england 5 footballers on the brink of sporting history tonight here at wembley as they take on denmark in the semi final of the european championship. victory for these players this evening would see england reach their first major tournament final in more than half a century this time, things have been slightly different. teams have missed a couple of key chances, like when muller was through and managed to get little breaks of the ball on occasions, and nothing has gone massively wrong, and if that continues, then it mightjust happen.

there ll be 60,000 fans in the stadium — some of them danish, but the vast majority cheering on england. 7 i ll have all the latest on the big match build—up from wembley. and the other stories here this lunchtime. labour says the easing of covid restrictions in england will cause a summer of chaos. the prime minister defends his strategy. what we are also doing is moving to a system of testing rather in the course of the next few weeks and that_ in the course of the next few weeks and that is— in the course of the next few weeks and that is the prudent approach because — and that is the prudent approach because vaccinated we have vaccinated even more people. now, it won't feel like freedom day to those who have to isolate, when they are having to cancel their holidays, when they can't go to the pub or even to their kids sports day. the government has confirmed that the £20 a week top up to universal credit will be phased out in the

autumn. the mother of bibaa henry and nicole smallman, who were killed in a london park last year, speaks about her pain, after a 19—year—old is found guilty of murder. it's the worst thing that has happened to you. you have the result, but you still don't have your daughters. and so, there is no peace. and coming up on the bbc news channel. italy are waiting in the final of the european championship. they beat spain on penatlies to set up a meeting with either england or denmark on sunday. good afternoon from wembley. england s footballers are two games

from glory. beat denmark here at wembley tonight and they ll face italy on sunday in what would england s first major final since 1966. cheering them on will be the vast majority of the 60,000 fans in the stadium behind me — plus more than 20 million watching on tv. it s going to be quite a night. 0lly foster reports. this england team don't like to dwell on the past, but they can afford to look back at the last three weeks as a job very well done. that will do nicely. the three weeks as a job very well done. that will do nicely.— that will do nicely. the rise of raheem sterling. _ that will do nicely. the rise of raheem sterling. his - that will do nicely. the rise of raheem sterling. his first - that will do nicely. the rise of. raheem sterling. his first goals that will do nicely. the rise of- raheem sterling. his first goals at a major tournament took them to the top of the group. find a major tournament took them to the tap of the grow-— top of the group. and england lead. harry kane. — top of the group. and england lead. harry kane. the _ top of the group. and england lead. harry kane, the captain _ top of the group. and england lead. harry kane, the captain joined - top of the group. and england lead. harry kane, the captain joined the l harry kane, the captain joined the party late. in harry kane, the captain “oined the -a late. , ., party late. in comes the captain! but what an _ party late. in comes the captain! but what an entrance _ party late. in comes the captain! but what an entrance that - party late. in comes the captain! but what an entrance that was i but what an entrance that was against germany. find but what an entrance that was against germany. but what an entrance that was auainst german . �* a ., , against germany. and pickford saves

it. and in against germany. and pickford saves it- and in five — against germany. and pickford saves it. and in five matches _ against germany. and pickford saves it. and in five matches they - against germany. and pickford saves it. and in five matches they haven't i it. and in five matches they haven't conceded a — it. and in five matches they haven't conceded a goal. _ it. and in five matches they haven't conceded a goal. that _ it. and in five matches they haven't conceded a goal. that quarterfinal. conceded a goal. that quarterfinal in rome against ukraine last saturday send them hurtling into the home straight on a wave of belief for their return to wembley tonight in front of 60,000 fans. we for their return to wembley tonight in front of 60,000 fans.— in front of 60,000 fans. we know that we will _ in front of 60,000 fans. we know that we will have _ in front of 60,000 fans. we know that we will have tremendous - in front of 60,000 fans. we know - that we will have tremendous support throughout the country, so that's a great feeling for us. i think we are ready for the game. i think the players are ready. they've got tremendous experience now themselves having been in this situation before. ., ., ~ , , . before. the word on wembley way toda is before. the word on wembley way today is that _ before. the word on wembley way today is that england _ before. the word on wembley way today is that england will- before. the word on wembley way today is that england will never - today is that england will never have a better chance. and those supporters anticipating a special day in the team's history have arrived hours before kick—off. how are the nerves? arrived hours before kick-off. how are the nerves?— arrived hours before kick-off. how are the nerves? terrible. absolutely terrible to tell _ are the nerves? terrible. absolutely terrible to tell you _ are the nerves? terrible. absolutely terrible to tell you the _ are the nerves? terrible. absolutely terrible to tell you the truth. - are the nerves? terrible. absolutely terrible to tell you the truth. i - terrible to tell you the truth. i didn't sleep well last night. just bein: art didn't sleep well last night. just being part of — didn't sleep well last night. just being part of it _ didn't sleep well last night. just being part of it is magical. it's 'ust being part of it is magical. it's just great _ being part of it is magical. it's just great. if being part of it is magical. it's just great-— being part of it is magical. it's “ust areat. ~ ~ ., just great. if we get knocked out i will be so sad. _ just great. if we get knocked out i will be so sad. semifinal- just great. if we get knocked out i will be so sad. semifinal defeats. will be so sad. semifinal defeats have become — will be so sad. semifinal defeats have become ingrained - will be so sad. semifinal defeats have become ingrained in - will be so sad. semifinal defeats i have become ingrained in england's

