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around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. a former top executive at the post office has said she is �*truly sorry�* for the �*devastation' caused to wrongly convicted sub postmasters and their families. angela van den bogerd has been giving evidence at the post office horizon enquiry — the flawed it system which was the basis of hundreds of prosecutions — and a wide—ranging miscarriage ofjustice. here's a little of what she had to say when she was challenged our correspondent azadeh moshiri has been at the inquiry throughout the day — shejoins me now. she is someone at the post office whose career spanned more than three decades. she personally oversaw a lot of complaints of former sub—postmasters about the horizon it system and she was involved in the 2013 mediation scheme. a lot of the victims have turned up today it's been one of the busiest days i've seen since the inquiry started this next phase. that's because partly they wanted to know what you had to say. she started with this message to them. firstly,
around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. a former top executive at the post office has said she is �*truly sorry�* for the �*devastation' caused to wrongly convicted sub postmasters and their families. angela van den bogerd has been giving evidence at the post office horizon enquiry — the flawed it system which was the basis of hundreds of prosecutions — and a wide—ranging miscarriage ofjustice. here's a little of what she had to say when she was challenged our...
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here in the uk... labour says it will renationalise most passenger rail services if it wins the next general election. the party says its proposals, which include creating a new publicly—owned body which would be responsible for infrastructure, would be the industry's�* biggest overhaul in a generation. the government says the plans are pointless and unfunded. more details from our transport correspondent katy austin. what's the way ahead for britain's railway? today, labour outlined what it would do, arguing its plans would fix a broken model. 0ur railways have become a symbol of national decline. of a country that no longer works and a government with no plan to fix it. cancellations are at record highs. fares have risen almost twice as fast as wages since 2010 and strikes are costing us £25 million a day. when contracts held by private train companies expire, they would be brought into a new public body, great british railways, which would oversee both infrastructure and train services. but lab
here in the uk... labour says it will renationalise most passenger rail services if it wins the next general election. the party says its proposals, which include creating a new publicly—owned body which would be responsible for infrastructure, would be the industry's�* biggest overhaul in a generation. the government says the plans are pointless and unfunded. more details from our transport correspondent katy austin. what's the way ahead for britain's railway? today, labour outlined what...
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around the world and across the uk, this _ year. around the world and across the uk, this is— year. around the world and across the uk, this is 33c— year. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. - a former top executive at the post office has said she is �*truly sorry�* for the �*devastation�* caused to wrongly convicted sub postmasters and their families. angela van den bogerd has been giving evidence at the post office horizon inquiry — the flawed it system which was the basis of hundreds of prosecutions — and a wide—ranging miscarriage ofjustice. here's a little of what she had to say when she was challenged about her part in what happened. firstly, i think you make no concessions or admissions that you did anything wrong, correct? well, i didn't knowingly do anything wrong and i would never knowingly do anything wrong. you don't apologise for your role in any of the events being examined by the inquiry, do you? ithink, you know, and i've reflected on this quite a bit, you know, and the disclosure that i've seen through this process, there are things
around the world and across the uk, this _ year. around the world and across the uk, this is— year. around the world and across the uk, this is 33c— year. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. - a former top executive at the post office has said she is �*truly sorry�* for the �*devastation�* caused to wrongly convicted sub postmasters and their families. angela van den bogerd has been giving evidence at the post office horizon inquiry — the flawed it system which...
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, otherwise the skies are going to be clearing particularly across the north—west the uk where there will be some areas of frost in rural parts. a few showers coming in off the north sea overnight. that takes us into friday's forecast. the dregs of that weather system still potentially bringing some rain in the far south. otherwise, a bright but cold start to the day with some spells of sunshine. showers will develop, most widespread east scotland and eastern areas of england where some of them could be heavy with some hail and thunder. temperatures again in round nine to 13 degrees which is below average for the time of year. the weekend, it stays unsettled, an area of low pressure is going to be moving up from the south bringing with it some rain. the wettest weather on saturday is forecast for southern england, south wales, the midlands, east anglia, there will be a chilly east anglia, there will be a chilly east north—easterly wind which will develop. further north, northern ireland, scotland, northern england, we are looking at a mix of sunny spells and showers will stop some
, otherwise the skies are going to be clearing particularly across the north—west the uk where there will be some areas of frost in rural parts. a few showers coming in off the north sea overnight. that takes us into friday's forecast. the dregs of that weather system still potentially bringing some rain in the far south. otherwise, a bright but cold start to the day with some spells of sunshine. showers will develop, most widespread east scotland and eastern areas of england where some of...
