hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. president putin has announced a partial military mobilisation to help fight the war ukraine. in a television address, president putin said the west wanted the end of russia just as it had brought the soviet union to an end. it comes a day after russian occupied territories in ukraine announced votes on joining russia. that mobilisation the first since world war ii is aimed at those with previous military experience and begins today. 300,000 reservists will also be called up to reinforce the russian military in ukraine. mr putin also said that he would support independence in areas of eastern ukraine currently controlled by russia backed separatists. here s some of what president putin said in his address on russian television. translation: | repeat, | we are talking of a partial mobilisation only. 0nly people in the military reserve will be drafted. the priority will be on people who served in the armed
For the first few days. After an evening phone call, downing street warns that post brexit trade talks are in a serious situation. It was a night to remember for Marcus Rashford. On the field he scored twice to lift Manchester United up to sixth in the premier league off it, he was recognised by fifa for his work to try and end child food poverty in the uk. Catching up on one of the years most inspiring stories. Six year old tony hudgells raised more than £1. 5 million for charity. Well take a look at how the money will make a difference good morning. Rain is back today, heavy full some of us. Flooding likely in south wales. Windy, mild. I have your friday forecast and prospects for a brighter weekend. Its friday the 18th of december. Our top story. Millions of people across the uk are braced for tougher covid restrictions amid growing concern about rising Coronavirus Infections. From tomorrow, swathes of eastern and southern england will move into tier 3 measures. Northern ireland ha
Great western rail changes its timetable and stops selling advance tickets, sport now, and a full round up after a covid outbreak among staff. From the bbc sport centre. The level of new Coronavirus Infections in wales could be twice good afternoon. What was previously thought after a delay in reporting more former Rugby Union Players thousands of positive tests. Havejoined legal action against the games authorities more former Rugby Union Players for alleged negligence. Havejoined legal action against the games authorities its after nine recently retired International Players came forward accusing them of negligence to say theyre suffering permanent brain damage over head injuries. Caused by repeated blows to the head. 0ur sports news correspondent Chris Mclaughlin has more. This is something we were expecting, these nine former players and the legal firm representing them sometimes we didnt even have a loaf of bread in the house. Its have today officially embarrassing to say, but we
Adding to fears that flood defences might not withstand rising river levels. The first passengers who have tested negative for coronavirus have begun leaving a ship moored offjapan, after 1a days of quarantine. The truth is our Prime Minister is a real racist. The rapper dave takes a swipe at borisjohnson and the government, as he lands the big prize at the brit awards. Justin fashanu. 0h, a magnificent goal as the first openly gay footballer, he was a sporting pioneer, but his life ended in tragedy. Well look ahead to Justin Fashanus induction into the hall of fame. Good morning and welcome to bbc newsroom live. Low skilled Migrant Workers seeking employment in the uk will not be able to get a visa under the governments new plans for a points based immigration system. Ministers say employers must move away from a reliance on labour from away from a reliance on labourfrom europe. Away from a reliance on labour from europe. The away from a reliance on labourfrom europe. The scheme away
Presenter, Caroline Flack, as the question is asked could more have been done to help . A possible rescue flight for britons quarantined on this cruise ship off japan because of the coronavirus some of them say they feel theyve been forgotten. Coming up on afternoon live all the sport. We will be hearing more tribute to the man dubbed the hero of munich, the man dubbed the hero of munich, the former Manchester United and Northern Ireland legend harry gregg who has died at the age of 87. Thank you very much. Darren, whats going on . This picture behind me was taken in hereford, gives you an idea of how bad the situation is today. We have seen the number of Flood Warnings falling as the day has gone on, and basically today, tomorrow, sunshine and showers but more wet and windy weather on the way later in the week. Thanks. Also coming up a new form of global pollution the pebbles found on beaches from canada to cornwall hello, everyone, this is afternoon live, im simon mccoy. Chaos, devas