Lets run through some of the Main Business news for you. We start in greece, where the govenment is relaxing some coronavirus restrictions today, despite an increase in infections. Shops will reopen for customers to pick up online orders and to try on clothes and shoes in person. But Department Stores and Shopping Malls remain closed. People are also now allowed to travel between municipalities. But with the economy so reliant on tourism, which employs one in every five people, what plans are being made to open up for the Summer Season . Bethany bell reports from athens. The boats are in the dock, waiting for torres s. This man and his team rent out catamarans and yacht for trips to the greek islands. Their clients come from four the uk, the United States and south africa. April is normally the start of the season. Things are on hold because of the pandemic. Greece is hoping to open up to visitors and may but its not clear which countries will be ready. Its not clear which countries wi
Its easter monday, april the 5th. Our top story. Everyone in england will be offered two free rapid covid tests each week from this friday, under the governments plans to expand its Testing Programme. The health secretary, matt hancock, says the additional tests will play a crucial role in curbing future outbreaks of the virus as life returns to normal. Our Health Correspondent jim reed reports. Rapid lateral flow tests are already being used to test Secondary School pupils, families with children and those who cannot work from home. From the end of the week, they will be offered to everyone in england. These devices give a result in 30 minutes. They can be picked up from a local Testing Centre or pharmacy or ordered online and delivered in the post. Even when people have no symptoms, they may be infected and they may be infectious. And if we can catch those people early, then we can break transmission and that reduces the number of people who are infected, it reduces the likelihood of
Lockdown continues to ease in scotland, as Garden Centres, Homeware Shops and hairdressers all reopen. After a half time rocket from their manager, Manchester United come from behind to Beat Brighton and tighten their grip on second place in the Premier League. Well also speak to actor riz ahmed, whos been oscar nominated for his portrayal of a drummer who loses his hearing. A colder day today with a significant wind chill and snow showers in the forecast down to lower levels, especially in the door. In between, there will be sunshine. I will have the details later. Its easter monday, april the 5th. Our top story. Everyone in england will be offered two free rapid covid tests each week from this friday, under the governments plans to expand its Testing Programme. The Health Secretary, matt hancock, says the additional tests will play a crucial role in curbing future outbreaks of the virus as life returns to normal. Our Health Correspondent jim reed reports. Rapid Lateral Flow Tests are
Good afternoon. Borisjohnson will announce this afternoon whether hairdressers, gyms, pubs with outdoor areas and non essential shops will be allowed to open in england in a weeks time as planned. Members of the cabinet are meeting today and are expected to approve this next stage in easing the lockdown. The Prime Minister will also say more about proposals for ending the ban on foreign holidays. Heres our political correspondent, helen catt. Secondary schoolchildren are already used to being regularly tested for coronavirus. From friday the government wants everyone in england to do the same. It will offer two free Lateral Flow Tests every week to everyone. They could be through work, Community Testing centres, from pharmacies or sent directly to your home. The regular testing is designed to pick up people who have the virus but dont have symptoms. Alongside the vaccine roll out, its part of the governments strategy to open up again. Its one of the key elements that will help us keep
An hour on bbc news. Hello, good afternoon. If youve just joined if youvejustjoined us, welcome if youve justjoined us, welcome to bbc news. Borisjohnson will announce this afternoon whether hairdressers, gyms, pubs with outdoor areas and Nonessential Shops will be allowed to open in england in a weeks time as planned. Members of the cabinet are meeting today and are expected to approve this next stage in easing the lockdown. The Prime Minister will also say more about proposals regarding foreign travel. Heres our political correspondent, helen catt. So youll feel a slight pressure. Secondary School Children are already used to being regularly tested for coronavirus. From friday the government wants everyone in england to do the same. It will offer two free lateral flow tests every week to everyone. They could be through work, at Community Testing centres, from pharmacies, are sent directly to your home. The regular testing is designed to pick up people who have the virus but dont have