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For the you ks biggest and perhaps most controversial for the two ks biggest and most controversial Kim Kardashian robbed at gunpoint in paris. Thieves steal 10 million worth of jewelry, leaving her unharmed but tied up in the bathroom. More on that on the way. First, our top story, live from paris. After all the pomp and circumstance over the peace deal between the colombian government and leftist farc rebels, the people have voted against it. Turnout was low in a referendum on the deal, just under 40 , and the no votes won by just under half a percent. The Peace Agreement was the result of four years of painstaking negotiations that was meant to put an end to one of the longestrunning conflicts in the world. It would have let rebel fighters had in their weapons to the u. N. And form a marxist Political Party. But the no campaign led by the former colombian president and opposition leader, alvarado or rebate a nationalto create pack. We think it is fundamental that no risks are taken.
Failed to track down nearly half the close contacts of people with coronavirus in some of the worst hit areas. Good afternoon and welcome to this bbc new special building up to the latest briefing from downing street on coronavirus led today by matt hancock. The latest data from the office for National Statistics suggests Coronavirus Infection rates are levelling off in england and scotla nd are levelling off in england and scotland and decreasing in wales. Thejermainejenas scotland and decreasing in wales. The Jermaine Jenas number, the scotland and decreasing in wales. Thejermainejenas number, the rate at which the virus spreads, has fallen again and is now between one and 1. 1, not reflecting the impact of the second lockdown in england. People aged 50 to 64 are being offered for free flu jabs from first december part of an expanded scheme. Just half of close contacts given to englands test and trace are being reached in some areas. Our Health Correspondent is here to talk through s
But said he will ask his partys mps to back the deal to avoid a no deal. This morning, the European Commission president ursula von der leyen and European Council president Charles Michel signed the International Treaty ratifying the post brexit trade deal, due to come into force on january 1st. The agreement is on its way to london, where the Prime Minister borisjohnson will add his signature. Lets speak to our Political Correspondent nick eardley. He is at westminster for us. Just talk us through what is going to happen in the commons this morning. Good morning, it is going to be a busy day here at westminster because suchis busy day here at westminster because such is the length of time left, one day until this trade agreement comes into force, things are going to have to be rushed through the commons and the lords, it is all going to happen in there today. It could be another 20 minutes or so before we hearfrom the Prime Minister, just because parliament has been recalled, they nee
Previously could have done. The news comes as more parts of england are to expected be moved into the highest level of coronavirus restrictions, tier 4. Eu leaders sign the post brexit trade deal agreed with britain on the eve of its departure from the eu single market, it will now be flown to london. Here, the Prime Minister is due to start a debate in the house of commons shortly as he asks mps to back the brexit trade deal in a vote this afternoon well have special coverage. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. In a landmark moment in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic, the uk medicines regulator has approved the Coronavirus Vaccine developed by astrazeneca and scientists at oxford university. The approval means it is both safe and effective, and is expected to begin being adminstered in the new year. Its the second vaccine to be approved in the uk, after pfizer biontechs was given the green light earlier this month. Its also been announced that the Immunisation Campaign wi