Yes, this is a different vaccine and logistically it is a bit different in terms of how we handle it and how we deliver it. But we feel ready and we deliver it. But we feel ready and we are raring to go to get it started for our community. As another deadline is passed, talks over a post brexit trade agreement resume the uk and eu agreeing to go the extra mile for a breakthrough. I must apologise for my friends misbehaviour. I think you bloody well should the doyen of espionage writing tributes to spy turned authorJohn Le Carre, whos died at the age of 89. And coming up on bbc news liverpool will be forever grateful. The world of football pays tribute to Gerard Houllier, as the former liverpool manager dies at the age of 73. Good afternoon, welcome to the bbc news at one. London and essex an area covering more than nine Million People looks likely to be moved into tier 3 of covid restrictions. Health ministers and officials are understood to be deeply concerned about the sharp rise in
Two leading medicaljournals say the move would be a blunder costing many lives. Music and its his club, the rest of us are just passengers. Boy george joins us to talk about culture clubs new show stopping concert. Hello, im katty kay in washington. James reynolds is in london. Its been 42 days since the election, and 38 days since president Electjoe Biden was declared the winner. But it took until today for the most senior republican in the senate to finally acknowledged that victory. It wasnt exactly an effusive congratulations, but Mitch Mcconnell did speak of Donald Trumps presidency in the past tense. His comments mark an important turning point for republicans, who had largely remained silent as the president waged an unsubstantiated assault on the nations voting system. And it came after the Electoral College voted on monday to make mr bidens win official. The Electoral College has spoken. So today, i want to congratulate president elect joe biden. The president elect is no stra
Author of tinker tailor soldier spy has died aged 89. Arsenals misery continues. Theyve suffered their worst ever start to a premier League Season after losing at home to burnley. 2000 fans in the ground but some could barely watch. Ready, freddie, go. We catch up with the nine year old running every day to raise funds for the hospital treating his best friend. Welcome to the london coliseum. The largest west end theatre in london and we will be joined all morning by the chorus from the English National 0pera to bring christmas cheer. 0utside 0pera to bring christmas cheer. Outside the weather is rather wet. Showers and longer spells of rain and it will be windy. I will have all the details in ten minutes. Its monday, 14th december. Our top story. Around 100 gp practices in england are to receive their first batches of the Coronavirus Vaccine. Some will start giving the vaccinations to patients from today, with those aged over 80 given priority. 0ur science correspondent pallab ghosh h
Than twice the size of london, is on a collision course with the british territory of south georgia, threatening the islands wildlife and ecosystem. Good afternoon, and welcome to bbc news. Theres growing pressure on the government and the devolved administrations to rethink plans to ease coronavirus restrictions for five days over the Christmas Period. In a rare joint editorial, two of the uks leading medicaljournals have called for the government to reverse what it describes as a rash decision that will cost lives. Labour has called for the government to urgently review the festive relaxation. Later today, Cabinet Office minister michael gove is expected to discuss the christmas coronavirus rules with the leaders of scotland, wales and Northern Ireland. Ministers have urged people to do the minimum possible when covid regulations are relaxed. 0ur Political Correspondent Jessica Parker reports. Will you stand under the tree . Under the tree. Getting into the spirit and under the tree,
Hello and welcome if youre watching on pbs in the us or around the world, and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. The United States has passed a grim milestone in the coronavirus pandemic, recording more than 20 million cases. Thats more than any other country in the world. According to the latest figures from Johns Hopkins university, there are now 20,007,119 cases of coronavirus in the us. 346,408 people have lost their lives during the pandemic. On wednesday alone, more than 3,900 people died of covid 19 in the us, a new daily record. Lets speak to drjames mcdeavitt, Senior Vice President and dean of Clinical Affairs at Baylor College of medicine in houston, texas. That figure of 20 million, first of all, its a very grim milestone. Yeah, graham is a good word. Happy new year to everyone. This year feels like the last year u nfortu nately. Feels like the last year unfortunately. 20 million is a big number. That is as many people as died from