This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Growing pressure on the uk government for more clarity on coronavirus restrictions in the lead up to christmas after uk deaths hit their highest level for five months. But the environment secretary says the right measures are in place to give people a good festive season. I am sure we will be able to have a good christmas and families will be able to meet but they may not be able to get together in the sort of larger groups that they normally would. A leaked document from the uk government scientific advisors warns that 25,000 people could be in hospital in the uk with the virus by the end of november. In europe, leaders prepare to announce tighter coronavirus restrictions as infections surge
across the continent, with an imminent nationwide lockdown likely in france and bars and restaurants to close in germany. If you would like to get in touch on this story or any of us, you can tweet me or use thi
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Plans for a huge increase in covid testing in britain. Operation moonshot aims to do ten million daily tests by early next year. The idea is to have a test which would be carried out at the location, a bit like a pregnancy test that provides a very quick result, and that would completely revolutionise things. Senior uk ministers will hold emergency talks with eu officials later over the governments plan to override parts of the brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Thousands of migrants desperately seek shelter after a camp on the greek island of lesbos was destroyed by fire. Three people die as wildfires continue to rage in california, which is in the middle of a 20 year mega drought. Wildlife populations are plummeting across the world according to a stark new report from the World Wide Fund for nature. Hello and welcome if you re the world, and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and ac
This is bbc news these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. If you get positive covid, you aint leaving you need to book a covid test before you leave or they wont let you leave. Lorry drivers are told they can travel again, if they test negative for coronavirus thats after france lifted a ban imposed over covid fears. But this morning, tempers flare as drivers, many of whom spent a third night in their vehicles, clash with police in dover. More parts of england could be moved up to the toughest level of coronavirus restrictions tier 4 possibly as early as boxing day. We want to hear your thoughts on the latest lockdown plans and the possibility of more restrictions. Do you support them . What effect will they have on you . Do get in touch with me on twitter annita mcveigh
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The comedian Tim Brooke Taylor has died at the age of 79 with coronavirus. Welcome to bbc news, lets bring you more 110w welcome to bbc news, lets bring you more now on that news in the last hour or so that the british Prime Minister has now been discharged from hospital after being treated therefore coronavirus. The Prime Minister will not immediately return to work, his fiancee has said there we re to work, his fiancee has said there were times last week that were very dark indeed. She has put out a series of tweets in fact in the last few minutes just saying i will never ever be able to repay you, the National Health service, i cannot thank our magnificent nhs enough. The staff have been incredible. She also said there were times last week that were very dark indeed. My heart goes out to all those in similar situations, worried sick about their loved ones. And thank you to eve ryo ne loved ones. And thank you to everyone who sent such kind messages of support, today i am feeling inc
We have to look at all ways in which it affects black and minority ethnic groups. Face coverings are now compulsory for passengers on public transport in england. China imposes lockdowns in part of beijing after a new cluster of cases is linked to a market. England and Manchester United star Marcus Rashford writes to mps asking them not to stop Free School Meal vouchers. The scheme is due to end next month. You know, what families are going through now, i once had to go through that same system and its very difficult to find a way out. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world, stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Hello. Its a day of major change in england as lockdown restrictions continue to ease. Long queues were reported outside primark shops in london and birmingham ahead of their opening time at 8 00. After almost three months, all nonessential shops including clothing retaillers and Department Stores can reopen if