To the bbc news at one. Its got to be some kind of record, with donald trump facing his first scandal and a top level resignation just 2a days after his inauguration. His National Security adviser, michael flynn, has resigned over his contacts with russia. Hes alleged to have discussed us sanctions with the Russian Ambassador before mr trump took office, then misled officials including the Vice President about the conversation. The kremlin has refused to comment on the resignation, saying it was an internal matter for the United States. Our correspondent andy moore reports. Just over three weeks into his presidency, and donald trump has already lost one of his closest advisers. This was mike flynn at the white house just before his resignation. A lonely figure on the front row of a press conference. Then a Cool Handshake from Vice President mike pence the man hes been accused of misleading. It was flynns close links with the kremlin that got him in trouble. Here he is in 2015, at a din
Restrictions or any of the other stories were talking about today. Get in touch with me on twitter Annita Mcveigh and use the hashtag bbc your questions. A new Health Advisor to the government is urging ministers to look beyond race for reasons why black, asian and other minority ethnic groups are at a higher risk of dying from covid. The fbi says us Voter Registration information has been obtained by iran and russia and is being used to try and interfere in the us president ial election. England footballer Marcus Rashford is pledging to continue his campaign to ensure children get Free School Meals over the coming months, despite the idea being rejected by mps. The Royal British legion launches this years poppy appeal, with new ways for people to support the campaign safely from home. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. The chancellor is expected to announce changes to thejobs support scheme. Rishi sunak is facing calls to help companies in england whose trade has collapsed without
Fastened in a house when the government have got it all wrong. Mps vote against Free School Meals being extended through the holidays in england but footballer Marcus Rashford vows to carry on campaigning. Inside europes largest cancer unit how patients at manchesters christie hospital continue to receive lifesaving care during the pandemic. We had an unexpected early phone call and i have no more cancerous cells in my body. Its the trophy that keeps getting away but Manchester City, get off to a flyer, in their 10th attempt to win the champions league, with victory, in a fiery fightback. Good morning. Some heavy rain across parts of northern and eastern scotland. That will clear. For most of us it will be a drier day than yesterday with some sunshine. All the details in about ten minutes. Its thursday, the 22nd of october. Our top story. The chancellor rishi sunak is expected to unveil new support for workers in parts of england that are under tier 2 restrictions thats the high alert
You join us for a special programme ahead of a downing street briefing on the day that billions of pounds of extra help for firms and workers, across the uk, hit by the coronavirus restrictions, have been announced by the chancellor. Thejob support scheme will pay out considerably more than originally planned, where companies are not legally required to close. Rishi sunak is doubling the taxpayer subsidy for employers in thejobs support scheme after a growing clamour from firms in tier 2 areas. Employers will now have to pay for a minimum of 20 of a workers wages. Thats down from 55 . This means the government will now fund 62 of pay for hours not worked. 150,000 grants of up to £2,100 for hotels, restaurants, b bs will be given as part of a new scheme for businesses not obliged to close. Theyll be paid monthly and be backdated. Heres our economics correspondent andrew verity, a normally busy restaurant area under tier 2 restrictions. The outlets here may be open but business is so qu
The number of people reached through test and trace in england last week was the lowest since the scheme began. Finding out why some people are more likely to die from covid 19 should focus on more than just ethnicity, urges a government scientific advisor. Barack obama criticises donald trump for treating the us presidency like a reality show, in a blistering Campaign Speech supporting joe biden. And painting a picture of sir tom how hundreds of artists have been inspired to produce portraits of the champion covid fundraiser. And coming up in the sport later in the hour on bbc news. Wales have named their team for the match against france on saturday, with alun wynjones set to equal the world record for test appearances. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The chancellor has unveiled increased support for jobs and workers hit by covid restrictions after growing clamour from firms in tier 2 areas. Rishi sunak told the commons that even businesses not forced to shut were