this is bbc news, the headlines at five... boris johnson considers tightening covid—19 measures in england. latest figures show a further 4,422 confirmed cases of coronavirus in the uk. local lockdown restrictions have come into force in some parts of the uk, with bars and restaurants closing early in north—east england. ijust think people are going to go out during the day now instead of going out at night. so it's not going to really change anything. it is good because it is saving peoples lives, bad because it is affecting my nights out. tributes are paid as the pioneering us supreme court judge and champion of women's rights, ruth bader ginsburg, who dies at the age of 87. president trump is expected to nominate a conservative replacement as soon as possible, with implications for the election and us policy.

a leading homeless charity says more than 300,000 private renters in england have fallen behind on payments in the past few months. and in half an hour, the incredible stories of the families of the bbc‘s news presenters and their role in the second world war. that's the people's war, at 5.30. borisjohnson is spending the weekend considering whether to tighten covid—19 measures in england, after saying the uk was "now seeing a second wave". figures show the number of infections is doubling roughly every week.

former government adviser, prof neil ferguson said, new measures were needed "sooner rather than later". at least 13.5 million people, roughly1 in 5 of the uk population, are already facing local restrictions. in london, additional measures are "increasingly likely", according to the mayor, sadiq khan, who says he's extremely concerned by the speed with which the virus is spreading in the capital. one of the options the government is understood to be considering is a so—called circuit break, a short period of tighter rules across england which might last several weeks and could include... a possible ban on households mixing, plus reduced opening hours or other restrictions for pubs and restaurants. jonathan blake has this report. closing time came early in newcastle last night. much of the north—east of england now under tighter restrictions, to slow the spread of coronavirus. ijust think, people are going to go

out during the day now, instead of going out at night, so it's not going to really change anything. it's good cos it's saving people's lives, bad because it's affecting our nights out! so far, the government has used local lockdowns to try to contain covid—19 but, yesterday, borisjohnson said stricter rules across england may be needed, and ministers admit nothing is being ruled out. i think what the prime minister said was that we've got to be really careful about making sure that we can keep the r rate down, the transmission rate down, so we're looking at the data. we've got a far better set of data now than we had a few months ago and we won't be afraid to use any restrictions necessary to keep the rates of transmission down but we'll look at it at local level, each particular area, in turn. little sign of students social distancing in aberystwyth last night. a time—limited tightening of restrictions is one possible plan, which labour say they'd support, but shouldn't be necessary. labour will do whatever it takes to keep our

british citizens safe, and, therefore, if the science says that's what is needed to happen, we are willing to support that, but i have to say that i think that this could have been avoided, if the government had got their testing and tracing system in place and now we're having to look at more extreme measures, because the virus is out of control, and that could have been avoidable. little sign of students social distancing in this week, this week, here in lancashire, west yorkshire, the midlands and merseyside, stricter regulations will come into force, but there's concern it should be happening sooner. i believe that in lancashire the second wave has arrived, and in the north—west, and if we don't act now, it's going to get a lot worse, so this should be a warning sign, not just for lancashire and the north—west, but throughout the country. the work to find a vaccine goes on, as seen by the prime minister in oxford yesterday but, without that, and with winter approaching, decisions affecting us all are likely within days. jonathan blake, bbc news. our correspondent, phillip norton has spent the day in preston,

one of the areas affected by tighter lockdown measures that are due come into force on tuesday. here in preston people are well—versed with tighter restrictions because the city was among the first of the areas in northern england to face tougher rules which were brought in last month and that has actually stopped people from mixing with other households and indoor venues such as bars and restaurants. i was here on the day those rules were brought in and what happened was lots of people who had bookings at bars and restau ra nts ca ncelled who had bookings at bars and restaurants cancelled them and because they were prevented from meeting in other peoples homes and gardens too, lots of people were heading to parks to meet friends socially in the open spaces. from tuesday, tougher restrictions will be brought in here, that means bars and be brought in here, that means bars a nd restau ra nts be brought in here, that means bars and restaurants will be forced to close from 10pm until 5am, restau ra nts close from 10pm until 5am, restaurants also restricted the table service only. i've been speaking to a few people here today,

