this is bbc news. the headlines at 8pm... one of the government's scientific advisers suggests england may have to consider closing pubs if it's to re—open 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 two 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

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good evening, welcome to bbc news. 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 two 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 15 august. 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. earlier, i spoke to andree hobbs and her wife, christine. andree explained why she has spent the past three months shielding and how she's been dealing with the easing of the restrictions. well, i have several underlying issues which would make it very

dangerous if i contacted the virus. so i've stayed well away. you followed the rules very strictly. how have you fit it in? because you've had to carry on working all this time. yes, we just take extra care. whenl this time. yes, we just take extra care. when i came back from work, i took my outdoor clothes off, straight into the shower, then put inside clothes on will stop and i have been in separate accommodation for ten weeks, which was helpful. we've all had to get used to this new normal. how have you found it being locked away, not being able to see anybody else other than christine, and cut off from your friends in many respects? well, at least we have software like skype and whatsapp, and i've been able to speak to my friends and family like that. but obviously it's not the same as seeing them. and the garden's been a big help for us. yes, and the weather and being able

to get out is a big advantage for people, isn't it? tell us though, how have you chosen to spend this new—found freedom ? laughter. well, i've taken to it like a duck to water. i love it. we went to a drive—in last night to celebrate the end of shielding. a very well socially distanced movie, it was wonderful. did you sing along? sometimes. laughter. sometimes. laughter. so what will you do next though? because the world is your oyster, pretty much, as long as you're careful and you don't get into contact with too many people. can you keep that two metres distance? will certainly, i think the distance thing is absolutely vital to protect yourself. and i think the masks are a good idea, as well. so wherever there is an outdoor space where we

can go, i think we will probably slowly try them out and see how it goes. let's speak to justin dew and his partner, kay, who have had to change their wedding plans as a result of the latest changes in england. thank you both forjoining us. what had you got planned to? you've been planning it for very long time, you've got something quite ambitious that won't take now? well, yeah, we booked everything up in february, so oui’ booked everything up in february, so our reception ceremony, the honeymoon itself. we will have to cancel the honeymoon, we've had to reduce the guests down to 13 after the announcement. since then, yesterday, we got the news that we won't have a reception any more, so

we had to cancel that as well. so will you get married at all, k? you will you get married at all, k? you will just cancel will you get married at all, k? you willjust cancel it or postpone it, 01’ willjust cancel it or postpone it, or do it another time? yes, no, we're definitely getting married. ...the we're definitely getting married. the room is to small, so it's literally the two of us. so we might face book live it so we've got people around the world watching. so we wanted to get married, and nothing will stop that. we willjust have to save up and do our honeymoon and party another time. technology's coming to the rescue to include people who can't actually be there with you? absolutely, thank goodness for that. because there's obviously people abroad that we not who would love to have been here. they obviously couldn't make it here due

to covid—19 itself, so technology is wonderful. you say you've got four children. never mind you, they must be disappointed too that this won't happen in the way — because they would've been part of a big celebration, wouldn't they? we've made them a huge part of it anyway, andl made them a huge part of it anyway, and i think there are quite extensive. we are quite a unique couple, so we are doing everything ina unique couple, so we are doing everything in a unique way. they've still got close to where, their roles, and our sofi close to where, their roles, and our son bell her oldest son was going to be one of our witnesses. it'll still be very special and will still have the all day together. but you've got to go through the whole difficulty of asking for refunds. how will he will eve ryo ne asking for refunds. how will he will everyone be to give money back? we are waiting for a couple more refunds. we got accommodations booked — we will keep our accommodation with the family, the six of us. lots of other people have

had to cancel, hotels etc. i'm not sure everyone got their money back. a load of our friends were understanding, you know, when it comes down to money, it's money but our marriage is the most important thing, and that's what we're going to do. it is easy to lose sight of all that and all the preparations. it is one way of saving money, isn't it, getting all this money back? sometimes i think a lot of people reckon you have to have the money first, and we were just working it out as we went along. but we have a home together, we are doing a little bit of renovation work, and this way hopefully we will be able to save up for something a little more special. but, 14 for something a little more special. but, 1a august, you will be married? we will be married. here's hoping. let's hope nothing else happens. you've had to flex enough. i know, don't speak too soon. best of luck

with it, i hope it all comes to plan, plan number three. thanks so much forjoining us, thank you. thank you. 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 re—open 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. and we'll see, you know, how we're going to ride the storm. the future also looks uncertain for nightclubs. instead, the sound systems here have been silent for the past four months. the bar staff, floor staff, cloakroom, cleaners, they've all now lost theirjobs. now another worry. from today, employers must pay national insurance and pension contributions for their furloughed staff. ahead of the change, fabric let go 50 workers. the freelancers have already lost their income, and there's been a wave of redundancies already.

there's a possibility that we may have to make further redundancies. so, there's a real risk of everyone losing their job, frankly. from september, employers will need to pay 10% of their staffs wages while they remain on the furlough scheme. in october, that increases to 20% before cutting off completely at the end of that month. the fear is, with so many businesses still struggling, that will trigger a wave of redundancies. critics are calling for more support for the sectors that have been hit hardest. hospitality, the night—time economy are really feeling the effects of the necessary measures that are being taken. therefore, it makes sense for them to be given additional support and not to be ending the furlough on a one—size—fits—all basis, but in a targeted way, helping those sectors. the government says it's supporting closed parts of the economy with business rates relief, tax deferrals and loans. for some businesses,

that may not be enough to keep the lights on. vivienne nunis, 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—19 deaths in the uk to 116,193. it's been more than 2a hours now since four million people living in communities in northern england have had to abide by strict new measures. people living in greater manchester, and in parts of east lancashire and west yorkshire, can no longer visit another household, in their home or garden. gerry jackson has more from bradford, one of the cities affected. yes, a day after the prime minister said the brakes had be squeezed, those four million people and others have been trying to work out how it's all going to affect them. and in our straw poll, people were broadly supportive of these new government measures,

albeit, as we've heard, just a little frustrated about the timing just before