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. to northern ireland — where former democratic unionist party leader sirjeffrey donaldson has appeared in court, accused of historical sex offences. his wife faces for charges connected to search every�*s alleged offences. 0ur ireland correspondent sara girvin was at the court and gave this update. they were only what i could describe as chaotic scenes outside the courthouse this morning. this is the first time sirjeffrey donaldson has been seen since stepping down as the leader of the dup, northern ireland's largest unionist party. and since the charges against him, the news of that has broken, he was joined in the dock this morning by his wife and co—worker, lady eleanor donaldson, and we heard about the charges they are facing. jeffrey donaldson is facing 11 charges and all, one count of gross indecency towards a child, nine counts of assault, and one count of rape. those involved to individuals spanning from 1985 until 2006. eleanor donaldson is facing for charges, amounting
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. to northern ireland — where former democratic unionist party leader sirjeffrey donaldson has appeared in court, accused of historical sex offences. his wife faces for charges connected to search every�*s alleged offences. 0ur ireland correspondent sara girvin was at the court and gave this update. they were only what i could describe as chaotic scenes outside the courthouse this morning. this is the first time sirjeffrey donaldson has...
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in a world of �*rising new threats�*, the uk and germany announce stronger defence cooperation to counter the threat from russia. president biden confirms that more military assistance will be sent to ukraine within days after the us senate approves a long—awaited aid bill. and four people are injured after escaped horses bolt through central london. an army spokesperson has told the bbc our horses have returned to the barracks and are undergoing veterinary care. three soldiers are in hospital receiving treatment and their injuries are not deemed to be life—threatening. the bbc understands a fourth person was injured who was a cyclist and a member of the public. plenty more on the bbc news website on that. those alarming scenes we saw earlier today in central london. i think we can show you the pictures? no, while we wait for business ben thompson is here. let'sjust wait for business ben thompson is here. let's just show you that auction that's going on in vienna at the moment, that painting that had been found. very unusual apparently. the auction is just starting for that painting a
in a world of �*rising new threats�*, the uk and germany announce stronger defence cooperation to counter the threat from russia. president biden confirms that more military assistance will be sent to ukraine within days after the us senate approves a long—awaited aid bill. and four people are injured after escaped horses bolt through central london. an army spokesperson has told the bbc our horses have returned to the barracks and are undergoing veterinary care. three soldiers are in...
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let�*s turn our attention to the uk. the uk�*s national crime agency has arrested three men on suspicion of immigration offences, after five migrants died while trying to reach the uk yesterday. a seven—year—old girl was among the victims. they were on board a small, overcrowded boat, carrying more than 100 people. it set out to cross the english channel, one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, on tuesday morning. but, not far from shore, panic took hold among the passengers. the uk�*s national crime agency has arrested three men on suspicion let�*s speak to our reporter victoria bourne, who is at the national crime agency. the national crime agency says that three men were arrested on suspicion of facilitating illegal immigration and entering the uk illegally. the group are aged between 19 and 22 and from sudan and south sudan. the raids where they were detained took place overnight and in the early hours of this morning and they had been taken to police stations in kent where they are now being questi
let�*s turn our attention to the uk. the uk�*s national crime agency has arrested three men on suspicion of immigration offences, after five migrants died while trying to reach the uk yesterday. a seven—year—old girl was among the victims. they were on board a small, overcrowded boat, carrying more than 100 people. it set out to cross the english channel, one of the busiest shipping lanes in the world, on tuesday morning. but, not far from shore, panic took hold among the passengers....
