As he names his taskforce to tackle the virus the 17 day lockdown comes to an end in wales its too early to say if its made any difference. Still struggling to get essential medication we reveal how most disabled people still cant access what they need, even during a pandemic. A great day for science and humanity. That sentence alone tells you what a big day this could be in the fight against coronavirus. Its from the head of one of the Drug Companies jointly developing a vaccine that trials suggest is more than 90 effective in preventing covid 19. The news has sent stock markets soaring although challenges remain and the World Health Organization warned the announcement alone would not be a complete game changer. The vaccines developers now want to apply for emergency licensing so that the vaccine can start to be given to people in general public outside of trials possibly before the end of the year. This report from jon donnison. Could this be the moment the world has been waiting fo
And competition issues. A two and a half Week National lockdown in wales has ended, but it wont be clear for another two weeks whether the measure has helped reduce the spread of coronavirus. And virgin successfuly tests its first ever high speed hyperloop journey with passengers in the desert of nevada. Good morning. The us president elect, joe biden, will step up preparations for his move into the white house today by launching a task force to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Scientists and Public Health officials will sit on the panel, which has been asked to come up with a formal plan by the time mr Biden Takes Office injanuary. But the transition could be hindered by Donald Trumps continued refusal to accept his rivals election victory. The president is now planning a series of Campaign Rallies to build support for legal challenges to the result. 0ur correspondent ben wright reports. Oh, no, not i i will survive. If donald trump remains in any doubt about the election result, he o
President elect biden plans for americas future but says theres one overriding priority that needs to be overcome. We cannot repair the economy, restore our vitality, or relish lifes most precious moments, hugging our grandchildren and children, our birthdays, graduations, weddings, all the moments that matter most to us, until we get it under control. The 17 day lockdown comes to an end in wales its too early to say if its made any difference. Michel barnier returns to britain as brexit talks with the eu are back on but both sides say there are still significant differences. Still struggling to get essential medication we reveal how most disabled people still cant access what they need even during a pandemic. And coming up on bbc news the premier leagues hectic schedule prompts criticism from jurgen klopp and pep guardiola, who warn injuries will soon mount up if its not addressed. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. A great day for science and humanity. That sentence a
We begin with the highly anticipated results of the Airport Commission study. Among the plans chosen from more than 50 proposals is the contentious idea of expanding heathrow. Caroline hyde has been following this story. Walk us through the key proposals, what is in and what is out. Listat is not on the short is Birmingham Airport and the thames estuary. Lets look at the three proposals. What howard davis said is needed is one runway by 2013 and potentially 2 additional runways by 2015. Theyre looking at one option with Gatwick Airport to build a new runway to the south of the easiest thing runway. The other two surround heathrow, our biggest hub and the most busy airport in all of europe. One new runway in the northwest and could be an extension of the existing runway. They have not listed thames estuary, saying it is too uncertain. They might look at it again in the first half of next year. Boris johnson coming out today saying, it is not dead. They are not being considered. Business
Will take to avoid the second peak borisjohnson was warning about. Also tonight. British airways bosses say they could abandon the airlines gatwick operation because of the Coronavirus Crisis 1,000 pilots could lose theirjobs. So, the government admits it may not meet its testing target but is it how many you test, or who you test, that matters . And heres what happens when you get the testing strategy right south korea didnt have a countrywide lockdown. He saw them fly in anger, today captain tom saw them fly in celebration 100 years old today. And coming up on bbc news. The inaugural season of the hundred has been postponed for a year by the england and Wales Cricket board because of the Coronavirus Crisis. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Boris johnson says the country is past the peak of the coronavirus outbreak. Taking the podium at the Daily Briefing for the First Time Since he became ill, the Prime Minister said he would have a comprehensive plan on how to ease t