And i will have further such meetings later today. And the information, the guidance we have been given i would like to associate myself today im sure will be contradictory with the thanks from the prime to what we were given yesterday, minister to all of those helping in so i had to make a decision the aftermath of the storms. It has and i put the welfare and the health brought record high water levels in of our children first. Nearly 200,000 patients in england the river severn on the river trent waited more than four hours and over 100 properties in my on trolleys after being admitted constituency is have been flooded to a e in december and january. Flood defences are breached in bringing misery to them. The seven worcestershire, as the river severn in bridgend hasjust breached its reaches record levels. Banks. Will the Prime Minister use delhi suffers its worst violence in decades as there his influence in the comprehensive Spending Review to increase are clashes in the streets ove
According to a new report on health inequality. Health has stopped improving. Health inequalities are increasing, and the recommendations that we made ten years ago are not being acted on, and acting on them would create better societies. Campaigners against Sexual Violence have welcomed the guilty verdicts in the case against former hollywood producer, Harvey Weinstein, as he is taken to hospital on his way to prison. Stop building houses on flood plains in england unless its absolutely necessary. Thats the warning from the head of the environment agency. Violence has worsened in parts of the indian capital, delhi, overshadowing a visit by President Trump, whos announced a 3 billion military deal with the country. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The Health Secretary has told the bbc that uk residents returning from areas in northern italy currently on lockdown because of coronavirus, and since febraury 19th, should self isolate and seek advice from the nhs. The information
Across england and wales, and Police Declare a Critical Incident in pondypridd as storm jorge sweeps in from the west. A new deal set to be signed between the us and the taliban, ahead of the withdrawal of american troops as the taliban boast of victory. In a moment we will bring you all the latest on the coronavirus but first we have some breaking political news. For more our correspondent Laura Kuenssberg is in north london. Good kuenssberg is in north london. Morning. In the las minutes good morning. In the last few minutes we have had a Public Statement here from the home office boss, sir philip rotman, who has quit hisjob boss, sir philip rotman, who has quit his job and boss, sir philip rotman, who has quit hisjob and in a highly boss, sir philip rotman, who has quit his job and in a highly unusual decision he has decided to go public with his concerns and reasons why. Some of our with his concerns and reasons why. Some of oui reasons with his concerns and reasons why. Some of ou
Six inches before i am in. Until the filthy water recedes, people cant get in to assess the damage, and the longer homes remain flooded, the worse it becomes. While they face a nervous wait, the village hall has become a community hub, offering warm drinks, food and support. The Environment Agency say that although no more significant rain is forecast, it could be days before east cowick dries out. Olivia richwald, bbc news, east cowick. Now its time for a look at the weather with matt taylor. Hello. After a blustery weekend, the winds will ease down tonight. That will lead to a cold night with some frost and ice around. Ice particularly where the wintry showers continue through the night, the west of scotland, Northern Ireland and north west england as well as north wales. Some clearer skies away from that, the exception being across southern counties of england. Now temperatures should hold above freezing for many, outbreaks of rain spreading away eastwards, but it is going to be col
More than 80 flood warnings in place across england and wales, as many already struggling communities brace themselves for storm jorge sweeping in from the west. And in half an hour, the newest mobile phone technology, announced at a major conference via big screen with most Companies Choosing not to travel due to coronavirus. Thats in click at 12. 30. The most senior Civil Servant at the home office, sir Philip Rutnam, has resigned, saying its because of what he describes as a vicious, orchestrated campaign against him. Sir philip says he intends to sue the government for constructive dismissal. His decision follows reports of tensions between him and the home secretary, priti patel, over allegations she mistreated officials. Shes denied those claims. Sir philip explained his decision to reporters in london this morning. I have this morning resigned as permanent secretary of the home office. I take this decision with great regret after a career of 33 years. I am making this statement