good morning, welcome to breakfast with louise minchin and dan walker. our headlines today. urgent door—to—door testing for the south african variant of coronavirus is beginning in parts of england. nicola sturgeon prepares to set out an increased testing regime and stricter quarantine rules for travellers entering scotland. us presidentjoe biden threatens to reinstate sanctions on myanmar after the country's military seizes power. "buy now, pay later" firms could face regulation under new rules announced this morning. critics say they encourage shoppers to spend more than they can afford, and get into debt. i'll speak to the regulator — and to the boss of one of the biggest firms, klarna.

liverpool move to plug a hole in their defence. the premier league champions bring in ben davies from preston, as well as a loan signing on a quiet transfer deadline day. it's not quite with the weather today, and weather warning for heavy snow across parts of northern england. valid until lunchtime. widely three to eight centimetres above 200 metres we can easily see 15 centimetres to sow destruction is likely. all the details later in the programme. it's tuesday the 2nd of february. our top story. urgent tests are being offered to 80,000 people in england after cases of a new south african coronavirus variant were found, with no links to travel. people across eight areas are being asked to take tests, whether they have symptoms or not, after the government said the uk must "come down hard" on the variant. andy moore reports.

10,000 home testing kits delivered to a fire station in woking in surrey. from today, the operation to deliver them door to door will begin. across england, 80,000 people over the age of 16 will be swabbed to find the true extent of the new variant. there's no evidence it's more deadly, but it may be more contagious. mobile testing units like this one in london will also be seen in the areas where the new variant has been found. the health secretary says it's imperative that people in the designated areas stick rigidly to the current guidelines. people should stay at home unless they absolutely have to leave. and anybody — anybody even thinking about stretching the rules in those areas must not. the places where the new variant has been discovered are southport, walsall, woking, broxbourne, maidstone, and three parts of london. it's really important that people see it as a way

of surveillance, really. we're not unduly concerned that we've got a particular outbreak or... you know, this is covid — the same as the covid we've had since last march, so... the four nations have agreed tighter border controls that will see travellers from some high—risk countries quarantining in hotels at their own expense. but scotland's first minister, nicola sturgeon, said those measures don't go far enough. today, she will announce new measures which it's reported could see all arrivals into scotland face quarantine. andy moore, bbc news. ben bland is at woking fire station for us this morning, which is being used as a testing operational hub. good morning. what do you know about what is going on there later? yes. what is going on there later? yes, aood what is going on there later? yes, good morning- — what is going on there later? yes, good morning. in _ what is going on there later? yes, good morning. in there _ what is going on there later? ye: good morning. in there right now, 10,000 coronavirus per home testing kits inboxes. they are stacked or

stacked up ready for volunteers to arrive later this morning and deliver to homes. people will be asked to take the test at home themselves whether or not they have symptoms. they don't have to book an appointment or go to a testing site. the test will then be collected, brought back here and sent off for processing. any that come back positive will be checked to see if they are not new south african variant of the virus. that is because a couple of cases of the south african variant have been identified here in woking that are not linked to international travel so scientists want to find out whether that variant is the spreading through the community. they want to keep tabs on it because they think that the south african variant might be easier to catch and pass on than the original coronavirus. while it might not be any more deadly and may not cause any more deadly and may not cause any more deadly and may not cause any more severe symptoms, anyone who has that variant is more likely to pass it on to more people. the other

question is whether vaccines are effective at protecting us against it. early signs say they are but let end optimistically. even if vaccines need modifying, scientists are saying these new modern vaccines, that can be done within months or possibly weeks. that can be done within months or possibly weeke— that can be done within months or possibly weeks-— that can be done within months or possibly weeks. thank you very much indeed for that. _ we'll be speaking to the universities minister michelle donelan at 7.30. captain sir tom moore's family are with him in hospital, after he was admitted with coronavirus on sunday. the 100—year—old was taken to bedford hospital after requiring help with his breathing. breakfast'sjohn maguire is there for us this morning. good morning to you. there wasn't much news yesterday but what more can you tell us this morning?- can you tell us this morning? yeah, no real update _ can you tell us this morning? yeah, no real update either— can you tell us this morning? yeah, no real update either yesterday - can you tell us this morning? yeah, no real update either yesterday or | no real update either yesterday or this morning on captain sir tom �*s

condition, only to say that staff at bedford hospital are continuing to care for him. there was a statement released last night by the hospital saying, with the agreement of captain tom's's daughters, who we know well and have spoken to many times over the last ten months or so, just to say that the members of captain tom's family are with him at the hospital. as we said yesterday he was brought in on sunday for additional help to enable him to breathe more easily. he had been diagnosed with pneumonia a few weeks ago. hannah told us that on sunday, but he also had a positive covid test last week. not yet received the vaccine because of the medication he was on for his pneumonia, but all family members very much complimentary of the care he has received so far and complimentary, too, of the care they are expecting too, of the care they are expecting to receive. knowing captain tom as we do, knowing he is such a strong

family man, i'm sure having members of his family around him and with him will provide him with some solace and hopefully help him make a speedy recovery. solace and hopefully help him make a speedy recovery-— solace and hopefully help him make a speedy recovery-_ solace and hopefully help him make a speedy recovery. thank you very much for that. speedy recovery. thank you very much for that we — speedy recovery. thank you very much for that. we will _ speedy recovery. thank you very much for that. we will be _ speedy recovery. thank you very much for that. we will be back _ speedy recovery. thank you very much for that. we will be back with - speedy recovery. thank you very much for that. we will be back with john - for that. we will be back withjohn with any news through the course of the programme this morning. the devolved government in northern ireland has suspended checks of food consignments at the ports in belfast and larne, because of concerns about the safety of inspection staff. checks have been carried out on some goods arriving from the rest of the uk since the end of the brexit transition period last month — an arrangement viewed by unionists as representing an economic border in the irish sea. all parties have condemned the actions. the us presidentjoe biden has threatened to reinstate sanctions in myanmar after the country's military seized power, and arrested aung san suu kyi and other political leaders. the un and the uk have also condemned the takeover, amid fears of potential protests and unrest. let's get the latest now from our south east asia correspondent, jonathan head,

who joins us from bangkok. bring us up to day with the latest developments.— bring us up to day with the latest developments. military is firmly in control, developments. military is firmly in control. they _ developments. military is firmly in control, they have _ developments. military is firmly in control, they have replaced - developments. military is firmly in control, they have replaced the i control, they have replaced the ousted elected cabinet with a new cabinet, many of them soldiers. there is no sign of any process and i think that is unlikely at this stage. people are waiting to see what the military will do. aung san suu kyi's party has issued a public appeal on the military to release her and other politicians to allow the results of last year's election, which her party won resoundingly, to be respected and allow parliament to reconvene, which they were supposed to do this week. many western governments, the us among them, britain, have condemned the coup, supporting the national league for democracy but i don't think the military will listen. min aung hlaing, the new ruler, is already accused of genocide over atrocities against the ravages and personally sanctioned by the united states so

this is unlikely to have much impact. —— against the rohingya. it is worried about aung san suu kyi and to continue popularity. it kept her in prison for the best part of 20 years in the past. i don't think they will keep her detain along. they are saying eventually there will be an election but they want to fix the electoral systems of their own party doesn't do as badly as it did last year. own party doesn't do as badly as it did last year-— did last year. thank you for the u date, did last year. thank you for the update. thank _ did last year. thank you for the update, thank you. _ massive protests are expected in russia today, as one of president putin's fiercest critics appears in court. thousands of demonstrators have already been arrested. they're demanding the release of opposition leader alexei navalny, who's accused the russian security forces of trying to kill him. 0ur correspondent sarah rainsford is in moscow for us now. thank you very much for being on the programme this morning. give us more information about what exactly will be happening. the

information about what exactly will be happening-— information about what exactly will be hauaenin. ., , be happening. the courthouse you can see behind me — be happening. the courthouse you can see behind me is _ be happening. the courthouse you can see behind me is the _ be happening. the courthouse you can see behind me is the one _ be happening. the courthouse you can see behind me is the one that - be happening. the courthouse you can see behind me is the one that will - see behind me is the one that will basically decide alexei navalny�*s fate. whether or not the suspended sentence he was given several years ago could be converted now into a custodial sentence. whether or not alexei navalny, the fiestas critic of vladimir putin, will be going to prison. —— the most fierce critic. there is a huge number of police here with helmets on, body armour come in all the streets around here. there are barriers up. they are preparing to close the streets of because alexei navalny�*s supporters have been called on to gather here in protest against what is happening. we have seen that the last two weekend, right across russia. thousands of supporters of alexei navalny and other protesters coming out the street, calling for his release. it is unprecedented and the tensions we have seen, moya —— at the arrest we have seen, wife and 5000 last weekend alone. the streets

are jam—packed full. an extraordinary situation and a major decision that is being made here today which alexei navalny�*s supporters believe is political. they believe this is about the fact he is a challenger to vladimir putin, and anti—corruption campaigner, an opposition figure. a man who says somebody tried to kill him with a nerve agent here in russia back in august. it is a court ruling being made today but also in many ways a political decision that we will see. many ways a political decision that we will see-— many ways a political decision that we will see. ., ~ i. , . ., we will see. thank you very much for that. a major winter storm has hit the northeastern united states, bringing heavy snowfalls and blizzard—like conditions to new york state, pennsylvania and new england. new york city and newjersey have both declared a state of emergency. thousands of flights have been cancelled, schools have been closed and coronavirus vaccinations have been postponed. mark lobel reports. heavy snow and high winds force a state of emergency in newjersey and new york city.

flights grounded, vaccination sites shut. with up to 22 inches of snow expected, and coastalflooding, new york's mayor warns of a new reason to stay at home. blizzard conditions, stay off the roads, stay off the streets and sidewalks, stay inside if there's any way you can avoid travelling. as this curtain of snow lifts the mood on broadway, it's most definitely snow time. in central park — as in europe recently... squealing. ..americans now savouring snow days at a time of otherwise virtual life. ijust wanted to enjoy the snow a little bit. he is also enjoying it, but i think he's done. this is a wonderful day today. it's not that often that we get this kind of snow in new york city. and this is one of the most beautiful places in the world

to enjoy that snow. with the fight against climate change thrown a lifeline by america's new president, current conditions show what global warming can lead to. meteorologists say snow here has become less frequent, but more intense. it snows perhaps less often — or, i should say, it's mixed with rain or it changes to rain more often than it used to. but when we get a big storm, more often than not, they become blockbuster storms. from the frosty... ..to the fluffy. with the world seemingly sliding into freefall at times, this is one way to make the best of it all. mark lobel, bbc news. i think it is good weather for

pandas here, as well. hello! parts of northern england have seen heavy snowfall overnight, with the met office warning rural communities are at risk of becoming cut off. this was the scene on the eastbound m62 near rochdale, leading to a temporary closure of the carriageway. the first and second lanes have since been opened. an amber weather warning for snow came in force across much of south yorkshire, and parts of derbyshire, west yorkshire and greater manchester at 3am this morning and will last until 1pm. there is a lot going on out there. he should be thankful i am here today. i he should be thankfull am here toda . ., ., ~' . he should be thankfull am here toda. ., ., ~ . ., ~ today. i am so thankful. we all like i tweet? today. i am so thankful. we all like i tweet? was _ today. i am so thankful. we all like | tweet? was the _ today. i am so thankful. we all like i tweet? was the was _ today. i am so thankful. we all like i tweet? was the was ridiculously l i tweet? was the was ridiculously bad. i got up at stupid o'clock and i won't the office i might not get yet. i i won't the office i might not get et. , ., ., , ., yet. i did shout at you when we were doinu our yet. i did shout at you when we were doing our make _ yet. i did shout at you when we were doing our make up _ yet. i did shout at you when we were doing our make up in _ yet. i did shout at you when we were doing our make up in separate - yet. i did shout at you when we were l doing our make up in separate rooms, "have you seen the size of the snowflakes? " "have you seen the size of the

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11.1 rain. very mild start to the south, ii~i degrees — rain. very mild start to the south, 11.1 degrees in the isles of scilly. a plethora — 11.1 degrees in the isles of scilly. a plethora of showers coming in from the west. _ a plethora of showers coming in from the west, some heavy thunder it with hail and _ the west, some heavy thunder it with hail and gusty winds around the southwest. look the temperatures, 14 degrees _ southwest. look the temperatures, 14 degrees in _ southwest. look the temperatures, 14 degrees in london, way above average for this— degrees in london, way above average for this time _ degrees in london, way above average for this time of year. as we push further— for this time of year. as we push further north, especially with the tying _ further north, especially with the lying snow, it will be cold. wintry showers — lying snow, it will be cold. wintry showers in — lying snow, it will be cold. wintry showers in the far north of scotland, sunshine here turning hazy through— scotland, sunshine here turning hazy through the course of the day. i will have — through the course of the day. i will have much more on the weather in about— will have much more on the weather in about half will have much more on the weather in about half an will have much more on the weather in about half an hour will have much more on the weather in about half an hour but will have much more on the weather in about half an hour but for will have much more on the weather in about half an hour but for now back— in about half an hour but for now back to _ in about half an hour but for now back to you _ in about half an hour but for now back to yon-— in about half an hour but for now back to ou. ., ,, i. ., ,, ., back to you. thank you, and i know he will guide _ back to you. thank you, and i know he will guide us _ back to you. thank you, and i know he will guide us through _ back to you. thank you, and i know he will guide us through the - he will guide us through the morning. thank you. let's take a look at today's papers. the plan to crackdown on the spread of the south african variant of coronavirus dominates the front pages — the mail calls it a "race" to trace a "mutant strain". the guardian says tens of thousands of people will be tested — with a squad of health officials, volunteers and firefighters drafted in to help. while the mirror calls it a "hunt" to find potential "hidden spreaders". and the most—read story on the bbc

news website is an update about captain sir tom moore — his family are with him in hospital where he's being treated after testing positive for coronavirus. we will keep you right up to date with that at all points here. ii'idta�*e with that at all points here. have ou ever with that at all points here. have you ever collected _ with that at all points here. have you ever collected stamps - with that at all points here. have you ever collected stamps on - with that at all points here. the you ever collected stamps on your time? i you ever collected stamps on your time? ~' ., , ., , time? i think there was a brief moment when _ time? i think there was a brief moment when i _ time? i think there was a brief moment when i was _ time? i think there was a brief moment when i was about - time? i think there was a brief. moment when i was about seven. time? i think there was a brief - moment when i was about seven. i moment when i was about seven. 1 would definitely go back for it. moment when i was about seven. i would definitely go back for it. can you see that up to celebrate 40 years of only fools and horses they have their own stamps. i am disappointed they have gone for mange tout, rodney. 0ne disappointed they have gone for mange tout, rodney. one is to look out for if you are a collector or just a big fan of the programme, of course. in just a big fan of the programme, of course. . , just a big fan of the programme, of course. ., , ., , course. in the last few months, nine months now — course. in the last few months, nine months now of _ course. in the last few months, nine months now of what _ course. in the last few months, nine months now of what has _ course. in the last few months, nine months now of what has been - course. in the last few months, nine months now of what has been going | months now of what has been going on, lots of people have been doing different sports, and particularly

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if you pay on time there's no interest or other fees. if you pay late or can't pay at all, you could face extra charges and you details could be passed to a debt—collection agency. there are several providers in the uk — clearpay, laybuy — but by far, the biggest is klarna. it's a swedish company and has seven million customers in the uk. they offer credit through some big name retailers — marks & spencer, asos, boohoo, h&m, jd sports. they say it provides a convenient choice for shoppers when deciding how to pay for things. it's also good for business. 0ne survey found that over a fifth of shoppers spent more than they had planned because the service was available. but another study found that 20% of adults who used but another study found that 20% of adults who used the scheme this christmas will struggle

to meet repayments without borrowing even more money. so the worry isn't about high interest rates — as we've discussed before for firms like payday lenders — it's the idea that you end up spending more than you really intended to. i didn't have the money in my bank at that point, so i thought, "you know what? if i can pay for it in a couple of months, i kind of push it to the back of my head." i've done it numerous times before, i've never had an issue with it, but on this occasion i didn't make the payment in time and... luckily, they extended the deadline, so i managed to make the payment on time, but obviously they did say that if i didn't pay within a certain period of time they'd obviously put it on your credit score and that. now, if i want to buy something, i know that i've got the money for it and i prefer tojust pay it outstanding, just so i don't have that... i don't know, that debt or that idea that i got to owe something. so there is a big issue. injanuary more than 70 mps called for the regulation of buy now, pay later firms saying it could be "the next wonga waiting to happen." because buy now, pay later doesn't

involve interest payments — lenders aren't currently regulated by the financial watchdog the financial conduct authority. so it's commissioned a review into this form of lending as part of a wider review of unsecured credit. its report is due out at 7am. i will tell you what it entails and we will also speak to the regulator after 7am and two klarna for both sides of the argument to decide what it could mean and what it could mean for our ability to buy now and pay later. our thoughts of course are with captain sir tom moore at the moment. he's one of the amazing people we've met during the past 12 months on breakfast — another of those is 91—year—old holocaust survivor zigi shipper. last year i visited zigi at home to hear his story, and i lit a candle at auschwitz on his behalf. over the past few months zigi has lost his wife —

the love of his live — jeanette, and he's suffered a heart attack. but for all of us he has a message of hope, as i've been finding out. hi, zigi. 0h! at the time, a simple hug. now an image that seems like a lifetime ago. zigi welcomed me into his home last year to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of auschwitz. what you see in our streets, you won't believe it. you won't believe it. what you see in auschwitz, you won't believe it. you won't believe it. you are looking at it and you still think it can't be, it can't be. but despite all that he's been through in his astonishing life, the pandemic has tested zigi — like so many of us — in a way that he never expected. zigi, it is absolutely wonderful to see you again — it's about a year since i last saw you — and you've got your lovely daughters there — lou and michelle.

hello, everyone. are you all 0k? yes, thank you. hi, louise, we're all good, thanks very much. and it's lovely to see you again. aw, thank you. i know that this has been, you know, a really tough year for you. zigi, you lost your beloved wife this year and that will have had a huge impact on all of you. just tell us a little bit about her. so lastjuly, she died, and i've known herfor 71 years. and, you know, when we decided... we were already going out together for five years, i said to my mother... you know, we decided to get married, she says, "what's the rush?" he laughs. "after five years going with that girl!" and like every marriage, for 66 years, some are good,

some are bad, you know, but the last few years. . .was unbelievable. i know you were absolutely devoted to her, and from both your points of view, michelle and lou, you know, this of all years to lose anyone — it must have been tough for you all as a family. yeah, i mean, my mum had alzheimer's during the first lockdown. she was rushed to hospital, so we couldn't go with her. we couldn't speak for her. and then eventually she became too unwell to stay at home. and... it was actually horrific, the day she had to go to a care home because we couldn't hug dad, we couldn't hug mum, we couldn't hug each other. we couldn't look at the care home. i would say, of all of it, that was the worst part. and i think people don't really see that side of the virus very much — how it can affect families. and, lou, i know you could you could only see her — what, through a window?

it must have been really distressing for you all, actually. especially seeing dad, because dad... really couldn't bear to see mum like that. her hearing was really very poor towards the end. she was inside the home, we were outside the home in a little makeshift marquee, which was very noisy from the wind so she couldn't really see us, she couldn't really hear us, we couldn't touch her. dad would just cry the whole time and just be in the most awful state afterwards. and you kind of came away thinking, i'm not sure whether it was worth the effort of going to see mum because i don't think anybody benefited from the visits. tell me a little bit about how you got through these last few months. when i am with my two daughters or with people, it's not too bad. but, you know, at home, and i'm alone and i look at the pictures, makes me cry.

when i walk around, you know, when i'm in a car — i'm not driving any more — when i'm in a carand i pass by the place... the cemetery. the cemetery? yeah, the cemetery. i wave to her and i start crying. i know the last year has been tough, but there's been some good news — so you've got four grandsons, two granddaughters, four great—grandsons, and the really exciting news from your point of view is you have now a great—granddaughter! yes. tell me a bit about her. yeah. and i saw a picture of her and i looked at herface — she's a lovely round face! she's so lovely. and i always pray that maybe i'll be here to be able to speak to them — that they... to call me grandpa, you know? when we are — and we

don't know when it is — when we might be able to go about our normal lives in a way that we used to, what would you most like to do first? to meet my great—grandchildren, my grandchildren. my children, you know, the little kids — oh, i would like to speak to them. give him a big hug for me, will you, ladies? we will do that. zigi, it's been a real pleasure. thank you very much indeed. 0h, oh, you must have really enjoyed speaking to them. oh, you must have really en'oyed speaking to them.�* oh, you must have really en'oyed speaking to them. even though it is throu~h speaking to them. even though it is through the — speaking to them. even though it is through the internet _ speaking to them. even though it is through the internet on _ speaking to them. even though it is through the internet on a _ speaking to them. even though it is through the internet on a zoom - speaking to them. even though it is through the internet on a zoom or. through the internet on a zoom or whatever it is lovely to be able to trust people again. just whatever it is lovely to be able to trust people again.— whatever it is lovely to be able to trust people again. just to you give him a hu: trust people again. just to you give him a hug as _ trust people again. just to you give him a hug as the _ trust people again. just to you give him a hug as the door— trust people again. just to you give him a hug as the door open, - trust people again. just to you give him a hug as the door open, that's| trust people again. just to you give. him a hug as the door open, that's a wealth we haven't seen. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning, i'm asad ahmad.

anti—hs2 protesters say efforts to evict them from tunnels under a small park near euston station are dangerous, after spending their sixth night underground. environmental campaigners dug a network of tunnels beneath euston square gardens, in a bid to protect the green space which they claim will be built over with a temporary taxi rank. hs2 says it has legal possession of the land and has urged protesters to leave. you may be familiar with the ladybird what to look for series, which were an instant success 60 years ago, selling millions of copies, teaching children about the world around them. well, the pocket—sized guides have been republished with new illustrations, including old favourites and new wildlife. the publishers hope it'll encourage a new generation to learn about nature. the motivation that you'll get, hopefully, from these books would be to go outside and see if you can actually find and spot some of these animals out in their natural environment. i've got two young children myself,

and i've certainly found how refreshing it is to take a break from screen time orjust being in the house, full stop. comedian eddie izzard is resting this morning, after completing 32 marathons on treadmill in a month — she also did 31 stand—up gigs too. he did it with some help from his celebrity friends. yes, this is george clooney cheering izzard in london at the end of a month—long challenge to raise money for charities. mr clooney used the end of the challenge to also send out this message. you too, my friend. and remember, we're almost through this. everybody hang tight, wear masks, stay distanced, we're almost there. we're almost there. yeah _ thank you. let's take a look at the travel situation now. there's a good service on the tubes this morning. 0n the roads, rain is affecting visibilty on many roads. this is the a2 in bexleyheath, which remains down to one lane in both directions at the danson interchange. and on the m25, the outside lane remains closed in both directions

between j24 and j25. now the weather with kate. good morning. it is a mild start. we do, however, have quite a bit of cloud around. that cloud should break up and we will see some sunny spells developing. the risk of one or two showers as well blowing through on the south—westerly wind. later in the day those showers get heavier and we may hear a rumble or two of thunder. the temperature though exceptionally mild at 14 celsius, eight or nine degrees higher than it was yesterday. now that shower risk continues into this evening. they will gradually though become fewer and further between. we will see some clearer spells, some drier spells, still quite breezy. then, as we head into tomorrow morning, our next band of heavy and persistent rain. staying mild overnight, a minimum of six celsius. now that rain will clear eventually through wednesday. sunshine and showers on thursday. then at the weekend, the temperature is set to get much colder. as we had overnight saturday into sunday we run the risk of potential snowfall. that risk continues through sunday itself and into the first part of next week.

