particularly across the highlands and more especially the hebrides, later into skye, orkney, and shetlandforce winds with that rain. there is the chance of some minorflooding. as i said, the odd splash of rain elsewhere across scotland, northern ireland. most will be dry. a bit more cloud to the far western fringes of england and wales but for most, blue skies overhead once again. and it will be an even warmer day than we saw on monday. temperatures could hit around 17 degrees in north—east wales and around merseyside. so a great day to get those windows open, let a bit of fresh air through. temperatures, scotland, northern ireland, 10—12 degrees. they're not going to drop too much as we go through tuesday night into wednesday, because the cloud, the breeze will be in place and further outbreaks of rain persisting across the north—west highlands especially. away from that, though, a bit more cloud, northern england and north wales, the temperatures not dropping as much as it'll do to take us into this morning. but it's across the midlands, southern england, in particular, where we're like

it will though bring a few showers into shetland and 0rkney as we start the day.e showers coming and going into the north—west of scotland later on as well. but the winds will be getting lighter all the time. further south, we've got our weather front, that's not really moving very far through the day. if you start off with outbreaks of rain, chances are they will still probably be there, even into the latter part of the afternoon. temperatures for most around 8—10 degrees. but on the northern edge of this front, it could be quite chilly for one or two areas, with temperatures around 5 degrees in one or two spots. for friday, well, our front is a still there but it is moving a little bit further southwards so the cloud still thick enough for an odd patch of rain. we'll have these cold winds, gusty winds, particularly around the headlands of south—west england, the hills and coasts of south wales and the wind will make you feel quite chilly even though there will be a little bit more of that sunshine to go around. looking at the weather charts into the weekend — th

it will though bring a few showers into shetland and orkney as we start the day.ming and going into the north—west of scotland later on as well. but the winds will be getting lighter all the time. further south, we've got our weather front, that's not really moving very far through the day. if you start off with outbreaks of rain, chances are they will still probably be there, even into the latter part of the afternoon. temperatures for most around 8—10 degrees. but on the northern edge of this front, it could be quite chilly for one or two areas, with temperatures around 5 degrees in one or two spots. for friday, well, our front is a still there but it is moving a little bit further southwards so the cloud still thick enough for an odd patch of rain. we'll have these cold winds, gusty winds, particularly around the headlands of south—west england, the hills and coasts of south wales and the wind will make you feel quite chilly even though there will be a little bit more of that sunshine to go around. looking at the weather charts into the weekend — this area of h

closer, breeze picking up and that weather front set to bring some more significant rain — 0rkney and shetlandland. away from that, a few showers, plenty of cloud around for the vast majority, and the sunshine will come out later in the north of scotland. while we could see temperatures peaking at ten, it will drop because cold air is on its way. this quite significant area of low pressure pushes from iceland towards norway, introducing gales quite widely across the northern half of scotland, if not severe gales, and a shot of cold air to see the week out, pushing its way southwards. so, for thursday, cloudy to begin with in the south. a few more showers pushing through the day. brightening up in the north but showers turn wintry, sleet and snow quite abundantly, and temperatures in lower single figures. whereas we've still got temperatures potentially around 12 or 13 in the south—east corner. but the cold snap, thursday into friday, is short—lived. just notice by saturday and the weekend, milder air returns from the south. this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and a

closer, breeze picking up and that weather front set to bring some more significant rain — orkney and shetlandcotland. away from that, a few showers, plenty of cloud around for the vast majority, and the sunshine will come out later in the north of scotland. while we could see temperatures peaking at ten, it will drop because cold air is on its way. this quite significant area of low pressure pushes from iceland towards norway, introducing gales quite widely across the northern half of scotland, if not severe gales, and a shot of cold air to see the week out, pushing its way southwards. so, for thursday, cloudy to begin with in the south. a few more showers pushing through the day. brightening up in the north but showers turn wintry, sleet and snow quite abundantly, and temperatures in lower single figures. whereas we've still got temperatures potentially around 12 or 13 in the south—east corner. but the cold snap, thursday into friday, is short—lived. just notice by saturday and the weekend, milder air returns from the south. this is bbc news. welcome if you're watching here in the uk, on pbs

