After living with the Coronavirus Pandemic for well over a year almost all covid restrictions in england have been lifted and the prime minister, borisjohnson, who is self isolating at the moment has urged people to exercise great caution and encourage young people to get vaccinated as infections continue to soar. There has been for Scott Criticism of the policy from opposition parties Boris Johnson is confident about his position. Johnson is confident about his osition. ~. , johnson is confident about his osition. ~. ,. , 1 2 5,5, position. 9696 of over 50s, 8396 of 3050 yearolds position. 9696 of over 50s, 8396 of 3050 yearolds have position. 9696 of over 50s, 8396 of 3050 yearolds have taken of 30 50 year olds have taken up of 30 50 year olds have taken up the offer in england but there are still 35 of 18 30 year olds, 3 Million people who are, at the moment are completely unvaccinated for the and we can all see the enthusiasm of millions of young people to get theirjabs we need eve
Sporting crowd since the start of the pandemic this afternoon. 140,000 Fans Head to the track for the british Grand Prix, as Lewis Hamilton looks to keep his title hopes alive the man hoping to circumnavigate Mainland Britain on a Paddle Board reaches the halfway point. Well catch up with him as he rounds the top of scotland. And the uk makes the most of The Sunny weather, as the hotTest temperatures of the year are recorded. And there is more hot weather on the way for today. Sunshine is expected to last a few more Days yet. Good Morning To you. Its sunday the 18th ofjuly. Our top story senior Government Ministers are waiting to hear if they will have to quarantine after the Health Secretary, Sajid Javid, confirmed he has Tested positive for coronavirus. Mrjavid held a meeting with the Prime Minister On Friday, shortly before experiencing symptoms. It comes ahead of most legal covid restrictions being lifted in england tomorrow. 0ur political correspondent, Nick Eardley has this repor
Now its time for a look at the weather with tomasz shafernaker. Hello, shorts and t Shirts Weather once again today pretty much across the board as those temperatures sky rocket. The sun is strong, and heres another Reminder Ofjust how strong it is. Very high uv levels across many parts of england and wales. Not quite so high in scotland a bit more cloud here. Actually, temperatures across the northern half of the uk will be a somewhat lower today. Thats because we have slightly cooler air coming off the atlantic. So 20 in glasgow, for example. In london and the South East, well probably hit around 30 31 celsius. Balmy evening, balmy night on the way. Across the northern half of the uk, we keep the Cloud Itll also remain fresher around 11 12 celsius. But the south, look how warm it is 17 in cardiff, 17 in london. Mid teens in liverpool. Tomorrow, another hot day. Not quite as hot, but im sure youll agree, hot enough. Hello this is Bbc News. The headlines. Borisjohnson and Chancellor Ri
Now on Bbc News the Travel Show. Youve got to love it proper british coastline were on an adventure across the uk as it opens up for travel again. Yes, were open from Rugged Coastlines to breathtaking landscapes and natural habitats. Did you see that . 0urjourney will take us to the four nations that make up the united kingdom. And with an eye on our carbon footprint. Were in an all electric revamp of an iconic british motor. On this weeks show, christa goes behind the wheel in Northern Ireland. Where my search for a seabird pays off. Are they all birds . There must be Hundreds Of Thousands here. I take on a local delicacy. You got me, i ate one, well done and try an unusual test drive. Laughter im in south east Northern Ireland and im trying to get a good lay of the land. Plus, after the last year and a half, this seems like a good way to get away from it all. Ken found during the first lockdown that lots more people were getting in touch to take to the skies. Kens Microlight Business
This is Bbc News. The latest headlines. The german leader Angela Merkel visits the region worst affected by devastating floods. She says the world must act faster in its battle against global warming. She pledges aid for rebuilding the area quickly. It all suggests that it has something to do with climate change. We have to hurry, we have to get a move on in the fight against climate change. The uk prime Minister And Chancellor have made a rapid U Turn and announced they will now self isolate, after being identified as contacts of the health secretary, whos tested positive for coronavirus. We did look briefly at the idea of us taking part in the Pilot Scheme which allows people to test daily, but i think its far more important that everybody sticks to the same rules. Two athletes and an official at the tokyo Olympic Village have tested positive for coronavirus five days before the start of the games. Now on Bbc News, the Travel Show. Youve got to love it proper british coastline were o