this is bbc news. these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world: the final easing of covid restrictions in england is set to be delayed. the prime minister will make an official announcement later today, but senior ministers have already signed off on a postponement. that could mean capacity limits for sports, pubs and cinemas will remain, and nightclubs would stay closed. industry leaders warn any delay beyond june 21st would be "catastrophic". how will the delays affect you? victoria derbyshire is in blackpool through the day to hear from people living there and what the final stages of unlocking mean for them. presidentjoe biden is in brussels

for a summit of nato leaders. members of the western military alliance will discuss ways to combat growing threats from russia and china. denmark's team doctor confirms that christian eriksen did suffer a cardiac arrest during his team's euro match before being resuscitated. it's a huge day for the tartan army. scotland's men's football team is making its first appearance at a major international tournament in 23 years, taking on the czech republic at hampden park. hello, and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world.

first, the final easing of lockdown restrictions in england — which was due to take place next monday — is almost certain to be delayed by up to four weeks. it would dash the hopes of many hoping for the lifting of the remaining legal limits on social contact. this from our correspondent katy austin. the 21st ofjune had been billed by some as freedom day, the earliest possible date that all restrictions could be lifted. now, the removal of all remaining rules is not expected to happen that day. for many businesses which remain closed, there's frustration and even anger at the idea of a four—week delay. it's thought most nightclubs have already been gearing up for a 21st ofjune reopening. it's going to be catastrophic to us. this will possibly hurt us more than the initial lockdown back in march last year. because you've already put money, have you, into opening from the 21st? we've been buying stock, booking staff, for the last four weeks,

we've had people in getting the venue ready to open. it's notjust something where we can literally turn the keys and just open up in two weeks�* time. theatres can only operate with reduced numbers at the moment due to social distancing. one producer told the bbc that just isn't sustainable. while masks are absolutely fine, and obviously temperature—taking as you come in is absolutely fine, and all the other deep cleaning and all the other safety measures are fine, the social distancing simply doesn't make the model viable. so they simply can't operate with that socially distanced situation. the trade body for restaurants, pubs, bars and hotels says 300,000 jobs could be at risk if restrictions aren't lifted next week. wedding businesses and couples are also waiting anxiously to see if rules, including a 30—person limit, will be relaxed. the british chambers of commerce says there needs to be adequate support for businesses if a full reopening is delayed,

something we should know for sure later today. katy austin, bbc news. let's get more from chris mason, our political correspondent. good morning. we have this news conference at 6pm tonight. it is the trio we associate with the big occasions of these things. the prime minister, the chief medical officer for england, chris whitty and sir patrick vallance, the government's chief scientific adviser. as we now as good as know, there is going to be this delay. it is worth going back to this whole business of the plan, the road map for england. ever since 22nd of february, 112 days ago, england has been on this journey around unlocking that up until this point it has stuck to the date set out back then in the winter. this will be the first point of slippage. why is that? the government set out from the outset

that it would look at rates of transmission, rates of hospitalisation, relative rates of vaccinations and make judgments based upon that. it is for that reason that we expect later that there will be an announcement of this postponement, this slippage. here is the health minister setting out the rationale for what we expect to hear later. if we're going at a run rate of about 250,000—300,000 second jabs being done each day, a month gives you, roughly, that 10 million, which closes the gap between the 29 million who've had the first... the 10 million you've got to do to get from the 29 million to the 40 million and so that all 40 million have had their second jabs. chris, what about those lockdown sceptics on the tory backbenches, how are they likely to be regarding this? , ., ., ., , _ ., .,

this? they are not happy at all. the are this? they are not happy at all. they are frustrated, _ this? they are not happy at all. they are frustrated, they - this? they are not happy at all. they are frustrated, they are i they are frustrated, they are articulating some of the frustrations we had did not report a few moments ago for plenty of business, for whom this is a crippling thing to contemplate. particular those who might have been able to reopen for instance in the hospitality sector in the last round of unlocking but haven't really been able to make much money or any money since then, such other restrictions as far as social distancing and table service and that kind of thing are concerned. they had looked at this window of the summer period hoping that that would start in a week plasma time in england are now looking at the prospect of it being pushed back by month. so there real concerns on the conservative backbenches, not least on those who fear we edge closer towards the autumn period and therefore the window where it might be possible to open up fully before the potential that we reach the autumn and there might be the prospect of rising cases associated with us stumbling

towards winter, meaning some fear getting stuck in some element of restrictions all the way through until next spring so there is real nervousness about that. the government rests upon this word irreversible when it talks about this plan, this road map. when you look at that word, irreversible, it allows you to slow down and stop, what it doesn't allow you is to slam into reverse and start going backwards. some will say the whole decision around portugal and the additional restrictions imposed on travel from portugal shall an element of going backwards, but as far as the road map is concerned, the restrictions within england, the government hoping that by slowing down, it can avoid going backwards. there is the glimmer, the possibility and some suggestions that there might be on the margins later today in the news conference some liberalisation, particularly around the numbers who can attend

weddings in england. the labour leader has been on the radio in the last hour and he is certainly hopeful of that. there are people who have planned their wedding there are people who have planned theirwedding is, quite often there are people who have planned their wedding is, quite often people are going _ their wedding is, quite often people are going to get married in the next months. _ are going to get married in the next months, have put it off already. i hope _ months, have put it off already. i hope there — months, have put it off already. i hope there is some wriggle room tonight— hope there is some wriggle room tonight when the prime minister speaks — tonight when the prime minister speaks |f— tonight when the prime minister seaks. . , , tonight when the prime minister seaks. , speaks. it has been indicated there miaht be. speaks. it has been indicated there might be- i — speaks. it has been indicated there might be- i hepe — speaks. it has been indicated there might be. i hope there _ speaks. it has been indicated there might be. i hope there is. - speaks. it has been indicated there might be. i hope there is. i - speaks. it has been indicated there might be. i hope there is. i think. might be. i hope there is. i think it is 30 at— might be. i hope there is. i think it is so at the _ might be. i hope there is. i think it is 30 at the moment, - might be. i hope there is. i think it is 30 at the moment, so - might be. i hope there is. i think it is 30 at the moment, so it - might be. i hope there is. i think. it is 30 at the moment, so it could io it is 30 at the moment, so it could go unlimited. there must be something in the middle we can do for people — so yet again that balancing act is the government, ministers, mps have to wrestle with, drying on the one hand not to be too one—dimensional in looking purely at the covid statistics —— trying on one hand. the wider economic and social factors and coupled with that concern that unless there are

limitations, the scientific advice perhaps suggesting that it would be unwise to remove them because of the rate of potential increase, whilst at the same time, as we heard from ed argar, they hope, given the jabbing rate at the moment that with a little bit of additional breathing space, far, far more people left advert elite at the first jab and the second, so society should be more resilient if that final unlocking moment is pushed that bit further back. there is no doubt a huge amount of concern from those desperate to enjoy further liberties, desperate to have a window to make more money or some money and businesses which have been crippled over the last 12 months, that this is a postponement they could live without.— could live without. chris, i know ou will could live without. chris, i know you will be _ could live without. chris, i know you will be watching _ could live without. chris, i know you will be watching that - could live without. chris, i know you will be watching that pressl you will be watching that press conference at 6pm closely for us and reaction to what is said but for now, thank you very much. let's go to blackpool on the north west coast of england now, 0n the north—west coast of england.

victoria derbyshire is there and speaking to people about the delay of easing restrictions hello, victoria. hello, good morning. it is breezy and warm in the sun is burning through the clouds. at the foot of blackpool tower, which is shut and has been for such a long time. the nightclubs are shut. this is an entertainment town. they are desperate for this place to open up properly and they were desperate for it to happen injune 21. later, we speak to the owner of several nightclubs in the town. in the meantime, we speak to a man who runs a soup kitchen, mark butcher, the amazing grace soup kitchen in blackpool, how are you? fine, thank ou. what blackpool, how are you? fine, thank yom what you _ blackpool, how are you? fine, thank you. what you think _ blackpool, how are you? fine, thank you. what you think about _ blackpool, how are you? fine, thank you. what you think about the - blackpool, how are you? fine, thank you. what you think about the fact . you. what you think about the fact it looks like _ you. what you think about the fact it looks like it — you. what you think about the fact it looks like it will— you. what you think about the fact it looks like it will be _ you. what you think about the fact it looks like it will be delayed - you. what you think about the fact it looks like it will be delayed at i it looks like it will be delayed at least four weeks? i it looks like it will be delayed at least four weeks?— least four weeks? i think it was inevitable- _ least four weeks? i think it was inevitable. we _ least four weeks? i think it was inevitable. we saw _ least four weeks? i think it was inevitable. we saw cases - least four weeks? i think it was l inevitable. we saw cases arising, hospital admissions rising so i think it was inevitable that was going to happen. think it was inevitable that was

going to happen-— think it was inevitable that was going to happen. think it was inevitable that was uaointo hauen. , ., going to happen. positive cases have been risin: going to happen. positive cases have been rising but _ going to happen. positive cases have been rising but hospital _ going to happen. positive cases have been rising but hospital admissions l been rising but hospital admissions not to the same level at all. that is why some people are saying, what of it —— is the point of the vaccine programme if we can't get on with our lives? indie programme if we can't get on with our lives? ~ ., ., ., ., our lives? we want to get out of this, aet our lives? we want to get out of this, get on _ our lives? we want to get out of this, get on with _ our lives? we want to get out of this, get on with our _ our lives? we want to get out of this, get on with our work, - our lives? we want to get out of this, get on with our work, no . this, get on with our work, no doubt. blackpool is keen to get going again. we are watching closely at everything that is happening. it is disappointing to get that news this morning but blackpool is a very resilient town. we are very resilient town. we are very resilient people. we are used to closing and opening up. we kind of got used to that for many years. our season ends in november and starts again in april. we are just season ends in november and starts again in april. we arejust ready season ends in november and starts again in april. we are just ready to get going again. blackpool is waiting and keen to get moving again. people need to get back to work now, victoria. things are getting really hard. pare work now, victoria. things are getting really hard.— work now, victoria. things are i getting really hard._ we getting really hard. are they? we are struggling _ getting really hard. are they? we are struggling for _ getting really hard. are they? we are struggling for the _ getting really hard. are they? we are struggling for the people - getting really hard. are they? we| are struggling for the people need to start paying their bills again. blackpool is one of the most deprived parts of the uk. you have been running the soup kitchen in the last 12 months, if not longer. tell us how many people you think you

have served with meals in the last year? have served with meals in the last ear? ~ . . have served with meals in the last ear? . . ., , ., , ., year? we have had ten years of servin: year? we have had ten years of serving in _ year? we have had ten years of serving in blackpool— year? we have had ten years of serving in blackpool so - year? we have had ten years of serving in blackpool so we - year? we have had ten years of serving in blackpool so we have year? we have had ten years of - serving in blackpool so we have seen it go up and down force that we have seen the worst and the best. this last year has been just incredibly difficult. we served around 30,000 people that we know that the doors, probably a lot more than that. the normal people that we would be originally serving, homeless people and people who are out on the streets, but amazing grace has turned into something completely different now.— turned into something completely different now. what kind of people have ou different now. what kind of people have you been _ different now. what kind of people have you been given _ different now. what kind of people have you been given food - different now. what kind of people have you been given food to? - different now. what kind of people| have you been given food to? from all walks of — have you been given food to? from all walks of life _ have you been given food to? from all walks of life is _ have you been given food to? from all walks of life is that _ have you been given food to? fr'rrrn all walks of life is that blackpool has a lot of leisure industry. we have tram drivers, bus drivers, taxi drivers, people who work in the pleasure beach in the arcade, all those jobs went immediately. so we had people who were helping previously at amazing grace are actually coming in and using the service. . g actually coming in and using the service.- these - actually coming in and using the service.- these were - actually coming in and using the . service.- these were people service. really? these were people who were employed _ service. really? these were people who were employed who _ service. really? these were people who were employed who were - who were employed who were volunteering at amazing grace and then were using the service because

people couldn't cope. there was not enough money to put food in the cupboard. very, very difficult. and really, a lot of fear as well. especially the last lockdown, there were so much fear here. people are frightened to go out. the mental health issue is playing havoc with people. look, wejust want health issue is playing havoc with people. look, we just want to get open again. we are going to do our best to stick to the rules. 0bviously best to stick to the rules. obviously we know now, we are going to stay the same as we have been doing. we are going to have a takeaway service which will carry on as normal, keep our social distancing and we won't be able to let people in. we were hoping to reopen the doors, so we could start getting back to... if reopen the doors, so we could start getting back to. . ._ getting back to. .. if they come into the building — getting back to. .. if they come into the building and _ getting back to. .. if they come into the building and it _ getting back to. .. if they come into the building and it would _ getting back to. .. if they come into the building and it would be - getting back to. .. if they come into the building and it would be more i the building and it would be more hospitable? the building and it would be more hositable? , the building and it would be more hospitable?— the building and it would be more hositable? , , , . �* hospitable? yes, because we haven't had much of — hospitable? yes, because we haven't had much of a _ hospitable? yes, because we haven't had much of a chance _ hospitable? yes, because we haven't had much of a chance to _ hospitable? yes, because we haven't had much of a chance to talk - hospitable? yes, because we haven't had much of a chance to talk to - had much of a chance to talk to people and check their mental health, see how things are going for is that we have not had much conversation was that we have been so busyjust handing out food bags. the normal service would be that we had lots of chats and see how people

are. can't wait to get that back. i bet. when i used to come here when i was little, i would get off the train and it would be loud and bright and glittery. is blackpool still like that? fit bright and glittery. is blackpool still like that?— still like that? of course, yes. blackpool _ still like that? of course, yes. blackpool is — still like that? of course, yes. blackpool is raring _ still like that? of course, yes. blackpool is raring to - still like that? of course, yes. blackpool is raring to go. - still like that? of course, yes. blackpool is raring to go. we. still like that? of course, yes. - blackpool is raring to go. we have more car parks and we have had before. we have two new 5—star hotels opening to stop the pleasure beach has got brand—new rides. we have the new tram and railway network, so you can get off a train now and get on a tram and go right along the promenade. blackpool has invested heavily into making our town welcoming, open and hospitable, for everyone. town welcoming, open and hospitable, for everyone-— for everyone. yes, although not fully open _ for everyone. yes, although not fully open right _ for everyone. yes, although not fully open right yet _ for everyone. yes, although not fully open right yet but - for everyone. yes, although not fully open right yet but it - for everyone. yes, although not fully open right yet but it is - for everyone. yes, although not. fully open right yet but it is going to happen, isn't it?— to happen, isn't it? going to happen- _ to happen, isn't it? going to happen. thank _ to happen, isn't it? going to happen. thank you. - to happen, isn't it? going to happen. thank you. keep i to happen, isn't it? going toj happen. thank you. keep up to happen, isn't it? going to - happen. thank you. keep up the good work. happen. thank you. keep up the good work- thank— happen. thank you. keep up the good work. thank you. _ happen. thank you. keep up the good work. thank you. more _ happen. thank you. keep up the good work. thank you. more from - happen. thank you. keep up the good work. thank you. more from here - work. thank you. more from here throughout the day. victoria, thank you very much indeed, thank you.

and we'll be looking at how the covid restrictions have been affecting you from around the uk this week — we'll be the length and breadth of the country hearing your concerns and stories. and the prime minister boris johnson is due to confirm the delay to lockdown easing later in a news conference at 6pm this evening. he'll be accompanied by professor chris whitty, the uk government's chief medical adviser and sir patrick vallance, the uk government's chief scientific adviser. we'll bring that to you live here on bbc news. the headlines on bbc news: the final easing of covid restrictions in england is set to be delayed. the prime minister will make an official announcement later today, but senior ministers have already signed off on a postponement. that could mean capacity

limits for sports, pubs and cinemas will remain, and nightclubs would stay closed. industry leaders warn any delay beyond june 21st would be "catastrophic". presidentjoe biden is in brussels for a summit of nato leaders. members of the western military alliance will discuss ways to combat growing threats from russia and china. let's stay with that story. leaders of nato are gathering now in brussels, with president biden saying the us is back at the table and fully engaged. it's the first summit of the west's military alliance since the end of the turbulent donald trump presidency. one of the key issues they'll discuss is dealing with an assertive russia, with mr biden due to meet vladimir putin later in the week, as courtney bembridge reports. the red carpet was rolled out, ready for the us to resume its leading role in nato.

president biden arrived in brussels on sunday, after a g7 gathering he described as "extraordinarily collaborative and productive", and he made it clear he's bringing that approach to nato, too. you remember what happened in 9/11, we were attacked and immediately, nato supported us — nato supported us. nato went till we got bin laden. nato was part of the process and i want them to know on like, whether they doubt it, that we believe nato and section 5 is a sacred obligation. it's in stark contrast to the views of his predecessor, ahead of the 2018 summit. nato has not treated us fairly but i think we'll work something out. we pay far too much and they pay far too little. but much has changed since then and nato's secretary general told canada's cbc that cooperation is vital. we are faced with many security i

threats and challenges at the same time, the aggressive actions of russia, cyber attacks, - the rise of china and also global. terrorism and the fact that we then have all nato leaders - meeting today, on monday, together is a unique opportunity | to strengthen our transatlanticl bond, not least because we have a new us administration. - after the summit, president biden will meet with russian president vladimir putin. nato leaders are hoping he will send a tough message. it is very important that president biden reassure allies in central and eastern europe that he is indeed going to be pushing back very hard on vladimir putin and russia's aggressive policies that they have implemented over the last several years. there's a lot of worry about that, in poland, the baltic states and elsewhere. the growing power of china will also be in sharp focus, as leaders map out a longer term strategy.