particularly across the highlands and more especially the hebrides, later into skye, 0rkney and shetlandbit more cloud to the far west fringes of england and wales but for most, blue skies overhead once again that it will be an even warmer day than we saw on monday. temperature is around 17 degrees in north—east wales and merseyside. so a great day to get those windows open. let a bit of fresh air through. temperatures in scotland, northern ireland, 10—12 degrees. not going to drop too much overnight. the cloud, the breeze will be in place. away from that, a bit more cloud, northern england and north wales, temperatures not dropping as much. it's across the midlands, southern england, where we like to see to start wednesday. lots of sunshine again. fairly cloudy for scotland and northern ireland. the rain will have eased off in the far north—west. there will still be splashes of rain elsewhere. temperatures close to 16, 17 degrees for england and wales. take us thursday, a bit more mist and fog around. plenty of sunshine for most across england and wales. most places will be dry by this

it will though bring a few showers into shetland and orkney as we start the day.otland later on as well. but the winds will be getting lighter all the time. further south, we've got our weather front, that's not really moving very far through the day. if you start off with outbreaks of rain, chances are they will still probably be there, even into the latter part of the afternoon. temperatures for most around 8—10 degrees. but on the northern edge of this front, it could be quite chilly for one or two areas, with temperatures around 5 degrees in one or two spots. for friday, well, our front is a still there but it is moving a little bit further southwards so the cloud still thick enough for an odd patch of rain. we'll have these cold winds, gusty winds, particularly around the headlands of south—west england, the hills and coasts of south wales and the wind will make you feel quite chilly even though there will be a little bit more of that sunshine to go around. looking at the weather charts into the weekend — this area of high pressure really is setting up for qu

it will bring a future showers into shetland and 0rkney as we start the day.on as well. the winds will be getting lighter all the time. further south, weather front not moving very far. if you start off with outbreaks of rank, chances are they will be there even into the latter part of the afternoon. temperatures around 8— 10 degrees. 0n the northern edge, quite chilly for one or two areas. friday, our front is a seal that moving further southwards. the cloud still quite thick. cold went around the headlands of south—west england. the wind will make it feel quite chilly even though there will be a little bit more of the sunshine to go around. looking at the weather charts into the weekend, this area of high pressure really setting up for a prolonged spell of dry weather for the uk but a prolonged spell of dry weatherfor the uk but the amount of cloud we see ferries from place to place. on saturday, we could see some areas of cloud across the north sea. it will affect eastern coast. west of scotland, north—west england, north—west wales, the favourite areas for

. >>> in case you missed it over the weekend, arnold, the former governator with his two pet shetlandlu and whiskey there reminding everybodyto stay indoors and then scott kingery, outfielder with the philadelphia phillies, staying indoors, no spring training. so he plays a little dog hockey. in buenos aires a little paddle ball. you can't go outside, so stay inside. >> guys are good. >> yeah. >> the one thing about that is what happens if one of them misses? you got to travel down like 10 flights of stairs to get another ball? we just thought we'd show you some of the unique ways people are staying inside and somewhat involving themselves in athletic events, but that's the news and this nfl thing will continue most of the week. that's the sporting life for right now, guys. back to you. >> getting creative. mark, thank you. thanks for joining us tonight! stay safe out there. good night. here you go, here you go. that was quick. you skip the line when you're on the excelsior level. oh. three rooms adjoining, top floor. oh. silver, pretty. platinum, so don't wave that around everywhere.

