Papers in a moment at first the headlines. The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, says G7 Finance ministers from the worlds leading economies have reached an historic deal to reform the global Tax System during talks in london. The head of nhs providers which represents Health Trusts in england says coronavirus vaccines appear to have broken the link between cases and serious illness. Meanwhile, Covid restrictions have eased across much of scotland, with people in glasgow allowed to socialise indoors and drink alcohol in pubs and restaurants for the first time in nine months. And the first big events of coventry s year as the uks City Of Culture Take place, after a six month delay. Hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. With me tonight are maya goodfellow, a political writer and academic, and Kieran Andrews Political Editor Of The Times scotland. Welcome to you. Lets take a look at the front pages before we discuss them. Lets start with the observer.
Doctors in india say people are dying from covid in the streets while desperate Families Queue to buy their own oxygen. Lockdown restrictions in scotland and wales are eased pubs, cafes and restaurants reopen to customers outdoors. And triumph at the oscars for Sir Anthony hopkins, who becomes the oldest winner ever of the best Actor Award for his role in the father. Well, here i am in my homelandl in wales, and at 83 years of age, i did not expect to get this award. I really didnt. And im very grateful to the academy, and thank you. Good evening, and welcome to Bbc News. Sources have said to the bbc that as england went into a second lockdown last autumn, the Prime Minister said he would rather see Bodies Pile High than take the country into a third lockdown. The Prime Minister denies it. The government was criticised for delaying the lockdown, during which Tens Of Thousands more people died. Labour say the Prime Minister has degraded his office and that his comments are a disgrace. I
Im anderson cooper. Right now the queen is inside Windsor Castle as we all await the start of this extraordinary farewell. It has been drastically scaled back because of the pandemic. It has been planned for years but now, because of covid, the situation has changed. It comes at a time, obviously, of strained relations within the Royal Family. Right now, Military Units are gathering ahead of the Funeral Procession that begins in a little while. That is when we will see the coffin carried out of a private part of Windsor Castle where the Queens Residence is and to be placed on a Land Rover which the prince helped design. The procession will be led by the band of the guards and one of the oldest and most iconic military bands. Charles, the prince of wales, will follow on foot with his Sister Princess Ann and behind them will be Prince Andrew and Prince Edward. Then the Walk And Procession Harry And William with their cousin positioned between them peter phillips. The queen will not walk
Welcome to our viewers on pbs in america and around the globe. Tributes have been paid to to the Duke Of Edinburgh, whos died at the age of 99. Prince Philip was the longest serving Royal Consort in british histor, a constant support to Queen Elizabeth during more than 70 years of marriage. HiS Death was announced in a brief statement from Buckingham Palace. Prince Philip was known for his strong views, but also his unswerving sense of duty, Playing A Prominent Role In Public Life here in the united kingdom and across the commonwealth. Our Royal Correspondent Nicholas Witchell looks back at a remarkable life. His was the support that mattered most. Across more than 70 years of marriage and more than 65 years of elizabeths reign, it was Philip to whom she could always turn. He hadnt always found the role of consort easy, and sometimes, ill judged comments got him into trouble. But it was a partnership which weathered the storms and coped with constant scrutiny to demonstrate a deep mutu