nato leaders aren't the only ones taking an interest. president biden said he discussed china's xi jinping and russia's vladimir putin with queen elizabeth over tea at windsor castle on sunday. courtney bembridge, bbc news. nato secretary—generaljens stoltenberg has said members of the western military alliance must respond to threats from russia and china. 0ur relationship with russia is at its lowest point since the end of the cold war. this is due to russia's aggressive actions. china's military build—up, growing influence and her coercive behaviour also poses some challenges to our security. we are not entering a new cold war and china's not our adversary, not our enemy, but we need to address together, as an alliance, the challenges that the likes

of china poses to our security. that was jens stoltenberg speaking earlier. 0ur correspondent, jenny hill has been telling us that joe biden's dealings with nato will be very different to those of his predecessor. president biden has had a long and deep regard for this organisation and he has underlined his commitment to nato again, in stark contrast of course to his predecessor, donald trump, who made no secret of his disdain for nato, so that is something which i think the other allies here will be very much welcoming today. perhaps, though, angela merkel summed up today, when she said, "we are back in business, but is not going to be "business as usual." we know that the us will want its nato allies to continue increasing their defence spending, the us will not want to see a situation where those allies started sliding back into an overreliance on at the us, but i think from the other

perspective too, other countries like germany and france were really spooked by donald trump's attitude. they can't say who will be in the white house in four years' time. when it donald trump made his comments about nato, those european leaders thought to themselves, we're going to have to be a bit more independent, rely on ourselves, because we sure as hell can't rely on this trans—atlantic alliance any more. that means they are making plans for their own defence and military capabilities as well, so it will be an interesting time. i think the issue of spending will come up again, the us has made it very clear that it wants that spending to increase, that is largely because nato, one of the big discussion going ahead today will be about reforming this organisation, making it fit for purpose in a very changing world, and that is going to require more investment. and then later this week, president biden heads to geneva. yes, one of the dominant themes of this summit will be russia, russian aggression, and actually we have just heard

the secretary general of nato half an hour or so back, saying, very strong words, saying that the relationship with russia is at its lowest point since the end of the cold war. president biden is off to switzerland on wednesday, where he, for the first time as us president, will sit down for face—to—face talks with vladimir putin. there is a sense amongst delegates here that president biden, having of course spoken to leaders at the g7 in britain, meeting people here today, he will have meetings with eu leaders in brussels tomorrow before he flies to switzerland, will notjust be representing the us when he sits down for what is likely to be a pretty tough meeting, he wants to be able to say that he has the entire west behind him when he sits down and demands that russia reins in some of its behaviours. so that is going to be one of the big topics for today, so of course is how the alliance wants to deal with the rise of china, they will also be discussing afghanistan, the rise in violence there, since the us troop withdrawal.

as i say, reform is a big part of the conversations which will be held here today and they are looking ahead to the future, they are looking at things like climate change, what implications that might have for security around the world. they are looking too at technology, how can nato keep its edge on, some delegates are saying, over potential adversaries if it can't keep its technology up to date? they need to invest harder and faster in that, so there is a lot on the table. there will be a lot of disagreements, of course, president biden is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with president of turkey, they have a lot to disagree about recently, so there will be some difficulties here. but i think everyone who sits around that table today will be united by one common belief that the world is becoming more dangerous and less political. that was jenny hill that wasjenny hill in brussels for us following that summit. prime minister borisjohnson

has just arrived at the nato summit. he expressed his disappointment with how russia and vladimir putin has behaved in recent years. iam i am always hopeful that things will improve with russia, but we have never, i'm afraid that so far, it's been pretty disappointing from the uk point of view. i know that when... when i saw president putin, i made that very clear. i said, look, you know, we are ready to do things differently. we are ready to try to have closer relations but you have to change the way you behave. you will remember what happened at salisbury, where innocent members of the public faced the poisoning, one woman tragically lost her life. that is no way to behave. nato allies stood by britain then and i know that president biden will be taking some pretty tough messages to

president putin in the course of the next few days. the british prime minister was also asked if he shared president biden's views of china. i think china, as i have said many times, a gigantic fact in our lives and a new strategic consideration for nato, which after all has spent so much of its time in the last 72 years thinking about the soviet union, the former soviet union, the various security threats posed from that area. but i think when it comes to china, you've got to... i don't think anybody around the table today wants to descend into a new cold war with china. i don't think that's where people are but i think people say they see challenges. they see things we have to manage we have to manage together but they also see

opportunities and i think what we need to do is do it together. it's a very, very successful alliance, as i never tire of telling you, a successful military alliance in history. it's done a very good job of protecting the people of this continent and will continue to do is have stop the uk prime minister borisjohnson in brussels there. christian eriksen — the danish footballer who collapsed with a cardiac arrest during his team's opening match in the euros — is said to be in a stable and "good" condition in hospital. earlier, the team doctor said that "he was gone" before being resuscitated. 0ur correspondent nick beake is in copenhagen and brought us an update on how christian eriksen's condition. he's spent a second night in hospital here, in copenhagen. it's the biggest hospital in the whole of the country. it also has what's regarded as the best heart unit and ever since he was taken there, the specialists have been trying to work out what exactly caused him to collapse in the way that he did on the pitch during the game. as of yet, they haven't been able

to put theirfinger on it, they haven't been able to give a clear reason for that. we heard yesterday in a press conference, in which the team doctor spoke, and i was able to ask him just how close was it that they feared they would lose christian eriksen. speaking very honestly, he said "he was gone". there was a moment where there was no pulse and they very quickly did all that medical intensive work on the pitch, using a defibrillator and, thankfully, he returned. but clearly for the players, a hugely traumatic experience. they looked, and in the words of their coach, they didn't know whether their best friend would live or die but, thankfully, he seems to be making a good recovery. whether we'll get a further update on his condition today, we'll have to wait and see, but there is a real sense of relief in copenhagen, across the whole of denmark and, ithink, across the world, really — football fans coming together, they've been sending their best wishes to him.

professor sanjay sharma is a cardiologist — he's also chair of the english football association's expert cardiac committee and medical director of the london marathon. and so we speak again. i spoke to you saturday night and i asked you about the possible diagnosis before it was confirmed. it has now been confirmed, as you said. what will be happening next? the confirmed, as you said. what will be happening next?— happening next? the first thing is to t happening next? the first thing is tot and happening next? the first thing is to try and find _ happening next? the first thing is to try and find out _ happening next? the first thing is to try and find out exactly - happening next? the first thing is to try and find out exactly what i to try and find out exactly what happened. you know, he had had previous screening tests which failed to identify any electrical structural faults and sometimes the tests cannot find subtle scars, so they will look for that that may have triggered this event. the second thing will be to make sure he is protected and something like this doesn't happen again. sometimes we find an underlying cause which we can treat but if someone has

extensive scarring, that is an irreversible problem. in that situation, they have to put in something called a defibrillator, a device which stays under the collarbone and is a lead going to the heart, watching the heart day and night to deliver a shock if something like this ever happens again. so that is really what... sorry, you have worked with the football association, screening, doing exactly this. how often will an incident like this mean the end of the footballer�*s career? i an incident like this mean the end of the footballer's career?- of the footballer's career? i think what we have _ of the footballer's career? i think what we have two _ of the footballer's career? i think what we have two ask _ of the footballer's career? i think what we have two ask ourselves. of the footballer's career? i think| what we have two ask ourselves is what we have two ask ourselves is what happened that day. it was a 29—year—old chap fighting for his life and fortunate enough to be alive and is probably going to have alive and is probably going to have a very good quality of life, at least, from what we know so far. i think the question is really what the cause is. if we can find a remedial because we can fix, that is usually uncommon, there is a possibility someone like this can play. in the vast majority of cases, the sort of thing that cause a

sudden card cardiac death are impossible and we may not have an explanation as to what happened, in which case that leaves us with a situation that something like this could happen again in the medical fraternity would not want to risk something like this happening again then they would be advising him against rigorous exercise and competitive sport in the future. you were art competitive sport in the future. you were part of — competitive sport in the future. you were part of a _ competitive sport in the future. you were part of a report, competitive sport in the future. you were part ofa report, an competitive sport in the future. you were part of a report, an assessment of 20 years worth of data from footballers. i believe it was in 2018. it was quite shocking, the findings of that. it basically said more young footballers are dying of heart problems than previously thought, why? heart problems than previously thought. why?— heart problems than previously thou~ht, wh ? , ., thought, why? good question. the study actually _ thought, why? good question. the study actually looked _ thought, why? good question. the study actually looked at _ thought, why? good question. the study actually looked atjust - thought, why? good question. the study actually looked atjust over l study actually looked atjust over 11,000 scholars, people aged between 16-17 11,000 scholars, people aged between 16—17 who had been followed up for about ten years and we found the incidence of sudden cardiac death in

our group was about one in 15,000. that is three times more common than had ever been reported in the past. the vast majority of these deaths were due to underlying heart muscle issues. when we screened this group, we found 42 players had a condition which could potentially kill them. we were able to advise the vast majority or even treat a significant proportion, such that ho majority or even treat a significant proportion, such that a0 of those 42 people are still alive. the answer to your question is the vast majority of the people who died do so from underlying cardiac conditions. i so from underlying cardiac conditions.— so from underlying cardiac conditions. . ., ., ., conditions. i also read in one of the... conditions. i also read in one of the--- in _ conditions. i also read in one of the... inthe_ conditions. i also read in one of the... in the summary - conditions. i also read in one of the. .. in the summary of- conditions. i also read in one of the... in the summary of that l the... in the summary of that report, that when footballers for example are first screened at the age of 16, correct me if i am wrong, and there is a healthy bill, a healthy... he is deemed healthy, i apologise, why then is it within seven years that issues are picked up, what happens in those seven years? is it tied to their career or

something else? horse the significant proportion do suffer from heart _ horse the significant proportion do suffer from heart muscle - | horse the significant proportion do j suffer from heart muscle diseases, most of them are genetic, if they have the gene they are destined to develop it at some stage in their lives. it does not always show up in adolescence or in people aged between 16 and 25 and do not actually start to show themselves and because their effect until their mid—20s or 30s, it was based on this report, we failed to identify six of the people that died that the fa decided that a screen at 16 is not adequate and that the player should be tested every two years. a screen at 16, one at 18 and one at 20 and one what happens from there depends from one club to another.— from one club to another. everyone knows the story _

from one club to another. everyone knows the story when _ from one club to another. everyone knows the story when there - from one club to another. everyone knows the story when there is - from one club to another. everyone knows the story when there is also | knows the story when there is also event took place. he has been pushing for screening, but i wonder if you have had conversations with some footballers, you have your screening at 16, fit and healthy, and you get the second and third screening as well, that could potentially end their careers. are theyin potentially end their careers. are they in support of additional screening? lull; they in support of additional screening?— they in support of additional screening? they in support of additional screeninu? g , . , ., screening? my experience is that the are, screening? my experience is that they are. they — screening? my experience is that they are, they have _ screening? my experience is that they are, they have to _ screening? my experience is that they are, they have to sign - screening? my experience is that they are, they have to sign a - they are, they have to sign a detailed consent form that highlights what the ramifications of the screening programme are, that if a serious condition is identified, there is a high chance that we would will be advised against playing sport. there could cost them their career depending on the perspective of the club. they are well informed, in fact, as time has gone on, in the past two decades, sportsmen have welcomed knowing if there is an underlying cause and this kind of thing is highlighted when someone

like christian eriksen, one of the most famous sports persons who has ever had a cardiac arrest goes on to do something like this, footballers themselves and other sports people ask themselves, i am so glad i am going to be tested for that because i would not like to be in that situation. i i would not like to be in that situation-— i would not like to be in that situation. , , ., .., i would not like to be in that situation. , , ., ., situation. i believe you carried out his assessment, _ situation. i believe you carried out his assessment, a _ situation. i believe you carried out his assessment, a number - situation. i believe you carried out his assessment, a number of - situation. i believe you carried out| his assessment, a number of years back, could i ask you how does the english fa compare with others around the country? we now have screenings... around the world. we have screenings at 16, 18 and 20. so many players visit from other countries. should screening be the same in denmark? do they have three screening points? i same in denmark? do they have three screening points?— screening points? i can't answer that but i can't _ screening points? i can't answer that but i can't say _ screening points? i can't answer that but i can't say that - screening points? i can't answer that but i can't say that sports i that but i can't say that sports people at the highest tier such as people at the highest tier such as people playing in the equivalent of our premier league even in denmark are tested at a young age and if

they are professionals, playing in they are professionals, playing in the first team in the premier league, they are tested every single year. that is a fifa mandate. that is interesting. _ year. that is a fifa mandate. that is interesting. thank _ year. that is a fifa mandate. that is interesting. thank you very much. the headlines on bbc news... the final easing of covid restrictions in england is set to be delayed — the prime minister will make an official announcement later today, but senior ministers have already signed off on a postponement. that could mean capacity limits for sports, pubs and cinemas will remain, and nightclubs would stay closed. industry leaders warn any delay beyond june 21st would be "catastrophic" how will the delays affect you? victoria derbyshire is in blackpool through the day to hear from people living there about what the final stages of unlocking mean for them.

denmark's team doctor confirms that christian eriksen did suffer a cardiac arrest during his team's euro match before being resuscitated. it's a huge day for the tartan army. scotland's men's football team is making its first appearance at a major international tournament in 23 years — taking on the czech republic at hampden park. the new prime minister of israel, naftali bennett, has chaired his first cabinet meeting and promised to heal the country's rifts. the right—winger heads an unwieldy coalition whose eight member parties joined forces to unseat benjamin netanyahu after his twelve years in office. parliament approved the new government byjust a single vote. 0ur middle east correspondent, yolande knell, reports.

israel always has coalition governments, but it's never had one as wide—ranging as this. headed by a right—wing religious jew, naftali bennett, and yair lapid, a secular centrist, with an arab israeli islamist party joining in an historic first. winning just seven of 120 parliamentary seats in the last election, few expected naftali bennett to become prime minister. the former special forces soldier turned high—tech multimillionaire began in politics as benjamin netanyahu's chief of staff. and laterjoined him in government as defence minister. he is a staunch nationalist, committed to israeli settlements and opposed to the creation of a palestinian state. but, for the sake of unity, he says now is to compromise. translation: no one will be asked to give up their ideology but everyone will have to postpone the realisation of

some of their dreams. before he became a politician, yair lapid used to interview israel's leaders. he was a well—known tv news anchor. until he turned to politics a decade ago at a time when social and economic struggles were bringing out middle—class israelis for mass street protests. after a term as finance minister, alongside benjamin netanyahu, he spent years in opposition. that was to change last month, when the president gave him the mandate to form a new government after the long—time pm was unable to do so. his party had second most votes behind mr netanyahu's. traditional palestinian dancing is how the united arab list celebrated its four seats on election night. it is socially conservative in its outlook, headed by a dentist, mansour abbas. unlike other arab leaders, he was willing to join even a purely

right—wing israeli government. he says he will work for the arab minority that makes up a fifth of the population. this new coalition is really a patchwork of small and medium—sized parties that have little in common idea logically. they include those on the left and former right—wing allies of benjamin netanyahu. what really stitches them together is the desire for change. the new government will face a formidable opposition leader looking to exploit their divisions. with the thinnest possible majority, it will stick to topics it can agree on, like helping the post—covid economic recovery. but that won't be easy after last month's mob violence in mixed arab and jewish cities, and as tensions continue to simmer in jerusalem. yolande knell, bbc news, jerusalem. as we've been hearing, it's understood borisjohnson will today announce a four—week delay in lifting the remaining coronavirus restrictions

in england beyond june 21st. that could mean capacity limits for sports events, pubs and cinemas will remain and nightclubs will stay closed. graham satchell has been out to gauge the mood — and see if people are ready to live with restrictions for a few weeks' longer. # just close your eyes, forget your day—to—day. # don't try to find...#. festivals, clubs, concerts, large—scale events. i'm hoping that soon we will be able to enjoy the nightlife and going out to clubs and festivals. kishan bodalia can't wait for restrictions in england to be lifted, for full freedom to return. but kishan wears two hats. he is also a junior doctor

working in intensive care. the patients we have been seeing have been the most unwell in the hospital. and it is not a situation that i want to be faced with again, or any of my colleagues across the nhs want to be faced with again. so we are happy to wait to the point where it is safe for us to lift those restrictions. # jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.# it feels like time has stood still at kitty 0'hanlon's, an irish pub in plymouth. we decorated for christmas and, unfortunately, our customers never got chance to see it. so, on father's day, we are going to do a christmas dinner injune, which is a bit strange. revenue here is down 80% and they are desperate to get back to normal. but, again, there are finely balanced competing arguments. if it was my business hat that was on, i would think great, full restrictions lifted, fantastic, great, we can fill our pub and start, hopefully, getting some of the revenue back that we lost. but my heart rules my business head.