will come and go, particularly across the highlands and the hebrides, later into skye, 0rkney and shetlandth—west, gale—force winds. there is the chance of some minorflooding. the odd splash of rain over scotland, most will be dry. a bit more cloud to the far west fringes of england and wales but for blue skies overhead once again that it will be an even warmer day than we saw on monday. temperature could hit around 17 degrees in north—east wales and around merseyside. so a great day to get those windows open. let a bit of fresh air through. temperatures in scotland, northern ireland, 10—12 degrees. not going to drop too much because the cloud, the breeze will be in place. away from that, a bit more cloud, northern england and north wales, temperatures not dropping as much. it's across the midlands, southern england, where we're likely to see frost start wednesday. lots of sunshine again. barely cloudy for scotland and northern ireland. the rain will have eased off in the far north—west. there will still be splashes of rain elsewhere. temperatures close to 16, 17 degrees for england and wa

it will though bring a few showers into shetland and 0rkney as we start the day.st of scotland later on as well. but the winds will be getting lighter all the time. further south, we've got our weather front, that's not really moving very far through the day. if you start off with outbreaks of rain, chances are they will still probably be there, even into the latter part of the afternoon. temperatures for most around 8—10 degrees. but on the northern edge of this front, it could be quite chilly for one or two areas, with temperatures around 5 degrees in one or two spots. for friday, well, our front is a still there but it is moving a little bit further southwards so the cloud still thick enough for an odd patch of rain. we'll have these cold winds, gusty winds, particularly around the headlands of south—west england, the hills and coasts of south wales and the wind will make you feel quite chilly even though there will be a little bit more of that sunshine to go around. looking at the weather charts into the weekend — this area of high pressure really is setting u

closer, breeze picking up and that weather front set to bring some more significant rain — orkney and shetlandorthern half of scotland. away from that, a few showers, plenty of cloud around for the vast majority, and the sunshine will come out later in the north of scotland. while we could see temperatures peaking at ten, it will drop because cold air is on its way. this quite significant area of low pressure pushes from iceland towards norway, introducing gales quite widely across the northern half of scotland, if not severe gales, and a shot of cold air to see the week out, pushing its way southwards. so, for thursday, cloudy to begin with in the south. a few more showers pushing through the day. brightening up in the north but showers turn wintry, sleet and snow quite abundantly, and temperatures in lower single figures. whereas we've still got temperatures potentially around 12 or 13 in the south—east corner. but the cold snap, thursday into friday, is short—lived. just notice by saturday and the weekend, milder air returns from the south. this is bbc news. i'm lewis vaughan jones. our top

it will though bring a few showers into shetland and 0rkney as we start the day.. but the winds will be getting lighter all the time. further south, we've got our weather front, that's not really moving very far through the day. if you start off with outbreaks of rain, chances are they will still probably be there, even into the latter part of the afternoon. temperatures for most around 8—10 degrees. but on the northern edge of this front, it could be quite chilly for one or two areas, with temperatures around 5 degrees in one or two spots. for friday, well, ourfront is a still there but it is moving a little bit further southwards so the cloud still thick enough for an odd patch of rain. we'll have these cold winds, gusty winds, particularly around the headlands of south—west england, the hills and coasts of south wales and the wind will make you feel quite chilly even though there will be a little bit more of that sunshine to go around. looking at the weather charts into the weekend — this area of high pressure really is setting up for quite a prolonged dry spel

particularly across the highlands and more especially the hebrides, later into skye, 0rkney, and shetlandwith that rain. there is the chance of some minorflooding. as i said, the odd splash of rain elsewhere across scotland, northern ireland. but most will be dry. a bit more cloud to the far western fringes of england and wales but for most blue skies overhead once again. and it will be an even warmer day than we saw on monday. temperatures could hit around 17 degrees in north—east wales and around merseyside. so a great day to get those windows open, let a bit of fresh air through. temperatures in scotland, northern ireland, 10—12 degrees. they're not going to drop too much as we go through tuesday night into wednesday, because the cloud, the breeze will be in place and further outbreaks of rain persisting across the north—west highlands especially. away from that, though, a bit more cloud, northern england and north wales, the temperatures not dropping as much as it'll do to take us into this morning. but it's across the midlands, southern england, in particular, where we're likely to s

