International law the man accused of stabbing Jacob Billington to death and attacking seven others in birmingham over the weekend makes his first appearance in court. And coming up, the antarctic glacier the size of the uk and the discovery that explains why its melting at an alarming rate. Social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal in england from monday. The measures follow a steep rise in coronavirus cases, with more than 8,000 people testing positive across the uk since sunday. The new law bans larger groups meeting anywhere socially indoors or out. It wont apply to schools, workplaces or events such as weddings and funerals. 0rganised team sports will also be allowed. Anyone breaching the rules could be fined £100, and up to £3,200 for repeat offences. Scotland, wales and Northern Ireland are able to set their own coronavirus restrictions. Some parts of the uk will continue to have tougher restrictions to tackle local outbreaks. Heres our Health Correspondent, lau
Also this lunchtime. Ministers publish new legislation on trade in the uk which the government admits breaks International Law. The man accused of stabbing Jacob Billington to death and attacking seven others in birmingham over the weekend makes his first appearance in court. The antarctic glacier the size of the uk and the discovery that explains why its melting at an alarming rate. And coming up on bbc news, spectators back at the races. 3,500 people are expected at doncaster, despite new government rules against social gatherings. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal in england from monday. The measures follow a steep rise in coronavirus cases, with more than 8,000 people testing positive across the uk since sunday. The new law bans larger groups meeting anywhere socially indoors or out. It wont apply to schools, workplaces or events such as weddings and funerals. 0rganised team sports will also be allowed. Anyo
By Oxford University and astrazeneca has been temporarily halted worldwide after a volunteer falls ill. And. Back for one day only then back behind closed doors. The pilot scheme for crowds at doncasters st leger festival is halted over coronavirus fears. Good afternoon and welcome to our special coverage of the downing street coronavirus briefing, where the Prime Minister is due to give further details of the restrictions on social gatherings announced for england earlier today. He will bejoined by the uk governments chief medical adviser, professor chris whitty, and chief scientific adviser, sir Patrick Vallance. We already know that social gatherings of more than six people will be illegal in england from monday. The measures follow a steep rise in coronavirus cases, with more than 8,000 people testing positive across the uk since sunday. Larger groups will be banned from meeting anywhere socially indoors or out. The restrictions wont apply to schools, workplaces or events such as w
Brexit negotiators from the eu and uk meet today in london for the latest round of trade talks. Two australian journalists fly home from china after being questioned by Chinas Ministry of state security. Very disappointing to have to leave under those circumstances and it is a relief to be back in a country with genuine rule of law. And is italian fashion racist . We meet the designer urging brands to hire more black people. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Two of the uk governments scientific advisers have given warnings over the increase in coronavirus cases, saying that weve relaxed too much over the summer and must now re engage with social distancing rules. Englands depty chief medical officer, professor Jonathan Van Tam said the country faces a bumpy ride unless the virus is taken seriously again. And proffesorjohn edmunds, a member of the Scientific Advisory group f
Say official figures, but it remains far below pre pandemic levels. Thousands of migrants are still being left to sleep in the open after their camp on the greek island of lesbos burned down. And coming up. This years great north run will take place this weekend but with a very different look. Hello, good afternoon. Coronavirus infections have increased in recent weeks in the uk and are rising steadily, according to new estimates. Data released by the governments Scientific Advisory group has confirmed that the reproduction number, or r value, of coronavirus transmission across the uk has risen above 1, meaning the epidemic is growing. Meanwhile, the uks largest study of Coronavirus Infections has found the number of cases is now doubling every week. Tougher lockdown restrictions are expected to be announced for birmingham shortly following a sharp rise in coronavirus cases. The city currently has the second highest infection rate in england. Meanwhile, wales will follow england and sc