And other Nhs Staff in line with workers elsewhere in the economy. If as expected the chancellor agrees to that, it will cost the treasury an extra £3. 5 billion according to the institute for fiscal studies. But if Pay Reviews for other Public Sector workers police, doctors, dentists And Prison Staff come up with a similar number the ifs warns this could quickly rise to ten billion. Heres our Business Editor faisal islam. It is not a budget. This is the most important statement of this new chancellor. Weve heard a lot about the tens of millions of Pounds Gap from this audit of Spending Pressures inherited by this government from the previous government from the previous government that will, they say, be revealed in a document listed. Weve heard less about the idea that the chancellor may stAnd up And try to close that gap with a series of projects axed And other spending restraint, at least start to close that gap, starting in this financial year, it is unusual, And a lot of this pr
Embassy in tokyo has now left japan, heading to warsaw after a stopover in vienna. Wildfires fuelled by high temperatures and strong winds continue to sweep parts of turkey, with eight people dead and thousands forced to leave their homes. Borisjohnson is expected to visit Renewable Energy projects and meet Police Officers on a two Day Visit to scotland. But hes not meeting Nicola Sturgeon, which she says she would have welcomed. And at 2 30, your questions answered. Well be putting your questions on vaccinations for teenagers to the experts. More than A Million teenagers could soon be offered a covid vaccine. Its understood that this afternoon, Thejoint Committee on vaccination and immunisation will recommend that 16 and 17 year olds are given the jab. At the moment, only Under 18s with underlying Health Conditions or living with someone vulnerable, qualify for the vaccine. Heresjim reed. 46 Million adults have already received a covid vaccine. Now the jab is set to be routinely offer
I want to see them giving this compensation when im alive so that, at least what they did wrong to us, i can give something to my grandchildren. And the nestcam stars who are proving to be a real hoot with internet audiences. And coming up in half an hour a look at what lies in store for british summer holidays this year, thats in the travel show. Wales have become the first Home Nation to qualify for the Knockout Stages of Euro 2020 after a heroic defensive display against italy in rome. Despite going down to a first Half Goal and having a man sent off they held out to limit the defeat to 1 0. That meant they finished second in Group A, Pipping Switzerland to the spot on goal difference. Our wales correspondent, hywel griffith, was at the Stadio Olimpico in rome. Adam weil reports. The most fitting backdrop for the belief in the passion of whales. To meet the beauty in the style of an italian side so far so impressive. With the position determining the next phase come at this all matt
Suing the government. The family of a woman who took her own life after her benefits were cut. The search continues to locate an injured whale in the river thames, after it escaped a first rescue attempt. Down memory lane. The queen recollects becoming the first young person in the commonwealth to receive a Life Saving Award. Good afternoon, and welcome to bbc news. The uks covid alert level has been lowered from 4 to 3, which means the virus is no longer spreading exponentially. This afternoon, the Prime Minister is expected to announce a major easing of restrictions in england, so that, from next monday, six people or two households can meet indoors, while groups of up to 30 can meet outdoors. Pubs and restaurants would be able to reopen indoors, and at last, people could Hug Friends And Family outside their households. Our Health Correspondent Catherine Burns reports. You have got to do two verses, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you since the pandemic began, weve had to le