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tens of thousands of people across england will be tested for the south african coronavirus variant, after cases with no links to travel were detected. let's get more on this story now from today's gp, dr william bird. good morning. lovely to spend a bit of time with you this morning, as ever. can i ask you about that massive testing in a certain parts of england because of this south african variant? i don't think it is in your area but how do you deal with that as a gp surgery? 1 in your area but how do you deal with that as a gp surgery? i think this is showing _ with that as a gp surgery? i think this is showing how— with that as a gp surgery? i think this is showing how the _ with that as a gp surgery? i think i this is showing how the government is worried _ this is showing how the government is worried about the new variant and how they— is worried about the new variant and how they have done it in other places— how they have done it in other places like in the far east where you nip — places like in the far east where you nip it— places like in the far east where you nip it in the bud as soon as it comes— you nip it in the bud as soon as it comes up — you nip it in the bud as soon as it comes up. the main reason why people are worried, _ comes up. the main reason why people are worried, and a lot of people asking — are worried, and a lot of people asking about the variants, that is probably—

asking about the variants, that is probably the one thing that people are worried about most, are we going to be _ are worried about most, are we going to be safe _ are worried about most, are we going to be safe from these variants with our vaccinations, to be safe from these variants with ourvaccinations, can to be safe from these variants with our vaccinations, can i catch it again? — our vaccinations, can i catch it again? the _ our vaccinations, can i catch it again? the reason why the south african _ again? the reason why the south african variant is so much of a problem — african variant is so much of a problem is _ african variant is so much of a problem is if you have had to run a virus _ problem is if you have had to run a virus from — problem is if you have had to run a virus from the normal ones in the uk, and _ virus from the normal ones in the uk, and including the kent variant, the likelihood is the immunity doesn't — the likelihood is the immunity doesn't quite help out. it's quite individual— doesn't quite help out. it's quite individual but of the immunity does not help— individual but of the immunity does not help out for the south african one _ not help out for the south african one so _ not help out for the south african one. so although we know the vaccine probably— one. so although we know the vaccine probably do. _ one. so although we know the vaccine probably do, and we'll get some data coming _ probably do, and we'll get some data coming up _ probably do, and we'll get some data coming up on the moderna one, this doesn't _ coming up on the moderna one, this doesn't as— coming up on the moderna one, this doesn't as a — coming up on the moderna one, this doesn't. as a gp we are reassuring that this _ doesn't. as a gp we are reassuring that this will — doesn't. as a gp we are reassuring that this will be nipped in the bud. if that this will be nipped in the bud. if you _ that this will be nipped in the bud. if you are — that this will be nipped in the bud. if you are in— that this will be nipped in the bud. if you are in those areas, do your bit, if you are in those areas, do your bit. come — if you are in those areas, do your bit, come out and get tested and see if we can— bit, come out and get tested and see if we can get that completely nipped out before it spreads any further. can you _ out before it spreads any further. can you in — out before it spreads any further. can you in simple terms explain the difference between the regular variant, the one we have been experiencing for many months, and the south african one? 50. experiencing for many months, and the south african one?— experiencing for many months, and the south african one? so, they are both not any — the south african one? so, they are both not any more _

the south african one? so, they are both not any more dangerous. - the south african one? so, they are both not any more dangerous. theyj both not any more dangerous. they are about _ both not any more dangerous. they are about equal in that. the south african _ are about equal in that. the south african isn't — are about equal in that. the south african isn't any worse than the one we have _ african isn't any worse than the one we have got — african isn't any worse than the one we have got. we do know there are 13 instead _ we have got. we do know there are 13 instead of— we have got. we do know there are 13 instead of ten extra deaths per thousand. that data is still coming out. thousand. that data is still coming out we _ thousand. that data is still coming out. we also know it is as infectious _ out. we also know it is as infectious as the kent virus. it is much _ infectious as the kent virus. it is much greater. it is the 1.4 r number instead _ much greater. it is the 1.4 r number instead of— much greater. it is the 1.4 r number instead of one. the big thing is if you have — instead of one. the big thing is if you have had of the kent virus you are not— you have had of the kent virus you are not immune from the south african — are not immune from the south african one. you can catch it again. but the _ african one. you can catch it again. but the big — african one. you can catch it again. but the big news, of course, will be when _ but the big news, of course, will be when we _ but the big news, of course, will be when we get the full data from pfizer—biontech and pfizer— biontech and oxford—astrazeneca, whether they pfizer—biontech and oxford—astrazeneca, whether they are holding _ oxford—astrazeneca, whether they are holding that virus. we do know that individuals— holding that virus. we do know that individuals do respond differently. so it won't— individuals do respond differently. so it won't be a catch all. but of the moderna vaccine, they have done of those _ the moderna vaccine, they have done of those trials and they found that even _ of those trials and they found that even though it is a tenth effective compared — even though it is a tenth effective compared to the other viruses, it still holds — compared to the other viruses, it still holds. see —— the moderna one,

they are _ still holds. see —— the moderna one, they are happy. it should be fine. it is they are happy. it should be fine. it is one — they are happy. it should be fine. it is one of— they are happy. it should be fine. it is one of those mutations. what has happened with the coronavirus is, it— has happened with the coronavirus is, it is— has happened with the coronavirus is, it is actually a stable virus, it doesn't— is, it is actually a stable virus, it doesn't make it as much as others — it doesn't make it as much as others -- _ it doesn't make it as much as others. —— mutate. the vaccines have been _ others. —— mutate. the vaccines have been working — others. —— mutate. the vaccines have been working on the spikes. the more proteins _ been working on the spikes. the more proteins the _ been working on the spikes. the more proteins the vaccines can hold off, the more — proteins the vaccines can hold off, the more mutation? are we will have to do— the more mutation? are we will have to do to _ the more mutation? are we will have to do to overcome the vaccine. at the moment of those vaccines are holding _ the moment of those vaccines are holding really well. all the other vaccines— holding really well. all the other vaccines you have, polio, measles etc, you _ vaccines you have, polio, measles etc, you don't need to change those at alt _ etc, you don't need to change those at alt they— etc, you don't need to change those at all. they are very stable. these are slightly — at all. they are very stable. these are slightly more tricky. yesterday on the programme _ are slightly more tricky. yesterday on the programme we _ are slightly more tricky. yesterday on the programme we were - are slightly more tricky. yesterday i on the programme we were speaking are slightly more tricky. yesterday - on the programme we were speaking to the government and many people will have seen the health secretary talk about the milestone in england of everybody come all the residents in care homes, everybody being offered at least the jab. there has been reporting of somewhere between, depending on who you listen to, somewhere between six and 8% of care

home staff not having the jab. and other people needing to be persuaded as well. i wonder when you have a discussion with some of your patients, how do you reassure somebody who is doubtful about the vaccine as a gp? the somebody who is doubtful about the vaccine as a gp?— vaccine as a gp? the first thing you have to do — vaccine as a gp? the first thing you have to do is _ vaccine as a gp? the first thing you have to do is to _ vaccine as a gp? the first thing you have to do is to get _ vaccine as a gp? the first thing you have to do is to get a _ vaccine as a gp? the first thing you have to do is to get a trust. - vaccine as a gp? the first thing you have to do is to get a trust. that. have to do is to get a trust. that is why— have to do is to get a trust. that is why general practice works so well in _ is why general practice works so well in this— is why general practice works so well in this country. we have a practice — well in this country. we have a practice. you know those gps. it used _ practice. you know those gps. it used to— practice. you know those gps. it used to be — practice. you know those gps. it used to be one gp, you don't get that now — used to be one gp, you don't get that now. you build that trust. you talk to— that now. you build that trust. you talk to the — that now. you build that trust. you talk to the patient as an equal. actually, — talk to the patient as an equal. actually, a lot of patients have got as much _ actually, a lot of patients have got as much information almost as we have, _ as much information almost as we have, because they have been reading up have, because they have been reading up on _ have, because they have been reading up on it _ have, because they have been reading up on it. sometimes often more about of the _ up on it. sometimes often more about of the vaccine. if you are having that _ of the vaccine. if you are having that conversation, you just say, here _ that conversation, you just say, here are — that conversation, you just say, here are the facts. here is where we are. here are the facts. here is where we are if— here are the facts. here is where we are if we _ here are the facts. here is where we are. if we don't vaccinate, we know that we _ are. if we don't vaccinate, we know that we coronavirus can kill. and if we do _ that we coronavirus can kill. and if we do vaccinate, although, of course — we do vaccinate, although, of course we _ we do vaccinate, although, of course, we don't know 100% on every vaccine _ course, we don't know 100% on every vaccine we _ course, we don't know 100% on every vaccine, we never will, we do know

that actually, it's likely to be a lot safer — that actually, it's likely to be a lot safer than the knowledge of the coronavirus. then you go through the different— coronavirus. then you go through the different aspects. some are cultural, _ different aspects. some are cultural, some are fear, some anxiety, — cultural, some are fear, some anxiety, some science. you go through— anxiety, some science. you go through those if you can. you have only got— through those if you can. you have only got a — through those if you can. you have only got a few minutes to do that discussion — only got a few minutes to do that discussion. that is always the challenge in general practice. but if you _ challenge in general practice. but if you can — challenge in general practice. but if you can get that trust and treat people _ if you can get that trust and treat people like an equal and put the facts _ people like an equal and put the facts out, — people like an equal and put the facts out, you don't say, you must have _ facts out, you don't say, you must have it. _ facts out, you don't say, you must have it. you — facts out, you don't say, you must have it, you don't tell people what they must— have it, you don't tell people what they must do, it's a discussion between — they must do, it's a discussion between two eagles and sometimes they can _ between two eagles and sometimes they can bring information i haven't heard _ they can bring information i haven't heard of. _ they can bring information i haven't heard of, we discuss that and then we come _ heard of, we discuss that and then we come to— heard of, we discuss that and then we come to a discussion. the great majority— we come to a discussion. the great majority of— we come to a discussion. the great majority of people go away and say, ok, majority of people go away and say, ok. i_ majority of people go away and say, ok. iwill— majority of people go away and say, ok, i will go for it. some people will clearly — ok, i will go for it. some people will clearly say never. that is how it will— will clearly say never. that is how it will be — will clearly say never. that is how it will be. some of those are cultural— it will be. some of those are cultural but some of those are based on the _ cultural but some of those are based on the science they have picked up. in on the science they have picked up. in terms— on the science they have picked up. in terms of— on the science they have picked up. in terms of the trust between you and your patients, if someone is asking you at the moment about potentially booking a holiday later this year, because i know gps get

asked all sorts of questions, what sort of advice are you handing out to them? ., , sort of advice are you handing out to them? .,, ., ., ,~' .., to them? people are asking, when can i book my holiday? _ to them? people are asking, when can i book my holiday? i _ to them? people are asking, when can i book my holiday? i think _ to them? people are asking, when can i book my holiday? i think i _ to them? people are asking, when can i book my holiday? i think i have - i book my holiday? i think i have .ot i book my holiday? i think i have got a _ i book my holiday? i think i have got a crystal ball. yeah, go for spain — got a crystal ball. yeah, go for spain in — got a crystal ball. yeah, go for spain injuly, absolutely fine! and they will— spain injuly, absolutely fine! and they will come back to me because they will come back to me because they know— they will come back to me because they know where i live! i am saying to people. — they know where i live! i am saying to people, we know there are two big things. _ to people, we know there are two big things, well, three big things that are going — things, well, three big things that are going to be in our favour. 0ne are going to be in our favour. one is the _ are going to be in our favour. one is the vaccination, which will take effect _ is the vaccination, which will take effect by— is the vaccination, which will take effect by the end of february. the second _ effect by the end of february. the second is — effect by the end of february. the second is the warmer weather. the world _ second is the warmer weather. the world meteorological info —— where it is a _ world meteorological info —— where it is a seasonal virus. so heat and uv light _ it is a seasonal virus. so heat and uv light will — it is a seasonal virus. so heat and uv light will be very much against the virus. — uv light will be very much against the virus. it— uv light will be very much against the virus, it will go down in the summer~ — the virus, it will go down in the summer. and obviously, it starts to fade as _ summer. and obviously, it starts to fade as we — summer. and obviously, it starts to fade as we go away from the peak. if we are _ fade as we go away from the peak. if we are looking at all that, i would book— we are looking at all that, i would book the — we are looking at all that, i would book the uk, i am going to, definitely book a uk holiday. i think— definitely book a uk holiday. i think going abroad, the politics, as

well as— think going abroad, the politics, as well as the — think going abroad, the politics, as well as the fact we don't know where the variance — well as the fact we don't know where the variance are going to crop up, i would _ the variance are going to crop up, i would keep— the variance are going to crop up, i would keep to the uk. we will know a lot more _ would keep to the uk. we will know a lot more than a couple of months. it is these _ lot more than a couple of months. it is these new— lot more than a couple of months. it is these new variant ofs which may cause _ is these new variant ofs which may cause a _ is these new variant ofs which may cause a problem with individual countries — cause a problem with individual countries. . ~ cause a problem with individual countries. ., ,, , ., ., , countries. thank you for this mornin: countries. thank you for this morning because _ countries. thank you for this morning because my- countries. thank you for this - morning because my consultation. much appreciated. always good to talk to you. i feel like i've much appreciated. always good to talk to you. ifeel like i've had a chat with the doctor. we have had a chat with the doctor. we have had a chat with the doctor! it is chat with the doctor. we have had a chat with the doctor!— chat with the doctor! it is really useful, chat with the doctor! it is really useful. isn't — chat with the doctor! it is really useful, isn't it? _ chat with the doctor! it is really useful, isn't it? sally _ chat with the doctor! it is really useful, isn't it? sally is - chat with the doctor! it is really useful, isn't it? sally is here i chat with the doctor! it is really useful, isn't it? sally is here to | useful, isn't it? sally is here to talk about money not being spent. yes. as you can imagine because of the situation we are in at the moment, a very cautious transfer deadline day. a great day for this chap, ben davies. until yesterday morning he was a preston north end player. now, as you can probably tell, he hasjust signed for liverpool and looks incredibly happy about it. liverpool needed to sign a couple of players yesterday. and news came in late last night thatjoel matip will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.

they've plugged the hole with ben davies, who moves from preston for £2 million. and they've signed turkey international 0zan kabak on loan. and josh king hasjoined everton from bournemouth until the end of the season. there's a full rundown of the day's deals on the bbc sport website. there are not that many of them! it's what managers like to call a blip. but after a good run, manchester united have suffered a defeat and a draw in the past week. they're at home to southampton tonight, and they need to get their title challenge back on track — not that 0le gunnar solskjaer will allow such talk. i think we should just focus on ourselves and take one game at a time and not talk about any title, and just focus on playing well, keep improving. we have improved a lot. so for us, it's to get the momentum back on, get performances and continue where we've been. we are expecting to hear later that the japanese government will extend the state of emergency covering tokyo by a month, as they struggle to contain coronavirus outbreaks.

that would take it to march the 7th — just four and half months before the olympic games are due to begin. the japanese prime minister will make a final decision after hearing from an expert panel today. after emerging from quarantine, novak djokovic has finally started his season, as the australian open approaches. he's leading serbia's title defence in the atp cup, and he kicked off with victory over denis shapovalov in the rod laver arena at melbourne park, djokovic's favourite court. he then helped his team win the doubles, to beat the canadians. england's cricketers will train as an entire group today, for the first time since they arrived in india for the four—test series. ben stokes, joffra archer and rory burns were already there when the rest of the squad joined them from sri lanka. they've been cleared to leave quarantine after all testing negative for covid—19. and they could be playing in front of fans in the second test in chennai, with reports suggesting a 50% crowd

will be allowed in. and wouldn't that make a tremendous difference, fans to be able to watch live sport? difference, fans to be able to watch live sort? . ~ difference, fans to be able to watch live sort? ., ,, i. difference, fans to be able to watch live sport?_ let's - difference, fans to be able to watch live sport?_ let's hope i live sport? thank you. let's hope so. during the late 19505 and early 1960s, the ladybird picture books were a huge success, and inspired a whole generation of young nature lovers. more than 60 years later, the popular four seasons books have been updated, so that they're more relevant to today's children and the natural world around them. wendy hurrell reports. are you listening? "in the woodland, the first green buds are starting to push their way up through the frosty ground. early crocuses burst into purple petals and lesser celandines become delicate yellow stars." these are ladybird books for the 21st century, republished with the same title as the vintage series in the 50s and 605.

they were pioneering little pocket books, especially for children, teaching them all about the natural world around them. they sold in their millions and are collectors' items today. so they create a bit of nostalgia, even for the generations that followed. oh, look at it. itjust brings back so many memories. absolutely. and i think that's the key. you know, they were so evocative for so many people. i mean, you know, it is a little before my time. so this is kind of my parents' generation. you know, these act as incredible, now, i suppose, time capsules to what our country used to look like in terms of the natural history that was around us. red squirrels graced the front cover. they, along with wildcats, continue to decline. animals that through hunting, habitat loss and competition from invasive species, have dwindled and wouldn't easily be found by young nature spotters today. wow! how cool is that? 40% of all species in the uk have

declined in the last 50 years. and of those declines, some of those numbers are extraordinary. so the turtle dove, for instance, would have been hugely numerous back in the 1960s. we now know that there's been a 95% decrease. hedgehogs — they've actually suffered a very similar decline, around about a 95% decline since the 1960s, or actually, the 19705, until today. so that's only a space of about 50 years. but, after years of conservation, some native animals have made a comeback. the swoop and call of red kites is now more commonplace after years of extinction. included in the new what to look for books, grey seals have increased in number across the country since the 805, with colonies thriving in norfolk and northumberland. 150 osprey chick5 have

fledged at rutland water in the east midlands, since being reintroduced by the wildlife trust at around the same time the ladybird books were published. bottlenose dolphins play in our waters. these one5 just off teesside's coa5t. and water voles now live in large number at places like rainham marshes on the thames estuary. the motivation that you'll get, hopefully, from these books would be to go outside and see if you can actually find and spot some of these animals out in their natural environment. i've got two young children myself, and i've certainly found how refreshing it is to take a break from screen time orjust being in the house, full stop. and of course, today's curiou5 children are the future conservationists. "winter is coming to an end and spring is on its way." wendy hurrell, bbc news. i'v e i've got to say, it does not feel like spring out of there this

morning. very important to pay attention this morning because, carol, parts of the uk, there is a lot of snow out there?— carol, parts of the uk, there is a lot of snow out there? that's right, there is. lot of snow out there? that's right, there is- this— lot of snow out there? that's right, there is. this weather _ lot of snow out there? that's right, there is. this weather watchers - there is. this weather watchers picture shows it quite nicely from harrogate. the met office has a number weather warning in force at the moment. it is in force until lunchtime, one o'clock. and a number weather warning basically means an increased likelihood of impacts due to some severe weather. in this instance it is heavy snow. it is affecting parts of northern england. bingley, bradford, leeds, sheffield, wakefield, huddersfield, that kind of area. we are expecting quite a lot. it is falling already. we have a weather front coming from the south bringing with it some mild areas. but as it engages with the cold air represented by the blue, it is falling as snow. this is the snow and rain radar. you can see where we

have got the snow across northern areas. it is notjust of course where we have the amber weather warning. snow in other parts of northern england and also parts of scotland. that will continue as we go through the course of today. for northern scotland you can see how the rain advances. it will stay largely dry. a few wintry showers. the sunshine turning hazy. as we come further south it is a milder start to the day. 11 degrees already in the isles of scilly. the milder air continues to sweep across southern areas as it pushes northwards. a rush of showers from the west. they will be heavy and thundery with some hail. gusty winds in the south—west, gusty winds across the central lowlands. look how mild it is going to be in the south. 14 degrees in london. way above average for this time of the year. a reminder there is heavy snow in the forecast today. three to eight centimetres for a sum in parts of northern england. ten to 15

centimetres above 200 metres. as we head on through the evening and overnight you can see how all these showers push north. some of the merge to give heavier bursts of rain. forthe merge to give heavier bursts of rain. for the snow across parts of scotland through stirling, the borders, perth and kinross, angus, for example. with the rain across the south—west and another band of rain moving across southern areas, there is the risk of some flooding. still a lot of flood warnings in force. in between we are looking at some drier conditions. still mild in the south, still cold in the north. tomorrow we still have the snow across southern and northern parts of scotland. we have got this rain edging towards the east. the northern edge of this could change. it may be a little bit further north. it may be further south. again, it will exacerbate the flooding risk we currently do have. temperatures in the south on the milder side, tens and 11s. temperatures in the south on the milder side, tens and 115. in the north it would be colder. if you

like it more seasonal, it is going to turn a lot colder in the south as we head into the weekend. as you have told us to before, it is winter, carol. we need to what your forecast especially. thank you. yeah, be careful out there. for the last eight years, britain's only female professional tenpin bowler as been pursuing her career in the us. but when verity crawley�*s application to extend her athlete's visa was denied, she was forced to fly home. with bowling lanes off limits for now, she's been practising in her parents' hallway instead. let's take a look at her in action. music plays.

verity crawleyjoins us now. good morning to you. from your very own bowling alley, i presume? yes. own bowling alley, i presume? yes, thank ou own bowling alley, i presume? yes, thank you for— own bowling alley, i presume? yes, thank you for having _ own bowling alley, i presume? yes, thank you for having me. _ own bowling alley, i presume? yes, thank you for having me. i - own bowling alley, i presume? yes, thank you for having me. i am currently— thank you for having me. i am currently sat on the bowling lane. good _ currently sat on the bowling lane. good morning. tell currently sat on the bowling lane. good morning-— currently sat on the bowling lane. good morninu. , ., ., , , good morning. tell us what happened, ou were in good morning. tell us what happened, you were in the — good morning. tell us what happened, you were in the us _ good morning. tell us what happened, you were in the us when _ good morning. tell us what happened, you were in the us when things - you were in the us when things change for you?— you were in the us when things chance for ou? . ., ., , , change for you? yeah, i had applied for a new visa _ change for you? yeah, i had applied for a new visa and _ change for you? yeah, i had applied for a new visa and unfortunately - change for you? yeah, i had applied for a new visa and unfortunately i i for a new visa and unfortunately i received — for a new visa and unfortunately i received a — for a new visa and unfortunately i received a denial letter. it said i had to— received a denial letter. it said i had to depart the country immediately. i spoke to a couple of lawyers, _ immediately. i spoke to a couple of lawyers, made sure there was nothing i lawyers, made sure there was nothing i could _ lawyers, made sure there was nothing i could do— lawyers, made sure there was nothing i could do to _ lawyers, made sure there was nothing i could do to stay and then booked a flight _ i could do to stay and then booked a flight home, to come back to a

lockdown— flight home, to come back to a lockdown uk.— flight home, to come back to a lockdown uk. , ., , , ., �* lockdown uk. obviously there aren't any bowling — lockdown uk. obviously there aren't any bowling alleys _ lockdown uk. obviously there aren't any bowling alleys you _ lockdown uk. obviously there aren't any bowling alleys you can _ lockdown uk. obviously there aren't any bowling alleys you can use. - lockdown uk. obviously there aren't any bowling alleys you can use. i - lockdown uk. obviously there aren'tj any bowling alleys you can use. i am assuming bowling is not an elite sport, is that why?— sport, is that why? correct. it is not an olympic— sport, is that why? correct. it is not an olympic or _ sport, is that why? correct. it is i not an olympic or commonwealth sport~ _ not an olympic or commonwealth sport. even though i am in elite athlete — sport. even though i am in elite athlete i— sport. even though i am in elite athlete, i am sport. even though i am in elite athlete, lam not sport. even though i am in elite athlete, i am not part of the requirements i can still train. but ou are requirements i can still train. but you are trying _ requirements i can still train. elf you are trying to make the best of it. how does a well oiled lane at a bowling like alley compared to what looks like quite a thick rug in your bungalow in dorset? l looks like quite a thick rug in your bungalow in dorset?— looks like quite a thick rug in your bungalow in dorset? i would love to sa it is bungalow in dorset? i would love to say it is identical, _ bungalow in dorset? i would love to say it is identical, but _ say it is identical, but unfortunately it is not! i have to make _ unfortunately it is not! i have to make the — unfortunately it is not! i have to make the most of the situation. i can do— make the most of the situation. i can do some drills here on the carpet — can do some drills here on the carpet. that is about it. but it has to be _ carpet. that is about it. but it has to be done — carpet. that is about it. but it has to be done. we carpet. that is about it. but it has to be done-— carpet. that is about it. but it has to be done. ~ ., ., . , . , to be done. we are watching pictures of ou to be done. we are watching pictures of you doing — to be done. we are watching pictures of you doing some — to be done. we are watching pictures of you doing some of— to be done. we are watching pictures of you doing some of the _ to be done. we are watching pictures of you doing some of the drills. - of you doing some of the drills. tell me how you keep fit as an athlete for bowling? obviously right now it has a — athlete for bowling? obviously right now it has a lot _ athlete for bowling? obviously right now it has a lot of— athlete for bowling? obviously right now it has a lot of home _ athlete for bowling? obviously right now it has a lot of home workouts. l athlete for bowling? obviously rightj now it has a lot of home workouts. i have _ now it has a lot of home workouts. i have been— now it has a lot of home workouts. i have been using a local personal trainer. — have been using a local personal trainer, actually, from the uk. she does _

