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nick beake on the estonia— russia border. more than 700 families have now contacted humberside police after an inverstigation was started into the mishandling of human remains at a funeral directors in hull. it's four weeks since 35 bodies and a quantity of ash were recovered from the legacy funeral home's site. police now say the work to identify the bodies is still ongoing. having worked closely with forensic scientists and specialist to assess whether it's possible to extract dna from the human ashes in order to identify them... whilst the expert opinion it provides us with an assurance that proper crematorium processes have been followed, unfortunately, given the high temperature required to carry out cremation, the dna will have been broken down and degraded to such a level that we would not be able to recover a meaningful dna profile. this means that we are unable to attribute any of the human ashes or identify them. this will, of course, be devastating news for families and loved ones, and you have my heartfelt condole
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nick beake, bbc news, on the estonia—russia border. and nick beake is live from the eastern estonia city of tartu. what is the mood among the people you have been talking to over the past few days about conscription? this city is actually a european capital of culture, and it is a pretty genteel scene in the main square. we havejust had some pretty genteel scene in the main square. we have just had some tours taking place in the past ten minutes or so. and if there is no panic. people are obviously perturbed by the situation, but what really struck as travelling around the country this week was this underlying unease. on one hand there is a some level of security people say they feel because they are in nato, now an enlarged military alliance, but there is this concern about what russia may do next, and thatis about what russia may do next, and that is born of a few things, largely their experience during the 20th century. the occupation under stalin, and then eventually they got their independence back in 1991, but because of the gene
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nick beake, bbc news in southern spain. profits for lloyds banking group plunged by 28% as competition grew for mortgages and deposits. the bank posted pre—tax profits for the first 3 months of the year of £1.6bn, down from £2.3bn last year. lloyds said its margins had been hit mainly within uk mortgages amid heightened competition between lenders to offer squeezed buyers better deals. some positive news for the german economy, with the measure business sentiment improving more than expected this month. the ifo institute's business climate index rose to 89.1; beating analysts' expectations of an 88.8 reading. according to the institute, the economic situation is stabilising, led by service industries. you are up to date. we will see soon. goodbye. hello from the bbc sport centre. liverpool could have found their man to replacejurgen klopp. the club are set to open talks with feyenoord over their manager arne slot. klopp announced injanuary he would leave anfield at the end of the season and slot, who led feyenoord to th
nick beake, bbc news in southern spain. profits for lloyds banking group plunged by 28% as competition grew for mortgages and deposits. the bank posted pre—tax profits for the first 3 months of the year of £1.6bn, down from £2.3bn last year. lloyds said its margins had been hit mainly within uk mortgages amid heightened competition between lenders to offer squeezed buyers better deals. some positive news for the german economy, with the measure business sentiment improving more than...
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nick beake, bbc news, on the estonia—russia border. housing has formed a central part of the green party's launch of their campaign for the upcoming local elections in bristol. they said more affordable homes would get built if they take power in bristol. their policies include campaigning for rent controls and increasing affordable housing targets. the party's co—leader said their plans would mean an extra 150,000 houses every year. in our community housing offer, we would provide for councils to meet their local need for affordable housing. this would ensure at least 150,000 extra council homes are made available every year through a mixture of new builds, refurbishments, conversions and buying up existing homes. in the last half—hour, it's been announced that the saudi arabian it has been announced that a green strike that would bring the london underground to a standstill next monday has been called off. as announced a breakthrough after negotiations with representatives from tfl. a second walk—out, which was planned for the
nick beake, bbc news, on the estonia—russia border. housing has formed a central part of the green party's launch of their campaign for the upcoming local elections in bristol. they said more affordable homes would get built if they take power in bristol. their policies include campaigning for rent controls and increasing affordable housing targets. the party's co—leader said their plans would mean an extra 150,000 houses every year. in our community housing offer, we would provide for...
