the government insists it won't bring in tough new national restrictions — after reports that options are being considered to contain a spike in coronavirus cases. after introducing local lockdown measures, ministers say there are no plans for a nationwide approach. what we are concentrating on is a targeted, rather than a blanket, approach, and so if the rate of infection rises to a concerning level, we will take decisive action.

and the government has said it will press ahead with plans to reopen schools in england to all pupils in september. also on the programme... the toughest lockdown measures yet in australia — as a state of disaster‘s declared in victoria after a surge in coronavirus cases. splashdown. nasa astronauts splashdown to earth in the first crewed us water landing in forty—five years. it is lewis hamilton who takes the race! and a dramatic end to the british grand prix as lewis hamilton wins after a puncture on the final lap.

good evening. the government has insisted that further coronavirus restrictions will be targeted at local levels — with no plans for a national blanket approach. it comes after reports that new measures are being considered to avoid a nationwide lockdown. the housing secretary robertjenrick also said that ministers will go ahead with plans to reopen schools in england to all pupils in september — despite concerns that it could drive up cases. here's our health correspondent lauren moss. hello there, ma'am. welcome. it is a one—way system. it is the third day of tougher restrictions in parts of northern england, to try and stop the recent rise of coronavirus infections. since friday, families and friends from different households have been advised not to mix. there is speculation that even stricter steps could be taken. here in halifax, people are adjusting to the new rules. it is not good for me, because yesterday would have been the first day i could have gone

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