I think people want us to defeat this virus and they want to see us doing it together. A warning from a leading Cancer Charity that almost a million women have missed vital breast screening appointments because of the pandemic. Full steam ahead the zero emissions train powered by Hydrogen Coming down the track. A lifeline for the National League clubs are told they will receive emergency grants to enable them to start the new season on saturday. Good afternoon. Boris johnsons government has been strongly criticised by the house of Commons Speaker for what he called its totally unsatisfactory treatment of parliament in bringing in new covid restrictions. Sir Lindsay Hoyle said giving mps little or no notice about them was a total disregard for the house. Later this afternoon, the Prime Minister will host the latest news briefing alongside his chief scientific and medical advisers. Our Political Correspondent helen catt reports. As of today, nearly 2 Million People in towns like newcastl
Says tackling the pandemic is his it doesnt change reality. First priority as the countrys joe biden will be the next president of the united states, number of cases hit 10 million. And donald trump will be leaving we have to come together to heal the soul of this country, the white house. So that we can effectively address this crisis as one country. And 25 years after the disability mr biden is already adopting discrimination act, why many the trappings of power disabled people still cant access getting briefings, more security what they need. And filling out his team. Pfizer says its Covid Vaccine offers 90 protection against the virus as cases in the us pass 10 million. Also in the programme in the state of georgia, joe bidens win was razor thin, so what does that mean for two Pivotal Senate races that will decide the balance good evening, and welcome to the bbc news. Could this be the news weve of power in washington . All been waiting for . Preliminary results suggest and the fut
Well be asking how likely it is that a vaccine might be available by the end of the year as we report on the continuing pressure on the nhs. We visit a Hospital Trust in derby where nearly 600 staff are currently off sick or self isolating because of coronavirus. In America President elect biden appoints a Coronavirus Task force and strikes a notably different tone to the president on face coverings. Please, i implore you, wear a mask. Do it for yourself. Do it for your neighbour. A mask is not a political statement. And a quarter century after the uks landmark disability rights legislation many young people tell us they still cant lead independent lives. And in sport later on bbc news. Non League Oxford city hope to seal their place in the fa cup second round if they can get past League One Northampton town. Good evening. The worlds leading scientists have expressed their delight along with a strong note of caution following the news that a vaccine against coronavirus has proved 90 ef
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