As demand for tests continues to surge, the government promise to set out which groups will be given priority over testing. And if youve got any questions about testing or lockdowns, well be speaking to two experts in half an hours time. You can use the hashtag bbcyourquestions or email yourquestions bbc. Co. Uk and you can get in touch with me on twitter at annita mcveigh. The other headlines. A sharp rise in sales at the co op, as shoppers choose to stay closer to home. And a state of emergency has been declared in the states of florida, alabama and mississippi, after Tropical Storm sally causes devastating floods. Nearly two Million People in the north east of england are facing new local lockdown restrictions from midnight tonight, to try to halt a rise in coronavirus cases. Full details of the measures are still to be announced. They are likely to include earlier closing times for pubs, there may be tougher limits on households mixing, and this is expected to include sunderland, C
All sorts of people where a little bit of hope will do a lot of good. How is retail reacting to changes in the way we shop . Weve updates from next, john lewis and co op group later this morning. Its been a summer of International Cricket like never before, but australia win the one day series against england the first series defeat inside the bio bubble. And i have come to kent in search of the elusive animal, the red squirrel. A lot of dry and sunny weather in the next few days. It is all coming up here on breakfast. Its thursday the 17th of september. Our top story. More than 2 million more people across england and wales will face stricter restrictions in an attempt to halt the rise in coronavirus cases. New measures for the north east of england will be announced later today, while residents in south wales will face local lockdown from this evening. Greg mckenzie reports. The northeast is set to become the latest area in england to come under local restrictions as coronavirus case
The uk economy grew by 6. 6 injuly, say official figures, but it remains far below pre pandemic levels. And this years great north run will take place this weekend but with a very different look. It is a downloadable app and when you run it measures the distance and then you get messages. Sting comes on, says you cant stop the great north run and it is support for people to say, run 13 miles wherever you are. And coming up in sport on bbc news powering through Victoria Azarenka ends Serena Williams hopes of a record equalling 24th grand slam at the us open. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Tougher lockdown restrictions are expected to be announced in birmingham because of a jump in coronavirus cases. The latest weekly figures show the city has one of the highest infection rates in england with around 80 cases for every 100,000 people. Other parts of the West Midlands including solihull and sandwell may also be included in the measures. Other parts of the West Midlands
Say official figures, but it remains far below pre pandemic levels. Thousands of migrants are still being left to sleep in the open after their camp on the greek island of lesbos burned down. And coming up. This years great north run will take place this weekend but with a very different look. Hello, good afternoon. Coronavirus infections have increased in recent weeks in the uk and are rising steadily, according to new estimates. Data released by the governments Scientific Advisory group has confirmed that the reproduction number, or r value, of coronavirus transmission across the uk has risen above 1, meaning the epidemic is growing. Meanwhile, the uks largest study of Coronavirus Infections has found the number of cases is now doubling every week. Tougher lockdown restrictions are expected to be announced for birmingham shortly following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. The city currently has the second highest infection rate in england. Meanwhile, wales will follow england and sc
The government promises to set out which groups will be given priority over testing. And a state of emergency has been declared in the states of florida, alabama and mississippi, after Tropical Storm sally causes devastating floods. Donald trump claims an effective Coronavirus Vaccine could be good to go within weeks, contradicting one of his own Top Health Officials. Hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world, and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Nearly two Million People in the north east of england are facing new local lockdown restrictions from midnight tonight, to try to halt a rise in coronavirus cases. Full details of the measures are still to be announced. They are likely to include earlier closing times for pubs, there may be tougher limits on households mixing, and this is expected to include sunderland, County Durham, newcastle, northumberland, north and south tyneside, and gateshead. Similar restrictions a