identity. italia 90, euro 96 era at wembley, the world cup in russia three years ago, but the difference about this match is that england are huge favourites. denmark, they will be tough opponents and highly motivated. what an emotional and inspirational tournament they have had. their star player, christian eriksen collapsed on the pitch with a cardiac arrest during their first match. from fearing the worst, they are now playing every game for him. as he recovers at home. we are now playing every game for him. as he recovers at home.— as he recovers at home. we tried to fiuht as he recovers at home. we tried to fi . ht the as he recovers at home. we tried to fight the best _ as he recovers at home. we tried to fight the best we _ as he recovers at home. we tried to fight the best we have _ as he recovers at home. we tried to fight the best we have learned - fight the best we have learned through these emotions. we have played fantastic football. we have shown who we are stopped i'm very proud of these boys and i'm very proud of these boys and i'm very proud of the people of denmark who have shown their love and support and compassion that we have been given that has helped us through this time. . ., ., ,., this time. england are also feeding off their fans. _ this time. england are also feeding off their fans. the _ this time. england are also feeding off their fans. the thousands - this time. england are also feeding off their fans. the thousands in - off their fans. the thousands in wembley, the watching and listening and they want to give something back. their drive comes without the drama of denmark's progress and they seem to have got the balance just

right. aware of how close the prize is now but taking nothing for granted. it is now but taking nothing for ranted. ., , �* ., ., granted. it doesn't matter what you think ou granted. it doesn't matter what you think you know— granted. it doesn't matter what you think you know when _ granted. it doesn't matter what you think you know when you _ granted. it doesn't matter what you think you know when you go - granted. it doesn't matter what you think you know when you go into i granted. it doesn't matter what you | think you know when you go into the match, it doesn't matter what you do, it doesn't always turn out as planned, but i think our players will be calm, they will be focused, and they will just will be calm, they will be focused, and they willjust continue what they have been doing all the way through the tournament. band they have been doing all the way through the tournament.- they have been doing all the way through the tournament. and it is gareth southgate's _ through the tournament. and it is gareth southgate's character - through the tournament. and it is gareth southgate's character that j gareth southgate's character that runs through the team, his composure. he has the players complete trust. the tweaks in formation from match to match, substitutions, the all—important substitutions, the all—importa nt starting substitutions, the all—important starting xi tonight. substitutions, the all-important starting xi tonight.— substitutions, the all-important starting xi tonight. everyone picks their own england _ starting xi tonight. everyone picks their own england team, - starting xi tonight. everyone picks their own england team, we - starting xi tonight. everyone picks their own england team, we all. starting xi tonight. everyone picks l their own england team, we all have different versions of it but the only person that matters is southgate and so far, tactically, and personnel —wise he has got everything spot on. and nothing has gone massively wrong. and if that continues, then it mightjust happen. continues, then it might “ust ha en. . continues, then it might “ust hauen. . ., , ., continues, then it might “ust ha..en_ ., ., , ., happen. that caution comes from past exoerience. — happen. that caution comes from past experience, falling _ happen. that caution comes from past experience, falling out _ happen. that caution comes from past experience, falling out this _ happen. that caution comes from past experience, falling out this hurdle - experience, falling out this hurdle before. but this team is about rewriting not repeating history. 0llie foster, bbc news, wembley.

