and we hear from the woman who made history, the first female winner of the grand national. i think it d take some time to properly sink in, but i got a better night s sleep last night than i did the night before, anyway. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. it s a big step back to normality for much of the uk today, with the high street reopening in england and wales and some restrictions also relaxed in scotland and northern ireland. so, from today, non essential shops are open again in england, along with pubs and restaurants which can now serve customers outside. hairdressers, gyms, and swimming pools are also back in business. in wales, shops and some high street services are open, and the ban on travelling to and from england has ended. northern ireland s stay at home order is lifted, replaced by guidance to stay local . and in scotland, pupils in six council areas have returned to school full time. well, as many restrictions are eased, the prime minister is warni
of some key restrictions. in england restaurants and pubs have welcomed back customers for outdoor service. the former cabinet minister and liberal democrat peer, baroness williams of crosby, has died aged 90 the government announces a review covering david cameron s efforts to lobby ministers on behalf of finance firm greensill capital. and we ll speak to one of the big winners from the baftas last night the rising star, bukky bakray. the duke of edinburgh s grandsons have been paying tribute to prince philip who died at the age of 99 on friday. the duke of cambridge described him as an extraordinary man and part of an extraordinary generation . prince harry, who has arrived in the uk for the funeral on saturday, said his grandfather was a man of service, honour and great humour. let s talk to our correspondent duncan kennedy who s at windsor castle. on s children this afternoon, statements from his grandchildren but both very much adopting that same, intimate style tha
of finance firm greensill capital. prosecutors focus on george floyd s cause of death, as the trial of former police officer derek chauvin accused of murder, enters its third week. the former cabinet minister and liberal democrat peer, baroness williams of crosby, has died aged 90. and the winner of the rising star award and the winner of the rising star award ism and the winner of the rising star award is. bukky bakray. and after her first major red carpet moment we hear from bukky bakray one of the big winners from last night s baftas. good evening and welcome to bbc news. many of us have been enjoying the opportunity of getting out and doing a bit of shopping, going to pubs and cafes as major parts of the economy have opened up today in england and wales. the government though has urged us all to act responsibly with this latest easing of lockdown. in england, restaurants and pubs can now serve people outdoors. all shops, hairdressers, beauty salons, gyms and out
because they can t get covid cancellation insurance. and, quack ing the puzzle of how to safely remove this family of ducks from a 9th floor balcony. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. the government has changed its guidance for care homes in england. from tuesday, residents can go out for walks, or visit relatives gardens, without having to self isolate for 2 weeks on their return. the vaccine programme and the falling rate of infection has led to the change. campaigners had threatened legal action, arguing that residents human rights were being breached.? here s our health correspondentjim reed. john kemp s mother sheila has lived in a care for the last two years. the 92 year old has seen her family recently but sitting two metres apart wearing ppe. she can actually go out, go to the pressure, get to the seafront, see people and have a cup of coffee, cup of tea somewhere. 0bviously spending quality time rather than time with ppe between us. and again spending time to