Should have protected us. They should have protected us. They should have, from day one. A quarter of britains native mammals, including Red Squirrels and hedgehogs, could be at risk of extinction. One game away from the premier league, brentford are closing in on a return to the top flight for the first time in over 70 years that is as they say farewell to their home ground. And july may not have lived up to its billing as one of the warmest of summer months so far, but a big surge overheat is on its way. Ill have all the details on breakfast surge of kids. Heat. Good morning. Its thursday the 30th ofjuly. Our top story. The self isolation period for people showing symptoms of coronavirus in england is expected to be extended. Currently, those who think they may have the virus are told to stay at home for at least seven days. Thats now expected to be increased to ten days, in a bid to avoid a spike in cases. Lets speak now to our Political Correspondent, leila nathoo, who joins us fro
As demand for tests continues to surge, the government promise to set out which groups will be given priority over testing. And if youve got any questions about testing or lockdowns, well be speaking to two experts in half an hours time. You can use the hashtag bbcyourquestions or email yourquestions bbc. Co. Uk and you can get in touch with me on twitter at annita mcveigh. The other headlines. A sharp rise in sales at the co op, as shoppers choose to stay closer to home. And a state of emergency has been declared in the states of florida, alabama and mississippi, after Tropical Storm sally causes devastating floods. Nearly two Million People in the north east of england are facing new local lockdown restrictions from midnight tonight, to try to halt a rise in coronavirus cases. Full details of the measures are still to be announced. They are likely to include earlier closing times for pubs, there may be tougher limits on households mixing, and this is expected to include sunderland, C
All sorts of people where a little bit of hope will do a lot of good. How is retail reacting to changes in the way we shop . Weve updates from next, john lewis and co op group later this morning. Its been a summer of International Cricket like never before, but australia win the one day series against england the first series defeat inside the bio bubble. And i have come to kent in search of the elusive animal, the red squirrel. A lot of dry and sunny weather in the next few days. It is all coming up here on breakfast. Its thursday the 17th of september. Our top story. More than 2 million more people across england and wales will face stricter restrictions in an attempt to halt the rise in coronavirus cases. New measures for the north east of england will be announced later today, while residents in south wales will face local lockdown from this evening. Greg mckenzie reports. The northeast is set to become the latest area in england to come under local restrictions as coronavirus case
In Northern Ireland to become a casualty of brexit if hes elected us president. And the right result how these passengers at rome airport will be boarding a covid free flight. And coming up on bbc news. Packing his bags gareth bale is set to fly to london tomorrow, to complete his move on loan from real madrid back to tottenham. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Almost two Million People in the north east have had tougher coronavirus restrictions imposed, after a spike in local cases. People living in northumberland, newcastle, sunderland, north and south tyneside, gateshead and County Durham will now not be able to socialise with other households outside their own homes or support bubbles. Leisure and hospitality venues will have to close between the hours of 10pm and 5am. And restaurants and cafes will be required to provide Table Service only. The Health Secretary matt hancock told mps the government did not take these decisions lightly, but the data said they must
Hashtag. The other headlines. Care home staff in england are to be given personal protective equipment until march as part of government plans to protect them and patients over the winter. A group of uk mps say the home office has no idea what its £400 million a year Immigration Enforcement unit achieves, meaning it is unprepared for brexit. Us president ial candidatejoe it is unprepared for brexit. Us president ial candidate joe biden condemns trumps handling of the pandemic is close to criminal, accusing him of deliberately playing down the impact of the virus, leading to thousands unnecessary deaths. And seven years after leaving the club, gareth bale is expected to fly to london today to com plete expected to fly to london today to complete a season long loan from real madrid to tottenham. Hello and a warm welcome if you are watching in the uk or around the world. Stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. The uk government is considering taking