Its 5 oclock. Our main story is that Record Numbers of patients spent more than four hours in accident and emergency units in england in january, according to figures leaked to the bbc. During a difficult winter for the nhs, january seems to be the worst performing month in the past 13 years. The figures also suggest Record Numbers of people waited longer than 12 hours for a hospital bed, once theyd been seen in a e. The bma said the Prime Minister could no longer bury her head in the sand over increasing pressure in the nhs. And it accused the government of failing to grasp the seriousness of the situation. Our Health Correspondent Dominic Hughes reports. For months now, accident and Emergency Departments across england have been struggling. Last week, the bbc was given exclusive access to the royal blackburn hospital, where the pressure on a e was plain to see. We need beds and staff. Its just like banging your head you need a bed. Definitely. Its distressing. Its really distressing
How much has it helped out . We look at the impact on bars and restaurants of the first week of the chancellors scheme. Remember the name Colin Morikawa wins the uspga with a flawless final round in san francisco. A taste of freedom well hear how two beluga whales, captive for more than decade, have moved one step closer to a new open water home. Good morning from Greenwich Park, where the breeze is making it feel fresh. That will not last. Another hot and fresh. That will not last. Another hotand humid fresh. That will not last. Another hot and humid week this week, with an increased risk across the uk of thunderstorms. All the details later. Hello. Its monday, 10th august. Our top story. The education secretary, Gavin Williamson, has insisted there is little evidence that coronavirus is transmitted in schools, as the government pushes forward with plans to get all children in england back into classrooms in september. But theres concern from unions, with one suggesting that week on,
Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Children are more likely to be harmed by not returning School Next Month than if they catch coronavirus according to englands chief medical officer. Professor chris whitty said the chance of children dying from covid 19 are incredibly small but missing lessons damages children in the long run. He warned its unlikely therell be a vaccine before the end of the year. It comes as holiday makers returning to the uk from croatia, austria and Trinidad And Tobago now have to quarantine for m days. In india the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus passes three million with the worlds highest rate of new infections. And the World Health Organization recommends that children over the age of 12 should wear face masks. Our Health Correspondent laura foster reports. This is how many schools have looked for months. But with the Summer Holidays nearly
Thousand 100 and 62 Coronavirus Infections have been recorded across the uk. Another 70 people have died within 28 days of testing positive two ex british alleged Islamic State militants are charged in the United States over the killing of four american hostages. A major supplier of coronavirus swabs and cancer tests to the nhs warns its experiencing significant distribution problems. Could tonight be the most important us Vice President ial debate in history . Mike pence and Kamala Harris prepare to go head to head on live tv. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The first minister of scotland Nicola Sturgeon has announced a further tightening of coronavirus restrictions across scotland. From 6pm this friday pubs, restau ra nts a nd cafes are barred from selling alcohol indoors until sunday, the 25th of october. Outdoor bars, restaurants and cafes will be allowed to remain open up until 10pm and will be allowed to sell alcohol up until that time. These establishments can open indoo
“749 days our brothers and sisters have been living under bombardments, shelling, and attacks. This is their reality. Our solidarity is unwavering because theirs is a fight for democracy and freedom which are at the core of who we are as education trade unions,” stated David Edwards, Education International General Secretary to unionists gathered to show support for teachers and students in Ukraine.