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around the world and across the uk this is bbc news. there's a fresh warning today that the government may struggle to deliver its promise of free childcare to working parents in england. by september next year, families with pre—school children who are 9 months and older will be entitled to 30 hours a week of government funded child care — but the independent spending watchdog the national audit office says a pilot of the scheme was cancelled, and it's not clear that childcare providers can find enough staff. let's speak to jonathan broadbery, director of policy and communications at the national day nurseries association. can you explain to us what the issue is? . . can you explain to us what the issue is? , ., ., ., ., can you explain to us what the issue is? , . . ., ., ,, , is? yes, there are a lot of issues for providers _ is? yes, there are a lot of issues for providers and _ is? yes, there are a lot of issues for providers and we _ is? yes, there are a lot of issues for providers and we know - is? yes, there are a lot of iss
around the world and across the uk this is bbc news. there's a fresh warning today that the government may struggle to deliver its promise of free childcare to working parents in england. by september next year, families with pre—school children who are 9 months and older will be entitled to 30 hours a week of government funded child care — but the independent spending watchdog the national audit office says a pilot of the scheme was cancelled, and it's not clear that childcare providers...
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around the world and across the uk, this is easy news. —— bbc news. breaking news from police in wales, and three people have been injured at a stabbing at a school in south—west wales. two air ambulances were called to the scene in ammanford and one person has been arrested. our correspondent, hywel griffith, is in cardiff. hejoins me now. thank you forjoining us. tell us thank you for “oining us. tell us what ou thank you forjoining us. tell us what you know. _ thank you forjoining us. tell us what you know. we _ thank you forjoining us. tell us what you know. we understand| thank you forjoining us. tell us - what you know. we understand this incident happened at ysgol dyffryn aman, a secondary school, about 11100 pupils, late morning before the lunch break. the police say that three people were injured and needed treatment and one person has been arrested and they are not looking for anyone in connection with the incident. the school has recently put out a statement saying that everything has been contained. a governor of the school says that t
around the world and across the uk, this is easy news. —— bbc news. breaking news from police in wales, and three people have been injured at a stabbing at a school in south—west wales. two air ambulances were called to the scene in ammanford and one person has been arrested. our correspondent, hywel griffith, is in cardiff. hejoins me now. thank you forjoining us. tell us thank you for “oining us. tell us what ou thank you forjoining us. tell us what you know. _ thank you forjoining...
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continues. of people trying to get to uk continue-— of people trying to get to uk continues. ., ,, , ., . ., continues. thank you so much for that. we are going to cross over that stretch of water now and head to dover, because people have been arriving there. we do have some pictures. there have been water force boats bringing the people from the water there into the port there at dover. 0ur correspondent is they are. talk us through what has been happening this morning. weill. are. talk us through what has been happening this morning.— happening this morning. well, we have been counting _ happening this morning. well, we have been counting the _ happening this morning. well, we have been counting the boats - happening this morning. well, we . have been counting the boats coming in and roughly we think there are about 300 people taken off border force boats. we think there have been a number of border force force boats. we think there have been a number of borderforce boats out in dover today, including also as well the lifeboat has been out, it's been out for several hours. i thi
continues. of people trying to get to uk continue-— of people trying to get to uk continues. ., ,, , ., . ., continues. thank you so much for that. we are going to cross over that stretch of water now and head to dover, because people have been arriving there. we do have some pictures. there have been water force boats bringing the people from the water there into the port there at dover. 0ur correspondent is they are. talk us through what has been happening this morning. weill. are. talk us...
