Platinum jubilee next year. Good afternoon, and WelCome to Bbc News. Borisjohnson has urged people to exercise a � heavy dose of caution� as many covid restrictions are lifted across england, wales and Much of scotland. The changes Come amid growing fears about the spread of the indian variant in britain. Lets take a closer look at some of the Relaxations Today. In england, pubs and restaurants will be alloWed to serve people inside. Cinemas, museums, softPlay Centres and hotels can also reopen. Groups of six people, or two households, can meet indoors and stay overnight. 30 people are alloWed to gather outdoors. Many of the changes in wales are similar to england, but its still only extended households that are alloWed to meet in homes. Up to 50 people can gather outside for organised activities and events, such as Weddings. In most of scotland, six people from three households will be able to meet indoors at home. Outdoors, it can be eight people, from up to eight different households, rising to 12 on most of the islands. The changes do not apply to Glasgow And Moray, where tighter restrictions remain. Theres no Change Today in Northern Ireland, but its thought a review on thursday will lead to relaxation in a Weeks time. Well, the changes are a WelCome shift for people wanting to go indoors for entertainment, and for the businesses who are getting ready for them. But it Comes at a time when scientists are warning about the spread of the new variant, asJim Reed reports. The tables are being laid, the beer is being delivered, the Cinema Screens are ready to be switched on again. Im so excited, very, very Much excited. Today is the single most significant day for Lockdown Easing across england, wales, and most of scotland. The message from ministers is one of cautious optimism. The data is positive, but its up to the public to use common sense. I would suggest that people Exercise Caution, as the Prime Minister said, and that involves washing your hands, keeping social distance, making sure there is ventilation, in terms of windows that can be opened, that will minimise the risk of infection. Instead of shivering together, outside, or in the back garden, groups are now alloWed to meet inside once again, with overnight visits alloWed in both england and most of scotland. Most scientists are broadly supportive of the move, but say it does Come with some risks. I think this is the most difficult policy decision, frankly, of the last 15 months or so. Its very, very finely balanced. We are at this point where We have lifted restrictions, and yet We dont have that full amount of information. I think it is reasonable to lift them today, but i do believe people, all of us, need to be really, really careful. There are likely to be plenty of possible stumbling blocks on this road back to normality. In bolton, more than 6,000 vaccinations Were given over the Weekend, as the town battles an outbreak of a variant of the virus first found in india. All right, sharp scratch. Scientists believe this version can spread more easily than the so called Kent Variant, dominant across the country, but, crucially, an early study indicates how current vaccines are still likely to be affected. We have 1,300 odd cases of the indian variant spreading in our community and that this is why the screening, sorry, the testing, the Pcr Tests, they have really brilliantly set down and started giving out Pcr Tests in areas like bolton. And We, as doctors, are aware of it and We are trying to make sure We keep a handle on the situation. The message, then, is for anyone who is eligible for a jab to Come forward and get one. Across most of the uk, the signs are still positive. Social Contact Inside is a reality once again, and families can properly catch up, after a long, hard winter. Jim reed, Bbc News. 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At 2 30pm, Well be ansWering your questions on the easing of restrictions across the uk. Well be putting them to health experts, so send in your questions using the hashtag bbc your questions or by emailing yourquestions bbc. Co. Uk. If you dont send It In, somebody else will have done, so dont worry. In scotland, most areas will see a relaxation of measures. But restrictions are staying in place for at least another Week in Glasgow And Moray, where rates of infection are higher. 0ur Correspondent Graham Stewart is in giffnock in east renfrewshire. Restau ra nts, restaurants, cafes Restau Ra nts, cafes a nd restaurants, cafes and bars have in fact been opened here for the past three Weeks, but if you wanted to enjoy an alcoholic drink, you have to do so outside. All of that change from today in most of mainland scotland. 0bviously that has been a huge boon for the Hospitality Industry. 0ther huge boon for the Hospitality Industry. Other new freedoms include being able to visit other peoples households. Up to six people from three different households are alloWed, and you can even how people if you want. Also, Weve got venues like cinemas and Bowling Alleys and theatres reopening for the first time in months. Butjust ten miles down the road from me in glasgow, you cant do any of these things, and thats because at the last minute on friday, the First Minister announced that both Glasgow And Moray in the north of scotland would remain under the tighter level three restrictions, and thats due simply to high Case Numbers of the covid virus, thought to be in part related to the indian variant. But heres the thing, in east renfrewshire, here, We have a situation where Case Numbers are also rising rapidly, the rate per 100,000 intact is greater Thanit Rate per 100,000 intact is greater than it is in moray, but the deputy First Minister has told the bbc This Morning that he doesnt want areas to be going in and out of restrictions Like A Yo yo, but it does remain a very precarious situation. Does remain a very precarious situation does remain a very precarious situation. ,. , situation. Graham stuart in east renfrewshire. Indoor hospitality has also reopened in wales, with up to six people from different households alloWed to meet inside. Up to 50 people can attend an organised outdoor event, such as a Wedding. Heres tomos morgan. The first breakfasts being served inside once again, afterfive months. The Bull Terrier Cafe tried to open as a takeaway last Week, but being upstairs in Cardiff Market meant they only made a fiver a day. It was diabolical, to be honest. But this is our first Day Today. And I Cant wait. Cant wait, im so excited. And its a WelCome return for linda, who has been coming here twice a Week for 45 years. Its nice, because i live on my own. Sometimes, I Cant be bothered to cook, as it beComes dearer by the time you buy everything. I can Come here and its already cooked, its already there, and it costs me £6. Although bars and restaurants reopened with groups of six able to meet up and have a Flat White or a decaf inside, people must socially distance if they dont live together, or are in an extended household. Along with indoor hospitality, soft Play Centres, museums and cinemas reopen their Doors Today in wales, where Social Distancing allows. But the First Minister here has held back on giving Much detail on the next phase of unlocking society here in wales, because of concerns over the indian variant. So that means there are some industries still waiting for clarity on when they can reopen. With a capacity of 3,000 the biggest in South Wales pryzm nightclub will tonight be operating with only 5 of their volume, due to Social Distancing measures. As a business, thats just not viable. Its great to be open, but itsjust not sustainable for long term. I We really need a date i from the First Minister for when We can reopenl as a nightclub and, most importantly, when We can reopen without any restrictions. As service resumes across the uk, each of the devolved nations will continue to do so at different speeds. Tomos morgan, Bbc News, cardiff. The headlines on Bbc News. The Prime Minister urges people to remain cautious as coronavirus restrictions in england, wales and most of scotland are relaxed again today. Friends and family are alloWed to hug Each Other again in many places but the Prime Minister has urged people to get tested twice a Week, and get the vaccine when called. Limited numbers of people are now also able to meet inside pubs, restaurants and homes. Thousands of british Holiday Makers have jetted off on foreign breaks for the first time in months. Most destinations will require travellers to isolate when they return, but for a few countries on the governments Green List, such as portugal, therell be no need. Bookings are still low, compared with pre pandemic levels, but the Tourism Industry hopes confidence is returning. This report from Sarah Corker at manchester airport. Foreign getaways are back. This is the 6am flight from manchester, heading to the algarve. Holiday makers told me they could not wait to get to portugals golden beaches. Taste not wait to get to portugals golden beaches. ~. , � not wait to get to portugals golden beaches. ~. � ,. ,. Not wait to get to portugals golden beaches. ~. � ,. , beaches. We havent seen Each Other really since beaches. We havent seen Each Other really since christmas beaches. We havent seen Each Other really since christmas 2019. Beaches. 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It is expecting 3,000 passengers today, but if you compare that to a monday before the pandemic, that number would have been 90,000 passengers, so this is a slow and gradual recovery. Getting away to a green List Destination takes some planning. You have to have a Covid Test three days before departure, and when you get back. At heathrow This Morning, these passengers Were relieved everything Went smoothly. We didnt know whether We Were coming or not, so it has been a bit of a cliffhanger just nice to get away, first opportunity it arises, it is time to be good to yourself. The Traffic Light System will be revieWed every three Weeks. The Travel Sector hopes holiday hotspots, like spain and greece, will be given the green light soon. We would like to see more countries added to the Green List. We think if We look at the trend on Vaccination And Infection i in europe and the united states, it does give us room for cautious optimism that more countries will open up injune and july. I millie, are you excited to meet your grandparents for the first time . And there Were long awaited reunions today, too. The Chamberlain Family arrived back in london from australia This Morning. They are moving back to the uk, after three years living down under. WelCome home this is your home you have never been here before. The world of International Travel is now slowly opening up again. Butjetting off on a foreign holiday is still far from straightforward. Among the dozen countries placed on the Uk Governments Green List for restriction free travel is portugal, which has seen a surge in bookings. The price of many flights has also shot up. British tourists need to provide a negative Pcr Test before departure but will not have to quarantine on arrival. From the algarve coast, heres our Europe Correspondent Nick beake. Those planes have been touching down here and those Lucky Brits on board are now beginning their holidays, many of them hotfooting it to the beach, going to the pool, the restaurant and quite possibly, yes, to the bar as Well. Im just talking to the bar as Well. Im just talking to portuguese businesses here, both big and small, they are delighted these customers are back and there is a real feeling these customers are back and there is a realfeeling here these customers are back and there is a real feeling here today that after an extremely difficult period, the outlook is very, very bright. This is how it feels to be on holiday again. The first wave of brits arriving at faro airport. The portuguese Tourist Industry has missed them as Much as they have missed the sunshine, sea and sand. We Were supposed to Come back before christmas, but We couldnt because of the restrictions, so We are back now. Back today. So, yeah, looking forward to the sunshine. The algarves biggest Theme Park has looked like a ghost town. With no visitors alloWed, its felt like a recurring nightmare for them. Now, though, theyre getting ready to open once again, making sure the place is clean and safe, as they finally WelCome back their favourite tourists. Everywhere you go, in any month of the year, you always have brits around. So when they are missing, not only a lot of the fun is missing, but of Course Part of the economy also suffers with that. Your summer seasons back, summer begins. Yeah. Over the past decade, 90 of Andreas Boat Tour customers have been british. But this new mum has really struggled to keep her business afloat over the past year. We have a baby, and its very difficult, yeah. Because me and my Husband Work in the same company, so its difficult, yeah. Did you think you might lose your business . Yeah, yeah. Of course, because We have been closed since last summer. Traditionally, half of all foreign visitors to these shores are from the uk, spending half A Billion pounds in a good year. And so, when that financial tap was turned off, it hit them hard. The return of british tourists all along this Coastline Wont change the fortunes of the algarve overnight. But its a big boost to individual businesses, but also to peoples spirits, giving hope that finally this really important Tourism Sector in portugal has Weathered the covid storm. We Were supposed to open last year. So now its a race to complete projects that the pandemic paused, including duartes new hotel. I hope that We have full of brits in this bar, i for the coming summer portuguese businesses are hoping they can make the most of being on the uks Green List for travel, while the likes of spain, Greece And Italy are not. Very positive for portugal. I feel sorry for the otherj countries, but probably, We took different measures that We are getting the positive result out of it. And so the restaurants will fill once again, even though the state of Covid Alert here has been extended until the end of the month. But after a big surge in cases at the start of the year, portugal has made great progress, and is set to reap the rewards, offering a taste of all that Weve missed so Much. Those restaurants will be shouting at half past ten, the nightclubs arent open, so it is a sign that things arent completely back to normal, and also businesses here dont really know how many british tourists to expect, but one thing is really clear, they are extremely grateful for the people who are now coming back. There is a real happiness on the algarve today. Nick beale reporting there from portugal. Israel has launched dozens of new Air Strikes on gaza, as Palestinian Militants fire more rockets at southern israeli cities. The pre dawn raids on gaza Were some of the heaviest since the fighting began a Week ago. The us said it supports israels right to defend itself, but insisted that both sides must ensure the protection of civilians. 0ur Correspondent Tom Bateman reports. The israeli Air Strikes arrive before gazas dawn. 0vernight, some of the most intense yet. Its bringing a devastating human toll. They are still searching through the rubble, after Yesterdays Raid on a single street left dozens dead. They pray for a miracle, and then it happens. All shouting. Six year old Suzy Eshkuntana survives, trapped for seven hours. Her mother and four brothers and sisters died. In the hospital, suzy is reunited with herfather, who is badly wounded. These Artillery Fire continues. Israel says it has destroyed hundreds of miles of tunnels used by militants and claims to do everything to avoid civilian casualties its strikes. Meanwhile, the militant Rocket Fire into israel goes on. Most are shot down, but many make direct hits. In this synagogue, as they mark an Importantjewish Festival today, there are prayers after a near miss. Israeli saying this could continue for some time. It does feel like the diplomacy is stepping up a gear. The us has been talking to some of the regions most poWerful arab countries, trying to create pressure towards de escalation, but the talks are very Much Behind The Scenes and, so far, there is still no sign of a quick end to the fighting. Tom bateman, Bbc News, jerusalem. The international scheme, set up to ensure equal access to covid 19 vaccines is currently 140 Million doses short, due to the continuing Covid Crisis in india. Now, unicef is calling for the poWerful g7 countries . The leaders of which will meet in the uk next month to share their surplus of doses. The bbc� s global Health Correspondent Tulip mazumdar reports. Its a global collaboration thats never been tried on this tight timescale before. The aim of the Covax Scheme is to ensure all people in all countries get equal access to vaccines to protect them against covid 19. Some progress is being made, but doses remain vastly unevenly distributed. And now, the pipeline providing vaccines to some of the worlds poorest countries is being squeezed. As india continues its devastating battle against a raging outbreak, the countrys Prime Minister has temporarily banned exports of covid 19 vaccines so that all doses can be used in country. The Serum Institute of india was due to supply around half of the Two Billion vaccines for covax this year, but nothings been shipped since march, leaving a shortfall of around 140 Million doses, which is due to rise to 190 Million by the end ofjune. Unfortunately, We are in a situation where We just dont know when the next set of doses will materialise. Our hope is things will get back on track, but of course, the situation in india is uncertain itself. And how Much of a concern is that . Its certainly a huge concern, and thats why We are calling on higher inCome countries that have access to doses to start sharing those doses now. But countries are not being forthcoming with donating doses. Data commissioned by unicef suggests that the rich G7 Nations, as Well as the eu, could make a big dent in the Vaccine Deficit in poorer countries by donating 20 of their supplies injune, july and august. This would free up around 153 Million doses. So far, france is the only country to have already shipped vaccines in view of the crisis in india, pledging half A Million doses by mid june. Nations including rwanda, senegal and here in ghana are using up some of their last remaining doses. Its very important that they could make a promise of solidarity for those countries that have enough vaccines to distribute and share those doses, because unless We stop the transmission everywhere, it will be very difficult to end this pandemic, even in places where people have been completely vaccinated. New deals with different Vaccine Suppliers and manufacturers are also under way to try and get the Covax Scheme back on track. But right now, there a gaping hole in supplies which is threatening the global plan to end this pandemic. Tulip mazumdar, Bbc News. Now its time for a look at the Weather with chris fawkes. There is no real end in sight to this prolonged unsettled spell of Weather that We are enduring at the moment this may. Today is another day of sunshine and shoWers. The heaviest storms from yorkshire and lincolnshire down to the midlands, East Anglia and South East England with Hail And Thunder mixed in with these big downpours. Further West, feWer shoWers around this afternoon, for wales, the West-midlands'>West Midlands and north West-england'>West England, and scotland, as Well, so these areas have the best chance of dodging the downpours and staying dry. 0vernight tonight, the shoWers that formed during the day will be slow to gradually subside but eventually the skies get clear and our temperatures dip down to around 5 8c. Tomorrow, another day of sunshine and shoWers but We will see some heavy, probably thundery rain, Working Into Wales and South East England during tuesday morning. Elsewhere, a largely dry morning on tuesday with some sunshine. The afternoon will see further Thunder Clouds develop and those shoWers becoming pretty widespread, and some of them really pokey. Hello, this is Bbc News. The headlines. Covid rules are eased across britain but people are asked to be responsible. Indoorfood and drinks in limited groups are back on for millions of people. Thousands take advantage of the new Travel Rules and head overseas, in the first legal foreign holidays for months. I just want to get to the villa she laughs and just to get out in the sun. The Weathers been so awful in the uk, so. As fighting betWeen israel and Palestinian Militants enters its second Week, the us urges both sides to ensure the protection of civilians. The Covax Scheme, which was set up to help poorer countries get equal access to Covid Vaccines, faces a severe supply shortage. And Prince Charles says plant a tree to mark the queens Platinum Jubilee next year. Sport now and a full round up from the Bbc Sport centre. Heres 0lly foster. Good afternoon. Weve had Government Pilot programmes around the return of sports spectators, but from today, in england, the fans are being let back in. Racing at carlisle is underway. Racecourses are alloWed to host 4,000 specatators or operate at 50 capacity whichever is the lesser number with todays easing of lockdown restrictions. The first race was off at1 oclock. There are also crowds at redcar, Leicester And Windsor today. There are no Premier League games until tomorrow. Bournemouths Championship Playoff semi final will have just over 2,000 spectators. Theyll have to arrive early and follow protocols inside the ground. Therell be 4,500 fans at the other play off semi betWeen Barnsley And Swansea. The Chelsea Owner Roman abramovich was in Gothenburg Last Night to watch his womens side Well beaten in the Champions League final. The English Champions Were outclassed by barcelona, 4 0, they got off to a terrible Start Melanie Leupolz scored an own goal in the opening 35 seconds. The Spanish Champions then shoWed their class by scoring three more first half goals. Chelsea had a couple of half chances and decent Penalty Shout but barcelona fully deserved the win. The players told the russian owner that they would make it back to the final. We. Are a classy team. And We behave, i think, as you should do, when you have been beaten by a better team. And thats one that acknowledges what We need to do to improve, and our owner came into see us, and all the girls Were, you know, very quick to tell him that We will be back here and Well work hard on the Training Pitch to make sure We do that. Good news for Manchester City and belgium with the euros not far away. Kevin De Bruyne is back in training after a recent injury scare. Theres less than two Weeks to go before City Face Chelsea in the Champions League final. The belgian has been struggling with a Thigh Problem and missed the Premier League games against chelsea and newcastle. Englands Summer Series against India And Pakistan will go ahead despite the two countries being on the covid Red List. Indias men and women are scheduled to play in the country over the next few Months Pakistan are due injuly. The players have been given permission to quarantine at the Ageas Bowl on Site Hotel near southampton rather than government designated accomodation. New zealand are already at that hotel after arriving yesterday ahead of their Test Series next month. Tyson fury says it will be biggest Sporting Event ever to grace the planet earth. He posted a video on Social Media last night saying that his world heavyWeight Unification Fight against anthonyjoshua has been confirmed for 14th august. One of the sticking points had been a venue but its set to be in saudi arabia. Suddenly, in the last 60 or so hours, three orfour of the key players in this fight have talked about saudi arabia. Its happening, august 14th. Someone might have said, hold on a minute, isnt it going to be hot . Yes, its going to be boiling and at midnight it will still be boiling the saudis have stumped up 150 Million as a down payment. That gets split betWeen the camps, thats why We are going to saudi in the middle of august. Thats all the sport for now. You can find more on all those stories on the Bbc Sport Website. A lot of Premier League News Conferences today, as Well, ahead of the midWeek fixtures. We will have an update for you in the next hour. After months of strict measures, the coronavirus rules have been relaxed across england, wales and most of scotland. Pubs, cafes and restaurants in england reopen inDoors Today but the Prime Minister has urged people to exercise a heavy dose of caution. With me is our Business Presenter Ramzan karmali. A lot of preparation going on . You would think a lot of preparation going on . Wm. Would think people would be optimistic about reopening and the Bank Of England is about the growth of the economy because they said the economy would grow by 7. 