Been contacted since the system to fail from the outset. Launched but the performance of test and trace is underfire. And leaders of the first city in england to face local lockdown. We were not given any thought at all at local level. The government is telling us now to brace for a second wave of coronavirus, can nhs test and trace coped . I feel ive achieved zero. I can certainly give the house the assurance that our test and trace system is as good as or better than any other system anywhere in the world and yes, it will play a vital part in ensuring that we do not it is may and like millions of people i cannot go to work because of coronavirus lockdown. Have a second spike this winter. You feel pretty useless sitting at home not doing very much. Then this e mail popped up i think one unfortunate thing that nhs test and trace has had looking for people to do was the Prime Minister stating the test and trace system. That this would be if i can do something that will make a world clas
Case and nothing more, would be enough to get on top of it. The latest job figures the latestjob figures are out in an hour. What will be the implications of the latest alert system on hospitality and industry. Already on its knees. Three weeks to go until the us election and Donald Trump Holds his first rally since being treated for coronavirus, declaring hes in perfect shape. I feel so powerful. I ifeel so powerful. I will walk into that audience, i will walk in there and kiss everyone in that audience. Cheering and applause. Arsene wenger opens up about his 22 years at arsenal. He talks about his love for the club, why he left, and has his say on that radical plan to shake up english football. Morning. For some of us today, there is more rain showers and brisk winds in the forecast but after today, things quietened down and it will dry up still be chilly. All of the details in about ten minutes. Its tuesday, october 13th. Our top story its emerged that the governments top scientific
Nighttime economy . Looking at bars, restau ra nts, clu bs a nd nighttime economy . Looking at bars, restaurants, clubs and theatres. The Football League say no to the £50 million bailout offer from the premier league, as another plan is launched to restructure the game. Hes used to performing in front of thousands of fans, now former one direction star, niall horan, is playing to an empty albert hall to raise money for his roadies. Iam i am amongst the changing autumn colours at Westonbirt National Arboretum. Will there be some sunshine to enjoy it . Your full forecast on breakfast. Its friday the 16th of october. Our top story tensions are growing between local leaders and the government over regional restrictions, but a scientific advisor has warned that continuing the row is a very dangerous route to go on. Its after the mayor of Greater Manchester, andy burnham, rejected plans for the area to move to the highest risk category, which would force bars, pubs and gyms to close. Our P
Cases, weve got this virus back under control. Running for rob. Rugby league star Kevin Sinfield sets off on an epic marathon journey in support of his friend rob burrow who has Motor Neurone Disease. Its marine v mourinho in the fa cup. The eighth tier non league side land a dream third round draw against the premier League Leaders tottenham. Good morning. For central and eastern areas, it is a cold start. For some a frosty start. Sunshine in the west and thick cloud and drizzle which will push east during the day. All the details in ten minutes. Its tuesday, the 1st of december. Our top story. The British Retail Group, arcadia, which owns some of the uks best known clothing brands, has gone into administration, putting 13,000 jobs at risk. Arcadias collapse also appears to have scuppered a rescue deal for debenhams, which could push the Department Store to the brink of liquidation. John mcmanus reports. Happier times for the Arcadia Group and the man who steered it to success, sir ph
With the eu is not one, from a trade point of view that britain, i think, would want. What do you make of the australian style option of not having a free trade deal with the eu . Get in touch about that or any of this mornings other stories. Im Annita Mcveigh on twitter, or use the hashtag bbcyourquestions. Mass coronavirus testing is to be rolled out to secondary schools in parts of london, kent and essex in an attempt to curb rising infections. Scotland and Northern Ireland ease coronavirus restrictions with non essential retail able to re open for the first time in weeks. The Canary Islands are removed from the travel corridor list meaning from saturday, anyone returning to the uk from the islands will have to self isolate for two weeks. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. Dame Barbara Windsor, one of the countrys best loved actresses, has died at the age of 83. Her husband, scott mitchell, said she passed away peacefully from alzheimers at a care home in london last night. He sp