i'm simon mccoy. the headlines...ft of measures to get the country moving after a prolonged coronavirus lockdown. people need to know that although hardship lies ahead, no one will be left without hope. businesses will receive a £1,000 jobs retention bonus for every furloughed employee they bring back to work and keep on the books. the chancellor confirmed a new £2 billion kick start scheme to create morejobs for young billion kick start scheme to create more jobs for young people. billion kick start scheme to create morejobs for young people. and stamp duty will be temporarily cut in england and northern ireland for properties costing less than £500,000.

this is bbc news, i'm simon mccoy.days. yes, face coverings, i think people should be wearing in shops, and in terms of how we do that, whether we make it mandatory or not, we will look at the guidance and say a little bit more in the next few days. a huge win for manchester city — as the club successfully overturns a two—year ban from european club competitions. the government has unveiled how the uk's points—based immigration system will operate, when it comes into effect for eu citizens on 1st january — but social care workers won't be able to access special nhs visas. nail bars and beauty salons re—open for business today in england, but many treatments are still not allowed. actor kelly preston has died from breast cancer aged 57. her husband john travolta said she ‘fought a courageous fight‘. come on in — the national trust opens a small number of its houses to visitors for the first time since they all closed due to lockdown. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. it's the strongest hint yet that face—coverings

this is bbc news, i'm simon mccoy. get one and a half billion pounds — after being devastated by the coronavirus lockdown. this is all new money for the arts sector and arts at the absolute heart of our national life, whether it is your local theatre where you go to see the pantomime part of the history of our nation. china warns britain that it will face the consequences if it treats china as an enemy — it comes as the uk re—considers the role of huawei in the 5g roll—out. the team gb sprinter, bianca williams, is considering legal action against the metropolitan police after accusing officers of "racial profiling" when she and her partner were stopped and searched. i've never been in that situation before. to be on that front line, along with my son, it was

this is bbc news i'm simon mccoy.is to suspend its extradition treaty with hong kong after beijing accuses the uk of "brutal meddling" in its internal affairs i'm not going to be pushed into a position of becoming a knee—jerk sinophobe on every issue, someone who is automatically anti—china, but we do have serious concerns. the race for a coronavirus vaccine — the government signs global deals to purchase millions of doses. more retail misery — as high street stores marks and spencer and ted baker announce major job cuts. "i was afraid he'd kill me" — amber heard takes to the witness stand at her ex—husband johnny depp's libel case. commentator: close, close.

as we head through the end of the week into the weekend, we see some more this is bbc news, i'm simon mccoye to a decision on the situation in england in the next few days. yes, face coverings, i think people should be wearing in shops, and in terms of how we do that, whether we make it mandatory or not, we will look at the guidance and say a little bit more in the next few days. a huge win for manchester city as the club successfully overturns a two—year ban from european club competitions. nail bars and beauty salons reopen for business today in england but many treatments are still not allowed. actor kelly preston has died from breast cancer at the age of 57. her husband john travolta said she fought a courageous

i'm simon mccoy. the headlines...e situation called for a swift response. let's be absolutely clear about what's happening in europe, amongst some of our european friends. i'm afraid you are starting to see, in some places, the signs of a second wave of the pandemic. the spanish prime minister calls britain's response "unjust" and "disproportionate". translation: take the case of the canary islands, the balearic islands, the regions of valencia and andalusia, which i insist have a cumulative incidence of the virus inferior to that registered right now in the united kingdom. tougher restrictions are introduced in oldham following an increase in the number of cases of the virus.

this is bbc news, i'm simon mccoy. the headlines... eu referendums — that's the verdict of the long awaited russia report from mps. the report reveals that no one in government knew if russia interfered in or thought influence in the referendum because they did not want to know. few questions were asked as the uk welcomed russian money with ‘open arms‘ — with cash recycled through what the report called ‘the london laundromat‘ £35 billion — the cost of the uk response to coronavirus injune — the third biggest monthly figure on record.

