it rains in the western isles later. cloud putting into southern england may well push out the art shower. temperature is higher, high teens to near 20 in england and wales. warmer on wednesday. at this stage the weather front would bring rain into parts of scotland, cloud to northern ireland. cloud, bright oi’ sunny to northern ireland. cloud, bright or sunny spells in england and wales. an isolated shower. be 2a degrees in south east england. however warm it gets, it does not change the rules about essential travel and social distancing. after that things do change going into the easter weekend. thursday is looking fine but then for the weekend high—pressure giving way to low pressure. what does that mean? it means cloudy skies, the chance of some rain, the breeze will pick up as well. it looks like it does turn cooler as we go through the easter weekend. that is your forecast. thank you. a reminder of our top story... the government insists borisjohnson is still "very much in charge" despite being admitted to hospital

allowing cloud to strea m its northern flank allowing cloud to stream in towards the northern and western islesreeze here as well with a spot of rain at many enduring a fine day and with the wind in the west at this stage, the eastern shores are backed up to 16-18. in the eastern shores are backed up to 16—18. in the second half of the week, into the next weekend, the south—western quarter, rain a chance to work its way towards the british isles but it will take a time. this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. the number of people who have died with coronavirus in the uk has now passed 10,000. the health secretary calls it a sombre day. the fact that over 10,000 people have now lost their lives to this invisible killer demonstrates just how serious coronavirus is. borisjohnson is discharged from hospital where he was treated for covid—19. he thanks nhs staff for their care when "things could have gone either way." i have today left hospital after a week in which the nhs has saved my life, no question. the us overtakes italy with the highest numbers

behind its hazy sunshine developing and reined back to the western isles later.hance of an isolated or possibly thundery showers developing for top temperatures for some it was the mid 20s, especially in south—east england. another when front bringing parts of rain to parts of scotland and northern ireland, that will sink and northern ireland, that will sink a bit further south and a few more heavy and thundery showers will break out across england and wales. again with some hazy sunshine and on sunday it is turning colder from the north. there may be a frost for some of us on sunday night across the northern half of the uk. as high—pressure building from the north on monday, the flow of air coming in from the east, north—east, thatis coming in from the east, north—east, that is a colder direction and change will be enhanced by a stronger wind, particularly across southern parts here as well. so, very different temperatures by the time we get to monday, although still a lot of dry weather out there. there's weather fronts clear away and the time pressure is build

the northern flank just allowing cloud to stream and towards the western isles in the northwest of scotlandany injuring of dry and fine day but to the stage, it will be around 15, i7 to 18. into the stage, it will be around 15, 17 to 18. into the forthcoming weekend, will be looking into the southwestern quarter to see rain attempting to work its way up towards the british isles and that 00:13:49,609 --> 4294966103:13:29,430 will take a time. saudi arabia and russia have decided to end their oil price war by agreeing to make the biggest production cuts in history. pope francis delivers his traditional easter service

showers pushing towards the western isles of scotla nd pushing towards the western isles of scotlande will eventually see some rain, but there is plenty of sunshine for the bulk of england and wales. the sun may be hazy in places and the arrows indicate where we have the strongest wind, gusts of around a0 to a5 mph in north—west scotla nd around a0 to a5 mph in north—west scotland and the winds are lighter compared to yesterday across much of england and wales, temperatures are well above average. mid team since in northern and scotland, upper teens to around 20 in the warmer parts of england and wales. this cloud will push further north, some showers in southern england overnight. rainy and breezy in northern scotland. temperatures are holding up compared with last night, but in northern england and southern scotla nd but in northern england and southern scotland there might be some frost, but it is the best place for a view of the supermoon. submitted and fog patches around tomorrow. tomorrow looks more cloudy for many, some sunny spells around, and isolated shower perhaps towards

someone coming back to the western isles later.olated and possibly thundery shower, although most possibly thundery shower, although m ost pla ces possibly thundery shower, although most places will stay dry. yes, warm to very warm but again, much cooler by monday. this is a bbc news special. we will bring you the very latest government briefing on the coronavirus shortly. but firstly, an eastern message to stay indoors this weekend as the number of deaths from coronavirus in the uk rises by more than 900. downing street says the prime minister continues to be in very good spirits in hospital, and after leaving intensive care. new york sta rts leaving intensive care. new york starts to bury some of its debt in mass graves, with nearly 160,000 people infected across the state. here there are concerns that postal workers aren't being fully protected against the virus. and nearly £2 million lost in virus —related fraud. we confront was behind the websites selling

