today at six, ten million people across the uk have now had their first coronavirus vaccination. that's about 15% of the population with some protection against the virus — but there's a way to go before lifting restrictions. the level of infection is still extremely high, for us to imagine the relaxation of current guidelines. the oxford vaccine scientists say they're already working on another vaccine to deal with new variants — we'll find out when it will be ready. also tonight: the row with the eu over trade between northern ireland and great britain — a high level meeting to try to ease disruption. black footballers facing online

abuse — the government says social media companies face massive fines if they don't act. # better than i ever did... # betterthan i ever did... # brexit ended visa—free travel to the eu for musicians — now eltonjohn tells us why it will hit so many young performers. at the beginning of a career, when you have written your first record, and you want to go out and play live more than anything else, because it helps you grow as an artist. and a clap for the captain — it's happening now at sir tom's home — and joined by the hospital staff who took care of him in his final hours. and coming up on bbc news, more trouble down under, as up to 600 players and coaching staff go into quarantine, and all tennis is cancelled tomorrow at the australian open.

good evening and welcome to the bbc�*s news at six. in the last hour, the prime minister has been thanking all those who have helped the uk to reach a milestone in its vaccination programme — ten million people have now received a first dose. but borisjohnson also issued a warning — describing the levels of covid—i9 infections as "alarmingly high". he said that while there was growing evidence of the effectiveness of the vaccines, the government needed more data before considering any relaxation of covid restrictions. here's our political editor, laura kuenssberg. sleeves editor, laura kuenssberg. up, syringe ready. vacci sleeves up, syringe ready. vaccine in. army medics filling this church hall in chingford rather used to be bingo nights and dog training. they

had done 400 by lunchtime. m0 had done 400 by lunchtime. fir? hanging about. a lot of people are shocked that we are here but people are thankful that we are here, and it is nice. , ., , are thankful that we are here, and it is nice. , . , .., are thankful that we are here, and it is nice. , ., , _, ., it is nice. they literally come out of their house _ it is nice. they literally come out of their house for _ it is nice. they literally come out of their house for this _ it is nice. they literally come out| of their house for this vaccination and turn — of their house for this vaccination and turn round and say, we cannot thank_ and turn round and say, we cannot thank you — and turn round and say, we cannot thank you enough and i cannot tell you how— thank you enough and i cannot tell you how much that resonates with all of us _ you how much that resonates with all of us. ., ., _, , you how much that resonates with all ofus. ., ., , of us. now the whole country has hit the 10 million _ of us. now the whole country has hit the 10 million mark. _ of us. now the whole country has hit the 10 million mark. we _ of us. now the whole country has hit the 10 million mark. we have - of us. now the whole country has hit the 10 million mark. we have todayl the 10 million mark. we have today assed the the 10 million mark. we have today passed the milestone _ the 10 million mark. we have today passed the milestone of— the 10 million mark. we have today passed the milestone of 10 - the 10 million mark. we have today passed the milestone of 10 million | passed the milestone of 10 million vaccinations in the united kingdom, including almost 90% of those aged 75 and over in england.— including almost 9096 of those aged 75 and over in england.— 75 and over in england. whether a church hall. _ 75 and over in england. whether a church hall, town _ 75 and over in england. whether a church hall, town hall, _ 75 and over in england. whether a church hall, town hall, a - 75 and over in england. whether a church hall, town hall, a temple l 75 and over in england. whether a | church hall, town hall, a temple or a car park at a leisure centre, there are more places around the country where the vaccine is on offer. helping to loosen the grip the pandemic has had on our country for such a long time. but the vaccine programme, astonishing though it is, is not a way out on its own. �* , ., though it is, is not a way out on its own. �* i. , though it is, is not a way out on itsown. �* , its own. are you sure the vaccine will work on _

