this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. spain ‘s prime minister strongly criticises the uk's decision to impose a quarantine and everyone arriving in the country. we are talking with ritchie ‘s authority is to try and get them to reconsider a measure that in our opinion is not well—adjusted —— british. the former relation prime minister is found guilty of abusing his powers by a judge in the kuala lumpurand high court. honouring a civil rights icon —john court. honouring a civil rights icon — john lewis court. honouring a civil rights icon —john lewis lies in state in the us capital rotunda, the first black lawmaker ever to do

so. first black lawmaker ever to do so. the six —year—old who has launched a new magazine to celebrate black children in the uk and teach others about black culture. and uproar in france as the government announces a ban on up or heaters in cafes and ban on up or heaters in cafes a nd restau ra nts to ban on up or heaters in cafes and restaurants to combat climate change. the spanish prime minister has strongly criticised the uk's decision to impose a m day quarantine on everyone arriving from his country. he said british tourists were safer from coronavirus in most regions of spain than they were at home. britain's decision to extend its advice against non—essential travel to all of

spain dominated the spanish news bulletins. the official advice from the british government now includes the ca nary government now includes the canary and balearic islands. anyone returning to anywhere from the uk from anywhere within spain will have to sell quarantine for 14 days. thousands of britons have booked to go on or are already on spanish beaches. but the requirements yourself isolate when they return has caused anxiety and confusion stop this family should have been unpacking their suitcases in spain but they cancelled their holiday as they couldn't take more time off work. some people might think, well, we're going to go, damn it all. we'll come back and have two weeks off work. but we just couldn't do that to employers. the spanish prime minister pedro sanchez said britain's decision to impose a two week warranty not eve ryo ne impose a two week warranty not everyone arriving from spain was unjust and that the popular tourist islands where coronavirus cases are low should be exempt from the

quarantine. translation: take the canary quarantine. translation: take the ca nary and quarantine. translation: take the canary and black islands, the canary and black islands, the regions of valencia and andalucia, they have less insta nces andalucia, they have less instances of the virus than those registered in the united kingdom. it will be safer to be on those destinations than in the united kingdom. mr sanchez said he was hoping to convince the british government to rethink its strategy. this is too late for this airline passengers as they have suspended twice to the canaries and earlier ex—, as well as mainland spain this morning until august 16. it has already suspended flights to faro and portugal. once home to the uk will operate today. it says it has taken the decision because of the government's updated advice. the spanish government is hoping their bridges allowing quarantine free travel between the uk and spanish islands can be set up. discussions on that are taking place.

british government ministers are saying they had no choice but to act rapidly and decisively to impose the new quarantine of people arriving in the uk from spain with spanish infection rates rising. but different regions and territories of spain report a wide variation of cases. since the very dark days in spain earlier this year, the authorities have clamped down on the virus successfully, and they say it's under control. but there are new spikes of infection. so why did the uk government change its rules for travellers coming from spain? well, health officials noticed a rise in cases in a series of different regions in the country. they haven't released their assessment, but no—one wants to repeat the way the virus reached the uk back in february. trying to stop an introduction of new chains of transmission, given what happened back in the february half—term, with less travellers coming back, i think it's a very prudent step to act very quickly. so, after the change of policy

on spain, where next? what other countries might be added to the quarantine list? in theory, any country with a rise in infections could see new rules imposed on travellers. in france, for example, after a massive spike earlier this year, numbers came right down, but have since crept back up again to about 1,000 cases a day. in germany, which was never badly affected, there has also been a slight increase, but only to about 300 cases a day. while greece, which is widely praised for its handling of the virus, has also seen a very slight rise, but only to about 30 new cases every day. and, if there are flare—ups, why involve whole countries rather than regions within them? over the past fortnight, catalonia, for example, has had more than 8,500 cases. but by contrast, the balearic islands have had only 92, so, it's said, they should be allowed easier travel. and the islands are being

treated differently by some countries, like the netherlands. the uk government says it won't do that, but some experts think a regional approach could be feasible. regional quarantines for islands is a possibility. i think regional within mainland countries, if you'll forgive the shorthand — so catalonia or galicia — i think that gets more difficult because then the borders are porous. people are moving in and out, tourists and others. just when holidays are so desperately needed, these are nervous times, because the virus is still around, which means we're going to see more spikes and more disputes over how to respond to them. david shukman, bbc news. raceway vaccine is advancing in united states. a massive nickel trial got under way today. 30,000 people will receive doses of the vaccine codesigned

by the biotech company moderna and division of the national institute of health. doctor anthony felt she says result could be made available by november. meanwhile, president trump his national security adviser has now tested positive for coronavirus, has been talking up the effort to find a vaccine. during a trip to north carolina, he had this to say. there has never been anything like this in terms of speed, nothing even close. a second vaccine is likely to enter phase three in a matter of days under operation warp speed. we have shaved years of the time it takes to develop a vaccine, in some cases many years. and we have done it while maintaining the fda gold standard for safety. time to get some of the day's other news making headlines around the world. a new $1 trillion package proposed by republicans has come underfire. proposed by republicans has come under fire. senior republicans courted a tailored and targeted plan that will see

