This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. A £700 million plan for improvements to British Border controls at the end of the brexit transition period. The critical thing about our new border infrastructure is that it is there both to allow us to trade with europe but also to make it easier to trade with the rest of the world. As the United States posts another daily record for new coronavirus cases, President Trump finally wears a face mask in public. I think it is a great thing to wear a mask. I have never been against masks but i do believe they have a time and a place. Thousands of israelis protest against Economic Hardshipwhich they say is the result of the governments mishandling of the coronavirus crisis. India reports a record spike in coronavirus cases, forcing authorities to reinforce strict lockdowns across the country. A Scottish Airline pilot who contracted covid 19 in vietnam and was given just a 10 chance of survival is now on his way home. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world do stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. The British Government is to spend more than £700 million on increased security and border checks, in preparation for the end of the brexit transition period at the end of the year. Therell be 500 new staff, and new inland border posts where existing ports have no room to cope with the extra checks that will be required. Heres our Political Correspondent iain watson. Dover is the busiest channel port. It will be on the front line of new customs regulations from the end of the year. When the brexit transition period comes to a close, new customs checks will be necessary, and where existing ports are too cramped, new facilities will be built inland. The uk will phase in its new system over six months. But eu countries will begin checks on our exports from january the 1st. Getting ready for life outside the Eu Customs Union doesnt come cheap. The government will spend £470 million on new customs facilities such as Border Control posts, and a further 235 million on it and staffing, including the recruitment of 500 more border force staff. But government ministers havent said exactly when the new facilities will be ready. In a leaked letter,
the International Trade secretary, liz truss, has expressed concerns about a lack of necessary infrastructure at uk ports, and she wants assurances from government colleagues that a new customs system here in the uk wont be delayed any further than july next year. Labour is accusing ministers of being complacent in their post brexit preparations, and the party claims theres a growing sense of chaos in government. But government ministers argue they are making an unprecedented investment to keep our border secure. Iain watson, bbc news. Lets get more on this from a Political Correspondent nick eardley whojoined us Political Correspondent nick eardley who joined us now. Political correspondent nick eardley whojoined us now. £700 million but we re whojoined us now. £700 million but were still waiting for the detail on this . That is right. Today seems to be primarily about the money. From that 700 about 400 million will be for infrastructure to prepare for places where there could be checks after the transition period ends. The rest of the money is for a new
it system for border staff, for the personnel that you need to make these checks. I think a lot of people will be wondering what the specifics are, how exactly this system is going to work, what exactly it is going to mean for businesses and for people coming into the uk from the European Union from the start of next year. There is concern from the start of next year. There is concern among some from the start of next year. There is concern among some in the political world and Business Community these plans arent as advanced as they should be with six months ago. It was a point that was put the Cabinet Office minister michael gove this morning. He was askedif michael gove this morning. He was asked if borders will be ready. Im absolutely certain that everything that we do is compliant with the law, indeed is designed to ensure that we can not just comply with law but keep people safe, but also facilitate trade as well. Because the critical thing about our new border infrastructure is that its there both to allow us to trade with europe, but also to make it easier to trade with the rest of the world with the new trade deals that liz is leading on, and also its part of a process of making sure our points based
immigration system can come into. That leaves you heard referred to there is liz truss, the International Trade secretary. She has been part of this story because a letter she wrote to michael gove expressed some concerns about not having Infrastructure Ready in time. We know that the government here isnt going to introduce full checks from the start of next year, theyre going to do it over a period of six months so by this time next year. She raised concerns that could lead to an increase in smuggling or there could be challenges from the World Trade Organisation about the way the uk is conducting its checks. Labour reckon this is all a sign that the government isnt on top of this, it hasnt got things ready times. Have a listen to the labour shadow cabinet minister rachel reeves. I think it is too little too late. The government have had for years to put in place to procedures we need to explore the free flow of goods and services across the border. We left the European Union injanuary this year and the transition period comes to an end at the end of this year. So that is labours view. Six months ago into the transition period ends. Not much is really changed. The transition means the rules are changed. The transition means the rules a re pretty changed. The transition means the rules are pretty much been kept the same. The changes coming beginning of january could be a pretty significant one. However brexit talks actually going . We havent heard much about them. Long gone are the days where it felt like we used to speak about brexit all day. It has been rumbling on in the background and the talks have been ongoing throughout the coronavirus crisis. They have started meeting face to face recently. There are still hurdles in state aid and the role of the European Court of justice in the future relationship between the uk and the european
