this is bbc news. i'm james reynolds with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. marking the 75th anniversary of victory in europe. the queen leads tributes to past sacrifices as the uk remains under lockdown. many people laid down their lives in that terrible conflict. they fought so we could live in peace at home and abroad. on a day that should have been filled with parades and street parties — prince charles holds a moving tribute at his family's balmoral estate. the uk government is expected to impose a two—week quarantine, on almost everyone entering the uk, from the end of the month. spain approves a bigger relaxation of the lockdown, as small firms are allowed

to serve customers, and more outdoor movement is approved. the queen has led the people of all nations of the united kingdom in expressing her respect and gratitude for the men and women who secured victory in the second world war 75 years ago on ve day. in a televised address her second in the space of five weeks during the current crisis her majesty said it was difficult not to mark the anniversary in the usual way. but she insisted that britain was still a country that the war—time generation would recognise and admire. earlier a two—minute silence was observed at 11 on friday morning the moment in 1945 when nazi germany surrendered. our first report is from our royal correspondent nicholas witchell. this is london.

his majesty king george vi. it was a night a nation gave thanks as it emerged from a terrible struggle, and the king recalled the many thousands who had been lost. and they are not with us at the moment of our rejoicing. 75 years later, the queen recalled her father's and britain's great from tyranny. —— her father's great words and britain's deliverance. at the start, the outlook seemed bleak. the end distant. the outcome uncertain. but we kept faith that the cause was right. on ve night, the queen was 19. "never give up, never despair," that was the message of ve day. i vividly remember the jubilant scenes my sister and i witnessed with our parents and winston churchill from the balcony of buckingham palace.

the message of ve day was very clear. many people laid down their lives in that terrible conflict. they fought so we could live in peace at home and abroad. they died so we could live as free people in a world of free nations. they risked all so our families and neighbourhoods could be safe. we should and will remember them. and then to today's battle, as a locked down country dealt with coronavirus. it was hard, the queen said, that this anniversary could not be marked as we wished. instead we rememberfrom our homes and our doorsteps. but our streets are not empty. they are filled with the love and the care that we have for each other. and when i look at our country today and see what we are willing to do

to protect and support one another, i say with pride that we are still a nation those brave soldiers, sailors and airmen would recognise and admire. it was a message which called to the spirit of the wartime generation to rally the nation's resolve. the lockdown had severely curtailed the ve day commemorations. but at "am, the prince of wales with the duchess of cornwall had led the national tributes at balmoral. a field gun at edinburgh castle signalled the start of a carefully managed national two—minute silence.

at balmoral, as the silence ended, the prince of wales laid his wreath in tribute to the second world war generation. and over the white cliffs near dover, two spitfires, the aircraft which helped to defend britain, flying today in remembrance of the few, linking those who saw them with the events of 75 years ago as today's political leaders paid their tributes. all of us who were born since 1945 are acutely conscious that we owe everything we most value to the generation who won the second world war. we remember the millions of people from across the united kingdom,

from across the world who came together in world war ii to fight for our shared values. values of freedom, of democracy, of peace. 75 years ago, britain's streets were teeming with joyful crowds. the contrast with those same streets today is striking. and yet 75 years after the end of the second world war in europe, a nation in lockdown looked beyond its present challenges to give thanks. nicholas witchell, bbc news. president trump has marked ve day by laying a wreath at the second world war memorial in washington dc. he was joined by several veterans of the conflict, all aged over 90, who chose to attend despite the coronavirus pandemic. more than 400,000 americans lost their lives during the war.

