this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. a man has been killed in a knife attack in a suburb of paris. the attacker has been shot dead by police. britain's prime minister boris johnson says the uk must prepare to leave the european union at the end of the year — without a deal. europe stands firm. we need to continue negotiations and i hope it will be possible to make progress in the future and we are determined to reach a deal but not at any cost. as the united states passes 8 million covid infections, new restrictions are implimented in areas around the uk and across europe. in thailand,

thousands of protesters in bangkok defy a ban on gatherings and clash with police armed with batons and water cannon. a man has been killed in a knife attack in a suburb northwest of the french capital, paris. police then shot and killed the suspected attacker near the scene. reports suggest the victim — said to be a teacher — was beheaded. let's speak to our correspondent in paris hugh schofield. just bring us up—to—date with the details we know just just bring us up—to—date with the details we knowjust far of this. everything tends to be hard to verify, the port that he was beheaded, that's what the report said. the police have not officially set it but it's been reported widely

on the media. the certainly been reported that the victim was a history teacher from a college, a middle school. and in a suburb about ten miles, or 15 km northwest of the centre of paris. around 5pm this afternoon he was presumably on his way out of school and attacked on the street by another man, and with a knife. and beheaded it seems. the attacker then ran off and was cornered or traced but not long after due to a street in the neighbouring commune or suburbs there, and some kind of confrontation he was shot by the police and died shortly afterwards. there are reports that a rifle was found near him and local newspaper reported also that he posted already

a grisly video of what he had done online. i have not had that confirmed. also reporting that he was hst and man of 18. that has not been confirmed. but it is being treated as a terrorist incident and the fact that this teacher had recently shown pictures of the prophet muhammad, the famous controversial character is in his class, obviously that's at the centre of all of this. and president markram is at the scene because this is all so acute for the french. a teacher doing hisjob is all so acute for the french. a teacher doing his job teaching about issues surrounding a trial for the trial related to the charlie abdo attack. as part of the discussion of that trial he brought up the caricatures and there was complaints from parents about that. and it

seems that has led to this brutal killing. extremely sensitive subject matter, the education minister has said that the attack of this school teacher was an attack on the nation adding that our unity and resolve are the only response is faced with the monstrosity of, in his words, is the monstrosity of, in his words, is the missed terrorism. this is all very early on in what has happened in terms of details of what we have. a very difficult evening for france at the moment. a reminder in a different way of the attack on the priest back in 2015 or 16, the roman catholic priest was killed in an absolute horrific fashion. a religious symbol which was desecrated. this history teacher is a secular civil in france which is been desecrated. the french are very

attached to the educational system, they're very attached to their teachers. think of those teachers they go about the job of teaching history and civics in a way that they expect to be taught which is in at dispassionate and secular way and treating religion as things to be respected but not worshiped. so there will be immense emotion in france at the manner of this man's death and the fact that it is linked a p pa re ntly death and the fact that it is linked apparently again to this publication of cartoons from 15 years ago now. actually sensitive subject, i know we will be checking in with you we get more details. for the time thank you very much, our paris correspondent. let's bring you some live pictures now from the paris subrub the british government has said that brexit trade talks are over and "there is no point" negotiations continuing unless there's a fundamental shift in the eu's position. the prime minister borisjohnson says the uk should get ready for leaving without a deal onjanuary 1st after an eu summit in brussels insisted it is the british who should be

making concessions — here's our europe editor katya adler eu leaders had lots on their mind at this summit. the covid crisis first and foremost. but eyes and ears here were also very focused here today on downing street. how would borisjohnson react to their demand that the uk must give way first if a trade deal is to be agreed? the answer, not positively. it is clear from the summit that after 45 years of membership, they are not willing unless there is some fundamental change of approach, to offer this country the same terms as canada, and so with high hearts and with complete confidence, we will prepare to embrace the alternative and we will prosper mightily. downing street's clear message— trade talks are over unless the eu changes its tune. no chance, said the french president. translation: we are always conscious

