sarah smith, thanks forjoining us. more than £20 million of british taxpayer‘s money for his role in securing protective garments for nhs staff during the pandemic. documents filed in a us court also reveal he was in line for millions more in subsequent payments. a legal dispute being fought in miami has revealed the sums of money made by some foreign companies supplying the nhs with ppe. it‘s led to further questions about the way the uk government has managed the procurement process. our special correspondent lucy manning has the story. designer jewellery from a miami company is some way from the uk‘s struggle to get protective equipment, but the owner of miansai moved from pendants to ppe during the covid crisis, winning uk contracts worth hundreds of millions of pounds. the owner, michael saiger, who says he had business connections in china, told a fashion website he was designing his latest jewellery collection while procuring ppe. court documents from america showjust how lucrative his new venture has been. notj

sarah smith, bbc news, glasgow.ologised to the inquiry for the way he responded to queries about fire safety. philip heath — then a technical manager for kingspan — admitted his expletive—ridden responses had been unprofessional. it also emerged that his company didn't consider withdrawing its insulation, despite it failing a fire test. our home affairs correspondent tom symonds reports. kingspan, multi—national producer of insulation — added to walls to make buildings warmer. not a famous brand, it's usually tucked away out of sight, until now. because when stocks of another brand ran out, builders chose kingspan k15 insulation for grenfell‘s walls and its flammable. i can only apologise for the contents of this e—mail... but when a client queried that in 2008, technical manager philip heath e—mailed that they were, "getting me confused with someone who gives a damn." "imagine a fire running up this tower," he added. a kingspan employee wondered if there might be legal issues. a barrister read out mr heath's respon

sarah smith, bbc news, edinburgh. fans paid their final respects to diego maradona. police were unable to contain the vast numbers who'd come to see his coffin on display in buenos aires. maradona, who for many was the greatest footballer in the history of the game, died of a heart attack yesterday at the age of 60. katy watson reports. the tears didn't stop. all day mourners filed through the doors of the presidential palace. vice president cristina fernandez de kirchner lingering at his coffin to pay her respects. it's been a hero's farewell for maradona. lying in state is an honour afforded to few in argentina. a mark ofjust how loved he was here. argentinians waited patiently for hours. breaking into song to keep the spirits up and to remember the good times. translation: football has died. so we have to remember him in the best way. he was one of the best. that goal with the english, we'll never forget that. this crowd here can't be explained just by argentinians' love of football. yes, it's important, but it's m

sarah smith, bbc news, glasgow.kdown will be lifted next monday. many restrictions will be eased again, and two households will be allowed to form a bubble and mix together. but travel across the border to england won't be allowed without a reasonable excuse. 0ur wales correspondent hywel griffith joins us from cardiff. as england shuts down, wales opens 7 as england shuts down, wales opens up? absolutely, the welsh government says there is no reason to alter its plan just because the decision in downing street was taken not to lockdown england. so gems, cabbies and lockdown england. so gems, cabbies a nd restau ra nts lockdown england. so gems, cabbies and restaurants can welcome back customers although it is not clear under what restrictions. what is clear is that when wales unlocks it will not go back to a system of local lockdown is, these are commit national measures. people will be free to travel around wales but will not be able to leave for international travel, holidays or even international travel, holiday

sarah smith, bbc news, glasgow.d a major incident because of the high level of calls it's received, especially in the greater manchester area. it's warned people might need to make their own way to hospital if their condition isn't life threatening, or dial iii for medical advice. the service added there was nothing currently to indicate the surge was due to coronavirus. in wales, the two—week firebreak lockdown will be lifted next monday. two households will be allowed to form a bubble and mix together. but travel across the border to england will not be allowed without a reasonable excuse because of the english lockdown. our wales correspondent hywel griffith is in cardiff. the latest on what is being expected there. the welsh government says they see no reason to change their plans just because downing street have decided on an english lockdown, so have decided on an english lockdown, $03 have decided on an english lockdown, so a week today next monday, shops here can reopen, hairdresser dan gyms as well. pubs, b