its own. are you sure the vaccine will work on all _ its own. are you sure the vaccine will work on all variants, - its own. are you sure the vaccine will work on all variants, prime l will work on all variants, prime minister? he will work on all variants, prime minister? , ., .. , ., will work on all variants, prime minister? , , ., ., ., minister? he is accused of leaving a i a . minister? he is accused of leaving a a are minister? he is accused of leaving a gap are more _ minister? he is accused of leaving a gap are more dangerous _ minister? he is accused of leaving a gap are more dangerous versions i minister? he is accused of leaving a gap are more dangerous versions ofi gap are more dangerous versions of the disease could creep in. boris johnson promised travellers arriving from 30 at risk countries would have to stay at hotels at airports for ten days but there is no date for when it starts and labour was every country on the list. iliiui’ith when it starts and labour was every country on the list.— country on the list. with new variants in — country on the list. with new variants in the _ country on the list. with new variants in the country, - country on the list. with new variants in the country, our l country on the list. with new- variants in the country, our schools are shut and our borders are open. 21,000 people come into this country every day. the prime minister's new border arrangements are weeks away from being implemented. this border arrangements are weeks away from being implemented.— from being implemented. this queue in a london suburb _ from being implemented. this queue in a london suburb isn't _ from being implemented. this queue in a london suburb isn't for— from being implemented. this queue in a london suburb isn't for the - in a london suburb isn't for the vaccine, but for extra testing to clamp down on a new variant of the disease from south africa, that is already here, and the government admitted today at least 20,000 people instructed to isolate with the disease are not doing so. teresa cannot for the first time in months were vaccine and understands why people might break the rules. people still no to people might break the rules. people still go to work— people might break the rules. people still go to work because _ people might break the rules. people still go to work because they - people might break the rules. people still go to work because they need . still go to work because they need the money, they are not doing it to deliberately see everyone. find

the money, they are not doing it to deliberately see everyone.- deliberately see everyone. and a lockdown. _ deliberately see everyone. and a lockdown, this _ deliberately see everyone. and a lockdown, this 28-year-old - deliberately see everyone. and a lockdown, this 28-year-old man | deliberately see everyone. and a lockdown, this 28—year—old man has become the breadwinner, but he reckons it is hard to force people to stay at home. the reckons it is hard to force people to stay at home.— reckons it is hard to force people to stay at home. the ma'ority are not self-isolating h to stay at home. the majority are not self-isolating because - to stay at home. the majority are not self-isolating because of- not self—isolating because of lockdown party, and i would also say not clear messaging from the government. == not clear messaging from the government-— not clear messaging from the rovernment. ,, ., ., ., government. -- lockdown fatigue. can ou rive a government. -- lockdown fatigue. can you give a date — government. -- lockdown fatigue. can you give a date for— government. -- lockdown fatigue. can you give a date for when _ government. -- lockdown fatigue. can you give a date for when hotel - you give a date for when hotel quarantine will start and can you offer more help for people who just cannot afford to isolate, and if not are you not leaving two big holes in our defences? we are you not leaving two big holes in our defences?— our defences? we have among the tou~hest our defences? we have among the toughest border _ our defences? we have among the toughest border regime _ our defences? we have among the toughest border regime is - our defences? we have among the toughest border regime is now- toughest border regime is now anywhere in the world, we are restricting as much as we can any risk of importing new infection into this country, without totally secluded in the uk economy, but nhs test and trace is reaching right at the centre —— 90% of contacts, and the centre —— 90% of contacts, and the vast majority of them are doing the vast majority of them are doing the right thing. the the vast majority of them are doing the right thing-— the right thing. the prime minister confirmed he _ the right thing. the prime minister confirmed he won't _ the right thing. the prime minister confirmed he won't england - the right thing. the prime minister confirmed he won't england to - the right thing. the prime minister. confirmed he won't england to leave lockdown as one even if the rest of

the uk might follow different timetables, but while there is jubilation over the vaccine, there are still obstacles ahead, and it is too early to take a break. astrazeneca and oxford university say they aim to have a "�*next generation" covid vaccine ready for use in the autumn, should it be needed. the newjab will help to give protection against some of the variants that have been discovered recently. today, the health secretary matt hancock said research suggesting the current oxford—astrazeneca vaccine may reduce the spread of coronavirus is "superb", and will "help us all to get out of" the pandemic. 0ur medical editor fergus walsh has more. the scientist at oxford who created the astrazeneca vaccine are continually monitoring how coronavirus is evolving. the current vaccine is thought to give good protection against new variants, but they are working on tweaking the jab to make it future proof. the scientist who is leading the research says it is relatively simple to redesign the vaccine. you

