The 90 minute covid test that doesnt need a lab for analysis. And the return of gareth bale. Hes on his way to tottenham, on loan for a season from real madrid. Further large areas of the north of england and the midlands are to face tighter coronavirus restrictions, to try to tackle rising infection rates. The stringent measures are in response to what ministers say are major increases in covid 19 rates. People in the north west, including merseyside, warrington, halton and lancashire will face limits on socialising, and a 10pm closing time for hospitality and leisure venues from next tuesday. In parts of the midlands such as wolverhampton, there will be new restrictions on socialising with people outside your own household or support bubble, and similar measures will be enforced in West Yorkshire, in bradford, kirklees, and calderdale. The measures cover a wider area than had been expected. Latest figures suggest an average of 6,000 new cases a day in england between the 4th and 10th
The government says it will ensure all students will be able to return home for christmas. We are going to work with universities to make sure that all students are supported to return safely and spend christmas with their loved ones if they choose to do so. Its the first us president ial tv debate with donald trump likely to face questions, about his tax affairs. And the jetpack paramedic whose speed mayjust save your life. New figures from the government released in the last hour reveal there have been a further 7,143 cases of coronavirus in the uk the highest daily figure recorded since the outbreak began. Government figures also show a further 71 people have died in the uk within 28 days of testing positive, the biggest deathtoll since the start ofjuly. This brings the total number of deaths to 42,072. 0ur Health Correspondent lauren moss has been looking at the figures. We have been told that the cases arising that is agreed across the board in all areas of the country. Some more
Rules when even you, as a government minister, cant answer that question . Yeah, im sorry i cant answer that question, im sure there are many who could, you know, i dont represent the north east. Well be getting some of the answers for you. Also this lunchtime. Laying the foundations for jobs in a post covid economy the Prime Minister promises radical changes to the Education System. Theyll give anyone who left School Without an a level or equivalent the qualifications they need when they need them, when they need them. Helping people to change jobs and find work in the burgeoning new sectors that this country is creating. You can be home for christmas students are promised they will be kept safe in university and be with family if they want to. We are going to work with universities to make sure that all students are supported to return home safely and spend christmas with their loved ones, if they choose to do so. Just hours away round one in the us president ial tv debate and is don
Main news stories a warning from a leading Cancer Charity that almost a million women have missed vital breast screening appointments because of the pandemic. Personal attacks and feisty exchanges from the two men who want to be the next president of the united states. Millions tuned into the first president ial tv debate. Im not going to answer the question because. Why wont you answer that question . The question is. Radical left. Will you shut up, man . A lifeline for the National League clubs are told they will receive emergency grants to enable them to start the new season on saturday. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The govermment has reached a compromise with a sizeable group of conservative backbenchers who were threatening to rebel unless mps were given more of a say over coronavirus regulations. The Health Secretary, matt hancock, told mps that in future, theyll be consulted on Significant National measures. Earlier, the commons speaker, sir Lindsay Hoyle, accused the
And theres just hours to go in transfer deadline day in the premier league. Everton sign defender ben godfrey from norwich city in a £25 million deal. Hello, good afternoon. Number 10 says an investigation has begun into the error which meant that the close contacts of nearly 16,000 people with coronavirus were not traced last week. Public Health England has blamed what it described as a technical issue, and the investigation will look into why the problem wasnt discovered sooner. Although those testing positive were informed, their details were not passed on to the test and trace system to alert those theyd been in contact with. The bbc has been told by Senior Public Health officials a significant proportion of the unreported cases are from the north west of england. Phe says the issue has now been resolved, but labour has called the situation shambolic. The Health Secretary matt hancock is to make a statement to mps this afternoon. Heres our Health Correspondent cichard galpin. Test