25 which is the largest Growth Rate since 1941, but We have also had the worst recession in 300 years, so something has got to give. Also they should be cautious optimism, as Well, because alix partners have done a report and they have said one in ten restaurants closed during the pandemic, so a tenth of businesses have disappeared and 60 of restaurants could not open anyway when the restrictions Were lifted on the 12th Of April because they did not have any outdoor space. We can now go to the black sheep breWery. The Chief Executive is on the line. You are opening but i stress the word cautiously . You are opening but i stress the word cautiously . That is correct. We have five Pubs Word cautiously . That is correct. We have five pubs of word cautiously . That is correct. We have five pubs of our word cautiously . That is correct. We have five pubs of our own word cautiously . That is correct. We have five pubs of our own and i word cautiously . That is correct. We have five pubs of our own and We i word cautiously . That is correct. We| have five pubs of our own and We are only opening have five pubs of our own and We are only opening three of them because two We only opening three of them because two We do only opening three of them because two We do not deem safe to do so. Why have two We do not deem safe to do so. Why have you Come to that decision . Why have you Come to that decision . Why are you not opening all five . 0ne why are you not opening all five . One of the pubs is in the City Centre 0ne of the pubs is in the City Centre of one of the pubs is in the City Centre of leeds and many office Buildings Centre of leeds and many Office Buildings are still closed and people buildings are still closed and people are working from home so the footfall people are working from home so the footfall is people are working from home so the footfall is not there and one of our Pubs Footfall is not there and one of our pubs in footfall is not there and one of our pubs in York Footfall is not there and one of our pubs in york is not opening because We simply pubs in york is not opening because We simply dont have enough space to allow people to sit safely. It is a vertical allow people to sit safely. It is a vertical Drinking Pub so people go to the vertical Drinking Pub so people go to the bar vertical Drinking Pub so people go to the bar which they cant do at the moment, so that is why We are sticking the moment, so that is why We are sticking with three for the moment. When sticking with three for the moment. When do sticking with three for the moment. When do you think you will be back to normal . Brute when do you think you will be back to normal . ~. , when do you think you will be back to normal . To normal . We are hoping that the remainin to normal . We are hoping that the remaining two to normal . We are hoping that the remaining two pubs to normal . We are hoping that the remaining two pubs will to normal . We are hoping that the remaining two pubs will open i to normal . We are hoping that the remaining two pubs will open in i remaining two pubs will open in mid to late summer, read the latest September Midtolate summer, read the latest se tember. , midtolate summer, read the latest setember. ,. , midtolate summer, read the latest setember. ,. , september. This has cost the business a september. This has cost the business a lot september. This has cost the business a lot of september. This has cost the business a lot of money i i september. This has cost the I Business a lot of money i would imagine so how have you managed to cope and keep going . It has imagine so how have you managed to cope and keep going . Cope and keep going . It has been a real challenge cope and keep going . It has been a real challenge and cope and keep going . It has been a real challenge and We cope and keep going . It has been a real challenge and We have real challenge and We have completely diversify, building an online completely diversify, building an online business, We have done delivery online business, We have done Delivery Services and basically looked Delivery Services and basically looked for other channels of trade throughout the Lockdown Period and We have throughout the Lockdown Period and We have just thought really hard. We have maximised our of trade customer, sales to supermarkets, which customer, sales to supermarkets, which has customer, sales to supermarkets, which has been fantastic, and We have which has been fantastic, and We have diversified and look for opportunities. And successfully delivered in many areas. Opportunities. And successfully delivered in many areas. When you Reo En delivered in many areas. When you reopen properly delivered in many areas. When you reopen properly they delivered in many areas. When you reopen properly they will delivered in many areas. When you reopen properly they will be i delivered in many areas. When you reopen properly they will be a i delivered in many areas. When you reopen properly they will be a bit i reopen properly they will be a bit of demand with people who have not been able to go out to the pubs properly, do you expect to take on more staff, any Expansion Plans . Because of the pent up demand. Absolutely. We are imagining that We will be absolutely. We are imagining that We will be really busy and bookings are really will be really busy and bookings are really strong, recruitment has been a challenge because there are not a lot of a challenge because there are not a lot of people out there, you would think lot of people out there, you would think there lot of people out there, you would think there would be a lot of people are able think there would be a lot of people are able to think there would be a lot of people are able to be looking for work, but they arent are able to be looking for work, but they arent. We need significantly more they arent. We need significantly more staff because obviously it is a different more staff because obviously it is a different type of sales, so We are doing different type of sales, so We are doing Table Service and People Cant Come doing Table Service and People Cant Come to doing Table Service and People Cant Come to the bar, so everything takes a lot longer Come to the bar, so everything takes a lot longer and We need three or four more a lot longer and We need three or four more people per shift then We had before. Four more people per shift then We had before four more people per shift then We had before. , had before. Charlene, from the black shee had before. Charlene, from the black sheep breWery. Had before. Charlene, from the black sheep breWery, thanks had before. Charlene, from the black sheep breWery, thanks for had before. Charlene, from the black sheep breWery, Thanks Forjoining i sheep breWery, Thanks Forjoining us. That is that for me. I have got my voice back, as Well. It is nice to have you in here doing some work alongside me. Mice to have you in here doing some work alongside me alongside me. Nice to have you with us. When someone mentions a royaljubilee, you might think of Street Parties and bunting. But next year, celebrations could involve a humble spade and sapling. The queens green Canopy Project is encouraging us all to plant a tree to mark the queens 70 years on the throne. Heres our royal correspondent, daniela relph. There is planning to do 70. 70 clumps of trees. She left the spade work to her son. The queen, wrapped up in her headscarf, a prolific Tree Planter during her reign, kept a watchful eye. This is one of thousands We will see planted to mark the Platinum Jubilee, next year. Planting a tree is a statement of Hope And Faith in The Future. As We approach this most special year, i invite you all tojoin me, to plant a tree for thejubilee. In other words, a Tree Bilee. And that Tree Bilee that started here in the grounds of windsor castle, aims to get us all involved, to create a lasting, green tribute to 70 years of public service. Newsreel after the spadework, a good watering ensured that the seedling got a proper start in life. Whether it was chile, or here in india. By planting a sapling, her majesty commemorated her visit. The queen has planted around 1,500 trees during her reign. It makes the green Canopy Project a fitting legacy to the worlds longest reigning monarch. Were putting trees in the ground which will be standing there into the 22nd century, and trees are something that Weve all cherished over the last difficult year, and outdoor space in general, so creating a new, ancient forest, as it Were, seems entirely apt to celebrate her reign. Royal Mail Staff have already begun Planting Trees around their workplaces. And 3 Million free saplings will also be available to schools and community groups. Everybody who has got the opportunity to plant a tree, whether it is a single tree i at your school, or on a playing field, or in your garden, or on your farm, should take this opportunity to celebrate her majestysjubilee. I the aim is to get the whole Country Planting a tree for thejubilee. Something that can survive and flourish for decades. Daniela relph, Bbc News, windsor great park. Now its time for your questions ansWered. Youve been sending your questions about restrictions being eased. With me is our Health Correspondent Jim Reed and im alsojoined by Dr Sian Griffiths whos an epidemiologist. Lovely to see you again, doctor griffiths. We will start with gm, he can give us his first instinctive ansWer We will start withjim. Can We shake hands . AnsWer We will start with jim. Can We shake hands . Essentially the same ansWer can We shake hands . Essentially the same ansWer you can We shake hands . Essentially the same ansWer you give can We shake hands . Essentially the same ansWer you give to can We shake hands . Essentially the same ansWer you give to both, i can We shake hands . Essentially the same ansWer you give to both, so i can We shake hands . Essentially thej same ansWer you give to both, so up to this point, the guidance, even if you are meeting with friends and family in your own home, has been to stay two metres away, from those that are not in your immediate social bubble, and then one metre plus as it is called, if you take extra precautions like facemasks, so thatis extra precautions like facemasks, so that is the thing which is changing today in england. The official guidance says you can make a personal choice as to whether you keep your distance but you should still be cautious so that goes for parking and also goes for shaking hands, and similar Guidance Change in most of scotland apart from these areas, Glasgow And Moray which are still under enhanced restrictions at the moment, but in wales and Northern Ireland that is not the case so the old Social Distancing rules still apply there. Scientists have been asked about this, but the general message is, the closer you get to someone, especially if you are hugging as opposed to shaking hands, the more dangerous it is likely to be, so even if you are going to do this, keep it short keep your distance afterwards, dont do anything you dont necessarily have to do. � , to do. Laughter We have to do. Laughter We have a i to do. Laughter We have a handy| to do. Laughter We have a Handy Guide On to do. Laughter We have a Handy Guide On the Website. Sorry, it is Professor Griffiths, i miss titled you. So, what is the thinking behind this commode be selective in terms of who you choose to hug and shake hands with . The thinking behind this, be selective. The with . The thinking behind this, be selective be selective. The Infection It asses be selective. The Infection It passes through be selective. The Infection It passes through droplets i be selective. The Infection It passes through droplets or i be selective. The Infection It i passes through droplets or through the Air Passes through droplets or through the air so passes through droplets or through the air so the closer you are, the more the air so the closer you are, the more likely the air so the closer you are, the more likely you are to Come into contact more likely you are to Come into contact with infected droplets, so obviously contact with infected droplets, so obviously if you are hugging, you are coming obviously if you are hugging, you are coming into closer contact and if you are coming into closer contact and if you are are coming into closer contact and if you are shaking hands but also if you are if you are shaking hands but also if you are shaking hands you could pass on the. You are shaking hands you could pass on the. Of you are shaking hands you could pass on the, of course, contact could be infectious. On the, of course, contact could be infectious, so the upside of this is, rememberalso infectious, so the upside of this is, remember also the infectious, so the upside of this is, rememberalso the pandemic, We have been is, rememberalso the pandemic, We have been talking about washing our hands. Have been talking about washing our hands, Hand Hygiene, the message does not hands, Hand Hygiene, the message does not go away whether or not We are socially does not go away whether or not We are socially distanced or not, and i would are socially distanced or not, and i would encourage people to remember at hand would encourage people to remember at Hand Hygiene and rememberabout not touching your mouth and your eyes not touching your mouth and your eyes with not touching your mouth and your eyes with your hands, and also about keeping eyes with your hands, and also about keeping Windows Opening doors to keeping Windows Opening doors to keep the keeping Windows Opening doors to keep the air circulating. All of that keep the air circulating. All of that mitigates against the risks if you hug that mitigates against the risks if you hug and shake hands with people. All worth you hug and shake hands with people. All worth repeating. Wendy asks, how many people can sit at a table in a restaurant . Restaurant . Depends if you are sittin restaurant . Depends if you are sitting inside restaurant . Depends if you are sitting inside or restaurant . Depends if you are sitting inside or outside, i restaurant . Depends if you are sitting inside or outside, but i sitting inside or outside, but inside which is the big Change Today, you are talking about the rule of six, or more potentially if you are from two households, so you could potentially although i got a feeling that restaurants, many of them will still stick to this rule of six on each table, and that also includes children of any age. There is a slight exception in that your Support Bubble would be included in those two households so if you are taking your elderly mother who is in your Support Bubble to dinner with other relatives, you could in theory go just above the six because she will be counted as your household, and if you move outside in theory the limit goes up to 30 although sitting 30 people outside in a restaurant might be quite challenging. If you are in other parts of the uk, scotland it is now six people from three households, in an indoor space, or eight from eight households outdoors and in wales, similar ideas, but now it is a six people socially distanced if they are not in your bubble. This people socially distanced if they are not in your bubble. People socially distanced if they are not in your bubble. This is all about transmission are not in your bubble. This is all about Transmission Being are not in your bubble. This is allj about Transmission Being greater indoors than out, isnt it . 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We common area you should still be Wearing it common area you should still be Wearin it. , Wearing it. We have all beCome so accustomed Wearing it. We have all beCome so accustomed to Wearing it. We have all beCome so accustomed to giving Wearing it. We have all beCome so accustomed to giving each Wearing it. We have all beCome so accustomed to giving Each Other. Accustomed to giving Each Other plenty of space and We have been doing this in the newsroom even though technically We could hug Each Other, but We havent. When do you think We will be able to do as chris asked, to forget Social Distancing altogether . Irate asked, to forget Social Distancing altogether . Altogether . We may get to a situation where altogether . We may get to a situation where We altogether . We may get to a situation where We dont altogether . We may get to a situation where We dont absolutely forget situation where We dont absolutely forget it. Situation where We dont absolutely forget it, at any point, so it is a difficult forget it, at any point, so it is a difficult question to ansWer because different difficult question to ansWer because different people have adopted different people have adopted different ways and put different amounts of rigour into the Social Distancing amounts of rigour into the Social Distancing that they are keeping. If you walk distancing that they are keeping. If you walk along, if you go out for a walk, you walk along, if you go out for a walk, people will dance around Each Other, walk, people will dance around Each Other, you walk, people will dance around Each Other, you dont want close to Each Other other, you dont want close to Each Other and other, you dont want close to Each Other and you move aside. I dont Know Other and you move aside. I dont know whether that sort of behaviour will change quickly or Well be maintained because it is Notjust Covid maintained because it is Notjust Covid you maintained because it is Notjust Covid you could pass on, it could also covid you could pass on, it could also he covid you could pass on, it could also be coughs and colds and flu, so an interesting question to see how We adapt an interesting question to see how We adapt. After sars in hong kong, mask We adapt. After sars in hong kong, mask Wearing became the norm and it still was mask Wearing became the norm and it still was the mask Wearing became the norm and it still was the norm so when covid started still was the norm so when covid started everyone found it easy to go back to started everyone found it easy to go back to Wearing masks at all point. We may back to Wearing masks at all point. We may find our behaviour has changed We may find our behaviour has chanced. , We may find our behaviour has chanced. , changed. Hand washing will help them if We keep doing changed. Hand washing will help them if We keep doing that. Changed. Hand washing will help them if We keep doing that. Absolutely. If We keep doing that. Absolutely. Another question if We keep doing that. Absolutely. Another question here, if We keep doing that. Absolutely. Another question here, from another question here, from lincolnshire, this is from tea planter, can my daughter and her husband stay in my house overnight . Yes is the ansWer. If you are in england and scotland the ansWer is yes, and as part of the relaxation of Social Distancing roles coming through today, you can now stay overnight, and again with the precautions which We have just been talking about, take care, and in wales and Northern Ireland they have not quite gone that far at the moment We are expecting some new rules to be announced in Northern Ireland later this Week, so it may not be too Much longer. You could have someone different staying each night of the Week have someone different staying each night of the Wee night of the Week technically, should you . Night of the Week technically, should you . You night of the Week technically, should you . You could, night of the Week technically, should you . You could, but i| night of the Week technically, should you . You could, but i dont think many should you . You could, but i dont think many people should you . You could, but i dont think many people will should you . You could, but i dont think many people will actually think many people will actually think think many people will actually think that is normal behaviour. Yes, who wants the think that is normal behaviour. Yes, who wants the catering, think that is normal behaviour. 1a who wants the catering, frankly. Margaret says, can i travel with Friends In My Car . Margaret says, can i travel with Friends In My Car . Yes, i think you should be Friends In My Car . Yes, i think you should be able Friends In My Car . Yes, i think you should be able to Friends In My Car . Yes, i think you should be able to as Friends In My Car . Yes, i think you should be able to as part Friends In My Car . Yes, i think you should be able to as part of Friends In My Car . Yes, i think you should be able to as part of this i should be able to as part of this Social Distancing roles coming out, and the same caveats apply which We have been talking about at the moment, take as Much care as possible, and if you are concerned but a mask on but you should be able to travel in a car in the same way as you should be able to mix in other places. As you should be able to mix in other places as you should be able to mix in other laces. ,. ,. ,. Other places. How would you caveat that, professor other places. How would you caveat that, Professor Griffiths . Other places. How would you caveat that, Professor Griffiths . You other places. How would you caveat that, Professor Griffiths . You are i that, Professor Griffiths . You are cooped up in close proximity. You miaht cooped up in close proximity. You might want cooped up in close proximity. You might want to cooped up in close proximity. You might want to make sure the air is circulating might want to make sure the air is circulating and im not sure whether you would circulating and im not sure whether you would want the windows down but you, you would want the windows down but you. If you would want the windows down but you. If you you would want the windows down but you, if you keep the air circulating, so maybe keep the. Mayhe circulating, so maybe keep the. Maybe wipe the surface is down if you are maybe wipe the surface is down if you are giving a lift to people that you are giving a lift to people that you dont you are giving a lift to people that you dont know, and if people feel uncomfortable, they should feel free to Wear uncomfortable, they should feel free to Wear masks if they feel like it, and you to Wear masks if they feel like it, and you could ask people if they wanted and you could ask people if they wanted to, and this is all about making wanted to, and this is all about Making Yourjudgments and your decisions Making Yourjudgments and your decisions in the light of the risks that You Decisions in the light of the risks that you face and how you feel about the potential risk. Through all of this, the potential risk. Through all of this, although We are able to do so Much this, although We are able to do so Much more. This, although We are able to do so Much more, We also know the virus is still around, Much more, We also know the virus is still around, and people need to feel comfortable and so i think We need feel comfortable and so i think We need to feel comfortable and so i think We need to do feel comfortable and so i think We need to do things that We feel comfortable with and if you are giving comfortable with and if you are giving people a lift to work, for example. Giving people a lift to work, for example, you might want to Wear a mask example, you might want to Wear a mask, it example, you might want to Wear a mask, it doesnt matter if you dont mask, it doesnt matter if you dont you mask, it doesnt matter if you dont. You might want to keep the air circulating as i say, and above all, air circulating as i say, and above all. Just air circulating as i say, and above all, just behave in a way that makes you feel all, just behave in a way that makes you feel safest. It all, just behave in a way that makes you feel safest. You feel safest. It will vary, im sure, you feel safest. It will vary, im sure. From you feel safest. It will vary, im sure, from person you feel safest. It will vary, im sure, from Person To you feel safest. It will vary, im sure, from Person To person. I you feel safest. It will vary, im. Sure, from Person To person. Ian walker says, can you please tell me what pcr means and how would i get one of these tests . One of these tests . Preliminary chain reaction, one of these tests . Preliminary chain reaction, the one of these tests . Preliminary chain reaction, the accurate one of these tests . Preliminary| chain reaction, the accurate test for the chain reaction, the accurate test for the covid virus and what it does. For the covid virus and what it does. It for the covid virus and what it does, it detects the rna and so it is a very does, it detects the rna and so it is a very accurate test. The way that is a very accurate test. The way that you is a very accurate test. The way that you get the test, you can either that you get the test, you can either go that you get the test, you can either go online and order one or go online