union. There is concern in some parts of the eu that there isnt clarity and there hasnt been a breakthrough yet. This morning we heard from ilans new taoiseach. I think we need an injection of momentum into the overall talks between the European Union and the United Kingdom in relation to brexit. I do that i had a very fruitful discussion with the Prime Minister borisjohnson after i took up office. I think we both agreed that its in everybodys interest, particularly in terms of businesses and giving them certainty and securing employment into the future, that we get a good, comprehensive trade deal between the uk and European Union that can be tariff free, quota free and that would facilitate smooth future relationships. Both sides still trying to figure out what that will look like, ben, but the crunch and that is coming soon. I think we will be talking about brexit a lot more. The uk
government has made it clear that it wa nts to government has made it clear that it wants to solve one way or another, deal or no deal, by october. All right, nick. Thank you very much. Nick eardley there are Political Correspondent. President trump has appeared in public for the first time wearing a face mask, during a visit to a Military Hospital in maryland. The visit comes as the us declared a record 66,000 cases of infections in one day. Mr trump had previously refused to wear a mask in front of cameras. John mcmanus has the latest. An unexpected change of direction President Trump wearing a face mask in public for the first time. Although he recently said that he thought he resembled the lone ranger when he donned a face mask, he originally refused to wear one. I think wearing a face mask as i greet president s, Prime Ministers, dictators, kings, queens i dont know. Somehow, i dont see it for myself. The president s change of heart comes as covid i9 tightens its grip on the us. So far, there have been 135,000 deaths from the virus. With 3. 2 million cases, the us is the worst hit country, and the numbersjust keep on rising. Florida is one of those states struggling to contain the virus. After attempting to open in may, the state ordered bars to close again at the end ofjune. In arizona, there has been a steady rise in the use of artificial breathing machines in intensive care units. Its bars and clubs have also been closed again. While in texas, several hospitals say their coronavirus wards are at or near capacity. But in orlando, disney world reopened two of its four parks on saturday Magic Kingdom and animal kingdom. Decisions over face coverings are contentious in the us. Many of Donald Trumps own supporters regard it as a personal choice and not something to be imposed by the state, meaning their president is trying to tread
a fine line. I think its a great thing to wear a mask. Ive never been against masks, but i do believe they have a time and a place. Other World Leaders are already leading by example, some more reluctantly than others. All eyes will now be on mr trump to see if his mask will be a lasting feature. John mcmanus, bbc news. Meanwhile in england, the cabinet secretary michael gove says he does not think it would be neccesary to make it compulsory for people to wear face coverings in shops in england. There had been speculation that the government was considering making them mandatory in shops as is the case in scotland. Heres what mr gove said on the matter this morning. I trust peoples good sense. Now, of course, the government at all times, you know, does look at the emerging evidence about what the best way to control the disease is. If necessary, and if tough measures are required, as we have seen in leicester obviously a very different situation then tough measures will be taken, but on the whole, my view
is that it is always better to trust peoples common sense, to give them a clear sense of what is wise, and i think the individuals and businesses are responding well to that lead. Michael gove. Thousands of israelis have taken to the streets of tel aviv to protest against the governments economic handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Among the grievances claims that too little has been done to help business owners, and when money has been promised, its been too slow to arrive. Rachel stanton reports. They turned out in their thousands in rabin square, known for its political rallies, wearing masks, but without observing social distancing. Unhappy with the governments economic handling of the coronavirus pandemic, many say they have been left without financial aid. I have a Catering Company that has been closed four months ago and i didnt have any event in the past four months. My Catering Company is working in the big corporate events
