Health services, though, arguably among the best resourced in europe, are scrambling to prepare themselves. There was an extraordinary node today from the government, urging hospitals and clinics to search their stores and their basements for equipment which might now come in handy extraordinary note. Economists are worried, too. Bmw the latest big company to announce it is going to shut down production. There are predictions that the economy of this, youre as powerhouse, could shrink by as much as 5 europes powerhouse. Angela merkel said today the restrictions here in germany have not been imposed lightly but many fear the government will yet have to go even further and even as mrs merkel was urging her citizens to keep distance from one another, to keep distance from one another, to try and save lives, it emerged People Living in a small town in bavaria have now found that they have had a lockdown imposed on them, they have been confined to their homes. Jenny hill in berlin and mark
Still got to go to work. The Prime Minister wanted to avoid this step and put it off for as long as possible, but millions of children may now be at home for months. There is no end in sight. The bank of england hasnt ruled out handing money directly to businesses and households stuggling to cope, and urges firms to seek support before laying off staff. This is a message from the governments chief medical officer about coronavirus. A new government advert to ensure people know the symptoms as the government says it wants to increase testing to 25,000 people a day. Eastenders theme music. The bbc halts filming on eastenders, holby city and other big dramas as broadcasters are hit but lessons for children stuck at home are among new programme being brought in. And going virtual the online choirs springing up around the country to try to cheer people up. Later in the hour, we will have all of the sport on the bbc news channel, with all the latest reports, results, interviews and features
And in sport, a leading Health Advisor warns football is getting it wrong by trying to restart the premier league amid the global pandemic. And in whether there will be some more wet weather around in fact through today but a little bit of sunshine, too. Ill have yourfull forecast right here on breakfast. Its wednesday, april 29. Our top story millions more of us will be able to book a test for coronavirus from today. All over 65s and anyone who needs to leave home to go to work will be eligible if they have symptoms of covid 19. Other members of their household who fall ill can also apply online. Care home residents and staff in england are also being offered tests whether or not they have signs of the virus. Dan johnson reports. Saint cecilias nursing home in scarborough, locked down early. But gcioss scarborough, locked down early. But across the three homes in the group, they still saw 11 deaths, four definitely linked to coronavirus. Each number means a parent, a husband, a wife,
I wasnt thinking, i was just thinking of, you know, a human being on the floor, it wasnt going to end well if we hadnt intervened. Footballer Marcus Rashford writes to mps asking them not to stop Free School Meal vouchers. The england and Manchester United star, whos raised more than 20 million to feed british children, is concerned the scheme ends next month. I want her to go through the same system and it is very difficult to find a way out. Low cloud, mist and fog rolling in across eastern parts of the uk but for most, dry day with sunshine and showers but some of those could be heavy and thundery. I will have all the details in 27 minutes. Its monday 15th june. Our top story its a day of major change in england as lockdown restrictions continue to ease. After almost three months, all non essential shops in england including clothing retailers and Department Stores can reopen today, if they adhere to strict Safety Measures. Meanwhile, if youre travelling on public transport in engla
From next monday as planned. Theyre getting closer. From today, elite sports in england can have contact in training, it means the return of proper tackling. Life in lockdown as documented by teenagers we meet the young people whove captured their struggles in photos. A dry and sunny day for most of us today when we lose the fog but later, thicker cloud and rain mainly in Northern Ireland and western scotland. More details at 27 minutes past. Its monday, the 25th of may. Our top story theres growing pressure on the Prime Minister this morning to sack his key advisor Dominic Cummings whos been accused of flouting lockdown rules. Borisjohnson has insisted mr cummings acted responsibly, legally and with integrity. But some Scientists Say hes undermined efforts to curb the spread of coronavirus. Our correspondent, simonjones, reports. Reporter have you undermined the message, mr cummings . Leaving downing street with the backing of the Prime Minister, but there are growing calls for Domini