trainer, actually, from the uk. she does a _ trainer, actually, from the uk. she does a whole range of live work—out videos _ does a whole range of live work—out videos i_ does a whole range of live work—out videos. i have been doing a lot of those _ videos. i have been doing a lot of those just— videos. i have been doing a lot of those just to get extra motivated, having _ those just to get extra motivated, having someone yell at you on the screen _ having someone yell at you on the screen is _ having someone yell at you on the screen is a — having someone yell at you on the screen is a lot more motivating than doing _ screen is a lot more motivating than doing it _ screen is a lot more motivating than doing it yourself. do screen is a lot more motivating than doing it yourself.— doing it yourself. do you bowl towards the _ doing it yourself. do you bowl towards the front _ doing it yourself. do you bowl towards the front door? - doing it yourself. do you bowl| towards the front door? there doing it yourself. do you bowl- towards the front door? there are not many people coming to the front door at the minute, how does it work in the house?— in the house? right now it is in the hallwa . in the house? right now it is in the hallway- it — in the house? right now it is in the hallway- it goes — in the house? right now it is in the hallway. it goes from _ in the house? right now it is in the hallway. it goes from the - in the house? right now it is in the hallway. it goes from the lounge i in the house? right now it is in the| hallway. it goes from the lounge to some _ hallway. it goes from the lounge to some of— hallway. it goes from the lounge to some of the other rooms. i can kind of, some of the other rooms. i can kind of. in _ some of the other rooms. i can kind of. in a _ some of the other rooms. i can kind of. in a way, — some of the other rooms. ! can kind of. ina way, if— some of the other rooms. i can kind of, in a way, if somebody wants to walk— of, in a way, if somebody wants to walk through. i set it up, then i take _ walk through. i set it up, then i take it — walk through. i set it up, then i take it down and do that little thing — take it down and do that little thing every day. it take it down and do that little thing every day-— take it down and do that little thing every day. it is such a fun thing every day. it is such a fun thin to thing every day. it is such a fun thing to be _ thing every day. it is such a fun thing to be able _ thing every day. it is such a fun thing to be able to _ thing every day. it is such a fun thing to be able to do - thing every day. it is such a fun thing to be able to do but - thing every day. it is such a fun thing to be able to do but to i thing every day. it is such a fun thing to be able to do but to be really good at it like you, when did you realise this was the sport for you? l you realise this was the sport for ou? . . you realise this was the sport for ou? ., , ,., , you realise this was the sport for ou? ., , , , . you? i have been bowling my since i was five. you? i have been bowling my since i was five- i— you? i have been bowling my since i was five. i think _ you? i have been bowling my since i was five. i think i _ you? i have been bowling my since i was five. i think i always _ you? i have been bowling my since i was five. i think i always had - you? i have been bowling my since i was five. i think i always had a i was five. i think i always had a strong — was five. i think i always had a strong passion for it. but when i first competed for a junior team england — first competed for a junior team england i— first competed for a junior team england i was 12. i competed at an international competition. i think from _ international competition. i think from there — international competition. i think from there i kind of had that mindset— from there i kind of had that mindset of, boy, i'm really enjoying this and _ mindset of, boy, i'm really enjoying this and i_ mindset of, boy, i'm really enjoying this and i want to see how far i can

take it _ this and i want to see how far i can take it i_ this and i want to see how far i can take it. i never really had any clue how far— take it. i never really had any clue how far i — take it. i never really had any clue how far i could take it. ijust knew all i how far i could take it. ijust knew all i wanted — how far i could take it. ijust knew all i wanted to do was bowl. moving to the _ all i wanted to do was bowl. moving to the us _ all i wanted to do was bowl. moving to the us was definitely huge for me because _ to the us was definitely huge for me because it _ to the us was definitely huge for me because it opened up so many more opportunities and it just gave because it opened up so many more opportunities and itjust gave me that fire — opportunities and itjust gave me that fire to take it as far as i can — that fire to take it as far as i can and _ that fire to take it as far as i can and i_ that fire to take it as far as i can. and i realised that professional bowling mag was a thing and that— professional bowling mag was a thing and that you can make a living doing it. and that you can make a living doing it so _ and that you can make a living doing it so i _ and that you can make a living doing it. so ijoined the fresnel women's bowling _ it. so ijoined the fresnel women's bowling mag association in 2017 and i bowling mag association in 2017 and i have _ bowling mag association in 2017 and i have been— bowling mag association in 2017 and i have been a professional bowler ever since — i have been a professional bowler ever since. i i have been a professional bowler ever since-— ever since. i have got a technical question- _ ever since. i have got a technical question- we — ever since. i have got a technical question. we are _ ever since. i have got a technical question. we are watching i ever since. i have got a technical question. we are watching you i question. we are watching you performing for your country. you know that late bend on the ball you get. is that as you release it or on the way down? i'm going to use this technique next time i go bowling, by the way, so this is important! that is caused by _ the way, so this is important! that is caused by the _ the way, so this is important! that is caused by the release and that is something — is caused by the release and that is something i can practice at home, the feeling — something i can practice at home, the feeling of the ball off your hand — the feeling of the ball off your hand. the revolutions that you put on the _ hand. the revolutions that you put on the ball— hand. the revolutions that you put

on the ball are just caused by the hand _ on the ball are just caused by the hand coming out. can on the ball are just caused by the hand coming out.— on the ball are just caused by the hand coming out. can you show us that? is hand coming out. can you show us that? is that _ hand coming out. can you show us that? is that all— hand coming out. can you show us that? is that all right? _ hand coming out. can you show us that? is that all right? you - hand coming out. can you show us that? is that all right? you want i hand coming out. can you show us| that? is that all right? you want to see me actually — that? is that all right? you want to see me actually bowl— that? is that all right? you want to see me actually bowl or _ that? is that all right? you want to see me actually bowl orjust i that? is that all right? you want to see me actually bowl orjust the i see me actually bowl orjust the rest? _ see me actually bowl or 'ust the rest? �* ., see me actually bowl or 'ust the rest?- the t see me actually bowl or 'ust the rest?- the race i see me actually bowl orjust the rest?- the race to, - see me actually bowl orjust the rest?- the race to, when l see me actually bowl orjust the| rest?- the race to, when it rest? both. the race to, when it comes out. _ rest? both. the race to, when it comes out. it — rest? both. the race to, when it comes out, it is _ rest? both. the race to, when it comes out, it is only _ rest? both. the race to, when it comes out, it is only the - rest? both. the race to, when it comes out, it is only the hand i rest? errfrl. the race to, when it comes out, it is only the hand that is moving — comes out, it is only the hand that is moving. there is going to be no movement— is moving. there is going to be no movement from the army or the upper body _ movement from the army or the upper body i_ movement from the army or the upper body i am _ movement from the army or the upper body. i am going to show you. live bowlin: body. i am going to show you. live bowling on — body. i am going to show you. live bowling on bbc — body. i am going to show you. le: bowling on bbc breakfast micra body. i am going to show you. l's: bowling on bbc breakfast micra on the carpet. bowling on bbc breakfast micra on the caret. ~ ., ., bowling on bbc breakfast micra on the caret. . ., ., ., ., ., the carpet. what i am going to do now is a drill— the carpet. what i am going to do now is a drill that _ the carpet. what i am going to do now is a drill that allows - the carpet. what i am going to do now is a drill that allows me i the carpet. what i am going to do now is a drill that allows me to i the carpet. what i am going to do| now is a drill that allows me to get in the _ now is a drill that allows me to get in the position i would normally position— in the position i would normally position for my forlorn approach. i push _ position for my forlorn approach. i push the _ position for my forlorn approach. i push the ball forward, it comes back and then— push the ball forward, it comes back and then i_ push the ball forward, it comes back and then i can practice the release. i and then i can practice the release. i have _ and then i can practice the release. i have to _ and then i can practice the release. i have to get — and then i can practice the release. i have to get the ball and they would — i have to get the ball and they would all— i have to get the ball and they would all over again. the other thing that _ would all over again. the other thing that strikes _ would all over again. the other thing that strikes me _ would all over again. the other thing that strikes me is - would all over again. the other thing that strikes me is you i would all over again. the other i thing that strikes me is you have got to have a lot of strength and balance as well, haven't you? yeah. that is definitely _ balance as well, haven't you? yeah. that is definitely huge _ balance as well, haven't you? yeah. that is definitely huge for— balance as well, haven't you? yeah. that is definitely huge for bowling i that is definitely huge for bowling mike _ that is definitely huge for bowling mike. that is one of the reasons why workouts _ mike. that is one of the reasons why workouts are — mike. that is one of the reasons why workouts are so important, so i can work— workouts are so important, so i can work on _ workouts are so important, so i can work on my— workouts are so important, so i can work on my core strength. i can also

work— work on my core strength. i can also work on _ work on my core strength. i can also work on my— work on my core strength. i can also work on my legs. obviously i am throwing — work on my legs. obviously i am throwing a — work on my legs. obviously i am throwing a £15 bowling ball and sometimes i do that for 30 games in one day _ sometimes i do that for 30 games in one day. endurance is huge and strength— one day. endurance is huge and strength is— one day. endurance is huge and strength is definitely important. it strength is definitely important. [f has strength is definitely important. has been a strength is definitely important. lf has been a real pleasure to talk to you. we are always looking for positives at the minute. and being able to speak to you with a bowling demonstration live in your hallway is something that would never have happened had we not have the pandemic. l happened had we not have the pandemic-— happened had we not have the andemic. ., , ., pandemic. i love everything about it, including _ pandemic. i love everything about it, including the _ pandemic. i love everything about it, including the closeness - pandemic. i love everything about it, including the closeness of- pandemic. i love everything about it, including the closeness of the i it, including the closeness of the carpet. absolute debugger. best of luck. i hope you get back. thank you. luck. i hope you get back. thank ou. . ~' luck. i hope you get back. thank ou. . ~ , ., luck. i hope you get back. thank ou. ., ~ ., ., luck. i hope you get back. thank ou. ., ., ., a good day. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning, i'm asad ahmad. anti—hs2 protesters say efforts to evict them from tunnels under a small park near euston station are "dangerous", after spending their sixth night underground.

environmental campaigners dug a network of tunnels beneath euston square gardens in a bid to protect the green space which they claim will be built over with a temporary taxi rank. hs2 says it has "legal possession" of the land and has urged protesters to leave. you may be familiar with the ladybird what to look for series of books, which were an instant success 60 years ago, selling millions of copies, teaching children about the world around them. well, the pocket—sized guides have been republished with new illustrations — including old favourites and new wildlife. the publishers hope it'll encourage a new generation to learn about nature. the motivation that you'll get, hopefully, from these books would be to go outside and see if you can actually find and spot some of these animals out in their natural environment. i've got two young children myself, and i've certainly found how refreshing it is to take a break from screen time orjust being in the house, full stop. comedian eddie izzard is resting

this morning after completing 32 marathons on a treadmill in a month. she also did 31 stand—up gigs, too — all with the help from some celebrity friends. yes, this is george clooney cheering izzard in london at the end of a month—long challenge to raise money for charities. mr clooney used the end of the challenge to also send out this message. you too, my friend. and remember, we're almost through this. everybody hang tight, wear masks, stay distanced, we're almost there. we're almost there. yeah. thank you. let's take a look at the travel situation now. there is a faulty train on the metropolitan line causing severe delays. on the roads, rain is affecting visibility on many roads. now the weather with kate.

good morning. it is a mild start. we do, however, have quite a bit of cloud around. that cloud should break up and we will see some sunny spells developing. the risk of one or two showers as well blowing through on the south—westerly wind. later in the day those showers get heavier and we may hear a rumble or two of thunder. the temperature though exceptionally mild at 14 celsius, eight or nine degrees higher than it was yesterday. now that shower risk continues into this evening. they will gradually though become fewer and further between. we will see some clearer spells, some drier spells, still quite breezy. then, as we head into tomorrow morning, our next band of heavy and persistent rain. staying mild overnight, a minimum of six celsius. now that rain will clear eventually through wednesday. sunshine and showers on thursday. then at the weekend, the temperature is set to get much colder. as we had overnight saturday into sunday we run the risk of potential snowfall. that risk continues through sunday itself and into the first part of next week.

i'm back with the latest from the bbc london newsroom in half an hour. good morning, welcome to breakfast with louise minchin and dan walker. our headlines today. urgent door—to—door testing for the south african variant

of coronavirus is beginning in parts of england. nicola sturgeon prepares to set out an increased testing regime and stricter quarantine rules for travellers entering scotland. "buy now, pay later" firms face a clampdown from the regulator. critics say they encourage shoppers to spend more than they can afford, and get into debt. i'll speak to the regulator — and to the boss of one of the biggest firms — klarna. league champions liverpool bolster their defence — they bring in ben davies from preston, as well as a loan signing, on a quiet transfer deadline day. and there's been heavy snowfall across parts of northern england overnight — with more on the way. good morning. the met office has an amber weather warning in forceful parts of northern england for that heavy snow, destruction is likely, thatis heavy snow, destruction is likely, that is valid until lunchtime.

further south, that is valid until lunchtime. furthersouth, heavy that is valid until lunchtime. further south, heavy rain could the flooding exacerbate risk. all the details later in the programme. it's tuesday the 2nd of february. our top story. urgent tests are being offered to 80,000 people in england after cases of a new south african coronavirus variant were found with no links to travel. people across eight areas are being asked to take tests — whether they have symptoms or not — after the government said the uk must "come down hard" on the variant. andy moore reports. 10,000 home testing kits delivered to a fire station in woking in surrey. from today, the operation to deliver them door to door will begin. across england, 80,000 people over the age of 16 will be swabbed to find the true extent of the new variant. there's no evidence it's more deadly, but it may be more contagious. mobile testing units like this one in london will also be seen in the areas where the new variant has been found. the health secretary says it's imperative that people in the designated areas stick

rigidly to the current guidelines. people should stay at home unless they absolutely have to leave. and anybody — anybody even thinking about stretching the rules in those areas must not. the places where the new variant has been discovered are southport, walsall, woking, broxbourne, maidstone, and three parts of london. it's really important that people see it as a way of surveillance, really. we're not unduly concerned that we've got a particular outbreak or... you know, this is covid — the same as the covid we've had since last march, so... the four nations have agreed tighter border controls that will see travellers from some high—risk countries quarantining in hotels at their own expense. but scotland's first minister, nicola sturgeon, said those measures don't go far enough. today, she will announce new measures which it's reported could see all arrivals into scotland face quarantine. andy moore, bbc news.

ben bland is at woking fire station for us this morning — which is being used as a testing operational hub. good as a testing operational hub. morning. give an idea is good morning. give an idea of how it is going to work. lh good morning. give an idea of how it is going to work-— is going to work. in there right now there are boxes _ is going to work. in there right now there are boxes piled _ is going to work. in there right now there are boxes piled high - is going to work. in there right now there are boxes piled high that i i there are boxes piled high that i starting to be unpacked. then, 10,000 coronavirus home testing kits and a team of volunteers will arrive later to deliver those directly to people's homes in parts of woking. people will be asked to take those tests at home themselves whether or not they have symptoms. they are free, they don't need an appointment or go to a testing site. when they have done the tests, the kits will be sent off for processing of any that come back positive will be checked to see if they are at the south africa variant of the virus.

the reason is because scientists want to see whether it is spreading through the community and to try to keep tabs on it because it seems to be more contagious, meaning it is easier to catch and pass on. it may not be more deadly or causing symptoms that are any more severe, but anyone who has that variant is more likely to pass it on to more people. more likely to pass it on to more --eole. ., , . ., ., . ., people. you very much for that clear explanation- — our chief political correspondent, adam fleming, joins us now from westminster. there is a real sense of urgency here. . , there is a real sense of urgency here. ., , , , ., ., , here. certainly ministers want to be seen to be doing _ here. certainly ministers want to be seen to be doing something - here. certainly ministers want to be seen to be doing something which i here. certainly ministers want to be| seen to be doing something which is why they have introduced this new enhanced testing in eight postcodes in england and it stretches from the north—west to the midlands to london to the south—east so it seems like a lot of areas. but also i think they are just lot of areas. but also i think they arejust being very, lot of areas. but also i think they are just being very, very cautious because they know this could go one of two ways. either you get control of two ways. either you get control of it and stamp down the south

african variant and it becomes a minor concern but is not a problem, or it ends up like last february when you spot a problem and it gets out of control. i am told ministers had a meeting yesterday where they looked at all the grass and things have improved markedly since last week. everything is going in the right direction that the chief medical, g witty, said it is too soon to declare victory because there is still a lot of people in intensive care. the government is under a lot of pressure from places. nicola sturgeon potentially save more today about currency for international arrivals at her plans for schools going back in scotland. pressure from labour for the commit to be tough on people coming in from abroad and on the other side pressure from conservative backbenchers who will look at the data and the improving situation and say, get to move on lifting the lockdown. a lot of stuff to balance. so much to think about. we'll be speaking to

the universities minister michelle donelan at 7.30. in scotland the first minister, nicola sturgeon, is expected to introduce new precautions for people arriving into the country. our scotland correspondent, james shaw, is in glasgow for us. good morning. what are we expecting to hear on this later? l good morning. what are we expecting to hear on this later?— to hear on this later? i think we are going _ to hear on this later? i think we are going to _ to hear on this later? i think we are going to get _ to hear on this later? i think we are going to get the _ to hear on this later? i think we are going to get the sense i to hear on this later? i think we are going to get the sense of i to hear on this later? i think we i are going to get the sense of how scotland will start to come out of the lockdown. that was certainly not happen before the middle of this month. there was an early indication that after the middle of february things may start to change. no specific dates but perhaps we will hear that today. it will start weaving with schools and nurseries, perhaps a phased return, but also measures to mitigate the risks that there are using the lockdown that will probably include things like more testing in schools, in the community, mass testing, and also in some places where there is enhanced

risk of infection. as we heard a moment ago, a stronger quarantine we think ben has been applied across the uk. that could potentially, certainly would be an option for anyone coming from anywhere in the world into scotland, they would have to self—isolate and have supervised quarantine for ten days. a range of measures we will hear from nicola sturgeon this afternoon.— measures we will hear from nicola sturgeon this afternoon. thank you. we will keep — sturgeon this afternoon. thank you. we will keep a _ sturgeon this afternoon. thank you. we will keep a close _ sturgeon this afternoon. thank you. we will keep a close eye _ sturgeon this afternoon. thank you. we will keep a close eye on - sturgeon this afternoon. thank you. we will keep a close eye on that i we will keep a close eye on that through the day. captain sir tom moore's family are with him in hospital, after he was admitted with coronavirus on sunday. the 100—year—old was taken to bedford hospital after requiring help with his breathing. breakfast'sjohn maguire is there for us this morning. good morning. wind us up—to—date? yeah, no update this morning or indeed yesterday on captain tom's condition other than to say he is receiving the best possible care.

just to remind people who are catching up, he was brought to hospital here on sunday for help with his breathing, additional help to help him breathe more easily, we were told. he was diagnosed with pneumonia around three weeks ago, had a positive covid test last week, hasn't had the vaccination because of the medication he has been on for pneumonia. brought here sunday afternoon and then the hospital last night released a statement with agreement of both captain tom daughters, who we know very well from having spoken to them over the last ten months since we have been covering the story. members of his family are with him in the hospital. that will of course provide great solace and comfort for him. we know he is a great family man and of course we hope it will mean his recovery will be even more speedy. thank you very much. thank you.

the devolved government in northern ireland has suspended checks of food consignments at the ports in belfast and larne, because of concerns about the safety of inspection staff. checks have been carried out on some goods arriving from the rest of the uk since the end of the brexit transition period last month — an arrangement viewed by unionists as representing an economic border in the irish sea. all parties have condemned the actions. the us presidentjoe biden has threatened to reinstate sanctions in myanmar after the country's military seized power and arrested aung san suu kyi and other political leaders. sanctions had only recently been eased, after the country began emerging from a decades—long military dictatorship. the un and the uk have also condemned the takeover. if you are pulling back the curtains in various parts of the uk there has been heavy snowfall this morning and overnight. this is how it was looking on the m62 near rochdale earlier —

the road had to be closed while the snow was cleared. the are reports of similar disruption in parts of south yorkshire, with more snow expected. ijokingly told i jokingly told lou ijokingly told lou she was fortunate to have me this morning. i know carol has been talking about conditions but a lot of unexpected snowfall overnight, not a lot of the roads have been gritted it goes to say, careful and we will keep you up—to—date. saved by the bell actor dustin diamond has died from cancer. the 44—year—old was best known for playing samuel "screech" powers in the popular 19905 us sitcom about a group of high school friends and their headmaster. he had recently completed a first round of chemotherapy after being diagnosed with lung cancer last month. i love that programme, sad news, far too young. some breaking business news now.

we were talking about this earlier. this is about regulation of the so called by now, pay later deals. people may recognise some of these logos. if you are checking out on a website and buying things you might be offered one of these services to buy the product and pay in instalments. in the last few minutes the regulator says it will monitor and regulate activities of firms like these to protect customers. up until now they have not been regulated because they are not considered to be offering an interest rate on a credit deal and therefore may have seemed pretty harmless. but the regulator says the use of them tripled in 2020. the value of them might be typically quite low, but it found that people can take out multiple deals with different providers, so could easily accrue a debt of near £1,000. it is particularly targeted at

younger people, often on things like fashion websites so there is concern that younger people are being targeted. there is also a worry that rather than just being used for relatively low cost items, the value of the items is increasing, so it could mean people are not able to pay back the debts they rack up. it will ask lenders to carry out affordability checks on customers to make sure they can afford it. all of this because there is concern that people are spending more than they can, being encouraged to buy something that is more expensive because you can split it into instalments and that could people to then take out a borrowing just to pay it back. i will speak to the regulator in about half an hour and find out why they have decided to do this. very interesting development. _ decided to do this. very interesting development, thank _ decided to do this. very interesting development, thank you. _ decided to do this. very interesting development, thank you. i - decided to do this. very interesting development, thank you. i have i development, thank you. i have another reason _ development, thank you. i have another reason to _ development, thank you. i have another reason to love - development, thank you. i have another reason to love carol- development, thank you. i have| another reason to love carol this morning. reason number 782. this morning. reason number 782. this morning at 3:30am she sent me a text message to check i was ok and that

the roads in sheffield were not to snowy. there has been strong heavy snowy. there has been strong heavy snow in parts of the uk. thank you for that, snow in parts of the uk. thank you forthat, it snow in parts of the uk. thank you for that, it meant a lot at that time in the morning.- for that, it meant a lot at that time in the morning. good morning stos i time in the morning. good morning stops i good _ time in the morning. good morning stops i good morning. _ time in the morning. good morning stops i good morning. dan - time in the morning. good morning stops i good morning. dan is i time in the morning. good morning stops i good morning. dan is right, | stops i good morning. dan is right, some treacherous conditions. ahshd some treacherous conditions. and ablett weather warning in force until— ablett weather warning in force until ipm — ablett weather warning in force until 1pm today for heavy snow. —— and an— until 1pm today for heavy snow. —— and an bit— until 1pm today for heavy snow. —— and an bit where likelihood of impact — and an bit where likelihood of impact due to severe weather. affecting — impact due to severe weather. affecting parts of northern england, not all _ affecting parts of northern england, not all of _ affecting parts of northern england, not all of it. places like wakefield, bradford, findlay, for example— wakefield, bradford, findlay, for example and also at huddersfield and sheffield _ example and also at huddersfield and sheffield. a fair bit of snow, particularly on higher ground but even _ particularly on higher ground but even at — particularly on higher ground but even at lower levels stop where we have the _ even at lower levels stop where we have the ambit weather warning, this area, _ have the ambit weather warning, this area, you _ have the ambit weather warning, this area, you can— have the ambit weather warning, this area, you can see this other snow across— area, you can see this other snow across northern england, southern and central scotland, moving

northward through the day. ahead of it, a northward through the day. ahead of it. a lot _ northward through the day. ahead of it. a lot of— northward through the day. ahead of it, a lot of dry weather, a cold skylight— it, a lot of dry weather, a cold skylight across northern scotland, some _ skylight across northern scotland, some sunshine, a few showers, mild in the _ some sunshine, a few showers, mild in the south — some sunshine, a few showers, mild in the south already, particularly the south—west. we will see further showery— the south—west. we will see further showery outbreaks of rain coming in from the _ showery outbreaks of rain coming in from the west through the day, some will be _ from the west through the day, some will be heavy and thundery. gusty winds— will be heavy and thundery. gusty winds in— will be heavy and thundery. gusty winds in the south—west and central lowlands— winds in the south—west and central lowlands where it will remain cold. 14 dagrees— lowlands where it will remain cold. 14 degrees in london, is very high for the _ 14 degrees in london, is very high for the time — 14 degrees in london, is very high for the time of year. to reiterate about— for the time of year. to reiterate about the — for the time of year. to reiterate about the snow across scotland and northern _ about the snow across scotland and northern england, widely where we have the _ northern england, widely where we have the tell us whether one, three to eight— have the tell us whether one, three to eight centimetres. disruption is quite _ to eight centimetres. disruption is quite possible. a lot more details on the _ quite possible. a lot more details on the web at looking ahead in about half an— on the web at looking ahead in about half an hour~ — on the web at looking ahead in about half an hour. we on the web at looking ahead in about half an hour-— half an hour. we are going to need it! thank you _ half an hour. we are going to need it! thank you very _ half an hour. we are going to need it! thank you very much. _ as we've been hearing this morning, around 80,000 people in england will be offered urgent tests for the south africa coronavirus variant, after cases with no links to travel were found. let's get more on this.

