across the uk, landmarks including the blackpool tower, wembley stadium and the london eye illuminate in his honour. this morning we ll have reaction and tributes from those he loved, helped and inspired. and the world of sport, that captain sir tom loved so much, has been paying tribute. the former olympic champion jessica ennis hill said he will forever be a hero to many people. she presented him with a special award in december. and scientists discover the oxford astrazeneca vaccine is 76% effective during the three months after the first dose. good morning. today we have got some rain, sleet and mostly hill snow moving across northern ireland, northern england and scotland. southern england are seeing some heavy rain, but in between some heavy some sunshine and showers. details later. good morning. it s wednesday, the 3rd of february, and today s breakfast is a special programme to celebrate the life of a man who gave us so much of his time over the last ten months c
of the third test in melbourne. hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. borisjohnson is being briefed today on the latest covid data as he considers whether to impose additional restrictions in england before the new year. the prime minister will hear how fast the omicron variant is spreading and whether the nhs is coming under unsustainable pressure, even though omicron is now thought to be milder than previous variants. meanwhile in scotland, new rules are in force. from boxing day in scotland, indoor and outdoor events have new limits, and as of today, pubs, restaurants, theatres, cinemas and gyms will have to ensure a one metre distance between groups of people. groups of people meeting will be limited to three households. and table service will be required in hospitality venues offering alcohol. in wales, new restrictions from boxing day mean that no more than six people can meet at pubs, cinemas and restaurants. outdoor events are limited to
sunshine to come through. there will be cloud coming in behind the rain, brighter skies out towards the west, but windy, especially in england and wales. hello, this is bbc news. the headlines. the prime minister s scientific advisers will brief him today on the spread of coronavirus over christmas, as he decides whether to impose more restrictions in england before the new year. in scotland and northern ireland, further measures come into force today for pubs, bars and cafes. warnings the government isn t doing enough to help people deal with sharp increases in the price of gas and electricity. police apologise to the family of former premier league footballer dalian atkinson, who died from injuries he suffered while being arrested five years ago. the national trust warn some landscapes in the uk could be altered forever due to extreme weather conditions. and england s hopes of an ashes comeback are fading rapidly after a dramatic second day of the third test in melbourne. n
sunshine to come through. there will be cloud coming in behind the rain, brighter skies out towards the west, but windy, especially in england and wales. hello this is bbc news the headlines: the prime minister s scientific advisers will brief him today on the spread of coronavirus over christmas as he decides whether to impose more restrictions in england before the new year. in scotland and northern ireland, further measures come into force today for pubs, bars and cafes. warnings the government isn t doing enough to help people deal with sharp increases in the price of gas and electricity. police apologise to the family of former premier league footballer, dalian atkinson, who died from injuries he suffered while being arrested five years ago. england s hopes of an ashes comeback are fading rapidly, after a dramatic second day of the third test in melbourne. now on bbc news, review 2021, the royal year. our royal correspondent sarah campbell reflects on the death of pr
join me, sarah campbell, as i take a look back at the year in which the nation paid tribute to prince philip, the duke of edinburgh, who spent more than 70 years in service to queen and country. good morning. borisjohnson will be briefed today on the latest covid data as he considers whether to impose additional restrictions in england before the new year. the prime minister will hear how fast the omicron variant is spreading and whether the nhs is coming under unsustainable pressure, even though omicron is now thought to be milder than previous variants. meanwhile in scotland, new rules are in force. from boxing day in scotland indoor and outdoor events have new limits. as of today, pubs, restaurants, theatres, cinemas and gyms will have to ensure a one metre distance between groups of people. groups of people meeting will be limited to three households. and table service will be required in hospitality venues offering alcohol. in wales, new restrictions from boxing day mean