this is bbc news. the headlines at 7pm — one of the government's scientific advisers suggests england may have to consider closing pubs if it's to reopen schools as planned. when we do that, we're going to reconnect lots of households, and so actually sort of closing some of the other networks, some of the other activities may well be required to enable us to open schools. from today, more than 2 million people considered at high risk from coronavirus will no longer need to shield in most parts of england. some beauty salons, plus bowling alleys and wedding venues in england face at least another fortnight of closure following the government's plan to "squeeze the brake pedal" on easing restrictions. also today, companies whose staff have been receiving up to 80% of their salary through the government's furlough scheme will now have to start making

further financial contributions. a crack in the murdoch media empire? one of rupert murdoch's sons, james, resigns from the board of news corporation, citing editorial disagreements. us president donald trump has announced he will be banning the chinese video—sharing app tiktok from as early as today. arsenal take on wembley in the fa cup final. the score is 2—1 to arsenal. pubs and restaurants in england could be shut again in the autumn in order to get children back to school. professor graham medley,

a member of the government's scientific advisory group sage, told the bbc that england may have to make the trade—off in the coming weeks. england's chief medical officer, chris whitty, said yesterday that the country has "probably" reached the limit of easing restrictions and said relaxing the rules any further would "absolutely, inevitably" lead to a resurgence of infections. it comes as many businesses in england — including some beauty salons, plus bowling alleys and wedding venues which were expecting to reopen this weekend — are facing at least another fortnight of closure. and from today, more than 2 million people considered at high risk from coronavirus will no longer need to isolate in parts of england, scotland and northern ireland. those who have been shielding can leave their homes and return to work. but the move comes as restrictions have been increased in parts of the north of england and a planned relaxation of some lockdown rules has been postponed. jenny kumah reports. now then, pixie! yeah, yeah, look at that! whoo!

michelle teale hasn't seen her mum for 22 weeks. yeah, we got it! we made it! oh, sorry. sorry. i'm feeling just elated. it's just lifted a weight off my shoulders. i feel more positive. it's helping me deal with my cancer. i just feel brighter. i'm not right sure whether shielding is over, because in a holiday town like we are, we get too many visitors to feel safe. and i don't feel safe. in some parts of northern england, like here in bradford, clinically vulnerable people are being advised to continue shielding. new lockdown measures started here yesterday in response to a rise in covid cases, disrupting eid celebrations. matt lives in bradford and has cystic fibrosis. he's been looking forward to going to a cafe today, but he feels it's right to put that plan on hold. the infection rate in our

specific area is climbing, and it is a little bit high. and it's making us very worried about our safety and any potential catching of any virus. although shielding is ending for some, unlocking of other restrictions planned for today has been paused. casinos, skating rinks, bowling alleys will remain closed till at least august the 15th. indoor performances remain banned, and wedding receptions will stay small affairs. there won't be up to 30 guests, for now at least. and more restrictions could follow, with one scientist suggesting that pubs may have to close to allow schools to reopen in september. closing some of the other networks, some of the other activities, may well be required to enable us to open schools. so, it might come down to a question about which do you trade

off against each other? and then that's a matter of prioritising. you know, do we think that pubs are more important in schools? the focus will be on stemming the rise in cases over the summer before colder weather arrives. the challenge will be helping the economy get back on its feet while keeping people safe. jenny kumah, bbc news. in the past 2a hours, a further 7a people in the uk have died in hospitals, care homes and the wider community after testing positive for coronavirus, according to figures released by the government. that takes the total number of covid—i9 deaths in the uk to 16,193. companies across the uk must today start contributing to the coronavirus job retention scheme which was introduced at the start of the pandemic. until now, some workers have received up to 80% of their pay from the government under the furlough plan. but with a planned relaxation of more lockdown rules postponed, some companies say if they can't

reopen, they won't be able to pay their workers. vivienne nunis reports. beauty salons open, but not as business owners had hoped. my team is just in shock. i don't even know what to tell them. today, beauticians were due to start offering facial treatments. but 2a hours ago, the government changed its mind and put the brakes on lockdown measures easing. now this salon has an appointment book full of cancellations. 80% of our business is to do with the face. you know, we're renowned for our facials. and eyelash extensions, we can't do that. we've had clients who've cancelled by e—mail, so... the beauty industry had hoped to be operating normally again at the start ofjuly, alongside hairdressers, but now more job losses look likely. it's going to be very tough... yeah. ..for all of us, you know? and we'll see, you know, how we're going to ride the storm.

the future also looks uncertain for nightclubs. normally in summer, fabric — one of london's most famous venues — would be heaving.