senior conservatives urge borisjohnson to refocus his government after the departure of his controversial adviser, dominic cummings. out of downing st after internal power struggles — mr cummings‘ exit was publicly welcomed by several mps. we are enormously fond of the prime minister, and we did feel he'd been taken away from us. and the other main stories on tonight's programme... fearing for their future — the 3 million workers excluded from the government's coronavirus support schemes. president trump urges on supporters in washington — but what is the effect of his baseless assertions of electoral fraud? and diwali celebrations across the world, despite the covid—19 restrictions.

good evening. several senior conservatives have urged the prime minister to use the departure of his chief adviser dominic cummings to "reset government". mr cummings walked out of downing street last night after the resignation of another seniorfigure, the director of communications, lee cain. the former brexit secretary david davis told the bbc that ministers are now hoping for "more of a say" in how the country is governed. our political correspondent nick eardley reports. the dominic cummings era in government is coming to an end. borisjohnson wants to clear the air in downing street, and that means his chief aide, seen here this morning leaving home, won't be returning to number 10.

the way this place works matters to us all — to how decisions are made, to the direction of policy. after the very high—profile departures of recent days, and some of the drama inside, some tories are hoping for a change. it does give the government a chance to reset all sorts of things — its relationship with parliament, the way it deals with the press. i'm told, its relationship with cabinet. many of the failures of the last nine months have not been mr cummings‘s fault, they've been intrinsic in the system. there have been many unhappy tory mps in recent months, angry at high—profile u—turns, worried the prime minister wasn't listening to them. one of them told me changes in the top team would be important. it's going to make an enormous difference. over the past year, there has been a significant and growing gap between the number 10 operation and the parliamentary party. we're enormously fond of him,

and we felt we were losing him. and some colleagues felt that he'd been lost altogether. but now, we're looking forward to marching in lockstep alongside our prime minister. this is the prime minister last night, with another key aide, lee cain. mr cain quit after a power struggle over whether he'd be mrjohnson‘s chief of staff. allies say his departure, and that of dominic cummings, was amicable, but those said to be unhappy with mr cain's role included the prime minister's fiancee, carrie symonds. after the faction fights of recent days, the man who ran number 10 for theresa may says the prime minister now has a chance to get things back on track. there's a big opportunity for him here, depending on the decisions he now makes. but i think in terms of the chief of staff role, the key thing i would say is that the most important word in the job title is staff, not chief. you're there not to try and deliver your own political agenda, your own views about what should happen to the country,

but to make the government machine work for the prime minister. and there are big decisions to be made. borisjohnson will have to decide whether to sign up to a trade deal with europe, he will make that decision without two of his king brexit allies by his side, and he will have to decide what happens when we lockdown ends on the 2nd of december. need tories are desperate for him to lift the restrictions. —— many tories. these are decisions for the prime minister and not for his aides but there are many and hoping that now the decision—making process will now be a bit smoother. thanks for joining will now be a bit smoother. thanks forjoining us. thanks forjoining us. the latest government figures show there were 26,860 new coronavirus infections recorded in the latest 24—hour period. that means that the average number of new cases reported per day in the last week is now 211,702. 1,617 people have been admitted to hospital on average each day over the week to last tuesday.

and a62 deaths were reported, that's people who died within 28 days of a positive covid—19 test. it means on average in the past week — a11 deaths were announced every day. it takes the total number of deaths so far across the uk to 51,766. the government's decision to extend the furlough scheme and to increase help for the self—employed has brought relief to millions of workers. but many are still falling through the gaps. it's thought that 2.9 million people, from freelancers and contractors to small business owners, are still excluded in some way from the chancellor's income support schemes. rishi sunak says he's doing all he can, but as emma simpson now reports, the financial pressure is building for those who've missed out. 98% of our earnings have gone. the rug was pulled

