In the olympic park in east london. Uk supermarkets morrisons and sainsburys take a tougher stance on people refusing to wear masks while shopping. What do you think about how the lockdown rules are being enforced where you are . Are you confused by the rules themselves . If youd like to get in touch on this or any of our stories you can contact me on twitter geetagurumurthy or bbcyourquestions. Security is stepped up as the fbi warns of armed protests across the United States in the run up tojoe bidens inauguration. Plus, the findings of an inquiry into cruelty suffered by unmarried mothers and their children in religious institutions is due to be published by the Irish Government. 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. Figures released in the last hour by the office for National Statistics show that last year saw the largest increase in deaths in the uk for 70 years. The big
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Im victoria derbyshire. Bad news forjobs in the uk new figures this morning show the impact of lockdown is starting to hit hard. Manchester united striker Marcus Rashford puts the uk government under increasing pressure to issue Free School Meal vouchers for Vulnerable Children over the summer. We have actually, unusually in this case, along with all the other billions, multi billion pound package we put in place to help families, also provided £63 million exceptionally to help local authorities help children over this period as well. Tensions on the korean border as the north blows up itsjoint Liaison Office with the south, just hours after threatening military action. New zealand records two new cases of coronavirus. Both had come from the uk,
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In police custody, in minneapolis. The us house of represenatives has passed a Police Reform bill. The manner of his death has led to a global wave of protests, calling for Police Reform and an end to institutional racism. The us is facing a new coronavirus spike, after lockdown restrictions were relaxed. Texas has now suspended plans to further re open the economy, because of a significant rise in covid 19 cases. Across the country a record 35,000 new cases were identified in a single day. There are fears that a lack of social distancing could see a spike in uk covid 19 cases, after around half a Million People flocked to the beach in bournemouth, on the hottest day of the year. The governments chief medical adviser issued a stark warning about large public gatherings. Now on bbc news,
the week in parliament. Hello again and welcome to the week in parliament. Lifting the lockdown across the uk. Boris johnson relaxes Englands Covid 19 rules. Today, we can say that our Long National hib
This is bbc news, the headlines the World Health Organization is warning that the spread of covid 19 is still accelerating, despite progress being made in some countries. The head of the agency says the panemic is not even close to being over, adding that the worst may still be yet to come. The Us Supreme Court has overturned a controversial anti abortion law in louisiana. The court found the law would have restricted the number of abortion providers in the state. It upholds a precedent set by the court four years ago regarding a similar law in texas. A ferry has capsized in bangladesh killing at least 32 people. Many others are still missing. The ferry overturned after colliding with another boat on one of the main river ports connecting to the capital dhaka. One man was rescued more than 12 hours after the boat sank. Now on bbc news the week in parliament hello again and welcome to the week in parliament. Lifting the lockdown across the uk Boris Johnson relaxes Englands Covid 19 rule
But as many people still head into the capital the mayor of london says more workers need financial protection so they dont need to travel. It is really important for the chancellor and the Prime Minister to step up and give these people the support they need, so they know and they have peace of mind, they are going to put food on the table and pay their rent. This is the scene in Piccadilly Circus in Central London, as the uk gets to grips with tough new restrictions. Confusion over what shops can and cant stay open as some say they should be able to trade. Ministers confirm that children under 18 can still see both parents if theyre separated or divorced. The Foreign Office warns all britons travelling abroad to come home but many complain theyre been left stranded. As the Health System struggles to cope in spain, elderly patients are found abandoned in care homes. Good morning. Were all going to have to adapt to a new way of living, arent we. If youre watching at home, self isolatin