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a leaked document appears to reveal plans to reverse reforms made to the nhs in england by the coalition government in 2012, which saw the private sector given a greater role. the chairman of the vaccines task force says he's confident the uk will be able to offer coronavirus jabs to everyone over 50 by may. police say a 24—year—old man in croydon has been taken to hospital after being stabbed. there have a spate of stabbing attacks in south london in the past 2a hours, with one man dying from his injuries. hundreds of people have been detained during a nation—wide road blockade in india by farmers protesting against new agricultural laws. now on bbc news, it's time for sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday.

scotland are odds on to beat england and win the calcutta cup at twickenham for the first time in 38 years. this year's six nations is under way. the first player in history to score a double century in his 100th test. joe root leads from the front as england take control in india. i don't think we fed in england batsmen ever play spin the way he does. and 9 man newcastle hang on to beat saints, chaos at st james�*s park. we'll round up the premier league action so far. hello, good evening. six nations weekends are upon us, wintry weather outside, rugby and a cuppa on the sofa inside. scotland fans may even have raised a toast of something stronger, because they're moments away

from a first win at twickenham for 38 years. the scots lead 11—6 with not long left, after a sluggish start from both sides it was scotland that really took hold of the game. duhan van der merwe crossing in the corner for the only try of the match to set the visitors on their way and they never looked back after that. fly—half finn russell kept the scots ahead with two penalties. and england just couldn't break through a resolute scottish defence. the visitors holding on for a famous win at twickenham. the on for a famous win at twickenham. ball has gone celebrating the ball has gone into touch. we are celebrating on the pitch. ifamous win for the scots in the 150th calcutta cup. we will bring you a full match report in about half—an—hour. france delivered a statement of intent with a 50 points to 10 thumping of italy.

there were less than six minutes on the clock when dylan cretin broke through for the french to score the first try of this year's tournament. two more followed before brice dulin secured the bonus point winning score after the break. france ran in seven tries in all with two from teddy thomas. for italy it's a 28th consecutive six nations defeat. before we move on let's quickly round up today's domestic rugby action. harlequins are up to fourth place in the english premiership after winning 28—15 at bath, this was the pick of their three tries, finished off by alex dombrandt. it's bath's sixth defeat in eight games. northampton got off to a flying start away to wasps, they led 22—0 at one stage. and although wasps fought back, the saints hung on to win 22—17 in the end. leicester tigers scored five tries as they overpowered worcester 111—24 at welford road. leicester are eighth in the table, worcester who haven't won since the opening day of the season, remain next to bottom. and that's because bottom

club gloucester lost narrowly at london irish, just one try the difference at the madejski stadium. it finished 32—26, london irish go sixth in the table. now, yesterday we were celebrating joe root�*s century as he put on the pads for his 100th test. lovely stuff. but today he's gone even better, scoring a double century, eventually out for 218. a magnificent effort, england on 555—8 at the close of day 2. adam wild was watching. smiles and celebration, a sight of which england cricket fans will never tire. a sight they are now getting rather used to. joe root had already passed 100 when this morning's master class began, a study and calm control.

if that was the foundation, ben stokes brought the strokes. those big empty chennai stands make an inviting target. still, how big a score were england actually aiming for? india running out of ideas. well, almost. tempt stokes into another mighty heave, india clinging onjust about. with his partnerfalling short, the captain wasn't about to follow. this brought up his 200. in his 100th test match, the first player ever to do that. root reached 218 before he finally faltered, congratulations from opposition and team—mates. all knew they had seen something special. for a moment it looked like india's bowlers had finally hit their stride. jos buttler. .. ..and thenjofra archer misjudging successive deliveries. but having found their fortune, they then lost their luck. dom bess here surviving an unforgivable dropped catch. england batted out the day, now firmly in command. joe root even tidying up after.

their inspirational captain setting the standard till the very end. adam wild, bbc news. so another memorable day for captain joe root and afterwards ben stokes paid tribute. he makes us all feel pretty rubbish. how easy you meet batting look. i was quite surprised he ran down the wicket and brought up a double. he is in phenomenalform. making things look very, very easy in the way he plays spins, dominate spin, it's incredible to watch. i don't think we have had in england batsmen ever play spin in the way that he does. and we have day three tomorrow.

let's catch up with all the premier league action now shall we, ben croucher is here with me to keep us up to date. the match at st james�*s park was bonkers, wasn't it? the match at st james's park was bonkers, wasn't it?— the match at st james's park was bonkers, wasn't it? fans would be very happy — bonkers, wasn't it? fans would be very happy but _ bonkers, wasn't it? fans would be very happy but very _ bonkers, wasn't it? fans would be very happy but very soggy - bonkers, wasn't it? fans would be i very happy but very soggy newcastle fans if they had been there. southampton lost nine goals to zero, newcastle finished this one with nine men. absolutely crazy. let's take you through what happened. an opening goalfor take you through what happened. an opening goal for newcastle, take you through what happened. an opening goalfor newcastle, remember a few weeks ago there were 11 games without a victory. bednarik haddon on goal at old trafford and he defended in newcastle is second. in the fourth minute, orfirst—half stoppage time alma run was let in with more sloppy defending. steve bruce would have been very different

