To help Small Businesses trying to survive the pandemic. 100 in his 100th test match. What a player england Captainjoe Root marks his 100th test with 100 of his own. They cant because the vice chair is here. I take charge and the Parish Council meeting in cheshire that went viral. And coming up on bbc news three months after it ended the six nations begins again well look ahead as england start the defence of their title. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Almost half the uk population 32 Million People should be vaccinated against coronavirus by may. The government says it expects all adults over the age of 50 as well as the clinically vulnerable and those working in health and social care to have received their firstjab by then. The uks medicines regulator says the latest Research Shows side effects from all three vaccines are minor and dont last long. As cases continue to fall, politicians are divided over how soon restrictions should be lifted. Heres our medical edito
He won the nations hearts with the simplest of ideas, to walk 100 laps of his garden for his 100th Birthday. It triggered a remarkable Fundraising Campaign for nhs charities, but it also united the country. Captain sir tom was a humble yorkshireman, a Second World War veteran, but more than anything, a family man. As his Daughters Hannah and lucy said, the last year of our fathers life was nothing short of remarkable. He was rejuvenated and he experienced things he only ever dreamed of. I was fortunate enough to be a small part of that amazing year and in this special programme, captain sir tom, we salute you. In less than four weeks, captain sir tom moore raised more than £32 million for nhs charities, found himself number one in the charts on his 100th Birthday and received Tens Of Thousands of birthday cards. Captain tom, we meet at last. Where did you come from . Ive been lurking down the bottom of your garden. Have you . How are you, sir . Fine, thank you. How about you 7 im real
But says it doesnt yet know how many hotels will take part. Canadian actor Christopher Plummer, best known for his role as captain von trapp in The Sound Of Music, has died aged 91. 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. Almost half the uk population 32 Million People should be vaccinated against coronavirus by may. The government says it expects all adults over the age of 50, as well as the clinically vulnerable and those working in health and social care to have received their firstjab by then. The uks medicines regulator says the latest Research Shows side effects from all the approved vaccines are minor and dont last long. As cases continue to fall, politicians are divided over how soon restrictions should be lifted. Heres our medical editor fergus walsh. This is an immunisation production line, at Epsom Racecourse in surrey, where they are doing 1000 covid jobs per day. Th
Canadian actor Christopher Plummer, best known for his role as Captain Von Trapp, in the sound of music, has died at the age of 91. Hello and welcome whether youre watching in the uk or around the world. Stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. We start in the us, where President Biden has warned that americas economy remains in trouble after weak monthly jobs figures highlighted the economic toll the pandemic is still taking. He said the data underscored the need for congress to act on his 1. 9 trillion stimulus package, which would alleviate americans suffering. Speaking with the treasury secretary, janet yellen, and Vice President Kamala Harris by his side, mr biden appealed to republicans to act urgently to turn his Coronavirus Relief measures into law. I see enormous pain in this country. A lot of folks out of work, a lot of folks going hungry, daring at the ceiling wondering what they will do tomorrow, a lot of folks trying to figure out how t