it's with dan walker and louise minchin. just gone 7:3l as promised, we'rejoined now with dan walkernsmissible. what does this mean for the general public, whereas it being passed on? good morning. i think the first thing is to understand quite what this new variant is mainly in terms of numbers for the nhs. the peak we had in april last year, we have about 18,000 people in the nhs. we currently, as of yesterday, have over 30,000 people in the nhs. and a week ago, all four cheap medical offices for the four nations said this is going to be a significant crisis for the nhs unless we take evasive action. this new variant is really pushing things in a way that the old variant, which was already very bad, was not able to. we have a very bad, was not able to. we have a very significant problem. here in london, one in 30 people currently have this coronavirus, according to the ons. across the country it is one in 50. it is a serious problem and it is rising in every part of england. what we need to do, because the next few weeks are going to be the next few weeks are going to be the worst

welcome to breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. our headlines today... what now for a—level and gcse students? as their exams are cancelled, more details will be announced on how their workl will be assessed. a million laptops and tablets for children learning at home. the education secretary is set to give more details of how schools will be supported as the latest lockdown becomes law, and the news that one in 50 of us now has covid, a stark warning to follow the rules. if people don't take the stay at home seriously, the risk at this point in time in the middle of winter with this new variant is extraordinarily high. tributes are paid to one of manchester city's greatest ever players. colin bell, known as the ‘king of the kippax,‘ has died at the age of 7a. good morning. another cold day ahead. many of us will have a dry daily sunshine, fewer showers than yesterday but later more rain and snow will come in from the north—west. further details in eight minutes. it's wednesday, the 6th of january. thousands of pupils across england will find out more de

good morning, welcome to breakfast with louise minchin and dan walker. our headlines today: "stay at home" — that's the message across the uk, as england and scotland go back into lockdown. our hospitals are under more pressure from covid than at any time since the start of the pandemic. with most of the country already under extreme measures, it's clear that we need to do more. all schools will close for most pupils, just a day after the prime minister urged parents of primary children to send them back to the classroom borisjohnson says he aims to have the most vulnerable in england vaccinated by the middle of february. with every jab with everyjab that goes into our arms, we are tilting the odds against covid and in favour of the british people. give us more support or more companies will collapse and morejobs will go — unions and business groups call for urgent, extra lockdown help from the governments in england and scotland. good morning. elite sport in england can continue but golf courses, tennis courts and all indoor facilities such as gyms, wil

hello, this is breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin.ecome the first person to climb it in the winter. if you like your walks a bit more do—able, the broadcaster julia bradbury has been hiking through devon and cornwall for her latest tv series. she'll be telling us all about it after nine. # and you'll never walk alone...# and he was the singer who inspired so many people to "walk on". the dj tony blackburn will be helping us to pay tribute to the magic of gerry marsden, who died yesterday. as we've been hearing, today is a momentous day in the fight against coronavirus, as the roll—out of the oxford vaccine is due to begin. it also means the start of a yet another massive effort by our front line nhs workers. let's speak to one of them now. dr nighat arif is one of our regular gps and shejoins us from buckinghamshire. good morning. happy new year. happy new year, louise and dan. we know this is due to be rolled out today. i don't know if your surgery is part of this vaccination programme, but there is a lot of pressure, isn't there? th

welcome to breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. our headlines today — mps demand an urgent government statement on whether schools in england willfully re—open before easter. but as the uk nears 100,000 deaths, we'll be looking at how ministers hope to control transmission of new variants of coronavirus, with tighter travel restrictions. 120,000 jobs created, but fewer than 2,000 have actually started. the government's flagship kick—start programme for young people faces criticism. the chancellor tells us it will get better. we've a special message from rob burrow. the former rugby league star receives his first covid vaccination. he is living with motor neurone disease and is in the group of clinically extremely vulnerable people. the amount of people who love harvey... and reality tv star katie price on the challenges her disabled son harvey faces as he turns 18. good morning. it is a cold and frosty start to the day—to—day. also the risk of ice on untreated surfaces. but for many of us, a decent amount of sunshine, but still som

welcome to breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. 0ur headlines today...re details will be announced on how their workl will be assessed. a million laptops and tablets for children learning at home. the education secretary is set to give more details of how schools will be supported as the latest lockdown becomes law, and the news that one in 50 of us now has covid, a stark warning to follow the rules. if people don't take the stay at home seriously, the risk at this point in time in the middle of winter with this

