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This is bbc news. The headlines. A cobra meeting with the four nations of the uk is getting underway right now to try to agree a common approach to relaxing coronavirus restrictions over christmas. It is hoped we will agree a common framework, albeit some details on the precise definition of household might differ to reflect the different circumstances in each nation. The bbc understands the governments may allow up to three households to meet indoors over a five day period. A further 608 people...

This is bbc news, imjane hill. The headlines at 2pm Face Coverings are compulsory in shops and supermarkets in england from tomorrow. Ministers say theyll also be needed when buying takeaway food and drink. Face coverings are compulsory in shops and supermarkets borisjohnson says the uks response to the coronavirus pandemic shows the sheer might of the uk union on his first visit to scotland since last years general election. The uk could leave the eu without a deal, says the eus chief brexit ne...

This is bbc news, with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Tighter coronavirus restrictions are expected early next week for parts of england that could result in the closure of bars and restaurants. As new coronavirus restrictions hit scotlands hospitality sector, theres concern it could sound the death knell for some businesses. A sharp increase in covid 19 cases in countries across Europe Germany calls the rise worrying. In brussels, cafes and bars have been order...

Excitement. Notjust free trade and free ports but fisheries and the ability to do things differently and better. From innovation in tech and data and finance to improving our standards this is bbc news, with the latest in animal welfare. Yes, you will see headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. A country that scrupulously controls its own borders, but which is in President Trump urges people not to be scared of coronavirus some ways cosmopolitan than ever as he returns to the white...

So its a real opportunity for independence, although theyre having a hard time at the moment, if they can continue to capture that spirit of local, going forwards, and hopefully it will help them to recover quicker. The limited time shops have had to open means december is even more vital than ever, as they face pressure to make up for lost ground in the run up to christmas. Katie prescott, bbc news. Now its time for a look at the weather with chris fawkes. Hello, there. The weathers going to st...

Good morning, welcome to bbc news, im victoria derbyshire, here are the headlines. A lack of coronavirus tests for nhs workers is causing staff absences according to hospital bosses. The government says the tests are out there the majority of tests are available within a ten mile radius. It seems to me that there will be extreme cases where people cannot get to test locations within that radius but that doesnt mean that, you know, Public Health england are not working night and day to boost capa...

This week, a world divided by hope and fear as some countries tentatively emerge from the shadow of the epidemic and others go towards it. Even when lockdown is being lifted, other sorrows are just beginning as we all begin to absorb the scale of the economic damage. But death and destruction do not stop great power politics. The president of the United States has announced a cut in funding to the world health organization, accusing it of going soft on china. My guests on socially distanced scre...

This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Scientists warn a new variant of coronavirus appears to be more deadly. And here in the uk, new Research Shows a rise in the number of people dying from the new strain. There is some evidence that the new variant, the variant that was first identified in london and the south east, may be associated with a higher degree of mortality. Lockdown lowers the infection rate at last the r number across the uk is now b...

These are the latest headlines strikes and protests have been taking place across belarus, demanding the resignation of president alexander lu kashenko after his disputed re election. The demonstrations have been fuelled by accounts of torture from protesters detained earlier in the week. Estonias foreign minister has said the election was not democratic or legitimate. The Us Postal Service has advised several states that they may need to expand their voting by mail deadlines to allow the system...

Coronavirus spreads into rural india, putting intense pressure on countryside hospitals. The indian prime ministers as well things are improving in the late big city some of the late big city some of the rural areas are struggling to cope. The body of the late Congressmanjohn Lewis makes a finaljourney in selma, alabama crossing the famous bridge where he helped lead a march for Voting Rights in 1965. This was one of the events that mark the life of the civil rights icon who died earlier this mo...