This is bbc news. Hello, im Victoria Derbyshire. Here are the headlines from the uk and around the world. On the eve of another set of crunch brexit trade talks, the government warns it will re write a deal already agreed with the eu. Police in birmingham arrest a man in connection with a series of knife attacks in the city, which left one person dead and seven others injured. The Public Inquiry into the Manchester Arena terror attack begins this morning, as families of the 22 victims look for answers. And just, the feelings of apprehension, the feeling that you might never get the full story of what has gone on, whos to blame and all that. India records more than 90,000 new cases of coronavirus in a day only the us now has more covid infections. After his disqualification from the us open, Novak Djokovic apologises to the line judge he hit with a tennis ball. Hello. The uk government is planning new legislation which could change the nature of parts of the Brexit Agreement signed with
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Im Laura Trevelyan in washington. Our top stories. President trump says he wont attend the inauguration of his successorjoe biden as the speaker of the house threatens impeachment proceedings following this weeks unrest. A Murder Investigation has been launched into the death of a Capitol Hill Police officer who was caught up in wednesdays riots. Hes the fifth person to have died. And im kasia madera in london. Also on the programme. The uk records its highest daily death toll since the pandemic began more than 1300 deaths reported today. And a Major Incident has been declared in london as hospitals across the uk struggle to cope. The Moderna Vaccine has been approved for use in the uk. Its the third vaccine to get the green light and 17 million doses have been ordered by the government. And new figures suggest 2020 alongside 2016 were the hottest years on record. Welcome to washington, where Speaker
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Growing pressure on the uk government for more clarity on coronavirus restrictions in the lead up to christmas after uk deaths hit their highest level for five months. But the environment secretary says the right measures are in place to give people a good festive season. I am sure we will be able to have a good christmas and families will be able to meet but they may not be able to get together in the sort of larger groups that they normally would. A leaked document from the uk government scientific advisors warns that 25,000 people could be in hospital in the uk with the virus by the end of november. In europe, leaders prepare to announce tighter coronavirus restrictions as infections surge
across the continent, with an imminent nationwide lockdown likely in france and bars and restaurants to close in germany. If you would like to get in touch on this story or any of us, you can tweet me or use thi
This is bbc news. The headlines Eleven Council areas will be placed under scotlands toughest coronavirus restrictions for a three week period from 6pm on friday. Our would inject it objective in taking this action now is to protect the nhs and create the prospect of seeing some of the one at christmas and completing the journey to next spring with as few restrictions as possible and with the minimum impact of life and health. The Health Secretary says he cant confirm which 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. Mr speaker it is too early to do the analysis that the honourable gentleman requests but of course we remain
vigilant. Well soon he has to make a decision on the future of the lockdown so the earlier we get that information the better. A decision is expected soon as members of labours ruling National Executive meet to consider Jeremy Corbyns suspension from the party last
Today at six. Now its South Yorkshire that is going into the highest tier for covid restrictions. Tough rules for sheffield, barnsley, doncaster and rotherham come into effect on saturday labours city region mayor has accepted Financial Support from the government. We dont know how long we will be in tier 3 for. This crisis is going to go on for. So i see this as a damage limitation in the short term, an interim payment. The deal for South Yorkshire follows the bitter argument over money for Greater Manchester well be looking at the fall out. Also tonight. The people suffering months after they have the first symptoms of covid new research into who is most at risk. I didnt have the energy to have a conversation for very long. It would knock me out. And then id have to lie down, and then sometimes id feel a bit better afterwards. But normally if i had what i would call a relapse, it would probably go on for a couple of weeks. Shocking images from africas most populous country the Nigeri