london, with shaun ley. london, with shaun ley. hello and a warm welcome to the first of two special editions of dateline london. next weekend at the turn of the year, we will make some predictions for 2022. this weekend, we concentrate on the waning year and that seasonal classic. scrooge had three ghosts to remind scrooge. we don't have ghosts on this programme, we have guests. three distinguished journalists to reflect on the year. henry chu, isabel hilton and the bbc�*s lyse doucet. a very warm welcome for it to you all. thanks for breaking off to be with us on dateline. let us begin as you would expect with the virus. isabel, can you start by talking about how this year has been different from the previous year? this is the second year in which we had to learn to deal with covid. you're absolutely right. i think that fact has been the biggest shift. i think when it started, we probably all thought it would peak, and then it would be normal. but i think now we understand, this is a systemic crisis. it's

i'm shaun ley with the latest bbc news headlines at 9:30pm. covid infections in england and wales hit a record daily high, as the government defends its decision not to introduce further restrictions in england before january. we want to party all night long! members of the hospitality industry welcome the move, calling it a "lifeline". protests outside court, as the kremlin bans one of russia's oldest and best known human rights organisations. right, those are our headlights. i will be back with more in half an hour. now on bbc news, our world. six years ago, amsha escaped from captivity in northern iraq, after being held by is militants. today, she is risking her life to clear her homeland of unexploded mines. in the summer of 2014, is militants swept across northern iraq. gunfire in sinjar, they would go on to commit a massacre, taking thousands of young women like amsha captive. almost seven years later, much of the region remains in ruins and thousands remain missing. despite everything, amsha chose to remain in sinjar. now every day, she

hello, i'm shaun ley. this is bbc news.overnment defends its decision not to introduce further restrictions in england before january. greater restrictions have come into force in scotland, wales and northern ireland. a record number of covid infections in france as well — almost 180,000 in a single day. the french government has already announced new measures there. russia's supreme court has banned one of the country's oldest human rights organisations. the court ruled that memorial must be disbanded for breaking the law on foreign agents. china says its astronauts are being put in danger of collision, with satellites launched by elon musk. the spacex founder is facing a social media backlash in china after beijing claimed its space station had two "close encounters" this year. now on bbc news, review 2021: the year in film with mark kermode.

i'm shaun ley.gin in the us state of michigan, where in a rare move, prosecutors have charged the parents of an alleged school shooter with involuntary manslaughter. this was the scene at oxford high school on tuesday. four people were killed and seven injured in the shooting. ethan crumbley was charged as an adult with one count of terrorism causing death and four counts of first—degree murder. authorities have now issued a fugitive warrant forjames and jennifer crumbley. but in a joint statement to the bbc, the family's lawyers said the crumbleys "are not fleeing from law enforcement" and had left town on the night of the shooting "for their own safety". here's the oakland county prosecutor announcing the charges a little earlier. it's imperative we prevent this from happening again. no other parent or community should have to live through this nightmare. i have shared previously and i will reiterate today that gun ownership is a right, and with that right comes great responsibility. they sent the

a racist apartheid government-— this is bbc news broadcasting in the uk and around the globe i'm shaun ley — nobel laureate and veteran of south africa's struggle against apartheid,who has died at the age of 90. there was a sense in him that life was to be celebrated, even when the troubles of soweto where he was a priest, that actually when you look at reality, every human being is a stand—in for god. new coronavirus restrictions come into force in scotland, wales and northern ireland, as the uk's devolved administrations try to limit the spread of the omicron variant. they were due to be £10,000 here at cardiff arms park today to watch the festive rugby derby. they will now

this is bbc news — i'm shaun ley — these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world.. desmond tutu was somebody at the height of the anti—apartheid struggle, when nelson mandela and his leadership comrade is on the freedom struggle were locked up in northern ireland, rouse the faithful, inspired people. we'll have the latest from our correspondent in soweto . also on the programme. new coronavirus restrictions come into force in scotland, wales and northern ireland — to try to limit the spread of the omicron variant. labour due to be 10,000 fans here at cardiff arms park today to watch the festive rugby derby,

hello, i'm shaun ley. this is bbc news. the headlines: new covid infections in england and wales have hit a record daily high, as the british government defends its decision not to introduce further restrictions in england before january. greater restrictions have come into force in scotland, wales and northern ireland. a record number of covid infections in france as well — almost 180,000 in a single day. the french government has already announced new measures there. russia's supreme court has banned one of the country's oldest human rights organisations. the court ruled that memorial must be disbanded for breaking the law on foreign agents. china says its astronauts are being put in danger of collision, with satellites launched by elon musk. the spacex founder is facing a social media backlash in china after beijing claimed its space station had two "close encounters" this year. now on bbc news, review 2021: the year in film with mark kermode. hello and welcome to this review of the year in film. i'm mark kermode and i'm