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nick beake, bbc news, on the estonia—russia border. the uk foreign secretary says he is trying to get ukraine and nato into the best possible shape before the us election. the best possible shape before the us election-— the best possible shape before the us election. ., ., ., , ., us election. lord cameron refused to answer questions _ us election. lord cameron refused to answer questions about _ us election. lord cameron refused to answer questions about the _ us election. lord cameron refused to answer questions about the israel - answer questions about the israel gaza war, but he did speak about the ukraine conflict. he has ruled out western boots on the ground in ukraine. ~ . ., ., western boots on the ground in ukraine. . ., ., , ., , ukraine. what nato is looking at is a nato mission _ ukraine. what nato is looking at is a nato mission for _ ukraine. what nato is looking at is a nato mission for ukraine, - ukraine. what nato is looking at is a nato mission for ukraine, not. ukraine. what nato is looking at is a nato mission fo
nick beake, bbc news, on the estonia—russia border. the uk foreign secretary says he is trying to get ukraine and nato into the best possible shape before the us election. the best possible shape before the us election-— the best possible shape before the us election. ., ., ., , ., us election. lord cameron refused to answer questions _ us election. lord cameron refused to answer questions about _ us election. lord cameron refused to answer questions about the _ us election. lord cameron...
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our europe correspondent nick beake has more. this is a story which has been bubbling away for about two weeks now. as you say, the czech republic were the first country to say that they'd uncovered evidence of an alleged russian network to try and influence the elections which are coming up injune — the elections to the european parliament. so, the czech prime minister said right at the end of last month that there was this system that had been put in place to spread disinformation, or certainly to promote what moscow was doing and today we've heard from the belgian prime minister. he's been giving a press conference in which he said that the belgian intelligence services were now involved and he said there was evidence that some meps, members of the european parliament, had been paid and although these cash payments, he alleged, didn't actually take place, the transactions weren't made here on belgian soil, because belgium is home to the key eu institutions, it was basically belgian's duty to investigate and so this investiga
our europe correspondent nick beake has more. this is a story which has been bubbling away for about two weeks now. as you say, the czech republic were the first country to say that they'd uncovered evidence of an alleged russian network to try and influence the elections which are coming up injune — the elections to the european parliament. so, the czech prime minister said right at the end of last month that there was this system that had been put in place to spread disinformation, or...
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nick beake, bbc news, brussels. the number of people out of work in the uk has gone up, along with a rise in the number of those who are economically inactive — no longer looking for or able to work. this reflects a rise in the number of people who are long—term sick. here's dharshini david. i would give anything to not kind of wake up every day feeling absolutely rubbish. 21—year—old chloe lives with depression, borderline personality disorder and autism. she's now a student and receiving disability—related benefits after earlier attempts to work didn't last. they don't really understand the complexity of mental illness. it's not something that, although there were days that i can't get out of bed, days and weeks and months i don't get out of bed in a depressive episode, there's also days and weeks and months that i can't keep myself safe and going to work is dangerous for me. but it's older people who account for much of the rise of those on such benefits. they are more likely to have physical ailments,
nick beake, bbc news, brussels. the number of people out of work in the uk has gone up, along with a rise in the number of those who are economically inactive — no longer looking for or able to work. this reflects a rise in the number of people who are long—term sick. here's dharshini david. i would give anything to not kind of wake up every day feeling absolutely rubbish. 21—year—old chloe lives with depression, borderline personality disorder and autism. she's now a student and...
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nick beake, bbc news, brussels. not much more about european politics —— we will talk. second day ofjury selection in the criminal trial of donald trump. prosecutors and trump's lawyers have been questioning 18 potentialjurors on whether they can remain impartial in this case. the questioning is being used to strike jurors, if they don't believe they can render a verdict fairly. a panel of 12 new yorkers — six alternates — will ultimately be selected. meanwhile the manhattan district attorney has filed a motion in court alleging that that donald trump violated the gag order imposed byjudge juan merchan, three times in recent posts on truth social. the prosecutors are asking the court to fine trump $1,000 per violation. merchan is scheduled to hear the motion next week. meanwhile the manhattan district attorney has filed a motion in court alleging that that donald trump violated the gag order imposed byjudge juan merchan, three times in recent posts on truth social. the prosecutors are asking the court to fine trump $1,000 per violation. merchan is scheduled to hear
nick beake, bbc news, brussels. not much more about european politics —— we will talk. second day ofjury selection in the criminal trial of donald trump. prosecutors and trump's lawyers have been questioning 18 potentialjurors on whether they can remain impartial in this case. the questioning is being used to strike jurors, if they don't believe they can render a verdict fairly. a panel of 12 new yorkers — six alternates — will ultimately be selected. meanwhile the manhattan district...
