A meeting between the four nations of the uk to discuss tightening coronavirus restrictions over christmas has broken up, without agreement. Pressure has been growing on the government all day. Here are two of the uk leading medical journals publishing a joint editorial calling for the government to stop any household mixing. They describe the current plan to allow three households to gather at christmas as a rash decision that will cost lives. The journals also highlight the increase rate of here are their editors. The real striking, stark truth of the matter is that our Health System is not going to manage if we allow the current trend to continue out on top of this super spreader events that will be these five days of christmas. We are currently on course for around 19,000 Covid Patients in hospitals. At the start of the second wave number was 451. And bear in mind it was only yesterday that the government announced 3a Million People in the uk will be living under the toughest rules
Concern about the supply of Fresh Produce. More parts of england could be moved up to tier 4 the toughest level of coronavirus restrictions possibly as early as boxing day. It goes from bad to worse for arsenal boss mikel arteta. Theyre out of the league cup, thrashed by the holders manchester city. Arteta says its a hard result to take. Its been a year when weve needed inspirational people like never before. Well meet some of those youve nominated as the heroes of 2020. Somebody like kate, who gives so much to others, decided to go back into work regardless of her own recovery in order to be instrumental in getting the Covid Vaccination rolled out. Good morning. Persistent rain across england today and across wales, that could lead to localised flooding. In Northern Ireland, after a cloudy start, you could see some sunshine. But it will feel cold. Its wednesday, 23rd of december. Our top story. Rail, air and sea services between britain and france have resumed this morning, after fren
To keep on. Showers in the forecast. Brighter conditions with sunny skies. Its tuesday 15th december. Our top story. A year on, we catch almost 11 Million People in london up with terrence. Hes no longer lonely and is even and parts of essex and hertfordshire will face tougher coronavirus making tiktok videos restrictions from midnight. With his new friends. It comes as the Health Secretary announced that a new strain of the virus had been identified. Meanwhile, the Hospitality Industry is warning that londons move into tier 3 will put thousands a slightly cooler day to day than ofjobs at risk. Tim muffett is at a restaurant yesterday, dry weather, sunshine, some showers especially in the west, in Central London this morning. And the winds will be a little bit lighter. The details in ten minutes. Tim, these are incredibly difficult times for many businesses . Its tuesday 15th december. Our top story. Almost 11 Million People in london thats right, many parts of england and parts of ess
The netherlands enters a strict second lockdown, with schools and shops shut for at least five weeks. Englands education secretary threatens legal action after a London Council told schools to move to online teaching to halt the spread of the virus. Joe biden praises the strength of american democracy, after his president ial victory is certified by the Electoral College. Our democracy, pushed, tested, threatened, proved to be resilient, true and strong. In the uk, hospitality and retail sectors are the hardest hit as a Record Number of people are made redundant and unemployment continues to rise. And coming up this hour. The show must not go on why new covid restrictions could bring the curtain down on londons west end. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world, and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. From midnight tonight, 3a Million People in england will be living with the highest level of restrictions in tier 3. New
In everyones best interest. Workers in the Hospitality Business are the worst hit, as the jobless total rises to 1. 7 million. Protecting Children Online a new law could mean tech giants paying billions in fines. Rail investment should focus on existing services in englands regions, and not the birmingham to leeds leg of h52, says a government commission. A nine month driving ban for england and aston villa footballerjack grealish. The 25 year old has also been fined more than £80,000 after admitting to careless driving. And before 9pm, the duke and duchess of sussex sign a multi year podcast deal. Good evening, welcome to bbc news. Theres mounting pressure on the government and the devolved administrations to change the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions over christmas. Two of the countrys leading medical journals are warning that the easing of rules for a five day period would cost many lives. The labour leader, sir keir starmer, has also urged ministers to see where the rules n