The market selloff continues and so does the search for a safe haven, the spreading virus is the main factor, dow industrials down 400 points at the opening bell, this is shaping up to be the worst week for the dow since the financial crisis of 2008. S p down 50, one. 5 or more and the nasdaq down 2 at the opening bell. The president has offered reassurance about the virus, quote, the risk to the American People remains very low. We are ready to do whatever we have to as the disease spreads. Now comes news of an unexplained case of the coronavirus in california. The patient did not travel to a virus hotspot and was not in contact with a known virus carrier. In other words it is here. Oversees dramatic action in japan. They closed all the schools until april. In italy, 528 cases at least, 12 that. Iran finally doing something. Having refused to quarantine towns or cities they suggested less unnecessary travel. Listen to what the president said about the Market Reaction. I think the stoc
Afternoon from the gb newsroom. Its 3 01. The lawyers representing the families of two of lucy letby victims have called the independent inquiry inadequate. The government ordered a Non Statutory investigation after the former nurses conviction yesterday. It will look at the circumstance surrounding the deaths and incidents , including how incidents, including how concerns raised by clinicians were dealt with. In a statement, were dealt with. In a statement, the lawyer said the inquiry doesnt have the power to compel witnesses to provide evidence or produce documents and therefore it lacks real teeth. Let be was found guilty of the murder of seven babies and the attempted murder of six others. Shell be sentenced on monday, six a therapist, Lucy Beresford , says therapist, Lucy Beresford, says her personality may have helped her personality may have helped her avoid suspicion for so long. Her colleagues found her very warm and approachable and likeable and the paediatrician who tried to
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Shortly. Sunshine. All the details very shortl. , its saturday 4 may. Our main story rishi sunak has insisted the conservatives have Everything To Fight For, despite the party losing nearly half the seats contested in local elections in england. With results expected in several mayoral races today, the tories will be hoping that andy street can cling on as mayor in the West Midlands. Having already won key councils and a decisive by election, labours expected to hold on to most of the regional mayors up for grabs. Our Political Correspondent, harry farley, has the story. Not many smiles around for the conservatives. The party is that for its worst local elections result in years. One result did bring some cheerfor rishi sunak. X t aur cheer for rishi sunak. Your reelected cheer for rishi sunak. Your reelected mayor cheer for rishi sunak. Your reelected mayor of cheer for rishi sunak. Your i reelected mayor of teesside cheer for rishi sunak. Your reelected mayor of Teesside Ben Houchen