there were commemorations and ceremonies in other european countries during the course of the day, to mark the end of the war in 1945. 0ur paris correspondent lucy williamson sent this report. under france's war memorial, president mccrone stood isolated and apart. the usual crowd of dignitaries replaced bya crowd of dignitaries replaced by a handful of officials carefully spaced for protection. a poignant way to mark a protection. a poignant way to marka time protection. a poignant way to mark a time when france never stood alone. today, requires a new kind of protection, and the president macron pen... the national story of world war ii isa national story of world war ii is a story of solidarity against a enemy at home. 75 yea rs against a enemy at home. 75 years on is be remembered by a country in isolation. the celebrations in france that day we re celebrations in france that day were a way of forgetting the shame of occupation that had

gone before. the new national story of solidarity and resista nce story of solidarity and resistance broadcast to the nation by general charles de gaulle as he announced the germans surrendered. translation: it turns or go first and foremost it turns or go first and fore m ost to it turns or go first and foremost to those who died for us foremost to those who died for us and fought and suffered so much, are efforts from our airmen, the act of courage in us airmen, the act of courage in us and the suffering of its men and women prisoners, the morning and sacrifice of those who have been lost. in germany today, the countries modern—day leaders lead reads at the memorialfor leaders lead reads at the memorial for victims leaders lead reads at the memorialfor victims of leaders lead reads at the memorial for victims of war. 75 yea rs memorial for victims of war. 75 years after the nazi defeat, the german president said his country was grateful. translation: we germans can say today the day of liberation is a day of gratitude. it took three generations before we could say this with all our hearts. the celebrations in europe today

we re celebrations in europe today were muted but perhaps more than other years this anniversary is a reminder of how a crisis that threatens freedom could remake a country, reshape the world. lucy williamson, bbc news, paris. we'll have more on ve day later in the programme. the latest now on coronavirus developments, here in the uk and globally — as many nations move towards easing their lockdown restrictions. the latest figures for the uk show there were 626 recorded deaths — linked to coronavirus — in the last 24—hour period. borisjohnson‘s government is expected to impose a two—week quarantine period — on almost everyone entering the uk — from the end of the month. in spain — a bigger relaxation of the lockdown is being introduced with small firms being allowed to serve customers again. the economic impact of the pandemic is evident from the latest us unemployment snapshot — as more than 20 million jobs were lost in america in the monh of april. more on those developents shortly but first our political correspondent ben wright reports

on the uk's options for easing the lockdown. a sunny may bank holiday doesn't normally look like this. but, of course, these are not normal times, and the lockdown restrictions are being continued in all four nations of the uk. on sunday, the prime minister will map out how the country might gradually ease out of its confinement. but, today, number 10 said any new measures would be very limited. today, the welsh government has announced some modest changes to their lockdown rules before the prime minister speaks on sunday. can we expect those measures to be mirrored in england, and what can you, as the uk government, do to ensure the public receive a very clear message? we have to be realistic that there isn't going to be any dramatic overnight change. we will be very, very cautious as we loosen the restrictions we have, as the data that we're outlining on a daily basis shows, we are not out of the woods. there are still major challenges with this virus. but the government's been accused of allowing mixed messages to develop after borisjohnson told

the commons on wednesday some rules could change from next week. we'll want, if we possibly can, to get going with some of these measures on monday. there followed newspaper headlines suggesting a more significant loosening of the rules. we do know number 10 plans to scrap the stay—at—home slogan after this weekend, but it's now clear any changes will be small. there is the hope for a horticulture industry that is what it under this lockdown and hope for gardeners. a senior sources told the bbc that gardening centres and bbc will be allowed to reopen from wednesday a couple of days after they will in wales. the four nations of the uk can set their own rules, but have so far largely moved in lockstep. that may be beginning to change. i, with the first ministers of wales and northern ireland, spoke to the prime minister. there was, ithink, a helpful recognition in that call that the four uk nations may well move at different speeds if our data about the spread

of the virus says that that is necessary to suppress it. scotland's first minister said she might consider a minor rule change around exercise, and similar adjustments are being pondered in northern ireland. i would put going out more for exercise in the open air as a nuanced change rather than a fundamental change. i think that those things can be looked at during the three weeks. social distancing is set to last for a long time yet as politicians across the uk try and balance the need to restore some sort of normality to our home and working lives without triggering a second big wave of the virus. ben wright, bbc news. airlines based in the uk have been told that the government will bring in a 14—day quarantine period, for any passenger arriving in the country, from anywhere in the world, apart from the republic of ireland. the new restrictions are expected to come into effect at the end of this month.

