And erupt into flames. Former f1 driverjohn watson said Romain Grosjean had a lucky escape. That was an accident that had, sadly, fatality written all over it. It was appalling to watch. The images, ive watched them again and again and again. Im still shocked by what i watched. And the man behind the mask of darth vader weightlifter turned actor dave prowse has died at the age of 85. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The foreign secretary dominic raab says the government is listening to conservative mps unhappy with planned new covid restrictions in england but that a third spike in cases is possible unless they are approved. The system would replace the lockdown when it ends this week and would place most of england in the two highest levels. A vote is due in the house of commons on tuesday. Our Political Correspondent iain watson reports. Its been difficult finding cheer in this festive season. In Greater Manchester they have been living under some restriction since the summer, a
Than a million pounds. Borisjohnson is expected to head to brussels in the next few days, in a last ditch effort to break the deadlock over a brexit trade deal. Talks between the uk and the European Union have again failed to produce a breakthrough. Ajoint Statement Issued by the Prime Minister, borisjohnson, and the European Commission president , ursula von der leyen, says. We agreed that the conditions for finalising an agreement are not there due to the remaining significant differences on three Critical Issues level playing field, governance and fisheries. We asked our chief negotiators and their teams to prepare an overview of the remaining differences to be discussed in a physical meeting in brussels in the coming days. Lets speak to our political correspondentjessica parker. Shejoins us now she joins us now from westminster. Do we know when because of course there is a Council Leaders meeting on thursday, presumably before that . Yeah, i mean, ithink people on thursday, presuma
As london goes into tier 3, other areas of england are hoping to be moved down following a review today of covid restrictions. 9 year old Ella Kissi Debrah died in 2013 an inquest has found that air pollution did contribute to her death. A little light at the end of the covid tunnel look what happened when a music teacher took her lessons online. Christmas isnt cancelled but leaders across the uk want us all to be very careful. Borisjohnson has urged people to think hard before meeting family and friends over the festive period, saying they should exercise extreme caution. He told a News Conference at downing street that the decision to ease covid restrictions for five days would remain in place, but added that the situation was more challenging than when the rules were first set. He said, a smaller christmas is going to be safer christmas and a shorter christmas is a safer christmas. On a similar note, englands chief medical officer professor chris whitty said there were four things t
Died in 2013. An inquest has found that air pollution did contribute to her death. Weve got the justice for her which she so deserved. But also, its about other children, still, as we walk around our city of high levels of air pollution. Sock christmas is here once more, families and neighbours knocking at the door. And a little light at the end of the covid tunnel. Look what happened when a music teacher took her lessons online. Good evening. Just when you thought you had your Christmas Plans all sorted, along comes some new and tougher guidance. This afternoon, the Prime Minister said the four nations had agreed to stick to the existing regulations they issued three weeks ago, but he warned people to exercise extreme caution. In scotland, Nicola Sturgeon also gave further advice to go alongside those regulations, and in wales, Mark Drakeford says the law will be changed. As Laura Kuenssberg reports, we are all being left with a choice make full use of what the law allows, or follow t
The decision that we must move to alert level four. The government in scotland says it intends to issue strengthened guidance over the relaxation of Christmas Covid regulations. The five day relaxation is a window of opportunity during which you can meet. It is not a period that we think it is safe or sensible to get together for. You should see it as a maximum, not a target. Injecting progress almost 140,000 people have been vaccinated for coronavirus so far in the uk. As london goes into tier 3, other areas of england are hoping to be moved down following a review today of covid restrictions. Nine year old Ella Kissi Debrah died in 2013, the inquest finds that air pollution did contribute to her death. Good afternoon, and welcome to bbc news. Christmas isnt cancelled, but leaders across the uk want you to be very careful. The rules over festive gatherings will not be changed despite growing pressure for them to be toughened. All four nations have agreed to not to make a formal change