they have told me some people haven't been following the rules which has caused concern and that they feel these tighter restrictions should be brought in sooner than tuesday. i don't see the point. if you're going to close at ten people will still stretch back still go out in the daytime anyway so it's one of the other firmly, all in the daytime anyway so it's one of the otherfirmly, all or in the daytime anyway so it's one of the other firmly, all or nothing.“ people have been following the rules and guidance then we wouldn't have to bring in more restrictions. and what i don't agree with is when the government says we are going to introduce it on tuesday, that's another weekend where people can think we will go out to the pubs in the style at the weekend and make it all worse i suppose. it should be the next day if possible or the day after, not give people more opportunity to make it worse. it's sad that this time next week it was a beautiful sunny day like this, we will not be here because we will not be allowed to be. because we will be doing what we should do which is staying away, but... with a

suggestion of a so—called circuit break which we understand would be a two—week period of much tighter restrictions imposed on the whole of england to break the chain of transmission, there is some thought that those restrictions to be brought here in preston could be something of a blueprint for those restrictions we would see much wider. the latest government figures show the highest daily number of new coronavirus cases since 8th may, 4,422 in the latest 2a hour period. 27 deaths have been reported, of people who have died, within 28 days of a positive covid—i9 test, and that brings the total number across the uk, to 41,759. more than 850,000 people living in and around madrid are to be put under lockdown after a surge in the number of new infections. from monday, people will only be allowed to leave their local area to go to work and school or fulfil legal obligations. officials have also set out plans to carry out a million coronavirus tests across the region. spain now has the highest

number of cases in europe. the us supreme courtjudge, ruth bader ginsburg, a champion of women's rights, has died at the age of 87 after undergoing treatment for pancreatic cancer. people have been paying their respects outside the court in washington. ruth bader ginsburg became the second woman ever to sit on the supreme court and served for 27 years. this afternoon president trump has tweeted to say he would proceed with the selection of a replacement judge, "without delay!" the housing charity shelter estimates that more than 300,000 people living in rented accomodation in england, who weren't in arrears before the pandemic, have now fallen behind on their rent. a ban on evictions in england and wales, ends tomorrow. the government says other measures will protect tenants here's our business correspondent, katy austin. itjust seems like so long ago now that i last did

something like this. for sussex dj ian, the music stopped in march. coronavirus restrictions mean there's still no work and he owes £3,000 in rent. they were happy for me to pay 50% untiljuly, when they contacted me to start asking if i could pay any more. can you? no. he will now get a payment from the local council to help, but will still owe his landlord. my future here is certainly in the balance and it is worrying. it does... it's a big strain on your mental health, absolutely. a temporary ban on evictions in england and wales is now coming to an end, so possession hearings will be able to start again in the courts. cases that are really serious, like those involving anti—social behaviour or rent arrears that go back a really long way, will be prioritised and the notice period has been extended to six months. evictions still can't take place in areas under local lockdowns, where gatherings in homes are restricted.

the housing charity shelter says emergency measures have stopped an immediate wave of homelessness, but more support is needed. if the government wants to actually solve the problem, instead of continually buying time, build social housing. and it does need, in the short—term as well, to help people with this level of debt that has built up during the pandemic. 0ne landlords' group says its members have supported struggling tenants wherever possible, but they can't afford to lose income for ever. it also wants the government to help people in england pay back missed rent, similar to measures announced in scotland and wales. we'd like to see the government step in as furlough's withdrawn and actually support those households to pay back some of the arrears they've built up and secure the tenancies that nobody wants to see fail but, inevitably, if debts continue to increase, will. the government says the six—month notice period and a so—called truce on evictions over christmas will help keep people in their homes over the winter. ian fears he can't afford