have a simple to redesign the vaccine. ym. have a different antigenic insert into the vaccine, so we don't want to panic and say that we must have a new version of the vaccine now but on the other hand we are getting prepared, so that if it turns out we do need a new version, it will be ready to start using it.— ready to start using it. those on the oxford _ ready to start using it. those on the oxford vaccine _ ready to start using it. those on the oxford vaccine trials - ready to start using it. those on the oxford vaccine trials were i ready to start using it. those on - the oxford vaccine trials were shown to have 76% protection from a single dose, which lasted for three months, rising to 82% protection, with the second shot. it is also the first time a covid vaccine has been shown to reduce transmission of coronavirus. those immunised were much less likely to test positive for infection, cutting the risk of them passing the virus onto others. that is the vaccine but what about those who have actually had covid? they want to know how long they may be protected against subsequent infection. at least part of the

answer may come from a study involving 20,000 people who were sent home testing kits like this. like the other 20,000 volunteers, i was asked to send off a few drops of blood, every month, to a lab. scientists at uk biobank found that 88% of us, nearly nine in ten, started off with antibodies, still had them six months later. these findinus had them six months later. these findings are _ had them six months later. these findings are really _ had them six months later. these findings are really good _ had them six months later. these findings are really good news, - findings are really good news, because it does suggest that people who have been infected with the virus may have some degree of protection against another infection for some considerable time. what we would really like to know next is, how long does this natural immunity last four beyond six months? scientists think vaccines are more likely to offer stronger protection than natural infection, so a key message is to get immunised, even if

you have already had covid, to boost your immunity and maybe protect others. fergus walsh, bbc news. the latest government figures show a continuing fall in new coronavirus cases — there were 19,202 new infections recorded in the latest 24—hour period — which means that on average the number of new cases reported per day in the last week is 22,396. across the uk an average of 32,851 people were in hospital with coronavirus over the seven days to monday — including suspected cases in wales. 1,322 deaths were reported, that's people who died within 28 days of a positive covid—19 test. on average in the past week, 1,064 deaths were announced every day. the total number of deaths so far across the uk is 109,335.

now let's look at the vaccination roll—out. 374,756 people have had their first dose of one of the three approved covid—19 vaccines in the latest 24 hour period. as we've heard, that takes the overall number of people who've had their firstjab past to 10,021,471. let's talk to our health editor, hugh pym. borisjohnson there, hailing this figure of 10 million i havejust been speaking about but on balance i thought he was being quite cautious. yes, he spoke about signs of hope that were out there but also that infection levels were still alarmingly high, and professor chris whitty, the uk government chief medical adviser struck a similar tone. he said all of the key numbers were now on the downward slope, that

is reported cases, hospital numbers and deaths. he said that we were past the peak of this recent surge, but he went on to express some caution. he said that vaccinations, the programme that we have been hearing about wood, in due course, bring down the death rate, but it isn't showing through yet. and he made the point that the current phaseis made the point that the current phase is to vaccinate those over the age of 70 by the middle of this month. that would help bring down deaths in due course. but hospital numbers wouldn't come down so fast because there will be more people under 70 who did end up in hospital, evenif under 70 who did end up in hospital, even if they recovered and went on, so pressure on the nhs would continue. as for the next phase of the vaccine roll—out, which is to get all of those aged 50 and over vaccinated, by the spring, he said may might even be optimistic in terms of getting that done because he said you've got everyone in the first wave will need a second there is, and that could slow the process

down a bit, so the whole tone of it was, yes, things are improving, but the prime minister is sticking to his view that he will reveal all the data of where everything is, from february the 15th.— data of where everything is, from february the 15th. whew, thanks very much. -- february the 15th. whew, thanks very much- -- hugh- _ the prime minister has said he is prepared to override parts of the brexit deal if necessary to help ease the trade problems between great britain and northern ireland. the so—called northern ireland protocol involves new checks on goods crossing the irish sea, which has caused disruption in recent weeks. talks between the government and the european commission are under way amid rising tensions, after the commission proposed controlling the flow of coronavirus vaccines across the irish border last week. here's our ireland correspondent emma vardy. getting a lorry load of food over the irish sea is all in a day's work, here. but, since our separation from the eu, it has become more complicated. itide