good morning, welcome to breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. 0ur headlines today: seven masss england this morning. we're live at one of them — this is epsom racecourse in surrey. with hopes pinned on the vaccines, as hospital admissions continue to rise, england's chief medical officer, chief medical 0fficer, professor chris whitty, will be here to answer your questions senior democrats in the us set out their plans to remove president trump from office or have him impeached remembering the so—called "forgotten" — reports

hello, this is breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin.ll be showing you some very creative crops, and we'd love to see your pictures. if your hair isn't the only thing in need of a boost this morining, stay tuned for some tips from borisjohnson's personal trainer, harryjameson, on how to make it through lockdown happily and healthily. and the comedian rhod gilbert will be joing us to talk about his frank, revealing, and frequently funny documentary about his journey through the world of male infertility. let's talk now about the new coronavirus variants, and how effective the vaccines could be in combatting them. yesterday scientists said the moderna vaccine does appear to work against the new, more infectious variant which was found in the uk, and that it provides adequate protection against the new south africa version. these new variants have been spreading fast in a number of different countries. let's get more on this now from this morning's gp, drwilliam bird. shall we talk about variants. are you particularly concerned about any yo

good morning, welcome to breakfast with louise minchin and dan walker. 0ur headlines today: "stay atder more pressure from covid than at any time since the start of the pandemic. with most of the country already under extreme measures, it's clear that we need to do more. all schools will close for most pupils, just a day after the prime minister urged parents of primary children to send them back to the classroom borisjohnson says he aims to have the most vulnerable in england vaccinated by the middle of february.

good morning, welcome to breakfast with louise minchin and dan walker. 0ur headlines today.pivotal moment in the uk's fight against coronavirus. primary schools in most of england re—open this morning, but there's growing concerns over safety and staff shortages. we are live at primary school in wiltshire that will welcome children back today but at the start of a new term and a new year and a massive divisive argument about whether or not schools should reopen, it all feels very 2020, doesn't it? labour calls for an immediate england—wide lockdown,

hello, this is breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. its highest daily death toll since the pandemic began. but there is some hope as cases fall and the number of vaccinations being given continues to rise. let's speak now to one of our regular gps, dr rosemary leonard, who has been working around the clock administering vaccines. good morning. we spoke a few days ago. how is it going? bier? good morning. we spoke a few days ago. how is it going?— ago. how is it going? very well indeed. ago. how is it going? very well indeed- we _ ago. how is it going? very well indeed. we are _ ago. how is it going? very well indeed. we are busy. _ ago. how is it going? very well indeed. we are busy. the - ago. how is it going? very well. indeed. we are busy. the patients have been fantastic, the volunteers are being fantastic. so i've got a long day today, i'm going to be down at the maxine centre at eight o'clock doing a 12 hour shift. —— the vaccine centre. i o'clock doing a 12 hour shift. -- the vaccine centre.— o'clock doing a 12 hour shift. -- th

welcome to breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. 0ur headlines today — more than 100,000 deadlity for everything that— i take full responsibility for everything that the - i take full responsibility for i everything that the government i take full responsibility for - everything that the government has done _ despite infections falling the chief medical officer warns there will be "a lot more deaths over the next few weeks." travellers arriving in england from covid hotspots are to be told to quarantine in hotels, at their own expense. injustices which can be put right without spending too much. a new report finds 1.3 million taxpayers excluded from

good morning, welcome to breakfast with louise minchin and dan walker. our headlines today.e biden says it's too late and the bans will stay. storm christoph brings danger to life flood warnings with snow also expected. it is rain that will be the main focus over the next few days, a few spots could see over a months worth of rainfall. i will be here to guide you to the forecast. give us the money we're owed. the thousands of pub, restaurant and cafe owners still without the grants promised to keep them afloat. a letter seen by bbc breakfast suggests less than half of local

good morning, welcome to breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. 0ur headlines today: another fivewill be included in a major expansion of england's vaccination roll—out. vaccines will start to be delivered at another ten large centres from today. we're live at one of them — st helens rugby league ground. ministers come under pressure to extend the £20 a week uplift in universal credit, as labourforces a commons vote on the issue. the scheme has cost taxpayers £6 billion this year.