this is bbc news — i'm shaun ley with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the worlda former minnesota police officer is found guilty of manslaughter — for killing daunte wright during a traffic stop. the moment that we heard guilty on the manslaughter one, and emotions every single emotion that you could imaginejust running every single emotion that you could imagine just running through your body at that moment. this was the moment that shocked america — when a police officer claims to have mistaken her handgun for a taser. we'll have the latest from minneapolis. also ahead... an official uk government study shows people who get infected with the omicron strain of covid are far less likely to end up in hospital. in russia, president putin insists on immediate guarantees that nato will not expand further to the east. you must give us guarantees, you must do it immediately, now. we be pandered to with unnecessary chatter while the other side carries out its own plans. hello, wherever you are or around the world. welcome to bbc news. we begin this are in the united sta

i'm shaun ley. our top stories...s could change before the new year. in new york, children aged 12 and over need to be fully vaccinated for indoor restaurants and leisure facilities, as the city sees infections rise. remembering desmond tutu, south africa begins a week of events to commemorate the anti—apartheid leader who died on sunday. the businesses desperately waiting on new stock, we'll look at why your presents may not have reached you on time this christmas. and revving up our recycling rates, we report on a project in europe that's using new tecnology to sort plastic packaging.

i'm shaun ley. a jury in minnesota has found a former police officer guilty of manslaughter over the shooting of an unarmed black man. during the trial, kim potter said she had mistaken her handgun for a taser when she killed daunte wright during a traffic stop in april. new research released by the british government suggests someone infected with the omicron rather than the delta variant is up to 70% less likely to need hospital treatment. the news comes even as countries across europe impose further restrictions, france and italy today both reporting record infections. as tensions rise in ukraine, president putin demands western countries make a promise not to extend their influence in russia's back yard. translation: you must give us guarantees. - you must do it immediately, now. hello, and wherever you're joining us, hello, and wherever you'rejoining us, in the uk or around the world, thank you forjoining us this hour. i'm shaun ley. a former police officer in minnesota has been found guilty of

a racist apartheid government-— this is bbc news broadcasting in the uk and around the globe i'm shaun leyour top stories... tributes pour in for archbisop desmond tutu — nobel laureate and veteran of south africa's struggle against apartheid,who has died at the age of 90. there was a sense in him that life was to be celebrated, even when the troubles of soweto where he was a priest, that actually when you look at reality, every human being is a stand—in for god. new coronavirus restrictions come into force in scotland, wales and northern ireland, as the uk's devolved administrations try to limit the spread of the omicron variant. they were due to be £10,000 here at cardiff arms park today to watch the festive rugby derby. they will now watch from home. a total ban on spectators in wales from now on. china's birth rate continues to plummet despite ending its one and two—child policy,— we have a special report on the mother trying to encourage larger families. hello and welcome to bbc news. to watch the festive rugby derby, they will now have to watch from home. a total ban on spectators of

this is bbc news — i'm shaun ley with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the worlda former minnesota police officer is found guilty of manslaughter — for killing daunte wright during a traffic stop. the moment that we heard guilty on manslaughter one, emotions, every single emotion that you could imaginejust running could imagine just running through could imaginejust running through your body at that moment. an official uk government study shows people who get infected with the omicron strain of covid are far less likely to end up in hospital. in russia, president putin insists on immediate guarantees that nato will not expand further to the east. you must give us guarantees, you must— you must give us guarantees, you must elect, immediately, now — you must elect, immediately, now we _ you must elect, immediately, now. we want to be palmed off with decades of idle chatter about— with decades of idle chatter about the need of security for all while _ about the need of security for all while the other side carries_ all while the other side carries out its own plans.

hello, this is bbc news with shaun ley. we'll be looking at tomorrow morning's papers in a moment.ctions in place, the uk faces a substantial wave of omicron infections next month that might overwhelm the nhs. that's the stark warning from scientists. another 633 omicron cases are recorded in the last 2a hours, the uk's biggest dailyjump in omicron infections so far. new rules on face masks, self—isolation and vaccine passports will be voted on by mps in the commons on tuesday, according to government sources. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me arejoe mayes, uk politics reporter at bloomberg and ros altmann, former pensions minister. and a conservative peer.