it will though bring a few showers into shetland and 0rkney as we start the day.nto the north—west of scotland later on as well. but the winds will be getting lighter all the time. further south, we've got our weather front, that's not really moving very far through the day. if you start off with outbreaks of rain, chances are they will still probably be there, even into the latter part of the afternoon. temperatures for most around 8—10 degrees. but on the northern edge of this front, it could be quite chilly for one or two areas, with temperatures around 5 degrees in one or two spots. for friday, well, ourfront is a still there but it is moving a little bit further southwards so the cloud still thick enough for an odd patch of rain. we'll have these cold winds, gusty winds, particularly around the headlands of south—west england, the hills and coasts of south wales and the wind will make you feel quite chilly even though there will be a little bit more of that sunshine to go around. looking at the weather charts into the weekend — this area of high pressure real

we start the day, thursday, with showers for shetland and orkney. the falling lighter crosses scott learned with some decent sunshine. further south, broadly speaking, you start off with cloud rain it is likely to be there into the afternoon. although temperatures 8—10 for most, on the northern edge of this rain you could see some cool spots they just see temperatures get to 5—6d. for if you it will be quite a cold day. on friday the weather front is still there, threatening range was southern counties of england. this time the winners will get strong and gusty, particularly around the western headlands of south—west england, the coast and hills when here is well. the wind making it feel quite chilly even as this goes up for many of us. looking at the weather charts into the weekend, this area of high pressure really begins to set up shop just to the east of the uk. the winds initially coming around from scandinavia across europe into the uk where it will be quite a cool when we have. the amount of cloud we see is likely to va ry of cloud we see is

closer, breeze picking up and that weather front set to bring some more significant rain — 0rkney and shetlandf scotland. away from that, a few showers, plenty of cloud around for the vast majority, and the sunshine will come out later in the north of scotland. while we could see temperatures peaking at ten, it will drop because cold air is on its way. this quite significant area of low pressure pushes from iceland towards norway, introducing gales quite widely across the northern half of scotland, if not severe gales, and a shot of cold air to see the week out, pushing its way southwards. so, for thursday, cloudy to begin with in the south. a few more showers pushing through the day. brightening up in the north but showers turn wintry, sleet and snow quite abundantly, and temperatures in lower single figures. whereas we've still got temperatures potentially around 12 or 13 in the south—east corner. but the cold snap, thursday into friday, is short—lived. just notice by saturday and the weekend, milder air returns from the south. this is bbc news, the headlines: a us navy hospital ship has doc

will come and go, particularly across the highlands and the hebrides, later into skye, orkney and shetland there is the chance of some minorflooding. the odd splash of rain elsewhere. a bit more cloud to the far west fringes of england and wales but for blue skies overhead once again that it will be an even warmer day than we saw on monday. temperature is around 17 degrees in north—east wales and merseyside. a great day to get those windows open. temperatures in scotland, northern ireland, 10—12 degrees. the cloud, the breeze will be in place. away from that, a bit more cloud, northern england and north wales, temperatures not dropping as much. it's across the midlands, southern england, where we like to see foster start wednesday. lots of sunshine again. barely cloudy for scotland and northern ireland. there will still be splashes of rain elsewhere. temperatures close to 16—17 degrees. take us thursday, a bit more mist and fog around. plenty of sunshine for most across england and wales. most places will be dry by this stage. it will change towards the end of the week. as owner cloud that

orkney & shetland seeing rain. the odd splash elsewhere.l, sunshine will dominate and it's here where we see temperatures at their highest. widely into the teens, some around north—east wales, merseyside, above 17 celsius. just getting into between ten and i2 celsius the scotland and northern ireland. cloud and occasional rain will remain. keeping temperatures up once again. another chilly night for england and wales. especially further south, not as cold to start wednesday morning. morning cloud, the odd patch of mist and fog clearing. lots of sunshine for many again. scotland, northern ireland, very cloudy. some occasional rain but it will not be as persistent across the north—west, even lightning appear later. temperatures into the teens across england and wales in one or two kids out there on thursday with sunshine dominating. a bit misty and foggy in parts of northern england. that zone will push its way to the south it will open on the door and it will be tempered by the fact we have that strong sunshine overhead. one ortwo, that stro