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news for the ftse100 index because it means earnings made in foreign currencies look better in the uk. the list reached a new record price at closing last night and has reached a new record today. a record high of 8000 14.3, new record today. a record high of 8000 1115, loss saw that in february of last year. this fresh all—time high is being driven by a weaker pound and the tensions in the middle east. the indexjust ending pound and the tensions in the middle east. the index just ending the day slightly higher so another record session closing this afternoon. we can talk to bob parker, another good couple of days for the ftse100, so what is driving the strength right now? �* , ., what is driving the strength right now? �* , . . what is driving the strength right now? �*, ., ., ., now? let's have a look at the background — now? let's have a look at the background and _ now? let's have a look at the background and you - now? let's have a look at the background and you have - now? let's have a look at the background and you have to l now? let's have a look at the - background
news for the ftse100 index because it means earnings made in foreign currencies look better in the uk. the list reached a new record price at closing last night and has reached a new record today. a record high of 8000 14.3, new record today. a record high of 8000 1115, loss saw that in february of last year. this fresh all—time high is being driven by a weaker pound and the tensions in the middle east. the indexjust ending pound and the tensions in the middle east. the index just ending the...
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when _ maintain access to asylum in the uk. when one _ maintain access to asylum in the uk. when one compares the number of asylum _ when one compares the number of asylum seekers received by the uk in relation _ asylum seekers received by the uk in relation to— asylum seekers received by the uk in relation to other european countries, and certainly in relation to those _ countries, and certainly in relation to those large refugee hosting countries, boasting the vast majority— countries, boasting the vast majority of the world's refugees, we are fairly— majority of the world's refugees, we are fairly far down the list. approaching this as a crisis that requires — approaching this as a crisis that requires drastic measures, that involves— requires drastic measures, that involves stepping away from the refugee — involves stepping away from the refugee convention is simply not the answer~ _ refugee convention is simply not the answer. . ~' refugee convention is simply not the answer. ., ~ , ., ,., refugee convention is simply not the answer. ., ~ , ., ., answer. 0k,
when _ maintain access to asylum in the uk. when one _ maintain access to asylum in the uk. when one compares the number of asylum _ when one compares the number of asylum seekers received by the uk in relation _ asylum seekers received by the uk in relation to— asylum seekers received by the uk in relation to other european countries, and certainly in relation to those _ countries, and certainly in relation to those large refugee hosting countries, boasting the vast majority— countries,...
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uk on a war footing, have _ putting the uk on a war footing, have we — putting the uk on a war footing, have we entered _ putting the uk on a war footing, have we entered a _ putting the uk on a war footing, have we entered a pre—war- putting the uk on a war footing, have we entered a pre—war era? putting the uk on a war footing, - have we entered a pre—war era? you talk about— have we entered a pre—war era? you talk about the — have we entered a pre—war era? you talk about the axis _ have we entered a pre—war era? you talk about the axis of— have we entered a pre—war era? you talk about the axis of authoritarian . talk about the axis of authoritarian states _ talk about the axis of authoritarian states working _ talk about the axis of authoritarian states working together, - talk about the axis of authoritarian states working together, we - talk about the axis of authoritarian states working together, we have i states working together, we have known _ states working together, we have known about _ states working together, we have known about their _ states working
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largely coming across into the uk. the house of lords have some amendments and have held up proceedings, they are entitled to overturn with the lower chamber but they can't frustrate and delay. we are keeping an eye on what could potentially be a pretty long session there in the house of commons and house of lords into the evening. live now to westminster where we can speak to baroness angela smith, shadow leader of the house of lords. what are your thoughts when you consider this legislation? looking at the detailed _ consider this legislation? looking at the detailed legislation - consider this legislation? looking at the detailed legislation for - consider this legislation? looking i at the detailed legislation for some time, there are seven issues we picked out — they wouldn't have killed off the bill, but they would've introduced some sensible amendments to it, and the government rejected them all and we are down to the last two, including support for our allies, afghanistan, who worked alongside our soldiers. w
largely coming across into the uk. the house of lords have some amendments and have held up proceedings, they are entitled to overturn with the lower chamber but they can't frustrate and delay. we are keeping an eye on what could potentially be a pretty long session there in the house of commons and house of lords into the evening. live now to westminster where we can speak to baroness angela smith, shadow leader of the house of lords. what are your thoughts when you consider this legislation?...