by waiting another two, three, four weeks, whatever the government decide, i think that can only benefit us and the whole economy. so it would mean, i don't know, five, six million more vaccinations into people. surely that is going to make it saferfor us. i'll admit that i am somebody who is on the fence about this. so from a health perspective, i have always been shielded. i have been really cautious about what i've been doing as someone living with cancer. at the same time, i also want to be living, because life is short and time is precious. deborahjames, presenter of you, me and the big c podcast is worried. if cases do continue to rise and more people end up in hospital, what will that do to the nhs, already struggling with a huge backlog? my greatest fear is actually not being able to access treatment that might save my life. so for me, whatever decision is made, ijust want to ensure that we are never back

at the place where the nhs is overrun and we can't cope. and we can't have that. for me, that can't happen again. hyde park in central london and the question — to lift restrictions in england or not? hm. i did get double—vaxxed and the reason being i want to be free. i want to swim in that serpentine pond, which is not open. you want to shake strangers' hands again? yes. you want to hug people? absolutely, absolutely. i think i definitely feel nervous now that you can see cases going up a little bit. and i wouldn't really mind waiting a little bit longer. i'm the opposite, really. i think what is the point? is it going to achieve anything? are we going to go backwards and forwards opening and shutting down, whatever? no, let's open up.

i want to open up on the 21st, but i want to do it safely, - because i don't want to do it and then have to go back. i there are compelling arguments on both sides of this question and it's looking, for england, like a further delay. graham satchell, bbc news. the uk committee on standards in public life has suggested amending rules so that those with senior roles in government the review, launched last autumn, comes amid a number of ongoing parliamentary and government inquiries into standards issues in the wake of the greensill capital controversy. the committee's final report and recommendations to the prime minister will be released later this year. a french company which part owns a nuclear plant in china says it is working to resolve what it has called a "performance issue" at one of its sites in guangdong. it follows reports that the us

government is assessing information that suggested a leak at the taishan nuclear plant after the french firm, framatome, warned of an "imminent radiological threat". in a statement the company said "according to the data available, the plant is operating within the safety parameters, our team is working with relevant experts to assess the situation and propose solutions to address any potential issue." the headlines on bbc news... the final easing of covid restrictions in england is set to be delayed — the prime minister will make an official announcement later today —— but senior ministers have already signed off on a postponement. that could mean capacity limits for sports, pubs and cinemas will remain, and nightclubs would stay closed. industry leaders warn any delay beyond june 21st would be "catastrophic"

nato leaders — including borisjohnson — are gathering in brussels for what the secretary general called a pivotal summit that will open a new chapter for the alliance. scotland play the czech republic in the european championship today. it's the nation's first appearance in a major football tournament in nearly a quarter of a century. they last played on a stage like this in the 1998 world cup. james cook has been looking back on those 23 years of hurt. for the tartan army, it has been a long road back. last time these fans marched to a tournament, bewitched were at number one, google didn't exist and there was no scottish at france �*98, i was eight years

old going on nine, and i was the scotland football mascot at the time. you can find me in my full scotland strip with my face painted at the very carnival atmosphere at the fan zone in saint etienne that i travelled to with my family. it was very much an amazing party. france '98 will always be the big ticket tournament for me. it's the one that made me fall in love with the national team, but football in general. there was a sense of pride there for me. this was my team, my country and i thought we were going to be going to tournaments forever more. i watched the brazil game in a pub just down there. and the street was completely empty. not a soul to be seen except for one point when a bus pulled up outside and every face was at the window peering in to try to see what was happening in the match. and that, 23 years ago now, is the last time that football brought this nation to a standstill. scotland's men may have struggled, but the women's team has leapt forward since 98. with plenty of skill on display here in perth. i am always playing football in school, but nobody would

ever pass to me because i was the only girl playing. but now... i had to gain their respect and now they pass to me, so... was that annoying that you had to do that? yeah, i had to tackle my own team—mates. and what do you get out of it? joy- i would say to them, play like you are playing out in your street. play like you're in the park. just play free football and enjoy it. a sentiment shared across scotland. james cook, bbc news, perth. three people who are looking forward to the game are the husband family. scott has followed scotland around the world since 1966. his two sons, elliott and rennie, will be watching scotland in a major tournament for the first time. i asked them how they are feeling ahead of the game. excited, relieved, just really looking forward to this. quietly optimistic. i saw a headline in one

of the scottish papers saying, today is a good day, today is a historic day. what does it mean? it means that we've waited for 8,300 days. they laugh. i wouldn't say that we've been counting but it has been at the back up our minds for quite some time. ok, so you'll be heading to the stadium, is that right? that's right. in fact, we've set up the situation by, i wouldn't say by living in the past, but we are in a previous hampden, we're stood in cathkin parkjust to get the atmosphere of what life used to be like when we did qualify for tournaments. i wonder if i can speak to rennie or elliott. it's going to be a first time for both of you. what does it mean to you? it means everything. our first scotland game was in 1996, the first qualifier for france 98, scotland v sweden at ibrox.

my dad used to go to wembley, he went in '96, he went to the opener against brazil in 1998, and we assumed when we got older, we would also be doing that. we did not expect to have to wait 23 years later before we could actually be part of the party once again. i'm sorry it has taken so long, but we are buzzing we get the opportunity to see scotland play on the big stage. elliott, away from this championship, it is looking good for scotland because they have played the czechs seven times already and they have not been beaten. absolutely. it is dangerous talk in scotland going to these tournaments, l ali macleod in the 19705,| there is a lot of belief that maybe we are greater- than the sum of our parts. we have been unbeaten- against the czech republic, the last time we played england,

we weren't beaten by them. - and croatia have never beaten us, so we should feel confident - but it might not play out that way, but the whole country is very- excited to be there and i feel very fortunate to be there to watch out. scott, what are your memories of the wretched night in saint etienne? oh, dear. i did not go there, i was at the opening game, but at that game, we drove round the village in fife with a flag out the sun—roof, just to get the atmosphere and then the sky caved in. we've suffered that many times. we live to play another day but, really, it's about passing the baton on. we have had enough of archie gemmill and baxter and we really need heroes to look forward to.

we're looking forward to that. to stand back and pass the baton to my sons and our players to pass the baton onto robertson and tierney and co. let's make a difference. let's make new heroes. a lot has been made of steve clarke doing a really greatjob, very calmly leading scotland to this point. can you talk us through that? we have to extend credit to mcleish because he set us on a good path, admittedly kazakhstan is something we would rather forget, but clarke had a very difficult path, an unsettled squad but he stuck by it and has created something that we all believe in now. when you see the team on social media, that sense of cohesion is something we have not seen in the national team for a long time.

the players are high—calibre, they play in the top leagues and some of them even play in europe, so they are great individuals, but there is a great team spirit. so i think clarke and his team have done an incredible job and i hope this pans out and this summer is one that we talk about for the rest of our lives. what time do you head to the stadium? the ticket says we have to be there by 11.30, i covid—19 rules. we willjump every hurdle. i hope you have a great day and scotland delivered. two american men have appeared in a tokyo court for the first time — for allegedly helping former nissan boss carlos ghosn to flee japan.

michael taylor and his son peter taylor were extradited from the us in march. our business reporter, mariko 0i is following the story. they have appeared in a tokyo court and both of them have admitted that they illegally helped carlos ghosn escape japan. who can really forget that dramatic escape at the end of 2019 just as we were all getting ready to celebrate the new year, the news of ghosn's escape, hidden in a box, if you remember and on a private jet before reaching his childhood home which is lebanon which does not have an extradition treaty with japan. he was of course awaiting trial on charges of financial misconduct including understating his compensation in nissan's financial statements as well as enriching himself at his employer's expense. now, mr ghosn denies any wrongdoing and complains that he had to escape japan because he argues that he would have faced an unfair trial, but left behind injapan was his colleague,

greg kelly who is still facing trial and aside from this father and son, us army forces veteran michael taylor and his son peter who could face up to three years in jail. there were several others in turkey, an official from a private airline as well as two pilots who have been jailed for helping mr ghosn escape via istanbul, so this case is really closely monitored injapan because obviously, it really affected nissan's reputation and really shook the auto industry injapan. the trial of former myanmar leader aung san suu kyi has begun in the capital naypyidaw there have been near daily protests after a military coup removed her government in february. the uprising has been met with a brutal military crackdown that has killed hundreds of people. a retired army colonel from the pinochet era in chile has been arrested in argentina.

walther klug riveria was arrested in buenos aires earlier this month, the authorities say he will be sent back to chile where he's accused of the murder of 23 people. you're watching bbc news. now it's time for a look at the weather with matt taylor hello. it may remain hot and humid towards the south—east and east anglia today, but elsewhere, it is going to be a much cooler day for most compared with yesterday. those fresh conditions are working their way southwards so far today and will continue to nudge ever further southwards this afternoon. it all comes behind this feature here. this is a cold front. it is a fairly weak one, but through the afternoon, not much other than a zone of cloud on it pushing its way from northern england, wales towards the midlands, south west. that means sunny spells will return to parts of northern england and north wales later. sunshine on and off for scotland and northern ireland. a bit of cloud in the west here and there will be one or two showers. quite a breeze blowing and it's going to limit temperatures to the mid teens here

compared to the upper teens in eastern scotland. but a cooler day for northern england and wales, the heat remains in the south—east corner, up to 29, maybe 30 celsius. won't quite be that, though, of course, for scotland against the czech republic in the opening euro 2020 match at hampden. 15 degrees, some sunny spells just about possible. into this evening and overnight, our weather front eventually clears from south—east but still fairly humid here. elsewhere, clearskies, much, much fresher night than we have seen of recent nights, temperatures in towns and cities in scotland and northern ireland in single figures and that will be the case rurally for many parts of england and wales. but tomorrow will start sunny quite widely. lots of sunshine for many. clouding over a bit through scotland and northern ireland during the day. thickest of the cloud, though, into the afternoon, north—west highlands and islands, western parts of northern ireland, some heavy rain around. but with sunny spells elsewhere, temperatures with the exception of the south—east will be up on today's values but still warm in that south—east corner. a deeper low pushes closer towards us as we go through into wednesday. this weather front tries to push its way how far east it gets could be crucial as to what happens next.

on it, we will see cloud, patchy rain and drizzle, not much in the way of rain, brighter conditions to the north and west of it, hot, humid air to the south and east. we could get back closer to 30 degrees across some areas again on wednesday, but as that heat and humidity combine, things could all go with a bang through late wednesday and particularly through thursday into early friday. there is the potential for torrential rain storms and some thunder around as well. chiefly across england, the main risk of thunder probably in eastern parts of england. further north and west, it should be dry and bright, sunny spells, one or two showers, but it will be turning cooler from the west as we go through thursday. the humid air eventually clearing into the afternoon in the south—east corner. bye for now.

this is bbc news. the headlines at 11: the final easing of covid restrictions in england is set to be delayed — the prime minister will make an official announcement later today, but senior ministers have already signed off on a postponement. that could mean capacity limits for sports, pubs and cinemas will remain, and nightclubs would stay closed. industry leaders warn any delay beyond june 21st would be "catastrophic". how will the delays affect you? i'm in blackpool through the day to hearfrom people living here about what the final stages of unlocking mean for them. nato leaders — including borisjohnson — are gathering in brussels for what the secretary general called a pivotal summit that will open a new chapter for the alliance.

denmark's team doctor confirms that christian eriksen did suffer a cardiac arrest during his team's euro match before being resuscitated. it's a huge day for the tartan army. scotland's men's football team is making its first appearance at a major international tournament in 23 years, taking on the czech republic at hampden park.

hello. welcome to blackpool. the sun is finally out. this is a town that wants to open up but it is getting its head round the fact things are getting delayed, it looks like another four weeks or so. as you know, it is all due to the restrictions which were due to be lifted next monday. certainly to be delayed by potentially a month and that will dash the hopes of many people that want to get back to normal. this report from katie austin. the 21st of june austin. the 21st ofjune had been billed by some as freedom day, the earliest possible date that all restrictions could be lifted. now the removal of all remaining rules is not expected to happen that day. for many businesses which remain closed,

there is frustration and even anger that the idea of a four week delay. it is thought most nightclubs had already been gearing up for the 21st ofjune reopening. it already been gearing up for the 21st ofjune reopening.— ofjune reopening. it will be catastrophic _ ofjune reopening. it will be catastrophic for _ ofjune reopening. it will be catastrophic for us. - ofjune reopening. it will be catastrophic for us. this - ofjune reopening. it will bej catastrophic for us. this will ofjune reopening. it will be - catastrophic for us. this will hurt us more possibly than the initial lockdown in march last year. you have already _ lockdown in march last year. you have already put _ lockdown in march last year. you have already put money into reopening. brute have already put money into reopening-— have already put money into reoeninu. ~ . , , reopening. we have been briefing staff, we reopening. we have been briefing staff. we have — reopening. we have been briefing staff, we have had _ reopening. we have been briefing staff, we have had people - reopening. we have been briefing staff, we have had people in - reopening. we have been briefing i staff, we have had people in getting the venue ready to open. it is not something where you can get the money open in two weeks times. theatres are operating with reduced numbers. 0ne producer told the bbc isn't sustainable. numbers. one producer told the bbc isn't sustainable.— isn't sustainable. while masks are absolutely fine _ isn't sustainable. while masks are absolutely fine and _ isn't sustainable. while masks are absolutely fine and temperature i absolutely fine and temperature takings as you come in is absolutely fine and all the other safety measures are fine, socially distancing doesn't make the model viable. they simply can't operate

with that socially distanced situation.— with that socially distanced situation. ., , ., situation. the trade body for restaurants, _ situation. the trade body for restaurants, pubs, - situation. the trade body for restaurants, pubs, bars- situation. the trade body for restaurants, pubs, bars and| situation. the trade body for - restaurants, pubs, bars and hotels possess 300,000 jobs could be at risk if restrictions are lifted next week. wedding businesses and couples are also waiting anxiously to see if rules including a 30 person limit will be relaxed. the british chambers of commerce says there needs to be adequate support for businesses if a full reopening is delayed, something we should know for sure later today. katie austin, bbc news. let's talk to our political correspondent chris mason. it is worth going _ correspondent chris mason. it 3 worth going back to the road map, the plan published back in february, 112 days ago with its various steps that england has been working its way through attached to particular dates. this was always going to be the day if there weren't any

slippages up till now whether a decision on that final step and you look at their justifications in that document for why there might have to be a delay, and they are there. they are there around rates of increase in the virus coupled with rates of vaccination, and the justification we are getting from government ministers is if you build in a bit of a delay, you canjab far more people, far more people getting their first people, far more people getting theirfirstjab, far more getting theirfirstjab, far more getting their second. theirfirstjab, far more getting theirsecond. here theirfirstjab, far more getting their second. here is the health minister edward vargo. if we're going at a run rate of about 250,000 to 300,000 second jabs being done each day, a month gives you, roughly, that 10 million, which closes the gap between the 29 million who've had the first... the 10 million you've got to do to get from the 29 million to the 40 million and so that all 40 million have had their second jabs.

inevitably in these conversations we have had for a year now, there is a one dimensional element to it because we are focused on whether it because we are focused on whether it be the number ofjabs all the infection rate or hospitalisation rate of covid and that matters and has dominated our lives for the last year or so, has dominated our lives for the last year orso, but has dominated our lives for the last year or so, but there is the bigger question, the one you are exploring in blackpool, the economic consequences, the social consequences, the social consequences, the social consequences, the psychological consequences, the psychological consequences of limitations are still being imposed, all of the preparations that have been made by many hoping, fingers crossed, that these restrictions would ease on time as per the road map, particularly given that up until now, every deadline, every timeframe has been met and there is some indication, some hints from within government that whilst we expect and anticipate this delay, there might be some movement on the margins that

allow some things to happen on a bigger scale than remaining entirely in step three in england would have allowed. 0ne in step three in england would have allowed. one in particular is weddings and this encouragement from the labour leader sir keir starmer on the radio this morning that perhaps they could be some room for manoeuvre as far as weddings are concerned. there are people who have planned their wedding, quite often people who are going to get married in the next few months have put it off a number of times already. i hope there's some wiggle room tonight when the prime minister speaks... it has been indicated that there might be. | i really hope there is. whether it's 30, i think at the moment, it could go unlimited. there must be something in the middle here that we can do for people. we look towards that news conference taking place at six o'clock tonight. you will be able to see it here on the bbc news channel. it is the trio we have so often associated with the

big moments of this pandemic, the prime minister who will be back from cornwall via a dash to brussels for a nato summit he is attending around about now. professor chris whitty, england's chief medical officer, and sir patrick vallance, the government's chief scientific adviser. those three gentlemen, lots of questions, no doubt some charts as well and the anticipation in england of a delay in the last stage, that movement long anticipated to step four, the removal of all limits on social contact, looks like we'll have to wait bit longer. fill" contact, looks like we'll have to wait bit longer.— contact, looks like we'll have to wait bit longer. our connection with victo in wait bit longer. our connection with victory in blackpool _ wait bit longer. our connection with victory in blackpool has _ wait bit longer. our connection with victory in blackpool has technical i victory in blackpool has technical issues. we will try to get back to her later but as chris was saying there, we will get the full detail from the prime minister at six o'clock this afternoon. no doubt you have lots of questions. and at 3:30 this afternoon we'll be answering your questions

about easing coronavirus restrictions in england, ahead of the prime minister's statement at six o'clock this evening. we'll be talking to two scientests about the arguments for and against relaxing the lockdown rules so do send in your questions using the hash tag bbc your questions, or by emailing us at yourquestions@bbc.co.uk. here, the committee on standards in public life has suggested amending rules so that those with senior roles in government are banned from political lobbying for up to five years. the review, launched last autumn, comes amid a number of ongoing parliamentary and government inquiries into standards issues in the wake of the greensill capital controversy. the committee's final report and recommendations to the prime minister will be released later this year. leaders of nato are gathering now in brussels — with president biden saying the us is back at the table and full engaged. it's the first summit of the west's military alliance since the end of the turbulent donald trump presidency.