just seven hours till kick—off and loads of england fans arriving at wembley and 60,000 in all will be packed inside for the big game. let's speak to our sports correspondentjohn watson. it will be a cauldron of an atmosphere and home advantage for england. absolutely. good afternoon. england travelling down to their team hotel in watford last night and will arrive at wembley around two hours before kick off knowing that this is arguably their best opportunity to emulate the achievement of the 1966 world cup winning team and there are reasons to feel positive. they have won all but one of their matches so far, no goals conceded and captain harry kane seemingly finding form at the right time and raheem sterling showing why gareth southgate has put his faith in him, and the manager himself seemingly getting every big decision right both on and off the pitch, and as you say, a huge opportunity playing in front of an increased number of fans, 60,000 in

here laterfor the game, and it increased number of fans, 60,000 in here later for the game, and it has been southgate's aim to change the narrative and the perception around this team and it seems with every passing match they have managed to do that. before this tournament they had never won their opening match at a european championship. they have done that and before this tournament they had only ever won one knockout match at a european championship, now they have won too and they have knocked out old rivals germany in the process, and with the four goals they scored against ukraine in the quarterfinal in rome, that is the first time that england have scored four goals in a knockout match at a major tournament since they won the world cup back in 1966. it's been fascinating to see southgate speaking. when he talks about pressure and the challenges, he simply talks about opportunity. when he is asked about the difficulty of the selections he has to make, he simply talks about the players he's not been able to pick. he seems to have got everything right and certainly has put smiles on people spaces so far through this tournament.— spaces so far through this tournament. , ., ., , ., ~', tournament. john, many thanks indeed. well around the country, fans in their millions are preparing to watch the match at home,

or on big screens in pubs, providing a much needed boost to the hospitality industry. phil mackie reports. let's see your hands. england fans, it is time to get your shirts and flags at the ready and if you're heading out tonight i'm sure there will be some singing as well. football is coming home again. although not everyone will have atomic kitten is the warmer back. the england success in the euros has been massively important for the hospitality second —— sector and this pub in birmingham says the money spent is the team has progressed has probably saved the business. this is one of about 10 million pints of beer that the british beer and pub association will be sold today, about 7 million of them during the game and they say it could have been a lot more if restrictions had been eased sooner, but nonetheless, england's success in the euros has been a real boon

for the hospitality sector. most people will be watching the game tonight at home with friends and family as the nation, england that is, prepares to stop to watch the game at eight o'clock. but many like paddy don't have a choice. he has to stay at home after being pinged but at least he will have his baby with him. 0ver at least he will have his baby with him. over in sudbury at the primary school... i him. over in sudbury at the primary school... . ., , . school... i am really excited. i would love _ school... i am really excited. i would love it _ school... i am really excited. i would love it if _ school... i am really excited. i would love it if we _ school... i am really excited. i would love it if we went - school... i am really excited. i would love it if we went up - school... i am really excited. i- would love it if we went up against italy. if we get knocked out, it wouldn't be the best, to be honest. the last game was really good and harry— the last game was really good and harry kane scored, which was really good _ harry kane scored, which was really good as_ harry kane scored, which was really good as well. i think we are going to win _ good as well. i think we are going to win and — good as well. i think we are going to win and i— good as well. i think we are going to win and i really hope that we make _ to win and i really hope that we make it — to win and i really hope that we make it to— to win and i really hope that we make it to the end and win. inevitably there are tales of divided loyalties as well. al is english, his wife catherine is danish. ., . , english, his wife catherine is danish. ., ., , ., english, his wife catherine is danish. ., . ., english, his wife catherine is danish. ., ., ., , english, his wife catherine is danish. ., ., ., danish. fortunately all of us are auoin to danish. fortunately all of us are going to wembley _ danish. fortunately all of us are going to wembley to _ danish. fortunately all of us are going to wembley to watch - danish. fortunately all of us are going to wembley to watch the | danish. fortunately all of us are - going to wembley to watch the game. unfortunately from my point of view, we are all in the danish end, so i'm going to have to sit on my hands

