True all of the country a new york smack criticizes the trumpet ministration of the u. S. Record the highest number of coronavirus related deaths in the world. And in other news more taliban prisoners are released by afghanistans government raising new hopes for a delayed exchange deal. And im peter sims with the sport british motor racing legend Stirling Moss has died at the age of 19 that and more coming up later in the program. We start with coverage of the british governments daily updates on the coronavirus situation and this is Health Secretary matt hancock speaking checkers i hope everyone has seen his message of love and thanks to all those who supported his recovery and to the n. H. S. Colleagues whove had for him so brilliantly thomas hospital. I know that they have cared for him as they would kaffir anybody in this country and its one of the things that makes me so proud that the n. H. S. Is there for all and can give its very best to every Single Person and has been able to
Into coronavirus death data in england following confirmation that anyone who has ever tested positive for the virus is included in the figures. Arise, sir tom captain tom moore, who raised millions for the nhs, is to be knighted this afternoon. It isnt everybody gets the chance to see the queen, is it . I think thats going to be absolutely marvellous for me. Although if i kneel down, ill never get up again. And princess beatrice ties the knot with property tycoon Edoardo Mapelli mozzi at a secret ceremony in windsor. Good afternoon. The Prime Minister has announced a fresh timetable for the easing of coronavirus restrictions in england, saying he hoped there could be a more significant return to normality by november, in time for christmas. Borisjohnson said that by august 1st the government will give employers more discretion in how staff can return to the workplace, instead of telling them to work from home. Bowling, ice skating, and Beauty Services will also be allowed to resume, a
Translation what happened today wont pass without account. Those responsible will pay the price for what happened. This is a promise to the martyrs and to the wounded. Here in the uk, failing to implement border restrictions on arrivals earlier in the pandemic was a serious mistake, according to mps. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi lays the Foundation Stone for a new hindu temple in ayodhya, a site that has long been a source of tension between hindus and muslims. Wh smith says it could axe up to 1,500 jobs in the uk after the pandemic pushed down the number of customers going into its stores. And good news for the emperor penguin as satellite Mapping Technology discovers 11 new breeding sites in antarctica. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world 7 and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Rescue workers in lebanon are digging through rubble looking for survivors after a devastating explosion in beirut. At least 100
In other news investigators are working to identify what caused a Train Derailment in aberdeenshire in which three people died. Coronavirus cases surge gcioss much of europe, with germany, france and spain all registering a Record Number of infections. A major Study Suggests that almost 3. 5 Million People in england may have already had covid 19 far more than the 270,000 confirmed cases. Warnings of severe thunderstorms are in place across much of the uk after record setting high temperatures. Good morning. A level and vocational results in england, wales and Northern Ireland are being released this morning, amid continuing controversy about how they are being calculated. Almost 300,000 teenagers will get their a level results. Grades have been estimated then standardised, after the coronavirus outbreak forced the cancellation of exams. A 2 rise in a and a grades this year at a level has been announced by the exam watchdog. Thats close to record levels. About 40 of results will be dif
Whether it was from our perspective or from the exam boards or quuals perspective, but thats why we had to take action when we did. If youre a an a level of gcse or btec student, what does the u turn decision mean for you . Btecs havent been included in the u turn for some reason, no idea why. Let me know your reaction. Michelle 0bama launches a scathing attack on donald trump at the Democratic Partys virtual convention. Whenever we look to this white house for some leadership or consolation orany for some leadership or consolation or any semblance of steadiness, what we get instead is chaos, division and a total and utter lack of empathy. A un backed court in the hague is due to deliver its verdict on the four men accused of killing lebanons Prime Minister, Rafik Al Hariri. Calls to licence commercial dog walkers in the uk the rspca says it wants to see higher welfare standards. Hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world 7 and stay with us for the latest news a