Ofjobs and create 40,000 new roles. A controversial day of firsts for mike pompeo he becomes the first us secretary of state to visit an israeli settlement in the occupied west bank, and the golan heights. Prince william says the bbc investigation into how panorama secured its interview with his mother is a step in the right direction. A scientist advising the government warns household mixing at christmas could pose substantial risks, particularly for older people more vulnerable to coronavirus. And a £300 million rescue package for 11 sports, struggling without spectators because of coronavirus. Theres more encouraging news today about Coronavirus Vaccines. Researchers from Oxford University say the vaccine theyre working on shows a promising immune response so far in people in their 60s and 70s. Crucial further tests still need to be carried out and the vaccine isnt yet at the same stage as similar jabs being developed by pfizer and moderna. The uk has ordered 100 million doses of
Investigation into how panorama secured its interview with his mother is a step in the right direction. Covid in care homes scientists who advised the government admit they never checked how the virus could be spread by staff working in multiple homes. And, a £300 million rescue package for 11 sports, struggling without spectators because of coronavirus. And coming up we look ahead to tonights announcement of the booker prize winner for 2020. Ill speak to last years joint winner, bernadine evaristo, in just over half an hour. Good afternoon. Theres more encouraging news today about Coronavirus Vaccines. Researchers from Oxford University say the vaccine theyre working on shows a promising immune response so far in people in their 60s and 70s. Crucial further tests still need to be carried out and the vaccine isnt yet at the same stage as similar jabs being developed by pfizer and moderna. The uk has ordered 100 million doses of the oxford vaccine if it eventually receives regulatory a
Gradually easing as we had to this afternoon but there is still quite a cold wind making things feel colder than they are. A ridge of High Pressure building on from the west but the wind is rotating around that coming from a north westerly direction so particularly brisk winds around eastern parts of scotla nd winds around eastern parts of scotland and Eastern England and flood warnings with high tide combined with these winds. Most area staying largely dry through the afternoon. The brisk staying from the north and higher gusts than that and temperatures lower than in recent days across the board but they will feel cold when you add on they will feel cold when you add on the wind chill particularly for the likes of aberdeen. A sub 0 feel to the weather. Some snow flurries in scotland. Most places dry particularly for the first half of the night. Later tonight the next area of cloud and rain that sent so vainfor area of cloud and rain that sent so vain for western fringes of britain. I
Well be getting reaction as the education secretary Gavin Williamson says hes absolutely disgusted by the food photos. Also this lunchtime. Demand is outstripping supply but the government says its Covid Vaccination programme is on course. We have the clear line in of full volumes all the way through to the end of february, which means im confident of hitting the target of the four most vulnerable cohorts being offered a vaccine by mid february. Losing his grip days before he leaves office, some in Donald Trumps own party say they want him out sooner too. And conquering adversity britains Francesca Jones, who has a rare genetic condition, is through to a tennis grand slam for the first time. Coming up on bbc news, after firing Manchester United to the top of the premier league, paul pogba is preparing for a big moment in the title race, with the champions, good afternoon and welcome to bbc news at one. Disgraceful, low value, poor quality and awful. Thats how the Prime Minister describ