we'rejoined now by linda bauld, professor of public health at the university of edinburgh — along with the west midlands mayor, andy street. good morning. linda, what is known about this new variant, this south african variant? this about this new variant, this south african variant?— african variant? this virus is changing — african variant? this virus is changing all _ african variant? this virus is changing all the _ african variant? this virus is changing all the time, i african variant? this virus is changing all the time, this i african variant? this virus is i changing all the time, this was picked up in south africa in october, it really spread into the eastern and western cape provinces and caused real concern. it has some similarities in the way it has changed to the kent variant, the b117 variant. the changes spike protein, the weight enters ourselves, but there is no indication it leads to more severe disease. the novavax vaccine that we talked about last week, they did some of their trials in south africa and found overall that the

effectiveness of the vaccine was significantly less for the south african variant. 89% overall, 86% against the kent variant and down to 60% for the south african variant. that is why it is causing such concern and we don't want it to spread out of control in the uk. 50 spread out of control in the uk. so many questions to ask. one of the indications seem to be if you have had a different type of coronavirus you could also have this, what do you could also have this, what do you know about that? that you could also have this, what do you know about that?— you could also have this, what do you know about that? that is causing concern around _ you know about that? that is causing concern around the _ you know about that? that is causing concern around the world. _ you know about that? that is causing concern around the world. you i you know about that? that is causing concern around the world. you will i concern around the world. you will know in brazil there is a different variant, in amazonia, badly hit in the first wave of covid—19, there was a lot of reinfection there and that also seems to potentially be the case with this variant in south africa. it is a country that has really struggled during the pandemic and we have had rates of reinfection there. if somebody in the uk has been infected with sars—cov 2 and become unwell with covid—19 in the past it might beat potentially, if

they come into contact with this variant, they may become unwell again and that is why it is important to do basic search testing using pcr, more accurate than lateral flow, to find the cases and hopefully support people to self—isolate. hopefully support people to self-isolate.— hopefully support people to self-isolate. �* , ., ., self-isolate. let's get more detail on the search _ self-isolate. let's get more detail on the search testing. _ self-isolate. let's get more detail on the search testing. andy, i self-isolate. let's get more detail on the search testing. andy, they | on the search testing. andy, they are taking place in the west midlands, so what people expect? fits midlands, so what people expect? as we have just heard, it is all about pinpointing — we have just heard, it is all about pinpointing if there are workplaces in the _ pinpointing if there are workplaces in the particular area. pinpointing if there are workplaces in the particulararea. in pinpointing if there are workplaces in the particular area. in the walso area _ in the particular area. in the walso area there — in the particular area. in the walso area there has been one isolated case _ area there has been one isolated case we — area there has been one isolated case. we hope we have come take it, the individual acted responsibly so we hope _ the individual acted responsibly so we hope the chain has been broken. this is— we hope the chain has been broken. this is about — we hope the chain has been broken. this is about people in the immediate locality, people who will be offered bit identical to a mobile testing _ be offered bit identical to a mobile testing unit or a door—to—door service — testing unit or a door—to—door service provided to them starting today _ service provided to them starting toda . .., . , , ., service provided to them starting

toda . . , , ., , service provided to them starting toda. . , , .,, ., today. the concern seems to be that this may be — today. the concern seems to be that this may be being — today. the concern seems to be that this may be being spread _ today. the concern seems to be that this may be being spread in - today. the concern seems to be that this may be being spread in the i this may be being spread in the community. what can you tell us about this case, do you know where they got it from? that about this case, do you know where they got it from?— they got it from? that is the point. we cannot be _ they got it from? that is the point. we cannot be certain. _ they got it from? that is the point. we cannot be certain. we - they got it from? that is the point. we cannot be certain. we do i they got it from? that is the point. we cannot be certain. we do know| they got it from? that is the point. . we cannot be certain. we do know the person— we cannot be certain. we do know the person was— we cannot be certain. we do know the person was incredibly responsible, following _ person was incredibly responsible, following all the advice, so we hope it has _ following all the advice, so we hope it has not _ following all the advice, so we hope it has not been passed on. the purpose — it has not been passed on. the purpose of— it has not been passed on. the purpose of this testing in the immediate area is to identify if there _ immediate area is to identify if there are — immediate area is to identify if there are any other cases there. it is about— there are any other cases there. it is about rooting it out if it is there — is about rooting it out if it is there which is why we are asking anyone _ there which is why we are asking anyone to — there which is why we are asking anyone to in the immediate area to come _ anyone to in the immediate area to come forward and offer themselves for a test — come forward and offer themselves for a test. we come forward and offer themselves for a test. ~ ., , , ._ ., for a test. we heard yesterday from the health secretary _ for a test. we heard yesterday from the health secretary matt _ for a test. we heard yesterday from the health secretary matt hancockl the health secretary matt hancock that people in these particular areas, it seems to indicate, take extra special care. we are all being told to stay at home but what would you like people to be doing in that area particularly? the you like people to be doing in that area particularly?— area particularly? the advice is that ou area particularly? the advice is that you should _ area particularly? the advice is that you should do _ area particularly? the advice is that you should do exactly - area particularly? the advice is| that you should do exactly what area particularly? the advice is - that you should do exactly what you have already been asked to do. you should _ have already been asked to do. you should stay— have already been asked to do. you should stay at home unless you have an absolute — should stay at home unless you have an absolute reason that you must

leave _ an absolute reason that you must leave the — an absolute reason that you must leave the home. additionally we are asking _ leave the home. additionally we are asking people to offer themselves for this— asking people to offer themselves for this test whether or not you have _ for this test whether or not you have symptoms, so the risk can be eliminated — have symptoms, so the risk can be eliminated-— eliminated. professor linda bauld, we have spoken — eliminated. professor linda bauld, we have spoken to _ eliminated. professor linda bauld, we have spoken to you _ eliminated. professor linda bauld, we have spoken to you about - we have spoken to you about quarantine measures before they were suggested in england. we understand nicola sturgeon is going to announce tough border controls. from what you have said in the past i think you were a supporter of the measures. any idea as to what you may announce and how far she may go? what any idea as to what you may announce and how far she may go?— and how far she may go? what the scottish government _ and how far she may go? what the scottish government would - and how far she may go? what the scottish government would like . and how far she may go? what the scottish government would like to | and how far she may go? what the i scottish government would like to do is take an approach similar to other countries where effectively a quarantine is applied to almost everybody coming in from overseas. but i would prefer to be called project quarantine, adequate support a hotel or elsewhere and checked up on a regular. the uk government suggestion is that will only be from certain countries and the details are still not clear. the reality is that people won't necessarily travel directly so even if you are

quarantining people from south africa, some of them may come via somewhere else. the challenge for the scottish government is me living in edinburgh, if i were travelling overseas i would probably go via heathrow and maybe travel back to scotland a different way, so unless the uk does this in a coordinated way it will be quite tricky for scotland to properly go it alone on strict quarantine. we scotland to properly go it alone on strict quarantine.— strict quarantine. we will talk about that — strict quarantine. we will talk about that further _ strict quarantine. we will talk about that further in - strict quarantine. we will talk about that further in the - strict quarantine. we will talk- about that further in the programme. andy street, you have a major airport in your area. do you know when this hotel quarantine might start, have you been given any indication? we start, have you been given any indication?— start, have you been given any indication? we haven't. we are actin: indication? we haven't. we are acting with _ indication? we haven't. we are acting with hotel— indication? we haven't. we are acting with hotel is _ indication? we haven't. we are acting with hotel is in _ indication? we haven't. we are acting with hotel is in the - indication? we haven't. we are acting with hotel is in the area | indication? we haven't. we are i acting with hotel is in the area and they will— acting with hotel is in the area and they will be ready as we are requested but we don't have a go live date — requested but we don't have a go live date i— requested but we don't have a go live date. i would like to be as soon _ live date. i would like to be as soon as— live date. i would like to be as soon as possible at the airport is being _ soon as possible at the airport is being very— soon as possible at the airport is being very thorough in preparation. you would — being very thorough in preparation. you would be keen to have these quarantine in hotels start as soon as possible. i am absolutely. could

not be clearer. our local— not be clearer. our local airport is preparing- — not be clearer. our local airport is preparing- they — not be clearer. our local airport is preparing. they are _ not be clearer. our local airport is preparing. they are being - not be clearer. our local airport is i preparing. they are being vociferous about _ preparing. they are being vociferous about testing before people board planes _ about testing before people board planes and also on arrival in the uk. planes and also on arrival in the uk the — planes and also on arrival in the uk the act— planes and also on arrival in the uk. the act which could not be more accommodating under those plans because _ accommodating under those plans because they know it will be required _ because they know it will be required for restoration of travel longer— required for restoration of travel longer term. gur required for restoration of travel longer term-— required for restoration of travel loner term. ., , ., , ., longer term. our hotel is ready and waitin: ? longer term. our hotel is ready and waiting? there _ longer term. our hotel is ready and waiting? there are _ longer term. our hotel is ready and waiting? there are plenty _ longer term. our hotel is ready and waiting? there are plenty on - longer term. our hotel is ready and waiting? there are plenty on the i waiting? there are plenty on the airort waiting? there are plenty on the airport campus _ waiting? there are plenty on the airport campus that _ waiting? there are plenty on the airport campus that could - waiting? there are plenty on the airport campus that could be - waiting? there are plenty on the airport campus that could be put waiting? there are plenty on the i airport campus that could be put to use swiftly~ — airport campus that could be put to use swiftl . ., ., ., airport campus that could be put to use swiftly-— use swiftly. you are having quite a bit of correspondence _ use swiftly. you are having quite a bit of correspondence with - use swiftly. you are having quite a bit of correspondence with people | use swiftly. you are having quite a l bit of correspondence with people in your area, as we would expect from a mayor. what is the general feeling about the surge testing but also the quarantine measures, i may be largely supported? this quarantine measures, i may be largely supported?— largely supported? this is a ruestion largely supported? this is a question in _ largely supported? this is a question in different - largely supported? this is a question in different forms| largely supported? this is a - question in different forms that comes— question in different forms that comes from the media so often and fishing _ comes from the media so often and fishing as _ comes from the media so often and fishing as to whether there is disagreement among the community about— disagreement among the community about what they are asked... i am not about what they are asked... i am rrot fishing — about what they are asked... i am not fishing for _ about what they are asked... i —n not fishing for disagreement at all, i am just wondering what your

response has been to the people you have spoken to. i'm not looking for disagreement so please do not put those words in my mouth i am fair enough, let me answer the question, then. the reason i enough, let me answer the question, then. the reason— then. the reason i said that is because it _ then. the reason i said that is because it doesn't _ then. the reason i said that is because it doesn't exist. - then. the reason i said that is because it doesn't exist. the | because it doesn't exist. the overwhelming reaction from the community is that we want to support and comply— community is that we want to support and comply and work together to deal with this _ and comply and work together to deal with this it— and comply and work together to deal with this. it is the first day to day but — with this. it is the first day to day but i _ with this. it is the first day to day but i am 100% certain that will be the _ day but i am 100% certain that will be the attitude amongst residents in walso~ _ be the attitude amongst residents in walso~ it _ be the attitude amongst residents in walso~ it is _ be the attitude amongst residents in walso. it is important that that is heard _ walso. it is important that that is heard loud — walso. it is important that that is heard loud and clear.— walso. it is important that that is heard loud and clear. good to hear, thank you- — heard loud and clear. good to hear, thank you. thank _ heard loud and clear. good to hear, thank you. thank you _ heard loud and clear. good to hear, thank you. thank you both - heard loud and clear. good to hear, thank you. thank you both very - heard loud and clear. good to hear, i thank you. thank you both very much indeed and we will be talking about what the surge testing means coming up what the surge testing means coming up shortly. this weeked saw the introduction of new £800 fines in england, for anyone attending a house party with more than 15 people. people gathering to socialise in private homes has been a major cause of rule—breaking during the lockdown. our home affairs correpondent june kelly went out with avon and somerset police — one of the forces which has immediately started using the new powers.

for some, the weekend is still party time. turn the music off. until the police arrive, with body—worn cameras and stronger powers. you're not going anywhere. buddy, turn it off, let's have the lights on now. because this party breaches the is—plus rule, individual students here in bristol are given notice that they are now facing the new £800 fine. we are quite near, where are you, mate? avon and somerset police has a special team dealing with lockdown enforcement. yeah, we will put our body cams on now. stacked six at the address, please. they've been told there is a gathering in this flat. hello, it's the police. an 80—year—old man in this block has recently died of covid and neighbours are concerned. are you aware of the regulations at the moment and what is going on?

yeah, of course. yeah, yeah. yeah? so you just thought... ? yeah, it was stupid, yeah. the man living here seems to be cooperating. meanwhile, it appears his guests have left via a balcony at the back with a 40—foot drop. he has got no shoes on. one of them is found. what are you up to in your socks out there? it's like minus four. i think you have potentially been breaching the regulations. it's a bit odd that you are going for a walk with your socks on. here, fewer than 15 people were involved, so in this case the fine is £200. we obviously want the public to call in. policing in the pandemic is different. people may think, we will bend the rules a little bit, we will have a mate around, two friends around, nobody will know. we are all human. we don't enjoy telling people they can't see their mates or have parties for these special occasions. however, like frances has said, everybody has got to make sacrifices at the moment. this was another student party broken up by the team. ministers hope that even the most hardened rule—breakers will decide

the new £800 fine is too much to pay for a night out. june kelly, bbc news, bristol. this time now is the time to get the news, travel and weather. we will speak to the government, last don't have a few minutes. good morning, i'm asad ahmad. one of the world's highest rates of covid—i9 infection has been found to be in an orthodoxjewish community in london. a study by the london school of hygiene and tropical medicine points to crowded housing and socio—economic deprivation as a possible reasons for increased rates. researchers found the rate of past infection in one particularjewish community here to be over 60%, compared to a london average of ii%. academics say they were approached by members of thejewish community to investigate the high

covid infection rates. anti—hs2 protesters say efforts to evict them from tunnels under a small park near euston station are dangerous, after spending their sixth night underground. environmental campaigners dug a network of tunnels beneath euston square gardens, in a bid to protect the green space which they claim will be built over with a temporary taxi rank. hs2 says it has legal possession of the land and has urged protesters to leave. you may be familiar with the ladybird what to look for series of books — which were an instant success 60 years ago — selling millions of copies — teaching children about the world around them. well, the pocket—sized guides have been republished with new illustrations — including old favourites and new wildlife. the publishers hope it'll encourage a new generation to learn about nature. the motivation that you'll get, hopefully, from these books would be to go outside and see if you can actually find and spot some of these animals out in their natural environment.

i've got two young children myself, and i've certainly found how refreshing it is to take a break from screen time orjust being in the house, full stop. let's take a look at the travel situation now. there's a good service on the tubes this morning metropolitan line. no service between harrow on the hill and aldgate due to a faulty train at finchley road. in walthamstow, the ali06 north circular is down to one lane westbound just past waterworks corner, the junction with woodford new road, for major pothole repairs, with delays back to the m11 at the charlie brown's roundabout. and on the m25, the outside lane remains closed in both directions between j24 and j25. now the weather with kate. good morning. it is a mild start. we do, however, have quite a bit of cloud around. that cloud should break up and we will see some sunny spells developing. the risk of one or two showers as well blowing through on the south—westerly wind. later in the day those showers get heavier and we may hear a rumble or two of thunder. the temperature though exceptionally mild at 14 celsius, eight or nine degrees higher than it was yesterday.

now that shower risk continues into this evening. they will gradually though become fewer and further between. we will see some clearer spells, some drier spells, still quite breezy. then, as we head into tomorrow morning, our next band of heavy and persistent rain. staying mild overnight, a minimum of six celsius. now that rain will clear eventually through wednesday. are sunshine and showers on thursday. then at the weekend, the temperature is set to get much colder. as we head overnight saturday into sunday we run the risk of potential snowfall. that risk continues through sunday itself and into the first part of next week. paul mortimerjoins vanessa feltz on bbc radio london for a newspaper review. bye for now. hello, this is breakfast with louise minchin and dan walker. the latest news. door—to—door testing of 80,000 people ending then we'll start today to detect cases of

the south african coronavirus variant. it comes after 105 cases were found — with 11 having no links to international travel. people in eight areas across surrey, london, kent, hertfordshire, southport and walsall are being asked to take tests, whether they have symptoms or not. the devolved government in northern ireland has suspended checks of food consignments at the ports in belfast and larne, because of concerns about the safety of inspection staff. checks have been carried out on some goods arriving from the rest of the uk since the end of the brexit transition period last mont, an arrangement viewed by unionists as representing an economic border in the irish sea. all parties have condemned the actions. the us presidentjoe biden has threatened to reinstate sanctions in myanmar after the country's military seized power, and arrested aung san suu kyi and other political leaders. (tx sanctions had only recently been eased, after the country began emerging from a decades—long military dictatorship.

the un and the uk have also condemned the takeover. a major winter storm has hit the northeastern united states, bringing heavy snowfalls and blizzard—like conditions to new york state, pennsylvania and new england. new york city and newjersey have both declared a state of emergency. more than 1,600 flights have been cancelled, schools have been closed and coronavirus vaccinations have been postponed. there's been some heavy snowfall across parts of northern this is how it was looking on the m62 near rochdale earlier — the road had to be closed while the snow was cleared. the are reports of similar disruption in parts of south yorkshire, with more snow expected. carol has got all the details stop

to with us. damejudi dench, sir lenny henry and benedict cumberbatch have launched this year's red nose day fundraising campaign. theyjoin a whole host of stars who have appeared in a short film in which they discuss how comedy has helped them in their lives. the event returns next month, and this year features the 'share a smile' initiative, which aims to bring the country together using humour. we could all do with a bit of that. sir lenny henry willjoining usjust before 9 o'clock this morning to tell us all about it. we have got to ask about the mast singer as well and blob. we have got to ask about the mast singeras welland blob. —— we have got to ask about the mast singer as well and blob. —— the masked singer. he singer as well and blob. -- the masked singer.— singer as well and blob. -- the masked singer. he finally had to unmask himself _ masked singer. he finally had to unmask himself this _ masked singer. he finally had to unmask himself this weekend. l masked singer. he finally had to j unmask himself this weekend. it masked singer. he finally had to i unmask himself this weekend. it is best to say nothing and let you do the work yourself.

in muck, but how about a panda in snow? these are the giant pandas from the smithsonian national zoo in the united states. they were caught on camera playing in the snow — sliding down hills, throwing their paws in the air and definitely making the most of the chilly conditions! i could watch a good hour of this. i did probably watch a good hour of it. wonderful pictures.— it. wonderful pictures. every now and aaain it. wonderful pictures. every now and again we _ it. wonderful pictures. every now and again we have _ it. wonderful pictures. every now and again we have some - it. wonderful pictures. every now and again we have some panda i it. wonderful pictures. every now - and again we have some panda news. it put a smile and everyone's face. it put a smile and everyone's face. it is what we need. as we've been hearing, urgent tests will be offered to thousands of people across england, after cases of the south african coronavirus variant, with no link to travel, were detected. let's talk now to the universities minister, michelle donelan. good morning. thank you very much indeed forjoining us. let's talk about of this south african variant.

how concerned are you by it? well. about of this south african variant. how concerned are you by it? well, i think we all— how concerned are you by it? well, i think we all need _ how concerned are you by it? well, i think we all need to _ how concerned are you by it? well, i think we all need to be _ how concerned are you by it? well, i think we all need to be concerned. i think we all need to be concerned. and we've — think we all need to be concerned. and we've identified those areas where _ and we've identified those areas where it— and we've identified those areas where it is— and we've identified those areas where it is prevalent. and there are 11 where it is prevalent. and there are it cases— where it is prevalent. and there are it cases that — where it is prevalent. and there are 11 cases that have not been directly linked _ 11 cases that have not been directly linked to— 11 cases that have not been directly linked to travel. 0ur message in those _ linked to travel. 0ur message in those areas is clear. make sure you stay at _ those areas is clear. make sure you stay at home. get a test. we are introducing — stay at home. get a test. we are introducing that a testing, putting mobile _ introducing that a testing, putting mobile units into those areas, and we want _ mobile units into those areas, and we want to— mobile units into those areas, and we want to contain the spread of this variant. that is why we have .ot this variant. that is why we have got a _ this variant. that is why we have got a strategy to deal with it. like all variants — got a strategy to deal with it. like all variants we need to be concerned. we are at a crucial stage of this— concerned. we are at a crucial stage of this virus — concerned. we are at a crucial stage of this virus. we have got over 9 million _ of this virus. we have got over 9 million people now vaccinated. but certainly— million people now vaccinated. but certainly the time is not to be complacent. there is still a long way to— complacent. there is still a long way to go — complacent. there is still a long way to go. and it is still very prevalent— way to go. and it is still very prevalent end the pressure on the nhs is _ prevalent end the pressure on the nhs is still high. i prevalent end the pressure on the nhs is still high.— prevalent end the pressure on the nhs is still high.— prevalent end the pressure on the nhs is still high. i want to ask you about the message _ nhs is still high. i want to ask you about the message to _ nhs is still high. i want to ask you about the message to stay - nhs is still high. i want to ask you about the message to stay at - nhs is still high. i want to ask you l about the message to stay at home. you are appealing to residents of those postcodes. is it a different message to the one we have all had? are you asking them not to go to the

supermarket or not to go out for exercise? 50 supermarket or not to go out for exercise? ,, ., ~' supermarket or not to go out for exercise? ,, , ,., supermarket or not to go out for exercise? ,, , , exercise? so i think the message is first of all one _ exercise? so i think the message is first of all one about _ exercise? so i think the message is first of all one about reinforcing - first of all one about reinforcing the importance of the message that all of us _ the importance of the message that all of us should be abided by. secondly, it is about people thinking _ secondly, it is about people thinking twice about their actions, having _ thinking twice about their actions, having that conversation with their employer— having that conversation with their employer about making sure they can work from _ employer about making sure they can work from home etc. and just limiting — work from home etc. and just limiting even more the time that they are — limiting even more the time that they are outside of their house. so that we _ they are outside of their house. so that we can — they are outside of their house. so that we can contain that bread. and of course _ that we can contain that bread. and of course by— that we can contain that bread. and of course by testing so many people in those _ of course by testing so many people in those communities we will identify— in those communities we will identify more people that are positive — identify more people that are positive and of course they need to self—isolate. will positive and of course they need to self-isolate— positive and of course they need to self-isolate. ~ , ., , , ,., self-isolate. will you support them? you talk about _ self-isolate. will you support them? you talk about asking _ self-isolate. will you support them? you talk about asking people - self-isolate. will you support them? you talk about asking people to - self-isolate. will you support them? you talk about asking people to stay| you talk about asking people to stay at home. will you help employees? we have put in place a number of processes _ have put in place a number of processes already to date to support businesses. most businesses now have been amenable to that. they are very flexible _ been amenable to that. they are very flexible and _ been amenable to that. they are very flexible and are used to working from _ flexible and are used to working from home. but in different systems.