from under our feet. now it's sleepless nights. ian and lindsay run a successful corporate catering business. they should be flat out right now — instead they are not sure if any of these dishes will be made. ian's a limited company director, so they are only entitled to £1180 each a month on furlough. they have been using savings set aside for tax bills and a bounce—back loan to keep going. it's not going to last forever. there will come a point in time when... there will be no money. the pot is empty. the pot is empty and we've got nowhere to hide then. and then it doesn't make sense why we kept our staff on if the business goes under, because why support businesses by giving staff furlough, keeping them employed, only for them to lose theirjobs because the business wasn't supported in the first place? they want the chancellor to give them the same

support as everyone else. i'd like to beg him if necessary to help those that need it because at the moment people are suicidal. ian and lindsey feel as if they are on borrowed time, but for others the time has already run out. some have lost everything they've worked for because they've fallen between the cracks. at the beginning of the lockdown in march, it was really about getting support out quickly to those who needed it and there wasn't much time for the government to think about how best to target support. but now that the support packages have been extended once again, the government should be thinking about how best to target support to those who need it. there's always a cast of thousands at the end of a blockbuster movie, and many of them are self—employed like louise burton. but this contract ruled her out for self employment job support.

i pay tax, why shouldn't i be eligible for any kind of support? itjust makes me furious. and, you know, my mental health has been suffering because of this crisis. i know self—employment is hard and i know the industry is hard, but you never expect to be left out like this. the treasury says it has delivered one of the most comprehensive packages of support in the world. but eight months on, the pressure is increasing to do more to help the millions who've missed out. emma simpson, bbc news. supporters of donald trump have been rallying in washington dc to back his unsubstantiated claims of voter fraud in the us election. the demonstrations came after the president—elect, joe biden, was projected to have won the state of georgia. since election night, donald trump has tweeted dozens of times promoting claims of voter fraud — without providing any evidence. experts now fear that online

disinformation has undermined faith in democracy for millions — as marianna spring reports. chanting: stop the steal! stop the steal! in washington today, protesters took to the streets making unsubstantiated claims that the election was rigged — with donald trump even driving through the crowds. small demonstrations started before joe biden was declared us president—elect. this is why. .. this is a case where they're trying to steal an election. they're trying to rig an election. and we can't let that happen. #stopthesteal went viral after unsubstantiated allegations that the democrats had rigged and stolen the election. but seeds of mistrust in the democratic process were sown long before election night. trump tweeted allegations of voter fraud and election rigging over 70 times in the build—up to polling day. it's not a new theme — he made claims about fraud back in 2016, too. the difference this time is that

lots more people have been seeing it all over social media for weeks and joining big facebook groups. i'm an admin of the "stop the steal" group on facebook. 0ur movement believes that fraud has occurred, and we're angry. ijust think the voter fraud in this election — just with the mail—in ballots, those have been a concern. president trump will be the winner after there is an honest recount in the states and fraudulent votes are thrown out. the experts are worried about its imminent and lasting impact. there were all of these breadcrumbs and a whole narrative framework that there was a foregone conclusion that the democrats were going to steal the election. and now, we just have to watch the ways they're trying to do it. social media sites have been struggling to keep up with a new wave of misleading posts. chanting: where's our votes? the big worry going forwards is that viral disinformation risks seriously

undermining the faith of millions in democracy. marianna spring, bbc news. forces in ethiopia's northern tigray region have fired rockets at airports in the neighbouring state of amhara, as their conflict with the government grows. tensions between them have escalated into military clashes in the past month. the un refugee agency says at least 17,000 people have fled across the border into sudan — some pouring across a river in small boats. with all the sport now, here's 0lly foster at the bbc sport centre. good evening. it's been another good day for rory mcilroy at augusta, but he's some way off the pace after his third round at the masters. at one point there was a nine—way tie for the lead, but the american dustinjohnson is currently four shots clear. here's our sports correspondent, andy swiss. perfect conditions at augusta for some near—perfect goals as dustin johnson set about proving right he

is the world number one. the american was so surging clear but amongst each chases was rory mcilroy, an excellent round of 67 from him, but he will need something extraordinary tomorrow. i perhaps may have already vanished. not even the words could rescue tiger woods. —— other hopes may even have already vanished. chances of an englishman there are also fading, it a disappointing 66 forjustin rose, and although he conjured one of the day... there wasn't much else to smile about. instead, there were more unheralded challenges, making their move, but it is dustinjohnson who leads the way. a superb run from him and on this form he will take some beating. andy swiss, bbc news. in rugby union's autumn nations cup, scotland had a scare in italy but won 28—17. it was far more straightforward for england, 40—0 winners against georgia at twickenham.