happy but after the break, james ward proust free kick specialist offered an opportunity and does what he does best. jeff hendrick was sent off, newcastle had a0 minutes to survive, they ended the game with a-a survive, they ended the game with a—a formation but hung on to take the points, steve bruce very happy man. i the points, steve bruce very happy man. ~' ., the points, steve bruce very happy man. ~ ., , the points, steve bruce very happy man. ~ . , ., . , man. i think i have been at the club 18 months and _ man. i think i have been at the club 18 months and it _ man. i think i have been at the club 18 months and it goes _ man. i think i have been at the club 18 months and it goes with - man. i think i have been at the club 18 months and it goes with a - man. i think i have been at the club 18 months and it goes with a health j 18 months and it goes with a health hazard, _ 18 months and it goes with a health hazard, i_ 18 months and it goes with a health hazard, i think. just as we were going _ hazard, i think. just as we were going along nicely, after half—time, we had _ going along nicely, after half—time, we had a _ going along nicely, after half—time, we had a great chance to make it four, _ we had a great chance to make it four, missed it and within two minutes— four, missed it and within two minutes they are scoring and we're down _ minutes they are scoring and we're down to— minutes they are scoring and we're down to ten— minutes they are scoring and we're down to ten men, so i cannot fault their_ down to ten men, so i cannot fault their effort — down to ten men, so i cannot fault their effort and attitude. for large periods _ their effort and attitude. for large periods in — their effort and attitude. for large periods in the first half i was really— periods in the first half i was really pleased with how we wear. it was really pleased with how we wear. it was breathless stuff. and any other day aston villa beating arsenal would be top of the agenda. great

result for them, _ would be top of the agenda. great result for them, beating _ would be top of the agenda.

brighton. much to say about burnley versus briahton. ., , ., brighton. not setting the world ali . ht. brighton. not setting the world alight. brighton _ brighton. not setting the world alight. brighton continue - brighton. not setting the world alight. brighton continue seven unbeaten in the last eight games. they won in anfield and took the lead in this one as well. it was an opening goal, a fine header, brighton have a great defensive record. an equaliserfor brighton have a great defensive record. an equaliser for burnley, doesn't do much for either of their league places but a valuable point in their battle against relegation. more to come and more already happening? irate more to come and more already happening?— more to come and more already haueninu? ~ ., ., more to come and more already haueninu? . ., ., ., happening? we have fulham taken on west ham, fulham _ happening? we have fulham taken on west ham, fulham are _ happening? we have fulham taken on west ham, fulham are on _ happening? we have fulham taken on west ham, fulham are on a _ happening? we have fulham taken on west ham, fulham are on a dreadful. west ham, fulham are on a dreadful run, 11 games without a win, struggling at home against a west ham who can go above liverpool fa when. goal is, they have had 55 minutes on the clock. that will be a good point fulham. the late game, manchester united against everton. all the gunners cultures 100th game

—— 0le gunner solskjaer is 100th game in charge. let's round up some of today's other sports stories. watford moved up to fourth in the championship after a goalless draw with coventry city at st andrew's. troy deeney went close for watford late on. elesewhere brentford are up to second after a win at middlesbrough. check out all of todays results on the bbc sport website. englishmen tyrrell hatton and andy sullivan are 3 shots off the pace after the penultimate round of the saudi international. world number one dustinjohnson leads on 13 under par. and there was a huge win for old campaigner native river in the cotswold chase at sandown park today. the 2018 gold cup winner romped home with richard johnson on board. a welcome victory for trainer colin tizzard who's only had one win since december the future of motorsport will always be electric,

that's according tojenson button. the former formula one world champion has signed up to drive in the extreme e series all—electric suvs racing across extreme territories, with an equal mix of male and female drivers. katie gornall has been speaking to him. this is the first timejenson this is the first time jenson button has had a chance to get this is the first timejenson button has had a chance to get up this is the first time jenson button has had a chance to get up close to this car and tested with his team here in wales. this car is unlike anything you will have seen or heard in motor racing before. it's really thrilling to watch and jenson button himself is said even now he is a formula 1 world champion, this is unlike anything he experienced before. he has not driven a car like this before, not driven on terrain like this before, he has not even driven an electric vehicle before. first electric car you have driven. it's like a big toy. with 550 horsepower. i have written on electric scooters that usual phone to ride around la, but that's about it. a very different experience and

the amazing thing with electric cars is the talk is there. every tenure touch the throttle you have 100% of throttle waiting for you. all of the striving today started at 60% power, do a few laps and you go to 80 or 100% and it such a big jump in power. it puts a giant smile on your face. , ,., �* ., power. it puts a giant smile on your face. , �* ., , power. it puts a giant smile on your face. �* ., , ., ., ., face. jenson button is not going to be the only — face. jenson button is not going to be the only star _ face. jenson button is not going to be the only star name _ face. jenson button is not going to be the only star name getting - face. jenson button is not going to i be the only star name getting behind the wheel of these cars. there is also sebastien love and the likes of lewis hamilton and nico rosberg who are both team owners. they will not drive but their teams will be competing in some of the most remote locations in the world, all areas affected by climate change. as well as environmental awareness that is a drive towards diversity. when the cars line up, there will be an equal mix of male and female drivers behind the wheel. another way the series is breaking new ground. looks

a lot more fun than formula 1. that's all from us. coming up next, click. welcome to click. hope you are doing 0k. now, you probably don't want to hear this, but we are now almost coming up on a year of video calls, zoom meetings and teams chats. i have to say, in that respect, at least, i think the world has adapted quite well.

unsurprisingly, a lot of innovators have leapt at the chance