Is fully behind the action that we are taking. The member for shipley with her huge experience in health and social care, talked about the need to work with those in supported Accommodation And Housing associations and the nhs to make sure pensioners get the help they are entitled to and i will spell some of the action out. The Memberfor Rossendale and darwen made a strong case for targeting health on the poorest pensioners and the need to tackle the root causes of poverty including insulating homes and bring Energy Costs down. And the memberfor pool, one of the things he said was the long and complex form for Pension Credit which i have asked to be reduced to make it asked to be reduced to make it as simple as possible. I would like to start by setting out why we have taken the difficult decision to means Test Winter Fuel payments so they are no longer available to all pensioners whatever their income. But focused on those in greatest need. Put simply, it is because we must fix the fo
The language in which he rejected this case was extremely surprising, extremely harsh, and extremely critical of the attempt to reverse the election result. The u. S. Health officials are urging people not to travel for thanksgiving holidays that says the country supposes 12000000 cases. European countries are also moving to curb soaring infections with portugal banning Domestic Travel ahead of the holiday season. Iran too, is struggling to contain a 3rd wave of krona virus infections. Authorities are closing most businesses and clamping down on travel, which we may just cities that contain the spread. And the pandemic is also dominating the virtual g. 20 summit hosted by saudi arabia. Leaders of the worlds 20 biggest economies are expected to pledge support to help pay for the distribution of vaccines at medicines and tests. While they discussed tackling the crisis, the us president was out playing golf. The virus has killed over 250000, people in the u. S. More than in any other coun
Retreat from it. Once again, sit at the head of the table, ready to confront our adversaries, and not reject our allies ready to stand up for our values. In a brief white house appearance, u. S. President , donald trump has taken credit for a record day in the markets. The dow jones index reached a historic high on tuesday following the transition developments and progress on the coronavirus vaccines. Hong kongs chief executive kerry land says her urgent priority is to restore the territorys political system from chaos in her annual policy address. She also said the government would begin a Public Education programme to enhance understanding of the rule of law. Ethiopias government claims that falls into grey have begun to surrender. Theyve been given until wednesday to lay down their arms. But to graze. Leaders are denying the claims and say theyve destroyed a government division. At least 4 people have died and more than a dozen are missing. After a boat carrying migrants capsized of
Is controlled by the Peoples Liberation front. Well, i says this report in the group has destroyed roads to stop. The violence has more from private is his calling. These face off the wall, the final push. And theyre saying that the government Defense Forces are saying that to finish the wall on the mountain as the cup with the killer, they will have to use tongs and a t. V. To knock out the defense is there have been differences that the mounted on top of the hills and mountains surrounding the couple of the to get away region opposition. Parties in pakistan have been holding a major rally, calling on Prime Minister in one cant to step down. Tens of thousands of protesters accuse the military of breaking the election. 2 years ago. Voting is taking place in became a fast president ial election president watch, Mark Christian seeking a 2nd 5 year term in office 2 of his challenges have accused him of trying to rig the vote. Its the final day of the virtual g. 20 summit hosted by saudi a
This is on his ear. These are the top stories. Donald Trumps Campaign has suffered. Another blow, michigan has backed president elect joe bidens when their trump is reported to have been meeting the states Republican Leaders to persuade them to appoint electors who support him. Meanwhile, joe biden has held a socially distanced meeting with Vice President elects kemah and senior democrats. Nancy pelosi and Chuck Schumer is yet to speak about the tom seems the latest political maneuvering. Rocket attacks in the Afghan Capital kabul have killed at least 5 people and injured 25 others. The taliban has denied responsibility for the attacks. The u. N. Secretary general has warned that yemen is on the verge of a catastrophic famine and telling. The terrorists says millions of lives could be lost if nothing is done. Yemenis are already suffering from 6 years of war. And you see at that emetic, theyre going to nation of humanitarian situation. And the risk is it was expressed this morning in m