separation from the eu, it has become more complicated. we knew what, we become more complicated. we knew what. we never _ become more complicated. we knew what, we never knew— become more complicated. we knew what, we never knew what _ become more complicated. we knew what, we never knew what brexit - become more complicated. we knew| what, we never knew what brexit was going to look like until the final day, and the systems were not rolled out. it was mayhem too. people were not sure of the paperwork. border checks were not put into place, we took seven days to understand the process. it has improved greatly, but it is not there yet.— but it is not there yet. what is wor in: but it is not there yet. what is worrying businesses _ but it is not there yet. what is worrying businesses here - but it is not there yet. what is worrying businesses here is i but it is not there yet. what is l worrying businesses here is that from april, there will be even more red tape, when an initial grace period expires. now the government is asking the eu to push that back by nearly two years. why is this needed? itide by nearly two years. why is this needed? ~ , .,. by nearly two years. why is this needed? ~ , , ., needed? we need this grace period extended to — needed? we need this grace period extended to give _ needed? we need this grace period extended to give companies - needed? we need this grace period extended to give companies more | needed? we need this grace period - extended to give companies more time to prepare for these changes. they simply didn't have the time to make the changes necessary, so it will give us time to come up with more long—term solutions. give us time to come up with more long-term solutions.— give us time to come up with more long-term solutions. what happens if the eu stambouli _ long-term solutions. what happens if the eu stambouli firm _ long-term solutions. what happens if the eu stambouli firm on _ long-term solutions. what happens if the eu stambouli firm on this? - long-term solutions. what happens if the eu stambouli firm on this? the i the eu stambouli firm on this? the eu has to the eu stambouli firm on this? tue: eu has to acknowledge the eu stambouli firm on this? tte: eu has to acknowledge that the eu stambouli firm on this? tt2 eu has to acknowledge that northern ireland just didn't have the time to

prepare for this and they have to realise that this is impacting our supply chain, especially around food. ' . , ., ., supply chain, especially around food. ' . ., , food. the difficulties of a goods cominu food. the difficulties of a goods coming from — food. the difficulties of a goods coming from britain _ food. the difficulties of a goods coming from britain into - food. the difficulties of a goods i coming from britain into northern ireland have led to our knees between communities here. unionists see a new border in the irish sea as undermining northern ireland's place in the uk. yesterday eu staff and officials to carry out checks on food at the ports of belfast and larne stood down after concerns over threats to their safety. t larne stood down after concerns over threats to their safety.— threats to their safety. i think both the european _ threats to their safety. i think both the european union - threats to their safety. i think both the european union and| both the european union and westminster government have to recognise that in northern ireland theissue recognise that in northern ireland the issue of poor does is acutely sensitive and has to be treated in a very sensitive way. —— the issue of borders. very sensitive way. -- the issue of borders. ,., , ., , borders. the uk government is hoping that caettin borders. the uk government is hoping that getting more _ borders. the uk government is hoping that getting more flexibility _ borders. the uk government is hoping that getting more flexibility from - that getting more flexibility from the eu around the rules will help the eu around the rules will help the escalate tensions here, but northern ireland's democratic unionists want them to go much further. , ., ., ., , unionists want them to go much further. , ., ., , further. the protocol has betrayed us, and further. the protocol has betrayed us. and has _ further. the protocol has betrayed us, and has made _ further. the protocol has betrayed us, and has made us _

further. the protocol has betrayed us, and has made us feel- further. the protocol has betrayed us, and has made us feel like - us, and has made us feel like foreigners in our own country. tea and sympathy will not cut the mustard. ~ ., , mustard. we will do everything we need to do. _ mustard. we will do everything we need to do. mr _ mustard. we will do everything we need to do, mr speaker, _ mustard. we will do everything we need to do, mr speaker, whether. need to do, mr speaker, whether through— need to do, mr speaker, whether through legislation or by invoking article _ through legislation or by invoking article 16 — through legislation or by invoking article 16 of the protocol, to ensure — article 16 of the protocol, to ensure that there is no barrier down the irish_ ensure that there is no barrier down the irish sea. the ensure that there is no barrier down the irish sea-— the irish sea. the way ahead may de-end the irish sea. the way ahead may depend on _ the irish sea. the way ahead may depend on how— the irish sea. the way ahead may depend on how much _ the irish sea. the way ahead may depend on how much the - the irish sea. the way ahead may depend on how much the eu - the irish sea. the way ahead may depend on how much the eu is i the irish sea. the way ahead may - depend on how much the eu is willing to bend. police in myanmar — where a military coup took place earlier this week — have filed criminal charges against the country's elected civilian leader aung san suu kyi. for a second day, protesters banged pots and sounded car horns in the country's largest city. neither aung san suu kyi nor the country's president have been heard from since the army seized power on monday. last weekend, manchester united's marcus rashford became the latest footballer to face racist abuse on social media. now, the government is saying tech firms could be fined 10% of their global turnover, unless they take action to tackle it — such as removing abusive