sarah smith, bbc news, stirlingshire.fter he equalled michael schumacher‘s haul of seven world titles. he's been talking to the bbc‘s sally nugent about his stunning achievement, what it means to him, and how he hopes it will inspire many others. britain's most successful ever formula 1 driver. the seven time world champion has achieved a level of sporting success beyond anything even he imagined. kids out there who dream the impossible, do not give up on that dream because i am living proof that you can manifest your dreams, even the impossible ones. i remember as a kid, adults, teachers, parents of other drivers and youngsters telling me that i would not make it, you're not good enough, there's no way you're going to make it, go back to your country. like, all these horrible things and i remember, i'm going to prove you wrong. lots of people here in the uk would like you to be sir lewis hamilton. how much of an honour would that be one day if it came? oh, well, like everyone, i've grown up adoring the royal family and i

sarah smith, bbc news, glasgow.on saturday to celebrate her 30th birthday, in breach of england's lockdown. 0ur arts correspondent david sillito is outside the restaurant now — what did else did rita 0ra say? an apology for a serious and inexcusable error of judgment. rita 0ra was celebrating her 30th birthday on saturday evening this restau ra nt. birthday on saturday evening this restaurant. it is said, although not confirmed, there were up to 30 people here. just after nine o'clock, police arrived. today rita 0ra issued a statement saying the gathering of the small group of friends was a spur of the moment decision which he now deeply regrets. given the restrictions, i realise how irresponsible these actions were and i take full responsibility. she said she will pay any fine imposed but meanwhile number ten says it is important eve ryo ne number ten says it is important everyone sticks to the rules and that very definitely include celebrities. now it's only taken 400 years — but beavers have built theirfirst dam

sarah smith, bbc news, stirlingshire.photograph of the queen and duke of edinburgh to mark their 73rd wedding anniversary tomorrow. the queen, who is 94, and the duke, who is 99, were photographed at windsor castle this week looking at a homemade card from their great grandchildren. it's the story of a young boy growing up in glasgow in the 1980s

sarah smith, bbc news, edinburgh.hem a little cheer this christmas? that's exactly what little 0scar saxelby—lee has done in worcester this evening, by turning on the city's christmas lights! phil mackie reports. last christmas, no—one could be confident that this story would have such a happy ending. this was 0scar saxelby—lee 18 months ago, just after his fifth birthday. he had a rare form of blood cancer, and the prognosis wasn't good. that's when the people of worcester answered the call for help. thousands gave swabs to see if they might be a stem cell match, but when the transplant failed, the fund—raising started. they raised three quarters of a million pounds to pay for treatment in singapore. now oscar's cancer—free, and back home with his mum and dad. i think just the fact that we have such a strong, committed, loving community behind us, it means the world to us. this evening, 0scar was given the honour of virtually switching on worcester‘s christmas lights, after recording this earlier. ready, steady, go!

sarah smith, bbc news, stirlingshire.nd full details of that poll for the bbc can be found on our website. buckingham palace has released a photograph of the queen and duke of edinburgh to mark their 73rd wedding anniversary tomorrow. the queen, who is 94, and the duke, who is 99, were photographed at windsor castle this week looking at a homemade card from their great grandchildren. it's the story of a young boy growing up in glasgow in the 19805 with an alcoholic mother. shuggie bain was written by the scottish writer douglas stuart, based on his own childhood. it hasjust won him the uk's most prestigious literary prize, the booker. our arts editor, will gomperz, has been speaking to him. covid restrictions meant the champagne wasn't flowing and the shortlisted authors weren't present, but the booker prize show still went on, and with a sense of occasion, as the winner was announced. shuggie bain, by douglas stuart. the glasgow—born author now lives in new york, where he's a successful fashion designer. douglas, congrat

here is our scotland editor, sarah smith. for the first time in weeks, this glasgow restaurant reopened today. even under level 3 restrictions, they can serve food before 6:00, but no longer. >> i think i would rather be opened than closed. revenue in the evenings and a significant portion of it from drink sales. so to be openo 6:00 p.m. with no drink sales is a struggle. sarah: they probably won't turn a profit but want to save jobs. not sure what support scottish businesses will get from the government in the future. it has not been extended through u.k.mber aoss the whole of the the question is what happens if scott goes into a tighter lockdown at a later date? will the chancellor paperworkers to be furloughed then? -- pay f workers to be furloughed then? katty: rescuers in turkey have pulled a three-year-old girl from the rubble of a collapsed building nrly three days after a powerful earthquake shook the region. at least 90 people were killed and many more remain missing. our international correspondent has that for us.

