fighting in the capital khartoum. more than 2,000 british nationals have been flown out so far, and in the last couple of hours, the uk government has announced there will be an extra flight, for more evacuations, leaving from port sudan tomorrow. we ll have the latest on that later, but first, our africa correspondent, andrew harding, has been speaking to some of those trying to get out. we are crossing the red sea, heading towards the coast of sudan. a night time rescue mission organised by saudi arabia s navy. it s not quite dunkirk, but many warships and ferries are now involved in this giant evacuation. tight security as the lights of port sudan gleam on the horizon. we head to shore on a smaller tug boat, at the edge of a country consumed by conflict. we are just coming in now to port sudan. it s a huge place and a big city. it is the focal point now of the evacuation effort for the whole country. we are told the area around it has been secured for now. 0n sudanese soil
but there are reports of increased fighting in the capital khartoum. more than 2,000 british nationals have been flown out so far, and in the last couple of hours, the uk government has announced there will be an extra flight, for more evacuations, leaving from port sudan tomorrow. we ll have the latest on that later, but first, our africa correspondent, andrew harding, has been speaking to some of those trying to get out. we are crossing the red sea, heading towards the coast of sudan. a night time rescue mission organised by saudi arabia s navy. it s not quite dunkirk, but many warships and ferries are now involved in this giant evacuation. tight security as the lights of port sudan gleam on the horizon. we head to shore on a smaller tug boat, at the edge of a country consumed by conflict. we are just coming in now to port sudan. it s a huge place and a big city. it is the focal point now of the evacuation effort for the whole country. we are told the area around it has bee
katherine da costa told us how the strikes are going to effect critical care. yes, so in previous strikes, national exemptions were in place which means that nursing cover was maintained in those critical areas, so emergency services, intensive care and cancer services. this time, there were no national agreements. some hospitals had complained or were concerned about patient safety and around one in six trusts that were facing industrial action had to negotiate some local deals with the union. but following discussions with nhs england, the rcn has now agreed to some national exemptions and that will provide limited cover for major emergencies and intensive care. the union stresses that staffing won t be at normal levels and that this strike will still be more intense than previous walk outs. the mitigations have been welcome, but health leaders say the disruption has a knock on effect at tackling backlogs and ultimately they want to see a deal to end this dispute. pope francis has fi
trusts that were facing industrial action had to negotiate local deals with the union. following discussions with nhs england, they have now agreed to some national exemptions and that will provide limited cover for major emergencies and intensive care. the union stresses that staffing will not be normal levels and the strike will still be more intense than previous walk outs. the mitigations have been welcome, but healthily to say the disruption has a knock on effect in tackling backlogs and they want to see ultimately a deal to end this dispute. a man has died and several other people have been stabbed in a brawl in bodmin in cornwall in the uk. police were called to the scene at around 3.15 this morning. the victim, who was in his 30s, died at the scene. at least seven other men and women were taken to hospital. a 24 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and causing grievous bodily harm with intent. the bbc s alex green sent this report from the sce
providers say the funding boost is required to cover covid care, and cut the backlog of postponed operations and treatment. the government says it s committed to making sure the nhs had everything it needed to provide excellent care while tackling backlogs. with me now is matthew taylor, the chief executive of the nhs confederation. matthew, thank you for your time this morning. the government is saying it has committed to making sure you have everything you need. you say that requires £10 billion. has the government said its going to give you any additional money? we have give you any additional money? - have been reading this week suggests that the government says 5 billion rather than ten billion and it is our responsibility having surveyed our responsibility having surveyed our members to be clear about what the consequences of our of us getting the money that we need will be. the government has fully