either go online and order one or go online and either go online and order one or go online and arrange to go to a Test And Trace online and arrange to go to a Test And Trace station to collect a test. If you and Trace Station to collect a test. If you go and Trace Station to collect a test. If you go on and Trace Station to collect a test. If you go on to the Website'>Government Website if you go on to the Website'>Government Website that gives you the options and directs you through. They are readily and directs you through. They are readily available and will be necessary for anyone who is travelling and anyone who Comes back from travelling. Jim, travelling and anyone who Comes back from travelling. From travelling. Jim, one question here, do i from travelling. Jim, one question here, do i have from travelling. Jim, one question here, do i have to from travelling. Jim, one question here, do i have to isolate from travelling. Jim, one question here, do i have to isolate if from travelling. Jim, one question here, do i have to isolate if i from travelling. Jim, one question| here, do i have to isolate ifi Come here, do i have to isolate if i Come into contact with someone who has covid even though i have already had my two vaccinations for covid . Under the current guidance my two vaccinations for covid . Under the current guidance is my two vaccinations for covid . Under the current guidance is my two vaccinations for covid . Under the current guidance is the the current guidance is the definite ansWer is yes, because you could potentially still have the virus and pass it on, so if you have been near someone and contacted by Test And Trace, even if you have had the two vaccinations the law is very strong that you should still self isolate. Strong that you should still selfisolate. Strong that you should still selfisolate. Still so Much i ima. Ine selfisolate. Still so Much i imagine that selfisolate. Still so Much i imagine that scientists selfisolate. Still so Much i. Imagine that scientists would selfisolate. Still so Much i imagine that scientists would like to know about transmission and whether theres a difference the variants. ~ ,. , ~ whether theres a difference the variants. ~ ,. Variants. Absolutely. We are hearing a lot about the variants. Absolutely. We are hearing a lot about the indian variants. Absolutely. We are hearing a lot about the indian variant variants. Absolutely. We are hearing a lot about the indian variant at a lot about the indian variant at the moment, and the evidence so far is that the moment, and the evidence so far is that it the moment, and the evidence so far is that it is the moment, and the evidence so far is that it is more transmissible but it is not is that it is more transmissible but it is not causing more severe disease it is not causing more severe disease and that the vaccine is hopefully working at least to reduce the severity of the disease should you catch the severity of the disease should you catch it, but what We have learned you catch it, but what We have learned through the whole of the covid learned through the whole of the covid experience is that our Knowledge Changes as the research changes Knowledge Changes as the research changes and We may find other things as We changes and We may find other things as We go changes and We may find other things as We go along. We Werent necessarily expecting this Variant But We necessarily expecting this Variant But We also may get another variant so it is but We also may get another variant so it is about keeping up with the science so it is about keeping up with the science and using the science to adapt science and using the science to adapt our science and using the science to adapt our understanding. Science and using the science to adapt our understanding. Maria in london asks adapt our understanding. Maria in london asks a adapt our understanding. Maria in london asks a wang adapt our understanding. Maria in london asks a Wang Can adapt our understanding. Maria in london asks a Wang Can a adapt our understanding. Maria in london asks a Wang Can a 1618 l london asks a Wang Can a 16 18 Year Olds get a vaccine in england . Asks, Wang Can. That yearolds get a vaccine in england . Asks. Wang can asks, Wang Can. That is not lanned asks, Wang Can. That is not planned yet. Asks, Wang Can. That is not planned yet, but asks, Wang Can. That is not planned yet, but will asks, Wang Can. That is not planned yet, but will in asks, Wang Can. That is not planned yet, but will in israel. Planned yet, but will in israel 1618 planned yet, but will in israel 16 18 Year Olds are able to get it and in the states there are similar things, but the World Health Organization at the moment are pleading that We think about getting the vaccine out to other countries who have not got the vaccine yet and i think covax under that the current time, so it is a complex question and i dont think We know the ansWer that yet. And i dont think We know the ansWer that et. , ,. That yet. Colin says, can We start our bridge that yet. Colin says, can We start our Bridge Club that yet. Colin says, can We start our Bridge Club inside that yet. Colin says, can We start our Bridge Club inside our our Bridge Club inside our clubhouse . They have six tables of four. I clubhouse . They have six tables of four. ~. , clubhouse . They have six tables of four. ~. , ,. , , four. I think the ansWer is probably es, and four. I think the ansWer is probably yes. And it four. I think the ansWer is probably yes, and it depends four. I think the ansWer is probably yes, and it depends if four. I think the ansWer is probably yes, and it depends if you four. I think the ansWer is probably yes, and it depends if you view four. I think the ansWer is probably yes, and it depends if you view a i yes, and it depends if you view a Bridge Club the same as a restaurant, ora Bridge Club the same as a restaurant, or a bingo hall, and Bridge Club the same as a restaurant, ora bingo hall, and im not sure which way it will be defined, but i think he can do it. Places like Bingo Halls and museums and theatres are alloWed to open from today, but theres a difference in that you would have continue Wearing a mask in venues like that so im not sure if colin would be able to go ahead with this but everyone would still have to Wear masks at tables. Everyone would still have to Wear masks at tables. Last one here, from derbyshire. Masks at tables. Last one here, from derbyshire, when masks at tables. Last one here, from derbyshire, when amateur masks at tables. Last one here, from derbyshire, when amateur choirs derbyshire, when amateur choirs rehearsing together again . I think from today but rehearsing together again . I think from today but We rehearsing together again . I think from today but We are rehearsing together again . I think from today but We are still rehearsing together again . I think from today but We are still waiting for final guidance. From today but We are still waiting forfinal guidance. So from today but We are still waiting for final guidance. For final guidance. So difficult to work it out for final guidance. So difficult to work it out. It for final guidance. So difficult to work it out. It cuts for final guidance. So difficult to work it out. It cuts across work it out. It cuts across different work it out. It cuts across different government work it out. It cuts across different government departments, as Well, and it looks like from today but We are still waiting for final guidance. But We are still waiting for final uuidance. ,. , but We are still waiting for final uuidance. ,. , guidance. That was the problem, Professor Griffiths, guidance. That was the problem, Professor Griffiths, with guidance. That was the problem, Professor Griffiths, with singing, | Professor Griffiths, with singing, because you are expelling Much more air and Much more droplets. Yes. Air and Much more droplets. Yes, absolutely air and Much more droplets. Yes, absolutely. Jim air and Much more droplets. Yes, absolutely. Jim is air and Much more droplets. Yes, absolutely. Jim is right, air and Much more droplets. Yes, absolutely. Jim is right, i air and Much more droplets. Yes, absolutely. Jim is right, i checked the Website before i came on air and We still the Website before i came on air and We still dont have the guidance on choirs. We still dont have the guidance on choirs. And We still dont have the guidance on choirs, and you are right, it is about choirs, and you are right, it is about the choirs, and you are right, it is about the fact that the singing is a highrisk about the fact that the singing is a highrisk in about the fact that the singing is a high risk in covid times, but i think high risk in covid times, but i think that high risk in covid times, but i think that choirs will be able to meet think that choirs will be able to meet again but We havent got the formal meet again but We havent got the formal guidance on that. For the bridge formal guidance on that. For the Bridge Club, you need to keep Social Distancing Bridge Club, you need to keep Social Distancing if you have got less than 30, you distancing if you have got less than 30, you have got to keep where ever you are 30, you have got to keep where ever you are meet in Well ventilated, as Well, you are meet in Well ventilated, as Well, with you are meet in Well ventilated, as Well, with windows and doors open and rememberthe Well, with windows and doors open and remember the risks Well, with windows and doors open and rememberthe risks of Well, with windows and doors open and remember the risks of sitting opposite and remember the risks of sitting opposite somebody else for a long period opposite somebody else for a long period of opposite somebody else for a long period of time, sol opposite somebody else for a long period of time, so i think that with caution, period of time, so i think that with caution, yes, iagree period of time, so i think that with caution, yes, i agree withjim period of time, so i think that with caution, yes, Iagree Withjim is the ansWer caution, yes, i agree with jim is the ansWer caution, yes, i agree with jim is the ansWer. Sanitise the cards, in every pack the ansWer. Sanitise the cards, in every pack that the ansWer. Sanitise the cards, in every pack that would the ansWer. Sanitise the cards, in every pack that would keep the ansWer. Sanitise the cards, in every pack that would keep you | every pack that would keep you busy. Laughter would be time consuming. Jim Reid And Professorjohn griffiths, Thanks Forjoining us. Sian. Hello again. You have properly already noticed our Weather-pattern'>Weather Pattern has got stuck. Low pressure in charge of our Weather for ages now and those Rainfall Totals this month have been really mounting up, and top of the rainfall league, that is in north yorkshire, with over twice as Much rain as We would normally see in the whole of the Month Of May and of course, We are onlyjust past the halfway stage. There is loads more rain to Come, no change to our unsettled Weather-pattern'>Weather Pattern for the foreseeable future. Today is a shoWery kind of day and what is really important for the shoWers across england and wales is this trough, that will be working its way eastwards and will be taking the heaviest of the shoWers with it. And so across parts of yorkshire, down to the midlands, East Anglia and South East England, that is where the heaviest storms are going to be as We go through the afternoon, but behind that feature, shoWers beCome Much less common across wales, parts of the West-midlands'>West Midlands and parts of north West-england'>West England, where you have got a Much better chance of the Weather staying dry. With broken Cloud And Sunshine through the afternoon. Temperatures are about 1a to 16c. Overnight, shoWers are going to take quite a long time to slowly fade away, but eventually, the skies will beCome a little bit clearer and our overnight temperatures drift down to around 5 8c. Looking at the Satellite Picture We have at the moment, We are going to zoom away from the uk and down towards the south West. This area of cloud is going to be responsible for bringing the heaviest shoWers our way on tuesday. Otherwise, most parts of the uk should have lighter shoWers. Most parts of the uk will have these heavy downpours. Middle part of the Week and guess what, it is another day of sunshine and shoWers. At this time they are most likely to form a Crust Eastern Scotland and eastern areas of england. Those storms will be slow moving in nature and if you catch one, there could be large Rainfall Totals coming from those storms and as Well as that they could be with you for quite a length of time. The good news is, thursday and friday, no shoWers, but the area of low pressure is going to bring many of us a thorough soaking. Lots of Heavy Rain to Come towards the end of the Week and it will be windy, windy enough for the gusts to bring down a few tree branches. This is Bbc News. Im martine croxall. The headlines Covid Rules are eased across britain, but people are asked to be responsible. Indoorfood and drinks in limited groups are back on for millions of people. Thousands take advantage of the new Travel Rules and head overseas, in the first legal foreign holidays for months. Ijust want i just want to get to the villa. Just to get out in the sun. The Weather has been so awful in the uk. As fighting betWeen israel and Palestinian Militants enters its second Week, the us urges both sides to ensure the protection of civilians. The Covax Scheme, which was set up to help poorer countries get equal access to Covid Vaccines, faces a severe supply shortage. And Prince Charles says plant a tree to mark the queens Platinum Jubilee next year. Good afternoon, and WelCome to Bbc News at one. Borisjohnson has urged people to exercise a heavy dose of caution as many covid restrictions are lifted across england, wales and Much of scotland. The changes Come amid growing fears about the spread of the indian variant in britain. Lets take a closer look at some of the Relaxations Today. In england pubs and restaurants will be alloWed to serve people inside. Cinemas, museums, softPlay Centres and hotels can also reopen. Groups of six people, or two households, can meet indoors and stay overnight. 30 people are alloWed to gather outdoors. Many of the changes in wales are similar to england, but its still only extended households that are alloWed to meet in homes. Up to 50 people can gather outside for organised activities and events such as Weddings. In most of scotland, six people from three households will be able to meet indoors at home. Outdoors it can be eight people, from up to eight different households, rising to 12 on most of the islands. The changes do not apply to Glasgow And Moray, where tighter restrictions remain. Theres no Change Today in Northern Ireland, but its thought a review on thursday will lead to relaxation in a Weeks time. Lets cross to my Colleaguejane Hill whos in essex for us today. Lets hear from our Health Reporter Jim Reed. The tables are being laid, the beer is being delivered, the Cinema Screens are ready to be switched on again. Im so excited, very, very Much excited. Today is the single most significant day for Lockdown Easing across england, wales, and most of scotland. The message from ministers is one of cautious optimism. The data is positive, but its up to the public to use common sense. I would suggest that people Exercise Caution, as the Prime Minister said, and that involves washing your hands, keeping social distance, making sure there is ventilation, in terms of windows that can be opened, that will minimise the risk of infection. Instead of shivering together, outside, or in the back garden, groups are now alloWed to meet inside once again, with overnight visits alloWed in both england and most of scotland. Most scientists are broadly supportive of the move, but say it does Come with some risks. I think this is the most difficult policy decision, frankly, of the last 15 months or so. Its very, very finely balanced. We are at this point where We have lifted restrictions, and yet We dont have that full amount of information. I think it is reasonable to lift them today, but i do believe people, all of us, need to be really, really careful. There are likely to be plenty of possible stumbling blocks on this road back to normality. In bolton, more than 6,000 vaccinations Were given over the Weekend, as the town battles an outbreak of a variant of the virus first found in india. All right, sharp scratch. Scientists believe this version can spread more easily than the so called Kent Variant, dominant across the country, but, crucially, an early study indicates how current vaccines are still likely to be affected. We have 1,300 odd cases of the indian variant spreading in our community and that this is why the screening sorry, the testing, the Pcr Tests, they have really brilliantly set down and started giving out Pcr Tests in areas like bolton. And We, as doctors, are aware of it and We are trying to make sure We keep a handle on the situation. The message, then, is for anyone who is eligible for a jab to Come forward and get one. Across most of the uk, the signs are still positive. Social Contact Inside is a reality once again, and families can properly catch up, after a long, hard winter. Jim reed, Bbc News. The Leisure Sector has endured the most difficult Year Anyone can remember. Today marks what businesses hope is a return to normality. Nina warhurst has been to meet some of those reopening. Morning looks amazing. 7am and jackie is back. A regular at gran ts cafe, she has bought takeaway here over lockdown, but being back, sitting in whats known as jackies corner, is so Much better. Itsjust lovely. I mean, i used to be a regular sitting here in the morning, doing my crossword in my paper, and just generally chatting with the staff are stuck they are amazing staff, i class them as friends now. Much of it is what We are now used to, masks on, Hand Sanitiser on arrival and registering your details, either through the app or on pen and paper, but heres where things are very different from today. You will be able to sit down, indoors, take your mask off, and sit, if you wish, with somebody outside of your bubble, and the hope is that the more relaxed We are, the more We will spend. We are banking on a lot from today, and its been anxious, its been nervous, its been scared, its been happy, excited. A whole mix of feelings, but this is where todays where The Future Starts. I can imagine for the whole of the Hospitality Industry. | it is estimated covid has cost each Pub And Restaurant an average of more than £a0,000. Many will not make it. There are now 7 feWer registered licensed premises than there Were pre lockdown, and more will follow, as businesses are prised off government support. At the Wery-tap'>BreWery Tap in peterborough, Social Distancing means they will only be able to fill about a third of their 600 seat capacity. It means that our trade is a fraction of what it normally would be at this time of year, but, you know, We understand what the pandemic has meant, and Weve just got to Weather the storm and try and get out the far side of it. Zaqib, richard and shardell are Gym Buddies and this is the first time ever they have had an indoor seated catch up. Ive not really spoken to them since the lockdown, and its nice just to sit down with somebody and have a quick chat just before work Starts. I love it, its nice and warm for a start, which is good, and yes, just the social side, Weve missed havent We . Do you think you will spend more money now you are alloWed back inside . 100 . Weve got money to spend now. How long that surge in spend will last is a question for another day because for now drinks are being poured, story shared. It feels a little bit like it did before. Jane is in essex at a soft Play Centre. I jane is in essex at a soft Play Centre. ,. ,. ,. , jane is in essex at a soft Play Centre. ,. ,. ,. ,. Jane is in essex at a soft Play Centre. ,. ,. ,. ,. Centre. I totally know how to have a aood time centre. I totally know how to have a good time on centre. I totally know how to have a good time on a centre. I totally know how to have a good time on a monday. Centre. I totally know how to have a good time on a monday. Thank centre. I totally know how to have a good time on a monday. Thank you| good time on a monday. Thank you very Much, martin, and what has been so lovely, talking to people who work at the centre here is just how excited and enthusiastic all the staff are here at the soft Play Centre. I was talking to the lady on reception, she said how extraordinary it was to be back at work. She said it almost kind of threw her when she had to eye on her shirt for work and thought i havent done this for a while, but she said she was really delighted to be back. I know Were talking about all of this opening up today against a backdrop of caution, i know that is the message from a lot of scientists have to be mindful of that, but nonetheless, there are some young people who really needed to let off steam, may be the parents did too. Lets find out from nicola and anthony, not related i should stress, but you have been here for the day. 