$600 a week of unemployment and if it's cut to $200 for americans. democrats rejected the proposal. emergency unemployment benefits are due to expire on friday. six mayors from the democratic party have urged the us congress to block the trump administration sending more law enforcement agents to their cities. signatories include the mayor of portland, where there have been violent clashes between federal agents and antiracism protesters. a scientific study has found that women who smoke are four more times likely to have an ru ptu red more times likely to have an ruptured brain aneurysm than those who don't. research looking at women smokers aged 30-60 looking at women smokers aged 30 — 60 discovered that the risk is seven times higher if they have high blood pressure. egypt has sentenced five young women to two years in prison posting what the court called indecent videos on tiktok. they have also received fines of thousands of dollars. this is

all part of a campaign by authorities against social media influences, primarily women. women are accused of inciting debauchery and immorality. in brazil, the pandemic is one of the world's most severe. health workers they have as the international criminal court to investigate president bolsonaro's government and accusing it of crimes against humanity over its handling of the virus. almost 2.5 million cases have been reported since march and more than 87,000 people have died. the pressure may be easing in brazil's big cities like sao paulo, but concerns are growing for smaller towns and cities in the country's interior where healthcare services are more basic. katie watson reports from a smalltown hundred from sao paulo. it's a virus on the move, heading to areas that had time on their side as they watched the big cities struggle. yet they too have found themselves unprepared.

retirement homes have been badly hit by covid—19 in recent weeks, but this one is trying not to become another statistic. they've had to be creative about keeping their residents active and, so far, it's paid off — there haven't been any cases. translation: this situation is really worrying. it's been the worst month of the pandemic here in campinas, so we have doubled down on isolation. but it's exhausting. there comes a time when we can't let the disease take over. this horrific situation we're experiencing now. it was a while before the virus took hold here. in fact, authorities reopened shops, thinking the worst was behind them but then hospital beds started filling up, so they closed them again. and doctors don't think the situation's going to get better any time soon. every bed in this intensive care unit in one of the city's public hospitals is occupied. and doctor marta is worn out. she likens her life to swimming. she wonders when they'll be

able to come up for air. translation: people come here in denial. only when they find it hard to breathe, do people start to believe that it's real. and it's really sad to see people short of breath. it's distressing. that's when people start pleading, "doctor, don't let me die." fabio admits his family felt the same before his father salvatori died last month. eight members of the family contracted the virus in all. translation: it took everyone by surprise, even the timing of events. it was a week and then we were asking, where's our father, what happened? he went into hospital without any pre—existing conditions and never returned. back at the care home, they're all too aware of this silent killer and they‘ re offering a compromise forfamilies desperate for a hug. elsa hasn't had a cuddle from her children for four months now. this is the hardest part of isolation for everyone. for daughter chris,

it's everything. oh, that felt wonderful! it's been so long i cannot touch her, hug her, not even get close to her. this is the land of warm embraces, brazilians thrive on affection, so even the care home staff take advantage while they can. katy watson, bbc news, in campinas. the civil rights leaderjohn lewis is lying in state at the capital rotunda in washington. he died 10 days ago from pancreatic cancer. on sunday, the coffin of the congressmen crossed the bridge in selma alabama where he and many others were beaten by police as they marched with doctor martin luther king for civil rights backin luther king for civil rights back in 1965. now, his casket has made a finaljourney through the nation's capital as the abc risk ports. the hearse carrying john lewis

passed by the monuments in washington today, a journey through the history of america and of the civil rights movement. the procession paused at the memorial for dr martin luther king, the mentor whojohn lewis marched with at selma and in washington. # amazing grace on harmonica. the symbol of today's activism for racialjustice — black lives matter plaza. another pause. it was here thatjohn lewis made one of his final public appearances. then it was on to the capitol rotunda, when the man known as the conscience of congress because of his moral authority became the first black lawmaker to lie in state. members of both parties paid their respects in a poignant ceremony. the benediction was given by congressmanjames clyburn, a close friend and ally in the struggle for civil rights. god grant me the serenity to accept the things i cannot change. from tonight, john lewis's