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nick beake, bbc news, southern spain. finally to venice, where artists from all over the world have been gathering for the city's 60th biennale festival. it's seen as one of the biggest events in the art world, bringing together creators, curators and collectors. the biennale is such a big deal for the industry it has earned the description of "the olympic games of art". let's go to los angeles and speak to shane guffogg. he's an artist who has just returned from the venice biennale where his exhibition, at the still point of the turning world, launched during the opening week. welcome to the programme, shane. how did it go? thank you, it was great. there were so much energy going on and so many people coming to venice. it is quite a well earned, but i'm happy to have survived and be back in la.— i'm happy to have survived and be back in la. would you agree that it is the _ be back in la. would you agree that it is the olympics - be back in la. would you agree that it is the olympics for - be back in la. would you agree
nick beake, bbc news, southern spain. finally to venice, where artists from all over the world have been gathering for the city's 60th biennale festival. it's seen as one of the biggest events in the art world, bringing together creators, curators and collectors. the biennale is such a big deal for the industry it has earned the description of "the olympic games of art". let's go to los angeles and speak to shane guffogg. he's an artist who has just returned from the venice biennale...
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nick beake, bbc news in southern spain. in other news... profits for lloyds banking group plunged by 28% as competition grew for mortgages and deposits. the bank posted pre—tax profits for the first 3 months of the year of £1.6bn, down from £2.3bn last year. lloyds said its margins had been hit mainly within uk mortgages amid heightened competition between lenders to offer squeezed buyers better deals. some positive news for the german economy, with the measure business sentiment improving more than expected this month. the ifo institute's business climate index rose to 89.1; beating analysts' expectations of an 88.8 reading. according to the institute, the economic situation is stabilising, led by service industries. the city of baltimore is taking legal action against operators of the container ship which hit and destroyed the francis scott key bridge last month — killing six people. the singapore—flagged dali is owned by grace 0cean and managed by synergy marine. baltimore accuses them of negligence in causing the accident, sayin
nick beake, bbc news in southern spain. in other news... profits for lloyds banking group plunged by 28% as competition grew for mortgages and deposits. the bank posted pre—tax profits for the first 3 months of the year of £1.6bn, down from £2.3bn last year. lloyds said its margins had been hit mainly within uk mortgages amid heightened competition between lenders to offer squeezed buyers better deals. some positive news for the german economy, with the measure business sentiment improving...
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nick beake, bbc news, on the estonia—russia border. and nickjoins us now from tartu in estonia. fascinating, watching your piece, because real nervousness from people you spoke to in that item.— you spoke to in that item. that's ri . ht. you spoke to in that item. that's right- this _ you spoke to in that item. that's right. this particular _ you spoke to in that item. that's right. this particular city - you spoke to in that item. that's right. this particular city is - right. this particular city is actually a european capital of culture this year, and that is reflected in the atmosphere around the place. it is quite a genteel place in the main square, there no sign of panic or great concern at the prospect of an imminent invasion by russia. what struck me was this sense of unease that people feel, not just sense of unease that people feel, notjust people who are older and may be for whom the memories of soviet occupation which scarred so many generations, it is the young people who have to do this military service who are acutely aware of why they are being asked to do this
nick beake, bbc news, on the estonia—russia border. and nickjoins us now from tartu in estonia. fascinating, watching your piece, because real nervousness from people you spoke to in that item.— you spoke to in that item. that's ri . ht. you spoke to in that item. that's right- this _ you spoke to in that item. that's right. this particular _ you spoke to in that item. that's right. this particular city - you spoke to in that item. that's right. this particular city is - right. this...
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beake explains the significance of this move. if you listen to the likes of the german leader who says this is an historic moment, the word being used by quite a lot of leaders this afternoon, this evening, making the point that for ten years there have been negotiations and now finally, european leaders have agreed on a revamping, reforming of the most arguably controversial issue in europe. today the european parliament has effectively signed off this new deal. it hard to its size. these changes will not come until 2026. size. these changes will not come until2026. by size. these changes will not come until 2026. by their own admission, the european leaders say this is not perfect. it took about a balance being struck between protecting europe's external borders and also upholding the rights of people to come to the continent if they are fleeing war and are genuine asylum—seekers. the timing is interesting conscript european elections in the summer, the far right look for ways to do pretty well. across many european countries
beake explains the significance of this move. if you listen to the likes of the german leader who says this is an historic moment, the word being used by quite a lot of leaders this afternoon, this evening, making the point that for ten years there have been negotiations and now finally, european leaders have agreed on a revamping, reforming of the most arguably controversial issue in europe. today the european parliament has effectively signed off this new deal. it hard to its size. these...