when harry kane knocks in the fourth goal. when harry kane knocks in the fourth coal. �* , . when harry kane knocks in the fourth ioal �* , ., ., , when harry kane knocks in the fourth ioal �*, ., ., , �* goal. let's wait and see. don't underestimate _ goal. let's wait and see. don't underestimate the _ goal. let's wait and see. don't underestimate the vikings, i goal. let's wait and see. don't - underestimate the vikings, yeah? i think underestimate the vikings, yeah? think we underestimate the vikings, yeah? i think we are less confident in denmark— think we are less confident in denmark that _ think we are less confident in denmark that we _ think we are less confident in denmark that we are - think we are less confident in denmark that we are going . think we are less confident in| denmark that we are going to think we are less confident in - denmark that we are going to win compared — denmark that we are going to win compared to— denmark that we are going to win compared to what _ denmark that we are going to win compared to what we _ denmark that we are going to win compared to what we see - denmark that we are going to win compared to what we see in - denmark that we are going to win compared to what we see in the l denmark that we are going to win . compared to what we see in the city herei _ compared to what we see in the city here, but— compared to what we see in the city here, but there _ compared to what we see in the city here, but there is _ compared to what we see in the city here, but there is no _ compared to what we see in the city here, but there is no doubt - compared to what we see in the city here, but there is no doubt that- here, but there is no doubt that when _ here, but there is no doubt that when you — here, but there is no doubt that when you experience _ here, but there is no doubt that when you experience a - here, but there is no doubt that when you experience a trauma. here, but there is no doubt that. when you experience a trauma like they did _ when you experience a trauma like they did in — when you experience a trauma like they did in the _ when you experience a trauma like they did in the first _ when you experience a trauma like they did in the first match - when you experience a trauma like they did in the first match that - they did in the first match that does _ they did in the first match that does bring _ they did in the first match that does bring the _ they did in the first match that does bring the team _ they did in the first match that does bring the team together. they did in the first match that. does bring the team together and they do— does bring the team together and they do play— does bring the team together and they do play as _ does bring the team together and they do play as a _ does bring the team together and they do play as a collective, - does bring the team together and they do play as a collective, and i they do play as a collective, and most _ they do play as a collective, and most of— they do play as a collective, and most of the _ they do play as a collective, and most of the danish _ they do play as a collective, and most of the danish people - they do play as a collective, and most of the danish people had i they do play as a collective, and| most of the danish people had a fairly— most of the danish people had a fairly high— most of the danish people had a fairly high expectations - most of the danish people had a fairly high expectations in - most of the danish people had a i fairly high expectations in advance. home _ fairly high expectations in advance. home side — fairly high expectations in advance. home side advantage, _ fairly high expectations in advance. home side advantage, i'm - fairly high expectations in advance. home side advantage, i'm sure - home side advantage, i'm sure wembley will be on fire tonight, so they have just wembley will be on fire tonight, so they havejust had wembley will be on fire tonight, so they have just had such great momentum in the last few games and i'm hopeful that it's going to be an interesting post match discussion between the two of us. but i think england is going to win. 50. between the two of us. but i think england is going to win.— england is going to win. so, there are onl a england is going to win. so, there are only a few— england is going to win. so, there are only a few hours _ england is going to win. so, there are only a few hours left - england is going to win. so, there are only a few hours left to - england is going to win. so, there are only a few hours left to go - are only a few hours left to go before we know whether it will be a danish triumph... 0r before we know whether it will be a danish triumph... or it will be the

