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welcome to bbc news, broadcasting to viewers in the uk and around the world. it's been five days since iran's drone and missile attack and israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu has insisted his country will make its own decisions about how to respond. he said this during talks with the british government in hopes of preventing further escalation.
welcome to bbc news, broadcasting to viewers in the uk and around the world. it's been five days since iran's drone and missile attack and israel's prime minister benjamin netanyahu has insisted his country will make its own decisions about how to respond. he said this during talks with the british government in hopes of preventing further escalation.
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around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. police investigating canada's largest ever gold heist have arrested six people. more than six thousand gold bars were stolen from toronto airport a year ago, along with millions of dollars in cash. police fear the stolen gold has been melted down and reformed, making it difficult to track down. so far they've recovered six crudely—made bracelets, smelting pots, casts and moulds. officials in myanmar, say the jailed democracy leader, aung san suu kyi, has been moved from prison to house arrest. it comes amid a heatwave prompting emergency measures, to protect inmates. the nobel laureate who's 78, is serving a 27 yr sentence for various offences, including corruption. but her supporters say they're trumped up charges, aimed at legitimising a military coup, back in 2021. opponents of the military, along with long—standing ethnic insurgents, have been gaining ground in a civil war. thousands of members of the myanmar army have died, deserted their posts or surrendered following a stri
around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. police investigating canada's largest ever gold heist have arrested six people. more than six thousand gold bars were stolen from toronto airport a year ago, along with millions of dollars in cash. police fear the stolen gold has been melted down and reformed, making it difficult to track down. so far they've recovered six crudely—made bracelets, smelting pots, casts and moulds. officials in myanmar, say the jailed democracy leader, aung...
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now into the weekend, this area of high pressure finally makes its move building across the uk. but brisk winds still affecting eastern coastal counties with potentially quite a lot of cloud, maybe even some showery rain. best chance of any sunshine out towards the west. that's where we'll have the highest of the temperatures, up to around 13, 1a degrees. but it will actually be quite chilly for some eastern parts, particularly for north sea coasts. now, as we get into sunday, again, we'll see clouds, some showery rain perhaps spinning a little bit further west this time. the lowest temperatures always closest to these north sea coast, maybe some places stuck in single digits, 11 for newcastle and for hull. but further west, with some sunshine, northern ireland could see the highest temperatures, 16, maybe 17 degrees. nothing particularly warm in the outlook for next week. 0ften dry, there will be some showers. welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm steve lai. the headlines.. israel's prime minister insists his country will make its own decisions about how to res
now into the weekend, this area of high pressure finally makes its move building across the uk. but brisk winds still affecting eastern coastal counties with potentially quite a lot of cloud, maybe even some showery rain. best chance of any sunshine out towards the west. that's where we'll have the highest of the temperatures, up to around 13, 1a degrees. but it will actually be quite chilly for some eastern parts, particularly for north sea coasts. now, as we get into sunday, again, we'll see...
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around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. officials in myanmar, say the jailed democracy leader, aung san suu kyi, has been moved from prison to house arrest. it comes amid a heatwave prompting emergency measures, to protect inmates. the nobel laureate who's 78, is serving a 27 yr sentence for various offences, including corruption. but her supporters say they're trumped up charges, aimed at legitimising a military coup, back in 2021. opponents of the military, along with long—standing ethnic insurgents, have been gaining ground in a civil war. thousands of members of the myanmar army have died, deserted their posts or surrendered following a string of defeats. a new conscription drive has prompted thousands of young men to flee the country. jonathan head has been to the border town of mae sot in thailand, to meet some of those escaping the draft. thailand is bracing for the impact of a civil war in myanmar which has come right up to the border. across the river, ethnic karen insurgents have now taken control of the main cr
around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. officials in myanmar, say the jailed democracy leader, aung san suu kyi, has been moved from prison to house arrest. it comes amid a heatwave prompting emergency measures, to protect inmates. the nobel laureate who's 78, is serving a 27 yr sentence for various offences, including corruption. but her supporters say they're trumped up charges, aimed at legitimising a military coup, back in 2021. opponents of the military, along with...
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by the end of last year, the uk government had already paid rwanda £2110 million. the total payment over the next five years, according to the national audit office, will be at least £370 million. although it is worth it, according to rishi sunak. he's claimed the scheme will, quote, "literally save us billions in the long run". the whole point of the safety of rwanda bill is to ensure judges and courts treat the country as a safe destination. but there still could be legal challenges. and it's possible a case is taken to the european court of human rights. and even if flights begin in the coming months, will it act as a deterrent? people crossing the channel in small boats were coming through other irregular routes have already taken a lot of risks on theirjourneys. and especially if the risk of being sent to rwanda was relatively small, if we were talking about small numbers of people being sent there, it is very possible that they would just see this as one more risk at the end of an extremely riskyjourney. it is also often the case that asylum seekers don't go
by the end of last year, the uk government had already paid rwanda £2110 million. the total payment over the next five years, according to the national audit office, will be at least £370 million. although it is worth it, according to rishi sunak. he's claimed the scheme will, quote, "literally save us billions in the long run". the whole point of the safety of rwanda bill is to ensure judges and courts treat the country as a safe destination. but there still could be legal...
