Summary

  • Prime Minister Boris Johnson allows people in England to drive to parks and beaches - but this does not apply to people in Wales

  • First Minister Mark Drakeford says the stay-at-home message in Wales has not changed

  • Counsel General Jeremy Miles says people in England should not drive to Wales

  • As of Monday, people in Wales are allowed to exercise outside more than once a day

  • A further five people have died in Wales with coronavirus, taking the total to 1,116

  1. Good nightpublished at 18:59 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    That's it from us. We'll be back again tomorrow from 07:00 BST.

    We'll leave you with a recap of today's main coronavirus news from Wales:

  2. Are you still confused about lockdown?published at 18:47 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    After Prime Minister Boris Johnson's high profile speech outlining a relaxation of lockdown rules in England on Sunday evening, you could be forgiven for being a touch confused about what you are allowed to do.

    It did come just days after First Minister Mark Drakeford announced only "modest" changes to the rules in Wales.

    Let us explain the key differences between the rules either side of the border.

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    Coronavirus: Are you still confused about lockdown?

  3. 'It is Welsh law that applies in Wales'published at 18:40 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    First Minister Mark Drakeford has reiterated that "it is Welsh law that applies" when it comes to deciding coronavirus restrictions in Wales.

    Speaking at the Welsh Government's daily briefing on Monday, Mr Drakeford explained the easing of restrictions in England, announced by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Sunday, did not apply in Wales.

    "Travelling to Wales to exercise is not to exercise locally," he said.

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    Coronavirus: 'It is Welsh law that applies in Wales'

  4. Singer Paul Potts entertains fans from Port Talbot homepublished at 18:34 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    Singer Paul Potts has been entertaining his fans from his home in Port Talbot during the pandemic.

    Sharing his performance from last night, the tenor said it was his 55th performance in 54 days.

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  5. Garden centres reopening 'absolutely fabulous'published at 18:26 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

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    Coronavirus: Garden centres reopening 'absolutely fabulous'

    Gardening enthusiasts say they are relieved to see garden centres allowed to reopen in Wales.

    Speaking at Brynawel Fuchsia and Garden Centre in the Vale of Glamorgan on Monday, one customer said it was "absolutely fabulous" to be able see the business open again.

    Another said her garden was her "happy place" and praised the Welsh Government's decision to allow the centres to reopen - provided social distancing is observed.

    First Minister Mark Drakeford has advised all over-70s to stay at home due to their vulnerability to Covid-19, and has banned all but essential travel.

  6. Can you arrange to meet someone you don't live with?published at 18:18 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    If you are out exercising, on your way to work or going to a supermarket and bump into someone outside of your household you can have a chat with them as long as you socially distance, the Welsh Government has told BBC Wales.

    However, you cannot pre-arrange to meet them.

    “The bottom line”, BBC Wales was told, is that groups of people shouldn't arrange to meet.

    Confusion came after Mark Drakeford said earlier: “The rules in Wales are that two people can meet providing they observe social distancing, so if one person from a household is going out and meeting another member of their family then under our rules that would be permitted."

    Member of the Senedd for South Wales Central, Andrew RT Davies, tweeted Mr Drakeford had been "wrong at lunchtime's press briefing", adding: "This takes the biscuit!"

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  7. Warning over violence and aggressive behaviour towards NHS staffpublished at 18:04 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    Violent behaviour and aggression shown towards NHS workers was a concern over the bank holiday weekend.

    Helen Whyley, director of the Royal College of Nursing in Wales, has been speaking to Gareth Lewis on BBC Radio Wales to explain the situation.

    “Unfortunately nurses and other clinicians have been experiencing violence and aggressive behaviour towards them over this weekend,” she said.

    “It's not something that comes as unusual for them because it happens often when we have a bank holiday or large celebrations when certain parts of our society do drink too much and this can result in bad behaviour.

    “I guess what it reminds is we don't just need people clapping on a Thursday night about carers and showing them the respect and value from doing that, but pulling that right through to their everyday behaviour and remembering people go to work to help others and that it's really not appropriate to act in any way that doesn't show respect and value for those around you.