welcome to breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. our headlines today — more than 100,000 dead from covid. the prime minister says he's "deeply sorry for every life lost." i take full responsibility for everything _ i take full responsibility for everything that— i take full responsibility for everything that the - i take full responsibility for - everything that the government has done _ despite infections falling the chief medical officer warns there will be "a lot more deaths over the next few weeks." travellers arriving in england from covid hotspots are to be told to quarantine in hotels, at their own expense. injustices which can be put right without spending too much. a new report finds 1.3 million taxpayers excluded from govermnent schemes could be better supported for a small fraction of current spend. the government says it's listening. the premier league has new leaders. a ruthless manchester city thrash west brom 5—0 to go to the top of the table for the first time this season. good morning. it's a murky start to the day—

good morning, welcome to breakfast with louise minchin and dan walker. 0ur headlines today.s democrats deliver to the senate an impeachment charge against donald trump for a second time. in lockdown, out of work. last month's figures showed nearly 1.7 million unemployed. have more followed? the latest numbers at seven. a new era begins at chelsea. former psg boss thomas tuchel is set to be the replacement for frank lampard at stamford bridge. clipper catastrophes and dogdy barnets, the lockdown hair cut is back.

welcome to breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. 0ur headlines today — mps demand an urgent governmentriants of coronavirus, with tighter travel restrictions. 120,000 jobs created, but fewer than 2,000 have actually started. the government's flagship kick—start programme for young people faces criticism. the chancellor tells us it will get better. we've a special message from rob burrow. the former rugby league star receives his first covid vaccination.

hello, this is breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. it is 8:30am, monday morning. as millions of children are once again studying at home, the bbc is today launching the biggest ever education programme in its history. lessons aimed at primary and secondary pupils will be broadcast across tv and online. one of those behind the project is professor brian cox, who joins us now alongside the bbc‘s director general, tim davie. good morning, both. good morning. good morning, both. good morning. good money. thank you forjoining us. good money. thank you forjoining us. civilly parents and children waking up this morning thinking, here go again. it is intimidating, isn't it, what is your recommendation? it is. if you remember back in march and april, the bbc had a primarily online offering which was tremendous. it is a place where it is very challenging for parents to become teachers. actually, it is impossible because teaching is a profession and most people are not professional teachers. this material is prepared with the help of teachers and a host of people. you mentio

good morning, welcome to breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. 0ur headlines today.rcel in my living room, and looked at the contents, it felt very sad. changes to covid restrictions in scotland — tighter rules on takeaways and shopping are expected. the impact of the pandemic on intensive care staff — a new report shows high levels of stress depression and anxiety i personally cry when i get home quite a lot, actually,

good morning, welcome to breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. 0ur headlines today. the former prime minister, theresa may, has accused borisjohnson of abandoning britain's position of global moral leadership. a volatile situation — flood warnings rise across the uk as storm christoph gives parts of northern england an overnight drenching. there could be another 18 hours of rain to come for some

good morning, welcome to breakfast with dan walker and louise minchin. our headlines today: another five million people are to be invited for their covid vaccine — the over—70s and the clinically extremely vulnerable will be included in a major expansion of england's vaccination roll—out. vaccines will start to be delivered at another ten large centres from today. we're live at one of them — st helens rugby league ground. ministers come under pressure to extend the £20 a week uplift in universal credit, as labourforces a commons vote on the issue. the scheme has cost taxpayers £6 billion this year. but charities and campaigners say it is a lifeline for those on the lowest incomes. a decision on whether to extend the scheme may not come before the budget in march. travellers coming to the uk must now test negative for covid—19 and self—isolate for 10 days on arrival. england wrap up victory in the opening test against sri lanka, and it's a frustrating night for manchester united and liverpool, who play out a goalless draw. but despite missed chances, unit

hello, this is breakfast with louise minchin and dan walker.virus, we'll check in with three families about the challenges they're facing. olympic champion and new dad adam peaty will tell us how he's coping with lockdown life — and share some tips on keeping active while staying at home. back over the big log, back towards this offence. fantastic. and from the olympics to the 0lym—pigs — we'll catch up with the family that have kept themselves busy that was sorted by request from both of us. we saw that yesterday. we will talk to them later. half past six exactly. more than 2.4 million people have received the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine. the government's aim is to have innoculated 15 million of those in the highest priority groups by mid—february. but is that target looking likely to be met? we'rejoined now by gp dr rachel ward. good morning. lovely to spend a bit of time with you this morning. hope you are ok. how are you in terms of your own surgery and your own locality, how are things looking with regards to the roll—out of the