i'm simon mccoy. the headlines...ome companies say they need to keep the cash to stay in business. we're looking to pass some of that on to customers, but i think we are in survival mode right now. what it allows us to do is comfortably put on larger discounts, so we are passing it on. the health secretary says the government has ruled out making masks compulsory for office workers in england. borisjohnson confirms there'll be an independent inquiry into the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic — but not now. china warns of retaliation over huawei, as president trump takes credit for the decision to exclude it from the uk's 56 network. the biggest easing of lockdown restrictions in scotland is under way — the first minister says it's

this is bbc news, i'm simon mccoy. the headlines...ine rules are reimposed at short notice on travellers returning from spain. all hell broke loose. the family are panicking. what are we going to do? cancel rugby, netball, but the parties. a shock to the system. the government says it had to act "rapidly and decisively" to avoid a second spike of the virus here. if you're coming back from spain, anywhere in spain, you must quarantine for 14 days. that is the only effective way to ensure that we have at the greatest possible level of support and defence for public health. buy one get one free deals will be banned and junk food adverts restricted as the government's tries to tackle obesity in england.

my colleague, simon mccoy, tweeted. .. "this is just the worst news. "for viewers and listeners."for all those that work with you. "and especially for me. "you are simply the best. "and we shall miss you. "good luck norman #legend." the broadcaster simon mayo said... " fa rewell norman smith, a fabulous journalist "and brilliant political observer. "6:30am will never be the same". he was alluding to norman's daily early morning appearance on the today programme on radio a. and our colleague, victoria derbyshire, who has worked closely alongside norman over the years, said, "he is immense, wise, clever and funny. "i have loved working with you. "thank you for being a magnificent and kind colleague." my colleague, annita mcveigh, spoke to norman earlier about what he will be getting up to. i just came to the conclusion that i really can't spend the rest of my life prattling on about politics on this balcony. it's time i went out there and had a look at the big, wide world out there, and that involves going on some decent walks with the hound. so, first off, i'm going to be walking

simon mccoy will be here ina these freedoms.om the atlantic, bringing all of that moisture, plenty of miles to go around, for all of us, it will be a great evening. driver the majority, perhaps a bit of rain to come in. the cloud stays... currently we are infora mild the cloud stays... currently we are in for a mild night and the cloud stays... currently we are infora mild nightand in some spots, lows of 1a or 15 degrees. first thing on thursday, again, quite grey, gloomy, murky skies to start our day. but for thursday, there is a greater chance of the cloud breaking up as the day goes by in england and wales, particularly central and eastern areas and eastern scotland could be a favoured spot for some of the best of the sunshine, it could turn out to beat the warmest place in the uk up to 2a25 degrees. further west, the warmest place in the uk up to 2a25 degrees. furtherwest, more cloud and some rain, just 16 degrees, that is because we have a cold weather front that will then sync its way south across the uk through friday and

hello, this is bbc news with simon mccoy. the headlines. dealt to you. it's that simple. just do the right thing. it shouldn't be that hard. families and friends can be reunited with loved ones — as visits to care homes in england are allowed to restart — if it's safe. labour agrees to pay "substa ntial" damages to seven former employees — who sued the party over anti—semitism and spoke out in a bbc panorama programme. we are pleased that our reputations have been restored, although it will ta ke have been restored, although it will take time to repair the damage caused by their unfounded attacks. we are glad that keir starmer is showing the leadership which is so desperately needed to bring this chapter to a close. have you been a soft touch on russia, prime minister? are you a soft touch on russia? pressure on the government to tighten security laws — after accusations of underestimating the threat of russian interference. and bad table manners — restaurant owners — severely hit by the pandemic — react angrily over the number of "no—show

this is bbc news i'm simon mccoy. the headlines: ratcheting up the tension with china: the uk is to suspend its extradition treaty with hong kong after beijing accuses the uk of "brutal meddling" in its internal affairs i'm not going to be pushed into a position of becoming a knee—jerk sinophobe on every issue, someone who is automatically anti—china, but we do have serious concerns. the race for a coronavirus vaccine — the government signs global deals to purchase millions of doses. more retail misery — as high street stores marks and spencer and ted baker announce major job cuts. "i was afraid he'd kill me" — amber heard takes to the witness stand at her ex—husband johnny depp‘s libel case. commentator: close, close. gone! full of length. a wonderful adjustment in length. and vital early wickets, as england press for victory in the second test at old trafford. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. beijing has accused the uk government of ‘brutally meddling' in chinas internal affairs, as diplomatic tensions contin

this is bbc news, i'm simon mccoy. the headlines... the government actively avoided investigating possible russian interference in the scottish independence and eu referendums — that's the verdict of the long awaited russia report from mps. the report reveals that no one in government knew if russia interfered in or thought influence in the referendum because they did not want to know. few questions were asked as the uk welcomed russian money with ‘open arms‘ — with cash recycled through what the report called ‘the london laundromat‘ £35 billion — the cost of the uk response to coronavirus injune — the third biggest monthly figure on record. a lot to talk about — the us secretary of state mike pompeo is meeting borisjohnson in downing street — with china high on the agenda at thejohnny depp libel trial his ex—wife is questioned about the injuries she says were caused by him. and thousands of people line the streets of ashington in northumberland to pay tribute to football great jack charlton. the long awaited report into alleged russia

