i'm martine croxall. in indonesia say they have located the black box flight recorders from the boeing 737 airliner that crashed yesterday. 62 passengers and crew were on board the sriwijaya air jet, which disappeared from radar screens over the sea four minutes after taking off from the capitaljakarta. our south east asia correspondent jonathan head reports. better weather allowed a small flotilla of ships to make progress in the search for flight sj182 in the sea north of the capital, jakarta. the boeing 737 crashed just four minutes into its journey. the location was quickly identified, allowing teams of divers to locate wreckage on the sea floor and, they believe, signals from the flight recorders. translation: there are two signals coming from the black boxes. these can be continuously monitored so we can mark their coordinates. hopefully we can retrieve them soon and identify the cause of the crash. throughout the day, they brought back debris clearly identifiable as from the missing plane, confirmi

i'm martine croxall. the headlines at 7:00. fresh warnings that the nhs — under increasing pressure — could soon be overwhelmed by coronavirus cases. the health secretary says people should all play their part in helping stop the spread amidst calls from some that the rules are not tough enough. we can all do something to help, which is to stay at home, because every time you try to flex the rules, that could be fatal and we all have a part to play. we have had mixed messages, i'm afraid, for the past nine months which is why we have a problem. i would like to see the prime minister out there every day with a press conference making sure that that message is getting through because that is the most crucial thing. as tens of thousands of people over the age of 80 are invited to book a covid vaccination — the government promises that everyone over the age of 18 will be offered one by autumn. search teams recover the black boxes of the passenger plane that crashed yesterday off indonesia, killing 62 people. and coming up in sports

i'm martine croxall. the headlines at 7:00.navirus cases. the health secretary says people should all play their part in helping stop the spread amidst calls from some that the rules are not tough enough. we can all do something to help, which is to stay at home, because every time you try to flex the rules, that could be fatal and we all have a part to play. we have had mixed messages, i'm afraid, for the past nine months which is why we have a problem. i would like to see the prime minister out there every day with a press conference making sure that that message is getting through because that is the most crucial thing.

this is bbc news, i'm martine croxall, the headlines at 8pm. the health secretary says people should all play their part in helping stop the spread amidst calls from some that the rules are not tough enough. we can all do something to help, which is to stay at home, because every time you try to flex the rules, that could be fatal and we all have a part to play. we have had mixed messages, i'm afraid, for the past nine months which is why we have a problem. i would like to see the prime minister out there every day with a press conference making sure that that message is getting through because that is the most crucial thing.

this is bbc news with martine croxall. we'll be taking a look at tomorrow morning's papers in a moment withjoe twyman and lynn davidson. that is when the floor manager brought them to me. you almost saw her. first, the headlines — the health secretary warns people against bending coronavirus lockdown rules in england and backs tough police enforcement. we can all do something to help, which is to stay at home, because every time you try to flex the rules, that could be fatal. and we all have a part to play. with hopes pinned on vaccinations, the government promises that every uk adult will be offered the jab by the autumn. disruption to supermarket supplies in northern ireland as food shipments from great britain become more complex after brexit. and league two's crawley town deliver an fa cup upset, beating their premier league visitors leeds 3—0. hello, and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me arejoe twyman of deltapoll and journalist lynn davidson. welcome to you both. tomor

this is bbc news with martine croxall. we'll be taking a look at tomorrow mornings papers in a moment. first, the headlines. the uk is applying to join a free trade area made up of 11 asia and pacific nations, under its post—brexit plans. the government calls for a reset in relations with the eu, following a row over the supply of vaccines and the now—abandoned attempt to override part of the brexit agreement. i think the european union recognise that they made a mistake in triggering article 16, which would've meant the re—imposition of a border on the island of ireland. the prime minister publishes an open letter to parents, saying he's "in awe" of the way they're coping with home schooling. confusion over coronavirus rules in maternity wards. midwives warn a lack of clarity means some staff are being abused. five men have been arrested following a �*disturbance�* at a former military barracks in kent being used to house hundreds of asylum seekers. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing u

hello, this is bbc news with martine croxall. the headlines.ronavirus admissions to hospitals rise, the health secretary says flexing the lockdown rules could be fatal — while some warn the measures are not strict enough. we can all do something to help, which is to stay at home, because every time you try to flex the rules, that could be fatal and we all have a part to play. we have had mixed messages, i'm afraid, for the past nine months which is why we have a problem. i would like to see the prime minister out there every day with a press conference making sure that that message is getting through because that is the most crucial thing. the government promises that every adult over 18 will be offered a coronavirus vaccine by the autumn. search teams recover the black boxes of the passenger plane that crashed yesterday off indonesia, killing 62 people. now on bbc news, its time for the travel show, which sets off on a trekking expedition to find gorillas in the volcanoes national park and meet the rangers and vets involved in protecting the s

