The operators of the Sellafield nuclear site have said that elevated levels of radioactivity detected this morning are 'not attributable' to any operations at the complex. All non-essential staff were asked to stay home this morning as a precaution.
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has said it is too early to say whether there is a leak at the Sellafield site, but stressed that there was no danger to the public.
It added that it is still not clear where the radiation is coming from.
The Democratic presidential candidate may also have shown his cards on his choice of running mate.
The US president also shared a post on Twitter accusing Dr Anthony Fauci of misleading the public over hydroxychloroquine.
Fears over an impending second wave of coronavirus dominates Wednesday’s front pages.