And it may have been named by the Irish Weather Service good could go either way. Morning. For the impacts there the heart and soul of the team but storm aiden could cause travel could go either way. And weather disruption here today. Just one of the many tributes ill have all of the details flooding in for nobby stiles. Right here on breakfast. The england world cup winner has died at the age of 78. Former team mate sir geoff hurst said he would be sorely missed. Sir lenny henry tells us about his new book deal and what he enjoys about being good morning. A childrens author. Its saturday october 31st. Our top story he tells us more diversity is needed a new nationwide lockdown for england is being considered in literature. I love sitting in my by ministers and could be announced within days. The rethink away from the regional tiered system comes as government pa nts in literature. I love sitting in my documents, seen by the bbc, pants writing. It is my favourite thing. And i think tha
This is bbc news. The headlines. 16 Million People in northern italy are placed in quarantine for a month because of coronavirus. In lombardy, ski resorts, gyms and nightclubs cant be opened. Restaurant customers must sit at least a metre apart. China reports its lowest number of new infections in a single day, since january. Here, new emergency laws including court cases over video link or phone to help tackle the virus are announced. After 11 oclock well be putting your questions about coronavirus to a virologist. A doubling in funding for flood defences to £5 billion is expected in the budget on wednesday. She really is beautiful, innit . A slightly unorthodox royal welcome for meghan who delivers a message
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This is bbc news, im geeta guru murthy. The headlines. The uk is coming to terms with the closure of pubs, cafes a nd restau ra nts for an indefinite period, to help slow the spread of coronavirus. We are collectively telling. Telling cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants to close. Ministers are urged to extend wage protection to millions of self employed workers who face losing their livelihoods. Supermarkets in the uk hire thousands more staff to keep shelves stacked in the face of panic buying. America orders people in more states to stay home. Anyone flouting the restrictions in new york faces fines. Australias bondi beach is closed after large crowds ignore a ban on outdoor gatherings of more
than five hundred people. China says there has been no domestic transmission of covid 19 in the country for three consecutive days. Islands in the stream that is what we are. In other news, the American Country music legend, kenny rogers, has died at the age of 81. Youre watching bbc news. We are
Airports could be shut and people arrested on Public Health grounds under emergency laws to tackle coronavirus. A moving tribute to the man thought to be the youngest in the uk to die from the disease. Craig ruston was 45 and had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease. There will be no euro 2020 this summer. The tournament has been postponed because of coronavirus. It was decided at an emergency meeting held by uefa. Instead itll take place next summer. Good morning. For england and wales today we are looking at a cloudy day with a few gradual breaks and patchy rain. Scotland and Northern Ireland after a frosty start you will have sunshine and a few showers in the north west where it will also be raining. More details in 15 minutes. Its wednesday 18th march. Our top story. The government is being urged to do more to support families and workers affected by the coronavirus outbreak, after announcing billions of pounds of help for companies. The chancellor, rishi sunak, made more than
Japan, china, korea, india, france and germany. Four years ago, the Auto Industry was in crisis. Last year, kentucky auto makers produced more than a million cars and light trucks for the First Time Since 2007. And the construction of two bridges in Jefferson County after 40 years of talk will create 4,000 construction related jobs over the next six years. So yes, our momentum is accelerating. But as we emerge from this recession poised to do great things, fundamental weaknesses stand in our way, weaknesses that both require substantial investments in our future and at the same time prevent us from making those investments. What are those weaknesses . A tax system that works against us, not for us. A workforce that isnt as trained and skilled as it needs to be. An Education System that isnt as efficient and rigorous as the world demands. A population whose health ranks among the worst in the nation. And a heavy sword called the public pension unfunded liability that dangles by a thread