This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. England recorded the highest levels of excess deaths in europe across the first half of the year, according to new figures showing the impact of the coronavirus. New guidance for people showing symptoms of covid. Officials are expected to extend the isolation period from seven to ten days in england, over fears of rising cases numbers in parts of europe. Australia suffers its worst day since the pandemic began, with rising numbers of both cases and fatalities. You can contact me about any of our
stories today. Also this hour. New guidance for people showing symptoms of covid. Officials are expected to extend the isolation period from seven to ten days in england, in hong kong, chinas clamp down continues as 12 opposition candidates are disqualified from standing in the in hong kong, chinas clamp down continues as 12 opposition candidates are disqualified from standing in the prosecutors respond to a
Its not going to be a bad day today many of us. Tomorrow however, it is going to be more cloudy with rain around. The weekend is a split and todayis around. The weekend is a split and today is the better day. We can see a window of whether at the moment. Clear skies but mist and fog in good morning. Welcome to breakfast places. These low pressure here with with Naga Munchetty and charlie stayt. Its rain bearing cloud is heading in our headlines today our direction so all of the cloud closing in on victory you can see here will be bleak joe biden tells america that he is on his way will be in place across the uk to the white house. Tomorrow. This same area of low pressure is also scooping up some mild airfrom the the numbers tell us its clear, tell pressure is also scooping up some mild air from the southern climes. Low pressure is put in the air us the numbers tell us its clear, tell usa the numbers tell us its clear, tell us a clear and convincing story are northwards and you can see
This is bbc news the headlines at four. Millions of people in england and wales are told to stay at home on the first day of tough, new coronavirus restrictions. The new variant is out of control and we need to bring it under control, and this news about the new variant has been an incredibly difficult end to, frankly, an awful year. The Health Secretary labels crowded scenes at london stations last night as irresponsible the transport secretary says extra Police Officers will be deployed to enforce the rules. The republic of ireland is to restrict air and sea travel with britain from midnight. And the netherlands, italy and belgium ban flights between the uk as concern grows over the new coronavirus variant queues form at supermarkets in england, as shoppers adapt their plans for
the festive period. It is my sons first christmas, and he wont be able to see his grandparents. Its just ruined, really. Just going to try and make it as special as i can for my son. Good afternoon. Almost 18
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Uk government ministers meet to decide how to manage rising coronavirus cases in england, amid warnings that a new variant of the virus is causing faster transmission. It comes as more than two thirds of those living in england 38 Million People are now subject to the toughest restrictions in tier 3. Americans are to get a second coronavirus vaccine, as the moderna injection is approved in the us. Italy imposes a nationwide lockdown over christmas and new year as it tries to halt the sharp rise in coronavirus infections. Translation we must intervene but i assure you this is not an easy decision. And in cricket a devastated india crashed to their lowest ever score of 36 as australia ran riot to win the opening test in adelaide and in this weeks travel show, the team soak up a bit of festive spirit in lapland and follow a couple who are reunited after months of enforced separation. Thats in half an ho
Sure to follow me on instagram, facebook and twitt tonight, the final hours of 2020. America celebrating the new year in the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic. An unprecedented New Years Eve across the u. S. New yorks times square, normally packed with 1 Million People, will be mostly empty when the ball drops at midnight. Police officials telling everyone, dont even attempt to come down here. Authorities in cities across the country cracking down on large parties. Asking people to stay home this year. And news tonight about a New Years Eve celebration in las vegas that was expected to draw thousands. Were also tracking the frustration growing over the slow Covid Vaccine rollout. Thousands of people waiting hours in their cars for vaccinations in tennessee. Traffic backed up for four miles. States trying to speed up the process and late today, police
arresting a pharmacist in wisconsin, accusing him of intentionally spoiling dozens of vials. Also, Health Officials with new worries abo