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mark drakeford mark dra keford launching mark drakeford launching labour's manifesto for the elections were talking about the continuing violence in northern ireland and the emergency session at stormont that we saw this morning. just a couple of comments coming through from secretary of state brandon lewis. we have been telling you that he is on his way to belfast. i am assuming from what i am reading that he has landed. in fact, just the first comments coming through say he will do all he can to continue to facilitate constructive discussions in northern ireland and confirming, as we know, confirming he will be meeting community, faith and political leaders over the course of this afternoon. he says he joins with the northern ireland executive in calling for calm. that is after many nights of violence. we would be talking much more about that after two o'clock. those initial comments from a brandon lewis and doubtless more from him later in the day. now, back to coronavirus. ministers are continuing to reassure the public about the safety of the astrazeneca coronavirus vaccine, after

mark drakeford. _ covid—19 pandemic in england.approval levels _ consistently polled higher approval levels on _ consistently polled higher approval levels on the back of his policies on covid—19. i think what is interesting if it isn't really elevated public awareness of devolution here which is pretty well, _ devolution here which is pretty well, let's be honest, before the pandemic — well, let's be honest, before the pandemic. people know who their first minister is, they know that the welsh — first minister is, they know that the welsh government has authority over health, over education, over transport— over health, over education, over transport and so on. i think that should — transport and so on. i think that should at— transport and so on. i think that should at least elevate the debate around _ should at least elevate the debate around choices in this election. in some _ around choices in this election. in some respect, it has protected welsh labour— some respect, it has protected welsh labour from _ some respect, it has

mark drakeford denied that relaxing the rules early had anything to do with the upcoming election inhywel griffith, for long periods during this pandemic the welsh labour government has taken a slow and staggered approach to easing lockdown measures put in the last few weeks it's pushed fast forward. we already know that next monday outdoor hospitality will resume in wales, outdoor attractions will open too, but now, on the monday, may the 3rd, there is a raft of changes coming. extended households can be formed again, gyms can reopen and indoor classes can happen, play centres can open, swimming lessons can resume again earlier than planned. tonight, the first minister, labour's mark drakeford, has announced he would like to see indoor hospitality happen in pubs, bars and restaurants, from may the 17th, a new date again earlier than expected. the opposition parties may support the changes, but they don't like the way this has all been announced, accusing labour of naked electioneering ahead of the vote in may. what will the voters make of it all? well, we get their verdict then, but

well, let's see what mark drakeford says later today. _ the indian government promised it would open its coronavirus vaccination drive to all over—45s from april1 — in an attempt to boost its massive — but flagging — programme. nearly 50 million doses have been delivered so far but the scheme to innoculate 300 million people by the end ofjuly is behind schedule. as of today, anyone over the age of 45 in india is eligible now to get the coronavirus vaccine as the government ramps up what it's described as the world's largest vaccination programme. i'm here at delhi's hospital, there has been a steady stream of people coming through to get the jab here this morning. i was talking to one 45—year—old man who came who said he tried to bring some of his friends and neighbours along as well, but they refused to come with him and said they had other things to do and they didn't see this as a priority. and that really gets to the heart of one big challenge here in india, and that is vaccine hesitancy. there are many, many people whojust don't thi

reporter: a virtual session of the welsh parliament heard from the first minister, mark drakeford. >> such a life at the center of world events and in a way which made almost every experience of public rather than simply private interest, makes it even more remarkable still. and that was the life of the duke of edinburgh. reporter: and at stormont in northern ireland, tributes were paid across the political divide. >> he redefined the role of a royal, working with hundreds of different organizations, with younger people, service, and driving british innovation at the center of his efforts. >> i acknowledge that the queen and prince philip and their family were directly impacted by the conflict and regrettably endured sorrow and pain. they have endured such personal loss. i having witnessed to this efforts in recent years. reporter: he stepped onto the national stage before most of today's political leaders were born. today they spoke out in their appreciation of him. nicholas witchel, bbc news. katty: he lived a life of public service but he is still remembered as a grandfather too. 6