that it was the united kingdom that wanted to leave the eu and that is leaving the eu and that needs an agreement even more than we do. after months and months of eu negotiators shuttling backwards and forwards between london and brussels, both sides are fed up. the key sticking point still in talks— the rights of eu fishermen to fish in british waters after brexit, competition regulations known as the level playing field, and how disputes should be resolved if a trade deal is agreed. angela merkel has said today the eu perspective negotiator would head to london on monday to launch intense last—ditch talks, but this evening the government said no. as things stand, there was no point. both sides have now growled at each other and gnashed their teeth. so is this the end of the road, or political posturing before difficult compromises are reached 7 concessions are needed from both the government

and the eu if a deal to be founded for those who believe that this deal is the right way forward, tonight feels like a case of so near and yet so far. so near yet so far. where we going to go with this, rob? the talks may go ahead by telephone, in other words the chief uk negotiator will speak to michelle bernier, the chief eu negotiator. as to whether the and is this, until the talks have definitively broken down either on the uk or the eu side, or indeed until there's a deal, ijust think one has to be

immensely cautioned and that clearly both of those options still remain possible. i think the really interesting thing is to try and analyse what it is that the uk is doing, is it doing this in a hope to pressure the european union into offering a better deal, at the last minute? it is certainly risky because you wonder is the uk really prepared to leave with no deal? because although there are some who feel very passionately about the whole sovereignty issue inside downing street, formerly the vote leave campaign, there's others in government who are rather worried about the consequences of our no—deal brexit and what that might mean in terms of food prices and of chaos and delays at the border. as very high—stakes game, and an incredibly serious moment in european political history. certainly is, as always thank you so much for your clarity and caution as well. rob watson there. the number of coronavirus

infections in europe continues to soar, with daily infection rate records broken in germany, switzerland, croatia and the netherlands. and as european countries battle the resurgence, millions of people on the continent are now under new measures. it comes as the total number of cases in the united states has moved past 8 million. meanwhile, the uk prime minister has told the mayor of greater manchester that he is prepared to intervene and impose the highest level of coronavirus restrictions — tier 3 — on the region if no agreement can be reached between local leaders and the government. our deputy political editor vicky young reports. it has taken days of negotiations. finally, local leaders in lancashire and ministers in london have come up with a deal. more restrictions are coming across the county, alongside millions of pounds in financial support. but some shoppers here in nelson want a different approach. i think they should have done it earlier, to be quite honest. my mum is 87.

you can't tell my mother to stop eating, because she won't. i think it needs to be tougher. i think the way the government has been coming across, they haven't been clear on the rules anyway. there is no transparency. total, utter confusion. boris johnson's opted for a regional approach, because many places have fewer covid cases than hotspots in the north of england, but it has meant more talking, wrangling over money and delay. no one wants to have to implement these measures, which damage local businesses, but these decisions were necessary because of the rate of increase, notjust of infections but also in hospitalisation and admissions to intensive care. but not every area has signed up. the mayor of greater manchester, andy burnham, and some conservative mps are fighting plans for more closures unless there is extra money for businesses affected.

don't you know how to make a quick decision that might don't you now have to make a quick decision about whether you place extra restrictions on places such as greater manchester or give them more money to persuade them? which will it be and when? it is far better to do it together, because we want the maximum local buy in, the maximum local enforcement, and the maximum local compliance, and that means local leadership. i hope that rate in manchester will come on board. the national government must reserve the right to step in and do what is necessary. for many cities, including nottingham, the uncertainty continues. cases and hospitalisations are rising quickly, and additional measures could be on the way. one former prime minister says the government has to be more generous. at the very time we are increasing the requirements on people not to do things and denying people the chance ofjobs, we are reducing the economic support. if i was borisjohnson, again, you have to be one step ahead. he should have been calling

the chancellor this morning, telling him his economic recovery package is not going to work, get him to bring a new package, and i think you could build consent around that. borisjohnson says the situation is worsening with every passing day. there is real tension between westminster and some local leaders, but decisions need to be taken very soon. vicki young, bbc news, westminster. well the uk the prime minister has said until a vaccine has been found "mass testing" for coronavirus will be the solution to reopening the economy and society. borisjohnson says several kinds of rapid tests are being looked at — some that can provide results injust 15 minutes. it comes as a new survey shows that the number of infections in england rose by more than 60% last week. our health editor hugh pym reports. getting test results back can take time. the prime minister said new technology would allow faster turnarounds and more frequent testing to pick up those without symptoms. using random testing, the ons works

