Heres darren. Terrier could not be more different at the moment. For some parts of the country it could be very wet. In cumbria could be turning later this afternoon. The main area of concern is across south wales and south west england. We have this amber weather warning for the met office, with more flooding expected, and some travel disruption. The heaviest of the rain today will be over the hills. Dartmoor, the brecon beacons. By hills. Dartmoor, the brecon beacons. By the end of the day, around four inches of rain. The radar picture shows it has been turning wetter in the south west of england and widely into wales, that wetter weather moving north into england and turning wetter in scotland as the rain eases off in Northern Ireland. Towards the south east, damp and drizzly, very mild, temperatures around 13 celsius. Also windy. Through this evening that rain is filling the same sort of areas, the rain continuing to add up, then the rain continuing to add up, then the rain edging
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
Yesterday and it is child care issues in january. 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 like father, like son wayne rooney announces his 11 year old has signed with Manchester United. And coming up in sport on bbc news, englands world cup winning captain calls it a day. Katy daley mclean, who won the trophy in 2014, retires from international rugby. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Borisjohnson hasnt ruled out a third lockdown in england after christmas because of a rise in Coronavirus Infections in many parts of the uk. London and the east midlands have now overtaken the north of england for the number of infections. Health leaders across the uk warn that if the pandemic isnt brought under control, hospitals will be overwhelmed. Northern ireland and wales have already announced post
Pretending to be in charge. The italian Prime Minister admits his countrys taking a calculated risk by easing a number of lockdown measures from next week. Spain records 87 deaths in the past 2a hours the first time its under 100 since the lockdown began. People in the uk are still being urged to stay away from tourist destinations amid different lockdown rules for each part of the country. In south africa how the ban on buying alcohol and cigarettes for the last seven weeks, has played into the hands of criminal gangs, damaging the fragile economy. And after top flight football resumes in germany, well get our experts to provide some answers about sport in your questions answered thats in around fifteen minutes time. The British Government is pushing for the phased reopening of primary schools but today, one of its most senior minister said he could not guarantee safety for teachers turning to work. Michael gove said there is always, and any loosening of the restrictions, risk of peop
Torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they are doing. The italian Prime Minister admits his country is taking a calculated risk by using a number of lockdown measures from next week. Spain records 87 deaths in the past 2a hours. The first time it has been under 100 since lockdown began. People are still being urged to stay away from tourist destinations and follow the lockdown rules for each pa rt follow the lockdown rules for each part of the uk. And injust follow the lockdown rules for each part of the uk. And in just over half an hour will be bringing you todays uk government briefing where we will hear from the business secretary. Welcome to bbc news. Well be bringing you the latest Coronavirus Briefing from downing street at 11. 30. Todays main developments the uk government is pushing for the phased re opening of Primary Schools, but today one of its most senior ministers said he coudnt guarantee safety for teachers returning to work. Mic