it will though bring a few showers into shetland and 0rkney as we start the day.nto the north—west of scotland later on as well. but the winds will be getting lighter all the time. further south, we've got our weather front, that's not really moving very far through the day. if you start off with outbreaks of rain, chances are they will still probably be there, even into the latter part of the afternoon. temperatures for most around 8—10 degrees. but on the northern edge of this front, it could be quite chilly for one or two areas, with temperatures around 5 degrees in one or two spots. for friday, well, our front is a still there but it is moving a little bit further southwards so the cloud still thick enough for an odd patch of rain. we'll have these cold winds, gusty winds, particularly around the headlands of south—west england, the hills and coasts of south wales and the wind will make you feel quite chilly even though there will be a little bit more of that sunshine to go around. looking at the weather charts into the weekend — this area of high pressure rea

particularly across the highlands and more especially the hebrides, later into skye, 0rkney, and shetlandwinds with that rain. there is the chance of some minorflooding. as i said, the odd splash of rain elsewhere across scotland, northern ireland. but most will be dry. a bit more cloud to the far western fringes of england and wales but for most blue skies overhead once again. and it will be an even warmer day than we saw on monday. temperatures could hit around 17 degrees in north—east wales and around merseyside. so a great day to get those windows open, let a bit of fresh air through. temperatures in scotland, northern ireland, 10—12 degrees. they're not going to drop too much as we go through tuesday night into wednesday, because the cloud, the breeze will be in place and further outbreaks of rain persisting across the north—west highlands especially. away from that, though, a bit more cloud, northern england and north wales, the temperatures not dropping as much as it'll do to take us into this morning. but it's across the midlands, southern england, in particular, where we're likel

particularly across the highlands and more especially the hebrides, later into skye, 0rkney, and shetlande winds with that rain. there is the chance of some minorflooding. as i said, the odd splash of rain elsewhere across scotland, northern ireland. but most will be dry. a bit more cloud to the far western fringes of england and wales but for most blue skies overhead once again. and it will be an even warmer day than we saw on monday. temperatures could hit around 17 degrees in north—east wales and around merseyside. so a great day to get those windows open, let a bit of fresh air through. temperatures in scotland, northern ireland, 10—12 degrees. they're not going to drop too much as we go through tuesday night into wednesday, because the cloud, the breeze will be in place and further outbreaks of rain persisting across the north—west highlands especially. away from that, though, a bit more cloud, northern england and north wales, the temperatures not dropping as much as it'll do to take us into this morning. but it's across the midlands, southern england, in particular, where we're lik

aircraft working with the scottish ambulance service to evacuate a critically ill patient from the shetland islands to aberdeen to receive intensive care treatment i'm deeply grateful for everyone in the armed forces and in the public sector who are doing so much to help us in the fight against corona virus and of course all of us can continue to play our part in supporting them and the health service by staying at home supporting the n.h.s. and saving lives. that is the u.k.'s cabinet office minister michael gove talking of the sacrifices that so many people are making and thanking already the national effort to ease the strain including 750000 volunteers who elected to join in the effort to help things let's bring in san diego who's life for us from london via skype and sunny yes indeed michael gove that just emphasizing the importance for everybody just joining together in this national effort to try and be creative are. yes that's right nic and he did pay tribute to all those volunteers as you mentioned that i don't say the military as well who are helping to coordinate those efforts as

particularly across the highlands and more especially the hebrides, later into skye, 0rkney, and shetlandt rain. there is the chance of some minorflooding. as i said, the odd splash of rain elsewhere across scotland, northern ireland. but most will be dry. a bit more cloud to the far western fringes of england and wales but for most blue skies overhead once again. and it will be an even warmer day than we saw on monday. temperatures could hit around 17 degrees in north—east wales and around merseyside. so a great day to get those windows open, let a bit of fresh air through. temperatures in scotland, northern ireland, 10—12 degrees. they're not going to drop too much as we go through tuesday night into wednesday, because the cloud, the breeze will be in place and further outbreaks of rain persisting across the north—west highlands especially. away from that, a bit more cloud, northern england and north wales, temperatures not dropping as much. it's across the midlands, southern england, where we like to see a frost start wednesday. lots of sunshine again. still fairly cloudy for scotland