to stay in his for long. katy austin, bbc news. in a few minutes, clive myrie will bring you the tea—time news bulletin. first, the uk government is to allow dozens more afghan interpreters who risked their lives working for british forces in helmand to settle in the uk. jonathon beale reports. it wasn'tjust british troops risking their lives in afghanistan. hundreds of locally—hired afghan interpreters often faced the same dangers. and the threats didn't go away when the british left helmand in 2014. some afghan interpreters have been allowed to settle in the uk, but under strict criteria. they had to be on the front line for at least a year before being made redundant. this isn't afghanistan, but a military training area in norfolk, where some of those afghans are still working alongside british troops, helping train the next rotation

who will provide security in kabul. it's where ministers announced the relocation scheme will be expanded. the new rules will apply to those who worked on the front line for more than 18 months, but who resigned, often because of threats from the taliban. so we will continue to look at making sure we look after those people that have looked after us, looked after our soldiers that you see here today, and stand by them, because that is the honourable thing to do. it is right that we do right by them, the very people that have served alongside our forces, in one of the most hostile and difficult places in the world. around a50 afghan interpreters and their families have already settled here in the uk. the expansion of this relocation scheme will allow dozens more to live here. but that still leaves hundreds of afghan interpreters who worked for british forces behind in afghanistan, living in potential danger.

back in kabul, we spoke to one former afghan interpreter who does not meet the new criteria. we've protected the identity of both him and his young family, because they've received threats from the taliban. he worked as a translator for the british army in helmand for seven months. but he says his length of service is irrelevant. he is still a target. the taliban or the is group don't have any criteria. whether you've done a one—dayjob or a ten—month job or a ten—yearjob. they're just waiting for an opportunity to get anyone. a translator or a labourer, anyone who has done a job with the western countries. ministers say they'll still consider relocating former afghan interpreters under a separate intimidation scheme on a case—by—case basis. but as yet, no one has been resettled in the uk. under that scheme.

today's announcment good news for some, but not everyone who worked for the british.

good afternoon. borisjohnson is spending the weekend considering whether to tighten covid—19 restrictions across england, after saying the uk is "now seeing a second wave" of coronavirus. at least 13.5 million people, roughly one fifth of the population, are already facing tougher local rules, but with infections now doubling every seven to eight days, an announcement on tighter restrictions nationwide

could come as early as next week. here's our political correspondent iain watson. here in preston, households are already banned from meeting other households in the homes, gardens or indoor venues and on tuesday, in most of lancashire and merseyside, cabbies will be imposed on bars and restau ra nt cabbies will be imposed on bars and restaurant and tighter restrictions are also being imposed in the north—east of england, west yorkshire and the west and east midlands, covering about one in five of the population. i have close family that passed away with covid soi family that passed away with covid so i know this is really serious. something needs to be done but is a shame, isn't it, that we can't see our families as much. i don't agree when the government says they are going to introduce it on tuesday, thatis going to introduce it on tuesday, that is another weekend when people can think they will go out to the pub in style over the weekend and make it all worse. in lancashire today, it could be london tomorrow. i believe in lancashire, the second

wave has arrived, and in the north—west, and if we don't act now, it is going to get a lot worse, so this should be a warning sign, not just for lancashire and the north—west but for the whole country. yesterday, the prime minister warned that a second wave of the virus was on its way before a vaccine can be produced. of the virus was on its way before a vaccine can be producedlj of the virus was on its way before a vaccine can be produced. i think what the prime minister said is we've got to be really careful about making sure we can keep the transmission rate down so we are looking at the data, we have got a far better set of data now than we had a few months ago and we won't be afraid to use any restrictions necessary. the government introduced its rule of six only six days ago, yet this weekend, the prime minister is pouring over the data to see if he needs to go any further. boris johnson does not want another full national lockdown. he and his chancellor of the exchequer know that this could shatter a fragile economy. so the message that could emerge from the government in the next few days is likely to be this, continue to work but there will be

