Cancer research uk says number of urgent referral checks for cancer has dropped by 75 since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. Some travel firms and airlines are breaking the law over holiday refunds, according to which well talk to them and hear some of your experiences at 9 15. Good morning. Also this morning, were going to talk to British Companies who say they can help with sourcing and distributing ppe thats at 10 15. That is on bbc two. And after 9 30 here in bbc one well talk live to Cancer Research uk if you are one of those whose avoided going ot your gp or hopsital when yo uthink you may have cancer suymptons, plse do get in touch with your own pertinent experinces yuo can email victoria bbc. Co. Uk or message me on twitter vicderbyshire. First this morning, an raf plane carrying personal protective equipment has arrived at brize norton in oxfordshire. The shipment from turkey, including 400,000 surgical gowns, arrived in the early hours of the morning. It had orginally b
In just the past few hours President Trump has outlined more measures to try to curb the spread of the coronavirus and help smaller businesses hit hard by the lockdown. Here in the uk the Health Secretary has confirmed 823 more deaths in hospitals in the past 2a hours, taking the total above 17,000. Matt hancock also came under pressure to explain the problems in acquiring personal protective equipment for the uks Health Workers. New yorks governor andrew cuomo, fresh from a meeting at the white house, has said more federal funding would be provided to ensure more aid is available and testing is carried out. More on all that in moment, first lets hear more on Donald Trumps plans for suspending immigration. This order will only apply to individuals seeking a permanent residency. In other words, those receiving green cards. Big factor. Will not apply to those entering on a temporary basis. As we move forward, well examine what additional immigration related measures should be put in plac
The un warns the coronavirus pandemic could almost double the number of people suffering from acute hunger. More details on president trumps plan to temporarily halt immigration into the United States he says restrictions will last for at least 60 days. And for many of us in lockdown, exercising outdoors offers a chance to clear the cobwebs, but well be asking, how safe is it . Hello. Also today, were going to talk to British Companies who say they can help with sourcing and distributing ppe thats coming up in 15 minutes. But first, an raf plane carrying personal protective equipment for nhs workers has arrived in the uk. The shipment from turkey, including 400,000 surgical gowns, arrived in the early hours of the morning. It had orginally been due to arrive on sunday but suffered a series of delays. Meanwhile, the British Government is facing more questions over the confusion overjoining an eu scheme to bulk buy potentially life saving medical equipment. Ministers have insisted it did
Affected by an economic crisis. Now on bbc news, its time for hardtalk. Welcome to hardtalk. The global coronavirus pandemic has prompted governments across the world to take emergency measures, restricting liberties to safeguard public health, and no european nation has gone further than hungary. My guest today is the chief international spokesman. Has covid 19 ushered in europes first de facto dictatorship . Zoltan kovacs, in budapest, welcome to hardtalk. Would you explain to me, the reasoning behind the extraordinary powers that your government has taken in the wake of the Coronavirus Crisis . I believe the reasons are as simple as in any country around the globe. We face an unknown enemy in the way of the virus. We have seen viruses coming and going but this one seems to be special and so much unknown that most governments around the globe have asked for some extraordinary measures to be able to handle that situation and address the challenges according to day by day or week by we
Starve, because of the coronavirus outbreak. And leading artists respond to the dedication of Health Workers with striking portraits of some front line staff. President trump has announced a temporary ban on immigration into the United States he says to protect jobless americans. The ban will apply for 60 days and only affects those seeking permanent residency and not entering the United States on a temporary basis. The president promised to sign an executive order implementing the announcement into law tomorrow. Our correspondent katty kay joins us from washington. The headline will be trump immigration band, but how extensive is it . Yes. As we have seen before what President Trump when he announces immigration policy on twitter, the initial offering seems to bea the initial offering seems to be a lot more dramatic and yukonian and actually the details of the policy itself. It became clear during the course of the White House Press briefing which has just ended months ago this evenin