here's our scotland editor sarah smith. the wok is hot for the first time in weeks.han closed. we make most of our revenue in the evenings, and a significant proportion of it from drinks sales. so to be open until 6pm with no drinks sales is still going to be a struggle. they probably won't turn a profit, but want to try to save jobs. unsure exactly what support scottish businesses will get from the government in future. as the furlough scheme has now been extended through november across the whole of the uk, the big question here is what happens if scotland goes into a tighter lockdown at a later date? will the chancellor pay for scottish workers to be furloughed then? nicola sturgeon says it is a dilemma. should she lock down scotland now, just because treasury funding is currently available? if we know that furlough is available without limit of time, we might still ultimately have to act. but we could give ourselves a bit more time to assess the situation and so not take decisions too quickly that will involve more restrictions on people before we've had the oppo

our scotland editor sarah smith.arlier, she explained that these restrictions could be extended if infection rates don't go down. what the first minister said the plan is at the moment, that's what will be put in the law by the end of the week but of course, if transmission rates don't go down, if case numbers are still rising, we will have no choice other than to keep these tough restrictions in place. everybody is really hoping that level four restrictions will tackle some of the most stubborn areas of scotland. if it works and we get more freedom over christmas, of course everybody will be very grateful but some small businesses are warning that even just this three—week reset could be enough to send them to the wall. now, level four restrictions really are quite onerous. they are pretty much the same as the current lockdown rules that you have across england but unlike in england, and nicola sturgeon was really keen to stress this, unlike in england, it is not a one size fits all lockdown across the country, so t

sarah smith, bbc news, stirlingshire.egotiating team tested positive for coronavirus — with michel barnier self isolating. it's understood that none of the uk negotiating team in brussels will be required to self—isolate. most of the british delegation will be returning to london soon and the trade talks will continue remotely. all our hospitals are coming under increasing strain, as they try to maintain services to those with serious illnesses like strokes, cancer and heart disease — while beds fill up with covid patients. the bbc‘s look north programme spent two days with a surgeon based atjames cook university hospital in middlesbrough, to witness — first—hand — the pressure medics are currently under. dan farthing reports: barney green is beginning a week on call at one of the region's busiest hospitals. he is a vascular surgeon. he has to be available 24/7. right, good afternoon, how are you? his first patient has suffered a stroke. a little bit nervous. frank has some sight loss, his condition is enough to worry any

she's been speaking to sarah smith, about the early days of the pandemic.from that in the initial stages, followed some decisions that we re we stages, followed some decisions that were we on the clock, we might have taken were we on the clock, we might have ta ken differently. some were we on the clock, we might have taken differently. some of the things i deeply regret and critics will say our mistakes, are about underdeveloped knowledge of the virus, and the issues around care homes and the length of time to introduce regular testing in care homes. but we're not at the beginning of this crisis. i mean, you do look internationally — across europe, for instance, scotland has actually been one of the hardest—hit countries in europe. only england and spain have fared worse in terms of excess deaths. i can't answer that question categorically right now, because i don't think we yet have had the opportunity to do the rigorous lookback and come to those conclusions. i think it's really important that we do. the snp will go into scottish elections next year prom

sarah smith, bbc news, glasgow.. our correspondent, david sillito sent this update from outside the restaurant in west london. rita or was celebrating her 30th birthday on saturday evening at this restau ra nt. birthday on saturday evening at this restaurant. it is said though not confirmed there were up to 30 people here. —— reid a after nine o'clock, police arrived. today my she issued a statement saying the gathering of a statement saying the gathering of a small group of friends with a spur of the moment decision to now deeply regrets. —— rita 0ra. given the restrictions, i realise how irresponsible these actions were in i take full responsibility. she will is said to pay any fine imposed and meanwhile number ten says it is important that everyone six of the rules and that very definitely includes celebrities. —— everybody sticks to the rules. the leading infectious disease expert in the us, anthony fauci, has warned that there could be "surge upon a surge" in coronavirus cases after the thanksgiving holiday. mi