this is bbc news — i'm shaun ley. these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. apartheid — who has died at the age of 90. desmond tutu was somebody at the height of the anti—apartheid struggle, when nelson mandela and his leadership comrade is on the freedom struggle were locked up in northern ireland, rouse the faithful, inspired people. new coronavirus restrictions come into force in scotland, wales and northern ireland — to try to limit the spread of the 0micron variant. there were due to be 10,000 fans here at cardiff arms park today to watch the festive rugby derby, they will now to watch from home, a total ban on

this is bbc news — i'm shaun ley — these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world.butes pour in for archbisop desmond tutu — nobel laureate and veteran of south africa's struggle against apartheid — who has died at the age of 90. desmond tutu was somebody at the height of the anti—apartheid struggle, when nelson mandela and his leadership comrade is on the freedom struggle were locked up in northern ireland, rouse the faithful, inspired people. we'll have the latest from our correspondent in soweto . also on the programme. new coronavirus restrictions come into force in scotland, wales and northern ireland — to try to limit the spread of the omicron variant. labour due to be 10,000 fans here at cardiff arms park today to watch the festive rugby derby, they will now to watch from home, a total ban on spectators at sporting and large events in wales from now on. —— there was due to be 10,000 fans. and — 0micron causes chaos for travellers — seven thousand flights cancelled around the world over the christmas weekend. we'll be live at gatwick airport. hello and welcome

i'm shaun ley. our top stories... the bbc understands no further covid restrictions in england are due to be announced today, but there's uncertainy if this could change before the new year. in new york, children aged 12 and over need to be fully vaccinated for indoor restaurants and leisure facilities, as the city sees infections rise. remembering desmond tutu, south africa begins a week of events to commemorate the anti—apartheid leader who died on sunday. the businesses desperately waiting on new stock, we'll look at why your presents may not have reached you on time this christmas. and revving up our recycling rates, we report on a project in europe that's using new tecnology to sort plastic packaging. hello and welcome. good afternoon. the bbc understands no further covid restrictions in england are set to be announced today. borisjohnson is meeting with his scientific advisers as he considers whether further measures might be needed to slow the spread of the omicron variant. it's expected he'll hear about the im

now on bbc news, it's time for dateline london, with shaun ley.

this is bbc news, i'm shaun ley. the headlines at 8pm. a ten year strategy for dealing with drug abuse in england and wales — the prime minister says he wants to come down hard on drugs gangs, but spend more on treatment for addicts. the drugs gangs are doing major damage to life chances of kids growing up in this country. i think it's a disgusting trade. the health secretary confirms a community spread of the omicron coronavirus variant — with 336 cases now confirmed in the uk. this includes cases with no links to international travel, - so we can conclude that there is now community transmission— across multiple regions of england. two met officers who took photos of two murdered sisters and shared the images on whatsapp groups have been jailed for two years and nine months each. a barrister for the victims of the grenfell tower fire tells the public inquiry into the disaster that governments' lack of openness should be regarded as "one of the major scandals of our time." and every household in wales will be offered a free tree to plant

hello, i'm shaun ley with the headlines.abstention wave of on the uk faces a abstention wave of on the cross —— omicron. cases have been recorded in the 2a hours to saturday. it's the uk's biggestjump in infections to date. new rules will be voted on by mps on tuesday, according to government sources. in the united states, at least 70 people have been killed by tornadoes focusing on the state of kentucky. this has been the most devastating tornado for our state's history, and for those who have seen it and what it's done here and elsewhere, it is indescribable. the it's done here and elsewhere, it is indescribable.— it's done here and elsewhere, it is indescribable. the uk government formed rough _ indescribable. the uk government formed rough so _ indescribable. the uk government formed rough so it _ indescribable. the uk government formed rough so it will— indescribable. the uk government formed rough so it will face - formed rough so it will face consequences if it invades ukraine. —— informed russia. which

hello, this is bbc news with shaun ley.ll be taking a look at tomorrow morning's papers in a moment. first, the headlines. unless the government puts further restrictions in place, the uk faces a substantial wave of omicron infections next month that might overwhelm the nhs. that's the stark warning from scientists. another 633 omicron cases are recorded in the last 2a hours, the uk's biggest dailyjump in omicron infections so far. new rules on face masks, self isolation and vaccine passports will be voted on by mps in the commons on tuesday, according to government sources. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me arejoe mayes, uk politics reporter at bloomberg and ros altmann, former pensions minister. and is now a conservative member of the house of lords. lovely to see you both again. you may remember that when we were in this spot on this channel 2a hours ago, one of my guests from a press office said he had lots of stories about what was going to be in the papers. le

