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. let s 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 comm
a turbulent few weeks for the government with claims of sleaze, lockdown parties and a backbench revolt over new covid regulations. four young children have died in a house fire in south london. the city s fire commissioner says the incident has left everyone numb. nightclubs to close and a return to social distancing in the workplace, as wales introduces tougher covid restrictions after christmas. the chancellor rishi sunak returns from the us for key talks with business leaders. good morning. and coronavirus is also wrecking havoc with the premier league. another five games have been cancelled ahead of this weekend, including manchester united s match with brighton, plus more in the efl. and thanks to high pressure, a dry and settled story today and over the weekend. i will be back with the details. it s friday december the 17th. our top story. the liberal democrats have pulled off a stunning victory in the north shropshire by election, taking one of the country s safest co
to its lowest level in five years. us presidentjoe biden tours the damage and devastation on the hawaiin island of maui, after the government response to the wildfires is criticised. and the number of pieces of luggage lost, delayed or damaged by the airline industry rises to its highest level in a decade. and coming up on bbc news: where next for mason greenwood, after he and manchester united decided his future lies away from old trafford? good afternoon and welcome to the news at one. mri scans could be used to better detect prostate cancer in men, according to a new study. the scans which take ten minutes proved far more accurate at diagnosing cancer than the blood tests which are currently used to check for the disease. prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. in the uk, one in eight will be diagnosed in their lifetime. if you re over 50, or you re black, or your dad or brother has had it, you re at even higher risk. currently, men over 50 can request a b