other european countries are taking measures to protect themselves the netherlands belgium and italy of all banned flights from the u.k. germany is considering the same role trying to stop the spread of a new more contagious strain of the virus identified by the british government that the embargo has more from the u.k. capsule. this is regent street in the heart of london and in the run up to christmas it will usually be full of shoppers well the people out and about a generally going for a walk or just looking at decorations because all nonessential stores have been ordered closed as part of these new tier 4 restrictions here in london in the southeast in the east of england that's 18000000 people being told that at christmas they cannot meet up with any other household lots of people have had to cancel their plans they're very annoyed we've seen crowded scenes at train stations with people trying to get on board transport to other parts of the country at supermarkets there have been crowds as people try to get last minute provisions survey suggest people do support the tougher res

we have had the netherlands, italy and belgium talking about that today.n newspaper is already reporting that by midnight restrictions could be brought in, so i'm afraid it will be very difficult for malcolm to meet up with his pa rents. for malcolm to meet up with his parents. what might we are out of time, i'm afraid.jim parents. what might we are out of time, i'm afraid. jim reed and professor nicholas stonehouse, thank you very much indeed for answering some of those questions. millions of people in england and wales are living under tighter covid restrictions, as action is taken on a new variant of the virus. in england's tier 4 areas, the stay—home instruction causes christmas plans to be scrapped, and could be in place for months. the new variant is out of control and we need to bring it under control. and this news about the new variant has been an incredibly difficult end to, frankly, an awful year. it's my son's first christmas and he won't be able to see his grandparents. it'sjust ruined, really. we've just got to try and make the best out of it

republic of ireland is to restrict air and sea travel with britain from midnight — and the netherlands, italy and belgiumermany ban flights between the uk, as concern grows over the new coronavirus variant. long waits for some shoppers, as only essential retail can be open in england's tier 4 and in wales. it's my son's first christmas and he won't be able to see his grandparents. it's just ruined, really. we're going to try and make the best out of it. as much as possible, eat, celebrate. and who will take this trophy — and become the 2020 bbc‘s sports personality of the year? good evening. the health secretary, matt hancock, says the new mutant variant of coronavirus is out of control, as new restrictions enter into force for millions of people in parts of england and in wales. all previous tier 3 areas in the south east and east of england — including london, kent and most of essex — have moved into a new tier 4. the public is being asked to stay at home, and non—essential shops have closed, along with gyms, beauty salons and hairdressers. there will be no ‘christmas bubbles' and household mixing is r

we have had the netherlands, italy, belgium talking about that today. this is incoming flights to the country, but if you come here, you want to go back at some point. germany is not quite on that list yet, but a german newspaper is already talking that from midnight tonight, these could come in for germany today, tonight. so it might be difficult for malcolm to meet up with his parents. jim reed and professor nicola stonehouse, thank you very much indeed for answering some of those questions. breaking news, the republic of ireland is going to introduce restrictions on flights from the united kingdom, after discussions were held this afternoon. republic of ireland is now joining afternoon. republic of ireland is nowjoining that afternoon. republic of ireland is now joining that list. afternoon. republic of ireland is nowjoining that list. time for some weather. the showers have been pretty wide spread. just to our west, we've got a rather bigger area of cloud. this is the next area of low pressure that is going to be bringing some fairly strong winds an

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extensive restrictions have just been reimposed the netherlands belgium and italy banned flights from britain and germany is considering doing the same all in a bid to stop the spread of a new more contagious strain of the virus. we'll get more on the situation in the u.s. from our white house correspondent kimberly hellcat in a moment or 1st let's cross over live to nadine barbara in london so what in the new restrictions here for what does it mean for people there. who sent me this new level of restriction above the previous tier 3 which meant very high and it's taken millions of people by surprise it means that here in london in the southeast in the east of england 80000000 people are being told firstly via contrary to expectations they cannot mix with other households at christmas just 3 just a few days ago the prime minister boris johnson was mocking the leader of the opposition saying that he wished to cancel christmas in his words saying that that would be inhuman but he did do that effectively on saturday ascribing it sue this emergence of a new variant of the coronavirus the

starting from tonight ireland destroying the same for at least 100 hours as well as the netherlands belgiumand if any they're also issuing travel mance on the u.k. well germany in turn has about the strict new lockdown this week with daily infection records being set as a picture playing out across europe as peter all of our reports. the christmas lockdown period is a part of here in germany comes at a particularly bad time the couldn't treat posted record breaking covert figures this week they. 'd are saying that they will roll out a vaccination program in the coming weeks but also warn that the foundations of already. for a 3rd wave of coronavirus. we saw that a 3rd wave had started to build before the 2nd one actually subsided we need to give a clear signal this christmas the new year must be different to usual it's not just germany italy is facing a grim record of its 700000 deaths this year the highest figure since 1944 during the 2nd world war rome has put in place new regulations to run from the 21st until january the 6th that will see restaurants closing at 6 pm and 10 pm curfew but