a virtual session of the welsh parliament heard from the first minister, mark drakeford.d events, and in a way which made almost every experience of public rather than simply private interest, makes it even more remarkable still. and that was the life of the duke of edinburgh. and at stormont in northern ireland, tributes were paid across the political divide. he redefined the role of a royal, working with hundreds of different causes and organisations, with younger people, service, and driving british innovation at the centre of his efforts. i acknowledge that the queen and prince philip and their family were directly impacted by the conflict and regrettably endured sorrow and pain. yet having endured such personal loss, the royal family set about working towards advancing peace and reconciliation, and i have been witness to these efforts and their example of leadership myself in recent years. he had stepped onto the national stage before most of today's political leaders were born. today, they spoke out in their appreciation of him. nicholas witchell, bbc news. and you

the first minister, labour's mark drakeford, reflected on the changes the duke had seen during his longirst time. when prince philip was born, women in this country had never voted. in the year in which he became 16, stanley baldwin and neville chamberlain were both prime ministers. if it sounds like a lifetime ago, it is because it was. as a man who was always interested, always thoughtful, and ultimately always considered in hisjudgement and what he said and spoke to people as he went round the room in the senedd. welsh translation: ii a year of so much loss, our silence today is a mark of respect and commemoration to the royal family in their grief but it's also a heart—rending symbol of loss, as we grieve with all those who have lost loved ones during this most difficult of years. adam price. back at westminster, mps and peers paid tribute to one of their own. shirley williams, lady williams of crosby, died at the age of 90. the prime minister called her a pioneerfor women in politics and government. sir keir starmer said for many years she was labour's loss, but now she was britain

labour, led by mark drakeford, has been in power in wales for over two decades.ears is certainly not enough. there are health inequalities in england and they have had a parliament since 1215. an extra five years, will you solve anything in five years? i never hear anybody say to them what's the point of having you, you haven't solved it in 1,000 years? plaid cymru argue independence would deliver change. it has governed with labour in coalition in the past. leaders keen to sidestep questions of doing another deal. what about a confidence—and—supply deal? well, i think that... be nice and clear so that voters know what they are voting for. we are absolutely clear that we are aiming to win this election. i have said we wouldn't want to be a junior partner. i have taken that option off the table and also of course there are no circumstances whatsoever that we would enter into coalition with the conservatives. for their part the welsh tories will have been cheered by gains in the 2019 general election. but are the prime minister's current problems becoming a distrac

labour have been the largest party in all previous devolved welsh elections, and current leader mark drakefordhting it out for second place. and what will happen to those seven ukip seats? six of them have since left the party. elsewhere, there's the vote for london mayor, along with the 25 members of the london assembly, with more than 6 million eligible to vote in the capital. there are votes for seven combined authority mayors and five metropolitan mayors. thousands of council seats are up for grabs in 143 english local authorities. local issues are important to many voters, but this will give us a snapshot of the national mood, too. it'll be the first test of borisjohnson�*s handling of the pandemic, and the first time voters will have a say on how keir starmer and ed davey are doing. hartlepool will choose a new mp on may the 6th, and all 35 police and crime commissioners in england and four in wales will be elected, too. now, when it comes to the practicalities of casting our votes during a pandemic, some things will feel a bit different. we are being asked to take our own pens and penci

a virtual session of the welsh parliament heard from the first minister, mark drakeford.n a way which made almost every experience of public rather than simply private interest, makes it even more remarkable still. and that was the life of the duke of edinburgh. and at stormont in northern ireland, tributes were paid across the political divide. he redefined the role of a royal, working with hundreds of different causes and organisations, with younger people, service, and driving british innovation at the centre of his efforts. i acknowledge that the queen and prince philip and theirfamily were directly impacted by the conflict and regrettably endured sorrow and pain. yet having endured such personal loss, the royalfamily set about working towards advancing peace and reconciliation, and i have been witness to these efforts and their example of leadership myself in recent years. he had stepped onto the national stage before most of today's political leaders were born. today, they spoke out in their appreciation of him. nicholas witchell, bbc news. the government's announce

the leader of welsh labour, mark drakeford, has promised to move the country forward as it comes outay 6th. the manifesto we launch is a document rooted in trust, and infused with ambition. trust, because of the way we have worked together to keep wales safe in the face of the global pandemic. these last 12 months have been a time of immense sorrow for so many. lives have been lost and harm has been caused to so many livelihoods. it has also been a time of immense strength and bravery. together, we have faced our difficulties head—on. we have taken the tough decisions. part of an ancient woodland that helped inspire roald dahl to write fantastic mr fox is being cleared to make way for work on the high speed rail link, hs2. the operation has led to a standoff with protesters. our environment correspondent clare marshall reports. the ancient beech trees ofjones' hill wood. they're said to have helped inspire the author roald dahl to write his story about wily mr fox. but times have changed. it's in the path of the controversial new high—speed line from london to birmingham. protesters

