Announced the coronavirus Testing Capacity as promised by a premise to borisjohnson of capacity as promised by a premise to Boris Johnson of 200,000, capacity as promised by a premise to borisjohnson of 200,000, the government are now saying they have reached that capacity target a day early. I think the Prime Minister mentioned the 1st ofjune, we are of course right at the end of may. So 200,000 coronavirus Testing Capacity target has been met. It was reached yesterday, 205600 and 34. Well hear more about that at the press briefing. Before that lets catch up with click. Hello, you. Hope youre doing ok. The weathers getting warmer here which means only one thing any minute now you will hear my next door neighbours lawnmower whiz past and theres nothing i can do about it. Sorry, lara. There is an app for that, you know, dont you watch a programme called click . Oh, yes, i remember. Good point we were actually all meant to be outside this week at the hay festival, but alas its not happen
Three, two, one, zero, ignition. Lift off. Go nasa, go spacex. Godspeed, bob and doug. Nasa astronauts make history as they blast off towards the International Space station in a commercial rocket theyre due to dock this afternoon good morning. After three months of waiting, elite sport is set to return. Behind closed doors and under strict regulations, the first major events begin in england from tomorrow. Good morning. Its dry, warm, and sunny for the final day of may. By the first few days ofjune will bring a change. Something cooler and possibly wetter on the way. Details later on breakfast. Good morning. Its sunday 31st may. Our top story there have been further protests across the United States, after the death of an unarmed black man in Police Custody. Curfews have been brought in after a fifth night of unrest. At least 30 cities have been hit by demonstrations, which have seen police cars set on fire and riot police clashing with protestors. Our north america correspondent davi
Sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, heresjohn watson. The bournemouth manager eddie howe has been speaking about the added pressure he feels trying to keep his players safe, as the premier League Season gets closer to restarting. He says his team were feeling more vulnerable after, one of his team, goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale tested positive for corona virus earlier this week. If there are more positive tests within the squad, if there is any member of my staff fell ill or their family fell ill, you know, it would be. I family fell ill, you know, it would be. I would feel that responsibility personally and i think hell for me is always coming above sporting coming of a football so above sporting coming of a football so that a sort of where i am at. But im very keen to get back to work. Im very keen to get back to work. Im very keen to get back to work. Im very keen to play football again. Im very keen to play football again. Despite numerous proposals to help reduce
Champion jockey oisin murphy won his first classic. The 2000 guineas at newmarket on board kameko, can he do the double in the 1000 guineas later today . Another fairly blustery day out there today. Not as windy as yesterday and fewer showers around. Willa yesterday and fewer showers around. Will a few yesterday and fewer showers around. Willa few sharp showers today, particularly in the north and east. I will bring you all the details coming up shortly. Its sunday 7th june. Our top story thousands of protestors joined anti racism rallies across the uk, despite fears large gatherings could increase the spread of coronavirus. The demonstrations held yesterday were largely peaceful but in the evening missiles and fireworks were thrown at a police line outside downing street. 1a people were arrested and ten officers were injured. Sean dilly has more. More than 4000 miles from the scene of George Floyds death, during an encounter with White Police Officers in minneapolis, the cries of inju
Different cities despite a number of curfews in place. Riot Police Use Tear gas and rubber bullets. Nasa astronauts doug hurley and bob behnken reach the International Space station onboard the spacex crew dragon capsule. And Outdoor Markets and car showrooms prepare to reopen in england from tomorrow with Safety Measures in place. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world, and stay with us for the latest news and analysis from here and across the globe. The uk government has given its latest Coronavirus Briefing and has been giving more details on its policy for the most vulnerable in society. From monday, those who have been asked to shield at home in england and wales since the lockdown began, some 2. 2 million people, will be able to go outdoors again. On helping rough sleepers during the pandemic, the government is pledging to build 6,000 new homes to provide permanent shelter for the homeless at a cost of £160 million. In the uk, a further 113 people who