impact vaccines or mortality rates but now five other countries have reported cases italy, the netherlands, belgium, denmark and australia. already scientists here are predicting more tough restrictions they warn the last uk lockdown didn't control this new coronavirus strain lester >> keir simmons in london tonight, keir, thank you. >>> while the new strain is raising alarm around the world new reasons fo optimism here in the u.s. as the first moderna vaccine doses were administered today and the vaccine effort getting a boost from president-elect biden. with more here's tom costello. >> go ahead. any time you're ready. >> reporter: today the most high profile endorsement yet of the covid vaccine. the president-elect and jill biden getting their shots in delaware >> i'm doing this to demonstrate that people should be prepared when it's available to take the vaccine. there's nothing to worry about. >> reporter: nationwide a new front in the battle against a deadly enemy with more ammunition arriving in the form of a moderna vaccine fedex and u.p.s. delivering to the front lines. >> i'm very proud t

and let's take you through some of the headlines here on al-jazeera now the netherlands belgium and italy of banned all flights from the u.k. in a bid to stop the spread of a new more contagious mutation of the virus england's health minister says the new strain is out of control and it will be hard to keep it in check until vaccines are rolled out and being barbara has more from london. we know that in the netherlands this variant of saws cove to the virus which causes. has actually been detected the netherlands which is in its own locked out now has imposed a ban on all air travel to and from the u.k. we're hearing that belgium is doing the same and that france and germany are considering a similar. i think this really reflects the lack of knowledge about exactly what kind of threat this new coverage 19 variant poses israel has begun its covert 19 vaccination campaign the government is aiming to inoculate 60000 people a day but that doesn't include palestinians living in the occupied west bank in gaza. in the u.s. the 1st batch of more the vaccine is being prepared for delivery the 1st

we have had the netherlands, italy, belgium talking about that today.s not quite on that list yet, but a german newspaper is already talking that from midnight tonight, these could come in for germany today, tonight. so it might be difficult for malcolm to meet up with his parents. jim reed and professor nicola stonehouse, thank you very much indeed for answering some of those

out there neighboring countries about ming down to try and stop it reaching their shores the netherlands belgiumand italy have suspended ad travel but the u.k. germany is expected to do the same for midnight tonight according to a government source that all fronts as also wondering whether they should be following suit to eurostar trains between london brussels and amsterdam are also being counseled from monday let's go live now to a political commentator and see whether welcome back to r.t. see those pictures of packed trains packed terminals in central london just as everyone's found out there's a more infectious strain of covert out there should the government of anticipated that reaction last night. well festival cohen i've taken off my father christmas hat like also paid to because the prime minister and the governments are clearly destroyed the christmas base year but we won't go into the . next occasion yes we had it the official i had to review. was going to happen all the sexy for december no no hole will we not untypical december everything changes and when we get students are going to

now in neighboring countries are battling down to try and stop it reaching their shoals the netherlands belgiuman s.l.a. have suspended ad travel from the u.k. france is considering whether to follow suit germany is banning all passenger flights from the u.k. coming into midnight tonight saying that continued travel would worsen an already dire situation at home mcdermott government also announced a strict new lockdown this week with deadly infection records being set there and it's a picture playing out across europe as peter all of a now reports. the christmas lock down period is a part of germany they comes at a particular time the couldn't treat posted record breaking covert figures this week they. 'd are saying that they will roll out a vaccination program in the coming weeks but also warn that the foundations of already. for a 3rd wave of coronavirus busy in the us we saw that a 3rd wave had started to build before the 2nd and actually subsided we need to give a clear signal this christmas the new year must be different to usual it's not just germany italy is facing a grim record of its 7

31st that's followed by many countries both within europe and outside europe including the netherlands belgium and italy and further afield canada colombia and saudi arabia with that list of countries growing by the minute for thousands of people both sides of the english channel are struggling to get back home in time for christmas i live in paris and i always write for my family i'm heading back to france to see my family couldn't see for more than 4 months which is to do with my family and. my. evening. but they sent me a text like 2 o'clock this afternoon saying the train's been cancelled you have to get out of the country now if you want to go but there was a glimmer of hope there from the prime minister a few weeks ago when he promised brits that they could celebrate christmas with their loved ones at least for around 4 or 5 days around christmas however that festive joy was absolutely wrenched from many people within the united kingdom with boris johnson announcing that christmas ascension it was cancelled at least for those in the southeast of the country by saying their slogan returns