labour have been the largest party in all previous devolved welsh elections, and current leader mark drakefordto fighting it out for second place. and what will happen to those seven ukip seats? six of them have since left the party. elsewhere, there's the vote for london mayor, along with the 25 members of the london assembly, with more than 6 million eligible to vote in the capital. there are votes for seven combined authority mayors and five metropolitan mayors. thousands of council seats are up for grabs in 143 english local authorities. local issues are important to many voters, but this will give us a snapshot of the national mood, too. it'll be the first test of borisjohnson�*s handling of the pandemic, and for first—time voters will have a say on how keir starmer and ed davey are doing. hartlepool will choose a new mp on may the 6th, and all 35 police and crime commissioners in england and four in wales will be elected, too. now, when it comes to the practicalities of casting our votes during a pandemic, some things will feel a bit different. we are being asked to take our own pens and

a virtual session of the welsh parliament heard from the first minister, mark drakeford.xperience of public rather than simply private interest, makes it even more remarkable still. and that was the life of the duke of edinburgh. and at stormont in northern ireland, tributes were paid across the political divide. he redefined the role of a royal, working with hundreds of different causes and organisations, with younger people, service, and driving british innovation at the centre of his efforts. i acknowledge that the queen and prince philip and their family were directly impacted by the conflict and regrettably endured sorrow and pain. yet having endured such personal loss, the royal family set about working towards advancing peace and reconciliation, and i have been witness to these efforts and their example of leadership myself in recent years. he had stepped onto the national stage before most of today's political leaders were born. today, they spoke out in their appreciation of him. nicholas witchell, bbc news. and as well as all the other international news we will

the timetable for easing restrictions in wales has been set out by the first minister, mark drakefordnon—essential retail to reopen from april 12th. that's also when travel to and from wales will be allowed again — and students can resume face—to—face education. two weeks after that, outdoor attractions can reopen and cafes, restaurants and pubs can offer hospitality outdoors. from early may, organised outdoor activities with up to 30 people can resume. gyms and leisure centres will open for individual training and two households can meet indoors. if all goes to plan, community centres and organised indoor activities can reopen later on. 0ur correspondent, tomas morgan, has this report. this time last year, james sommerin held a michelin star in his restaurant in penarth. but the pandemic�*s meant he's lost that star and that restaurant. this year, it's been soul destroying. open for just 29 days last year in his new establishment, there is some good news today, as the welsh government have announced that hospitality could start serving outside again from the 26th of april. it's great

the welsh boss mr mark drakeford said there were prizes to be one for such a scheme but there are ethicalo prove your covid status is still some way off yet. for now, easing restrictions will continue in england, without. and helen is at westminster. borisjohnson keeping boris johnson keeping his borisjohnson keeping his options open on this pretty controversial idea of covid passports. it is certainly _ idea of covid passports. it is certainly being _ idea of covid passports. it 3 certainly being considered, this review is being happening, it is looking at the options in the ways that have been set out. it is looking at the context of things like pubs or nonessential shops, also the context of could you then change social distancing rules. the one thing the government has been keen to stress is that this is not imminent. so this is not the sort of thing that is going to be brought in ahead of the changes on monday ahead of the changes that may happen in step three, due to start on may the 17th. again there is no sense that there will be a covid certificate in time for that. what else is

first minister mark drakeford said people in wales should be able to have a drink inside a pub or restaurantd may, and groups of up to 15 adults can also meet then — for example, at gym classes. close—contact services such as hairdressers have reopened in northern ireland as coronavirus restrictions have eased. outdoor visitor attractions can also open for the first time since lockdown was imposed after christmas, and driving lessons can resume. outdoor hospitality businesses and all non—essential retail will open next week. government borrowing has hit the highest level since the end of world war ii. the enormous cost of supporting the economy during the coronavirus pandemic is laid bare in new figures from the office for national statistics, which says more than £300 billion was borrowed in the year to march. andy verity�*s here. again, andy, eye watering figures. well, yes, and we talk about them as eye watering, but one thing really important to remember is it is not eye watering like debt is for you and me, a small household or business where you have to worry about debt collectors, the