orkney, shetland in the morning and through the day, across the northern half of scotland.rway. introducing gales quite widely across the northern half of scotland. a shot of cold air to see the weekend, pushing its way southwards. thursday, cloudy in the south. a few more showers pushing through the showers turn wintry, sleet and snow abundantly and temperatures in low figures whereas we still have temperatures up to 12, 13 in the south—east corner. the cold snap, thursday into friday is short—lived. the weekend, milder air returns to the south. this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world: hard times ahead — president trump tells americans to brace themselves, as the country's death toll surpasses that of china. this is going to be a very painful, very, very painful two weeks. the british government admits it has to do more to facilitate testing for covid—19, with only a fraction if its daily target currently being met. when even a handshake makes news — why russia's president finds himself at the centre of coronavirus concerns. sa

quite windy stop across orkney and shetland. bringing showers, wintry ones as well.ill fog patches and rain at times. a mild day, temperatures eight degrees or so. further north it is cold enough for some patches of frost with some clear weather. showers and brisk winds will ease as we go through the day in the northern isles, but still a few showers coming into the western isles. otherwise a largely dry picture for northern areas of the uk with some sunshine. further south we got cloud and rain, oddly speaking, if you start off with rain chances are it will still be there into the afternoon and, for some, could be quite chilly, just on the northern edge of this rain. mid—wales, nor the midlands, temperatures in one or two spots around five degrees. dry weather for friday and the weekend. rain in the south on friday clearing off to give a fine weekend. hello, this is bbc news. i'm kasia madera, our top stories: in italy a record rise in the number of deaths from coronavirus, a75 people die in one day, bringing the total to almost 3000. world markets continue to plung

coming closer, the breeze picking up and that weather front bringing difficult rain, 0rkney and shetlandst majority, sunshine later in the vast majority, sunshine later in the north of scotland and while we could see temperatures peaking at ten, it will drop because cold air is on its way. this low pressure goes from iceland to norway. cloudy to begin with on thursday, sleet and snow abundantly, temperatures in low single figures, 12 or 13 in the south—east. milder air returns from the south. this is bbc news, with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. the us navy sails into virus—stricken new york city, as donald trump says americans must social distance to save million lives. this is our shared patriotically duty. challenging times are ahead for the next 30 days. and this is a very vital 30 days. in london, an exhibition centre is transformed into a hospital injust one week. it could eventually treat 4,000 patients. a national exodus — hundreds of thousands of migrant workers flee india's cities after lockdowns leave them withoutjobs or pay. and a date is ann

for the journey home later on, it is only shetland and parts of east anglia that stays dry.r flooding. river levels will rise again. clear skies overnight and maybe a touch of frost in —— for most frost free start to tomorrow morning. and that is because a wedge of much milder air denoted by the yellow colours are coming in. weather tangled in amongst it so it point be completely drive tomorrow. evenif point be completely drive tomorrow. even if it is mild. some heavy showers and more persistent rain across western parts of wales and some light rain and drizzle through southern counties of wales throughout the day. tomorrow, windy day compared to today. al is developing later the top 60— mph. —— gaels. 16 and maybe 17 celsius. 63 fahrenheit possible for the southern corner and east anglia. —— gales. heavy rain through the night for southern areas and he will clear the wednesday allowing a drier, brighter day across the southern half of the country. a scattering of showers which will turn increasingly wintry scotla nd which will turn increasingly wintry scotland and northern