comments more quickly. in ireland today, a teenager admitted in court he'd sent a series of racist messages to the former england striker ian wright. with more, here's our sports editor dan roan. the message is clear, but the problem persists. marcus rashford, returning to action last night, just days after becoming the latest football are subject to football are subject days after becoming the latest football are subject to racist online abuse. having scored, the striker later speaking about it for the first time. tt’s striker later speaking about it for the first time.— the first time. it's disappointing when things _ the first time. it's disappointing when things like _ the first time. it's disappointing when things like this _ the first time. it's disappointing when things like this happen . the first time. it's disappointing when things like this happen in | when things like this happen in football, but the reality of it is that it's happening and we all have to stand up and be heard really. i think only time will tell if the situation improves, but as for the time being its not really improved over the last few years. time being it's not really improved over the last few years.— time being it's not really improved over the last few years. rashford is amon: a over the last few years. rashford is among a host _ over the last few years. rashford is among a host of — over the last few years. rashford is among a host of players _ over the last few years. rashford is among a host of players targeted i among a host of players targeted with abusive messages in a spate of cases last week. the government plans to bring in new legislation to regulate social media platforms. the

culture secretary telling me they are prepared to get tough. t culture secretary telling me they are prepared to get tough. i think enou:h is are prepared to get tough. i think enough is enough _ are prepared to get tough. i think enough is enough and _ are prepared to get tough. i think enough is enough and now- are prepared to get tough. i think enough is enough and now is - are prepared to get tough. i think enough is enough and now is the | are prepared to get tough. i think enough is enough and now is the time to crack— enough is enough and now is the time to crack down on it. i have been willing _ to crack down on it. i have been willing to — to crack down on it. i have been willing to be tough on it. we are proposing — willing to be tough on it. we are proposing fines of up to 10% of global— proposing fines of up to 10% of global revenue. if you think for some _ global revenue. if you think for some of— global revenue. if you think for some of these big tech firms, that's running _ some of these big tech firms, that's running to— some of these big tech firms, that's running to billions of pounds, and try running to billions of pounds, and by the _ running to billions of pounds, and by the way, — running to billions of pounds, and by the way, i've also said that as an ultimate _ by the way, i've also said that as an ultimate fallback i don't really want _ an ultimate fallback i don't really want to— an ultimate fallback i don't really want to have to do this, but we do reserve _ want to have to do this, but we do reserve the — want to have to do this, but we do reserve the right for criminal sanctions _ reserve the right for criminal sanctions for senior management as well in _ sanctions for senior management as well in the _ sanctions for senior management as well in the most egregious cases. many— well in the most egregious cases. many now— well in the most egregious cases. many now want to more information when opening an account so they can't hide behind anonymity. both facebook, which owns instagram and twitter, declined our request for an interview but say they are investing interview but say they are investing in monitoring and committed to removing harmful content. this is a wider societal issue of course that extends well beyond football, but with three of their players now having been subject to online racist abuse over the past week alone, manchester united are among many in the game now demanding further action from the social media

platforms to tackle this crisis. today, an irish teenager who racially abused former player ian right on instagram last year avoided jail after pleading guilty. tonight, ian wright expressed his disappointment with the judgment, saying he wondered what deterrent there was for what he called vile racist abuse. in a statement, the police said how in a different recent investigation, a force asked twitter for details about a racist post and got a reply almost six months later, stating the account was deactivated and they could not provide the detail required. this is unacceptable, the police said, and if the companies won't willingly support investigations in the meaningfulfashion, it makes support investigations in the meaningful fashion, it makes the case for regulation.— case for regulation. social media companies _ case for regulation. social media companies could _ case for regulation. social media companies could do _ case for regulation. social media companies could do a _ case for regulation. social media companies could do a hell- case for regulation. social media companies could do a hell of- case for regulation. social media companies could do a hell of a i case for regulation. social media | companies could do a hell of a lot more than they are making out they can do. it is their platform, they make the rules and regulations, if they want to do something about it, of course they can, but itjust depends how much they do want to. with players continuing to make a stand against racism on the pitch, the pressure is now building on the

authorities to show similar authority of it. dan roan, bbc news. our top story this evening: ten million people across the uk have now had their first coronavirus vaccination but the prime minister warns there's a way to go before lifting restrictions. and as the nspcc calls for better mental health provision in schools — we hear from children about how they're coping with the pandemic. coming up on sportsday on bbc news, the show will go on. 0lympic organisers lay out their plans for a covid—safe games, with no hugs, handshakes or singing. in the last half hour, people around the country have been clapping in memory of captain sir tom moore who died yesterday at the age 100. all day there have been tributes — recalling the resilience he came to symbolise but also the money he raised for nhs charities.

