England prepares to lift coronavirus restrictions
Prime Minister Boris Johnson currently self-isolating
England is preparing to lift almost all legal coronavirus restrictions tomorrow. It will mark an end to limits on how many people can meet. Self-isolation rules will remain in place.
The Prime Minister Boris Johnson is currently in self-isolation after coming into contact with Health Secretary Sajid Javid, who tested positive for Covid-19. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak is also in self-isolation.
Also in the programme: Slovenian cyclist Tadej Poga膷ar wins the Tour De France; and the latest from the peace talks between the Afghan government and Taliban militants in Doha.
(Photo: Britain鈥檚 Prime Minister Boris Johnson. CREDIT: REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo)
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