i'm shaun ley with the latest bbc news headlines at 9:30pm.arty all night long! members of the hospitality industry welcome the move, calling it a "lifeline". protests outside court, as the kremlin bans one of russia's

this is bbc news i'm shaun ley. the headlines at 8: the couple who killed 6 year old arthur labinyo—hughes have been jailed. arthur's father faces 21 years in prison — his girlfriend life in prison, with a minimum term of 29 years. he judge said the couple's actions were �*spiteful and sadistic,�* and that arthur was subjected to the �*most unimaginable suffering'. child preotection agencies say lessons must be learned. we are all still struggling to come to terms with what arthur and gary before he was killed and the sentencing marks the end of the states in achieving some sort of justice for arthur. the chaos at wembley during the euro 2020 final — an inquiry says lives were put at risk as ticketless fans stormed into the england italy final. a booster shot of pfizer or moderna — the best all round protection from covid — according to the latest trials. the energy regulator ofgem launches a review into the response to storm arwen — as repair works continue, one week on. a woman has beenjailed for life for murderin

i'm shaun ley. the headlines at 8pm. victory for the liberal democrats in the north structure by election. they call that a watershed moment as they overturn a conservative majority of 23,000.- they overturn a conservative majority of 23,000. boris johnson, the -a majority of 23,000. boris johnson, the party is — majority of 23,000. boris johnson, the party is over- — majority of 23,000. boris johnson, the party is over. your _ majority of 23,000. boris johnson, the party is over. your governmentj the party is over. your government will be held accountable. you will be scrutinised, it will be challenged and a candy will be defeated. , , , defeated. this is the seventh bi . . est defeated. this is the seventh biggest by — defeated. this is the seventh biggest by election _ defeated. this is the seventh biggest by election swing - defeated. this is the seventh biggest by election swing in i biggest by election swing in history. the prime minister has excepted response religion for his defeat. —— responsibility. i hear what

this is bbc news — i'm shaun ley with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world running through your body at that moment. an official uk government study shows people who get infected with the omicron strain of covid are far less likely to end up in hospital. in russia, president putin insists on immediate guarantees that nato will not expand further to the east. you must give us guarantees, you must— you must give us guarantees, you must elect, immediately, now — you must elect, immediately, now we _ you must elect, immediately, now. we want to be palmed off with decades of idle chatter about— with decades of idle chatter about the

this is bbc news — i'm shaun ley with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the worldhen a police officer claims to have mistaken her handgun for a taser. we'll have the latest from minneapolis. also ahead... an official uk government study shows people who get infected with the omicron strain of covid are far less likely to end up in hospital. in russia, president putin insists on immediate guarantees that nato will not expand further to the east.

hello, this is bbc news with shaun ley. the headlines...k by mid—december. a senior cabinet minister says the situation is seriously worrying. scotland first minister nicola sturgeon warns of a "tsunami" of omicron cases and cautions against having christmas parties. two separate sources have told the bbc that the prime minister's director of comms, jack doyle, offered his resignation after his attendance at the christmas party was revealed. but borisjohnson would not accept it. failures by the metropolitan police were responsible in part for the deaths of three victims of the serial killer stephen port, an inquestjury has found. the wikileaks founder, julian assange, can be extradited to the us to stand trial, the high court has ruled. assange faces charges in the states of publishing classified documents. his extradition was blocked injanuary because of concerns about his mental health, but nowjudges have said that assurances given about mr assange's treatment allow the move to go ahead. dominic casciani has this report. free, freejulian

i'm shaun ley. research released by the british government suggests someone infected with the 0micron rather than the delta variant is up to 70% less likely to need hospital treatment. the news comes even as countries across europe impose further restrictions, france and italy today both reporting record infections. as tensions rise in ukraine, president putin demands western countries make a promise not to extend their influence in russia's back yard. translation: you must give us guarantees. - you must do it immediately, now.

