Tributes pour in to the actress dame barbara windsor, who has died at the age of 83. Get out of my pub famous for her catchphrase on eastenders, dame barbara had a long career as a star of the small and the big screen. She was a brilliantly vivacious, joyful person. And a light has gone out today, im afraid. Well be looking back at dame barbaras life and assessing the impact she had campaigning for improved dementia care, after herself being diagnosed with alzheimers. Also tonight. Borisjohnson isjoined by the eu in saying theyre unlikely to strike a trade deal by sunday but some remain more hopeful. Schools in some coronavirus hotspots in england start gearing up for mass
testing of 11 18 year olds. No fun at the fair. Outdoor attractions are to close in wales, as part of wider covid 19 restrictions. And squaring up before tomorrows big fight between Anthony Joshua and the bulgarian boxer kubrat pulev. Manchester united were knocked out of the chappies leave this week, and face Manche
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. The eu says a no deal brexit is now more likely than not but australias former Prime Minister has warned against the australian style option of the uk not having a free trade deal with the eu. Be careful what you wish for. I mean, australia. Australias relationship with the eu is not one, from a trade point of view that britain, i think, would want. Dame Barbara Windsor best known for her roles in eastenders and the carry on films has died at the age of 83. The Hong Kong Media tycoon and democracy campaignerjimmy lai has been charged under the territorys controversial new National Security law. Mass coronavirus testing is to be rolled out to Secondary Schools in parts of london, kent and essex in an attempt to curb rising infections. Scotland and Northern Ireland ease coronavirus restrictions with non essential retail able to re open for the first time in weeks. Medical experts advising the us food a
This is bbc news im simon mccoy. The headlines. Leicester faces more time in lockdown. It could be the uks first city to have restrictions extended for an extra two weeks. We have to remain vigilant, we have to continue to do the basics. Washing our hands and all that. Plus, we need to have local lockdown is and local whack a mole strategies where necessary. Spending on infrastructure the government plans to spend a billion pounds on schools in england over the next decade further easing of restrictions across the rest of the uk as schools in wales and high street shops in scotland reopen. Planning to get away . The government prepares to give more details on where we can go on holiday this summer. A socially distanced chorus line how choirs are trying to find harmony 2 metres apart. Good afternoon. Leicester is preparing to be the first place in the uk in the past fortnight. The Prime Minister said the government is concerned about the situation there and the move would mean that curr
That they will bring some improvement to peoples well being and quality life start getting our economy moving again and start to steer us safely towards a new normality. Borisjohnson is cleared of any criminal actions in his relationship withJennifer Arcuri whilst london mayor but a review establishes there may have been an intimate relationship. An International Trial has begun to see whether two anti malarial drugs could prevent covid 19. The International Olympic Committee President says he understands why the rescheduled tokyo 2020 games would have to be cancelled, if it cant take place next summer. In the last few minutes, downing street says a deal has been agreed on the supply of Antibody Tests, which will be available on the nhs, with health and care workers first in line to receive them. Were expecting to hear more details at the daily presser in a few hours time and well be speaking to our Political Correspondent chris mason very shortly so stay with us for that. Meanwhile th