out how many have got it each week, with and without symptoms. the latest ons survey covered community infections in the week to the 8th of october, though not including scotland. it showed in england there were nearly 28,000 new cases each day, up more than 60% on the previous week. that's about one in 160 of the population with the virus. in wales, infections also went up, with about one in 390 with the virus. the proportion in northern ireland was won in 250. the situation is deteriorating, and we need to brace for it. we need to be aware that even any actions that we take today is going to need two or three weeks before having an effect. it might actually be a good effect in four to six weeks. we are under a lot of pressure every day now.

as more people pick up the virus, a certain proportion will need hospital treatment. this video put out today by liverpool city council aims to warn the local population of the consequences. but doctors say outcomes are better. health service journal estimates that death rate for hospital covid patients fell by 50% between april and september. an intensive care specialist told me what had changed with the care of very sick patients. we became better at recognising the disease early and therefore implementing treatment early, and it's always better to prevent deterioration rather than to treat things after the event. and of course, we saw development in terms of potential drugs that may have a benefit for patients. more patients are pulling through, but it takes time for them to recover. some have ongoing symptoms after leaving hospital, and as more beds are occupied, there's a chance others will miss out on less urgent

treatment and operations. hugh pym, bbc news. stay with us on bbc news, still to come. nigeria's government orders investigations into the claims of police abuses that have sparked protests across the nation. parts of san francisco least affected by the earthquake are returning to life, but in the marina area — where most of the damage was done — they are more conscious than ever of how much has been destroyed. in the 19 years since he was last year, he has gone from being a little known revolutionary to an experienced and successful diplomatic operator. it was a 20—pound bomb which exploded on the fifth floor of the grand hotel, ripping a hole in the front of the building. this government will not weaken, democracy will prevail! it fills me with humility and gratitude to know that i have been chosen as the recipient of this

this prestigious honour. this catholic nation held its breath for the men they called the 33. and then... bells toll. ..bells tolled nationwide to announce the first rescue and chile let out an almighty roar. this is bbc news, the latest headlines. a man has been killed in a knife attack in a suburb of paris. the attacker has been shot dead by police. britain's prime minister boris johnson says the uk must prepare to leave the european union at the end of the year — without a deal. europe stands firm. protest organisers in the thai capital, bangkok, have told thousands of demonstrators to go home and prepare for further action, after they turned out in defiance of a ban on gatherings of more than five people. water cannons were used to clear out

the demonstrators calling for democratic reform. jonathan head has been following the unrest on the streets of bangkok. here we are on day two of this official ban on public gatherings, and the mobile phone lights, the beacons of modern day protest are still shining. today the police came infor us to still shining. today the police came in for us to the location where we saw protesters occupy a big intersection yesterday and lock it up. and here we are 800 metres down the road and the protesters have quite simply moved here. this movement is still going defying every attempt by the government to shut it down at them anyways these young activists have borrowed tactics as they have in so much of what they have done from the people in hong kong the protesters they are. be water was their motto, move

quickly. like a game of whack a mole, where the authorities go to staff these protest out the young activists will move and have a flash mob show up in another part of the city. the question now is how long can these people keep up this momentum, keep up these daily spontaneous protests while the key leaders, the top leaders of the movement are injail leaders, the top leaders of the movement are in jail and facing heavy charges? but for the government to how much longer can they try to suppress the views that are being expressed here, these astonishing views about the monarchy, this massively critical views of the government and through the use of draconian laws. not at all the use of draconian laws. not at a ll clear the use of draconian laws. not at all clear that government tactics are working. the nigerian government has ordered that judicial panels of inquiry be set up to investigate allegations of abuse carried out by a notorious police unit, popularly known as sars. the special anti—robbery squad has been accused of committing extrajudicial killings and torture.

