Withjennifer arcuri whilst london mayor but a review establishes there may have been an intimate relationship. An International Trial has begun to see whether two anti malarial drugs could prevent covid 19. The International Olympic Committee President says he understands why the rescheduled tokyo 2020 games would have to be cancelled, if it cant take place next summer. Hello, and welcome. Well be bringing you todays briefing from downing street very shortly, which today is being led by the Health Secretary, matt hancock. First, a summary of todays main developments. Downing street says a uk wide deal has been agreed on the supply of Antibody Tests to check if someone has had the coronavirus. These will be available on the nhs for those who need them, with health and care workers first in line to receive them. Its after the government agreed a deal with a large Pharmaceutical Company. Meanwhile, the government has been warned of severe consequences for the Health Service in england if
In to save shop businesses. Retail will never, ever be the same again. If they dont change, what youre going to seize empty stores, very simple. Its like playground economics, its not complicated. And in sport, promotion and relegation will still happen, in the 3 divisions, below the premier league, if the season, ends prematurely. And it may be one of the warmest may mornings on record that there is actually rain around this morning as strong winds had to the Bank Holiday Weekend, i will have all the details later. Its friday 22nd may. Our top story. 68 councils in england have told bbc breakfast they cant guarantee Primary Schools will re open to reception, yeari and year 6 pupils, on june ist. Teachers and parents have expressed concerns about safety in the classroom for larger numbers of children. The government will today publish the Scientific Evidence behind its decision for a phased return to schools in england. In a few minutes well have more on that Breakfast Survey with Jayn
Normal things they do day to day. Probably because they are thinking about where the next meal is going to come from for their kids. China cancels more than 1,000 flights into and out of beijing as a spike in virus cases continues. New zealands Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, puts the military in charge of quarantine facilities after two british women who were allowed out early later tested positive. Its the day football fans have been waiting for the premier league is back after a 100 day absence because of the pandemic. And having fun at a social distance how leisure and cultural attractions are working to be covid secure for when they re open. 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. Hello and welcome to bbc news. The World Health Organisation has hailed the discovery of a potential treatment for coronavirus as a lifesaving scientific breakthrough. A cheap and widely available
The UK Indian student group, NISAU UK, urged the British government to protect the Graduate Route visa programme that allows graduates to stay and work after graduation. This visa programme, a favourite of Indian students, benefits the UK's economy and its universities.
Starting February 6, the United Kingdom will introduce a significant hike in its immigration health surcharge (IHS) for visa applicants. Applications submitted before January 6 will not be subject to the higher surcharge. The Sunak government also raised visa fees for tourists, students, and foreign workers, including an additional £15 for visit visas and an increase of £127 for student visas.