But as many people still head into the capital the mayor of london says more workers need financial protection so they dont need to travel. It is really important for the chancellor and the Prime Minister to step up and give these people the support they need, so they know and they have peace of mind, they are going to put food on the table and pay their rent. This is the scene in Piccadilly Circus in Central London, as the uk gets to grips with tough new restrictions. Confusion over what shops can and cant stay open as some say they should be able to trade. Ministers confirm that children under 18 can still see both parents if theyre separated or divorced. The Foreign Office warns all britons travelling abroad to come home but many complain theyre been left stranded. As the Health System struggles to cope in spain, elderly patients are found abandoned in care homes. Good morning. Were all going to have to adapt to a new way of living, arent we. If youre watching at home, self isolatin
On supermarkets, banks and online retailers. The United States are the latest country to call for the postponement of the olympics. The British Olympic Association are also expected this afternoon to ask for the games to be called off. Good morning. Today for england and wales, largely dry and sunny. For scotla nd wales, largely dry and sunny. For scotland and Northern Ireland, more cloud, windier and there is some rain. Ill have all the details coming up. Good morning to you. Its tuesday, march 24th. Our top story the Prime Minister declared a National Emergency last night as he announced drastic restrictions on daily life to combat the spread of coronavirus. He warned that without a Huge National effort the nhs will not be able to cope and more people will die. You can now only leave your home for very specific reasons. They are to shop for basic neccessities such as food and medicine. You can go outside for only one form of exercise a day, alone or with members of your household. Al
Before more air routes are closed. Good afternoon. The government has sought to clarify the tough new restrictions introduced last night, to curb the spread of coronavirus. The Prime Minister declared a National Emergency and ordered everyone to stay home, and follow strict rules. You can only leave your home for very limited purposes, such as shopping for basic neccessities like food and medicine. You can go outside for one form of exercise each day, either alone or with members of your household. You can leave home for any medical need or to care for a vulnerable person. And finally, you can travel to and from work, but only where absolutely necessary, and if you cannot work from home. And in the past few minutes downing street say you could be fined £30 for breaching the measures but that could rise significantly. Borisjohnson gave the orders as the number of people in the uk who have died from the virus reached 335 and the number of cases rose above 6,500. Heres lauren moss with o
Not to stockpile medicines, as they report a big increase in customers. And hundreds of thousands of british citizens travelling abroad are urged by the Foreign Office to come home before more air routes are closed. And in sport, european rugby chiefs insist theyre committed to completing the campaigns this season, after the semis and final of the champions cup and challenge cup are postponed. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The government has sought to clarify the tough new restrictions introduced last night to curb the spread of coronavirus. The Prime Minister declared a National Emergency and ordered everyone to stay home and follow strict rules. You can only leave your home for very limited purposes, such as shopping for basic necessities like food and medicine. You can go outside for one form of exercise each day, either alone or with members of your household. You can leave home for any medical need or to care for a vulnerable person. And finally you can travel