Donald Trump's refusing to do a second 'virtual' presidential debate; and Easyjet posts its first ever loss

The Commission on Presidential Debates says the next round between Donald Trump and Joe Biden will be held 'virtually;' but Mr Trump's refusing to have anything to do with it. He told Fox News the idea of the candidates being in separate locations is "not acceptable". It has, though, been done before when John F Kennedy and Richard Nixon faced off for the third time in 1960, 3, 000 miles apart. Julie Norman, from UCL's Centre on US politics tells us how a Zoom debate could work, and why it might be in Donald Trump's best interests to change his mind and take part. 

Also, EasyJet's posted its first ever financial loss and asked the government to help the aviation industry in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The group warned it was likely to make a loss in the year to 30th September of £815 million to £845 million compared to last year's pre-tax profit of £427 million. Travel journalist Simon Calder says the entire industry is calling on Downing Street to do something. He also talks to us about the final flight of BA's 747 fleet, saying it's time for the "gas guzzlers" to go.

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