And storm bella blows in with 100 mile an hour winds, adding to flooding chaos. Good evening. Theres more evidence tonight of the intense pressure on the nhs as covid 19 infections continue to rise right across the uk. The London Ambulance service says boxing day was one of the busiest ever days in its history, with many calls due to the usual winter pressures but compounded by the coronavirus. And in scotland, Doctors Say Health services could be overwhelmed if the relaxation of covid restrictions for christmas triggers a surge in cases. The warnings come as the latest government figures show the number of new infections is increasing. There were 30,501 new cases recorded in the latest 24 hour period. But the true number is likely to be higher, as some parts of the uk havent reported their numbers. 316 deaths were recorded, of people whod died within 28 days of a positive covid 19 test, taking the total across the uk to 70,752. With more on the strain on the nhs, heres our corresponde
Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. First. Britains Prime Minister, boris johnson, is promising big changes are on the way for the uk, following his brexit trade deal with the european union. In a newspaper article, he says he wants to focus on leveling up the country , and spreading opportunity across the uk. Mps will vote on the deal in parliament on the 30th of december. Our business correspondent, Vivienne Nunis has more. Glad tidings of greatjoy. 1,200 pages of detail spelling out britains new trading relationship with the eu. Mps and others are poring over the fine print. This morning, the chancellor tried to dispel any fears the uk might be worse off under this new trade agreement. For those who were anxious about the economic implications of leaving, they should be enormously reassured. The free trade deal means that when it comes to the price of french cheese or spani
Leaders drop points at home for the first time this season in a 1 1 draw with west brom. Good morning. More of us seeing our first snow of the season this morning. It is frosty, it is icy, there are difficult travelling conditions and the cold weather will see us conditions and the cold weather will see us out of the year. Forecast coming up. Good morning. Its monday, the 28th of december. Our top story. Hospitals across the uk say theyre facing intense pressure, as the number of Coronavirus Infections continues to rise. Three ambulance trusts in the south of england are urging people to only call 999 if theres a genuine emergency. London Ambulance Service says boxing day was one of the busiest 2a hours in its history. And in scotland, Doctors Say Health services could be overwhelmed if the relaxation of covid restrictions for christmas triggers a surge in cases. With this report, heres andy moore. Health services across the country are under pressure, and in some areas such as wales a
With roads in parts of wales, and devon and cornwall blocked by falling trees. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Prime minister Boris Johnson is promising big changes are on the way for the uk following his brexit trade deal with the european union. In an interview with the sunday telegraph newspaper, he says he wants to focus on leveling up the country and spreading opportunity across the uk. Mrjohnson said the brexit trade deal would provide new regulatory freedoms to deliver for people who felt left behind. But some fishing Industry Leaders have accused him of caving in to the eu and sacrificing their interests. Mps will vote on the deal in parliament on the 30th of december. Our Business Correspondent Vivienne Nunis has more. Glad tidings of greatjoy. 1,200 pages of detail spelling out britains new trading relationship with the eu. Mps and others are poring over the fine print. This morning, the chancellor tried to dispel any fears the uk might be w