warm, mid to high teens for scotland and northern ireland, somewhat cooler for the northern and western islesacross scotland and northern ireland later, continuing overnight with patchy light rain and places, clearer skies across tangled in wales but mist an fog developing particularly we have had a daytime showers. temperatures between four and eight. what is the sunday high—pressure drifting east, the front pushing across, bringing cloud and rain but the potentialfor heavy and rain but the potentialfor heavy and thundery showers so a bit of a split tomorrow, starting with northern ireland, more cloud and outbreaks of rain, spells of sunshine behind but also cloud and rain moving north, england and wales with spells of sunshine and increasing cloud and the greater chance of thunder showers developing bringing lots of rain and a short amount of time if you get them. temperatures up to 2425 across east anglia and south—east england but turning cooler from the anglia and south—east england but turning coolerfrom the north anglia and south—east england but turning cooler from the north and west

for western scotland, though, westerly winds will bring a bit more cloud to the highlands, the western islesl for the northern isles of scotland. and although we start off cloudy in lincolnshire, east anglia, south east england, the east midlands, that cloud will tend to burn back toward some of those north sea coasts into the afternoon. it's going to feel a bit warmer, the winds a bit lighter, temperatures a couple of degrees higher with highs up to 11! degrees. 0n into wednesday's forecast, high pressure is with us once again. if anything, it's going to be warmer for just about everyone, with temperatures around three orfour degrees higher. highs of 17 degrees or so for london, for birmingham, for newcastle and for aberdeen, but maybe 19 the top temperature around the cardiff area. temperature contrast then begins to increase on thursday. they're getting a bit warmer across england and wales, but a bit colder across parts of scotland and north—east england. that colder air is arriving with a very weak cold front. so, it will bring a strip of cloud, maybe an odd light shower with it. most a

rain to the western isles of scotland, chance in the evening for isolated showers and thunderstorms acrossgland and wales where for some of us it will be even warmer than it was on good friday. then from saturday into sunday, this area of low pressure pushing down the western side of the uk. another front of low pressure pushing towards scandinavia. nothing looking particularly wet but a chance of seeing rain initially through parts of scotla nd seeing rain initially through parts of scotland and northern ireland and then a few showers developing once more into parts of ingot and wales. the arrows were tilting down from the north and that is colder air starting to arrive from the north. temperatures for some in the high teens and low 20s but some of us in north and scotland aren't getting into double figures. the next are of high pressure. as you have that special friend by monday, high pressure. as you have that specialfriend by monday, this means it is turning dry again. there will be fair weather on monday, cloud pushing into eastern parts, arrows coming down from the north and coming d

northern ireland, brightens up, but then more cloud and the odd spot of rain into the northern and western isleslower, for the sub very warm, 25 or 26 degrees and with it that warmth we could see the odd afternoon shower or thunderstorm. some of those in wales, midlands, east lincolnshire. .. wales, midlands, east lincolnshire... now for wales, midlands, east lincolnshire. .. now for sunday again i think we can see one or two showers across england and wales and maybe one or two showers by the sage, rain pushing in from the west. northerly wind across scotland and northern ireland and that will make it feel considerably cooler here. the further south, still warm. 23 degrees perhaps in london but it turns cooler for all of us as we head out of sunday into monday. low pressure down to the south, high pressure down to the south, high pressure from the north, with the feed of winds around high—pressure ina feed of winds around high—pressure in a clockwise direction drawing and much colder air around the uk and it will feel particularly chilly given the strength of this north northeasterly wind. quit

for western scotland, though, westerly winds will bring a bit more cloud to the highlands, the western islesas well for the northern isles of scotland. and although we start off cloudy in lincolnshire, east anglia, south east england, the east midlands, that cloud will tend to burn back toward some of those north sea coasts into the afternoon. it's going to feel a bit warmer, the winds a bit lighter, temperatures a couple of degrees higher with highs up to 14 degrees. on into wednesday's forecast, high pressure is with us once again. if anything, it's going to be warmer for just about everyone, with temperatures around three orfour degrees higher. highs of 17 degrees or so for london, for birmingham, for newcastle and for aberdeen, but maybe 19 the top temperature around the cardiff area. temperature contrast then begins to increase on thursday. they're getting a bit warmer across england and wales, but a bit colder across parts of scotland and north east england. that colder air is arriving with a very weak cold front. so, it will bring a strip of cloud, maybe an odd light shower with it. m

