The former Health Minister Nadine dorries becomes the newest Culture Secretary. A very busy day in Downing Street. In the latest appointment. Much more on all the changes in the next hour. In our other news a Record Jump in inflation to 3. 2 , the highest level in almost a decade, as the price of Food And Transportation goes up. Government scientific advisers warn there could be a surge in the number of people needing Hospital Treatment in england for covid. Ministers say theyre working to avoid that. And to boldly go four Amateur Astronauts make history as the first all civilian crew to blast off into space. Good afternoon, welcome to bbc news. The Prime Minister is reshuffling his top team of government ministers, as wide ranging changes see some big names leave or move within the cabinet. After a long conversation with the Prime Minister in Downing Street, Dominic Raab has been demoted from the Foreign Secretary position, becoming justice secretary, with the additional roles of Lord
Best known celebrities. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or Around The World. In england today, well all get more details later from the government on its plans to deal with the pandemic over the coming months. We expect that all Over 50s will be offered a covid boosterjab. In it was confirmed last night that children aged 12 to 15 will be offered a single Vaccine Dose from next week in england. Lets Take A Look at what other countries are doing. Germany, like the uk, has only been vaccinating children over 16, and some younger children who are clinically vulnerable. But spain, france and italy have been vaccinating children above 12 for the past few months. Across the atlantic, canada and the us have been vaccinating children above 12 since may heres what some teenagers think of the decision in england. I dont want to make a decision where maybe i might regret later in life or. I just want to take things at a pace where i know i Understand. Its very cloudy recently. A lot
Borisjohnson has said the Governments Winter Plan is the only way to keep the country safe. In the rest of the Days News the number of Uk Job vacancies Hit A record high over the summer, with more than A Million posts needing to be filled. Lawyers for Prince Andrew Tell A Court in New York that Sexual Assault allegations filed against him are baseless and potentially unlawful. And theres a new star in town. Emma raducanu joins the celebrities enjoying the Glitz And Glamour of the met gala in New York. And at 5. 30pm, well be answering your questions about vaccines, boosters for the Over 50s and on the decision to give them to children aged 12 to 15. Send your question in. Thats coming up send your question in. Thats coming up at half past. Hello, good evening. The Prime Minister has been setting out his plan to deal with the Covid Pandemic in england over the coming months, saying that it would be more challenging this winter, although the country is better prepared. A central plank to
For scotland as well. And whats next for emma . British Tennis Legends offer their advice to the Teen Queen, Emma Raducanu. Good afternoon. In the past few minutes, the four Chief Medical officers for the uk have recommended that all children aged 12 to 15 years old should be offered one dose of the pfizer covid vaccine. The decision comes after scientific advisers serving Onjoint Committee for vaccination and immunisation said the vaccine only offered a marginal Health Benefit for that Age Group and could not be recommended on Health Grounds alone. Well, ministers are now expected to back the new recommendation as part of the covid Winter Plan the Prime Minister will set out tomorrow. Lets discuss this further and get more detail. With me now is our Health Correspondent anna collinson. Take us through the details. The element up until now only 12 to 15 year olds with underlying health is year olds with underlying Health Conditions were allowed to have a covid i9 vaccine, and only cond
She might have been alive today. The government could make it compulsory for all front Line Nhs Staff in england to be vaccinated against covid 19. And plans in scotland that would mean youd need a Vaccine Passport to get into nightclubs, major Sporting Events, concerts and festivals. And Emma Raducanus Record breaking run at the Us Open Goes On The First british woman in almost a0 years to make it to the Semi Finals. And Coming Up on the Bbc News channel. England name a preliminary squad for the T20 World Cup but tHeres no ben stokes, as he continues his Breakfrom Cricket for his mental well being. Good Afternoon And Welcome to the Bbc News at one. Hospital Waiting Lists in england are now the worst since records began. 5. 6 million People were waiting for routine Hospital Treatment at The End ofjuly, according to the latest figures from Nhs England. Some of the longest waits are for People needing Hip And Knee replacements and cataract surgery. And Ambulance Waiting Times continue to