simon mccoy will be here shortly with the news at one, but now it's time for a look at the weather with in the atlantic, this area of cloud is having its way in and it is an area of low pressure that would bring some rain and across western scotla nd bring some rain and across western scotland as we end the day. it does arrive quite late on in the day, but before the rain works in the qb isolated showers in scotland. most areas will have a dry afternoon. temperatures into the low 20s at best, feeling warm weather sunshine comes through. overnight, ourareare will continue to make inroads, sojourning wet in northern ireland and scotland with mist and fog patches forming around some of the coastal hills. further site which will keep some clear spells, the cloud tending to filter through northern ireland, scotland and the midlands. the rain tomorrow morning will slowly move southwards into northern england. in the south, further spells of sunshine, warm in the sunshine with highs of 23. where it stays clouded the temperatures will be disappointing, parts of scotla nd will be disappointing,

in a few moments it's the bbc news at one with simon mccoy.areas of scotland with a view getting into northern ireland and the north west of england too. with those shower clouds, looking like this. through the rest of today, we will continue to see the showers coming in particularly in scotland. and just a few isolated showers for northern ireland and north—west england but otherwise, a lot of dry weather around as we head into the early pa rt weather around as we head into the early part of the evening. quite warm in the south. 23. london. quite a cool day further north. showers around, as well. overnight, more showers to come in scotland. otherwise, most of us will have a dry night with clear spells, turning chilly again. temperatures into single figures. so a cool start to the day on tuesday but again plenty of sunshine, northern ireland, england and wales, and cloud will tend to develop, mostly fair weather cloud, but it will tend to turn much grey a cross cloud, but it will tend to turn much grey across the north west later in the day wi

simon mccoy will be joined by rory boland — travel editor at which and linda bauld, — professor of publics extending its holiday cancellations to the balearic islands and the canary islands until the 4th of august. good news if you very holiday—maker planning to go to those locations. tui has said it is extending its holiday cancellations to the balearic islands and the ca nary islands until tuesday to the balearic islands and the canary islands until tuesday the 4th of august. the hajj — the annual pilgrimage to mecca — is under way. normally more than two million muslims would usually take part in the five—day pilgrimage to the holy city but international visitors have been banned this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. just a thousand foreign pilgrims already resident in saudi arabia will be allowed to take part. here's our reporter sameer hashmi in the uae on how this hajj will be different. that is correct, it is unprecedented. if you look at the pictures that are coming in from the holy city of mecca. usually there are between 2.5 million pilgrims in mecca on the first day wh

this is bbc news, i'm simon mccoy. the headlines... holiday plans up in the air for millions as strict quarantine rules are reimposed at short notice on travellers returning from spain. all hell broke loose. the family are panicking. what are we going to do? cancel rugby, netball, but the parties. a shock to the system. the government says it had to act "rapidly and decisively" to avoid a second spike of the virus here. if you're coming back from spain, anywhere in spain, you must quarantine for m days. that is the only effective way to ensure that we have at the greatest possible level of support and defence for public health. buy one get one free deals will be banned and junk food adverts restricted as the government's tries to tackle obesity in england. the scottish pilot described as the sickest patients in asia after contracting covid—19 has warned people to not become blase about the disease. i contracted it and i was underfor ten weeks on life support. it is not a laughing matter. it is a very serious thing. and a red card for d

i'm simon mccoy. the headlines... the prime minister defends the decision to quarantine holiday—makers returning from spain, saying the situation called for a swift response. let's be absolutely clear about what's happening in europe, amongst some of our european friends. i'm afraid you are starting to see, in some places, the signs of a second wave of the pandemic. the spanish prime minister calls britain's response "unjust" and "disproportionate". translation: take the case of the canary islands, the balearic islands, the regions of valencia and andalusia, which i insist have a cumulative incidence of the virus inferior to that registered right now in the united kingdom. tougher restrictions are introduced in oldham following an increase in the number of cases of the virus. biking on prescription — the government wants more of us to cycle and will pay you £50 to get your old bike road—worthy. scientists in australia say nearly three billion animals were killed or displaced by the wildfires that ravaged the country l