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thank you. | first-time home-buyers in the uk first—time home—buyers in the uk after facing the toughest conditions in 70 years, according to a new report by the societies association. it represents lenders and says those buying a first home are increasingly reliant on having two high incomes are getting help from their parents. 0thers are getting help from their parents. others have been priced out and are stuck in renting from private landlords. there is here from one teacher who rents a property in north—east london. they say renting is becoming expensive and she is struggling to qualify for help and affordable home schemes. aha, struggling to qualify for help and affordable home schemes. as lat struggling to qualify for help and affordable home schemes. a lot more attention in housing, _ affordable home schemes. a lot more attention in housing, if— affordable home schemes. a lot more attention in housing, if you _ affordable home schemes. a lot more attention in housing, if you have - attention in housing, if you have issues and you press hard or not able to pay an increased rent
thank you. | first-time home-buyers in the uk first—time home—buyers in the uk after facing the toughest conditions in 70 years, according to a new report by the societies association. it represents lenders and says those buying a first home are increasingly reliant on having two high incomes are getting help from their parents. 0thers are getting help from their parents. others have been priced out and are stuck in renting from private landlords. there is here from one teacher who rents a...
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in the uk. face of so many high-profile, ma'or events in the uk.�* face of so many high-profile, ma'or events in the uk. absolutely, he was the erson events in the uk. absolutely, he was the person the _ events in the uk. absolutely, he was the person the public— events in the uk. absolutely, he was the person the public really - the person the public really associated with big national events, whether it was presenting general election coverage, whether it was great state events, people...
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. _ around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. the meteropolitan police has apologised to the mother of murdered southern china has been hit by heavy rains, with flooding and landslides. four people have died, 11 others are missing, and thousands have left their homes. there's a warning that river levels could hit a once—in—a—century peak. 0ur china correspondent laura bicker reports. some almost managed to sleep through their rescue, cradled from the worst of the rising floodwaters. but others cried for help as their streets were submerged. rescuers had to navigate their boats through a flooded urban landscape. tens of thousands of people were evacuated across the province. delivery drivers found themselves stranded. their chosen route disappearing in the deluge. roads became dangerous, fast—flowing rivers. and bridges couldn't withstand the force of the water. huang filmed as the floods crept closer to his home. "it was scary," he said. "this is how high the water came," he told the bbc in a video call. several provinces
. _ around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. the meteropolitan police has apologised to the mother of murdered southern china has been hit by heavy rains, with flooding and landslides. four people have died, 11 others are missing, and thousands have left their homes. there's a warning that river levels could hit a once—in—a—century peak. 0ur china correspondent laura bicker reports. some almost managed to sleep through their rescue, cradled from the worst of the rising...
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. this is bbc news. the former news anchor huw edwards has resigned from the bbc. the decision was reportedly made on medical advice, and comes nine months after a string of allegations appeared in the sun newspaper accusing him of misconduct. huw edwards has not appeared on bbc news since then. the bbc has confirmed that he has not been paid off, and hope his decision will "allow all parties to move forward". earlier we heard form our media editor — katie razzall. it's a very significant day for the bbc and of course a very significant day for huw edwards. it is a short statement, not a great deal of detail. it is attributed to a bbc spokesperson and it says huw edwards is today resigned and left the bbc after 40 years of service. he has explained his decision was made on the basis of medical advice from his doctors. the bbc has accepted his resignation which it believes will allow all parties to move forward. the bbc says it doesn't believe it's appropriate to comment further. people may well remembe
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. this is bbc news. the former news anchor huw edwards has resigned from the bbc. the decision was reportedly made on medical advice, and comes nine months after a string of allegations appeared in the sun newspaper accusing him of misconduct. huw edwards has not appeared on bbc news since then. the bbc has confirmed that he has not been paid off, and hope his decision will "allow all parties to move forward". earlier we heard form...