coffin will be moved to the capitol steps, where members of the public are already lining up to pay their respects. on thursday, the funeral of the civil rights icon who urged people to get into what he called "good trouble" will be held in atlanta. laura trevelyan, bbc news. stay with us because still to come, meet the six —year—old magazine editor. we will show you what one british girl decided to do to teach others about black culture. the us space agency nasa has ordered an investigation after confirmation today that astronauts were cleared to fly while drunk. the last foot patrol

in south armagh, once an everyday part of the soldiers' lot, drudgery and danger, now no more after almost four decades. if one is on one's own in a private house, not doing any harm to anyone, i don't really see why all these people should wander in and say, "you are doing something wrong." six rare white lion clubs are on the prowl at worcestershire park and already they've been met with a roar of approval from visitors. they're lovely, yeah, and sweet. yeah, they were cute. our top story: spain's prime minister has strongly criticised the u. k.'s minister has strongly criticised the u.k.'s decision to impose on quarantine on eve ryo ne to impose on quarantine on everyone arriving the country, asking britain to reconsider. the malaysia and former prime

minister womack has been found guilty of abusing his powers in kuala lumpur court. he is hit that here verdicts in the first of several trials linked to a government fun. jonathan, for viewers who do not know about theissue, viewers who do not know about the issue, can you tell us about what these —— neutrals what these charges were about? they relate to this massive financial scandal called 1md. it has run out for several yea rs it has run out for several years while rajib razak was in power until he lost the election, surprisingly, in 2018. there was no progress at all on these things and rajib razak himself, after he lost power, investigations were initiated by the new government. billions of dollars

went missing during the scandal during a government investment fund that was run by mr najib. this case relates to around $10 million that was siphoned into his account, his personal bank account from one of the government investment funds and mr najib was also a supervisory role in that fund and responsible for siphoning huge amounts of money from a government pension fund into this fund and then into his own account. other trials involving large amounts of money are coming up, some spend by a fla m boya nt coming up, some spend by a flamboyant associate of the prime minister, a fugitive from justice right now, who spent lavishly on hollywood —— parties and property in the united states. it has gripped the country for a long time. what is important about the trial, and the first verdict against mr najib, his party that lost power in 2018 is now backin

that lost power in 2018 is now back in government in coalition. mr najib is still powerful within the party. there were doubts over whether the trial would go against him given the influence he was assumed to have. the drug —— judge was in no doubt at all and he is ruling now on the accou nts and he is ruling now on the a ccou nts of and he is ruling now on the accounts of money laundering and is it is not looking good for and is it is not looking good foer najib and is it is not looking good for mr najib either. these charges carry up to 20 years implanted —— prison although the former prime minister can appeal. the prospect of him making a political comeback looks more distant now. malaysia politics of fluid at the moment so this has a big clinical impact as well as an enormous boost for those in malaysia who have been pushing for years for reform, forfighting pushing for years for reform, for fighting corruption and they want some sort of accountability. it is the first time they have seen a figure as powerful as this brought to account so it is important moment for the country.

next to uproar in france over the government announced it is banning cafe's and restaurants from using outdoor heaters because it is bad for the environment. the famous outdoor parisian cafe culture. it is known all year round thanks to outdoor heaters. but this is set to change, because the government says they are bad for the environment. translation: we will also ban outdoor heating in public spaces and restaurant terraces, and require the closing of doors of all heated or air—conditioned buildings that are open to the public. this is about ending practices that constitute ecological aberrations that lead to a completely unjustified overconsumption of energy. we cannot, for the mere comfort of not having to open the doors of the shop, air—condition the street in the middle of summer when it's 30 degrees, and we also cannot fully heat terraces in the middle of winter when it's 0 degrees, for the mere pleasure of drinking one's coffee outdoors while staying warm.

trade groups say more than 75% of restaurants and cafes in paris have a heated terrace, and even though the government says that ban won't come in until after the winter because of covid—19, many cafe and restaurant owners are anxious. translation: i am worried about losing turnover in the winter. most of our turnover comes from the summer. during the winter, it's always a plus to have heaters on terraces for clients who wish to smoke and to drink, even if it's cold. so, for sure, i think our turnover will decrease in winter. environmental groups say france has at least 12,500 heated terraces. one of those groups has even calculated that a 75 metre square terrace, heated with gas for five months, emits as much carbon dioxide is a car circling the earth three times. translation: i think there are more important things to do for climate change than banning heaters on terraces. there are better things to do than depriving restaurant owners of their heated

terraces. a few french cities have already banned heaters, but the mayor of paris refused to do so because of the impact on businesses. despite that, some people think it is a good idea. translation: look, i go to terraces which aren't heated. heaters appeared, and it was amazing progress, but everybody knows we don't really need it. i stay warm with a little jacket or with something that's sufficiently warm to stay out on the terraces, drinking an aperitif or a coffee. i don't need a heater. and that is the government's point. the debate over heaters is a lot of hot air, they say. wear a jacket or use a blanket instead. paul hawkins, bbc news. let's get some of the day's other vietnam has announced it will suspend all lights to and from dunning for 15 days due to a surge in new covid—19 infections in the city, the

