The government promises to set out which groups will be given priority over testing. And a state of emergency has been declared in the states of florida, alabama and mississippi, after Tropical Storm sally causes devastating floods. Donald trump claims an effective Coronavirus Vaccine could be good to go within weeks, contradicting one of his own Top Health Officials. Hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world, and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Nearly two Million People in the north east of england are facing new local lockdown restrictions from midnight tonight, to try to halt a rise in coronavirus cases. Full details of the measures are still to be announced. They are likely to include earlier closing times for pubs, there may be tougher limits on households mixing, and this is expected to include sunderland, County Durham, newcastle, northumberland, north and south tyneside, and gateshead. Similar restrictions a
I think people want us to defeat this virus and they want to see us doing it together. A warning from a leading Cancer Charity that almost a million women have missed vital breast screening appointments because of the pandemic. Full steam ahead the zero emissions train powered by Hydrogen Coming down the track. A lifeline for the National League clubs are told they will receive emergency grants to enable them to start the new season on saturday. Good afternoon. Boris johnsons government has been strongly criticised by the house of Commons Speaker for what he called its totally unsatisfactory treatment of parliament in bringing in new covid restrictions. Sir Lindsay Hoyle said giving mps little or no notice about them was a total disregard for the house. Later this afternoon, the Prime Minister will host the latest news briefing alongside his chief scientific and medical advisers. Our Political Correspondent helen catt reports. As of today, nearly 2 Million People in towns like newcastl
And theres just hours to go in transfer deadline day in the premier league. Everton sign defender ben godfrey from norwich city in a £25 million deal. Hello, good afternoon. Number 10 says an investigation has begun into the error which meant that the close contacts of nearly 16,000 people with coronavirus were not traced last week. Public Health England has blamed what it described as a technical issue, and the investigation will look into why the problem wasnt discovered sooner. Although those testing positive were informed, their details were not passed on to the test and trace system to alert those theyd been in contact with. The bbc has been told by Senior Public Health officials a significant proportion of the unreported cases are from the north west of england. Phe says the issue has now been resolved, but labour has called the situation shambolic. The Health Secretary matt hancock is to make a statement to mps this afternoon. Heres our Health Correspondent cichard galpin. Test
Between the eu and uk are over. Borisjohnson says the uk must prepare for a no deal trade relationship at the end of the year. I concluded that we should get ready for january 1st with arrangements that are more like australias, based on simple principles of globalfree trade. Wales is facing a limited Circuit Breaker lockdown which is expected to be announced in the next few days. Good afternoon and welcome to viewers on bbc one. In the next few minutes well bring you the latest Coronavirus Briefing from the government, led by the Prime Minister, but first, lancashire has become the latest area in england to move into tier 3 of local restrictions, after local leaders agreed a deal with the government. The very high alert level means that those living in lancashire join the Liverpool City Region in not being able to mix with other households indoors or outdoors in hospitality venues or private gardens. Pubs which arent serving food will also close. It comes as the mayor of Greater Manch
Good afternoon. Boris johnson has appointed minister Nadhim Zahawi to take charge of the deployment of coronavirus vaccines. Mr za hawi, the Current Business minister and mp for stratford on avon, will oversee the distribution of the vaccines in england until at least next summer. The Health Secretary matt hancock has tweeted to say he is delighted that mr zahawi is taking on role of Covid Vaccines minister, adding that there is an enormous task ahead. It comes as many backbenchers are continuing system of tiered restrictions that will replace the lockdown in england next week. Cabinet Office Minister michael gove has warned that hospitals in england could become overwhelmed with new covid cases if mps dont back the restrictions. With more, heres our Political Correspondent ellie price. Teignbridge in devon has one of the lowest infection rates across england, but it will find itself in tier 2 with the rest of the county. Its a similar story across towns and villages in england, which