in england are the worst on record — nhs leaders say patients are being put at risk. the snp's finance secretary delivers the scottish budget — kate forbes insists it will provide people with "stability and support" as the country seeks to recover from coronavirus. a bbc investigation finds british rubbish is being illegally shipped to romania and dumped. and — after 17 years — it's back. we look ahead to the return of the iconic sex and the city to uk screens tonight.... good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. the government has confirmed the investigation into a party in downing street last december will also look at two other gatherings, allegedly held while restrictions on meeting indoors were in place.