first since april. the country is back on high alert after nuke aces were confirmed over the weekend with at least 11 cases linked to a hospital in denying. israel says it has fired on its polar militants who entered its territory. the prime minister called it a serious security incident. it is alleged to have happened in the amount of area, part of the golan heights. they said they had not engaged in any clashes and remained a nervous enemy. ukraine's military has claimed pro—russian separatists violated a ceasefire shortly after it came into force in the country's russia denies the accusation. the presidents gave their joint accusation. the presidents gave theirjoint support accusation. the presidents gave their joint support to accusation. the presidents gave theirjoint support to the ceasefire during a telephone call on sunday. six—year—old faith and her mother have launched two magazines to celebrate british black children. the idea started when faith had to find

magazines to read as part of a homeschooling lesson during lot down. there magazines are they aim to teach others about black culture. hello. my name is faith and i am the editor of my magazine. and in this picture you will see me. at the start of lot down i went to buy some magazines for my daughter, faith. and we could not find any with any girls that looked like her. we decided to do a magazine which reflected her and othergirls like magazine which reflected her and other girls like her. in total we have sold about 11,000 copies of the magazine. there's a few mothers who have bought this magazine is a prize for their daughter. some of them have never seen a black girl on

the front of a cover before. she looks like me because she has those. this is a little girl called nile, one of faith's best friends. i wanted girls to know how to look after their hair. where big stores don't caterfor products their hair. where big stores don't cater for products for them they can make it themselves at home full still we write 15 words that describe you around the picture. what we re you around the picture. what were some of the words that you put? i put smart, honest. i knew she was struggling with what she looked like. this journey that she has gone on to love her her and love her skin tone, to love everything about herself is the most amazing thing that has happened. one thing that has happened. one thing that has happened. one thing that i loved, you said you were pretty. beautiful. i hope other little girls can go on thatjourney as hope other little girls can go on that journey as well. we heard about the death of george floyd. i did not think that i

could launch a magazine which told black children that they could be anything they want to be when we had seen such a sad death. a lot of people were asking what can we do? and the response was amazing. there was one time where the magazine was selling 1000 a day stop i was somebody who had been trying so ha rd somebody who had been trying so hard to get into publishing from such a young age. i left the industry because there was always that last ceiling that i could not get through. i am really, really happy and proud. cani really, really happy and proud. can i say something mummy? if you are out there, friends, i wa nt to you are out there, friends, i want to say hi. that is six—year—old faith and her magazine. there's a lot more on our website, as always, including the top is the story of the day which we will be covering in detail in a couple of minutes time. that recovery

plan to help limit the damage of the coronavirus in the uk. —— in the usa. hello. after such a wet and windy start to the week, you'd be forgiven for thinking that autumn had arrived early. so here's a sight for sore eyes. at the end of the week, summer fighting back. temperatures widely in the mid to upper 20s, some into the low 30s, if you like that sort of thing. but one day doesn't make a heatwave. the heat will be outjust as soon as it arrives. but it will arrive, as high pressures builds in. turning wind from a northerly to a south—easterly at the end of the week, a flow of the air, some heat from the south, but very briefly indeed. and we're not there yet. tuesday will be another rather cool day for the time of year. it'll be a blustery one, as well. there'll be some sunshine occasionally. that's an improvement on what many of us had on monday, but there

will be some showers, too. and a few from the word go and some single figures. with low pressure close to north—east scotland, it's here until the far north—east, more into the northern isles, it will be wet at times with some strong north—westerly winds. a few showers and scotland running through north—west england — may affect the cricket at times. into parts of wales and the midlands, but many parts of england and wales and northern ireland bar the odd shower will stay largely dry. some sunny spells with this gusty wind. it does mean, though, if you get a shower, it will move through quite quickly on the wind. some up to 20. most of us will fall several degrees short of that. the wind eases a touch on tuesday night. we will continue with at least showers into the north—east of scotland. some rain still into the northern isles. and as for temperatures, well, a little bit lower as we start the day on wednesday. a day that sees high pressure building in. the low pressure moving off towards scandinavia. still quite windy, though, in the northern isles. these weather fronts get closer to western areas with a bit more cloud around.

so a mixture of cloud and sunshine on wednesday. some showers towards the northern isles, northern scotland, the odd one elsewhere is possible. increasing cloud to the west will bring a bit of patchy rain to parts of wales, maybe northern ireland later in the day. and temperatures, though, are a little bit higher on wednesday. and of course, that is a sign of things to come. a bit of rain for northern ireland and scotland. abundant sunshine on friday, with the heat. but again, as i mentioned earlier, it's very short—lived as temperatures come down for all at the weekend.

