Treasury yields rise as u. S. Jobless claims drop. Is creaking aine milelong allegations of cheating. Saudi arabia moves forward with a volatile deal. David david and amidst those headlines, we are just getting a kind reminder was, i dont know if it is early, 50 right now, but it has been a relatively good week, even considering the pullback we had. Gold, 1721. Lets put it this way. A moderately soft start to the session, a third of 1 . , give ores trading take, a 10th of 1 . Jobless claims were below 2 million. We are looking ahead to the jobs report later today, 19 Unemployment Rate is what we are expecting. Have a look at the currency markets with the dollar, the weakness in the dollar up about 12, 18 hours back has really been your top theme as well. Strengthe seeing some coming through a lot of these asian assets. Have a look at where we are on euro. 90. Ling back up about we are up eight days on the euro until right now. The ecb outlook increasing the that roughlyending until abo
For the first few days. After an evening phone call, downing street warns that post brexit trade talks are in a serious situation. It was a night to remember for Marcus Rashford. On the field he scored twice to lift Manchester United up to sixth in the premier league off it, he was recognised by fifa for his work to try and end child food poverty in the uk. Catching up on one of the years most inspiring stories. Six year old tony hudgells raised more than £1. 5 million for charity. Well take a look at how the money will make a difference good morning. Rain is back today, heavy full some of us. Flooding likely in south wales. Windy, mild. I have your friday forecast and prospects for a brighter weekend. Its friday the 18th of december. Our top story. Millions of people across the uk are braced for tougher covid restrictions amid growing concern about rising Coronavirus Infections. From tomorrow, swathes of eastern and southern england will move into tier 3 measures. Northern ireland ha
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Hours to do a deal post brexit trade talks resume today but are said to be on a knife edge. It would have been great to have got this nailed down sooner, but ultimately its not the Biggest Surprise in the world that its going right to the last minute. Final preparations are being made for the uks Mass Vaccination Programme against coronavirus, which is due to begin tomorrow. Snowy winters could come to an end in the uk because of Climate Change, according to analysis from the met office. Donald trumps personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, is admitted to hospital with coronavirus. Hes tweeted that hes feeling good. And hes a man on a Marathon Mission. Rugby League Legend Kevin Sinfield
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This is bbc news with the latest headlines. Northern ireland announces a new six week lockdown beginning on boxing day including supermarkets being told to close at 8pm for the first few days. New restrictions for millions more people around the uk amid a rise in Coronavirus Infections large parts of southern england will move into tier 3 at midnight. We want to hear your thoughts on the latest lockdown plans and restrictions. Do you support them . What effect will they have on you . Do get in touch with me on twitter annita mcveigh, and use bbcyourquestions, and ill try to read out some of your comments. After an evening phone call between borisjohnson and Eu Commission head ursula von der leyen, downing street warns that post brexit trade talks are in a serious situation. A quarter of a million New South Wales residents are urged to remain in their homes as the australian state sees a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. With just a week to go until christmas, couriers across the uk are