Scientists say the coronavirus has mutated again in the uk. New strains have been discovered in liverpool and bristol Scientists Say vaccinations remain crucial. As long as we manage to roll out the vaccine effectively to all vulnerable people, it shouldnt have too much of an impact going forward. And in the last half hour scientists from Oxford University theirjab may reduce transmission. We will have the latest. Back to the classroom this month scotlands first minister announces a phased return. Calls for a re think of Brexit Border checks at ports in Northern Ireland after threats against staff. Whats the real cost of all our buying and spending . A new report says the effect on the Natural World should be part of the calculation. And coming up in sport on bbc news. All systems go for the six nations after france approves covid rules that relax travel restrictions around their matches. Good evening. Captain sir tom moore the 100 year old veteran who caught the nations imagination la
This is bbc news. The headlines at 1pm. The death toll from the coronavirus rises to 41, with authorities in china struggling to contain the outbreak, as millions travel for the lunar new year. There are now known cases of the virus in france and australia and a state of emergency has been declared in hong kong. Translation they have a command centre so that we can get the views from the experts and we can come up with the strategies as well as the initiatives. A charity Offering Mental Health support to military veterans says it cant take on new cases because of a funding crisis. At least 21 people have been killed and more than 1,000 injured in a powerful earthquake in eastern turkey. Debt Charities Warn that people arent being given enough information when they use buy now,
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For military veterans, combat stress, has said it is unable to deal with new cases because of cuts in funding. From monday, former Service Personnel in england and wales will be re directed to the nhs for treatment. The charity helps treat servicemen
and women suffering from complex Mental Health problems. Our correspondent Chi Chi Izundu reports. Theyre known as tough and resilient, but being in the military can be an incredibly stressfuljob. Reports after reports have shown the impact it can have on the Mental Health of personnel, but now one of the leading charities for veterans Mental Health is warning, from monday, thanks to funding costs, it will now have to stop taking on new referrals. Combat stress says it receives around 2,000 referrals for treatment every year, but its income has fallen from £16 million to £10 million in this current financial year. Very, very reluctantly i think this is the only time the organisation has ever considered doing this we have decided that we
At least 22 people have been killed and more than 1200 injured. A charity Offering Mental Health support to military veterans it cant take on any new cases due to a funding crisis. South africa end the second day of the fourth test on 88 6, after england posted a commanding total of 400. Lawyers representing us President Donald Trump have begun outlining their defence in his impeachment trial in the us senate in washington. Democrats acting as prosecutors have accused mr trump of abusing his power and of obstructing congress. In his opening remarks. The president s lead defence attorney, pat cipollone, said there was no evidence for the charges. He said the democrats were trying to overturn the result of the last election and prevent mr trump from standing again later this year. Theyre asking you, not only to overturn the results of the last election, but, as ive said before, theyre asking you to remove President Trump from the ballot in an election thats occurring in approximately nin
And i ask you to keep that in mind. The search for survivors continues after a powerful earthquake hit turkey at least 22 people have been killed and more than 1200 injured. A charity Offering Mental Health support to military veterans says it cant take on any new cases, due to a funding crisis. South africa end the second day of the 4th test on 88 6, after england posted a commanding total of 400. Good evening. Chinas president has warned that the spread of a potentially deadly new virus is accelerating, with his country facing a grave situation. Coronavirus has killed at least 41 people and infected more than 1300 since the outbreak began in the city of wuhan. Severe travel restrictions have been imposed in many areas. Here, the department of health says 31 people tested for the virus have been given the all clear. 0ur china correspondent Stephen Mcdonnell has been to the province of hubei much of which is under strict quarantine and sent this report. The approaches to hubei province