less play. any plan that emerges, unlike a lockdown, would not close schools or workplaces but it could restrict the opening hours of pubs and restrict the opening hours of pubs a nd restau ra nts across restrict the opening hours of pubs and restaurants across england. labour say they will back any plan thatis labour say they will back any plan that is supported by the science, but... i have to say that i think this could have been avoided if the government had got their testing and tracing system in place and now we are having to look at more extreme measures because the virus is out of control. it is a difficult balancing act for the prime minister. he is likely to do more to protect the health of the nation but he does not wa nt health of the nation but he does not want this to endanger the health of the economy. iain watson, bbc news, westminster. the latest government figures show the highest daily number of new infections, since the recent surge began. with 11,1122 new coronavirus infections recorded in the latest 24—hour period. that means the average number of new cases reported per day in the last week is 3,598. and as new infections have climbed,

so too have daily hospital numbers, with 227 people being admitted on september 17th. this figure doesn't include scotland. 27 deaths were reported of people who died within 28 days of a positive covid—19 test, and that means on average in the last week, 19 deaths were announced every day, taking the total number across the uk to 41,759. 0ur health correspondent naomi grimley is here. the prime minister is weighing up his options but does not want a full national lockdown so have the government characterising the change? they are using the term circuit breaker because they are trying to target those areas of our lives where they think the virus transmission is happening most. in other words, our social lives. if transmission is happening most. in otherwords, oursocial lives. if it happens, it will be presented to us asa happens, it will be presented to us as a trade—off in order to allow children and students back to their

studies. now, why do some infectious disease experts say this needs to be brought in sooner rather than later? they believe it can help slow the spread of the virus from younger age groups, where it is now, to older, more vulnerable age groups and that is something we are seeing at the moment happening in france. also, it will give the government more breathing space on testing. remember this week, we saw a terrible statistic showing that only a third of people tested are getting test results back in the promised 24 hours. 0nce results back in the promised 24 hours. once again, clive, we are learning to our cost of that time is of the essence with covid—19. learning to our cost of that time is of the essence with covid-19. naomi, thank you. and you can get more information on the coronavirus restrictions affecting your local area from our website at bbc.co.uk/news. a former british diplomat is under investigation in belgium for allegedly spying on behalf of china. fraser cameron, who previously worked for the european commission and the foreign office, is suspected of selling sensitive information

about the eu to undercover chinese intelligence officers. mr cameron has dismissed the allegations, calling them "ridiculous". the russian opposition leader, alexei navalny, poisoned with the novichok nerve agent in an attack last month, has posted a picture on social media, saying his path to recovery is "clear, although long". he says he still has difficulties going down steps as his legs tremble. mr navalny, who's a leading critic of president putin, fell ill in siberia last month and was airlifted to berlin. germany says lab tests in three countries confirm he was poisoned with novichok. the kremlin denies it was responsible. a political battle is shaping up in america, following the death at the age of 87 of the supreme courtjudge ruth bader ginsburg, a champion of women's and minority rights. donald trump says despite the presidential election being less than two months away, he should have the right to choose a conservative nominee to replace her. here's our north america

editorjon sopel. no, not the death of a rock star or a movie legend. this spontaneous vigil in washington last night is for a judge. the supreme court plays a critical role in american life and ruth bader ginsburg, or rbg, became a cultural icon. it was beyond my wildest imagination that i would one day become the notorious rbg. i, ruth bader ginsburg... she helped define modern america with the force of her legal argument, on women's rights, abortion, the disabled, health care. this liberaljustice was as feisty as she was formidable. so what is the big deal? isn't this just another judicial appointment? well, no. a strong conservative majority, now within sight of the supreme court, will help shape america for decades to come. rbg's death has electrified the presidential election campaign,

and who should fill her boots and when has become political dynamite. last night, donald trump, who seemed stunned by her death, was playing his cards close to his chest. whether you agreed or not, she was an amazing woman who led an amazing life. i am actually sad to hear that. i am sad to hear that. thank you very much. the flag at the white house may be flying at half mast but politics goes on. donald trump making clear that he is going to nominate a conservative replacement without delay. democrats, though, led by presidential candidate joe biden, say no decision should be made until after a new president is sworn in. we should do this with full consideration and that is my hope and expectation of what will happen. just before ruth bader ginsburg died, she made it clear she felt that her position should not be filled until after the election. it seems unlikely she will get her dying wish.