our transport correspondent tom burridge has this update. it is not clear how long the measure would initially be in place. airlines and airports telling me tonight it is essential that the measure comes with a clear exit strategy. they want it reviewed ona strategy. they want it reviewed on a weekly basis when it takes effect probably at the end of this month. the aviation minister is due to the brief airlines and airports tomorrow morning on the matter. the home office would not comment on lea ks and office would not comment on leaks and i'm told it is probably the announcement will be made on sunday when the prime minister makes that broader announcement but told the timetable is not set in stone. it will raise the question for some if the measure is necessary now, wasn't necessary weeks and weeks ago? on a separate note the european union says it thinks the ban of all nonessential travel from outside of europe into europe which is currently in place should be extended until the middle ofjune and it's important to underline the foreign office currently advises against all

nonessential travel abroad. let's get some of the day's other news. italy has become the third country in the world to record more than thirty thousand deaths from the coronavirus. the other two are the uk and the us. the united states has recorded its worst unemployment figures in generations as the economic damage inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic continues to mount. more than 20 million jobs were lost in america in april. it means the us unemployment rate has surged to 14.7%. on the island of oahu, in hawaii, a food drive has seen a massive response, with hundreds of cars packing the pick—up area for food boxes. stay with us on bbc news, still to come... despite the current restrictions, there were celebrations of victory, in many streets and homes, as some remember taking part in 1945.

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the latest headlines. marking the 75th anniversary of victory in europe. the queen leads tributes to past sacrifices as the uk remains under lockdown. the uk government is expected to impose a two—week quarantine on almost everyone entering the uk, from the end of the month. spain is slowly starting to open up after one of the tightest lockdowns in europe. people can now leave their homes to exercise outdoors, and small businesses have been allowed to serve customers again. but there are still strict rules including compulsory use of masks on public transport, hygiene procedures in shops, and social distancing. and there are concerns that some are not following our europe correspondent damian grammaticas reports from madrid. this is a country cranking into motion again, but cautiously, keeping their distance. rush hour without the rush, and everyone is masked. it's compulsory now on public transport, even while stations are mostly empty. translation: today is

the first day i leave home and i go to work. iam afraid. you don't know what might happen. you may catch the virus. masks are handed out to anyone who doesn't have them. marilyn isn't taking any chances. translation: this is really uncomfortable. you can't breathe easily but for my protection, i need it. most people in spain are still confined inside their houses so this limited opening brings risks. among them, as people come out, they'll start to behave in a way that enables the virus to begin to spread again. cheering. a street party on the first day the lockdown was lifted is exactly what the authorities fear. laughter. those who took part are being fined 1,000 euros each. so police move people on. and as businesses open, distancing is enforced rigorously with safety

tape and screens. or visors and limits. one customer in the shop at a time. a first visit to the hairdresser means a friendly greeting but feet must be disinfected. hands cleaned and more gloves and masks. all by government order. this is a high—risk place. translation: risk? yes, there is. until we have a vaccine, everybody is at risk. i hope for the best. then the place is swabbed down before a new customer is allowed in. but getting people to maintain a safe separation is a problem. as the rules relax, the numbers outside are growing and not everyone keeps their distance. not all the people is very aware of what the situation is.