31st that's followed by many countries both within europe and outside europe including the netherlands belgium and italy and further afield canada colombia and saudi arabia with that list of countries growing by the minute what we're seeing though is that many people on the other side of the english channel are really struggling to get back to the united kingdom now in time for christmas. i live in paris and i always write for my family i'm heading back to france to see my family that i couldn't see for more than 4 months just to visit my family and. just like every right to view my train was meant to be evening. but they sent me a text like 2 o'clock this afternoon saying a train's been canceled you have to get out of the country now basically if you want to get well as i mentioned all of this comes as boris johnson has announced the latest set of restrictions in the united kingdom really just adding the cherry on top to what's already been a very tumultuous year indeed but particularly in these winter months especially with the run up to christmas if we look back to maybe the beginning of th

case, most of the trucks are returning empty and going back to load again products in the netherlands, belgiumtaly, to supply the supermarket. so i don't think there is any major issue with rotten vegetables coming in from the uk to europe. the problem is more the lack of return and there will be further difficulties in the coming days convincing drivers to go back into these conditions if there is still uncertainty, long delays, and all of that is leading to additional costs, additional difficulties in organising the logistics. 0k, uk supermarkets have been warning in the days after christmas they could be a shortage of produce on their shelves, obviously that is a concern in the uk but how important is that access to the ukfor important is that access to the uk for the producers of this produce in europe? well, you have given the figures. i think 40% of the supply of the uk supermarkets come from european fresh produce and i think, i don't know whether this is in anticipation of the exit situation but we are in a situation but we are in a situation where we have extremely uncertain situation

other countries include ireland, italy, the netherlands, belgium, and germany — with canada the latestestrictions. mark lobel reports. lorries isolated, passengers grounded, many in the uk now stuck as european nations try to protect themselves from this fast—spreading covid—i9 variant. the netherlands was the first to ban all passenger flights from the uk untiljanuary i, and now ferry passengers too. belgium has suspended flights and train arrivals from the uk for 2h hours. ireland's announced a 48—hour ban on flights arriving from the uk. france has suspended all travel links — that's air, sea, rail or road — for 48 hours, including freight. germany has banned planes landing from the uk, as has switzerland. the czech republic and bulgaria has suspended flights to and from the uk untiljanuary 31. in a breathless and ever—growing list, turkey has too, as well as banning flights from denmark, the netherlands and south africa. for the travel industry, this is devastating. european countries are looking at their own health systems and the potential threat to those health systems. the uk g

ireland, italy, the netherlands, belgium and germany, canada the latest to impose restrictions.bel reports. lorries isolated, passengers grounded, many in the uk now stuck as european nations try to protect themselves from this fast—spreading covid—19 variant. the netherlands was the first to ban all passenger flights from the uk until january 1, and now ferry passengers too. belgium has suspended flights and train arrivals from the uk for 2h hours. ireland's announced a 48—hour ban on flights arriving from the uk. france has suspended all travel links — that's air, sea, rail or road — for 48 hours, including freight. germany has banned planes landing from the uk, as has switzerland. the czech republic and bulgaria has suspended flights to and from the uk untiljanuary 31. in a breathless and ever—growing list, turkey has too, as well as banning flights from denmark, the netherlands and south africa. for the travel industry, this is devastating. european countries are looking at their own health systems and the potential threat to those health systems. the uk government has got t

but the netherlands, belgium, italy and ireland have decided to temporarily suspend flights from britainthe travel industry are worried more countries will follow suit. caroline davies, bbc news. france has become the latest to impose restrictions on travel. from 11 o'clock this evening, all passenger transport and human—handled freight between the uk and france will be suspended for 48 hours. that explains the eurotunnel announcement i gave you just a moment ago. the prime minister's office says the suspension will be used to agree on a new testing regime, before borders are reopened. meanwhile the european council has confirmed that there have been discussions on the latest developments on the new covid strain and the european travel restrictions in response to it. the council will meet tomorrow to discuss a coordinated response. now, i have a tweet, which if you are on twitter you'll see from simon jack, our business editor, who has just put this tweet. he has actually been talking to some of the freight companies about this. france blocks lorry movement from uk for 48 hours due to th

