Not there

We note, without undue criticism, that cuts seem to have left BBC News without a correspondent or stringer who can give the coronavirus story in Northern Italy an appropriate dateline. Mr Jackson, who reported for Radio 4 this morning, was at Broadcasting House. This despite the story gaining momentum yesterday, with the advance cancellation of Serie A matches in the area. It is, of course, the weekend, which doesn't much matter to managers. But I bet they've got someone there by Monday.