in the past hour, the first minister of wales, mark drakeford, has confirmed the next steps in liftings also when people will be allowed to travel in and out of the country. pubs, restaurants and cafes can open their outdoor areas from 26th april. our wales correspondent mark hutchings has all the details. it's something to drink to, a date for the reopening of beer gardens around wales, as here at a rural pub on the outskirts of cardiff. the owner, rob pearson, says last year's financial assault course has sent any longer term retirement thoughts back five years or so, so it's crucial this latest easing of restrictions is made to work. we had last year and it was chop and change, chop and change, chop and change. we are hoping that this time it's going to be you are open, you are good to go, outdoors, another month, indoors, some normality going into the summer and people can't wait to come back to a pub, notjust to have a good drink, they can't wait to see friends and socialise, have a chat, good food, good company. so, in detail, subject to confirmation, on april the 12th all shops

mark drakeford said pubs, restaurants and cafes can open their outdoor areas from 26th april. 0ur ourocus for the coming our focus for the coming three weeks cycle will be to ensure that all pupils and students return to schools and colleges from the 12th of april. from that date, as well, all shops will be able to reopen, all shops will be able to reopen, all close contact services will be able to reopen, travel into and out of wales to the rest of the uk and within the common travel area will resume. ewing's at weddings can resume. ewing's at weddings can resume by appointment, outdoor canvassing the maple is my collections can begin but within strict guidelines. at the same time, we will give the go—ahead for a number of outdoor pilot events to be held. these will include cultural and sporting events and we will work with the muslim council hearing wales to consider how we can help people celebrate eid. this is a significant package of measures, significant package of measures, significant steps towards normality. we will give everybody a sense of life returning again. but i unders

straight to mark drakeford, let's listen. regs much.he result of all the hard work which people across wales have done. it is you who are keeping wales safe. as restrictions have been relaxed, as children have gone back to school, and as shops and businesses have begun to trade once again. the pressure on our nhs is also continuing to ease, as the number of people needing hospital treatment for the virus has fallen to the lowest levels since mid september. indeed, the number of people in hospitalfor indeed, the number of people in hospital for coronavirus related reasons has more than halved injust the last three weeks. and this is partly because wales also has the most successful vaccination programme in the whole of the uk. the very latest figures, which have just been published, show that more than 1.7 million adults aged 18 and over have had their first dose of the vaccine and that is more than two thirds of the adult population. and more than 650,000 adults have completed the true dose course, and that, one in four adults in wales.

the first minister of wales, mark drakeford, will announce a further easing of lockdown restrictionskeford — the first minister of wales — explained what the next stage of easing restrictions will mean. on 12th april, all children and young people will be back in school in wales. all non—essential retail will be able to reopen. all close—contact services will be able to trade again, and if travel restrictions are lifted in england, then we will lift them here in wales so that people will be able to travel across the border. there will be no point in us changing our arrangements if people in england continue to have to remain local. then the english rules would prevent them from travelling to wales. so if the english rules don't change, we will respect that, of course, and our rules will stay as they are today. but the prime minister's road map does suggest that on 12th april, things will change in england and if that is the case, then we will be looking forward to welcoming people from other parts of the united kingdom into wales again. let's speak to our correspondent in cardiff, ma

welsh labour leader, mark drakeford, speaking at the launch of the party's manifesto, said the planso recover from coronavirus, but to do something far more. to build the wales of tomorrow. a plan to build a greener, stronger and fairer wales. next week sees a further easing of covid restrictions in england. it's what most of us want, but shifting back to the old way of doing things may not be as easy as we think. the changes to our lives over the past year have had a huge impact and for some the weeks ahead are both exciting and daunting. daniela relph reports from northampton. i am on the thin line between cautious and optimistic. come on up, cheese, thank you. we just need the general public back to make the market blossom again. i i can't imagine going to the pub and mingling with everyone. i always have this thought in my head that, oh, my god, there are people too close to me. i think the whole population has been suffering - from lockdown fatigue. the regular rhythm of our every day is slowly returning, the familiar routines resumed, but for many their mindset has shifted. i t