this is— from home. but in different systems. this is nothing that is new any more — this is nothing that is new any more i— this is nothing that is new any more. i think most employers have .ot more. i think most employers have got those _ more. i think most employers have got those processes in place and the vast majority of people can work from _ vast majority of people can work from home anyway. given the pandemic and where _ from home anyway. given the pandemic and where we are. if, from home anyway. given the pandemic and where we are.— and where we are. if, for example, ou were and where we are. if, for example, you were found _ and where we are. if, for example, you were found to _ and where we are. if, for example, you were found to have _ and where we are. if, for example, you were found to have had - and where we are. if, for example, you were found to have had the - and where we are. if, for example, | you were found to have had the new south african variant, is the isolation different? it south african variant, is the isolation different?- south african variant, is the isolation different? it is exactly the same- _ isolation different? it is exactly the same. there _ isolation different? it is exactly the same. there is _ isolation different? it is exactly the same. there is still - isolation different? it is exactly the same. there is still a - isolation different? it is exactly the same. there is still a legal| the same. there is still a legal requirement for you to self—isolate. we are _ requirement for you to self—isolate. we are learning more about this variant— we are learning more about this variant and _ we are learning more about this variant and the other variant ofs everv _ variant and the other variant ofs every dav — variant and the other variant ofs every day. we have got our top scientists — every day. we have got our top scientists working on that. the message — scientists working on that. the message is still very much the same in terms _ message is still very much the same in terms of— message is still very much the same in terms of isolating and abiding by the rules — in terms of isolating and abiding by the rules. can in terms of isolating and abiding by the rules. ., ., ., ,, ., the rules. can i also talk to you about borders _ the rules. can i also talk to you about borders and _ the rules. can i also talk to you about borders and about - the rules. can i also talk to you about borders and about what i the rules. can i also talk to you | about borders and about what is happening with that? according to the times newspaper this morning, they have a story that sage warned number 10 weeks ago about a mutant virus. and there is a story there that the government ignored advice to close borders then? 50 that the government ignored advice to close borders then?—

that the government ignored advice to close borders then? so what sage actually said — to close borders then? so what sage actually said is _ to close borders then? so what sage actually said is that _ to close borders then? so what sage actually said is that completely - actually said is that completely closing — actually said is that completely closing the borders can prove ineffective. the best strategy is one that — ineffective. the best strategy is one that combines quarantining and testing. _ one that combines quarantining and testing, which is what we have been doing _ testing, which is what we have been doing. throughout the last year we have been— doing. throughout the last year we have been developing our approach to borders— have been developing our approach to borders in— have been developing our approach to borders in line with the data and in line with _ borders in line with the data and in line with the pandemic and the changes— line with the pandemic and the changes that we have seen, plus the scientific— changes that we have seen, plus the scientific and medical advice. we have _ scientific and medical advice. we have gone — scientific and medical advice. we have gone from quarantining right the way— have gone from quarantining right the way through to testing as well. we have _ the way through to testing as well. we have a — the way through to testing as well. we have a robust system in place. everybody— we have a robust system in place. everybody does need to have a test before _ everybody does need to have a test before they come to this country. there _ before they come to this country. there is— before they come to this country. there is a — before they come to this country. there is a very clear message to british— there is a very clear message to british citizens they should not be going _ british citizens they should not be going abroad unless they have a very. _ going abroad unless they have a very. very— going abroad unless they have a very, very clear reason to do so, that— very, very clear reason to do so, that falls— very, very clear reason to do so, that falls into one of those exemptions. border force have been checking _ exemptions. border force have been checking up— exemptions. border force have been checking up to 25% of people as well _ checking up to 25% of people as well so — checking up to 25% of people as well. so we are robust on this. given— well. so we are robust on this. given that _ well. so we are robust on this. given that the south african variant is here, haven't you acted too late? well, no. 11 people have got that

south _ well, no. 11 people have got that south african variant. they cannot be traced — south african variant. they cannot be traced through to travel. 0ne south african variant. they cannot be traced through to travel. one of the variants — be traced through to travel. one of the variants we have faced a lot of challenger— the variants we have faced a lot of challenger where is the uk variant, which _ challenger where is the uk variant, which is _ challenger where is the uk variant, which is up — challenger where is the uk variant, which is up to 70% of transmissible. i which is up to 70% of transmissible. i don't _ which is up to 70% of transmissible. ldon't think— which is up to 70% of transmissible. i don't think this is about acting too late — i don't think this is about acting too late. we are dealing with a global— too late. we are dealing with a global pandemic where things are changing — global pandemic where things are changing on a daily basis and we are having _ changing on a daily basis and we are having to _ changing on a daily basis and we are having to react and respond to that. the government is talking about this quarantine from red list countries. when will that start? 50. quarantine from red list countries. when will that start?— quarantine from red list countries. when will that start? so, the health secreta , when will that start? so, the health secretary. matt _ when will that start? so, the health secretary, matt hancock, _ when will that start? so, the health secretary, matt hancock, will- when will that start? so, the health secretary, matt hancock, will be - secretary, matt hancock, will be updating — secretary, matt hancock, will be updating the house on this imminently. within the week is my understanding on the policy. we have identified _ understanding on the policy. we have identified 30 countries where this policy— identified 30 countries where this policy will— identified 30 countries where this policy will come into effect. in addition — policy will come into effect. in addition to that we do have countries where travel is bad. this is not _ countries where travel is bad. this is not the — countries where travel is bad. this is not the only policy that we have at all _ is not the only policy that we have at all. ., . �* is not the only policy that we have at all. ., ., �* ., ., ., ., at all. you haven't got a date at this point- _ at all. you haven't got a date at this point. what _ at all. you haven't got a date at this point. what is _ at all. you haven't got a date at this point. what is the - at all. you haven't got a date at this point. what is the delay? i at all. you haven't got a date at l this point. what is the delay? so, the government is working on this

initiative _ the government is working on this initiative and want to get it right. the secretary of state for how to will be _ the secretary of state for how to will be updating the house and the wider— will be updating the house and the wider public on this in due course. just to— wider public on this in due course. just to be — wider public on this in due course. just to be clear, what might be the delay then? i just to be clear, what might be the delay then?— delay then? i don't think there is a dela . delay then? i don't think there is a delay- there _ delay then? i don't think there is a delay. there wasn't _ delay then? i don't think there is a delay. there wasn't a _ delay then? i don't think there is a delay. there wasn't a time - delay then? i don't think there is a delay. there wasn't a time frame l delay then? i don't think there is a l delay. there wasn't a time frame set originally— delay. there wasn't a time frame set originallv as— delay. there wasn't a time frame set originally as to when we were denies this. originally as to when we were denies this we _ originally as to when we were denies this. we announced the intention of this. we announced the intention of this last _ this. we announced the intention of this last week. in conjunction with other— this last week. in conjunction with other initiatives we are doing, including _ other initiatives we are doing, including banning travel from other countries — including banning travel from other countries. the details will be announced. it is a logistical effort as well, _ announced. it is a logistical effort as well, as — announced. it is a logistical effort as well, as you will appreciate. so it all— as well, as you will appreciate. so it all needs — as well, as you will appreciate. so it all needs to be laid at properly. the health secretary will be doing that _ the health secretary will be doing that. ., ., ., ., that. you mentioned earlier about the number _ that. you mentioned earlier about the number of _ that. you mentioned earlier about the number of people _ that. you mentioned earlier about the number of people who - that. you mentioned earlier about the number of people who have i that. you mentioned earlier about. the number of people who have been given jabs, the number of people who have been givenjabs, but the number of people who have been given jabs, but they have just been given jabs, but they have just been given the first dose, 8.5 million people. can i also talk to you about what nicola sturgeon is saying? we understand she is going to talk about anybody coming from abroad, all countries would be put into this hotel quarantining. would you agree with that? is that something the

government is considering? itrefoil. government is considering? well, look, we government is considering? well, look. we will _ government is considering? well, look, we will continually - government is considering? well, look, we will continually evolve i government is considering? well, look, we will continually evolve our strategies — look, we will continually evolve our strategies. but that is actually unfeasible. we have to be realistic about— unfeasible. we have to be realistic about what we adopt and what we do and what _ about what we adopt and what we do and what is _ about what we adopt and what we do and what is deliverable as well. and alsoi _ and what is deliverable as well. and also, targeted in our approach to making _ also, targeted in our approach to making sure that we minimise the risk and _ making sure that we minimise the risk and identify those countries where _ risk and identify those countries where we — risk and identify those countries where we can see the risk. so a blanket— where we can see the risk. so a blanket policy that nicola sturgeon is proposing would not necessarily be as— is proposing would not necessarily be as effective as the one that we are suggesting. also, it is much more _ are suggesting. also, it is much more doable.— are suggesting. also, it is much more doable. let's also talk about what ou more doable. let's also talk about what you specifically _ more doable. let's also talk about what you specifically deal - more doable. let's also talk about what you specifically deal with, . what you specifically deal with, universities. we know today you are announcing an additional £50 million to support students with financial pressures. with students would they be, how do they apply and when would they get the money? this be, how do they apply and when would they get the money?— they get the money? this is designed for students in _ they get the money? this is designed for students in financial— they get the money? this is designed for students in financial hardship. - for students in financial hardship. we know— for students in financial hardship. we know that the pandemic and the implications of the pandemic is put extra _ implications of the pandemic is put extra pressure on finances for students _

extra pressure on finances for students. that is why last year we worked _ students. that is why last year we worked with the office of students to give _ worked with the office of students to give more flexibility around the 256 million that universities have this year— 256 million that universities have this year to unlock money for hardship _ this year to unlock money for hardship. in decemberwe this year to unlock money for hardship. in december we give an additional— hardship. in december we give an additional 20 million to support students — additional 20 million to support students in hardship. now we are giving _ students in hardship. now we are giving additional 50 million until april _ giving additional 50 million until april for— giving additional 50 million until april. forthis giving additional 50 million until april. for this academic term. students _ april. for this academic term. students will be able to apply to the university and the universities will be _ the university and the universities will be able to utilise this money to support those students at this very difficult and challenging time. the vice _ very difficult and challenging time. the vice chancellors of several different universities have written to the government today to say that the interest on student loans in england should be scrapped for 18 months. infill england should be scrapped for 18 months. ~ , ., ., england should be scrapped for 18 months. ~ ., ., ., months. will you do that? so, on that, our priority _ months. will you do that? so, on that, our priority has _ months. will you do that? so, on that, our priority has always - months. will you do that? so, onj that, our priority has always been to support — that, our priority has always been to support students most in need and getting _ to support students most in need and getting cash into their pockets, which _ getting cash into their pockets, which is — getting cash into their pockets, which is what the announcement today achieves _ which is what the announcement today achieves. we will continue to monitor— achieves. we will continue to monitor the situation and also see the outcome on students in the coming — the outcome on students in the coming months. the policy that is put forward today would not achieve

that. put forward today would not achieve that we _ put forward today would not achieve that. we also know that at least half of _ that. we also know that at least half of students don't actually pay back their— half of students don't actually pay back their student loan either. so our priority— back their student loan either. so our priority at the moment is making sure we _ our priority at the moment is making sure we get— our priority at the moment is making sure we get that money into the pockets — sure we get that money into the pockets of students to support them through— pockets of students to support them through this difficult and challenging time.- through this difficult and challenging time. through this difficult and challenaiin time. ., ., ,, ., challenging time. you talk about the students most _ challenging time. you talk about the students most in _ challenging time. you talk about the students most in need _ challenging time. you talk about the students most in need but _ challenging time. you talk about the students most in need but most - students most in need but most students most in need but most students have been directly affected by this bug financially but also in the teaching that they are given. is it acceptable that they need to pay the fees that they are paying at the moment? ., ., ., , moment? you are quite right. it has been a difficult _ moment? you are quite right. it has been a difficult time _ moment? you are quite right. it has been a difficult time for _ moment? you are quite right. it has been a difficult time for students. i been a difficult time for students. not the _ been a difficult time for students. not the student experience that anybody — not the student experience that anybody would have wanted to have had. anybody would have wanted to have had 0n _ anybody would have wanted to have had. 0n tuition fees, we set the maximum — had. 0n tuition fees, we set the maximum as a government. it is up to universities _ maximum as a government. it is up to universities to — maximum as a government. it is up to universities to decide what to charge — universities to decide what to charge. they have all decided to charge _ charge. they have all decided to charge the maximum despite the pandemic. we have said, ok, we expect— pandemic. we have said, ok, we expect the — pandemic. we have said, ok, we expect the quantity, quality and accessibility to be maintained. the officer— accessibility to be maintained. the officer students are monitoring that~ _ officer students are monitoring that. ~ . , officer students are monitoring that. ~ ., , ., officer students are monitoring that. ., , ., ., ., that. what if it is not maintained? what happens _ that. what if it is not maintained?

what happens then? _ that. what if it is not maintained? what happens then? i _ that. what if it is not maintained? what happens then? i think - that. what if it is not maintained? what happens then? i think there | that. what if it is not maintained? i what happens then? i think there is an important _ what happens then? i think there is an important point _ what happens then? i think there is an important point to _ what happens then? i think there is an important point to make. - what happens then? i think there is an important point to make. there i an important point to make. there have _ an important point to make. there have been— an important point to make. there have been some innovative and amazing — have been some innovative and amazing examples and lecturers have worked _ amazing examples and lecturers have worked tirelessly to support students. but if it is not maintained then there is a process in place _ maintained then there is a process in place were a student can go to the university, have a formal complaint. if that is not revolves -- where — complaint. if that is not revolves -- where if — complaint. if that is not revolves —— where if that is not resolved satisfactorily they can go to an adjudicator who were looking to their— adjudicator who were looking to their specific case. it can lead to a partial— their specific case. it can lead to a partial fee refund and we know a number— a partial fee refund and we know a number of— a partial fee refund and we know a number of students have been through that process and are going through that process and are going through that process and are going through that process at the moment. michelle donelan, that process at the moment. michelle donelan. thank— that process at the moment. michelle donelan, thank you _ that process at the moment. michelle donelan, thank you for _ that process at the moment. michelle donelan, thank you for your _ that process at the moment. michelle donelan, thank you for your time. - that process at the moment. michelle donelan, thank you for your time. it i donelan, thank you for your time. it is fast approaching quarter to eight of this morning. if you're waking up to snow or you are seeing snow on your local bulletins, carol will have a full weather report in about... what time? not far away. we are talking to sally. i lost track of time! you are talking about a particularly quiet transfer deadline

day. particularly quiet transfer deadline da . �* particularly quiet transfer deadline da. �* ., , particularly quiet transfer deadline day. don't worry, i will only talk until carol _ day. don't worry, i will only talk until carol arrives. _ day. don't worry, i will only talk until carol arrives. good - day. don't worry, i will only talk. until carol arrives. good morning. it was a quiet day yesterday. liverpool already had two experienced defenders out of action so that was always going to be their focus on transfer deadline day. they brought in ben davies from preston for £2 million, as well as turkey international ozan kabak on loan — and they're going to need them, with the news thatjoel matip will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury. and in another merseyside move, josh king hasjoined everton from bournemouth until the end of the season. there's a full rundown of the day's deals on the bbc sport website, but it was pretty quiet. manchester united manager 0le gunnar solskjaer says online abuse has to be stopped. there were a string of incidents over the weekend, with united's marcus rashford among those targeted. and solskjaer believes more could be done to combat what is a wide—spread problem.

it's good that we talk about it, we highlighted again, but its unacceptable behaviour. and it happens all across the society. and we should, of course, we work with the authorities. it has to be stopped. this way of discrimination, and social media, we can't do a lot, can we? so we have to work with the platforms and they've got to be more stronger to make sure that we stop this. british number onejohanna konta had a straightforward win in melbourne, as the countdown to the australian open continues — she beat bernarda pera in straight sets and there was no sign of the knee injury that's been troubling her. and after emerging from quarantine, novak djokovic has made a good start to his season — he's leading serbia's title defence in the atp cup, and he kicked off with victory over denis shapovalov in the rod laver arena at melbourne park, before winning the doubles as his team beat canada.

i promise you i would talk until we had carol. �* i promise you i would talk until we had carol. . , ., ., ., i promise you i would talk until we had carol-_ l i had carol. and you have done it. i ho -e we had carol. and you have done it. i hope we have _ had carol. and you have done it. i hope we have got _ had carol. and you have done it. i hope we have got carol! - had carol. and you have done it. i hope we have got carol! you - had carol. and you have done it. i hope we have got carol! you are i had carol. and you have done it. i - hope we have got carol! you are much more than a gap filler. you are a crucial part of this programme. goodness me, lots going on today. morning, carol. goodness me, lots going on today. morning. carol-— morning, carol. there certainly is. good morning- — morning, carol. there certainly is. good morning. some _ morning, carol. there certainly is. good morning. some lovely- morning, carol. there certainly is. i good morning. some lovely weather watchers pictures. snow falling on leeds. the met office still has a number weather warning out for heavy snow affecting parts of northern england. it is out until one o'clock today. this robson is likely. the areas we are looking at are sheffield, blackburn, wakefield, huddersfield, leeds, bingley, for example, all these areas. what a number weather warning means it is an increased likelihood of impacts from severe weather. that is what is happening. you can see where we have

got the snow falling where we have got the snow falling where we have got the snow falling where we have got the amber weather warning. there is also snow falling in other parts of southern england, southern and central scotland. as we go through the course of today, this area of snow across northern england will start to ease as it continues to move northwards, eventually clearing southern parts of northern hingham. i had of it in northern scotland, a cold start. some frost but some sunshine, turning hazy through the day. a mile start to the day in the south—west. already we are seeing some showers are coming in. they will continue through the course of the day across parts of england and wales where we don't have the snow. they are likely to be heavy and thundery. very much in the south. up to 14 thundery. very much in the south. up to 1a degrees in london. gusty winds in the south—west. cold as we move across northern ireland, northern england and also scotland, particularly when we have got lying snow and gusty winds across the central lowlands. it is all going on with the weather.

very glad we have got you here to keep an eye on it. we will see you in half an hour. in keep an eye on it. we will see you in half an hour.— keep an eye on it. we will see you in half an hour. in a few minutes we are aioin in half an hour. in a few minutes we are going to — in half an hour. in a few minutes we are going to be _ in half an hour. in a few minutes we are going to be talking _ in half an hour. in a few minutes we are going to be talking about - are going to be talking about lockdown life. and today we have dame darcey bussell. she is going to give us some exercise which we can do sitting down. give us some exercise which we can do sitting down-— do sitting down. perfect for us. ben is here this — do sitting down. perfect for us. ben is here this morning. _ do sitting down. perfect for us. ben is here this morning. he _ do sitting down. perfect for us. ben is here this morning. he doesn't - is here this morning. he doesn't have exercise but it does have news about a crackdown on companies who offer unregulated credits, which is an important story. it is offer unregulated credits, which is an important story.— an important story. it is and one iirowin an important story. it is and one growing in _ an important story. it is and one growing in popularity. _ an important story. it is and one growing in popularity. it- an important story. it is and one growing in popularity. it has- growing in popularity. it has prompted of the regulator to be worried about how much debt people could be getting into. thank you. good morning. this relates to firms that offer by now, pay later. for the firms that offer it — it helps boost sales, but there are worries that users are racking up big debts. it works by spreading out the cost of something out over a number of weeks. so perhaps you'd pay a third on the day you buy it, another third a month later

and the rest a month after that. if you pay on time there's no interest or other fees. if you pay late or can't pay at all, you could face extra charges and you details could be passed to a debt collection agency. there are several providers in the uk — clearpay, layby. but by far, the biggest is klarna. it's a swedish company and has 7 million customers in the uk. they offer credit through some big name retailers — marks & spencer, asos, boohoo, h&m, jd sports. they say it provides a convenient choice for shoppers when deciding how to pay for things. it's also good for business. one survey found that over a fifth of shoppers spent more than they had planned because the service was available. but another study found that 20% of adults who used a buy now pay later scheme this christmas will struggle to meet repayments without borrowing even more money. so the worry isn't about high interest rates —

as we've discussed before for firms like payday lenders — it's the idea that you end up spending more than you really intended to. i didn't have the money in my bank at that point, so i thought, "you know what? if i can pay for it in a couple of months, i kind of push it to the back of my head." i've done it numerous times before, i've never had an issue with it, but on this occasion i didn't make the payment in time and... luckily, they extended the deadline, so i managed to make the payment on time, but obviously they did say that if i didn't pay within a certain period of time they'd obviously put it on your credit score and that. now, if i want to buy something, i know that i've got the money for it and i prefer tojust pay it outstanding, just so i don't have that... i don't know, that debt or that idea that i got to owe something. injanuary more than 70 mp5 called for the regulation of buy now, pay later firms saying it could be "the next wonga waiting to happen".

because buy now pay later doesn't involve interest payments — lenders aren't currently regulated by the financial watchdog the financial conduct authority. so it's commissioned a review into this form of lending as part of a wider review of unsecured credit. the report was conducted by christopher woolard. he's also the former interim chief executive of the financial conduct authority. good morning. iwas good morning. i was outlining some of the issues about why these sorts of the issues about why these sorts of schemes may be problematic. what are you most concerned about? what are you most concerned about? what we have done — are you most concerned about? what we have done is _ are you most concerned about? what we have done is to _ are you most concerned about? what we have done is to look _ are you most concerned about? what we have done is to look at the unsecured _ we have done is to look at the unsecured credit market as a whole. the overall— unsecured credit market as a whole. the overall view is wider than buy it now. _ the overall view is wider than buy it now. pay— the overall view is wider than buy it now, pay later. but they still stand — it now, pay later. but they still stand out _ it now, pay later. but they still stand out. this market has grown phenomenally quickly. in the last year it— phenomenally quickly. in the last year it has— phenomenally quickly. in the last year it has almost quadrupled in size _ year it has almost quadrupled in size it — year it has almost quadrupled in size it is — year it has almost quadrupled in size. it is now worth about 2.7 billion— size. it is now worth about 2.7 billion and _ size. it is now worth about 2.7 billion and about 5 million people in the _ billion and about 5 million people in the uk — billion and about 5 million people in the uk have used it in the last year _ in the uk have used it in the last year this — in the uk have used it in the last year this is _ in the uk have used it in the last year. this is something that is growing — year. this is something that is growing very rapidly. because this is an— growing very rapidly. because this is an unregulated space at the moment, _ is an unregulated space at the moment, you get a number of things happen _ moment, you get a number of things happen. firstly, most providers

don't— happen. firstly, most providers don't use— happen. firstly, most providers don't use full credit checks. they don't _ don't use full credit checks. they don't report credit data. that means that for— don't report credit data. that means that for many people it is very easy to get— that for many people it is very easy to get some sort of line of credit through— to get some sort of line of credit through one of the by now, pay later firms— through one of the by now, pay later firms that _ through one of the by now, pay later firms that you mentioned. that in itself— firms that you mentioned. that in itself is _ firms that you mentioned. that in itself is not — firms that you mentioned. that in itself is not necessarily the start of the _ itself is not necessarily the start of the problem. used well this can be a cheaper alternative to other forms _ be a cheaper alternative to other forms of— be a cheaper alternative to other forms of borrowing. what unfortunately, we can see that many people _ unfortunately, we can see that many people are _ unfortunately, we can see that many people are doing exactly... they are optimistic— people are doing exactly... they are optimistic about their ability to pay in — optimistic about their ability to pay in the future. they are not clear— pay in the future. they are not clear about what happens if things do go _ clear about what happens if things do go wrong now. clear about what happens if things do go wrong now— clear about what happens if things do go wrong now. sorry to interrupt. one of the problems _ do go wrong now. sorry to interrupt. one of the problems is _ do go wrong now. sorry to interrupt. one of the problems is that - do go wrong now. sorry to interrupt. one of the problems is that this - do go wrong now. sorry to interrupt. one of the problems is that this has | one of the problems is that this has sort of been skewed in favour of retailers. looking at some of this report, it suggests that some of those firms are telling retailers, i can increase your sales by up to

30%. so essentially this is all about helping the business and not protecting the customer?— protecting the customer? yeah, absolutely- _ protecting the customer? yeah, absolutely. one _ protecting the customer? yeah, absolutely. one of _ protecting the customer? yeah, absolutely. one of the - protecting the customer? yeah, absolutely. one of the concerns| protecting the customer? yeah, - absolutely. one of the concerns here is the _ absolutely. one of the concerns here is the process is skewed in favour of the _ is the process is skewed in favour of the retailer. i think the other piece _ of the retailer. i think the other piece we — of the retailer. i think the other piece we can see is retailers offering _ piece we can see is retailers offering multiple by now, pay later at lenders— offering multiple by now, pay later at lenders at the checkout. we know from research that people will say, have exhausted the credit i can get with one _ have exhausted the credit i can get with one by now, pay later a lender, it's ok. _ with one by now, pay later a lender, it's ok. i_ with one by now, pay later a lender, it's ok. iwill— with one by now, pay later a lender, it's ok, i will go on to the next one _ it's ok, i will go on to the next one it — it's ok, i will go on to the next one it is — it's ok, i will go on to the next one. it is pretty easy, even though each _ one. it is pretty easy, even though each lender— one. it is pretty easy, even though each lender is perhaps only extending £200 or £300 credit each, pretty— extending £200 or £300 credit each, pretty easy _ extending £200 or £300 credit each, pretty easy as a consumer to rack up more _ pretty easy as a consumer to rack up more like — pretty easy as a consumer to rack up more like £1000 in a short space of time _ more like £1000 in a short space of time and _ more like £1000 in a short space of time. and for that not ready to be visible _ time. and for that not ready to be visible to— time. and for that not ready to be visible to other lenders like credit card providers. visible to other lenders like credit card providers-— visible to other lenders like credit card providers. christopher, good to talk to ou card providers. christopher, good to talk to you this _ card providers. christopher, good to talk to you this morning. _ card providers. christopher, good to talk to you this morning. thank- card providers. christopher, good to talk to you this morning. thank you | talk to you this morning. thank you for that. christopher woollard, who has chaired the review into by now, pay later lenders. it is used for

relatively low value and expensive things, may be a new top, a bit of furniture. the problem is if you roll it out to more expensive items, you could see bigger problems down the line. i'm going to talk to the biggest lender in the next hour. thank you very much.— biggest lender in the next hour. thank you very much. shall we have a slice of lockdown _ thank you very much. shall we have a slice of lockdown life? _ thank you very much. shall we have a slice of lockdown life? a _ thank you very much. shall we have a slice of lockdown life? a very - slice of lockdown life? a very popular series with many of our viewers. we have had some familiar faces giving us hints and tips for surviving at home. today it's the turn of former strictly judge, dame darcey bussell. let's take a look at her in action. # i want some huggin' and some squeezin'. # and some muggin' and some teasin'. # and some stuff like that there. # i want some pettin' and some spoonin'. # and some happy honeymoonin'. # and some stuff like that there. # i used to think that love wasjust a lot o' rubbish. # a mess o' cabbage, a mess o' cabbage. # but now my attitude is wholly lovey dovish. # and baby, you, you've done it!

