But some Restaurant Owners want it to be extended. Iraq and afghanistan to europe we look at the impact the move had on the whole of the continent. The charge on single use carrier bags is to be extended to all shops in england and the cost is to double to ten pence. And coming up, bbc weather looks at the impact of covid 19 on our climate in 2020. From extreme heat in the arctic, to a drop in emissions, thats in half an hour. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The travel company tui has launched an investigation after at least 16 cases of coronavirus were linked to one of its flights from the greek island of zante to cardiff last tuesday. Some passengers have accused cabin crew of failing to challenge those on the plane who were not wearing face coverings. The 193 passengers and crew on board are now being asked to self isolate for a fortnight. Caroline davies reports. Sunshine getaways to the island of zante. An appealing prospect to many uk holidaymakers, but for some, they wer
Showers and some sunny spells. Its sunday, september 6. Our top story. Tougher coronavirus measures are being imposed in bolton, in Greater Manchester, because of a rising number of cases. The infection rate is now the highest in england. The increase is being driven by a spike among younger people. Our reporter simonjones has this report. Everyone in bolton must play their part, thats deeply from a local council as tighter part, thats deeply from a local council as tighter restrictions part, thats deeply from a local council as tighter restrictions are introduced. The infection rate has risen to 99 cases per 100,000 people per week, the highest in england, with people aged between 18 49 accounting for 90 of cases. Residents are now being told to only use public transport for essential purposes and not to mix with other households in any setting, indoors and outdoors, in this part of a support bubble. Although, some restrictions are being lifted elsewhere, a ban on people from differen
Our top stories italy still in lockdown, public gatherings forbidden, Tourist Spots virtually deserted. It virtually deserted. Is effectively it has effectively it is effectively it has effectively self isolated, closing down schools and restricting sporting events. In the us, a one mile containment zone is in place around new york suburb new rochelle, around a large cluster of cases. The National Guard has been deployed to clean up public spaces and deliver food. Joe to clean up public spaces and deliverfood. Joe biden has extended his lead in the us to become the Democratic Partys his lead in the us to become the Democratic Pa rtys candidate. His lead in the us to become the Democratic Partys candidate. He is on course to be senator sanders in missouri and mississippi, as well as the biggest prize of the night, michigan. Its about 2 30am in the
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The headlines the british socialite Ghislaine Maxwell has appeared in court in the United States after being charged with helping the late paedophile and financier Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse underage girls. She has previously denied wrongdoing, as well as any knowledge of epsteins crimes. Texas is making the wearing of a face mask compulsory across much of the state, as covid 19 infections continue to rise. Coronavirus cases in the us have risen by nearly 55,000 in the past 2a hours, the largest daily increase in any country in the world. One of hong kongs leading pro democracy campaigners has fled the territory following chinas introduction of sweeping new security powers. After britains offer of a pathway to citizenship for holders of a National Overseas passport, beijing has called on the United Kingdom to stop interfering in its domestic affairs. Now on bbc news,
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This is bbc news. The headlines President Trump has declared the United States to be the greatest and most virtuous nation in the history of the world in a speech marking independence day. His optimistic tone contrasted with muted fourth ofjuly celebrations in much of the us as Coronavirus Infections continue to soar. A fireworks display took place at the Washington Monument in the capital. Protestors from the black lives Matter Campaign group and pro trump make America Great again demonstrators gathered close by. Catalonia, in North Eastern spain, has placed 200,000 people back into lockdown because of a local rise in coronavirus cases. The region has the highest number of current infections. People will not be able to enter or leave some areas without permission. A major easing of the coronavirus lockdown has taken place in england with many bars, restaurants, and hotels able to re open. Now on bbc news, the week in parliament. Hello there and welcome to the week in parliament. Comin