overnight, and a raft of blustery showers rattling in, not only to the northern isles, but widely across northern and westernritish isles, and the cloud which will keep many frost—free as we start the new day on thursday. by thursday, the weather front will have tracked its way just that little bit further south towards the scottish borders, towards northern ireland, so quite a bit of cloud here to start the day. but as you see, there's not an awful lot of rain associated with that feature as it drifts its way a little bit further south during the day. brighter skies following on behind, but that wind really noticeable. these are the gusts widely across the british isles. you see certainly 30mph or40mph mph. across the northern parts of scotland we're looking at around 50mph or so. so it's going to feel pretty raw there. but further south, ahead of the weather front, the temperatures still holding on to double figures but, as that front completes its journey, coming ever further south as we get ourselves on into friday, so i think there will be, generally speaking, a fresher feel across the british isles but

at least that means it is a sunny start, save for the northern parts of scotland, northern and western islese a noticeable wind, quite breezy again through the channel but, in—between, it is a decent enough day. not too much in the way of wind so those temperatures just wanting to recover a touch. tuesday night, on into wednesday, still pretty clear skies underneath that area of high pressure, which is wanting to slip its way towards the continent but it is just doing enough for us to give us that cool perhaps frosty start. still some cloud and breeze across the far north of scotland. still some breeze in the channel but, in between, that's a really pleasant sort of day, another dry one, plenty of sunshine and a little bit of a westerly in the breeze so up and over the pennines, well, no longer7, 8, 9 degrees — you're closer to17, 18, perhaps even 19 degrees or so. but in the second half of the week, we are beginning to look down to see a low pressure throwing this band of cloud and rain, particularly towards south—western quarter of the british isles. a week—old weather front clouding the s

particularly towards south—western quarter of the british isles. week—old weather front clouding the skies across the heart of scotland, maybe a spot of rain here. but with a south—easterly breeze for many, this temperature again trying to recover but over the next few days, we will be looking towards that south—western quarter to see more chances of rain moving in from the south—west. this is bbc news. i'm simon pusey with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. the number of coronavirus deaths in the uk passes 10,000 — the health secretary calls it a ‘terrible marker‘. the fact that over 10,000 people have now lost their lives to this invisible killer demonstrate just how serious coronavirus is. the british pm continues his recovery at his country residence. he says there's no question the health service saved his life. saudi arabia and russia have decided to end their oil price war by agreeing to make the biggest production cuts in history. and italian tenor andrea bocelli sings to an empty duomo cathedral, but is heard

save for the northern parts of scotla nd for the northern parts of scotland northern and western islesnoticeable win. breezy again through the channel. in between a decent enough day. not too much in the way of wind. those temperatures just wanting to recover our touch. tuesday night on into wednesday, still pretty clear skies underneath that area of high pressure. which is wanting to slip its way towards the continent. it's just doing enough for us to give us that cool, frosty start. still some cloud and breeze across the far north of scotland. breeze of the channel but in between that's a really pleasa nt but in between that's a really pleasant day. another driver and plenty of sunshine, bit of and plenty of sunshine, bit of a westerly in the breeze. up and over the pen nines, no longer seven, eight, 9 and over the pen nines, no longerseven, eight, 9 degrees closer to 16, 17, perhaps 19 or so. in the second half of the week were beginning to look towards biscay to see low pressure throwing these bands of cloud and rain particular towards the south western quarter of the british isles

rain to contain with as well, especially at the start of the day across the northern and western islesr front is gradually working its way south with time. bright enough to start in the south, but the cloud shield eventually filling in here and come mid—afternoon, i think we'll find the last of the rain associated with the weather front getting into northern ireland and maybe just hanging on into the south—west of scotland. elsewhere, a lot of cloud around, brighter skies to finish the day perhaps across the north of scotland, but the wind here will become a real feature overnight and a raft of blustery showers rattling in, not only to the northern isles but widely across northern and western scotland, and it's the combination of the strength of the wind widely across the country and the cloud which will keep many frost—free as we start the new day on thursday. by thursday, the weather front will have tracked its wayjust that little bit further south towards the scottish borders towards northern ireland, so quite a bit of cloud here to start the day. but as you'll see, there's not an a

