Massive fines if they dont act. Im Still Standing better than i ever did. Brexit ended visa free travel to the eu for musicians. Now, eltonjohn tells us why it will hit so many young performers. And coming up, a Hollywood Gladiator sends a surprise Birthday Message to a british sailor taking part in a round the world yacht race. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The Prime Minister has thanked all those who have helped the uk to reach a milestone in its Vaccination Programme ten Million People have now received a first dose. But borisjohnson also issued a warning, describing the levels of covid 19 infections as alarmingly high. He said that while there was growing evidence of the effectiveness of the vaccines, the government needed more data before considering any relaxation of covid restrictions. Heres our Political Editor laura kuenssberg. Sleeves up, syringes ready, vaccine in army medics filling this Church Hall In Chingford where there used to be bingo nights and dog training.
Lets start with the Military Coup in myanmar. Police have filed several charges against the elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi. She hasnt been seen since her arrest on monday and remains in custody. The charges she faces are unexpected. First, shes charged with breaching the countrys strict import and export laws. Shes also accused of possessing Unlawful Communications devices, and we know that is related to six walky talkies used by her Security Guards and which the Authorities Say were found in Aung San Suu Kyis residence. Heres our South East Asia correspondentjonathan head. Any Walkie Talkies in her home would have been used by Security Guards. Everyone will know that is a device. Its a way of trying to neutralise. Just think about this. The military lots there too because she has one every election by really significant margins. If the military is to fulfil its promise on holding another election, it has to find a way to get out of the election. Thats what they will use to do that. A
Well hear from the former Prime Minister matteo renzi, whos told me why he forced the current crisis. Politics means make choice. I decided to open that crisis, and now there is a government better than in the past. And which celebrity does he look like . The burnley manager tells us what we are really missing in this pandemic is a game of looky likey. Hello. Im Laura Trevelyan in new york. Christian fraser is in london. There was encouraging news for britains government today. First came a preliminary report that the astrazeneca vaccine does reduce transmission of the virus by two thirds. Until now, there had been no real data on that. And the very same study found that delivering a second dose after 12 weeks, rather than three, made the vaccine more effective. The report hasnt been Peer Reviewed but seems to vindicate the uk governments strategy. The other extraordinary news was that by following that strategy, the uk has now vaccinated 10 Million People. 15 of the population has bee
The future that we want to build, but at the moment weve got this roadblock, this logjam, and we need to get through it. And as the early election bill receives royal assent well have the latest as the campaign gets the other main stories on bbc news at 5. The us house of representatives passes a resolution to formally proceed with the impeachment inquiry, against President Trump. The body of missing british backpacker, amelia bambridge, is found in cambodia. More than 70 passengers are killed, as their train catches fire in pakistan. Order order. Very rude for members. Order and coming up well take a look atjohn bercows most memorable moments as he stands down as house of commons speaker. Its five oclock our top story. On the day the Prime Minister promised we would leave the eu, the battle lines for the december election are being drawn. The labour Leaderjeremy Corbyn launched his pa rtys campaign in south london, condemning what he called tax dodgers, dodgy landlords, bad bosses and
More than 70 passengers are killed as their train catches fire in pakistan. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport with olly foster. There is only one story, really. Weve got team news out of japan ahead of the Rugby World Cup final. No surprises at all england are going with the same 15 that beat the all blacks. England are going with the same 15 thanks, olly. England are going with the same 15 and stav is looking at the weather for us. Iam indeed. Well i am indeed. Well have a quick look at the halloween forecast for this evening at the end of the week into the weekend, well also touch on the california wildfires, which have been ravaging some parts of the states this week. See you later. Thanks, stav. Also coming up. Hes the oldest ever winner of britains got talent. Ill be chatting to chelsea pensioner Colin Thackery as he helps to try to raise £1 million in a single day for the Royal British legion during london poppy day. Hello, everyone. This is afternoon live. Im simon mcc