantrums, your mum is on the front line as a nurse and youre a key worker too, it can be hard to cope. People think, oh, its a bank holiday, ive