first, the final easing of lockdown restrictions in england which was due to take place next monday is almost certain to be delayed by up to four weeks. it would dash the hopes of many hoping for the lifting of the remaining legal limits on social contact. this from our correspondent katy austin. the 21st ofjune had been billed by some as freedom day, the earliest possible date that all restrictions could be lifted. now, the removal of all remaining rules is not expected to happen that day. for many businesses which remain closed, there s frustration and even anger at the idea of a four week delay. it s thought most nightclubs have already been gearing up for a 21st ofjune reopening. it s going to be catastrophic to us. this will possibly hurt us more than the initial lockdown back in march last year. because you ve already put money, have you, into opening from the 21st? we ve been buying stock, booking staff, for the last four weeks,
the prime minister will hold a news briefing at downing street at six o clock this evening, the report from katy austin. the 21st ofjune had been billed by some as freedom day, the earliest possible date that all restrictions could be lifted. now the removal of all remaining rules is not expected to happen that day. for many businesses which remain closed, there s frustration and even anger at the idea of a four week delay. it s thought most nightclubs have already been gearing up for a 21st ofjune reopening. it s going to be catastrophic to us. this will possibly hurt us more than the initial lockdown back in march last year. because you ve already put money, have you, into opening from the 21st? we ve been buying stock, booking staff, for the last four weeks, we ve had people in getting the venue ready to open. it s notjust something where we can literally turn the keys and just open up in two weeks time. theatres can only operate with reduced numbers at the moment due to social dis
into opening from the 21st? we ve been buying stock, booking staff, for the last four weeks, we ve had people in getting the venue ready to open. it s notjust something where we can literally turn the keys and just open up in two weeks time. theatres can only operate with reduced numbers at the moment due to social distancing. 0ne producer told the bbc that isn t sustainable. while masks are absolutely fine, and obviously temperature taking as you come in is absolutely fine, and all the other deep cleaning and all the other safety measures are fine, the social distancing simply doesn t make the model viable. so they simply can t operate with that socially distanced situation. the trade body for restaurants, pubs, bars and hotels says 300,000 jobs could be at risk if restrictions aren t lifted next week. wedding businesses and couples are also waiting anxiously to see of rules, including a 30 person limit, will be relaxed.
monday, is almost certain to be delayed by up to four weeks. the prime minister will make an official announcement today, but several senior ministers have already signed off on a postponement, as cases of the new delta variant of coronavirus continue to rise. our business correspondent katy austin has the latest. the 21st ofjune had been billed by some as freedom day, the earliest possible date that all restrictions could be lifted. now the removal of all remaining rules is not expected to happen that day. for many businesses which remain closed, there s frustration and even anger at the idea of a four week delay. it s thought most nightclubs have already been gearing up for a 21st ofjune reopening. it s going to be catastrophic to us. this will possibly hurt us more than the initial lockdown back in march last year. because you ve already put money, have you, into opening from the 21st? we ve been buying stock, booking staff, for the last four weeks,
chambers family is speaking out, right? reporter: they are and they re as horrified as everybody else. 14 of the victims who were struck here remain hospitalized thorn. doctors are closely watching five of those victims who are in critical condition. because one of those five may die, prosecutors have decided to wait two weeks to bring formal charges, because it could be either four or five counts of second degree murder. this morning she sits in a solitary jail cell, still on suicide watch. in court monday prosecutors said she deliberately drove her car into a crowd at the osu homecoming parade. a criminal affidavit filed with the court says the 25-year-old, quote, admitted to booking staff that she was suicidal at the time of the incident. her attorney says chambers has a history of mental illness and wants her to undergo a