the basic rules, that you should have. i mean, there's a lot of people, but, yeah, we've tried to keep it... as safe as possible. yeah, as safe as possible, yes. so, underneath the surface, there's real nervousness, even as spain starts to relax and embrace its new—found freedoms. damian grammaticas, bbc news, madrid. now, something for the football—starved fans around the world — south korea has kicked off the start of its delayed k—league season — as the country continues to successfully keep its covid—19 infection rates down. the opening match was live—streamed online — but even fans inside the country — had to watch from afar, as reged ahmad reports. it's football, but not quite as you may know it. in south korea, the first match of the k—league kicked off on friday with stringent safety measures in place. almost anyone not playing wore masks. on the pitch, they didn't, but players were forbidden from handshakes or talking

near each other. there was an eerie atmosphere of silence in the stadium. the stands empty save for a message of hope spelled out in cards. this is where south korean fans actually were, watching on television from a safe distance. translation: i was disappointed as all soccer games around the world were suspended because of covid—19, but now i feel like it quenched my thirst as i can watch the game. translation: our family prepared the uniform and waited for the league opening, so it was disappointing as we can't go in person. now it's good to watch the game in this way. it's a view potentially shared by fans around the world. k—league has had unprecedented take—up as international tv broadcasters buy up the rights to satisfy football—hungry viewers. authorities say they've tested more than 1000 players and coaching staff to get the season under way safely and two months

later than scheduled. it's an impressive feat after the country endured one of the worst early outbreaks of covid—19. it's treat, testing and tracing program has kept the rate of new cases extremely low. back to the football, the match ended in a 1—0 win for champions jeonbuk motors. but it was also a glimpse into the future of how football might be played in the age of covid—19. reged ahmad, bbc news. more now on today's ve day commemorations, and across the united kingdom people have been remembering the sacrifices made during the second world war, and celebrating the freedom that came with victory. our home editor mark easton considers the legacy of the generation that brought victory in europe, three—quarters of a century ago. the essex village of dedham is chocolate—box britain, symbolising the way of life defended in the war and the

freedom celebrated on ve day. 75 years on, and lockdown dedham is looking to its oldest resident to help rekindle the spirit that saw the country through some of its darkest days. 99—year—old marjorie west, like captain tom moore before her, is raising money for the health service by walking up and down her garden path — 5,000 metres, completed today. i'm thinking about the people that gave up their lives in the war and thinking about the captain that did his war, and i must try and do the same. —— did his walk. a toast to marjorie west! mum... marjorie is part of the greatest generation — renowned for their sense of duty, resilience and humility. you accepted it and you just hoped that it would help win the war, because i love my country. after her first husband,

a spitfire pilot, was killed in 1942, marjorie signed up for the wrens. the trading depot sees to it that the sailor girls are proud to belong to the feminine side of the senior service. i knew i had to go and help. ifelt that he had given his life, and i still had a life, so i could use it. marjorie ended up in the top—secret command centre planning for d—day. she saw it as a job. the french saw it as deserving of their country's highest order of merit, legion d'honneur. you felt you had to do what you were given to do and peace would come. let the flags fly for ve day, for courage, for sacrifice and for marjorie. all: we support marjorie! she's never given up. she's just really generous and compassionate in the nhs and what they're doing at the moment.

cheering social distancing has brought communities closer — the restrictions on liberty an emphatic reminder of what freedom means. cheers! cheers to the generation that channelled the wickedness of war to imagine goodness in peace, to build the much—loved national health service. it comes out of the wartime spirit of sacrifice and actually putting other people first. so, in a way, when we clap on thursday, we're also clapping the vision of that generation? yes, absolutely right. village shopkeepers told me how the qualities of the wartime generation still shine through. it wasn't that generation that was doing the panic—buying. for example, we sell two chickens for £7 — that's the offer — and they would buy one and say, "i must leave one for someone else." it's resilience, mental fortitude that they bring, and it also just helps uplift the community as well. three generations in one household paused to give

thanks for war‘s end — mary, 98, who was there, her daughter and grandchildren. thinking about the sort of freedoms that, you know, are being curtailed at the moment, you know, i hope it's making us sort of more appreciative of the kind of things that, you know, your generation really had to fight for. it wasn't as bad as this! well... ve day was a comma, not a full stop. the hardship would continue long after the guns fell quiet, but it is a moment to remember the spirit of the generation that saw it through. even if you did a small thing, it was something. maybe that's a message for now too? yes. mark easton, bbc news, dedham. and v—j day the 75th anniversary of the end of the war with japan will be marked on the 15th of august this year. do let me know how you

