The uk economy grew by 6. 6 injuly, say official figures, but it remains far below pre pandemic levels. And this years great north run will take place this weekend but with a very different look. It is a downloadable app and when you run it measures the distance and then you get messages. Sting comes on, says you cant stop the great north run and it is support for people to say, run 13 miles wherever you are. And coming up in sport on bbc news powering through Victoria Azarenka ends Serena Williams hopes of a record equalling 24th grand slam at the us open. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Tougher lockdown restrictions are expected to be announced in birmingham because of a jump in coronavirus cases. The latest weekly figures show the city has one of the highest infection rates in england with around 80 cases for every 100,000 people. Other parts of the West Midlands including solihull and sandwell may also be included in the measures. Other parts of the West Midlands
Good afternoon. Weve got to get control of this. That was the uncompromising message from the countrys top scientists as britain enters a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. At a televised briefing, professor chris whitty and sir Patrick Vallance said the country could see 50,000 new coronavirus cases daily by mid 0ctober if the infection rate isnt brought down. But they stressed that outcome is not inevitable as long as people follow the rules to stop the spread of the virus. On that, the Prime Minister had meetings with senior ministers at the weekend to discuss whether further restrictions are necessary, and within the past hour, its emerged that there will be a meeting of cobra tomorrow morning. Richard galpin reports. Six months after the government ordered a full lockdown across the country to try and stem the rapid spread of the virus, its now clear we are facing a serious second wave. Case rising rapidly. This morning, the uk governments chief medical adviser warning it co
Borisjohnson will open the debate into a bill which would allow the government to break International Law as it seeks the power to override part of the brexit treaty. Fires burn across three states on the west coast of america devastating the land, and the lives, of tens of thousands of people. And britain in lockdown a new exhibition of portraits chosen by the duchess of cambridge, goes live. Good afternoon. The rule of six has come into force today in different forms across the uk in an effort to tackle rising Coronavirus Infections. The rule places further restrictions on social gatherings, with a limit of six people in england, and similar limits in scotland and wales. The policing minister has encouraged people to report those who break the rules. It comes amid more complaints about the difficulty of getting tests for the virus. Matt hancock says they are dealing with the problems. A further 3,330 positive cases were recorded in the uk on sunday the third consecutive day with more
Official of the girls show the economy bouncing back but there are ongoing worries aboutjobs and Industries Hit hard by the pandemic. And in sport, Victoria Azarenka shocks Serena Williams to set up a final against naomi osaka in the us open. And im at the National Trust at shotwell house in kent, once the home of Winston Churchill, i will look around and have some news about what were the coming up. Cha rtwell what were the coming up. Chartwell house. Its friday 11 september. Our top story. Several parts of the uk are waiting to find out if theyll be placed on a Government Watch list because of a concerning rise in coronavirus cases. Newcastle and Gateshead Councils have already confirmed they will be added to a so called watchlist which will be published by Public Health england today. It comes as both scotland and wales follow england by introducing versions of the rule of six on gatherings of people. Jon donnison reports. Newcastle and Gateshead Councils have already confirmed they
Say official figures, but it remains far below pre pandemic levels. Thousands of migrants are still being left to sleep in the open after their camp on the greek island of lesbos burned down. And coming up. This years great north run will take place this weekend but with a very different look. Hello, good afternoon. Coronavirus infections have increased in recent weeks in the uk and are rising steadily, according to new estimates. Data released by the governments Scientific Advisory group has confirmed that the reproduction number, or r value, of coronavirus transmission across the uk has risen above 1, meaning the epidemic is growing. Meanwhile, the uks largest study of Coronavirus Infections has found the number of cases is now doubling every week. Tougher lockdown restrictions are expected to be announced for birmingham shortly following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. The city currently has the second highest infection rate in england. Meanwhile, wales will follow england and sc