there are growing calls for a national memorial to him. 0ur north of england correspondent judith moritz has more. this report does contain some flash photography. at a time of grief, a moment of celebration. a national clap for captain sir tom. his family said they were joining in, with huge love in their hearts. and the prime minister added his applause, along with other political leaders, in appreciation and remembrance of the extraordinary efforts of an incredible man, who raised millions for the nhs, and won the nation's hearts in the process. he exemplified the best of our values. in the house of commons, captain sir tom's contribution was marked with a moment of reflection. i invite members to nowjoin me to have a minute's silence to commemorate sir tom's life, and to pay our respects to those

who have lost their lives as a result of covid, and their families and friends. across the nhs, captain sir tom has left a lasting legacy, like here in southampton, where some of the money he raised help to pay for a hospital scheme to support vulnerable patients. we know that it was a real passion for him, and again, i think this project in particular will help to support his legacy and what he really wanted to do as a result of his fundraising. captain sir tom moore made an impact on everyone, from cadets at the army foundation college, where he was honorary colonel, to the staff of the nhs, who remain forever grateful for his fundraising and for lifting the spirits of the nation. judith moritz, bbc news. and on bbc one tonight at 7.30pm, there'll be a special tribute programme "captain sir tom: we salute you", celebrating his incredible 100th year

and his remarkable fundraising. the children's charity childline says it's carried out nearly 21,000 counselling sessions with children in the uk, because they've had suicidal thoughts during the pandemic. the nspcc, which runs the service, is calling on the government to increase its mental health support in schools. the department for health says it's providing an extra £2 billion to help young people. 0ur north of england correspondent fiona trott reports from a school in middlesbrough, where 50 pupils have lost a close relative during the coronavirus crisis. awarning, a warning, her report does contain flashing images. stressed, confused, worried. it takes a toll on your mental health, really. it really does. it really, really does. billy has the weight of the world on his shoulders. my hope of passing the exams, getting a good job and stuff, it's hard, hard to get the motivation back.

really hard. to be fair, ifeel like i failed. i feel like i'm not going to get a proper education. i feel cheated, really. billy's not alone. since the start of the pandemic, childline has carried out over 5,000 counselling sessions about school and education. lily isjust 12. i worry about that if i catch coronavirus, something could happen to me and i could die. at home, she has adult responsibilities. she helps to look after her disabled brother. it feels like we're all alone in the world, because you can't talk... you can talk to somebody but you can't tell them what you really feel. sometimes, i go to my mum and just hug her. ok, so i want you to think about three of the best i things in your life.

at this school, there's more to lessons than english and maths. here, 50 pupils have lost a relative during the pandemic. it's had to set up its own bereavement policy. teachers are trained to spot the warning signs, and professional counsellors are on hand. childline say they have carried out over 3,000 counselling sessions about bereavement. the effects of this pandemic are devastating. it is very difficult to hear a child say that they are experiencing those suicidal thoughts, because childhood should be the happiest experience. we don't expect our children to be communicating thoughts like that. but i kind of think that if we can offer the necessary support, support the family, support the parents, support the child, we can equip them with the right strategy and support to come out the other side. the charity says there have been nearly 21,000 counselling sessions with children who have had suicidal thoughts and feelings. lessons may be over,

but for some staff, their work continues. house calls are another way to check on pupils during the pandemic. so it's nice to see you, and you know that if you need me for anything, you canjust call me. it's a lifeline for children, who say this is the worst lockdown they've had. the support, the support i is really good, really good. you can talk to anyone in the school. - ijust hope in the future - that the virus goes away so i can live a normal life again. fiona trott, bbc news, middlesbrough. for anyone affected by the issues in fiona's report — details of organisations offering information and support with mental health are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline sir eltonjohn knows a thing or two about touring, and how important it is in a musician's career. now he's adding his voice to a growing campaign for the government to support them after the brexit trade deal