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high pressure is going to be building across the uk this weekend. high pressure normally means dry weather and it will be largely dry. however, it will not always be sunny. often it will be cloudy, quite chilly too. the brightest and warmest weather to be found across the west of the uk. here is our area of high pressure right now, sitting just to the west of the uk. the jet stream, the flow of winds high in the atmosphere, is running just to the north of that high and then diving down across continental europe. the jet really meandering across europe this weekend. actually, if anything, it's going to bend back on itself and that will allow colder air in across the eastern half of the uk. through the rest of today, an old weather front is clearing the south. a little bit of rain with that. behind it some sunny spells. quite breezy close to this east coast, making it feel rather chilly. eight degrees there in aberdeen, the highest temperatures further south and west, 15 or 16 degrees. this evening and tonight it will stay fairly breezy close to this
high pressure is going to be building across the uk this weekend. high pressure normally means dry weather and it will be largely dry. however, it will not always be sunny. often it will be cloudy, quite chilly too. the brightest and warmest weather to be found across the west of the uk. here is our area of high pressure right now, sitting just to the west of the uk. the jet stream, the flow of winds high in the atmosphere, is running just to the north of that high and then diving down across...
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. you're alive with bbc news. the united states and britain have announced new sanctions on iran, targeting the country's drone aircraft production, after its attack on israel last weekend. the us treasury department said the sanctions were against 16 individuals and two firms that produce the engines of iran's shahed drones — which were used in the attack, along with missiles. britain also said it was imposing sanctions on several iranian military organisations, individuals and entities. israel has promised to retaliate against iran's attack. let's speak to our diplomatic correspondent james landale who is in jerusalem. james, i was mentioning there the sanctions, they are coordinated with the uk, us and others, your assessment of the package laid out? it's relatively modest in size and in terms of number, simply because iran is subject to huge sanctions already. he cannot for example sell things from the uk to iran, particularly drum parts, missile parts, things like that. you're targeting a specific number of
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. you're alive with bbc news. the united states and britain have announced new sanctions on iran, targeting the country's drone aircraft production, after its attack on israel last weekend. the us treasury department said the sanctions were against 16 individuals and two firms that produce the engines of iran's shahed drones — which were used in the attack, along with missiles. britain also said it was imposing sanctions on several iranian...
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you may remember this case here in the uk. just a line of news coming into us because the criminal case review commission has offered an unreserved apology to him for failing him. commission has offered an unreserved apology to him forfailing him. you may remember that case, he spoke so powerfully outside the courthouse when his conviction was quashed, scaling about the police and the national investigation in his case but also scathing about the criminal case review commission because his lawyers had gone to that commission and asked them to look again at his case with the new evidence that had emerged but that was not done and he spent 30 years in prison. 17 years in prison in total. now offering him an unreserved apology for failing andrew malcolm son who spent those years in prison. more on that story as we get it. more now on the aftermath of record rainfall pounding the united arab emirites and neighbouring gulf countries. flash floods have caused massive disruption at dubai airport. meanwhile, on social media, there's b
you may remember this case here in the uk. just a line of news coming into us because the criminal case review commission has offered an unreserved apology to him for failing him. commission has offered an unreserved apology to him forfailing him. you may remember that case, he spoke so powerfully outside the courthouse when his conviction was quashed, scaling about the police and the national investigation in his case but also scathing about the criminal case review commission because his...
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. a juror in the criminal trial of former us president donald trump has been excused after saying she felt intimidated because some aspects of her identity had been made public. thejuror had been one of seven selected this week. live to new york and our correspondent nada tawfik. tell us a bit more about what we've learned about this one insurer? matthew, thisjuror learned about this one insurer? matthew, this juror had learned about this one insurer? matthew, thisjuror had called into the parties last night and in court today said she slept on it and said she couldn't feel she could be fair and impartial because she said the outside influence would affect her opinions. that's because there were details revealed about her and other jurors about where they worked, their ages, so this young woman who was a nurse said that family and friends found out that she was a juror on this case. really quickly, thejudge decided to juror on this case. really quickly, the judge decided to excuse her.
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. a juror in the criminal trial of former us president donald trump has been excused after saying she felt intimidated because some aspects of her identity had been made public. thejuror had been one of seven selected this week. live to new york and our correspondent nada tawfik. tell us a bit more about what we've learned about this one insurer? matthew, thisjuror learned about this one insurer? matthew, this juror had learned about this one...