# i want some kissin' and some hopin'. # and some missin' and some mopin'. # and some stuff like that there. # i want some leapin' and some chasin'. # and some weepin' and some pacin'. # and some stuff like that there. # and when i get a certain feelin' i confess it. # there's really only one expression to express it. # i want some huggin' and some squeezin'. # and some muggin' and some teasin'. # and some leapin' and some chasin'. # and some weepin' and some pacin'. # and some stuff. # i want some stuff like that there! dame darcey busselljoins us now. lovely to see you. good morning. good morning. i lovely to see you. good morning. good morning-— good morning. i feel! know a bit because we _ good morning. i feel! know a bit because we do _ good morning. i feel! know a bit because we do speak. _ good morning. i feel! know a bit because we do speak. everybodyj good morning. i feel! know a bit - because we do speak. everybody who is watching, how have you been coping with lockdown? filth. is watching, how have you been coping with lockdown? oh, well, it has its challenges. _ coping with lockdown? oh, well, it has its challenges. we _ coping with lockdown? oh, well, it has its challenges. we said - coping with lockdown? oh, well, it has its challenges. we said some i has its challenges. we said some variety— has its challenges. we said some variety in — has its challenges. we said some variety in our week that keeps us going _ variety in our week that keeps us going we — variety in our week that keeps us going. we enjoy a good card game as a family _

going. we enjoy a good card game as a family. that breaks up the tv every— a family. that breaks up the tv every evening. and we have other challenges. we have got a skipping challenges. we have got a skipping challenge at the moment where we are all skipping. we do it like a skip, cross. _ all skipping. we do it like a skip, cross. skip. _ all skipping. we do it like a skip, cross, skip, cross, bidding against each— cross, skip, cross, bidding against each other — cross, skip, cross, bidding against each other. my dad's fitness keeps me going — each other. my dad's fitness keeps me going i— each other. my dad's fitness keeps me anoin. . ., each other. my dad's fitness keeps me anoin. ., ., ., ,, each other. my dad's fitness keeps me anoin. . ., . ~' ., each other. my dad's fitness keeps me ..oin_ ., ., ., ~' ., me going. i want to talk to you about the _ me going. i want to talk to you about the card _ me going. i want to talk to you about the card game. - me going. i want to talk to you about the card game. i - me going. i want to talk to you about the card game. i have i me going. i want to talk to you i about the card game. i have been trying to sell this card game, not sell it, but pass it on as a gift. it is called racing demon. she talks about it every _ it is called racing demon. she talks about it every morning, _ it is called racing demon. she talks about it every morning, basically. i about it every morning, basically. it is big in ourfamily as well. it is big in our family as well. raising — it is big in our family as well. raising demons is excellent. to explain — raising demons is excellent. to explain it. — raising demons is excellent. to explain it, it is like raising patients, _ explain it, it is like raising patients, it is like that. when you put your— patients, it is like that. when you put your own aces down, everybody has their— put your own aces down, everybody has their own pack, you can compete with everybody else's aces and get

rid of— with everybody else's aces and get rid of your— with everybody else's aces and get rid of your pack that way. as you know. _ rid of your pack that way. as you know, louise, by gaining points, the game _ know, louise, by gaining points, the game moves — know, louise, by gaining points, the game moves on pretty quickly. you have to _ game moves on pretty quickly. you have to have fast reactions. | game moves on pretty quickly. you have to have fast reactions.- have to have fast reactions. i have looked online _ have to have fast reactions. i have looked online for— have to have fast reactions. i have looked online for the _ have to have fast reactions. i have looked online for the explanation i have to have fast reactions. i have i looked online for the explanation of this. it seems quite complicated but good fun. and everybody needs their own pack of cards. xfies. good fun. and everybody needs their own pack of cards.— own pack of cards. yes. you need our own pack of cards. yes. you need your own — own pack of cards. yes. you need your own pack _ own pack of cards. yes. you need your own pack of _ own pack of cards. yes. you need your own pack of cards. _ own pack of cards. yes. you need your own pack of cards. it - own pack of cards. yes. you need your own pack of cards. it is i own pack of cards. yes. you need | your own pack of cards. it is really fast and _ your own pack of cards. it is really fast and it— your own pack of cards. it is really fast and it is— your own pack of cards. it is really fast and it is all about reactions. the luck— fast and it is all about reactions. the luck of— fast and it is all about reactions. the luck of the cards help as well. i the luck of the cards help as well. i don't _ the luck of the cards help as well. i don't win— the luck of the cards help as well. i don't win that much. i the luck of the cards help as well. i don't win that much.— i don't win that much. i like this. card games _ i don't win that much. i like this. card games with _ i don't win that much. i like this. card games with darcey - i don't win that much. i like this. card games with darcey bussell. j i don't win that much. i like this. | card games with darcey bussell. i feel there is a programme in it. year by mentioning you have been doing some exercise as well. louise was saying earlier when we were talking about having you on the programme, you have got a seat at a few exercises that people can do while they are set down?- few exercises that people can do while they are set down? yeah. i will rive while they are set down? yeah. i will give you _ while they are set down? yeah. i will give you an _ while they are set down? yeah. i will give you an upper _ while they are set down? yeah. i will give you an upper body i will give you an upper body programme. i think we all gain a lot of stress _ programme. i think we all gain a lot of stress through our upper body and tension _ of stress through our upper body and tension throughout the body. i think we forget _ tension throughout the body. i think we forget when we go for these long

walks _ we forget when we go for these long walks and _ we forget when we go for these long walks and try to keep active, we forget _ walks and try to keep active, we forget actually how to release it. all that — forget actually how to release it. all that attention. and to keep that upper— all that attention. and to keep that upper torso and the upper spine mobile. — upper torso and the upper spine mobile, it's so important to release all that— mobile, it's so important to release all that tension and stress we are feeling _ all that tension and stress we are feeling. you can do this sitting down — feeling. you can do this sitting down but— feeling. you can do this sitting down. but i will stand up. is it ok if i down. but i will stand up. is it ok if i go _ down. but i will stand up. is it ok if i go ahead? go down. but i will stand up. is it ok if i go ahead?— down. but i will stand up. is it ok if i go ahead?- the i down. but i will stand up. is it ok if i go ahead?- the first | if i go ahead? go for it. the first move is releasing _ if i go ahead? go for it. the first move is releasing the _ if i go ahead? go for it. the first move is releasing the arms i if i go ahead? go for it. the first move is releasing the armsjust| if i go ahead? go for it. the first i move is releasing the armsjust like this. lettinggo the upper body, because — this. lettinggo the upper body, because we are always in front of a computer — because we are always in front of a computer. you do get tight in your upper— computer. you do get tight in your upper body — computer. you do get tight in your upper body. it's really important. a couple _ upper body. it's really important. a couple of— upper body. it's really important. a couple of things to start with. swinging _ couple of things to start with. swinging side to side. and then a full circle — swinging side to side. and then a full circle. just try to pull out of your— full circle. just try to pull out of your way— full circle. just try to pull out of your way is— full circle. just try to pull out of your way is to come on guys, if you

are trying _ your way is to come on guys, if you are trying this at home.— your way is to come on guys, if you are trying this at home. yes, we are t inc. are trying this at home. yes, we are trying. 0h. — are trying this at home. yes, we are trying. oh. yeah- — are trying this at home. yes, we are trying. oh. yeah. lt— are trying this at home. yes, we are trying. oh, yeah. it is— are trying this at home. yes, we are trying. oh, yeah. it is loosening i are trying this at home. yes, we are trying. oh, yeah. it is loosening up| trying. oh, yeah. it is loosening up to start with- _ trying. oh, yeah. it is loosening up to start with. | — trying. oh, yeah. it is loosening up to start with. i will _ trying. oh, yeah. it is loosening up to start with. i will play _ trying. oh, yeah. it is loosening up to start with. i will play the - trying. oh, yeah. it is loosening up to start with. i will play the music. to start with. i will play the music and we _ to start with. i will play the music and we will— to start with. i will play the music and we will run it. that kind of movement _ and we will run it. that kind of movement. it is like ironing out a tablecloth — movement. it is like ironing out a tablecloth. you get that rotation in the torso— tablecloth. you get that rotation in the torso which we really need. the arms— the torso which we really need. the arms across — the torso which we really need. the arms across the body. behind you. | arms across the body. behind you. i don't arms across the body. behind you. don't think i arms across the body. behind you. i don't think i have ever owned a tablecloth! —— ireland. don't think i have ever owned a tablecloth! -- ireland. developed that by taking _ tablecloth! -- ireland. developed that by taking one _ tablecloth! -- ireland. developed that by taking one arm _ tablecloth! -- ireland. developed that by taking one arm over. i tablecloth! -- ireland. developed that by taking one arm over. this| tablecloth! -- ireland. developed. that by taking one arm over. this is from _ that by taking one arm over. this is from my— that by taking one arm over. this is from my dance training. i've done this all— from my dance training. i've done this all my— from my dance training. i've done this all my life. it is for everybody. you just swing it so you io everybody. you just swing it so you go across _ everybody. you just swing it so you go across the body. that is a great rotation _ go across the body. that is a great rotation a — go across the body. that is a great rotation. a couple of slow ones, then— rotation. a couple of slow ones, then fast~ — rotation. a couple of slow ones, then fast. then you reverse it. you are coming — then fast. then you reverse it. you are coming forward, bringing the arm over the _ are coming forward, bringing the arm over the head and forward. over the

head and _ over the head and forward. over the head and forward. just swing the arm underneath— head and forward. just swing the arm underneath you. great for coordination as well. then across the body — coordination as well. then across the body lt— coordination as well. then across the bod . . coordination as well. then across the bod . , ., coordination as well. then across the body._ then i coordination as well. then across l the body._ then we the body. it is wonderful. then we are aioin the body. it is wonderful. then we are going to _ the body. it is wonderful. then we are going to do — the body. it is wonderful. then we are going to do a _ the body. it is wonderful. then we are going to do a couple _ the body. it is wonderful. then we are going to do a couple of- the body. it is wonderful. then we are going to do a couple of twists| are going to do a couple of twists and a _ are going to do a couple of twists and a couple of pumps. shall ijust .et and a couple of pumps. shall ijust get on _ and a couple of pumps. shall ijust get on with— and a couple of pumps. shall ijust get on with it? we and a couple of pumps. shall i 'ust get on with infi and a couple of pumps. shall i 'ust get on with ittfi and a couple of pumps. shall i 'ust get on with it? we are going to have to leave you- — get on with it? we are going to have to leave you- it _ get on with it? we are going to have to leave you. it has _ get on with it? we are going to have to leave you. it has been _ get on with it? we are going to have to leave you. it has been very - to leave you. it has been very lovely. that's it. thank you so much. ., ., ., ., , lovely. that's it. thank you so much. ., ., ., . , ., much. do a lot of that every day and it will make — much. do a lot of that every day and it will make such _ much. do a lot of that every day and it will make such a _ much. do a lot of that every day and it will make such a difference. i it will make such a difference. thank— it will make such a difference. thank you _ it will make such a difference. thank you so much. see you soon for a game of racing demon.— a game of racing demon. thank you. card games — a game of racing demon. thank you. card games with _ a game of racing demon. thank you. card games with dame _ a game of racing demon. thank you. card games with dame darcy. - a game of racing demon. thank you. card games with dame darcy. and i card games with dame darcy. and upper body exercises. i feel a bit looser. d0 upper body exercises. i feel a bit looser. , ., upper body exercises. i feel a bit looser. do you feel looser? i hope she doesn't _ looser. do you feel looser? i hope she doesn't look _ looser. do you feel looser? i hope she doesn't look back _ looser. do you feel looser? i hope she doesn't look back and - looser. do you feel looser? i hope she doesn't look back and see i looser. do you feel looser? i hope| she doesn't look back and see how rubbish we were. i enjoyed it. thank you. stay with us, headlines coming up.

good morning, welcome to breakfast with louise minchin and dan walker. our headlines today. urgent door—to—door testing for the south african variant of coronavirus is beginning in parts of england. nicola sturgeon prepares to set out an increased testing regime and stricter quarantine rules for travellers entering scotland. tougher regulation for "buy now, pay later" firms. critics say they encourage shoppers to spend more than they can afford and get into debt. i'll speak to the boss of one

of the biggest firms — klarna. and there's been heavy snowfall across parts of northern england overnight — with more on the way. good with more on the way. morning. the met office ha amber good morning. the met office has an amber weather warning out for the heavy snow across northern england. valid until 1pm. further south, heavy showers which will exacerbate the flooding risk. and sir lenny henry — aka the blob — will be here to tell us about this years's comic relief, which launches today. year's comic relief, which launches today. it's tuesday the 2nd of february. urgent tests are being offered to 80,000 people in england after cases of a new south african coronavirus variant were found, with no links to travel. people across eight areas are being asked to take tests, whether they have symptoms or not, after the government said the uk must "come down hard" on the variant. andy moore reports. 10,000 home testing kits delivered to a fire station

in woking in surrey. from today, the operation to deliver them door to door will begin. across england, 80,000 people over the age of 16 will be swabbed to find the true extent of the new variant. there's no evidence it's more deadly, but it may be more contagious. mobile testing units like this one in london will also be seen in the areas where the new variant has been found. the health secretary says it's imperative that people in the designated areas stick rigidly to the current guidelines. people should stay at home unless they absolutely have to leave. and anybody — anybody even thinking about stretching the rules in those areas must not. the places where the new variant has been discovered are southport, walsall, woking, broxbourne, maidstone, and three parts of london. it's really important that people see it as a way of surveillance, really.

we're not unduly concerned that we've got a particular outbreak or... you know, this is covid — the same as the covid we've had since last march, so... the four nations have agreed tighter border controls that will see travellers from some high—risk countries quarantining in hotels at their own expense. but scotland's first minister, nicola sturgeon, said those measures don't go far enough. today, she will announce new measures which it's reported could see all arrivals into scotland face quarantine. andy moore, bbc news. ben bland is at woking fire station for us this morning — which is being used as a testing operational hub. tell us how it will work. good morning. tell us how it will work. good morning-— tell us how it will work. good mornint. ., , morning. good morning. these red tent here in — morning. good morning. these red tent here in the _ morning. good morning. these red tent here in the car— morning. good morning. these red tent here in the car park _ morning. good morning. these red tent here in the car park of - morning. good morning. these red tent here in the car park of the i tent here in the car park of the fire station are going to be used to get these test kits ready to be sent

out to people in woking. there is a team of about 150 volunteers who will be briefed on how to do it. it is these packages that will go through doors. it is a home test kit, there is a guide explaining how to do it, all the bits of paraphernalia that so many of us are now familiar with. what will happen is people will be asked to do these tests at home whether they have symptoms or not. they don't need to pay or make an appointment or leave home to go to a testing site because once they have done it this package becomes a box that will be collected, brought back here, processed, and it tests positive then they will figure out if it is then they will figure out if it is the south african variant that the health experts are so worried about and really want to make sure they can eradicate if possible.- can eradicate if possible. thank ou. our chief political correspondent, adam fleming, joins us now from westminster. good morning to you. there is growing pressure on the government

to act. . growing pressure on the government to act. , , , , ., to act. there is pressure in all directions- — to act. there is pressure in all directions. pressure _ to act. there is pressure in all directions. pressure exerted i to act. there is pressure in all. directions. pressure exerted by to act. there is pressure in all- directions. pressure exerted by this variant from south africa which means the government having to action. you have pressure from nicola sturgeon in scotland, who may later today set out more details about how scottish schools will come back and she is also potentially going to introduce measures forfor quarantine for people coming into the uk. you also have a similar message from the labour party saying that all travellers coming into britain should be isolating in hotels, notjust british people coming from 33 destinations of concern. a report in the times today says the government's scientific advisers said something similar in a meeting a few days ago. the government rejects that, saying the scientific advice was more nuanced and the scientists agree with them, that you can handle the risk of new variants coming into the uk with a combination of testing for everyone and quarantine for some people. that was a very similar message from the

universities minister whom you spoke to a little while ago. 11 universities minister whom you spoke to a little while ago.— to a little while ago. 11 people have tot to a little while ago. 11 people have got the _ to a little while ago. 11 people have got the south _ to a little while ago. 11 people have got the south african i to a little while ago. 11 people i have got the south african variant cannot _ have got the south african variant cannot be — have got the south african variant cannot be traced to travel. one that challenges — cannot be traced to travel. one that challenges is the uk variant which is up _ challenges is the uk variant which is up to— challenges is the uk variant which is up to 70% are transmissible. i think— is up to 70% are transmissible. i think this — is up to 70% are transmissible. i think this is _ is up to 70% are transmissible. i think this is about acting to mate -- not— think this is about acting to mate —— not about acting too late. we are having _ —— not about acting too late. we are having to _ —— not about acting too late. we are having to react and respond to things— having to react and respond to things changing on a daily basis popular— things changing on a daily basis popular and also there is pressure in the _ popular and also there is pressure in the other— popular and also there is pressure in the other direction because there are some _ in the other direction because there are some conservative mps who are looking _ are some conservative mps who are looking at _ are some conservative mps who are looking at the data about the number of vaccinations being given the fact that the _ of vaccinations being given the fact that the number of and hospitalisations from coronavirus is going _ hospitalisations from coronavirus is going down and will be urging the government to lift the restrictions even _ government to lift the restrictions even quicker. being pulled in of different— even quicker. being pulled in of different directions are.- even quicker. being pulled in of different directions are. thank you ve much different directions are. thank you very much for— different directions are. thank you very much for that, _ different directions are. thank you very much for that, we _ different directions are. thank you very much for that, we will - different directions are. thank you very much for that, we will speak| different directions are. thank you i very much for that, we will speak to you later. let's find out what is expected in scotland. our scotland correspondent,

james shaw is in glasgow for us. what are the indications of output nicola sturgeon will say later? good mornint. nicola sturgeon will say later? good morning. scotland _ nicola sturgeon will say later? good morning. scotland is _ nicola sturgeon will say later? good morning. scotland is in _ nicola sturgeon will say later? (13mg morning. scotland is in the tightest restrictions they have been in since the first lockdown, the first wave of the pandemic back in march and april. what we expect from nipple station this afternoon is some sort of indication of how and when lockdown restrictions will be eased in scotland. the focus we think will be on nurseries and schools, as it often is with nicola sturgeon and the scottish government. we don't know specific timing. we also think we will hear details of the mitigations that will be put in place, measures to make sure there is a jump in infections when this easing happens. that, we expect, will include things like increased testing in schools, possibly mask testing in schools, possibly mask testing in schools, possibly mask testing in the community, and also in certain workplaces where there is an increase in testing —— possible

mass testing. much fewer people in scotland proportionately than it other uk. nicola sturgeon insists the roll—out is on track. other uk. nicola sturgeon insists the roll-out is on track.— other uk. nicola sturgeon insists the roll-out is on track. captain sir tom moore's family are with him in hospital, after he was admitted with coronavirus on sunday. the 100—year—old was taken to bedford hospital after requiring help with his breathing. breakfast�*sjohn maguire is there for us this morning. he can bring us the latest to. good morning. he can bring us the latest to. good mornint. he can bring us the latest to. good mornin“ ., he can bring us the latest to. good mornint. ., ., , ., ., morning. good morning. no update all of yesterday — morning. good morning. no update all of yesterday this _ morning. good morning. no update all of yesterday this morning _ morning. good morning. no update all of yesterday this morning on _ morning. good morning. no update all of yesterday this morning on captain i of yesterday this morning on captain tom's condition other than release from the hospital, bedford hospital, last night, just to see dylan occur says family was with him, a statement that was released in agreement with his two daughters, hannah ingram—moore and lucy teixeira, just to react —— just to recap on the last couple of days. he

was diagnosed with pneumonia a few weeks ago and have a positive covid test last week. he was brought here on sunday for assistant additional help with breathing. previously he had been cared for at home. he has not had his covid jab, he was scheduled but his pneumonia medicine has meant medical staff have not been able to give it to him. we will of course hopefully derive some solace from the fact that his family are with him. it has not been a case for many families through the pandemic, they have not been able to join their loved ones in hospital, but thankfully his family are with captain tom in this hospital at the moment and let's hope it does the trick and we see him recover and back out and about, walking again soon. we back out and about, walking again soon. ~ ., , back out and about, walking again soon. ~ .,, back out and about, walking again soon. . ., ,, the devolved government in northern ireland has suspended checks of food consignments at the ports in belfast and larne, because of concerns about the safety

of inspection staff. checks have been carried out on some goods arriving from the rest of the uk since the end of the brexit transition period last month — an arrangement viewed by unionists as representing an economic border in the irish sea. all parties have condemned the actions. interest—free buy now, pay later services will face tighter regulation following a review of the unsecured credit market. the credit agreements offered through major retailers are becoming increasingly popular. the financial conduct authority said it would be easy to build up unseen and unaffordable debts. and ben will be talking to the boss of klarna at 8.30. that is a familiar name in this area. stricter measures will be bought in to protect people who bet through online slot games. the gambling commission will limit spin speeds, and ban features that quicken play or celebrate losses as wins. they say slot games have the highest average losses per player of online gambling. the new measures will be

bough in by october 31st. the us presidentjoe biden has threatened to reinstate sanctions in myanmar after the country's military seized power, and arrested aung san suu kyi and other political leaders. sanctions had only recently been eased, after the country began emerging from a decades—long military dictatorship. the un and the uk have also condemned the takeover. there's been some heavy snowfall across parts of northern england overnight. this is how it was looking on the m62 near rochdale earlier — the road had to be closed while the snow was cleared. the are reports of similar disruption in parts of south yorkshire, with more snow expected. carol will have an update in a couple of minutes for us. a major winter storm has hit the northeastern united states, bringing heavy snowfalls and blizzard—like conditions to new york state, pennsylvania and new england. new york city and newjersey have

both declared a state of emergency. more than 1,600 flights have been cancelled, schools have been closed and coronavirus vaccinations have been postponed. there is some enjoyment in the snow. it hasn't been unwelcome by everyone. have you seen these? they are by! the pandas are! . these are the giant pandas from the smithsonian national zoo in the united states. they were caught on camera playing in the snow — sliding down hills, throwing their paws in the air and definitely making the most of the chilly conditions! i love this. the upside-down slide perfected- — i love this. the upside-down slide perfected. making _ i love this. the upside-down slide perfected. making the _ i love this. the upside-down slide perfected. making the most i i love this. the upside-down slide perfected. making the most of- perfected. making the most of otherwise difficult _ perfected. making the most of otherwise difficult conditions. | perfected. making the most of- otherwise difficult conditions. that is life in a slide, isn't it? that is life in a slide, isn't it? that is beautiful.— is beautiful. it's lovely. some enjoyment— is beautiful. it's lovely. some enjoyment from _ is beautiful. it's lovely. some enjoyment from the - is beautiful. it's lovely. some enjoyment from the snow, i is beautiful. it's lovely. some| enjoyment from the snow, but is beautiful. it's lovely. some i enjoyment from the snow, but not is beautiful. it's lovely. some - enjoyment from the snow, but not for everybody. there is a lot of it around, isn't there, carol? that's

ritht. around, isn't there, carol? that's right- good _ around, isn't there, carol? that's right. good morning. _ around, isn't there, carol? that's right. good morning. some i around, isn't there, carol? that's right. good morning. some of- around, isn't there, carol? that's| right. good morning. some of our weather— right. good morning. some of our weather watchers pictures this morning — weather watchers pictures this morning have been beautiful, showing the snow— morning have been beautiful, showing the snow like this. the m62, i saw it treat _ the snow like this. the m62, i saw it treat from — the snow like this. the m62, i saw it treat from the traffic police that — it treat from the traffic police that it — it treat from the traffic police that it was closed betweenjunctions 21 and _ that it was closed betweenjunctions 21 and 22_ that it was closed betweenjunctions 21 and 22 eastbound. if you have to travel _ 21 and 22 eastbound. if you have to travel today, 21 and 22 eastbound. if you have to traveltoday, probably 21 and 22 eastbound. if you have to travel today, probably when checking to see _ travel today, probably when checking to see if _ travel today, probably when checking to see if that route is open. the met office — to see if that route is open. the met office as an amber weather warning — met office as an amber weather warning in force for heavy snow. it means _ warning in force for heavy snow. it means an — warning in force for heavy snow. it means an increased likelihood of impacts— means an increased likelihood of impacts due to the severe weather, in this— impacts due to the severe weather, in this case — impacts due to the severe weather, in this case the snow. parts of northern— in this case the snow. parts of northern england, including leeds, bradford. _ northern england, including leeds, bradford, beenleigh, huddersfield, sheffield, that kind of area. looking _ sheffield, that kind of area. looking at a fair bit there. three to eight— looking at a fair bit there. three to eight centimetres. above 200 metres— to eight centimetres. above 200 metres more likely to be up to 15 centimetres. these are the areas we are looking _ centimetres. these are the areas we are looking at. you can see on this chart— are looking at. you can see on this chart it _ are looking at. you can see on this chart it is — are looking at. you can see on this chart it is not — are looking at. you can see on this chart it is notjust where we have the amber— chart it is notjust where we have

the amberwarning, chart it is notjust where we have the amber warning, central and southern — the amber warning, central and southern scotland. through the day, you will— southern scotland. through the day, you will find the snow in the southern _ you will find the snow in the southern parts of northern england will tend _ southern parts of northern england will tend to ease as it continues to advance _ will tend to ease as it continues to advance novice. i scotland, pulsed outcomes— advance novice. i scotland, pulsed outcomes and sunshine, wintry showers — outcomes and sunshine, wintry showers and as we come across england — showers and as we come across england and wales, some heavy, thundery— england and wales, some heavy, thundery showers with hail mixing and gusty— thundery showers with hail mixing and gusty winds in the south—west. temperatures, 12 to 14 degrees. gusty— temperatures, 12 to 14 degrees. gusty winds across the central lowlands — gusty winds across the central lowlands and here it will be cold, temperatures three to 5 degrees. a lot going _ temperatures three to 5 degrees. a lot going on with the weather still more _ lot going on with the weather still more snow in the forecast. if you like your— more snow in the forecast. if you like your weather quite seasonable, in the _ like your weather quite seasonable, in the south, by the weekend, it will be _ in the south, by the weekend, it will be much colder than this. thank ou ve will be much colder than this. thank you very much _ will be much colder than this. thank you very much for — will be much colder than this. thank you very much for taking _ will be much colder than this. thank you very much for taking us - will be much colder than this. trisha; you very much for taking us through it all. yellowknifer we have just been alive outside the hospital where captain sir tom moore is in bedford. we wish him and his family

all the best. he's one of the amazing people we've met during the past 12 months on breakfast — another of those is 91—year—old holocaust survivor zigi shipper. last year i visited zigi at home to hear his story, and i lit a candle at auschwitz on his behalf. over the past few months zigi has lost his wife — the love of his live — jeanette, and he's suffered a heart attack. but for all of us he has a message of hope, as i've been finding out. hi, zigi. 0h! at the time, a simple hug. now an image that seems like a lifetime ago. zigi welcomed me into his home last year to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of auschwitz. what you see in auschwitz, you won't believe it. you won't believe it. you are looking at it and you still think it can't be, it can't be. but despite all that he's been through in his astonishing life,

the pandemic has tested zigi — like so many of us — in a way that he never expected. zigi, it is absolutely wonderful to see you again — it's about a year since i last saw you — and you've got your lovely daughters there — lou and michelle. hello, everyone. are you all ok? yes, thank you. hi, louise, we're all good, thanks very much. and it's lovely to see you again. aw, thank you. i know that this has been, you know, a really tough year for you. zigi, you lost your beloved wife this year and that will have had a huge impact on all of you. just tell us a little bit about her. so lastjuly, she died, and i've known herfor 71 years. and, you know, when we decided... we were already going out together for five years, i said to my mother... you know, we decided to get married,

she says, "what's the rush?" he laughs. "after five years going with that girl!" and like every marriage, for 66 years, some are good, some are bad, you know, but the last few years. . .was unbelievable. you know, like she used to go to bed early — about 9.00 — and all of a sudden i looked and the light was still on. and i went in and said, "why is the light still on?" "well, i didn't come to kiss you." aw! i know you were absolutely devoted to her, and from both your points of view, michelle and lou, you know, this of all years to lose anyone — it must have been tough for you all as a family. yeah, i mean, my mum had alzheimer's during the first lockdown. she was rushed to hospital, so we couldn't go with her.