    “Clearly social distancing rules are there for a reason - they're about slowing down the spread of this virus across our communities so if people have not been following these over the weekend and coming together to have parties, then clearly there is a heightened risk of increased spread."

    The comments come after Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford said that the police saw an increase in alcohol-related violence associated with VE Day celebrations and increased traffic across many areas of the road network.

    Patient being violent towards doctorImage source, Getty Images
  8. Jury trials to resume in Wales and Englandpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    Jury trials in Wales and England will resume from next week, almost two months after being put on hold amid coronavirus lockdown measures.

    The first courts where new juries will be sworn in include the Old Bailey in London and Cardiff Crown Court.

    Facilities are being assessed at other courts with a view to gradually increasing cases when safe to do so.

    Special arrangements are in place to maintain social distancing alongside other safety measures.

    Lord Chief Justice Lord Burnett said: "It is important that the administration of justice continues to function whenever it is possible in an environment which is consistent with the safety of all those involved.

    "Jury service is an essential part of criminal justice and jurors perform a vital duty."

    Old BaileyImage source, TONYBAGGETT
  9. UK PM's statement endspublished at 17:30 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    Boris Johnson will be back on our screens at 19:00 BST to hold a press conference with the government's advisers Chris Whitty and Patrick Vallance.

    The BBC will also be broadcasting a response from the Leader of the Opposition Keir Starmer at 17:50 on BBC Radio 4 and 18:55 on BBC One and the BBC News channel.

  10. 'PM's new guidelines have confused us all'published at 17:22 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    "It is very clear that Brois Johnson has confused us all with his new government guidelines," the Labour MP for Pontypridd has tweeted.

    She urged people to stay home.

    "Modest" lockdown changes came into force in Wales today.

    People are now able to exercise outside more than once a day in Wales and some garden centres have reopened.

    The stay-at-home message in Wales has not changed, the First Minister Mark Drakeford has said.

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson's new message to "stay alert, control the virus, save lives" has been rejected by ministers in Wales and Scotland.

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  11. PM: People shouldn't go to second homespublished at 17:03 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    Boris Johnson had said "we don't want to see people travelling to another home for a holiday, or a second home," after announcing that people in England would be allowed to drive somewhere to exercise.

    The prime minister was responding to a question from Brecon and Radnorshire Conservative MP Fay Jones during a Commons debate on his statement about changes to lockdown rules in England.

    She asked: "Would he agree with me that while the R number (rate of infection per person) continues to vary across the country, restrictions in Wales remain the same and the changes that he announced last night are not a green light for tourism or for people to travel to their second homes in Wales?"

    Mr Johnson replied: "Absolutely."

    "We don't want to see people travelling to another home for a holiday or to a second home, that is not what this is about.

    "It is about allowing people the pleasure of going to parks and places of natural beauty."

    The Welsh Government has introduced a strict ban on second home visits, in order to protect health services in rural and tourist areas from being overwhelmed by demand for treatment.

    Fay JonesImage source, House of Commons
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    Fay Jones took part in the debate by video conference

  12. Qatar Airways boss 'surprised' if demand recovers before 2023published at 16:50 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    An airline boss says he will be “very surprised” if travel demand recovers before 2023/2024.

    Akbar al-Baker, chief executive officer of Qatar Airways, also warned that many business travellers may never return, having become used to working remotely.

    The Middle Eastern airline, which has daily flights between Cardiff and Doha, has continued to operate throughout the pandemic, maintaining services to around 30 destinations.

    Before the outbreak, Qatar Airways served 165 destinations. It aims to build services back up to 80 destinations by the end of June.

    Al-Baker told Reuters news agency that he predicts the airline will be able to fill between 50% and 60% of seats. He said Qatar Airways will encourage passengers to keep a safe distance while onboard.

    The airline announced on Monday that it was giving 100,000 free return flights to healthcare staff around the world.

    Akbar al-BakerImage source, Reuters
  13. Wales RL offer to play England for NHS Cuppublished at 16:42 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    Wales Rugby League have proposed playing England in a double header of matches featuring women's and men's teams later this year to honour the NHS and key workers.

