Businesses tell breakfast the governments loan scheme is still not working despite 12,000 companies now getting access to credit. Ill explain whats going on. The government tell the premier league to consider showing games for free once the action resumes. So while the season, might finish behind closed doors, the public could still get to see the games. Louise gets on her bicycle with 0lympic louise gets on her bicycle with olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy for the bbcs big night in. And it is going to be a one week and whether there are its going to be a warm week for our weather but there are signs of the few changes. Its thursday the 22nd of april. Our top story the first human trials of a possible Coronavirus Vaccine will get underway in oxford today. But the governments chief medical advisor, professor chris whitty, has said we are unlikely to see an effective vaccine this year so life will not return to normal soon. At 8am well hear from two people who have signed up to take part i
Jump benefit. Government borrowing could jump to its highest level in peacetime history. And one of the nurses thanked by Boris Johnson for watching over him in intensive care says. Her team was is doing itsjob. He was just another patient we were trying to do our best for, so it is just business as usual. We build up to the Coronavirus Briefing today led by Health Secretary matt hancock. First minister Nicola Sturgeon has set out her strategy for exiting the lockdown. The rest of the year and possibly beyond that. Ms sturgeon told a News Conference in edinburgh that a return to normal life was not on the cards in the near future. A total of 18,738 patients have now died in uk hospitals after testing positive for coronavirus up 616 on yesterday according to the department of health. The figure does not include those who died in care homes or in the community. In other news, researchers at Oxford University are beginning the first human trials of a possible vaccine against covid 19. 20,
Extends his countrys lockdown to mid may and admits his government has made mistakes. Good morning questions over the governments economic support schemes. Labour wants daily updates on take up as its revealed less than 2 of businesses have successfully received loans. A turnaround at tottenham as they reverse their decision to use their governments Job Retention scheme and agree to pay all their staff their full salaries. Good morning. Its a cold and frosty start to the day today but for many hours we are looking at a dry day some sunshine. There are areas of cloud around though, and i will tell you where they are at 6 27am. A very good morning. Its tuesday the 14th of april. Our top story for you there have been outbreaks of covid i9 at more than 2,000 care homes in england, the department of health has confirmed. The news comes as scientific advisers for the government are due to meet later to review the impact of the uks lockdown measures. Ministers have already said its unlikely t
Welcome to bbc news, the latest on the coronavirus pandemic. We will be talking about the shortage of protective equipment and indeed, the fa ct protective equipment and indeed, the fact that there is no sign of an early end to the lockdown itself. More warnings from hospitals in england over shortages of protective equipment. Supplies of gowns are very low in some areas. The government insists a big consignment will arrive from turkey as soon as possible. A total of 16,509 patients have died in hospital in the uk after testing positive for coronavirus. Thats up from aa9 from the day before. No hurry to lift the lockdown. Borisjohnson tells cabinet colleagues that stopping a second peak of coronavirus cases is now his priority. Were expecting the official Daily Briefing from the government at 5 00pm. This afternoon, well be hearing from the chancellor rishi sunak and well bring you that live. The governments furlough scheme to keep staff on the payroll despite not working goes live. Th
Fall in advertising ever, while many cant pop out for a paper. Ill look at whats needed for Media Companies to survive. Re starting sport would lift the spirits of the nation thats the governments view, as we learn more about how premier league clubs plan to keep their players safe. They broughtjoy to millions with their Charity Number one single, now captain tom moore and michael ball get together for the first time. Thank you very much for coming. It really is my greatest pressure. I never ever expected to see you. Little bit chilly out there this morning but temperatures are set to soar over the next few days. I will have all the details here on breakfast. Its wednesday 6th may. Our top story one of the governments leading coronavirus scientists, whose advice led to the uk lockdown, has resigned after he breached social distancing guidelines. Professor Neil Ferguson quit following a report in the Daily Telegraph that a woman, said to be his married lover, visited his home on at leas