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Finally, vaccines are being produced that might help us return to Something Like the lives we had before covid. Here in the uk, over 10 million doses have already been given out, but at the same time, the virus is Mutating First here in the uk, then in brazil and south africa. So, scientists are turning their attention to how to adapt vaccines to make sure they work against all new variants. Astrazeneca and Oxford University say they plan to have a Next Generation Covid Vaccine ready for the aut...

Wednesday in parliament. Hello again, and welcome to wednesday in parliament as borisjohnson is warned his covid controls arent working. Its the 3rd of february, 2021, with new variants in the country, our schools are shut and our borders are open. The number of people getting a jab reaches ten million, but the head of test and trace strikes a note of caution. The big concern and worry is that the virus mutates and succeeds in finding a form that can escape the vaccine. And remembering a long li...

Abuse the government says social Media Companies face massive fines if they dont act. Better than i ever did. Betterthan i ever did. Brexit ended visa free travel to the eu for musicians now eltonjohn tells us why it will hit so many young performers. At the beginning of a career, when you have written your first record, and you want to go out and play live more than anything else, because it helps you grow as an artist. And a clap for the captain its happening now at sir toms home and joined by...

In myanmar, a second day of protests following the Military Coup which removed the countrys elected leaders. We report on the pandemic� s effects on childrens Mental Health, with many dealing with grief or loneliness. It feels like were all alone in the world because you cant talk. You can talk to somebody but you cant tell them what you really feel. Applause. And the nationwide applause for captain sirtom, as his family leads tributes to the man who raised millions for the nhs. And coming up ...

There were misunderstandings from the beginning but we should forget about them and focus on our vaccine being one of the best. Donald trump is accused of summoning a mob and aiming them like a Loaded Cannon at the capitol according to pre trial documents from democrats were pushing for his impeachment. And tributes are pouring in for Captain Sirtom and tributes are pouring in for captain sir tom moore who has died at the age of 100. He is remembered for raising tens of millions for Coronavirus ...

millions of nigerians are voting in the countrys most competitive election since military rule ended there more than two decades ago. the race is between two major established parties, and a third candidate, peter obi, who has galvanised the support of young people. officially, voting is over in nigerias most competitive elections since the end of military rule. but there are still long queues, with reports that some polling stations didnt open on time. this is africas most populous co...

inching towards a conclusion. a winter storm brings rain and snow to southern california, the likes of which hasnt been seen there for more than three decades. coastal areas are also under flood warning due to high winds. millions of nigerians are voting in the countrys most competitive election since military rule ended there more than two decades ago. the race is between two major established parties, and a third candidate, peter obi, who has galvanised the support of young people. n...

heavy rain in northern scotland, a little bit of brightness sticking out across parts of eastern england. the weather is cloudy, wet or bright where you are, we are all in this wedge of mild air so it does feel unseasonably mild. but as i say sunshine quite limited. the best of it across eastern and southern parts of england, some other eastern parts of england, some other eastern parts of wales, but northern ireland seeing thick cloud, the odd spot of drizzle and that heavy rain conti...

we still, of course, work out the detail of the inquiry, but we are still... it is still sinking in, to be honest. charges of attempted rape and assault are dropped against manchester united footballer mason greenwood, after a key witnesses withdraws involvement. the oil giant shell reports record annual profits of £32 billion — the highest in its 115—year history. and a watchdog urges landlords to "act now" after tens of thousands of homes were found to have serious damp and moul...

good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. the bank of england has raised interest rates from 3.5 to li% — their highest level since 2008. the increase will leave millions of households facing higher mortgages at a time when many people are already struggling with energy and food bills. it will also have an impact on repayment charges on bank loans and credit cards — but it is better news for savers, who should get a higher return. the bank of england says the increase will help to cu...