end of 55 years of hurt for english fans. well, it's a little bit quiet at the moment, but i promise later on these pubs will be very busy because they have 500 people booked in for the game in hennessy is in dig both in birmingham and it's been very successful for the hospitality sector. gary is the owner here and like i said, this has come at a really important time for you. it’s really important time for you. it's fantastic really important time for you. it�*s fantastic after we'd been closed for so long. it's a great bonus. harper so long. it's a great bonus. how have you _ so long. it's a great bonus. how have you managed _ so long. it's a great bonus. how have you managed to _ so long. it's a great bonus. how have you managed to keep people safe? virtually everyone i know who has been pinged in the last few weeks has had it after going to the pub to watch the football, so how have you managed with the covid thing? we have you managed with the covid thin? ~ ., have you managed with the covid thin? . ,.g have you managed with the covid thini? . thing? we are staffing the place well, but thing? we are staffing the place well. but we _ thing? we are staffing the place well, but we are _ thing? we are staffing the place well, but we are socially - thing? we are staffing the place. well, but we are socially distance inside and out and we have plenty of doorstop to make sure everybody behave and the majority of people have been.

behave and the ma'ority of people have been. ~ ., behave and the ma'ority of people have been. ~ . ., , , , behave and the ma'ority of people have been. ~ . ., ,, , , have been. what happens if people want to start _ have been. what happens if people want to start singing _ have been. what happens if people want to start singing and _ have been. what happens if people want to start singing and getting i want to start singing and getting up? can you keep it down? we can manaie up? can you keep it down? we can manage that- _ up? can you keep it down? we can manage that. we _ up? can you keep it down? we can manage that. we have _ up? can you keep it down? we can manage that. we have to - up? can you keep it down? we can manage that. we have to tell - up? can you keep it down? we can i manage that. we have to tell people, sorry, sit down. it's the only negative at the moment, really, telling people to sit down when they want to enjoy themselves, but rules are rules. want to en'oy themselves, but rules are rules. ., �* ., :: :: _, are rules. you've got 500 coming in toda , so are rules. you've got 500 coming in today. so what _ are rules. you've got 500 coming in today, so what restrictions - are rules. you've got 500 coming in today, so what restrictions do - are rules. you've got 500 coming in today, so what restrictions do you l today, so what restrictions do you have question what you probably could have had twice that? normally a thousand people _ could have had twice that? normally a thousand people can _ could have had twice that? normally a thousand people can be _ could have had twice that? normally a thousand people can be in - could have had twice that? normally a thousand people can be in for - could have had twice that? normally a thousand people can be in for a . a thousand people can be in for a sporting occasion.— sporting occasion. what is the atmosphere — sporting occasion. what is the atmosphere like _ sporting occasion. what is the atmosphere like when - sporting occasion. what is the atmosphere like when the - sporting occasion. what is the l atmosphere like when the game starts? �* , atmosphere like when the game starts? �*, . ., . atmosphere like when the game starts? �*, . �*, ., starts? it's fantastic. it's great. there's a _ starts? it's fantastic. it's great. there's a lot — starts? it's fantastic. it's great. there's a lot of _ starts? it's fantastic. it's great. there's a lot of shouting - starts? it's fantastic. it's great. there's a lot of shouting and i there's a lot of shouting and cheering, we start —— can't stop that. we can keep an eye on them jumping around on the goals, but generally well—behaved and really nice people. generally well-behaved and really nice people-— generally well-behaved and really nice people. thanks, gary. we will be here later— nice people. thanks, gary. we will be here later on _ nice people. thanks, gary. we will be here later on to _ nice people. thanks, gary. we will be here later on to see _ nice people. thanks, gary. we will be here later on to see how- nice people. thanks, gary. we will be here later on to see how things| be here later on to see how things go. nobody is booked in until this evening, no one is mad enough to start drinking this early but there will be some early arrivals around tea—time. phil, thank you very much, reporting from birmingham. england

have never won the euros but denmark did in 1992 and theirfans are hoping they can do it again. well, luxmy gopal has been at england's only danish school in north london and speaking to some young fans there. they sing the three lions anthem, the danish version. itjust means that we are red and we are white, exactly like england. and we stand together side—by—side. that's actually it, we live in england, but some of us have roots from denmark. so all of this football has just brought us all together and we have been celebrating the whole competition. and it's been so good finally to cheer for something! many of these children will be among the 6000 denmark supporters at wembley tonight. and the predictions are wild! how are you feeling about going to wembley tonight? good! and what do you think is going to happen? penalty.