marked ve on twitter. you can reach me on twitter — i'm @jamesbbcnews. hello, there are lots of weather changes on the way as weather changes on the way as we go through the west of this weekend. still some warm ahead but colder in northern scotland. still some warmth in the day ahead, but it will be turning colder in northern scotland and much colder elsewhere across the uk by sunday. and windier as well. now, what's going on? cold air lurking close to northern scotland saturday night into sunday will surge south. not a huge amount of rain at least towards england and wales, and with that cold air, a stronger wind coming down from the north or north—east as well. we start saturday with temperatures well above freezing, a lot of dry weather around, but in that colder air we have a weather system near to northern scotland and that will bring the rain heavier and more widespread across northern scotland during the day with a strengthening wind. elsewhere in scotland and northern ireland, sunny spells, one or twors show could see a few heavy

and thundery showers developing through parts of wales, northern england, the midlands and lincolnshire into the afternoon. —— one or two showers. across east anglia and southern england, largely sunny, temperatures could be as high as 25 degrees celsius, just nine or ten degrees in northern scotland with the rain. now, we know the cold air is going to win out through the weekend. this is the process overnight and into sunday morning. by the way, channel islands, maybe close to the south coast of england, there could be a few heavy showers. but it's wet weather coming south through scotland and northern ireland with the colder air going into sunday morning. look how mild it is, though, to start sunday in the south, where there'll still be some early sunshine around. now, there could be some snow following the cold air in scotland to start off on sunday, a few wintry showers around as well. cloud, not a huge amount of rain left as the weather system works south across england and wales, introducing the colder air on sunday. and for all, it is going to be much windier as well. strong, gusty north—northeast winds, 35—45 mph or so, at their strongest along these north sea coasts. just seven, eight, nine degrees celsius, temperatures 10—15

degrees colder by sunday compared with saturday. and then on monday morning, a frost for many of us to start the day, so gardeners and growers, take note of that. now, it is high pressure close by into next week. that does mean a lot of dry weather, but still the air coming down from a chilly direction. and the wind is going to gradually ease as the week goes on. so, for next week, high pressure, a lot of dry weather, frosty night at first, the wind easing. becomes a little bit less chilly eventually. this is bbc news, the headlines queen elizabeth has made a televised address marking the seventy fifth anniversary of the end of the second world war in europe. the prince of wales and the duchess of cornwall laid a wreath near balmoral. the raf staged flypasts with the red arrows above london and typhoon fighterjets over edinburgh, cardiff and belfast.

airlines based in britain say they have been told that the government will bring in a fourteen— day quarantine for all passengers arriving in the uk from everywhere except the irish republic. the new travel restriction is expected to take effect at the end of the month. spain has approved a bigger relaxation of the lockdown as small firms are allowed to serve customers again and more outdoor movement is approved. but there are still strict rules including compulsory use of masks and social distancing on public transport. it's almost half past midnight. now on bbc news, adam fleming, laura kuenssberg and fergus walsh discuss the latest developments in coronavirus newscast. fergus, laura, just like to introduce you to the rock royalty that we're going to speak to later on in this newscast. brian may. hello, how you doing?

i'm doing 0k kind of a bit of an injury to some of my muscles which i sustained in the garden. i can't walk, i can't sleep at the moment. really? oh no. apart from that you're fine. apart from that i'm great. excellent. get well soon and we will speak to you at length about what you're doing to raise money for the world health oganisation, first i thought it was the who as in the who but there who was that we can clear all that up in a minute. thank you forjoining us. we won't get fooled again, will we? let's talk about all the days news in this edition of the coronavirus newscast. the coronavirus newscast from the bbc. hello, it's adam in the studio. and laura in the same studio only two metres apart. and fergus in another studio in the broadcasting house.