Flood prone island in the south of the country. Storm bella brings gusts of more than a hundred miles an hour, with roads in parts of wales, and devon and cornwall blocked by falling trees. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Prime minister Boris Johnson promises big changes are on the way for the uk following his brexit trade deal with the European Union. In an interview with the sunday telegraph, he says he wants to focus on leveling up the country and spreading opportunity across the uk. Mrjohnson said the brexit trade deal would provide new regulatory freedoms to deliver for people who felt left behind. But some fishing leaders have accused him of caving in to the eu and sacrificing their interests. Mps will vote on the deal in parliament on the 30th of december. Our Business Correspondent Vivienne Nunis has more. Its now 2a hours since the government published its 1,200 page trade deal with brussels. This morning, the chancellor was quick to dispel f
We begin with breaking news this hour President Trump has approved a 2 trillion Government Spending and coronavirus stimulus package days after objecting to elements of the bill. The new law will not only support people and businesses threatened by the pandemic, it will also ensure the government remains open. In a statement, mr trump said it was his responsibility to protect americans from the economic devastation and ha rdship caused by the coronavirus. He also said he is approving the covid package with a strong message that makes clear to congress that wasteful items need to be removed from the bill. Daniel lippman is the White House Reporter for politico. He says even though President Trump may have signed the bill, hell be farfrom happy. He said we should fight against hitech, which was in a statement full of typos, and he said operation warp speed, the plan to develop vaccines, but has proven pretty successful, and so he was kind of kicked, dragging and screaming to sign the bil
More than 1700 customers remain without electricity in South West England and wales. And after 80 years working in the same post office in a village in shropshire, postmistress kay white finally retires. Hello and welcome, if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Borisjohnson has promised that big changes are on the way for the uk following his brexit deal with the european union. In an interview with the sunday telegraph, he said he wants to focus on leveling up the country and spreading opportunity across the uk. Mrjohnson said the brexit deal would provide new regulatory freedoms to deliver for people who felt left behind. But some fishing leaders have accused him of caving in to the eu and sacrificing their interests. Mps will vote on the deal in parliament on 30 december. Speaking earlier the chancellor rishi sunak said brexit offers britain a chance to do things differently in Financial Services. This deal represents one of the most comprehensive free trade agreements eve
The south of the country. Storm bella brings gusts of more than a hundred miles an hour, with roads in parts of wales, and devon and cornwall blocked by falling trees. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. Prime minister Boris Johnson promises big changes are on the way for the uk following his brexit trade deal with the European Union. In an interview with the sunday telegraph, he says he wants to focus on leveling up the country and spreading opportunity across the uk. Mrjohnson said the brexit trade deal would provide new regulatory freedoms to deliver for people who felt left behind. But some fishing leaders have accused him of caving in to the eu and sacrificing their interests. Mps will vote on the deal in parliament on the 30th of december. The bbcs Business Correspondent Vivienne Nunis has more. Its now 2a hours since the government published its 1,200 page trade deal with brussels. This morning, the chancellor was quick to dispel fears the uk might
And storm bella blows in with 100 mile an hour winds, adding to flooding chaos. Good evening. Theres more evidence tonight of the intense pressure on the nhs as covid 19 infections continue to rise right across the uk. The London Ambulance service says boxing day was one of the busiest ever days in its history, with many calls due to the usual winter pressures but compounded by the coronavirus. And in scotland, Doctors Say Health services could be overwhelmed if the relaxation of covid restrictions for christmas triggers a surge in cases. The warnings come as the latest government figures show the number of new infections is increasing. There were 30,501 new cases recorded in the latest 24 hour period. But the true number is likely to be higher, as some parts of the uk havent reported their numbers. 316 deaths were recorded, of people whod died within 28 days of a positive covid 19 test, taking the total across the uk to 70,752. With more on the strain on the nhs, heres our corresponde