denmark will get 16 —0! the england goalkeeper hasn't that so much shots in altogether, but the danish goalkeeper has let more shots down than the england keeper. so it might be a bit of trouble for denmark, maybe. so, conscious of england's clean sheets, but perhaps they can capitalise on their dual nationality. some of the children here have one english parent and one danish parent. so where do the loyalties lie there? oh, i don't know! i think you have to ask them! what are you going to do? who are you supporting? well, i'm going to have to support denmark because i'm going to go to wembley in the danish section! so you've got no choice! but if england still win, yeah, i'll still be cheering for them. a win—win then for these kids tonight. whether it's the white and red flag or the red and white. luxmy gopal, bbc news.

let's speak to lucy williamson in copenhagen. and what's the mood in denmark itself? the fan zone is starting to fill up but support for the team tonight goes well beyond the normal football cycles are not just goes well beyond the normal football cycles are notjust because this country of 5.5 million has a team in the semifinal but because they did it without their star player. huge excitement and huge support, lots of emotion here but disappointment that more people could not go to wembley to support the team tonight. 0ne professional footballer we spoke to said he did not mind that so much because he said that england have all the fans among them they are going to be under pressure and feel that pressure and when england feel the pressure he said, they tend to disappoint and that is what he hopes for tonight. whoever wins tonight will face italy at wembley on sunday.

let's speak to our rome correspondent mark lowen. i know they have been celebrating through the night there. i i know they have been celebrating through the night there.— through the night there. i think a lot of italians _ through the night there. i think a lot of italians are _ through the night there. i think a lot of italians are still— through the night there. i think a lot of italians are still nursing - through the night there. i think a lot of italians are still nursing a l lot of italians are still nursing a hangover after all those late—night parties! there's a sense of elation but italy stands on the cusp of winning its first european championship since 1968. if they can get through against either england or denmark. this country suffered the ignominy of failing to qualify for the 2018 world cup for the first time in 60 years something that newspapers called the apocalypse at that stage but then came the salvation. roberto mancini coaching the italian team after having been the italian team after having been the manager of manchester city as well. and he brought dynamism and trust in younger players and he

changed tactics of the italian team and has really united italians around the national team. this is a country where original identity often supersedes national identity. you may say you are a venetian or sardinian before italian but this is something that brings people together under the italian flag and after really a year from hell with the devastation of the pandemic, the first country to be crushed by covid in the west, the team has brought a smile back to italian faces and for many years that is in itself a victory. many years that is in itself a victo . ., many years that is in itself a victo . . ., ., , victory. england have lost their irevious victory. england have lost their previous semifinals _ victory. england have lost their previous semifinals in - victory. england have lost their previous semifinals in the - victory. england have lost their| previous semifinals in the euros victory. england have lost their - previous semifinals in the euros but tonight with home advantage and a defence thatjust does not let in any goals what better time to make it third time lucky! our top story this lunchtime.

england are hoping to make history tonight when they take on denmark at wembley in their euros semi—final. and coming up — how will you be affected by plans to change covid travel restrictions? coming up on the bbc news channel. world number one novak djokovic is among those in quarter—final action at wimbledon. his quest for a record—equalling 20th grand slam continues, with a match against marton fucsovics on centre court. the other news this lunchtime. the government's covid strategy has been challenged in the commons by the labour leader sir kier starmer. he said the plans to ease covid restrictions in england later this month will lead to chaos and confusion. speaking at prime minister's questions, sir keir warned that if infections reach 100,000 every day, that will lead to huge numbers of people having to self—isolate. but borisjohnson said the vaccination programme makes the relaxation possible — and that he's taking decisions in a balanced way.

