And scientists have revealed sport and for a full round up, the closest images ever taken of the sun, which show mini solar from the bbc sport centre. Flares, called campfires, first, to the second dotted across its surface. Test between england and the west indies at old trafford. There was no play this morning in manchester because of rain. England were put into bat by the windies with rory burns first to fall lbw to spinner roston chase for 15just before the lunch break. Zak crawley then fell the very next ball after it, leaving england 29 for 2. Joe root made 23 before being caught at slip. Two developing stories this hour. England are now 112 for 3 uk Security Services claim hackers dom sibley approaching a half almost certainly working century, ben stokes alongside him. For the russian state are trying commentary can be found to steal research into on the bbc sport website with in play highlights too. A vaccine for coronavirus jofra archer has apologised after he was dropped for
From the uks 56 network. The biggest easing of lockdown restrictions in scotland is under way. The first minister says its the riskiest stage to date. Facing another lockdown blackburn is given a deadline to deal with a rising tide of coronavirus cases. And the statue of slave trader Edward Colston is replaced with a sculpture of one of the protesters whose anger brought him down. Good afternoon, and welcome to bbc news. A £4 billion cut in vat has come into force across the hospitality sector, allowing companies to cut their prices but not all of them say they will. The tax, which has been reduced from 20 to 5 untiljanuary, is aimed at helping to boost the economy and protectjobs. Starbucks and mcdonalds are among those saying they will reduce their prices but some firms are expected to use the windfall to shore up their own finances hit by the lockdown. Heres our personal finance correspondent, simon gompertz. Its the chancellors £4 billion giveaway to try to get the economy moving
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The citys Hospital System could face collapse as it grapples with a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. A review calls for an extension of Free School Meals in england, warning that poor eating habits are a slow motion disaster. And poppadoms and a pint at the palace. Prince william talks football and Mental Health with former england player peter crouch. Ive made some curry for you all. Laughter. And i believe its the samrat, which is, like, your local favourite, crouchy . 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. Im annita mcveigh. The uk government is coming under increasing pressure to introduce coronavirus testing at airports in order to shorten the 14 day quarantine period. Airlines and travel Industry Leaders say tests are vital for people to get back to work and to the uks post Covid Recovery. In saudi arabia, the annual hajj pilgrimage is beginning as around 10,000 muslim
Are at greater risk from covid 19. The annual hajj pilgrimage to mecca begins but is dramatically scaled back because of coronavirus. This is the scene live in mecca. International visitors have been banned from making the journey to try to curb the pandemic. Authorities in hong kong warn the citys Hospital System could face collapse as it grapples with a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. A review calls for an extension of Free School Meals in england, warning that poor eating habits are a slow motion disaster. And Prince William meets peter crouch. The duke of cambridge talks football and Mental Health and proves the perfect host. Ive made some curry for you all. Laughter. And i believe its the samrat, which is, like, your local favourite, crouchy . Good morning. Hello, good morning, and welcome to bbc news. Im annita mcveigh. The government is coming under increased pressure to introduce coronavirus testing at airports in order to shorten the 14 day quarantine period. Airlines and tra