hello, this is bbc news with martine croxall. the headlines... in the uk, pressure grows to shut more schools. unions are demanding an immediate two—week closure of all primaries and secondaries in england, as coronavirus cases surge. this isn't about head teachers wanting to close schools. this is about head teachers wanting to open schools but in order to do that we need to have risk assessments that ensure that there is safe practice across our schools. president trump and the election — now 11 republican senators say they will support him and object to the official results. india begins a nation—wide mock drill to test its preparedness for mass immunisation against covid—i9. french police shut down an illegal rave that had been underway since new year's eve with more than 2,500 partygoers. and, now, hugh pym tells the story of the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on all our lives. viewers may find some of the content of this film upsetting. british scientists say the scale of a mystery virus in china might be far greater than authorities t

hello, this is bbc news with martine croxall. the headlines...,295 people have died in the uk, according to the latest covid figures. but the number of new infections has dropped to its lowest level so far this year. stricter covid restrictions come into force in scotland, with changes to takeaway and click—and—collect services. india launches one of the world's biggest covid vaccination programmes. the government hopes to inoculate 300 million people in the coming months. president—electjoe biden sets out plans to speed up immunisations in the united states, promising to vaccinate 100 million people within his first 100 days in office. germany's christian democrats have elected armin laschet as their new leader — a key moment in the race to succeed angela merkel as chancellor. now on bbc news, our world tells the extraordinary story of the holidaymakers who found themselves trapped by an almighty wildfire at mammoth pools in california's sierra national forest. a warning this programme contains images some viewers may find distressing. 0n the la

i'm martine croxall. we'll be taking a look at tomorrow morning's papers injust a moment.s. but the number of new infections has dropped to its lowest level so far this year. stricter covid restrictions come into force in scotland, with changes to takeaway and click—and—collect services. india launches one of the world's biggest covid vaccination programmes — the government hopes to inoculate 300 million people in the coming months. president—electjoe biden sets out plans to speed up immunisations in the united states, promising to vaccinate 100 million people within his first 100 days in office. germany's christian democrats have elected armin laschet as their new leader — a key moment in the race to succeed angela merkel as chancellor. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be

hello, this is bbc news with martine croxall. the headlines...e of all primaries and secondaries in england, as coronavirus cases surge. this isn't about head teachers wanting to close schools. this is about head teachers wanting to open schools but in order to do that we need to have risk assessments that ensure that there is safe practice across our schools. president trump and the election — now 11 republican senators say they will support him and object

this is bbc news with me martine croxall.g. he also promises "hundreds of millions of pounds" will be spent on a national education catch—up programme after the pandemic. here's our education editor branwen jeffreys. it's tough for millions of parents right now, trying to help children learn at home. schools in england are mainly closed until march. today, borisjohnson said he couldn't thank parents enough. he said they are buying time for vaccination and that is saving lives. only a few children are still learning in school. parents and teachers are worried about lost learning. there is a promise in the letter of hundreds of millions of pounds for catch—up but it's going to be a big job. one of the schools i have responsibility for, fantastic place, serves a very deprived community, only 30% of those families have access to broadband in that area. only 30%. this is digital poverty in a really extreme way and it means that many children, despite the very best efforts of schools and teachers, still cannot connect with that lea

this is bbc news with martine croxall.ia and pacific nations, under its post—brexit plans. the government calls for a reset in relations with the eu, following a row over the supply of vaccines and the now—abandoned attempt to override part of the brexit agreement. i think the european union recognise that they made a mistake in triggering article 16, which would've meant the re—imposition of a border on the island of ireland. the prime minister publishes an open letter to parents, saying he's "in awe" of the way they're coping with home schooling. confusion over coronavirus rules in maternity wards. midwives warn a lack of clarity means some staff are being abused. five men have been arrested following a �*disturbance'

