North and south korea as the Winter Olympics come to a close, pyongyang says it will now sit down for talks with the United States. On meet the author this week my guest is sirjohn tusa, broadcaster and man of the arts whose own story, making a noise, is also a portrait of modern britain. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Labour would keep britain in a Customs Union with the eu according to the partys brexit spokesman. Sir keir starmer told the Bbcs Andrew Marr show that a new treaty, replicating the existing customs arrangement, would be best for the economy and would respect the referendum result. The Prime Minister is committed to leaving both the Single Market and the Customs Union shes expected to outline the governments position in more detail this week. Our Political Correspondent emma vardy reports. After months of uncertainty over labours position, now the party is moving decisively away from a so called hard brexit. It has been unanimously agreed, according to the shado
Walnut creek. And pleasanton and livermore. And north of that its not that bad. Were not done yet. Theres plenty of energy that has to swing in. Rainfall amounts from now to wednesday will continue to stack up. And look what happens as we have another system on wednesday. 50s on the temps, a few 40s. And its going to be a blustery day and maybe breezy to downright windy. And another piece of energy is swinging in. Mostly cloudy, off and on rain. And some of it is heavy and the wind is bouncing the cameras around already. Its a rainy week and highs are in the 50s for everybody. All righty, sal, i think highway 17 could be one of the toughest. Im looking to see if theres anything reported. Usually when the weather comes through you get accidents right on the spot. And the caldicott eastbound is there an issue. Theres a stalled truck. Eastbound 24 inside the tunnel, theres a stalled truck loaded down with a bunch of soda. Its a big rig so theyre waiting for a tow truck. And its going to b
Of the guns, theyre not cheap. Theres one behind you there for 4,500. 0h, weve got one for 30,000. But for many here in america, there was a much higher cost involved. We are only fighting for fresh air and fresh water. Basic needs. And it was all in the middle of a Global Pandemic that saw record numbers turn out to vote. But not all are willing to accept the result. I think america went from the most respected nation in the world to the most worst one, a laughing stock, is what i think. As we arrive in louisiana to cover this president ial election, its striking how much more interest there is in the white house, and america in general, since barack 0bama left office in 2017. In the past 12 months alone, the death of george floyd sparked a global resurgence in the black lives matter movement. But right now, of course, its coronavirus thats had a huge impact on all of our lives, including on voters here. What has covid done for the economy, for musicians, in new orleans . Oh, i mean,
The delay difficult to justify. The government argues the longer gap can saves lives by allowing more people to receive a first jab more quickly. Our Health Correspondent Anna Collinson reports. Its the largest Vaccination Programme in british history and to many so far, its been a success but there are calls for the Pfizer Biontech second dose to be given more quickly. The manufacturers have no data to back up the 12 week delay and some senior doctors want it reduced to six weeks. That would still allow many more people to have a first dose compared to a three week interval, but at least it will be in keeping with International Best practice guidance. There is no other nation internationally that has adopted a 12 week delay. During yesterdays downing street briefing, englands chief medical officer said extending the gap to 12 weeks was a Public Health decision, a view many agree with. I totally support the decision to extend the gap between doses. I think, looking at the evidence in t
And if you would like to get in touch about any of the stories we are covering you can get in touch. Contact me on twitter Annita Mcveigh and use the hashtag bbcyourquestions. Nearly 200 Flood Warnings are in place across Greater Manchester and north wales. Thousands were asked to evauate their homes. A Warehouse Holding supplies of the oxford Coronavirus Vaccine has been saved after the building in wales experienced mild flooding. And coming up this hour the uk has engaged in a diploatic row with the European Union over the status of the eus ambassador in london. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. There is no time to waste those were the words ofjoe biden as he made his way to the white house for the first time, following his inauguration to become the 46th president of the United States. The work to undo some of Donald Trumps key policies began soon after he arrived in the oval office. In total, mr biden signed 15 executive orders these are written ord