one of the key issues they'll discuss is dealing with an assertive russia, with mr biden due to meet vladimir putin later in the week, as courtney bembridge reports. the red carpet was rolled out ready for the us to resume its leading role in nato. president biden arrived in brussels on sunday after a g7 gathering he described as extraordinarily collaborative and productive, and he made it clear he is bringing that approach to nato too. remember what happened in 9/11. we were attacked and immediately nato supported us. nato went until we got bin laden, nato was part of the process and i want them to know, on like whether they doubted that we believe nato and section 5 is a sacred obligation. in stark contrast to the views of his predecessor ahead of the 2018 summit.

nato has not treated us fairly but i think we will work something out. we pay far too much and they pay for too little. but much has changed since then and nato's secretary general told canada's cbc that cooperation is vital. we are faced with many security threats and challenges at the same time. the aggressive actions of russia, cyber attacks, the rise of china and also global terrorism, and the fact that we have all nato leaders meeting today on monday together is a unique opportunity to strengthen our transatlantic bond, not least because of the new us administration. after the summit, president biden will meet with russian president vladimir putin. nato leaders are hoping he will send a tough message. it is very important that president biden reassure allies in central and eastern europe that he is indeed going to be pushing back very hard on vladimir putin and russia's aggressive policies that they have implemented over the last seven years.

there is a lot of worry about that in poland, the baltic states and elsewhere. the growing power of china will also be in sharp focus as leaders map out a longer term strategy. nato leaders are not the only ones taking an interest. president biden said he discussed china's xi jinping and vladimir putin with queen elizabeth over tea at windsor castle on sunday. courtney bembridge, bbc news. our correspondent, jenny hill was talking to my colleague lukwesa earlier — explaining thatjoe biden's dealings with nato will be very different to those of his predecessor. president biden has had a long and deep regard for this organisation and hey has underlined his commitment to nato again, in stark contrast to his predecessor donald

trump who made no secret of his disdain for nato. that is something i think the other allies here will be very much welcome today. perhaps angela merkel summed it up by saying it is back to business but it will not be business as usual. the us will want its nato allies to continue increasing their defence spending, the us will not want to see a situation where those alli start sliding back into an overreliance on the us but from the other perspective, countries like germany and france were really spooked by donald trump's attitude. they cannot say who will be in the white house in four years time. when donald trump made his comments about nato, those european leaders thought, we were out to be more independent, rely on ourselves because we can't rely on this transatlantic alliance any more. that means they are making plans for their own defence and military capabilities also, so it will be an interesting time. the issue spending will come up again, the us has made

it clear it wants that spending to increase and that is largely because nato, one of the big discussions going ahead to date will be about reforming this organisation, making it fit for purpose in a changing world and that is going to require more investment.— world and that is going to require more investment. later this week president biden _ more investment. later this week president biden heads _ more investment. later this week president biden heads to - more investment. later this week president biden heads to geneva. yes. 0ne president biden heads to geneva. yes. one of the dominant themes of this summit will be russia. russian aggression and we have had the secretary general of nato half an hour or so back to saying very strong words, saying the relationship with russia is at its lowest point since the end of the cold war. president biden is off to switzerland on wednesday where he for the first time as us president will sit down for talks with vladimir putin. there is a sense amongst delegates here that president biden having of course spoken to leaders at the g7 in britain, meeting people here today, he will have meetings of eu leaders

before he flies to switzerland, will notjust represent before he flies to switzerland, will not just represent the before he flies to switzerland, will notjust represent the us when he sits down for what is likely to be a tough meeting, he wants to be able tough meeting, he wants to be able to say he has the entire west behind him when he sits down and demands that russia reigns in some of its behaviours. that will be one of the big topics here today, so of course is how the alliance wants to deal with the rise of china, they will also discuss afghanistan, the rise in violence there since the us troop withdrawal. reform is a big part of the conversations held here today. and they are looking ahead to the future, things like climate change, what implications might that have full security around the world. they are looking to technology, how can nato keep its edge over potential adversaries if it can't keep its technology up to date, they need to invest harder and faster in that. there is a lot on the table. there will be a lot of disagreements of

course, president biden is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with president erdogan of turkey. there will be some difficulties but everyone here today will be united by one common belief, that the world is becoming more dangerous and less predictable. the headlines on bbc news... the final easing of covid restrictions in england is set to be delayed — the prime minister will make an official announcement later today, but senior ministers have already signed off on a postponement. it could mean capacity limits for sports, pubs and cinemas will remain, and nightclubs would stay closed. industry leaders warn any delay beyond june 21st would be "catastrophic". nato leaders — including borisjohnson — are gathering in brussels for what the secretary general called a pivotal summit that will open a new chapter for the alliance.

as we've been reporting, borisjohnson is expected to confirm this evening that most of the current covid restrictions in england will remain in place beyond the 21st ofjune — which had been the earliest date, on his road map, for all measures to be lifted. bbc news understands that concerns about rising cases, caused by the delta variant, have prompted a four week delay. let's return to my colleague victoria — who's on the promenade in blackpool. lets get reaction straightaway to the likely delaying of restrictions being lifted from two people. these dates really matter to basil who owns two nightclubs. you have both been very patient in this wind and holding onto your feathers, been very patient in this wind and holding onto yourfeathers, so

been very patient in this wind and holding onto your feathers, so they don't blow away. you look amazing. just tell us what funny girls is. it's a burlesque cabaret bar, the longest remaining drug review bar in the whole of the uk. we have been going 27 years next month. it's absolutely fabulous, and well as well. we are known all over the place. we have done two royal variety performances in the past. hopefully many more years yet to come in funny girls.— come in funny girls. basil, funny uirls is come in funny girls. basil, funny girls is open _ come in funny girls. basil, funny girls is open but _ come in funny girls. basil, funny girls is open but with _ come in funny girls. basil, funny girls is open but with a - come in funny girls. basil, funny girls is open but with a much - girls is open but with a much reduced capacity. but your two nightclubs are shut and it looks like we'll have to be shut for another four weeks. like we'll have to be shut for anotherfourweeks. how like we'll have to be shut for anotherfour weeks. how do like we'll have to be shut for another four weeks. how do you react? ,., ., , another four weeks. how do you react? ., , ., react? next. personally i do understand _ react? next. personally i do understand why. _ react? next. personally i do understand why. we - react? next. personally i do understand why. we don't i react? next. personally i do. understand why. we don't want react? next. personally i do- understand why. we don't want to be back in— understand why. we don't want to be back in the _ understand why. we don't want to be back in the same situation we were in last_ back in the same situation we were in last year — back in the same situation we were in last year. we had a tool for the first time — in last year. we had a tool for the first time but for funny girls last year. _ first time but for funny girls last year. 44 — first time but for funny girls last year, 44 theatres all sold out, we

had to— year, 44 theatres all sold out, we had to cancel. it has been financially very hard but they nightclubs, one of the nightclubs holds _ nightclubs, one of the nightclubs holds 3000 people but there is no li-ht holds 3000 people but there is no light at— holds 3000 people but there is no light at the end of the tunnel when we can— light at the end of the tunnel when we can open that back up again. we were _ we can open that back up again. we were hoping this month but it is not happening — were hoping this month but it is not happening. in were hoping this month but it is not ha eninu. , were hoping this month but it is not haueninu. , ., were hoping this month but it is not ha eninu. , ., ~' were hoping this month but it is not ha eninu. , ., ,, ., happening. in terms of the kind of advance bookings _ happening. in terms of the kind of advance bookings that _ happening. in terms of the kind of advance bookings that you - happening. in terms of the kind of advance bookings that you had, i happening. in terms of the kind of| advance bookings that you had, do you know how much money you have had to hand back? have you had to refund people? to hand back? have you had to refund --eole? �* . . , to hand back? have you had to refund --eole?�* ., , . to hand back? have you had to refund n-eole?�* ,, , ., to hand back? have you had to refund --eole?�* ,, , ., ., to hand back? have you had to refund n-eole?�* ,, , ., ., ., ., people? bubbly about a quarter of a million. people? bubbly about a quarter of a million- itut— people? bubbly about a quarter of a million. but they _ people? bubbly about a quarter of a million. but they keep _ people? bubbly about a quarter of a million. but they keep booking - people? bubbly about a quarter of a million. but they keep booking but i million. but they keep booking but we don't _ million. but they keep booking but we don't know when we were open or not. we don't know when we were open or not its— we don't know when we were open or not it's back— we don't know when we were open or not. it's back to square one. what has it been _ not. it's back to square one. what has it been like _ not. it's back to square one. what has it been like for— not. it's back to square one. what has it been like for you, _ not. it's back to square one. what has it been like for you, zoe, - not. it's back to square one. what has it been like for you, zoe, in i has it been like for you, zoe, in terms of working here, reduced capacity, the other clubs can't open. how do you react? the reduced ca aci is open. how do you react? the reduced capacity is obviously, _ open. how do you react? the reduced capacity is obviously, that's _ open. how do you react? the reduced capacity is obviously, that's no - capacity is obviously, that's no fun. because the busier you are, the better but myjob being the dj, the host, is to get the audience geed up

throughout the night, halfway throughout the night, halfway through the night i expect them to be dancing on the tables, doing the conga and party dunces. i feel like i'm not doing myjob correctly because they are all sat down. you can still play the party music but it's not the same if they can't dance to it. ijust feel a bit disheartened sometimes when i'm trying to do the bestjob i can but it feels like i am not giving everything 100%. do it feels like i am not giving everything 100%.— it feels like i am not giving eve hin~100%. ., everything 100%. do you wonder, basil, if everything 100%. do you wonder, basil. if we _ everything 100%. do you wonder, basil, if we might _ everything 100%. do you wonder, basil, if we might be _ everything 100%. do you wonder, basil, if we might be in _ everything 100%. do you wonder, basil, if we might be in a - everything 100%. do you wonder, | basil, if we might be in a different position in england had boris johnson put india on the red list at the same time as he put bangladesh and pakistan on come in early april rather than leaving it to the 23rd of april? rather than leaving it to the 23rd of a - ril? . , rather than leaving it to the 23rd of aril? . , ., ., of april? that definitely would have heled. of april? that definitely would have helped- itut — of april? that definitely would have helped. but the _ of april? that definitely would have helped. but the other _ of april? that definitely would have helped. but the other side - of april? that definitely would have helped. but the other side of - of april? that definitely would have helped. but the other side of it - of april? that definitely would have helped. but the other side of it is i helped. but the other side of it is what _ helped. but the other side of it is what will— helped. but the other side of it is what will happen with the uk now? will it— what will happen with the uk now? will it be _ what will happen with the uk now? will it be a — what will happen with the uk now? will it be a holiday destination because — will it be a holiday destination because nobody can go away?

blackthorn might have a mega— year, i blackthorn might have a mega— year, i was _ blackthorn might have a mega— year, i was borh— blackthorn might have a mega— year, i was born here, i saw blackpool in its heyday, — i was born here, i saw blackpool in its heyday, the beach was chock—a—block full, then i saw its dernise _ chock—a—block full, then i saw its demise then i saw its phoenix again like how _ demise then i saw its phoenix again like now. black bull is really special, _ like now. black bull is really special, i_ like now. black bull is really special, i call it las vegas on heat because _ special, i call it las vegas on heat because that is what it is. where else in— because that is what it is. where else in the — because that is what it is. where else in the country could you get three _ else in the country could you get three piers, the tower, pleasure beach. _ three piers, the tower, pleasure beach, funny girls and everything else, _ beach, funny girls and everything else, the — beach, funny girls and everything else, the golden mile and all the shows _ else, the golden mile and all the shows it — else, the golden mile and all the shows it is — else, the golden mile and all the shows. it is unique to blackpool and that is— shows. it is unique to blackpool and that is what— shows. it is unique to blackpool and that is what blackpool is, it is las vegas _ that is what blackpool is, it is las velas. .. ., , that is what blackpool is, it is las velas. ., , .,, vegas. each -- the tower is open. las vegas. each -- the tower is open. las vegas — vegas. each -- the tower is open. las vegas does — vegas. each -- the tower is open. las vegas does not _ vegas. each -- the tower is open. las vegas does not have - vegas. each -- the tower is open. las vegas does not have the - vegas. each -- the tower is open. las vegas does not have the rent| vegas. each -- the tower is open. i las vegas does not have the rent for headdresses. las vegas does not have the rent for headdresses— las vegas does not have the rent for headdresses._ the - las vegas does not have the rent for headdresses._ the tower| headdresses. that's true! the tower is a beacon- — headdresses. that's true! the tower is a beacon- i— headdresses. that's true! the tower is a beacon. i always _ headdresses. that's true! the tower is a beacon. i always see _ headdresses. that's true! the tower is a beacon. i always see the - headdresses. that's true! the tower is a beacon. i always see the tower| is a beacon. i always see the tower all lit— is a beacon. i always see the tower

all lit up _ is a beacon. i always see the tower all lit up. with blackpool, apart from _ all lit up. with blackpool, apart from the — all lit up. with blackpool, apart from the candy floss and kiss me quick— from the candy floss and kiss me quick part — from the candy floss and kiss me quick part of it, there is something going _ quick part of it, there is something going on— quick part of it, there is something going on 24/7, it's our life. there are some — going on 24/7, it's our life. there are some beautiful places on the outskirts, — are some beautiful places on the outskirts, the lakes is only half away _ outskirts, the lakes is only half away it's— outskirts, the lakes is only half away. it's an amazing place to come. you just— away. it's an amazing place to come. you just to _ away. it's an amazing place to come. you just to all — away. it's an amazing place to come. you just to all open up fully. we will find out officially at six o'clock. thank you, basil. thank you, zoe. thank you for being so patient and for hanging on to those furthers. lots more from blackpool throughout the day. christian eriksen — the danish footballer who collapsed with a cardiac arrest during his team's opening match in the euros — is said to be in a stable and "good" condition in hospital. earlier, the team doctor said that "he was gone" — before being resuscitated. 0ur correspondent nick beake is in copenhagen and brought us an update on how christian eriksen's condition.

he spent a second night here in hospital in a co—pay taken, the biggest in the country. it also has the best part unit and ever since he was taken there, the specialist have been trying to work out what caused him to collapse in the way he did on the pitch during the game. as of yet they haven't been able to put their finger on it, to give a clear reason for that. we heard yesterday which the team doctor spoke and i was able to ask him just how close was it that they feared they would lose christian eriksen? speaking very honestly he said he was gone. there was a moment where there was no pulse and they very quickly did all that medical intensive work on the pitch, using a defibrillator and thankfully he returned. but clearly for the players, a hugely traumatic experience. they looked on in the words of their coach, they didn't know whether they're best friend would live or die but thankfully it

seems he is making a good recovery. whether we get a further update we will wait and see that there is a real sense of relief in copan taken, across the whole of denmark and across the whole of denmark and across the whole of denmark and across the world, and is coming together, they have been sending their best wishes to him. the new prime minister of israel, naftali bennett, has chaired his first cabinet meeting and promised to heal the country's rifts. the right—winger heads an unwieldy coalition whose eight member parties joined forces to unseat benjamin netanyahu after his 12 years in office. parliament approved the new government byjust a single vote. 0ur middle east correspondent, yolande knell, reports. israel always has coalition governments but it has never had one as wide—ranging as this. headed by a right—wing religious naftali bennett, a secular centrist. with an arab—israeli islamist partyjoining

arab—israeli islamist party joining in arab—israeli islamist partyjoining in a historic first. winning just seven of 120 parliamentary seats in the last election, to expected naftali bennett to become prime minister. the former special forces soldier turned high—tech multimillionaire began in politics as benjamin netanyahu's g.. and laterjoined him in government as defence minister. he is a staunch nationalist, committed to israeli settlements and opposed to the creation of a palestinian state. but for the sake of unity he says now is a time to compromise. translation: no one will be asked to give up the ideology but everyone will have to postpone the realisation of some of their dreams. postpone the realisation of some of their dreams-— their dreams. before he became a olitician, their dreams. before he became a politician. he _ their dreams. before he became a politician, he used _ their dreams. before he became a politician, he used to _ their dreams. before he became a politician, he used to interview i their dreams. before he became aj politician, he used to interview his leaders. he was a well—known tv anchor. until he turned to politics anchor. until he turned to politics a decade ago at a time when social

and economic struggles were bringing out middle class is really protest. after a turn as finance minister, he spent years in opposition. that was to change last month when the president gave him the mandate to form a new government after the long—time pm was unable to do so. his party had second most votes behind esther netanyahu's. behind esther neta nyahu's. traditional behind esther netanyahu's. traditional palestinian dancing is how the united arab list celebrated its four seats. it is socially conservative headed by a dentist. unlike other arab leaders he was willing tojoin even unlike other arab leaders he was willing to join even a purely right—wing israeli government. he says he will work for the arab minority that makes up a fifth of the population. this new coalition is really a patchwork of small and medium—sized parties that have little in common idea logically. they include those on the left and

former right—wing allies of benjamin netanyahu. what really stitches them together is the desire for change. the new government will face a formidable opposition leader looking to exploit their divisions. with the thinnest possible majority it will stick to topics it can agree on like helping the post covid economic recovery. but that will not be easy after last month's violence in mixed arab and jewish cities and as tensions continue to simmer in jerusalem. cornwall was in the spotlight as world leaders attended the g7 summit — but neighbouring devon also had a high profile visitor — a long—snouted seahorse was spotted. otherwise known as the spiny seahorse, the creature was seen by marine biologists from the ocean conservation trust. the once common species has been in sharp decline in recent years — and this sighting was described as a ”super rare” occurrence. now it's time for a look at the weather with matt taylor.