mark drakeford, leader of welsh labour. _ pledges. in london plan to make changes to their careers in the next year, because of the pandemic. research by the finance company — aviva — found a growing number of people want to learn new skills, gain more qualifications or switch to a differentjob. the most popular change listed was the desire to work from home. an 11 year old from east london is raising money to help young people catch up on education they've missed during the pandemic. # i feel like hulk, ahh! dj zel has been performing with her classmates and is hosting a special community event. her school is in newham — the borough with the highest covid—19 death rate anywhere in the country. that song is a song to give somebody — a person who listens to that song — courage, and to know that they should never give up. # never let your problems get you down # stay focused and hold your ground. let's take a look at the travel situation now. the hammersmith and city line has minor delays and tfl rail is part suspended between liverpool

but tonight, mark drakeford will be “p but tonight, mark drakeford will be up against rivals who willhe leader of plaid cymru. they are the two rivals most likely to replace him as first minister if that happens after this election. also on the platform in this 90 minute debate at 8:30pm here at central square, the new home of bbc wales, will be jane dodds, the welsh liberal democrats who hope to retain their one seat in the senedd and also the leader of the abolish the welsh assembly party. the clue is in the name, they want to get rid of devolution. the name, they want to get rid of devolution-— the name, they want to get rid of devolution. ~ ., ., devolution. one week to go until the olls. devolution. one week to go until the polls- what — devolution. one week to go until the polls- what are _ devolution. one week to go until the polls. what are the _ devolution. one week to go until the polls. what are the indications - devolution. one week to go until the polls. what are the indications from | polls. what are the indications from ullin: ? polls. what are the indications from pull

it is pretty clear now that everyone in wales now is that mark drakeford is first minister of wales.r over two decades, and if there is a sense that in order to bring that out of the pretty dreadful economic period outpaced on the back of covid, we need change, then i think both plaid cymru and then i think both plaid cymru and the welsh conservatives will play that card hard. however, if people can be assured that they safety deserve what they already know, was labelled to this point defensively and offer reassurance to the electorate that they can also take us out of the pandemic successfully. so it will be a weird mix, and i think this will be very small margins in terms of how seats are spread have to make the sixth. he raised some interesting points there about the profile of devolved politics, and talking to professor john curtice about the forthcoming scottish elections, everything there is new to the prism of independence, but the last year or so has given a higher profile to local democracy and devolved democracy and its operation, hasn't it? for and devolved democracy and i

obviouslyj the first minister mark drakeford has been presiding over how the coronavirus pandemic hask? not that hard in all honesty. _ debate, do you think? not that hard in all honesty, if _ debate, do you think? not that hard in all honesty, if you _ debate, do you think? not that hard in all honesty, if you take _ debate, do you think? not that hard in all honesty, if you take the - in all honesty, if you take the poles at face value. because mark drakeford is received very high, consistently high approval ratings for his handling of the pandemic, of lockdown and indeed of the very successful roll—out of the vaccine programme in wales. he has consistently gained twice as much approval, support as has the uk prime minister borisjohnson for his handling in england. so we would think that mark drakeford need to take the debate tonight from a common defensive position. it is very much labor's campaign to say trust us on our record, we have done really well for you during a period of covid and now trust us to get out of covid and now trust us to get out of the pandemic and rebuild the

the first minister of wales mark drakeford has confirmed the next steps in lifting covid restrictionsnts and cafes can open their outdoor areas from 26th april. our wales correspondent mark hutchings has all the details. it's something to drink to, a date for the reopening of beer gardens around wales, as here at a rural pub on the outskirts of cardiff. the owner, rob pearson, says last year's financial assault course has sent any longer—term retirement thoughts back five years or so, so it's crucial these latest easing of restrictions is made to work. we had last year and it was chop and change, chop and change, chop and change. we are hoping that this time it's going to be you are open, you are good to go, outdoors, another month, indoors, some normality going into the summer and people can't wait to come back to a pub, notjust to have a good drink, they can't wait to see friends and socialise, have a chat, good food, good company. so, in detail, subject to confirmation, on april the 12th all shops and contact services can open and all pupils return to school. travel in and out of w

the timetable for easing restrictions in wales has been set out by the first minister, mark drakefordnd students can resume face—to—face education. two weeks after that outdoor attractions can reopen and cafes, restaurants and pubs can offer hospitality outdoors. from early may, organised outdoor activities with up to 30 people can resume. gyms and leisure centres will open for individual training and two if all goes to plan community centres and organised indoor activities can reopen after that. our correspondent, tomas morgan, has this report. this time last year, james sommerin held a michelin star in his restaurant in penarth. but the pandemic�*s meant he's lost that star and that restaurant. this year, it's been soul destroying. open for just 29 days last year in his new establishment, there is some good news today, as the welsh government have announced that hospitality could start serving outside again from the 26th of april. it's great to have a little bit of news. finally, you know, there is a small glimmer of hope for is to move forward. we've got a six tables, which can sea

