The delay difficult to justify. The government argues the longer gap can saves lives by allowing more people to receive a first jab more quickly. Our Health Correspondent Anna Collinson reports. Its the largest Vaccination Programme in british history and to many so far, its been a success but there are calls for the Pfizer Biontech second dose to be given more quickly. The manufacturers have no data to back up the 12 week delay and some senior doctors want it reduced to six weeks. That would still allow many more people to have a first dose compared to a three week interval, but at least it will be in keeping with International Best practice guidance. There is no other nation internationally that has adopted a 12 week delay. During yesterdays downing street briefing, englands chief medical officer said extending the gap to 12 weeks was a Public Health decision, a view many agree with. I totally support the decision to extend the gap between doses. I think, looking at the evidence in t
Life in such a brutal way. Debenhams is to disappear from the high street with the loss of 12,000 jobs. The fast fashion retailer boohoo has bought the brand and website, but not the stores. Chelsea sack manager Frank Lampard after 18 months in charge as he pays the price for winning only one of their past five league matches. Borisjohnson says he wants to see schools reopen as soon as possible amid warnings children have become the forgotten victims of the pandemic. Hes coming under growing pressure from mps to name a date chair of the Education Select Committee, robert halfon, had asked for an urgent question in the house of commons but the speaker denied his request. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister said hes actively working on a proposal requiring travellers arriving in the uk to pay to quarantine in a hotel. It comes as the latest figures show that more than 6. 3 Million People have had a first vaccine dose. And in the last few moments moderna has said its vaccine does produce antib
From the high street bought by online retailer boohoo. The mother of teenager keon lincoln describes her devastation after the 15 year old was murdered just yards from their home. The type of person keon was, it doesnt make any sense as to why someone want to harm him or take his life in such a brutal way. And chelsea sack the man they call their club legend Frank Lampard is out as manager afterjust eighteen months in charge. And coming up in sportsday later in the hour on bbc news. A big win for englands cricketers in sri lanaka as they compelete a series whitewash, but there are tougher tests to come. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The Prime Minister says he will begin to look in mid february at what lockdown restrictions in england could be relaxed when its expected the most vulnerable groups of people will have been vaccinated. Pressure is growing for the government to set out a plan to reopen schools amid concerns that children in england are missing out on vital
This is bbc news im simon mccoy. The headlines at 103m thousands of people seek refuge on the beach and in boats to escape bush fires in Australia Military helicopters and the navy are deployed to help them. Nothing prepares you for that bearing down of a fire front, charging at a community. I mean, were talking massive walls of fire, coming straight at you. Former nissan boss carlos ghosn flees to lebanon, despite being under house arrest in tokyo on financial misconduct charges. The National Living wage is to rise in april by 6. 2 four times the rate of inflation. Heterosexual couples in england and wales will be able to enter into Civil Partnerships from today, giving them similar rights to people who are married. Meet the seal that commutes between the isle
of man and cornwall as record sightings of whales, dolphins and seals are reported in british waters. Coming up in half an hour, we bring you some of the highlights of the Victoria Derbyshire programme from the last year, includ
Hello, youre watching afternoon live im simon mccoy. Today at 2pm. Jailed for a minimum of 30 years the most prolific rapist in british history Reynhard Sinaga is described in court as an evil sexual predator and a monster. He preyed on young men as he prowled manchesters city centre before drugging them Police Believe there are many more victims whove yet to come forward. We believe theres over 190 victims that have been involved with sinaga, with Reynhard Sinaga, and 70 of them are still to be identified. Vast crowds gather in tehran to mourn the iranian general, killed by us forces britain urges restraint as both sides issue fresh threats against each other. Paradise lost a special report from the australian town of eden, where families are fleeing from the bushfires. Harvey weinstein in the dock the trial of the disgraced producer gets underway in new york. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport. Good afternoon. England are in a dominant position in the second test against sout