this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. turning back on the taps, us republicans propose an additional ones trillion dollar cash injection to address the economic damage caused by covid—19. tourism takes a hit as the uk updates advice against all non—essential travel to spain including the ca nary travel to spain including the canary and balearic islands. and taking a gamble on glorious woodward. we look at how the betting industry could benefit from the return of race—goers.

hello and a very warm welcome. republican politicians in the us have proposed spending an additional trillion dollars to address the economic damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic. the us house already spent more than $2.1; trillion on virus relief measures, sending billions of dollars in aid to businesses and individual households. but economists have borne since the spring that more would be necessary. the proposal sets the stage for negotiations with democrats who have called it totally inadequate. our north america business correspondent has more. here monday evening, top democrats met with white house officials to essentially begin formal negotiations and it comes as you point out that republicans are finalising their proposals. senate republicans unveiled something called the health and economic

assistant ‘s liability protection schools and the plan contains a number $1200 stimulus checks for americans. it also contains $105 billion to reopen schools. that is something that republicans consider key to getting the economy going again by removing the childcare issue off the table for american workers. and it is expected to include more money for small business loans under the paycheck protection program will stop there is also a liability shield to protect businesses from potential coronavirus related lawsuits. this plan is expected to have a pricetag of around $1 trillion. that is three times less than the democrat proposal put forward in may. the gap between the two remains wide, particularly on issues like extra unemployment benefits which are due to expire at the

end of this week, as well as an existing moratorium on evictions. what is clear is that without another stimulus plan, more americans will face greater financial hardship. america does not have the kind of social safety net that some other countries have and so in times of emergency, these kind of stimulus packages are crucial for many people when they are facing issues such as job losses. and we're notjobs to return according to many forecasts well into next year. against that backdrop you have got bills to pay, that is rent, putting food on the table. all of these kind of things require increasingly deep pockets from the government at the local and state level. that is why the stimulus is needed. the question is, for republicans on an ideological level, how much aid... because they don't want

to december ‘s inventor owes people from returning to work. the uk has updated its advice from all non—essential travel to spain including the canary and balearic islands following arising in most cases. the advice calls for more clarity from travel companies. as airlines announce more cancellations. travellers returning from anywhere in spain must now self—isolate for 14 spain must now self—isolate for 1a days at a registered address. holiday firm has told passengers not to go to the airport after cancelling all flights to spanish destinations on tuesday. let's talk to tom jenkins, chief executive of the european tourism association about this. thanks forjoining us. as for your reaction to the government announced in spain. the most recent government announcement on spain ‘s at least they‘ re announcement on spain ‘s at least they're getting their docks in line. it was very u nfortu nate docks in line. it was very unfortunate that the foreign secretary who wanted to appear

to be strong and decisive in his words on saturday suddenly found that his own department wasn't in entire agreement with him. unless they are now in agreement and so we can relax on the front. i the wider decision that they have made to quarantine everybody returning from spain it does look very, very sweeping. if you look at what germany who have a not to similar volume of people coming to spain at the moment and a slightly better infection rate than the uk. it is folly much more sensible. the spanish have come around and told people who have gone to high risk areas to come back and when they come back to get tested. i think banning, not banning people, but telling everyone that they have to sell quarantine on return is a retrograde step. talks are currently under way now for the possible air bridges between and the balearic islands and canary islands. do you think that would work? it should work. it would work? it should work. it would be sensible. i can't see why they didn't do that immediately. you don't need to have these elaborate talks.

they are islands and we are in ireland and people are on holiday there. there are several cabinet ministers i believe about to go there. i dare say these talks will run ahead. what concerns me i suppose firstly is that 1.8 million people whose lives have been disrupted by this decision, they have been told by the government that their jobs and money are in jeopardy if they go on holidays. as a desperate situation to be in. i also appreciate that spain is ina also appreciate that spain is in a really difficult place as well. normally 18 million british people go to spain each year they are facing 1.8 anne aly are going to lose that so ita aly are going to lose that so it a desperate situation. crosstalk is interestingly different reactions from different reactions from different airlines and holiday companies. ryanair are in place and are continuing flying. some are cancelling everything to mainland spain. it is interesting how different companies are reacting in different ways. i do think that

is? you are facing being... it's a bit like a war with bombs going off. people are saying it's funny that people are behaving differently. i think it would be very odd if they behaved the same way. it isa they behaved the same way. it is a crisis and people react in different ways. i think what is more pressing is that the attention is being drawn to the impact on spain and on british holidaymakers. at some stage, the intention has to sweep around and see what is happening in the uk with the uk inbound industry which is 95% down this year. that is going to leave a £30 billion hole in the uk economy and at the moment that is not grabbing any attention. what is grabbing the attention. what is grabbing the attention is british people going to spain. sad and desperate though that is, there is nothing as sad as this desperate as the plight of the uk tourism industry. what about other countries? how offputting do you think this whole situation is going to be with

