Who were murdered. And also prince harry. Failure to expel Ken Livingstone from the party over his hitler remarks shames us all, says labours Deputy Leader tom watson. Also this hour, tackling the environmental damage caused by some diesel engines. Diesel car owners could get compensation from the government if cities adopt new charges to tackle pollution. That was hinted by theresa may. Members of the public are being given an opportunity to test a d riverless given an opportunity to test a driverless shuttle bus for the first time. The Un Security Council is to hold emergency talks following a suspected Chemical Attack in syria which has left at least 72 people dead, including children. The assad regime denies using Chemical Weapons. Syrias ally russia has blamed the rebels accusing them of storing toxic agents in a factory which was hit by a syrian air strike. Sarah corker reports. It includes some distressing images. Hundreds of innocent syrians, including many children, struggling
I want to issue a full apology to those who have suffered and their families. Angry crowds in serbia storm the Parliament Building in protest at the re introduction of lockdown measures. And johnny depp faces a second day of questioning in his libel claim against the Sun Newspaper at the high court in london. Hello. The uk chancellor rishi sunak is set to announce a range of measures later aimed at boosting the british economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Among the steps includes a £2 billion scheme to create more jobs for young people. The fund will subsidise six month work placements for those on universal credit aged between 16 and 2a, who are at risk of long term unemployment. The chancellor is also expected to announce a temporary stamp duty holiday for home buyers in england and Northern Ireland. Theres speculation mr sunak may also introduce a temporary vat cut to help the hospitality sector, which has been hit hard in the pandemic. And the chancellor could give eve
The world is unprepared for the impact on societies of falling fertility rates will have, according to a big new global report. China has said it will take all necessary measures to safeguard its interests, after the uk decided to purge Huawei Technologies from its 56 infrastructure. China said britains decision was political, and not an issue of National Security. It comes as President Trump welcomed the uk decision, saying it was him who convinced britain to abandon the chinese tech giant. Beijing has also warned of reciprocal sanctions against the us, after the president ruled out further trade negotiations and ended hong kongs preferential trade status. Our north america correspondent, peter bowes reports. The us has long been campaigning for britain and other countries to ban equipment from the chinese tech giant. The about turn follows months of pressure from washington, including imposing tariffs on china. Huawei posed a National Security threat, said the Trump Administration. T
The salisbury novichok attack quits, saying he can no longer do thejob. And coming up in half an hour, sportsday will bring you a round up of all the days sport, including exeters thrilling win to become champions of europe for the first time in the clubs history. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. There is further confusion in Greater Manchester tonight as local leaders deny downing streets claim that talks have been arranged to resolve a row over covid measures. It comes as more than 28 Million People in england have spent their first day under tighter restrictions. And in Northern Ireland, its been 2a hours since a four week so called Circuit Breaker lockdown was introduced, meaning all hospitality venues are now closed, except to provide take aways. Well have more on the developing story in Greater Manchester, but first Daniela Relph on the impact felt by everyone facing tightened restrictions across the uk. This is one of prestons oldest pubs. London now under tier 2 restrictio
Choices. The Scottish Government is set to announce whether the toughest covid restrictions will be imposed across west scotland. Ministers indicate its too early to say what restrictions will be in place once the lockdown in england ends at the beginning of next month, amid reports the tier system could be strengthened. And if youd like to get in touch about this or any of our other stories then you can contact me at annita mcveigh, bbcyourquestions. Easyjet posts pre tax losses of £1. 3 billion its first annual loss in the airlines 25 year history. Fears for thousands fleeing ethiopia as the Prime Minister says a military operation in the Northern Region of tigray is entering its final phase. Indian factory workers supplying some major british supermarkets say they are being routinely exploited. We have a special investigation. And coming up this hour. 27 hours after blast off, the dragon spacex capsule successfully docks with the International Space station. Hello and welcome if yo