Plane ever before, breaking the record by six minutes. This is bbc news the headlines President Trump has said its horrible that the number of deaths from coronavirus in the United States has exceeded 200,000. But mr trump said his intervention had helped reduce the toll. Democratic critics have highlighted what they say is mr trumps ineffectual response to the pandemic. The british Prime Minister borisjohnson has used a National Television address to call for a spirit of togetherness urging people to observe the new rules hes bringing in to combat the rapid rise in coronavirus infections. He said the country faced an unquestionably difficult winter ahead. The body that represents the Airline Industry is calling for all passengers to be tested for coronavirus before they travel. The International Air transport Association Says it would be a better alternative than putting people in quarantine. The industry is facing huge losses as a result of the pandemic. Now on bbc news,
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The players and staff with covid 19 denying the club the chance to challenge for the premiership title at the final hurdle. Well, in a statement, Premiership Rugby said they shared sale sharkss disappointment at the way their season had ended, but they couldnt jeopardise the health of any players or staff. As the rugby authorities investigate what has happened here, for the whole sport, these are challenging times. Worcester, who had expressed concerns about playing sale tonight, welcomed the cancellation, while the boss of another Premiership Club says the covid 19 rules now need to be clarified. What you have seen is that probably the regulations were based around an ability to fulfil a team. Put a team on the field, rather than the wider health implications. Covid is also affecting the england squad. Piers francis has had to withdraw after he tested positive. Francis played for northampton against sale last week and the england head coach
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It is about 2 30 a. M. , you are up to date with the headlines. Now its time for a look back at the day in parliament. Hello again, and welcome to thursday in parliament. Deja vu all over again, as the uk sets out its red lines for brexit talks. We want the best possible trading relationship with the eu, but in pursuit of a deal we will not trade away our sovereignty. Plans to eradicate rough sleeping not before time, say labour. The cost of a decade of austerity has been over 700 deaths last year on the streets. And huge numbers of children and families in bed and breakfast, and temporary accommodation. Also in this programme questions about how the Police Protect children at risk. There are concerned findings around the detention of Vulnerable Children, children too often being detained in custody when they should not be. And in these situations not being appropriately safeguarded. But first the uk has warned the eu it will walk away from trade talks in june unless there is a broad o