The week in parliament. Hello there, and welcome to the week in parliament, where the governments under fire over the shortage of coronavirus tests. The system is broken. We risk losing control of the virus, and will he issue a public apology . Borisjohnson reckons the eu could have de escalated the trade talks impasse and stopped him bringing in his controversial internal market bill. They have singularly failed to do that. Are they negotiating in good faith . Im afraid. You dont think so . I dont believe that. You dont . Also on this programme, theres a warning for wild swimmers about toxic materials in our rivers. And an mp reckons we ought to be told when images have been artificially enhanced to stop. Creating a digitally warped reality, striving for bodies that can never be achieved. But first, chaotic and dangerous, one mps view of the current state of the testing system for coronavirus. All week, ministers have faced anger from the public and parliamentarians as People Struggle
To the country will be tariff free. Trade talks between the eu and uk resume next week despite the bitter rift over the government plan to change the brexit Withdrawal Agreement. A group of mps asked the chancellor to consider a targeted extension to the further scheme to avoid mass unemployment. And microsoft said that it has thwarted Cyber Attacks from russia, china and iran, targeting the us election. Good morning. People in wales must wear face masks in shops and other indoor public spaces from monday, the first minister has announced. Mark drakeford said the change came as 20 people in every 100,000 in wales now had coronavirus. Wales will also follow england and scotland and ban indoor gatherings of more than six people from monday. The new rules mean that only up to six people, aged 11 plus, will be able to meet indoors in wales. Groups of up to 30 will still be allowed to meet outside, unlike other parts of the uk. And face masks will now be mandatory in shops and in other publ
As demand for tests continues to surge, the government promise to set out which groups will be given priority over testing. And if youve got any questions about testing or lockdowns, well be speaking to two experts in half an hours time. You can use the hashtag bbcyourquestions or email yourquestions bbc. Co. Uk and you can get in touch with me on twitter at annita mcveigh. The other headlines. A sharp rise in sales at the co op, as shoppers choose to stay closer to home. And a state of emergency has been declared in the states of florida, alabama and mississippi, after Tropical Storm sally causes devastating floods. Nearly two Million People in the north east of england are facing new local lockdown restrictions from midnight tonight, to try to halt a rise in coronavirus cases. Full details of the measures are still to be announced. They are likely to include earlier closing times for pubs, there may be tougher limits on households mixing, and this is expected to include sunderland, C
All sorts of people where a little bit of hope will do a lot of good. How is retail reacting to changes in the way we shop . Weve updates from next, john lewis and co op group later this morning. Its been a summer of International Cricket like never before, but australia win the one day series against england the first series defeat inside the bio bubble. And i have come to kent in search of the elusive animal, the red squirrel. A lot of dry and sunny weather in the next few days. It is all coming up here on breakfast. Its thursday the 17th of september. Our top story. More than 2 million more people across england and wales will face stricter restrictions in an attempt to halt the rise in coronavirus cases. New measures for the north east of england will be announced later today, while residents in south wales will face local lockdown from this evening. Greg mckenzie reports. The northeast is set to become the latest area in england to come under local restrictions as coronavirus case
The uk economy grew by 6. 6 injuly, say official figures, but it remains far below pre pandemic levels. And this years great north run will take place this weekend but with a very different look. It is a downloadable app and when you run it measures the distance and then you get messages. Sting comes on, says you cant stop the great north run and it is support for people to say, run 13 miles wherever you are. And coming up in sport on bbc news powering through Victoria Azarenka ends Serena Williams hopes of a record equalling 24th grand slam at the us open. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Tougher lockdown restrictions are expected to be announced in birmingham because of a jump in coronavirus cases. The latest weekly figures show the city has one of the highest infection rates in england with around 80 cases for every 100,000 people. Other parts of the West Midlands including solihull and sandwell may also be included in the measures. Other parts of the West Midlands