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  14. PM 'has not made it clear changes apply to England only'published at 16:35 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    Ogmore Labour MP Chris Elmore says Boris Johnson has been "completely unclear" that the changes to coronavirus lockdown restrictions he announced last night apply to England only.

    The prime minister said that from Wednesday in England people will be able to do more outdoor exercise and can drive somewhere to do it.

    Mr Johnson added that primary schools and shops may begin reopening in June, and that people in England should be "actively encouraged" to go to work if they cannot work from home.

    However, leades of the UK's devolved nations, including Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford, have rejected the new "stay alert" advice in favour of keeping the "stay at home" message.

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  15. Travel from England to Wales 'not hypothetical'published at 16:25 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    Plaid Cymru MP Hywel Williams has criticised the prime minister's statement to the House of Commons on changes to the lockdown rules in England.

    They include permission for people in England to drive somewhere to take exercise, without any clarification of how far they can go.

    Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford has warned that people driving over the border from England into Wales would be breaking the law.

    In response to Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's question about different rules in different nations, Boris Johnson said: "There will be myriad hypothetical questions."

    Arfon MP Mr Williams tweeted: "Boris Johnson says that people travelling from England to Wales is one of many 'hypothetical' situations. It is not hypothetical."

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  16. Mixed messaging risks lives, says SNP's Blackfordpublished at 16:22 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford says "it is obvious the last 24 hours have spread confusion" and warns that "mixed messaging risks lives".

    He asks Boris Johnson in the House of Commons why the UK government did not share the new "stay alert" slogan with the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish administrations before it appeared in the Sunday papers.

    In reply, the prime minister said there had been cooperation across the four nations adding: "I think we have been able to make a huge amount of progress together."

    Mr Johnson says there is "always political temptation to accentuate divisions but that is not the approach of the government".

    Ian Blackford
  17. No professional sport before 1 Junepublished at 16:15 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    Tennis, cricket and football starsImage source, Getty Images

    No professional sport, even behind closed doors, will be staged in England until 1 June at the earliest, the UK government has announced.

    The decision will affect Welsh clubs such as Cardiff City and Swansea City which play in English tournaments.

    There will be no cricket played in England and Wales until at least 1 July, following a decision by the England and Wales Cricket Board.

    British horse racing had hoped to resume behind closed doors later this month, having been on hold since 17 March.

  18. PM: Apply common sense on social distancing rulespublished at 16:08 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    In response to Sir Keir Starmer's question about different rules in different nations, Boris Johnson tells MPs: "There will be myriad hypothetical questions."

    "But let's be absolutely clear - I think everybody understands what we are trying to do together," the prime minister adds.

    "And that is working together as a country to obey social distancing rules that everyone understands.

    "This is the moment for the whole country to come together, obey those rules and apply their common sense in the application of those rules."

  19. Starmer: No consensus between UK government and nationspublished at 16:06 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has said there is "not consensus in messaging or policy" between the UK government and ministers in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

    Responding to Boris Johnson's statement to the Commons on changes to lockdown rules in England, Sir Keir notes that travel to outdoor spaces by people in England is allowed irrespective of distance.

    "Can you travel to the border but not beyond the border?" he asks.

    "That makes enforcement extremely difficult."

    Sir Keir StarmerImage source, PA Media
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    Sir Keir Starmer asked if English people would be allowed to drive cross the border into Wales

    Earlier today, Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford said people coming into Wales to exercise would be breaking Welsh, as it was not deemed to be exercising locally.

    He said police chiefs were worried that traffic into Wales could continue to increase from across the border.

  20. PM: We are seeing the indomitable spirit of Britainpublished at 15:59 British Summer Time 11 May 2020

    "Our struggle against the virus has placed this country under the kind of strain that will be remembered for generations," Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told the House of Commons.

    "We are seeing the indomitable spirit of Britain."

    Closing his statement on amending lockdown restrictions in England, he says: "People should stay alert by working from home if you possibly can, by limiting contact with others, by keeping your distance and by washing your hands.

    "If everyone stays alert we can keep the infections down," he adds.

    "That is how we will be able to save lives and save livelihoods."