Definitely is still quite busy. And i think a lot of people, some people are really conscious about keeping their distance. You know, two metres, and other people just arent, really. And, good news if your lockdown lawn needs some love, as some Garden Centres re open. Good afternoon. The chancellor rishi sunak has said its very likely the uk economy will face a significant recession this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. He was speaking as official figures showed the uk economy shrank by 2 in the first three months of this year, which include the early days of lockdown. Its the sharpest dip since the Global Financial crisis in 2008. It comes as some of the lockdown restrictions have been eased in england and some people have returned to work. The Prime Minister has announced a further £600m to help tackle the virus in englands care homes. More on that shortly but first this report from our economics correspondent andy verity. If the economy looked like this at the start of the
Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. First. The European Commission has issued new guidelines on tourism and travel, for eu Member States to follow, as they ease the coronavirus lockdown. A phased approach would begin with allowing in seasonal workers. Restrictions would then be relaxed between regions where the virus was under a similar level of control. Well hear from our correspondents in spain and italy injust a moment, but first to brussels and this report by our europe editor kayta adler. An overnight leap from lockdown to european beach party this certainly isnt. Eu countries are onlyjust beginning to lift their lockdown measures. Here in belgium they are opening the shops. Next week, the schools. But with strict social distancing measures in place. So what does that mean for our holidays . Well, ultimately, each eu country decides for itself when to open its beaches and borders to european visitors. Brussels can only advise. Today
A dilemma for parents in england with Primary School children all the education unions sayjune 1st is too early to reopen the classrooms safely. Getting back to work in england. Garden centres reopen today as the lockdown eases, well look at the dos and donts. And coming up on bbc news. Golf, tennis and other sports restart, as lockdown restrictions are eased, but its not the same picture across all of the uk. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The chancellor, rishi sunak, says the uk is facing what he calls a significant recession. Says the uk is facing what he calls it follows new official figures on the performance of the economy since the coronavirus pandemic. According to the office for national statistics, the uk economy shrank by 2 in the first three months of this year and remember, that only includes the beginning of the lockdown. The bank of england has already forecast an even worse performance once figures that cover the whole lockdown are published later this
And keep their distance from others. The Housing Market in england comes out of lockdown. Buyers and renters can visit Estate Agents and view properties. France eases lockdown restrictions, despite its death toll from the virus rising above that of spain. Good morning and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. First, seven weeks after the Prime Minister announced the lockdown, some restrictions are being eased in england. From today, if you work in construction, food production, manufacturing, anyjob you cant do from home, youre being encouraged to go back to work. Do let me know if youre going back to work today so we can get a picture across england. On twitter its vicderbyshire, or email victoria bbc. Co. Uk. You can also from today meet a friend or someone from another household outside for a walk or physically distanced sport, but it must be one on one. From today, Garden Centres can
Ill look at how much the 7,000 workers here in the uk could be affected. Good morning. A busy day on and off the Training Pitch, for premier league clubs. Contact training including tackling, is allowed again, while meetings will be held today, to discuss a potential date to restart matches. It has been the driest may on record for some parts of the uk. Increasing warmth is on its way. Ill have all of the details here on breakfast. Good morning. Its thursday the 28th of may. Our top story. New coronavirus test and trace systems will go live in england and scotland this morning. In an attempt to keep infection outbreaks contained, anyone whos been in close contact with someone who has tested positive will now be contacted and asked to self isolate. The government says the system will change peoples lives, but scientists are warning it is not a magic bullet. Charlotte rose reports. Weve all got used to the slogans and rules for tackling covid i9, but from today there is a further change