we couldn't speak for her. and then eventually she became too unwell to stay at home. and... it was actually horrific, the day she had to go to a care home because we couldn't hug dad, we couldn't hug mum, we couldn't hug each other. we couldn't look at the care home. i would say, of all of it, that was the worst part. and i think people don't really see that side of the virus very much — how it can affect families. and, lou, i know you could you could only see her — what, through a window? it must have been really distressing for you all, actually. especially seeing i dad, because dad... really couldn't bear. to see mum like that. her hearing was really very poor towards the end. i she was inside the home, l we were outside the home in a little makeshift marquee, i which was very noisy from the wind so she couldn't really see us,

she couldn't really hear us, i we couldn't touch her. dad would just cry the whole time and just be in the most— awful state afterwards. and you kind of came away thinking, i'm not sure whether it was worth i the effort of going to see mum because i don't think anybodyl benefited from the visits. tell me a little bit about how you got through these last few months. when i am with my two daughters or with people, it's not too bad. but, you know, at home, and i'm alone and i look at the pictures, makes me cry. when i walk around, you know, when i'm in a car — i'm not driving any more — when i'm in a carand i pass by the place... the cemetery. the cemetery? yeah, the cemetery. i wave to her and i start crying. i know the last year has been tough, but there's been some good news —

so you've got four grandsons, two granddaughters, four great—grandsons, and the really exciting news from your point of view is you have now a great—granddaughter! yes. tell me a bit about her. yeah. and i saw a picture of her and i looked at herface — she's a lovely round face! she's so lovely. and i always pray that maybe i'll be here to be able to speak to them — that they... to call me grandpa, you know? i know that you've been chatting to schools online, young people online, and also, i've noticed, this week you've been talking to someone who i think you really like — the duchess of cambridge! manfred, zigi, hello! hello. very nice to see you again. what a privilege for us — thank you, your highness, thank you. i think it was 2017, we met each i

other for the first time, wasn't it? it's lovely to see you again. she was so wonderful. she was like an ordinary... you wouldn't. .. nobody would have thought that it was... this is a duchess. like she was a friend, you know? "what happened in auschwitz?" "what happened in stutthof?" what happened in other camps? she made them feel very comfortable and very at ease. very, very comfortable. she was like a normal young lady, honestly. and it must be quite a moment to know that he's had his vaccine, michelle, as well. yeah, very much so. at least we feel he's a little bit safer. obviously he's not going anywhere — we're not letting him go anywhere. he'd like to because, as i said earlier, he's such a sociable chap. the first thing he wanted to do was go to a supermarket after he'd had the vaccination! but it's not happening. we had to tell him no but, yeah, we feel slightly reassured now that

he's had his first vaccination. she's... they are worse than the police! yeah, we definitely are, you can see that. i think they're looking after you extremely well. when we are — and we don't know when it is — when we might be able to go about our normal lives in a way that we used to, what would you most like to do first? to meet my great—grandchildren, my grandchildren. my children, you know, the little kids — oh, i would like to speak to them. give him a big hug for me, will you, ladies? we will do that. zigi, it's been a real pleasure. thank you very much indeed. that must have been lovely to catch up that must have been lovely to catch up with them. he that must have been lovely to catch up with them-— that must have been lovely to catch up with them. he is such a chime at. we do live — up with them. he is such a chime at. we do live in — up with them. he is such a chime at. we do live in very _ up with them. he is such a chime at. we do live in very strange _ up with them. he is such a chime at. we do live in very strange times i up with them. he is such a chime at. we do live in very strange times but| we do live in very strange times but evenif we do live in very strange times but even if you do talk over the

internets or on zoom or whatever, it was really lovely, it was wonderful. he made a big impact on you, nice to check he's ok and see how he is getting on. i hope you enjoyed watching that. getting on. i hope you en'oyed watching thati during the late 19505 and early 1960s, the ladybird picture books were a huge success, and inspired a whole generation of young nature lovers. more than 60 years later, the popular four seasons books have been updated so that they're more relevant to today's children and the natural world around them. wendy hurrell reports. are you listening? "in the woodland, the first green buds are starting to push their way up through the frosty ground. early crocuses burst into purple petals and lesser celandines become delicate yellow stars." these are ladybird books for the 21st century, republished with the same title as the vintage series in the '505 and '60s. they were pioneering little pocket books, especially for children, teaching them all about the natural world around them.

they sold in their millions and are collectors' items today. so they create a bit of nostalgia, even for the generations that followed. oh, look at it. itjust brings back so many memories. absolutely. and i think that's the key. you know, they were so evocative for so many people. i mean, you know, it is a little before my time. so this is kind of my parents' generation. you know, these act as incredible, now, i suppose, time capsules to what our country used to look like in terms of the natural history that was around us. red squirrels graced the front cover. they, along with wildcats, continue to decline. animals that through hunting, habitat loss and competition from invasive species, have dwindled and wouldn't easily be found by young nature spotters today. wow! how cool is that? 40% of all species in the uk have declined in the last 50 years. and of those declines, some of those

numbers are extraordinary. so the turtle dove, for instance, would have been hugely numerous back in the 1960s. we now know that there's been a 95% decrease. hedgehogs — they've actually suffered a very similar decline, around about a 95% decline since the 1960s, or actually, the 19705, until today. so that's only a space of about 50 years. but, after years of conservation, some native animals have made a comeback. the swoop and call of red kites is now more commonplace after years of extinction. included in the new what to look for books, grey seals have increased in number across the country since the '80s, with colonies thriving in norfolk and northumberland. 150 osprey chicks have fledged at rutland water in the east midlands, since being reintroduced by the wildlife trust at around

the same time the ladybird books were published. bottlenose dolphins play in our waters. these ones just off teesside's coast. and water voles now live in large number at places like rainham marshes on the thames estuary. the motivation that you'll get, hopefully, from these books would be to go outside and see if you can actually find and spot some of these animals out in their natural environment. i've got two young children myself, and i've certainly found how refreshing it is to take a break from screen time orjust being in the house, full stop. and of course, today's curious children are the future conservationists. "winter is coming to an end and spring is on its way." wendy hurrell, bbc news. just reminiscing here about peter and jane, those books. you have your is still? mr; and jane, those books. you have your is still? ~ , .

and jane, those books. you have your is still? y , ., is still? my mum is a good collector- _ is still? my mum is a good collector. i— is still? my mum is a good collector. i think— is still? my mum is a good collector. i think perhaps i is still? my mum is a good i collector. i think perhaps we is still? my mum is a good - collector. i think perhaps we passed them onto nieces and nephews although at the end of that piece it said it felt like spring, but it didn't feel like that, waking up in sheffield to a couple of centimetres of snow on. sheffield to a couple of centimetres of snow om— of snow on. more than a couple of centimetres _ of snow on. more than a couple of centimetres in _ of snow on. more than a couple of centimetres in some _ of snow on. more than a couple of centimetres in some places. i of snow on. more than a couple of centimetres in some places. take | centimetres in some places. take care, centimetres in some places. take care. carol _ centimetres in some places. take care, carolwill_ centimetres in some places. take care, carolwill be _ centimetres in some places. take care, carolwill be here _ centimetres in some places. take care, carolwill be here in - centimetres in some places. take care, carolwill be here in a i centimetres in some places. “l? «13: care, carol will be here in a couple of minutes. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning, i'm asad ahmad. one of the world's highest rates of covid—19 infection has been found to be in an orthodoxjewish community in london. a study by the london school of hygiene and tropical medicine points to crowded housing and socio—economic deprivation as a possible reasons for increased rates. researchers found the rate of past infection in one particularjewish community here to be over 60%, compared to a london average of 11%. academics say they were approached

by members of thejewish community to investigate the high covid infection rates. the high court has this morning stopped bailiffs from trying to remove anti—hs2 protestors from tunnels under a small park near euston station. judges are allowing time for legal arguments to be heard from both sides concerning the tunnels and the attempt at eviction. protestors have spent their sixth night underground, although hs2 argues that it has legal possession of the land and wants protesters to leave. comedian eddie izzard is resting this morning after completing 32 marathons on a treadmill in a month — she also did 31 stand—up gigs too — all with the help from some celebrity friends. yes, this is george clooney cheering izzard in london at the end of a month—long challenge to raise money for charities. mr clooney used the end of the challenge to also send out this message. you too, my friend. and remember, we're almost through this. everybody hang tight, wear masks, stay distanced, we're almost there.

we're almost there. thank you. yeah. let's take a look at the travel situation now. there's a good service on the tubes this morning. in walthamstow, the north circular is down to one lane westbound just past waterworks corner for major pothole repairs. delays go back to the m11. and on the m25, the outside lane remains closed in both directions between j24 and j25. and in stjohns wood, wellington road remains down to one lane southbound at stjohn�*s wood road for emergency gas work near regents park. now the weather with kate. good morning. it is a mild start. we do, however, have quite a bit of cloud around. that cloud should break up and we will see some sunny spells developing. the risk of one or two showers as well blowing through on the south—westerly wind. later in the day those showers get heavier and we may hear a rumble or two of thunder. the temperature though

exceptionally mild at 14 celsius, eight or nine degrees higher than it was yesterday. now that shower risk continues into this evening. they will gradually though become fewer and further between. we will see some clearer spells, some drier spells, still quite breezy. then, as we head into tomorrow morning, our next band of heavy and persistent rain. staying mild overnight, a minimum of six celsius. now that rain will clear eventually through wednesday. sunshine and showers on thursday. then at the weekend, the temperature is set to get much colder. as we head overnight saturday into sunday we run the risk of potential snowfall. that risk continues through sunday itself and into the first part of next week. i'm back with the latest from the bbc london newsroom in half an hour. bye for now. hello, this is breakfast with louise minchin and dan walker. morning live is on bbc one straight after breakfast. let's find out what's in store.

morning. we're waking up to news that door to door covid testing is being introduced in areas across the country, to curb the spread of the south african strain of covid. today, dr xand will be unpacking those scary headlines. and on that subject, with reports of so called lockdown rule breakers on the rise, we've been asking if you think the penalties are tough enough? i'd love to hear what breakfast viewers make of this, so send your comments in right now. kym's still off, but there are plenty of friendly faces to keep me company this morning. including jacqui joseph, who you'll know from money for nothing and homes underthe hammer. what if you god for us today? thanks for having me. we're hearing today that one in five couples argue about being too wasteful, so you've got some tips on how we can all live more sustainably. i've got an alternative to clingfilm. and find out how you can save £3.25

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the unsecured credit market as a whole. so the overall view is not simply by now, pay later. this really does stand out. this market has grown phenomenally quickly. in the last year it has almost quadrupled in size. it is now worth about 2.75 billion in about 5 million people in the uk have used it in the past year. this is something that is growing very, very rapidly. let's speak to alex marsh — the uk head of klarna. it is the biggest in the uk. welcome to breakfast. it is interesting, we have had of the view of the regulator this morning. they say they will look at what you do more closely and ask you to do certain things. mps have been pretty critical. they the regulation earlier. they say firms like yours could be the next one waiting to happen. do you think that assessment is fair? ., ., �* ., is fair? no, i wouldn't agree with that. we is fair? no, i wouldn't agree with that- we are _ is fair? no, i wouldn't agree with that. we are working _ is fair? no, i wouldn't agree with that. we are working through - is fair? no, i wouldn't agree with j that. we are working through the report— that. we are working through the report that has come out of this

morning — report that has come out of this morning. from our perspective we welcome _ morning. from our perspective we welcome the fact that the recommendation support the view that we shared _ recommendation support the view that we shared with the review that now is the _ we shared with the review that now is the right— we shared with the review that now is the right time to regulate the secton — is the right time to regulate the sector. we have seen a shift in consumer— sector. we have seen a shift in consumer preference towards actually. _ consumer preference towards actually, when they are making payments, towards using debit cards but also _ payments, towards using debit cards but also by— payments, towards using debit cards but also by now, pay later products to give _ but also by now, pay later products to give them extra flexibility. with that shift — to give them extra flexibility. with that shift we think it is right they should _ that shift we think it is right they should he — that shift we think it is right they should be regulation to ensure there are common standards across all providers— are common standards across all providers of the products. gne are common standards across all providers of the products. one of the thin . s providers of the products. one of the things they — providers of the products. one of the things they single _ providers of the products. one of the things they single out - providers of the products. one of the things they single out is - providers of the products. one of the things they single out is the i the things they single out is the ability of people to take out different deals with different lenders and different retailers, so there is nobody giving an overview to say you are already in debt. it is easy for people to rack up big debts, isn't it?— debts, isn't it? no. iwould say from a klarna _ debts, isn't it? no. iwould say from a klarna perspective - debts, isn't it? no. iwould say from a klarna perspective we i debts, isn't it? no. iwould say. from a klarna perspective we have robust _ from a klarna perspective we have robust eligibility checks that we have _ robust eligibility checks that we have in— robust eligibility checks that we have in place to ensure offers are made _ have in place to ensure offers are

made to — have in place to ensure offers are made to consumers we believe can and will repay _ made to consumers we believe can and will repay. there is a challenge across — will repay. there is a challenge across the _ will repay. there is a challenge across the sector as to whether all providers— across the sector as to whether all providers are operating to the same standards — providers are operating to the same standards. that is where we see regulation — standards. that is where we see regulation can have a role to ensure there _ regulation can have a role to ensure there are _ regulation can have a role to ensure there are common standards regardless of which product or provider— regardless of which product or provider a consumer selects at the checkout — provider a consumer selects at the checkout. ., . . provider a consumer selects at the checkout. ., .., , ., , checkout. you can see how tempting it is at checkout _ checkout. you can see how tempting it is at checkout because _ checkout. you can see how tempting it is at checkout because you - checkout. you can see how tempting it is at checkout because you could l it is at checkout because you could pay 100 quid now, 33 quid over the next three months. it is often sold as zero cost borrowing, which means you are not paying any more. can you clarify what the costs are if i can't pay you back? for klarna customers. — can't pay you back? for klarna customers, the _ can't pay you back? for klarna customers, the products - can't pay you back? for klarna customers, the products are i can't pay you back? for klarna - customers, the products are interest free _ customers, the products are interest free they— customers, the products are interest free. they have the flexibility to spread — free. they have the flexibility to spread that cost to match up with the salary — spread that cost to match up with the salary cycle over one or two months — the salary cycle over one or two months. from our side if they do miss— months. from our side if they do miss a _ months. from our side if they do miss a payment, they do not incur interest, _ miss a payment, they do not incur interest, they do not incur any missed — interest, they do not incur any missed payments. it will simply restrict— missed payments. it will simply restrict them from using our products— restrict them from using our products unless they make that payment — products unless they make that payment. so we are taking steps to ensure _ payment. so we are taking steps to ensure that — payment. so we are taking steps to ensure that consumers are protected. and actually, we see this and

consumers will say this is why they are choosing these products, is a better— are choosing these products, is a better alternative to say, credit cards, — better alternative to say, credit cards, where they are incurring interest— cards, where they are incurring interest and late fees. one cards, where they are incurring interest and late fees.- cards, where they are incurring interest and late fees. one of the interesting _ interest and late fees. one of the interesting things, _ interest and late fees. one of the interesting things, and _ interest and late fees. one of the interesting things, and they - interest and late fees. one of the interesting things, and they have| interesting things, and they have been a lot of studies done about consumer behaviour, and i am sure you will have seen them, a fifth of shoppers spend more than they have to because a service like yours was available. that suggests that rather than paying for it now and thinking, i will spend a bit more, it is great for retailers, not so great if you are spending more than your pay check? .. ~ are spending more than your pay check? ~ , ., , check? so, ithink it is really important — check? so, ithink it is really important to _ check? so, ithink it is really important to pack _ check? so, ithink it is really important to pack than - check? so, ithink it is really important to pack than into i check? so, i think it is really i important to pack than into two parts _ important to pack than into two parts one _ important to pack than into two parts. one is around supporting consumers _ parts. one is around supporting consumers to ensure they can afford their purchase. for example, say you did smash _ their purchase. for example, say you did smash your phone and you need to replace _ did smash your phone and you need to replace it _ did smash your phone and you need to replace it quickly, you might be able _ replace it quickly, you might be able to— replace it quickly, you might be able to afford that purchase immediately and you can use products such as _ immediately and you can use products such as ours— immediately and you can use products such as ours to support spreading the cost _ such as ours to support spreading the cost of— such as ours to support spreading the cost of that purchase. separately there is a challenge around — separately there is a challenge around responsible spending more generally— around responsible spending more generally by consumers. that is where _ generally by consumers. that is where we — generally by consumers. that is where we are in ourselves driving

initiatives — where we are in ourselves driving initiatives. we launched last year an initiative to support consumers and responsible spending and avoid impulse _ and responsible spending and avoid impulse purchases, for example. you sa it impulse purchases, for example. you say it would — impulse purchases, for example. yarn. say it would hopefully present —— what might prevent impulse purchases. i have been looking at heavy debt charity pay plan and they asked a thousand young people about buy now pay later, because they are most targeted by these ads. 73% of those people that used it said it did contribute towards a debt problem later on. it is storing up debt problems, isn't it? ida. problem later on. it is storing up debt problems, isn't it?- problem later on. it is storing up debt problems, isn't it? no, not at all. we debt problems, isn't it? no, not at all- we see — debt problems, isn't it? no, not at all. we see this _ debt problems, isn't it? no, not at all. we see this as _ debt problems, isn't it? no, not at all. we see this as a _ debt problems, isn't it? no, not at all. we see this as a far— debt problems, isn't it? no, not at all. we see this as a far better - all. we see this as a far better alternative for consumers compared to say. _ alternative for consumers compared to say, using an overdraft, where they— to say, using an overdraft, where they incur— to say, using an overdraft, where they incur interest or fees, or a credit— they incur interest or fees, or a credit card, _ they incur interest or fees, or a credit card, where they have minimum payments. _ credit card, where they have minimum payments, compound interest, late fees and _ payments, compound interest, late fees and interest. that is why consumers are choosing these products _ consumers are choosing these products. that said, we need to ensure — products. that said, we need to ensure there are common standards across— ensure there are common standards across all— ensure there are common standards across all providers of buy now pay later _ across all providers of buy now pay later products. consumers are protected — later products. consumers are protected and if they have the same

rights _ protected and if they have the same rights and _ protected and if they have the same rights and protections they would have for — rights and protections they would have for other payment methods they might— have for other payment methods they might select at the checkout. you make your _ might select at the checkout. you make your money _ might select at the checkout. yarn. make your money not necessarily from interest charges, as you have explained, but you make your money from the retailers who use your services because you are essentially able to boost their sales. they will get more people buying because of your services. get more people buying because of yourservices. is get more people buying because of your services. is there a concern that people will start buying more expensive things? at the moment it might be on a pair ofjeans, or a mobile phone. the problem is if it becomes applicable for very expensive items, you could rack up big dead? 50 expensive items, you could rack up bi dead? h expensive items, you could rack up bi dead? �*, ., , ., big dead? so it's really important to understand _ big dead? so it's really important to understand the _ big dead? so it's really important to understand the average - big dead? so it's really important to understand the average value l big dead? so it's really important - to understand the average value that a consumer— to understand the average value that a consumer uses klarna in terms of our buy— a consumer uses klarna in terms of our buy now— a consumer uses klarna in terms of our buy now pay later products is about _ our buy now pay later products is about a _ our buy now pay later products is about a £65 to 70 p. it is targeted towards _ about a £65 to 70 p. it is targeted towards lower land transactions. we have robust — towards lower land transactions. we have robust eligibility checks and additional affordability checks to make _ additional affordability checks to make sure that consumers are protected _ make sure that consumers are protected. that said, there is more we can— protected. that said, there is more we can do— protected. that said, there is more we can do across the industry. we are working — we can do across the industry. we are working with the credit reference agencies, for example, to ensure _ reference agencies, for example, to ensure there is visibility of buy

now— ensure there is visibility of buy now pay— ensure there is visibility of buy now pay later products across all providers, — now pay later products across all providers, something highlighted within— providers, something highlighted within the woolard review. we are fully supportive of it.— fully supportive of it. alex, really aood to fully supportive of it. alex, really good to talk _ fully supportive of it. alex, really good to talk to _ fully supportive of it. alex, really good to talk to you _ fully supportive of it. alex, really good to talk to you this _ fully supportive of it. alex, really good to talk to you this morning. j good to talk to you this morning. thank you for explaining that. alex morris, the uk head of klarna, the biggest buy now pay later firm in the uk. loads of consumers in the uk. you might see it at many checkouts. it gives you the option to spread your payments. great news for the retailers. it can boost sales by 30% because we buy more because we don't have to pay for it straightaway. but there is some sort of concern potentially about whether it encourages people to get into more and more debt and maybe taking out different deals with different lenders may be out different deals with different lenders may he means it will accumulate. alex is saying that is not the case but the regulator says it is getting involved to make sure customers are protected.- it is getting involved to make sure customers are protected. thank you, ben. as customers are protected. thank you, ben- as we — customers are protected. thank you, ben. as we have _ customers are protected. thank you, ben. as we have been _ customers are protected. thank you, ben. as we have been telling - customers are protected. thank you, ben. as we have been telling you - ben. as we have been telling you this morning there has been heavy snowfall in parts of northern end overnight. thankfully, as ever, you have been sending in some of your

pictures to show us what is happening. this photo was taken byjames in sheffield. katey�*s also in sheffield — and took this picture which shows how deep the snow is. the snow has caused disruption on the roads — closing part of the m62 near rochdale earlier. this picture is of buxton in derbyshire this morning. there's something about the silence when it has been snowing. and here's how some of the snow is being cleared off the roads in halifax. quite a lot of snow around. it is ruite quite a lot of snow around. it is quite peaceful— quite a lot of snow around. it is quite peaceful to _ quite a lot of snow around. it 3 quite peaceful to look at but it does cause disruption and this is something carroll has been looking at this morning. and looking ahead at this morning. and looking ahead at this morning. and looking ahead at what is happening with the weather. good morning. good morning. the last time i looked there was about iii centimetres of fresh snow in bingley. it is not really surprising that the met office still has an amber weather warning in force for

that heavy snow across parts of northern england. but where in northern england. but where in northern england? we have seen from some of the pictures where it is. at leeds, bradford, bingley, sheffield, huddersfield, wakefield, all that kind of area. what does an amber weather warning mean? well, it means an increased likelihood of impact due to the severe weather. in this case the heavy snow. things like road closures, rail closures, delays, power cuts, that kind of thing. it is valid until one o'clock today. we have got this milder air coming in from the atlantic. a very mild start in the south. it is bumping into this cold air across scotland and northern england. that is where we have got the snow. the amber weather warning we have already outlined. snow and other parts of the uk as well. other parts of northern england and also scotland. that will continue. what you will find is it will ease away from the southern parts of northern england through the course of the day as it continues its journey moving northwards. more likely to be rain on the coasts. across northern

scotland, a cold start with some sunshine. that will turn hazy through the day. some wintry showers. for northern ireland, england and wales, some showers. some of those particularly across england and wales will be heavy and thundery with blustery winds along the south—west and the central lowlands, where it will remain cold. look at the temperatures as south between ten and a0 degrees. that is pretty high for this stage in january. —— 1a degrees. further amounts of snow through the evening. three to eight centimetres quite widely where we have the amber weather warning. widely where we have the amber weatherwarning. up widely where we have the amber weather warning. up to 15 above about 200 metres. you can see what happens. eventually the snow travels north across places like perth and kinross, angus, stirling, the borders, and we will have some rain in north west england and a new band of rain travelling across southern counties where it is still going to beat man. the risk of ice across

northern scotland on untreated surfaces and also some frost. we will still have the snow tomorrow. especially in southern and eastern scotland. the rain across the south of the country moving towards the south—east. the northern edge of thatis south—east. the northern edge of that is still open to question. it might be further north. equally it could be further south. of course, the ground here is also saturated. there is the risk of further flooding. then a lot of showers following behind. still mild in the south, not as mild as it is going to be today. cold in the north. as we head on into thursday, more snow to come across northern part of the uk. some showery outbreaks of rain across northern england, some of it coming to the south. temperatures, ii coming to the south. temperatures, 11 in the south, three in aberdeen, but it is going to turn colder this weekend in the south and, at the moment, we think there is the chance of some snow even in southern areas but that is still a long way off. i will clarify that as we go through

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the darkest things, that has got me through. like, every time i speak to my mum, which is pretty much every— day, she is the one who makes me laugh like, the most. _ i have just got myself into trouble more times than i can tell you by laughing at very serious moments. i think it's helped a lot of people over the last ten of 12 months. and the last year, looking back on it, has been really hard. i think it is a way of getting through life's difficulties and also, when you make light of something, often than i canjust release the tension enough to breathe. all very true. we're joined now by comic relief co—founder, sir lenny henry. thank you. it is marvellous to talk to ou.

