Probation officers had 8 opportunities to recall multiple rapistJoseph Mccann to prison before he went on his rampage of sex attacks. Englands six nations games against italy on m and 15 march have been postponed because of the coronavirus outbreak. Hello and good afternoon. In the past hour, the government has announced that the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the uk has risen to 115. The governments top medical adviser says the uk is now trying to slow the spread of the virus. Professor chris whitty said the country is moving away from phase one of its strategy, which was to contain the disease, and moving towards the second phase, which is an attempt to delay rates of transmission. As it was confirmed that eight patients have contracted the virus within the uk without travelling abroad, a senior doctor has told the bbc that the nhs is not in a position to cope if the rate of infection does increase rapidly. And italy has closed its schools and universities and englands S
California. Testing kits are being dropped on board. In other news, campaigners say that the government bust bring to justice the ruler of dubai, Sheikh Mohammed, aftera court ruled that he was responsible for the kidnappings of his two daughters. Flood misery continues as homeowners in yorkshire have the wettest february and on record. The giant cockerel strutting its stuff amongst some impressive new additions to a Sculpture Parkcollection. And only as much, does the extensive airtime, that the bbc is devoting to the coronavirus mean it is guilty of scaremongering . Genus tonight at 7 45pm. Join us tonight at 7 45pm. Good evening, the number of people around the world who are infected with coronavirus has topped 100,000. In the uk, there are now 163 confirmed cases. 48 more than yesterday. That is the largest increase any single so far. The government has promised to spend another four to £6 million are tackling the virus. The money will be used to help develop a vaccine and develop
I will not be running for president in 2020 but i guarantee i will stay in the fight. Also on the programme. After hours of talks, the leaders of russia and turkey agree a ceasefire in northern syria. But can it last . Abduction, serious physical abuse and a campaign of intimidation. Allegations made against the ruler of dubai by his former wife and found to be proven by the high court here in britain. Hello and welcome. Im katty kay in washington and James Reynolds is in london. In the past few hours, the uk has confirmed the countrys first death from the coronavirus. The patient who died at the Royal Berkshire hospital is said to have been elderly with existing health difficulties. Uk Health Officials are set to move to a new stage in their fight against the disease they will start work on delaying its spread, rather than containing it. Here is the Prime Minister borisjohnson. Boris johnson. Basically we are saying wash your hands, and in business there is usual. We are still in the
Coronavirus outbreak in the country. Wed long suspected all other matches going ahead as it ever since the coronavirus outbreak in italy live all the sport. Which is the worst affected usual but no clue on when the country in europe. Their match against ireland this weekend was called off last week. Englands final six nations match tournament will be fitted. More at against italy is postponed due to half past. It has been a stunning today confirmation that the game involving the men, women and coronavirus. The mens, womens and under 20s would all be rescheduled. Day across parts of northern no word yet on when that will be. Under 20s games will have to be england, Northern Ireland, scotland yestersday, a decree rescheduled, no word yet on when with sunshine, further south the announced by the italian that might become more details at rain. Contrast weather wise we will Prime Minister ordered all sports matches this month to be played 2 30pm. Lovely scene behind you, behind closed doors
Campaigners say that the government must bring to justice the leader of dubai after he was fined responsible for the kidnappings on two of his daughters. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport with sarah englands women footballers in disappointing form. Yes, Big Questions about englands womens football team, and how the site have gone backwards since they run to the world cup semifinal last year. I will have more on their overnight loss in florida. Thanks, sarah. And chris has all the weather a bit less windy this weekend. A little bit, still unsettled for the week ahead with more rain around. We will also be taking a look at what has been a record breaking winter in europe, so thatis record breaking winter in europe, so that is all coming up a little later on. Also coming up prince harry meat racing royalty for a tour of silverstone. Hello, everyone. This is afternoon live. Im martine croxall. The government is promising to spend another 46 Million Pounds in the battle against cor