people generally booking holidays to other generations? they may think i'm not going to book anywhere because something may change tomorrow. you are perfectly correct, you don't know. it's pointless to be issuing references when the government can spin around and make this sort of statements. you know, there is no reason to force quarantine on people in balearic islands. they may do something similar to any other destination and in places, a lot of people's holiday plans in jeopardy. thank you so much for taking the time to talk to us tom. one of the highlights of the uk racing calendar globally is gloriously good would. it begins today in the uk but with no crowds allowed on the racecourse. the final day will see 4000 race—goers return to the racecourse in britain for the first time since lockdown is a trial for the return to lockdown. with more sports returning, business of betting is looking to cash

in buta of betting is looking to cash in but a lot rests on getting this right. joining me now to discuss this is the interactive investor ‘s head of marketing richard hunter. good to see it. the stock about the betting industry. why is it getting special attention here. 4000 people allowed to start this pilot for glorious goodwood. why is it important that the betting industry only racing industry gets back its feet?” think the whole thing around sport of course is notjust about betting but the crowds attending, if only for terms of atmosphere. we have seen cricket dipping its toe in the water over the last few days. we're going to have quite a spooky situation on the weekend on saturday with the cup final. i think sporting events wherever possible are looking to bring back some of that atmosphere which of course is the tradition notwithstanding the tradition notwithstanding the fact that it is probably going to be a considerable time yet until everything is back to any sort of normality. i want to ask about that because the

uk government is obviously seeing this as a test to see if sporting events can be held republican attendance. do you think business as usual is for coming down? i don't think so in terms of the crowd. having said that, in terms of the gambling companies, as you rightly set at the top there, —— said, they sorry decimation of the income stream lockdown. there were no sporting events of any description. the likes of any description. the likes of william hill for example we re of william hill for example were estimating that as a result of their betting shops being shot, they were losing something like £25 million per month. what did happen for a couple of those betting companies with other offerings was to make a switch. some of those gambling companies provide online poker, online bingo et cetera. we saw a little bit of a spike there during the pandemic. across the board, what they've said, is since the return of sporting events, albeit largely behind closed doors, they have seen some pent—up demand. u nfortu nately some pent—up demand. unfortunately the damage has been done in terms of this

yea r‘s been done in terms of this year's tickets for those three, 3.5 months we were incomplete lockdown. do you think it is to influence big gambling and betting firms to invest more money into online offerings then? is that the future?” think in terms of the main companies, they will all have strong online operations. one of the reasons for that is that a couple of them have already been moving out towards the us where some of the gambling restrictions, over 20 states have been relaxed. that means there is a massive potential market, the likes of gbc holdings for example. they are the owner of ladbrokes and corel have a venture with mgm resorts in the us. there are a couple of other gaming companies looking to move into that very lucrative us market. not to have an online presence at this stage would be very bad business indeed for any of these large netting companies. and you are a very responsible gambler but did you put any

money on goodwood?” gambler but did you put any money on goodwood? i will pop we have a look on saturday, yes. thank you, richard hunter. returning to those efforts to estimate the economy. the federal reserve kicks off a two day meeting on interest rates. analysts a re day meeting on interest rates. analysts are expecting a change in rates but around the world central banks are grappling with how best to shore up the damaged economies. some are even considering unconventional measures like cutting rates to zero or even below. is it the right tool? these days we hear a lot of chatter about negative interest rates. negative interest rates. negative interest rates. countries big and small are looking for ways to fire up their sluggish economies. but when times get tough, people hoard their money and that is not good for stability of the economy, especially during a deep recession. central banks have a kit full of tools to spur economic growth and some

are more unconventional than others. one of them is negative interest rates. in normal times, financial institutions park there excess reserves at the central bank, earn interest on the cash they keep at the central bank. when interest rates dip to zero or below, they are essentially paying the central bank to hold onto their money. in theory, this encourages banks to lend money and businesses to borrow money giving the economy the boost it needs. the customers, negative interest rates could mean a cheaper car loan, cheaper mortgage, or lower credit card fees. but will negative interest rates do the trick? many economists can't agree. japan, sweden, switzerland, 19 countries in the european union have used subzero rates. president donald trump argues, why can't we do that?” president donald trump argues, why can't we do that? i don't believe in negative rates, only if other countries we are competitors we have, germany. maranello, friends of ours. but they are still competitors on