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comedy— people who are struggling with this. comedy is _ people who are struggling with this. comedy is power. funny is power. so if you _ comedy is power. funny is power. so if you can _ comedy is power. funny is power. so if you can sit — comedy is power. funny is power. so if you can sit at home and smile at your— if you can sit at home and smile at your favourite funny people, and you can be _ your favourite funny people, and you can be moved by films that we are really. _ can be moved by films that we are really, really good at making, and getting _ really, really good at making, and getting better at making, then this is a positive thing. so we only want to do— is a positive thing. so we only want to do a _ is a positive thing. so we only want to do a positive thing. march the 19th _ to do a positive thing. march the 19th we — to do a positive thing. march the 19th. we are sharing a smile with everybody — 19th. we are sharing a smile with everybody. if you go to the comic relief— everybody. if you go to the comic relief website you consent off for a poster _ relief website you consent off for a poster where you can write your favourite — poster where you can write your favourite joke on it and stick it in the window— favourite joke on it and stick it in the window to make passers—by wed themselves as they go about their day in _ themselves as they go about their day in socially isolated place. we are trying — day in socially isolated place. we are trying to do things that change your estate, and i think if we can do that— your estate, and i think if we can do that for— your estate, and i think if we can do that for you on red nose day then we will— do that for you on red nose day then we will be _ do that for you on red nose day then we will be really happy.— we will be really happy. looking at the sort of line-up _ we will be really happy. looking at the sort of line-up you _ we will be really happy. looking at the sort of line-up you have - we will be really happy. looking at the sort of line-up you have got, l we will be really happy. looking at the sort of line-up you have got, i | the sort of line—up you have got, i bet you do some of these phone calls as well, i would imagine that when you found damejudi dench, theyjust say, we are rain? you found dame judi dench, they 'ust say. we ramfi you found dame judi dench, they 'ust say. we remfi say, we are rain? what has been amazin: say, we are rain? what has been amazing since — say, we are rain? what has been amazing since the _ say, we are rain? what has been amazing since the first _ say, we are rain? what has been amazing since the first one, - say, we are rain? what has been| amazing since the first one, when richard _ amazing since the first one, when richard and i wrote letters to people. — richard and i wrote letters to people, quite a lot of people didn't know— people, quite a lot of people didn't know what—

people, quite a lot of people didn't know what comic relief was. they thought _ know what comic relief was. they thought it — know what comic relief was. they thought it was going to be silly. and crude. and theyjust said no. but what — and crude. and theyjust said no. but what is — and crude. and theyjust said no. but what is great now is we have been _ but what is great now is we have been going for 35 years, and people trust now— been going for 35 years, and people trust now that we can produce comedy and products that can make a difference. and so people are just in. judi _ difference. and so people are just in. judi dench was in with us early doors _ in. judi dench was in with us early doors 0n— in. judi dench was in with us early doors. on the night, david tennant, davina _ doors. on the night, david tennant, davina mccall, alesha dixon, paddy mcguinness, i am davina mccall, alesha dixon, paddy mcguinness, iam hosting davina mccall, alesha dixon, paddy mcguinness, i am hosting on the night _ mcguinness, i am hosting on the night the — mcguinness, i am hosting on the night. the vicar of dibley is doing a special — night. the vicar of dibley is doing a special. we have a brilliant addition _ a special. we have a brilliant addition of staged. so much more. people _ addition of staged. so much more. people have been doing it since school — people have been doing it since school. so, you know, a lot of the people _ school. so, you know, a lot of the people were — school. so, you know, a lot of the people were famous now did comic relief— people were famous now did comic relief at _ people were famous now did comic relief at school. we did a teacher relief _ relief at school. we did a teacher relief at — relief at school. we did a teacher relief at school. we did a teacher relief at school. they want to help. it's relief at school. they want to help. its brilliant — relief at school. they want to help. it's brilliant. all of one direction did comic— it's brilliant. all of one direction did comic relief at school, which is why harry— did comic relief at school, which is why harry styles is still involved. we want — why harry styles is still involved. we want everybody to another that we have got _ we want everybody to another that we have got this. log in, it is going to be _ have got this. log in, it is going to be a — have got this. log in, it is going to be a writer. if have got this. log in, it is going to be a writer.— have got this. log in, it is going to be a writer. if you go back right to be a writer. if you go back right to truly start. _ to be a writer. if you go back right to truly start, what _ to be a writer. if you go back right to truly start, what -- _ to be a writer. if you go back right to truly start, what -- at - to be a writer. if you go back right to truly start, what -- at what -

to truly start, what —— at what point did you think this would run for a long time? was it before the actual event? orwas for a long time? was it before the actual event? or was it on the night itself, or afterwards? the actual event? or was it on the night itself, or afterwards?— itself, or afterwards? the very first one. _ itself, or afterwards? the very first one, filmed _ itself, or afterwards? the very first one, filmed by _ itself, or afterwards? the very first one, filmed by a - itself, or afterwards? the very first one, filmed by a rain - itself, or afterwards? the very first one, filmed by a rain all i first one, filmed by a rain all those — first one, filmed by a rain all those years ago, when frank bruno and i_ those years ago, when frank bruno and i did _ those years ago, when frank bruno and i did romeo and juliet... juliet. — and i did romeo and juliet... juliet, juliet, i have not seen the since _ juliet, juliet, i have not seen the since the — juliet, juliet, i have not seen the since the weigh in! the vibe on the night _ since the weigh in! the vibe on the night was — since the weigh in! the vibe on the night was electric. everybody was kind ofm — night was electric. everybody was kind of... all the people backstage, victoria _ kind of... all the people backstage, victoria wood, billy connolly, we were _ victoria wood, billy connolly, we were all— victoria wood, billy connolly, we were all like... it felt like a thing. _ were all like... it felt like a thing. a— were all like... it felt like a thing, a moment. shortly afterwards, leading _ thing, a moment. shortly afterwards, leading up— thing, a moment. shortly afterwards, leading up to the first night, we were _ leading up to the first night, we were all— leading up to the first night, we were all talking and richard curtis was incredibly inspirational, as he always— was incredibly inspirational, as he always is — was incredibly inspirational, as he always is. we just got this feeling that this — always is. we just got this feeling that this could be something that would _ that this could be something that would last. and here we are 35 years later _ would last. and here we are 35 years later it's _ would last. and here we are 35 years later. it's great to have that trust and everybody mustn't worry about how we _ and everybody mustn't worry about how we are — and everybody mustn't worry about how we are doing it. it is being filmed — how we are doing it. it is being filmed live _ how we are doing it. it is being filmed live but under proper government guidelines. there is going _ government guidelines. there is going to — government guidelines. there is going to be cameras where there is

nobody— going to be cameras where there is nobody on — going to be cameras where there is nobody on them. they will be in remote — nobody on them. they will be in remote controlled by a james borland villain _ remote controlled by a james borland villain in _ remote controlled by a james borland villain in the studio somewhere else _ villain in the studio somewhere else. that's what myjames bond villain~ _ else. that's what myjames bond villain. there are going to be —— where _ villain. there are going to be —— where there _ villain. there are going to be —— where there is going to be a virtual audience — where there is going to be a virtual audience. lots of shows are made with a _ audience. lots of shows are made with a virtual audience now. we are going _ with a virtual audience now. we are going to _ with a virtual audience now. we are going to be — with a virtual audience now. we are going to be exactly the same. we will have — going to be exactly the same. we will have a — going to be exactly the same. we will have a virtual audience. there are a _ will have a virtual audience. there are a lot _ will have a virtual audience. there are a lot of— will have a virtual audience. there are a lot of things you can do from home _ are a lot of things you can do from home to _ are a lot of things you can do from home toioin — are a lot of things you can do from home tojoin in. i think that anything _ home tojoin in. i think that anything that can help you to smile and get _ anything that can help you to smile and get through this, and also raise and get through this, and also raise a bit of— and get through this, and also raise a bit of money, is a good thing. that— a bit of money, is a good thing. that is— a bit of money, is a good thing. that is the _ a bit of money, is a good thing. that is the other thing. you mentioned the money raised. the great british public are staggering in their generosity, aren't they? phenomenal. they ride out of trends. they ride _ phenomenal. they ride out of trends. they ride out — phenomenal. they ride out of trends. they ride out fads. theyjust stick with it _ they ride out fads. theyjust stick with it in — they ride out fads. theyjust stick with it. in terms of comedy and in terms _ with it. in terms of comedy and in terms of— with it. in terms of comedy and in terms of public opinion. they have stuck— terms of public opinion. they have stuck with— terms of public opinion. they have stuck with comic relief or all of these _ stuck with comic relief or all of these years because they want to help and — these years because they want to help and i— these years because they want to help and i think that is the greatest thing of all. thank you, british— greatest thing of all. thank you, british public. please tune in on march _ british public. please tune in on march the — british public. please tune in on march the 19th. it will be a hit. stick—

march the 19th. it will be a hit. stick with— march the 19th. it will be a hit. stick with us. lenny, about an hour ago we werejoined stick with us. lenny, about an hour ago we were joined by dame darcey bussell. and we have been talking to various stars about how they have been coping with things. she has been coping with things. she has been playing a card game called racing demon and doing some skipping in her household. you have been entertaining yourself in a different way. i think we can show pictures. many people will have seen you on the masked singer as a purple blob. at what point did you say, i am in? well, you've gotta remember i have been in _ well, you've gotta remember i have been in lockdown since march. my hair is _ been in lockdown since march. my hair is the — been in lockdown since march. my hair is the longest it has ever been since _ hair is the longest it has ever been since i_ hair is the longest it has ever been since i was — hair is the longest it has ever been since i was 14. look at this. it is nice _ since i was 14. look at this. it is nice -- — since i was 14. look at this. it is nice -- what— since i was 14. look at this. it is nice -- what it _ since i was 14. look at this. it is nice —— what it is like prince a bath — nice —— what it is like prince a bath or— nice —— what it is like prince a bath or something. i needed to get of the _ bath or something. i needed to get of the house. it was fun to do. seeing — of the house. it was fun to do. seeing all— of the house. it was fun to do. seeing all those people paying for their extensions. this is a good fun

thing _ their extensions. this is a good fun thing to— their extensions. this is a good fun thing to do— their extensions. this is a good fun thing to do and i enjoyed it. you had to— thing to do and i enjoyed it. you had to be — thing to do and i enjoyed it. you had to be very secret. i used to get it changed — had to be very secret. i used to get it changed in the car. you have to wear— it changed in the car. you have to wear a _ it changed in the car. you have to wear a t—shirt that says do not speak— wear a t—shirt that says do not speak to — wear a t—shirt that says do not speak to me. and a visor where you can see _ speak to me. and a visor where you can see out — speak to me. and a visor where you can see out but they can't see n. my favourite _ can see out but they can't see n. my favourite thing was to arrive at traffic— favourite thing was to arrive at traffic lights, wind the window down and look— traffic lights, wind the window down and look at — traffic lights, wind the window down and look at people like... great! that— and look at people like... great! that has— and look at people like... great! that has been a real hoot. the costumes _ that has been a real hoot. the costumes were ingenious. very diverse — costumes were ingenious. very diverse behind the scenes, i am liking _ diverse behind the scenes, i am liking that _ diverse behind the scenes, i am liking that. even though they didn't know— liking that. even though they didn't know you _ liking that. even though they didn't know you were behind the mask, people _ know you were behind the mask, people were very supportive, because singing _ people were very supportive, because singing live _ people were very supportive, because singing live is a big thing. they had a _ singing live is a big thing. they had a reduced, socially distanced audience — had a reduced, socially distanced audience, but the vibe was great and i audience, but the vibe was great and i loved _ audience, but the vibe was great and i loved it _ audience, but the vibe was great and i loved it. did audience, but the vibe was great and i loved it. , , ., audience, but the vibe was great and i loved it. , ,, i loved it. did you en'oy the singing. * i loved it. did you en'oy the singing. fl i loved it. did you enjoy the singing, even underneath i i loved it. did you enjoy the i singing, even underneath that enormous costume? you singing, even underneath that enormous costume?— singing, even underneath that enormous costume? you are sort of beinw a enormous costume? you are sort of being a muppet- — enormous costume? you are sort of being a muppet- i— enormous costume? you are sort of being a muppet. i didn't— enormous costume? you are sort of being a muppet. i didn't have - enormous costume? you are sort of being a muppet. i didn't have any i being a muppet. i didn't have any hands _ being a muppet. i didn't have any hands i_ being a muppet. i didn't have any hands. i had to move things around. i hands. i had to move things around. i was _ hands. i had to move things around. i was doing — hands. i had to move things around. i was doing that. i imagined myself

at -- _ i was doing that. i imagined myself at -- as— i was doing that. i imagined myself at —— as kermit the frog, who had to sin- at —— as kermit the frog, who had to sing a _ at —— as kermit the frog, who had to sing a song — at —— as kermit the frog, who had to sing a song i— at —— as kermit the frog, who had to sing a song. i really enjoyed it. i love _ sing a song. i really enjoyed it. i love singing. my album, new millennium blues, is still available in bargain — millennium blues, is still available in bargain booths all across the country — in bargain booths all across the country. jacko, who stood three feet away from _ country. jacko, who stood three feet away from me playing guitar, literally— away from me playing guitar, literally ran to me and said, is this— literally ran to me and said, is this you?! _ literally ran to me and said, is this you?! he was stood a foot away from _ this you?! he was stood a foot away from me _ this you?! he was stood a foot away from me hearing me do this. it's an amazing _ from me hearing me do this. it's an amazing thing. it is more a detective _ amazing thing. it is more a detective story than a singing competition, thank goodness. when competition, thank goodness. when ou are competition, thank goodness. when you are practising — competition, thank goodness. when you are practising for _ competition, thank goodness. when you are practising for it, _ competition, thank goodness. hisuezsi you are practising for it, because we had glenn hoddle on a couple of weeks ago and he said he was singing in the bath, the sherrock of the kitchen, but he never practised with a cardboard box on his head and he, of course, was the grandfather clock, wasn't it? did you get to practising the outfit? it was obviously very different to singing with that on your head? h0. obviously very different to singing with that on your head?— with that on your head? no, they rive ou with that on your head? no, they give you singing _ with that on your head? no, they give you singing coaches. - with that on your head? no, they give you singing coaches. hi, - with that on your head? no, they i give you singing coaches. hi, mike. you have _ give you singing coaches. hi, mike. you have to — give you singing coaches. hi, mike. you have to practice as though you are wearing — you have to practice as though you are wearing the costume. i had to be

kind of— are wearing the costume. i had to be kind of like. — are wearing the costume. i had to be kind of like. i— are wearing the costume. i had to be kind of like, i had to do that. i had _ kind of like, i had to do that. i had to— kind of like, i had to do that. i had to wave my arms around and have a lot of— had to wave my arms around and have a lot of energy because it took a lot of— a lot of energy because it took a lot of energy to move that custom. why didn't — lot of energy to move that custom. why didn't theyjust add an anvil to it? just— why didn't theyjust add an anvil to it? just give me a hot bricks to carry— it? just give me a hot bricks to carry around. i was having to move around _ carry around. i was having to move around to — carry around. i was having to move around to replicate the feeling of wearing — around to replicate the feeling of wearing a — around to replicate the feeling of wearing a custom because it was very uncomfortable. some costumes are harder— uncomfortable. some costumes are harder to _ uncomfortable. some costumes are harder to wear than others. it was a bil harder to wear than others. it was a big thing _ harder to wear than others. it was a big thing it — harder to wear than others. it was a big thing. it was on wheels. i thought— big thing. it was on wheels. i thought it _ big thing. it was on wheels. i thought it would fly off the stage. it thought it would fly off the stage. it was _ thought it would fly off the stage. it was really good. there was a moment— it was really good. there was a moment when we all staying on stage together _ moment when we all staying on stage together. that's what maxing and stay together. me, the sausage, the dragon, _ stay together. me, the sausage, the dragon, the — stay together. me, the sausage, the dragon, the grandfather clock. there was a _ dragon, the grandfather clock. there was a lot— dragon, the grandfather clock. there was a lot of— dragon, the grandfather clock. there was a lot of love going around, a lot of— was a lot of love going around, a lot of thumbs up. | was a lot of love going around, a lot of thumbs up.— lot of thumbs up. i have got a wonderful— lot of thumbs up. i have got a wonderful idea _ lot of thumbs up. i have got a wonderful idea of _ lot of thumbs up. i have got a wonderful idea of someone i lot of thumbs up. i have got a i wonderful idea of someone who lot of thumbs up. i have got a - wonderful idea of someone who has never watched this programme listening to you now and thinking, what on earth is so lenny henry talking about, singing on stage with

a sausage?! talking about, singing on stage with asausaae?! . , talking about, singing on stage with a sausage?!— a sausage?! absolutely. the finals are coming — a sausage?! absolutely. the finals are coming soon. _ a sausage?! absolutely. the finals are coming soon. if— a sausage?! absolutely. the finals are coming soon. if you're - a sausage?! absolutely. the finals i are coming soon. if you're watching, they would _ are coming soon. if you're watching, they would be some big surprises in store _ they would be some big surprises in store. ., ., ., , , store. you mentioned about everybody 'oinin: in store. you mentioned about everybody joining in for— store. you mentioned about everybody joining in for comic _ store. you mentioned about everybody joining in for comic relief. _ store. you mentioned about everybody joining in for comic relief. we - joining in for comic relief. we don't know at this point how many schools will be open to all pupils. so you got plans to help people out that my group we don't know where we are going to be, that my group we don't know where we are going to he, do we? yes. that my group we don't know where we are going to be, do we?— are going to be, do we? yes, go to the website- _ are going to be, do we? yes, go to the website. there's _ are going to be, do we? yes, go to the website. there's lots _ are going to be, do we? yes, go to the website. there's lots of - are going to be, do we? yes, go to the website. there's lots of advice | the website. there's lots of advice about _ the website. there's lots of advice about how — the website. there's lots of advice about how to do fundraising. baking, dressing _ about how to do fundraising. baking, dressing up, taking pictures, putting — dressing up, taking pictures, putting them online. any thing you can do— putting them online. any thing you can do to _ putting them online. any thing you can do to raise money. more importantly, you have fun doing it. funny— importantly, you have fun doing it. funny as— importantly, you have fun doing it. funny as power, creativity is power, use your _ funny as power, creativity is power, use your personal creativity to get involved _ use your personal creativity to get involved in — use your personal creativity to get involved in comic relief and give yourself— involved in comic relief and give yourself a — involved in comic relief and give yourself a laugh. if you can raise some _ yourself a laugh. if you can raise some money, fantastic.- yourself a laugh. if you can raise some money, fantastic. over the ears some money, fantastic. over the years you — some money, fantastic. over the years you have — some money, fantastic. over the years you have talked _ some money, fantastic. over the years you have talked about - some money, fantastic. over the years you have talked about the l years you have talked about the sketch with frank bruno at the start, is there once gets, as one programme that you have been involved with that you feel has had the biggest impact, the one that has

made you laugh the most? i the biggest impact, the one that has made you laugh the most?— made you laugh the most? i think... the frank bruno _ made you laugh the most? i think... the frank bruno romeo _ made you laugh the most? i think... the frank bruno romeo and - made you laugh the most? i think... the frank bruno romeo and juliet i the frank bruno romeo and juliet thing _ the frank bruno romeo and juliet thing was — the frank bruno romeo and juliet thing was pretty iconic. this was before _ thing was pretty iconic. this was before frank did pantomime. frank had never— before frank did pantomime. frank had never done a kind of live comedy thing _ had never done a kind of live comedy thing in _ had never done a kind of live comedy thing in his— had never done a kind of live comedy thing in his life. we had to keep rehearsing — thing in his life. we had to keep rehearsing with him because he was so nervous — rehearsing with him because he was so nervous. this huge man with arms like dustbin _ so nervous. this huge man with arms like dustbin lids, huge arms out here~~ — like dustbin lids, huge arms out here~~ i— like dustbin lids, huge arms out here... i don't know. i'm not sure, then _ here... i don't know. i'm not sure, then what — here... i don't know. i'm not sure, then what do _ here... i don't know. i'm not sure, then. what do you think? we just said, _ then. what do you think? we just said. come — then. what do you think? we just said, come down. on the night he was ad-libbing _ said, come down. on the night he was ad—libbing. he was throwing things in. ad—libbing. he was throwing things in he _ ad—libbing. he was throwing things in he was — ad—libbing. he was throwing things in. he was doing things with his costume — in. he was doing things with his costume. that was exciting. i think we did _ costume. that was exciting. i think we did a _ costume. that was exciting. i think we did a michaeljackson interview with rowan atkinson. we did the martin— with rowan atkinson. we did the martin bashir, martin bashir and michael— martin bashir, martin bashir and michaeljackson playing chess. do you take — michaeljackson playing chess. do you take black or white? i don't

think— you take black or white? i don't think that's funny, michael. i loved the spice _ think that's funny, michael. i loved the spice girls doing their comic relief— the spice girls doing their comic relief single. that was like a massive _ relief single. that was like a massive explosion in the comic relief— massive explosion in the comic relief ranks because they were the biggest _ relief ranks because they were the biggest stars in the world at the time _ biggest stars in the world at the time and — biggest stars in the world at the time and they said, yes, we will do it because — time and they said, yes, we will do it because we did it at school and they showed up its master. they have been lots _ they showed up its master. they have been lots of _ they showed up its master. they have been lots of things where i've just gone. _ been lots of things where i've just gone this— been lots of things where i've just gone, this is amazing. having to kiss elle — gone, this is amazing. having to kiss elle macpherson during blind date with — kiss elle macpherson during blind date with asilah, that was one of my highlights _ date with asilah, that was one of my hiwwhlihts. . �* date with asilah, that was one of my hiehelihts. ., �* ., ., highlights. yeah. big moment. so to steak ou. highlights. yeah. big moment. so to speak you- thank— highlights. yeah. big moment. so to speak you. thank you. _ red nose day will be on bbc one on friday 19th of march. sirte lenny henry. thank you. you're watching bbc breakfast. it's 8.59.

this is bbc news. i'm victoria derbyshire, here are the headlines this tuesday morning. extensive testing begins in eight areas of england where the south african variant of covid has been found. here in woking,10,000 of these home coronavirus test kits are being prepared and taken out by a team of 150 volunteers, joe biden all, this morning. —— door—to—door, this morning. also, labourwant the government to imtroduce mandatory hotel quarantine for all arrivals into the country.what do you think? let me know — it's @vicderbyshire on twitter or intagram or email victoria@bbc.co.uk. we'll talk to labour's shadow home secretary in the next few minutes. nicola sturgeon is set to confirm whether scotland's covid lockdown will be extended beyond mid—february.