for this that paved the way for this employment case. She wanted to sue british cycling for wrongful dismissal and sexual discrimination, but first, she had to prove that she was an employee. She felt on that count, she failed in her initial tribunal last january but then she won the right to an appeal and those heard in may of this year, but today, that appeal was dismissed with thejudge said today, that appeal was dismissed with the judge said that the tribunal had not in its approach to the status of her employment or otherwise, she wasnt an employee. Have we had any reaction from her or the british cycling no, we havent heard from her today but it is an suddenly the relationship that it had with
its writers is not one that an employer to an employee but more one ofan employer to an employee but more one of an organisation supporting dedicated athletes to fulfil their potential. What this is undeniably a defeat for her in the courts, decision to speak out has led to other athletes c
This this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. President trump is criticised after taking a ride in a motercade to greet supporters outside the medical centre where hes being treated for coronavirus. In a video posted from hospital, he says he now understands the virus. I learned a lot about the covid. I learned it by really going to school. This is the real school. This isnt the lets read the book school. And i get it and i understand it. Questions over how and why 16,000 coronavirus cases were missed out of the official figures last week. It has been picked up and it is being dealt with. I dont think theres anything we can change about history, we can only change how we make sure these sort of errors do not happen again in the future. Does that affect your trust in the test and trace system . Do lead us now. test and trace system . Do lead us now. Do lead us now. Rescue operations are stepped up in france and italy, after storm alex brings
This is a bbc news special. The uks top scientific and medical advisers will issue a stark message this is the scene live in downing street. Lets go there now. Some of the gnomes and some of the uncertainties. Let me just start by reminding you that this disease spread by droplets, by surface contact and by aerosols. Hence the hands, face, space, but also to remind you that the way we reduce the spread is by limiting our number of co nta cts, the spread is by limiting our number of contacts, by reducing contact in
environments where spread is more likely. Those are crowded environments, indoor environments, poor ventilation. And making sure we reduce the probability of coming into co nta ct reduce the probability of coming into contact with anyone who was infectious and that is the importance of self isolation, keeping out of circulation if you have or may have the virus. May i have or may have the virus. May i have the first slide please . I want to start by talking about the rise in
The headlines at six. Four of the Cruise Ship Passengers taken to arrowe park in merseyside yesterday have tested positive for coronavirus, and are transferred to specialist infection centres. The virus has spread to 21 countries six people have now died in south korea and a third death has been confirmed in italy. In las vegas, tyson fury produces the best performance of his boxing career against Deontay Wilder to become the new wbc heavyweight world champion. When i came here, they said i cant punch. Deontay wilder himself said that ive got two pillow fists. But you know, not bad for an old fat guy who cant punch, eh . With house prices in england hitting record highs, we report on the struggle to make homes affordable, for First Time Buyers. And in half an hour, sportsday will have more on tyson furys comeback and englands decisive win against ireland in the six nations. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Four more cases of the coronavirus have been confirmed here in the uk, brin
More than 80 flood warnings in place across england and wales, as many already struggling communities brace themselves for storm jorge sweeping in from the west. And in half an hour, the newest mobile phone technology, announced at a major conference via big screen with most Companies Choosing not to travel due to coronavirus. Thats in click at 12. 30. The most senior Civil Servant at the home office, sir Philip Rutnam, has resigned, saying its because of what he describes as a vicious, orchestrated campaign against him. Sir philip says he intends to sue the government for constructive dismissal. His decision follows reports of tensions between him and the home secretary, priti patel, over allegations she mistreated officials. Shes denied those claims. Sir philip explained his decision to reporters in london this morning. I have this morning resigned as permanent secretary of the home office. I take this decision with great regret after a career of 33 years. I am making this statement