although there will still be a few showers affecting 0rkney and shetland from time to time.y for a time across southern wales, south—west england but as well as the wet weather here, it's also going to get increasingly windy, particularly around the coasts and headlands of south—west england and also southern wales. but you will notice a brisk, north—easterly wind across central and eastern england. the best of the dry and bright weather across more northern areas of the uk as pressure begins to build a little we should see some sunshine breaking through. 0n into the weekend, cloud varying quite a bit from place to place but the trend is for the weather to be largely dry it with some bright or sunny spells. you're watching bbc news. i'm simon mccoy. as the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus rises to nearly 2000, the nhs in england is to cancel all routine surgery and sent home as many patients as possible in order to free up beds. the government's chief scientific adviser said it was reasonable to estimate that 20,000 people could die from catching coronavirus in the u

some schools, a few here and there, and most schools in shetland, are closed at the moment.. there may be areas they choose to close schools in, and others where they stay open, but she did warn that if and when they do start closing, in a wider scale manner, it is likely to be for a very long time, perhaps three or four months. there was also more information on the testing procedures here in scotland will stop ms sturgeon said that people with symptoms going into hospital will be tested, as will front line nhs workers, but there is also what is called the sentinel gp testing which is usually used for seasonal flu. that will be expanded by the end of the week to cover 200 gp surgeries in scotland, covering a population of 1.2 million people. anyone in those areas presenting with symptoms similar to covid—19 will be tested for the disease. that is to allow the medical staff, the experts who are modelling all this, to get a sense of how the virus is spreading and whether there are hotspots where they need to focus their efforts going forward. much has been made of differences

aircraft working with the scottish ambulance service to evacuate a critically ill patient from the shetland help us in the fight against coronavirus, and all of us can continue to play our part in supporting them and the health service by staying at home, supporting the nhs and saving lives. now, i want to ask stephen to run through the latest data from our cabinet office coronavirus fact file. thank you. our incredible staff in the nhs are working around the clock, pulling out all the stops to prepare for the expected surge in patients with covid—19. i saw that myself at the nhs nightingale hospital in east london this morning and was completely bowled over by the work being done there. from a standing start a week ago to a new hospital that will be ready to take patients later this week. but as we've repeatedly said and as you've just heard, nhs staff cannot do this on their own. yes, we can increase but we also need everybody in the country, every one of you, to help by reducing the transmission of the virus because it is by doing that that we will reduce number of deaths and we will tak

the front clears the south—east on sunday, hanging around around shetland for much of the day, and thening so. it is the time of year for a weather watcher went to pick of the year. if you want to get involved, go to the website, scroll down to the bottom of the page, take on pick of the season and click on your favourite one. you will see the terms and conditions there and privacy notices. this is the picture that won the last competition. do you judge it, are you in charge? i wish! do you judge it, are you in charge? iwish! i'm do you judge it, are you in charge? i wish! i'm glad i don't, because there are some stunning pictures. the collapse of airline flybe will have a huge impact on airlines across the uk but what will it mean for passengers and businesses? ben is at birmingham airport for us this morning. what can you tell us? good morning to you from here in birmingham. for some flights, good morning to you from here in birmingham. forsome flights, it's business as usual but you might be able to make out in the distance, the flybe desk very empty, worried passengers turning up an

you will notice that shetland has closed its schools today for one week.ing is trying to reassure people and i am also aware that you are probably reading the same stories that many of our viewers are reading, i saw yesterday an article in one of the newspaper saying that doctors and scientists urge the government to stop ignoring strategies from other countries that have brought cases down. can you please, this morning, off some reassurance to those who may be asking that exact question saying why is the uk taking one particular route when we look across at europe and see other countries who are doing things very differently and are seeing a reduction in some of the coronavirus cases. remember that the coronavirus cases. remember that the who is responsible for 19a countries. so the advice they give has to be applicable in the maldives, in somalia and in the united kingdom. it is no surprise that when that advice reaches somalia or scotland and wales and england and northern ireland that there is adaptation to the advice and guidance. and scotland‘s healt

