This is bbc news im rebecca jones. The headlines at 5pm. The uk records 17 and a half thousand new cases of covid 19 as tighter restrictions to control coronavirus are expected in the worst affected areas of england next week local leaders want more details of those potential plans. Weve said all along, we want to have an open and meaningful dialogue with the government. Ive asked them to speak to areas where, potentially, they could be facing more stringent lockdown measures. People waiting over a year for hospital treatment in england hit a 12 year high as fears grow about the pressure of coronavirus on the nhs donald trump has refused to take part in a virtual president ial debate minutes after the organisers said next thursdays event
would be held online. British airways bids farewell to its last boeing 7a7 jumbo jets four years earlier than planned due to the pandemic. And Prince William says he wants to bring optimism and positivity to efforts to solve Climate Change as he launch
This is bbc news. The headlines at 6 the mayor of Greater Manchester accuses Boris Johnson of exaggerating the spread of coronavirus in the area in a bid to persuade local leaders to accept tougher restrictions as he calls for increased Financial Support. The figures have been falling in manchester itself in the last few days. Across Greater Manchester, up slightly, but certainly not doubling every nine days. Andy has a straightforward choice. Is he going to put Public Health and the economy of the people of Greater Manchester first . If he is, then we can secure agreement today. The government says theres been nearly 17,000 more cases of coronavirus in the uk reported in the last 2a hours and a further 67 people have died. Vigils and rallies are held across france in a show
of solidarity with the teaching profession following the killing of a teacher on friday. A convicted murderer, who helped stop last novembers terror attack on London Bridge, is to be considered for release from pri
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