Hello and welcome to audiences in the uk and around the world. Were covering all the latest coronavirus developments here in britain and globally. First 7 the first human trial of a Coronavirus Vaccine in europe has begun here in the uk. With a simple injection in a laboratory in oxford this afternoon, a highly significant moment in the scientific response to the pandemic. We will talk more about that in a second. Among the other main developments this evening the uk government has reported another 616 more coronavirus deaths in hospital, bringing the total to 18,738 that does not include deaths in care homes or in the community. Matt hancock the Health Secretary for england pledged 18,000 people will be hired as Contact Tracers and will be ready to begin work in a matter of weeks in the us, the house of representatives is about to vote on another massive coronavirus bailout package, as new figures today show another 4. 4 million americans lost their jobs last week. In europe, 27 leade
Hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. With me are lucy fisher, defence editor at the times, and the broadcaster and authorjohn kampfner. Many of tomorrows front pages are in, starting with stay home advice to be scrapped thats the top story on the daily telegraph, referring to the governments plans to adapt the lockdown slogan this weekend. The Financial Times also focuses on the easing of lockdown restrictions, while at the same time highlighting travel issues, and areas where restrictions could be tightened. The daily mail simply headlines the words hurrah Lockdown Freedom beckons. The daily express exclaims first steps to freedom from monday. Happy monday is the top line on the sun, which predicts well be able to exercise all we like, and sit in the park from next week. The top story from the independent online focuses on the uks shortage of tests saying widespread testing has been suspended for many key workers. Thats also the headline
Also tonight. Parliament is back in business. But not as weve known it. Mps made their contributions online putting ministers under pressure over testing and protective equipment. Leading cancer experts say thousands of patients are missing out on treatment. The number of urgent referrals is down by three quarters. The show must go on but did sporting gatherings like cheltenham lead to a spike in infections . Well look at the evidence. It doesnt look particularly professional, but at least i know its protecting me, and its the best i can do. The gp whos taken to wearing overalls how the coronavirus has changed the way shes looking after her patients. And coming up on bbc news snookers World Championship makes plans to go ahead injuly, but will fans be allowed into the crucible . Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Were getting a clearer picture today of the scale of the impact of coronavirus on care homes across the uk. The office for National Statistics and the Care Quali
Caribbean and african communities. Weve clapped them in the streets now were being asked to shine a light from our windows as we Mark International nurses day. Good afternoon. The chancellor rishi sunak has said the governments Job Retention scheme will be extended until the end of october. He told mps that more than 7. 5 Million People in the uk are currently being supported by the scheme. The chancellor said changes will be made to the package from the end ofjuly when employers will be asked to share the cost of workers going back part time. It comes as more guidance has been issued on re opening schools, going back to work safely and using public transport in england. Official figures released this morning show that the number of deaths in the uk mentioning covid 19 has dropped substantially for the First Time Since the epidemic began. But the figures also show there were approximately 50,000 more deaths registered in the weeks since the middle of march to may 1st than would be expe
From all walks of life. The Technology Behind the governments coronavirus tracing app for england is to be switched in whats being seen as a major u turn. An easing of lockdown in scotland the first minister says some shops can reopen from the 29thjune. The foreign secretary has been criticised for suggesting that the act of taking the knee was a symbol of subjugation, originating in the tv drama, game of thrones. Cheers. Up the villa. And, the inventiveness of football fans, having to adapt to a new way of watching the premier league. Hello. Tributes have been pouring in to Dame Vera Lynn, the wartime singer, who has died at the age of 103. Known as the forces sweetheart, dame veras music came to symbolise britains spirit during the Second World War, conveying hope during the bleakest days of the conflict. Songs, including well meet again and the white cliffs of dover, united soldiers with their families on the home front. The Prime Minister said her voice lifted the country in its da