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This is bbc news, with the latest headlines. test and trace systems get underway in england and scotland today as part of a more targeted approach to tackling coronavirus. scientists say its not a magic bullet but ministers hope it will allow the nationwide lockdown to be replaced with localised restrictions. if we all participate in this system when asked, then well be able to more safely

Spain is seen as a completely safe country by the time that july comes around. that is the idea. and so it is decided on the strategy of opening up the country from july which is it later than some other countries for example like greece or other countries around the southern mediterranean, but the feeling is that they can make sure there is some kind of peak tourism season here in spain. next to greece — where restrictions on domestic travel have been eased. quentin sommerville is on the isla...

Good morning, welcome to bbc news, im victoria derbyshire, here are the headlines. government ministers rally to support the prime ministers top adviser — they say they understand public concern but insist dominic cummings acted reasonably. on the whole, as a man of integrity, he thinks that he did do the right thing. but he also recognises, as a fair—minded man, that there are many other people who may take a different view, and i understand that. almost all retailers in england will be abl...

Good morning. this is bbc news with the latest headlines. boris johnson sticks by his top aide — over claims dominic cummings broke the lockdown rules by travelling hundreds of miles. i think he followed the instincts of every father and every parent, and i do not mark him down for that. but mounting calls for mrcummings to resign will overshadow todays cabinet discussions on lifting coronavirus restrictions. parents and teachers are told to prepare for the return of more pupils to schools in ...

Its a dry weekend coming up with high pressure still with us and its warm as well. glasgow seeing temperatures up to 24 degrees celsius for a time over the weekend. across england and wales, again, lots of sunshine around, a little bit of patchy cloud and temperatures well up into the mid—20s quite widely. now beyond that, into next week, high pressure is still influencing our weather, but the atlantic is trying to push weather fronts in from the west. and just how quickly that happens will de...

This is bbc news with the latest headlines. nhs leaders in england warn of "severe consequences" if a track and trace strategy to avoid a potential second surge in coronavirus cases isnt finalised soon. scotlands first minister nicola sturgeon is to unveil details of a four—phase "route map" towards easing the countrys lockdown restrictions. a trial to see whether two anti—malarial drugs could prevent covid—19 has begun at two hospitals in england. it could be next summer or never for the ...

Good morning, welcome to bbc news. im victoria derbyshire. here are the headlines this wednesday morning: the aircraft engine maker rolls—royce has announced its cutting at least 9,000 jobs worldwide due to the impact of coronavirus. most of the companys civil aerospace staff are employed in the uk. well, it is deeply concerning, notjust for the government but for all the workers and families who will be affected by this. its clear that the aviation industry is going through unprecedented chan...

Anne soy, bbc news, nairobi. one of the persistent questions surrounding coronavirus is why it seems to affect some people and not others. the story of dr mike hare, a fit and healthy gp with no underlying health conditions, is a startling illustration of what can happen. he spent nearly two months in intensive care after he fell ill with covid—i9, and his family feared the worst, as catherine burns reports. mike hare is a gp, butjokes that his nickname should be mr fit. hes run a marathon, sk...

Good morning, welcome to bbc news. im victoria derbyshire. here are the headlines: theres a huge rise in the number of people claiming unemployment benefits in the uk — an increase of almost 70% in april. the uks approach to coronavirus testing has been "inadequate" throughout the pandemic, according to a committee of mps. president trump says hes taking an anti—malaria drug to ward off coronavirus — despite health officials warning it may be unsafe. what do you have to lose? 0k, what do y...

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