good morning, and welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. to breakfast with naga the new message from the players football union, following the growing concerns over the number of former players, suffering from dementia. good morning. cooler air is arriving further north of the uk today, with rain followed by blustery showers and some sunshine. in the south, it stays mild but pretty cloudy, and that cool air is moving across all of the uk by the time we get to tomorrow. i will have the full forecast coming up a bit later on. it's saturday 21st november. our top story... the nhs has started setting up coronavirus vaccination centres across the uk — with the hope of getting all adults vaccinated by the spring. with infection rates dropping and plateauing in all four nations, the government has officially asked the medical regulator to asses the pfizer—biontech vaccine for uk use. anna o'neill reports. this is the ray of light as described by the health secretary. millions of doses of this of this pfizer biontech vaccine against covid—19 could be heading to britain a

hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. good morning. cial preview from children in needjust with us. she loves herfashion as children in needjust with us. she loves her fashion as well. and a very special day in the studio for drxand! very special day in the studio for dr xand! getting to the bottom of whether the nhs really is open for business. if you are one of the millions who have missed appointments and want to know where to turn to next, get your questions into him right now, morninglive@bbc.co.uk. into him right now, morninglive@bbc. co. uk. we into him right now, morninglive@bbc.co.uk. we will into him right now, morninglive@bbc. co. uk. we will also look at a fascinating study into alzheimer's into how we treat the disease. if that is not enough we have the actress mixing with the hollywood a—list is... all coming up on morning live. see you then. have a good show! official gdp figures are out this morning and they show that the economy grew by 15 point 5% between july and september, according to the office for national statist

good morning, and welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. our headlines today: joe biden edges closer to the white house, and says he's got the votes to win the us election. i'm the us election. not here to declare that we have one. i'm not here to declare that we have one. but i am here to report that when the count is finished, we believe that we will be the winners. with the result on a knife edge, president trump starts legal action in key states, calling for the counting to be stopped. this there's a warning of stiff fines for rule breakers, as a four—week lockdown comes into force in england. a bruising night for manchester united in the champions league. poor defending costs them, as they lose 2—1 in istanbul, to increase the pressure on their manager. it wouldn't be a lockdown without captain tom. he's back with a new walking campaign to help the lonely. good morning. mr and good morning. mrand wagnerto good morning. mr and wagner to watch out for this morning, particularly in southern areas but there will be some brightness and i wi

good morning, and welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. 0ur headlines today: joeat we have one. but i am here to report that when the count is finished, we believe that we will be the winners. with the result on a knife edge, president trump starts legal action in key states, calling for the counting to be stopped. this there's a warning of stiff fines for rule breakers, as a four—week lockdown comes into force in england. a bruising night for manchester united in the champions league. poor defending costs them, as they lose 2—1 in istanbul, to increase the pressure

this is breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty.o the rolling hills, skip to the country present in nicki chapman will be here. plus, if you wa nt chapman will be here. plus, if you want help negotiating that you home, or deciding which family members you will be mixing within your household bubble, if we get a christmas, that is, we have just bubble, if we get a christmas, that is, we havejust the man for you. one of britain's most senior x intelligence officers will share incredible advice on how all the big decisions in your life will be easier if you think like a spy. he's been an adviser to tony blair and margaret thatcher so he definitely knows his stuff. we have a spy on the show, got to be the coolestjob in the world, spy. and it is friday, which means we will step in to help another viewer create an unmissable moment for someone special. today, thanks to their mum, it is brothers chris and james. here is how the surprise kicked off. welcome to the graduation day you never had. hop in the limo, enjoy the ride, your unmissabl

hello, this is breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. g... we'll catch up with the nation's favourite pe teacher, joe wicks, as he nears the end of his 24—hour fitness challenge for children in need. this is him live. i think he's got three hours to go, just under three hours. i don't know if he's watching but we will give him a wave. he's been at it for 21 hours. we will talk to him, he's doing well. they were the first same—sex couple to take to the strictly dance floor, but coronavirus means nicola adams and katya jones have left the competition. we'll discuss what it means for the show. # so this is happiness. # yeah, this is happiness. # if this is happiness. # i don't mind having this #. hopefully they will be happy! they're back with their first studio album in a decade — we'll be talking to mcfly just after nine. good morning, here's a summary of today's main stories from bbc news. the prime minister's most senior adviser, dominic cummings, is to leave downing street by christmas. the confirmation of his departure comes amid repor

good morning, welcome to breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. our headlines today: people living in england will learn today what level of restriction they'll face when lockdown ends. most areas are expected to be in the toughest two tiers, when the health secretary announces the details later. three days of national mourning begin in argentina for diego maradonna who has died aged 60. tributes have been pouring in from sporting greats form around the world for the man described as one of the greatest footballers of all time, who scored one of the most famous goals in history. good morning. the economic emergency has only just begun. a stark warning from the chancellor, but there was more cash in his spending review to "level up" the economy. i'm in merseyside to find out if that's giving businesses confidence amid the gloom. the small fish that's helping scientists learn how to heal people with serious injuries without scarring. good morning. it's a chilly start to the day. some frost and fog but a lot of dry weather and a fair bit of sunshine.

welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. our headlines today: closing in on victory: joe biden tells america that he is on his way to the white house. the numbers tell us it's clear, tell us the numbers tell us it's clear, tell usa the numbers tell us it's clear, tell us a clear and convincing story are going to win this race. there's been dancing in the streets from democrats but protests from republicans, with donald trump warning joe biden not to claim the presidency. all foreign visitors from denmark have been banned from entering the uk because of a strain of coronavirus that's spread from the country's mink farms. good morning! something we've never been able to say before — southampton are top of the premier league after beating newcastle. their manager says now, "anything is possible". we'll hear from the d—day veteran and fundraising hero harry billinge as the nation prepares for a remembrance day with a difference. and for some of us this morning, it isa and for some of us this morning, it is a little misty, a litt

good morning, welcome to breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. our headlines today.an 33,000. a rise of almost 46% in a day. lockdown restrictions in northern ireland have been extended for another week a day before they were due to expire. and one of the most controversial figures in british politics, dominic cummings, says he'll leave downing street before christmas. left out and still left behind. people excluded from the government's support schemes speak out as new research finds the majority of self—employed

welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. our headlines today...le of the challenge facing the chancellor. we‘ll get an update later on just how much the pandemic is costing later as the government works out its finances for next year. the prime minister‘s expected to give his verdict on the home secretary after an inquiry into bullying claims is said to have found that she broke the ministerial code. more than two million people in scotland prepare for the country‘s toughest level 4 restrictions.

welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. that he is on his way to the white house. the numbers tell us it's clear, tell us the numbers tell us it's clear, tell usa the numbers tell us it's clear, tell us a clear and convincing story are going to win this race. there's been dancing in the streets from democrats but protests from republicans, with donald trump warning joe biden not to claim the presidency. all foreign visitors from denmark have been banned from entering the uk because of a strain of coronavirus that's spread from the country's mink farms. good morning! something we've never been able to say before — southampton are top of the premier league

welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. our headlines today...ives the uk military its biggest spending boost in three decades. the us has recorded more than 250,000 coronavirus deaths — more than any other country worldwide. the careers curbed before they've really begun. bbc research shows the number of apprenticeships in england ending in redundancy jumped during lockdown. and there are worries many more will follow. wales win promotion to the top tier of the nations league. and their victory over finland, could also lead to a play—off

welcome to breakfast, with charlie stayt and naga munchetty.risjohnson and the government? christmas in the balance. a warning that covid infection rates need to be low and stay low to avoid a festive lockdown. donald trump speaks in public for the first time since losing the us election, and comes close to acknowledging defeat. who knows which administration it will be, i guess time will tell.

welcome to breakfast, with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. our headlines today.ster faces an angry reaction from some of his backbench mps. amid chaotic scenes of passion and disorder, football legend maradona is laid to rest in buenos aires. maradona's former side napoli also pay tribute, players and staff wearing his iconic number ten jersey before their europa league match. they're set to re—name their stadium in the argentine's honour. a study led by the duchess of of cambridge suggests there's been a dramatic increase in feelings of loneliness among the parents

good morning, welcome to breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. 0ur headlines today: peopleockdown ends. most areas are expected to be in the toughest two tiers, when the health secretary announces the details later. three days of national mourning begin in argentina for diego maradonna who has died aged 60. tributes have been pouring in from sporting greats form around the world for the man described as one of the greatest footballers of all time, who scored one of the most famous goals in history. good morning. the economic emergency has only just begun.

good morning, welcome to breakfast with dan walker and naga munchetty. our headlines today... nations come together and urge caution over the relaxation of covid restrictions. we can't afford to throw caution to the wind. the virus doesn't know it's christmas, and we must all be careful. the rules mean families can now begin to plan a festive season like no other. i've seen them once since the beginning of lockdown one so it will beginning of lockdown one so it will be nice, two daughters and the families togetherfor

welcome to breakfast, with naga munchetty and charlie stayt.es could be delivered next month. the home secretary priti patel keeps herjob, despite breaking rules by bullying staff. now, questions for borisjohnson over his influence on the report. taking a stand against fake reviews — we meet the businesman who's started legal action against google. new calls for restrictions on heading in football training, after concerns over the number of former players suffering from dementia.