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around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. the jury at an inquest into a fire at a nightclub in dublin in 1981 which killed 48 people has delivered a verdict of unlawful killing in all the deaths. the fire broke out in the early hours of valentine's day in 1981. a further 200 people were injured in the blaze. it has been the longest running inquest in the history of the irish state. let's speak to our correspondent jennifer o'leary, who's been following this. tell us more about the background of this? , . , . , . ., this? the stardust was the name of the nightclub _ this? the stardust was the name of the nightclub in _ this? the stardust was the name of the nightclub in dublin _ this? the stardust was the name of the nightclub in dublin and - this? the stardust was the name of the nightclub in dublin and as - this? the stardust was the name of the nightclub in dublin and as you | the nightclub in dublin and as you outline, and valentines night 1981, over 800 young people when there for a night of dancing and fun but in the ear
around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. the jury at an inquest into a fire at a nightclub in dublin in 1981 which killed 48 people has delivered a verdict of unlawful killing in all the deaths. the fire broke out in the early hours of valentine's day in 1981. a further 200 people were injured in the blaze. it has been the longest running inquest in the history of the irish state. let's speak to our correspondent jennifer o'leary, who's been following this. tell us more about the...
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also as we were listening to that, let me just update you from the uk and the us news that the uk has sanctioned a further seven individuals and six entities who have enabled iran to conduct destabilising regional activity, including the direct attack on israel. that coming from the uk authorities. it is in coordination with the us are taking similar moves. that is the backdrop, so let's go to our diplomatic correspondent, james landale, he is there injerusalem listening to all of those developments. james, let's start with the absolute tensions between israel and iran. are you getting any sort of feel which way israel is tilting, listening to those calls for restraint which we just heard from antonio guterres and others, or listening to the hawks who are demanding the toughest action against iran?— who are demanding the toughest action against iran? well, what we know is that _ action against iran? well, what we know is that israel _ action against iran? well, what we know is that israel is _ action against iran? well, what we know is that israel is going - action against iran? wel
also as we were listening to that, let me just update you from the uk and the us news that the uk has sanctioned a further seven individuals and six entities who have enabled iran to conduct destabilising regional activity, including the direct attack on israel. that coming from the uk authorities. it is in coordination with the us are taking similar moves. that is the backdrop, so let's go to our diplomatic correspondent, james landale, he is there injerusalem listening to all of those...
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inflation in the uk has fallen to its lowest level for two and a half years. the rate at which consumer prices rise was 3.2% last month, that's down from 3.4% in february. food prices were the main reason for the fall, which was slightly less than had been expected. inflation has been gradually coming down since its peak of 11% 18 months ago. dharshini david reports. from the moment her day starts, higher prices are taking their toll on sam, who cares for adults with learning difficulties. water is 8% more expensive than a year ago. energy bills are down 18%, long—awaited relief for many. food and drink, however, is up 11% overall. milk is cheaper, as you may have noticed, but that could be overshadowed by the likes of sugar, which is 14% dearer. sam has had pay rises, but she is forgoing things from haircuts to eye tests to make ends meet. i have thought about leaving for a better paid job. but i love myjob, i'm very passionate about myjob. and it's actually not a job, it's a vocation. which i feel that we need more people to come into this work but if they
inflation in the uk has fallen to its lowest level for two and a half years. the rate at which consumer prices rise was 3.2% last month, that's down from 3.4% in february. food prices were the main reason for the fall, which was slightly less than had been expected. inflation has been gradually coming down since its peak of 11% 18 months ago. dharshini david reports. from the moment her day starts, higher prices are taking their toll on sam, who cares for adults with learning difficulties....