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There you are, but that encapsulates why it is so important to so many people. Lets talk to duncan phillips, who is the founder of 360 play. Oh, gosh, isnt it lovelyjust to hear the happiness . The play. Oh, gosh, isnt it lovely ust to hear the happiness . The smiles dont limit themselves to hear the happiness . The smiles dont limit themselves to to hear the happiness . The smiles dont limit themselves to our dont limit themselves to our customers, our staff and our team are just customers, our staff and our team are just so customers, our staff and our team are just so thrilled to do what We do best. Are just so thrilled to do what We do best, which is to put smiles on their do best, which is to put smiles on their faces do best, which is to put smiles on theirfaces. It is do best, which is to put smiles on their faces. It is lovely to see, and their faces. It is lovely to see, and to their faces. It is lovely to see, and to Come in here today and to hear and to Come in here today and to hear the and to Come in here today and to hear the children singing, to hear the children actually, you got noises the children actually, you got noises of the children actually, you got noises ofjoy rather than noises of frustrations. As a parent myself, We have experienced that throughout lockdown and it is so wonderful to actually lockdown and it is so wonderful to actually be lockdown and it is so wonderful to actually be able to get children back actually be able to get children back with families playing together. It is noisy back with families playing together. It is noisy but in a good way. The noise you want. We it is noisy but in a good way. The noise you want. Noise you want. We have missed noise. Noise you want. We have missed noise but. Noise you want. We have missed noise. But, goodness, noise you want. We have missed noise. But, goodness, you noise you want. We have missed noise. But, goodness, you have| noise you want. We have missed noise. But, goodness, you have been shut for five noise. But, goodness, you have been shut for five months, noise. But, goodness, you have been shut for five months, that noise. But, goodness, you have been shut for five months, that is noise. But, goodness, you have been shut for five months, that is a noise. But, goodness, you have been shut for five months, that is a big shut forfive months, that is a big impact. I mean, it is wonderful you can reopen in the way that you can, but that has to have hit you. I know you love what you do, but you also to run a business, and financially this must be an enormous hit you have taken . This must be an enormous hit you have taken . Absolutely, and to be honest i think have taken . Absolutely, and to be honest i think it have taken . Absolutely, and to be honest i think it is have taken . Absolutely, and to be honest i think it is too have taken . Absolutely, and to be honest i think it is too early have taken . Absolutely, and to be honest i think it is too early to honest i think it is too early to tell the honest i think it is too early to tell the real cost of the pandemic at this tell the real cost of the pandemic at this stage, because there are still many at this stage, because there are still many hurdles yet to get over. We are still many hurdles yet to get over. We are open today, We are putting smiles We are open today, We are putting smiles on We are open today, We are putting smiles on peoples faces, but We wont smiles on peoples faces, but We wont know smiles on peoples faces, but We wont know for a few months yet really wont know for a few months yet really what the financial position is for really what the financial position is for many businesses, and so many businesses is for many businesses, and so many businesses that have opened up across businesses that have opened up across the businesses that have opened up across the Country Today are doing it because across the Country Today are doing it because it is what We love and what it because it is what We love and what We it because it is what We love and what We do, and really there is no alternative what We do, and really there is no alternative. But the financial cost has been alternative. But the financial cost has been huge and will remain to be hue has been huge and will remain to be huge for has been huge and will remain to be huge for some time to Come, until We really huge for some time to Come, until We really understand how We now got to the light really understand how We now got to the light at really understand how We now got to the light at the end of the tunnel and i the light at the end of the Tunnel And L Were the light at the end of the tunnel and i Were going to stay out of the tunnel and i Were going to stay out of the tunnel or and i Were going to stay out of the tunnel or are there more bumps on the road . Tunnel or are there more bumps on the road . And you know, that still is yet the road . And you know, that still is yet to the road . And you know, that still is yet to Come. But one thing We have is yet to Come. But one thing We have read is yet to Come. But one thing We have read through all of this, because have read through all of this, because We have had three lockdowns hit our because We have had three lockdowns hit our sector now, is that you need to take hit our sector now, is that you need to take each hit our sector now, is that you need to take each day as it Comes to me need to take each day as it Comes to me need to to take each day as it Comes to me need to make sure We put smiles on peoples need to make sure We put smiles on peoples faces today, and then We need peoples faces today, and then We need to peoples faces today, and then We need to obviously have some time to start to need to obviously have some time to start to rebuild our businesses. But es, more start to rebuild our businesses. Yes, more to start to rebuild our businesses. Elf yes, more to Come, and We know the Prime Minister has hinted there could be a delay to thejune 21 date. You sit on the Trade Body that represents the sort of organisations, visitor attractions, you have had regular meetings with government, with Dc Ms during this process. What have you been saying to them about what you need is an industry . To them about what you need is an indust . , industry . The first thing is We need to be able to industry . The first thing is We need to be able to trade. Industry . The first thing is We need to be able to trade. Thats industry . The first thing is We need to be able to trade. Thats the to be able to trade. Thats the first to be able to trade. Thats the first key to be able to trade. Thats the first key point, and We are thankful. First key point, and We are thankful, We have hit this point in the road thankful, We have hit this point in the Road Map to allow the indoor centre the Road Map to allow the indoor centre is the Road Map to allow the indoor centre is to the Road Map to allow the indoor centre is to get openers WelCome and that has centre is to get openers WelCome and that has been the key messaging We have been that has been the key messaging We have been working with the government throughout this period. And i government throughout this period. And i think government throughout this period. And i think moving forward is to work and i think moving forward is to work with and i think moving forward is to work with the government to show how safe our work with the government to show how safe our sector can be indoors but it is not safe our sector can be indoors but it is not a safe our sector can be indoors but it is not a case of a soon as you move it is not a case of a soon as you move indoors, there are measures that you move indoors, there are measures that you can move indoors, there are measures that you can do. We have been working that you can do. We have been working with the government throughout the preparation to this opening throughout the preparation to this opening and indeed the other lockdowns to produce covid safe operating lockdowns to produce covid safe operating procedures where We can manage operating procedures where We can manage covid, rather than having to close manage covid, rather than having to close as manage covid, rather than having to close as a manage covid, rather than having to close as a result of it. All manage covid, rather than having to close as a result of it. Close as a result of it. All right, We wish you close as a result of it. All right, We wish you all close as a result of it. All right, We wish you all the close as a result of it. All right, We wish you all the best close as a result of it. All right, We wish you all the best for close as a result of it. All right, We wish you all the best for the coming days and Weeks, thank you very Much. Good to see you, duncan willits, the Owner And Founder of 360 play. So, martin, ive been in the cinemark, ive been at the tenpin bowling, im not sure im alloWed on the dodgems. I think that might be it for now. More from here later in the day. Back to you. Studio there was a way is the slide all the ball pit, jane, if you dont mind getting down on the floor. See you in a bit. Jane hill in basildon. Her ears will be ringing all evening. In scotland, most areas will see a relaxation of measures. But restrictions are staying in place for at least another Week in Glasgow And Moray, where rates of infection are higher. People betWeen the ages of 18 and 39 in parts of glasgow affected by an upsurge in coronavirus cases are being invited to get their vaccinations sooner than previously planned. Our Scotland Correspondent James Shaw is in glasgow. So, most of the country, james, seeing some changes, but not these two places We have mentioned. Thats two places We have mentioned. Thats riaht, two places We have mentioned. Thats ritht, it two places We have mentioned. Thats riaht, it is two places We have mentioned. Thats right. It is a two places We have mentioned. Thats right, it is a complicated two places We have mentioned. Thats right, it is a complicated picture right, it is a complicated picture here where quite late, in fact it was on friday, the scottish government decided that the situation in glasgow was so difficult, the Case Rate was so Much above the level that they wanted it to be that they had to delay the easing of restrictions in what is scotlands biggest city, about 630,000 people live in this city. It is the centre really of the economic life of scotland. But the rest of the country, huge changes, very similar to what is happening in other parts of the uk. So that means people can meet indoors, small numbers, so Were talking about six people from three households, physical distancing doesnt need to apply. So you can hug your love ones. Outside, eight people from eight households can meet with Social Distancing, travel abroad is now alloWed, as in the rest of the uk, and pubs and restaurants can serve alcohol until ten at 10 30pm. But really the situation in glasgow is the concern and there is this effort to try and get people vaccinated in specific parts of the south side of the city, and for those who know it, it is the postal areas of G A0 42, those who know it, it is the postal areas of G A0 a2, g 51 and 52, and g 55, a big swathe of Glasgow South of the river, it is a big part of the city. But the question is whether it will be enough. Those vaccinations of course will not protect people for at least a couple of Weeks, and the national clinical director here Jason Leitch has warned that the situation in glasgow is not going to be solved over the next Week. It could take significantly longer mamat. ,. , could take significantly longer mamat. ,. ,. ,. , mamat. James, for the moment, thank ou ve mamat. James, for the moment, thank you very Much indoor hospitality has also reopened in wales, with up to six people from different households alloWed to meet inside. Up to 50 people can attend an organised outdoor event, such as a Wedding. Heres tomos morgan. The first breakfasts being served inside once again, afterfive months. The Bull Terrier Cafe tried to open as a takeaway last Week, but being upstairs in Cardiff Market meant they only made a fiver a day. It was diabolical, to be honest. But this is our first Day Today. And I Cant wait. Cant wait, im so excited. And its a WelCome return for linda, who has been coming here twice a Week for a5 years. Its nice, because i live on my own. Sometimes, I Cant be bothered to cook, as it beComes dearer by the time you buy everything. I can Come here and its already cooked, its already there, and it costs me £6. Although bars and restaurants reopened with groups of six able to meet up and have a Flat White or a decaf inside, people must socially distance if they dont live together, or are in an extended household. Along with indoor hospitality, soft Play Centres, museums and cinemas reopen their Doors Today in wales, where Social Distancing allows. But the First Minister here has held back on giving Much detail on the next phase of unlocking society here in wales, because of concerns over the indian variant. So that means there are some industries still waiting for clarity on when they can reopen. With a capacity of 3,000 the biggest in South Wales pryzm nightclub will tonight be operating with only 5 of their volume, due to Social Distancing measures. As a business, thats just not viable. Its great to be open, but itsjust not sustainable for long term. I We really need a date i from the First Minister for when We can reopenl as a nightclub and, most importantly, when We can reopen without any restrictions. As service resumes across the uk, each of the devolved nations will continue to do so at different speeds. Tomos morgan, Bbc News, cardiff. More now on todays easing of coronavirus restrictions across the uk. Many pubs, cafes and cinemas will be opening their doors to customers for the first time this year. This will of course will give a Much needed boost to the hospitality sector, but does the Science Support this relaxation of the rules . Joining me now is drjennifer rohn, a Cell Biologist from University College london. Thank you very Much forjoining us. How great is the tension betWeen the politics and economics of the easing and what the science is telling us . Its really finely balanced. I think everybody realises it is time to open up, and i can see why We are opening up and everybody is straining at the lead to open up, yet this is coming at a slight chance that there might be a bit of a surge or possibly even a second or third way. It is just to too soon to tell, We dont have any information about the indian variant and how it behaves with respective vaccines, so yes, We are opening up but there are some risks. Band vaccines, so yes, We are opening up but there are some risks. But there are some risks. And how Much more but there are some risks. And how Much more complicated but there are some risks. And how Much more complicated has but there are some risks. And how Much more complicated has the i Much more complicated has the emergence of this indian variant made the picture . It emergence of this indian variant made the picture . Emergence of this indian variant made the picture . It seems to be hithl made the picture . It seems to be highly transmissible, made the picture . It seems to be highly transmissible, it made the picture . It seems to be highly transmissible, it is made the picture . It seems to be highly transmissible, it is still highly transmissible, it is still not completely clear if it is more contagious than the standard of the Kent Variant but it does seem to be taking hold in certain places, as We know. We dont know again, in real world terms, how Well it does with vaccinated people. We know that in a lab there is maybe a slight reduction in efficacy with the indian variant compared to the vaccines We are using, so We dont have enough information yet and that makes me as a scientist nervous, but i do understand why We are opening up i do understand why We are opening up and i think if We are all cautious and may be dont go crazy, evenif cautious and may be dont go crazy, even if We are alloWed to go out maybe We should just be a bit cautious, i think of a thing should be ok. ,. , cautious, i think of a thing should be ok. , cautious, i think of a thing should beok. ,. ,. � , be ok. Should be, thats the important be ok. Should be, thats the important word, be ok. Should be, thats the important word, isnt be ok. Should be, thats the important word, isnt it . Be ok. Should be, thats the i important word, isnt it . When be ok. Should be, thats the important word, isnt it . When We look back to last summer and We Were all being encouraged to go out, to eat out to help out, how unwise was that, with the gift of hindsight . I think most people agree that did contribute to the coming of the second wave, and again, it was a completely different story though. This is now on the backdrop of a pretty robust vaccine programme, but it has to be said that only 70 of adults have been vaccinated. A0 full, so that is still quite a few people who have not been vaccinated and then of course We have younger people who are vulnerable to covid, some of them, and they have not been vaccinated at all. So again, you just have to take everything in the context of where We are now. It is Much better than where We Were last summer but the risk still remain. How adequate is the guidance We are getting in various parts of the country because We have just been ansWering vieWers questions, and questions cropped up like can a Bridge Club meet if there are 2a people playing, when can choirs start rehearsing together again . And if you look for that kind of detail, it is hard to work it out. Latte if you look for that kind of detail, it is hard to work it out. It is hard to work it out. We have never really it is hard to work it out. We have never really had it is hard to work it out. We have never really had that it is hard to work it out. We have never really had that Much it is hard to work it out. We have| never really had that Much detail it is hard to work it out. We have i never really had that Much detail in all of the restrictions We have had, they have been grey areas where people arent sure whether they can do this or that and they dont know where to go to ask the question. So yes, its impossible to write a Blanket Rule for every possible thing that you could do. But i think basically keeping in mind the main themes, it is really good if you are in a ventilated area, even if you are inside you should have that window open, just because you can meet with all your friends in small numbers, doesnt mean you should, and maybe We should be a little bit patient and see how it plays out in the north West. Haifa patient and see how it plays out in the north West. The north West. How will you be allowin the north West. How will you be allowing yourself the north West. How will you be allowing yourself to the north West. How will you be allowing yourself to take the north West. How will you be i allowing yourself to take advantage of the easing . I allowing yourself to take advantage of the easing . Of the easing . I am hopeful that Erha S of the easing . I am hopeful that perhaps the of the easing . I am hopeful that perhaps the Weather of the easing . I am hopeful that perhaps the Weather might of the easing . I am hopeful that i perhaps the Weather might improve and then i can do a lot of stuff outdoors. I dont plan to do a lot of indoor socialising if i dont have to Come and really it is almost june, so Come on, british Weather, work with us here. Work with us here. Yes, strawberry season, work with us here. Yes, strawberry season. We work with us here. Yes, strawberry season, We need work with us here. Yes, strawberry season, We need some work with us here. Yes, strawberry season, We need some sunshine i work with us here. Yes, strawberryj season, We need some sunshine to work with us here. Yes, strawberry i season, We need some sunshine to go with it. Drjennifer rohn from University College london, thank you for your time. Thousands of british Holiday Makers have jetted off on foreign breaks for the first time in months. Most destinations will require travellers to isolate when they return but for a few countries on the governments Green List, such as portugal, therell be no need. Bookings are still low compared with pre pandemic levels, but the Tourism Industry hopes confidence is returning. This report from Sarah Corker at manchester airport. This report from Sarah Corker at manchester airport. Foreign getaways are back. This is the 6am flight from manchester, heading to the algarve. Holiday makers told me they could not wait to get to portugals golden beaches. We havent seen Each Other really since christmas 2019. Yes. So, We are sisters, We have met at the this is our first trip. Up and this is our first trip. We actually had dubai booked. We thought a while ago iti would be ok by now and it just wasnt, so this was like the best next alternative. 12 countries and territories are on the Green List, meaning you wont have to quarantine when you Come home. Its no longer illegal to travel to Amber List of countries, but the government says you still shouldnt, plus you will have to quarantine for ten days when you get back. Arrivals from Red List countries must quarantine in a government managed hotel, and pay for it. You shouldnt travel to destinations on this list. This is a cautious restarting to foreign holidays. Manchester airport is operating at around 10 of normal capacity. It is expecting 3,000 passengers today, but if you compare that to a monday before the pandemic, that number would have been 90,000 passengers, so this is a slow and gradual recovery. Getting away to a green List Destination takes some planning. You have to have a Covid Test three days before departure, and when you get back. At heathrow This Morning, these passengers Were relieved everything Went smoothly. We didnt know whether We Were coming or not, so it has been a bit of a cliffhanger just nice to get away, first opportunity it arises, it is time to be good to yourself. The Traffic Light System will be revieWed every three Weeks. The Travel Sector hopes holiday hotspots, like spain and greece, will be given the green light soon. We would like to see more countries added to the Green List. We think if We look at the trend on Vaccination And Infection i in europe and the united states, it does give us room for cautious optimism that more countries will open up injune and july. I millie, are you excited to meet your grandparents for the first time . And there Were long awaited reunions today, too. The Chamberlain Family arrived back in london from australia This Morning. They are moving back to the uk, after three years living down under. WelCome home this is your home you have never been here before. The world of International Travel is now slowly opening up again. Butjetting off on a foreign holiday is still far from straightforward. After months of strict measures, the coronavirus rules have been relaxed across england, wales and most of scotland. Pubs, cafes and restaurants in england reopen inDoors Today but the Prime Minister has urged people to exercise a heavy dose of caution. With me is our Business Presenter Ramzan karmali. Thats it, isnt it . People want to get out, but be careful about it. They do Come and i think the economy is cautiously optimistic about this as Well. The Bank Of England say very optimistic, growth this year of seven and a quarter percent, We havent seen that since 19a1, so We havent seen that since 19a1, so We have seen the worst recession in 300 years so We have to put It Into context. A tenth of restaurants have disappeared. And the ones that are opening will be desperate to open because 60 of them didnt have outdoor space that they couldnt open on the 12th Of April, so there is that too. But it is notjust pubs, cafes and restaurants, Weve got hotels as Well opening up to the leisure industry. We can talk to the Vice President of hilton hotels, julie baker, whojoins us now. Thank you very Much forjoining us. You have got over 100 hotels opening properly, i guess, today. What have you been doing to get ready . Latte properly, i guess, today. What have you been doing to get ready . We are su er you been doing to get ready . We are super excited. You been doing to get ready . We are super excited, thanks you been doing to get ready . We are super excited, thanks very you been doing to get ready . We are super excited, thanks very Much i you been doing to get ready . We are super excited, thanks very Much for| super excited, thanks very Much for the opportunity to tell you all about the opportunity to tell you all about it the opportunity to tell you all about it this afternoon. Weve been getting about it this afternoon. Weve been getting our about it this afternoon. Weve been getting our Team Members ready, bringing getting our Team Members ready, bringing them back off furlough, they are bringing them back off furlough, they are super excited to be Welcoming our leisure guests back, because Welcoming our leisure guests back, because Theyjoin Hospitality because Theyjoin Hospitality because Theyjoin Hospitality because they have a passion for people because they have a passion for people. With some of our hotels, We have been people. With some of our hotels, We have been making the most of down time to have been making the most of down time to do have been making the most of down time to do refurbishments, and of course time to do refurbishments, and of course We time to do refurbishments, and of course We are conscious of the fact that some course We are conscious of the fact that some guests are still anxious about that some guests are still anxious about travelling, so Weve been making about travelling, so Weve been making sure Weve got extremely thorough making sure Weve got extremely thorough Cleaning And Hygiene processes in place, and our own is called processes in place, and our own is called hilton clean stay, which gives called hilton clean stay, which gives guests the added reassurance that hotels are a safe place to visit that hotels are a safe place to visit. � ,. , that hotels are a safe place to visit. � ,. That hotels are a safe place to visit. � , visit. 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Well, We i notice when We came out of lockdown last summer, We noticed all that pent last summer, We noticed all that pent up last summer, We noticed all that pent up demand quickly bounced back, and We pent up demand quickly bounced back, and We have pent up demand quickly bounced back, and We have seen it Come back even faster and We have seen it Come back even faster this and We have seen it Come back even faster this time, so bookings have been faster this time, so bookings have been increasing on quite a level. In the usual been increasing on quite a level. In the usual places like the hilton brighton, so the resort places, some of our brighton, so the resort places, some of our key brighton, so the resort places, some of our key cities like york and newcastle, but what is different this time newcastle, but what is different this time as Weve seen a recovery in london this time as Weve seen a recovery in london as this time as Weve seen a recovery in london as Well. I think with theatres, in london as Well. I think with theatres, cinemas, Museums Opening We have theatres, cinemas, Museums Opening We have seen that recovery Comeback. It will We have seen that recovery Comeback. It will be We have seen that recovery Comeback. It will be awhile We get back to pre pandemic levels, but the early signs pre pandemic levels, but the early signs are pre pandemic levels, but the early signs are good. And prepandemic levels, but the early signs are good signs are good. And also i know foreian signs are good. And also i know foreign travel signs are good. And also i know foreign travel is signs are good. And also i know foreign travel is opening signs are good. And also i know foreign travel is opening up, i signs are good. And also i know| foreign travel is opening up, but are you conscious that actually will have to attract a lot more brits to Come and stay at your hotels, rather than foreign visitors . 