and for the last four past months, i havent had one event and i need compensation from the government. Unemployment in israel has soared to 21 since march. The government promised to help those in need, but some feel it has been too slow. I came to protest against the Israeli Government that doesnt give us the money. We didnt work for four months during coronavirus. We didnt get any money. I closed my business, i fired all my workers, and we are all sitting at home without any money. And daily infection rates are soaring again. A partial lockdown in march crushed the curve of infection, but since reopening there has been a new spike. Prompting Prime MinisterBenjamin Neta nyahu to reimpose a series of restrictions. The government says those affected will get their money this coming week. Its not a minute too soon for those whose livelihoods have been put on hold. Rachel stanton, bbc news. The run off vote in polands president ial election is under way in a contest which is likely to shape the countrys future and its strained relations with the European Union. The conservative incumbent, andrzej duda, is running against the more socially liberal candidate rafal trzaskowski. More than 100,000 poles living in the uk voted in the first round of the election two weeks ago, according to the polish electoral commission. The headlines on bbc news. A 700 million plan for improvements to British Border controls at the end of the brexit transition period. Period has been outlined as the United States posts another daily record for new coronavirus cases, President Trump finally wears a face mask in public. Thousands of israelis protest against Economic Hardship which they say is the result
of the governments mishandling of the coronavirus crisis. India has reported a record spike in coronavirus cases, forcing authorities to reinforce strict lockdowns across the country. In the last 24 hours alone, more than 27,000 people were diagnosed with the virus bringing the National Total to more than 800,000. A high profile bollywood star, Amitabh Bachchan has also confirmed he is suffering from the illness. Freya coles report starts in the countrys most populous state, uttah pradesh. And a warning theres some flash photography. Alarm. Authorities sound their warning stay indoors to stay safe. Busy roads have been closed, the usual bustle of business has come to a standstill. It will come at a great economic cost, but many agree another round of lockdown is needed. Translation we have
to live with coronavirus. We must exercise precautions like wearing masks, maintain space of 18 square feet around ourselves, using sanitiser. We have made all kinds of arrangements in the shops. Prime minister Narendra Modi has held urgent talks with health officials. The goal is to implement regional lockdowns where the infection rate is high. India is the third worst affected country behind brazil and the United States. Early lockdowns helped keep the virus at bay, but as soon as restrictions eased, cases have soared. Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan is the latest high profile celebrity to test positive for the virus. He told his fans hes in hospital, and his son has also been diagnosed. He broke the news to his 43 million twitter followers. Its been shared at a rapid pace and the well wishes have poured in. Bachchan is one of the countrys best known film actors. Hes been involved in 200 films. His diagnosis will help raise awareness of covid i9. Face masks are mandatory in many parts of the country. This diamond studded option has a price tag of almost us 2,000. Its fashion, but in the name of Public Health and safety. Freya cole, bbc news. One of the big unknowns about covid i9 is how much long term damage it can do to the body. There are concerns it could cause pulmonary fibrosis, a condition that permanently damages the lungs. But scientists at Anglia Ruskin University here in the uk are working on new drug combinations that could help fight the disease. Heres our science correspondent, richard westcott. Most people who end up in hospital with covid i9 to recover, with covid i9 do recover,
but there is still a big question mark over the Long Term Health problems they might face. One of the worst could be fibrosis, which is scarring of the organs, especially the lungs. And here at a lab in essex, they are trying to find drugs to treat it. Wound healing in general is geared towards being a quick fix rather than a very good fix. So its like slapping on some duct tape onto something rather than actually properly fixing something. And if that process gets out of control, you can imagine it is pretty bad. Early scans suggest up to 30 of hospitalised Covid Patients could have permanent lung scarring. It can also damage the heart and kidneys, yet despite the fact that fibrosis already kills more people than cancer, there are almost no drugs to treat it. How bad could this get . We are not certain yet, but we can estimate that
a significant proportion of those patients who are hospitalised for covid 19 infection may develop some sort of fibrotic condition and this may be in the numbers of hundreds of thousands, which may require long term rehabilitation. In a unique approach, this team is blitzing the fibrosis with thousands of existing drugs. We take all the weapons we can and just test as many as quickly as possible. We are more focused on do the drugs work . Rather than how they work and tackle the underlying mechanisms. If they can find one to help stop it early before it takes hold, Covid Patients could be spared a lifetime of health problems. Richard wescott, bbc news, chelmsford. An Airline