the consumption, spending that we all make on the high street and in discretionary goods is already in decline. fierce street fighting in eastern ukraine president zelensky says his forces are holding on , but warns troops are running low on ammunition. tens of thousands rally across the us to call for stricter gun laws, in the wake of recent mass shootings. and queen elizabeth ii becomes the world s second longest serving monarch only louis xiv of france has ruled for longer. hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. the uk transport secretary grant shapps has said the government is preparing to lift a ban on agency staff filling in for striking workers. the potential change in legislation could allow companies to hire temporary workers to cover roles to prevent disruption. if the plan goes ahead, it will not come in time to affect the planned walkout by 40,000 rail workers at the end of this month. speaking on the bbc s sunday morning programm
time for a look at the weather. here s darren bett. earlier in the programme it was all about money, money, money, now it s allabout about money, money, money, now it s all about highs and lows. the wind is strongest in scotland. we got some sunshine here and some sharp showers. furthersouth, quite cloudy and damp across much of northern england and north wales. we ve had a bit of rain and drizzle. that s moving southwards. this is what s happened over the past few hours. this raining western scotland is petering out as it runs away from northern england and north wales and eventually we ll see sunshine coming through. not much rain arriving in the midlands and across southern england it may stay dry and there will be sunshine particularly in the south east. here, it should be quite warm, temperatures reaching 21 degrees, but quite chilly across northern scotland where we ve got the stronger winds. this weather front is responsible for the rain moving across england and wales
times by english water companies, in one year. small amounts making a big differnce. i ll explain why an increase in microdonations is good news for charities. sunshine makes a big difference at the moment but the problem is a lot of shower cloud around and i have been looking for summer but still no sign. it s friday, ilithjune. around 200,000 scottish fans are expected to be in germany for tonight s european championships opening game. scotland s been drawn in a tough group, with the first match against the hosts taking place in munich. meanwhile, england heads into the competition as one of the favourites having reached the final last time around. john watson is there for us. good morning. finally, the tournament about to begin. that is right. good morning. the day has finally arrived. for scotland fans, it is called the biggest party for them in 26 years as they prepare to take on hosts germany in the opening match of the euros. their first major overseas tournament since
handing labour a blank cheque. a new yougov opinion polls suggest that for the first time reform have more support than the conservatives. worth stressing it is just one poll among many reform s leader nigel farage claimed his party has now overtaken the tories as the main opposition to labour. here is our political correspondent hannah miller. at the halfway point of a campaign there have been downpours, drenching us and many days out on the road. but today is the prime minister discussed how to reduce migration at a summit of world leaders, there are some troubling numbers for him at home. iii some troubling numbers for him at home. . , ~ , , home. if a result like this is replicated home. if a result like this is replicated on home. if a result like this is replicated on election - home. if a result like this is replicated on election day, | home. if a result like this is - replicated on election day, keir starmer would have huge and unchecked power to tax your home, y
But theresa may stands by him. Well, the conservative Party Continues to believe that these allegations are unfounded hes innocent until proven gulity and remains our candidate. Former ukip leader nigel farage, who lost to Craig Mackinlay in south thanet in 2015, says hes baffled by the Prime Ministers stance. Once again, it is bad judgment from theresa may. Why on earth would you allow someone to go ahead as a general election candidate when this cloud was clearly hanging over him . The reaction to Donald Trumps withdrawal from the paris Climate Change accord sparks a political row here opponents attack the Prime Ministerfor notjoining other european leaders to condemn the move. Given the chance to present a united front for our international partners, she has instead opted for silent, and once again, subservience to donald trump. Its a dereliction of both her duty to this country, and our duty to our planet. And scotlands first minister, nicola sturgeon, clarifies her position on whe