Cornwall, and owner fiona has said she will make free lunch bags this half term for any child who would normally get a free school meal. She says shes angry at the governments spending priorities. I know the countrys under pressure, everybodys under pressure but were a wealthy country and if weve got hungry children, i think its obscene, frankly. Under scrutiny, ministers insist they are providing support for low income families, billions extra in welfare and over £60 million via local councils, and congratulate organisations and businesses who are stepping in to help feed children this half term. I think its complementary to what we are doing as a government. We are supportive of that, we support local authorities to do it, thats what the £63 million is there for and its notjust £63 million, it is on top of the hundreds of millions we have put into local authorities to support those most in need. So no u turn, no change in a word . I think we have the package in place so people hav
Hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. With me are the journalist and author Shyama Perera and the Political Editor of the sun on sunday, dave wooding, thank you for being here. Heres the front pages. The isolation period for people who come into contact with anyone infected with covid 19 could be halved, over fears of noncompliance with the test and trace system thats according to the telegraph. The mail leads with what theyre calling a major covid breakthrough plans are being drawn up for front line nhs staff to receive a Coronavirus Vaccine within weeks. The sunday times says elderly people were excluded from hospitals and intensive care during the height of the pandemics first wave. The observer reports that thousands of britains doctors have condemned the government for its refusal to fund free meals for disadvantaged children in england over the School Holidays. Ministers fear people will not follow covid restrictions over christm
Covid 19 continues its fast spread throughout europe. Many countries are reacting and hoping to slow transmission by imposing new restrictions. In the latest developments, polands president andrzej duda has tested positive for the virus, and is quarantining. He said in a video message that he has no symptoms. The country is seeing a record rise in coronavirus cases and its imposed a partial lockdown. In spain ten of 17 regions have asked the Central Government for an emergency decree to limit peoples movements. They also want powers to impose cu rfews. Meanwhile new daily records were seen in the czech republic. In france, where a further 138 people have died from covid i9 and in italy, where the regions of lombardy and campania are worst affected. More than 23,000 cases were reported across the uk, up from fridays total. And from monday, in the belgian capital, brussels, masks will be mandatory in all settings and all culture and sporting venues will be forced to close. David campanal
During the school holidays. Headteachers in england say theyre bitterly disappointed that the number of laptops theyre given for deprived children has been cut by 80 . It destroyed me, it flattened me, when i saw it had actually been cut to 13, 13 laptops. In a worst Case Scenario to share amongst 380 children. I thought it was absolutely scandalous. And coming up bringing your favourite stories to life oxfords new story museum opens to visitors, with innovative ways to keep people entertained. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Millions of people across the uk are experiencing their first full day of tighter coronavirus restrictions. A so called firebreak lockdown began in wales last night. South yorkshire moved into englands top level, tier 3, just after midnight leading to the closure of those pubs and bars not serving meals. The labour mayor of Sheffield City region said the government must outline a clear and transparent exit strategy from the highest tier of covid restrictio
Driver of all time . Hello and welcome. Millions of people across europe are waking up to life under new restrictions as governments battle to suppress a second wave of coronavirus infections. Several countries across the continent saw Record Numbers of people diagnosed with covid i9 over the last few days. But the resurgence of the virus also extends beyond europe, as mark lobel reports. Restrictions now surge in rome. No Table Service after six p. M. Translation sadly, this situation is what it is. We need to take this more seriously. If you closing times help us move forwards, we accept that. There is nothing else to do, sadly. Gyms, pools, cinemas must also close. Madrids plaza at their centre and deserted. Barcelona, also baron. Spains second state of emergency is in full swing was not a nationwide curfew, Restricted Movement between regions, and Gatherings Limited to six. Translation its com pletely to six. Translation its completely necessary because people downplay the pandemic