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the uk government net zero target is net zero by 20 50, five years later than scotland. why is this happening? the short answer is the scottish government knows it will not now meet its 2030 target. this report from the climate change committee last month that the scottish government's policies and plans fall far short of what is needed. expect some criticism of the scottish government tomorrow, in particular the snp�*s partners in power the scottish greens. and environmental campaigners will want to hear specific details and evidence of how the scottish government plans to get to that 2045 net zero target while missing the 2013 milestone. james cook, thank you. the actor hugh grant has settled his long running privacy case against the publisher of the sun newspaper. his lawyers told him he could face legal costs of up to £10 million even if he won, and he says he's been offered what he calls "an enormous sum of money" to settle. katie razzall is here with me. he has been campaigning on issues of press intrusion for years. now this? he has clearly done it reluctantly
the uk government net zero target is net zero by 20 50, five years later than scotland. why is this happening? the short answer is the scottish government knows it will not now meet its 2030 target. this report from the climate change committee last month that the scottish government's policies and plans fall far short of what is needed. expect some criticism of the scottish government tomorrow, in particular the snp�*s partners in power the scottish greens. and environmental campaigners will...
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in the uk, using a different measure — people aged 18—21 saw their average pay rise by 15% — far outstripping pay rises among the other age groups. in respect of wage growth, as reflected in household incomes the average 25—year—old american has an annualfamily income of around $40,000 — that's over 50% more than the average baby—boomer at the same age. are the zoomers worthy of our pity? the millennials grew up thinking a job was a privilege, the zoomers the economist would suggest, treat it as a right, and act accordingly — taking things slowly, prioritising self—care, working less hours not more. callum williams is from the economist. he wrote the article on gen z�*s wealth. i hope you've got your tin hat, because the general view of the zoomers have it tough. are you suggesting comparative to previous generations their a winner? eame generations their a winner? some da 5 the generations their a winner? some days they do _ generations their a winner? some days they do have _ generations their a winner? some days they do have it _ generations their a winner? some days they do
in the uk, using a different measure — people aged 18—21 saw their average pay rise by 15% — far outstripping pay rises among the other age groups. in respect of wage growth, as reflected in household incomes the average 25—year—old american has an annualfamily income of around $40,000 — that's over 50% more than the average baby—boomer at the same age. are the zoomers worthy of our pity? the millennials grew up thinking a job was a privilege, the zoomers the economist would...
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gen zers in the us and uk are seeing their wage growth outstrip pay rises for other age groups. a recent economist article suggests this is impacting their attitude to work. there are many things that are written about gen z — the zoomers, that were born in the mid—to—late �*905. the more un—charitable definition is that they are a cohort, defined by their anxiety. but the economist has just published an article that turns our impression but the economist has just published an article that turns our impression of the zoomers on its head. in america, the hourly pay growth among 16 to 2a—year—olds hit i3% year on year — a little more than double the rate for workers over 25 years of age. in the uk, using a different measure — people aged 18—21 saw their average pay rise by 15% — far outstripping pay rises among the other age groups. in respect of wage growth, as reflected in household incomes the average 25—year—old american has an annualfamily income of around $40,000 — that's over 50% more than the average baby—boomer at the same age. are the zoomer
gen zers in the us and uk are seeing their wage growth outstrip pay rises for other age groups. a recent economist article suggests this is impacting their attitude to work. there are many things that are written about gen z — the zoomers, that were born in the mid—to—late �*905. the more un—charitable definition is that they are a cohort, defined by their anxiety. but the economist has just published an article that turns our impression but the economist has just published an article...
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it's not unique to the uk, so we've talked about it i the uk, so we�*ve talked about it before and it�*s a particular concern. but there is a problem with waiting lists. how much is is down to the crisis within the health surface? i to the crisis within the health surface? ~ �* , to the crisis within the health surface? ~ �*, ., , , surface? i think it's undoubtedly... you heard from _ surface? i think it's undoubtedly... you heard from charlotte - surface? i think it's undoubtedly... you heard from charlotte in - surface? i think it's undoubtedly... you heard from charlotte in that i you heard from charlotte in that clip there, she has mental health problems and she wants to work, but she says the thing that�*s holding her back is the lack of mental health support. so, one would assume that for her, not for everyone, but for her to have more support would enable her at least to go back in. yes, undoubtedly, the health service being in the state is, many people experiencing would say more resources would help them get back to work. ., . , resources would help them get back to
it's not unique to the uk, so we've talked about it i the uk, so we�*ve talked about it before and it�*s a particular concern. but there is a problem with waiting lists. how much is is down to the crisis within the health surface? i to the crisis within the health surface? ~ �* , to the crisis within the health surface? ~ �*, ., , , surface? i think it's undoubtedly... you heard from _ surface? i think it's undoubtedly... you heard from charlotte - surface? i think it's undoubtedly......