ben croucher reports. rugby at twickenham in 2020 looks a bit different. england are playing in blue for starters. the kits and players may change, the form has stayed constant, with jack willis on debut opening his international account for the six nations champions. it's a competition georgia harbour hopes ofjoining, but three more first—half tries demonstrated the gulf between them. jamie george had already scored two tries like this when he became the first english hooker to score a hat—trick. the close range tactic worked for dan robson, as well. georgia's first visit to twickenham was a pointless one. there has been a change in the air in scottish sport of late. their male footballers are on a roll. their rugby counterparts are on their best run this century. it was a tepid start in tuscany as italy found some florence flair to lead at half—time. scotland needed something a bit different to turn in their favour. zander ferguson, a former chorister

and mountain biker turned prop forward, found his path to the italian try line similarly unique. scotland ecstatic, italy just static. and then two more tries earned scotla nd and then two more tries earned scotland a record equalling fifth straight victory. ben croucher, bbc news. england's women have gone 1—0 up in their test series against france. the six nations champions won 33—10 in grenoble. jess breach scored one of their three tries. the two sides meet again at twickenham next saturday lewis hamilton will start from sixth on the grid for tomorrow's turkish grand prix in istanbul. he struggled in the wet conditions but was still faster than his mercedes teamate valteri bottas, his only championship rival, and if he finishes ahead of him tomorrow he'll clinch a record equalling seventh world title. the canadian lance stroll took a surprise maiden pole position. don't forget there's more on the bbc sport website including the goals from the women's super league. diwali — the festival of light — is being celebrated today

by hundreds of millions of hindus, sikhs, and jains around the world. festivities this year have been limited by the pandemic, but people have found new ways of coming together. happy diwali to all who are celebrating. you can see more on today's stories on the bbc news channel. that's all from me. goodnight.

hello, this is bbc news. i'm lukwesa burak. the bbc understands borisjohnson is poised to announce that the government is bringing forward a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by a decade, from 2040 to 2030. it is understood that new hybrid cars — those with electric motors, as well as engines — won't be banned until 2035. here's our chief environment correspondent, justin rowlatt, whose report was filmed prior to the current lockdown. cars have changed surprisingly little over the years. yes, the design and the performance have improved, but what happens under the bonnet hasn't.

i can't believe it, racing at brooklands! engine roars listen to that! she sounds and she looks magnificent — but, remember, the basic principle of the internal combustion engine hasn't changed since this car was built 110 years ago and, remember, it relies on blowing up explosive gases. and we know that produces carbon dioxide and other pollutants. it really does accelerate fast! which is why the government isn't saying get rid of cars... ..just the engines. this is the race version ofjaguar‘s latest electric offering, proving the performance of electric vehicles, even at the top end, is at least the equal of petrol. most of the big car companies now have at least one electric vehicle in their range, but they say the 2030 target is very ambitious.

we have been an industry built on petrol, diesel engines for over a century. shifting that, with all the embedded investment, to a brand—new technology in the space of what is a few years is an incredible challenge. there are lots of questions. will electric vehicles be affordable? will they have the range we need, and where will we charge them? we really do need more charge points on city streets and in towns to cater for the people who don't have off—street parking opportunities. they need to be around, where people can see them, to give them confidence they are going to be able to charge their vehicles, and they also need to work. back at the museum, they're putting the cars away for the night. it now looks like, from 2030, our petrol and diesel cars will be on their way to being museum pieces, too. justin rowlatt, bbc news, brooklands museum.

