The announcement. Unprecedented that there should be a rich abundance of approaches, all of which rich abundance of approaches, all of which are rich abundance of approaches, all of which are essential. And new data shows another covid 19 vaccine developed in the us that may only require a single dose is 66 effective. In other news, primary schools in wales could re open to all pupils after half term though the nationwide lockdown will continue. And thousands of volunteers helping the nhs with the Vaccine Roll Out will be prioritised for a jab. Hello, and a very good afternoon. The European Medicines Agency is expected to approve the Oxford Astrazeneca Covid Vaccine for use in the eu this afternoon. The uk has been using the Astrazeneca Jab in its Mass Immunisation Programme for weeks now. Meanwhile, the European Commission has published a redacted version of its contract with the pharmaceutical giant in a continuing row about supplies of the vaccine. A contract was signed in august fo
Of them who arent happy. Arsenal crushed chelsea 5 0 to move clear in the premier League Title Race as it heads towards the thrilling conclusion. Baroness Floella Benjamin is honoured by bafta for her work supporting young people and pioneering diversity in childrens television. It will develop into a sunny dry day for many but more cloud in the east and the south west producing some showers and still a key northerly wind down the east coast. All the details later. Its wednesday the 24th of april. Our main story. More than 50 survivors of the migrant Boat Disaster in which five people died off the coast of france are recovering in england this morning, having declined to be rescued by french authorities. The incident took place just hours after parliament approved a bill to allow the uk to send some Asylum Seekers to rwanda. The government has said the new law will reduce illegal Channel Crossings but some migrants have said it wont deter them from trying. Graham satchell reports. The
Choices. The Scottish Government is set to announce whether the toughest covid restrictions will be imposed across west scotland. Ministers indicate its too early to say what restrictions will be in place once the lockdown in england ends at the beginning of next month, amid reports the tier system could be strengthened. And if youd like to get in touch about this or any of our other stories then you can contact me at annita mcveigh, bbcyourquestions. Easyjet posts pre tax losses of £1. 3 billion its first annual loss in the airlines 25 year history. Fears for thousands fleeing ethiopia as the Prime Minister says a military operation in the Northern Region of tigray is entering its final phase. Indian factory workers supplying some major british supermarkets say they are being routinely exploited. We have a special investigation. And coming up this hour. 27 hours after blast off, the dragon spacex capsule successfully docks with the International Space station. Hello and welcome if yo
Hello, this is breakfast with Rachel Burden and ben thompson. Its 8 31am. Heres a summary of this mornings main news. The queen will host a meeting with senior royals at her sandringham estate tomorrow, to discuss how the duke and duchess of sussex step back from their roles. The talks, which also be attended by Prince Charles and Prince William, are aimed at finding the next step in the process. A number of options are to be discussed with prince harry. Iran was in breach of International Law when it arrested the uks ambassador thats according to the foreign secretary, dominic raab. Rob macaire was detained in tehran after attending a vigil for those killed in the ukranian passenger plane that was shot down on wednesday. He was released after three hours. Many vigils in iran turned into protests, with hundreds of people condemning the government for previously denying downing the jet. President trump has expressed his support for protestors in iran, with tweets being sent from the pre
Authorities in new york and la advise people to wear face masks when theyre outdoors but President Trumps chief scientific adviser says masks shouldnt lead americans into a false sense of security. Spain registers more than 900 deaths for the second day in a row. But there are signs the european death rate is approaching its peak. Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world, for all the latest developments in the coronavirus pandemic. More than a Million People globally have been infected with coronavirus, a doubling of the total in the past week. In all, more than 50,000 people have died since the outbreak began in china in december. Here in britain the Health Secretary, matt hancock, has this morning acknowledged that the governments aim to deliver 100,000 daily coronvirus tests in england by the end of the month is going to be a huge undertaking. His comments come as the first nhs Nightingale Hospital prepares to open at the excel centre in londons docklands later.