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Nearly six months on from covid cases starting to be reported in yemen, the bbc has become the First International broadcaster to reach there and gauge the impact of the virus. Yemen is divided between the houthi group based in the north and an internationally recognised government in the south. There are reports that the British Government is planning new legislation which could override elements of the Brexit Agreement signed last year with the European Union relating to northern ireland. Its thought this might potentially derail the prospects of a last minute trade deal between britain and ...

Incredible guy. The cost of lockdown the number of uk workers on Company Payroll fell by more than 600,000 in two months. The number of people claiming unemployment related benefits more than doubles. Borisjohnson says plans to merge the department for International Development and the Foreign Office will unite aid with diplomacy. But three former Prime Ministers say its a mistake. And new zealand records two new cases of coronavirus. Both had come from the uk, ending 2a days of no new infections. Good afternoon. In half an hour, well bring you todays Coronavirus Press briefing from downing st...

The week in parliament. Hello again and welcome to the week in parliament, a week when a 22 year old footballer changed government policy. Marcus rashford, one. Prime ministerjohnson, nil. The home secretary condemned far right thugs who attacked the police on the streets of westminster. They were violent, they were abusive, and aggressive towards the police. They were racist, and there are no excuses for this behaviour. Also in this programme, the challenges of the Digital Parliament for working parents. And about opportunities to improve. Child fussing. The longterm sustainability apologies,...

The week in parliament. Hello again and welcome to the week in parliament, a week when a 22 year old footballer changed government policy. Marcus rashford, one. Prime ministerjohnson, nil. The home secretary condemned far right thugs who attacked the police on the streets of westminster. They were violent, they were abusive, and aggressive towards the police. They were racist, and there are no excuses for this behaviour. Also in this programme, the challenges of the Digital Parliament for working parents. And about opportunities to improve. Child fussing. The long term sustainability apologies...

Tuesday in parliament. Hello again, and welcome to tuesday in parliament, as a footballer forces the government into a u turn on Free School Meals. Id like to extend my particular thanks to Marcus Rashford, for using his public position to amplify the voices of those who must and should be heard. The Prime Minister announces a shake up in the way the uk delivers aid. For too long, frankly, uk overseas aid has been treated as some giant cash point in the sky but then finds himself accused of trying to deflect attention from his governments troubles. We should see this statement for what it is t...