to answer them, martine croxall spoke to professor linda bauld, a public health expert from the universitys about the new lockdown rules. here's to try and answer some of them is professor linda bauld, a public health expert from the university of edinburgh. thank you very much forjoining us. people understandably are trying to make sense of the latest announcements, the first question is from vanessa jones. she asked, can my son return to his shared accommodation for university? i am conscious that different parts of the uk may have different answers to that question. it is a good question from vanessa and one that i am acutely aware of working in the university sector. i would say that not all universities have been very quick at communicating with their students. what we know generally across the uk is that students who are studying courses where some face—to—face teaching is essential, like medicine, veterinary medicine, allied health professions, social work, they are permitted to return to campus and there will be some courses that will be provided. for the vast majority of other stu

hello this is bbc news with me, martine croxall.f the european commission insists astrazeneca's contract with the bloc is binding and the company must fulfill its contract with the eu, as the european medicines agency meets to decide whether to approve the jab. lockdown in wales will last for three more weeks at least — but children could return to schools there after the february half—term. around 300,000 people are expected to leave hong kong for britain using a new visa route which opens on sunday. the rspb launches its big garden birdwatch, where members of the public are asked to spend one hour counting and recording the birds they see from their home. and coming up this hour... we'll meet a nurse who gave birth nearly three months ago while seriously ill with covid—19, who has held her daughterfor the first time after beiing discharged from hospital. sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, here's mike bushell. good to see you, thank you. liverpool's mini crisis is over, according to their managerjurgen klopp.

hello this is bbc news with martine croxall. the headlines.ines and the now—abandoned attempt to override part of the brexit agreement. i think the european union recognise that they made a mistake in triggering article 16, which would have meant the re—imposition of a border on the island of ireland. the prime minister publishes an open letter to parents, saying he's "in awe" of the way they're coping with home schooling. confusion over coronavirus rules in maternity wards — midwives warn a lack of clarity means some staff are being abused. five men have been arrested following a �*disturbance' at a former military barracks in kent, being used to house hundreds of asylum seekers. now on bbc news. britain has one of the highest death tolls from covid—19 in the world. clive myrie's film follows staff at the royal london hospital as they try to cope with a second wave. a warning this programme contains content which some viewers may find distressing. she's young. she's someone's relative. this is something precious that we're holding and we're t

now on the bbc news channel it's time for your questions answered with martine croxall.stions on the closure of international travel corridors to the uk. it international travel corridors to the uk. , .,., , ., the uk. it is to answer some of those question _ the uk. it is to answer some of those question is _ the uk. it is to answer some of those question is paul - the uk. it is to answer some of those question is paul charles, j those question is paul charles, founder and chief executive of the pc agency, and rory boland, editor of which travel. good to have a booth here with us this morning, paul and rory. we have quite a lot of questions. people are fascinated about this, and worried, hoping that they will be able to get away at some point this year. paul, from les, i have a holiday booked in may. we'll we still need to provide a negative coronavirus test 72 hours before returning to the uk? it is negative coronavirus test 72 hours before returning to the uk? it is $1 million question. _ before returning to the uk? it is $1 million question. less _ before returning t

martine croxall. the eu's reaction.ackle the covid pandemic in the states. also more on the flooding, with news on the weather forecast and the latest over the next couple of hours. you're watching bbc news. now it's time for a look at the weather with matt taylor. hello. thankfully, the worst of storm christoph has now departed but not before dropping huge amounts of rain across the western half of the country. its wettest spots were across snowdonia and in parts of yorkshire and lancashire, we saw well over a month's worth of rain fall in the space of two and a half days. understandable that river levels are high. check out the latest flood warnings, they're going to fluctuate throughout the day and indeed through the next few days. all the details on the bbc weather website. also watch today the north—east of scotland, persistent rain could start to cause some flooding here. lots of snowfall across the grampians being blown around by strong winds. appalling conditions on the mountains, with blizzards and drifting. wi

iam martine i am martine croxall.tres that are opening in scotland as a result of the british army's efforts. i think it's only right the prime minister goes to the front line, learns from those who are responsible for the vaccine roll—out... scientists tracking coronavirus infection rates in england say they're concerned the virus is not slowing fast enough, with only a slight decline in the past week. the eu and astrazeneca pledge to work together to resolve a row over vaccine supply shortages, but the eu is still demanding that somejabs produced in the uk are diverted to europe. one in three police officers in england and wales says they have been threatened by someone who they thought had covid—19. probing the origins of the pandemic — experts from the world health organization come out of quarantine in china, with a chance to start face—to—face meetings in wuhan. and coming up this hour, the healing power of music. how singing and breathing techniques from opera can help those suffering from long covid. good morn

