hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. a cross party group of more than 70 mps have warned about the introduction of vaccine passports in england. the uk government is reported to be considering a trial of the scheme which means people would have to show proof of having a covid vaccine before being allowed into some venues, including pubs and concerts. in other developments today campaigners representing care home residents in england have started a legal challenge against the government over guidance which has banned people over 65 leaving their homes for visits outside. care providers have warned these trips may risk the spread of the virus. in scotland, the easing of lockdown continues. after three months, the stay at home order has been lifted for millions of people. the scottish government has advised people to stay local and to not travel outside of their area. and, ahead of the next easing of the restrictions in england in ten days tim
our reporter ben king has the details. when drinkers gather at london s king charles pub this evening, there will be a new tax regime in place. changes announced in march come into effect today taxing stronger drinks more and weaker drinks less. at the same time, alcohol duties rise with inflation up by io.i%. the result a complex series of changes. 12% sparkling wine will be i9p cheaper as higher rates for fizz are abolished. a can of pre mixed gin and tonic will be 5p cheaper. but a bottle of 12% still wine will rise 44p. a bottle of vodka up 76p and a bottle of 20% port up £1.30. so among drinkers, there will be some winners and losers. but the wine and spirits industry, which sees many of its products hit with higher taxes, says customers will see higher prices and less choice. we have the biggest duty increase in almost 50 years at the same time as we have inflation rife and a cost of living crisis. on top of that, we have raw materials like glass that are increas
have been leading this effort to protect women s sports coming up. john: fox news alert, waiting an update in the pentagon after another suspected iranian missile strike targeting a u.s. military base in syria. hello, i m john roberts in washington. sandra, we made it to friday. sandra: we did, the afternoon will hold a lot of news. we ll watch for the pentagon briefing. this is america reports. tensions between the u.s. and iran turning deadly during three separate incidents in syria in the past 24 hours. a suspected iranian drone hit a coalition base in northeast syria, killing an american contractor and wounding five u.s. service members. the pentagon says president biden ordered airstrikes in retaliation, going after iranian-backed forces in eastern syria. john: and a new wave of missile strikes targeted another u.s. military base. iran s deadly attack on americans comes at the same time president biden faces growing criticism of his handling of the middle east. y
happy memorial day everyone. and, timpf, greg is off today doing whatever we think he does when he s off, i don t even ask anymore. we had a great show with some great that s over the past few months to donate let s watch some of our favorites. enjoy. greg: for more former president bill clinton has a memoir coming out this fall of his life after the white house says its pop up book music [laughter] in the report claimed that donald trump spotify playlist includes suspicious minds by elvis. hello by lionel richie. november rain by guns and roses. meanwhile president biden s playlist includes knocking on heavens door. [laughter] by bob dylan. according to our friend tiger woods is saying no to sex during preparation for the masters back no word yet if you ll be switching to blue balls. [laughter] but not having sex in order to prepare for the masters? apparently some people have been preparing for the masters for eight years. [laughter] greg: lila . new image
been doing a small part of that. our job is to be ready on day one. the american people can be confident we will be. let me say to all of you, we look forward to seeing you tomorrow. it s going to be a very humbling and moving day. the president elect, his family, me and my family. we are all ready to go to work. we can t wait to get to work for the american people to make america a great again. thank you very much. studio: that is the vice president elect saying the administration is going to be ready from day one. we are truly excited for tomorrow, there is an historic change coming, and it is infectious, the entire team is looking forward to this now we are 2a hours out of this. the president elect continues to make edits and additions to his inaugural address. we will have further updates for you on that but i know it was asked yesterday in the speech, it s going to be a very personal and sincere statement about his vision for the country. you ll discuss what it means to