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tv   Breakfast  BBC News  January 13, 2021 6:00am-9:01am GMT

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good morning, welcome to breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. our headlines today. ministers admit free food parcels for children must urgently improve — as the mother who sparked the row tells this programme why she shared this photo. as i unpacked that food parcel in my living room, and looked at the contents, it felt very sad. changes to covid restrictions in scotland — tighter rules on takeaways and shopping are expected. the impact of the pandemic on intensive care staff — a new report shows high levels of stress depression and anxiety
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i personally cry when i get home quite a lot, actually, at the moment. sleep — we're suffering the sleep problems, i think, a lot of nurses and doctors at the moment as well. the big supermarkets toughen their stance on shoppers wearing masks. what about the workers who have to enforce the rules? can confrontations like this be avoided? i'll be looking at the details. manchester united are top of the premier league. paul pogba's volley helps them beat burnley, but calls to respect social distancing rules during celebrations are ignored. good morning. it isa it is a carl grey day out there with rain for many of us. some sleet and snow over the hills. i have all your weather details throughout the programme. all that to come. it's wednesday, the 13th of january. our top story. caterers have been told to "urgently" improve the quality
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of food parcels being sent out to some of england's poorest children. it's after images of the packages were shared by parents online. the children's minister called the provisions "unacceptable" and said they do not reflect the high standard expected of free school meals. keith doyle reports. as i unpacked that food parcel in my living room and looked at the contents, it felt very sad and very depressing. and one of my children came in and saw me laying this out on the floor and asked why, and i said i was going to picture it because i didn't think it looked like a lot. and i could see the child's realisation that, "this is what i've been given to eat for a week," and just the sense of sadness. "where has the rest of the food gone?" you know, "this is meant to be a week's food. why is it so mean?" this is the reaction to the free school meals food parcel this mother received to feed her children. sarah, who does not
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want to be identified, to protect her two children, is disabled and on free school meals. reaction to sarah's tweet was swift on social media, with the footballer marcus rashford, who has campaigned for free school meals, reposting what other families said they had received. government guidelines say school meals should contain items which parents can use to prepare healthy lunches across the week. they were replaced with vouchers during previous lockdowns in england, but because suppliers were contracted to provide meals before the current national lockdown was announced, they've been sending food parcels instead. after meeting the company at the centre of this row, the minister for children, vicky ford, said... chartwells, the company which supplied this parcel,
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is not the only uk supplier. it said it would refund the cost where any parcels did not meet their usual high standard, and it would be... for sarah, that's a move in the right direction. it's a very positive step that they are going to look at where gaps have occurred, why they have occurred, and seek to resolve them. you know, that's great to see that progress. the government says vouchers worth £15 per week per child will be available from next week, and it will give further details later today. keith doyle, bbc news. first minister nicola sturgeon is to announce whether any further coronavirus restrictions will be imposed in scotland, after the death toll passed 5,000. the scottish cabinet has been
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discussing if changes should be made to takeaway and click—and—collect services, as connor gillies reports. travel news now for those of you who have to be out. and queuing traffic on the northbound m74... the streets and roads are not as silent as last spring — not as quiet as the politicians may like. with hospitals under sustained, significant pressure, more restrictions are being mooted. this is what's causing concern — queues and gathering. 0ne coffee—shop owner closed his place down over covid fears. as a business owner, we've found it extremely difficult to work, you know, and police things like queues and social distancing effectively without actually taking a very. . .a very strong sort of approach. our staff were often out in
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the street trying to sort out people and ask them not to crowd on the pavement, and so on. click and collect may be tightened, and the advice on takeaways squeezed. we're asking people to stay at home, except for essential purposes. but people can still go fortakeaway, still go into places for takeaway. now, it may not be about saying you can't have takeaway at all, but do we need to tighten up how that operates just to limit the potential for people coming together inside? a cough is the most obvious spread of covid. 0ne expert reckons three—metre social distancing would help, but the data continues to show a positive case is more likely to have gone to a supermarket than anywhere else. that weighs heavy here in greenock — where two workers died after contracting the virus. i just stay away from everybody. i stay by myself. i don't talk to anybody. ijust keep away from people. i'm all right. i mean, i take all my precautions — you know, i hand sanitise, my mask on, and i think that's
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all anybody can do. and here in lanarkshire, another sign of how serious it all is — all non—urgent surgical procedures being postponed amid fears covid hospital numbers could double. lockdown lifting at the end of january now highly unlikely as this crisis continues. connor gillies, bbc news. nearly half of intensive care staff in england could be suffering from post—traumatic stress disorder, severe anxiety or problem drinking, according to new research. king's college london spoke to more than 700 icu staff during the first wave of the pandemic last summer. the study found poor mental health was common in intensive care clinicians — particularly amongst nurses. a number of senior figures within president trump's republican party are now prepared to support efforts to remove him from office. democrats, who accuse mr trump of inciting last week's violent attack on washington's capitol, are likely to push for a vote
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later today in the house of representatives. from washington, our correspondent barbara plett usher reports. just one week after the deadly attack on the capitol building, the house is racing to impeach donald trump for inciting it. the president's actions demonstrate his absolute inability to discharge the most basic and fundamental powers and duties of his office. therefore the president must be removed from office immediately. first, though, democrats pushed the vice president, mike pence, to take action — to invoke the constitution and declare mr trump unfit to govern. he won't do that — he warned this move would further inflame the nation. but some republicans have begun to abandon the president — including the third—ranking member in the house, liz cheney. they say they will vote to impeach. the dam is beginning to break. mr trump hasn't made it any easierfor his party. venturing out of the white house for the first time since the riot,
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he showed no remorse, accepted no responsibility. the impeachment hoax is a continuation of the greatest and most vicious witch hunt in the history of our country, and is causing tremendous anger and division and pain, far greater than most people will ever understand, which is very dangerous for the usa, especially at this very tender time. in washington, it's lawmakers who are getting angrier, as growing evidence shows how brutal the mob was. in a sweeping investigation, dozens have been charged. hundreds might be. and security officials are bracing for more violence ahead ofjoe biden�*s inauguration. they warn of plans for armed protests — even a plot to try and overthrow the government. the country is reaping the whirlwind of donald trump's presidency. and today marks a pivotal step in its dramatic end. mr trump is facing the unprecedented
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stigma of a second impeachment, and his fractured party is facing a traumatic moment of reckoning. barbara plett usher, bbc news, washington. here's some much—needed good news for you. i was so delighted when i saw this... , , earlier this week, we told you about penny the dog, who was stolen from her owner alan chamberlain two days before christmas. well, they've been re—united. penny looks very pleased to be back home with alan, who lives near walsall, and she's being spoiled rotten. alan has got a message for everyone who offered support and who helped in the search. thank you to everybody. and... we just can't say it enough. and, as... as you can see, she's happy to be home, as well, i think. it's the beginning of my new year, anyway. i'm back to life. er... i'm over the moon now, and i think
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she's over the moon, as well. she certainly looks it. do you remember we were talking about it on monday and he was so sad on christmas day that he was sobbing in a tea towel so his neighbours would not hear him. a tea towel so his neighbours would not hear him-— not hear him. that is brave. i thank goodness. — not hear him. that is brave. i thank goodness. penny — not hear him. that is brave. i thank goodness, penny is _ not hear him. that is brave. i thank goodness, penny is back. _ not hear him. that is brave. i thank goodness, penny is back. good - not hear him. that is brave. i thank goodness, penny is back. good dayj goodness, penny is back. good day for a dog walk yesterday if you are doing that as your daily exercise because it was lovely weather. unfortunately... is it going to change? unfortunately... is it going to chance? ., �*, ., unfortunately... is it going to chance? ., ., change? good morning. it's a day for a sucky dog — change? good morning. it's a day for a sucky dog walk— change? good morning. it's a day for a sucky dog walk today _ change? good morning. it's a day for a sucky dog walk today because - change? good morning. it's a day for a sucky dog walk today because we i a sucky dog walk today because we have a _ a sucky dog walk today because we have a lot — a sucky dog walk today because we have a lot of cloud around and for many _ have a lot of cloud around and for many of _ have a lot of cloud around and for many of us — have a lot of cloud around and for many of us that will be producing outbreaks— many of us that will be producing outbreaks of rain —— soggy dobby what _ outbreaks of rain —— soggy dobby what they — outbreaks of rain —— soggy dobby what. they will be sleet and snow mainly— what. they will be sleet and snow mainly over higher across parts of northern— mainly over higher across parts of northern england and scotland. we have had _ northern england and scotland. we have had the rain moving its way in overnight — have had the rain moving its way in overnight. you can see it is starting _ overnight. you can see it is starting to turn to snow across parts _ starting to turn to snow across parts of — starting to turn to snow across parts of south—west scotland and the
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pennines_ parts of south—west scotland and the pennines but for most it is falling as rain _ pennines but for most it is falling as rain. could well be some icy stretches— as rain. could well be some icy stretches for parts of northern england — stretches for parts of northern england and scotland in particular. this area _ england and scotland in particular. this area of rain tracks slowly eastward _ this area of rain tracks slowly eastward through the day, bringing a bit of snow— eastward through the day, bringing a bit of snow over the hills of scotland, northern england. temperatures just two scotland, northern england. temperaturesjust two or scotland, northern england. temperatures just two or three degrees — temperatures just two or three degrees in the north—east, ten or 11 down _ degrees in the north—east, ten or 11 down to— degrees in the north—east, ten or 11 down to the — degrees in the north—east, ten or 11 down to the south—west. later this afternoon. — down to the south—west. later this afternoon. 5— down to the south—west. later this afternoon, 5 yen, it will tend to dry up — afternoon, 5 yen, it will tend to dry up for— afternoon, 5 yen, it will tend to dry up for the south—west of england. _ dry up for the south—west of england, show further east and some rain could _ england, show further east and some rain could be headed for north wales, — rain could be headed for north wales, north—west england, the isle of man. _ wales, north—west england, the isle of man, northern ireland for a time. further— of man, northern ireland for a time. further heavy rain today across much of scotland _ further heavy rain today across much of scotland and it will fall as snow across _ of scotland and it will fall as snow across the — of scotland and it will fall as snow across the higher ground. into the evening, _ across the higher ground. into the evening, some of the snow could come down to— evening, some of the snow could come down to lower levels, as well, through— down to lower levels, as well, through the central belt, perhaps a few centimetres. north—east of scotland — few centimetres. north—east of scotland dry for much of the day. overnight. — scotland dry for much of the day. overnight, stilla scotland dry for much of the day. overnight, still a lot of cloud, outbreaks of rain until snow. not quite _ outbreaks of rain until snow. not quite as— outbreaks of rain until snow. not quite as chilly as recent nights but there temperatures are
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'ust nights but there temperatures are just about — nights but there temperatures are just about staying above freezing but again, icy stretches tomorrow morning — but again, icy stretches tomorrow morning. dry for northern ireland, cloudy— morning. dry for northern ireland, cloudy with— morning. dry for northern ireland, cloudy with outbreaks of rain for many _ cloudy with outbreaks of rain for many once — cloudy with outbreaks of rain for many once again so it is staying unsettled — many once again so it is staying unsettled through tomorrow but things— unsettled through tomorrow but things look drier and a touch colder once again — things look drier and a touch colder once again as we head towards friday~ — once again as we head towards frida . . ~ once again as we head towards frida . ., ~' , ., , once again as we head towards frida . ., ~' ,, , . once again as we head towards frida. ., , . ~ friday. thank you very much. we will see ou friday. thank you very much. we will see you later- _ friday. thank you very much. we will see you later. thank _ friday. thank you very much. we will see you later. thank you _ friday. thank you very much. we will see you later. thank you for- friday. thank you very much. we will see you later. thank you for the - see you later. thank you for the warninu. let's take a look at some of today's front pages. the times reports on retailers tightening up their rules to help stop the spread of coronavirus. it sastohn lewis has become the first big chain to close its click and collect services. the company said it was doing so after a "change in tone" from the government. the daily telegraph claims that doctors delivering the covid vaccine in some areas have been ordered to pause jabs, to allow other parts of the country to catch up — something the nhs has denied. the guardian reports that thousands of hospital patients are going to be discharged early and sent to hotels in order to free up beds. it says one hotel chain has already started taking some coronavirus patients from a south
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london hospital. and the irish examiner has a very powerfulfront page. it lists the names of hundreds of children who died at the bessborough mother and baby home in cork. yesterday, the irish prime minister said the treatment of unmarried mothers and their children across ireland during the 19th and 20th centuries, was a "dark and shameful" chapter in the country's history. shall we look at the inside pages? i have got home—schooling. shall we look at the inside pages? i have got home-schooling. yes. - shall we look at the inside pages? i have got home-schooling. yes. sol have got home-schooling. yes. so much, so have got home-schooling. yes. so much. so many — have got home-schooling. yes. so much, so many people's _ have got home-schooling. yes. so much, so many people's of- have got home-schooling. yes. sol much, so many people's of agenda, have got home-schooling. yes. so - much, so many people's of agenda, at the top. good morning if you are starting today. pare the top. good morning if you are starting today-— the top. good morning if you are startin: toda . �* ., ., starting today. are you one of those arents starting today. are you one of those parents who — starting today. are you one of those parents who chats _ starting today. are you one of those parents who chats during _ starting today. are you one of those parents who chats during your- parents who chats during your child's home—school or do you have one of those in your class of children? the behaviour of children is one of the biggest challenges in the classroom but the parents behaviour is proving a challenge. en zouma or teams? one _ behaviour is proving a challenge. en zouma or teams? one teacher- behaviour is proving a challenge. en l zouma or teams? one teacher wrote, behaviour is proving a challenge. en . zouma or teams? one teacher wrote, i had parents _ zouma or teams? one teacher wrote, i had parents whispering _
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zouma or teams? one teacher wrote, i had parents whispering answers - zouma or teams? one teacher wrote, i had parents whispering answers to - had parents whispering answers to their children today on microsoft teams. she received 166 comments on this and lows of people said they had the same issue. i had a child getting stuck into an answer and he struggled to finish it off so his mum came into frame and gave the rest of the answer. even teachers cannot resist sitting on a judgment on parents was at one teacher says, i have a woman who sits with a notebook and pen and a judge it looked in full view of camera while i am teaching her child. she is in the background, making notes. 0ne i am teaching her child. she is in the background, making notes. one of the background, making notes. one of the parent says, each kid appeared with a parent in the back either hoovering, waving or being shoved out of view. great fun! i got hoovering, waving or being shoved out of view. great fun!— out of view. great fun! i got into terrible trouble _ out of view. great fun! i got into terrible trouble this _ out of view. great fun! i got into terrible trouble this week - out of view. great fun! i got into terrible trouble this week for - terrible trouble this week for appearing on teams when i didn't realise i had. get appearing on teams when i didn't realise i had.— realise i had. get out of the way! two aood realise i had. get out of the way! two good stories _ realise i had. get out of the way! two good stories from _ realise i had. get out of the way! two good stories from the - realise i had. get out of the way! - two good stories from the telegraph. zombie film fans... are you one? i wouldn't put you down as a zombie...
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that walking dead, like it. thea;r wouldn't put you down as a zombie... that walking dead, like it.— that walking dead, like it. they are better prepared _ that walking dead, like it. they are better prepared for _ that walking dead, like it. they are better prepared for coronavirus - better prepared for coronavirus because they have mentally prepared for the pandemic. this is according to a university study... you may laugh! researchers found that those who watched apocalyptic films such as 28 days later and dawn of the dead may be better prepared than those who don't enjoy frightening entertainment. at the beginning i watched 28 days later but i'm not sure it prepared me.— sure it prepared me. army of darkness. — sure it prepared me. army of darkness, what _ sure it prepared me. army of darkness, what about - sure it prepared me. army of darkness, what about that i sure it prepared me. army of. darkness, what about that one? sure it prepared me. army of- darkness, what about that one? no white they are the same story over and again. white they are the same story over and aaain. ., ., i. white they are the same story over and again._ this - white they are the same story over and again._ this is i and again. how dare you. this is from canada- — and again. how dare you. this is from canada. a _ and again. how dare you. this is from canada. a couple - and again. how dare you. this is from canada. a couple in - and again. how dare you. this is| from canada. a couple in canada and again. how dare you. this is - from canada. a couple in canada have been fined £900 each after they were stopped by police who found the woman walking her husband on a dog lead to get around curfew rules. what?! �* . ., ,
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lead to get around curfew rules. what?! ~ . . , ., ., what?! actually true. the woman tried to argue _ what?! actually true. the woman tried to argue with _ what?! actually true. the woman tried to argue with police - what?! actually true. the woman tried to argue with police it - what?! actually true. the woman tried to argue with police it was . tried to argue with police it was not breaking rules as it was permitted to break curfew in order to walk a dog. i’m permitted to break curfew in order to walk a dog-— permitted to break curfew in order to walk a dog. i'm not sure what to sa . i to walk a dog. i'm not sure what to say- i know- _ to walk a dog. i'm not sure what to say. i know. and _ to walk a dog. i'm not sure what to say. i know. and i _ to walk a dog. i'm not sure what to say. i know. and i rate _ to walk a dog. i'm not sure what to say. i know. and i rate home - to walk a dog. i'm not sure what to| say. i know. and i rate home owner ensures a — say. i know. and i rate home owner ensures a driver _ say. i know. and i rate home owner ensures a driver blocking _ say. i know. and i rate home owner ensures a driver blocking his - say. i know. and i rate home owner ensures a driver blocking his drive l ensures a driver blocking his drive gets the message. what would you do if someone blocked your drive? i was silently fuming- _ if someone blocked your drive? i was silently fuming. would _ if someone blocked your drive? i was silently fuming. would you _ if someone blocked your drive? i was silently fuming. would you write - if someone blocked your drive? i was silently fuming. would you write a i silently fuming. would you write a note? no. — silently fuming. would you write a note? no. i— silently fuming. would you write a note? no, iwould_ silently fuming. would you write a note? no, iwouldjust_ silently fuming. would you write a note? no, i wouldjust be - silently fuming. would you write a l note? no, i wouldjust be annoyed. note? no, i would 'ust be annoyed. have a look— note? no, i would 'ust be annoyed. have a look at — note? no, i wouldjust be annoyed. have a look at this. _ note? no, i wouldjust be annoyed. have a look at this. they _ note? no, i wouldjust be annoyed. have a look at this. they covered . have a look at this. they covered the car in coloured post—it notes. that's a long time. ads, the car in coloured post-it notes. that's a long time.— that's a long time. a lot of frustration _ that's a long time. a lot of frustration to _ that's a long time. a lot of frustration to get - that's a long time. a lot of frustration to get out. - that's a long time. a lot of frustration to get out. i - that's a long time. a lot of- frustration to get out. i imagine that enable someone to get the message. did that enable someone to get the messaue. , , that enable someone to get the messae. , , , message. did they get the message? all of the neighbours _ message. did they get the message? all of the neighbours were _ all of the neighbours were apparently out and laughing. there is no picture of said driver returning to then have to remove all of that. quite nice. it returning to then have to remove all of that. quite nice.— of that. quite nice. it looks nice. 6:17am. this time yesterday, we talked about morrisons and sainsbury�*s confirming they were going to strengthen the guidance on wearing masks in store.
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the question is what impact will always on us, and who is going to enforce that. nina is looking at this and a number of issues. lots of pressure on shop workers. yesterday _ issues. lots of pressure on shop workers. yesterday we - issues. lots of pressure on shop workers. yesterday we had - issues. lots of pressure on shop workers. yesterday we had an i workers. yesterday we had an extraordinary response. it's obviously an issue that means a lot to workers and shoppers alike. lots of the big retailers put out statements throughout the day reminding customers of the rules and saying they would be getting tougher on this. tesco, asda, waitrose and marks and spencer have all followed morrisons and said they will deny entry to shoppers who refuse to wear facemasks without a medical exemption. they said the vast majority of customers are generally following the rules but clearly not everybody. iceland told us that since last march they have recorded 650 instances of verbal abuse and 30 physical assaults on staff. all as a result of customers resistance to the coronavirus regulations including masks and social distancing. and they're not alone — co—op food sent us the following shocking footage
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from an incident last year. get off me. get out. why are you touching me for? why are you touching me? get out — now! why are you touching me for? get out right now! come, come, come, come, come. this customer got really aggressive after asking staff to remove their masks, even grabbing this worker's. really upsetting for staff. he was charged and then pleaded guilty to common assault in november. it shows the pressure they are under. this is happening for the big names in retail. what about the smaller convenience stores which we've been using a lot more of over lockdown? they don't always have the money for security staff, and sometimes workers are there alone. we spoke with paul, who runs a small store in coventry. as an independent retailer, i cannot afford... i haven't got the funds like the big supermarkets to employ a security guard on the front door to do this.
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i mean, to get a security guard, what are you talking? £300, £400, £500 a week? we haven't got the funds to do that. you times that by two, it's £1,000. and if you look at the big estate of independent retailers up and down the country, which haven't got the funds to do that, and some retailers are running on two people — and it could be two family members — in their store. so where are we going to find the funds to do what supermarkets are doing? so it's... there's two parts to this — there's the bit where we all need to play a part, but the second is the vulnerability, the verbal abuse that you get from a small minority that are not willing to do, you know, what they should be doing. it's notjust food shops where it's a legal requirement. and now the high street bank hsbc has warned that those who don't comply with rules could see their accounts closed. we're going to hearfrom one supermarket worker later who told us it's getting harder, not easier. isaid i said earlier how much of a response this has provoked from the audience already. we have heard from one work in a petrol station who says they were verbally attacked
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just last night. front page of the times this morning is saying john lewis is one of those to stop click and collect because the government messaging has become tougher but usdaw, the shop workers union, says it is not tough enough. compared to last year, people are not following the one—way system, shopping with the one—way system, shopping with the widerfamily and the one—way system, shopping with the wider family and people have to comply with rules the way they did last year if this is going to work. thank you, nina. more people are now being treated in hospital with covid than at any other point during the crisis — and the pressure of the pandemic continues to take its toll on our health workers. now research from king's college london has found that almost half of intensive care staff are suffering from severe anxiety, ptsd, or problem drinking. breakfast�*s graham satchell reports. the thin line between life and death is played out here in intensive care. but never has the pressure on staff been so great.
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intensive care units are full. the staff are incredibly stretched at the moment. and, really, i guess many people are breaking themselves to try and make this work rate. staff breaking themselves. this pandemic has been going on for almost a year, and the consequences for nhs staff are now becoming clear. a new report shows high levels of stress, depression, anxiety. we're all supporting each other, luckily. and we're trying to save lives. erm... we're alljust doing what we can to save people's loved ones. the relentless pressure laid bare in this video by nurse shirley watts in the first wave last april. and we're sinking a little bit, but we're still turning up and we're trying to do our best. today's study by king's college london shows poor mental health is now common amongst intensive care staff.
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it says 40% have symptoms of post—traumatic stress. 11% have severe anxiety. and 13% have frequent thoughts of being better off dead or hurting themselves. doctors like zudin puthucheary are used to saving people's lives — not having them die in huge numbers. part of being in intensive care is that you give up a lot of yourself to try and do your best for your patients. and sometimes, when it doesn't work out, it can be very painful. this is st george's hospital in london, the sheer number of patients here causing significant stress. i'm looking after many more sick patients than i normally look after. it'sjust overwhelming, the whole situation. i personally cry when i get home quite a lot, actually, at the moment. sleep — we're suffering with sleep problems, i think, a lot of nurses and doctors at the moment, as well. we just do have to keep
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going because we have to be here for patients. but i do worry, you know, about the scars that will leave some of our stuff with. some of our staff with. an nhs spokesperson told us they've invested £15 million in mental—health support. but the intensive care society, which represents staff, says not enough is being done. it's now appealing to the public for support to help maintain the well—being of front—line medical workers. we need to raise funds for these resources, because there is no plan in how we'll rehabilitate the staff in the pandemic. this pandemic will have many unfortunate lasting legacies. one is the damage it is doing to nhs staff. graham satchell, bbc news. and it really gives you a sense of what is going on. get in touch with us about that. a lot going on in the programme today. we are speaking to the health minister matt hancock at 7:30am. if you have anything particular you want to ask it, get
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in touch. fist particular you want to ask it, get in touch. . j~ g; :: ., ., particular you want to ask it, get in touch. ~ j~ g; :: ., ., ., in touch. at 8:30am we will have a conversation _ in touch. at 8:30am we will have a conversation with _ in touch. at 8:30am we will have a conversation with public _ in touch. at 8:30am we will have a conversation with public health - conversation with public health england. if you have any questions around the roll—out of the vaccine... quite a few questions over the last few days, particularly after we spoke to professor chris whitty. we couldn't get through all of his questions but if you are worried about the practicalities of how you get it, we saw a few interesting questions for example if you couldn't practically make an appointment for the vaccine because you are too far away or couldn't get there, how then do you make sure you are still on the list? that is a concern for some. we will get through some of those issues. we will speak to the man in charge of the whole of the roll—out, brigadier phil prosser. he did one of the downing street briefings. we will speak to him later about how he is involved, the logistics of all of that. that is 8:35am. find involved, the logistics of all of that. that is 8:35am. and adam peaty will be here as — that. that is 8:35am. and adam peaty will be here as part _ that. that is 8:35am. and adam peaty will be here as part of— that. that is 8:35am. and adam peaty will be here as part of lockdown - will be here as part of lockdown life. and we havejumping pigs! it's all coming up between now and
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9:15am. �* . all coming up between now and 9:15am. . , ., , ., 9:15am. after being told we must all -la our 9:15am. after being told we must all play our part — 9:15am. after being told we must all play our part during _ 9:15am. after being told we must all play our part during lockdown - 9:15am. after being told we must all play our part during lockdown by - 9:15am. after being told we must all play our part during lockdown by the | play our part during lockdown by the home secretary, we will hear how many people are following the rules and which ones are more likely to be broken. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning, i'm sonja jessup. the mayor and london councils have written an open letter to the prime minister, setting out a list of tighter restrictions they want to see introduced across the capital. they're asking for mandatory mask—wearing in busy places outdoors, for places of worship to be closed, and an urgent review of what counts as "essential retail". a government spokesperson told us they are keeping the rules under constant review. the rising infection rates mean people who are clinically vulnerable have been advised to shield again. they include the family of six—year—old jackson, who has a rare terminal illness. he and his parents and three—year—old sister spent most
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of last year at their home in east tilbury in essex to keep him safe. we just have to make a really tough decision every time we go out. it's really tough, but we just have to crack on because it's life and you have to crack on. you have to... like, seren needs to have a decent upbringing, a normal upbringing, not being locked away and saying that her best friend's the trampoline, you know? it's not right to hear things like that. playgrounds across london are still open during lockdown for children to exercise. 0ne council is introducing trained wardens to try to improve safety. waltham forest council has 13 play safe champions, who will patrol some of the borough's council—run playgrounds, cleaning equipment and advising parents on social distancing. with london's galleries shut, and non—essential shops closed, eight artists are using the shop fronts to display their work. they're hoping the installations in high street kensington will brighten up the area for local people during the winter months.