i�*m martine croxall. the headlines at four...or a second time. and the fomer manchester united and england forward wayne rooney retires from football after being appointed the derby county manager on a permanent basis. pfizer has informed the european union that it will temporarily reduce its deliveries of a covid—19 vaccine to member states due to constructive work at its plant in the belgian town of puurs. in a statement to the eu commission, pfizer say deliveries in the next three to four weeks will be affected. the german health minister described the announcement as surprising and regrettable. in a statement — pfizer say... the eu commissioner ursala von der leyen has been speaking in the past half an hour. first of all, it has been a big success that, as 27, we have negotiated because otherwise we would never ever have had access to so early and with such a large number of doses. it is the right way to go forward together as europeans. second, of course this is not the first time that we have seen a delay in this process. w

i'm martine croxall. the headlines: stay at home.ough the latest lockdown. it's important to remember that comes on top of the existing monthly grants of £3,000 that those businesses receive an extension of ( they need to see the chancellor making a full statement around economic support. our country has had the worst economic response to coronavirus. we really need a full statement today. remote learning has returned for millions of school pupils. but questions remain about the assesment of those facing exams. elections are taking place in the us state of georgia which will shape the course ofjoe biden's presidency. i want to be there for kids, i want to be there for families with young children that need to stay active. and i'm going to do it for three days a week, monday, wednesday and friday at 9am, just like before in lockdown one. and how to keep fit whilst staying at home — joe wicks is back to help you and the family keep active with a series of new online workouts. businesses hit by the latest coronavirus restrictions are to

hello, this is bbc news with martine croxall.including the british variant. the novavax is effective against both the uk variant, as well as the south african variant and has shown phenomenal efficacy and it's made in teesside. the president of the european commission insists astrazeneca's contract with the bloc is binding and the company must fulfill its contract with the eu, as the european medicines agency meets to decide whether to approve the jab. lockdown in wales will last for three more weeks at least — but children could return to schools there after the february half—term. around 300,000 people are expected to leave hong kong for britain using a new visa route which opens on sunday. investors respond with outrage after trading platforms halt the buying of shares in the us games firm gamestop, following days of frenzied trading that led to a massive increase in its value. britain formally left the european union a year ago, but it was only last month that it came out of the key economic institutions — the eu's single mar

you're watching a bbc news special with martine croxall, building up to the latest coronavirus briefing from the government, today led by the prime minister, borisjohnson. the headlines: the uk records another 1,280 deaths from coronavirus. the latest figures also show that more than 3.2 millon people have now received their first dose of the covid vaccine. six european countries express concerns over delays in delivery of the pfizer coronavirus vaccine, but the european commission president says the company has guaranteed all vaccines will be delivered. it is very good that the ceo, him personally, has said he will immediately turn his attention to this question and will do everything that is possible for him to reduce the time of delay and to bring further forward the time of catching up. and a victory for tens of thousands of small business owners as the supreme court rules insurers must pay them for covid lockdown losses. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news, building up to the latest coronavirus briefing from the government, today led by the prime minister, borisjohnson. in the p

hello, this is bbc news with martine croxall.over 70s and the clinically extremely vulnerable. the government says once the top four groups look at easing restrictions. it will be gradual, it will be probably through the tiered system, but you're looking at that sort of period, two to three weeks after the middle of february where we've protected those top four cohorts. ten new mass vaccination centres open across england from today, as the government attempts to meet its target of offering 15 million people the jab by the middle of february. the centres are absolutely set up to make sure that people can feel assured, they can come here and get the vaccine safely and so i would really encourage everybody including the clinically vulnerable to get the vaccine. that is the best way of keeping yourself safe from covid. travellers coming to the uk must now test negative for covid—19, and self isolate forten days on arrival. alexei navalny gets underway — as the foreign secretary condemns his detention as "appalling". more than 70 pla

i'm martine croxall. the headlines at 11.00.re temporarily suspended as nhs services struggle to cope with covid—19. from this morning the coronavirus vaccine will be made available at some high street pharmacies in england. it comes as ministers discuss whether to stop flights from brazil coming to the uk amid concerns over a new variant of coronavirus there. international scientists arrive in wuhan in china to investigate the origins of covid—19. donald trump bcomes the first president to be impeached twice. in a video released after the vote, mr trump called on his followers to remain peaceful. mob violence goes against everything i believe in and everything our movement stands for. no true supporter of mine could ever endorse political violence. and andy murray's participation at the australian open is in doubt after the former world number one tests positive for coronavirus. good morning and welcome to bbc news. a record number of people are waiting to start routine hospital treatment — that's according to the latest nhs en