for the vast majority of you this afternoon will be a much fresher thanit afternoon will be a much fresher than it was yesterday. so pleasant in the sunshine but there will be cloud around, if you showers in western scotland. got a zone of the cloud pushing southwards and breaking up and that will divide the fresher airforemost to breaking up and that will divide the fresher air foremost to the hot and humid airthat remains fresher air foremost to the hot and humid air that remains across the east anglia and southeast. 29, it may be 30 celsius possible. the humid airwill be may be 30 celsius possible. the humid air will be swept away tonight though it may linger in the far south—east corner but much more comfortable night for many to take us into tomorrow. temperatures into single figures in towns and cities. but for tuesday a lot more sunshine uk wide although later the club thickens again west of scotland, northern ireland, outbreaks of rain. but even with that, temperatures up on today's values. temperatures down

in the south—east corner. humidity returns to the south—east on wednesday.

hello. this is bbc news. the headlines. the final easing of covid restrictions in england is set to be delayed. the prime minister will make an official announcement later today — senior ministers have already signed off on a postponement. that could mean capacity limits for sports, pubs and cinemas will remain, and nightclubs would stay closed. industry leaders warn any delay beyond june 21st would be catastrophic. nato leaders — including borisjohnson — are gathering in brussels for what the secretary general called a pivotal summit that will open a new chapter for the alliance. denmark's team doctor confirms that christian eriksen did suffer a cardiac arrest during his team's euro match

before being resuscitated. it's a huge day for the tartan army. scotland's men's football team is making its first appearance at a major international tournament in 23 years — taking on the czech republic at hampden park. sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, here's chetan. after wales and england got their euro 2020 campaigns under way — today it's the turn of scotland. it's been a 23 year wait for the men's team to play in a major tournament. they'll be a keen to get off to a winning start at hampden when they take on the czech republic this afternoon as jane dougall reports. yes, sir, i can boogie. it's became scotland's and then after that men's team qualified for

the first major tournament in 23 years. on the day of the opening match there is excitement amongst the next generation. many scottish schoolchildren have been given permission to watch at two o'clock from their classrooms. lots permission to watch at two o'clock from their classrooms.— from their classrooms. lots of eo - le from their classrooms. lots of people have — from their classrooms. lots of people have mist _ from their classrooms. lots of people have mist out - from their classrooms. lots of people have mist out on - from their classrooms. lots of - people have mist out on qualifying for major tournaments, now we are back. it will be a first for a lot of people. it is something we believe that is where we belong. you can feel everyone building. fan zones have _ can feel everyone building. fan zones have been _ can feel everyone building. fan zones have been set up for those working from home. the bridesmaid but never the bride. could this squad playing from hand in the a match made in heaven? the tartan arm can match made in heaven? the tartan army can get _ match made in heaven? the tartan army can get excited, _ match made in heaven? the tartan army can get excited, they - match made in heaven? the tartan army can get excited, they can - match made in heaven? the tartan army can get excited, they can get| army can get excited, they can get over excited.

we have to be excited to be involved in the tournament, the first time in a long time, but we have to keep an emotional control so that when we do get to the match, we play to our full potential. i believe if we do that, we can get a good result. when the squad walks out onto this tariff they will be bolstered by 12,000 of the tartan army. yes, sir, i can boogie. the aim is notjust to beat yes, sir, i can boogie. the aim is not just to beat the czech yes, sir, i can boogie. the aim is notjust to beat the czech republic today but to get through the group stages for the first time in scotland's history. the entire squad is singing from the same sheet. flame is singing from the same sheet. come on, is singing from the same sheet. come on. scotland- — denmark and leicester city goalkeeper kasper schmeichel has admitted the decision to continue their game against finland on saturday should

not have been made so quickly. the game was suspended after christian eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest near the end of the first half. he remains stable in hospital after being revived on the pitch in copenhagen. the players left the field for an extended period before returning two hours later to finish the match. a decision about the game it should probably not have been made in the heat of the moment. it would probably have been a wise decision to maybe change the rules and regulations in extraordinary circumstances and reconvened the day after and make a decision. with the start of wimbledon just a couple of weeks away, the queen's club championships get under way in half an hour. britain's jack draper takes on fellow italian teenager jannik sinner at midday. whilst the british number two cameron norrie, who had a fantastic clay court season and reached the third round of the french open, faces spain's albert ramos vinolas.

there are a lot of things i can improve on. things i can do better on and off the court. obviously with the grass i am not too comfortable with the surface but i have had a couple of years now to use as experience and hopefully i can hit the grass running and keep the form that i have over the clay. that's all the sport for now. i'll have more for you in the next hour. the final easing of lockdown restrictions in england — which was due to take place next monday — is likely to be delayed by up to four weeks. this will affect many sectors, including live events and the music industry. in a moment we'll discuss the impact on theatre with actor, writer and director simon callow. let's speak now to jamie njoku—goodwin, chief executive, uk music.

what do you think the impact would be on a four week distal deck what with the impact the other four week delay on live music? it with the impact the other four week delay on live music?— delay on live music? it would be catastrophic- — delay on live music? it would be catastrophic. we _ delay on live music? it would be catastrophic. we would - delay on live music? it would be catastrophic. we would be - delay on live music? it would be catastrophic. we would be closej delay on live music? it would be i catastrophic. we would be close for the best part of the year. we have been working incredibly hard at what we need to be doing to get up and running again safely. we had the road—mac back in february. we understood that 21st ofjune as we could start planning events without limits, without restrictions. even until a couple of weeks ago we were hearing from ministers there is nothing in the data showing there would need to be a delay. it is very difficult for our sector. we hear from their live music industry that there are 5000 shows at risk of collapse, 250 grass roots music venues at risk of eviction, and financial damage. it venues at risk of eviction, and financial damage.— venues at risk of eviction, and financial damage. it is catastrophic for our sector. _

financial damage. it is catastrophic for our sector. we'll _ financial damage. it is catastrophic for our sector. we'll be _ financial damage. it is catastrophic for our sector. we'll be talking - for our sector. we'll be talking about theatre and a moment. in terms of theatre, andrew lloyd webber has said he is going to... basically the show is going to go on, he will continue with opening up the theatre as he had anticipated. he said, i can be arrested, i am prepared to be arrested if that is the approach the authorities want to take. do you sense that sort of rebelliousness in music? wejust want music? we just want to operate safely. we are not going out there saying we want to break the law. we are not saying we want to do anything irresponsible or against public health advice. as a sector we want to do things as safely as possible. we have been working incredibly closely with government, which deserves a lot of credit and what it has done on event research programme. with the pilots we establish how we could do large events with minimum level of transmission. the event pilots over the last few weeks, 58,000 attended, just a handful of cases. as a sector

we have been working hard to work out how we can do things safely. our priority is to come back as quickly as possible, as safely as possible, but may need to keep our sector alive. the prospect is for a four week delay with the possibility of a break two weeks into that if the data looks better than it is feared at this point. you said that the impact of further lockdown would be catastrophic for the music sector, the live music sector. that is a two orfour the live music sector. that is a two or four week delay better at this point than the potential for another longer lockdown?— point than the potential for another longer lockdown? none of us wants to no back longer lockdown? none of us wants to go back into — longer lockdown? none of us wants to go back into another _ longer lockdown? none of us wants to go back into another lockdown. - longer lockdown? none of us wants to go back into another lockdown. none | go back into another lockdown. none of us want to see even more restrictions be introduced. of course none of were backwards and none of us wants to anything that will put us backwards, that is why we have been focused on what we as a sector need to be doing to make sure we are doing things as safe as

possible. we have been looking at ventilation, better ventilation, piloting events to make sure we do not have infections coming into spaces. it is right to say we should not do things that lead to a third wave but as an industry we have been doing that action, establishing how we can do events safely. as this pandemic goes on, that's where we need to be as a country. it should notjust be about seeing if there is high cases we do not do things, we need to learn how we progress to this pandemic, doing things as safely as possible, operating as safely as possible, operating as safely as possible, without increasing cases, without starting a third with stop how we do that as an industry. and that is work industry has been doing in recent weeks. summer is a big time for live music with festivals. can things be shunted around or will there be cancellations? what is the situation with the underwriting of insurance for any live event and with the losses will fall? it

for any live event and with the losses will fall?— losses will fall? it is so important. _ losses will fall? it is so important. normally i losses will fall? it is so important. normally it| losses will fall? it is so - important. normally it takes four losses will fall? it is so _ important. normally it takes four or five months to sit at an event. you do not click your fingers and it happens next day. it takes months and months of work, investments, hiding people. lots of events have been planning since february, march, because of they wanted to take place this summer they had to be doing that. the problem now and in particular is we cannot get insurance. insurers are not willing toissue insurance. insurers are not willing to issue events. are not wanting to ensure events that may be cancelled at last minute. we have been calling for the government to bring in a backed assurance scheme that enables us to plan with confidence select this happens, if the road map is delayed, the events, organisers are not on the hook for it. but at lots of organisers, particularly of summer festivals, of organisers, particularly of summerfestivals, are of organisers, particularly of summer festivals, are seeing, of organisers, particularly of summerfestivals, are seeing, do they go ahead? do they have the confidence to put money down, planning, hiding people, even if it is in august, early september?

there's so little confidence in the sector the moment. this means that a government backed insurance scheme is more crucial than ever in light of what is happening today. can you ut of what is happening today. can you put statistics _ of what is happening today. can you put statistics on _ of what is happening today. can you put statistics on this _ of what is happening today. can you put statistics on this in _ of what is happening today. can you put statistics on this in terms - of what is happening today. can you put statistics on this in terms of - put statistics on this in terms of the number of people affected, the amount of debt that people and businesses are taken on through this, and the prospects of people ending up leaving this sector if they cannot make it work? there are 200,000 they cannot make it work? there are 200.000 people _ they cannot make it work? there are 200,000 people working _ they cannot make it work? there are 200,000 people working across - they cannot make it work? there are 200,000 people working across the| 200,000 people working across the music industry. many of those are self—employed freelancers, many of those struggles to get support they need to write this pandemic. the data and analysis, last week from the life industry association, said there were 5000 shows at risk of collapse. 250 grass roots music venues at risk of infections. every one of those shows as hundreds of people relying on and looking forward to this day coming back working again, money in their

pockets, a loving again. we hear every day from people in the sector who are facing immense struggles over the course of this pandemic who have been looking forward to the point when they could lift themselves off some of the support schemes have been able to access, some have not been able to access, they want to get a point where they could lift themselves back off those schemes, start earning income again at supporting themselves. for those who have not been able to access government support schemes, for many it is only a matter of time, we are hearing every day that people are looking for other employment. people are seeing, consequent of the pandemic, it is not a secure sector. that is a personal tragedy for them, but also a tragedy for what is a world leading industry. newquay has one of the best music industry is in the world, the most vibrant music scenes. it is one of those sectors that should be helping drive our

economic and cultural recovery so it is vital we protect the people working in the sector, protect the infrastructure of the sector, and to everything we can as industry, working with government, but as an industry, to ensure we can operate as safely as possible but also in a way that is sustainable in the long term. the acting world will be keenly watching today's expected announcement of the delay of lifting restrictions in england. theatres are currently able to operate, but with reduced capacities and socially distanced audiences. we can speak now to actor simon callow, who is an ambassador of the theatres trust. what are your thoughts on the prospect of a delay to the easing of restrictions? it is prospect of a delay to the easing of restrictions?— restrictions? it is terribly damaging- _ restrictions? it is terribly damaging. your - restrictions? it is terribly damaging. your previous restrictions? it is terribly _ damaging. your previous contributor spoke with precision. a lot of what he said can be applied to theatres.

the prospect of continuing with social distancing, even though theatres are very conscious of health and well—being of audiences, performers and theatres, nonetheless, it has been established clearly, with a study by university couege clearly, with a study by university college london, that wearing masks accounts for 99%, that is a safe situation. the anxiety about as having more people in theatres is misplaced. it comes at a terrible moment. psychologically of course, but materially for our members, for all the people who make theatre, a huge number of people. to suffer this setback again, continuing in a

completely unprofitable situation, we cannot possibly begin to break even. it is not a charity this business, it is a business. we have to be allowed to continue to make ends meet if at all humanly possible. on that point, andrew lloyd webber says he has not been opening with social distancing because it is not viable for big productions but he is determined to open his theatres next week and he is prepared to risk arrest by doing so. do you stand with them on that? we arrest by doing so. do you stand with them on that? we absolutely do. andrew is an — with them on that? we absolutely do. andrew is an heroic _ with them on that? we absolutely do. andrew is an heroic figure. _ with them on that? we absolutely do. andrew is an heroic figure. he - with them on that? we absolutely do. andrew is an heroic figure. he is - with them on that? we absolutely do. andrew is an heroic figure. he is a - andrew is an heroic figure. he is a centralfigure in our andrew is an heroic figure. he is a central figure in our theatre. andrew is an heroic figure. he is a centralfigure in our theatre. i take him seriously. i think you will be prepared to do that. he cares so passionately. but to be all due care absolutely passionately. i speak both as a former but also as a member of the audience. i am desperate to go to the theatres

again in some form of normal human circumstances. it is a need that has been felt keenly all this time, and to be again stopped and started as economically disastrous. people think, iwill economically disastrous. people think, i will not book, who knows what will happen next? this report about the droplets and the masks is terribly important. i do not know why morse's attention has not been given to that. he said unless the government relaxes restrictions, and as we have been discussing his city will carry on, but he says he may end up having to sell his six west end venues because he will not be able to keep going. you were talking there about how vulnerable the industry is with what has been happening. when someone like andrew lloyd webber says he is worried about his survival, what are the prospects for the rest? ~ , ~ .,

the rest? absolutely right. and who would buy those _ the rest? absolutely right. and who would buy those theatres _ the rest? absolutely right. and who would buy those theatres if - the rest? absolutely right. and who would buy those theatres if he - the rest? absolutely right. and who would buy those theatres if he sells j would buy those theatres if he sells them in the present circumstances? who is going to invest in something so unsteady and uncertain. speaking as a member of the theatres trust, and ambassador of the theatres trust, andrew has done as much as any other human being in restoring and making these extraordinarily beautiful buildings, 39 of them in the west end, and theatres all over the west end, and theatres all over the country equally beautiful, making them as inviting as possible. they have spent millions on this and it is all going to go to nothing at all in this theatres can be full with a reasonable proportion. andrew made an offer, he would be prepared to accept 75% capacity. many broadway theatres and i play to 100% capacity. if they can do it i do not see why we cannot.— capacity. if they can do it i do not see why we cannot. what has alaska been like for — see why we cannot. what has alaska been like for you? _ been like for you? i have been lucky enough to have

been making a number of television and film activities. i have been involved in those activities. the best though of last year were the two occasions when i was able to stand in front of an audience again, in each casejust stand in front of an audience again, in each case just for one week. that is our lifeblood. both the audience and i were terribly shy to begin with, as if we had forgotten how to be with each other, and then after a very short time it all came back. that exchange, living human beings together in a space means, it is a vital thing that we have desperately mist and lost and must return to a soon as possible. it should be available on the nhs. that would be lovely. we are talking potentially about a four week delay.

