Were hearing from other nhs trusts where this is happening there as well, and our gp surgeries as well. Because people are unable to access the system, theyre panicking, theyre thinking, where can i go to get some certainty about whether my Family Member is struggling . Otherwise i cant go to work. They cant go to school. Well be getting the latest from the testingfront line, and gauging the political fall out in westminster. Also this lunchtime. Taking a bite out of inflation the eat out to help out scheme pushes uk inflation to its lowest level for nearly five years. Longer jail terms for serious offenders, as the government announces a shake up of sentencing powers. And a special report from india on the devastation caused to the countrys poor, as the number of coronavirus cases exceeds five million. And coming up on bbc news, england have a five year unbeaten record to defend in the deciding one Day International against australia at old trafford. Good afternoon and welcome to the
Us President Donald Trump denies downplaying the severity of the coronavirus pandemic. Drinking when youre pregnant official advice in england is dont drink at all now its being proposed that even one glass of wine should be marked on your childs medical records. The uk government says it will announce details in the next few days of how it will limit access to coronavirus tests as the system struggles to cope with the surge in demand. Staff and patients in the nhs and social care sector will be given priority after the Health Secretary, matt hancock, said it might be weeks before the problems are resolved. Another cabinet minister, Robert Buckland, acknowledged the government is facing real challenges and insisted it will do whatever it takes to increase laboratory capacity. Greg mckenzie reports. The signs are clear, the testing system is struggling to cope, with reports that some in desperation are turning up at accident and emergency seeking coronavirus tests. It has led to this wa
Hello and welcome. The uk foreign secretary, dominic raab, is in washington today where he is expected to try to reassure us politicians concerned about the British Governments plans to override parts of the brexit withdrawal deal with the european union. In a letter to borisjohnson, four senior congressmen three democrats and a republican have warned a uk us trade deal would be blocked if there was any risk to the good friday agreement. It says our north american correspondent david willis has been looking at the letter in detail. The leader of the house of representatives, nancy pelosi made her opposition to this critically out last week, making a claim that if rex had undermined the good friday agreement, the uk could kiss goodbye any prospect of a much valued trade deal with the United States. Brexit. Four senior United States. Brexit. Four senior congressmen United States. Brexit. Four senior congressmen have issued a similarwarning in senior congressmen have issued a similar warn
Chancellor, on the hand for new Energy Partners in the middle east, olaf sholtes arrived in saudi arabia in search of alternatives to russian oil and gas, and easily prepared for a hard right turn. Look at the leader whos tipped to become the next Prime Minister after todays elections. Ah, im jared read. Welcome to the sharp. Russian president Vladimir Putin has assigned a new laws that increase the penalties for any body he refuses to fight in you. Crime. On saturday, Security Forces arrested hundreds of protest as opposed to russias military mobilization. Moscow says its aiming to recruit up to 300000. 00 troops to shore. Rapid flagging military campaign in the police took a hard line against demonstrators protesting against russias 1st military mobilization since world war 2. For the conflict in ukraine, as people took to the streets against the call up, hundreds were detained in dozens of cities from st. Petersburg to siberia. One anti mobilization protest her showed up in a wheelc
Celebrated annually on June 8, International Ocean Day is a global event dedicated to raising awareness about the critical role oceans play in sustaining life on Earth. Goa is renowned for its stunning beaches and vibrant culture. However, beneath its sparkling waters lie numerous hidden gems. The coral reefs of Goa are one among these