And well be asking if areas in the north of england could move down a tier. Also tonight nine year old ella died following an asthma attack. Now in a landmark ruling a coroner has listed air pollution as a cause of death. Weve got the justice for her which she so deserved. But also, its about other children, still, as we walk around our city of high levels of air pollution. Heath experts say ethnic minorities are more vulnerable to the coronavirus so why are they less likely to take the vaccine . A little light at the end of the covid tunnel look what happened when a music teacher took her lessons online. And coming up on bbc news the use of concussion substitutes has been approved, with the premier league expected to vote in favour of a trial in the top flight when they meet tomorrow. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Just when you thought you had your Christmas Plans all sorted along comes some new and tougher guidance. This afternoon the Prime Minister said the four n
The decision that we must move to alert level four. The government in scotland says it intends to issue strengthened guidance over the relaxation of Christmas Covid regulations. The five day relaxation is a window of opportunity during which you can meet. It is not a period that we think it is safe or sensible to get together for. You should see it as a maximum, not a target. Injecting progress almost 140,000 people have been vaccinated for coronavirus so far in the uk. As london goes into tier 3, other areas of england are hoping to be moved down following a review today of covid restrictions. Nine year old Ella Kissi Debrah died in 2013, the inquest finds that air pollution did contribute to her death. Good afternoon, and welcome to bbc news. Christmas isnt cancelled, but leaders across the uk want you to be very careful. The rules over festive gatherings will not be changed despite growing pressure for them to be toughened. All four nations have agreed to not to make a formal change
Fact that turkey defend the right of islam as much as it defends its own national rights. Inside, 500 invited guests attended prayers. In a vast space revered by muslims and christians alike. The pope has called this moment painful but mr ada gunn says christians have nothing to fear. Hagia sophia will remain open to all, he says. Depictions of the virgin mary will be covered but only during prayers. In an address full of references to the countrys ottoman glories, tu rkeys the countrys ottoman glories, turkeys top muslim cleric said a long period of national heartbreak had come to an end. Its certainly a day for a zip erdogan to save a bit for all the sense of the celebration todays move does little to foster unity ina todays move does little to foster unity in a country full of divisions. Paul adams, bbc
unity in a country full of divisions. Pauladams, bbc news. Time for a look at the weather. Heres nick miller. Cast your mind back a year, the uk was about to get extreme heat, 39 deg
Despite pressure to toughen the restrictions over christmas mixing theres to be no formal change to the relaxation of covid rules. The Prime Minister says hell stick to the rules allowing households to meet over the five day festive window but issues stronger guidance to families. We do think its absolutely vital that people should at this very, very tricky time, exercise a high degree of personal responsibility. Here we go again, mr speaker, ignoring the medical advice, and we know where that leads because weve seen what happened in the last nine months. But the Welsh Government issues separate guidance that only two households should meet over christmas and the nation will go into full lockdown from december the 28th. In scotland families are given guidance to only come together for one day
at christmas, not five. Well be getting the latest, live, from westminster, cardiff and glasgow and talking to our Health Editor. Also this lunchtime injecting progress. Almost 140,000 people have
Three teenagers are found guilty of the manslaughter of pc Andrew Harper killed while on duty in berkshire last year. The officer died just a month after his wedding after responding to reports of a stolen quad bike. The defendants drove the car which dragged pc harper behind it for more than a mile. He suffered catastrophic injuries. I dont think we can ever an urgent what she has been through, all the family, and all his friends and colleagues. It is just absolutely devastating for them. Well have the latest from the old bailey. Also this lunchtime Face Coverings are now compulsory in shops in england for most people. Not wearing one could mean a £100 fine. 30 Million People in england will be offered
the flu jab this winter, to try to stop the nhs being overwhelmed if theres a second wave of coronavirus. Retail sales were close to pre lockdown levels last month but while food sales did well, high street clothes stores are struggling. And today should have been the Opening Ceremony