In wales, the 17 day lockdown has ended, but experts say it will be another fortnight before the full impact of the restrictions is known. The lockdown has given way to a new regime of restrictions throughout wales, allowing non essential shops to reopen, and giving permission to up to four people from different households to meet both indoors and outdoors. Our wales correspondent Hywel Griffith has spent the day in Merthyr Tydfil, which still has one unlocked, but still uncertain. As businesses reopen, people here in Merthyr Tydfil are all too aware that the virus is still spreading. Margaret and mavis are meeting again for the First Time Since the firebreak. Were a bit wary, frightened really. Weve maybe put ourselves into something by coming up here today. Maybe well have to go back into lockdown. You know, before christmas, or lets. Lets go and buy some stuff now youre filling your shopping bags while you can . Yes definitely. Lauras noticed people starting to stockpile shopping wh
And there will be a a two week Circuit Breaker lockdown for Northern Ireland from next friday. And ireland from next friday. It may be bright and fros1 some and it may be bright and frosty for some eastern areas this morning but there is cloud and rain spreading to all. I will have the details here on brea kfast. Its friday 20th november. Our top story. A pay freeze for millions of Public Sector workers is expected to be announced by the chancellor next week, thats according to government sources. Its thought nhs staff will be exempt, but many other key workers like teachers and Police Officers will be affected. Our economics editor faisal islam reports. Millions of Public Sector workers face a pay freeze at next weeks Spending Review as chancellor rishi sunak makes the case for pay restraint to reflect falls in private sector earnings during this pandemic afflicted year. At the start of the Spending Review process, the chancellor outlined that in the interests of fairness, we must exe
Live from westminster. Also this lunchtime a pay freeze looks likely for milions of Public Sector workers in england though front line nhs staff are likely to be exempt. The test and trace system in england has failed to track down nearly half the close contacts of people with coronavirus, in some of the worst hit areas. The drug ghb, which has been used in murder and rape cases, should have a higher classification, according to an official report. And, why this song really is rubbish the three bin men raising money for charity and hoping for a christmas number one. And coming up on bbc news stop talking and act. Chelsea boss Frank Lampard hits out at the fixture congestion ahead of the return of the premier league this weekend. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The Prime Ministers adviser on ministerial standards, sir alex allan, has resigned, following the inquiry into allegations of bullying by the home secretary. Sir alexs report found that priti patel had not alwa
Getaway preparing for the great christmas getaway as roads, railways, ferries and flights planned for this years rush. A very special night, says the arsenal boss, as they become the First Premier League club to let fans back in since march. Two thousand watched them thrash rapid vienna in the Europa League some of us waking up to snow this morning and this was edinburgh earlier. Snow and heavy rain in places. A wet and cold friday on the way for many. Its friday, december the 4th. Our top story. With less than one month to go for britain and the eu to agree a trade deal, the chances of that happening are said to be receding. Brussels has been accused of introducing new demands at the 11th hour. Both sides will be urgently seeking compromises in key areas such as fishing rights and competition rules when talks resume today. Our Political Correspondent helen catt reports. It was another late night dinner, al desco, for the negotiating teams. But the chance of delivering a deal in the ne
Forget hollywood, if you want to see real stars go to yorkshire. Two National Parks in the north of england have been designated dark sky reserves. The Prime Minister is heading to brussels for dinner with the European Commission president ursula von der leyen. Ahead of leaving, borisjohnson said no british pm could accept the current eu terms but says there is still a deal to be done. Major disagreements remain between the two sides on fishing rights, business competition rules or the so called level Playing Field and how a deal will be policed or any future disputes resolved. And time is running out to reach an agreement. The uk will stop following eu trading rules on the 31st december deal or no deal. Our Political Correspondent nick eardley reports. Can you get this over the line, Prime Minister . For the Prime Minister, who was the face of the brexit campaign, decision time is coming. Will borisjohnson sign up to a trade deal or are the two sides too far apart . Tonight in brussel