More manchester misery in europe. After Citys Champions League shock, united are knocked out of the Europa League by sevilla. After the heatwave comes the storms as parts of the country are hit by flash flooding and hailstones. And as we go through this week, there is further torrential thundery downpours in the forecast which could lead to further flash flooding. Of course, not all of us will see it. Ill have all the details later in the programme. Its monday 17th august. Our top story. Theres growing anger over the way a levels have been graded as Grammar School heads and sixth form colleges join the criticism of the government. Pupils have been protesting this weekend after almost 40 of grades in england awarded last week were lower than teachers predictions. It comes just days before gcse results are due to be released. Charlotte gallagher reports. The fury over a level results is not going away. Feeling let down, angry and upset, students protest outside westminster. Others contac
But i know well meet again some sunny day. It is interesting how today will be marked and there is obviously no question things will be very different today in relation to ve day, but the weather is relevant, good morning. Nonetheless, if nothing else, sarah, welcome to breakfast with Charlie Stayt a lift spirits to see the blue and mega munchetty. Skies, even if we are not allowed to our headlines today ministers warn the public to stick enjoy them hold events as we might to the social distancing rules over otherwise have done. The bank holiday weekend, yes, thats right, good morning to saying therell be no quick change to the restrictions. You. Many people will be out in their gardens having an afternoon commemorations for the 75th tea, for instance, and most of us anniversary of victory in europe, should see a bit of blue sky and a but therell be no crowds bit of sunshine as well. It will on the streets to mark it. Feel quite warm out there today. In events will take place at home f
Now on bbc news adam fleming, Laura Kuenssberg and fergus walsh discuss the latest on the coronavirus crisis. I think its time to catch up with an old friend. Oh, i like the sound of that do you want me to give you some clues about who i have arranged for us to have a reunion with . Yes. Yeah. Journalistic legend. 0k. Has worked in many mediums. Whether television or newspapers. 0k. Sometimes has quite a lot of tweets, saying people wish we would get out of the way and let him come back. Oh, i know who that is its andrew neil hello, andrew. Hello to you nice to hear from you. We have called you up and tapped you up, because we want to get all your thoughts about the franco british
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More us states are ordering everyone but essential workers to stay at home, to try to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Illinois, connecticut and new york made the announcements on friday. Nada tawfik reports. From california to new york, an eerie emptiness across americas normally bustling urban centres. In the age of social distancing, people are avoiding hotspots in hollywood and the big apple. After a week of tightening controls, officials announced even more measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus. In the golden state, a stay at home order went into effect on friday for all a0 million residents. People were told they could live their homes only for essential business. Having gone through several catastrophic situations in past years just gives us more strength. We had earthquakes, we had two fires. We are used to dealing with situations over which we have no control. New york also took drastic measures, as cases topped 7,000. Governor cuomo said the state was on pause,
Hello and welcome to bbc news. Stock markets in new york have closed down sharply again, ending their worst week in more than a decade over fears about the coronavirus. The us has yet to finalise an Economic Support Programme in response to the coronavirus. Soon more than 1 in 5 americans will be living under government orders to stay inside instructed to only go outdoors when strictly necessary. California, new york, and illinois are among those to have declared what are called shelter in place orders in the last 2a hours. Nada tawfik has this report. From california to new york, an eerie emptiness across americas normally bustling urban centres. In the age of social distancing, people are avoiding hotspots in hollywood and the big apple. After a week of tightening controls, officials announced even more measures to combat the spread of the coronavirus. In the golden state, a stay at home order went into effect on friday for all a0 million residents. People were told they could live t