the netherlands, belgium, and germany have suspended inbound travel to the u.k.vernment reports a new virus mutation and cancels christmas. 14 million britons must stay restrictions are imposed on london. in sydney, it is reported infections spiked. social gatherings are being suspended until the 23rd of december. to 10ings are limited people. at least three states are imposing broader restrictions ahead of the christmas celebration. opec and its allies continue to debate oriole strategy with iran and russia to hold talks on monday. leading members of the cartel and its allies say they intend to react faster to market changes and take a more hands-on approach with an accelerated schedule of monthly meetings. todi arabia says they aim drive the market themselves, not speculators. the next meeting is set for january 4. the death toll from the powerful storm and fiji has risen to four with at least one person reported missing. it spared the capital and a major tourist hub but cause widespread damage elsewhere. the government has almost 8000 people are still in rescu

it was discovered in the united kingdom, but denmark, the netherlands, belgium.nings to be done to limit the spread. >> it is likely that this will grow in numbers of the variant across the country. i think it is likely, therefore, that measures need to be increased in some places in due course, not reduced. it is a case that will -- this will spread more. yousef: furthermore, sam fazeli r more, sam fazeli joins us. is it likely to expand given the current list we are familiar with? sam: yes, good morning. it is possible that it will expand. one interesting element that has been added in the u.k. is the hypothesis, and i have to stress that all of these are hypothesis until saudi data backs them, that the -- solid data backs them, that the rapid increase three we are seeing in the u.k. may be driven by youngsters, adolescents catching the virus and even younger people. because the virus has found a way to be more efficacious in getting into your cells, and those age bands are less susceptible normally, it seems to be that that might be what opposede rapid rise, a

you think about northern france, netherlands, belgium. theany more in international impacts, but there will be sub-stories, subsector eurozone and new level impacts, but in the grand scheme of things, and against the backdrop of both the stimulus package announced by christine lagarde and the overnight confirmation of the trillion euro recovery package, i think it is, you know, third in the list of importance, which is why -- and maria is spot on -- why you need to this morning pay such little attention to brexit, because you see the pound, bigger fish to fry. francine: but will have bigger fish actually be enough to sustain a recovery? even what we heard about the ecb, they are concerned about euro strength. they cannot really do much about it. and the recovery can take longer, you know, to take place without the u.k. is the question, because overall, even in the event of the ecb forecast, modeled most central banks on an orderly transition. they were still modeling 1.3% inflation, 1.4% inflation by with even with money, even a stimulus

. >> the netherlands, belgium and austria halted flights from the uk as the prime minister said there is no evidence the new strain is more lethal. worldwide vaccine campaigns are underway to slow the spread of covid-19. in israel, the prime minister got his shot on saturday evening before the country started to roll out a campaign for front-line workers and those over 60. the ceo of one of israel's largest hospitals says he believes israel could be one of the first to vaccinate the entire population. >> the vision is that israel will lead the world by the number of people that are taking the vaccine. we can be number one. because we have a spread of community clinics around the country. >> we were here earlier this year in tel aviv, with front- line workers inside the intensive care unit for covid- 19. this vile with the pfizer vaccine will give these workers protection and encouragement they need to continue the fight. >>> air quality officials have issued a spare the air alert for tomorrow. they said lower overnight temperatures combined with light wind and increase wood- burning a

have placed bans on british passengers coming into the uk — including italy, ireland, the netherlands and belgiumreading the new strain of the virus. in the uk, some passengers were still boarding trains from london to manchester this afternoon. despite the fact that rules against leaving tier 4 came in last night, other than for legally permitted reasons. the british transport police have said that there will be more officers at major transport hubs and the officers will only use enforcement if absolutely necessary. in scotland, the police have said they will double their presence in the border areas, but that it wasn't appropriate for officers to establish checkpoints or roadblocks. yesterday's announcement has resulted in christmas plans being upended across the country, not least those of businesses thrown into doubt at the uk's border in the final few days before christmas. caroline davies, bbc news. italy's health ministry has said a person arriving in rome from the uk in recent days has tested positive with the new, more infectious, covid strain. the patient and their partner arrived at ro

republic of ireland is to restrict air and sea travel with britain from midnight — and the netherlands, italy and belgium between the uk — as concern gi’ows over the new coronavirus variant. germany has said it will also restrict flights. queues form at supermarkets in england, as shoppers adapt their plans for the festive period. now on bbc news, for thousands of years the inuit people lived off the land. nomadic hunters, chasing targets season dependant. now those weather patterns have utterly and irreversibly shifted. vocalizing climate change came along and changed everything. translation: due to the ice melting, we have seen all of these changes. it's affecting us up here in the arctic circle. i am worried about the future. we don't have any room to give. we don't know what's going to happen. we have been here for thousands of years but now my children really have no idea what's ahead of them and it's scary. kotzebue‘s population is about 3,000 people. it's a nice place, very isolated, no roads. the only way we go to the village is by commuter planes. summertime, we go by boat. wintertime, we go by