Were suspended because of threats against staff. Does it matter what mask you wear . We examine the difference between the various makes as one expert suggests we should be double masking. And travel disruption in parts of the north of england and scotland, with some motorists stranded as heavy snow brings chaos. And coming up in sport on bbc news. The government meets with campaigners to discuss the issue of Head Injuries in sport, with concerns over the number of former players being diagnosed with dementia. Good afternoon, and welcome to the bbc news at one. Just when the government said it was trying to get on top of one variant the South African Variant Of Coronavirus now comes another one. The kent variant of coronavirus which has been spreading around the uk now appears to be undergoing some new genetic changes and Scientists Say theyre worried. All this as a door to door Testing Blitz of 80,000 people is under way in a number of areas around england, as the government says it w
Him to run through the timelines . When did these 11 cases test positive, and how long does the genetic sequencing take, and when was he told of these cases . Can these processes be made speedier . And so for example that the ealing case tested positive in late december. These variants bring into focus the importance of border controls. Times radio reports that Quarantine Arrangements for hotels wont be in place until the 15th of february. Why the delay . According to the times newspaper, sage weeks ago said tougher Quarantine Arrangements were needed. Will he publish at this stage minutes from the 21st Of January . I welcome the extra testing, but can i suggest it was further . People move beyond postcode boundaries. They go shopping, many still have to go to work. Will he therefore roll out testing in neighbouring postcodes . He wants to come down hard on this variant, but isnt the lesson of mass testing, such as in liverpool, that people are hesitant to take a test if they arent com
welcome to bbc news in the next 60 minutes we ll have the very latest on that big breaking story here in the uk the resignation of the deputy prime minister. wherever it is that you re watching this is a story which touches on issues that everyone can understand from workplace bullying to difficult and domineering bosses. raab s first interview the reaction the key details of the inquiry the questions still swirling around rishi sunak. we ll also keep an eye internationally on the fighting in sudan as a second ceasefire collapses, and a third is being talked about. but let s start with that huge political story at westminster. because political story at westminster. the exclusive interv this because the exclusive interview done this afternoon dominic raab speaking exclusively to chris mason about the reasons behind his resignation. the now ex deputy prime minister has some forthright views about the civil service. is this a stitch up? i would not describe that way i discuss
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