trade and other things. germany, japan, others have negative rates. addicts say they don't work. japan's economy has remained sluggish even though the official interest rates have been below zero forfour years. interest rates have been below zero for four years. the interest rates have been below zero forfour years. the banks, negative interest rates can actually make it unprofitable for them to lend money. and critics say negative interest rates punish savers. well, doing what may seem to be the responsible thing to do. while thejury is responsible thing to do. while the jury is still out on whether negative interest rates will help boost the economy, wanting is for sure, the outlook must be pretty dire for negative interest rates to be brought out of the playbook. monica miller there. india has banned another 47 apps developed by chinese firms just a month after banning 49 of them. the government says they are ever clients come from they are ever clients come from the same parent companies as the same parent companies as the apps banned last month including tiktok, we chat, and

use a browser which is owned by ali barber. it's all within the backdrop of those rising tensions between china and india after a border stand—off that led to the death of indian soldiers. google will let employees work from home until next summer. the technology giant had planned for employees to return to the office at the beginning of january. the movable effect close to all of its 200,000 full—time and contract staff. it's been confirmed that the technology firm garmin has been targeted by blackmailers. the dps administrator company has been off—line since thursday but some limited services have now started to return. it is not known whether the firm played the blackmailers but a source told the bbc that the company is now in the final stage of recovery. keeping the arts afloat in the age of social distant thing. the waterborne pianist wowing audiences in france.

the us space agency nasa has ordered an investigation after confirmation today that astronauts were cleared to fly while drunk. the last foot patrol in south armagh, once an everyday part of the soldiers' lot, drudgery and danger, now no more after almost four decades. if one is on one's own in a private house, not doing any harm to anyone, i don't really see why all these people should wander in and say, "you are doing something wrong." six rare white lion clubs are on the prowl at worcestershire park and already they've been met with a roar of approval from visitors. they're lovely, yeah, and sweet. yeah, they were cute.

hello and welcome to bbc news. now it is time for a look at all the national and international sport with our sports team. hello. this is your tuesday spore briefing. major league baseball could be facing a coronavirus crisis just as the shortened season gets under way. two games have been postponed after a number of ways and staff tested positive for covid—19. the miami marlins was set to host the baltimore orioles on monday that game has been postponed and the team cancel the flight home is from the delphia after playing three games there this weekend. while the phillies, who hosted the marlins over the weekend at citizens bank park also had their monday night game at length the new york yankees postponed as they await test results. the operator could prove to be devastating for the league with more games

in jeopardy. we are four days into the major—league leasable season and a third game had to be postponed because the manager of the chicago white sox, he came down with nipples and sister northrop this morning. so it is baseball's worst nightmare. they had the worst nightmare. they had the worst plan of any professional league in north america and it is showing. jurgen klopp has been met named manager of the year by the english league managers association. he guided liverpool to the first league title in 30 years in a season that also saw them crown world champions. they amassed 99 points as they won the premier league title by 18 points from second—place manchester city. in 2022 world cup hosts qatar says it would also like to stage the olympics possibly in 2032. the oil—rich countries

increasingly keen to host major sporting events and has already hosted the world athletic championships. england's hopes of sealing a series win against the west indies have been hit bya the west indies have been hit by a day of rain in manchester. not able old and play was abandoned which means england will now have just the final day on tuesday to boldly wendy's out. the tourists are chasing an unlikely 399 to win and they are already a couple of wickets down. the weather forecast is better but still some rain is expected so england's task made tougher but they hope to get the eight wickets they need. one more and stuart broad will have his 500th in test cricket. and there are two matches in italy football taking place on monday. enter who have already qualified for the champions league have only lost once in quite —— 14 home league matches. napoli are set for a europa league finish and ata la nta, europa league finish and atalanta, third, travel to parma in the earlier game of

the day. finally baseball, like many of the sport has to think outside the box on how fans can stay involved despite not being allowed into grounds. some supporters about carpal cutouts of themselves and even their pets made and placed in the stands. it was some effort here from stands. it was some effort here fro m atla nta stands. it was some effort here from atlanta braves to pick up willow whose owner is the new york mets player. not sure whether mcneil took it personally, or willow for that matter. but we must applaud the a ccu ra cy matter. but we must applaud the accuracy there. a good shot indeed. you can get all the latest sports news at our website. but from me and the rest of the sport team, that is your tuesday spore briefing. —— sport reefing. a new strategy for england to help people lose weight was published by the government and that comes after obese people were warned they may be more likely to have a severe reaction to covid—19.

