Huawei as President Trump takes credit for the decision to exclude it from the uks 56 network. The statue of slave trader Edward Colston is replaced with a sculpture of one of the protesters whose anger brought him down. And coming up on bbc news confirmation that the lions tour of south africa will go ahead. Three test matches are scheduled against the world champions in july and august. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. A £4 billion cut in vat has come into force across the hospitality sector, allowing companies to cut their prices but not all of them say they will. The tax, which has been reduced from 20 to 5 untiljanuary, is aimed at helping to boost the economy and protectjobs. Starbucks and mcdonalds are among those saying they will reduce their prices but some firms are expected to use the windfall to shore up their own finances hit by the lockdown. Heres our personal finance correspondent, simon gompertz. Its the chancellors £4 billion giveaway to try to get
In the advice thats been given . A new, quicker test for the coronavirus, using saliva, goes on trial, in southampton. Now, its captain, sir, tom moore, knighted by the queen, for his remarkable charity work, for the nhs. The uk Prime Minister borisjohnson has announced further steps to ease the coronavirus lockdown in england, offering a road map of measures that he says will return the country to significa nt normality, possibly in time for christmas. From the beginning of next month, employers will have the power to decide whether they want workers to return to the office, and those heading back to work can use public transport as needed. Local meanwhile local authorities have been given the power to introduce their own regional lockdowns from tomorrow, if infection rates rise. More from our chief political correspondent, vicki young. The journey out of lockdown has been slow and cautious. Now the government is mapping out the next stage for england, hoping to encourage us back on p
Plans, and asking how realistic is a return to normality by the end of the year . Also on the programme. A new, quicker test for the coronavirus, using saliva, goes on trial, in southampton. Now, its captain sir tom moore, knighted by the queen, for his remarkable charity work, for the nhs. And 176 for englands ben stokes, as the hosts dominate the west indies in the second test at old trafford. Coming up on bbc news the green light for spectators back at Sports Events with sheffields crucible planned for a pilot event of the new planned for a pilot event after new government plans for england. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Borisjohnson has announced further steps to ease the coronavirus lockdown in england, offering a road map of measures that he says he sincerely hopes will return the country to significa nt normality, possibly in time for christmas. From the beginning of next month, employers will have the power to decide whether they want workers to return to the
Believe another nationwide lockdown will be needed even if theres a second spike of coronavirus this winter. No deal yet eu leaders meet for an unscheduled third day of talks on a post coronavirus economic recovery plan. And watford sack their manager Nigel Pearson with just two game to go in the premier League Season as the club fight to avoid relegation. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. Chinas ambassador to the uk has denied reports that beijing is carrying out a programme of forced sterilisation of uighur women in the western part of country xingjang. Britains foreign secretary, dominic raab, said there were gross and egregious human rights abuses going on there and that he found it deeply troubling. It comes amid a rise in diplomatic tension between the two countries over a new National Security law in hong kong, and the british governments decision to ban the Chinese
Plastic, a major study predicts more than a billion tonnes will be dumped on the environment by 2040. And the show can go on as theatres pilot in droll performances with social distancing. Indoor performances with social distancing. And coming up in the sport on bbc news back in the england squad jofra archer returns for the deciding test against the west indies at old trafford, which starts tomorrow. Good evening. The wearing of face coverings in shops in england will become compulsory from midnight, and failing to do so, could result in a £100 fine. After initially being sceptical about their effectiveness in helping stop the spread of the coronavirus, the government says its view has evolved, as the scientific advice, has changed. But its notjust shops, youll have to cover your mouth and nose in other enclosed public spaces, including banks, public transport hubs and takeaways. In some areas though, it is up to you to decide, including in pubs, gyms and cinemas. In scotland, face c