i�*m shaun ley. hello, this is bbc news.*s chief medical officer says the numbers of hospitalised covid patients are starting to rise and warns of very difficult weeks ahead. a sharp rise in the cost of living, as the price of energy, fuel and clothing push inflation to a ten year high. and the woman who murdered 16—month old star hobson is sentenced to life, while star�*s mother is jailed for eight years for failing to protect her daughter. this is the moment when he became notjust lewis hamilton but sir lewis. the formula 1 title, he did not win, but he got a knighthood instead. let�*s hear about our top story by hearing from borisjohnson and his press conference. he noted that today has seen a record number of confirmed covid cases and said that a "tidal wave" of the new omicron variant has been sweeping across the country. the doubling rate of omicron in some regions is now down to less than two days, and i�*m afraid we are also seeing the inevitable increase in hospitalisations, up 10% nationally week on week and up by

now on bbc news, it's dateline london with shaun ley., and welcome to the second of our seasonal editions of dateline london. last weekend, we talked about the the past. traditionally this is the time when fortunes are told and predictions made. our three guests need no crystal ball to rub. luckily they bring decades ofjudgment and journalism to the task of foretelling 2022. bronwyn was for an editor of the times newspaper and now leads the institute for government, making government better it hopes. marc is an economics journalist, and in studio with me is lyse doucet, bbc�*s chief international thank you for coming again to talk about 2022. now let's begin. with the economy and the global economy. unlike 2020 and 2021, we have a year now where it looks like everybody is going to be travelling and working again pretty much, the global supply system is shuttering, but its functional. what are the challenges you think that lie ahead in the year to come? to meet the challenge will be the rise of inflation and also the higher interest rate,

this is bbc news, i'm shaun ley. the headlines at 8pm... pressure mounts on the prime minister after itv obtains footage appearing to show staff at number at ten joking about the downing street christmas party four days after the event. the prime minister condone typing a christmas party. the prime minister condone typing a christmas party-— the prime minister condone typing a christmas party. what's the answer? i don't know — the christmas party happened when london was in tier three — restrictions banning social mixing indoors — the day before millons had their christmas plans cancelled. labour calls the latest revelations shameful. they are treating the public with contempt. the prime minister needs to step up, accept what happened, and apologized. unfortunately we have but a prime minister who is socially distanced from the truth. the government defends itself after a whistle blower claims its evacuation of people from afghanistan was chaotic and dysfunctional. of course, sometimes decisions took hours longer than we wanted to, but you

this is bbc news with shaun ley and the headlines.x less to curb the spread of omicron. the government reports new cases of covid in the uk in the 2a hours to today. that's the highest daily total since early injanuary. after moving all the countries on the uk red list introduced after omicron. 11 african nations were on the list. a woman has been found guilty of murdering her girlfriend's 16 month daughter. star ajury a jury cleared the girl's mother from murder, but she was convicted of allowing or causing her daughter's death. danny savage report contains distressing details. star hobson — a happy little girl, seen here with her great—grandfather. but over a period of months, she changed from this — you are about to see a distressing image of star asleep, covered in bruises. she was seen by police and social workers, but was always allowed to stay with her abusers. in the months before her death, david fawcett and his partner, anita, compared star's plight to baby p, who died despite being well known to children's services. they we

i'm shaun ley. the headlines at 8pm.d. this is the seventh biggest by — defeated. this is the seventh biggest by election _ defeated. this is the seventh biggest by election swing - defeated. this is the seventh biggest by election swing in i biggest by election swing in history. the prime minister has excepted response religion for his defeat. —— responsibility. i hear what the voters are saying in north shropshire and, in all humility, i've got to accept that verdict. more

this is bbc news, i'm shaun ley. the headlines at 8pm...ng indoors — the day before millons had their christmas plans cancelled. labour calls the latest revelations shameful.

this is bbc news i'm shaun ley. the headlines at eight... an investigation into government christmas parties during covid restrictions last year widens amidst claims there were others. and now more questions over whether borisjohnson misled an investigation into how the downing street flat refurbishments were paid for. what we need now is a bit of grip from number ten. what we need now is a bit of grip from numberten. it what we need now is a bit of grip from number ten. it is no good having the stories dragged out by the media. the government needs to make a clean breast of it, get everything out in the open. transparency is always the best policy. england's plan b covid restrictions in the run up to christmas — hospitality businesses fear a collapse in demand at their busiest time of year. the impact of covid continues — the number of people now waiting for routine treatment in england is now almost 6 million. the scottish government delivers its budget — with the fiannce secretary insisting it will provide people with "stability and suppo

this is bbc news i'm shaun ley.e euro 2020 final — an inquiry says lives were put at risk as ticketless fans stormed into the england italy final. a booster shot of pfizer or moderna — the best

this is bbc news i'm shaun ley. the headlines at eight...t in the open. transparency is always the best policy. england's plan b covid restrictions in the run up to christmas — hospitality businesses fear a collapse in demand at their busiest time of year. the impact of covid continues — the number of people now waiting for routine treatment in england

this is bbc news, i�*m shaun ley. the headlines at 8pm.