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let's take a look at the travel situation now. first the tube. just the waterloo & city line closure you can see there. and also the 0verground's still got a reduced service between richmond and stratford. this is how the a2 looks. we've still got roadworks at the danson interchange, so that will slow things down this morning. lambeth bridge is closed eastbound for works. and in neasden, neasden lane north is still closed between the a406 and aboyne road. time for the weather with elizabeth rizzini. hello, good morning. there is some rain in the forecast today, and it is a chilly start to the morning, with a touch of frost out there, a few patches of mist around and plenty of cloud as well. now the cloud is thickening from the west and eventually we will see these outbreaks of rain move away eastwards. the rain will be with us for much of the rest of the day. most of it will tend to be quite light and patchy. it brings with it some milder air. milder towards western spots today, but still rather chilly, with temperatures in mid—single
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figures towards eastern counties. now as we head through this evening and overnight, the rain will fade away for a bit, but then more showery outbreaks of rain. some of this could be quite heavy as we head into thursday morning. again, it is a rather cold start to the day. so a wet morning on thursday, but a dry afternoon. feeling rather chilly again on thursday. by the time we get to friday it is dry and there could be some spells of brightness. the winds will be a touch lighter. it is still cold. wet and windy again on saturday. i'll be back in half an hour. bye for now. hello, this is breakfast with louise minchin and dan walker. we'll bring you all the latest news and sport in a moment. but also on breakfast this morning... i need human contact, to hug
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somebody or to touch somebody�*s and which i have not touched since march last year. as charities call for more support for the millions of people shielding from coronavirus, we'll check in with three families about the challenges they're facing. olympic champion and new dad adam peaty will tell us how he's coping with lockdown life — and share some tips on keeping active while staying at home. back over the big log, back towards this offence. fantastic. and from the olympics to the 0lym—pigs — we'll catch up with the family that have kept themselves busy that was sorted by request from both of us. we saw that yesterday. we will talk to them later. half past six exactly. more than 2.4 million people have received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. the government's aim is to have innoculated 15 million of those in the highest priority
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groups by mid—february. but is that target looking likely to be met? we'rejoined now by gp dr rachel ward. good morning. lovely to spend a bit of time with you this morning. hope you are ok. how are you in terms of your own surgery and your own locality, how are things looking with regards to the roll—out of the vaccine? with regards to the roll-out of the vaccine? ,., ., ., ., with regards to the roll-out of the vaccine? ., ., vaccine? good morning. yeah, so we not our vaccine? good morning. yeah, so we got ourfirst— vaccine? good morning. yeah, so we got our first delivery _ vaccine? good morning. yeah, so we got our first delivery of— vaccine? good morning. yeah, so we got our first delivery of vaccine - got our first delivery of vaccine last week _ got our first delivery of vaccine last week. we were lucky enough to have delivery of both vaccines. which — have delivery of both vaccines. which is — have delivery of both vaccines. which is great, because it gave us some _ which is great, because it gave us some flexibility to start immunising our nursing — some flexibility to start immunising our nursing homes, which is incredibly— our nursing homes, which is incredibly important. going forward, we are _ incredibly important. going forward, we are very— incredibly important. going forward, we are very much up and running with our vaccine _ we are very much up and running with our vaccine clinics. we are planning each _ our vaccine clinics. we are planning each week. — our vaccine clinics. we are planning each week, week by week. but we don't _ each week, week by week. but we don't know— each week, week by week. but we don't know what our ongoing flow of vaccine _ don't know what our ongoing flow of vaccine will — don't know what our ongoing flow of vaccine will be. we still have very little _ vaccine will be. we still have very little input, — vaccine will be. we still have very little input, very little notice, as
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to what— little input, very little notice, as to what we — little input, very little notice, as to what we are getting. we certainly don't _ to what we are getting. we certainly don't have _ to what we are getting. we certainly don't have a — to what we are getting. we certainly don't have a regular amount, or irregular— don't have a regular amount, or irregular delivery day. we're still working — irregular delivery day. we're still working week to week. so we are set ”p working week to week. so we are set up for— working week to week. so we are set up for it— working week to week. so we are set up for it and — working week to week. so we are set up for it and if we keep getting the supply— up for it and if we keep getting the supply we — up for it and if we keep getting the supply we will meet the target, but we need _ supply we will meet the target, but we need the supply. | supply we will meet the target, but we need the supply.— we need the supply. i was hearing last week there _ we need the supply. i was hearing last week there was _ we need the supply. i was hearing last week there was another - we need the supply. i was hearing i last week there was another practice expecting 1000, got 2000 and had to work very hard to try to get those additional patients in while they could still vaccinate. is there any reason why it is hard to get a level on the numbers, and are other surgeries experiencing the same sort of things? surgeries experiencing the same sort of thins? . �* surgeries experiencing the same sort of thins? ., �* ., surgeries experiencing the same sort ofthinas? ., �* ., ., , of things? yeah. i'm not really sure. of things? yeah. i'm not really sure- there — of things? yeah. i'm not really sure. there is _ of things? yeah. i'm not really sure. there is not _ of things? yeah. i'm not really sure. there is not complete i sure. there is not complete transparency, to be honest, as to why some — transparency, to be honest, as to why some places have had lots, some places— why some places have had lots, some places haven't had any. we really are kind — places haven't had any. we really are kind of — places haven't had any. we really are kind of dealing with day—to—day information— are kind of dealing with day—to—day information at any moment. that obviously— information at any moment. that obviously makes things challenging to run—
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obviously makes things challenging to run our— obviously makes things challenging to run our main service and also run the covid _ to run our main service and also run the covid service. i mean, certainly in my— the covid service. i mean, certainly in nty area. — the covid service. i mean, certainly in my area, where i am living in west— in my area, where i am living in west berkshire, i know they have had very little _ west berkshire, i know they have had very little amount delivered, whereas _ very little amount delivered, whereas we only had our last dose last week — whereas we only had our last dose last week. it is not clear on a lot of occasions. last week. it is not clear on a lot of occasions-— last week. it is not clear on a lot of occasions. ~ , , , ., ,, ., of occasions. we will be speaking to the health secretary _ of occasions. we will be speaking to the health secretary at _ of occasions. we will be speaking to the health secretary at half - of occasions. we will be speaking to the health secretary at half past i the health secretary at half past seven. maybe that is a question we can put to him and work that one out. something else lots of our viewers are talking about is getting contact from their local surgery about the vaccine. how are you contacting your patience? is it always on the phone? if they miss that phone call, what happens? are there letters being sent, how are you doing it? taste there letters being sent, how are you doing it?— there letters being sent, how are ou doin: it? ~ ., , ., ., , you doing it? we are using a variety of methods- — you doing it? we are using a variety of methods. our _ you doing it? we are using a variety of methods. our first _ you doing it? we are using a variety of methods. our first way _ you doing it? we are using a variety of methods. our first way of - of methods. our first way of contacting people is via text message. obviously some people we may have _ message. obviously some people we may have their incorrect mobile number. — may have their incorrect mobile number, they may not be able to use the booking _ number, they may not be able to use the booking system on their phone. don't _ the booking system on their phone. don't worry — the booking system on their phone. don't worry. we can tell who has
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accepted — don't worry. we can tell who has accepted the text, who hasn't. some people _ accepted the text, who hasn't. some people are _ accepted the text, who hasn't. some people are busy don't have a mobile number— people are busy don't have a mobile number registered. we then start phoning _ number registered. we then start phoning people. again, we know exactly— phoning people. again, we know exactly who has responded, who hasn't _ exactly who has responded, who hasn't 0ur— exactly who has responded, who hasn't. our next phase is to send out letters— hasn't. our next phase is to send out letters saying, please call us, we need — out letters saying, please call us, we need to— out letters saying, please call us, we need to book you. but we have a very good _ we need to book you. but we have a very good system with lots of fail-safe _ very good system with lots of fail—safe measures in place to make sure we _ fail—safe measures in place to make sure we are — fail—safe measures in place to make sure we are not missing people. i heard _ sure we are not missing people. i heard a _ sure we are not missing people. i heard a comment earlier about people worried _ heard a comment earlier about people worried they can't make the first appointment, making another one. don't _ appointment, making another one. don't worry. — appointment, making another one. don't worry, our system is very clever. _ don't worry, our system is very clever. if— don't worry, our system is very clever. , ., ., ., , clever. if you are worried this morning. _ clever. if you are worried this morning. it — clever. if you are worried this morning. it is _ clever. if you are worried this morning, it is very _ clever. if you are worried this morning, it is very hard i clever. if you are worried this morning, it is very hard to i clever. if you are worried this| morning, it is very hard to fall through the net. there are all sorts of processes to make sure you will get the vaccine. another interesting topic of debate in recent days is facemask wearing in supermarkets. how do you feel about that? is that something you welcome? i5 how do you feel about that? is that something you welcome? is it overdue? _ something you welcome? is it overdue? well, _ something you welcome? is it overdue? well, it's— something you welcome? is it overdue? well, it's interesting, when _ overdue? well, it's interesting, when i — overdue? well, it's interesting, when i go — overdue? well, it's interesting, when i go out and about now, certainly— when i go out and about now, certainly when people come to the
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practice. _ certainly when people come to the practice. i— certainly when people come to the practice, i can't remember the last time _ practice, i can't remember the last time i_ practice, ican't remember the last time i saw— practice, i can't remember the last time i saw somebody not wearing a face covering. certainly our covid clinic— face covering. certainly our covid clinic at _ face covering. certainly our covid clinic at the — face covering. certainly our covid clinic at the weekend, where i was working. _ clinic at the weekend, where i was working. we — clinic at the weekend, where i was working, we were dealing with our most _ working, we were dealing with our most frail. — working, we were dealing with our most frail, elderly people with lots of health— most frail, elderly people with lots of health conditions, and i did not see one _ of health conditions, and i did not see one person not wearing a face covering — see one person not wearing a face covering. this is very much been adopted — covering. this is very much been adopted across the board. but i think— adopted across the board. but i think sadly there are some people who have — think sadly there are some people who have some reluctance to do that. we are _ who have some reluctance to do that. we are not— who have some reluctance to do that. we are not talking about people who have medical conditions which stop them _ have medical conditions which stop them from — have medical conditions which stop them from wearing face coverings. i think— them from wearing face coverings. i think everyone is sympathetic to that _ think everyone is sympathetic to that but — think everyone is sympathetic to that but i — think everyone is sympathetic to that. but i think there are some people — that. but i think there are some people who still have an element of not wanting to, in denial. and we have _ not wanting to, in denial. and we have to _ not wanting to, in denial. and we have to protect staff everywhere. we have to protect staff everywhere. we have to _ have to protect staff everywhere. we have to protect staff everywhere. we have to protect each other. so i really _ have to protect each other. so i really think that everybody, if they are able _ really think that everybody, if they are able to, needs to be wearing face coverings. we need to protect a supermarket staff. i think it's quite — supermarket staff. i think it's quite right to be checking them. i don't quite right to be checking them. don't know quite right to be checking them. i don't know if you have seen it from your conversations with patients as
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well, there does seem to be an element of fatigue from some people. we spoke to police officers, one of the deputy cheap —— deputy chief constable, who said there was an issue with compliance, government ministers are saying that as well. how big an issue is that in your conversations?— conversations? completely. i certainly saw— conversations? completely. i certainly saw this _ conversations? completely. i certainly saw this a _ conversations? completely. i certainly saw this a lot i conversations? completely. i certainly saw this a lot more | conversations? completely. i- certainly saw this a lot more around christmas _ certainly saw this a lot more around christmas when people couldn'tjust stick to— christmas when people couldn'tjust stick to the rules because they were so fed _ stick to the rules because they were so fed up— stick to the rules because they were so fed up and so desperate to see people _ so fed up and so desperate to see people i— so fed up and so desperate to see people. i think, so fed up and so desperate to see people. ithink, yes, everybody is fatigued — people. ithink, yes, everybody is fatigued. everybody is having a difficult — fatigued. everybody is having a difficult time in their own personal environment, whether that is that they are _ environment, whether that is that they are an— environment, whether that is that they are an nhs front line worker, you have _ they are an nhs front line worker, you have been talking about some of the problems we are facing, or whether— the problems we are facing, or whether you are somebody living alone _ whether you are somebody living alone and — whether you are somebody living alone and isolated, they are both very valid — alone and isolated, they are both very valid reasons to be having a tough _ very valid reasons to be having a tough time. what i would say is, you know. _ tough time. what i would say is, you know. we _ tough time. what i would say is, you know. we are — tough time. what i would say is, you know, we are all there but we have to remember that we do have some li-ht to remember that we do have some light at— to remember that we do have some light at the — to remember that we do have some light at the end of the tunnel. we have _ light at the end of the tunnel. we have the — light at the end of the tunnel. we have the vaccine now. we are working as hard _ have the vaccine now. we are working as hard as _ have the vaccine now. we are working as hard as we — have the vaccine now. we are working
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as hard as we can to deliver that. the nhs — as hard as we can to deliver that. the nhs is — as hard as we can to deliver that. the nhs is working so hard to do this _ the nhs is working so hard to do this we — the nhs is working so hard to do this. we are just asking people to do their— this. we are just asking people to do their bit— this. we are just asking people to do their bit and try and keep the numbers— do their bit and try and keep the numbers down in the meantime. follow the rules _ numbers down in the meantime. follow the rules. fire numbers down in the meantime. follow the rules. �* , ., numbers down in the meantime. follow the rules. . , ., ., numbers down in the meantime. follow the rules— l'm - the rules. are you doing ok? i'm nood, the rules. are you doing ok? i'm good. thank _ the rules. are you doing ok? i'm good. thank you. _ the rules. are you doing ok? i'm good, thank you, dan. _ the rules. are you doing ok? i'm good, thank you, dan. i've i the rules. are you doing ok? i'm good, thank you, dan. i've been| the rules. are you doing ok? i'm| good, thank you, dan. i've been a doctor— good, thank you, dan. i've been a doctor for— good, thank you, dan. i've been a doctor for 16 — good, thank you, dan. i've been a doctor for 16 years now and i have to say— doctor for 16 years now and i have to say i_ doctor for 16 years now and i have to say i have _ doctor for 16 years now and i have to say i have never worked so intensely— to say i have never worked so intensely as things are at the moment _ intensely as things are at the moment. but i'm very lucky to have an amazing — moment. but i'm very lucky to have an amazing team. we are pulling together— an amazing team. we are pulling together and getting through it. that is— together and getting through it. that is good to hear. thank you for being with us. doctor rachel ward, we will see you some. == being with us. doctor rachel ward, we will see you some.— being with us. doctor rachel ward, we will see you some. -- soon. there are coals we will see you some. -- soon. there are goals and — we will see you some. -- soon. there are goals and there _ we will see you some. -- soon. there are goals and there are _ we will see you some. -- soon. there are goals and there are celebrations l are goals and there are celebrations and there are celebrations making the headlines this morning. good morning. yes. they were warned yesterday. the premier league said yesterday, we are in the spotlight. elite sport is allowed to continue. the government have said they will make changes if they have to. the premier league has said two players, everybody needs to be careful,
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everybody needs to be careful, everybody is watching what we are doing. there were celebrations yesterday. understandably for manchester united. the first time in seven seasons they find themselves top of the premier league at this stage. good morning. manchester united sit top of the premier league this morning, after beating burnley. it was one of three matches last night, and ahead of the games players were reminded of the league's coronavirus protocols, to avoid handshakes, high fives and hugs. but it might take a bit longer for the message to get through. katie gornall reports. in the face of mounting scrutiny, football have been put on warning. ahead of every premier league match last night, referees and league officials urged players to stick to the covid protocols. that should have meant no hugs and no handshakes. few heeded the message. don't shake hands, lads! manchester united were here in burnley with the summit in sight. that's where harry maguire was headed, only for var to cry foul. in the second half, paul pogba left no room for discussion.
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united only needed a point to top the table, but took all three, and now go into sunday's clash against liverpool, with the champions trailing in their wake. it's good times. you've got to enjoy it. and it's a test, of course, going there, as you said. they're the champions by right, because they've been fantastic the last couple of years. and that's a great test for us now. there was also another win on the road for everton, as michael keane scored the decisive goal in their lively 2—1win over wolves. and sheffield united finally have something to celebrate. their start to this campaign has been the worst in premier league history. but thanks to a newcastle handball, and a billy sharpe penalty, they now have their first win of the season at the 18th time of asking. their joy was understandable, but again, there was little in the way of social distancing. for many, football is a welcome distraction at the moment. but for how much longer? katie gornall, bbc news. stand by for a cracking goal from the scottish premiership. this is dundee united's lawrence shankland having a go from a very,
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very long way out — 53 yards, we're told. it was a goal that rescued his side a point against stjohnstone. not sure the goalie will want to watch that one back again. absolutely brilliant stuff. before we completely put last weekend's fa cup action to bed, we wanted to show you a lovely video that's emerged in the last day or so. this is the family of 18—year—old declan thompson, who are watching at home as he came off the substitutes' bench to make his professional debut for sheffield wednesday. an emotional moment, because when declan was five, he was diagnosed with a rare childhood condition which affects his hips, and he spent 18 months in a wheelchair. his parents were told that he might not walk again, never mind play football. no wonder his dad lee had a bit of a cry. he called me and just told me how proud he was and stuff. and then, obviously my mum and grandad, they all called me and pretty much said the exact same, really. my grandad's took me
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to every single game, so like, repaying him by going round to his house — i went round to his house on sunday, and i took my shirt round and i gave him my shirt. he's not really expressed emotions in front of me, but i could tell that i'd made him proud and that were, like, one of the best parts for me. isn't that lovely? e is a lifelong sheffield united —— sheffield wednesday fan as well. being told you will never walk again, let alone play football, and to sign for your boyhood club, a fairy tale. you can understand — boyhood club, a fairy tale. you can understand why — boyhood club, a fairy tale. you can understand why his _ boyhood club, a fairy tale. you can understand why his dad _ boyhood club, a fairy tale. you can understand why his dad had i boyhood club, a fairy tale. you can understand why his dad had a i boyhood club, a fairy tale. you can understand why his dad had a bit l boyhood club, a fairy tale. you can| understand why his dad had a bit of a weep. understand why his dad had a bit of a wee -. , ., ., a weep. there is nothing wrong with that. we a weep. there is nothing wrong with that- we are — a weep. there is nothing wrong with that. we are going _ a weep. there is nothing wrong with that. we are going to _ a weep. there is nothing wrong with that. we are going to catch - a weep. there is nothing wrong with that. we are going to catch up i a weep. there is nothing wrong with that. we are going to catch up on i that. we are going to catch up on the weather with sarah. cold temperatures on the way. good morning.— temperatures on the way. good morninu. , ., good morning. yes, good morning. it is re good morning. yes, good morning. it is pretty chilly — good morning. yes, good morning. it is pretty chilly for _ good morning. yes, good morning. it is pretty chilly for eastern _ good morning. yes, good morning. it is pretty chilly for eastern parts i is pretty chilly for eastern parts of the uk out there this morning. a frost. things will turn milderfor a time as we head through the day and tomorrow, then colder again towards the end of the week. it is a little bit up and down in terms of the
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weather in the next few days. today weather in the next few days. today we have to stay at home as much as possible. not a bad day. it is going to be cloudy, it is going to be great, outbreaks of rain for many. sleet and snow around. many across the hills of northern and into scotland. it is a battle of the weather fronts. scotland. it is a battle of the weatherfronts. cold air scotland. it is a battle of the weather fronts. cold air in the east. a chilly start. milder air working in from the west. where those two air masses meet we have a weather front which has already been producing rain. it has been pouring in from the west. sleet and snow developing across the higher ground of northern england, through the pennines, towards south—west scotland. they could be icy stretches. rain first thing falling in sub zero services. some ice, certainly some frost, rain pushing its way gradually eastwards. quite a slow moving feature. northern and eastern scotland staying dry for a good part of today. they will be some drier weather moving on from the south later. but for many, we
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will keep the patchy rain throughout the day. a contrasting temperature. ten or 11 in the milder air in the west. two or three towards newcastle and edinburgh. this evening and tonight we keep a lot of cloud. further outbreaks of patchy rain. more snow across the hills of northern anger than scotland. that's snow could come down to lower levels across the central belt, a couple of centimetres possible. most places are staying above freezing. not quite as cold. we have the cloud and milder air moving quite as cold. we have the cloud and milderair moving in quite as cold. we have the cloud and milder air moving in from the south—west. into thursday, there is a slow—moving weather front still with us. quite a stubborn feature. it is gradually going to start to ease away later tomorrow. but for the bulk of the day a lot of cloud similar to today, outbreaks of rain, some of it quite heavy. more snow to come across the higher ground of northern ended and scotland. you can see it starting to fizzle out later. a slowly improving story later. a
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contrasting temperature. three to fourin contrasting temperature. three to four in the north—east, ten to 11 in the south—west. through tomorrow night, thursday night, eventually we are going to start to lose the cloud, the rain and the hills now. eventually things turning a little bit drier for a eventually things turning a little bit drierfor a time eventually things turning a little bit drier for a time with a ridge of high pressure. that is holding on into friday. but then into the weekend you can see the next area of low pressure moving its way in from the atlantic. it is up and down as we head through the day on thursday. more rain. friday looks quieter, colder. but into the weekend we welcome low pressure. unsettled weather into the weekend. particularly wet and blustery on saturday. drierfor most. quite windy during sunday. thank you. the small minority of lockdown rule—breakers are "putting the health of the nation at risk" — that's what home secretary priti patel told the downing street briefing yesterday. but how well are people adhering to the strict measures?
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researchers at university college london have been looking at who is following the rules — and which ones are more likely to be broken. so far they've found that, of those surveyed, around one in five people aged over 60 requested a test if they had symptoms, while more than 40% of younger adults with symptoms said they got tested. 13% said they did not isolate at all when they had symptoms. nearly two thirds said they completed the full ten days. and one in 20 admitted to flouting restrictions on meeting outdoors. however, 75% said they completely followed the rules allowing them to meet up with just one other person outside. it is really interesting to hear those figures. we're joined now by the lead author of the study, daisy fancourt, an associate professor of epidemiology at ucl. good morning. thank you so much for joining us. it is interesting looking at those figures. what will ou most looking at those figures. what will you most struck _ looking at those figures. what will you most struck by? _ looking at those figures. what will you most struck by? one - looking at those figures. what will you most struck by? one of i looking at those figures. what will you most struck by? one of the i you most struck by? one of the things— you most struck by? one of the things we — you most struck by? one of the things we were most struck by is
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actually— things we were most struck by is actually how good compliance is at the moment. we find that compliance has been _ the moment. we find that compliance has been improving month by month and week— has been improving month by month and week by week. it is now back to the same _ and week by week. it is now back to the same levels it was last may. whilst _ the same levels it was last may. whilst we — the same levels it was last may. whilst we hear the stories of rule breakers — whilst we hear the stories of rule breakers in — whilst we hear the stories of rule breakers in the press, actually the majority— breakers in the press, actually the majority of— breakers in the press, actually the majority of the population are really — majority of the population are really playing their part. 50 majority of the population are really playing their part. so from what ou really playing their part. so from what you see. — really playing their part. so from what you see, there _ really playing their part. so from what you see, there is _ really playing their part. so from what you see, there is just i really playing their part. so from what you see, there isjust a i really playing their part. so from i what you see, there isjust a small what you see, there is just a small minority that might be, is there? there is a new word, flexing the rules, breaking the rules? there is. some people _ rules, breaking the rules? there is. some people are — rules, breaking the rules? there is. some people are flouting _ rules, breaking the rules? there is. some people are flouting the i rules, breaking the rules? there is. some people are flouting the rules| some people are flouting the rules completely, house parties, raves, that kind — completely, house parties, raves, that kind of— completely, house parties, raves, that kind of thing. that is only a tiny percentage. what we are seeing more _ tiny percentage. what we are seeing more of— tiny percentage. what we are seeing more of his— tiny percentage. what we are seeing more of his people bending these rules. _ more of his people bending these rules, perhaps looking for loopholes, slightly pushing the boundaries. and of course that is risky— boundaries. and of course that is risky because this is a very complicated virus and some of those behaviours _ complicated virus and some of those behaviours that perhaps we might have got — behaviours that perhaps we might have got away with a few months ago with the _ have got away with a few months ago with the last strain, we are not necessarily able to get away with now _ necessarily able to get away with now. �* , ., ., necessarily able to get away with now. �*, ., ., ., ., , now. let's go through various thin . s. now. let's go through various things- and — now. let's go through various things. and requesting i now. let's go through various things. and requesting a i now. let's go through various things. and requesting a test| now. let's go through various i things. and requesting a test there seems to be a difference in what age
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you are. what went on there? we are findin: you are. what went on there? we are finding only — you are. what went on there? we are finding only about _ you are. what went on there? we are finding only about one _ you are. what went on there? we are finding only about one in _ you are. what went on there? we are finding only about one in three i finding only about one in three people — finding only about one in three people say they are requesting tests when they— people say they are requesting tests when they have symptoms. we have had a lot of— when they have symptoms. we have had a lot of problems that people are facing _ a lot of problems that people are facing with the test and trade system. _ facing with the test and trade system, whether it is around not been _ system, whether it is around not been able — system, whether it is around not been able to get a test local to them _ been able to get a test local to them or— been able to get a test local to them or people having concerns about catching _ them or people having concerns about catching the virus by going into test centres. younger adults seem to be the _ test centres. younger adults seem to be the ones _ test centres. younger adults seem to be the ones who are most consistently requesting tests. we have heard so much of the news suggesting that younger adults actually are breaking the rules more~ — actually are breaking the rules more. but this suggests it is more nuanced — more. but this suggests it is more nuanced. when it comes to symptoms and testing _ nuanced. when it comes to symptoms and testing and isolating, they are better— and testing and isolating, they are better at— and testing and isolating, they are better at those behaviours. what is the motivation _ better at those behaviours. what is the motivation behind _ better at those behaviours. what is the motivation behind that, - better at those behaviours. what is the motivation behind that, do i better at those behaviours. what is the motivation behind that, do you| the motivation behind that, do you think? we the motivation behind that, do you think? ~ ~' the motivation behind that, do you think? ~ ~ , , think? we think this might be prosocial- _ think? we think this might be prosocial. younger— think? we think this might be prosocial. younger people i think? we think this might be j prosocial. younger people are think? we think this might be i prosocial. younger people are much less likely _ prosocial. younger people are much less likely to be at risk from the virus _ less likely to be at risk from the virus themselves, but it suggests they are — virus themselves, but it suggests they are concerned they might be passing _ they are concerned they might be passing it— they are concerned they might be passing it onto other people. perhaps _ passing it onto other people. perhaps they are worried that symptoms that wouldn't necessarily normally _ symptoms that wouldn't necessarily normally keep them at home for a
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lon- normally keep them at home for a long time — normally keep them at home for a long time if this wasn't a pandemic, but they— long time if this wasn't a pandemic, but they want to find out if this is covid _ but they want to find out if this is covid and — but they want to find out if this is covid and very take these extra precautions. 1896 covid and very take these extra precautions-— precautions. 1896 of over 60 is requested _ precautions. 1896 of over 60 is requested a — precautions. 1896 of over 60 is requested a test, _ precautions. 1896 of over 60 is requested a test, according i precautions. 1896 of over 60 is requested a test, according to precautions. 1896 of over 60 is i requested a test, according to your figures. what is that to do with? we have had reports from older adults who say— have had reports from older adults who say it — have had reports from older adults who say it is too far to get to a test _ who say it is too far to get to a test centre, or saying they are not sure how — test centre, or saying they are not sure how to— test centre, or saying they are not sure how to request test, or they are facing — sure how to request test, or they are facing other logistical issues, or they— are facing other logistical issues, or they have the fear of going into test centres and catching it there. there _ test centres and catching it there. there are — test centres and catching it there. there are lots of different barriers _ there are lots of different barriers. we have heard concerns from _ barriers. we have heard concerns from people about whether they are allowed _ from people about whether they are allowed to get someone to take them to test— allowed to get someone to take them to test centres and things like that — to test centres and things like that. ,., ., ., to test centres and things like that. ., ., ., , , that. isolation of course is important- _ that. isolation of course is important. you _ that. isolation of course is important. you find i that. isolation of course is important. you find that l that. isolation of course is i important. you find that only that. isolation of course is - important. you find that only 3096 important. you find that only 30% said they didn't isolate at all with symptoms, which, you know, when people listen to that i am sure they will be worried?— will be worried? exactly. this is a real message _ will be worried? exactly. this is a real message about _ will be worried? exactly. this is a real message about the - will be worried? exactly. this is a l real message about the importance will be worried? exactly. this is a i real message about the importance of following _ real message about the importance of following those rules. something we have heard from people is sometimes they feel— have heard from people is sometimes they feel better after a few days
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and therefore they don't feel they necessarily have to keep isolating. but it _ necessarily have to keep isolating. but it is _ necessarily have to keep isolating. but it is very clear in the rules you do— but it is very clear in the rules you do have to continue that isolation _ you do have to continue that isolation period because sometimes you can _ isolation period because sometimes you can be — isolation period because sometimes you can be passing the symptoms and the virus _ you can be passing the symptoms and the virus on _ you can be passing the symptoms and the virus on a symptomatically, even though— the virus on a symptomatically, even though you _ the virus on a symptomatically, even though you yourself are feeling better — though you yourself are feeling better. ., ., ,., though you yourself are feeling better. ., ., ., ., better. you also looked at what rule was most likely _ better. you also looked at what rule was most likely to _ better. you also looked at what rule was most likely to be _ better. you also looked at what rule was most likely to be broken. i better. you also looked at what rule was most likely to be broken. tell i was most likely to be broken. tell us about that?— was most likely to be broken. tell us about that? they rule people are breakin: us about that? they rule people are breaking the — us about that? they rule people are breaking the most _ us about that? they rule people are breaking the most is _ us about that? they rule people are breaking the most is meeting i us about that? they rule people are breaking the most is meeting up i us about that? they rule people are. breaking the most is meeting up with more people than they are allowed to outdoors _ more people than they are allowed to outdoors i_ more people than they are allowed to outdoors. i think when people have -ot outdoors. i think when people have got that— outdoors. i think when people have got that added protection outside, an increase in ventilation, which is true to— an increase in ventilation, which is true to a _ an increase in ventilation, which is true to a certain extent, but now we are looking — true to a certain extent, but now we are looking at this new virus, we have _ are looking at this new virus, we have to — are looking at this new virus, we have to be — are looking at this new virus, we have to be particularly cautious. we are finding — have to be particularly cautious. we are finding this across all age groups — are finding this across all age groups it _ are finding this across all age groups. it is notjust one group that— groups. it is notjust one group that is— groups. it is notjust one group that is most likely to break this rule _ that is most likely to break this rule but— that is most likely to break this rule but i_ that is most likely to break this rule. but i think it is one that people. — rule. but i think it is one that people. if— rule. but i think it is one that people, if they are looking to improve _ people, if they are looking to improve their own behaviours at the moment. _ improve their own behaviours at the moment. it — improve their own behaviours at the moment, it is a good one to try to tighten— moment, it is a good one to try to tighten up— moment, it is a good one to try to tighten up on. moment, it is a good one to try to tighten op om— tighten up on. what will make the difference to _ tighten up on. what will make the difference to people _ tighten up on. what will make the difference to people who - tighten up on. what will make the difference to people who are i tighten up on. what will make the | difference to people who are doing that, for example? also, to that minority who are flouting the rules, what kind of messaging would make a difference? i
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what kind of messaging would make a difference? ~ , , difference? i think it is very different — difference? i think it is very different for— difference? i think it is very different for different - difference? i think it is very| different for different groups difference? i think it is very - different for different groups of people~ — different for different groups of people. something we are seeing is that lots_ people. something we are seeing is that lots of— people. something we are seeing is that lots of people don't fully understand the rules are the moment. we had _ understand the rules are the moment. we had news this morning there have been 64 _ we had news this morning there have been 64 different routes coming in since _ been 64 different routes coming in since last— been 64 different routes coming in since last march, and we found only three _ since last march, and we found only three in_ since last march, and we found only three in four— since last march, and we found only three in four people think they roughly— three in four people think they roughly understand the rules and only one — roughly understand the rules and only one in four fully understand them _ only one in four fully understand them. that suggests a problem because — them. that suggests a problem because it suggests people don't necessarily know what they should and shouldn't be doing. they may be accidentally flouting the rules. different messages reach different people _ different messages reach different people. for some it will be about the personal risk of the virus, for others _ the personal risk of the virus, for others it— the personal risk of the virus, for others it will be about the kind of risk that— others it will be about the kind of risk that they might be posing to others _ risk that they might be posing to others. and for others there are going _ others. and for others there are going to — others. and for others there are going to be these practical barriers, _ going to be these practical barriers, things like finances, that might— barriers, things like finances, that might be — barriers, things like finances, that might be limiting their ability to fottow— might be limiting their ability to follow the rules. we have to look at this in— follow the rules. we have to look at this in a _ follow the rules. we have to look at this in a nuanced way and find practical— this in a nuanced way and find practical solutions. it is this in a nuanced way and find practical solutions.— practical solutions. it is really clearly message _ practical solutions. it is really clearly message has - practical solutions. it is really clearly message has changed | practical solutions. it is really - clearly message has changed this week. we have been told we might be at the worst part of this pandemic. it is incumbent on all of us to obey the rules right now. is that getting through, do you think? absolutely, i
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think it is. through, do you think? absolutely, i think it is- as— through, do you think? absolutely, i think it is. as the _ through, do you think? absolutely, i think it is. as the rules _ through, do you think? absolutely, i think it is. as the rules get - think it is. as the rules get tightened, eitherthrough the tightened, either through the tiers or the _ tightened, either through the tiers or the lockdowns, people's and behaviour— or the lockdowns, people's and behaviour gets better and better. once _ behaviour gets better and better. once people realise the seriousness of the _ once people realise the seriousness of the situation they are good at stepping — of the situation they are good at stepping up. the confusing thing is when _ stepping up. the confusing thing is when rules— stepping up. the confusing thing is when rules relax. the message that consent— when rules relax. the message that consent is— when rules relax. the message that consent is it — when rules relax. the message that consent is it is not as bad as it was _ consent is it is not as bad as it was we — consent is it is not as bad as it was. we know lots of people are in support— was. we know lots of people are in sopport of— was. we know lots of people are in support of rules, and even further tightening — support of rules, and even further tightening of rules, and given that we are _ tightening of rules, and given that we are seeing that compliance is so good _ we are seeing that compliance is so good but _ we are seeing that compliance is so good but the virus levels are still high, _ good but the virus levels are still high, we — good but the virus levels are still high, we can'tjust blame compliance and we _ high, we can'tjust blame compliance and we might need to look at the rules— and we might need to look at the rules themselves to see if they are sufficient — rules themselves to see if they are sufficient. ~ , , ., , rules themselves to see if they are sufficient. ~ , ,., , . ,. . sufficient. absolutely fascinating to talk to you. _ sufficient. absolutely fascinating to talk to you. thank _ sufficient. absolutely fascinating to talk to you. thank you - sufficient. absolutely fascinating to talk to you. thank you for - sufficient. absolutely fascinating | to talk to you. thank you for your time. �* . . to talk to you. thank you for your time. �* , . ., to talk to you. thank you for your time. �*, . ., ., _, to talk to you. thank you for your time. �*, . ., ., i. . time. here's an one for you. -- an interesting — time. here's an one for you. -- an interesting one _ time. here's an one for you. -- an interesting one for— time. here's an one for you. -- an interesting one for you. _ no—one in history has won both an olympic gold medal and a best actress oscar, but 13 year—old lilly aspell hopes to be the person to change all that. she's already secured podium finishes at a number of horseriding shows, and can now be seen playing
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the young wonder woman in the latest instalment of the hollywood blockbuster. our entertainment correspondent colin paterson caught up with her. wonder woman is 13 years old, was born in scotland and lives in north yorkshire. i've seen this contest. the most seasoned warriors, diana. i can do it. wonder woman 1984 starts with a ten minute action sequence featuring wonder woman as a young girl, played by lilly aspell. the way she landed the role is like something from a film. her big break came in a toy shop during a day out in london with her mum. i was literallyjust, i think, dancing around like in a hat and sunglasses or something. and this guyjust walked up to me and he said, "you really look like the person i'm casting for. and, you know, i'd love if you could come in, come and audition. " and my mum was like, "she's never acted before." one audition later
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and the part was hers. the time will come, diana. lilly briefly appeared in flashbacks in the first wonder woman film, but this time has a whole sequence, taking part in the amazonian games. training took six months and then, erm, we were like, "when is this going to start filming?" during all that training, what kind of things were you learning? bow and arrow, and, you know, horse training as well. kind ofjust getting my — cos i was already quite fit and active, but kind ofjust muscle as well, trying to build muscle to create the amazon she is. lilly did all her own stunts and particularly enjoyed those done on horseback. she's an equestrian, both her mum and dad were jockeys and her uncle, leighton aspell, won back—to—back grand nationals. my mum went to the racetrack and won two weeks after having me. i got my first pony when i was two, i think. initially, the kind of acting was to fund the showjumping because it's a very expensive sport.
