This is bbc news. The headlines at 6. As students protest against the downgrading of a level results in england, more confusion as the exam regulator withdraws its guidance on appealing against grades, just hours after publishing it. The common theme is anger. A lot of people are really sad and the stress, it is a really stressful time. Like, yourfuture is uncertain. I think the general attitude is, people want change. People want the government to be held accountable. Its about time that Boris Johnson takes personal responsibility for this and stops making it up as he goes along, because its far too serious for that, and i think in the next 24 hours hes got to come and explain to students, parents and teachers, how he will address this historic injustice. The coastguard says two bodies have been found after two teenage brothers went missing in the sea near Lytham St Annes in lancashire. A huge crowd of opposition more confusion over a level results, supporters gathers in the centre of
This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. The eu says a no deal brexit is now more likely than not but australias former Prime Minister has warned against the australian style option of the uk not having a free trade deal with the eu. Be careful what you wish for. I mean, australia. Australias relationship with the eu is not one, from a trade point of view that britain, i think, would want. Dame Barbara Windsor best known for her roles in eastenders and the carry on films has died at the age of 83. The Hong Kong Media tycoon and democracy campaignerjimmy lai has been charged under the territorys controversial new National Security law. Mass coronavirus testing is to be rolled out to Secondary Schools in parts of london, kent and essex in an attempt to curb rising infections. Scotland and Northern Ireland ease coronavirus restrictions with non essential retail able to re open for the first time in weeks. Medical experts advising the us food a
Thanks lawrence. Well, its all about testing now. Thats how the governor of new york sees it. For him, coronavirus testing is the number one issue. That is why mr. Cuomo went to washington today, to meet with the president of the United States. Heres what Governor Cuomo told Nicolle Wallace on msnbc immediately after his meeting with the president. The meeting went well. And i think it was productive. The big issue was testing, as Everybody Knows thats going to be the next step as we go forward. And how do we separate the responsibilities and the tasks on testing, visavis as stated in the federal government and the acknowledgement that we will need to Work Together on this. It has to be a real partnership. And i think we had a very good conversation. Governor cuomo maintaining diplomatic relations with donald trump. Did not mention anything specific that the president actually agreed to. And the president didnt mention anything specific that they agreed to when the president appeared l
Calls increase in the us to take down confederate statues because of their connnections to slavery. Residents of poole vow to protect a statue of the scouts Founder Robert baden powell, whos accused of racism. Police fear it could be a target for demonstrators. Jk rowling reveals she has experienced Domestic Abuse and sexual assault, in an essay explaining her views about gender. And, one zooms the queen uses the Video Conferencing app to thank carers for their work during the coronavirus pandemic. Interesting listening to all your tales and stories, and im very impressed by what you have achieved already. Im very glad to have been able to join you today. Hello, good afternoon. In the next half hour, well bring you the daily downing street briefing, to be led today by the Health Secretary, matt hancock, who will give an update on the first weeks figures from the new nhs test and Trace Programme in england. The numbers show of the more than 8,000 people who tested positive for covid 19
Ill look at how much the 7,000 workers here in the uk could be affected. Good morning. A busy day on and off the Training Pitch, for premier league clubs. Contact training including tackling, is allowed again, while meetings will be held today, to discuss a potential date to restart matches. It has been the driest may on record for some parts of the uk. Increasing warmth is on its way. Ill have all of the details here on breakfast. Good morning. Its thursday the 28th of may. Our top story. New coronavirus test and trace systems will go live in england and scotland this morning. In an attempt to keep infection outbreaks contained, anyone whos been in close contact with someone who has tested positive will now be contacted and asked to self isolate. The government says the system will change peoples lives, but scientists are warning it is not a magic bullet. Charlotte rose reports. Weve all got used to the slogans and rules for tackling covid i9, but from today there is a further change