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I think We have only seen the fact that people want to Come i the fact that people want to Come and stay the fact that people want to Come and stay in the fact that people want to Come and stay in our hotels, We have seen domestic and stay in our hotels, We have seen domestic leisure bounced back, you are right, domestic leisure bounced back, you are right, cities like london are Much are right, cities like london are Much more are right, cities like london are Much more reliant on International Travel Much more reliant on International Travel so Much more reliant on International Travel so We Much more reliant on International Travel so We WelCome those restrictions being lifted later. But at the restrictions being lifted later. But at the moment people are coming back to enjoy at the moment people are coming back to enjoy hilton because of all the fantastic to enjoy hilton because of all the fantastic leisure facilities We have fantastic leisure facilities We have. Some of our hotels have golf courses, have. Some of our hotels have golf courses, gyms, start spas, leisure courses, gyms, start spas, leisure facilities in our tea makers are so leisure facilities in our tea makers are so it leisure facilities in our tea makers are so it leisure facilities in our tea makers are so it members are so excited to WelCome are so it members are so excited to WelCome them back. We are so it members are so excited to WelCome them back. To WelCome them back. We Were talkint to WelCome them back. We Were talkin to to WelCome them back. We Were talking to a to WelCome them back. We Were talking to a breWery to WelCome them back. We Were talking to a breWery early to WelCome them back. We Were talking to a breWery early in i to WelCome them back. We Were talking to a breWery early in one | to WelCome them back. We Were i talking to a breWery early in one of their key concerns as recruitment and the Hospitality Industry needs people, dont they, so how are you managing to find the right people, or are you trying to expand, what are your plans . Are your plans . Thats a good question are your plans . Thats a good question. The are your plans . Thats a good question. The industry are your plans . Thats a good question. The industry has i are your plans . Thats a good i question. The industry has been hit very hard question. The industry has been hit very hard and We have pulled back a lot of very hard and We have pulled back a lot of our very hard and We have pulled back a lot of our Team Members off furlough, and in some hotels the ramp furlough, and in some hotels the ramp up furlough, and in some hotels the ramp up will take a little bit longer, ramp up will take a little bit longer, so We still have some Team Members longer, so We still have some Team Members to Come back. We also have a system members to Come back. We also have a system called hilton alumni, which means system called hilton alumni, which means for system called hilton alumni, which means for those people that have worked means for those people that have worked for hilton in the past, We have worked for hilton in the past, We have approached them to be coming back to have approached them to be coming back to work in new hotels, and We have back to work in new hotels, and We have had back to work in new hotels, and We have had quite a high take up of that as have had quite a high take up of that as Well. And then in some hotels that as Well. And then in some hotels We that as Well. And then in some hotels We are in the fortunate position hotels We are in the fortunate position to be recruiting externally again. Position to be recruiting externally again. But position to be recruiting externally again, but Weve recently won great places again, but Weve recently won great places to again, but Weve recently won great places to work in the uk, the number one company places to work in the uk, the number one company to work out in the uk, so Were one company to work out in the uk, so Were hoping that will help us with recruitment drive. Many thanks for your time. That is your business. 50 many thanks for your time. That is your business. Your business. So nice to have ositive your business. So nice to have positive things your business. So nice to have positive things to your business. So nice to have positive things to talk your business. So nice to have positive things to talk about. I your business. So nice to have| positive things to talk about. It positive things to talk about. If really is. Now its time for a look at the Weather with chris fawkes. There is no real end in sight to this prolonged unsettled spell of Weather that We are enduring at the moment this may. Today is another day of sunshine and shoWers. The heaviest storms working from yorkshire and lincolnshire down to the midlands, East Anglia and South East England with Hail And Thunder mixed in with these big downpours. Further West, feWer shoWers around this afternoon, for wales, the West-midlands'>West Midlands and north West-england'>West England, West scotland, as Well, so these areas have the best chance of dodging the downpours and staying dry. Overnight tonight, the shoWers that form during the day will be slow to gradually subside but eventually the skies get clear and our temperatures dip down to around 5 8c. Tomorrow, another day of sunshine and shoWers but We will see some heavy, probably thundery rain, Working Into Wales and south West-england'>West England during tuesday morning. Elsewhere, a largely dry morning on tuesday with some sunshine. The afternoon will see further Thunder Clouds develop and those shoWers becoming pretty widespread, and some of them really pokey. The headlines on Bbc News. Covid rules are eased across britain but people are asked to be responsible. Indoorfood and drinks in limited groups are back on for millions of people. Thousands take advantage of the new Travel Rules and head overseas, in the first legal foreign holidays for months. I just want to get to the villa she laughs and just to get out in the sun. The Weathers been so awful in the uk, so. As fighting betWeen israel and Palestinian Militants enters its second Week, the us urges both sides to ensure the protection of civilians. The Covax Scheme, which was set up to help poorer countries get equal access to Covid Vaccines, faces a severe supply shortage. And Prince Charles says plant a tree to mark the queens Platinum Jubilee next year. Sport and a full round up from the Bbc Sport centre. Heres olly. Good afternoon. Weve had Government Pilot programmes around the safe return of sports spectators, but from today, in england, the crowds are back. Racecourses are alloWed to host a,000 specatators or operate at 50 capacity, whichever is the lesser number with todays easing of lockdown restrictions. This is carlisle where the first race Went off at 1 oclock. They are also letting spectators in for the meetings at redcar, Leicester And Windsor today. A couple of important matches tonight, Bournemouths Championship play off semi final against brentford will have just over 2,000 spectators. Therell be a,500 fans at the other semi betWeen Barnsley And Swansea at oakWell. Therell be fans at manchester united, southampton, brighton and chelsea for tomorrow nights Premier League matches. Three days after their Fa Cup final defeat, Chelsea Face Leicester again, a huge match for both sides top four ambitions and therell be 8,000 in the stands at Stamford Bridge. In some matches where We have struggled a bit with momentum, maybe, and i had the feeling during their run in many matches, that support can help, could help now, and would be crucial to our team, so having the fans back is fantastic. I hope they Come at the right moment to help us to secure this last win at Stamford Bridge this season. Manchester city are at brighton and the champions have had some good news, Kevin De Bruyne is back in training after a recent injury scare. Hes missed the Premier League games against chelsea and newcastle. Hes unlikely to be rushed back for tomorrow, but of more importance is his readiness for the Champions League final against chelsea at the end of the month. Kevin is important, like everyone is important, and the final, when We are able to stick together, and to push Each Other, that will be possible to win it, so of Course Kevin is important, everybody knows it but everyone is at the same level. Englands Summer Series against India And Pakistan will go ahead despite the two countries being on the covid Red List. Indias men and women are scheduled to play in the country over the next few Months Pakistan are due injuly. The players have been given permission to quarantine at the Ageas Bowl on Site Hotel near southampton rather than government designated accomodation. New zealand are already at that hotel after arriving yesterday ahead of their Test Series next month. Tyson fury says it will be the biggest Sporting Event ever to grace the planet earth. He posted a video on Social Media last night saying that his world heavyWeight Unification Fight against anthonyjoshua has been confirmed for iath august. One of the sticking points had been a venue but its set to be in saudi arabia. Suddenly, in the last 60 or so hours, three orfour of the key players in this fight have talked about saudi arabia. Its happening, august iath. Someone might have said, hold on a minute, isnt it going to be hot . Yes, its going to be boiling and at midnight it will still be boiling the saudis have stumped up 150 Million as a down payment. That gets split betWeen the camps, thats why We are going to saudi in the middle of august. Thats all the sport for now. Ill have more for you in the next hour. We are keeping a close eye on the house of commons for a moment. We are expecting an urgent question to be asked in the chamber this afternoon. They are just getting ready, doing the sanitising that they have to do before you people arrive in their seats. New people. Robert halfon, the conservative mp for harlow, he is going to ask the urgent question, regarding the anti semitic abuse that flared at the Weekend in a number of places, notably in north london. The Communities Secretary Robertjenrick is going to be talking, ansWering that urgent question. We have also heard the mayor of London Sadiq Khan urging people to report cases of anti semitism to police and he says any reports of alleged hate crimes will be taken seriously and following abuse that We heard, verbal abuse that We heard of the Weekend, the mayor of london said there will be high Visibility Police patrols in london to make sure that jewish communities feel very safe. I think the speaker is just arriving there. Some of the reaction that We saw at the Weekend was credited to the rising tension betWeen Israel And Palestine in the middle east but politicians of all stripes in this country have said there is no excuse for anti semitism. We can now listen in. For antisemitism. We can now listen in. ,. ,. For antisemitism. We can now listen in. ,. Y for antisemitism. We can now listen in. I, for antisemitism. We can now listen in. No charges have yet been made, therefore the in. No charges have yet been made, therefore the house in. 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No one could failto be appalled by the disgraceful halfon. No one could failto be i appalled by the disgraceful scenes of anti semitic abuse being directed at members of thejewish community in the past Week. In chigWell the rabbi was hospitalised after being attacked outside his synagogue. In London Activists drove through golders green and finchley, both areas with largejewish populations, apparently shouting anti semitic abuse through a megaphone. These are intimidating and racist and extremely serious crimes. The police have since made four arrests, for racially aggravated public order offences, and have placed extra patrols in the Stjohns Wood and golders green areas. As always, We stand with ourjewish friends and neighbours who have sadly been subjected to a deeply disturbing upsurge in anti semitism in recent years. Especially on Social Media. Like all forms of racism, anti semitism has no place in our society. A lot of young britishjews are discovering for the first time that their friends dont understand anti semitism. Cant recognise it, and dont care that they are spreading it. They are not responsible for the actions of a government, thousands of miles away. But are made to feel as if they are. Seeing their friends post social Media Content that glorifies hamas, an illegal terrorist organisation, an illegal terrorist organisation, an organisation whose charter calls for everyjew in the world to be killed. Today the world celebrates international day against homophobia, Trans Phobia and by phobia, but on the hamas people are murdered for being gay. Under hamas. Any time anti semitism re enters our society it masks itself as social justice, re enters our society it masks itself as socialjustice, selling itself as socialjustice, selling itself as socialjustice, selling itself as a speaking truth to poWer, but this government is taking robust action to root it out. Leading the way is the first government to adopt the international Holocaust Remembrance Alliance Definition of anti semitism and calling on others to do the same. As a result, nearly three quarters of local councils have adopted it. I have written to councils and universities who are still dragging their feet. They will shortly be named and shamed if they fail to act. All bar one member of parliament has signed up to it. We are also doing our utmost to keep thejewish community safe. Through thejewish community safe. Through the £65 million protective security grant, to protectjewish schools, synagogues and community buildings and working closely with the Community Security Trust to make short victims can Come forward and report attacks to the police. But We recognise that education is also one of the most poWerful tools We have for tackling anti semitism. We are proud to back the work of the Holocaust Education trust, and the anne frank trust amongst others to make sure that We challenge prejudice from an early age. With the last Holocaust Survivors leaving us We also sure that future generations never forget where hatred can lead. So i hope a new World Class holocaust memorial Learning Center next to the palace of Westminster, this is currently awaiting the outCome of a planning inquiry. Some of the opposition to this has only served to make the case for why it is needed. Today the government and i hope the whole house sends a clear message of Support And Reassurance to our jewish friends and neighbours. We seek a society where the uks largest established religion can live safely and freely and can prosper as an essential part of a nation which is confident in its diversity but ultimately strong in its unity. Diversity but ultimately strong in its uni. � , diversity but ultimately strong in itsuni. � , its unity. 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In a 2018 house of thank you. In a 2018 house of Commons Debate on how anti semitism on anti semitism i said the air had grown tighterfor on anti semitism i said the air had grown tighter forjews, on anti semitism i said the air had grown tighterforjews, your mouth goes dry, and sadly after yesterdays horrific incidents, as highlighted by my right honourable friend, especially the rabbi being beaten up at chigWell in essex, i feel the air has beCome even tighter. I thank my right honourable friend for epping for her strong support against anti semitism. Since 2018 the Communities Security Task record of the highest ever number of anti semitic incidents, over 1820 i9, anti semitic incidents, over 1820 19, and in harlowjusta anti semitic incidents, over 1820 19, and in harlowjust a few days ago swastikas Were graffitied on the walls in a public walkway, thankfully now removed. Why in the 21st Century Mastjewish schools and synagogues have guards outside . Must. The growth of anti semitism has happened for a number of reasons and there are too many what lenin called useful idiots, whether it is some Labour Party activists condemned by the Equalities Commission and those who use the conflict in israel as an excuse, whether it is the bbc� Wen'>Sjeremy BoWen telling jews to read negative articles aboutjews, or the nus giving equivalents to anti semitism and what they called the liberation of palestine, and i reminded the house of this, so what protections and support are being given specifically to jews and support are being given specifically tojews and Support And Support are being given specifically to jews and support to the Community Security Trust . What is the government doing to educate people about anti semitism so this evil is wiped out . Will there be severe penalties for those found guilty of anti semitic behaviours . As a proud britishjewish mp, i never imagined that i would live at a time when myself and thejewish community would question whether britain is a safe place forjews any more. ,. , ~ , more. Can i thank my right honourable more. Can i thank my right honourable friend, more. Can i thank my right honourable friend, for i more. Can i thank my right honourable friend, for his. More. Can i thank my right honourable friend, for his Remarks Today but also for his long record of supporting the british jewish community of supporting the britishjewish community and for fighting anti semitism. We must make sure this is a country in which our jewish friends and neighbours feel safe and im sure you whole house will send a strong Message Today of Support And Reassurance to them. The government will continue to support the communities Security Trust and i join him in praising its work and it helps to make sure the community of 650 jewish communal buildings and A Thousand events every year, partly funded by the government and partly by philanthropy. The trust have reported to us this Week a steep rise in anti semitic incidents, a 320 increase in a Week and that im afraid is likely to rise further as there is always a delay in reporting. We will continue to support them and We will work with the metropolitan Police And Police forces in other parts of the country who are putting out extra patrols over the course of the coming days to provide that reassurance to jewish citizens, and We will also be supporting groups across the country, for example the union of jewish students, which are so Much good work forjews on campuses across the uk who suffer at the hands of anti semitic attacks and abuse, and We will keep on that work as Well as the educational work that he refers to and ive paid tribute to a number of the fantastic organisations like the Holocaust Education trust that deliver that day in, day out and have continued to do so even during the difficulties posed by covid 19. Flout difficulties posed by covid19. Now the shadow difficulties posed by covid 19. Now the shadow secretary. Difficulties posed by covid19. Now the shadow secretary. I difficulties posed by covid19. Now the shadow secretary. I commend l difficulties posed by covid19. Now i the shadow secretary. I commend the riaht the shadow secretary. I commend the right honourable the shadow secretary. I commend the right honourable member the shadow secretary. I commend the right honourable member for the shadow secretary. I commend the right honourable member for a the shadow secretary. I commend the | right honourable member for a harlow right honourable memberfor a harlow for securing the question. What We saw and heard on the footage on the streets of London Yesterday was a violent act of anti semitism and threatening sickening misogyny and those who took part in this behaviour should feel the full force of the law. We have seen these attacks aimed at the jewish attacks aimed at thejewish community time and again and the Security Trust, i also commend them for their work, they recorded 63 anti semitic incidents from the eighth until the 16th of may, and We send a clear unequivocal message thatis send a clear unequivocal message that is not acceptable, not them, not now, not ever. I have been moved by the jewish community sharing testimonies at the Weekend and i have contacted the board of deputies of british dues and the Communities Safety Trust to make clear the absolute condemnation of wheat on these benches for these terrible acts of britishjews. Distressing scenes witnessed in the middle east and We on these benches have called for a ceasefire, but it can also lead to a minority of people attempting to whip up hatred betWeen communities. It is often an upsurge of islamophobic attacks, as Well, and those who do this do not in any sense represent those who seek to bring about peace in the middle east. I would like to ask the secretary of state that whilst i understand four men have been arrested, is anyone else being sought . What more can be done especially in terms of Intelligence Gathering to prevent this kind of incident from happening again . What additional support is being given to places of worship and other key sites at this worrying time . Finally, does the secretary of state agree that in response to those who seek to stoke Division And Hatred We must stand united and sent a message that they will never win . Im that they will never win . Im crateful that they will never win . Im grateful to that they will never win . Im grateful to the that they will never win . Im grateful to the honourable gentleman for his strong words to which would have been heard byjewish communities across the country that the whole of the house of commons is united in this regard and he is also right to say that whatever your views on the current conflict in israel and gaza, that is no excuse whatsoever for the kind of anti semitic abuse or indeed anti muslim hatred that We are seeing on the streets right now. Tell mum, the report the number of anti muslim incidents have also informed liverpool that there has been a rise in have also informed us that there has been a rise in incidents, and in both instances it needs to be tackled. The police should be urgently investigating the issues We have seen in recent days, and the Home Secretary has spoken with the commission of the metropolitan police who has given assurances that the police will do everything they can to find the perpetrators and to bring them to justice. Further patrols are now happening in areas with higher jewish communities in london, for example, and other police forces in other areas of the country like in greater manchester are taking the same proactive approach. As i said in my opening remarks, the police have since made arrests for racially aggravated public order offences and have placed extra patrols in St Johns Wort and golders green, and with respect to the rabbi St Johns would and golders green, and with respect to the assault on the rabbi in chigWell, essex police are investigating it, and they are also providing communities with reassurance and calling on anyone who may have been a witness to any of those events to Come forward as soon as possible. Studio Robert Jenrick there the Communities Secretary ansWering the urgent question which was put forward by Robert Halfon. Lets speak to the liberal democrat foreign Affairs Spokesperson Layla moran she is of palestinian descent. What Were your thoughts when you saw those pictures . We have to be careful referring to active court cases, but when We sought those scenes of anti semitic abuse. I was scenes of antisemitic abuse. I was dis usted. Scenes of antisemitic abuse. I was disgusted l scenes of antisemitic abuse. I was disgusted. I was scenes of antisemitic abuse. I was disgusted. I was absolutely disgusted. I was absolutely disgusted. I was absolutely disgusted. My first thought was, thinking to the now more than 200 Deadin Thinking to the now more than 200 dead in gaza, 59 of whom are children, the atrocities that are being committed in Israel And Palestine and the need for peace. These people have undermined that call and they have absolutely undermined what in my view is the view of all palestinians i know and all british Jews View of all palestinians i know and all britishjews i know who are seeking peace and im glad they Were arrested and i hope the full force of the law is brought to bear on them. ,. ,. ,. , them. How do We in this country make them. How do We in this country make the jewish communities them. How do We in this country make the jewish communities feel them. How do We in this country make the jewish communities feel safe . I the jewish communities feel safe . Any kind of crime like this is quite rightly investigated and We have a Functioning Justice System and that is right. But also We have to recognise that these groups do not speak for the vast majority of people who are seeking a peaceful solution to this conflict. We have to also Come back to the fact that this conflict itself needs to end and britain has an important part to play in achieving that. The last few days have been absolutely horrific and it marries a scene We have seen before, We have been here before although it looks bleaker than it has before because when people suggest going back to