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i'd really like to make this a career, because i'd love to be, you know, a professional actress, really, and i'd love to, you know, win oscars and win baftas and go to the olympics. so, yeah, i would love to do them both. that is quite an ambition, to win an oscar and perhaps an olympic gold medal. how possible would that be? yes. well, hopefully anything is possible. so, just hard work and dreams, i guess. but for those who grew up in the 70s, wonder woman will always be lynda carter. now she's played by gal gadot. it's fair to say lilly is a fan. she is literally the best human on earth. and, you know, she's so kind and just would do anything for anybody. we used to go to the beach all the time, because obviously we're in the same hotel. and as well as hanging out
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with a—listers playing the young wonder woman comes with other perks. you have your own action figure? yes, i do. yes - i'm very proud of that, really. and you come with a free horse? yes, i know, right?! yeah. i'm the only person in wonder woman that comes with a horse. have they given you one? do you have one in your bedroom? yes, i do, i have it right next to it! oh, go on, get it up! so... yeah! that is pretty cool. it only arrived a few days ago. so, yeah, we're... ..very lucky, to be honest. i like the fact you've kept it in the box. you obviously know it's worth more if you never open it. that's what happened with the old star wars figures. i think we might keep it in the box. if lilly ever does win at the oscars on the olympics, it mightjust be worth a bob or two. colin paterson, bbc news.
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i love that. have you got one? yes, i love that. have you got one? yes, ijust i love that. have you got one? yes, i just happen to i love that. have you got one? yes, ijust happen to have one! if i love that. have you got one? yes, ijust happen to have one!— ijust happen to have one! if you had an action — ijust happen to have one! if you had an action figure _ ijust happen to have one! if you had an action figure you - ijust happen to have one! if you had an action figure you would l ijust happen to have one! if you had an action figure you would keep it near at all times! have you seen the action figure of louise?! what special powers would you have? foresight, maybe. and you can see lilly in wonder woman 1984 on home streaming from today. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. loads coming up on breakfast. matt hancock here at half past seven. good morning, i'm sonja jessup. the mayor and london councils have written an open letter to the prime minister, setting out a list of tighter restrictions they want to see introduced across the capital. they're asking for mandatory mask—wearing in busy areas outdoors, for places of worship to be closed, and for what counts as "essential retail" to be looked at again.
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a government spokesperson told us they are keeping the rules under constant review. the rising infection rates mean people who are clinically vulnerable have been advised to shield again. they include the family of six—year—old jackson, who has a rare terminal illness. he and his parents and three—year—old sister spent most of last year at their home in east tilbury in essex to keep him safe, and told us how it's been. we just have to make a really tough decision every time we go out. it's really tough, but we just have to crack on because it's life and you have to crack on. you have to... like, seren needs to have a decent upbringing, a normal upbringing, not being locked away and saying that her best friend's the trampoline, you know? it's not right to hear things like that. playgrounds across london are still open during lockdown for children to exercise. one council is introducing wardens to try to improve safety. waltham forest council has 13 play safe champions, who will patrol some of the borough's council—run playgrounds, cleaning equipment
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and advising parents on social distancing. with london's galleries shut and non—essential shops closed, eight artists are using the shop fronts to display their work. they're hoping the installations in high street kensington will brighten up the area for local people during the winter months. let's take a look at the travel situation now. tfl rail has minor delays between liverpool street and shenfield. time for the weather with elizabeth rizzini. hello, good morning. there's some rain in the forecast for us today, and it's a chilly start to the morning with a touch of frost out there, a few patches of mist around, and plenty of cloud, as well.
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now the cloud is thickening from the west and eventually we'll see these outbreaks of rain move their way eastwards. the rain will be with us for much of the rest of the day — most of it will tend to be quite light and patchy. it brings with it some milder air. so milder out towards western spots today, but still rather chilly, with temperatures in mid—single figures towards eastern home counties. now as we head through this evening and overnight, then the rain'll fade away for a bit, but then more showery outbreaks of rain — some of this could be quite heavy as we head into thursday morning and, again, it's a rather cold start to the day. so a wet morning on thursday, but a drier afternoon. feeling rather chilly again on thursday and, by the time we get to friday, it's dry again. there could be some spells of brightness, and the winds will fall a touch lighter but it's still cold. wet and windy again on saturday. i'll be back in half an hour. there's plenty more on our website and on our instagram and facebook. now it's back to dan
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and louise — bye for now. good morning, welcome to breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. our headlines today. ministers admit free food parcels for children must urgently improve — as the mother who sparked the row tells this programme why she shared this photo.
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as i unpacked that food parcel in my living room, and looked at the contents, it felt very sad. changes to covid restrictions in scotland — tighter rules on takeaways and shopping are expected. american lawmakers move closer to impeaching donald trump over last week's violence — some members of his own party say they'll support the move. olympic champion and new dad adam peatyjoins us with some tips on coping with lockdown life — and his hopes for this summer's games in tokyo. good morning. a cold start to the day in the east but milder air and clouds moving in from the west. that will bring a lot of rain for many today and some snow over the higher ground in the night. more details in about ten minutes. it's wednesday, the 13th of january. caterers have been told to urgently improve the quality of food parcels being sent out to some of england's poorest children. it's after images of one package
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was shared thousands of times online. the government says more details on ensuring the quality of the packages will be released later. the woman who took the photo has been speaking exclusively to breakfast. as keith doyle reports, she describes the moment her children saw the contents of the parcel. as i unpacked that food parcel in my living room and looked at the contents, it felt very sad and very depressing. and one of my children came in and saw me laying this out on the floor and asked why, and i said i was going to picture it because i didn't think it looked like a lot. and i could see the child's realisation that, "this is what i've been given to eat for a week," and just the sense of sadness. "where has the rest of the food gone?" you know, "this is meant to be a week's food. why is it so mean?" this is the reaction to the free school meals food parcel this mum received to feed her children. sarah, who does not want to be identified, to protect her two
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children, is disabled and relies on free school meals. reaction to sarah's tweet was swift on social media, with the footballer marcus rashford, who has campaigned for free school meals, reposting what other families said they had received. government guidelines say school meals should contain items which parents can use to prepare healthy lunches across the week. they were replaced with vouchers during previous lockdowns in england, but because suppliers were contracted to provide meals before the current national lockdown was announced, they've been sending food parcels instead. after meeting the company at the centre of this row, the minister for children, vicky ford, said... chartwells, the company which supplied this parcel, is not the only uk supplier.
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it said it would refund the cost where any parcels did not meet their usual high standard, and it would be... for sarah, that's a move in the right direction. it's a very positive step that they are going to look at where gaps have occurred, why they have occurred, and seek to resolve them. you know, that's great to see that progress. the government says vouchers worth £15 per week per child will be available from next week, and it will give further details later today. keith doyle, bbc news. our chief political correspondent adam fleming is in westminster for us this morning. there has been a swift response on this. good morning.—
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this. good morning. yeah, and apparently _ this. good morning. yeah, and apparently when _ this. good morning. yeah, and apparently when prime - this. good morning. yeah, and| apparently when prime minister this. good morning. yeah, and - apparently when prime minister boris johnson saw that photo we have been seeing he said, "that is appalling." the government is very sensitive to this issue because they have had issues around it before and, as we have seen, the public are incredibly sensitive to it because it is very, very emotive. but it is worth just taking a minutejust very emotive. but it is worth just taking a minute just to unpack what is going on here. the reason these food parcels exist is so that children who are eligible for free school meals still get bells... some kind of food or some kind of meal from the state even when they are at home doing remote learning. the reason is that a food parcel, or a hamper as they call it, rather than a voucher is so that that food can match the same nutritional standards set out in the law for school meals at school. but then you talk to head teachers who have to deliver this, and they have to deliver it on are not a lot of money. the government increased the amount per pupil per week by a few pounds last week, but one head teacher i spoke to last night said that basically left her
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with £8 50 night said that basically left her with e8 50 per pupil each week so it is not a lot of money to play with. we will be talking about that. at 7:30am we will be speaking to the health secretary matt hancock. there is news around about vaccines this morning. as. is news around about vaccines this morninu. �* . is news around about vaccines this morninu. �* , ., . morning. a bit of a climate in the last few days _ morning. a bit of a climate in the last few days saying, _ morning. a bit of a climate in the last few days saying, why - morning. a bit of a climate in the last few days saying, why are - morning. a bit of a climate in the last few days saying, why are we | morning. a bit of a climate in the . last few days saying, why are we not rolling out the vaccine 24—hour is a day like in some places like israel? apparently the department of health is going to look at doing a pilot scheme where they do off at the vaccine in some places for longer hours than they do now. the idea here is not that you get 95 year to turn up at 3am. this would be aimed at health workers who i maybe coming off a night shift or doing other flexible hours. the government points out that the limiting factor, as they call it, on the vaccine programme is not the flow of people into the vaccine centres at all hours, but the flow of actual doses of the vaccine into the country so
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they can be administered.- of the vaccine into the country so they can be administered. thank you ve much they can be administered. thank you very much for— they can be administered. thank you very much for that _ they can be administered. thank you very much for that update. _ first minister nicola sturgeon is to announce whether any futher coronavirus restrictions will be imposed in scotland later. it's after the death toll passed 5,000. alexandra mackenzie is in glasgow for us this morning. what more can you tell us on this? nicola sturgeon met with her cabinet yesterday to discuss possible further restrictions and we are expecting her to make an announcement in the scottish parliament later today. as you said, this comes within a very grim context. yesterday scotland passed that grim milestone of 5000 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. now most of scotland is already in lockdown, so there are very few further restrictions that could be imposed, but there are some things that have been hinted at. one of thoseis that have been hinted at. one of those is a ways, hospitality is
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close but it is still possible to go for your takeaway coffee. the first minister said yesterday she is not likely to close that completely but there could be further restrictions because the concern is about places where people can still gather together and pass on the virus. now click and collect is another possible option. john lewis has already stopped click and collect for new orders, so other shops could be asked to stop click and collect. the other option is possibly tradespeople. it is possible to still have tradespeople within your home for essential purposes. we understand that is under review. now this lockdown is not as strict, or not such a fault lockdown, that we had back in march, but the more restrictions that are imposed, the closer we get to that fault lockdown.— the first woman in almost 70 years has been executed
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by the us government, despite an earlier reprieve. lisa montgomery was convicted of killing a pregnant woman and taking her unborn child in 2004, but her lawyers had argued she deserved clemency because of severe mental illness and the sexual abuse she suffered as a child. a number of senior figures within president trump's republican party are now prepared to support efforts to remove him from office. democrats, who accuse mr trump of inciting last week's violent attack on washington's capitol, are likely to push for a vote later today in the house of representatives. from washington, our correspondent barbara plett usher reports. just one week after the deadly attack on the capitol building, the house is racing to impeach donald trump for inciting it. the president's actions demonstrate his absolute inability to discharge the most basic and fundamental powers and duties of his office. therefore the president must be removed from office immediately. first, though, democrats pushed the vice president,
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mike pence, to take action — to invoke the constitution and declare mr trump unfit to govern. he won't do that — he warned this move would further inflame the nation. but some republicans have begun to abandon the president — including the third—ranking member in the house, liz cheney. they say they will vote to impeach. the dam is beginning to break. mr trump hasn't made it any easierfor his party. venturing out of the white house for the first time since the riot, he showed no remorse, accepted no responsibility. the impeachment hoax is a continuation of the greatest and most vicious witch hunt in the history of our country, and is causing tremendous anger and division and pain, far greater than most people will ever understand, which is very dangerous for the usa, especially at this very tender time. in washington, it's lawmakers who are getting angrier, as growing evidence shows how brutal the mob was.
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in a sweeping investigation, dozens have been charged. hundreds might be. and security officials are bracing for more violence ahead ofjoe biden's inauguration. they warn of plans for armed protests — even a plot to try and overthrow the government. the country is reaping the whirlwind of donald trump's presidency. and today marks a pivotal step in its dramatic end. mr trump is facing the unprecedented stigma of a second impeachment, and his fractured party is facing a traumatic moment of reckoning. barbara plett usher, bbc news, washington. we will continue to follow that very closely on this programme over the next few days. closely on this programme over the next few days— next few days. absolutely. 7:11am and time for _ next few days. absolutely. 7:11am and time for the _ next few days. absolutely. 7:11am and time for the weather. - next few days. absolutely. 7:11am and time for the weather. all - next few days. absolutely. 7:11am and time for the weather. all the | and time for the weather. all the details from sarah. good morning. good morning. the weather is looking pretty— good morning. the weather is looking
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pretty grey— good morning. the weather is looking pretty grey out there for most during — pretty grey out there for most during today. actually start in the east but — during today. actually start in the east but cloud already moving in from _ east but cloud already moving in from the — east but cloud already moving in from the west and that will bring milder— from the west and that will bring milder air, — from the west and that will bring milder air, a from the west and that will bring milderair, a lot from the west and that will bring milder air, a lot of rain for many, and some— milder air, a lot of rain for many, and some sleet and snow which will be largety— and some sleet and snow which will be largely over the hills across parts _ be largely over the hills across parts of — be largely over the hills across parts of northern england and scotland. here is the radar from the past few— scotland. here is the radar from the past few hours showing the rain already— past few hours showing the rain already moving in. quite heavy for parts _ already moving in. quite heavy for parts of— already moving in. quite heavy for parts of northern ireland. some snow on the _ parts of northern ireland. some snow on the leading edge for the pennines, the higher ground of scotland — pennines, the higher ground of scotland. a bit of winteriness mixed in. scotland. a bit of winteriness mixed in some _ scotland. a bit of winteriness mixed in. some around, rain falling on subzero— in. some around, rain falling on subzero surfaces. particular illinois _ subzero surfaces. particular illinois. further south, things are milder, _ illinois. further south, things are milder, particularly to the south—west. temperatures up to 11 degrees — south—west. temperatures up to 11 degrees for— south—west. temperatures up to 11 degrees for the likes of plymouth, edinburgh, and only 2 degrees in the colder— edinburgh, and only 2 degrees in the colder air~ _ edinburgh, and only 2 degrees in the colder air. 5pm, edinburgh, and only 2 degrees in the colderair. 5pm, most of edinburgh, and only 2 degrees in the colder air. 5pm, most of the edinburgh, and only 2 degrees in the colderair. 5pm, most of the rain will have — colderair. 5pm, most of the rain will have eased from the south—west, it stays _ will have eased from the south—west, it stays quite cloudy. further patchy— it stays quite cloudy. further patchy rain for eastern england, guite _ patchy rain for eastern england, quite heavy for wales and the north west of— quite heavy for wales and the north west of england, the isle of man into northern ireland. could be some
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flooding _ into northern ireland. could be some flooding. the rain affecting the western — flooding. the rain affecting the western half of scotland and increasingly turning to sleet and snow _ increasingly turning to sleet and snow. other highbrows mainly. through— snow. other highbrows mainly. through this evening and overnight some _ through this evening and overnight some snowfall could come to lower levels. _ some snowfall could come to lower levels, perhaps through the central belt stock _ levels, perhaps through the central belt stock perhaps a few centimetres possible _ belt stock perhaps a few centimetres possible here. for most, tonight is cloudy. _ possible here. for most, tonight is cloudy, fairly damp. the rain will clear— cloudy, fairly damp. the rain will clear from — cloudy, fairly damp. the rain will clear from northern ireland. temperatures remain injust above freezing _ temperatures remain injust above freezing. mild to the south—west. we could _ freezing. mild to the south—west. we could have _ freezing. mild to the south—west. we could have some frost and ice around but thursday — could have some frost and ice around but thursday morning for some. thursday— but thursday morning for some. thursday it _ but thursday morning for some. thursday it will bring more outbreaks of rain but they will slowly — outbreaks of rain but they will slowly ease through the day and things— slowly ease through the day and things look drier and turning colder as we _ things look drier and turning colder as we had — things look drier and turning colder as we had to friday.— things look drier and turning colder as we had to friday. thank you very much. as we had to friday. thank you very much- sarah _ as we had to friday. thank you very much. sarah will— as we had to friday. thank you very much. sarah will be _ as we had to friday. thank you very much. sarah will be back _ as we had to friday. thank you very much. sarah will be back in - as we had to friday. thank you very much. sarah will be back in about i much. sarah will be back in about half an hour- _ much. sarah will be back in about half an hour. we _ much. sarah will be back in about half an hour. we will— much. sarah will be back in about half an hour. we will return - much. sarah will be back in about half an hour. we will return to - much. sarah will be back in about| half an hour. we will return to our top story. food parcels sent to children in england have been called "woefully inadequate" and "not good enough" after pictures of the supplies were
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shared by parents online. the packages are for pupils who normally get free school meals. the government says caterers must urgently improve the quality of meals being provided. here is the experience of one mum — who has asked not to be identified — when she received her parcel last week we had a feed package for the first time. it had barely anything in it. catering size tins of beans, two loaves of bread. a couple of potatoes you could use for jackets. 0dd bits of fruit. and then really unhealthy catering size tins of fruit in syrup. which ijust couldn't do anything with, i couldn't do anything with, i couldn't make a meal out of it. it makes you feel completely demoralised. depressed. really upset. it makes you feel completely powerless. you know, with the vouchers you were empowered to go out and buy food for your children, make healthy meals that they would
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enjoy. with these, you... the power is all taken away. there's nothing you can do with what you have been provided with. really powerful testimony. we're joined now by dr max davie from the royal college of paediatrics and child health. thank you for being with us this morning. it is hard to listen to. i wonder what your initial reaction was when you saw some of those photos shared over the last couple of days. i photos shared over the last couple of da s. . . . , photos shared over the last couple ofda s. , i, of days. i was pretty shocked. firstly about _ of days. i was pretty shocked. firstly about the _ of days. i was pretty shocked. firstly about the sheer - of days. i was pretty shocked. | firstly about the sheer amount of days. i was pretty shocked. . firstly about the sheer amount of nutrition contained in these parcels. it is fine for a week's worth of snacks, kids on meals, often their school dinner is their major nutritional dose of the day and to have that turned into a sort of... some beams and a bit of bread not really good enough. i was also shocked that potentially 30 quid other funding shocked that potentially 30 quid otherfunding results in about shocked that potentially 30 quid other funding results in about £5 worth of actual food. i couldn't work out how that weight. as the lady was just talking point it out,
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you reflect and think this is extremely disempowering and demoralising for families who are often struggling and on the edge to be told, this is what you get, take it or leave it, do what you can with it, and sometimes you can't, sometimes the food is not right for the family. it is a really bad look, i think it's fair to say. the the family. it is a really bad look, i think it's fair to say.— i think it's fair to say. the other thing that _ i think it's fair to say. the other thing that has _ i think it's fair to say. the other thing that has been _ i think it's fair to say. the other thing that has been quite - thing that has been quite interesting has been the speed of the response, certainly in terms of the response, certainly in terms of the words from the government so far. they realised that this is a huge issue which they need to sort immediately. i huge issue which they need to sort immediately-— immediately. i think they do, but the kee immediately. i think they do, but they keep doing _ immediately. i think they do, but they keep doing this. _ immediately. i think they do, but they keep doing this. this - immediately. i think they do, but they keep doing this. this is - immediately. i think they do, but i they keep doing this. this is almost they keep doing this. this is almost the third time we have had, you know, a major sort of messed up... messed up the basics of providing decent food for vulnerable children. it isn't rocket science! you just have to get the money into the pockets of the families so that they can buy food for their children
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stuck at home. they are caught up in this contracting to other companies and the local authorities are not particularly empowered and don't particularly empowered and don't particularly know what to do. so it is a mess and it is great they are responding, that they understand this is important, but it keeps happening! and we don't... they need to get control of the situation. this is a priority. with all of the other money they are spending in the pandemic, feeding vulnerable children is an important part of theirjob. children is an important part of their 'ob. . . children is an important part of their 'ob. , , ., children is an important part of their 'ob. , , . . their “oh. this is what the children and theirjob. this is what the children and families _ theirjob. this is what the children and families minister— theirjob. this is what the children and families minister vicky - theirjob. this is what the children and families minister vicky ford i theirjob. this is what the children l and families minister vicky ford had to say. photos being shared are completely unacceptable stock com pletely u naccepta ble stock cha rtwells completely unacceptable stock cha rtwells has rightly completely unacceptable stock chartwells has rightly apologised, thatis chartwells has rightly apologised, that is company behind some of those companies. admitted the parcel in question was not good enough. she has met with the managing director and has assured her that action will be taken immediately to stop deliveries of poor quality parcels. we should also mention that the voucher scheme is not being used at the moment because quite a bit of the moment because quite a bit of the food was left over when schools announced they were shutting, which
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is why some of the food is being sent out in parcels or in hampers. what would you like to see happen now to try to address some of these issues? ~ ~' ., issues? well, i think we need to move as quickly _ issues? well, i think we need to move as quickly as _ issues? well, i think we need to move as quickly as possible - issues? well, i think we need to - move as quickly as possible towards a voucher scheme because that will empower families, a voucher scheme because that will empowerfamilies, it will a voucher scheme because that will empower families, it will be a voucher scheme because that will empowerfamilies, it will be much more efficient way of getting the funding into pockets of the families and so they can buy the food that works for their children. but, yes, in the shorter term and uplift of funding so that the schools can get the money they need to produce something decent for the families if you do have to have food parcels in the short term, but also an approach which allows families to say, ok, well, we don't eat that stuff, so can we have something else? even at a food bank and get some choice. yet you are being handed stuff where you just have to deal with it. it's really, really demeaning. some of the other powerful— really, really demeaning. some of the other powerful testimony - really, really demeaning. some of the other powerful testimony we | really, really demeaning. some of- the other powerful testimony we have heard is that there is already a stigma attached, and this is something marcus rashford has dealt with a lot in recent weeks and months. there is already the stigma
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and then the added insult, as one of the mothers has told us of seeing that food that is supposed to last a week. it that food that is supposed to last a week. . . that food that is supposed to last a week. , , . , ., , week. it must be really, really... this situation _ week. it must be really, really... this situation we _ week. it must be really, really... this situation we are _ week. it must be really, really... this situation we are all - week. it must be really, really... this situation we are all in, - week. it must be really, really... | this situation we are all in, which is really tough, and to have that kind of slap in the face... i mean, i work kind of slap in the face... i mean, iwork in kind of slap in the face... i mean, i work in a city and families are really struggling, and if you have something like that happen, it can just be the last straw, that's all i would say. you are clinging on, help is coming and there help is half a pepper and a couple of carrots and thatis pepper and a couple of carrots and that is just not good enough. you that is 'ust not good enough. you sa that isjust not good enough. you sa ou that isjust not good enough. you say you wanted — that isjust not good enough. you say you wanted voucher scheme reinstated. are you hopeful that will happen, will that practically way or is that too much bureaucracy and red tape to get out of the way? we did before when we had the voucher scheme during that summer holiday. i cannot see why it is not possible. we have done all sorts of things. we have done wonderful things. we have done wonderful things about vaccines. test and trace, whatever. shortcomings has
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been a great logistical challenge. if we can bend even a proportion of that logistical genius towards getting food to children, which i will emphasise is basic and important, then i think we can easily do it. dr important, then i think we can easily do it— important, then i think we can easil do it. , . easily do it. dr max davie, officer for health improvement, - easily do it. dr max davie, officer for health improvement, thank i easily do it. dr max davie, officer. for health improvement, thank you very much for speaking with us this morning. he is from the royal couege morning. he is from the royal college of paediatrics and child health. thank you to everyone who has been in touch. 7:20am. a large—scale trial of a new treatment hoped to help covid—19 patients from developing severe illness began in the uk yesterday. the first patient received the treatment at hull royal infirmary. it involves inhaling a protein called interferon beta which the body produces when it gets a viral infection. justin rowlatt reports. alexandra constantine inhales the new treatment deep into her lungs. the 34—year—old was admitted to hull royal infirmary with covid—19 on monday night. she has a young daughter at home
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she is desperate to get back to. just a short more for try to make myself comfortable. i start to feel very tired and i start to sweating, and all my body start to be in pain. i never feel this before. it's... it's horrible. alexandra is the first patient to receive the treatment as part of this new clinical trial. the treatment uses a protein called interferon beta, which is part of our body's natural immune response. right, so this is the device that actually aerosol—ises the drug. professor tom wilkinson is overseeing the trial. it's helping themselves really reconstitute their immune response to fight off the virus. therefore, there's less damage to the lungs, less symptoms, less risk of admission to intensive care, or even death. and so that's what we are studying in the trial, those effects. the drug was developed here
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at southampton university hospital. bbc news filmed an earlier trial last year. the results were very promising. it suggested it cut the odds of a covid—19 patient in hospital getting severe disease by almost 80%, and brought a significant reduction in breathlessness, a key symptom. but the trial was small, just 100 patients. this new so—called phase three clinical trial will involve more than 600 patients in 20 countries. but drugs often don't live up to their early promise, warns dr lamis latif. although it's exciting, we have to see what the results show, and we've also had other drugs in similar circumstances. we've had hydroxychloroquine, for example, but again when that reached further trials, it wasn't as promising as it initially made out to be, so that's something to really take note for this current drug. this building behind me is southampton hospital's
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brand—new intensive care unit. the doctors here say because of the covid crisis, it is full at the moment. now this drug trial should be finished byjune. if the drug proves effective, the company hopes approval will follow shortly after that. then it will be available to help patients and, of course, to alleviate pressure on the nhs. justin rowlatt, bbc news, southampton. the execution of the only woman on the us federal death row has gone ahead by lethal injection, despite an earlier reprieve. yesterday a judge ruled that 52—year—old lisa montgomery, a convicted murderer, was not mentally competent to understand the government's rationale for her execution. a warning some may find the details of montgomery's crimes in nomia iqbal�*s report distressing. on the road side opposite the prison, many came to have their say.