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nick beake, bbc news in southern spain. our correspondent nick beakejoins us now. really bea ke joins us now. really beakejoins us now. interesting report. what i wa nt really interesting report. what i want to focus on tonight is the macro versus micro. help me out here. when you look at the spanish economy, the forecast for this year is 2.1% which is far beyond what we can expect here in the uk, yet, it does not touch this problem of unemployment that you've reported on. if you look at the figures, ii.9% on. if you look at the figures, 11.9% with the unemployment in december. that is twice the unemployment rate of the european union. you look at youth unemployment, it is worse. so how can you be growing the economy and yet still fail to reach some of these poor areas of the country? good evening. this is the port as you say. it is a gateway to so many different markets around the world, notably north africa, just 30 km from here. but this it is not a gateway to the future hopes and dreams of so many young people as you say. the unemployment figure really sky—hi
nick beake, bbc news in southern spain. our correspondent nick beakejoins us now. really bea ke joins us now. really beakejoins us now. interesting report. what i wa nt really interesting report. what i want to focus on tonight is the macro versus micro. help me out here. when you look at the spanish economy, the forecast for this year is 2.1% which is far beyond what we can expect here in the uk, yet, it does not touch this problem of unemployment that you've reported on. if you look at the...
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our europe correspondent, nick beake, wasjust in front of the venue. the picture here tells the story because you can see a line of police officers, probably about a dozen or so, and the reason for that is because the local mayor here in brussels has said this event needs to be shut down so as you can see, the police aren't exactly running into tough people out but basically, the organisers of this event and conference have been told it needs to wind down so in effect what is happening is people are being allowed in and those leaving at the moment including nigel raj and suella braverman have left, these prominent uk politicians, but they won't be allowed in along with anyone else. —— turf people out. nigel farage, who is known as a leading campaignerfor nigel farage, who is known as a leading campaigner for brexit, nigel farage, who is known as a leading campaignerfor brexit, said this was an attempt to stifle free speech and i put it to him that what was said in this letter which was presented to the organisers here that there were potentially ho
our europe correspondent, nick beake, wasjust in front of the venue. the picture here tells the story because you can see a line of police officers, probably about a dozen or so, and the reason for that is because the local mayor here in brussels has said this event needs to be shut down so as you can see, the police aren't exactly running into tough people out but basically, the organisers of this event and conference have been told it needs to wind down so in effect what is happening is...
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beake is in estonia's second largest city tartu, with more on how the war in ukraine is changing military preparedness. this city, tartu, is actually a european capital of culture this year and that status is reflected in the genteel and relaxed vibe this place has. certainly there is no sense of any panic and when you talk to people here you do not pick up on real concern that there could the russian aggression anytime soon. but certainly here in estonia they say their neighbours do pose a real threat to the country and that is why they have this system of conscription and why they are actually asking other european allies to follow suit and to boost their own military service programmes. but also if you listen to the prime minister here, in our interview with her she was saying that the best thing nato allies could do at this moment is to boost their own spending on defence to hit that figure of 2%. the reality is, though, that this year by nato's own admission only about two—thirds of the 32 countries in the club are set to hit that benchmark figure and that is of concern to the like
beake is in estonia's second largest city tartu, with more on how the war in ukraine is changing military preparedness. this city, tartu, is actually a european capital of culture this year and that status is reflected in the genteel and relaxed vibe this place has. certainly there is no sense of any panic and when you talk to people here you do not pick up on real concern that there could the russian aggression anytime soon. but certainly here in estonia they say their neighbours do pose a...
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there didn't appear to be any protests in the street as she left. 0ur europe correspondent, nick beake, isjust in front of the venue. here's what's happening there. the picture here tells the story because you can see there is this line of police officers, probably about a dozen or so of them. and the reason for that is that the local mayor here in brussels has said that this event needs to be shut down. so as you can see, the police aren't exactly running in to turf people out. but basically the organisers of this event, of this conference have been told that it has to wind down. so basically, in effect, what's happening is that people aren't being allowed in and those leaving at the moment, including nigel farage and suella braverman, these prominent uk politicians, they've left, but they won't be allowed in along with anyone else. and nigel farage, of course, a lot of people will know him for his role here in this city during the brexit days, a leading campaignerfor brexit said that this was a bad decision what was happening here. he said this was an attempt to stifle free speech. n
there didn't appear to be any protests in the street as she left. 0ur europe correspondent, nick beake, isjust in front of the venue. here's what's happening there. the picture here tells the story because you can see there is this line of police officers, probably about a dozen or so of them. and the reason for that is that the local mayor here in brussels has said that this event needs to be shut down. so as you can see, the police aren't exactly running in to turf people out. but basically...