in scotland, for example, we have shetland. chinese colleagues. some of my colleagues had a call yesterday with some of the people in wuhan who have been working on this crisis, and you can be certain that the uk is learning from all of the country is working on this, and what we have learned is that social distancing is a com pletely that social distancing is a completely crucial. crucial to protect you and i, but more importantly, to protect our elderly pa rents, importantly, to protect our elderly parents, or those with pre—existing disease, to try and help them get through this really difficult few months. let's really try and understand social distancing because it is different to self isolation. what is the simplest way you would explain it to our audience? it is brea kfast explain it to our audience? it is breakfast time, i am sorry, we will have to get a little bit pirate. if you think about the chain of the virus. if i have the virus, i shared it. i shed the virus in my saliva and when i blow my nose. that virus is the

paradise island, and in that regard, can i complain to him that the paradise islands of orkney and shetlandday to these self—employed people that when these self—employed people that when the offer of help comes, they will not be in any worse position than they would be if they were in employment? i cannot... in all candour, promised the house that we will be able to get through this crisis without any kind of hardship at all. but what i can tell him, and he andi at all. but what i can tell him, and he and i have talked face—to—face about the issues he raises. we will do whatever we can to support the self—employed just as we are putting our arms around every single employed person in this country, and i well understand the point he makes. as for his generous invitation, he should be careful what he wishes for. may ijoin collea g u es what he wishes for. may ijoin colleagues across this house in congratulating and thanking the prime ministerfor his congratulating and thanking the prime minister for his strong leadership at this current time? this has provided a great reassurance for my cons

aircraft working with the scottish ambulance service to evacuate a critically ill patient from the shetland to play our pa rt all of us can continue to play our part in supporting them and the health service by staying at home, supporting the nhs and saving lives. now, i want to ask stephen to run through the latest data from our cabinet office coronavirus fact file. thank you. our incredible staff in the nhs are working around the clock pulling out all the stops to prepare for the expected surge in patients with covid—19. i saw that to myself at the nhs nightingale hospital in east london this morning and was completely bowled over by the work being done there. from a week ago to a new hospital that will be ready to take patients later this week. as we've repeatedly said and as you've just heard, nhs staff cannot do this on their own. yes, we cannot do this on their own. yes, we can increase but we also need everybody in the country, everyone of you, to help by reducing the transmission of the virus because it is by doing that that we will reduce numberof is by doing that that we will redu

highlands, the scottish islands, the highlands, the scottish islands, the western isles, 0rkney and shetland open air so that does mean, as we understand things, the scotland france game this weekend at murrayfield can still go ahead. and now over to my colleague in cardiff. thanks, in wales the number of people being tested in wales has risen by over a hundred overnight and now stands at 643 being tested. we are still in the containment phase in wales, not in the delay phase. there are only two confirmed cases, the second was confirmed yesterday by the chief medical 0fficer here. he also said in his press co nfe re nce 0fficer here. he also said in his press conference yesterday that that individual is actually being treated within wales, the first case was taken to england so they could conduct further research to learn more about the virus. but any more it seems will be kept in wales, looked after in a clinical environment or a quarantine place, possibly even at home. the advice here, just like anywhere else, if you have flu—like symptoms, not to go to public spaces, in hospitals. 0ne go

constituency is working in partnership with lockheed martin to build a sustainable space economy in shetlandlockheed martin are the people best placed to make these judgments? mr speaker, we will of course be guided by the best scientificjudgments in all of these things and i can confirm it is our firm determination to have a second spaceport in scotland and we are looking for candidates to send into orbit, mr speaker. today is the 15th annual day in memory of victims of terrorism across europe. next week my constituency will commemorate the 27th anniversary of the ira terrorist attack in my town which killed two children. over the last quarter of a century of the peace foundation, based in warrington, has worked tirelessly to provide the national support service for victims of terrorism in great britain. will the prime ministerjoin with me in commending their work and ensuring that their funding continues?” certainly commend the work of all those who work in the warrington peace centre and we will certainly do everything we can to ensure that the funding continues.” do everything we can to