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since last summer this town has seen nine people sent to their deaths. it is after federal executions were resumed by the government for the first time in nearly two decades. and now, lisa montgomery, the only woman on federal death row, is the latest. in a statement, her lawyer kelly henry said... her lawyers and advocates say montgomery wasn't worst of society but the most broken. and that as a mentally ill victim of child abuse she deserved mercy. she should have been kept behind bars for the rest of her
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life. the only people kept outside jail believe she shouldn't have and put to death and that it wasn't up to the governor to decide. we have seen people driving past, shouting abuse at the protesters because many think that capital punishment should exist for a shocking crime like this. in 2004, montgomery travelled from her home in kansas and missouri to visit bobbyjoe stennett, who was heavily pregnant. she strangled her and kidnaps the baby from her womb. the baby survived. bobbyjoe sinnott bled to death. to those close to b joe, the death of montgomery is all they want, including the police officer who tracked it down. the case once _ officer who tracked it down. the case once those _ officer who tracked it down. tue: case once those of officer who tracked it down. tta: case once those of us who worked it. this is a devil come back to disguised as lisa montgomery. for those who sat here into the night they hoped montgomery's fate would have been decided next week by the
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new president. joe biden has indicated he would abolish the federal death penalty, but time ran out, closing the page on the tortured life and horrific crime of lisa montgomery. just to let you know the health secretary matt hancock will be here on breakfast and a couple of minutes. in on breakfast and a couple of minutes. . on breakfast and a couple of minutes-— on breakfast and a couple of minutes. . ., , , . ~ ., minutes. in an hour we will speak to pubuc minutes. in an hour we will speak to public health _ minutes. in an hour we will speak to public health england _ minutes. in an hour we will speak to public health england and _ minutes. in an hour we will speak to public health england and thank - minutes. in an hour we will speak to public health england and thank you for the questions you have sent in for the questions you have sent in for matt hancock and also on the issue of the vaccine roll—out which we will speak to public health england about. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning, i'm sonja jessup. the mayor and london councils have written an open letter to the prime minister, setting out a list of tighter restrictions they want to see introduced across the capital. they're asking for mandatory mask—wearing in busy areas outdoors, for places of worship to be closed, and for what counts as essential retail to be looked at again. a government spokesperson told us
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they are keeping the rules under constant review. the rising infection rates mean people who are clinically vulnerable have been advised to shield again. they include the family of six—year—old jackson, who has a rare terminal illness. he and his parents and three—year—old sister spent most of last year at their home in east tilbury in essex to keep him safe, and told us how it's been. we just have to make a really tough decision every time we go out. it's really tough, but we just have to crack on because it's life and you have to crack on. you have to... like, seren needs to have a decent upbringing, a normal upbringing, not being locked away and saying that her best friend's the trampoline, you know? it's not right to hear things like that. playgrounds across london are still open during lockdown for children to exercise. one council is introducing wardens to try to improve safety. waltham forest council has 13 play safe champions, who will patrol some of the borough's council—run playgrounds, cleaning equipment and advising parents
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on social distancing. with london's galleries shut, and non—essential shops closed, eight artists are using the shopfronts to display their work. they're hoping the installations in high street kensington will brighten up the area for local people during the winter months. let's take a look at the travel situation now. tfl rail has minor delays between liverpool street and shenfield. the waterloo & city line is still closed. this is how it looks heading towards tower hill on the highway — queues westbound — it's because the rotherhithe tunnel is closed for repairs. lambeth bridge is closed eastbound for works. and in neasden, neasden lane north is still closed between the a406 and aboyne road. time for the weather with elizabeth rizzini. hello, good morning. there's some rain in the forecast for us today, and it's a chilly start to the morning with a touch of frost out there, a few patches of mist around,
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and plenty of cloud, as well. now the cloud is thickening from the west and eventually we'll see these outbreaks of rain move their way eastwards. the rain will be with us for much of the rest of the day — most of it will tend to be quite light and patchy. it brings with it some milder air. so milder out towards western spots today, but still rather chilly, with temperatures in mid—single figures towards eastern home counties. now as we head through this evening and overnight, then the rain'll fade away for a bit, but then more showery outbreaks of rain — some of this could be quite heavy as we head into thursday morning and, again, it's a rather cold start to the day. so a wet morning on thursday, but a drier afternoon. feeling rather chilly again on thursday and, by the time we get to friday, it's dry again. there could be some spells of brightness, and the winds will fall a touch lighter but it's still cold. wet and windy again on saturday. i'm back in an hour. there's plenty more on our website. bye for now.
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hello, this is breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. it is almost half past seven. scotland's first minister nicola sturgeon is set to decide whether to impose tighter coronavirus restrictions today, after fears the "stay at home" message isn't working. that's one of the issues we will be discussing with health secretary matt hancock, who is also making an announcement about mental health today. hejoins us now. good morning. thank you forjoining us. good morning. thank you for 'oining us, , ., ., ., good morning. thank you for 'oining us, ,., ., ., ., " good morning. thank you for 'oining us. good morning. thank you for havin: us. good morning. thank you for having me _ us. good morning. thank you for having me on- — us. good morning. thank you for having me on. let's _ us. good morning. thank you for having me on. let's talk- us. good morning. thank you for having me on. let's talk about i us. good morning. thank you for i having me on. let's talk about what is auoin having me on. let's talk about what is going on — having me on. let's talk about what is going on with _ having me on. let's talk about what is going on with mental _ having me on. let's talk about what is going on with mental health - is going on with mental health today. what are the proposals? what today. what are the proposals? what is auoin today. what are the proposals? what is aoian to today. what are the proposals? what is going to change? _ today. what are the proposals? what is going to change? today we are setting _ is going to change? today we are setting out— is going to change? today we are setting out the white paper on the future _ setting out the white paper on the future of _ setting out the white paper on the future of the mental health act, an act that— future of the mental health act, an act that has been in place since 1985 _ act that has been in place since 1985 it — act that has been in place since 1985 it is — act that has been in place since 1983. it is very out of date. it says — 1983. it is very out of date. it says if— 1983. it is very out of date. it says if you _ 1983. it is very out of date. it says if you are not married and you become _ says if you are not married and you become incapacitated the person who takes the _ become incapacitated the person who takes the decisions for you is your father, _ takes the decisions for you is your father, for— takes the decisions for you is your father, for instance. it needs to be brought— father, for instance. it needs to be brought into the modern age. i'm really—
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brought into the modern age. i'm really pleased that even with all the challenges of covid last year we have been— the challenges of covid last year we have been able to keep working on this new— have been able to keep working on this new act. it is a manifesto commitment of hours to make sure we brin- commitment of hours to make sure we bring it— commitment of hours to make sure we bring it into _ commitment of hours to make sure we bring it into the 21st century. they have _ bring it into the 21st century. they have been— bring it into the 21st century. they have been huge amounts of work, led by sir— have been huge amounts of work, led by sir simon — have been huge amounts of work, led by sir simon wesley, an expert in this area — by sir simon wesley, an expert in this area. and we will be setting out the — this area. and we will be setting out the details of this new legislation to support people who are amongst the most vulnerable, and to make _ are amongst the most vulnerable, and to make sure — are amongst the most vulnerable, and to make sure that they're more empowered, and to be able to have a say over— empowered, and to be able to have a say over their own care. and empowered, and to be able to have a say over their own care.— say over their own care. and you will know — say over their own care. and you will know there _ say over their own care. and you will know there is _ say over their own care. and you will know there is a _ say over their own care. and you will know there is a kings - say over their own care. and you | will know there is a kings college london report out today talking about specifically mental health and intensive care staff finding that half of them are suffering from serious anxiety, from ptsd, from problem drinking as well. there is no doubt that this is having a massive impact on mental health. what can you do to help that? ltinfoil. what can you do to help that? well, absolutel . what can you do to help that? well,
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absolutely- so _ what can you do to help that? well, absolutely. so whilst _ what can you do to help that? well, absolutely. so whilst the _ absolutely. so whilst the legislation that i am setting out today. — legislation that i am setting out today, and the change of that, it is a generation since that has been updated, — a generation since that has been updated, we have got to act in the here and _ updated, we have got to act in the here and now as well. so we are putting — here and now as well. so we are putting more funding into support the people who have problems with mental— the people who have problems with mental health in this very difficult time _ mental health in this very difficult time and — mental health in this very difficult time. and clearly, there are pressures— time. and clearly, there are pressures on mental health. it specifically, we have also seen some very big _ specifically, we have also seen some very big challenges amongst the nhs workforce. of course, because of the enormous _ workforce. of course, because of the enormous pressures they are under. but there _ enormous pressures they are under. but there is— enormous pressures they are under. but there is something everybody can do about— but there is something everybody can do about that, which is to stay at home _ do about that, which is to stay at home and — do about that, which is to stay at home and to follow the rules and to help to _ home and to follow the rules and to help to control the spread of the virus. _ help to control the spread of the virus. and — help to control the spread of the virus, and therefore reduce the pressure — virus, and therefore reduce the pressure that the nhs is under right now. pressure that the nhs is under right now so _ pressure that the nhs is under right now so we — pressure that the nhs is under right now. so we are putting more funding in. now. so we are putting more funding in and _ now. so we are putting more funding in and we _ now. so we are putting more funding in. and we are supporting the front line of— in. and we are supporting the front line of the — in. and we are supporting the front line of the nhs as much as we possibly— line of the nhs as much as we possibly can. but there is something everybody _ possibly can. but there is something everybody can do to help to relieve the pressure on the nhs right now.
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let's _ the pressure on the nhs right now. let's talk— the pressure on the nhs right now. let's talk about that pressure. we are seeing over a thousand deaths being reported a day. infection rates at over 50,000 a day as well. is this the peak? well, i wanted to be, but _ is this the peak? well, i wanted to be, but again, that comes down to the behaviour of everyone. you know, we have _ the behaviour of everyone. you know, we have brought in this national lockdown — we have brought in this national lockdown. the rules are really simple. — lockdown. the rules are really simple, which is to stay at home unless— simple, which is to stay at home unless you — simple, which is to stay at home unless you absolutely have to leave. you know. _ unless you absolutely have to leave. you know. i— unless you absolutely have to leave. you know, i am unless you absolutely have to leave. you know, lam home this unless you absolutely have to leave. you know, i am home this morning, whereas— you know, i am home this morning, whereas normally i'd prefer to come into the _ whereas normally i'd prefer to come into the studio. and this is important. we don't say these things lightly~ _ important. we don't say these things lightly. they are very important, to try to _ lightly. they are very important, to try to get _ lightly. they are very important, to try to get at — lightly. they are very important, to try to get at the number of cases coming _ try to get at the number of cases coming down. and we know that if this can _ coming down. and we know that if this can work because we know that the only— this can work because we know that the only way the virus spreads is when _ the only way the virus spreads is when people meet each other or on surfaces _ when people meet each other or on surfaces so— when people meet each other or on surfaces. so we can all play a part in making — surfaces. so we can all play a part in making this happen. i must sound
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like a _ in making this happen. i must sound like a broken — in making this happen. i must sound like a broken record on that, but it's so— like a broken record on that, but it's so important, it's true. and together— it's so important, it's true. and together we can make this the peak, if enough _ together we can make this the peak, if enough people follow the rules which _ if enough people follow the rules which are — if enough people follow the rules which are incredibly clear. i am aoain which are incredibly clear. i am going back _ which are incredibly clear. i am going back to _ which are incredibly clear. i am going back to that _ which are incredibly clear. t —n going back to that question then. i want to be really specific. is this the peak, i asked, you are not sure it is? ~ the peak, i asked, you are not sure it is? . ., �* the peak, i asked, you are not sure it is? .,�* ~ ., the peak, i asked, you are not sure it is? . .,�* ~ ., ., the peak, i asked, you are not sure itis? ~ ., ., , . it is? we don't know, of course. we rublish it is? we don't know, of course. we publish the — it is? we don't know, of course. we publish the data _ it is? we don't know, of course. we publish the data every _ it is? we don't know, of course. we publish the data every day. - it is? we don't know, of course. we publish the data every day. i - it is? we don't know, of course. we publish the data every day. i hope l publish the data every day. i hope that it _ publish the data every day. i hope that it is — publish the data every day. i hope that it is. but we watch it like a hawk — that it is. but we watch it like a hawk but _ that it is. but we watch it like a hawk. but the other thing is, if you ask the _ hawk. but the other thing is, if you ask the question, is this the peak, it sounds— ask the question, is this the peak, it sounds to — ask the question, is this the peak, it sounds to all of us like that is something _ it sounds to all of us like that is something external. the truth is that whether or not this is the peak of this— that whether or not this is the peak of this winter wave of coronavirus, is not _ of this winter wave of coronavirus, is not external to us all, it is down — is not external to us all, it is down to— is not external to us all, it is down to all— is not external to us all, it is down to all of us, you, me, everybody— down to all of us, you, me, everybody watching this programme, we can— everybody watching this programme, we can all— everybody watching this programme, we can all do our bit. and so every time _ we can all do our bit. and so every time that— we can all do our bit. and so every time that you think, should i do
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that, _ time that you think, should i do that, should i go out for this reason, _ that, should i go out for this reason, should i meet with this person? — reason, should i meet with this person? every time, it is those individual— person? every time, it is those individual decisions, altogether, that determine whether this virus continues— that determine whether this virus continues to spread and continues to increase _ continues to spread and continues to increase its— continues to spread and continues to increase its spread. and so they stay _ increase its spread. and so they stay at — increase its spread. and so they stay at home as it is therefore the total— stay at home as it is therefore the total clarity that the best of —— best _ total clarity that the best of —— best thing _ total clarity that the best of —— best thing everybody can do is to stay at _ best thing everybody can do is to stay at home unless there is a reason, — stay at home unless there is a reason, and unavoidable reason, for having _ reason, and unavoidable reason, for having to _ reason, and unavoidable reason, for having to leave. we reason, and unavoidable reason, for having to leave.— having to leave. we have all seen those pictures — having to leave. we have all seen those pictures of— having to leave. we have all seen those pictures of ambulances - having to leave. we have all seen . those pictures of ambulances waiting outside of hospitals. there is no doubt, and you indicated there, the pressure of the nhs is under. many sing the peak from the hospitals may be next month. can the nhs cope? will it be overwhelmed?— be next month. can the nhs cope? will it be overwhelmed? well, we're aoain to do will it be overwhelmed? well, we're going to do everything _ will it be overwhelmed? well, we're going to do everything we _ will it be overwhelmed? well, we're going to do everything we possibly l going to do everything we possibly can to _ going to do everything we possibly can to give the nhs the support, the resources _ can to give the nhs the support, the resources it — can to give the nhs the support, the resources it needs. that includes, for instance. — resources it needs. that includes, for instance, opening the nightingale hospital is, the london nightingale hospital is, the london
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nightingale hospital is now receiving patients for the first time — receiving patients for the first time since april. so we are giving the nhs — time since april. so we are giving the nhs everything that we can. and that's— the nhs everything that we can. and that's obviously necessary at the moment, — that's obviously necessary at the moment, because there are over 30,000 — moment, because there are over 30,000 people in hospital with coronavirus at the moment. but this is a big _ coronavirus at the moment. but this is a big collective effort. one of the things— is a big collective effort. one of the things about a pandemic is that whilst _ the things about a pandemic is that whilst it— the things about a pandemic is that whilst it is— the things about a pandemic is that whilst it is affecting all of our lives — whilst it is affecting all of our lives because of the restrictions that we've — lives because of the restrictions that we've unfortunately had to put in place. _ that we've unfortunately had to put in place, the flip side of that is everybody can play their part, everybody can play their part, everybody can play their part, everybody can do something about it. so yes, _ everybody can do something about it. so yes, we _ everybody can do something about it. so yes, we are putting the extra resources — so yes, we are putting the extra resources into the nhs, and i want to support — resources into the nhs, and i want to support everybody working in the nhs as— to support everybody working in the nhs as much as is possible to get through— nhs as much as is possible to get through this, both with supporting their mental health and also making sure that, _ their mental health and also making sure that, you know, they've got the resources _ sure that, you know, they've got the resources that are needed. but it is notjust— resources that are needed. but it is notiust for— resources that are needed. but it is notjust for me resources that are needed. but it is not just for me as health secretary. it is something everybody can do.
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you talked — it is something everybody can do. you talked about nightingale hospitals. there are reports that some patients may be sent to hotels. is that the case? this some patients may be sent to hotels. is that the case?— is that the case? this obviously would be a _ is that the case? this obviously would be a further _ is that the case? this obviously would be a further back-up - is that the case? this obviously. would be a further back-up plan. is that the case? this obviously - would be a further back-up plan. it would be a further back—up plan. it is something that we are... we consider— is something that we are... we consider all— is something that we are... we consider all the options. it is not something — consider all the options. it is not something we are actively putting in place _ something we are actively putting in place i_ something we are actively putting in place. i would say it would only ever— place. i would say it would only ever happen if that was clinically right— ever happen if that was clinically right for— ever happen if that was clinically right for every individual patient. what _ right for every individual patient. what we — right for every individual patient. what we want to do is get the number of cases— what we want to do is get the number of cases down, get the number of people _ of cases down, get the number of people arriving hospitals down. but there _ people arriving hospitals down. but there is _ people arriving hospitals down. but there is a _ people arriving hospitals down. but there is a lag from the number of cases— there is a lag from the number of cases through to the number of people — cases through to the number of people turning up in hospital, so we know— people turning up in hospital, so we know that _ people turning up in hospital, so we know that those pressures on the nhs are going _ know that those pressures on the nhs are going to continue to build over the next _ are going to continue to build over the next couple of weeks. because that lag _ the next couple of weeks. because that lag of— the next couple of weeks. because that lag of people catching coronavirus to ending up in hospital is between — coronavirus to ending up in hospital is between a week or two. but obviously. _ is between a week or two. but obviously, it's ourjob to make sure
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that we _ obviously, it's ourjob to make sure that we are — obviously, it's ourjob to make sure that we are looking at all options to support — that we are looking at all options to support the nhs. it is obviously not what _ to support the nhs. it is obviously not what i — to support the nhs. it is obviously not what i want to do. and the nhs nightingale hospitals are there as the back—up. and nightingale hospitals are there as the back-pp— nightingale hospitals are there as the back-u-. �* , ., . the back-up. and 'ust on that point about hotels. — the back-up. and just on that point about hotels, what _ the back-up. and just on that point about hotels, what sort _ the back-up. and just on that point about hotels, what sort of- the back-up. and just on that point about hotels, what sort of patients| about hotels, what sort of patients might they be then, if you are going to consider it? this might they be then, if you are going to consider it?— to consider it? this would be for step-down _ to consider it? this would be for step-down patients, _ to consider it? this would be for step-down patients, patients i to consider it? this would be for. step-down patients, patients who step—down patients, patients who have been— step—down patients, patients who have been in hospital, who no longer need the _ have been in hospital, who no longer need the full hospital treatment but aren't— need the full hospital treatment but aren't quite ready to go home. and of course _ aren't quite ready to go home. and of course in — aren't quite ready to go home. and of course in large part when patients— of course in large part when patients are in those circumstances, then social— patients are in those circumstances, then social care steps forward. of then social care steps forward. of the significant pressures on social care as _ the significant pressures on social care as well. —— but there are significant _ care as well. —— but there are significant pressures on social care as well _ significant pressures on social care as well we — significant pressures on social care as well. we are looking at all options _ as well. we are looking at all options. but this is not something that is— options. but this is not something that is currently actively being put in place _ that is currently actively being put in place. but in a way it underlines the pressure that there is on the nhs right— the pressure that there is on the nhs right now. and the message to everybody— nhs right now. and the message to everybody is that we can all do something to avoid these having to
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happen _ something to avoid these having to happen. fire something to avoid these having to ha- ren. �* , ., something to avoid these having to ha en, . something to avoid these having to ha-ren. �* ., something to avoid these having to ha-ren.�* ., . happen. are you looking to vaccinate -eo . le 24 happen. are you looking to vaccinate people 24 hours _ happen. are you looking to vaccinate people 24 hours a — happen. are you looking to vaccinate people 24 hours a day, _ happen. are you looking to vaccinate people 24 hours a day, seven - happen. are you looking to vaccinate people 24 hours a day, seven days i happen. are you looking to vaccinate people 24 hours a day, seven days a| people 24 hours a day, seven days a week? ~ ., people 24 hours a day, seven days a week? . . . , ,., , , people 24 hours a day, seven days a week? ~ ., ., , , , ., week? well, i am absolutely up for doina that week? well, i am absolutely up for doing that if _ week? well, i am absolutely up for doing that if it _ week? well, i am absolutely up for doing that if it helps _ week? well, i am absolutely up for doing that if it helps to _ week? well, i am absolutely up for doing that if it helps to speed - week? well, i am absolutely up for doing that if it helps to speed up i doing that if it helps to speed up the vaccination programme. i can't see that _ the vaccination programme. i can't see that being a major factor, because — see that being a major factor, because most people want to get vaccinated in the daytime, and also, most _ vaccinated in the daytime, and also, most people who are doing the vaccinations want to give them in the daytime, but there may be certain— the daytime, but there may be certain circumstances in which that would _ certain circumstances in which that would help— certain circumstances in which that would help and we are absolutely up for that _ would help and we are absolutely up for that. can would help and we are absolutely up for that. ., would help and we are absolutely up for that. . ., ,, would help and we are absolutely up for that. . . ,, . for that. can we talk about restrictions? _ for that. can we talk about restrictions? you - for that. can we talk about restrictions? you have - for that. can we talk about - restrictions? you have indicated what is going on in some ways. scotland are looking at a the rules around take a ways, perhaps around the click and collect, round tradespeople in homes. are you looking at changing the rules? ltinfoil. looking at changing the rules? well, we alwa s looking at changing the rules? well, we always keep _ looking at changing the rules? well, we always keep these _ looking at changing the rules? well, we always keep these things under review _ we always keep these things under review. and what i would say is that what _ review. and what i would say is that what really — review. and what i would say is that what really matters now, what really matters, _ what really matters now, what really matters, is _ what really matters now, what really matters, is the degree to which everybody follows the existing rules —
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everybody follows the existing rules. so of course you can always make _ rules. so of course you can always make changes. but we brought in a very. _ make changes. but we brought in a very. very— make changes. but we brought in a very, very significant restriction, the stay—at—home measures, with a limited _ the stay—at—home measures, with a limited number of exemptions of what you can _ limited number of exemptions of what you can leave home, for exercise, to id you can leave home, for exercise, to go to— you can leave home, for exercise, to go to work— you can leave home, for exercise, to go to work if— you can leave home, for exercise, to go to work if you can't work from homer _ go to work if you can't work from home and — go to work if you can't work from home, and to get essential supplies, and for— home, and to get essential supplies, and for health reasons. there are a small— and for health reasons. there are a small number of others. so you can, it is possible — small number of others. so you can, it is possible then to make further restrictions. but at what i would say is _ restrictions. but at what i would say is the — restrictions. but at what i would say is the most important thing is the compliance with the existing measures. that is the thing that is going _ measures. that is the thing that is going to _ measures. that is the thing that is going to make the difference. because — going to make the difference. because if you act like everyone has .ot because if you act like everyone has got the _ because if you act like everyone has got the virus, then you are highly unlikely— got the virus, then you are highly unlikely to — got the virus, then you are highly unlikely to catch it yourself. you know. _ unlikely to catch it yourself. you know. we — unlikely to catch it yourself. you know, we all know the things that we need to— know, we all know the things that we need to do. _ know, we all know the things that we need to do, which is to stay at home — need to do, which is to stay at home and _ need to do, which is to stay at home, and if you do have to go out, to follow— home, and if you do have to go out, to follow social distancing, so you
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don't _ to follow social distancing, so you don't get — to follow social distancing, so you don't get in — to follow social distancing, so you don't get in close contact with somebody else. it all comes down to the fact— somebody else. it all comes down to the fact that one in three people .et the fact that one in three people get this— the fact that one in three people get this disease without any symptoms but can still pass it on. so that— symptoms but can still pass it on. so that is— symptoms but can still pass it on. so that is the central message. the critical— so that is the central message. the critical importance of everybody following the existing rules. we s-oke to following the existing rules. , spoke to somebody from university couege spoke to somebody from university college london today who looked specifically at compliance. there is a vast majority of people who are following the rules, a small number that don't, and one of the worlds most likely to be broken is the number of people they meet outside. would you look at changing that specifically?— specifically? well, as i say, we alwa s specifically? well, as i say, we always keep — specifically? well, as i say, we always keep these _ specifically? well, as i say, we always keep these things - specifically? well, as i say, we| always keep these things under review — always keep these things under review. but you have got to balance the downsides. you know, we have made _ the downsides. you know, we have made these — the downsides. you know, we have made these decisions for a careful reason _ made these decisions for a careful reason the — made these decisions for a careful reason. the rule is clear. you can io reason. the rule is clear. you can go outside — reason. the rule is clear. you can go outside to _ reason. the rule is clear. you can go outside to exercise with one other— go outside to exercise with one other person, not a group of people, one other— other person, not a group of people, one other person. and it should be for the _
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one other person. and it should be for the purposes of exercise, not socialising — for the purposes of exercise, not socialising. but i am very reluctant to remove — socialising. but i am very reluctant to remove this rule because for some people _ to remove this rule because for some people this _ to remove this rule because for some people this is a lifeline. you know, for some _ people this is a lifeline. you know, for some people who live alone, the ability— for some people who live alone, the ability to— for some people who live alone, the ability to go and meet one other person— ability to go and meet one other person at— ability to go and meet one other person at a two metre distance outside — person at a two metre distance outside, so the likelihood of spread from people following that rule is very. _ from people following that rule is very. very — from people following that rule is very, very small. two metres distance _ very, very small. two metres distance, outside, for the purposes of exercise — distance, outside, for the purposes of exercise, not socialising. but there _ of exercise, not socialising. but there are — of exercise, not socialising. but there are some people who are stretching that rule. and therefore people _ stretching that rule. and therefore people say you should get rid of the rule altogether. what i'd rather it is everybody follows that rule and doesn't _ is everybody follows that rule and doesn't flex it, and i'm really glad to see _ doesn't flex it, and i'm really glad to see there is an increase in police — to see there is an increase in police presence. i don't know if you have _ police presence. i don't know if you have noticed that. but i have and i have _ have noticed that. but i have and i have seen — have noticed that. but i have and i have seen it — have noticed that. but i have and i have seen it in the figures. so people — have seen it in the figures. so people shouldn't take the mickey out of the _ people shouldn't take the mickey out of the rules and they shouldn't stretch— of the rules and they shouldn't stretch the rules. people should respect — stretch the rules. people should respect the rules because they are there _ respect the rules because they are there for— respect the rules because they are there for a —
