hello and welcome. borisjohnson‘s trade deal with the european union has become law in the uk. the legislation easily passed through parliament after being approved by mps. it means the uk will stop following eu rules. but critics say the deal should have faced greater parliamentary scrutiny. here s our political correspondent, chris mason. this was the moments late into the night when the brexit trade deal became the law of the land. her majesty has signified a royal assent to perform the following, european union future relationship 2020. the final confirmation at 11 o clock tonight after 4.5 years of argument since the referendum, the uk will begin a new relationship with the european union. if you are thinking, hasn t this happened already? didn t we leave in january? well, yes, legally exit did happen 11 months ago. but in practical terms, it had pins tonight as the uk leaves the eu s single market and the customs union. boris johnson told the bbc the deal will bring m
hello and welcome. the uk has become the first country in europe to approve the use of two covid 19 vaccines. the country s medicines regulator gave the go ahead for the oxford astrazeneca vaccine, signaling a landmark moment in the fight against coronavirus. half a million doses will be made available next week. argentina and el salvador have also approved the vaccine, and the us says it should have gone through its regulatory process by april. our medical editor fergus walsh reports. the approval of the oxford astrazeneca vaccine, which is a fantastic achievement for british science. it s a great day, we re very proud. this is a really significant moment in the fight against this pandemic. it is, i think, a game changing moment. this is the vaccine, more than any other, that will eventually bring coronavirus under control. unlike pfizer s, which needs ultra low temperatures, the oxford astrazeneca vaccine can be transported in a fridge, meaning every care home in the uk sho
return to their classrooms before mid january. we have reaction from teachers and parents. the post brexit trade deal between the uk and eu is signed into law, and will take effect at 11 o clock tonight. and it s sir lewis hamilton. the formula 1 champion is knighted in the new year honours list. plus, and icy start for many a game and a bit of sleet and snow around, but what are the prospects as we go to the start of the new year? i have all the details here on breakfast. it s thursday the 31st of december. our top story. more than three quarters of people in england are waking up to the toughest coronavirus restrictions this morning. the midlands, north east, parts of the north west and parts of the south west are among those escalated to tier four. the prime minister borisjohnson has described it as a critical moment and urged people to stay at home for new year s eve celebrations tonight. john mcmanus reports. hidden behind scaffolding and silent since 2017, tonight, bi
hello to you. uk has the first country in europe to approve the use of two covid 19 vaccines. the medicines regulator gave the go ahead for the oxford astrazeneca vaccines ignoring a landmark moment. other million doses will be made available next week. argentina and el salvador have also approved the vaccine. the us says it should have gone through its regulatory process by april. fergus walsh has this. the approval of the oxford astrazeneca vaccine, which is a fantastic achievement for british science. it s a great day, we re very proud. this is a really significant moment in the fight against this pandemic. it is, i think, a game changing moment. this is the vaccine, more than any other, that will eventually bring coronavirus under control. unlike pfizer s, which needs ultra low temperatures, the oxford astrazeneca vaccine can be transported in a fridge, meaning every care home in the uk should now be in reach. the medicines regulator said no corners had been cut. with thi
hello and welcome. the uk has become the first country in europe to approve the use of two covid 19 vaccines. the medicines regulator here has given the go ahead for the oxford astrazeneca vaccine. it is, no doubt, a landmark moment in the fight against coronavirus. half a million doses will be made available next week. argentina and el salvador have also approved the vaccine and it should have gone through the regulatory process in the us by april. 0ur medical editor fergus walsh reports. the approval of the oxford astrazeneca vaccine, which is a fantastic achievement for british science. it s a great day, we re very proud. this is a really significant moment in the fight against this pandemic. it is, i think, a game changing moment. this is the vaccine, more than any other, that will eventually bring coronavirus under control. unlike pfizer s, which needs ultra low temperatures, the oxford astrazeneca vaccine can be transported in a fridge, meaning every care home in the uk