the welsh first minister mark drakeford said there were prizes to be won from such a scheme but there. the possibility of having to prove your covid status is still some way off yet. for now, easing restrictions will continue in england, without. let's take a look at the latest government daily coronavirus data and figures show there has been a further 2,379 lab—confirmed cases in the uk. the government said a further 20 people have died within 28 days of testing positive for covid—19, bringing the uk total to 126,882. and the latest data shows that 37, 119,083 jabs have been given in the uk so far. 31,622,367 were first doses — a rise of more than 40,000 on the previous day. and nearly 5.5 million were second doses, an increase of 611,590. borisjohnson has tried to reassure people about the safety of coronavirus vaccinations, despite a claim by one senior official at the european medicines agency that there is a link between the oxford astrazeneca jab and blood clots. he said people should trust in the advice from the uk's regulators. the ema says its review of the safety of the vacc

a virtual session of the welsh assembly heard from the first minister mark drakeford. in a way which made almost every experience of public rather than simply private interest, makes it even more remarkable still. and that was the life of the duke of edinburgh. he had stepped onto the national stage before most of the day's political leaders were born. today, they spoke out in their appreciation of him. nicholas witchell, bbc news. emily nash is the royal editor of hello magazine. all the duke's children have issued personal— all the duke's children have issued personal statements are now the two grandchildren, william and harry, as well. , ., , , , grandchildren, william and harry, as well. , ., ,, i, ., well. obviously extremely personal matters in terms _ well. obviously extremely personal matters in terms of _ well. obviously extremely personal matters in terms of their _ well. obviously extremely personal matters in terms of their early - matters in terms of their early childhood but were you surprised by what some would consider the sting, the barbs in both state

a virtual session of the welsh assembly heard from the first minister mark drakeford.lic rather than simply private interest, makes it even more remarkable still. and that was the life of the duke of edinburgh. he had stepped onto the national stage before most of the day's political leaders were born. today, they spoke out in their appreciation of him. this nicholas witchell, bbc news. he lived the life of public service and was also a grandfather. for those watching on bbc world news — we'll be right back. the veteran liberal democrat politician baroness williams has died at the age of 90. as shirley williams she served in two labour cabinets in the 1970s and was instrumental in the introduction of comprehensive schools. in the 1980s she was one of the so—called gang of four this who founded the social democratic party. the former leader of the liberal democrats lord steel paid tribute to her: i always remember the photograph taken of the two of us sitting, we have published a document, a joint document and iforget have published a document, a joint document and i fo

however, the welsh government and mark drakeford have said this _ government and mark drakeford haver now. mike is taking a look at _ nations. thank you for now. mike is taking a look at an _ nations. thank you for now. mike is taking a look at an issue _ nations. thank you for now. mike is taking a look at an issue that - nations. thank you for now. mike is taking a look at an issue that many| taking a look at an issue that many football fans will be very keen on. a review into english football will consider creating a new regulator, and examine how to give fans a greater say in how their clubs are run. key to this is the fans, because i think— key to this is the fans, because i think what— key to this is the fans, because i think what shocked and scared are so many— think what shocked and scared are so many was _ think what shocked and scared are so many was that they have no idea, they were — many was that they have no idea, they were not consulted by the six clubs _ they were not consulted by the six clubs who — they were not consulted by the six clubs who were going headlong int

the welsh first minister mark drakeford said there were prizes to be one for such a scheme but theree the success of the vaccine roll—out programme. our health correspondent jim reed reports. the long bank holiday weekend saw hundreds of thousands more receive their vaccines. have you had a covid vaccine at all? no. the fast roll—out, plus the impact of lockdown, has seen virus cases fall to levels not seen since last september. i think it is the right thing to do to be careful, so that we don't have to reverse on this, and i think i am confident to say, if you look at where we have got to now, and you look at the efficacy of the vaccines, we will be in a good place when we get to, obviously, may and then june. next week, pub gardens, shops and hairdressers will reopen across england. there is a police conference on the case of richard okorogheye about a body that was found in epping forest. the 19—year—old has been missing for some time. he had a sickle cell disease. he has been missing since he left his family home in the ladbroke grove area of west london on the evening of 26 marc

