What is your reaction . Contact me on twitter or e mail me. New figures reveal the uk economy shrank by a fifth under lockdown, but started to grow a little in may. The governments expected today to announce a ban on huawei in the uks sg networks. A second wave of Coronavirus Infections this winter could be worse than the first, according to scientists. And kate, the duchess of cambridge, on being a mum, and why shes backing a new bbc initiative to support families with young children. Wearing face coverings in shops in england will be compulsory from the end of next week, after mixed messaging from the government over the weekend. The new rule comes in on the 24th july, and will apply to shops and supermarkets. Children under the age of 11, and those with certain disabilities, will be exempt, as is the case on public transport. Those who do not wear a covering could be fined up to £100. The move brings england in line with scotland, germany, spain and italy. Our Political Corresponde
The citys Hospital System could face collapse as it grapples with a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. A review calls for an extension of Free School Meals in england, warning that poor eating habits are a slow motion disaster. And poppadoms and a pint at the palace. Prince william talks football and Mental Health with former england player peter crouch. Ive made some curry for you all. Laughter. And i believe its the samrat, which is, like, your local favourite, crouchy . Hello, and welcome, if youre watching in the uk or around the world. And stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Im annita mcveigh. The uk government is coming under increasing pressure to introduce coronavirus testing at airports in order to shorten the 14 day quarantine period. Airlines and travel Industry Leaders say tests are vital for people to get back to work and to the uks post Covid Recovery. In saudi arabia, the annual hajj pilgrimage is beginning as around 10,000 muslim
Of new infections. The top Us Government scientist, dr Anthony Fauci, says a Trump Campaign ad that quotes him is misleading. The chief executive of British Airways, alex cruz has stepped down from the role with immediate affect, as the airline continue its pandemic struggle. And, the premier league criticises a radical plan to shake up english football. Project big picture would see the top tier cut to 18 teams, and the league cup and Community Shield scrapped. Towns and cities across england are bracing themselves for a tighter lockdown as more restrictions are expected to be brought in today. Rules that could drive firms out of business and put more people out of work. Borisjohnson is to announce a new system of local covid alert levels in england, following accusations of a lack of clarity in the various restrictions in place across the country. The Prime Minister will tell the commons there will be three categories. Regions will be classified as being on medium, high or very high
But said he will ask his partys mps to back the deal to avoid a no deal. This morning, the European Commission president ursula von der leyen and European Council president Charles Michel signed the International Treaty ratifying the post brexit trade deal, due to come into force on january 1st. The agreement is on its way to london, where the Prime Minister borisjohnson will add his signature. Lets speak to our Political Correspondent nick eardley. He is at westminster for us. Just talk us through what is going to happen in the commons this morning. Good morning, it is going to be a busy day here at westminster because suchis busy day here at westminster because such is the length of time left, one day until this trade agreement comes into force, things are going to have to be rushed through the commons and the lords, it is all going to happen in there today. It could be another 20 minutes or so before we hearfrom the Prime Minister, just because parliament has been recalled, they nee
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
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