Ministers defend the new coronavirus restrictions in england as it emerges their scientific advisers had called for much tougher action. Documents show that three weeks ago the scientists wanted a short circuit brea ker lockdown. We did take action, but these are balanced judgments and we also have to balance that up against the effect on the economy peoples jobs and livelihoods, on education, which weve made a priority. Well have the latest from westminster. Also this lunchtime why some businesses that can stay open under the new restrictions would rather be closed down. New figures suggest uk deaths from covid 19 are doubling every fortnight. And theres more evidence of the Economic Impact of the virus a sharp increase in unemployment in the three months to august. Police say three Young Children and a 29 year old woman from the same family have died in a car crash near oxford. Back on the campaign trail donald trump in the battleground state of florida, after recovering from covid 1
Good to have you with us. Boris johnson has defended plans to relax the lockdown in england amid accusations that his governments proposals are confusing. In england, from tomorrow, people can go outdoors as often as they want and can meet with one person from another household in a public space, as long as social distancing is respected. With some workers being encouraged to return this week, the Prime Minister said he was not expecting a sudden big flood of people to go back. Our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports. Was the day any different . On the wild yorkshire coast . On the quiet manchester commute . To a few more travellers on londons lines, all trying to work out what the slow train to a new normal looks like, with many questions tonight put direct to the Prime Minister. Yesterday, you left the nation with more questions than answers. Why have you been so vague with who can start back at work and which businesses can reopen this week . Its when you come to take small st
the moment, there is no sign of him. thank you, joe inwood in symi. the israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu will address a joint session of the us congress in washington onjuly 24th, according to american media reports. it comes as the us told israel to be transparent over an air strike that reportedly killed at least 35 people at a un school in central gaza, where displaced families were sheltering. i , pathologist told belfast crown court that the journalist leader mckee was killed by a single bullet to the head. she was shot as she watched a riot in londonderry in 2019 on the creggan estate. three men are on trial accused of her murder. ferry services from calais to dover have been disrupted due to strike action at the french port. some sailings have been cancelled or delayed. p&o ferries has confirmed that check in has now resumed, but warns passengers to plan for a wait on arrival. the strike is over a dispute about pension reforms.
moment. i think that there is an issue particularly for disadvantaged communities and schools that serve disadvantaged communities, how bad they expenses, obviously when they are looking at topics that are becoming increasingly challenged by changing frannie s contador. ofsted scissor recognises the challenges schools face, adding there is a legitimate debate about how are graded. branwen jeffreys, bbc news. ferry operators have laid on additional sailings overnight from the port of dover, to try to ease the backlog of easter traffic. but coach passengers are still facing long delays, with p&o ferries warning of a 10 hour wait time this morning. the problems began on friday, caused by poor weather and long processing times at the french border. our reporter louisa pilbeam in doverfor us, louisa, how are things looking there this morning? the good news is that the roads
doesn t matter if they are four legged, extremely furry and have a wet nose? more than ever before, we are travelling with our pets and furry, four legged friends, and the most popular animal companion that we like travel with is man s best friend. who doesn t love a dog? in recent years the demand for dog friendly hotels, beaches and attractions has been on the rise. p&o ferries have launched this new vip pet lounge as part of its dover to calais service. and for clarity, that s vip as in very important pooch. it means pets no longer have to stay below deck, giving you a chance for some pet pampering while you are there. we are checking out some of the latest pet gadgets hitting the stores. if you re short of space on your trip, but need somewhere for your dog to get some rest, help could be at hand. this is the dog bag rucksack by day and pop up kennel by night, with loads of handy pockets for your dog s luggage, and makes a brilliant portable home from home. in theory it should