ended visa—free travel to the european union. after a meeting with the culture secretary 0liver dowden this morning, eltonjohn spoke to our arts editor will gompertz. sir eltonjohn, sir elton john, performing sir eltonjohn, performing in verona, italy. being on the road is a way of life for most musicians, a creative and commercial necessity. but brexit has put a spanner in the wheels of the tour bus. free movement across europe is over. musicians and their support crew now need visas and work permits to perform in many eu countries, their instrument subject to expensive permits. it is a problem sir elton john among many others thinks needs urgently addressing by the government. mr; urgently addressing by the government.— urgently addressing by the government. urgently addressing by the rovernment. g ., ., government. my passion has always been, as i government. my passion has always been. as i got— government. my passion has always been, as i got older, _ government. my passion has always been, as i got older, about - government. my passion has always been, as i got older, about young i been, as i got older, about young artists, and the quandary that they now face, because it's much more difficult for a young artist to get this together because of all the red tape. every country has its different rules. it will affect

their careers, it will stunt their growth and their creativity. it is a huge market and always has been, and it is a very loyal market. 0nce huge market and always has been, and it is a very loyal market. once your break in germany, as they say, and finland, you can go there forever. # i'm still standing, yeah, yeah, yeah. # i'm still standing, yeah, yeah, eah. , , ., # i'm still standing, yeah, yeah, eah. , ., , # i'm still standing, yeah, yeah, eah. , # i'm still standing, yeah, yeah, eah., ., i, , ., yeah. did he give you any sense that he was confident _ yeah. did he give you any sense that he was confident a _ yeah. did he give you any sense that he was confident a visa _ yeah. did he give you any sense that he was confident a visa free - he was confident a visa free environment would be possible across europe for musicians? t environment would be possible across europe for musicians?— europe for musicians? i think it is much too possible _ europe for musicians? i think it is much too possible to _ europe for musicians? i think it is much too possible to say - europe for musicians? i think it is much too possible to say that i europe for musicians? i think it is much too possible to say that will be possible, hopefully things will soften, things will change but at the moment i would say a visa free future is not in the cards. 0liver dowden was quite confident, quite free with me, but we shall see. i'm not going to lay the mental down and say i'm living it up to the government because i don't think they can do it on their own. jar; they can do it on their own. joy crooks is _ they can do it on their own. joy crooks is one of thousands of young

british musicians eltonjohn wants to help by creating a website that will streamline all the paperwork and costs now associated with touring europe, something one industry insider said at the moment as being like head scratching lee difficult if not impossible. the government said in a statement it absolutely agreed musicians should be able to work across europe, adding it was determined to work with the music industry in resolving any barriers they face so that touring can resume as soon as it is safe to do so. will gompertz, bbc news. as we've been hearing, more than ten million people have now received their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine, with an army of volunteers has been giving up their time to help with this massive effort. we spent the day at a vaccine centre in southall in west london with a gp, dr kamini gautam, who takes up the story. this is the dominion centre. this is where patients come to get vaccinated in southall. this is the main hall. patients will enter through the door that says "no exit" over the top of it, because it's a one—way flow.

they will be directed by our lovely stewards. we've vaccinated over 11,000 people here, in the last three weeks, and we rely very heavily on volunteer staff members. can i have your surname, please? we have reception team members, who have been deployed from their regular practices, and the same with our clinical staff through the house. i normally work as a nurse in - a respiratory high dependency unit. i'm actually on annual leave at the moment, so i'm doing this kind ofjust on the side, so i can- help out, really. having dad over 85 and mum over 70, the lockdown has been not very easy. it didn't take us long, straight on the wheelchair and straight in, and it's been very good. this is where all the vaccine is kept. both the vaccines have got very different sort of profiles. the pfizer one is a little bit more fragile, as it were, so we try and make sure that we use up all our pfizer one before we actually go onto astrazeneca.

we have had a few people who have expressed concerns about having the vaccine. of course, we do like to reassure them that both these vaccines have been widely trialled, and certainly from my three weeks of working here, i've not seen any major side effects. when they came to my office to give some stuff, i refused, _ but after reading the side effects i and everything, and what it would do in future, ijust opted to take it, | and i'm glad i made the decision to do that. seeing people get vaccinated, it gives you the sense that there is light at the end of the tunnel, which is not another train. one of the things that really struck home was how isolated so many people had felt. people are frightened, people are scared, people are worried about their loved ones, so people aren't visiting. but the gratitude in people's eyes made this really, really rewarding as an effort. dr kamini gautam there, ending that report from southall in west london. time for a look at the weather.

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