jon sopel, bbc news, washington. saracens are through to the semifinals of rugby union's european champions cup. they beat leinster 25—17. alex goode scored their only try. saracens now face either clermont auvergne or racing 92 in the last four. leeds united have won their first premier league game in 16 years, beating fulham 4—3 at elland road. there were also seven goals in the lunchtime kick—off, as everton came from behind to beat west brom 5—2. nesta mcgregor has the details. in the end, it was a magical day at goodison park, although afterjust ten minutes, everton's defence could have been accused of pulling a disappearing act. west brom's grady diangana with this beauty from his bag of tricks. colombian james rodriguez is a player known to have fans on the edge of their seats but with the stadium empty, this long—range effort surely had the toffees jumping

from their sofas. then, going into the break, a card trick west brom fans won't have liked. slaven bilic sent off, upset after one of his defenders was shown a red card for an off the ball incident. forced to watch the second half from the stands, bilic would have been optimistic. just two minutes in, matheus pereira with a fabulous strike. but as the game went on, carlo ancelotti's everton side took advantage of having an extra man. three proved to be the magic number for dominic calvert—lewin. a hat—trick saw the striker take home the match ball. nesta mcgregor, bbc news. that's it. i'll be back with the late news at ten, but now on bbc one, time for the news where you are. bye for now. welcome to bbc london.

i'm tolu adeoye. business leaders in london say they will need more support to keep afloat if there's a second lockdown. it comes after the mayor said yesterday that additional measures should be imposed sooner rather than later to avoid the virus spiralling out of control. ayshea buksh reports. saturday afternoon in camden and it's as busy as ever on the high street but with covid on the rise again, how long will it last? londoners we spoke to were making the most of the weekend, but seemed resigned to further restrictions or lockdowns. if it is a 10pm curfew, ithink, yeah, good. yeah. because it needs to be minimised. i am definitely for whatever needs to be done to keep it at bay. so i think a lot of people are doing as much as they can now before a potential lockdown might happen again, so that is probably why it is so busy because people are, like, let'sjust have some fun while it is sunny and before the numbers go up and we have to stay at home. if it saves my life and my

family and everybody else's, let them have it. what can they do? it is a terrible thing, isn't it? if measures to restrict people going out or meeting up are introduced, many businesses hope they will continue to be supported. it is leisure, hospitality, retail, that has really taken the brunt of lockdown, that they get support. one of the things the government could do is extend the business rates relief through next year and i think that would be a very will turn into a torrent. we have to act now in order to prevent that torrent from occurring. the balance of trying to keep people safe during the pandemic

hello, this is bbc news. the headlines... boris johnson is considering whether to tighten covid—19 measures in england. figures just released show 4,422 new cases, with 27 deaths. local lockdown restrictions have come into force in some parts of the uk, with bars and restaurants closing early in north east england. more than 800,000 people living in the spanish capital, madrid, will go into lockdown after a surge in the number of new infections. tributes are paid as the pioneering us supreme court judge and champion of women's rights

ruth bader ginsburg dies at the age of 87. a leading homeless charity says more than 300,000 private renters in england have fallen behind on payments in the past few months. now on bbc news, in this special programme, some of bbc‘s news presenters examine the roles their families played in the second world war. to come here today and to see where he spent a part of his life — a very difficult part of his life — is, i have to say, it's. . . it's quite overwhelming. this is one of the earliest pictures i've ever seen of him cos he would only have been about 20.

this is where the miners would work. unbelievable. now, i remember when i joined the family, how pleased he was that i was from an indian family. it mattered. allied squadrons take the airfor another great battle over europe. it was the deadliest conflict in human history. world war ii drew in men and women from all over the globe and claimed the lives of around 80 million people. 75 years ago this month, after almost six long years of fighting, the end of the war was officially declared. there aren't many people who don't have some sort of family connection to that war. to mark its end, four presenters from bbc news, including myself, are telling the stories of our relatives — the roles they played, what they did, whether here on the home front, in the atlantic or deep in burma'sjungle. we start with mishal husain and her grandfather. he was one of more than two million men who fought for britain in the indian army.