good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. 0ur headlines today.ged with murdering eight babies at a hospital in chester. the economy's recovering but there's a long way to go. figures out this morning are expected to show businesses are faring better — but tougher measures could mean a slow recovery. i'll have all the details. one of the prime minister's closest advisers, lee cain, quits as director of communications amid signs of behind—the—scenes infighting in downing street. a bonus bank holiday — a special four—day weekend is announced, to celebrate her majesty's 70th year

hello, this is breakfast with dan walker and naga munchetty.istmas travel, we'll have all the latest guidance and advice for the festive period throughout the morning on breakfast. and the turkey dinner might be on, but is carol singing still off? we'll find out about a campaign calling for the safe return of choir services. after ten weeks of much—needed escapism, the winner of this year's great british bake off was crowned in last night's finale. we'll find out more just before nine o'clock. we will give you a warning, fear not. what is the warning about, nice food alert? no, in case you want to turn it off. ordo alert? no, in case you want to turn it off. or do that thing. people get very angry. they do. also because they are watching things in different ways. my children would be very annoyed. they watch it on a wednesday. if i was to announce it today without them knowing, they would be very miffed. i would be in trouble. we now have a plan for christmas. restrictions will be eased over a five—day period, allowing up to three households to

hello, this is breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty.er landmark early years study, she talks about the hugely challenging year we have all faced, and says there‘s no better time to have a conversation about families. strictly‘s head judge shirley ballas will be talking to us about this year‘s show, and revealing details of her new book behind the sequins. and 23 years after their first million—selling single, steps are back to cheer up 2020, with their new album appropriately named what the future holds. families may be planning to come together for the first time in months this christmas, but the government‘s chief medical advisor has warned people not to hug their elderly relatives. professor chris whitty said it was right that loved ones should be able to spend time together, but urged people to be cautious. what i want someone to see their family? of course, that‘s what christmas is about, whether people celebrate christmas as a festival for themselves or for any other belief system, it‘s an opportunity forfamilies. but belief syste

this is breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty.od morning. good morning. the decision to extend furlough, we were told it would not happen. what change the chancellor's mind? first, as you recall, we were effectively doing the regional tiered system and working with leaders in liverpool, like steve rotheram, delivering a package of measures for those areas, tier three would get two thirds of wages paid. as we saw yesterday with the head of nhs england demonstrate the head of nhs england demonstrate the hospitalisation rates were rising too quickly to just rely on the tiered system. we needed to take the tiered system. we needed to take the bigger intervention, if i can describe it as such, of this four week lockdown and i think the chancellor was right to respond to that. i spoke to the british chambers of commerce who said businesses said we need greater certainty over not just businesses said we need greater certainty over notjust this period of november but beyond, because audiobooks take longer to come back. they do not come ba

hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt.chief adviser, dominic cummings, has left downing street for the last time after a power struggle behind the scenes was made public. mr cummings, who's been one of the most influential figures in westminster in recent years, is expected to continue his work from home, until he leaves his post in mid—december. the prime minister is said to want to "clear the air" and move on. scientists have warned the coronavirus r—number, the indicator of how fast the virus is spreading, must drop to below one, if there's any hope of easing restrictions this christmas. it comes amid concerns the number of those testing positive for the virus could increase when the current lockdown in england is lifted on december the second. sage scientists warn that a cautious approach is needed. if we can bring incidents lower, it allows us a little bit of wriggle room. but where we need to be careful is actually when we pull the plug, as it were, on december two, if we go back to, say, 81 situation or even lower r

hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. response in both older and younger participants. it follows developers pfizer—biontech and moderna who both announced a near 95% success rate for their vaccines earlier this week. the prime minister will announce the biggest funding boost to the military in 30 years, later today. the defence budget will increase by £4 billion annually, over the next four years. the money will be spent on modernising the armed forces and a cyber defence team to tackle the threat of online harm. the government say the plans will create up to 40,000 jobs. the united states has become the first country to record more than a quarter of a million deaths from coronavirus. research from johns hopkins university shows the country has more than 11 million cases in total. the us health secretary said he expects to have 40 million doses of vaccines ready to distribute by the end of the year. meanwhile the uk has recorded a total of over 53,000 deaths. now for the sport. lots going on. good morning. heady days for

good morning, welcome to breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. our headlines today.joe biden appeals for calm and says democracy sometimes requires a little patience. we have no doubt that when the count is finished, senator harris and i will be declared the winners. so declared the winners.