Journey back to normality. And the Health Secretary will be leading todays government Coronavirus Briefing hell be joined by chief medical officer chris whitty, and professor kevin fenton, from Public Health england. That is at six oclock this evening. Also coming up thats it, scratch coronavirus vaccinations are under way in care homes in scotland, and in gp surgeries in england. Both the European Union and the uk say progress is being made in negotiations over the future trading relationship, but warn the talks could yet fail. Hello. A new variant of coronavirus has been detected to be growing faster in some parts of england. Its one of the reasons the government has decided to place london and parts of the south east into the highest tier of coronavirus restrictions, tier 3, in order to slow rising rates of infection. It means that a further 10 Million People willjoin the 23 Million People aleady living under the most stringent level of measures. The restrictions will be brought in
Windy and mild. I mention rain at times but not all of the time. Have a look at the beautiful skies overhead in the Scottish Highlands early on. There is sunshine at the moment. This is the satellite and radar picture. We have had sunshine across eastern england, Northern Ireland doing nicely for brighter skies and dry weather at the moment. Elsewhere, quite a few showers, some of which are heavy, even thundery, and more persistent rain creeping in towards the south east of england. Although the winds are quite brisk, they are coming from the south west, a mild wind direction, so temperatures in double digits for most of us. This evening and overnight, this area of persistent rain moving across south east england. Elsewhere, still quite a few showers especially in the west, not as many getting across to eastern areas. Temperatures not falling too far, generally between four and eight celsius. Tomorrow is another sunshine and showers day. Again, less chance of staying dry where you have
Russia releases, hundreds of ukrainian troops and a prisoner swap deal as ki releases, dozens of Russian Troops and a pro kremlin businessman. Ah, im thorough venue. Thank you so much for joining us. Youre watching al 0. Were lie from dough. Also coming up in the show, hundreds of people are arrested in russia, protesting against president Vladimir Putin decision to pull up reserve troops. 3 more People Killed in iran as protests continue after the death of a young woman in police custody. And an Indigenous Community on a remote australian island winds, a Landmark Court case against one of the countries Biggest Energy companies will be speaking to one of the lawyers who made it happen. Ah, ukraine says 215. 00 prisoners of war have been released by russia in return, the businessman and leader of a band pro russia party, victor or mid bed shook plus 54. 00 russian prisoners were fried by keith. That exchange was negotiated by tortilla. In addition, 10 foreigners who fought alongside Ukr
A 0. The headlines this, our russia has released 215 ukranian prisoners of war and a deal negotiated by turkey in return, keys, feed fried, a pro russia oligarch, and 54 russian prisoners in a separate deal. 10 foreigners who forth, alongside Ukrainian Forces were released by russia and sent to saudi arabia ukraines president bullied amir lensky, spoke to the released prisoners by video link. Dial us val landominium. Congratulations in your return. Our guys are heroes. Its good to see everyone. Its nice, after all the time weve been on the phone, were proud of you what youve done for our nation proud of each and every one of you. And im very glad that the team got you out of russia. Im glad you made the 1st step. You are safe in turkey. On the 2nd step is of course, to get your homes in. Irvine volunteer the lensky told the Un General Assembly that russia needed to be punished and isolated over its invasion of ukraine. He also urged World Leaders to strip moscow of its veto. The un sec
Ah, no baptism. This is a lie from doha. Also coming up. Russias invasion of ukraine dominates the Un General Assembly world. Busy leaders denouncing plans by full ukrainian regions to join russia. How can fiona strengthens to a category for as it moves up the atlantic ocean, leaving a trail of destruction and parts of puerto rico and the Dominican Republic. Bicycle efforts are underway in australia. Busy to save hundreds of wales stranded on a beach my son president Vladimir Putin, his calling up reservists a fight in ukraine. He made the announcement during a rare address to the nation. The defense minister says the partial mobilization will involve drafting about 300000. 00 personnel. The decision comes as Russian Troops lose ground to ukraines counter offensive in the northeast. Meanwhile, moscow, back separatists and for ukrainian regions of so theyll hold a referendum on joining russia. Should learn your credit. Mm hm. But it, it is necessary to support the proposal of the minist