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Labour agrees to pay substantial damages to seven former employees who sued the party over anti semitism. An unreserved apology in the high court for Party Comments about the seven, who spoke out in a bbc Panorama Programme last year. We are pleased that our reputations have been restored, although it will take time to repair the damage caused by their unfounded attacks. We are glad that keir starmer is showing the leadership which is so desperately needed to bring this chapter to a close. There...

The Prime Minister tells parents its vitally importa nt their children go back to school. Borisjohnson says the life chances of a generation are at stake and the risk of catching covid 19 at school is very, very, very small. Scotlands first minister says secondary School Children there may soon have to wear Face Coverings in communal areas. Mixing between different groups is more likely in corridors and communal areas, increasing the potential for transmission. Well be getting reaction from arou...

Another breakthrough in the battle against coronavirus a vaccine which data suggests is nearly 95 effective. After these trials in the United States its makers moderna describe the discovery as a crucial milestone. I broke into an ear to ear grin when i had the numbers. Heard. It really exceeded our best hopes. And it is an incredibly exciting moment for us as a company, and the world, as we start to develop tools to fight the virus. Well, the markets have reacted positively. Well be assessing t...

Hello, youre watching afternoon live im simon mccoy. Today at 2 a third case of coronavirus is confirmed in the uk the patient is being transferred to an Infectious Disease centre. Meanwhile, chinas ambassador to britain urges countries not to panic about the virus. Hours before hes due to deliver scotlands budget finance secretary derek mckay steps down after sending personal messages to a 16 year old boy on social media. Derek mckays conduct fell far short of what is expected of a minister. In...

This is bbc news with the latest headlines. Millions of people are now living with tighter coronavirus restrictions in england lancashire moves into the highest alert category, but theres still stalemate over Greater Manchester. French police say samuel paty the history teacher who was beheaded in a suspected islamist attack had been threatened for several days. In new Zealand Jacinda ardern is re elected with a landslide victory she was widely praised for her handling of the coronavirus pandemi...

Hello and welcome to bbc news. Im Victoria Derbyshire with the latest headlines for viewers watching in the uk and around the world. As england gets ready for a big easing of lockdown, Health Leaders warn urgent action is needed to ensure the uk is prepared for a potential second wave of coronavirus. The government publishes its guidance on how businesses in england can operate safely when they reopen in ten days time. The last thing anybody wants is for a second peak. Is for a business to be sh...

Youre watching bbc news. Our headlines. The head of the who says covid 19 is easily the most severe Global Health emergency ever declared. The doctor says he would reconvene the who Emergency Committee this week to review its assessment of the pandemic. It was the worst affected countries, brazil, Health Workers have said the International Criminal court to investigate president on the government who accuses it of crimes against humanity on its handling of the virus withdrew two and a half is be...

Important to keep these gyms open. Joshua stepped in after the government left boxing out of a £300 million rescue package for cash strapped sports hit by the pandemic last month. We just want to raise the eyebrows of people in power to somehow think in the future, if there is ever an opportunity to invest in sports again, to try and include boxing. You know, 300 million is a substantial amount. Even £3,000 to a boxing gym makes a massive difference. Without grassroots, there is no tyson fury,...

This is bbc news. The headlines at six talks continue in brussels with both sides warning theyre unlikely to reach a post Brexit Agreement by tomorrows deadline. Four Royal Navy Patrol ships are being put on standby, to help protect britains fishing waters, in the event of a no deal brexit. World leaders are holding a virtual Climate Summit addressing the summit, borisjohnson laid out his priorities in renewable energy. We are putting our foot to the accelerator, in a carbon friendly way of cour...

Today at six the dealy attacks in austrias capital Authorities Say the gunman was an islamist terrorist. Eyewitness footage shows people fleeing as the gunman opened fire in six different locations in central Vienna Police say he was shot dead within nine minutes. But in that time, four people were killed and over 20 injured. The austrian chancellor has led the tributes. Theres mounting concern across europe and, this evening, the uk Terror Threat level has been raised. Also tonight liverpool wi...