Six west end curtains prepare to rise again but many theatres still face an uncertain future. And for viewers in the uk in half an hour well take a look at the sunday morning papers well bejoined by the sunday times Rosamund Urwin and ben chu from the independent. Hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world 7 and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Two former british Prime Ministers have condemned plans by the government to override elements of the brexit Withdrawal Agreement using domestic law, something ministers have admitted will break international law. Boris johnson says the European Union is threatening to impose a Customs Border in the irish sea, separating Northern Ireland from the rest of the uk. But writing in the sunday times, sirjohn major and tony blair say what is being proposed now is shocking. Is irresponsible, wrong in principle and dangerous in practice. They go on to say this governments action is sham
As liverpool got themselves ahead again, thanks to virgil van dijk. While the centre half flourished in attack, he was a touch rusty at the back. Patrick bamford on hand to bring things level for a second time. Commentator that sums up liverpools defensive display so far. Once again, liverpool hit back and this time, in a style. No stopping this from salah. Oh, wow given the way the game had played out already, you would be a fool to back against leeds. Mateusz klich would you believe that level again. But an opening day draw at the champions was snatched away late on another penalty. Here comes salah. Liverpool four, leeds united three, it is an opening day hat trick for mohamed salah. There were mistakes we usually do not make but if you make them you will struggle against everybody but we usually dont do it and so we have just to continue the work. I loved the desire we showed immediately again. It didnt stop, i like that. Welcome back to the premier league. Alex gulrajani, bbc news
Featuring desperation, relegation and administration, one of the giants is back where it believes it belongs, having won the championship injuly. Leeds born Kalvin Phillips made his debut for england this week, but the midfielder told me that playing in the top flight is just as significant. Its massive, its a dream come true for me but also for the city as well, you know. Weve been through some tough years and now we are at the pinnacle, very high, and hopefully we can carry that on throughout the season. Leeds success has been masterminded by the genius of coaching maverick marcelo bielsa. The vastly experienced argentinian has earned legendary status in the city, the club today confirming hed signed a new contract, to the delight of both the fans and his players. What makes the manager so special . Hesjust relentless, hes, like, just passionate about football. You know, you have a lot of managers that are passionate, but not to his level, you know, he lives and breathes football eve
They should have kept us locked down. The chancellor prepares to set out the british governments Spending Plans for the coming year. The Spending Review will give a boost to the health service, but expect a sting in the tail for Public Sector workers in england and private pensions. France gets a partial reprieve from its strict coronavirus lockdown, as president macron announces his country has passed the peak of the second wave. Britains spending watchdog says ppe stockpiles in england were inadequate for the covid pandemic, with a surge in price costing the taxpayer around £10 billion. Its late but its sincere. Us president Electjoe Biden says the Trump Administration is cooperating across the board with the transition of power. 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. The duchess of sussex has revealed she had a miscarriage injuly. Meghan markle said that prince harry was wi
Medium term. Unemployment is forecast to hit 7. 5 next year, leaving 2. 6 Million People out of work. The chancellor also announces a £4 billion levelling up fund to help local communities, supported by a uk Infrastructure Bank, based in the north of england. In other news, the duchess of sussex reveals she suffered a miscarriage in july, writing in an article of feeling an almost unbearable grief. As the covid rules are eased for christmas people are urged to be sensible. Or risk another wave of the virus also coming up closed and empty how village halls, once the heart of many communities, are being hit by covid restrictions. Good afternoon. The true scale of the economic crisis facing the country has been laid bare this afternoon. The chancellor has been delivering his Spending Review and says the coronavirus pandemic has been both a health and an economic emergency. The government says the latest figures make for a sobering read and that now is the time to protect jobs and livelih