And dozens of businesses and Community Groups come forward to back footballer Marcus Rashfords campaign to feed disadvantaged children in england during the school holidays. And 5,000 leaf fleas are being released in amsterdam with hopes they will tackle the threat of Japanese Knotweed in the netherlands. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Millions of people across the uk are experiencing their first full day of tighter coronavirus restrictions. People across wales are now in a so called firebrea k lockdown which will last for 17 days. Theyll now only be able to go out for a few reasons such as to buy food and exercise. Meanwhile more than 1. 3 Million People in South Yorkshire are now having to follow englands strictest coronavirus measures. The change means that about seven Million People, all in northern england, are living with the very highest alert level. Elsewhere in
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
During the school holidays. Headteachers in england say theyre bitterly disappointed that the number of laptops theyre given for deprived children has been cut by 80 . It destroyed me, it flattened me, when i saw it had actually been cut to 13, 13 laptops. In a worst Case Scenario to share amongst 380 children. I thought it was absolutely scandalous. And coming up bringing your favourite stories to life oxfords new story museum opens to visitors, with innovative ways to keep people entertained. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Millions of people across the uk are experiencing their first full day of tighter coronavirus restrictions. A so called firebreak lockdown began in wales last night. South yorkshire moved into englands top level, tier 3, just after midnight leading to the closure of those pubs and bars not serving meals. The labour mayor of Sheffield City region said the government must outline a clear and transparent exit strategy from the highest tier of covid restrictio
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
As europe tries to stem the tide of a second wave of Coronavirus Infections spreading across the continent. And coming up this hour, what would you do if your mum was spreading harmful disinformation about coronavirus . Weve been finding out. I think she is too far gone, to be honest. Im never going to have a relationship with my mum again and that is why it is important that if, you know, someone else is coming to you and saying im starting to believe this stuff, nip it in the bud. Good morning. A Navy Special Forces unit has stormed an oil tanker off the isle of wight after a suspected hijacking. Seven stowaways, thought to be nigerian nationals, have been detained after they were reported to have threatened the crew. Andy moore has the latest. Late last night, and the tanker andromeda was back under the control of its crew after what the ministry of defence called a suspected hijacking. 16 members of the special boat squadron, based at nearby poole, were landed on the ship as night