the unit was dissolved by the government last sunday but protests have continued. the bbc‘s mayeni jones sent this report from lagos. cracking down on dissent. this social media footage filmed in lagos on monday reportedly shows live ammunition was used to disperse protesters against police brutality. bystander had stepped out of his cart when he was hit by a stray bullet. social media outage analysed by the bbc shows he was more than 250 metres away from the protest centers. the police said he was killed by demonstrators eyewitnesses disagree. his wife is still in shock. i can't even believe that my husband died like that. i can't leave my husband would just disappear like this from me.

just needed money to go to work. i said bye—bye, god be with you, god protect you and guide you. four days after he was killed the government of lagos announced the rest of four officers involved in the shooting. young nigerians say the violent crackdown on police broke two brutality protests including live round shows nothing has changed. we were here earlier and thought we might end up in the protest it had to be the case. hundreds of people have showed up. there is a carnival atmosphere but their names are very serious. they are here to fight police brutality and they refused to back down. activists have used social media to organise street demonstrations raising funds.

we are just here to encourage the protesters, make sure that you don't go hungry, you don't go tired, you don't get wet. you have everything that you need and isjust been amazing the support we've been seeing. we banded together to lean back together on a one unified. anybody can be killed. and now we are just sustaining as a unified group to just ask for a better nigeria. the authorities have been slow to deliver. the central government is here to address some key demands. activists want compensation for the families of the victims and better funding for the police. but it won't be easily appeased. i'm joined now by teniola tayo, a policy analyst specialising in nigeria, currently based in dakar, senegal. we see those scenes in nigeria, the protesters on the seat, —— street,

exley just how significant you feel this movement is? i think this is the first type of the current young generation of nigerians are participating in the democratic process , participating in the democratic process, many of them coming to the age where they can actually vote and participating actively in demanding for change. i think it is really important and for change. i think it is really importantandi for change. i think it is really important and i think the outcome of these protests a re important and i think the outcome of these protests are going to be very significant as well. it will determine to an extent this peace process. if they were defeated after this i think this would increase. he talked about the protesters being quite young, we talk about building the momentum and social media has been very significant. yes, exactly. social media, there's this concept called imaginary is where you see something but because you have the internet you can connect to the same thing on the internet. what drew me as the protest was the video of the

woman that was shot in the mouth, she had a gaping hole in her cheek. nigerians of the world see these images and see the reports of people getting killed, people getting extorted and then they all rally around this movement. it's a really important and around this movement. it's a really importantandi around this movement. it's a really important and i think that it's been a tool for organising. the woman that was at the forefront of this protest of mobilising resources, last i checked it was about $170,000 that has been raised and even some bitcoin. with the donation link went down a bitcoin link was set up and provided resources to the protests. provided with food, drink and security details because there are hoodlums attacking the protesters. social media has been important for organising and also for amplifying the voices. there were some rumours that the nigerian government... but they were not true. even if the internet shut out in nigeria they've been there. they will continue

calling out the changing of the police force. the internet and social media has been extremely important in sustaining and continuing this process. we don't have very much time but a couple of sentences you yourself have experienced the brutality of sars. yes i have it. my experience has been very similar to other people. they force themselves into her vehicle and try to extort money from you, there was a time when it refused to drive somewhere and then you become a bit isolated. i refuse to drive the direction and then they struggle with the steering wheel and there was an attempt to take the ignition out of the vehicle, even while the car was in motion and in the middle of traffic. so i don't really focus on my experience but the experience of others has been incredible. apologies as always for interrupting, we are out of time but thank you so much for sharing your experience also the significance this movement. lots more of what is

happening on the streets of nigeria. those protests in our website. thank you forjoining me. hello. october has found a spell of quieter weather for the middle of month and although there have been some sunny spells around over the past few days, in fact, for a time it looked very nice on guernsey today, over the weekend, we can expect a lot of cloud and there is a ridge of high pressure that is of high pressure that is extended across the uk. again, a lot of cloud around and still producing a bit of patchy rain and drizzle at times, although not amounting very much. a flow of air coming down from the north, so, it is quite cool out there. now, as we look at things as we go through the night, we'll be seeing some breaks in the cloud today, and we are expecting the sky to fill in with cloud, maybe still a few breaks down towards southwest england, so some rural spots in the low single figures but for most of us, cloudy, damp and drizzly night and temperatures holding a good few degrees above freezing as we start the day tomorrow.