hello, this is breakfast with louise minchin and dan walker.pe, a reigning champion of the premier league — and now the official champion of nhs charities together, for his efforts during the pandemic. and talking of fundraising champions... kevin sinfield, the leeds rhinos legend and friend of this programme, will be sharing some tips on how to stay physically and mentally strong during lockdown. # i want to feel the way i do today. # i want to feel the way i do today. # because you make me feel so young. from midfield maestro to musical maestro — well, sort of. glenn hoddle's time on the masked singer finally ran out at the weekend. he'll bejoining us for a chat before nine. we've heard a lot about the uk's vaccine roll—out recently, but it's becoming clear that some areas are not managing to administer theirjabs as quickly as others. london is one of the areas lagging behind. let's hear how that's affecting the work of one of our regular gps, dr ellie cannon, whose surgery is in the capital. shejoins us now from north london. morning to you.

and much more build—up to that with dan walker on football focus starting at 12.d british athletes have to reach their peak in a lockdown. so, dai greene's way to the far east is through a farm in the east midlands. he has turned it into his own gym. we have got a shed here, i was doing a biometric session next to jcb diggers and a big pile of grain, with layers onjust diggers and a big pile of grain, with layers on just to try to keep warm. the motivation is still strong with all the athletes that i see, everyone has that goal and ambition. athletics' indoor season is mostly cancelled, and track races are hard to find. so too are hockey matches. gb's women won gold in rio, but they have played four games since march. they can still train together, and that helps them stick together. you've got 26 individuals in our squad, and that each particular time somebody will be having a struggle ora somebody will be having a struggle or a low point, and that is where you lean on your team—mates. i think we've all realised how lucky we are. but cases injapan are rising agai

premier league last night, thanks to their win over aston villa, and we can say happy new year to dan walker died at ibrox on the same weekend that rangers plate look at that today and we will pay tribute to the great tommy docherty, a former manchester united and scotla nd former manchester united and scotland manager who sadly passed away this week, and a legendary dundee managerjim mclean, we will pay tribute to two incredible men, i was fortu nate pay tribute to two incredible men, i was fortunate enough to work with tommy doc for many years in a former life at a radio station in manchester and he was fantastic company, he loved the game, and lou macari, who won the fa cup under him. we will also hearfrom brendan rodgers, the leicester manager, they play at newcastle this weekend and brendan rodgers has been talking to us about how he takes leicester from work they are at the moment to a tea m work they are at the moment to a team who can challenge all the time. our ambitions haven't changed. our ambition's what it was at at the beginning of the season — could we find european football a

i am joined by general dan, chief of the national guard, and major general william walker, commander of the d.c. national guard. to begin, i would like to think our national guard soldiers and airmen for the hard work, swift response, and steadfast dedication. they have committed ensuring that our capitol remains secure. i am incredibly proud of our airmen and soldiers. this mission shows the breadth, flexibility, and resolve of the national guard and the service it provides our nation. i would like to think the governors who volunteered the guardsmen, our mayor in d.c., and our local and federal partners. the national guard has been requested to continue supporting federal law enforcement agencies with about 7000 personnel for the coming weeks. that will likely draw down to 5000 by mid-march. i will go through the specifics of that. we received request for follow-up assistance. the requests have come from u.s. park police, u.s. secret service, the capitol police, and the metropolitan police department of washington, d.c. all four requests have been approved. the municipal requests b

hello, this is breakfast with louise minchin and dan walker. the real life investigation that's inspired the new drama, the pembrokeshire murders. it's the second day of our lockdown life series. this morning we'll be joined by children's presenters maddie moate and greg foot. they'll be sharing fun science experiments for families to try over the next few weeks. i like the idea of and from keeping up the christmas tree to gazing at the night sky, we've been hearing about the ways you're trying to stay the prime minister has warned the uk is facing a "perilous moment" in the pandemic, and urged people not to become complacent with lockdown rules despite the vaccine roll—out. 2.3 million people in the uk have already had the jab so far. we're joined now by gp dr rosemary leonard. to talk about that and so many other things. just on the vaccine, how are you doing at your surgery? have you got it yet, can you give it to people? not yet, but it is coming on friday. we are starting on friday evening and working through the weekend, 12 hours a day, t