some kind of negotiating table, that table doesnt exist any more. But We need a concerted effort now, led by the un Security Council, to condemn the atrocities on both sides. It is a shame i think that the united states has yet to agree to this, and my understanding is they are the ones holding out. Until they do, britain needs to continue to put its effort and its diplomatic efforts into encouraging the united states to do the right thing, to call a halt to this, because they are the ones now with the poWer, and they are the ones who are emboldening netanyahus government to continue to kill innocent palestinians on the ground. It is completely unacceptable and it needs to stop. But it is completely unacceptable and it needs to stop needs to stop. But as part of that oWer needs to stop. But as part of that poWer struggle. Needs to stop. But as part of that poWer struggle, that needs to stop. But as part of that poWer struggle, that conflict, i needs to stop. But as part of that poWer struggle, that conflict, We | poWer struggle, that conflict, We also have hamas which is committed to the destruction of israel and that has designated is designated as a terrorist organisation. You say it needs to be an appeal to both sides, so hamas is one of those . Absolutely, they both need to be held accountable under international humanitarian law. What i failed to understand, is that hamas have asked for a ceasefire and Were rebuffed, and that clearly has to be where We get to now. If they are asking for a ceasefire, why is it that israel has rebuffed them . Surely a call from all Western democracy is all who sit on the un Security Council would encourage both sides to agree to that ceasefire, We have to stop the killing. Once the killing stops We have to also accept that the Status Quo that led to the evictions and the over reaction by the israeli authorities towards palestinian protesters off the back of demolitions of settlements which is counter to international law including the geneva convention, these are things which have set the scene for what We have seen today and unless We address those underlying issues, night follows day, We will see this happen again. I hope that the outpouring of support for the two State Solution and for peace is going to lead to something good because what We need above all now is hope. It is hope that has been eroding away over the last few years. There is one Trump Card Britain has and i think the time is approaching for it to consider doing and that is recognition of the palestinian state. Whenever you do have two sides meeting at the table, unless they meet as equals, it is doomed to failure, and that is the one thing which britain can still do on its own that i think the government should do as soon as possible. It is an extremely should do as soon as possible. It is an extremely complex picture, in israel and the West bank, gaza, so how do We stop people conflating the actions of the israeli state with the peacefuljewish communities the peaceful jewish communities around the peacefuljewish communities around the world who have suddenly beCome the target when they see what is happening in israel . Is happening in israel . Absolutely. I want to make is happening in israel . Absolutely. I want to make this is happening in israel . Absolutely. I want to make this absolutely i i want to make this absolutely clear, it is completely unacceptable and british jews clear, it is completely unacceptable and britishjews are allies in this, they understand what it means to live in a country like this, that abides by international law, that is peaceful, and they are as bewildered as anyone else by what is happening and what netanyahu is doing on the palestinians perpetrating on the palestinians, so We are together in this, and all those groups who are somehow, notjust conflating, but there are groups that somehow, not just conflating, but there are groups that are somehow, notjust conflating, but there are groups that are using 12 state division, actually they should be utterly condemned they are using it to state division. My advice to people is do not think that in any way represent me and other british palestinians and other british arabs in this country or indeed any other people in this country, they are a tiny fringe of minority extremists and they dont help the situation at all with what they do. Help the situation at all with what the do. , help the situation at all with what the do. A,. Help the situation at all with what the do. , they do. Leila moran, thanks for oinint they do. Leila moran, thanks for joining us now its time for a look at the Weather with chris fawkes. There is no real end in sight to this prolonged unsettled spell of Weather that We are enduring at the moment this may. Today is another day of sunshine and shoWers. The heaviest storms working from yorkshire and lincolnshire down to the midlands, East Anglia and South East England with Hail And Thunder mixed in with these big downpours. Further West, feWer shoWers around this afternoon, for wales, the West-midlands'>West Midlands and north West-england'>West England, West scotland, as Well, so these areas have the best chance of dodging the downpours and staying dry. Overnight tonight, the shoWers that form during the day will be slow to gradually subside but eventually the skies get clearer and our temperatures dip down to around 5 8c. Tomorrow, another day of sunshine and shoWers but We will see some heavy, probably thundery rain, Working Into Wales and south West-england'>West England during tuesday morning. Elsewhere, a largely dry morning on tuesday with some sunshine. The afternoon will see further Thunder Clouds develop and those shoWers becoming pretty widespread, and some of them really pokey. This is Bbc News. Im martine croxall. The headlines the Health Scretary is due to update mps on coronavirus shortly, as Covid Rules are eased across britain, Meaning Indoorfood and drinks, in limited groups, are back on for millions of people. Imjane hill in essex, where ive been hearing all day from business owners about just been hearing all day from business owners aboutjust how important this opening up is to them. And chatting to some of the families who are enjoying being able to Come indoors. Thousands take advantage of the new Travel Rules and head overseas, in the first legal foreign holidays for months. Ijust want to get to the villa she laughs. And just to get out in the sun. The Weathers been so awful in the uk, so. As fighting betWeen israel and Palestinian Militants enters its second Week, the us urges both sides to ensure the protection of civilians and says its working intensively to try to bring an end to the conflict. And Prince Charles says plant a tree to mark the queens Platinum Jubilee next year. Good WelCome'>Afternoon And WelCome to Bbc News. Borisjohnson has urged people to exercise a heavy dose of caution as many covid restrictions are lifted across england, wales and Much of scotland. The changes Come amid growing fears about the spread of the India Variant in britain. Lets take a closer look at some of the Relaxations Today in england pubs and restaurants will be alloWed to serve people inside. Cinemas, museums, softPlay Centres and hotels can also reopen. Groups of six people, or two households, can meet indoors and stay overnight. 30 people are alloWed to gather outdoors. Many of the changes in wales are similar to england, but its still only extended households that are alloWed to meet in homes. Up to 50 people can gather outside for organised activities and events such as Weddings. In most of scotland, six people from three households will be able to meet indoors at home. Outdoors it can be eight people, from up to eight different households, rising to 12 on most of the islands. The changes do not apply to Glasgow And Moray, where tighter restrictions remain. Theres no Change Today in Northern Ireland, but its thought a review on thursday will lead to relaxation in a Weeks time. In the next hour, the Health Secretary Matt hancock will update mps on the governments plans to tackle rising numbers of the India Variant. Stay with us for that. But first, lets cross to my Colleaguejane Hill, whos in essex for us today. Seeing people enjoy indoor entertainment for the first time in ages, jane . Entertainment for the first time in ages. Jane . Entertainment for the first time in aes, jane . �. ,. Ages, jane . And ive Come to an ice cream parlour. Ages, jane . And ive Come to an ice cream parlour, martin. Ages, jane . And ive Come to an ice cream parlour, martin. Dont ages, jane . And ive Come to an ice cream parlour, martin. Dontjudgel cream parlour, martin. Dontjudge me. But i will be talking to the owner about the challenges his business has faced over the course of the pandemic, and talking to so many business owners, as i have been all Day Today at this leisure park. My all Day Today at this leisure park. My goodness, they are all desperate and have been so happy to see this day Come. There is still a long journey for them and huge financial implications of what We have all been living through and indeed the restrictions We are still living under to some degree, but We will hear more about that in a moment. Happiness on the part of many, those people who can take advantage of coming indoors now, my goodness, Werent some of those parents happy that i spoke to, who have been able to take their children to the soft Play Centre in the last hour . But its Well against the backdrop of the India Variant and the qualifications that We know some scientist put on what We should and shouldnt be doing still. So lets hear our first report this hour from our Health Correspondent, Jim Reed. The tables are being laid, the beer is being delivered, the Cinema Screens are ready to be switched on again. Im so excited, very, very Much excited. Today is the single most significant day for Lockdown Easing across england, wales, and most of scotland. The message from ministers is one of cautious optimism. The data is positive, but its up to the public to use common sense. I would suggest that people Exercise Caution, as the Prime Minister said, and that involves washing your hands, keeping social distance, making sure there is ventilation, in terms of windows that can be opened, that will minimise the risk of infection. Instead of shivering together, outside, or in the back garden, groups are now alloWed to meet inside once again, with overnight visits alloWed in both england and most of scotland. Most scientists are broadly supportive of the move, but say it does Come with some risks. I think this is the most difficult policy decision, frankly, of the last 15 months or so. Its very, very finely balanced. We are at this point where We have lifted restrictions, and yet We dont have that full amount of information. I think it is reasonable to lift them today, i but i do believe people, all of us, need to be i really, really careful. There are likely to be plenty of possible stumbling blocks on this road back to normality. In bolton, more than 6,000 vaccinations Were given over the Weekend, as the town battles an outbreak of a variant of the virus first found in india. All right, sharp scratch. Scientists believe this version can spread more easily than the so called Kent Variant, dominant across the country, but, crucially, an early study indicates how current vaccines are still likely to be affected. Are still likely to be effective. We have 1,300 odd cases of the indian variant spreading in our community and that this is why the screening sorry, the testing, the Pcr Tests, they have really brilliantly set down and started giving out Pcr Tests in areas like bolton. And We, as doctors, are aware of it and We are trying to make sure We keep a handle on the situation. The message, then, is for anyone who is eligible for a jab to Come forward and get one. Across most of the uk, the signs are still positive. Social Contact Inside is a reality once again, and families can properly catch up, after a long, hard winter. Jim reed, Bbc News. It has been such a tough time for businesses, as We have been reflecting. Im going to talk to the owner of this fine establishment just a moment. But first lets hear a little bit more about business is opening up, the impact on them of the pandemic. This report from nina warhurst. Morning looks amazing. 7am and jackie is back. A regular at gran ts cafe, she has bought takeaway here over lockdown, but being back, sitting in whats known as jackies corner, is so Much better. Itsjust lovely. I mean, i used to be a regular sitting here in the morning, doing my crossword in my paper, and just generally chatting with the staff, they are amazing staff, i class them as friends now. Much of it is what We are now used to, masks on, Hand Sanitiser on arrival and registering your details, either through the app or on pen and paper, but heres where things are very different from today. You will be able to sit down, indoors, take your mask off, and sit, if you wish, with somebody outside of your bubble, and the hope is that the more relaxed We are, the more We will spend. We are banking on the lot from today, and its been anxious, its been nervous, its been scared, its been happy, excited. A whole mix of feelings, l but this is where, todays where The Future Starts, i can imagine, for the whole of the Hospitality Industry. I it is estimated covid has cost each Pub And Restaurant an average of more than £a0,000. Many will not make it. There are now 7 feWer registered licensed premises than there Were pre lockdown, and more will follow, as businesses are prised off government support. At the Wery-tap'>BreWery Tap in peterborough, Social Distancing means they will only be able to fill about a third of their 600 seat capacity. It means that our trade is a fraction of what it normally would be at this time of year, but, you know, We understand what the pandemic has meant, and Weve just got to Weather the storm and try and get out the far side of it. Zaqib, richard and shardelle are Gym Buddies and this is the first time ever they have had an indoor seated catch up. Ive not really spoken to them since the lockdown, and its nice just to sit down with somebody and have a quick chat just before work Starts. I love it, its nice i and warm for a start, which is good, and yes, just the social side, Weve missed havent We . Do you think you will spend more money now you are alloWed back inside . 100 . Weve got money to spend now. How long that surge in spend will last is a question for another day, because, for now, drinks are being poured, stories shared, and it feels a little bit like it did before. Nina warhurst, Bbc News, altrincham. Thank you for having us here. A wonderful array of colour. All very tempting. We also own a Karaoke Bar in this complex as Well. This is Day Number one for you though after some time. Youve been trying to do take away i know, but how important is opening up for you . I away i know, but how important is opening up for you . Away i know, but how important is opening up for you . I mean, this is a day Weve opening up for you . I mean, this is a day Weve been opening up for you . I mean, this is a day Weve been looking opening up for you . I mean, this is a day Weve been looking forward l opening up for you . I mean, this is| a day Weve been looking forward to for some time. Which is absolutely great, you know, the staff, everybody have been able to Come out. Weve had a Birthday Party Today already, which has been great for a five year old. Look, those are the things Weve been missing over the things Weve been missing over the last 12, 14 months, and its just great to be back, it really is. I mean, it is still early days, and by definition you must have so Much ground to make up, its so difficult. I know there was furlough helpful staff but businesses still have overheads, rents, utility bills, it such a tough time. Yep, i mean, it bills, it such a tough time. Yep, i mean. It is bills, it such a tough time. Yep, i mean, it is sometimes bills, it such a tough time. Yep, i mean, it is sometimes not bills, it such a tough time. Yep, i mean, it is sometimes not greatl bills, it such a tough time. Yep, i i mean, it is sometimes not great to think about that. What We are looking to now is going forward. I think Weve had help along the way. There are still things that would have been, would help us now. Weve Come so far and now its just about opening up and Welcoming the customers back and hoping that We can leave the past behind and move forward. �. ,. Forward. And looking forward that means allowing forward. And looking forward that means allowing bigger forward. And looking forward that means allowing bigger groups forward. And looking forward that means allowing bigger Groups Ofl means allowing bigger groups of people, because you mentioned a birthday party, i imagine pre pandemic, you could have had birthday parties of a considerable size, doggedly right now you cant do that . ,. , do that . No, there are still restrictions do that . No, there are still restrictions in do that . No, there are still restrictions in place do that . No, there are still restrictions in place and do that . No, there are still. Restrictions in place and what do that . No, there are still restrictions in place and what We are trying to focus on, We have now made a really big step forward. And hopefully there will be many more to Come that will put us back to somewhere near where We Were before. To get there We have to make the first step, this is a fantastic first step, this is a fantastic first step, this is a fantastic first step, its great to have a business open again, and We look forward to The Future hopefully. What about your other business you run on this site as Well, are there differing restrictions around that and again the need and they want to have big groups in a Karaoke Bar . Yes, the rule of six does restrict that somewhat. We are going to open that somewhat. We are going to open that business once those restrictions hopefully are lifted in the next few Weeks or so. That business has not had a chance to operate at all since march 20, so We are looking forward to trying to get that open as soon as possible. find that open as soon as possible. And this is a big that open as soon as possible. And this is a big site that open as soon as possible. And this is a big site with, as Weve been reflecting all day, the cinemark of the bowling, the crazy golf, the cinemark, the bowling. Does it all work together, when the cinemark reopens on Wednesday is that something you hope will also benefit your business . The that something you hope will also benefit your business . The cinema is a very important benefit your business . The cinema is a very important Business Benefit your business . The cinema is a very important business to a very important business to Festival Leisure Park. Its a great part, great location, and We have fantastic customers, loyal customers. Wejust fantastic customers, loyal customers. We just need to help them Come out again. The cinema will be a very good support for us to do that. The childrens soft play is fantastic, the bowling. We all work together here and it has been actually very good to see people i havent seen for nearly a year so far today and We are all very excited to be open again and supporting Each Other. Irate excited to be open again and supporting Each Other. We wish you all the very supporting Each Other. We wish you all the very best, supporting Each Other. We wish you all the very best, lovely supporting Each Other. We wish you all the very best, lovely that supporting Each Other. We wish you all the very best, lovely that We all the very best, lovely that We could host you could host us. There is a Mint Choc Chip in my future so i will leave it there. More from here a little late in the day. Back to you. Very nice, jane, and it wont melt too fast either, will it. Jane hill in an ice cream parlour. The latest covid daily figures We have just had in. There have been five deaths reported today, that is of someone dying within 28 days of a positive covid i9 test. There Were four deaths reported yesterday but of course as We know sometimes over the Weekend the figures do lag behind a little bit. There have been 1979 new Covid Cases reported. That is 53 feWer than yesterday. And, in terms of first doses of a Covid Vaccine and how many that have been administered, the total is now 36 Million which has gone up byjust over 130,000 since yesterday. In scotland, most areas will see a relaxation of measures but restrictions are staying in place for at least another Week in glasgow and the moray. Rates of infection are higher there. James shaw gave us this update. Thats right, it is a complicated picture here where quite late, in fact it was on friday, the scottish government decided that the situation in glasgow was so difficult, the Case Rate was so Much above the level that they wanted it to be that they had to delay the easing of restrictions in what is scotlands biggest city, about 630,000 people live in this city. It is the centre really of the economic life of scotland. But the rest of the country, huge changes, very similar to what is happening in other parts of the uk. So that means people can meet indoors, small numbers, so Were talking about six people from three households, physical distancing doesnt need to apply. So you can hug your loved ones. Outside, eight people from eight households can meet with Social Distancing, travel abroad is now alloWed, as in the rest of the uk, and pubs and restaurants can serve alcohol until ten at 10 30pm. But really the situation in glasgow is the concern and there is this effort to try and get people vaccinated in specific parts of the south side of the city, and for those who know it, it is the postal areas of gao a2, g 51 and 52, and g 55, g 51 and 52, and g 5, a big swathe of Glasgow South of the river, it is a big part of the city. Pollokshields, strath bongo and areas around queens park. But the question is whether it will be enough. Those vaccinations of course will not protect people for at least a couple of Weeks, and the national clinical director here Jason Leitch has warned that the situation in glasgow is not going to be solved over the next Week. It could take significantly longer than that. Indoor hospitality has also reopened in wales, with up to six people from different households alloWed to meet inside. Up to 50 people can attend an organised outdoor event, such as a Wedding. Heres tomos morgan. The first breakfasts being served inside once again, afterfive months. The Bull Terrier Cafe tried to open as a takeaway last Week, but being upstairs in Cardiff Market meant they only made a fiver a day. It was diabolical, to be honest. But this is our first Day Today. And I Cant wait. Cant wait, im so excited. And its a WelCome return for linda, who has been coming here twice a Week for 45 years. Its nice, because i live on my own. Sometimes, I Cant be bothered to cook, as it beComes dearer by the time you buy everything. I can Come here and its already cooked, its already there, and it costs me £6. Although bars and restaurants reopened with groups of six able to meet up and have a Flat White or a decaf inside, people must socially distance if they dont live together, or are in an extended household. Along with indoor hospitality, soft Play Centres, museums and cinemas reopen their Doors Today in wales, where Social Distancing allows. But the First Minister here has held back on giving Much detail on the next phase of unlocking society here in wales, because of concerns over the indian variant. So that means there are some industries still waiting for clarity on when they can reopen. With a capacity of 3,000 the biggest in South Wales pryzm nightclub will tonight be operating with only 5 of their volume, due to Social Distancing measures. As a business, thats just not viable. Its great to be open, but itsjust not sustainable for long term. I We really need a date i from the First Minister for when We can reopenl as a nightclub and, most importantly, when We can reopen without any restrictions. As service resumes across the uk, each of the devolved nations will continue to do so at different speeds. Tomos morgan, Bbc News, cardiff. 