In europe was declared over. In berlin, chancellor merkel has laid a wreath at germanys central war memorial. In france, president macron has led a small ceremony at the arc de triomphe in paris. Commemorations in the uk have been adapted to reflect social distancing measures, but people are still being encouraged to celebrate safely at home. To those who were there, it seems a lifetime ago, but the scenes they witnessed on that spring day in 1945 have never left them. A tidal wave of euphoria and excitement filling the city streets to overflowing, and reaching every corner of the british isles. Archive in an old and tattered tent, there occurred the greatest battlefield surrender of this or any other war. The instrument of germanys Unconditional Surrender was signed. The fighting in europe had effectively been over for several days since the first surrender documents had been signed. But for millions of people, this was the moment to begin a party that would last through the night. We
In to save shop businesses. Retail will never, ever be the same again. If they dont change, what youre going to seize empty stores, very simple. Its like playground economics, its not complicated. And in sport, promotion and relegation will still happen, in the 3 divisions, below the premier league, if the season, ends prematurely. And it may be one of the warmest may mornings on record that there is actually rain around this morning as strong winds had to the Bank Holiday Weekend, i will have all the details later. Its friday 22nd may. Our top story. 68 councils in england have told bbc breakfast they cant guarantee Primary Schools will re open to reception, yeari and year 6 pupils, on june ist. Teachers and parents have expressed concerns about safety in the classroom for larger numbers of children. The government will today publish the Scientific Evidence behind its decision for a phased return to schools in england. In a few minutes well have more on that Breakfast Survey with Jayn