its northern flank just allowing cloud to stream in towards the northern and western isles, the northa dry and fine day and with the wind in the west at this stage, while the eastern shores are back up to 16, 17 or 18. in the second half of the week, on into the forthcoming weekend, we will be looking into the south—western quarter to see rain attempting to work its way up towards the british isles, but it will take time. hello. this is bbc news with james reynolds. we'll be taking a look at tomorrow morning's papers in a moment — first, the headlines. the number of people who have died with coronavirus in the uk has now passed 10,000. the health secretary calls it a sombre day. borisjohnson is recuperating, after intensive medical care, but it's unclear when he'll be back at work. the us overtakes italy with the highest numbers of deaths from coronavirus in the world, more than 20,000 people have now died. pope francis delivers a prayer for those affected by the pandemic in his traditional easter vigil in an almost deserted st peter's basilica. and the legendary british motor racing

overnight, and a raft of blustery showers rattling in, not only to the northern isles, but widely across northern and western cloud which will keep many frost—free as we start the new day on thursday. by thursday, the weather front will have tracked its way just that little bit further south towards the scottish borders, towards northern ireland, so quite a bit of cloud here to start the day. but as you see, there's not an awful lot of rain associated with that feature as it drifts its way a little bit further south during the day. brighter skies following on behind, but that wind really noticeable. these are the gusts widely across the british isles. you see certainly 30mph or40mph mph. across the northern parts of scotland we're looking at around 50mph or so. so it's going to feel pretty raw there. but further south, ahead of the weather front, the temperatures still holding on to double figures but, as that front completes its journey, coming ever further south as we get ourselves on into friday, so i think there will be, generally speaking, a fresher feel across the british isles but perhaps on friday, a

overnight, and a raft of blustery showers rattling in, not only to the northern isles, but widely across northern and westerny across the british isles, and the cloud which will keep many frost—free as we start the new day on thursday. by thursday, the weather front will have tracked its way just that little bit further south towards the scottish borders, towards northern ireland, so quite a bit of cloud here to start the day. but as you see, there's not an awful lot of rain associated with that feature as it drifts its way a little bit further south during the day. brighter skies following on behind, but that wind really noticeable. these are the gusts widely across the british isles. you see certainly 30mph or40mph mph. across the northern parts of scotland we're looking at around 50mph or so. so it's going to feel pretty raw there. but further south, ahead of the weather front, the temperatures still holding on to double figures but, as that front completes its journey, coming ever further south as we get ourselves on into friday, so i think there will be, generally speaking, a fresher feel across the bri

also thicker cloud working in across the northern and western isles. ing its way southwards across western scotland. just knocking the edge off the temperatures here. otherwise, it's a warmer day. temperatures reaching a high of 18 degrees. now, on into thursday, we're going to see some colder air arriving to the far north of the uk but some warmer air arriving across england and wales. so thursday is a day of increasing contrasts. again, there will be some areas of high cloud around, which will make the sunshine rather hazy at times. we could see some showers arriving towards the south—west of england late in the day, although there is some uncertainty about exactly how many of those are likely to make it down to the ground. and across the north—east of scotland, that's where we've got some cloudy weather, an odd spot of rain, and much cooler conditions but, otherwise, england and wales seeing temperatures into the low 20s. it will feel increasingly warm. for friday's forecast, there is a rather greater threat of seeing some showery bursts of rain, par

cloudier towards the far northwest, but the odd shower perhaps for the western isles, perhaps northern breezy, particularly for the northwest of scotland, but, elsewhere, lighter winds and the sunshine lasting through the day, but there will be more cloud just pushing into southern counties of england as we head on into the afternoon. but temperatures likely to reach about 20 degrees in london. elsewhere, typically the mid to high teens. so, we‘re looking at a largely dry night tuesday night into wednesday, particularly across england and wales. scotland and northern ireland will have more cloud, and a few outbreaks of patchy rain moving in here. if you‘ve been during some gardening recently, we are not expecting a frost overnight tuesday into wednesday, so it won‘t be as cold as it will be first thing tuesday morning. through the day on wednesday, again, most places, largely dry. plenty of sunshine across england and wales, a little bit of cloud drifting around too. thicker cloud for scotland and for northern ireland, with the odd light shower. across scotland and northern ireland, te

also thicker cloud working in across the northern and western isles. er seeping its way southwards across western scotland. just knocking the edge off the temperatures here. otherwise it's a warmer day. temperatures reaching a high of 18 degrees. now, on into thursday, we're going to see some colder air arriving to the far north of the uk but some warmer air arriving across england and wales. so thursday is a day of increasing contrasts. again, there will be some areas of high cloud around, which will make the sunshine rather hazy at times. we could see some showers arriving towards the south—west of england late in the day, although there is some uncertainty about exactly how many of those are likely to make it down to the ground. and across the north—east of scotland, that's where we've got some cloudy weather, an odd spot of rain, and much cooler conditions but, otherwise, england and wales seeing temperatures into the low 20s. it will feel increasingly warm. for friday's forecast, there is a rather greater threat of seeing some showery bursts of rai