0ur political Correspondentjonathan Blake is in Westminster. So the all important date, May 17 is here, but people are still sort of acting with bated breath at times. Thats right, it is a mixed message really from the government today, or a nuanced message, as the Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng put it earlier, hoping that they would be a significant and successful day. And a Big Day for businesses, particularly in the Leisure And Hospitality and retail sector, which have suffered so Much during the pandemic. But ministers are still urging caution and suggesting that just because there are so many things people are now able to do here in england, and other parts of the uk, as you havejust heard, it doesnt necessarily mean that they should. And social Distancing And Opening windows and washing hands and all of that advice that We have had throughout should absolutely still be there, Front And Centre peoples minds. But this most significant step out of lockdown on the governments Road Map in england so far is happening in a very sensitive time, because as We have been hearing, there is concern about the rising number of cases of the new indian variant of coronavirus, and how transmissible that it it is, the vaccines are largely effective against it, so there isnt necessarily undue cause for concern there but We are seeing significant spikes in cases in certain areas, and that is leading to calls from some for a change in approach, regarding vaccinations. But some for a change in approach, regarding vaccinations. Regarding vaccinations. But the uuidance regarding vaccinations. But the guidance is regarding vaccinations. But the guidance is still regarding vaccinations. But the guidance is still that regarding vaccinations. But the guidance is still that younger. Guidance is still that younger people are not the priority, jonathan . People are not the priority, jonathan . � , jonathan . Thats right, downing street have jonathan . Thats right, downing street have been jonathan . Thats right, downing street have been pretty jonathan . Thats right, downing street have been pretty clear i jonathan . Thats right, downingj street have been pretty clear on this today, even as they have been extra doses sent to bolton and greater manchester for example, where there has been a rise in cases of the indian variant, and concerning parts of london where the mayor of London Sadiq Khan has been quite clear, urging the government to consider vaccinating younger adults more quickly in an attempt to combat this rise, the government restricts sticking to the strategy. They say they would like all areas to abide by thejcvi rules, as they have been folloWed so far, because that has been a successful strategy, and so that is to prioritise getting the more vulnerable people and older adults their second jab, and also those aged 38 and above their first jab, according to the current timeline. So that, for now, is the strategy. We will see whether the government changes its advice at all but i wouldnt necessarily expect that any time soon. We will get an update from the Health Secretary Matt hancock in the house of commons, hopefully in the next hour or so. We commons, hopefully in the next hour or so. ~. , commons, hopefully in the next hour orso. ~. ,. , or so. We will look out for him arriving or so. We will look out for him arriving. Thank or so. We will look out for him arriving. Thank you, or so. We will look out for him arriving. Thank you, Jonathan L or so. We will look out for him arriving. Thank you, Jonathan Blake and Westminster. Israel has launched dozens of new Air Strikes on gaza, as Palestinian Militants fire more rockets at southern israeli cities. The pre dawn raids on gaza Were some of the heaviest since the fighting began a Week ago. The us said it supports israels right to defend itself, but insisted that both sides must ensure the protection of civilians. 0ur Correspondent Tom Bateman reports. Explosion. The israeli Air Strikes arrive before gazas dawn. Overnight, some of the most intense yet. Its bringing a devastating human toll. They are still searching through the rubble, after Yesterdays Raid on a single street left dozens dead. They pray for a miracle, and then it happens. All shouting. Six year old Suzy Eshkuntana survives, trapped for seven hours. Her mother and four brothers and sisters died. In the hospital, suzy is reunited with herfather, who is badly wounded. Israeli Artillery Fire continues. Israel says its destroyed hundreds of miles of tunnels used by militants and claims to do everything to avoid civilian casualties in its strikes. Meanwhile, the militant Rocket Fire into israel goes on. Most are shot down, but many make direct hits. In this synagogue, as they mark an Importantjewish Festival today, there are prayers, after a near miss. It does feel like the diplomacy is stepping up a gear. The us has been talking to some of the regions most poWerful arab countries, trying to create pressure towards de escalation, but the talks are very Much Behind The Scenes and, so far, there is still no sign of a quick end to the fighting. Tom bateman, Bbc News, jerusalem. In the last hour, the Communities Secretary Robertjenrick has Secretary Robert Jenrick has condemned Secretary Robertjenrick has condemned the anti semitic attacks that have taken place in the uk, in West'>North And West london, as a result of the conflict. We West'>North And West london, as a result of the conflict. Of the conflict. We stand with our jewish friends of the conflict. We stand with our jewish friends and of the conflict. We stand with our jewish friends and neighbours of the conflict. We stand with ourl jewish friends and neighbours who have sadly been subjected to a deeply disturbing upsurge in anti semitism in recent years, particularly on Social Media. Like all forms of racism, anti semitism has no place in our society. A lot of young, british jewish has no place in our society. A lot of young, britishjewish people are discovering for the first time that their friends dont understand anti semitism, cant recognise it and dont care that they are spreading it. They are not responsible for the actions of a government, thousands of miles away, but are made to feel as if they are. Seeing their friends post social Media Content that glorifies hamas, an illegal terrorist organisation, an illegal terrorist organisation, an organisation whose charter calls for everyjewish person in the world to be killed. Robertjenrick speaking within the last hour in the house of commons. Thousands of british Holiday Makers have jetted off on foreign breaks for the first time in months. Most destinations will require travellers to isolate when they return but for a few countries on the governments Green List, such as portugal, therell be no need. Bookings are still low compared with pre pandemic levels , but the Tourism Industry hopes confidence is returning. This report from Sarah Corker at manchester airport. Foreign getaways are back. This is the 6am flight from manchester, heading to the algarve. Holiday makers told me they could not wait to get to portugals golden beaches. We havent seen Each Other really since christmas 2019. Yes. So, We are sisters, We have met up and this is our first trip. We actually had dubai booked. We thought a while ago it would be ok by now and it We thought a while ago iti would be ok by now and it just wasnt, so this was like the best next alternative. 12 countries and territories are on the Green List, meaning you wont have to quarantine when you Come home. Its no longer illegal to travel to Amber List countries, but the government says you still shouldnt, plus you will have to quarantine for ten days when you get back. Arrivals from Red List countries must quarantine in a government managed hotel, and pay for it. You shouldnt travel to destinations on this list. This is a cautious restarting to foreign holidays. Manchester airport is operating at around 10 of normal capacity. It is expecting 3,000 passengers today, but if you compare that to a monday before the pandemic, that number would have been 90,000 passengers, so this is a slow and gradual recovery. Getting away to a green List Destination takes some planning. You have to have a Covid Test three days before departure, and when you get back. At heathrow This Morning, these passengers Were relieved everything Went smoothly. We didnt know whether We Were coming or not, so it has been a bit of a cliffhanger just nice to get away, first opportunity it arises, it is time to be good to yourself. The Traffic Light System will be revieWed every three Weeks. The Travel Sector hopes holiday hotspots, like spain and greece, will be given the green light soon. We would like to see more countries added to the Green List. We think if We look at the trend on Vaccination And Infection in europe and the united states, it does give us room for cautious optimism that more countries will open up injune and july. I millie, are you excited to meet your grandparents for the first time . And there Were long awaited reunions today, too. The Chamberlain Family arrived back in london from australia This Morning. They are moving back to the uk, after three years living down under. WelCome home this is your home you have never been here before. The world of International Travel is now slowly opening up again. Butjetting off on a foreign holiday is still far from straightforward. We are going straight back to the house of commons to hear the Health Secretary Matt hancock speak. We have Secretary Matt Hancock speak. Have been engaged, all of us, in a race betWeen the virus and the vaccine. As a nation, We have taken some huge strides forward, and We can make carefulfurther some huge strides forward, and We can make careful further progress today. And We must remain vigilant. I can report to the house that there are now feWer than 1000 people in hospital in the united kingdom with coronavirus, and the average number of daily deaths is now nine. This progress means We are able to take step three in our Road Map today, carefully easing some of the restrictions We have all endured. People have missed the things that make life worth living. Businesses have endured hardship, and everybody has made sacrifices. And while We can take this step today, We must be humble in the face of this virus. We have all learned over the past year that in a pandemic, We must look not just at where We are today, but where the evidence shows We may be in Weeks and months down the track. The Vaccination Programme can give us confidence, but We must be alert to new variants that could jeopardise the advances We have made. Today, mr speaker, iwould like to update the house on the work We are doing to tackle variants of concern, in particular Variant B 1617. 2, which is the variant of concern first identified in india, so We can protect the progress We have worked so hard to achieve. There is now 2323 confirmed cases of b 1617. 2 in the uk. 483 of there is now 2323 confirmed cases of b 1617. 2 in the uk. A83 of these cases have been seen in Bolton And Blackburn with darWen, where it is now the dominant strain. Cases they have doubled in the last Week and are rising in all age groups. In blackburn, hospitalisations are stable, with eight people currently in hospital with covid, and in bolton, 19 people are now in hospital with coronavirus. The majority of whom are eligible for a Vaccine But Havent yet had a vaccine. This shows the new variant is not tending to penetrate into older, vaccinated groups, and it underlines again the importance of getting the jab, especially but not only amongst the vulnerable age groups. Madam deputy speaker, mr deputy speaker, groups. Madam deputy speaker, mr deputy speaker. Deputy speaker, Laughter Mr Deputy deputy speaker, Laughter Mr Deputy speaker, deputy speaker, Laughter Mr Deputy speaker, in deputy speaker, laughter | mr deputy speaker, in bolton deputy speaker, Laughter Mr Deputy speaker, in Bolton And Blackburn, We have taken the approach that worked. In South London, against the south african variant, We have surged in our rapid response team, A Hundred people so far, who so far visited hundred and 30,000 people to distribute and collect tests. We have installed six new testing units, brought in over 50 new vaccinators and set up two new vaccination centres, as Well as extending opening hours and capacity at our existing sites. In bolton We have quadrupled the rate of vaccination. We carried out 6200 vaccinations this Weekend, and its brilliant to see so many people from the most vulnerable groups coming forward to get the protection, whether it is coming forward to get the first jab whether it is coming forward to get the firstjab or coming forward to get their second jab. All in all, this is the biggest surge of resources into any specific local area We have seen during the pandemic so far. It has been coordinated by drjenny harries, the Chief Executive of the new Uk Health security agency, drawing on all the health and capabilities locally and nationally We have built in the last year. I want to thank everyone who was working so hard to make it happen, including everyone at the two local authorities, the rapid response team, all the volunteers, including from stjohns ambulance, and most importantly the people of Bolton And Blackburn for the Community Spirit they are showing. It has been really heartening. Im sure the whole house will agree, to see the videos published over the Weekend are people queueing up to get the jab, and to anyone who feels hesitant, notjust in bolton or blackburn, but to anyone who feels hesitant about getting the vaccine right across the country, just look what is happening in Bolton Hospital, where the majority of people in hospital with coronavirus Were eligible for the jab but have chosen not yet to have the jab, and have ended up in hospital, some of them in intensive care. Vaccines save lives. They protect you, they protect your loved ones, and they will help us all get out of this pandemic. This isnt just about this isntjust about Bolton And Blackburn are because they are now 86 local authorities where there are five or more confirmed cases, and the next biggest case of concern is bedford where We are surging. Testing. I would urge everyone in bedford to Exercise Caution and engage in testing where it is available. I also want to tell the house the latest scientific assessment of this variant, the early evidence suggests that b. 1. 617. 2 is more transmissible than the previously dominant variant, and We do not yet know to what extent it is more transmissible and while We also dont have the complete picture on the impact of the vaccine, the early lab data from Oxford University corroborates the provisional evidence from Bolton Hospital and the initial observational data from india that vaccines are effective against this variant, and this of course is reassuring. But the high transmission poses a real risk. All this supports our overriding strategy which is gradually and cautiously to replace the restrictions on freedom with the protections from the vaccines. The data that suggests that the vaccine has already saved over 12,000 lives and prevented over 33,000 people from being hospitalised and We are protecting people at a very rapid pace. Last Week was the biggest Week of vaccinations since the end of march, 36 Million people have now had a first Dose And Yesterday We reached the milestone of 20 Million people having had their second dose across the uk. Im delighted to see the figures released today by yougov which show that the uk has the highest Vaccination Enthusiasm in the world with 90 of people saying that they have had or will have the jab, and this was no accident. We began planning the campaign for Vaccine Uptake a year ago and i want to thank the huge range of people involved in promoting the benefits of vaccination from her majesty the queen to eltonjohn and harry Redknapp And Lenny henry, Holly Willoughby and West'>Lydia West and many others. Our campaign has been based on Positivity And Science and im grateful to everyone including so many members of this house from all sides who have played their part. From tomorrow i can confirm that We will be inviting People Aged 37 to Come forward before expanding this about that later in the Week. It has been brilliant to see the enthusiasm people have had when they have been invited to Come forward and We want to make it as easy as possible for people to show that they have had the protection of the vaccine provides and im delighted to say that as of today people can now demonstrate whether they have had theirjab quickly and simply through theirjab quickly and simply through the nhs app. Since january We have been following a Dosing Interval of 12 Weeks for second doses but because of the extra protection you get from a second dose, especially amongst those most likely to end up in hospital or dying, it is incredibly important that everyone Comes forward for that second dose at the right moment. The approach We have taken aim to give the most vulnerable are the strongest possible protection against the virus, so since january that has meant getting the first dose to as many people as possible as quickly as possible, and the research shows that this approach has saved around 12,000 lives. Now it is important to accelerate the second doses of all those most vulnerable to ending up in hospital or dying, so our Vaccination Strategy for all parts of the uk including the areas of Surge Vaccination will stick by the clinical advice set out by thejcvi. Prioritise anyone over 50 who has not yet been vaccinated, next, second doses to those over 50 are vital, which will now be done at a schedule of eight Weeks, and then follow the cohorts in Priority Order and the age groups as We open them, and the age groups as We open them, and this clinically approved approach is the best way to save the most lives, ratherthan approach is the best way to save the most lives, rather than jumping ahead with the first doses for younger people. While thejcvi keeps this clinical advice under constant review, We are clear that their advice is the best way to protect those most in need of protection and so save as many lives as We can. The nhs will be repeated with advice to all vaccination centres and all directors of public health and im very grateful to everyone in the nhs, local authorities and in the whole system supporting this Vaccination Programme, for following it. Todays opening in step three marks an important step on our road to recovery and We must proceed with Caution And Care and bear down on the virus in whatever form it attacks, so that in this race betWeen the vaccine and the virus it is our humanity and our science and our ingenuity which will prevail. I commend this statement of the house. Jonathan ashworth. I commend this statement of the house. Jonathan ashworth. Jonathan ashworth. I thank the secretary of jonathan ashworth. I thank the secretary of state jonathan ashworth. I thank the secretary of state for jonathan ashworth. I thank the J Secretary of state for advanced Sight Secretary of state for advanced sight of secretary of state for advanced sight of his statement and may i at the Start Sight of his statement and may i at the start congratulate Leicester City on the start congratulate Leicester City on winning the Fa Cup on Saturday City on winning the Fa Cup on saturday. The winning goal from tieiemans saturday. The winning goal from tielemans was one of dreams and leicester tielemans was one of dreams and Leicester City supporters boast that the foxes Leicester City supporters boast that the foxes never give up, and nor do i. The foxes never give up, and nor do i turning the foxes never give up, and nor do i turning to the foxes never give up, and nor do i. Turning to the matter is before us, yesterday he warned on the television us, yesterday he warned on the television that the b. 1. 617. 2 Variant Television that the b. 1. 617. 2 variant could spread like wildfire amongst variant could spread like wildfire amongst the people who have not been vaccinated amongst the people who have not been vaccinated but does he accept We could vaccinated but does he accept We could have avoided this . Our borders have been could have avoided this . Our borders have been about as secure as a safe, and the have been about as secure as a safe, and the delay in adding india to the Red List and the delay in adding india to the Red List surely stands as a catastrophic misstep, and i urged him to catastrophic misstep, and i urged him to act catastrophic misstep, and i urged him to act quickly in response to this variant him to act quickly in response to this variant a month ago, and the data this variant a month ago, and the Data Today this variant a month ago, and the Data Today shows a rapid increase in this variant, Data Today shows a rapid increase in this variant, 30 of all sequenced cases this variant, 30 of all sequenced cases in this variant, 30 of all sequenced cases in the this variant, 30 of all sequenced cases in the uk and that excludes cases cases in the uk and that excludes cases from cases in the uk and that excludes cases from Travel And Surge testing, and alarm cases from Travel And Surge testing, and alarm bells should be ringing. Because and alarm bells should be ringing. Because while he offers reassurance, that vaccines are effective, We have also heard that vaccines are effective, We have also heard from professor Anthony Harding also heard from professor Anthony Harding of also heard from professor Anthony Harding of the jcvi who has warned that vaccines are almost certainly less effective at reducing transmission of this variant. I entirely transmission of this variant. I entirely appreciate that when questioned i suspect he wont be able to questioned i suspect he wont be able to give a Cast Iron Assurance about able to give a Cast Iron Assurance about opening up on the 21st of june, about opening up on the 21st of june, and about opening up on the 21st of june, and im not going to push him intoa june, and im not going to push him into a corner. June, and im not going to push him into a corner, because We all understand that We are dealing with uncertainty and We have got to be grown uncertainty and We have got to be grown up uncertainty and We have got to be grown up about these things my but We do grown up about these things my but We do need a plan now to contain this variant We do need a plan now to contain this variant urgently. The are said to he this variant urgently. The are said to be considering local lockdowns, and i to be considering local lockdowns, and i speak as a resident of long locked and i speak as a resident of long locked down plastic so before he takes locked down plastic so before he takes out locked down plastic so before he takes out his mallets to try and work takes out his mallets to try and work mulls again, can i suggest a Number Work mulls again, can i suggest a number of work mulls again, can i suggest a number of things he tries first, firstly, number of things he tries first, firstly, can number of things he tries first, firstly, can you consider Surge Vaccination in all hotspot areas and Id Vaccination in all hotspot areas and go Hell Vaccination in all hotspot areas and go hell for vaccination in all hotspot areas and go hell for leather to roll up vaccinations for everyone . I was listening vaccinations for everyone . I was listening to what he set about vaccinating increases in bolton and i vaccinating increases in bolton and i hope vaccinating increases in bolton and i hope that vaccinating increases in bolton and i hope that also includes blackburn. Is he saying everyone over 18 in those is he saying everyone over 18 in those areas will now be eligible for vaccination . That is something that public vaccination . That is something that public health directors on the ground public health directors on the ground have been calling for and i hope ground have been calling for and i hope We ground have been calling for and i hope We can listen to him. He knows because hope We can listen to him. He knows because We hope We can listen to him. He knows because We have had these debates before, because We have had these debates before, even if We drive up vaccination to as high as it can possibly vaccination to as high as it can possibly go amongst adults, there are still possibly go amongst adults, there are still around 25 20 of the wider are still around 25 20 of the wider population who remain not vaccinated which means the virus can spread vaccinated which means the virus can spread can vaccinated which means the virus can spread. Can he update us what progress spread. Can he update us what progress he is making on that front here . Progress he is making on that front here . With progress he is making on that front here . With respect to children, can you clarify here . With respect to children, can you clarify that he will know today that in you clarify that he will know today that in many secondary schools mask Wearing that in many secondary schools mask Wearing is that in many secondary schools mask Wearing is no longer necessary, so can he Wearing is no longer necessary, so can he assure us that he thinks that is the can he assure us that he thinks that is the right can he assure us that he thinks that is the right thing to do in terms of the data is the right thing to do in terms of the data that he is unveiling today . He has the data that he is unveiling today . He has announced Surge Testing but hes knows he has announced Surge Testing but hes knows that Surge Testing must be backed hes knows that Surge Testing must be backed up by proper sick pay and decent be backed up by proper sick pay and decent support and that should have been fixed decent support and that should have been fixed in the Queen Speech last Week been fixed in the Queen Speech last Week and been fixed in the Queen Speech last Week. And thirdly more venues are opening Week. And thirdly more venues are opening up Week. And thirdly more venues are opening up today and they will be spending opening up today and they will be spending money disinfecting services like We spending money disinfecting services like We do spending money disinfecting services like We do in here for example which is good like We do in here for example which is good and like We do in here for example which is good and important, but We know but We is good and important, but We know but We know more about this virus and airborne spread so why are We not supporting venues more with ventilation, what are We doing in supermarkets and larger venues where earth circulates across the building . What We doing help them put in building . What We doing help them put in place systems . Where air circulates put in place systems . Where air circulates with top nhs beds are exhausted and they will be fearing another exhausted and they will be fearing another surge, so can he tell us what another surge, so can he tell us what modelling has been shared with nhs leaders and what they are doing to prepare nhs leaders and what they are doing to prepare for any surge in admissions . Finally, research in this variant admissions . Finally, research in this variant reminds us that We are not safe this variant reminds us that We are not safe until everyone is safe the surge not safe until everyone is safe the surge in not safe until everyone is safe the surge in this variant. Thats a fact the surge in this variant. Thats a fact 33 the surge in this variant. Thats a fact. 3. 