sarah smith, bbc news, glasgow.‘t know. we know there was a shooting that started at the main synagogue in vienna. several perpetrators were using guns and shooting from there into various bars and restaurants. this is a dense going out area. and then the police, they were running away and chased by the police. there are several people injured and the interior minister says several people dead. probably passerby. perhaps some of the policeman guarding the synagogue. this is not confirmed. large part of the city is closed off, people are told to stay at home or stay in the place where you are. there are hundreds of peoples now in bars and restaurants sitting inside and not able to come out. there‘s a report also as a hostage taking in another part of town. at this is still unconfirmed. can you tell us more about the synagogue in that area which may have been the target? the synagogue isa have been the target? the synagogue is a 19th—century synagogue. the main synagogue of vienna. which actually survived the nazi. be

restaurants, hairdressers and visitor attractions, will all have to close. 0ur scotland editor sarah smith where scotland's infection rates are highest, and so tougher rules are to be imposed from friday. under level four restrictions, schools like this will stay open, as will the huge supermarket down the road. but just about every other business in between — the shops, cafes, barbers, beauticians and the bookies — they're all going to have to close for three weeks. existing restrictions preventing any performances mean this dancewear shop is already suffering. so, you're going to have to close? it's just a devastating blow. we have already been locked down before, and now we're the florist shop closed in the spring, but hopes to keep some orders going this time. so, you've heard about the new restrictions? if we have to close, it will be online orders, telephone orders and basically we'll be delivering those orders without customers coming in store. the lowest tier of the restrictions is closer to normal, allowing for larger indoor meetings. in level one, the rule of six from two househo

, restaurants, hairdressers and visitor attractions will all have to close. 0ur scotland editor sarah smithsgow, the city where scotland's infection rates are highest, and so tougher rules are to be imposed from friday. under level four restrictions, schools like this will stay open, as will the huge supermarket down the road. but just about every other business in between — the shops, cafes, barbers, beauticians and the bookies — they're all going to have to close for three weeks. existing restrictions preventing any performances mean this dancewear shop is already suffering. so, you're going to have to close? it's just a devastating blow. we have already been locked down before, and now we're going back into it again. the florist shop closed in the spring, but hopes to keep some orders going this time. so, you've heard about the new restrictions? if we have to close, it will be online orders, telephone orders and basically we'll be delivering those orders without customers coming in store. the lowest tier of the restrictions is closer to normal, allowing for larger indoor meetings. in lev

our scotland editor sarah smith is in glasgow. essential shops can stay open. maryhill road in glasgow, the city where scotland's infection rates are highest, and so tougher rules are to be imposed from friday. under level four restrictions schools like this will stay open, as will the huge supermarket down the road. butjust about every other business in between the shops, cafes, barbers, beauticians and the bookies, they will all have to close for three weeks. existing restrictions preventing any performances mean this dance workshop is already suffering. you are going to have to close 7 suffering. you are going to have to close? it is a devastating blow, we have already been knocked down before and now we are going back into it again. —— locked down. before and now we are going back into it again. -- locked down. the florist shop closed in the spring but hopes to keep some orders going this time. you have heard about the new restrictions? if we have to close, it will be online orders, telephone orders us and we will deliver thos

our scotland editor sarah smith has more from glasgow.ally hoping that level four restrictions will tackle some of the most stubborn areas of scotland. if it works and we get more freedom over christmas of course everybody will be very grateful. some are warning even there three week reset could be enough to send them to the wall. now at level four restrictions really are quite onerous. they are pretty much the same as the current lockdown rules that you have across england. but unlike england and she was really keen to stress this, it's not a 1—size—fits—all lockdown across the country for the up those areas like highlands and the islands and murray where they've got lower transmission rates well they don't have to live with these really tough restrictions. but if you got different rules in different parts of the country then that could cause problems. that's why the scottish government are going to make it illegal to travel outside your local council area. they going to put that into law by the end of the week and so you not only allowe

let's get more on that from our scotland editor sarah smith. formation on this sarah? we will get on with the details at six o'clock but as far as the details at six o'clock but as farasi the details at six o'clock but as far as i understand it we are talking about three households over five days. here's the catch, what is a house on? that varies slightly in the different nations of the uk. the whole point of this agreement was to make sure that the rules were the same across all of the united kingdom. 0bviously, people want to travel from england to scotland, from wales to england over to northern ireland to see friends and family. that's what happens at christmas was up now different households mean different things in those countries. you can form a social bubble in england where two families can get together. and scotla nd families can get together. and scotland you can have an extended household but only with one of the present. so if you're single person that was a lone or single—parent you can form that was a lone or single—parent you can

