Of globalfree trade. Wales is facing a limited Circuit Breaker lockdown which is expected to be announced in the next few days. And pubs and restaurants in Northern Ireland prepare to close their doors to sit in customers as stricter restrictions come into force from six oclock tonight. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Lancashire has become the latest area in england to be put into the highest coronavirus alert level after the government came to an agreement with local leaders. It becomes the second region after liverpool to face the toughest measures with different households banned from mixing indoors or outdoors in hospitality venues or private gardens. It comes amid government criticism of the mayor of Greater Manchester, andy burnham, who is resisting efforts to put his area in the highest level, saying he wants more Financial Support for people affected. London, essex, york and parts of surrey, derbyshire and cumbria will move into the high alert level at midnight, meaning
Marcus rashford wont accept defeat in his campaign to extend Free School Meals in england. And englands match against the barbarians at twickenham on sunday is called off after 12 barbarians players were stood down for breaking covid rules. Swathes of britain are facing stricter coronavirus rules, with nearly six Million People affected. Ministers say the measures are needed to get infections under control. In the next hour from six oclock this evening, more than 3 Million People in wales will have to stay at home as a 17 day firebreak lockdown begins. Greater manchester has entered englands highest tier of restrictions, joining Liverpool City Region and lancashire. South yorkshire will also move into tier three overnight. Warrington moves to tier three as well nottingham may be next. Lets hear first on the latest from wales and tomos morgan in chepstow. Well up until today, almost 80 of the welsh population have been under local measures, meaning that it has been banned by law from le
Labour party, i dont think there is any need for one. I am not going to renege on my commitment to root out anti semitism. People gather to lay flowers and light candles outside the church in nice were three people were killed in a knife attack. As the Us Election Campaign enters its final weekend, President Trump and his rival joe biden hold rallies in the crucial swing state of florida. 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. Im martine croxall. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. Nottinghamshire has become the latest county to enter the highest level of coronavirus restrictions in england. Groups of drinkers gathered in Nottingham City Centre some in fancy dress before the tier 3 measures came into force at midnight. Shops in the county will have to stop selling alcohol at nine oclock, pubs that dont serve meals will close and households cant mix in some outdoor settings. We
And the r number across the uk has increased from 0. 9 to 1, to between 1. 1 and 1. 2 it means the number of coronavirus cases is increasing rapidly. Idid not i did not feel a thing. Us Vice President mike pence takes the pfizer Coronavirus Vaccine live in front of tv cameras as part of a Safety Information campaign. Headteachers say the last minute demand for testing of secondary schoolchildren across england is a shambles. As brexit trade talks continue, the eus chief negotiator says there are just a few hours left, for the two sides to agree a deal. Cyber hackers have gained access to two us departments which manage the countrys Nuclear Stockpile. Long covid doctors are urged to follow up with patients who may still suffer symptoms months after contracting the virus. And the winners of the rspca young photographer awards are announced from 11,000 entries. The reproduction rate of coronavirus is estimated to be growing again a sharp reversal of the shrinkage seen during Englands Nati
Translation it is the moment of truth. We have very little time remaining, just a few hours. A quarter of a million New South Wales residents are urged to remain in their homes as the australian state sees a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. With just a week to go until christmas, couriers across the uk are dealing with an unprecedented volume of parcels thanks to the rise in online shopping. 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. Health leaders in the uk have urged people to follow the tougher coronavirus restrictions due to come into force across much of the country this month, as concern continues to grow about rising infection rates. Northern ireland and wales have announced post christmas lockdowns, while millions more people in england are set to move to tier 3 rules tomorrow. Ministers in scotland have refused to rule out futher measures. Doctor Katherine Henderson is pres