is that better than going into the continued uncertainty if it was to be the case, we have four weeks, get that done, then like and go back, do you feel confident on that? it is alread a you feel confident on that? it is already a huge _ you feel confident on that? it 3 already a huge amount of money, the expenditure is enormous. it sounds a little, four weeks. across the entire industry that is an enormous amount of money which we do not have. wejust do not amount of money which we do not have. we just do not have the money. it is not like we are losing tonnes of money that we have got stashed away. almost all of us are bankrupt now because of this long, long wait. it seems that from everything one can derive from the medical analysis of the situation that there is no great extra danger of going to a theatre, it isjust great extra danger of going to a theatre, it is just not dangerous at theatre, it is just not dangerous at the moment. it is a false

oversensitivity to a potential situation. that could go on forever. if this could be another four weeks, at the end of the four weeks, another four weeks, at the end of the four weeks, anotherfour weeks, and at the end of the four weeks, another four weeks, and another four weeks, we will be finished by then. when you say you are all almost bankrupt, that is the thing, the dates, people behind those businesses have been taking on through this. the businesses have been taking on through this-— businesses have been taking on throu~h this. ., ., . . through this. the national theatre has been bailed _ through this. the national theatre has been bailed out _ through this. the national theatre has been bailed out by _ through this. the national theatre has been bailed out by the - has been bailed out by the government but when the going to pay those millions back unless they get to something like capacity houses again? even when it gets back to capacity, our ticket price is going to have to go up? how does that when they get clawed back in the end?— clawed back in the end? exactly because you — clawed back in the end? exactly because you have _ clawed back in the end? exactly because you have put _ clawed back in the end? exactly because you have put your - clawed back in the end? exactlyl because you have put your finger terrible problem. as we have got to keep going. it would not be solved by as closing down again for another four weeks or being socially distanced for another four weeks. we have to be able to run at it again. it will take years and years, as it

will for industries all over the country. in this wonderful summer we probably feel optimistic about the prospect of getting everything back on its feet. it will take years and years. and with what losses in human terms, terrible. you heard about the music industry, it is absolutely true about the theatre. i have given my life to the theatre but i cannot trust it to be a loving any more. people are just falling away from the theatre. people are just falling away from the theatre-— people are just falling away from the theatre. thank you for 'oining us. different parts of the uk have different timetables in place for easing restrictions. in a moment we'll hear from our correspondents jamie mcivor in glasgow and tomos morgan in cardiif — but first danjohnson is in belfast for us. live music is one of the things that people across northern ireland are waiting for an announcement on the resumption of, and easing of

restrictions in terms of numbers of people who can gather. northern ireland has generally been cautious in easing its restrictions, working its way out of lockdown. generally been about a step behind some of the other parts of the uk. 21st ofjune was never going to be the abolition of all the restrictions here. that was only ever possibly going to be a day further off intojuly, and day further off into july, and whether easing in day further off intojuly, and whether easing in england and changing timeline there makes any difference we will have to wait and see. politics could come into this because the first minister here, arlene foster, is set to resign her post, leave her position, in the next hour, and is not clear if the preferred candidate to take over will be endorsed so it looks like northern ireland will possibly end the day without a first minister and that could impinge on the executive meeting that was supposed to take place here on thursday to decide the next stage on easing lockdown. definitely very cautious moves across northern ireland, even though

case numbers here have been very low, and there were zero deaths in the last 24 hour period. the first minister here mark drakeford has never said there will be a freedom day, he has never put a day on the end of restrictions, however he has said the 21st could see some easing is, currently if things go to plan he said groups of six could meet indoors in wales and the could be further easing of restrictions when it comes to indoor organised events in wales. from the could be further easing of restrictions when it comes to indoor organised events in wales. from 7th ofjune door organised events such as crowds up to 4000 standing, 10,000 seated, were able to go ahead again, sporting events have been allowed to go ahead again. the difference here between wales and the other nations is the timetables are moving at different paces. wheels like northern ireland and scotland have been more cautious than england when it comes to easing lockdown restrictions and on friday we may get a heads up on some of the future plans, but there will be no

day in the diary for the end of restrictions in the foreseeable in wales. in scotland the original hope and been that the entire scotland could been that the entire scotland could be in level 02 weeks today, due the 28, that is now looking unlikely. in scotland there is in effect a system of regional tears and the northern islands, most of the ends of the west coast of scotland, are already down to level zero, but it is important to say that level zero is not complete normality, there are still rules about how many can gather at any time, you still need to be a facemask on the bus or in the shops, and night—time adult entertainment remains closed, potentially an issue on the mainland is a ease. as things currently stand the tightest restrictions are in much of the central belt, including glasgow and edinburgh at level two.

a bit easier and much of the rest of the mainland. how are things going to go from here? first minister nicola sturgeon is set to update the scottish parliament tomorrow. she tends to give regular weekly updates to parliament. she may address this issue when she speaks tomorrow. now it's time for a look at the weather with matt taylor. hello. it may remain hot and humid towards the south—east and east anglia today, but elsewhere, it is going to be a much cooler day for most compared with yesterday. those fresh conditions are working their way southwards so far today and will continue to nudge ever further southwards this afternoon. it all comes behind this feature here. this is a cold front. it is a fairly weak one, but through the afternoon, not much other than a zone of cloud on it pushing its way from northern england, wales towards the midlands, south west. that means sunny spells will return to parts of northern england and north wales later. sunshine on and off for scotland and northern ireland. a bit of cloud in the

west here and there will be one or two showers. quite a breeze blowing and it's going to limit temperatures to the mid teens here compared to the upper teens in eastern scotland. but a cooler day for northern england and wales, the heat remains in the south—east corner, up to 29, maybe 30 celsius. won't quite be that, though, of course, for scotland against the czech republic in the opening euro 2020 match at hampden. 15 degrees, some sunny spells just about possible. into this evening and overnight, our weather front eventually clears from south—east but still fairly humid here. elsewhere, clearskies, much, much fresher night than we have seen of recent nights, temperatures in towns and cities in scotland and northern ireland in single figures and that will be the case rurally for many parts of england and wales. but tomorrow will start sunny quite widely. lots of sunshine for many. clouding over a bit through scotland and northern ireland during the day. thickest of the cloud, though, into the afternoon, north—west highlands and islands, western parts of northern ireland, some heavy rain around. but with sunny spells elsewhere, temperatures with the exception of the south—east will be up on today's values but still warm in that south—east corner. a deeper low pushes closer towards us as we go through into wednesday.

this weather front tries to push its way how far east it gets could be crucial as to what happens next. on it, we will see cloud, patchy rain and drizzle, not much in the way of rain, brighter conditions to the north and west of it, hot, humid air to the south and east. we could get back closer to 30 degrees across some areas again on wednesday, but as that heat and humidity combine, things could all go with a bang through late wednesday and particularly through thursday into early friday. there is the potential for torrential rain storms and some thunder around as well. chiefly across england, the main risk of thunder probably in eastern parts of england. further north and west, it should be dry and bright, sunny spells, one or two showers, but it will be turning cooler from the west as we go through thursday. the humid air eventually clearing into the afternoon in the south—east corner. bye for now.

this is bbc news. the headlines: the final easing of covid restrictions in england is set to be delayed — the prime minister will make an official announcement later today, but senior ministers have already signed off on a postponement. that could mean capacity limits for sports, pubs and cinemas will remain, and nightclubs would stay closed. industry leaders warn any delay beyond june 21st would be "catastrophic". to suffered the setback again, continuing in an unprofitable situation where you cannot possibly break even, it's not a charity this business, it's a business. how will the delays affect you? i'm in blackpool through the day to hearfrom people living

here about what the final stages of unlocking mean for them. nato leaders, including borisjohnson, are gathering in brussels for what the secretary general called a pivotal summit that will open a new chapter for the alliance. denmark's team doctor confirms that christian eriksen did suffer a cardiac arrest during his team's euro match before being resuscitated. it's a huge day for the tartan army. scotland's men's football team is making its first appearance at a major international tournament in 23 years — taking on the czech republic at hampden park.

good afternoon. we are in blackpool today to gauge reaction to the fact the final lifting of restrictions in england looks likely to be delayed. we were supposed to have them lifted next monday, but that is almost certain to be delayed to up to four weeks and it will disappoint so many people because we want the limits on social contact to go. several senior ministers have already signed off on a postponement as cases arise. latest figures show the uk is on track for a big wave of infections. if the current rate of increase continues, there will be more than 15,000 cases a day by the 21st of june. a successful vaccine roll—out is one of the four tests set by the government for the next stage of easing to go ahead. secondly there needs to be reduced hospitalisation and death, thirdly the nhs must not

come under unsustainable pressure and lastly the risks must not be changed by new variants of concern. the prime minister will hold his briefing at downing street at six o'clock this evening. we will get reaction from the man who runs rio donkeys but first this report from katie austin. the 21st ofjune had been billed by some as freedom day, the earliest possible date that all restrictions could be lifted. now the removal of all remaining rules is not expected to happen that day. for many businesses which remain closed, there's frustration and even anger at the idea of a four—week delay. it's thought most nightclubs have already been gearing up for a 21st ofjune reopening. it's going to be catastrophic to us. this will possibly hurt us more than the initial lockdown back in march last year. because you've already put money, have you, into opening from the 21st? we've been buying stock, booking staff, for the last four weeks,

we've had people in getting the venue ready to open. it's notjust something where we can literally turn the keys and just open up in two weeks' time. theatres can only operate with reduced numbers at the moment due to social distancing. one producer told the bbc that isn't sustainable. while masks are absolutely fine, and obviously temperature—taking as you come in is absolutely fine, and all the other deep cleaning and all the other safety measures are fine, the social distancing simply doesn't make the model viable. so they simply can't operate with that socially distanced situation. the trade body for restaurants, pubs, bars and hotels says 300,000 jobs could be at risk if restrictions aren't lifted next week. wedding businesses and couples are also waiting anxiously to see of rules, including a 30—person limit, will be relaxed. the british chambers of commerce says there needs to be adequate support for businesses if a full reopening is delayed,

something we should know for sure later today. katy austin, bbc news. let's get more from greg dawson, our political correspondent. might we be in a different position in england had india been put on the red list at the same time as bangladesh and pakistan? that was the argument _ bangladesh and pakistan? that was the argument put _ bangladesh and pakistan? that was the argument put forward _ bangladesh and pakistan? that was the argument put forward by - bangladesh and pakistan? that was the argument put forward by keir i the argument put forward by keir starmer. the government have always said that they were following the scientific advice on when to close the borders on that issue and when to put countries on the red list, but it has been criticised for leaving it too late. with india from where that delta variant is thought to have emerged. we will hear from the government today and they will reference the road map they published back in february. that they always said this easing of restrictions in step four would

happen not before due the 21st. they never said it definitely would happen onjune 21 and what they have decided is that the rising numbers of infections, the rising numbers of hospitalisations means they cannot go ahead and they need to buy more time to give people their firstjab, give people their second jab and that was something echoed by the health minister edward argar this morning. if we're going at a run rate of about 250,000 to 300,000 second jabs being done each day, a month gives you, roughly, that 10 million, which closes the gap between the 29 million who've had the first... the 10 million you've got to do to get from the 29 million to the 40 million and so that all 40 million have had their second jabs. as you have been reflecting in black full, victoria, a lot of people will face huge economic and social consequences as a result of this

delay and that the date ofjune 21 had been burned into people 's consciences of potentially being the day that lots of restrictions would ease, the newspapers had labelled it freedom day. one thing we might expect later from the government, within the margins of the port announcement is some restrictions being able to ease, particularly the focus on weddings. there is some expectation the cap on weddings on guest numbers of 30 might be increased which was supported by keir starmer earlier on. there are people who have planned their wedding, quite often people who are going to get married in the next few months have put it off a number of times already. i hope there's some wiggle room tonight when the prime minister speaks... it has been indicated that there might be. | i really hope there is. whether it's 30, i think at the moment, it could go unlimited. there must be something in the middle here that we can do for people. one thing the government has continually stressed throughout this process is they want the progress to

be irreversible. they don't want to go back and what they are saying today, what we expect them to say today, what we expect them to say todayis today, what we expect them to say today is we're not going back, we just have to press pause for a bit. that press conference with boris johnson is expected at six o'clock tonight. thank you. let's talk to mark dennison who runs real the donkeys. there is the proof. mark dennison who runs real the donkeys. there is the proof.— there is the proof. mark introduced us. we there is the proof. mark introduced us- we have _ there is the proof. mark introduced us. we have josh, _ there is the proof. mark introduced us. we have josh, blossom - there is the proof. mark introduced us. we have josh, blossom and - there is the proof. mark introduced - us. we have josh, blossom and tommy us. we havejosh, blossom and tommy at the end. bhd us. we have josh, blossom and tommy at the end. . ., ., us. we have josh, blossom and tommy at the end. . .,., . at the end. and naomi as well. nice to meet you- _ at the end. and naomi as well. nice to meet you- it— at the end. and naomi as well. nice to meet you. it looks _ at the end. and naomi as well. nice to meet you. it looks like _ to meet you. it looks like restrictions are still going to be in place for at least another four weeks, that is yet to be confirmed, the prime minister will have his conference at six o'clock. how will that affect you and people who work in tourism in blackpool?— in tourism in blackpool? tourism as a whole, it — in tourism in blackpool? tourism as a whole, it will— in tourism in blackpool? tourism as a whole, it will take _ in tourism in blackpool? tourism as a whole, it will take a _ in tourism in blackpool? tourism as a whole, it will take a bit _ in tourism in blackpool? tourism as a whole, it will take a bit of - in tourism in blackpool? tourism as a whole, it will take a bit of a - a whole, it will take a bit of a hit. as for blackpool, blackpool has

been really busy. the promenade has been really busy. the promenade has been busy. i think the problem is with the limited numbers. in pubs and restaurants, things like that, the limited capacity, that is where people are missing out. thea;r the limited capacity, that is where people are missing out. they donkeys are backin: people are missing out. they donkeys are backing off- _ people are missing out. they donkeys are backing off. why _ people are missing out. they donkeys are backing off. why are _ people are missing out. they donkeys are backing off. why are they - people are missing out. they donkeys are backing off. why are they doing i are backing off. why are they doing that? �* ., , �* , ~ are backing off. why are they doing that? �* ., , �*, ~ ., that? i'm not sure. it's like having children. they _ that? i'm not sure. it's like having children. they have _ that? i'm not sure. it's like having children. they have a _ that? i'm not sure. it's like having children. they have a limited - children. they have a limited attention span.— children. they have a limited attention span. children. they have a limited attention san. , ,, ., , attention span. this weekend was ulorious attention span. this weekend was glorious weather, _ attention span. this weekend was glorious weather, so _ attention span. this weekend was glorious weather, so where - attention span. this weekend was glorious weather, so where are i attention span. this weekend was i glorious weather, so where are they doing that? i’m glorious weather, so where are they doinu that? �* ., , �*, ~ doing that? i'm not sure. it's like havin: doing that? i'm not sure. it's like having children. _ doing that? i'm not sure. it's like having children. they _ doing that? i'm not sure. it's like having children. they have - doing that? i'm not sure. it's like having children. they have a - doing that? i'm not sure. it's like i having children. they have a limited attention span. this weekend was glorious weather, so were you busy? we had to fight the tide. the tide is coming in. the week before was a spring bank holiday, blackpool was chock—a—block. they weather was nice, everything was right, everyone was keen to get out. i nice, everything was right, everyone was keen to get out.— was keen to get out. i wonder if you think, was keen to get out. i wonder if you think. because _ was keen to get out. i wonder if you think, because a _ was keen to get out. i wonder if you think, because a lot _ was keen to get out. i wonder if you think, because a lot of— was keen to get out. i wonder if you think, because a lot of people - was keen to get out. i wonder if you think, because a lot of people won't be taking any holidays abroad, places like blackpool will benefit? it is common sense it will because people will want to get out. we can't go abroad. if you could, would

you want to take the risk? all around britain will benefit. it will take that needed boost. ilrrui’hat around britain will benefit. it will take that needed boost. what has it been like for — take that needed boost. what has it been like for you _ take that needed boost. what has it been like for you the _ take that needed boost. what has it been like for you the last _ take that needed boost. what has it been like for you the last year - take that needed boost. what has it been like for you the last year or i been like for you the last year or so? you are outdoors so you can carry on your donkey rides. latte so? you are outdoors so you can carry on your donkey rides. we do country shows. — carry on your donkey rides. we do country shows, carnivals - carry on your donkey rides. we do country shows, carnivals etc. - carry on your donkey rides. we do | country shows, carnivals etc. they have taken a massive hit because they are not happening. that is where we have made a massive loss. obviously we couldn't work for a good year, so that as well. the beach has been the godsend. the events are starting slowly to come back but there is still the lack of confidence of people going ahead with them. so even when things get lifted for what we do, it may take a few months to get back into it. in terms of the potential delay, what... do you think it is right, are you angry? i what. .. do you think it is right, are you angry?— what... do you think it is right, are you angry? i am not angry. we need to be — are you angry? i am not angry. we

need to be cautious. _ are you angry? i am not angry. we need to be cautious. get _ are you angry? i am not angry. we need to be cautious. get some - are you angry? i am not angry. we i need to be cautious. get some more people vaccinated. get some more immunity. but i do think it needs to come to an end. it has gone on for long enough now. covid is not going to go away so i think we need to live with it. to go away so i think we need to live with it— to go away so i think we need to live with it. . ., , ., . ., live with it. and tommy and josh and blossom are — live with it. and tommy and josh and blossom are they _ live with it. and tommy and josh and blossom are they all— live with it. and tommy and josh and blossom are they all right _ live with it. and tommy and josh and blossom are they all right having - blossom are they all right having people sitting on their back all day? people sitting on their back all da ? ~ . people sitting on their back all da? . ., people sitting on their back all day? we have legislation in place so no one too heavy — day? we have legislation in place so no one too heavy goes _ day? we have legislation in place so no one too heavy goes on. - day? we have legislation in place so no one too heavy goes on. plenty i day? we have legislation in place so no one too heavy goes on. plenty of| no one too heavy goes on. plenty of breaks. they've had enough of breaks as well. . ~ breaks. they've had enough of breaks as well. ., ,, , ., breaks. they've had enough of breaks as well. ., ,, y., ,, breaks. they've had enough of breaks as well. ., ,, ,, breaks. they've had enough of breaks aswell. ., ,, ,, as well. thank you, mark. good luck with our as well. thank you, mark. good luck with your business _ as well. thank you, mark. good luck with your business and _ as well. thank you, mark. good luck with your business and naomi, - as well. thank you, mark. good luck| with your business and naomi, thank you as well for looking after the donkeys. take care. much more from blackpool throughout the day. thank you, victoria. one of the concerns is whether an increase in cases of covid will lead to an increase in the numberof hospitalisations. we can speak to dr ian higginson, vice president of the royal college of emergency medicine. thank you very much forjoining us.