we spoke to mark drakeford, i home. can you clear something up for| me?orridors. _ the same way? precisely. it is a bit like travel corridors. you _ the same way? precisely. it is a bit like travel corridors. you have - the same way? precisely. it is a bit like travel corridors. you have to i like travel corridors. you have to have the same rule from your destination and where you are leaving from. we have said that in three weeks' time, if the data is good and remains stable or reducing, then the 26th of april, we will allow travel around the whole of scotland and some tourism to open, etc. that would be the moment at which we would allow travel across the borderfor which we would allow travel across the border for nonessential reasons. there are trucks travelling that border today, there are trucks travelling that bordertoday, people there are trucks travelling that border today, people going to carlisle and dumfries to be nurses, so the board is open, but nonessential border travel, like wales, would meet england rules and scottish reels both to change

and the first minister of wales, mark drakeford, has sent his condolences.ernational reaction coming in. our deputy political editor vicki young is at downing street. nicholas witchell told us that of course over the past decade there have been several periods when this news had been expected, so in that sense it's not a great surprise. but the prime minister really was at pains to stress what a loss it was and what a contribution prince philip had made?— and what a contribution prince philip had made? yeah, i think that's right- — philip had made? yeah, i think that's right. maybe _ philip had made? yeah, i think that's right. maybe not - philip had made? yeah, i think that's right. maybe not a - philip had made? yeah, i think| that's right. maybe not a shock, philip had made? yeah, i think- that's right. maybe not a shock, but certainly a significant moment. just walking here, the house of commons, house of lords are not sitting, but you could see around whitehall, here in downing street as well, the union flag being lowered to half—mast and hearing the tr

mark drakeford said pubs, restaurants and cafes can open their outdoor areas from the 26th of april.reopen, all close contact services will be able to reopen, travel into and out of wales from the rest of the uk and within the common travel area will resume. viewing at weddings venues can resume by appointment, outdoor canvassing for may's elections can begin but within strict guidelines. at the same time, we will give the go—ahead for a number of outdoor pilot events to be held. these will include cultural and sporting events and we will work with the muslim council hearing wales to consider how we can help people celebrate eid. this is a significant package of measures, a series of steps towards normality. it will give everybody a sense of life returning again. for the welsh conservatives, andrew rt davies welcomed the road map, but said more could be done to help gyms to re—open. what is really dumbfounding is despite his mental health minister's assurance that gyms would be one of the first facilities to open, they're now not going to reopen till may. we know how important they a

first minister mark drakeford said the further easing of lockdown was because of the lower risk of catchinge to open outdoors as planned from monday. the number of cars damaged by potholes has risen by more than a third in a year, prompting criticism that roads resemble the "surface of the moon". the research by a leading breakdown company found that almost 5,000 call—outs were made during the first three months of this year for damage traditionally caused by holes in the road, including broken suspension springs, distorted wheels and damaged shock absorbers. we are talking about mars later, maybe they will be able to fix potholes on mars and the moon. there was a massive one last week, when the car actually shakes. it was a massive one last week, when the car actually shakes.— the car actually shakes. it didn't break your _ the car actually shakes. it didn't break your car? _ the car actually shakes. it didn't break your car? you _ the car actually shakes. it didn't break your car? you are - the car actually shakes. it didn't break your car? you are lucky. l the car actually shakes. it did

mark drakeford, the first minister of wales outlining the changes as the road map has specific datesg — preparation, turning the soil, putting the compost on, but we must remember_ putting the compost on, but we must remember it is the 1st of april and still quite — remember it is the 1st of april and still quite chilly out here, so if you have — still quite chilly out here, so if you have plants in your greenhouse or seedlings on the windowsill, don't _ or seedlings on the windowsill, don't move them out then —— yet. i've got— don't move them out then —— yet. i've got a — don't move them out then —— yet. i've got a thiy— don't move them out then —— yet. i've got a tiny garden and i have daffodils and tulips out and we expect some frost this weekend, so should i be covering them? thea;r expect some frost this weekend, so should i be covering them? they are touch and should i be covering them? they are tough and hardy _ should i be covering them? they are tough and hardy and _ should i be covering them? they are tough and hardy and they _ should i be covering them? they are tough and