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respect the rules because they are there for a reason, to keep everybody safe.— there for a reason, to keep everybody safe. there for a reason, to keep eve bod safe. �* . ., , everybody safe. and in all of this messaging _ everybody safe. and in all of this messaging is _ everybody safe. and in all of this messaging is really _ everybody safe. and in all of this messaging is really important. i everybody safe. and in all of this | messaging is really important. we see elite football carrying on. we see elite football carrying on. we see those pictures just last night of the goal celebrations. what kind of the goal celebrations. what kind of message does that send out, do you think? of message does that send out, do ou think? ~ ~ , you think? well, i think elite sport is important _ you think? well, i think elite sport is important again _ you think? well, i think elite sport is important again because - you think? well, i think elite sport is important again because these i you think? well, i think elite sport i is important again because these are tough _ is important again because these are tough times and being able to watch the football on the telly is really important, because there's loads of things— important, because there's loads of things that — important, because there's loads of things that you can't do, and watching _ things that you can't do, and watching it from the comfort of your own home _ watching it from the comfort of your own home is a perfectly safe activity _ own home is a perfectly safe activity i_ own home is a perfectly safe activity. i think that it is important, and i know that the premier— important, and i know that the premier league really think hard about— premier league really think hard about this. you know, it's important that it's _ about this. you know, it's important that it's carried out in a way that is, that— that it's carried out in a way that is, that is— that it's carried out in a way that is, that is respectful of the rules. nowa _ is, that is respectful of the rules. now. of— is, that is respectful of the rules. now, of course, they have special arrangements to ensure that the players — arrangements to ensure that the players are safe and have a testing regime _ players are safe and have a testing regime for— players are safe and have a testing regime, for instance. but i do think that it's _ regime, for instance. but i do think that it's important that everybody respects — that it's important that everybody respects notjust that it's important that everybody respects not just the that it's important that everybody respects notjust the letter that it's important that everybody respects not just the letter but the
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spirit _ respects not just the letter but the spirit of— respects not just the letter but the spirit of the rules, because it is actually— spirit of the rules, because it is actually the spirit of the rules which — actually the spirit of the rules which is — actually the spirit of the rules which is important, which is down to pass on— which is important, which is down to pass on the — which is important, which is down to pass on the disease, act as if you have _ pass on the disease, act as if you have got— pass on the disease, act as if you have got eight and then you won't pass it _ have got eight and then you won't pass it on — have got eight and then you won't pass it on to others. i have got eight and then you won't pass it on to others.— have got eight and then you won't pass it on to others. i 'ust want to ask ou pass it on to others. i 'ust want to ask you as — pass it on to others. i 'ust want to ask you as won. h pass it on to others. i 'ust want to ask you as well, i'm _ pass it on to others. i just want to ask you as well, i'm sure - pass it on to others. i just want to ask you as well, i'm sure you - pass it on to others. i just want to ask you as well, i'm sure you saw| ask you as well, i'm sure you saw that photograph that was on social media yesterday, we have added on the programme and people can see it now, the free school meal provided by —— for a family. what if you think when you saw that picture? well, it's clearly inadequate, isn't it? the _ well, it's clearly inadequate, isn't it? the company has apologised and rightly— it? the company has apologised and rightly so _ it? the company has apologised and rightly so. frankly, it's one of the good _ rightly so. frankly, it's one of the good things about social media. this can surface _ good things about social media. this can surface so quickly and colleagues in the department for education were on it straightaway. and they— education were on it straightaway. and they spoke to the company immediately. and the company have apologised. they are going to sort it out _ apologised. they are going to sort it out. everybody collectively is sorting — it out. everybody collectively is sorting out the problem very rapidly _ sorting out the problem very rapidly i_ sorting out the problem very rapidly. i think it's good that we are able — rapidly. i think it's good that we are able to _ rapidly. i think it's good that we are able to provide free school meals. — are able to provide free school meals, even when schools are in, but
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obviously _ meals, even when schools are in, but obviously they have to be decent meals _ obviously they have to be decent meals. and this wasn't. the company has rightly— meals. and this wasn't. the company has rightly apologised and i'm glad we have _ has rightly apologised and i'm glad we have been able to sort it out quickly — we have been able to sort it out auickl . ~ ., we have been able to sort it out auickl . . . . . ., , quickly. we have also heard on this programme — quickly. we have also heard on this programme from — quickly. we have also heard on this programme from somebody - quickly. we have also heard on this programme from somebody given i quickly. we have also heard on this i programme from somebody given one quickly. we have also heard on this - programme from somebody given one of these meals about how it made them feel as well. are you concerned about the impact of that as well? well, obviously. you know, if you are told _ well, obviously. you know, if you are told you — well, obviously. you know, if you are told you are getting a free school — are told you are getting a free school meal even whilst you are at home. _ school meal even whilst you are at home and — school meal even whilst you are at home, and then that comes through the door, _ home, and then that comes through the door, i_ home, and then that comes through the door, i can imagine how it makes you feel _ the door, i can imagine how it makes you feel 0f— the door, i can imagine how it makes you feel. of course. so i'm glad we have _ you feel. of course. so i'm glad we have been— you feel. of course. so i'm glad we have been able to sort it out. health — have been able to sort it out. health secretary, matt hancock, thank you forjoining us here and bbc breakfast.— thank you forjoining us here and bbc breakfast. . ., . bbc breakfast. thanks for having me on. we will bbc breakfast. thanks for having me on- we will be _ bbc breakfast. thanks for having me on. we will be talking _ bbc breakfast. thanks for having me on. we will be talking to _ bbc breakfast. thanks for having me on. we will be talking to olympic- on. we will be talking to olympic cham-ion on. we will be talking to olympic champion adam _ on. we will be talking to olympic champion adam peaty _ on. we will be talking to olympic champion adam peaty and - on. we will be talking to olympic champion adam peaty and a - on. we will be talking to olympic. champion adam peaty and a couple on. we will be talking to olympic- champion adam peaty and a couple of minutes. let's find out what is happening to the weather. what have we got in store, sarah? good morning?- we got in store, sarah? good mornina ? ., good morning? good morning. something _ good morning? good morning. something of— good morning? good morning. something of an _ good morning? good morning. something of an uninspiring i good morning? good morning. i something of an uninspiring sort of day today. a lot of cloud around. a great picture. outbreaks of rain for
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many. it will be quite heavy at times. there will be a little bit of sleet and snow but it will be largely over the high ground of northern england and scotland as well. a bit of a battle of weather fronts. mildertrying well. a bit of a battle of weather fronts. milder trying to push on from the west, cold are just holding on towards the east at the moment. so with that cold air in place we have got rain already moving in from the west. could be icy patches. slippery surfaces. a little bit of sleet and snow across the highest ground in the pennines into the south west of scotland. but for most of us it will be falling as rain. quite a lot of it out there today. heavy rain from parts of northern ireland into the north west of england, stretching down towards the south—east. northern and eastern scotland avoiding the rain for a good part of the day, but you will see some of that sleet and snow developing over the highest ground as we head into the afternoon. so there could be several centimetres of snow developing here. a contrasting temperature. ten to 11 degrees towards the south—west in that milder air. but for those of you across parts of north—east england and eastern scotland, only
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about two or three degrees. as we had through this evening and overnight, some of that rain will start to turn to snow more readily down to lower levels. there could be snow in the central belt and again across the higher ground over northern england as well. for the site it would be falling as rain. a cloudy start to your thursday. temperature is chilly in the east, milder in the south and west. more cloud on thursday. again outbreaks of rain in some hilts now. most of us should see a drier but also colder day by the time we get to friday. dan and louise. ., ~ friday. dan and louise. . ,, . friday. dan and louise. . . in dan and louise. thank you, sarah. it is aoain to dan and louise. thank you, sarah. it is going to be _ dan and louise. thank you, sarah. it is going to be chilly. _ we're now going to catch up with a remarkable young lady we've spoken to before on breakfast. her name is pollyanna. she's an aspiring ballerina who has been dancing since she was seven. here she is. as you can see, she's very talented. she's done all of this despite losing her leg in an accident when she was just two years old. yesterday, her dad christopher posted this video and asked for help to find someone who knows how to make a prosthetic
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leg in a certain shape, all so his daughter can do pointe work on it. pollyanna, her dad christopher and mum sarahjoin us now from their home in hertfordshire. good morning to you all. it's lovely to have you on the programme again. i'm not entirely sure who to start with. christopher, let's start with you. you posted the tweet. pollyanna had said it was ok to put it online. i have all of you reacted to the incredible amount of people who have watched it and also are now talking about it? ~ �* . watched it and also are now talking about it? . �* , . ., . watched it and also are now talking about it? . �* , . . . ., about it? well, it's amazing. we had about it? well, it's amazing. we had about a million _ about it? well, it's amazing. we had about a million people _ about it? well, it's amazing. we had about a million people looking i about it? well, it's amazing. we had about a million people looking at i about a million people looking at it, about a million people looking at it. which— about a million people looking at it. which is— about a million people looking at it, which is amazing. social media .ets it, which is amazing. social media gets guite — it, which is amazing. social media gets quite a — it, which is amazing. social media gets quite a bad rep, i think. it, which is amazing. social media gets quite a bad rep, ithink. i think— gets quite a bad rep, ithink. i think that _ gets quite a bad rep, ithink. i think that an education that actually— think that an education that actually there are really nice people — actually there are really nice people out there who want to help, and often _ people out there who want to help, and often you can get help on twitter— and often you can get help on twitter if— and often you can get help on twitter if you put a picture out there — twitter if you put a picture out there or — twitter if you put a picture out there or a _ twitter if you put a picture out there or a video, which, we need a le- there or a video, which, we need a leg for— there or a video, which, we need a leg for pollyanna. it is also a
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chance — leg for pollyanna. it is also a chance to _ leg for pollyanna. it is also a chance to cheer people up. it struck a chord. _ chance to cheer people up. it struck a chord, which is really nice. it is really lovely- _ a chord, which is really nice. tt 3 really lovely. pollyanna, tell us exactly what you want to be able to do? people in breakfast are incredibly helpful as well. if they can help, they will. t incredibly helpful as well. if they can help, they will.— can help, they will. i want to be able to go _ can help, they will. i want to be able to go pp — can help, they will. i want to be able to go up and _ can help, they will. i want to be able to go up and point - can help, they will. i want to be able to go up and point on i can help, they will. i want to be able to go up and point on ton can help, they will. i want to be i able to go up and point on two legs micro _ able to go up and point on two legs micro instead — able to go up and point on two legs micro instead of— able to go up and point on two legs micro instead of one. _ able to go up and point on two legs micro instead of one. whatever- able to go up and point on two legs micro instead of one. whatever is i micro instead of one. whatever is around _ micro instead of one. whatever is around that, _ micro instead of one. whatever is around that, i_ micro instead of one. whatever is around that, i don't— micro instead of one. whatever is around that, idon't really- micro instead of one. whatever is around that, i don't really mind. i around that, i don't really mind. when _ around that, idon't really mind. when your— around that, i don't really mind. when your dad _ around that, i don't really mind. when your dad said, _ around that, i don't really mind. when your dad said, is - around that, idon't really mind. when your dad said, is it- around that, idon't really mind. when your dad said, is it all- around that, i don't really mind. | when your dad said, is it all right for to post this, did you have to think long and hard? have you responded to her people have been reacting? faith. responded to her people have been reactina ? �* . responded to her people have been reactina ? �*, . responded to her people have been reactina? �*, �*, reacting? oh, it's so cool. it's 'ust reacting? oh, it's so cool. it's just really _ reacting? oh, it's so cool. it's just really cool. _ reacting? oh, it's so cool. it's just really cool. i _ reacting? oh, it's so cool. it's just really cool. i said - reacting? oh, it's so cool. it's just really cool. i said he i reacting? oh, it's so cool. it's i just really cool. i said he could, yeah _ just really cool. i said he could, yeah lots _ just really cool. i said he could, yeah. lots of— just really cool. i said he could, yeah. lots of people _ just really cool. i said he could, yeah. lots of people follow i just really cool. i said he could, yeah. lots of people follow him just really cool. i said he could, i yeah. lots of people follow him on twitter. _ yeah. lots of people follow him on twitter. sow _ yeah. lots of people follow him on twitter, so... it's— yeah. lots of people follow him on twitter. so- - -_ twitter, so... it's really useful sometimes. — twitter, so... it's really useful sometimes, isn't _ twitter, so... it's really useful sometimes, isn't it? - twitter, so... it's really useful sometimes, isn't it? sarah, i twitter, so... it's really useful. sometimes, isn't it? sarah, this would make a massive difference, wouldn't it?— wouldn't it? oh, yes, yes, yes, it really would- _ wouldn't it? oh, yes, yes, yes, it really would. pollyanna _ wouldn't it? oh, yes, yes, yes, it really would. pollyanna has i wouldn't it? oh, yes, yes, yes, it really would. pollyanna has loved dancing _ really would. pollyanna has loved dancing all of her life, really. then — dancing all of her life, really. then she _ dancing all of her life, really. then she had a bit of a bad experience a few years ago when she
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couldn't— experience a few years ago when she couldn't do— experience a few years ago when she couldn't do point. no, it's been really. — couldn't do point. no, it's been really, really amazing. we've had such— really, really amazing. we've had such a _ really, really amazing. we've had such a good reaction. some really amazing _ such a good reaction. some really amazing people. as christopher said, people _ amazing people. as christopher said, people are _ amazing people. as christopher said, people are just so kind. she amazing people. as christopher said, people are just so kind.— people are 'ust so kind. she works so hard at people are just so kind. she works so hard at it- _ people are just so kind. she works so hard at it. previously _ people are just so kind. she works so hard at it. previously she i people are just so kind. she works so hard at it. previously she had i people are just so kind. she works so hard at it. previously she had a | so hard at it. previously she had a le- so hard at it. previously she had a leg which — so hard at it. previously she had a leg which wasn't _ so hard at it. previously she had a leg which wasn't quite _ so hard at it. previously she had a leg which wasn't quite a _ so hard at it. previously she had a leg which wasn't quite a full - so hard at it. previously she had a| leg which wasn't quite a full point. it was _ leg which wasn't quite a full point. it was very— leg which wasn't quite a full point. it was very good _ leg which wasn't quite a full point. it was very good though! - leg which wasn't quite a full point. it was very good though! she i leg which wasn't quite a full point. it was very good though!— leg which wasn't quite a full point. it was very good though! she had to oress a it was very good though! she had to press a little — it was very good though! she had to press a little button _ it was very good though! she had to press a little button every _ it was very good though! she had to press a little button every time i it was very good though! she had to press a little button every time she| press a little button every time she wanted to use the foot. that is not very helpful when you are in the middle of a dance routine. the leg we fixed was _ middle of a dance routine. the leg we fixed was fully _ middle of a dance routine. the leg we fixed was fully point, _ middle of a dance routine. the leg we fixed was fully point, it - we fixed was fully point, it pollyanna?— we fixed was fully point, it pollyanna? we fixed was fully point, it poll anna? , , ., pollyanna? yes, but the leg was aood. pollyanna? yes, but the leg was good- you _ pollyanna? yes, but the leg was good- you are — pollyanna? yes, but the leg was good. you are such _ pollyanna? yes, but the leg was good. you are such a _ pollyanna? yes, but the leg was good. you are such a brilliant i good. you are such a brilliant diplomat. — good. you are such a brilliant diplomat, pollyanna! - good. you are such a brilliant diplomat, pollyanna! love. good. you are such a brilliant diplomat, pollyanna! love it. j good. you are such a brilliant i diplomat, pollyanna! love it. just explain to people, what do you need the leg to be able to do? just explain to people, what do you need the leg to be able to do?— the leg to be able to do? just stay in a fixed point _ the leg to be able to do? just stay in a fixed point position _ the leg to be able to do? just stay in a fixed point position but - the leg to be able to do? just stay in a fixed point position but like i in a fixed point position but like in a fixed point position but like in the _ in a fixed point position but like in the right position with the foot. so you _ in the right position with the foot. so you can — in the right position with the foot. so you can balance properly? well,
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immovable — so you can balance properly? well, immovable ankle _ so you can balance properly? well, immovable ankle would _ so you can balance properly? well, immovable ankle would be - so you can balance properly? well, immovable ankle would be so i so you can balance properly? well, immovable ankle would be so great, so pollyanna — immovable ankle would be so great, so pollyanna can _ immovable ankle would be so great, so pollyanna can go— immovable ankle would be so great, so pollyanna can go on— immovable ankle would be so great, so pollyanna can go on to _ immovable ankle would be so great, so pollyanna can go on to point i immovable ankle would be so great, so pollyanna can go on to point and i so pollyanna can go on to point and do point _ so pollyanna can go on to point and do point when — so pollyanna can go on to point and do point when she _ so pollyanna can go on to point and do point when she needs _ so pollyanna can go on to point and do point when she needs to. - so pollyanna can go on to point and do point when she needs to. but i do point when she needs to. but there _ do point when she needs to. but there is— do point when she needs to. but there is no— do point when she needs to. but there is no such _ do point when she needs to. but there is no such thing _ do point when she needs to. but there is no such thing as- do point when she needs to. but there is no such thing as that - do point when she needs to. but| there is no such thing as that leg at the _ there is no such thing as that leg at the moment. _ there is no such thing as that leg at the moment. it _ there is no such thing as that leg at the moment. it hasn't - there is no such thing as that leg at the moment. it hasn't been i at the moment. it hasn't been developed _ at the moment. it hasn't been developed t— at the moment. it hasn't been developed-_ developed. i didn't mean to interject- — developed. i didn't mean to interject. that _ developed. i didn't mean to interject. that is _ developed. i didn't mean to interject. that is what - developed. i didn't mean to interject. that is what i - developed. i didn't mean to interject. that is what i wasi developed. i didn't mean to - interject. that is what i was going to ask you. what we are all learning from reading through the responses is that this leg isn't out there at the moment but there are people doing amazing work with prosthetics? it's amazing. there is a programme catted _ it's amazing. there is a programme called a _ it's amazing. there is a programme called a big — it's amazing. there is a programme called a big life fix, which we took part in _ called a big life fix, which we took part in. they are developing the first ever— part in. they are developing the first ever attempt at immovable ankle _ first ever attempt at immovable ankle. but it is quite clunky and heavy — ankle. but it is quite clunky and heavy the _ ankle. but it is quite clunky and heavy. the idea is the lighter the better _ heavy. the idea is the lighter the better. she dances on these running blades _ better. she dances on these running blades at _ better. she dances on these running blades at the moment. she wants a li-ht blades at the moment. she wants a tight teg~ _ blades at the moment. she wants a light leg. there is some amazing design _ light leg. there is some amazing design out there. it is being driven a lot design out there. it is being driven a tot by— design out there. it is being driven a lot by america and the uk at the moment — a lot by america and the uk at the moment it — a lot by america and the uk at the moment. it is a very exciting place. but yeah. _
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moment. it is a very exciting place. but yeah. it's — moment. it is a very exciting place. but yeah, it's exciting. she is involved _ but yeah, it's exciting. she is involved in— but yeah, it's exciting. she is involved in two dance schools at the moment _ involved in two dance schools at the moment. and here, you have seen the video, _ moment. and here, you have seen the video. she _ moment. and here, you have seen the video. she can— moment. and here, you have seen the video, she can dance. let's make it happen _ video, she can dance. let's make it ha en. ., video, she can dance. let's make it hauen. ,, . . , video, she can dance. let's make it hauen_ ,, . ., happen. she certainly can. has it been frustrating _ happen. she certainly can. has it been frustrating try _ happen. she certainly can. has it been frustrating try to _ happen. she certainly can. has it been frustrating try to continue l been frustrating try to continue with your dancing during lockdown as well, pollyanna? plat with your dancing during lockdown as well, pollyanna?— well, pollyanna? not really. because i have lots well, pollyanna? not really. because i have lots of— well, pollyanna? not really. because i have lots of schoolwork. _ well, pollyanna? not really. because i have lots of schoolwork. so - well, pollyanna? not really. because i have lots of schoolwork. so in - i have lots of schoolwork. so in love _ i have lots of schoolwork. so in love we — i have lots of schoolwork. so in love i've actually _ i have lots of schoolwork. so in love i've actually got _ i have lots of schoolwork. so in love i've actually got time - i have lots of schoolwork. so in love i've actually got time to i love i've actually got time to dance, — love i've actually got time to dance, mainly— love i've actually got time to dance, mainly on _ love i've actually got time to dance, mainly on zoom. - love i've actually got time to dance, mainly on zoom. when she is not dancing — dance, mainly on zoom. when she is not dancing she _ dance, mainly on zoom. when she is not dancing she is _ dance, mainly on zoom. when she is not dancing she is upstairs _ dance, mainly on zoom. when she is not dancing she is upstairs doing - not dancing she is upstairs doing fitness _ not dancing she is upstairs doing fitness and keeping your body and ready— fitness and keeping your body and ready good shape. she is fantastic at keeping fit. it is ready good shape. she is fantastic at keeping fit-— at keeping fit. it is absolutely fantastic _ at keeping fit. it is absolutely fantastic. i— at keeping fit. it is absolutely fantastic. i love _ at keeping fit. it is absolutely fantastic. i love the _ at keeping fit. it is absolutely l fantastic. i love the appearance at keeping fit. it is absolutely - fantastic. i love the appearance of the dog behind you. at least one, i think. i the dog behind you. at least one, i think. . the dog behind you. at least one, i think-— she's - think. iwanted her in it. she's been in it- _ think. iwanted her in it. she's been in it. don't _ think. iwanted her in it. she's been in it. don't worry, - think. iwanted her in it. she's been in it. don't worry, you i think. i wanted her in it. she'sl been in it. don't worry, you can watch it back. come back to us when you get what you need.— watch it back. come back to us when you get what you need. thank you so much. all you get what you need. thank you so much- all the — you get what you need. thank you so much. all the best, _ you get what you need. thank you so much. all the best, thank— you get what you need. thank you so much. all the best, thank you. - nice to have you on.
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it's time now for our lockdown life series, where we enlist the help of some familiar faces to give us tips on how to cope during these tough times. today we're joined by olympic gold medallist adam peaty, who can give us his advice on keeping fit and staying motivated while we're at home. good morning to you. good morning. how are you? — good morning to you. good morning. how are you? we _ good morning to you. good morning. how are you? we are _ good morning to you. good morning. how are you? we are ok. _ good morning to you. good morning. how are you? we are ok. you - good morning to you. good morning. how are you? we are ok. you can i how are you? we are ok. you can still swim _ how are you? we are ok. you can still swim because _ how are you? we are ok. you can still swim because you _ how are you? we are ok. you can still swim because you are - how are you? we are ok. you can still swim because you are an - how are you? we are ok. you can | still swim because you are an elite athlete. but for people who can't, it's really frustrating to not be able to get in the pool, isn't it? yeah, very frustrating. obviously it is a stop. _ yeah, very frustrating. obviously it is a stop, start, stop, start. everybody— is a stop, start, stop, start. everybody is in the same cycle at the moment and it is very tough, especially— the moment and it is very tough, especially if you are used to the swimming pool is your main source of fitness _ swimming pool is your main source of fitness it— swimming pool is your main source of fitness it is— swimming pool is your main source of fitness. it is hard to get out there and do _ fitness. it is hard to get out there and do anything. it makes you feel uncomfortable. if you have never run
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outside _ uncomfortable. if you have never run outside before, you feel like people are looking at you. if you're used to in— are looking at you. if you're used to in the — are looking at you. if you're used to in the pool, and that is your main _ to in the pool, and that is your main source, it is extremely hard, especially— main source, it is extremely hard, especially when it is, as i said, stop— especially when it is, as i said, stop start _ especially when it is, as i said, stop start. all especially when it is, as i said, step start-— stop start. all our lives have chan . ed stop start. all our lives have changed a — stop start. all our lives have changed a lot _ stop start. all our lives have changed a lot over— stop start. all our lives have changed a lot over the - stop start. all our lives have changed a lot over the past| stop start. all our lives have i changed a lot over the past few months. yours as well. you are in your dad. how is the new member of the family? i suppose the way that you work, the way you train, hopes and dreams for the future as well? yeah, i mean, obviously having a kid is quite _ yeah, i mean, obviously having a kid is quite a _ yeah, i mean, obviously having a kid is quite a big — yeah, i mean, obviously having a kid is quite a big thing. but, you know, we have _ is quite a big thing. but, you know, we have made that agreement. we work as a teen _ we have made that agreement. we work as a team. she's took on the role of kind of— as a team. she's took on the role of kind of mum — as a team. she's took on the role of kind of mum dad at the moment when i try to _ kind of mum dad at the moment when i try to work— kind of mum dad at the moment when i try to work around it i get in as much _ try to work around it i get in as much training as i can. it is only seven— much training as i can. it is only seven months to the epics. we lost a lot seven months to the epics. we lost a tot of— seven months to the epics. we lost a tot of work— seven months to the epics. we lost a tot of work in — seven months to the epics. we lost a lot of work in the first lockdown going _ lot of work in the first lockdown going to — lot of work in the first lockdown going to the end of last year. she is doing _ going to the end of last year. she is doing an — going to the end of last year. she is doing an amazing job as a mother. but that's— is doing an amazing job as a mother. but that's the thing. it requires an amazing _ but that's the thing. it requires an amazing team effort from british swimming but also in my home life. i
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like changing a nappy and bonding with george, but i still have a job to do. _ with george, but i still have a job to do. and — with george, but i still have a job to do, and that is the olympics in seven— to do, and that is the olympics in seven months. the to do, and that is the olympics in seven months.— to do, and that is the olympics in seven months. the countdown really has begun- — seven months. the countdown really has begun- is— seven months. the countdown really has begun. is that _ seven months. the countdown really has begun. is that exciting? - seven months. the countdown really has begun. is that exciting? yeah, i has begun. is that exciting? yeah, very exciting _ has begun. is that exciting? yeah, very exciting here. _ has begun. is that exciting? yeah, very exciting here. i'm _ has begun. is that exciting? yeah, very exciting here. i'm in - has begun. is that exciting? yeah, very exciting here. i'm in a - has begun. is that exciting? yeah, very exciting here. i'm in a good . very exciting here. i'm in a good position — very exciting here. i'm in a good position i— very exciting here. i'm in a good position. i would say that, obviously. it is about building confidence. we can't have any competition. that is the main struggle _ competition. that is the main struggle. i get my confidence from racing _ struggle. i get my confidence from racing fast— struggle. i get my confidence from racing fast into the epics. my nrindset— racing fast into the epics. my mindset as the change now. i have to .et mindset as the change now. i have to get my— mindset as the change now. i have to get my confidence from somewhere else, _ get my confidence from somewhere else, which— get my confidence from somewhere else, which is probably going to be training _ else, which is probably going to be training. we will probably have to do some — training. we will probably have to do some simulation. but realistically, no one knows what is around _ realistically, no one knows what is around the — realistically, no one knows what is around the corner. if this vaccine is rotted — around the corner. if this vaccine is rotted out— around the corner. if this vaccine is rolled out as quickly as expected,... what matters is people are healthy— expected,... what matters is people are healthy and people are hopefully bein- are healthy and people are hopefully being responsible. that is what nratters — being responsible. that is what matters. , ., .y being responsible. that is what matters. , ., being responsible. that is what matters. . ., . being responsible. that is what matters. , ., . . matters. obviously you are training like it is going _ matters. obviously you are training like it is going to _ matters. obviously you are training like it is going to go _ matters. obviously you are training like it is going to go ahead. - matters. obviously you are training like it is going to go ahead. is i like it is going to go ahead. is there a part of you that is concerned they won't be an olympics this summer?—
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this summer? yeah, of course. i think at least _ this summer? yeah, of course. i think at least 10x. _ this summer? yeah, of course. i think at least 1096 of _ this summer? yeah, of course. i think at least 1096 of me - this summer? yeah, of course. i think at least 1096 of me is i this summer? yeah, of course. i. think at least 1096 of me is thinking think at least 10% of me is thinking it's not— think at least 10% of me is thinking it's not going to go ahead. but for me that's — it's not going to go ahead. but for me that's kind of useless, because if i me that's kind of useless, because if i was _ me that's kind of useless, because if i was focusing on something not happening, then why would i do it? i think int— happening, then why would i do it? i think i'm going to get more out of something — think i'm going to get more out of something even if it is not going to id something even if it is not going to go ahead, — something even if it is not going to go ahead, and pretty much go 110% into the _ go ahead, and pretty much go 110% into the wall with my training thinking _ into the wall with my training thinking it's not going to go ahead. i thinking it's not going to go ahead. i read _ thinking it's not going to go ahead. i read stuff— thinking it's not going to go ahead. i read stuff online. you see it on twitter— i read stuff online. you see it on twitter all— i read stuff online. you see it on twitter all the time the epics is not going — twitter all the time the epics is not going to go ahead. tokyo is on a national— not going to go ahead. tokyo is on a national crisis. you hear that some of the _ national crisis. you hear that some of the countries around the world will be _ of the countries around the world will be able to compete. if anybody is going _ will be able to compete. if anybody is going to — will be able to compete. if anybody is going to make it happen, the epics _ is going to make it happen, the epics is — is going to make it happen, the epics is going to make it happen. whatever— epics is going to make it happen. whatever protocols or lockdowns or quarantines are going to make us get there. _ quarantines are going to make us get there. i_ quarantines are going to make us get there, i think, quarantines are going to make us get there, ithink, you know, athletes are going — there, ithink, you know, athletes are going to— there, ithink, you know, athletes are going to have to pay whatever price _ are going to have to pay whatever price to _ are going to have to pay whatever price to get there because we have gone _ price to get there because we have gone so _ price to get there because we have gone so long without competition. adam, _ gone so long without competition. adam, i_ gone so long without competition. adam, i want to ask you, because i love swimming and miss it terribly. and i won't be alone in that. they will be children, all sorts of people desperately missing the pool.
