I said to debbie, i cant wait to do appearances with you so we can have these conversations, this is not anything we ever wouldve imagined when we were setting up the tour at the end of last year but we are nothing astound abadaptable we will take solace in the fact that we know many of you who are watching right now public could not have physically got to crow read books tonight, but you can join us virtually. I will reiterate on what was said that you should treat this as if you were in the bookstore when youre in the bookstore for reading you by books. Please do that it would be great if they were debbies books but really, buy a lot of books because when youre in a bookstore you dont just buy one book you buy a lot of books. I imagine with this crowd debbie needs no introduction but i will just briefly say ab with all my friends. [laughter] i think whats great is if you look at her body of work you see two very very strong themes, theme of social justice, and the theme of defining a
A minutes silence to commemorate the life of a minutes silence to commemorate the life of sir tom and to respect the life of sir tom and to respect the lives the life of sir tom and to respect the lives lost through covid. Remembering captain sir tom moore a minutes silence is observed in the House Of Commons. And the nation is urged to clap for him at 6pm tonight. Good afternoon. The Health Secretary, matt hancock, says Research Suggesting the Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine may reduce the spread of coronavirus is superb and will help us all to get out of the pandemic. A study, which has yet to be Peer Reviewed, has shown the jab could cut the spread by two thirds. Its the first time a vaccine has been shown to reduce transmission. It comes as a new study shows that 88 of people who tested positive for the virus retained antibodies for the full six months of the trial. Awarning, a warning, this report contains some flashing images. Its been the Great Unknown would vaccines stop coronavirus
Lets start with the Military Coup in myanmar. Police have filed several charges against the elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. She hasnt been seen since her arrest on monday and remains in custody. The charges she faces are unexpected. First, shes charged with breaching the countrys strict import and export laws. Shes also accused of possessing Unlawful Communications devices, and we know that is related to six walky talkies used by her Security Guards and which the Authorities Say were found in Aung San Suu Kyis residence. Heres our South East Asia correspondentjonathan head. Any Walkie Talkies in her home would have been used by Security Guards. Everyone will know that is a device. Its a way of trying to neutralise. Just think about this. The military lots there too because she has one every election by really significant margins. If the military is to fulfil its promise on holding another election, it has to find a way to get out of the election. Thats what they will use to do that. A
A new era of private Space Development lies over the rise and what the future holds for the growing sector we have an expert panel standing by with a pack show today so lets dive in. And the eurozone economy is doing worse than initially expected facing a recession as bad as the European Central banks worst Case Scenario according to e. C. B. President Christine Legarde now economic output in the block is said to contract between 8 and 12 percent this year old guard pointed out a previous estimates of the milder downturn are now out of date the e. C. B. Will release official projections for Economic Growth and inflation in the block and next week meanwhile the European Union on wednesday proposed a 750000000000 euro recovery package to help Member States deal with the recession brought forward by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic president of the European Commission spoke about the situation. A must be to invest together and our common good. We will be bold by raising unprecedented amou
In the bay area and sadly, at least 30 tphaoaepb people died. But, if there is a little bit of good news this is it. It continues to fall. The chronicle reporting that 334 people are in bay area hospitals right now with the coronavirus. That is the lowest number in over a month. We have the changes that will take effect here tomorrow in many parts of the bay area. Greg . Reporter these are not drastic changes but they are changes nonetheless. The shelter in place orders in at least 6 bay area counties will remain in effect the month. State and local authorities are making some changes that begin to kick start the economy and give people more recreational opportunities. Reporter first, what you will not see, restaurants, bars or cafes filled with people. It is still take out only. Some outdoor businesses such as nurseries, car washes and construction are coming back on line as long as they social distance. Construction it means hundreds of projects and tens of thousands of jobs coming b