Should parts of wales. It should brighten up as the day wears on. This is bbc news. Im lukwesa burak. The headlines at 7pm back on firm ground dozens of passengers leave the diamond princess cruise ship after spending more than two weeks quarantined off the coast of japan. We are coming home. We are seeing our family and we cant wait. But also in a way, its strange. It feels like it has been our home for that time. This is the scene live in tokyo, where a plane is waiting to take those passengers back to britain. Also tonight, an Islamic State supporter admits plotting to blow up st pauls cathedral. Safiyya shaikh tried to buy bombs
from Undercover Police officers. The misery of addiction to prescription drugs. We have a special report, as experts call for more support to help addicts give the drugs up. From next year, wet wood and coal for domestic fires will be phased out in england to help tackle air pollution. Dearjurgen klopp. And what happened when a Young Manchester united fan a
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. The uk is officially suffering its biggest recession on record, the fall in output caused by the coronavirus pandemic is on course to be one of the worst among major economies. Todays figures show that hard times are here. Hundreds of thousands of people have already lost theirjobs, and sadly many more will. Students in england may be able to use their mock exam scores if theyre unhappy with their a level grades, ahead of results being released tomorrow. And you can get in touch with me on twitter about any of the stories
today, or use the hashtag. Senator Kamala Harris makes history after shes named asjoe bidens president ial running mate the first black woman to be a candidate for Vice President. As new zealands largest city is put back into lockdown experts investigate whether coronavirus could have re entered the country through freight shipments. And size does matter dwayne the rock johnson lead
This is bbc news. The headlines at seven. The government signals that families could be allowed to celebrate christmas together in what it calls a limited and cautious way. But how many can meet and for how long is still being decided, as the options are considered. We have to find a balance, i guess, between covid restrictions and the well being and Mental Health of our nations. The head of the us Coronavirus Programme says he hopes the First Americans will be vaccinated in december, as the country passes 12 million confirmed cases. At the end of the virtual 620 summit, leaders of the worlds richest nations call for the vaccine to be made affordable so poorer countries dont get left behind. The nhs in england is set to get an extra £3 billion,
but the chancellor warns of tough times ahead for the economy because of the pandemic. And coming up on sportsday everton end a run of three straight defeats with a 2 3 win away to fulham. Good evening. Families will be allowed to celebrate chr
And this is volume. The misery of addiction to prescription drugs we have a special report, as experts call for more support to help addicts give the drugs up. Dearjurgen klopp, dear jurgen klopp, i dearjurgen klopp, i am ten years old. And what happened when a Young Manchester united fan asked liverpools manager to lose a few games . A distressing message from a young man that shows the impact of bullying but help from a few famous faces tell him hes braver than he knows. Good evening. Welcome to bbc news. British passengers whove been quarantined onboa rd a cruise ship offjapan, for over 2 weeks because of coronavirus have finally been allowed to disembark. The diamond princess was carrying 78 britons, when it was held in yokohama. Some are thought to be crew members who could be staying on the ship. Others whove tested positive for the virus are being treated injapan and some have already been evacuated to hong kong. Around 35 britons whove tested negative are expected to be on an e
To prescription drugs. We have a special report. Dearjurgen klopp. My name is daragh. Im ten years old. And what happened when a Young Manchester united fan asked liverpools manager to lose a few games . Coming up on sportsday later in the hour on bbc news, we are in cardiff ahead of another six nations weekend. The welsh have had a shaky start to their title defence. Can they beat the french here tomorrow . Good evening. British passengers whove been quarantined onboard a cruise ship off japan for over two weeks because of coronavirus have finally been allowed to disembark. The diamond princess was carrying 78 britons when it was held in yokohama. Some are thought to be crew members who could be staying on the ship, others whove tested positive for the virus are being treated injapan and some have already been evacuated to hong kong. Around 35 britons whove tested negative are expected to be on an evacuation flight tonight back to the uk. The group are expected to land in wiltshire be