at least that means it is a sunny start, save for the northern parts of scotland, northern and western islesd, quite breezy again through the channel but, inbetween, it is a decent enough day. not too much in the way of wind so those temperatures just wanting to recovere a touch. tuesday night, on into wednesday, still pretty clear skies underneath that area of high pressure, which is wanting to slip its way towards the continent but it is just doing enough for us to give us that cool perhaps frosty start. still some cloud and breeze across the far north of scotland. still some breeze in the channel but, in between, that's a rally pleasant sort of day, another dry one, plenty of sunshine and a little bit of a westerly in the breeze so up and over the pennines, well, no longer7, 8, 9 degrees — you're closer to 17, 18, perhaps even 19 degrees or so. but in the second half of the week, we are beginning to look down to see a low pressure throwing this band of cloud and rain, particularly towards south—western quarter of the british isles. a week—old weatherfront clouding the skies across the hea

at least that means it is a sunny start, save for the northern parts of scotland, northern and western islesreezy again through the channel but, in—between, it is a decent enough day. not too much in the way of wind so those temperatures just wanting to recover a touch. tuesday night, on into wednesday, still pretty clear skies underneath that area of high pressure, which is wanting to slip its way towards the continent but it is just doing enough for us to give us that cool perhaps frosty start. still some cloud and breeze across the far north of scotland. still some breeze in the channel but, in between, that‘s a rally pleasant sort of day, another dry one, plenty of sunshine and a little bit of a westerly in the breeze so up and over the pennines, well, no longer7, 8, 9 degrees — you‘re closer to17, 18, perhaps even 19 degrees or so. but in the second half of the week, we are beginning to look down to see a low pressure throwing this band of cloud and rain, particularly towards south—western quarter of the british isles. a week—old weather front clouding the skies across the heart of scot

but at least that means it is a sunny start, so for the northern parts of scotland, northern and western islesy of wind so temperatures recovering a touch. tuesday night, onto wednesday, still pretty clear skies underneath that area of high pressure which is wanting to slip its way towards the continent but is just way towards the continent but isjust doing way towards the continent but is just doing enough. way towards the continent but isjust doing enough. breezy across the far north of scotland. breeze into the channel but, in between, another dry day, plenty of sunshine and a little bit of a westerly in the breeze so up and over the pennines, no longer 7—9d, closer to 18, perhaps 19 degrees. in the second half of the week, we begin to see low pressure flowing this band of cloud and rain towards a south—western quarter of the british isles. clouding the skies across the heart of scotland with maybe a spot of rain. with a south—easterly breeze for many, this temperature trying to recover but over the next few days, we will be looking towards the south—western quarter to see more chances of r

at least that means it is a sunny start, save for the northern parts of scotland, northern and western islese a noticeable wind, quite breezy again through the channel but, in—between, it is a decent enough day. not too much in the way of wind so those temperatures just wanting to recover a touch. tuesday night, on into wednesday, still pretty clear skies underneath that area of high pressure, which is wanting to slip its way towards the continent but it is just doing enough for us to give us that cool perhaps frosty start. still some cloud and breeze across the far north of scotland. still some breeze in the channel but, in between, that's a rally still some breeze in the channel but, in between, that's a really pleasant sort of day, another dry one, plenty of sunshine and a little bit of a westerly in the breeze so up and over the pennines, well, no longer 7, 8, 9 degrees — you're closer to 17, 18, perhaps even 19 degrees or so. but in the second half of the week, we are beginning to look down to see a low pressure throwing this band of cloud and rain, particularly towards south—western qu

at least that means it is a sunny start, save for the northern parts of scotland, northern and western islesn through the channel but, in—between, it is a decent enough day. not too much in the way of wind so those temperatures just wanting to recover a touch. tuesday night, on into wednesday, still pretty clear skies underneath that area of high pressure, which is wanting to slip its way towards the continent but it is just doing enough for us to give us that cool perhaps frosty start. still some cloud and breeze across the far north of scotland. still some breeze in the channel but, in between, that's a rally pleasant sort of day, another dry one, plenty of sunshine and a little bit of a westerly in the breeze so up and over the pennines, well, no longer 7, 8, 9 degrees — you're closer to 17, 18, perhaps even 19 degrees or so. but in the second half of the week, we are beginning to look down to see a low pressure throwing this band of cloud and rain, particularly towards south—western quarter of the british isles. a week—old weather front clouding the skies across the heart of scotland, ma