with that in mind i would like to go to sarah smith in glasgow. e way the scottish government has been adapting its own approach to this pandemic. given the prime minister stresses the tier system in england and we are talking about more corporation leading up to christmas, what does that look like to you? as you say we have quite a different system in scotland, instead of three tiers we have five levels and level four is quite restrictive, almost the same as the long term period thatis the same as the long term period that is coming to an end in england. the school is open butjust about every other kind of business shut and that covers glasgow and surrounding areas at the moment. in scotla nd surrounding areas at the moment. in scotland we have not gone into a series of type national measures like in england so we have different levels and in other parts of scotla nd levels and in other parts of scotland people can go out for a meal or go to the m1. and that is quite a different system from what is operating in any of the other four uk nations. so

shops, bars, restaurants, hairdressers and visitor attractions will close. 0ur scotland editor sarah smith. they are pretty much the same as the lockdown measures across england. unlike in england, it is not a one size fits all lockdown across the country so those areas like the highlands and the islands in moray, where they have lower rates of transmission, they don't have to live with these really tough restrictions. but if you have different roles in different parts of the country, then that could cause problems. that's why the scottish government are going to make it illegal to travel outside your local council area, they are going to put that into law by the end of the week, and so you are not only allowed out of your house for essential reasons and you are not outside your local authority area for any reason unless it is absolutely essential. borisjohnson has sparked a backlash in scotland for comments he made about the devolved powers, that were handed to holyrood you by the labour government in 1998. mrjohnson told mp‘s that ‘devolution had been a disaster north of the border,‘ cal

smith — trump loyalist to his bones. it's halloween, four days to the election. you must be sarah. i'm sarah. chris. yes. see you. so, did you enjoy the atmosphere at the rally? immensely. it was fantastic, electric... i back trump, because he is absolutely a patriot. he loves our country, he loves our country, and anybody that says differently is...it‘s absurd. he wants our country to do well. he's been saying it for a0 years, he's been talking about this. and what's wrong with us having borders? everybody has borders, that's what makes a country. so when he talks about having manufacturing jobs, we want ourjobs here, we want americans to have them. do you think he's going to win? i think he's going to win in a landslide. i mean, did we not see the crowd, did you not see the diversity of people that were at his rally yesterday? it was funny, because there was another, like an anti—rally, of biden and harris. we drove by there, there might have been seven people. and i look at this and i go, where's the votes coming from? how can the news tout that there's a iii—point lead? show me the voters, please, i'

smith — trump loyalist to his bones. it's halloween, four days to the election. you must be sarah. i'm sarah. chris. yes.guys, it's good to see you. so, did you enjoy the atmosphere at the rally? immensely. it was fantastic, electric... i back trump, because he is absolutely a patriot. he loves our country, he loves our country, and anybody that says differently is...it‘s absurd. he wants our country to do well. he's been saying it for a0 years, he's been talking about this. and what's wrong with us having borders? everybody has borders, that's what makes a country. so when he talks about having manufacturing jobs, we want ourjobs here, we want americans to have them. do you think he's going to win? i think he's going to win in a landslide. i mean, did we not see the crowd, did you not see the diversity of people that were at his rally yesterday? it was funny, because there was another, like an anti—rally, of biden and harris. we drove by there, there might have been seven people. it's the eve of the election and down below sparkles the metropolitan area of philadelphia — biden country. among the lights

joining me now is alex smith, ceo of the cares family, a group which finds connection and community for the elderly. and sarahirst of all, i love the name, the cares family, running for a little while, pre—pandemic, what gave you the idea to start this initiative?” was a younger person living a life in london ostensibly a glamorous life, commuting to myjob with my iphone headphones on, i was a council candidate in the area and i metan council candidate in the area and i met an 84—year—old man on election day in 2010 who had not been out of his house for three months, he had not spoken to anyone apart from his carer who brought him food in the morning and evening, and i was drumming up votes for myself so i suggested if he was happy to i would wheel him down the road so he could perform the democratic duty, that he wa nted perform the democratic duty, that he wanted to perform, and while we were out, he became animated, waving at his neighbours, and in time, fred andi his neighbours, and in time, fred and i became friends. i realised i must be lots of other people who find it difficult to get out of the house,