monday, is almost certain to be delayed by up to four weeks. the prime minister will make an official announcement today, but several senior ministers have already signed off on a postponement, as cases of the new delta variant of coronavirus continue to rise. our business correspondent katy austin has the latest. the 21st ofjune had been billed by some as freedom day, the earliest possible date that all restrictions could be lifted. now the removal of all remaining rules is not expected to happen that day. for many businesses which remain closed, there s frustration and even anger at the idea of a four week delay. it s thought most nightclubs have already been gearing up for a 21st ofjune reopening. it s going to be catastrophic to us. this will possibly hurt us more than the initial lockdown back in march last year. because you ve already put money, have you, into opening from the 21st? we ve been buying stock, booking staff, for the last four weeks, getting the venue ready
for a summit of nato leaders. members of the western military alliance will discuss ways to combat growing threats from russia and china. denmark s team doctor confirms that christian eriksen did suffer a cardiac arrest during his team s euro match before being resuscitated. it s a huge day for the tartan army. scotland s men s football team is making its first appearance at a major international tournament in 23 years, taking on the czech republic at hampden park. hello, and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. first, the final easing of lockdown restrictions in england which was due to take place next monday is almost certain to be delayed by up to four weeks. it would dash the hopes of many hoping for the lifting of the remaining legal limits on social contact. this from our correspondent katy austin. the 21st ofjune had been billed by some as freedom day, the earliest possible date that all restrictions could be lifted. now, the removal of all rem
a bbc review finds no evidence that the bbc decision to appoint martin bashir as religious affairs correspondent was to contain and/or cover up events surrounding the panorama programme with pincess diana. i think that when you look at it, you say, if they d known what we know now, and this is what the report says, there s absolutely no way you would ve hired martin bashir. christian eriksen s agent tells the bbc, he s feeling fine and thanks everyone wising him well. the czech republic beat scotland 2 0 at hampden in the men s team s first match at a major tournament in 23 years. and we re feeling hot. the uk has recorded its hottest day of the year so far with temperature reaching 28.6c good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. the final easing of covid restrictions in england, planned for next monday, is almost certain to be delayed by up to four weeks. borisjohnson is expected to make the announcement in an hour s time from downing street, alongside his chief advisers,
it could be costly, it is the czech republic on the break. it s heartbreak for scotland at hampden park as they lose their opening match of the european championship. it s disappointment for the tartan army after a 23 year wait to watch their team at a major tournament. and coming up on the bbc news channel. denmark s players share a smile and a laugh with christian eriksen. the midfielder s recovering in hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest in their opening euro 2020 game. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. in the next few minutes the prime minister is due to speak about the next stage of easing restrictions in england. we ll bring you his announcement live from downing street as soon as it starts. it s thought the current rules are likely to remain in place for another four weeks from june the 21st. that was the day when all restrictions were due to be lifted. what s changed is the rise in cases thanks to the delta variant that was first identified in ind