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New measures are expected, giving Financial Support to self employed people and freelancers. The chancellor will unveil a package of help later after criticism that millions had lost income because of coronavirus. I immediately went from earning to not earning, whereas people i know that are employed are still getting their salary. Its not clear whether all self employed people will be eligible for help well have more on whats expected. Also this lunchtime. As nhs staff say they need more protec...

This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Unions representing doctors and nurses in the uk express concerns about new guidelines allowing the reuse of Personal Protective Equipment. Amidst a global shortage some hospitals in the uk warn they may run out of the equipment this weekend. Its a real disappointment to us that the government has been unable, even after a month, to address this progressively worsening shortage of ppe. President trump angers d...

This is bbc news, the headlines at six. President trumps doctors say he is continuing to improve as hes treated in hospital for coronavirus they also reveal more details of his condition before he was admitted he received oxygen twice but they remain optimistic. If he continues to look and feel as well as he does today our hope is that we can plan for a discharge as early as tomorrow to the white house where he can continue his treatment course. I came here, wasnt feeling so well. I feel much be...

Its11am and these are the main stories this morning. The moment of crisis has come David Attenborough tells the bbc efforts to tackle Climate Change need to happen now as Global Temperatures are the second highest on record. This is an urgent problem that has to be solved. And what is more, we know how to do it. Thats the paradoxical thing, that were refusing to take steps that we know have to be taken. Prince harry will make his first public appearance since he and his wife meghan announced the...

This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Im Sally Bundock. President trump suspends American Funding for the World Health Organization over its handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The reality is that who failed to adequately obtain information in a timely and transparent fashion. More than one in five deaths in england and wales is linked to coronavirus. Figures show 6,000 more people died than expected at the start of april. An election like no ot...

This is bbc world news. The headlines. Britain will be the first country to start mass immunisation of its population after giving emergency approval to the vaccine developed by pfizer and biontech. Speaking at downing street, Prime Minister borisjohnson said it was a momentous moment. The first doses are already on their way to the uk, with 800,000 due in the coming days. Elderly people in care homes and care home staff have been placed top of the priority list. Valery giscard destaing, who ser...

The number of global coronavirus cases has seen a record single day increase. The World Health Organisation says nearly 260,000 new cases have been recorded in 2a hours. In brazil and the us where lockdown measures have not been enforced strictly theres no sign of the curve being flattened. The Russian Ambassador to the uk has rejected allegations that his countrys Intelligence Services interfered in british politics, or tried to steal vaccine research. The denial comes days before a report into...

Tighter restrictions are expected next week in england for areas with the highest Coronavirus Infection rates. Its thought pubs and restaurants could be forced to close in an effort to drive numbers down. Its much too complicated. We dont know what theyre going to do next, do we . Itsjust one big mess. Well be speaking to the owner of a chain of bars about the potential impact of more restrictions on their business. Also this lunchtime. People waiting over a year for hospital treatment in englan...

Back to school. Thousands of pupils across england, wales, and Northern Ireland return to the classroom. For many of them, for the first time in months. With warnings that some children are months behind in their learning, ministers say its vital students return. Schools are open, theyre ready for those young people, theyve put in place all the measures that ive been talking about to keep people safe. But it is important for both their educational prospects and their Mental Health that young peo...

The headlines donald trump is visiting california with record wildfires still burning. He claims the fires are the result of poor forest management, not Climate Change. His election rival, joe biden, says the president s policies are contributing to natural disasters. Bill gates has told the bbc hes confident the United States will step up in the fight against coronavirus. He admits his country has made mistakes, but believes progress can still be made. He also dismissed conspiracy theories abou...