cloudier towards the far north—west with the odd shower perhaps for the western isles, perhaps northerne north—west of scotland, but elsewhere, lighter winds and the sunshine lasting through the day, but there will be more cloud just pushing into southern counties of england as we head on into the afternoon. but temperatures likely to reach about 20 degrees in london. elsewhere, typically the mid to the high teens. so, we're looking at a largely dry night tuesday night into wednesday, particularly across england and wales. scotland and northern ireland will have more cloud and a few outbreaks of patchy rain moving in here. if you've been during some gardening recently, we're not expecting a frost overnight tuesday into wednesday, so it won't be as cold as it will be first thing tuesday morning. through the day on wednesday, again, most places largely dry. plenty of sunshine across england and wales, a little bit of cloud drifting around too. thicker cloud for scotland and for northern ireland with the odd light shower. across scotland and northern ireland, temperatures here around 13 or

for western scotland, though, westerly winds will bring a bit more cloud to the highlands, the western islese northern isles of scotland. and although we start off cloudy in lincolnshire, east anglia, south—east england, the east midlands, that cloud will tend to burn back toward some of those north sea coasts into the afternoon. it's going to feel a bit warmer, the winds a bit lighter, temperatures a couple of degrees higher with highs up to 1a degrees. 0n into wednesday's forecast, high pressure is with us once again. if anything, it's going to be warmer for just about everyone, with temperatures around three or four degrees higher. highs of 17 degrees or so for london, for birmingham, for newcastle and for aberdeen, but maybe 19 the top temperature around the cardiff area. temperature contrast then begins to increase on thursday. the air getting a bit warmer across england and wales, but a bit colder across parts of scotland and north—east england. that colder air is arriving with a very weak cold front. so, it will bring a strip of cloud, maybe an odd light shower with it. most areas, th

thickening cloud all the while in the western isles, with rain heading into here and north—west scotlandaround 40—50 mph. temperatures are above average pretty much across the board, but in england and wales, we will be close to 20 celsius in the warm spots. the weather front close to north—west scotland will push south into north—west england overnight into wednesday. more cloud in northern ireland. some areas of cloud in england and wales with an isolated shower. but temperatures will be going above well above average. some spots in the south—east could be 24 on wednesday. but whatever the weather does, however much it warms up, it doesn't affect the rules about essential travel and social distancing that we are following. thursday looks like being another fine day. but this weather front is coming our way. as we get into the easter weekend, another area of low pressure will move in during the weekend, so the forecast over the easter weekend, quite a lot to take in, but there is the chance of seeing some wet weather and nowhere looks particularly wet. but to where it has been particula

rain to contain with as well, especially at the start of the day across the northern and western isles is gradually working its way south with time. bright enough to start in the south, but the cloud shield eventually filling in here and come mid—afternoon, i think we'll find the last of the rain associated with the weather front getting into northern ireland and maybe just hanging on into the south—west of scotland. elsewhere, a lot of cloud around, brighter skies to finish the day perhaps across the north of scotland, but the wind here will become a real feature overnight and a raft of blustery showers rattling in, not only to the northern isles but widely across northern and western scotland, and it's the combination of the strength of the wind widely across the country and the cloud which will keep many frost—free as we start the new day on thursday. by thursday, the weather front will have tracked its wayjust that little bit further south towards the scottish borders towards northern ireland, so quite a bit of cloud here to start the day. but as you'll see, there's not an awful lo

rain to contain with as well, especially at the start of the day across the northern and western islesits way south with time. bright enough to start in the south, but the cloud shield eventually filling in here and come mid—afternoon, i think we'll find the last of the rain associated with the weather front getting into northern ireland and maybe just hanging on into the south—west of scotland. elsewhere, a lot of cloud around, brighter skies to finish the day perhaps across the north of scotland, but the wind here will become a real feature overnight and a raft of blustery showers rattling in, not only to the northern isles but widely across northern and western scotland, and it's the combination of the strength of the wind widely across the country and the cloud which will keep many frost—free as we start the new day on thursday. by thursday, the weather front will have tracked its wayjust that little bit further south towards the scottish borders towards northern ireland, so quite a bit of cloud here to start the day. but as you'll see, there's not an awful lot of rain associated w