3 Million lives have been lost to fact. 3. 3 Million lives have been lost to this fact. 3. 3 Million lives have been lost to this virus and a doctor from the who lost to this virus and a doctor from the who says Were on track for the next wave the who says Were on track for the next wave of the pandemic to be more than the next wave of the pandemic to be more than the first, so trickle down vaccination is not an effective Strategy Vaccination is not an effective strategy for fighting this deadly virus. Strategy for fighting this deadly virus, not only do We have a moral responsibility to play our part internationally, it also reduces the risk of internationally, it also reduces the risk of new internationally, it also reduces the risk of new variants bouncing back at us risk of new variants bouncing back at us and risk of new variants bouncing back at us and setting us back. At this critical at us and setting us back. At this critical time, when We need to work internationally to defeat this virus. Internationally to defeat this virus, why are We the only gd the G7 Nation virus, why are We the only gd the G7 Nation cutting support to scientific G7 Nation cutting support to scientific projects, and should We assume scientific projects, and should We assume that this government does not aree assume that this government does not agree with assume that this government does not agree Withjoe Biden . Assume that this government does not agree with Joe Biden . Agree with Joe Biden . Thank you very Much. If i address agree with Joe Biden . Thank you very Much. If i address the agree with Joe Biden . Thank you very Much. If i address the substantive Much. If i address the substantive questions that he asks, and the first question was about the surging of vaccines and testing in these hot spots and We have seen in South London early in the month and last month that this Surge Testing can work. We had an outbreak of the south african variant in South London and We put in over 200,000 tests and We effectively managed to contain that outbreak. That is the approach that We are taking in bolton and in blackburn, and We will also take that approach if We see a further spread in other areas of the country. It is something We have been working very hard on to make sure that We have that capacity and that We can do that effectively. We do that, of course, hand in glove with the local authorities in question, who know the communities on the ground. We are also making sure We have the vaccine is available but i want to be absolutely crystal clear about the approach to vaccination, because he asked about vaccinating everyone over 18 in Bolton And Blackburn, and thatis over 18 in Bolton And Blackburn, and that is not our approach, and i have looked into It In great detail and We have taken clinical advice. The approach is to make sure that We get as many second vaccinations done as possible and as many first vaccinations amongst the vulnerable groups and then as many vaccinations as possible for those eligible groups who are under the age of 50 and the reason that We have taken this approach is because that is what is most likely to save the most lives and that second jab is absolutely vital and of course the first jab for anybody over 50 absolutely vital and of course the firstjab for anybody over 50 could be the difference betWeen life and death. The very strong focus is to get the vaccine into comic to all those over 50s into all those over 50s who have not yet taken the first jab and over 50s who have not yet taken the firstjab and im glad to say that there are reports from both Bolton And Blackburn that uptake amongst people who are eligible but havent yet got the job has increased people who are eligible but havent yet got thejob has increased got the jab has increased since We saw the jab has increased since We saw the rise of the b. 1. 617. 2 variant in those areas, and i think because it is effective in proving to people that the jab really does work to protect you, that is what the data shows. He asks about children, and i have been closely following the results of the clinical studies from pfizer that show that the vaccine is safe and effective amongst children betWeen the ages of 12 and 18. We have procured enough pfizer to be able to use the pfizerjab and offer it to children, should that be clinically approved here, but given We are at the stage of Opening Tomorrow to People Age 37 there is some time to go before We reach 18 year olds. We are on track to reach the target of offering a vaccine to all those aged 18 and above by the end ofjuly so We have above by the end ofjuly so We have a couple of months before We need to make a decision and We want to be very very careful and sensitive around that, around whether to offer the children a vaccine. He talks about ventilation and We have put in Place Guidance for businesses in terms of strengthening the rules around ventilation and that is also important. He did a Captain Hindsight Act i thought when it came to the indian variant. He did not seem to mention that We put india on the Red List before this variant was deemed a variant even under investigation, let alone a variant of concern, and indeed We stopped, We put india on the Red List before other countries like germany, and canada and stop flights from india. We have a strong policy of restrictions at the border and We will remain vigilant. The final thing i wanted to respond to was his point about the global moral responsibility to vaccinate everybody in the world. He is absolutely right, that We have a global moral responsibility and i would argue that the uk has done so far and Well do more than any other nation. It is notjust about the huge sums that Were put into covax but it is about the way We have delivered the Oxford Astrazeneca Vaccine around the world. As of This Morning, there Were 1. A7 billion vaccines that have been delivered globally, and a00 million of those have been the Oxford Astrazeneca Vaccine and astrazeneca has charged a Profit Margin and a margin for intellectual property of zero. No charge for intellectual property and no profit for astrazeneca, costs of course need to be met, but We have taken nothing for the money that We have put into the development of this. This is the biggest gift that this. This is the biggest gift that this country could give to the world, and 65 of those a00 million doses are to, have been delivered into arms of people in low and middle inCome countries including india. In terms of covax, they have delivered 5A Million vaccines so far, and 53 Million of those have been done with the Oxford Astrazeneca Vaccine. This country can be hugely proud of the contribution We have made. It is far bigger so far than any other country, because We decided and We took the view from the start that the Uk Approach which is you dont need to change your ip rules and you dont need to change the law, We just get on and get this vaccine out to as many people around the world as possible at cost, and everybody in this house should be very proud of what astrazeneca and Oxford University have done with the support of the Uk Government and Thatis Support of the Uk Government and that is how We save lives around the world. , that is how We save lives around the world many that is how We save lives around the world many of that is how We save lives around the world. Many of the that is how We save lives around the l world. Many of the new world. Jeremy hunt. Many of the new variants from world. Jeremy hunt. Many of the new variants from a world. Jeremy hunt. Many of the new variants from a border world. Jeremy hunt. Many of the new variants from a border so world. Jeremy hunt. Many of the new variants from a border so clarity world. Jeremy hunt. Many of the new variants from a border so clarity on i variants from a border so clarity on board variants from a border so clarity on board as variants from a border so clarity on board as policy is essential and We know board as policy is essential and We know that board as policy is essential and We know that the first wave was largely seeded know that the first wave was largely seeded from people coming back from their spring seeded from people coming back from their Spring Holiday Break on borders their Spring Holiday Break on borders policy. Could i ask him for absolute borders policy. Could i ask him for absolute clarity on the Amber List, should absolute clarity on the Amber List, should my absolute clarity on the Amber List, should my constituents go on holiday to countries on the Amber List even when to countries on the Amber List even when it to countries on the Amber List even when it is to countries on the Amber List even when it is no to countries on the Amber List even when it is no longer illegal . The ansWer is no. When it is no longer illegal . The ansWer is no. The when it is no longer illegal . Tue ansWer is no. The official Government Advice is very clear, people should not travel to amber or Red List countries or territories, and people should not travel to Amber List countries for a holiday. These lists are kept under review based on the data that is assessed by the joint Bio Security Centre and our priority is protecting the progress that We have made at home and We will assess any new countries that might go on the Green List every three Weeks. And of course constantly monitor to check that the country is on the Green List remain safe but if it is not on the Green List then unless you have an exceptional reason you should not be travelling there. Exceptional reason you should not be travelling there. Thank. Travelling there. Video link. Thank ou ve travelling there. Video link. Thank you very Much travelling there. Video link. Thank you very Much. Covid travelling there. Video link. Thank you very Much. Covid cases travelling there. Video link. Thank you very Much. Covid cases in travelling there. Video link. Thank| you very Much. Covid cases in india began you very Much. Covid cases in india began to you very Much. Covid cases in india began to soar at the start of april so white began to soar at the start of april so white Were Pakistan And Bangladesh added to the Red List at that time bangladesh added to the Red List at that time but not india . So why Were that time but not india . So why Were was that time but not india . So why Were was it that time but not india . So why Were. Was it because of the Prime Ministers Were. Was it because of the Prime Ministers planned Trade Visit . It did not ministers planned Trade Visit . It did not take effect until the 23rd of april. Did not take effect until the 23rd of april, when india Were added to the red of april, when india Were added to the Red List, how many people arrived the Red List, how many people arrived from india in those days are trying arrived from india in those days are trying to arrived from india in those days are trying to escape going into a Hotel Quarantine . When i raised the issue of applying quarantine . When i raised the issue of applying Hotel Quarantine to all travellers before, the secretary of state travellers before, the secretary of state claimed the current system was protecting state claimed the current system was protecting the uk. Does he now accept protecting the uk. Does he now accept that the Entry And Community spread accept that the Entry And Community spread of accept that the Entry And Community spread of the indian variant shows that is spread of the indian variant shows that is simply not the case and having that is simply not the case and having a that is simply not the case and having a negative test does not rule out that having a negative test does not rule out that travellers are carrying covid . Out that travellers are carrying covid . It out that travellers are carrying covid . It has been stated by sage that evidence shows the b. 1. 617. 2 indian that evidence shows the b. 1. 617. 2 indian variant is up to 50 more infectious indian variant is up to 50 more infectious than the Kent Variant and have advised that as in scotland areas have advised that as in scotland areas with have advised that as in scotland areas with rising cases should remain areas with rising cases should remain under covid restrictions. The indian remain under covid restrictions. The indian variant has been doubling every indian variant has been doubling every Week despite lockdown, so why is he ignoring the advice from Sage And Opening up areas like bolton that have and opening up areas like bolton that have exponential growth . Thankfully this variant doesnt show significant thankfully this variant doesnt show significant Vaccine Resistance but he must significant Vaccine Resistance but he must know it is not possible to out run he must know it is not possible to out run the he must know it is not possible to out run the virus through vaccination alone. With those up to 35 not vaccination alone. With those up to 35 not eligible for Surge Vaccination, this leaves a large pool vaccination, this leaves a large pool of vaccination, this leaves a large pool of people not vaccinated in whom pool of people not vaccinated in whom the pool of people not vaccinated in whom the variant can spread. Even those whom the variant can spread. Even those who whom the variant can spread. Even those who receive a vaccine in the coming those who receive a vaccine in the coming Weeks, it will take 2 3 Weeks before coming Weeks, it will take 2 3 Weeks before they coming Weeks, it will take 2 3 Weeks before they are protected. Does he not accept before they are protected. Does he not accept that this variant is in danger not accept that this variant is in danger of not accept that this variant is in danger of searching and that without local travel restrictions will spread local travel restrictions will spread to other areas . While it is good spread to other areas . While it is good News Spread to other areas . While it is good news that fully vaccinated people good news that fully vaccinated people are not ending up in hospital. People are not ending up in hospital, just letting it spread amongst young adults could allow the evolution amongst young adults could allow the evolution of yet another Uk Variant stop~ evolution of yet another Uk Variant i ansWered evolution of yet another Uk Variant i ansWered these questions in the response to the honourable gentleman. The truth is that when We put pakistan on the Red List and indeed bangladesh, the positivity of those arriving from Pakistan And Bangladesh was three times higher than from india and that is why We took those decisions and of course that decision was taken before the indian Variant Became a variant under investigation, let alone a variant of concern. It is striking that the scottish government took a red decision on india at the same time as We did in the Uk Government, so it is all very Well to ask questions with hindsight but you have to base decisions and policy on the evidence at the time. When it Comes to how We are tackling this in the uk, she is right that it is good news, early news but good news, that the vaccines do appear to be effective against the b. 1. 617. 2 variant and effective against the b. 1. 617. 2 variantand im effective against the b. 1. 617. 2 variant and im obviously pleased about the evidence We have seen, but We keep that, We are vigilant about that, and im very glad that the approach We are taking now in bolton and in blackburn worked in South London against the south african variant. We keep these things always under review but i thing as a first resort, Surge Testing and going door to door and making sure We find and seek out the virus wherever We can spot it and putting extra resources, with the armed services who are supporting, that is the right approach. To keep this under review. The numbers nationally thus far are still relatively low and thankfully We have a very very good Surveillance Operation across the uk so that We can spot these things early and take the action that We need. ,. , ~ early and take the action that We need does early and take the action that We need. Does he early and take the action that We | need. Does he agree need. Greg clarke. Does he agree with patrick need. Greg clarke. Does he agree with Patrick Vallance need. Greg clarke. Does he agree with Patrick Vallance who need. Greg clarke. Does he agree with Patrick Vallance who told need. Greg clarke. Does he agree with Patrick Vallance who told myj with Patrick Vallance who told my committee that new variants will arise committee that new variants will arise all committee that new variants will arise all the time, and border restrictions will only slow and not prevent restrictions will only slow and not prevent those variants that originate overseas . So what level of vaccination originate overseas . So what level of Vaccination Protection do We need to. Et Vaccination Protection do We need to get to Vaccination Protection do We need to get to in Vaccination Protection do We need to get to in this country before it heats get to in this country before it beats in get to in this country before it beats in a get to in this country before it heats in a position to rescind a rather heats in a position to rescind a rather strange advice he hasjust given rather strange advice he hasjust given to rather strange advice he hasjust given to my right honourable friend and allow given to my right honourable friend and allow people who have been tested and allow people who have been tested three times and to quarantine for ten tested three times and to quarantine for ten days, to travel to places like france for ten days, to travel to places like france and spain . Typically he asks the most like france and spain . Typically he asks the most pertinent like france and spain . Typically he asks the most pertinent question, | like france and spain . Typically he l asks the most pertinent question, to which We do not know the ansWer. The level of vaccination that you need to be able to withstand the incursion of new variants, even that the vaccine will work against, depends on the level of transmissibility and We dont know the increased level of transmissibility over and above the previous main variant here in the uk that was the variant that was first discovered in kent, and of course this is a critical question but unfortunately We dont know the ansWer to it yet. AnsWer to it yet. Having reached this tremendous ansWer to it yet. Having reached this tremendous Wer'>Milestone AnsWer to it yet. Having reached i this tremendous milestone today, ansWer to it yet. Having reached this tremendous milestone today, and. Iven this tremendous milestone today, and given the this tremendous milestone today, and given the sacrifices the british people given the sacrifices the british people have made through lockdown and the people have made through lockdown and the fantastic successes of the Vaccination Programme, i. Studio that is where Vaccination Programme, i. Studio that is where We Vaccination Programme, i. Studio that is where We will Vaccination Programme, i. Studio that is where We will leave Vaccination Programme, i. Studio that is where We will leave the that is where We will leave the house of commons. 37 year olds will begin to be offered vaccinations on tuesday, said matt hancock. Now time for the Weather forecast. Hello again. You have properly already noticed our Weather-pattern'>Weather Pattern has got stuck. Low pressure in charge of our Weather for ages now and those Rainfall Totals this month have been really mounting up, and top of the rainfall league, that is in north yorkshire, with over twice as Much rain as We would normally see in the whole of the Month Of May and of course, We are onlyjust past the halfway stage. There is loads more rain to Come, no change to our unsettled Weather-pattern'>Weather Pattern for the foreseeable future. Today is a shoWery kind of day and what is really important for the shoWers across england and wales is this trough, that will be working its way eastwards and will be taking the heaviest of the shoWers with it. And so across parts of yorkshire, down to the midlands, East Anglia and South East England, that is where the heaviest storms are going to be as We go through the afternoon, but behind that feature, shoWers beCome Much less common across wales, parts of the West-midlands'>West Midlands and parts of north West-england'>West England, where you have got a Much better chance of the Weather staying dry. With broken Cloud And Sunshine through the afternoon. Temperatures about 1a to 16c. Overnight, shoWers are going to take quite a long time to slowly fade away, but eventually, the skies will beCome a little bit clearer and our overnight temperatures drift down to around 5 8c. Looking at the Satellite Picture We have at the moment, We are going to zoom away from the uk and down towards the south West. This area of cloud is going to be responsible for bringing the heaviest shoWers our way on tuesday. And i say our way, it is particularly across wales and south West-england'>West England that will see some heavy downpours working through tuesday morning, but otherwise, many areas of the uk will get off to a dry start to the day with some spells of sunshine. The afternoon, shoWers beCome pretty widespread again and some of the heaviest will probably be moving across from wales into the midlands and southern england. Quite cloudy across northern scotland as Well with some rain here. For Wednesday, another shoWery kind of day and this time the heaviest shoWers will be going up eastern areas of scotland and eastern areas of england. Those storms will be slow moving in nature, so if you catch one, while there could be quite large Rainfall Totals coming from those storms, as Well as that, the storms could be with you for quite a length of time. The good news is that thursday and friday We will not have shoWers, but the bad news is that this area of low pressure is going to bring many of us a thorough soaking. Lots of Heavy Rain to Come towards the end of the Week and it is going to be windy windy enough for the gusts to bring down a few tree branches. This is Bbc News. Im reeta chakrabarti. The headlines Covid Rules are eased across Britain Meaning Indoorfood and drinks, in limited groups, are back on for millions of people. Imjane hill in essex, where ive been hearing all day from business owners about just been hearing all day from business owners aboutjust how important todayis owners aboutjust how important today is to them and from the many families who are very keen to take advantage of the new rules. A Vaccination Drive in Bolton And Blackburn, where the indian Covid Variant is rising. People living in bedford are urged to Exercise Caution and get tested. The early laboratory data from Oxford University corroborates the provisional evidence from Bolton Hospital and the additional observational data from india that vaccines