general as a true patriot and an outstanding soldier and said he was deeply saddened by the news. he said that he modernised india s armed forces and security apparatus and described him as exceptional. the general oversaw a number of key military operations in india including an indian administered kashmir and at the border with china so there is this is a big day in india and it is big news are many people are mourning his loss. a mobile phone signal and access to high speed broadband are something that most of us take for granted, but in rural areas across the uk it s something that many can only dream of. the rise of home working and distance learning during the pandemic has put even more pressure on communities already struggling with connectivity. our correspondent, danny savage, reports from coverdale in north yorkshire. in this picturesque part of yorkshire, the quality of life is rich. but technologically, it is poor.
in the middle of the coronavirus lockdown. it follows a week of denials from the government that such a party had ever taken place. at the event, guests are reported to have enjoyed cheese and wine, and taken part in a secret santa and party games. london had moved into tier 3 restrictions that meant indoor social gatherings were banned, and only six people could meet in outdoor public spaces, government guidance specifically banned work christmas lunches or parties. number 10 has insisted that no party took place and all rules were followed. it comes as whitehall sources told the bbc an announcement on tighter coronavirus restrictions could be imminent. my colleague, jo coburn, is in westminster. every is in westminster. hour it seems there are new questions every hour it seems there are new questions on this? the every hour it seems there are new questions on this? every hour it seems there are new questions on this? the division bell has ust questions on this? the division bell