people think because we're fat, we're stupid, we don't care about ourselves. and it's not that. i don't want to be the person that dies early 'cause of obesity. andi and sandy, best mates — a friendship forged in their common battle with obesity. it doesn't say it very clearly about how much sugar's on there. a determination to live, and to live well. we're looking at the outside, and what i've begun to realise is, the inside's being damaged. my heart, my lungs, and covid has really brought it to home. oh, yeah. that the people that have got a weight issue are not doing as well. they met at morelife, a greater manchester weight loss programme. patients are referred by their gps. covid means classes are now virtual, but the government wants much more of this for thousands more across england, struggling with obesity and needing help. it is very scary. i'd like to be a little bit

more mobile, if possible, and just have a more enriched life. with one in five kids in england leaving primary the government wants more of this on the menu — healthy outdoor exercise. there could even be cycling on gp prescription. it would be fantastic — get more people out. make the roads safer, educate drivers about passing cyclists, et cetera, so that people feel they can come out. and what about the other proposals, like banning "buy 1.7 for andi and sandy, it's all about getting results, and between them, they've dropped five stone. but it has taken more than the government—backed 12—week programme. it is a lifelong lifestyle change. if people see you can succeed, even somebody like us can succeed — do it, have a go. what are you going to lose? hopefully your weight, nothing else. have a go. it's brought us closer together. yeah. we're going to grow thinner and older, disgracefully together. yeah.

now in these times of covid—19, concerts and the arts have an struggling. in france, one music tour group has started up once again. a piano concert, but not as you may have seen it before. as the pianist plays, she is languidly guided around this french lake. grazing cows look on at the spectacle of a piano floating amidst the water lilies. this outdoor concert is socially distanced to protect against the coronavirus, as spectators arrive in masks and sit in small groups on the shore. translation: we told ourselves that this year will really be

a dead year. we wouldn't be able to go on tour at all. and, one month ago, the government announced a relaxation of measures. so we said, "what do we do? do we go for it, do we stay put?" and the group took a gamble to make a go of it. the summer performances are centred around the specially made float that can take the weight of a piano, and a couple of people, too. translation: the idea was originally by voel martin, who was a piano fanatic. one day, he played the piano on the beach and said, "wow, wouldn't it be really cool if the piano went on the water?" and he did it. as struggling artists look for ways to survive during the coronavirus pandemic, this travelling troupe may have managed to find one way to stay afloat in difficult times. reged ahmad, bbc news. applause

absolutely wonderful. thank you so much for your company. hello. after such a wet and windy start to the week, you'd be forgiven for thinking that autumn had arrived early. so here's a sight for sore eyes. at the end of the week, summer fighting back. temperatures widely in the mid to upper 20s, some into the low 30s, if you like that sort of thing. but one day doesn't make a heatwave. the heat will be outjust as soon as it arrives. but it will arrive, as high pressures builds in. turning wind from a northerly to a south—south—easterly at the end of the week, a flow of the air, some heat from the south, but very briefly indeed. and we're not there yet. in fact, for tuesday it will be another rather cool day for the time of year. it'll be a blustery one, as well. there'll be some sunshine occasionally. that's an improvement on what many of us had on monday, but there will be some showers, too. and a few from the word go and some single figures.

with low pressure close to north—east scotland, it's here into the far north—east of the mainland, more into the northern isles, it will be wet at times and there will be some strong north—westerly winds. a few showers and scotland running through north—west england — may affect the cricket at times — into parts of wales and the midlands, but many parts of england and wales and northern ireland bar the odd shower will stay largely dry. some sunny spells with this gusty wind. it does mean, though, if you get a shower, it will move through quite quickly on the wind. some up to 20 orjust above. most of us will fall several degrees short of that. the wind eases a touch on tuesday night. we will continue with at least showers into the north—east of scotland. some rain still into the northern isles. and as for temperatures, well, a little bit lower as we start the day on wednesday. a day that sees high pressure building in. the low pressure moving off towards scandinavia. still quite windy, though, in the northern isles. these weather fronts get closer to western areas with a bit more cloud around. so a mixture of cloud

and sunshine on wednesday. some showers towards the northern isles, northern scotland, the odd one elsewhere is possible. increasing cloud to the west will bring a bit of patchy rain to parts of wales, maybe northern ireland later in the day. and temperatures, though, are a little bit higher on wednesday. and of course, that is a sign of things to come. a bit of rain for parts of northern ireland and scotland. abundant sunshine on friday, with the heat. but again, as i mentioned earlier, it's very short—lived as temperatures come down for all at the weekend.

good morning. welcome to breakfast with louise minchin and dan walker. our headlines today at 6:00am: more pain in spain for holiday—makers as the government extends its 'don't travel‘ advice to the canary and balearic islands. jet2 becomes the latest airline to suspend flights, warning passengers due to travel to the islands not to go to the airport today. the uk's embassies are accused of being confusing and lacking in compassion in their efforts to bring people home at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. a handout of £50 bike repair vouchers begins in england as part