If you have any thoughts on what youd like to hear from the chancellor or want to share your experience of using the new nhs Contact Tracing app get in touch with me on twitter at annita underscore mcveigh or with the hashtag bbc your questions. 600 people at Glasgow University are self isolating, after more than 120 students tested positive for coronavirus as freshers week ended. Two Police Officers are shot during protests over a decision not to charge anyone with the death of Black Hospital worker breonna taylor. Fleet street legend and former editor of the sunday times sir harold evans has died aged 92. Hello and a very good morning to you. Thank you forjoining us. The chancellor, rishi sunak, will today set out how the government plans to protectjobs after the current furlough scheme expires next month. Hes expected to unveil a package of measures after warnings that new coronavirus restrictions could lead to mass redundancies this winter. It may include a extension to a vat cut f
Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. First, britains foreign secretary, dominic raab, has rejected calls to ease the coronavirus lockdown, stressing that the outbreak is still at a delicate and dangerous stage. The government is coming under pressure to relax the social distancing measures, amid concern about the damage they are doing to the economy. Mr raab, who has been standing in for Boris Johnson while he recovers from coronavirus, said it would be irresponsible to speculate on specific, individual measures to ease the lockdown. In spain, children are being allowed out of their homes for the first time in six weeks, as the government relaxes one of europes strictest lockdowns. Those under the age of m will be allowed out for one hour a day provided they re accompanied by an adult, but parks and playgrounds will remain closed. The armed forces in the uk are planning to depl
Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. First, britains foreign secretary, dominic raab, has rejected calls to ease the coronavirus lockdown, stressing that the outbreak is still at a delicate and dangerous stage. The government is coming under pressure to relax the social distancing measures, amid concern about the damage they are doing to the economy. Mr raab, who has been standing in for Boris Johnson while he recovers from coronavirus, said it would be irresponsible to speculate on specific, individual measures to ease the lockdown. In spain, children are being allowed out of their homes for the first time in six weeks, as the government relaxes one of europes strictest lockdowns. Those under the age of m will be allowed out for one hour a day provided they re accompanied by an adult, but parks and playgrounds will remain closed. The armed forces in the uk are planning to depl
This is bbc news. Im clive myrie. Our top stories. The uk foreign secretary, dominic raab, urges caution, rejecting calls to ease the coronavirus lockdown. We will need to make sure sure that we can proceed in a sure footed way, which is why i know the temptation is to start announcing proposals now but actually until youve got the evidence thats not responsible. He was speaking as the Prime Minister, borisjohnson, prepares to return to work tomorrow, after recovering from infection. Experts suggest a Contact Tracing app will be available in the uk within weeks, in the battle against the virus. And children in spain are allowed out for the first time in six weeks, as one of europes strictest lockdowns is relaxed. Hello and welcome to bbc news. The foreign secretary, dominic raab, has rejected calls to ease the uks coronavirus lockdown, stressing the outbreak is still at a delicate and dangerous stage. The government is coming under increaspressure to relax social distancing rules, amid