winds up to gale force in the irish sea and the western isles, but otherwise, temperatures will be toor 4 degrees above those today, well above average, but also with how levels of tree pollen. for england and wales, is predicted to be high across the board tomorrow. through tomorrow night, this one a front for eastwards, it was like to give some heavy rain, it may well stall across parts of south—east england and east anglia before it clears away so it could be quite wet for the morning here, the site of the afternoon. even when it clears, it freshens up, there are showers following behind, temperatures will fall away into the afternoon. then a mild into the westerly aromatic flow for a few days before high pressure builds back, but most of the showers will be in at the far north and west. high pressure builds as the week goes on, temperatures rise once more. more on the website. this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. with increasingly fine weather expected both here in the uk and europe — people are urged to stick to the strict lockdow

at least that means it is a sunny start, save for the northern parts of scotland, northern and western isles day. not too much in the way of wind so those temperatures just wanting to recover a touch. tuesday night, on into wednesday, still pretty clear skies underneath that area of high pressure, which is wanting to slip its way towards the continent but it is just doing enough for us to give us that cool perhaps frosty start. still some cloud and breeze across the far north of scotland. still some breeze in the channel but, in between, that‘s a really pleasant sort of day, another dry one, plenty of sunshine and a little bit of a westerly in the breeze so up and over the pennines, well, no longer 7, 8, 9 degrees — you‘re closer to 17, 18, perhaps even 19 degrees or so. but in the second half of the week, we are beginning to look down to see a low pressure throwing this band of cloud and rain, particularly towards south—western quarter of the british isles. a week—old weather front clouding the skies across the heart of scotland, maybe a spot of rain here. but with a south—easterly breeze f

ireland and then it brightens up up we see more cloud and the odd spot of rain into the northern western islesng breezy and rather cool, nine degrees, 11 degrees from stornoway, very warm in the south, 25 or 26 and with the warmth we could see the odd afternoon shower or thunderstorm, some of those three males, the woodlands, lincolnshire will continue into the evening. —— through wales. through england and wales will see one or two showers breaking out and perhaps more showers by this stage, some rain trying to push on from the west and a northerly wind developing across scotla nd a northerly wind developing across scotland and northern ireland and thatis scotland and northern ireland and that is going to make it feel considerably cooler here. further south you are still having some warmth, 23 perhaps in london. but it turns cooler for all of us as we head out of sunday into monday. low pressure down to the south and high pressure down to the south and high pressure squashing in from the north with the feet of winds around high pressure in this clockwise direction and that will draw this much

cloudier towards the far northwest, but the odd shower perhaps for the western isles, perhaps northern of scotland, but, elsewhere, lighter winds and the sunshine lasting through the day, but there will be more cloud just pushing into southern counties of england as we head on into the afternoon. but temperatures likely to reach about 20 degrees in london. elsewhere, typically the mid to high teens. so, we're looking at a largely dry night tuesday night into wednesday, particularly across england and wales. scotland and northern ireland will have more cloud, and a few outbreaks of patchy rain moving in here. if you've been during some gardening recently, we are not expecting a frost overnight tuesday into wednesday, so it won't be as cold as it will be first thing tuesday morning. through the day on wednesday, again, most places, largely dry. plenty of sunshine across england and wales, a little bit of cloud drifting around too. thicker cloud for scotland and for northern ireland, with the odd light shower. across scotland and northern ireland, temperatures here around 13—14 degrees, w

weather front which starts today in the north and north—west of scotland. across the northern and western islese but the clear skies to the south. we like to start wednesday morning with a foster but the best of the sunshine. the southern half of the uk, barely cloudy but most will be driver the next few days. lots of rain to come in turning cold and windy on thursday. this is bbc news. welcome if you're watching here in the uk, on pbs in america, or around the globe. i'm simon pusey. our top stories: 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 increase coronavirus testing, with only a fraction if its daily target of 25,000 currently being carried out. when even a handshake makes news. why russia's president finds himself at the centre of coronavirus concerns. we take a look at some of the companies changing gears

figure cloud working in across the northern and western isles. erwise a warmer day. temperatures reaching a high of 18 degrees. into thursday, some colder air arriving across the far north of the uk but some warmer air arriving across england and wales. thursday a day of increasing contrasts. some areas of high crowd around making it hazy at times. we could see some showers arriving towards the south—west of england late in the day although there is some uncertainty about exactly how many of those are likely to make it to the ground. across eastern scotland, cloudy weather, a spot of rain and cooler conditions but otherwise england and wales temperatures into the low 20s and feeling increasingly wild. the friday, a greater threat for seeing showery bursts of rain particularly across southern england, perhaps the midlands and wales as well. turning increasingly heavy perhaps later on in the day but away from that south—west quarter, largely dry but quite a bit of cloud in scotland and temperatures cooling off around some of the north sea coast of e

