A minutes silence to commemorate the life of a minutes silence to commemorate the life of sir tom and to respect the life of sir tom and to respect the lives the life of sir tom and to respect the lives lost through covid. Remembering captain sir tom moore a minutes silence is observed in the House Of Commons. And the nation is urged to clap for him at 6pm tonight. Good afternoon. The Health Secretary, matt hancock, says Research Suggesting the Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine may reduce the spread of coronavirus is superb and will help us all to get out of the pandemic. A study, which has yet to be Peer Reviewed, has shown the jab could cut the spread by two thirds. Its the first time a vaccine has been shown to reduce transmission. It comes as a new study shows that 88 of people who tested positive for the virus retained antibodies for the full six months of the trial. Awarning, a warning, this report contains some flashing images. Its been the Great Unknown would vaccines stop coronavirus
Post brexit trade arrangements. If youd like to get in touch this morning, you can tweet me vicderbyshire or email victoria bbc. Co. Uk. A team from the World Health Organization visits the high security chinese lab at the centre of claims over the source of the covid 19 pandemic. And the queen and british Prime Minister have led tributes to captain sir tom moore, whos died at 100 years old, after Testing Positive for Coronavirus Last week. The uk government says it will ensure hes officially remembered. I think we should find a way to make sure that we mark the memory of captain tom and thank him for the contribution that he made for the nhs. So i will ensure that we mark his contribution properly and appropriately at the right moment. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. The Health Secretary, matt hancock, has described as absolutely superb the findings of a study which suggests for the first time that the Oxford Astrazeneca vaccine significantly reduces
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
Translated into action. In sport the new west ham manager, david moyes, says he wants to do well enough to ensure the clubs owners have no choice but to extend his 18 month deal. And what are Beauty Products doing to the planet . Well be finding out in half an hours time, in unmasked makeups big secret. Our top story this evening. A british woman, whos 19, has been convicted in cyprus for lying about being raped by a group of men. She said shed been attacked by 12 israeli men at a hotel in ayia napa injuly but then withdrew the claim, and was arrested. She was found guilty today of the charge of causing public mischief, and could face jail. But the woman said Police Forced her to say shed lied about the attack something they deny and her lawyers say theyre planning to appeal. This report by our europe correspondent, kevin connolly, contains flash photography. When these Legal Proceedings began, the young british woman at the heart of the case was a victim, making a complaint of rape. S
Is translated into action. In sport, the new west ham manager, david moyes, says he wants to do well enough to ensure the clubs owners have no choice but to extend his 18 month deal. Join me, Sarah Campbell, for a look back at a busy royal year. There were plenty of royal headlines and a new addition. Baby archiejoined his parents on tour in south africa. A 19 year old british woman has been convicted in cyprus for lying about being raped by a group of men. She said shed been attacked by 12 israeli men at a hotel in ayia napa injuly, but then withdrew the claim and was arrested. She was found guilty today of the charge of causing public mischief and could face jail. But the woman said Police Forced her to say shed lied about the attack something they deny and her lawyers say theyre planning to appeal. This report by our europe correspondent Kevin Connelly contains flash photography. When these Legal Proceedings began, the young british woman at the heart of the case was a victim, makin