but you can see all of the cloud across the uk tomorrow, again, some light rain or drizzle in places and more especially in towards scotland and northern england into the afternoon. only very limited breaks in the cloud so do count oyurself lucky if you get to see much in the way of sunshine, and a few heavy showers maybe affecting the channel islands towards cornwall and devon. these temperatures are a bit below average for the time of year, though the winds are very light. here's a picture for saturday evening, still damp in places, especially in parts of scotland and northern england, a few showers into northern ireland and for part two of the weekend on sunday, not much change, probably an area of thicker cloud through parts of england and wales with some light rain associated with that, pushing a bit further north, may allow wales and southern england to brighten up a bit into the afternoon. or at least a bit milder here but a cooler day into scotland and northeast england. some rain maybe to end the day, parts northern ireland was in scotland in northeast england. some rain maybe to end the day, in parts of northern ireland and western scotland as we go in to going to monday, that's due to the developing area of low pressure,

these weather fronts coming our way and a significant change in this weather pattern to something much more active into next week and on monday, bringing rain to parts of northern england, northern ireland and scotland increasing cloud and breeze elsewhere. technically turning a bit milder on monday but then again, i'm not sure if we'll notice particularly in those areas that are seeing the rain. as we go through the rest of the week, low pressure remains close by, won't be rainy all the time but there will be some rain at times and some of that can be quite heavy and windy in places too. so, yes, a quieter spell of weather right now. make the most of that, if that's what you want, because it's all change next week.

this is bbc world news, the headlines... a man has been killed in a knife attack in a suburb northwest of the french capital, paris. police then shot and killed the suspected attacker near the scene. reports suggest the victim, said to be a teacher, was beheaded. downing street says talks between the uk and eu over a post—brexit trade agreement are over. borisjohnson says brussels has abandoned the idea of a post—brexit agreement and he's urging businesses to prepare for no deal injanuary. the number of coronavirus infections in europe continues to soar, with daily infection rate records broken in germany, switzerland, croatia and the netherlands. meanwhile the who. has warned that intensive care facilities in a number of european cities could be overwhelmed rising covid nbumbers. and in the uk the prime minister has told the mayor of greater manchester that he is prepared to intervene and impose the highest level of coronavirus restrictions — you are watching bbc news.

lancashire has agreed to move into the highest level of covid restrictions this weekend. the measures include pub closures and bans on household mixing indoors, in private gardens and most outdoor venues. our correspondentjudith moritz has been talking to residents and businesses in lancaster. lancashire woke up to uncertainty and rumour at mid—morning information came are moving up to the middle and then to the highest level of tier 3. today you could have a drink in this bar tomorrow you won't be able to. and the doors close tonight, it is not certain along with other food pumps. along with when they will reopen. is a two weeks, three weeks? three months? the information is passed so poorly, we just have not understood where we stand, really and of course, our staff

are asking us questions and we cannot answer them. behind the bar, there is real worry about finances in the future. 80%, i was in the red already. and now, we are having to pay out more just for bills and things like that and so, it is going to make that even worse. like, with the going down to the two thirds. there was late—night negotiations between regional and national government. some local leaders said they want a good deal, others said their hands of been forced. unless you go to tier 3 and accept the deal, if you don't, you will not receive any money and you will not receive the support. that felt like being bullied, to me. gyms in liverpool have closed in lancashire, under the similar level, they have been allowed to stay open.

i think it is brilliant, to be honest with the rest of the gems need to stay open. sticking to the rules in the sanitising, the one with systems. i don't see why they should not be open. strange, really. if it's everyone, surely must be safe over here. it's a bit of a lifeline when we are three months from gyms, this is going down as a result and getting more stressed, you're more anxious. the gym owner says she grateful that leaders push for her industry to stay open. the stakes are really high, the people of lobby for us to stay open, they provided us that lifeline now to keep trying to drive our business forward, if they had gone the other way and gyms are closed, i think we would've really struggled. high energy here because elsewhere they see their blood pressure is rising with all of the changes and the feeling that what is allowed in one place may be forbidden in the short distance away.

