Oh my god my expectations were high and they were dramatically exceeded. Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and Around The World. We re covering all the latest Coronavirus Developments here in britain and globally. First. His words could hardly be more timely. The us Climate Envoy, John Kerry, has delivered an impassioned warning about the risks of Climate Change, and the urgency of acting now. Speaking in london as floods devastate parts of europe, and heatwaves and wildfires sweep across North America, Mr Kerry warns that The World cannot wait for the pandemic to end to tackle Climate Change. He said we still have a chance of staving off the worst impacts of Climate Breakdown but only if governments step up in the next few months with stronger commitments on cutting Greenhouse Gas emissions. The climate crisis, my friends, is the test of our times. And while some may still believe it is unfolding in slow motion, no. This test is now as acute and as existential as any previous o
At least 430 migrants made the journey across the English Channel to the Uk Yesterday a new record for a single day. Weve just come across this small dinghy, probably three or four metres long. We think theres maybe 12,13 on board. A couple of small children at the front and a couple of women. Ive asked them how long theyve been at sea this Morning Theyve said a couple of hours. The Met Office issues its first ever Amber Weather Warning for heat as parts of the country will hit 33 degrees celsius. And were at some Eid Al Adha celebrations the first time many muslims have been able to mark the festival in person since the start of the pandemic. And coming up on the Bbc News Channel coronavirus continues to dominate the Build Up to the Tokyo Olympics as yet more Athletes Test positive with just three days to go. Good Afternoon And Welcome to the Bbc News at one. Downing street has tried to clear up confusion about whether People should self isolate when pinged by the Nhs Covid app. The B
The fully vaccinated can go to nightclubs and mass events. A report by mps says former Pm David cameron lacked judgement in the way he lobbied the government over the now collapsed firm greensill capital. More than 400 migrants crossed the English Channel to the uk yesterday, a record number. The Home Office says its acting to tackle the issue. And the worlds richest man, Amazon Bossjeff bezos, prepares to blast off to the edge of space. Good morning. The Prime Ministers former Chief Adviser Dominic Cummings has launched a fresh attack on borisjohnson over his handling of the pandemic. Speaking to the bbc in his first Broadcast Interview since leaving number ten at The End of last year, he accuses mrjohnson of putting his own political interests ahead of peoples lives. Mr cummings has claimed that borisjohnson resisted Tightening Coronavirus restrictions again last autumn because the virus mainly affected the elderly. He said that the borisjohnson had messaged him To Say that he no lon
Tonight at ten, Downing Street tries to clear up the confusion about the use of the Nhs Covid App in england. One minister says its up to people to make an Informed Decision if theyre pinged, but Downing Street says people need to isolate. Business owners are complaining that the app is affecting far too many of their staff, and its making them nervous. Trepidation and panicking each week that those people who youve rotaed on are actually going to be able to come. Well be talking to Business Owners and workers in Greater Manchester about the effects of the Nhs Covid App. Also tonight. One of several small vessels carrying migrants across the English Channel today following a record number yesterday. Dominic cummings tells the bbc there was talk of replacing borisjohnson as Prime Minister, days after his Election Victory. And a Day Trip to space for the worlds richest man, in the first flight of its kind Forjeff Bezos and friends. And coming up in the sport on the Bbc News Channel Adil