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so, what can we do while we are not able to do that, to keep swim fit? well, for me, and the first lockdown i well, for me, and the first lockdown i was _ well, for me, and the first lockdown i was on _ well, for me, and the first lockdown i was on youtube, i was doing yoga. i've i was on youtube, i was doing yoga. i've never— i was on youtube, i was doing yoga. i've never done yoga in my life. it was a _ i've never done yoga in my life. it was a good — i've never done yoga in my life. it was a good time to learn. but other than that, _ was a good time to learn. but other than that, there is so much content out there — than that, there is so much content out there. whether it is on tiktok or instagram. i have a lot on my instaqrant _ or instagram. i have a lot on my instagram. if it is simply going for a walk _ instagram. if it is simply going for a walk. challenge yourself to walk more _ a walk. challenge yourself to walk more than — a walk. challenge yourself to walk more than yesterday. i think in lockdown— more than yesterday. i think in lockdown i_ more than yesterday. i think in lockdown i did 50,000 steps a day 'ust lockdown i did 50,000 steps a day just to _ lockdown i did 50,000 steps a day just to get — lockdown i did 50,000 steps a day just to get the weight of me from the day— just to get the weight of me from the day before! for me it is keeping it fresh _ the day before! for me it is keeping it fresh this — the day before! for me it is keeping it fresh. this fitness should be fun _ it fresh. this fitness should be fun it — it fresh. this fitness should be fun. it should be sought. people don't _ fun. it should be sought. people don't want — fun. it should be sought. people don't want to spend an hour or two hours _ don't want to spend an hour or two hours a _ don't want to spend an hour or two hours a day— don't want to spend an hour or two hours a day doing fitness. small bursts — hours a day doing fitness. small bursts. find something you enjoy. there's— bursts. find something you enjoy. there's nothing worse than doing something you hate. i hate running, i something you hate. i hate running, i hate _ something you hate. i hate running, i hate it _ something you hate. i hate running, i hate it. that's why i do it! also, try to _ i hate it. that's why i do it! also, try to find — i hate it. that's why i do it! also, try to find something on youtube to do. try to find something on youtube to do there _ try to find something on youtube to do there is — try to find something on youtube to do. there is so much content out there _ do. there is so much content out there it's — do. there is so much content out there. it's really about making it enjoyable, making it fun, making it short— enjoyable, making it fun, making it short and _ enjoyable, making it fun, making it short and snappy. as long as you are
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doing _ short and snappy. as long as you are doing something, it is better than nothing _ doing something, it is better than nothing. i�*m doing something, it is better than nothinu. �* . doing something, it is better than nothinu. �* , �* . . nothing. i'm sure you're aware, adam, nothing. i'm sure you're aware, adam. there — nothing. i'm sure you're aware, adam, there are _ nothing. i'm sure you're aware, adam, there are properly i nothing. i'm sure you're aware, adam, there are properly lots l nothing. i'm sure you're aware, | adam, there are properly lots of children preparing for home schooling at the moment. what if you say to a ten—year—old, ii—year—old, who may be watching you, hoping to see you compete in the epics later on? what would your advice be to them to stay motivated and keep going at the moment? i them to stay motivated and keep going at the moment?— them to stay motivated and keep going at the moment? i think a lot of kids feel — going at the moment? i think a lot of kids feel like _ going at the moment? i think a lot of kids feel like they _ going at the moment? i think a lot of kids feel like they have - going at the moment? i think a lot of kids feel like they have fallen i of kids feel like they have fallen behind — of kids feel like they have fallen behind. that is the kind of culture we have _ behind. that is the kind of culture we have got in sport now. they look at the _ we have got in sport now. they look at the top _ we have got in sport now. they look at the top of — we have got in sport now. they look at the top of the top and i want to be there — at the top of the top and i want to be there. that is great but kids have _ be there. that is great but kids have to — be there. that is great but kids have to remember they are still kids. _ have to remember they are still kids. they— have to remember they are still kids, they can still have fun, they can still— kids, they can still have fun, they can still go— kids, they can still have fun, they can still go out on a bike and not io can still go out on a bike and not go swimming, it won't make much of a difference _ go swimming, it won't make much of a difference it— go swimming, it won't make much of a difference. it is great when kids work— difference. it is great when kids work out — difference. it is great when kids work out. and obviously, i try to make _ work out. and obviously, i try to make george work as hard as he can. but you _ make george work as hard as he can. but you are _ make george work as hard as he can. but you are not falling behind at all. but you are not falling behind at all a _ but you are not falling behind at all a lot — but you are not falling behind at all. a lot of kids have just got to relax _ all. a lot of kids have just got to relax you — all. a lot of kids have just got to relax. you are kids, enjoy it, enjoy the journev — relax. you are kids, enjoy it, enjoy thejourney. if relax. you are kids, enjoy it, enjoy the journey. if you are watching this right — the journey. if you are watching this right now and you are 12, 13, 14. this right now and you are 12, 13, it i_ this right now and you are 12, 13, it i didn't— this right now and you are 12, 13, 14. i didn't start taking swimming 14. ididn't start taking swimming seriously— 14. i didn't start taking swimming seriously until i was 15. six years later, _ seriously until i was 15. six years later, i_ seriously until i was 15. six years later, iwas— seriously until i was 15. six years later, i was a limbic gold
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medallist. it is not going to be like that— medallist. it is not going to be like that for everyone but i chose, you know. — like that for everyone but i chose, you know, the kind of early teen years— you know, the kind of early teen years to — you know, the kind of early teen years to have a little bit more fun. i years to have a little bit more fun. i was _ years to have a little bit more fun. i was training two hours a week. so you're _ i was training two hours a week. so you're not— i was training two hours a week. so you're not falling behind. enjoy what _ you're not falling behind. enjoy what you — you're not falling behind. enjoy what you are doing, enjoy this time, hopefullv _ what you are doing, enjoy this time, hopefully. just one more than yesterday. hopefully. just one more than yesterday-— yesterday. that is really good advice. yesterday. that is really good advice- l'm — yesterday. that is really good advice. i'm not _ yesterday. that is really good advice. i'm not expecting i yesterday. that is really good advice. i'm not expecting you| yesterday. that is really good i advice. i'm not expecting you to do one for us now, partly because of the camera work, but can you still do that ridiculous press up or you jump do that ridiculous press up or you jump in the year and clap the same time? . , . ., �* ., ., time? yeah, yeah. i won't do it now. i would time? yeah, yeah. i won't do it now. i would be — time? yeah, yeah. i won't do it now. i would be on — time? yeah, yeah. i won't do it now. i would be on the _ time? yeah, yeah. i won't do it now. i would be on the table _ time? yeah, yeah. i won't do it now. i would be on the table if _ time? yeah, yeah. i won't do it now. i would be on the table if i _ time? yeah, yeah. i won't do it now. i would be on the table if i was i i would be on the table if i was doing — i would be on the table if i was doing it. — i would be on the table if i was doing it, and that would be a very weird _ doing it, and that would be a very weird thing!— doing it, and that would be a very weird thin! . ., , , . weird thing! that would be strange. a leasure weird thing! that would be strange. a pleasure to _ weird thing! that would be strange. a pleasure to talk— weird thing! that would be strange. a pleasure to talk to _ weird thing! that would be strange. a pleasure to talk to you. _ weird thing! that would be strange. a pleasure to talk to you. we i weird thing! that would be strange. a pleasure to talk to you. we wish l a pleasure to talk to you. we wish you well with your training, life at home and with george. and fingers crossed for the epics later this year. crossed for the epics later this ear. . ~' crossed for the epics later this ear. . ~ , ., crossed for the epics later this year-_ ltest - crossed for the epics later this year-_ ltest of - crossed for the epics later this year._ best of luck. j crossed for the epics later this i year._ best of luck. yoga, year. thank you. best of luck. yoga, that is what — year. thank you. best of luck. yoga, that is what i'm _ year. thank you. best of luck. yoga, that is what i'm good _ year. thank you. best of luck. yoga, that is what i'm good to _ year. thank you. best of luck. yoga, that is what i'm good to take - year. thank you. best of luck. yoga, that is what i'm good to take from i that is what i'm good to take from that. ”if that is what i'm good to take from that. , ., ., ., ., that is what i'm good to take from that. ., ., ., that. if you are one of those parents. _ that. if you are one of those parents. one _ that. if you are one of those parents, one of— that. if you are one of those parents, one of those - that. if you are one of those - parents, one of those teenagers he is talking about, hopefully that struck a chord with you. stay with us, headlines coming up.
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good morning, welcome to breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. our headlines today. ministers admit free food parcels for children must urgently improve — as the mother who sparked the row tells this programme why she shared this photo. as i unpacked that food parcel in my living room, and looked at the contents, it felt very sad. changes to covid restrictions in scotland — tighter rules on takeaways and shopping are expected.
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the impact of the pandemic on intensive care staff — a new report shows high levels of stress depression and anxiety. i personally cry when i get home quite a lot, actually, at the moment. sleep — we're suffering the sleep problems, i think, a lot of nurses and doctors at the moment as well. no mask, no entry — more of the big supermarkets toughen their stance. we hear from workers facing confrontation and abuse as they try to enforce the rules. manchester united are top of the premier league. paul pogba's volley helps them beat burnley, but calls to respect social distancing rules during celebrations are ignored. good morning, a cold start for some, particularly in the north and east. some icy stretches around this morning but it will be cloudy day with outbreaks of rain, sleet and snow over the hills. i have more in about ten minutes. it's wednesday, the 13th of january.
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the health secretary matt hancock has told bbc breakfast in the last half hour that images of food parcels that have been sent to some children in england are clearly inadequate. caterers have been told to "urgently" improve the quality of the packages. the woman who took the photo has been speaking exclusively to breakfast. as keith doyle reports, she describes the moment her children saw the contents of the parcel. as i unpacked that food parcel in my living room and looked at the contents, it felt very sad and very depressing. and one of my children came in and saw me laying this out on the floor and asked why, and i said i was going to picture it because i didn't think it looked like a lot. and i could see the child's realisation that, "this is what i've been given to eat for a week," and just the sense of sadness. "where has the rest of the food gone?" you know, "this is meant to be a week's food. why is it so mean?" this is the reaction to the free school meals food parcel this mum received to feed her children.
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sarah — who does not want to be identified, to protect her two children — is disabled and relies on free school meals. reaction to sarah's tweet was swift on social media, with the footballer marcus rashford, who has campaigned for free school meals, reposting what other families said they had received. government guidelines say school meals should contain items which parents can use to prepare healthy lunches across the week. they were replaced with vouchers during previous lockdowns in england, but because suppliers were contracted to provide meals before the current national lockdown was announced, they've been sending food parcels instead. it's fine for kind of a week's worth of snacks, but for the kids who are on free school meals, often their school dinner is their major nutritional kind of dose of the day, and to have that turned into a sort of, you know, some beans and a bit of bread is not really good enough.
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after meeting the company at the centre of this row, the minister for children, vicky ford, said... chartwells, the company which supplied this parcel, is not the only uk supplier. it said it would refund the cost where any parcels did not meet their usual high standard, and it would be... for sarah, that's a move in the right direction. it's a very positive step that they are going to look at where gaps have occurred, why they have occurred, and seek to resolve them. you know, that's great to see that progress. the government says vouchers worth
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£15 per week per child will be available from next week, and it will give further details later today. keith doyle, bbc news. our chief political correspondent adam fleming is in westminster for us this morning. good morning to you. a swift response from the government and something matt hancock was keen to talk about this morning, as well. yeah, you heard him say the pictures we also this morning were completely unacceptable. the prime minister had a similar reaction. when told when he saw the pitch he said, "that is appalling!" that is why the government is moving quite quickly to bring in the company, and urge them to make an apology, make sure it doesn't happen again. we will wait and see because of course people are posting other pictures of their food people are posting other pictures of theirfood parcels people are posting other pictures of their food parcels they have received in the last few days. the government is very sensitive about this issue because they know they have had problems with it before and we have seen just how emotive it is
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when it comes to children's health, and then you get much loved people like marcus rashford and nigella lawson getting involved on social media and i think we might get some details later today about what the government is going to do about this going forward. for example, will there be an easy way for you to report to them if you get a food parcel you think is unacceptable? that is one to continue to follow over the next few days. something else which is very much a hot topic of debate at the moment is the current restrictions we are living under and whether they will get tighter. under and whether they will get ti . hter. . under and whether they will get tiahter. . ,., . ., tighter. yeah, so at the moment the focus by the — tighter. yeah, so at the moment the focus by the government _ tighter. yeah, so at the moment the focus by the government is - tighter. yeah, so at the moment the focus by the government is not - tighter. yeah, so at the moment the focus by the government is not on i focus by the government is not on putting on new restrictions or tighter restrictions, it is getting all of us to follow the existing rules. now, yesterday, the government —— board of case rates actually gave what looked like maybe some optimistic positive news because it showed the average number of cases over the last seven days have actually decreased by 0.5%.
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that bit of the graph, the arrow went green rather than red for an increase. howeverthe went green rather than red for an increase. however the government by saying that is very marginal and you should not look atjust one figure as a sort of symbol of hope, which is white matt said this. we don't know, of course. we publish the data every day. i hope that it is. but we watch it like a hawk. but the other thing is, you ask the question, is this the peak? it sounds to all of us like that is something external. the truth is that whether or not this is the peak of this winter wave of coronavirus, it's not external to us all, it is down to all of us — you, me, everybody watching this programme — we can all do our bit. and the government is actually quite pleased that supermarkets like morrisons, waitrose and sainsbury�*s
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are going to do more to enforce the existing rules, like wearing masks in the stories and using the one—way system, because it means the government doesn't have to think about introducing stuff that is even topic. about introducing stuff that is even toic. �* . about introducing stuff that is even to ic, �* ., ., ., about introducing stuff that is even toic. �* ., ., ., ~ ., about introducing stuff that is even toic. �* ., ., ., ~' ., topic. adam, good to talk to you, thank yom _ first minister nicola sturgeon is to announce whether any futher coronavirus restrictions will be imposed in scotland later. it's after the death toll passed 5,000. alexandra mackenzie is in glasgow for us this morning. just give an indication of what they are looking at. just give an indication of what they are looking at— just give an indication of what they are looking at. nicola sturgeon met with her cabinet _ are looking at. nicola sturgeon met with her cabinet yesterday. - are looking at. nicola sturgeon met with her cabinet yesterday. as - are looking at. nicola sturgeon met with her cabinet yesterday. as you | with her cabinet yesterday. as you said we are expecting this announcement in the scottish parliament later today and, yes, as we hit that grim milestone, 5000 deaths since the beginning of the pandemic, and more people in hospital now than at any other stage in the pandemic. most of scotland is already in pretty much lockdown, so it is quite difficult in a way to know where the governance can go,
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but we understand they are looking at takeaway is. hospitality is closed but you can still go and get your takeaway coffee. they are concerned that as people queue up outside, people may be gathering more than they should, and the virus could be passed on to people in that way. so we understand that that is one of the things under review. and also click and collect. john lewis we know has already stopped their click and collect service. there may be further restrictions here, some of the shops may have to stop that service. the other thing we understand is under review is tradespeople. currently tradespeople are allowed into your home for essential purposes is that we understand that these essential purposes are possibly under review. now we will hear exactly what is happening later on this afternoon. thank you for the update. the first woman in almost 70 years has been executed by the us government, despite an earlier reprieve. lisa montgomery was convicted of killing a pregnant woman and taking her unborn child in 2004, but her lawyers had argued
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she deserved clemency because of severe mental illness and the sexual abuse she suffered as a child. a number of senior republicans say they are now prepared to support the attempt to impeach president trump for a second time. democrats, who accuse mr trump of inciting last week's violent attack on congress, are likely to push for a vote later today in the house of representatives. vice president mike pence has ruled out using the 25th amendment to remove the president from office. snow and freezing temperatures are continuing to cause disruption across spain, following a huge storm. the army has been deployed in some areas to help clear roads and train tracks. up to 20 inches of snow fell on the capital madrid over the weekend. it's the heaviest snowfall the country has seen in at least half a century.
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goodness me. shall we give you some good news? goodness me. shall we give you some aood news? ,., earlier this week, we told you about penny the dog — who was stolen from her owner alan chamberlain two days before christmas. well, they've been re—united. penny looks very pleased to be back home with alan — who lives near walsall — and she's being spoiled rotten. for all of you who got in contact with us and helped out, this was his message. thank you to everybody. and... we just can't say it enough. and, as... as you can see, she's happy to be home, as well, i think. it's the beginning of my new year, anyway. i'm back to life. er... i'm over the moon now, and i think she's over the moon, as well. i'm just so delighted to hear that because we know that he had been crying on christmas day, trying to
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crying on christmas day, trying to cry quietly so his neighbours didn't hear. he was absolutely devastated. penny is now back. we hear. he was absolutely devastated. penny is now back.— hear. he was absolutely devastated. penny is now back. we all need a pal and that is a — penny is now back. we all need a pal and that is a lovely _ penny is now back. we all need a pal and that is a lovely combination. - and that is a lovely combination. thank you to all of you who got in contact with us.— contact with us. let's get the weather- _ contact with us. let's get the weather- is _ contact with us. let's get the weather. is that _ contact with us. let's get the weather. is that sunrise? - contact with us. let's get the | weather. is that sunrise? yes, contact with us. let's get the - weather. is that sunrise? yes, good mornin: , weather. is that sunrise? yes, good morning. the _ weather. is that sunrise? yes, good morning, the sun _ weather. is that sunrise? yes, good morning, the sun is _ weather. is that sunrise? yes, good morning, the sun is up _ weather. is that sunrise? yes, good morning, the sun is up in _ weather. is that sunrise? yes, good morning, the sun is up in our - morning, the sun is up in our weather— morning, the sun is up in our weather watchers are out capturing scenes _ weather watchers are out capturing scenes like this one. this is the picture — scenes like this one. this is the picture in — scenes like this one. this is the picture in norfolk at the moment. beautiful— picture in norfolk at the moment. beautiful clear skies in the east but it_ beautiful clear skies in the east but it is— beautiful clear skies in the east but it is a — beautiful clear skies in the east but it is a cold start for eastern areas — but it is a cold start for eastern areas. more clouds rolling in from the west— areas. more clouds rolling in from the west will bring milder air through— the west will bring milder air through the day, bringing more cloud for most _ through the day, bringing more cloud for most of— through the day, bringing more cloud for most of us so it will be fairly grew _ for most of us so it will be fairly grey. outbreaks of heavy rain and some _ grey. outbreaks of heavy rain and some sleet — grey. outbreaks of heavy rain and some sleet and snow but that will mainly— some sleet and snow but that will mainly be — some sleet and snow but that will mainly be over the high ground of northern— mainly be over the high ground of northern england into scotland. we have already have the rain pushing its way _ have already have the rain pushing its way in — have already have the rain pushing its way in from the west. you can see the _ its way in from the west. you can see the white showing some of it turning _ see the white showing some of it turning to — see the white showing some of it turning to sleet and snow over the highest _ turning to sleet and snow over the highest ground of northern england and scotland. we could well have some _ and scotland. we could well have some icy— and scotland. we could well have some icy stretches, some of the rain
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falling _ some icy stretches, some of the rain falling on _ some icy stretches, some of the rain falling onto — some icy stretches, some of the rain falling on to subzero services. the device _ falling on to subzero services. the device around this morning. clear skies _ device around this morning. clear skies in _ device around this morning. clear skies in the — device around this morning. clear skies in the east, holding on, particularly for the north—east of scotland — particularly for the north—east of scotland for a good part of the day but elsewhere a lot of cloud, outbreaks of rain dripping eastwards at a real— outbreaks of rain dripping eastwards at a real contrast in those temperatures today. it will be mailed — temperatures today. it will be mailed to the south—west of england and wales, _ mailed to the south—west of england and wales, double figures, but cloudy — and wales, double figures, but cloudy. showery rain last into the afternoon. — cloudy. showery rain last into the afternoon, some quite heavy for parts _ afternoon, some quite heavy for parts of— afternoon, some quite heavy for parts of north wales, north—west england. — parts of north wales, north—west england, the isle of man into northern ireland. could be localised flooding _ northern ireland. could be localised flooding and there is the rain, turning — flooding and there is the rain, turning increase are increasingly to snow _ turning increase are increasingly to snow the — turning increase are increasingly to snow. the north—east of scotland staying _ snow. the north—east of scotland staying likely dry. into the evening and overnight, some of the snow will start to _ and overnight, some of the snow will start to come down to slightly lower levels _ start to come down to slightly lower levels across scotland into northern england _ levels across scotland into northern england. there could be settling snow _ england. there could be settling snow for— england. there could be settling snow for instance through the centrai— snow for instance through the central belt as we head through to tomorrow— central belt as we head through to tomorrow and why. in the south, it will he _ tomorrow and why. in the south, it will be falling as rain but it will clear— will be falling as rain but it will clear from _ will be falling as rain but it will clear from northern ireland, things turning _ clear from northern ireland, things turning drier here. through thursday, still a lot of cloud
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outbreaks of rain for many, which will ease — outbreaks of rain for many, which will ease later in the day and that sets us— will ease later in the day and that sets us up— will ease later in the day and that sets us up for a drier but also a cold _ sets us up for a drier but also a cold day— sets us up for a drier but also a cold day by— sets us up for a drier but also a cold day by the time we get to friday — thank you very much for that. we will see you for a final slice of weather in about half an hour. 8:14am exactly. more people are now being treated in hospital with covid than at any other point during the crisis — and the pressure of the pandemic continues to take its toll on our health workers. now research from king's college london has found that almost half of intensive care staff are suffering from severe anxiety, ptsd, and problem drinking. breakfast�*s graham satchell reports. the thin line between life and death is played out here in intensive care. but never has the pressure on staff been so great. intensive care units are full. the staff are incredibly stretched at the moment. and, really, i guess many people are breaking themselves to try and make this work right now.
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staff breaking themselves. this pandemic has been going on for almost a year, and the consequences for nhs staff are now becoming clear. a new report shows high levels of stress, depression, anxiety. we're all supporting each other, luckily. and we're trying to save lives. erm... we're alljust doing what we can to save people's loved ones. the relentless pressure laid bare in this video by nurse shirley watts in the first wave last april. and we're sinking a little bit, but we're still turning up and we're trying to do our best. today's study by king's college london shows poor mental health is now common amongst intensive care staff. it says 40% have symptoms of post—traumatic stress. 11% have severe anxiety. and 13% have frequent thoughts of being better off dead
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or hurting themselves. doctors like zudin puthucheary are used to saving people's lives — not having them die in huge numbers. part of being in intensive care is that you give up a lot of yourself to try and do your best for your patients. and sometimes, when it doesn't work out, it can be very painful. this is st george's hospital in london, the sheer number of patients here causing significant stress. i'm looking after many more sick patients than i normally look after. it'sjust overwhelming, the whole situation. i personally cry when i get home quite a lot, actually, at the moment. sleep — we're suffering with sleep problems, i think, a lot of nurses and doctors at the moment, as well. we just do have to keep going because we have to be here for patients. but i do worry, you know, about the scars that will leave some of our staff with. an nhs spokesperson told us they've invested £15 million
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in mental—health support. but the intensive care society, which represents staff, says not enough is being done. it's now appealing to the public for support to help maintain the well—being of front—line medical workers. we need to raise funds for these resources, because there is no plan in how we'll rehabilitate the staff in the pandemic. this pandemic will have many unfortunate lasting legacies. one is the damage it's doing to nhs staff. graham satchell, bbc news. let's speak to dame donna kinnair, the chief executive of the royal college of nursing, and dr caroline walker, a psychiatrist who's been counselling icu workers. thank you both very much indeed for joining us. thank you both very much indeed for 'oinin: us. ,., ., thank you both very much indeed for 'oinin: us. ., thank you both very much indeed for joining us-_ dame - thank you both very much indeed for. joining us._ dame donna joining us. good morning. dame donna kinnair, we really _ joining us. good morning. dame donna kinnair, we really get _ joining us. good morning. dame donna kinnair, we really get a _ joining us. good morning. dame donna kinnair, we really get a sense - joining us. good morning. dame donna kinnair, we really get a sense of- kinnair, we really get a sense of how people are. with the nurses, what are the main issues for them?