here's our political correspondent helen catt. the prime minister will be hoping that england can win the football and the country can combat a rise in covered cases. the health secretary has said that cases could reach 100,000 per day. sir keir starmer wanted to know how many would end up in hospital could die.— in hospital could die. we've certainly — in hospital could die. we've certainly proved _ in hospital could die. we've certainly proved that - in hospital could die. we've certainly proved that we - in hospital could die. we've| certainly proved that we are in hospital could die. we've - certainly proved that we are seeing a wave _ certainly proved that we are seeing a wave of— certainly proved that we are seeing a wave of cases because of the delta variant _ a wave of cases because of the delta variant but _ a wave of cases because of the delta variant but scientists are also absolutely clear that we had severed the link _ absolutely clear that we had severed the link between infection and serious — the link between infection and serious disease and death and currently— serious disease and death and currently there are only one both of the deaths — currently there are only one both of the deaths that we were sitting at

the deaths that we were sitting at the equivalent position in previous waves _ the equivalent position in previous waves of— the equivalent position in previous waves of this pandemic. we the equivalent position in previous waves of this pandemic.— the equivalent position in previous waves of this pandemic. we know the link between — waves of this pandemic. we know the link between infection _ waves of this pandemic. we know the link between infection rates _ waves of this pandemic. we know the link between infection rates and - link between infection rates and deaths has been weakened but has not been broken and the prime minister must and should know the answer to the question i asked. but he will not answer it here in the house does not answer it here in the house does not inspire confidence in his plan. 0n the front pages this morning concerned about opening up while keeping self isolation rules in place even for those with two jabs until mid—august. place even for those with two “abs until mid-augustfi until mid-august. ignore the problems _ until mid-august. ignore the problems in _ until mid-august. ignore the problems in schools, - until mid-august. ignore the l problems in schools, 700,000 children are often weak they ignored it and now he is ignoring the next big problem heading down the track and will affect millions of people who have to self—isolate. {lit and will affect millions of people who have to self-isolate. of course we will continue _ who have to self-isolate. of course we will continue with _ who have to self-isolate. of course we will continue with the _ who have to self-isolate. of course i we will continue with the programme of self— we will continue with the programme of self isolation for as long as necessary. and i thank all those who are doing _ necessary. and i thank all those who are doing it — necessary. and i thank all those who are doing it. but of course what we are doing it. but of course what we are also— are doing it. but of course what we are also doing is moving to a system of testing _ are also doing is moving to a system of testing rather than self isolation and we can do that because

of the _ isolation and we can do that because of the massive roll—out of the vaccine — of the massive roll-out of the vaccine. ~ , vaccine. the prime minister repeatedly _ vaccine. the prime minister repeatedly questioned - vaccine. the prime minister repeatedly questioned if. vaccine. the prime minister- repeatedly questioned if labour supported opening up. is he repeatedly questioned if labour supported opening up.- supported opening up. is he in favour of us — supported opening up. is he in favour of us moving _ supported opening up. is he in favour of us moving forward, i supported opening up. is he in i favour of us moving forward, yes supported opening up. is he in - favour of us moving forward, yes or no? it favour of us moving forward, yes or no? , ,.,, , , favour of us moving forward, yes or no? , , ., , , , ., ~ no? it is impossible to tell. we want to open — no? it is impossible to tell. we want to open op _ no? it is impossible to tell. we want to open up in _ no? it is impossible to tell. we want to open up in a _ no? it is impossible to tell. we want to open up in a controlled no? it is impossible to tell. we - want to open up in a controlled way of keeping — want to open up in a controlled way of keeping in place basic protections to keep down infections. in westminster the prime minister will be quizzed by senior mps on the liaison committee this afternoon. it's been confirmed that the £20 top—up to universal credit that was introduced last year during the pandemic is going to be phased out. the work and pensions secretary therese coffey has told mps that it'll happen from september. let's get the latest from our political correspondent damian grammaticus. there have been some prominent voices asking for this to be kept. absolutely and we know that letters will be going out to people saying that this payment.. it has amounted

to £1000 per year and we believe that has helped perhaps up to 6 million people at a cost of £6 billion per year and driving this is the treasury who have borrowed vast amounts to give help during the pandemic but do not want to see that turning into a permanent spending that would have to be funded. they say it is right that it goes as other temporary measures are also going and they say it will only get three months after restrictions are lifted this summer. so we had conservative minister saint state that this is an issue about getting finances in order and keeping things in control. but the opposition says it could tip many people into poverty and debt and that itself will impose costs. and you say that there has been opposition and six former conservative welfare secretaries have written to the government saying it should stay and

