Feel very different. For the rest of the day a lot of fine weather across the day a lot of fine weather across the uk, just a slim chance of a shower close to the south coast, but overnight a fine story, less cloud gcioss overnight a fine story, less cloud across eastern scotland at the north east of england, clearer skies, chillier night i had, further south the weight you can see not an indicator of cloud but actually risk of fog across eastern wales, the midlands, into Eastern England, first thing monday but it burns off promptly, lots of sunshine to come to start the new we and temperatures getting into the mid 20s, much warmer on the north sea coast as we have lost the lingering cloud but heres the plunging temperatures promised for the week ahead. Remember it was 31 in london last monday, by friday were looking at 13, into arctic air, a northerly wind and my goodness me it will feel chilly. Hello, this is bbc news. The headlines the government says the country is at a tipping poi
Official of the girls show the economy bouncing back but there are ongoing worries aboutjobs and Industries Hit hard by the pandemic. And in sport, Victoria Azarenka shocks Serena Williams to set up a final against naomi osaka in the us open. And im at the National Trust at shotwell house in kent, once the home of Winston Churchill, i will look around and have some news about what were the coming up. Cha rtwell what were the coming up. Chartwell house. Its friday 11 september. Our top story. Several parts of the uk are waiting to find out if theyll be placed on a Government Watch list because of a concerning rise in coronavirus cases. Newcastle and Gateshead Councils have already confirmed they will be added to a so called watchlist which will be published by Public Health england today. It comes as both scotland and wales follow england by introducing versions of the rule of six on gatherings of people. Jon donnison reports. Newcastle and Gateshead Councils have already confirmed they
Say official figures, but it remains far below pre pandemic levels. Thousands of migrants are still being left to sleep in the open after their camp on the greek island of lesbos burned down. And coming up. This years great north run will take place this weekend but with a very different look. Hello, good afternoon. Coronavirus infections have increased in recent weeks in the uk and are rising steadily, according to new estimates. Data released by the governments Scientific Advisory group has confirmed that the reproduction number, or r value, of coronavirus transmission across the uk has risen above 1, meaning the epidemic is growing. Meanwhile, the uks largest study of Coronavirus Infections has found the number of cases is now doubling every week. Tougher lockdown restrictions are expected to be announced for birmingham shortly following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. The city currently has the second highest infection rate in england. Meanwhile, wales will follow england and sc
By more than 6 injuly but it remains well below pre pandemic levels. If you would like to get in touch with us. Also this hour. Thousands of migrants are still being left to sleep in the open after their camp on the greek island of lesbos burned down. Microsoft says it has thwarted Cyber Attacks from russia, china and iran targeting the us president ial election. Hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world 7 and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Im annita mcveigh. The uk has announced its signed its first major post brexit trade deal with japan. The government says 99 of exports to japan will be tariff free boosting the british economy by an estimated £15 billion. Meanwhile, trade talks between the eu and the uk are due to resume next week despite the bitter rift over the governments plan to modify the brexit Withdrawal Agreement. Joining me now from westminster is our political correspondent, Jessica Parker. Talk us t
Authorities were leaked to Buzzfeed News and passed to the International Consortium of investigativejournalists and bbc panorama. They reveal some of the International Banking systems most closely guarded secrets. In one example, a payment of 8 million flagged as suspicious was sent to a russian businessman and former minister living in britain, vladimir chernukhin, in 2016. It initially came from this man, suleiman kerimov, a billionaire ally of president putin. In 2018 he was sanctioned by the us who were targeting those they said played a key role in advancing russias malign activities. Mr chernukhins wife, lubov chernukhin, has become famous for donating large sums to the conservative party in exchange for tennis matches with David Cameron and Boris Johnson. And paying £135,000 for a night out with theresa may. In total, shes donated £1. 7 million. Most of it since her husband received the 8 million from kerimov. The chernukhins, pleasant people that they may be, are not fit and