We start in europe where a Ban On Non Essential Travel between eu Member States looks set to remain in place despite growing concerns about the impact on trade. The 27 members of the European Union are expected to agree to continue the curbs on travel at their summit later today. Freedom of movement is of course a basic principle of the eu. But the rise of more infectious strains of coronavirus has led several countries including germany to all but close their borders, raising tensions with neighbours. The commission has been clear about the coordinated approach we have among 27 Member States. We risk fragmentation and disruptions to Free Movement and Supply Chains, something we have witnessed again in the past weeks. Lets discuss this with nicola borri Associate Professor of economics at the Luiss Guido Carli university in rome. Good to have you on the program. Forthousands good to have you on the program. For thousands of people in austria and Czech Republic who commute daily to work
The Company Behind the Computer Chips which are in many of our smartphones is accused of overcharging 29 Million People could be Due Compensation princess Latifa The Captive daughter of dubais ruler asks British Police to re investigate the disappearance of her sister 20 years ago the elephant selfies which are being used to help protect Endangered Species in the wild todayis today is going to be a great day. No matter what and coming up at 09 40 well be speaking to mr motivator about his hopes for the future as the uk looks ahead to the easing of restrictions. A very good morning to you. Welcome to bbc news. The government has unveiled how pupils in england will receive their exam grades after this summers gcses, a levels and written vocational exams were cancelled. The new arrangements will be set out in detail by the Education Secretary, gavin williamson, in the House Of Commons later this morning. Teachers will assess their pupils work and award grades. Theyll be able to draw on a
A cash pay out for 29 million smartphone owners . The Company Behind the Computer Chips that make our phones work is accused of overcharging. Good morning. Its 19 wins in a row for Manchester City. They have one foot in the Quarter Finals of the Champions League and that keeps them on course for an unprecedented quadruple. Good morning. Yesterday was the warmest day of the year so far with temperatures in parts of Eastern England are getting to just over 18 degrees. Not quite that mild today. Temperatures are still above average. A lot of dry weather but some showers. I will tell you where in about ten minutes. Good morning. Its thursday, the 25th of february. Our top story. Teachers will decide exam grades this summer after the cancellation of gcses and a levels in england. The exams Watchdog Quual has confirmed that schools can use a combination of coursework, mock exams and essays to assess pupils, and results will be published earlier in august to allow time for appeals. Dan johnso
Across the eu, as new Research Suggests the Pfizer Biontech vaccine produces a good Antibody Response in all age groups. The Company Behind the Computer Chips which are in many of our smartphones is accused of overcharging 29 Million People in the uk could be due compensation facebook puts a total ban on myanmar s military, as protests continue over their coup against aung san suu kyi. Princess latifa the captive daughter of dubais ruler asks British Police to re investigate the disappearance of her sister twenty years ago well be speaking to the pop star who was told she was not british enough to enter the brits and the Mercury Prize but has now convinced them to change the rules hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. The government has unveiled how pupils in england will receive their exam grades after this summers gcses, a levels and written vocational exams were cancelled. The new arrangements will be set out in detail by the Education Secretary, Gavin
Hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. With me are tom newton dunn, Chief Political Commentator at times radio and sonia sodia, chief leader writer at the observer. Lovely to have you both back with us. Lets take a look at some of the front pages we already have. The mirrors front page focusses on the huge logistical challenge of getting pupils back to schools, saying Head Teachers will have to stagger the return due to the new Testing Regime being put in place. The guardian also looks at the announcement made by the education secretary today, and highlights the news that teachers will get powers to decide exam grades this year. The times reports concerns from experts who say the plans could jeopardise the credibility of the qualifications and lead to widespread grade inflation. The is front page looks at a new campaign encouraging the public to stay at home and not to drop their guard because of the warmer weather. To next weeks budget, th