at least ten people have been killed and several others seriously injured in a fire at a hospital treating coronavirus patients in romania. the blaze broke out in the intensive care unit of the public hospital in the north—eastern city of piatra neamt. 0ne doctor who tried to rescue patients is said to be in a critical condition after suffering serious burns. 27 people have been arrested in liverpool, after hundreds of demonstrators attended an anti—lockdown protest this afternoon. merseyside police have set up a dispersal zone to prevent people from gathering in the city centre and parts of south liverpool. and in bristol, 11! people have been arrested after an anti—lockdown protest. around 350 people marched through the city. gatherings of more than two are currently not allowed under coronavirus restrictions. alice bouverie reports. defying the lockdown and defying the police advice not to gather.

i am very wary of what's going on. i'm not happy about it. i'm a peaceful, peaceful citizen. never been in trouble with any of the police, and have no intention to be so. i will not stand by and let my civil liberties be eroded. her nan's petrified to see it, it's wrong. they've lied for months and months, people are tired, they've had enough, suicides are going through the roof. this needs to stop, and it needs to end. around 200 people started off at college green, but as the march went on, the numbers grew steadily. as far as we know, there are about 350 people in this march. we don't know where the march is ending, and it may be that the police don't either. they're tracking them all the way. 11! people have so far been arrested — one for assaulting a police officer. among them the brother of the former labour leader, jeremy corbyn. body—worn video camera footage from officers and our evidence—gathering teams have footage from the protest today,

and the investigation will continue to identify those who've committed offences. and the possibility of action being taken against them still remains. with bristol now regularly in the top 20 places in the country for coronavirus rates, the mayor made a plea earlier this week for people to find other ways to make their voices heard. but this organiser at least was unrepentant. everybody having to stay within their households, within these remits because of something that's happening, and the numbers are just not adding up — when we've got suicide rates going up, abuse at home is going up, people are losing theirjobs, people are scared witless. when you're being pumped day in, day out by the media, online, the radio, driving along the roads, the signs — and it's fearmongering, day in, and day out. people have had enough of it. it's time to stand up. at least 50 police officers were involved in today's operation. they've defended their decision to let the protest go ahead, saying if they hadn't, there was a risk of serious disturbances. alice bouverie, bbc news, bristol.

it's a far cry from the tropical climate of the australian jungle, but the producers of this year's i'm a celebrity, get me out of here are still doing their best to make sure the celebs have a suitably uncomfortable experience. it all starts on itv tomorrow night. shane ritchie, sir mo farah, and the bbc‘s victoria derbyshire, are just three of the ten celebs heading into camp. 0livia richwald had a peek at what they can expect. man screams from the australian jungle to a supposedly—haunted castle in wales. this year's i'm a celebrity has relocated lock, stock and hammocks to the uk. but will the show, now in its 20th year, live up to expectations? the host of i'm a celeb's sister show thinks so. it's going to be freezing. i mean, in australia, yes, there are a lot of creepy crawlies, yes, there are snakes, yes, they're hungry, yes, they're tired, but at least

they've got the sunshine, whereas this time round, it is going to be so glacial. these are the sleeping quarters, and, in case you're wondering, there is at least a bit of a roof. first time we saw this castle, it immediately felt like the right place to go. it has an incredible feel to it. we love the way in which the outside is a sort of coming inside, that you have nature overrunning this place. it felt like a natural home for i'm a celebrity. producers have adapted the format. aussie kiosk kev has been replaced by kiosk cledwyn, but the key question is, will the welsh critters be as horrifying as their australian counterparts? they are bringing in so many critters and all sorts and i don't know if i'm allowed to say, i'm going to say it anyway, so one of the new creatures is the bald rat. now, i've never heard of a bald rat before rehearsals yesterday and i would be petrified. there are ten contestants