what is the situation currently? good afternoon. the situation currently is the urgent and emergency care system is under considerable stress already. we are worried about the way things are. from our perspective, decisions that are having to balance a lockdown which nobody wants a continuation of a lockdown, versus an increase in hospitalisations is difficult but we know we would find it quite difficult if hospitalisations went up difficult if hospitalisations went up again given the way things are right now. just up again given the way things are riaht now. , . . ~ up again given the way things are riaht now. , , ., ,, , up again given the way things are riaht now. , , . ,, , ., right now. just talk us through the stats a bit- — right now. just talk us through the stats a bit. you _ right now. just talk us through the stats a bit. you said _ right now. just talk us through the stats a bit. you said the _ right now. just talk us through the stats a bit. you said the hospitals| stats a bit. you said the hospitals are already under considerable stress at the moment. there are some hospitals that don't have a single covid patient, so give us a clear picture. covid patient, so give us a clear icture. �* . covid patient, so give us a clear icture. �*, ., ., picture. it's important to understand _ picture. it's important to understand there - picture. it's important to understand there is - picture. it's important to understand there is a i picture. it's important to i understand there is a triple picture. it's important to _ understand there is a triple whammy going on. we have got lack of staff

working in a system which has been chronically underfunded for many years and now that things are opening up, the pressure is right back on the emergency care system. emergency departments also picking up emergency departments also picking up the pieces from other bits of the system which are not necessarily coping so well at the moment, so primary care, gps, social care, nhs 111. and because of covid there is a backlog of patients who need treatments and operations, so hospitals are full. we are dealing with trying to deal with all these pressures and we know every bed can only be used once. so if we had to use them for more covid patients, we can't use them for other things, they are full. can't use them for other things, they are full-— can't use them for other things, the are full. ., ,, , ., , . they are full. thank you very much. we will get — they are full. thank you very much. we will get the _ they are full. thank you very much. we will get the detail— they are full. thank you very much. we will get the detail from - they are full. thank you very much. we will get the detail from the - we will get the detail from the prime minister at 6pm with his new conference. we will have full coverage for you. there expectation is there will be a delay of four

weeks with a possibility at two weeks with a possibility at two weeks if data is not looking as bad as is good. full coverage from six. right now, if you're watching on bbc two, goodbye. hope you have a good afternoon. and at 3:30 this afternoon, we'll be answering your questions about easing coronavirus restrictions in england, ahead of the prime minister's statement at six o'clock this evening. send in your questions using #bbcyourquestions, or by emailing us at yourquestions@bbc.co.uk. the headlines on bbc news... the final easing of covid restrictions in england is set to be delayed — the prime minister will make an official announcement later today, but senior ministers have already signed off on a postponement.

that could mean capacity limits for sports, pubs and cinemas will remain, and nightclubs would stay closed. industry leaders warn any delay beyond june 21st would be "catastrophic". nato leaders, including borisjohnson, are gathering in brussels for what the secretary general called a pivotal summit that will open a new chapter for the alliance. sport and for a full round up from the bbc sport centre. good afternoon. it's less than two hours to go until scotland kick off their european championships against the czech republic. captain andy robertson's called on his team—mates to believe they belong on the big stage and show everyone what they can do, as they prepare to play in a major men's tournament for the first time this century. that's a message echoed by his manager: when you qualify for the first time in 23 _ when you qualify for the first time in 23 years. — when you qualify for the first time in 23 years, you feel less pressure.

we have _ in 23 years, you feel less pressure. we have done well to be in the tournament, we are looking forward tournament, we are looking forward to it, _ tournament, we are looking forward to it. we _ tournament, we are looking forward to it. we will— tournament, we are looking forward to it, we will give our all in every game _ to it, we will give our all in every game and— to it, we will give our all in every game and we will try to make the next step— game and we will try to make the next step to the knockout stages. that is _ next step to the knockout stages. that is what we will try to do. and there's live coverage on bbc one from hampden park from 1:15 this afternoon with commentary on bbc radio 5 live, kick off is at two. the denmark and leicester city goalkeeper kasper schmeichel has admitted the decision to continue their game against finland on saturday shouldn't have been made so quickly. the game was suspended after christian eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest near the end of the first half. he remains stable in hospital after being revived on the pitch in copenhagen. the players left the field for an extended period before returning two hours later to finish the match. the decision about the game should probably not have been made in the heat of the moment. i think it probably would have been a wise

decision to maybe change the rules or the regulations in extraordinary circumstances, and maybe take a breath and then reconvene the day after and make a decision on how to go forward. mo farah's hopes of making the olympics are not overjust yet. he missed out on making the qualifying time for the 10,000 metres 10 days ago but will race again at the british championships next friday. he'll be helped by a strong field and pacemakers and providing he runs fast enough, will have the chance to defend his gold from rio. and with just a couple of weeks to go... players' preparations for wimbledon are stepping up a gear... with the queen's club championships under way. the british number two cameron norrie, who had a fantastic clay court season and reached the third round of the french open, faces spain's albert ramos vi olas later this afternoon. there are a lot of things i can improve on. things i can do better on and off the court. and obviously

with the grass, i'm not too comfortable with the service but i've had a couple of years now to use as experience and hopefully, i can hit the grass running and keep the form that i have over clay. that's all the sport for now. i'll have more for you in the next hour. the last time scotland's men qualified for a major international football tournament, there was no scottish parliament and google didn't exist. later today they'll face the czech republic in their first euro 2020 match. 12,000 spectators will be allowed into hampden park — with a further 6,000 in the glasgow fan park. jane dougall has been following the scotland team and is inside hampden park. as you can hear, the atmosphere is building up quite nicely. only 12,000 fans will be allowed in here and that's just 25% capacity but as

i am sure you can imagine, after waiting 23 years, they were more than make up for the empty seats. as i found out there than make up for the empty seats. as ifound out there have been a than make up for the empty seats. as i found out there have been a few songs they have been practising already. songs they have been practising alread . . . songs they have been practising alread . , , .., songs they have been practising alread . , , it already. yes, sir, i can boogie. it became scotland's _ already. yes, sir, i can boogie. it became scotland's euro - already. yes, sir, i can boogie. it became scotland's euro and - already. yes, sir, i can boogie. it became scotland's euro and thenj already. yes, sir, i can boogie. it - became scotland's euro and then when the 1977 classic was sung in the dressing room after the men's team qualified for the first major tournament in 23 years. # yes, sir, i can boogie. on the day of their opening match there is excitement amongst the next generation. many scottish schoolchildren have been given permission to watch at two o'clock from their classrooms.— from their classrooms. scottish eo - le from their classrooms. scottish people have — from their classrooms. scottish people have mist _ from their classrooms. scottish people have mist out _ from their classrooms. scottish people have mist out on - from their classrooms. scottish j people have mist out on people from their classrooms. scottish i people have mist out on people in the scotland qualifying for major tournaments and now we are back so it will be a first for a lot of people. it's something we believe where we belong and something we believe that this country needs it.

i think you can feel everyone building, i hope we can do our country proud. fah building, i hope we can do our country proud-— building, i hope we can do our country proud. building, i hope we can do our count roud. ., ., , . , country proud. fan zones have been set u- for country proud. fan zones have been set up for those _ country proud. fan zones have been set up for those working _ country proud. fan zones have been set up for those working from - country proud. fan zones have been| set up for those working from home. scotland hasjust set up for those working from home. scotland has just missed set up for those working from home. scotland hasjust missed out set up for those working from home. scotland has just missed out so many times. the bridesmaid but never the bride. could this squad playing at hampden be a match made in heaven? when the squad looks out onto this lush green pitch in the national stadium, they will be bolstered by the voices of 12,000 members of the tartan army. watching a little piece of history unfold and there might be some singing from them also. the aim isn'tjust to beat some singing from them also. the aim isn't just to beat the czech republic today but to get through the group stages for the first time in scotland's history and the whole squad is sending from the same hymn sheet. —— singing. kick—off is at two o'clock against the czech republic and this is a match that scotland had to do well in if they want to get out of the group stages,

which is doable because out of the three group matches, the czech republic are ranked the lowest in the fifa rankings. if scotland want to get out of the group stages and if they do that, that will be the first time in the country's history that they will have got out of the group stages and steve clarke, head coach, says that is very doable. that has been the aim right from the start, so scotland looking for at least a draw this afternoon. the second group game, well, that is against england and as we know the old enemy, that is pretty much a derby. all bets are off when it comes to playing england down at wembley and then the third match is against croatia who england won against croatia who england won against yesterday. a great deal of expectation i would say from the scotland squad but then, that is because if you look at the quality of them, there are ten premier league players within the squad, two of whom have one champions league

medals. the public are very much behind the squad and very much hoping this squad will be able to do better than any of the ones that have gone before them. kick—off is at two o'clock, the fans are starting to filter in, the flags are starting to filter in, the flags are starting to filter in, the flags are starting to be hung around the stadium and everyone is warming up for what is hoped to be a fantastic first match back for the scotland squad at a major tournament for 23 years. so 12,000 $012,000 at so 12,000 at hampden park and 6000. lorna is there. the gates opened here at 12 o'clock and the fans are slowly making their way in. some in the kilts, most with flags. 3000 at each separate socially distanced session. they have all been offered lateral flow tests, a

session. they have all been offered lateralflow tests, a mobile session. they have all been offered lateral flow tests, a mobile testing unit on site as well and this is of course a ticketed event which was sold out long ago. but it will fill up sold out long ago. but it will fill up fast because this is a very, very big day for scotland fans. we keep hearing the 23 years since scotland was in a major tournament. that is 8393 days. a long time coming. a lot of people have had sleepless nights and there is already a lot of excitement ahead of that game at two o'clock. ., ., ,, , .., excitement ahead of that game at two o'clock. ~ ., . o'clock. school kids can watch it in the classroom. _ o'clock. school kids can watch it in the classroom. you _ o'clock. school kids can watch it in the classroom. you wonder - o'clock. school kids can watch it in the classroom. you wonder if - o'clock. school kids can watch it in | the classroom. you wonder if there will be many in scotland who will not be watching at two o'clock. thea;t not be watching at two o'clock. they talk about scotland _ not be watching at two o'clock. tis: talk about scotland being a not be watching at two o'clock. tierg talk about scotland being a team not be watching at two o'clock. tieg talk about scotland being a team of 5 million people and that is never more true than today. the streets will be very quiet at two o'clock and yes, as you say, it is anticipated that a lot of schoolchildren will be doing football as their class this

afternoon watching this big game. obviously some people will be in pubs in limited numbers because the group size there have to be limited depending on your area levels. lots of points expected to be poured so from the whole age range, from people who saw the last major game scotland was in back in 1998, two today, every generation expected to be watching today.— be watching today. thank you. not lona to be watching today. thank you. not long to go- — be watching today. thank you. not long to go- just — be watching today. thank you. not long to go. just over _ be watching today. thank you. not long to go. just over an _ be watching today. thank you. not long to go. just over an hour - be watching today. thank you. not long to go. just over an hour and l be watching today. thank you. not long to go. just over an hour and a half. arlene foster has announced her resignation as northern ireland's first minister. her departure comes six weeks after she was ousted as dup leader. mrs foster served as first minister from january 2016 to january 2017 — when the northern ireland assembly collapsed — and again from january 2020. we can speak to our correspondent danjohnson who is in belfast for us.

talk us through then. there is no success at the moment? ida. talk us through then. there is no success at the moment? no, this isn't. success at the moment? no, this isn't- this — success at the moment? no, this isn't- this is _ success at the moment? no, this isn't. this is one _ success at the moment? no, this isn't. this is one of— success at the moment? no, this isn't. this is one of the _ success at the moment? no, this isn't. this is one of the end - success at the moment? no, this isn't. this is one of the end of. success at the moment? no, this| isn't. this is one of the end of one first minister's tanya. arlene foster delivering her resignation statement and she will leave office at 1pm today. normally a successor would be proposed and would follow her automatically in the job but we have heard from sinn fein that they do not have support for the dup's preferred candidate to take over as first minister. without that support given the preferred replacement cannot be confirmed in the job, given the preferred replacement cannot be confirmed in thejob, so it looks like arlene foster will leave office and there will be no first minister appointed at least today. there is a period of seven days for the parties to try and agree on replacements for arlene foster and for her deputy as well, but without that, there will be something of a political vacuum in northern ireland. let's reflect on

the career of arlene foster as she steps down as northern ireland's first women in the office of first minister. a difficult time she has had, more than five years in the job at that period of three years between 2017 and 2020 where power—sharing broke down when there was in effect no executive in office here in northern ireland, a very difficult period. she announced at the end of april she was due to step down as first minister and that she was leaving as leader of the democratic unionist party after all the disagreements there has been in the disagreements there has been in the party over the issues around the northern ireland protocol and brexit and the perceptions about her leadership. let's have a listen to the statement that arlene foster has been giving in the last few minutes. colleagues know very well that all periods _ colleagues know very well that all periods of leadership must come to an end _ periods of leadership must come to an end. that is why when we are privileged — an end. that is why when we are privileged and indeed honoured with

holding _ privileged and indeed honoured with holding a _ privileged and indeed honoured with holding a position, we must not waste _ holding a position, we must not waste a — holding a position, we must not waste a moment but rather forge ahead _ waste a moment but rather forge ahead on— waste a moment but rather forge ahead on behalf of those we represent. and whilst i will miss the exchanges from this seat, i am looking _ the exchanges from this seat, i am looking forward to fresh challenges. this will_ looking forward to fresh challenges. this will be my last speech in this form _ this will be my last speech in this form but — this will be my last speech in this form but i — this will be my last speech in this form but i very much plan to continue _ form but i very much plan to continue to speak up on behalf of women _ continue to speak up on behalf of women in — continue to speak up on behalf of women in public life as well as our children _ women in public life as well as our children by— women in public life as well as our children. by seeking better protections for everyone on social media _ protections for everyone on social media. as — protections for everyone on social media. �* , , ., protections for everyone on social media. ~ , y., ., ~ media. as you heard there, arlene foster going _ media. as you heard there, arlene foster going over _ media. as you heard there, arlene foster going over the _ media. as you heard there, arlene | foster going over the achievements that she has seen through her time in office. she is the first woman to have held that position. she has talked about the issue of culture and identity that have been a running sore in northern ireland for too long, and it is those issues that look like they will block a successor being appointed to the position of first minister now in the coming days. a breakdown in talks between the dup and sinn fein

over who arlene foster's succession should be, that is all over sinn fein's concern about irish language legislation here in northern ireland. they feel they haven't made enough progress in talks with the dup on the protection that they feel is needed to enshrine the language deeper in northern ireland, so that is why they want propose a replacement. and therefore, there will not be an agreement on a team to take over in stormont, so it looks like northern ireland is heading for deadlock at least in the short term, a period of about a week for the parties to try and agree on a replacement top team. otherwise we will have to see where we get too but that could potentially impinge on decisions that need to be made here. there were supposed to be an executive meeting on thursday to agree the next steps in relaxing the lockdown across northern ireland. it is those on decisions like that that could be held up.—

now it's time for a look at the weather with matt taylor for the vast majority, this afternoon will be much fresher than it was yesterday. there will be zones of cloud around, few showers in western scotland, the odd one into the north—west of northern ireland. they cut out pushing its way southwards and that will divide the fresher air for most. the south east could get hotter than yesterday, 29, maybe 30 celsius. the humid air will be swept away tonight although it may linger in the far south—east. much more comfortable night for many to take us into tomorrow. temperatures in single figures in towns and cities. but for tuesday, a lot more sunshine uk wide although later the club thickens again, western scotland, northern ireland, rain pushes into the west with a stiffening breeze but even

with a stiffening breeze but even with that, temperatures up on today. temperatures down in the south—east. humidity returns to the south—east on wednesday.

hello, this is bbc news. the headlines. the final easing of covid restrictions in england is set to be delayed — the prime minister will make an official announcement later today — senior ministers have already signed off on a postponement. that could mean capacity limits for sports, pubs and cinemas will remain, and nightclubs would stay closed. industry leaders warn any delay beyond june 21st would be "catastrophic". too suffered the setback again, continuing in an unprofitable situation, it is not a charity, it is a business. how will the delays affect you? victoria derbyshire is in blackpool through the day to hear from people

living there about what the final stages of unlocking mean for them. nato leaders — including borisjohnson — are gathering in brussels for what the secretary general called a pivotal summit that will open a new chapter for the alliance. denmark's team doctor confirms that christian eriksen did suffer a cardiac arrest during his team's euro match before being resuscitated. it's a huge day for the tartan army. scotland's men's football team is making its first appearance at a major international tournament in 23 years — taking on the czech republic at hampden park. the new prime minister of israel, naftali bennett, has chaired his first cabinet meeting and promised to heal the country's rifts. the right—winger has met president reuven rivlin for a group photo with his new government. the coalition of eight parties joined forces to unseat benjamin netanyahu after his 12 years in office. parliament approved the new government byjust a single vote. our middle east correspondent,

yolande knell, reports. israel always has coalition governments but it's never had one as wide—ranging as this. headed by a right—wing religious jew, naftali bennett, and yair lapid, a secular centrist. with an arab—israeli islamist party joining in a historic first. winning just seven of 120 parliamentary seats in the last election, few expected naftali bennett to become prime minister. the former special forces soldier turned high—tech multimillionaire began in politics as benjamin netanyahu's chief of staff. and laterjoined him in government as defence minister. he is a staunch nationalist, committed to israeli settlements and opposed to the creation of a palestinian state. but for the sake of unity, he says now is a time to compromise.

translation: no one will be asked to give up their ideology _ but everyone will have to postpone the realisation of some of their dreams. before he became a politician, yair lapid used to interview israel's leaders. he was a well—known tv anchor. until he turned to politics a decade ago, at a time when social and economic struggles were bringing out middle class israelis for mass street protests. after a turn as finance minister alongside benjamin netanyahu, he spent years in opposition. that was to change last month when the president gave him the mandate to form a new government after the long—time pm was unable to do so. his party had second most votes behind mr netanyahu's. traditional palestinian dancing is how the united arab list celebrated its four seats

on election night. it is socially conservative in its outlook, headed by a dentist, mansur abbas. unlike other arab leaders, he was willing to join even a purely right—wing israeli government. he says he will work for the arab minority that makes up a fifth of the population. this new coalition is really a patchwork of small and medium—sized parties that have little in common ideologically. they include those on the left and former right—wing allies of benjamin netanyahu. what really stitches them together is the desire for change. the new government will face a formidable opposition leader looking to exploit their divisions. with the thinnest possible majority it will stick to topics it can agree on, like helping the post—covid economic recovery. but that will not be easy after last month's mob violence in mixed arab and jewish cities and as tensions continue to simmer injerusalem. yolande knell, bbc news, jerusalem.