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it's really awful at the moment because — it's really awful at the moment because we are in unprecedented times _ because we are in unprecedented times. one of the biggest issues is that they— times. one of the biggest issues is that they are not only having to convert — that they are not only having to convert relatives, look after sick patients, — convert relatives, look after sick patients, carrying the stress of not having _ patients, carrying the stress of not having enough staff to look after those _ having enough staff to look after those patients because, actually, when _ those patients because, actually, when the — those patients because, actually, when the public see an itu they don't _ when the public see an itu they don't recognise that everybody dressed — don't recognise that everybody dressed in ppe isn't a nurse, they are people — dressed in ppe isn't a nurse, they are people who have been drafted in, volunteering to help. so actually the stress — volunteering to help. so actually the stress levels that you carry when _ the stress levels that you carry when you — the stress levels that you carry when you have the responsibility of ventilated — when you have the responsibility of ventilated patients and having to direct— ventilated patients and having to direct others that are not used to working _ direct others that are not used to working there, is problematic. and so when _ working there, is problematic. and so when i — working there, is problematic. and so when i talk to the nurses, they are feeling — so when i talk to the nurses, they are feeling awful not just from the stress _ are feeling awful not just from the stress that they have in kerry, but also we _ stress that they have in kerry, but also we are — stress that they have in kerry, but also we are seeing colleagues die or become _ also we are seeing colleagues die or become ill, — also we are seeing colleagues die or become ill, having family members, so there _ become ill, having family members, so there are — become ill, having family members, so there are a number of stresses on these _ so there are a number of stresses on these individuals, but of course
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what _ these individuals, but of course what the — these individuals, but of course what the nhs staff are used to doing is pulling _ what the nhs staff are used to doing is pulling together and supporting their patients. and the long—term effects— their patients. and the long—term effects will be later down the road. caroline, _ effects will be later down the road. caroline, the results of this research from the first lockdown. i wonder what current icu staff are telling you now about the situation many months on. i telling you now about the situation many months on.— many months on. i have spoken to several doctors _ many months on. i have spoken to several doctors and _ many months on. i have spoken to several doctors and nurses - many months on. i have spoken to | several doctors and nurses working in an— several doctors and nurses working in an ltus — several doctors and nurses working in an ltus across _ several doctors and nurses working in an itus across the _ several doctors and nurses working in an itus across the country- several doctors and nurses working in an itus across the country in - several doctors and nurses working in an itus across the country in thej in an itus across the country in the last week— in an itus across the country in the last week and _ in an itus across the country in the last week and they— in an itus across the country in the last week and they are _ in an itus across the country in the last week and they are really - last week and they are really struggling, _ last week and they are really struggling, at— last week and they are really struggling, at breaking - last week and they are reallyl struggling, at breaking point. last week and they are really - struggling, at breaking point. they are exhausted, _ struggling, at breaking point. they are exhausted, overwhelmed, - are exhausted, overwhelmed, demoralised. _ are exhausted, overwhelmed, demoralised. there _ are exhausted, overwhelmed, demoralised. there is- are exhausted, overwhelmed, demoralised. there is a - are exhausted, overwhelmed, demoralised. there is a real. are exhausted, overwhelmed, - demoralised. there is a real sense of dread _ demoralised. there is a real sense of dread as — demoralised. there is a real sense of dread as we _ demoralised. there is a real sense of dread as we know— demoralised. there is a real sense of dread as we know that - demoralised. there is a real sense of dread as we know that the - demoralised. there is a real sense of dread as we know that the peakj demoralised. there is a real sense i of dread as we know that the peak of the second _ of dread as we know that the peak of the second wave _ of dread as we know that the peak of the second wave is _ of dread as we know that the peak of the second wave is still— of dread as we know that the peak of the second wave is still yet _ of dread as we know that the peak of the second wave is still yet to - of dread as we know that the peak of the second wave is still yet to hit. i the second wave is still yet to hit. what _ the second wave is still yet to hit. what can— the second wave is still yet to hit. what can he — the second wave is still yet to hit. what can be done, _ the second wave is still yet to hit. what can be done, dr— the second wave is still yet to hit. what can be done, dr caroline - what can be done, dr caroline walker, to help them, where we are right now? walker, to help them, where we are riaht now? , ., , , right now? there is absolutely heled right now? there is absolutely helped out _ right now? there is absolutely helped out there. _ right now? there is absolutely helped out there. well-beingl right now? there is absolutely - helped out there. well-being hubs helped out there. well—being hubs are being — helped out there. well—being hubs are being set— helped out there. well—being hubs are being set up— helped out there. well—being hubs are being set up across— helped out there. well—being hubs are being set up across the - helped out there. well—being hubs. are being set up across the country, there _ are being set up across the country, there are _ are being set up across the country, there are support_ are being set up across the country, there are support lines— are being set up across the country, there are support lines that - are being set up across the country, there are support lines that any - there are support lines that any front— there are support lines that any front line — there are support lines that any front line worker— there are support lines that any front line worker can _ there are support lines that any front line worker can access. i i front line worker can access. i would — front line worker can access. i would strongly— front line worker can access. i would strongly encourage -
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front line worker can access. i. would strongly encourage anyone front line worker can access. i - would strongly encourage anyone out there who _ would strongly encourage anyone out there who is — would strongly encourage anyone out there who is struggling _ would strongly encourage anyone out there who is struggling to _ would strongly encourage anyone out there who is struggling to get - there who is struggling to get support— there who is struggling to get support now— there who is struggling to get support now barely— there who is struggling to get support now barely if- there who is struggling to get support now barely if you - there who is struggling to get l support now barely if you can't, there _ support now barely if you can't, there are — support now barely if you can't, there are resources _ support now barely if you can't, there are resources on - there are resources on people.nhs.uk/. - there are resources on people.nhs.uk/.- there are resources on people.nhs.uk/. there are resources on --eole.nhs.uk/. . ., people.nhs.uk/. are you worried about the long-term _ people.nhs.uk/. are you worried about the long-term impact - people.nhs.uk/. are you worried about the long-term impact on i about the long—term impact on nursing staff and others? yes. nursing staff and others? yes, because being _ nursing staff and others? yes, because being and _ nursing staff and others? yes, because being and is - nursing staff and others? yes, because being and is myself . nursing staff and others? yes, because being and is myself a | nursing staff and others? yes, because being and is myself a lot and are _ because being and is myself a lot and are worried about. after doing a lon- and are worried about. after doing a long shipped, you once you get home and have _ long shipped, you once you get home and have some thing to eat and go to bed. and have some thing to eat and go to bed you _ and have some thing to eat and go to bed you are — and have some thing to eat and go to bed. you are not really thinking about— bed. you are not really thinking about the — bed. you are not really thinking about the investment you are making the impact _ about the investment you are making the impact on you. so, about the investment you are making the impact on you. 50, actually, for a number— the impact on you. 50, actually, for a number of— the impact on you. 50, actually, for a number of people it will be later that the _ a number of people it will be later that the post—traumatic stress will set in _ that the post—traumatic stress will set in 0f— that the post—traumatic stress will set in. of course there are some that see — set in. of course there are some that see awfulness now, but the seeking — that see awfulness now, but the seeking of health will come in as things— seeking of health will come in as things ease up, i'm afraid. you make a very good — things ease up, i'm afraid. you make a very good point _ things ease up, i'm afraid. you make a very good point there, _ things ease up, i'm afraid. you make a very good point there, dame - things ease up, i'm afraid. you make| a very good point there, dame donna kinnair, about having the time to do it. dr caroline walker, is that the pressure, as well, having the time
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to be able to reach out and access help? to be able to reach out and access hel ? ~ , ,., , to be able to reach out and access hel? ~ , , �* to be able to reach out and access help? absolutely. but we saw in the first wave was _ help? absolutely. but we saw in the first wave was that _ help? absolutely. but we saw in the first wave was that it _ help? absolutely. but we saw in the first wave was that it took _ help? absolutely. but we saw in the first wave was that it took a - help? absolutely. but we saw in the first wave was that it took a few - first wave was that it took a few weeks _ first wave was that it took a few weeks for — first wave was that it took a few weeks for people _ first wave was that it took a few weeks for people to _ first wave was that it took a few weeks for people to be - first wave was that it took a few weeks for people to be able - first wave was that it took a few weeks for people to be able to. first wave was that it took a few. weeks for people to be able to lift their heads— weeks for people to be able to lift their heads up— weeks for people to be able to lift their heads up and _ weeks for people to be able to lift their heads up and come - weeks for people to be able to lift their heads up and come forwardl weeks for people to be able to lift. their heads up and come forward and access— their heads up and come forward and access care — their heads up and come forward and access care not— their heads up and come forward and access care. not many— their heads up and come forward and access care. not many people - their heads up and come forward and access care. not many people camel access care. not many people came forward — access care. not many people came forward in _ access care. not many people came forward in those — access care. not many people came forward in those first _ access care. not many people came forward in those first few _ access care. not many people came forward in those first few weeks - access care. not many people came| forward in those first few weeks and we expect _ forward in those first few weeks and we expect that — forward in those first few weeks and we expect that to _ forward in those first few weeks and we expect that to be _ forward in those first few weeks and we expect that to be buried - forward in those first few weeks and we expect that to be buried in - forward in those first few weeks and we expect that to be buried in the l we expect that to be buried in the second _ we expect that to be buried in the second wave, that _ we expect that to be buried in the second wave, that we _ we expect that to be buried in the second wave, that we will- we expect that to be buried in the second wave, that we will be - we expect that to be buried in the second wave, that we will be hit l second wave, that we will be hit with people _ second wave, that we will be hit with people coming _ second wave, that we will be hit with people coming forward - second wave, that we will be hit with people coming forward forl second wave, that we will be hit - with people coming forward for help may in— with people coming forward for help may in a _ with people coming forward for help may in a few— with people coming forward for help may in a few weeks. _ with people coming forward for help may in a few weeks. this _ with people coming forward for help may in a few weeks.— may in a few weeks. this is a really difficult conversation _ may in a few weeks. this is a really difficult conversation to _ may in a few weeks. this is a really difficult conversation to have - may in a few weeks. this is a really difficult conversation to have with l difficult conversation to have with people because one of the points somebody made in our report is that they are used to helping people, you know, and not having patients die, so that is a very difficult thing for them to have to cope with, isn't it? �* , for them to have to cope with, isn't it? a ._ for them to have to cope with, isn't it? a , it? it's extraordinary. the sheer number of _ it? it's extraordinary. the sheer number of patients _ it? it's extraordinary. the sheer number of patients coming - it? it's extraordinary. the sheer number of patients coming in i it? it's extraordinary. the sheer i number of patients coming in and it? it's extraordinary. the sheer - number of patients coming in and the number— number of patients coming in and the numberof— number of patients coming in and the number of people _ number of patients coming in and the number of people dying, _ number of patients coming in and the number of people dying, having - number of patients coming in and the number of people dying, having to i number of people dying, having to make _ number of people dying, having to make really— number of people dying, having to make really difficult _ number of people dying, having to make really difficult decisions - make really difficult decisions about— make really difficult decisions about withholding _ make really difficult decisions about withholding care. - make really difficult decisions about withholding care. itu i make really difficult decisions - about withholding care. itu nurses pa rticula rlv — about withholding care. itu nurses particularly are _ about withholding care. itu nurses particularly are struggling - about withholding care. itu nurses particularly are struggling because| particularly are struggling because they are _ particularly are struggling because they are the — particularly are struggling because they are the ones _ particularly are struggling because they are the ones who _ particularly are struggling because they are the ones who are - particularly are struggling because they are the ones who are with - they are the ones who are with patients— they are the ones who are with patients in— they are the ones who are with patients in their— they are the ones who are with patients in their moments - they are the ones who are with i patients in their moments before death— patients in their moments before death they— patients in their moments before death they had _ patients in their moments before death they had a _ patients in their moments before death they had a bridge - patients in their moments before death they had a bridge between| patients in their moments before - death they had a bridge between the patient _ death they had a bridge between the patient and — death they had a bridge between the patient and the — death they had a bridge between the patient and the families _ death they had a bridge between the patient and the families often. - death they had a bridge between the patient and the families often. it - patient and the families often. it is extraordinary— patient and the families often. it is extraordinary pressure - patient and the families often. it is extraordinary pressure at - patient and the families often. it is extraordinary pressure at that| is extraordinary pressure at that moment— is extraordinary pressure at that moment so— is extraordinary pressure at that moment so please, _ is extraordinary pressure at that moment so please, if— is extraordinary pressure at that moment so please, if you - is extraordinary pressure at that moment so please, if you are i is extraordinary pressure at that. moment so please, if you are out there _ moment so please, if you are out there and — moment so please, if you are out there and struggling, _ moment so please, if you are out there and struggling, you - moment so please, if you are out there and struggling, you are - moment so please, if you are out there and struggling, you are notj there and struggling, you are not
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alone _ there and struggling, you are not alone and — there and struggling, you are not alone and there _ there and struggling, you are not alone and there is _ there and struggling, you are not alone and there is help— there and struggling, you are not alone and there is help out- there and struggling, you are not alone and there is help out there | alone and there is help out there and we _ alone and there is help out there and we have _ alone and there is help out there and we have your _ alone and there is help out there and we have your back— alone and there is help out there and we have your back and - alone and there is help out there and we have your back and we i alone and there is help out there i and we have your back and we are going _ and we have your back and we are going to _ and we have your back and we are going to help— and we have your back and we are going to help you _ and we have your back and we are going to help you through - and we have your back and we are going to help you through this. i going to help you through this. donna, — going to help you through this. donna, you _ going to help you through this. donna, you talk— going to help you through this. donna, you talk about - going to help you through this. donna, you talk about the - going to help you through this. i donna, you talk about the length going to help you through this. - donna, you talk about the length of ships. we were speaking to icu shipped worker yesterday and we spoke to her about whether she and her colleagues are talking to each other. i imagine that can be helpful but also difficult because you are all going through the same thing. you almost want to concentrate on the huge job you're you almost want to concentrate on the hugejob you're doing, rather than sharing your feelings with each other. is that part of the problem, as well? it other. is that part of the problem, as well? . , other. is that part of the problem, as well? ., , , .. as well? it may be but i think nurses and — as well? it may be but i think nurses and doctors _ as well? it may be but i think nurses and doctors and - as well? it may be but i think| nurses and doctors and others as well? it may be but i think. nurses and doctors and others in as well? it may be but i think- nurses and doctors and others in the health_ nurses and doctors and others in the health service are very used to going — health service are very used to going through difficult times and talking _ going through difficult times and talking to one another. part of the problem _ talking to one another. part of the problem is — talking to one another. part of the problem is it is a long shifts and we do _ problem is it is a long shifts and we do not — problem is it is a long shifts and we do not have enough staff and it is not _ we do not have enough staff and it is notjust— we do not have enough staff and it is notjust intensive care. unless i was speaking to last night said almost — was speaking to last night said almost every ward in the hospital is delivering _ almost every ward in the hospital is delivering critical care of some kind _ delivering critical care of some kind because we do not have enough beds~ _ kind because we do not have enough beds~ so— kind because we do not have enough beds~ so i_ kind because we do not have enough
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beds. so i think what we usually do as nurses _ beds. so i think what we usually do as nurses and doctors is to support each _ as nurses and doctors is to support each other— as nurses and doctors is to support each other and recognise that we may be suffering alongside each other and acknowledge it. i think it is something we have always been used to doing _ something we have always been used to doing but we have not been used to doing but we have not been used to seeing _ to doing but we have not been used to seeing a — to doing but we have not been used to seeing a number of deaths of this volume _ to seeing a number of deaths of this volume we — to seeing a number of deaths of this volume. we usually get it compensated by seeing people get well and _ compensated by seeing people get well and go out of hospital and that lifts you _ well and go out of hospital and that lifts ou. ., ., , lifts you. dame donna kinnair, dr caroline walker, _ lifts you. dame donna kinnair, dr caroline walker, thank _ lifts you. dame donna kinnair, dr caroline walker, thank you - lifts you. dame donna kinnair, dr caroline walker, thank you both i lifts you. dame donna kinnair, dr. caroline walker, thank you both for your time on breakfast. for details of organisations which offer advice and support on the issues raised, go online to bbc.co.uk/actionline. a group of leading charities has told bbc breakfast more must be done by the government to support people who are shielding during this lockdown. that includes financial, practical and emotional support, for them and their carers, to make sure they're protected until they get a vaccine. breakfast�*s jayne mccubbin has been speaking to three families about the challenges they face.
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next time. these are precious moments of life before lockdown. if we could rewind a year, what type of stuff would you normally be filling your time with, martha? i've got college. we'd be spending more time with nana. you're missing all these people in your life. you do. it's all right. you want it to be over. i need to share my contact. to hug somebody or to touch - somebody's hand, which i have not done since march last year. the expectation is for clinically vulnerable people to get vaccinated by mid—february,
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but i worry it won't come in time for me. this is the hardest thing by far. having shielded for so long, i would hate to so narrowly miss out on being a father and a husband. those shielding have given up so much to stay safe, and just as the vaccination programme begins — with protection in sight — we hit the very peak of the pandemic and the risks couldn't be greater. shaan, sophia and martha have all been shielded now for ten months. martha was born with a congenital heart defect and has a learning disability. and she's so vulnerable that these four walls have become her world — she's isolating even within her own home. you have been quite isolated, haven't you? yeah. and now because none of us
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are at work or school again, we're mixing, you know? i haven't sat this close to martha since september. i had to give one of myjobs up. so i was furloughed for a number of months and then it reopened — it was hospitality — so i went back and it just didn't feel safe. itjust wasn't something i could continue doing. so i left. so, yeah, i've had quite a drop in income. today, charities say more should be done to protect those shielding — financially, practically and emotionally. just one thing has kept sophia going. could we meet him? i can move the ipad and he's in his bed. can i move the ipad? yeah, is that ok? can you see him at all? 0h! jay has been my only companion, and i really love and care for in a way. if i didn't have him,
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i would have been totally lost. there are times that... i do feel really low, and when will all this end? giggling. my husband, shaan, is 37. he's got motor neurone disease. he can't move, can't speak. his medical team. told us at the start of the pandemic that he wouldn't stand a chance against _ covid, and even — - in the nicest possible way — questioning whether it would be worth going to hospital. - how about 7 + 6? cedric hasn't been in school for ten months. for the first five months, he never left the home. huge sacrifices have been made by everyone to keep his dad safe. but their fear is the clock is ticking and the promised vaccine is still too far away. our son cedric and his daddy have just become so incredibly close. they've become like best buddies,
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and itjust is so heart—warming seeing how much cedric needs his daddy in his life for as long as possible. there are some positives and things that have come out of this that are positive, but at the same time many people with disabilities feeling unimportant and invisible. the department for health and social care told us the clinically extremely vulnerable are being prioritised, and that £32 million has been given to local councils to provide extra help. but all of these charities today say more needs to be done to help over two million people across the uk who feel forgotten. the first thing is making sure that people who are shielding and many disabled people have enough in their pocket to get by and that they�* re financially supported. secondly is around the vaccination programme and the roll—out. it's really good to see that many older disabled people are going to be prioritised
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for the roll—out, but i think for younger groups of disabled people — particularly those with a learning disability — they look at that list and they don't see themselves. shaan and cedric miss trips to the beach. sophia misses her friends in the theatre. martha misses her grandma more than anything else. we want to be with her. you will. you will! but with infection rates yet to peak, they know these are sacrifices which will last well into the spring — and a price they have to pay to stay safe. jayne mccubbin, bbc news. inside. thank you to martha, sophia and shaan for sharing their stories with us. sophia and shaan for sharing its sophia and shaan for sharing hide. over the course last its hide. over the course of the last few months, _ its hide. over the course of the last few months, jayne - its hide. over the course of the last few months, jayne has - its hide. over the course of the. last few months, jayne has done its hide. over the course of the - last few months, jayne has done some amazing pieces like this. people are
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struggling and finding life difficult and for the magic of video caught we get a real insight into people's lives. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning, i'm sonja jessup. the mayor and london councils have written an open letter to the prime minister, setting out a list of tighter restrictions they want to see introduced across the capital. they're asking for mandatory mask—wearing in busy areas outdoors, for places of worship to be closed and for what counts as essential retail to be looked at again. a government spokesperson told us they are keeping the rules under constant review. the rising infection rates mean people who are clinically vulnerable have been advised to shield again. they include the family of six—year—old jackson, who has a rare terminal illness. he and his parents and three—year—old sister spent most of last year at their home in east tilbury in essex to keep him safe, and told us how it's been.
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we just have to make a really tough decision every time we go out. it's really tough, but we just have to crack on because it's life and you have to crack on. you have to... like, seren needs to have a decent upbringing, a normal upbringing, not being locked away and saying that her best friend's the trampoline, you know? it's not right to hear things like that. playgrounds across london are still open during lockdown for children to exercise. one council is introducing wardens to try to improve safety. waltham forest council has 13 play safe champions, who will patrol some of the borough's council—run playgrounds, cleaning equipment, and advise parents on social distancing. with london's galleries shut, and non—essential shops closed, eight artists are using the shopfronts to display their work. they're hoping the installations in high street kensington will brighten up the area for local people during the winter months. let's take a look at the travel situation now. a train broke down earlier at edgware road,
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so there are severe delays on the circle line, and on the hammersmith and city line, and minor delays on the metropolitan line. let's take a look at the roads in tower hill. the rotherhithe tunnel is closed for repairs. it's causing problems — there are delays northbound on tower bridge road and westbound on the highway. and lambeth bridge is closed eastbound for works. time for the weather with elizabeth rizzini. hello, good morning. there's some rain in the forecast for us today, and it's a chilly start to the morning with a touch of frost out there, a few patches of mist around, and plenty of cloud, as well. now the cloud is thickening from the west and eventually we'll see these outbreaks of rain move their way eastwards. the rain will be with us for much of the rest of the day — most of it will tend to be quite light and patchy. it brings with it some milder air. so milder out towards western spots today, but still rather chilly, with temperatures in mid—single figures towards eastern home counties. now as we head through this evening and overnight, then the rain'll fade away for a bit, but then more
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showery outbreaks of rain — some of this could be quite heavy as we head into thursday morning and, again, it's a rather cold start to the day. so a wet morning on thursday, but a drier afternoon. feeling rather chilly again on thursday and, by the time we get to friday, it's dry again. there could be some spells of brightness, and the winds will fall a touch lighter but it's still cold. wet and windy again on saturday. i'll be back in an hour. bye for now. hello, this is breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. ministers say they want to vaccinate everyone in a high—risk category by the middle of february. to do that they'll have to aim for 350,000 jabs a day. thousands of armed forces personnel have been deployed to help roll out the programme alongside gps. according to the latest figures, just over 145,000 people had their first dose of one of the three approved covid—19
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vaccines in the most recent 2a hour period. that takes the overall number of people who've had their firstjab to more than two point four million. joining us now from south—east london is dr nikki kanani, medical director of primary care at nhs england. good morning to you. thank you for being with us. lovely to talk to you. we have had a lot of questions coming your way. we will try to get through as many as we can. give us an idea of where we are up to in terms of trying to vaccinate those priority groups?— terms of trying to vaccinate those priority groups? yeah, absolutely. thank you- — priority groups? yeah, absolutely. thank you- can — priority groups? yeah, absolutely. thank you. can i _ priority groups? yeah, absolutely. thank you. can i just _ priority groups? yeah, absolutely. thank you. can i just say - priority groups? yeah, absolutely. thank you. can i just say thank - priority groups? yeah, absolutely. | thank you. can i just say thank you for stubble — thank you. can i just say thank you for stubble the incredible teams both who — for stubble the incredible teams both who have been vaccinating and those _ both who have been vaccinating and those behind the scenes who have been _ those behind the scenes who have been creating the ability to deliver so many— been creating the ability to deliver so many vaccinations over the last few weeks? — so many vaccinations over the last few weeks? it's really quite incredible. we are progressing at a pace through our priority cohorts one and — pace through our priority cohorts one and two. care home staff,
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residents, _ one and two. care home staff, residents, over80s one and two. care home staff, residents, over 80s and social care staff _ residents, over 80s and social care staff they— residents, over 80s and social care staff. they are our absolute priority _ staff. they are our absolute priority. as supply ramps up we will vaccinate _ priority. as supply ramps up we will vaccinate over 70s, over 70 fives and the — vaccinate over 70s, over 70 fives and the clinically extremely vulnerable. you might know that category— vulnerable. you might know that category as people who have been shielding — category as people who have been shielding. so getting through those four cohorts is our priority by the middle _ four cohorts is our priority by the middle of— four cohorts is our priority by the middle of february. gk. four cohorts is our priority by the middle of february.— four cohorts is our priority by the middle of february. ok. in terms of those issues — middle of february. ok. in terms of those issues that _ middle of february. ok. in terms of those issues that people _ middle of february. ok. in terms of those issues that people are - those issues that people are bringing up with us this morning with the comments and the e—mails they have been sending in, can you clear up the issue of, if one area is sort of a head in terms of getting through one group in that priority list, do they move onto the next area or do they have to wait for other areas catch up?- next area or do they have to wait for other areas catch up? yeah, it's tric , for other areas catch up? yeah, it's tricky. isn't — for other areas catch up? yeah, it's tricky. isn't it? _ for other areas catch up? yeah, it's tricky, isn't it? we _ for other areas catch up? yeah, it's tricky, isn't it? we have _ for other areas catch up? yeah, it's tricky, isn't it? we have got - for other areas catch up? yeah, it's tricky, isn't it? we have got peoplej tricky, isn't it? we have got people who arem — tricky, isn't it? we have got people who are... the amount of vaccine being _ who are... the amount of vaccine being administered and given to people — being administered and given to people is— being administered and given to people is incredible. but we need to make _ people is incredible. but we need to make sure _ people is incredible. but we need to make sure it is level across the
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country — make sure it is level across the country. you know, not overly manage it, country. you know, not overly manage it. but— country. you know, not overly manage it. but make _ country. you know, not overly manage it, but make sure that somebody is seen _ it, but make sure that somebody is seen to— it, but make sure that somebody is seen to getting into groups of five or six— seen to getting into groups of five or six when— seen to getting into groups of five or six when somebody over 80 hasn't been offered their vaccine in other parts _ been offered their vaccine in other parts of— been offered their vaccine in other parts of the country. we have to manage — parts of the country. we have to manage that a little bit. all sites will get — manage that a little bit. all sites will get vaccines this week and next week— will get vaccines this week and next week and _ will get vaccines this week and next week and weeks going forward. so everybody— week and weeks going forward. so everybody has got a delivery. of the volume _ everybody has got a delivery. of the volume of _ everybody has got a delivery. of the volume of that delivery, the amount of vaccine _ volume of that delivery, the amount of vaccine that sites are giving, in slightly— of vaccine that sites are giving, in slightly different, depending on how many people to have left him priority— many people to have left him priority care or how quickly they have _ priority care or how quickly they have come _ priority care or how quickly they have come on. if they have been vaccinating — have come on. if they have been vaccinating since the 14th or 15th of december, there is a good chance they have _ of december, there is a good chance they have covered most of their priority— they have covered most of their priority cohorts of one and two. it's important then the people who started _ it's important then the people who started vaccinating yesterday or today. — started vaccinating yesterday or today, get more vaccine so they can catch _ today, get more vaccine so they can catch up _ today, get more vaccine so they can catch up for— today, get more vaccine so they can catch up for their patients. that will be helpful— catch up for their patients. that will be helpful for _ catch up for their patients. trust will be helpful for some of our viewers. this is a question from kevin spratt. he says, my dad is 88,
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lives near tring, received a letter yesterday inviting him to ring and bookies covid jab. he had to go to stevenage, a0 miles away. we can't drive that far. he told them the centre is in hemel hempstead, ten miles away. he was told he couldn't go there. there is the specific point about expecting an 88—year—old to be able to drive a0 miles. what about those people who get an appointment like that, can't make it for practical reasons, where do they go then, what happens to them on the list? 50 go then, what happens to them on the list? , ., , go then, what happens to them on the list? , .,, ., ., go then, what happens to them on the list? , ., ., . ., list? so please hold on. what we have not list? so please hold on. what we have got in _ list? so please hold on. what we have got in the _ list? so please hold on. what we have got in the letter— list? so please hold on. what we have got in the letter is, - list? so please hold on. what we have got in the letter is, there i list? so please hold on. what we l have got in the letter is, there are the vaccination centres but you can also get _ the vaccination centres but you can also get your vaccines through your local general practice led vaccination service. so someone will be in _ vaccination service. so someone will be in touch— vaccination service. so someone will be in touch with you soon. we are trying _ be in touch with you soon. we are trying to— be in touch with you soon. we are trying to make sure the whole country — trying to make sure the whole country is _ trying to make sure the whole country is ready to give vaccine and i can— country is ready to give vaccine and i can completely understand that. if you want _ i can completely understand that. if you want to, you can wait. your general— you want to, you can wait. your general practice team will be in touch— general practice team will be in touch with you to offer you your vaccine — touch with you to offer you your vaccine very shortly.— vaccine very shortly. another -ractical vaccine very shortly. another practical one. _ vaccine very shortly. another practical one. this _ vaccine very shortly. another practical one. this is - vaccine very shortly. another practical one. this is from i vaccine very shortly. another i practical one. this is from leah. why is it difficult to arrange for
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one person to come to a care home to administer the vaccine to staff and clients? staff are being advised to make their own arrangements and they are supposedly going to set up the car park. how i bedbound residents expected to get the mobility to get into the carp are? is that something you are looking at? mo. into the carp are? is that something you are looking at?— into the carp are? is that something you are looking at? no. what we have not is our you are looking at? no. what we have got is our general _ you are looking at? no. what we have got is our general practice _ you are looking at? no. what we have got is our general practice led - got is our general practice led teams. — got is our general practice led teams, quite incredible teams, they have been— teams, quite incredible teams, they have been going out into care homes. i have _ have been going out into care homes. i have done _ have been going out into care homes. i have done a — have been going out into care homes. i have done a few care home is myself— i have done a few care home is myself using the pfizer—biontech vaccine _ myself using the pfizer—biontech vaccine and that the oxford—astrazeneca vaccine. so we have got _ oxford—astrazeneca vaccine. so we have got teams led by our general practice _ have got teams led by our general practice teams, they are going into care homes— practice teams, they are going into care homes to offer the vaccination. we have _ care homes to offer the vaccination. we have said is that care home staff can also— we have said is that care home staff can also go— we have said is that care home staff can also go to their hospital hub if they want— can also go to their hospital hub if they want to do, so that is our hospital— they want to do, so that is our hospital hubs that have been set up as well, _ hospital hubs that have been set up as well, making sure there are lots of options — as well, making sure there are lots of options for people to get vaccinated. it was equally fine ——
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where _ vaccinated. it was equally fine —— where it— vaccinated. it was equally fine —— where it is— vaccinated. it was equally fine —— where it is equally fine coming in at the _ where it is equally fine coming in at the weekend. you can wait for them _ at the weekend. you can wait for them to— at the weekend. you can wait for them to get your vaccine. the care homes _ them to get your vaccine. the care homes i've — them to get your vaccine. the care homes i've been involved in, we have been _ homes i've been involved in, we have been doing _ homes i've been involved in, we have been doing residents and staff together and it has been a really quite _ together and it has been a really quite incredible atmosphere, actually _ quite incredible atmosphere, actuall . ., quite incredible atmosphere, actuall. ., , ., ., , actually. one other question. lots of --eole actually. one other question. lots of people asking _ actually. one other question. lots of people asking about _ actually. one other question. lots of people asking about a - actually. one other question. lots of people asking about a 12 - actually. one other question. lots of people asking about a 12 week. of people asking about a 12 week wait between jabs as well. we have seen damejoan bakewell threatening legal action over the delays to the second dose. what is your message to people about that concern? itrefoil. second dose. what is your message to people about that concern?— people about that concern? well, i understand — people about that concern? well, i understand that. _ people about that concern? well, i understand that. at _ people about that concern? well, i understand that. at the _ people about that concern? well, i understand that. at the nhs - people about that concern? well, i understand that. at the nhs is - understand that. at the nhs is following the guidance. the guidance from regulatory bodies. and chief medical— from regulatory bodies. and chief medical officers who have thought about _ medical officers who have thought about this very carefully and made a decision— about this very carefully and made a decision that increasing the interval— decision that increasing the interval gives people protection, so it interval gives people protection, so it does— interval gives people protection, so it does protect you having that one dose, _ it does protect you having that one dose. but — it does protect you having that one dose. but it — it does protect you having that one dose, but it also means that other people _ dose, but it also means that other people can — dose, but it also means that other people can get their vaccine as well~ _ people can get their vaccine as well~ one _ people can get their vaccine as well. one of my grandpa is has had his vaccine, — well. one of my grandpa is has had his vaccine, the other gets it next week _ his vaccine, the other gets it next week that— his vaccine, the other gets it next week. that has to do considering the
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pressure _ week. that has to do considering the pressure that our hospital services and the _ pressure that our hospital services and the rate and spread of covid at the moment, that has to be the right thin- the moment, that has to be the right thing to— the moment, that has to be the right thing to do — the moment, that has to be the right thing to do. if it means it is a vaccine — thing to do. if it means it is a vaccine for— thing to do. if it means it is a vaccine for somebody else, well, you know, _ vaccine for somebody else, well, you know. that's — vaccine for somebody else, well, you know, that's what we need to do right— know, that's what we need to do right now — know, that's what we need to do riaht now. a, .., know, that's what we need to do right now-— know, that's what we need to do riahtnow. , right now. appreciate your time this morninu. right now. appreciate your time this morning. thank _ right now. appreciate your time this morning. thank you _ right now. appreciate your time this morning. thank you for _ right now. appreciate your time this morning. thank you for talking - right now. appreciate your time this morning. thank you for talking to i morning. thank you for talking to us. �* , . ~' morning. thank you for talking to us. 2 . ~ morning. thank you for talking to us. let's talk about the vaccination and how it — us. let's talk about the vaccination and how it is _ us. let's talk about the vaccination and how it is being _ us. let's talk about the vaccination and how it is being rolled - us. let's talk about the vaccination and how it is being rolled out. - we can speak now to brigadier phil prosser, who's leading the armed forces involved in the vaccination programme. good morning. thank you forjoining us. just give us a scale of the task that you are dealing with?- that you are dealing with? yeah, aood that you are dealing with? yeah, good morning- — that you are dealing with? yeah, good morning. i— that you are dealing with? yeah, good morning. i think— that you are dealing with? yeah, good morning. i think the - that you are dealing with? yeah, good morning. i think the first i good morning. i think the first thing — good morning. i think the first thing i— good morning. i think the first thing i would point out is i am supporting the nhs and what the military— supporting the nhs and what the military is doing alongside the nhs is military is doing alongside the nhs is very— military is doing alongside the nhs is very much reinforcing their efforts — is very much reinforcing their efforts. we are not here to replace them _ efforts. we are not here to replace them this — efforts. we are not here to replace them. this is an nhs led operation. it is them. this is an nhs led operation. it is an— them. this is an nhs led operation. it is an untested supply chain, brand—new vaccines, the largest vaccination _ brand—new vaccines, the largest vaccination programme this country has ever— vaccination programme this country has ever delivered. as i said last
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week. _ has ever delivered. as i said last week, the — has ever delivered. as i said last week, the amount of sites we have set up _ week, the amount of sites we have set up and — week, the amount of sites we have set up and the amount of vaccine we have to _ set up and the amount of vaccine we have to distribute is complex by its very scale — have to distribute is complex by its ve scale. ., ., ., , very scale. you normally do this in a combat role, _ very scale. you normally do this in a combat role, obviously. - very scale. you normally do this in a combat role, obviously. what. very scale. you normally do this in | a combat role, obviously. what are the differences in this? i a combat role, obviously. what are the differences in this?— the differences in this? i command 101 logistics _ the differences in this? i command 101 logistics brigade, _ the differences in this? i command 101 logistics brigade, which - the differences in this? i command 101 logistics brigade, which is - 101 logistics brigade, which is about— 101 logistics brigade, which is about getting combat supplies to armed _ about getting combat supplies to armed forces in the chaos of warfare _ armed forces in the chaos of warfare. so my team are really used to dealing _ warfare. so my team are really used to dealing with complex situations. reacting _ to dealing with complex situations. reacting to uncertainty. and getting what people need as quickly as possible — what people need as quickly as possible. there are a lot of similarities. it is less dangerous. but its _ similarities. it is less dangerous. but its essence is very similar in getting — but its essence is very similar in getting the right thing to the right place _ getting the right thing to the right place at _ getting the right thing to the right place at the right time to people who need — place at the right time to people who need it most. and place at the right time to people who need it most.— place at the right time to people who need it most. and tell us about, for example. — who need it most. and tell us about, for example, giving _ who need it most. and tell us about, for example, giving the _ who need it most. and tell us about, for example, giving the vaccines - who need it most. and tell us about, for example, giving the vaccines as l for example, giving the vaccines as well, that is part of the job, is it?