going into the castle and one of them should have an advantage. he's already a knight. bbc presenter victoria derbyshire is another bracing herself for a less than luxury experience, this is the camp shower and toilet. i'm not risk averse and i want to immerse myself in adventures like this. 0ther contestants include shane ritchie who says he's taking part because he needs the cash. former strictly professional dancer aj prichard, pa ralympian hollie arnold and giovanna fletcher, a podcaster, presenter and actress. producers are keeping contestants and crew safe with regular covid tests. the crew will also carry proximity buzzers which will alert them if they get too close. the contestants will become a bubble as they'll be living together, and the hosts ant and dec can stand nice and close as they're also in a type of bubble. the show launches on sunday evening, hoping to provide some much—needed

light—hearted lockdown relief. 0livia richwald, bbc news. well the celebrities might not have to deal with the usualjungle critters this year, but imagine encountering a rather unique animal on the golfers green. not an eagle, albatross or a birdie — just a giant alligator, strolling across the fairway at florida's valencia country club. the prehistoric creature was filmed from a safe distance by the pga tour professional, tyler stolting. yeah, so i was actually out on the golf course getting it ready for a tournament this weekend. and i was driving away, and i saw something moving across the tee box — where the players tee off from — sped up, and then decided to get a quick video. the closer i got, the bigger it got. i've never seen anything

like that, and i've never seen something that big, even in, like, the zoo here, you know? being here in florida, we are pretty used to the chance of seeing one, so i was pretty comfortable. i wasn't too worried. i know if you leave them alone, they leave you alone, so i wasn't too worried about getting attacked or anything like that. i got a great look at it. i was really close. i was in the golf cart and i could see that it was real, and the only unusual thing was the way it was walking. it was walking very high — i've learned it's "a high walk," they call it. usually, they are on their bellies and along the ground, so that was a little different, definitely, to see them walking that high and it being that high off the ground and being so massive.

would you hang around to see that it was a real? time for a look at the weather with nick miller. hello. the wind and the rain which has characterised the start of the weekend isn't finished with us again. there will be some further heavy rain at times and quite strong winds, not a wash—out everywhere, some of us have had a little sunshine occasionally today and will again tomorrow, but very clearly low pressure in charge. around that these weather fronts coming in with spells of rain or indeed just heavy showers. that continues overnight and into the morning, and most of the downpours as the night goes on will be through western parts of scotland, northern ireland, wales and western areas of england, and we could well see some further rain, coming a little bit more widespread into south—east england as we start the day tomorrow. 0vernight temperatures, very mild for some of us for the time of year, just dipping down into single figures, but nowhere particularly cold, and a further area of rain sweeping east across england and wales as we start the day tomorrow, staying wetted to parts of northern ireland and south—west scotland as the afternoon goes on, and then another dose of heavy rain

pushing into south—west england for a time during the afternoon. that will be accompanied by very strong and gusty winds right along the south coast here, and you could see some gusts around 60 mph, maybe nearer 70 in the channel islands. and along southern and western coast, these strong and gusty winds combined with high tides bring a risk of further coastal flooding in places. that area of rain zips across south—east england to end sunday, keeping showers coming in particularly towards northern and western scotland and into north—west england, going into monday morning. will be cooler tomorrow and overnight, and into monday morning. a little ridge of high pressure tries to building on monday, and that will offer something quieter for many of us, but you see that weather front coming in from the west. so although we will start the day with a few sunny spells, cloud will increase from the west and we will see some more rain heading on towards northern ireland, wales, western parts of england and eventually into western scotland.

but we hold onto some hazy bright of the longest on monday across eastern parts of scotland. and then beyond that for a few days, still low pressure around, so there will still be further spells of rain or showers, and as that starts to pull away late in the week, the sting in the tale of next week's weather is quite a significant drop in temperatures. hello. this is bbc news with lukwesa burak. we'll be taking a look at tomorrow mornings papers in a moment withjoe twyman and lucy beresford — first the headlines. conservative mps urge the prime minister to refocus his government after the departure of his top adviser, dominic cummings. a thumbs up from president trump as thousands