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this week, we have sent our correspondent nick beake to spain. we are heading to andalusia, but not to the tourist hot spots you will know best. we have sent to him to the industrial the town of algeciras, spain's largest port, its also the country's second largest industrial hub. and yet unemployment in algeciras is twice as high as the country's average. in a perfect world, 20—year—old lucia would make a living doing what she loves — restoring furniture. today it's this coat of arms. but it doesn't pay enough and in her part of spain, finding anyjob is really hard.
this week, we have sent our correspondent nick beake to spain. we are heading to andalusia, but not to the tourist hot spots you will know best. we have sent to him to the industrial the town of algeciras, spain's largest port, its also the country's second largest industrial hub. and yet unemployment in algeciras is twice as high as the country's average. in a perfect world, 20—year—old lucia would make a living doing what she loves — restoring furniture. today it's this coat of arms....
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we have also heard, our correspondent nick beake has been out in the region, bryan, talking about the plea from some, requests, the idea for some countries bordering close to russia to bring back military service, an idea that will go down well with certain countries and not somewhere with others, i imagine. irate countries and not somewhere with others, i imagine.— others, i imagine. we are at a uniuue others, i imagine. we are at a unique crossroads, _ others, i imagine. we are at a unique crossroads, some i others, i imagine. we are at a i unique crossroads, some countries will respond in a positive way but it witi— will respond in a positive way but it will probably rip apart europe as this woric— it will probably rip apart europe as this work continues.— this work continues. bryan, thank ou for this work continues. bryan, thank you for that- _ this work continues. bryan, thank you for that. jenny, _ this work continues. bryan, thank you for that. jenny, let's - this work continues. bryan, thank you for that. jenny, let's go i this work continues. bryan, thank you for that
we have also heard, our correspondent nick beake has been out in the region, bryan, talking about the plea from some, requests, the idea for some countries bordering close to russia to bring back military service, an idea that will go down well with certain countries and not somewhere with others, i imagine. irate countries and not somewhere with others, i imagine.— others, i imagine. we are at a uniuue others, i imagine. we are at a unique crossroads, _ others, i imagine. we are at a unique...
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here's our europe correspondent nick beake. the authorities have decided to shut the event. that the authorities have decided to shut the event. . �* ,, , ., the authorities have decided to shut theevent. . �* ,, , ., ., the event. at brussels today, a movement _ the event. at brussels today, a movement that _ the event. at brussels today, a movement that wants - the event. at brussels today, a movement that wants to - the event. at brussels today, a movement that wants to go - the event. at brussels today, a i movement that wants to go global collided with very local politics. the police came to shut down a gathering of conservatives from across europe and the us. because the local socialist mayor declared the local socialist mayor declared the far right were not welcome here. the leading lights of this anti—eu movement, which says it champions traditional values, movement, which says it champions traditionalvalues, had movement, which says it champions traditional values, had already filed in. top of the bill, the uk's
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we've seen this context changed completely all these red lines that nick just brought up. >> they've been broken. the norms of behavior between israel and iran have now changed. and it means that iran is willing to strike directly and massively at israel and israel's response was measured, but they made a point. and that means that we're at a new level at this new normal that we've seen in taiwan and other places that we're going to have to deal with. and then problem is, is that the underlying context of this is all those things where we're worried about before a war in the north with hezbollah, this shadow war that, started all this off on april 1st. all those things still exist and will continue. but now it's going to continue in this context of a heightened threat environment and risk environment. so it's not good. >> us officials have said a lot by not saying much like secretary of state antony blinken kept his remarks on this short essentially saying israel told the us, but the us wasn't involved. the us didn't give the green light, so to speak what is the us position now? >> c
we've seen this context changed completely all these red lines that nick just brought up. >> they've been broken. the norms of behavior between israel and iran have now changed. and it means that iran is willing to strike directly and massively at israel and israel's response was measured, but they made a point. and that means that we're at a new level at this new normal that we've seen in taiwan and other places that we're going to have to deal with. and then problem is, is that the...