ahead of a crucial nato summit in brussels, its leaderjens stoltenberg has said one of the main issues would be relations with russia, which he described as being at their lowest since the end of the cold war because of moscow's continued aggression. speaking as he arrived, the us presidentjoe biden reaffirmed america's committment to the nato alliance, but said it faces new challenges with russia and china. courtney bembridge reports. the red carpet was rolled out ready for the us to resume its leading role in nato. president biden arrived in brussels on sunday after a g7 gathering he described as extraordinarily collaborative and productive, and he made it clear he is bringing that approach to nato too. remember what happened in 9/11. we were attacked and immediately nato supported us. nato went until we got bin laden, nato was part of the process and i want them to know, on like whether they doubted that we believe nato and section 5 is a sacred obligation. in stark contrast to the views of his predecessor ahead of the 2018 summit. nato has not treated us fairly but i think we will work something out. we pay far too much

and they pay for too little. but much has changed since then and nato's secretary general told canada's cbc that cooperation is vital. we are faced with many security threats and challenges at the same time. the aggressive actions of russia, cyber attacks, the rise of china and also global terrorism, and the fact that we have all nato leaders meeting today on monday together is a unique opportunity to strengthen our transatlantic bond, not least because of the new us administration. after the summit, president biden will meet with russian president vladimir putin. nato leaders are hoping he will send a tough message. it is very important that president biden reassure allies in central and eastern europe that he is indeed going to be pushing back very hard on vladimir putin and russia's aggressive policies that they have implemented over the last seven years. there is a lot of worry about that in poland, the baltic states and elsewhere. the growing power of china will also be in sharp focus as leaders map out a longer term strategy. nato leaders are not the only ones taking an interest. the growing power of china will also be in sharp focus as leaders map out a longer term strategy. nato leaders are not the only

ones taking an interest. president biden said he discussed china's xi jinping and vladimir putin with queen elizabeth over tea at windsor castle on sunday. denmark's team doctor has confirmed that christian eriksen went into cardiac arrest during the match against finland on saturday and that — in his words — "he was gone". the former tottenham star was resuscitated during denmark's european champuionship match against finland. the danish football association says the 29—year—old remains in a stable condition, and is recovering in hospital. nick beake reports from copenhagen. the heartfelt messages were to get well soon. a show of strength for christian eriksen, who was awake, even asking about his team—mates. everyone here at this euro 2020 fan zone knew it could have been so different. hearing that he is in good shape and that he actually

had some conversation with the team is fantastic. that is the only thing that matters to us — christian's health. yeah, the football is secondary today. 100%. that sense of relief has been shared by football fans the world over. that's because today we got confirmation, if it were needed, ofjust how serious the situation was. earlier, we asked denmark's team doctor how close they were to losing christian eriksen. yeah. or should i say, he was gone. and we did cardiac resuscitation. and it was a cardiac arrest. how close were we? i don't know. we got him back. and the sight of christian eriksen conscious as he left the pitch gave hope to all. but his team—mates are being offered psychological support. and the denmark head coach says it was wrong to ask the players to resume the match.

eriksen is still being monitored at denmark's leading heart unit, where doctors have yet to work out why he collapsed. a tournament already delayed by the pandemic goes on, with football and life put in perspective. nick beake, bbc news, copenhagan. as we've been hearing, the final easing of lockdown restrictions in england are now almost certainly going to be delayed by up to four weeks. this will affect many sectors, including live events, theatre and the music industry. earlier i spoke to two people involved in the entertainment industry: the actor, writer and director simon callow, and jamie njoku—goodwin the chief executive of uk music. i spoke first to jamie. whi told me he is really worried for the future of live music... it would be catastrophic.

we have been closed for the best part of the year. we have been working incredibly hard at what we need to be doing to get up and running again safely. we had the road map back in february. we understood that 21st ofjune as we could start planning events without limits, without restrictions. even until a couple of weeks ago we were hearing from ministers there is nothing in the data showing there would need to be a delay. it is very difficult for our sector. we hear from the live music industry that there are 5000 shows at risk of collapse, 250 grass roots music venues at risk of eviction, and £500 million financial damage. it is catastrophic for our sector. we'll be talking about theatre in a moment. in terms of theatre, andrew lloyd webber has said he is going to... basically the show is going to go on, he will continue with opening up the theatre as he had anticipated. he said, i can be arrested, i am prepared to be arrested if that is the approach the authorities want to take.

do you sense that sort of rebelliousness in music? we just want to operate safely. we are not going out there saying we want to break the law. we are not saying we want to do anything irresponsible or against public health advice. as a sector we want to do things as safely as possible. we have been working incredibly closely with government, which deserves a lot of credit for what it has done on event research programme. with the pilots we established how we could do large events with minimum level of transmission. the event pilots over the last few weeks, 58,000 attended, just a handful of cases. as a sector we have been working hard to work out how we can do things safely. our priority is to come back as quickly as possible, as safely as possible, but to keep our sector alive. the prospect is for a four week delay with the possibility of a break two weeks into that if the data looks better

than it is feared at this point. you said that the impact of further lockdown would be catastrophic for the music sector, the live music sector. but is a two or four week delay better at this point than the potential for another longer lockdown? none of us wants to go back into another lockdown. none of us want to see even more restrictions be introduced. of course none of wants to go backwards and none of us wants to anything that will put us backwards, that is why we have been focused on what we as a sector need to be doing to make sure we are doing things as safe as possible. we have been looking at ventilation, better ventilation, piloting events to make sure we do not have infections coming into spaces. it is right to say we should not do things that lead to a third wave but as an industry we have been doing that action, establishing how we can do events safely. as this pandemic goes on, that's

where we need to be as a country. it should notjust be about saying if there is high cases we do not do things, we need to learn how we progress through this pandemic, doing things as safely as possible, operating as safely as possible, without increasing cases, without starting a third how we do that as an industry. and that is work industry has been doing in recent weeks. summer is a big time for live music with festivals. can things be shunted around or will there be cancellations? what is the situation with the underwriting of insurance for any live event and where the losses will fall? it is so important. normally it takes four or five months to set up an event. you do not click your fingers and it happens next day. it takes months and months of work, investments, hiding people. lots of events have been planning since february, march, because if they wanted to take place this summer they had to be doing that. the problem now and in particular

is we cannot get insurance. insurers are not willing to insure events. are not wanting to insure events that may be cancelled at last minute. we have been calling for the government to bring in a backed insurance scheme that enables us to plan with confidence with confidence so if this happens, if the road map is delayed, the events, organisers are not on the hook for it. but lots of organisers, particularly of summer festivals, are saying, do they go ahead? do they have the confidence to put money down, planning, hiring people, even if it is in august, early september? there's so little confidence in the sector the moment. this means that a government backed insurance scheme is more crucial than ever in light of what is happening today. can you put statistics on this in terms of the number of people affected, the amount of debt that people and businesses are taking on through this,

and the prospects of people ending up leaving this sector if they cannot make it work? there are 200,000 people working across the music industry. many of those are self—employed freelancers, many of those struggle to get support they need through this pandemic. the data and analysis, last week from the live industry association, said there were 5000 shows at risk of collapse. 250 grass roots music venues at risk of evictions. every one of those shows has hundreds of people relying on and looking forward to this day coming back working again, money in their pockets, a living again. we hear every day from people in the sector who are facing immense struggles over the course of this pandemic who have been looking forward to the point when they could lift themselves off some of the support schemes they have been able to access,

some have not been able to access, they want to get to a point where they could lift themselves back off those schemes, start earning income again and supporting themselves. for those who have not been able to access government support schemes, for many it is only a matter of time, we are hearing every day that people are looking for other employment. people are saying, context of the pandemic, it is not a secure sector. that is a personal tragedy for them, but also a tragedy for what is a world leading industry. uk has one of the best music industry is in the world, the most vibrant music scenes. it is one of those sectors that should be helping drive our economic and cultural recovery so it is vital we protect the people working in the sector, protect the infrastructure of the sector, and do everything we can as industry, working with government, but as an industry, to ensure we can operate as safely as possible but also in a way that is sustainable in the long term.

the acting world is going to be keenly watching the expected announcement of a delay in easing of restrictions. theatres can operate but with reduced capacity and socially distanced audiences. simon callow is ambassador of theatres trust. thank you forjoining us. what are your thoughts on the prospect of a delay to these easing of restrictions? it is prospect of a delay to these easing of restrictions?— of restrictions? it is terribly damaging- _ of restrictions? it is terribly damaging. the _ of restrictions? it is terribly damaging. the previous - of restrictions? it is terribly - damaging. the previous contributor spoke with eloquence and precision and a lot of what he said can apply equally to the theatre. the prospect of continuing with social distancing, even though we are very conscious, theatre is as conscious as music industry, of health and well—being of our audiences and performers and workers in theatres, nonetheless, it has been established clearly come up with a study by university college london, which came out at the end of last week,

that wearing masks accounts for 99% of all droplets passed. that is a very safe situation indeed. we feel that the anxiety about having more people in the theatres is misplaced and it comes at a terrible moment. psychologically of course but materially for our members, for all the people who make theatre, which is a huge number of people. just as in the music industry. to suffer this setback again, continuing in a completely unprofitable situation, where you cannot begin to break even. it is not a charity, this business, it is a business. we have to be allowed to continue to make ends meet if at all humanly possible. on that point andrew webber —— andrew lloyd webber says he cannot

open the social distancing because it is not viable for big productions but he says he is determined to open his theatres next week and is prepared to risk arrest by doing so. do you stand with him on that? we absolutely do. andrew is a heroic figure. he is a centralfigure in our theatre. figure. he is a centralfigure in ourtheatre. i figure. he is a centralfigure in our theatre. i take it seriously. i think he would be prepared to do that. he cares so passionately, but we all do care absolutely passionately. i speak both as a performer but also as a member of the audience. i am desperately keen to go to the theatre in some sort of normal human circumstances. they need to be have felt keenly all this time, and to be again stopped and started as economically disastrous but it also puts people off, people think they will not bother to book because who knows what is good to happen next? this report about the

droplets and the masks is a terribly important one and it seems to me to be a bit of a game changer. i do not know why more serious attention has not been paid to it. he said that unless the government relaxes restrictions, and as we have been discussing he says he will carry on come what may, but he says he may end up having to sell his six west end venues because he simply will not be able to keep going. you are talking about how vulnerable the industry is with what has been happening. when someone like andrew lloyd webber says he is worried about his survival part of the prospects for the west end? absolutely right. who would buy those theatres if he sells them or plans to sell them in the present circumstances? who is going to invest in such an uncertain and unsteady. speaking as a member of theatres trust. andrew has done as much as any other human being in

restoring and making these extraordinarily beautiful buildings, 39 of them in the west end, and there are theatres all over the country equally beautiful, and making them as inviting as they could possibly be. they have spent millions on this, and it is all going to go to nothing at all unless the theatres can be filled to a reasonable proportion. andrew even made an offer he is prepared to accept 75% of capacity. broadway theatres are now playing, many of them, to 100% capacity, if they can do it i do not see why we cannot. what has that last year been like for you? i what has that last year been like for ou? . . what has that last year been like for ou? . , ., what has that last year been like for ou? ., , . ., ., for you? i have been lucky enough to have made a — for you? i have been lucky enough to have made a number— for you? i have been lucky enough to have made a number of— for you? i have been lucky enough to have made a number of television i for you? i have been lucky enough to l have made a number of television and film activities. i have been involved in those activities. the best of last year were the two occasions when i was able to stand in front of an audience again. in

each casejust for one in front of an audience again. in each case just for one week. that is our lifeblood. both the audience and i were terribly shy to begin with, as if we had forgotten how to be with each other. after a very short time it all came back, what's that exchange of living human beings together in a space means. it is a vital thing which we desperately miss and loss and we must return to it as soon as possible. it should be available on the nhs. that would be lovely. we are talking potentially about a four week delay. is that better than going into the continued uncertainty? we have four weeks, get that done and then i can go back, would you feel confident about that? it is already a huge amount of money, expenditure is enormous. it sounds so little, four weeks. but

across the entire industry that is an enormous amount of money, which we do not have. we just didn't have the money. it is not like we are losing tonnes of money that we have got stashed away. almost all of us are bankrupt now. because of this long, long wait. it seems that from everything one can derive from the medical analysis of the situation that there is no great extra danger of going to a theatre, it is just not dangerous at the moment. it is a false oversensitivity to a potential situation, and that could go on forever. if it is going to be another four weeks at the end of the four weeks, anotherfour another four weeks at the end of the four weeks, another four weeks and another four weeks and we will all be finished by then.— another four weeks and we will all be finished by then. when you say ou are be finished by then. when you say you are all — be finished by then. when you say you are all almost _ be finished by then. when you say you are all almost bankrupt - be finished by then. when you say you are all almost bankrupt now, | you are all almost bankrupt now, thatis you are all almost bankrupt now, that is the hidden part of all of this, the debt that businesses, that the people behind those businesses

have been taking on through this. yes and the national theatre was bailed out by the governments but when are they going to pay those millions back unless we can get back to something that capacity houses again. to something that capacity houses aaain. , ., again. even when it gets back to ca aci again. even when it gets back to capacity our _ again. even when it gets back to capacity our ticket _ again. even when it gets back to capacity our ticket price - again. even when it gets back to capacity our ticket price is - again. even when it gets back to capacity our ticket price is going | capacity our ticket price is going to have to go up? hose capacity our ticket price is going to have to go up?— capacity our ticket price is going to have to go up? capacity our ticket price is going to have to no u? ., ., , ., ., , to have to go up? how does that many aet clawed to have to go up? how does that many get clawed back _ to have to go up? how does that many get clawed back in _ to have to go up? how does that many get clawed back in the _ to have to go up? how does that many get clawed back in the end? _ to have to go up? how does that many get clawed back in the end? exactly. i get clawed back in the end? exactly. you have put yourfinger on get clawed back in the end? exactly. you have put your finger on a terrible problem but we have got to keep going. it will not be solved by as closing down again for another four weeks or being tightly socially distance for another four weeks. we have to be allowed to run at it again. it will take years, years and years, as are other industries all over the country. in this wonderful summer we probably feel optimistic about the prospect of getting everything back on its feet. it will take and years and years. and with what losses in human terms, terrible. you heard about the music industry, it is true about the

theatre. i have given my life to the theatre. i have given my life to the theatre but i cannot trust it to earn a living any more, qualified though they might be, years of experience, people arejust though they might be, years of experience, people are just falling away from the theatre. in a moment, the bbc news at one with clive myrie, but first it's time for a look at the weather with matt taylor. hello. it may remain hot and humid towards the south—east and east anglia today, but elsewhere, it is going to be a much cooler day for most compared with yesterday. those fresh conditions are working their way southwards so far today and will continue to nudge ever further southwards this afternoon. it all comes behind this feature here. this is a cold front. it is a fairly weak one, but through the afternoon, not much other than a zone of cloud on it pushing its way from northern england, wales towards the midlands, south west. that means sunny spells will return to parts of northern england and north wales later. sunshine on and off for scotland and northern ireland. a bit of cloud in the west here and there will be one or two showers.

quite a breeze blowing and it's going to limit temperatures to the mid teens here compared to the upper teens in eastern scotland. but a cooler day for northern england and wales, the heat remains in the south—east corner, up to 29, maybe 30 celsius. won't quite be that, though, of course, for scotland against the czech republic in the opening euro 2020 match at hampden. 15 degrees, some sunny spells just about possible. into this evening and overnight, our weather front eventually clears from south—east but still fairly humid here. elsewhere, clearskies, much, much fresher night than we have seen of recent nights, temperatures in towns and cities in scotland and northern ireland in single figures and that will be the case rurally for many parts of england and wales. but tomorrow will start sunny quite widely. lots of sunshine for many. clouding over a bit through scotland and northern ireland during the day. thickest of the cloud, though, into the afternoon, north—west highlands and islands, western parts of northern ireland, some heavy rain around. but with sunny spells elsewhere, temperatures with the exception of the south—east will be up on today's values but still warm in that south—east corner. a deeper low pushes closer towards us as we go through into wednesday. this weather front tries to push its way

how far east it gets could be crucial as to what happens next. on it, we will see cloud, patchy rain and drizzle, not much in the way of rain, brighter conditions to the north and west of it, hot, humid air to the south and east. we could get back closer to 30 degrees across some areas again on wednesday, but as that heat and humidity combine, things could all go with a bang through late wednesday and particularly through thursday into early friday. there is the potential for torrential rain storms and some thunder around as well. chiefly across england, the main risk of thunder probably in eastern parts of england. further north and west, it should be dry and bright, sunny spells, one or two showers, but it will be turning cooler from the west as we go through thursday. the humid air eventually clearing into the afternoon in the south—east corner. bye for now.

a delay in the full lifting of england's lockdown, has been agreed by ministers. the pause could be for another four weeks. borisjohnson will make an announcement later today. but a glimmer of hope for those waiting to be married, with hints restrictions on weddings might still be eased. and christian eriksen's agent tells the bbc he's feeling fine, and thanks everyone wising him well.

good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one.