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well, that is part of the 'ob, is it? ., ., , ., ., , it? no, the military are doing this. what the military _ it? no, the military are doing this. what the military are _ it? no, the military are doing this. what the military are bringing - it? no, the military are doing this. what the military are bringing is i what the military are bringing is operational planning. we are very good _ operational planning. we are very good at _ operational planning. we are very good at planning in war, which is characterised by friction and chaos. what _ characterised by friction and chaos. what we _ characterised by friction and chaos. what we do — characterised by friction and chaos. what we do is work alongside the nhs, _ what we do is work alongside the nhs, hand in glove, and help them. so understanding how we do the prep, how we _ so understanding how we do the prep, how we distributed, get it across the country to the right place so everybody has access at the right time _ everybody has access at the right time and — everybody has access at the right time and can access the hardest to reach _ time and can access the hardest to reach cohorts as well as those most at risk, _ reach cohorts as well as those most at risk, and — reach cohorts as well as those most at risk, and we do it as quickly as possible — at risk, and we do it as quickly as possible. this isn't about keeping the vaccine in the warehouse, it is about— the vaccine in the warehouse, it is about getting it in arms as quickly as possible. the majority of the clinical— as possible. the majority of the clinical roles are being done by the nhs _ clinical roles are being done by the nhs. what we are offering is 21 quick— nhs. what we are offering is 21 quick reaction forces that can plug any gaps— quick reaction forces that can plug any gaps at short notice. one of the things— any gaps at short notice. one of the things we _ any gaps at short notice. one of the things we really want to do is maintain _ things we really want to do is maintain that velocity of administering the vaccine into arms. if there _ administering the vaccine into arms. if there are — administering the vaccine into arms. if there are any short notice gaps, we can— if there are any short notice gaps, we can deal— if there are any short notice gaps, we can deal with that. gk,
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if there are any short notice gaps, we can deal with that.— we can deal with that. ok, for example. _ we can deal with that. ok, for example, with _ we can deal with that. ok, for example, with those - we can deal with that. ok, for example, with those quick- we can deal with that. ok, for- example, with those quick reaction forces, what sort of places might they be sent to? i forces, what sort of places might they be sent to?— they be sent to? i think i might have lost you. _ they be sent to? i think i might have lost you. ok. _ they be sent to? i think i might have lost you. ok. that's - they be sent to? i think i might have lost you. ok. that's fine. | they be sent to? i think i might - have lost you. ok. that's fine. with those quick — have lost you. ok. that's fine. with those quick reactions, _ have lost you. ok. that's fine. with those quick reactions, what - have lost you. ok. that's fine. with those quick reactions, what sort - have lost you. ok. that's fine. with those quick reactions, what sort of| those quick reactions, what sort of places might they be sent to? sorry, i missed that- _ places might they be sent to? sorry, i missed that. you _ places might they be sent to? sorry, i missed that. you just _ places might they be sent to? sorry, i missed that. you just dropped - places might they be sent to? sorry, i missed that. you just dropped out. | i missed that. you just dropped out. 0k. i missed that. you just dropped out. 0i
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already— channels. we have got them deployed already in— channels. we have got them deployed already in all of those and various places— already in all of those and various places around the country. just briefl , places around the country. just briefly. we _ places around the country. just briefly, we know _ places around the country. jut briefly, we know there is a difference between the pfizer and the oxford—astrazeneca in portability. do you have to cater for that as well, presumably yes? yeah, we do. and there are, obviously _ yeah, we do. and there are, obviously, as you described, there are different characteristics but we are different characteristics but we are working with industry partners, nhs have _ are working with industry partners, nhs have some established partners and have _ nhs have some established partners and have brought some new ones online, _ and have brought some new ones online, to — and have brought some new ones online, to deal with his complex transportation and distribution of pharmaceutical goods like these vaccines — pharmaceutical goods like these vaccines. but they both have very different — vaccines. but they both have very different handling criteria and characteristics. it is in ourjob plan~ — characteristics. it is in ourjob plan i— characteristics. it is in ourjob plan~ iwill— characteristics. it is in ourjob plan. i will finish with the nhs. they— plan. i will finish with the nhs. they are — plan. i will finish with the nhs. they are an amazing organisation. they are an amazing organisation. the way— they are an amazing organisation. the way they have just adapted their practices _ the way they have just adapted their practices to take on some of these complex— practices to take on some of these complex processes has been really impressive. i complex processes has been really impressive-— impressive. i will let you get on with your _ impressive. i will let you get on with your work. _ impressive. i will let you get on with your work. thank - impressive. i will let you get on with your work. thank you - impressive. i will let you get on with your work. thank you very | impressive. i will let you get on - with your work. thank you very much indeed. with your work. thank you very much indeed- thank— with your work. thank you very much indeed. thank you. _ it's a very busy morning this morning. quarterto
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it's a very busy morning this morning. quarter to nine and kat is looking at the sport. a rarity, manchester united top of the premier league? i know. it used to be something we saw season in, season out. the last time they were top of the premier league at this time of the season, they went on to win the title. let's not get ahead of themselves. that's where ourselves. as ole gunnar solskjaer says, no one remembers the january league table. good morning. manchester united are top of the premier league after beating burnley1—0 at turf moor. they leapfrog liverpool thanks to this volley from paul pogba at turf moor. before last night's games players were reminded of the league's coronavirus protocols, and to avoid handshakes and hugs when celebrating, but that message hasn't got through just yet. elsewhere, everton beat wolves and bottom side sheffield united won their first league game of the season. billy sharpe's penalty enough for a 1—0 win over newcastle, cue more celebrations. on the subject of covid protocols in football, the health secretary matt hancock has spoken to us here on breakfast in the last hour. he says players need to stick
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to the rules. they have special arrangements to ensure _ they have special arrangements to ensure that the players are safe and have a _ ensure that the players are safe and have a testing regime, for instance. but i _ have a testing regime, for instance. but i do _ have a testing regime, for instance. but i do think it's important that everybody respects not just the letter _ everybody respects not just the letter but the spirit of the law. it is letter but the spirit of the law. it is actually — letter but the spirit of the law. it is actually the spirit of the law thatis that is important. pressure growing on football around _ that is important. pressure growing on football around coronavirus - on football around coronavirus protocols. and before i go, let's have a look at a brilliant goal from the scottish premiership. this is dundee united's lawrence shankland having a go from a very, very long way out — 53 yards, we're told. it was a goal that rescued his side a point against stjohnstone. not sure the goalie will want to watch that one back again. i love it when they can just pick it out. the goalies his line and they think, i'm going to go for it. it floats in as well. absolutely brilliant. it floats in as well. absolutely brilliant. , , ., ., , brilliant. it must be a horrible feelin: brilliant. it must be a horrible feeling as _ brilliant. it must be a horrible
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feeling as a — brilliant. it must be a horrible feeling as a goalkeeper. - brilliant. it must be a horrible feeling as a goalkeeper. justl feeling as a goalkeeper. just thinking, iam not feeling as a goalkeeper. just thinking, i am not going to reach it! ., ., . ~ , it! that point at which the keeper thinks, oh. — it! that point at which the keeper thinks, oh, no! _ it! that point at which the keeper thinks, oh, no! thank— it! that point at which the keeper thinks, oh, no! thank you. - here's sarah with a final look at the weather. sarah has been warning of colder temperatures.— sarah has been warning of colder temperatures. sarah has been warning of colder tem eratures. ,., ., ., , temperatures. good morning. yes, it co-starred for — temperatures. good morning. yes, it co-starred for some _ temperatures. good morning. yes, it co-starred for some of _ temperatures. good morning. yes, it co-starred for some of us, _ co—starred for some of us, particularly in the north and east. icy stretches. a contrast for the west— icy stretches. a contrast for the west because it is actually milder air that _ west because it is actually milder air that is — west because it is actually milder air that is working on. this is the picture _ air that is working on. this is the picture in — air that is working on. this is the picture in nottinghamshire. we have .ot a picture in nottinghamshire. we have got a lot— picture in nottinghamshire. we have got a lot of— picture in nottinghamshire. we have got a lot of cloud already. that cloud _ got a lot of cloud already. that cloud is — got a lot of cloud already. that cloud is putting across the uk and it is cloud is putting across the uk and it is going — cloud is putting across the uk and it is going to be bringing outbreaks of rain _ it is going to be bringing outbreaks of rain today for many of us. there is of rain today for many of us. there is also _ of rain today for many of us. there is also some — of rain today for many of us. there is also some sleet and snow in the forecast _ is also some sleet and snow in the forecast largely over the highest round _ forecast largely over the highest round of— forecast largely over the highest round of northern inland and the hi-h round of northern inland and the high ground of scotland as well. so, this is— high ground of scotland as well. so, this is where we have got the mile there _ this is where we have got the mile there it _ this is where we have got the mile there it is — this is where we have got the mile there. it is striking its way west. the cold — there. it is striking its way west. the cold air— there. it is striking its way west. the cold air towards the east. where those _ the cold air towards the east. where those two _ the cold air towards the east. where those two air masses made, the weather— those two air masses made, the weather front is bringing outbreaks of rain _ weather front is bringing outbreaks of rain. this is the radar for the past _ of rain. this is the radar for the past few— of rain. this is the radar for the
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past few hours. that rain has been heavy _ past few hours. that rain has been heavy in _ past few hours. that rain has been heavy in northern ireland, pushing into wales, south—east england, some snow _ into wales, south—east england, some snow you _ into wales, south—east england, some snow. you can see the white colours across _ snow. you can see the white colours across the _ snow. you can see the white colours across the pennines, into the high ground _ across the pennines, into the high ground of— across the pennines, into the high ground of scotland. icy stretches around — ground of scotland. icy stretches around. even though it is falling as rain for— around. even though it is falling as rain for some of us, it is falling on cold — rain for some of us, it is falling on cold surfaces. they will be some ice on cold surfaces. they will be some ice around — on cold surfaces. they will be some ice around than the next couple of hours _ ice around than the next couple of hours a _ ice around than the next couple of hours. a cloudy day. outbreaks of rain for— hours. a cloudy day. outbreaks of rain for many. northern and eastern scotland _ rain for many. northern and eastern scotland staying dry for most of today — scotland staying dry for most of today. some drier weather working south—west later. look at the contrast — south—west later. look at the contrast interpreter. we are looking at 11 degrees for south wales and south—west england. towards eastern scotland _ south—west england. towards eastern scotland and north—east england, typically _ scotland and north—east england, typically about two or three degrees. into the evening hours and tonight— degrees. into the evening hours and tonight we _ degrees. into the evening hours and tonight we stick with a lot of cloud and rain _ tonight we stick with a lot of cloud and rain. some of that rain turning to snow— and rain. some of that rain turning to snow down to lower levels. there could _ to snow down to lower levels. there could be _ to snow down to lower levels. there could be a _ to snow down to lower levels. there could be a slight covering through part of— could be a slight covering through part of the central belt as we head into thursday morning. again, some slippery— into thursday morning. again, some slippery conditions, some iciness around, — slippery conditions, some iciness around, particularly in the north, where _ around, particularly in the north, where we — around, particularly in the north, where we have got colder temperatures first thing on thursday. through the day tomorrow,
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this weather— thursday. through the day tomorrow, this weather front still with us. quite _ this weather front still with us. quite stubborn, quite slow—moving. bringing _ quite stubborn, quite slow—moving. bringing more outbreaks of rain. it will eventually start to fizzle out towards — will eventually start to fizzle out towards the south, pushing the milder— towards the south, pushing the milder air— towards the south, pushing the milder air away towards the south, pushing the milderairaway and towards the south, pushing the milder air away and colder conditions working on later in the day. conditions working on later in the day a _ conditions working on later in the day. a cloudy, great picture tomorrow. it will brighten for northern— tomorrow. it will brighten for northern ireland and western fringes of britain _ northern ireland and western fringes of britain later. outbreaks of rain for most — of britain later. outbreaks of rain for most. sleet and snow for the higher— for most. sleet and snow for the higher ground. northern england and into central scotland as well. could be another — into central scotland as well. could be another few centimetres accumulating in places. temperature is accumulating in places. temperature is only— accumulating in places. temperature is only about two or three degrees was the _ is only about two or three degrees was the northeast where the cold air hangs _ was the northeast where the cold air hangs on. _ was the northeast where the cold air hangs on, milder weather in the south—west. eventually as you had three _ south—west. eventually as you had three thursday night into friday, the cloud — three thursday night into friday, the cloud tends to dissipate. the rain until— the cloud tends to dissipate. the rain until snow will clear away. a different— rain until snow will clear away. a different picture into friday. some frost. _ different picture into friday. some frost, perhaps in fog patches first thing _ frost, perhaps in fog patches first thing a _ frost, perhaps in fog patches first thing. a drier interval with a ridge of high _ thing. a drier interval with a ridge of high pressure. heading into the weekend — of high pressure. heading into the weekend and the next area of low pressure — weekend and the next area of low pressure comes in from the atlantic. bringing _ pressure comes in from the atlantic. bringing some white and fairly windy weather _ bringing some white and fairly windy weather a _ bringing some white and fairly windy weather. a quieter day on friday. a little _ weather. a quieter day on friday. a little bit _ weather. a quieter day on friday. a little bit colder. wet and windy
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again _ little bit colder. wet and windy again by— little bit colder. wet and windy again by the time we get to saturday. and then a bit fresher and drier once _ saturday. and then a bit fresher and drier once again into sunday. it is a little _ drier once again into sunday. it is a little bit — drier once again into sunday. it is a little bit up and down in the next couple _ a little bit up and down in the next couple of — a little bit up and down in the next couple of days. dan _ couple of days. dan and louise. we will be there with the ups and the downs. loving that hoto with the ups and the downs. loving that photo behind _ with the ups and the downs. loving that photo behind you, _ with the ups and the downs. loving that photo behind you, sarah. - with the ups and the downs. loving that photo behind you, sarah. it. that photo behind you, sarah. it just reminds me of what many of us are missing out on. late: just reminds me of what many of us are missing out on.— are missing out on. lots of cloud out there today. _ no—one in history has won both an olympic gold medal and a best actress oscar, but 13 year—old lilly aspell hopes to be the person to change all that. she's already secured podium finishes at a number of horse riding shows, and can now be seen playing the young wonder woman in the latest instalment of the hollywood blockbuster. our entertainment correspondent colin paterson caught up with her. wonder woman is 13 years old, was born in scotland and lives in north yorkshire. i've seen this contest. the most seasoned warriors, diana. i can do it. wonder woman 198a starts with a ten
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minute action sequence featuring wonder woman as a young girl, played by lilly aspell. the way she landed the role is like something from a film. her big break came in a toy shop during a day out in london with her mum. i was literallyjust, i think, dancing around like in a hat and sunglasses or something. and this guyjust walked up to me and he said, "you really look like the person i'm casting for. and, you know, i'd love if you could come in, come and audition. " and my mum was like, "she's never acted before." one audition later and the part was hers. the time will come, diana. lilly briefly appeared in flashbacks in the first wonder woman film, but this time has a whole sequence, taking part in the amazonian games. training took six months and then, erm, we were like, "when is this going to start filming?" during all that training, what kind of things were you learning?
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bow and arrow, and, you know, horse training as well. kind ofjust getting my — cos i was already quite fit and active, but kind ofjust muscle as well, trying to build muscle to create the amazon she is. lilly did all her own stunts and particularly enjoyed those done on horseback. she's an equestrian, both her mum and dad were jockeys and her uncle, leighton aspell, won back—to—back grand nationals. my mum went to the racetrack and won two weeks after having me. i got my first pony when i was two, i think. initially, the kind of acting was to fund the showjumping because it's a very expensive sport. i'd really like to make this a career, because i'd love to be, you know, a professional actress, really, and i'd love to, you know, win oscars and win baftas and go to the olympics. so, yeah, i would love to do them both. that is quite an ambition, to win an oscar and perhaps an olympic gold medal. how possible would that be? yes.
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well, hopefully anything is possible. so, just hard work and dreams, i guess. but for those who grew up in the 70s, wonder woman will always be lynda carter. now she's played by gal gadot. it's fair to say lilly is a fan. she is literally the best human on earth. and, you know, she's so kind and just would do anything for anybody. we used to go to the beach all the time, because obviously we're in the same hotel. and as well as hanging out with a—listers playing the young wonder woman comes with other perks. you have your own action figure? yes, i do. yes - i'm very proud of that, really. and you come with a free horse? yes, i know, right?! yeah. i'm the only person in wonder woman that comes with a horse. have they given you one? do you have one in your bedroom?
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yes, i do, i have it right next to it! 0h, go on, get it up! so... yeah! that is pretty cool. it only arrived a few days ago. so, yeah, we're... ..very lucky, to be honest. i like the fact you've kept it in the box. you obviously know it's worth more if you never open it. that's what happened with the old star wars figures. i think we might keep it in the box. if lilly ever does win at the oscars on the olympics, it mightjust be worth a bob or two. colin paterson, bbc news. i love her ambition. the oscars, win a few oscars, baftas, go to the limpets. a few oscars, baftas, go to the lim ets. �* a few oscars, baftas, go to the limets. �* , ., , ., ., limpets. big plans for a 13-year-old. _ and you can see lilly in wonder woman 198a which is available to stream at home from today. that is my day sorted. this time yesterday we talked about morrisons and sainsburys confirming they will were going
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to strengthen the guidance on wearing masks in store. so many people have been in touch? yes, absolutely. we had an extraordinary response to this yesterday. good morning. obviously an issue that means a lot to workers and shoppers alike. lots of the big retailers put out statements throughout the day, reminding customers of the rules and saying they would be getting tougher on this. tesco, asda, waitrose and marks and spencer have all followed morrisons and said they will deny entry to shoppers who refuse to wear face masks without a medical exemption. they said the vast majority of customers are generally following the rules but clearly not everybody. we asked all the major supermarkets about the abuse their staff have faced for enforcing coronavirus regulations. iceland told us that since last march they have recorded 650 instances of verbal abuse and 30 physical assaults on staff. and take a look at this footage from last year
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which coop food sent to us. why are you touching me for? why are you touching me? get out — now! why are you touching me for? get out right now! this customer got really aggressive after asking staff to remove their masks, even grabbing this worker's. really upsetting for staff. he was charged and then pleaded guilty to common assault in november. it shows what some staff are facing. we also spoke with helen, who works for one of the big supermarkets in the north—east and has been finding it tough working on the frontline of this and enforcing the rules. i know for me, personally, when i ask customers to keep the two—metre distance, i was shouted at, i was sort of told that, "oh, well, what are you talking about?" as if there was nothing going on, when in fact i was actually quite concerned about my own health and that of my family. i think it's incredibly difficult to police and i think it's putting an awful lot of pressure on staff — who are earning minimum wage or very little more than that —
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to be put actually on the front line yet again of dealing with disgruntled customers who just might not want to wear a mask, or might not agree with wearing a mask, who might not see the point in keeping distance from one another. and i think there's also the issue of the fact that, while people might adhere at first, compliance gradually decreases sort of over the days and weeks afterwards and there's very little that we can do about that. you might notice if you flick through the papers this morning, morrisons have taken out a full—page spread asking people to be kind to their staff. things are getting tougher away from supermarkets. and now the high street bank hsbc has warned that those who don't comply with rules could see their accounts closed. thank you for your emails today just to let you know, a couple of them. we had a shift worker at a petrol station get in touch. she was accosted by a customer, really
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aggressive, late last night after asking them to wear a mask. she said she was really relieved another customer stepped in to support her. and sylvia got in touch this morning. she told us about, well the words i can't repeat on air, that somebody came at her with because she asked them to wear a mask in a queuein she asked them to wear a mask in a queue in the post office. they then followed her, shouting out the car window. hopefully tension will be reduced in stores. we have also heard from people exempt from wearing masks who faced aggression from other customers for not wearing them. hopefully the rules are clearer now so people inside are complying with the rules. thank you. one thing we promised you we were going to do in the programme, we will fit in before we finish, this is a story you saw yesterday, jumping pigs. i is a story you saw yesterday, jumping pigs-— is a story you saw yesterday, jumping pigs. i 'ust love this. i said, jumping pigs. i 'ust love this. i said. here — jumping pigs. i 'ust love this. i said, here they— jumping pigs. ijust love this. i said, here they are. _ jumping pigs. ijust love this. i said, here they are. these - jumping pigs. ijust love this. i said, here they are. these are | jumping pigs. ijust love this. i- said, here they are. these are two piglets and they have been learning tojump in piglets and they have been learning
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to jump in lockdown. piglets and they have been learning tojump in lockdown. we will be speaking to their owners and seeing the piglets very shortly. i owners and seeing the piglets very shortl . , ., ., i. shortly. i tried this one and you earlier. shortly. i tried this one and you earlier- they — shortly. i tried this one and you earlier. they could _ shortly. i tried this one and you earlier. they could enter- shortly. i tried this one and you earlier. they could enter into i shortly. i tried this one and you i earlier. they could enter into the olympics, louise. the olympics. thea;r olympics, louise. the olympics. they are auoin olympics, louise. the olympics. they are going to — olympics, louise. the olympics. they are going to win _ olympics, louise. the olympics. they are going to win at _ olympics, louise. the olympics. they are going to win at kelso. you're watching bbc breakfast. it's 8.59.
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this is bbc news with the latest headlines. nearly half of intensive care staff in england could be experiencing symptoms such as post—traumatic stress disorder after treating patients during the first wave of coronavirus, a new study suggests. further lockdown restrictions are being considered in scotland. nicola sturgeon will outline any tightening of the rules later today. in england, health secretary matt hancock said the government might consider introducing tougher restrictions. it is possible then to make further restrictions but what i would say is that the most important thing is the compliance with the existing measures, that is the thing that is
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going to make the difference. do you think lockdown restrictions are working where you are?

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