the prime minister has told the prime minister is prepared to intervene and propose the level of restrictions if no agreement can be reached between local leaders and the government. up political correspondent has the latest on the political tensions between government and local leaders. the trade—off in lancashire obviously joining greater manchester is an increase its financial support package from the government perhaps around £30 more than was alert initially on offer. they say it will help to top off local wages. they've also moved into this highest tier of restrictions. although interestingly, a new fruit doing that front is open here. in lancashire for example, they‘ re allowed to keep lancashire for example, they‘ re allowed to keeinm's open that's not the case in nearby liverpool or the liverpool city regions. they have written to the government demanded to see the scientific evidence that suggests that they are jim's should be shot. a patchwork of

different measures been introduced under this highest tier. the impasse between central and local government and greater manchester continues tonight. the leaders of greater manchester councils most of them i should say, have written to the government and said several things. but first of all, simply closing down hospitality as happens in the tightest areas of restrictions isn't necessarily the only way to tackle the virus was a perhaps they should look again at shielding vulnerable members of the population. perhaps they should look at more quickly closing noncompliant hospitality venues rather than shutting all of them. the alternative from the government they hung around waiting for talks to come in but haven't heard yet from downing street despite borisjohnson saying earlier this evening that time is of the essence. in we are also hearing that the prime minister would not hesitate to intervene and imposed tighter restrictions on greater

manchester if need be. that's right he said he'd prefer an agreement things would be far more effective if there were agreement. to save the lives of the people of manchester and to protect manchester hospitals he says he will have to intervene if agreement can't be read. in other words, imposing new restrictions on manchester without necessarily having an agreement of local government leaders. the reason i think he's reluctant to do that although he says he's pretty paired to do so is all about compliance and enforcement for that would people really comply with the new rules if they believe it's been imposed over they believe it's been imposed over the heads? interestingly he's loggerhead labour led labour in that area. also a meeting between the health minister and all the mps in the regions including conservatives. some of the people most vociferously opposing restrictions are in boris johnson's own party. the number of coronavirus deaths reported in the north west today was 39 — nearly half the total number in england.

and the region has more covid patients in hospital than any other region. 15—hundred — compared with just 300 in the london region. our health correspondent gill dummigan has spent the day on the front line of the coronavirus battle the royal liverpool hospital where doctors there fear they'll be overwhelemed — if the infection rate doesn't fall soon. for the staff here it's been seven long months. exhausting, upsetting, potentially life—threatening. and it's about to get worse. what happens if you have to do this ain? happens if you have to do this again? it's just really... happens if you have to do this again? it'sjust really... is really upsetting. we are overwhelmed it it's not even winter yet. look at us. these beds aren't restricted to the elderly. the average age of an icu patient here isjust under 60. we've got patients in their mid—30s up we've got patients in their mid—30s up to mid 70s. it is a serious disease that can affect you in

whatever age you are. this trust was looking after just 33 whatever age you are. this trust was looking afterjust 33 patients with covid. today that figure stands at more than 300. it is heading up to the peak of the glass way. and it's only mid october. just feel it's more than we can take. this is not sustainable. patient numbers here are doubling every ten days. if that doesn't change within weeks, there will be no more beds. the hospital becomes full, the emergency department becomes full. ambulances sitting outside the emergency department because they can't off— load department because they can't off—load patients into the emergency department. and that then it means ambulances aren't available in the community to respond to emergencies. surgery has always played not already been cancelled boards and staff moved around. even that may not be enough. we are still really

stretch. at the moment were just about coping. but if admissions continue at the current rate then we will have to take further action. that might include stopping cancer and urgent surgery as well. really? you might have to do that? absolutely. every day the staff here work miracles. i couldn't wish to be more looked after. they are absolutely fabulous people. michael is recovering after three days in intensive care. it's not fun. it's not fun at all. this is serious. i thought on sunday that i was going to see my maker. three weeks ago michael was a fit man who could walk for miles. he says people who think it won't affect them are taking a potentially deadly gamble. theyjust need to have, i don't know, a step back and say, yeah, some of you are 0k back and say, yeah, some of you are ok but by god, if you get it and

