A row over the governments plan to have Quarantine Hotels for travellers Industry Bosses say theyve not yet been consulted. A green and pleasant land now but this site in cumbria could soon have a coal mine like this. So how does that square with the governments promises to go green . Must be something in the water the Bristol Street where having a baby is becoming something of a trend. And coming up on bbc news. Can england stop the mighty india on home soil . Joe root s men begin their test series in chennai tomorrow. A tough challenge lies ahead. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The uks Vaccination Programme is not only helping to curb the spread of the coronavirus it could also give the economy a shot in the arm. That is the view from the Bank Of England. While were in lockdown, the bank expects the size of the economy the gdp to shrink by 4. 2 in the first three months of this year. But it says a successful Vaccination Roll out should see a rapid recovery from spri
, as campaigners are saying, the vessel is a safety risk. But vessel is a safety risk. But cheryl avery, whos director of asylum accommodation, says all the safety issues have been addressed with regards to security and safety. Security and safety. Its of absolute paramount importance to us as the home office. Anybody in our care needs to be looked after. Well so weve gone through and made sure that were working really closely with the dorset fire and safety and fire and rescue apologies. And we have worked apologies. And we have worked with the local authority as well to make sure that the safety of all individuals on site is of paramount importance. Paramount importance. Well, a Senior Source has told gb news today that any plans to send Asylum Seekers to a sentient island in the south atlantic for processing is pie in the sky and unachievable the source told us the plans were already considered and dismissed by both Boris Johnson and the former home secretary priti patel, as complet
But friday night of it, shall we . But first, it is the headlines with the wonderful Karen Armstrong. Armstrong. Very good evening to you. Im Karen Armstrong in the gb news room. Emergency services in birmingham are dealing with an ongoing incident following reports of an explosion. Reports of an explosion. Residents in the hall green area reported hearing one or more loud bangs this afternoon on sarehole road. West Midlands Fire Service says the blaze is now under control. No more details, but well bring you more on this as soon as we get it. A man who murdered his baby it. A man who murdered his baby stepson has been sentenced to a minimum of 28 years in prison. Craig crouch has been convicted of killing ten month old jacob, who was found dead in his cot in december 2020. Hed suffered 39 rib fractures from numerous assaults in the months leading up to his death. Jacobs mother, up to his death. Jacobs mother, gemma barton, was sentenced to ten years for causing or allowing his death.
My Superstar Panel and the mediabuzz and tonight im joined by Carole Malone, Benjamin Butterworth and Carol Mcgiffin. Butterworth and Carol Mcgiffin. Elsewhere tonight, amid reports that senior royals are gathering to mark the anniversary of the late queens death without the sussexes , should they be invited sussexes, should they be invited if a commemoration does take place . Petronella wyatt and Alan Coughlan go head to head in the clash. Plus, after harry and meghan splashed out £3 million to turn a novel into a netflix hit, which involves a parent dying in a car crash. By the way, can the couple drag themselves from the hollywood abyss . My royal masterminds, Lady Colin Campbell and phil dampier, give their verdict soon. Tomorrows front pages on the way to and neil oliver will decide elon musk is the decide if elon musk is the global champion of free speech. This is dan wootton. Tonight lets go. Lets go. Youre watching gb news britains news channel. Hope you had a wonderful weeken
Classroom. And finally, in classroom. And finally, in cricket. England have beaten cricket. England have beaten australia by 49 runs in the fifth ashes test to secure a22 series draw. Stuart broad got the fairytale finish he wanted by taking the last two wickets as he heads into retirement with as he heads into retirement with a 49 run win. It makes sure that ben stokess side levelled the series all out for 334. Youre with gb news across the uk on tv, in your car, on Digital Radio and on your Smart Speaker by asking play gb news you with gb news. Britains news. Gb news. Britains news. Channel hello and welcome to headliners and if youve got a Smart Speaker, it should know to listen to gb news without being told. We will now present the next days newspaper with three comedians. Im simon evans joining me tonight. Two of my colleagues, eligible bachelor nick dixon and a man whos been off the market so long you cant even check value zoopla. Even check his value on zoopla. Thats howie. And