moving it contradicts the government levelling up agenda.— levelling up agenda. damon, thank ou. plans to change travel restrictions have made lots of headlines this morning, our transport correspondent caroline davies is with me. what are the changes? at the moment we know that there is a trial going on at heathrow trying to see if people could be fast tracked if they have been fully vaccinated. to be clear about this evenif vaccinated. to be clear about this even if you are on the trial and have been fully vaccinated coming from an humblest country you still need to quarantine and take the tests on that rule will not change unless the government decides it needs to change. the trial is about the airlines showing that they can check vaccination status before people even set foot on a flight and they help than that will convince they help than that will convince the government that this process could be a bit more free—flowing at

the border if it happens before people even get there. right now regardless of whether you have been fully vaccinated or not you still have to follow the rules according to the colour of the country you've come from on the traffic light system so green, amber or red but the government are looking at whether to remove quarantine for people who have travelled from embolus countries if they have been fully vaccinated. they say that they will say more about that later this week and we still have plenty of questions about when it might come into play and about how it is going to operate. into play and about how it is going to operate-— the mother of two women who were stabbed to death in a north london park last summer has said she fears the man who murdered her daughters will become a killing machine in prison. yesterday, 19—year—old danyal hussein was found guilty of the murder of nicole smallman and bibaa henry — they'd been celebrating ms henry's birthday when they were attacked. the sisters mother, mina smallman, spoke to the bbc�*s mishal husain after the verdict. you may find some of her

interview upsetting. it's the worst thing that's happened to you. you have the result, but you still don't have your daughters. and so there is no peace, really. so do i feel a sense of relief orjoy? no, i don't. ifeeljustice has been done. but there's work, there's still work be done. justice has been done after a long period, weeks, in which you sat through day after day of harrowing evidence about what happened to nicole and bibaa. you say your faith give you strength through that. but it must have taken so much out of you to have to hear all of those details? i can't tell you.

i was really, really anxious about it. we had to hear that our daughter, ouryoungest, nicole... you know, this animal had stabbed... she had i think it was 3a stab wounds. and they could tell by the order and where they were that while she was dying on the picnic rug, she was kicking him away and the stab wounds to her legs were defence stab wounds. so we had to hear that horror. and to learn through the course of this process that he, at a younger age, when he was 15, had been referred to the counter extremism programme because he had been researching far right ideology, how did that make you feel? the people who are supposed to be

assessing and taking responsibility, there's a gap from stage to stage. so they get lost in the system. the saddest thing, if this young man does have this tendency, when he goes into prison he is going to be even more radicalised. he is going to be... he will be... he is a killer now. he will be a killing machine by the time he comes out. this man, this 19—year—old, took away two of the most precious people in your life. could you ever imagine giving him? — forgiving him? i have. i already have. when we hold hatred for someone, it's not only them who were held captive, it's you. because your thoughts become consumed by revenge and what you'd like to do to them. i refuse to give him that power.

nina smallman there talking to my colleague. time for a look at the weather. here's sarah keith—lucas. we have a bit of sunshine in many areas but also some hit and miss heavy showers and some thunderstorms. this was lincolnshire a few hours ago. just recently these showers have been building into big thunderstorms so already we had some thunderstorms so already we had some thunder and lightning around and in the next few days we keep that team of spells of sunshine but again some hit and miss heavy showers and thunderstorms. it is because we have a slow moving area of low pressure that will be lingering for the next couple of days and bringing more rain at times. so that those seeing the most frequent showers are across the most frequent showers are across the south west of england, up through lincolnshire, i decided that

fewer showers. through lincolnshire, i decided that fewershowers. if through lincolnshire, i decided that fewer showers. if you catch one it could be slow—moving and heavy. perhaps some localised flooding as well. at wembley later today is still a chance of the shower later this afternoon but they should clear away into the evening. as england take on denmark and a similar story for wimbledon. just the chance of a passing shower in the next few hours and then looking dry out later this afternoon and this evening. so these heavy downpours eventually ease away. this place is becoming largely dry over night with clear spells and the odd misty patch. tomorrow brings a similar day with sunshine and showers. probably a bit more sunshine and fewer showers than there are today. claudia for scotland, some drizzle around for northern ireland. sunshine for england and wales and showers bubbling up through the afternoon.

some of them bringing hail