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. a couple of developments to bring you from the last few minutes. we are hearing from the us that the republican leader of the house of representatives, mikejohnson, has said that a vote will be held on saturday on his proposalfor renewing delayed us military aid to ukraine, as well as for israel. he says, we expect the vote on the final passage of these bills to be on saturday evening. also, on the subject of ukraine, president zelensky has told the boss of nato, jens stoltenberg, that ukraine needs immediate steps on air defence. if you saw our story a little earlier about the russian missile attack on chernihiv, you will have heard that president zelensky said that would not have happened if ukraine had more air defence systems. so those developing lines from the last few minutes. paedophiles convicted of serious sexual offences could lose their parental rights under a new law. this follows a bbc report into a mother who spent £30,000 in legalfees to stop her paedophile ex—husban
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. a couple of developments to bring you from the last few minutes. we are hearing from the us that the republican leader of the house of representatives, mikejohnson, has said that a vote will be held on saturday on his proposalfor renewing delayed us military aid to ukraine, as well as for israel. he says, we expect the vote on the final passage of these bills to be on saturday evening. also, on the subject of ukraine, president zelensky has...
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around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. georgia's parliament has approved the first stage of a bill on "foreign agents", which had sparked mass protests. western allies have repeatedly urged the governing georgian dream party to drop the bill. overnight police used tear gas to break up gatherings in the capital tblisi against the plans. these images were filmed late on tuesday near the parliament building — reports say several arrests were made. several local media outlets said police had attacked theirjournalists. the new law would require any independent ngo or media organisation which gets more than 20 percent of funding from abroad, to register as an "organisation pursuing the interests of a foreign power." critics says it mirrors a russian law on "foreign agents" — which they say has been used to silence media outlets critical of the kremlin. georgia's president has been speaking to the bbc. well, it's a major concern because it is exactly a copy of putin's law that was adopted in 2012 and then gradually increased
around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. georgia's parliament has approved the first stage of a bill on "foreign agents", which had sparked mass protests. western allies have repeatedly urged the governing georgian dream party to drop the bill. overnight police used tear gas to break up gatherings in the capital tblisi against the plans. these images were filmed late on tuesday near the parliament building — reports say several arrests were made. several local media...
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she is head of research at uk in a changing europe. critics say the evidence isn't there to show that rwanda isn't a safe place to send asylum seekers too. so what is this parliamentary process, this ping—pong between the house of commons and the house of lords is complete death once this process is complete death once this process is complete and this becomes an act of parliament, what likely legal challenges might there be? well, a number of legal _ challenges might there be? well, a number of legal challenges... - number of legal challenges... inaudible 1.i inaudible u think should be emphasised from the beginning as a point everyone is in agreement about, which is that asylum seekers can be removed to a third country, as long as there is a safe point that claims to be processed there. safety means there is not going to be a chance there is not going to be a chance there that they will be returned to countries where they would face death or torture or other irreparable harm. this is a law for the echr, it is law here domestically
she is head of research at uk in a changing europe. critics say the evidence isn't there to show that rwanda isn't a safe place to send asylum seekers too. so what is this parliamentary process, this ping—pong between the house of commons and the house of lords is complete death once this process is complete death once this process is complete and this becomes an act of parliament, what likely legal challenges might there be? well, a number of legal _ challenges might there be? well, a number...
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around the world and across the uk this is bbc news. at least 1a people have been killed and around 60 injured in what ukrainian officials say was a russian missile attack on chernihiv. the city's mayor said a high—rise building in a densely—populated neighbourhood was hit. president zelensky said the destruction wouldn't have taken place if ukraine had sufficient air defences. james waterhouse reports from kyiv bus passengers dive for cover after two missiles hit nearby. what follows is the haunting sound of a third. in chernihiv, live air strikes happen with little notice. russia tried and failed to take this city. but with its border only 60 miles away, the skies bring a constant threat. "i was walking my dog," says maxim. "i heard a hit, then the second and the third. "i thought it was air defense working." the explosions are followed by a familiar recovery routine, with the number of dead expected to rise. for ukrainians, there is no escaping russia's invasion and their leader keeps asking his allies for more air defenses. tran
around the world and across the uk this is bbc news. at least 1a people have been killed and around 60 injured in what ukrainian officials say was a russian missile attack on chernihiv. the city's mayor said a high—rise building in a densely—populated neighbourhood was hit. president zelensky said the destruction wouldn't have taken place if ukraine had sufficient air defences. james waterhouse reports from kyiv bus passengers dive for cover after two missiles hit nearby. what follows is...