more sunshine and warm. , developing across of northern ireland, patchy rain across the western isless much of england and wales. temperature is up to 26 celsius across south—east england on saturday afternoon. their easter sunday, changes are afoot. an atla ntic sunday, changes are afoot. an atlantic system pushing in from the west, likely to generate some showers on easter sunday, this time across england and wales. such is the nature of showers, not everyone will see them, but they could bring quite a bit of rain in a short amount of time where we do get them. dryer and cloudier across most of the countries, and into easter monday this area of high pressure is building on the west. a squeeze on the isobars, so a stronger wind developing on easter monday. we lose the warmer air we've been seeing recently and replace it with something much colder across the uk. initially some outbreaks of rain across the far south of england on easter monday, that will clear, dave sunny spells, variable cloud bit for the much colder, especially in the wind —— some sunny spells. applause good evening,

one of our weather watcher pictures showing the white sandy beach in the western isles of scotland. weather initially. the second half of the night may see patchy cloud form over the pennines and southern highlands. four to seven celsius for many of us. could get down to about —3 or 4 degrees. the isobars are opening out, and so that means the winds are still blowing from the easterly direction, they won't to be blowing as strongly. cloud initially of the southern highlands will clear off weakly and another day of almost unbroken sunshine, just a bit of high cloud moving across the skies of northern ireland. temperatures higher across the border, a warmer day with more across england and wales and temperatures for the low 20s. it was about 18 for northern ireland, 18 or 19 for scotland. thursday looks like the warmest day of the week. mist and fog patches to start off with, those temperatures could beat 23 or 2a celsius with the warmest areas across southern england. that's thursday's weather and what about the end of the week? just a few mist and fog patches around friday, little o

also thicker cloud working in across the northern and western isles. y southwards across western scotland. just knocking the edge off the temperatures here. otherwise, it's a warmer day. temperatures reaching a high of 18 degrees. now, on into thursday, we're going to see some colder air arriving to the far north of the uk but some warmer air arriving across england and wales. so thursday is a day of increasing contrasts. again, there will be some areas of high cloud around, which will make the sunshine rather hazy at times. we could see some showers arriving towards the south—west of england late in the day, although there is some uncertainty about exactly how many of those are likely to make it down to the ground. and across the north—east of scotland, that's where we've got some cloudy weather, an odd spot of rain, and much cooler conditions but, otherwise, england and wales seeing temperatures into the low 20s. it will feel increasingly warm. for friday's forecast, there is a rather greater threat of seeing some showery bursts of rain, particularly

strengthening wind notable tomorrow, stronger than today, up to go force through the irish sea and the western islese degrees above those today, well above average, but also with high levels of tree pollen. for england and wales, it is predicted to be high across the board tomorrow. through tomorrow night, this weather front pushes eastwards, it looks like it bug of some heavy rain, it may stall across parts of south—east england and east anglia before clearing away so it could be quite wet for the morning here at the start of the afternoon. it freshens up and showers following behind, temperatures falling away into the afternoon. then right into the western atlantic flow before high pressure builds back up, most of the showers and rain will be in the far north—west. high—pressure builds as the week goes on and temperatures rise once more. more on the website. good afternoon. sir keir starmer has been elected as the new leader of the labour party. the former director of public prosecutions — who's only been an mp forfive years — took 56% of the vote — defeating rebercca long—bailey and lisa nandy. a

also thicker cloud working in across the northern and western isles. ping its way southwards across western scotland. just knocking the edge off the temperatures here. otherwise it's a warmer day. temperatures reaching a high of 18 degrees. now, on into thursday, we're going to see some colder air arriving to the far north of the uk but some warmer air arriving across england and wales. so thursday is a day of increasing contrasts. again, there will be some areas of high cloud around, which will make the sunshine rather hazy at times. we could see some showers arriving towards the south—west of england late in the day, although there is some uncertainty about exactly how many of those are likely to make it down to the ground. and across the north—east of scotland, that's where we've got some cloudy weather, an odd spot of rain, and much cooler conditions but, otherwise, england and wales seeing temperatures into the low 20s. it will feel increasingly warm. for friday's forecast, there is a rather greater threat of seeing some showery bursts of rain, par