you're one of the unlucky ones that you're one of the unlucky ones that you are talking death. you are talking death. back in icu diane is with a patient who can no longer be treated. their family has come here for their final treated. their family has come here for theirfinal hours. treated. their family has come here for their final hours. this is hard. this is really, really hard. this family haven't been able to see their daughter the whole time it's beenin their daughter the whole time it's been in hospital. we had to call it now because he's about to pass away. that's horrendous for everybody involved. the message tonight, follow the guidance and save yourselves and other from this misery. people need to realise that when you think, i'm just bending the rules are breaking the rulesjust when you think, i'm just bending the rules are breaking the rules just a little bit. they need to realise that every time they do that they are putting everybody else at risk. breaking news. in the past few

minutes... in the past few minutes... the mayor of liverpool has revealed his brother is in intensive care with covid—19 and urged people to follow the rules to prevent joe anderson said on twitter that his eldest brother was in a "very serious condition" in hospital in the city, the first area to face the toughest local lockdown restrictions in england after being placed on a "very high" alert level.mr if we get any more updates on his condition we will of course bring them to you. and from midnight london is going into tier 2 — the high alert level of restrictions. 9 million people will no longer be able to meet other households in their homes or other indoor spaces. our special correspondent lucy

manning reports on what it will mean for the capital. the uk's largest city, its busiest city is now going to get a lot quieter. tonight the last chance for some to meet together at homes, pubs, restaurants. whilst bookings are reasonable for that i am people are reasonable for that i am people are using this as a last hurrah going out with that thousands of cancellations over the next few weeks in our business. in central london. it's not just weeks in our business. in central london. it's notjust the economic cost but the personal one. at the school gate in north london they wa nt school gate in north london they want the restrictions to work. but don't really understand them. it's very silly, it's very silly that they go to school they see everybody but at home they can't be with family and friends. they literally change things every two seconds. another rule has come. 0h, another law has come. it's like, how do you know these things? do you understand what's happening tonight and what's changing? know. i am captain

fantastic. and the restrictions on intermixing will mean many cancelled parties. the children's entertainment industry wants to be able to work indoors. for children this is a life event. weddings and other such things going go ahead this is so important to children. notjust forfamilies this is so important to children. not just for families and friends but it's great for their well—being. this week the met police broke up a wedding reception and west london with more than 100 guests. the force says with moving london to the high alert they will be extra patrols near pubs and bars. the new restrictions are absolutely necessary. do you think these new restrictions are going to be hard to enforce and pubs and restaurants?” think it will be extremely difficult. the easiest way is to have a complete circuit breaker. allows a much greater way of controlling it and much greater way to save this contagion and its tracks. a mixed picture in london. more than burros have cases per

hundred thousand people and other areas are approaching that. london asa areas are approaching that. london as a whole is below the national average was a although there are more people here going into hospital now. london, york, essex barrow and other areas join those who have had to live under these rules for weeks sometimes months. the hope that the disruption will pay off, that cases will fall. but once the rules tightened tonight, they might be here for some time. as different parts of the uk start to move into different levels of restrictions and alert levels are constantly being monitored, we're here to answer your questions about the rules and the medical science behind them. you can get in touch with your queries by emailing yourquestions@bbc.co.uk or using the hashtag #bbcyourquestions on twitter, we'll be answering your questions on the latest restrictions at 11:15 tomorrow. do send them an end dojoin us.

you are watching bbc news now it's time for newswatch. hello and welcome to the news watch with me at samira ahmed. coming up, covid restrictions to tough are not tough enough? with growing divisions nationwide, how bad is bbc news coverage? and the dilemma of putting anonymous government sources are reporters doing number tens dirty work? since lockdown started in march, there have been voices saying the limits government is imposing on our behaviour are an over reaction. an infringement on our and our mental well—being. those voices became louder than ever this week and among them is that of epidemiologist professor gupta from oxford university. who appeared in a discussion on monday on the news channel. we should try and