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around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. let us take a quick look at the news making headlines today. two schoolgirls murdered in 1986 received an apology from sussex police over its investigations. russell bishop killed nine—year—old niccolo and a woodland brighton and bishop was initially cleared of those murders but was convicted after double jeopardy laws were changed permitting a second trial. the scottish government has flagship environmental goals and ministers have missed eight of the last 12 annual targets and i've been told that reaching 75% milestone by the end of the decade is now unachievable. the bbc understands the final goal was reaching by 2045 will remain. the royal college is calling for smacking to be made illegal in northern ireland, they change their laws to make it illegal in the uk governments is the current laws already protect children from violence. downing street is ruled out making any further concessions on this rwanda bill between the government and the house of lords continues. they've bee
around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. let us take a quick look at the news making headlines today. two schoolgirls murdered in 1986 received an apology from sussex police over its investigations. russell bishop killed nine—year—old niccolo and a woodland brighton and bishop was initially cleared of those murders but was convicted after double jeopardy laws were changed permitting a second trial. the scottish government has flagship environmental goals and ministers have...
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around the world and across the uk. this is the world today on bbc news. there are just 100 days until the start of the olympics in paris, the president of the organising committee has said he's "very satisfied" with preparations for the event. he's told the bbc there'll be an "unprecedented" security operation because of growing concerns about safety. 0ur sports editor dan roan sent this report from paris. the view from the top of paris' most famous landmark is changing — 0lympic venues springing up across the city, as the biggest event france has ever organised looms into view, with almost eight million tickets already sold. paris is getting transformed into an olympic park. as you can see, most of our most iconic venues are going to be hosting some of the major events. the stands are being built. i think our city is ready to welcome you and the athletes. we were granted access to one of the most spectacular sports venues being built for the games — preparations gathering pace, with just 100 days to go. this will be the playing surface for the beach
around the world and across the uk. this is the world today on bbc news. there are just 100 days until the start of the olympics in paris, the president of the organising committee has said he's "very satisfied" with preparations for the event. he's told the bbc there'll be an "unprecedented" security operation because of growing concerns about safety. 0ur sports editor dan roan sent this report from paris. the view from the top of paris' most famous landmark is changing —...
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how does the uk compare globally? irate thank you for your time. how does the uk compare globally? we have been through _ the uk compare globally? we have been through peer _ the uk compare globally? we have been through peer at _ the uk compare globally? we have been through peer at of _ the uk compare globally? we have been through peer at of 18 - the uk compare globally? we have been through peer at of 18 months| the uk compare globally? we have l been through peer at of 18 months in which inflation in the uk has been running higher than it is in europe and the states. with these numbers, at last inflation in the uk, the rate of price increases, is growing at about the same rate as it is in the states and europe, so we have been an outperform her in a bad way on inflation. that appears to be over now. on inflation. that appears to be over "ow-— on inflation. that appears to be over now. . , , , over now. price is still very high, of course- _ over now. price is still very high, of course. how— over now. price is still very high, of course. how long _ over now. price is still
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and inflation in the uk falls to its lowest level for two and a half years as food prices drop. also coming up on the world today: the countdown is on as the olympic clock marking 100 days before the opening of the paris games, but how do parisians feel about the upcoming olympics? welcome to the world today, an hour of international news from the bbc. "israel will do whatever is needed to defend itself" — that was the message benjamin netanyahu delivered to the latest batch of politicians urging restraint in any move against iran. the uk foreign secretary david cameron and german foregn minister annalena baerbock have been meeting israeli leaders after the unprecedented missile and drone attack launched over the weekend, which was in itself a retaliatory move by iran for an attack in damascus. there are continued fears of a regional war. here's what the israeli prime minister said in the last few hours. translation: i am now coming from meetings i
and inflation in the uk falls to its lowest level for two and a half years as food prices drop. also coming up on the world today: the countdown is on as the olympic clock marking 100 days before the opening of the paris games, but how do parisians feel about the upcoming olympics? welcome to the world today, an hour of international news from the bbc. "israel will do whatever is needed to defend itself" — that was the message benjamin netanyahu delivered to the latest batch of...
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more on that story for our uk viewers on newsnight tonight. adidas says it expects to make profits of more than $740 million this year. the company has had a turbulent 18 months after cut ties with the wrapper, kanye west. after its break—up of partnership with kanye west, things are looking up for adidas. kanye west, things are looking up foradidas. in kanye west, things are looking up for adidas. in fact it says it expects to make profits of more than $740 million this year. that is about £598 million. the news comes after adidas reported its first losses in 30 years last month. lesser member come the sportswear brand cut ties with kanye west in 2022 over anti—semitic comments he made on social media. and in february adidas said it planned to sell its remaining trainers for cost price. now the company making trainers said its operating profit had significantly increase compared with a year earlier when it was hit by the split with the wrapper. adidas then pledged to donate some of its proceeds from the yeezy stock to charity saying the
more on that story for our uk viewers on newsnight tonight. adidas says it expects to make profits of more than $740 million this year. the company has had a turbulent 18 months after cut ties with the wrapper, kanye west. after its break—up of partnership with kanye west, things are looking up for adidas. kanye west, things are looking up foradidas. in kanye west, things are looking up for adidas. in fact it says it expects to make profits of more than $740 million this year. that is about...
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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...
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the uk�*s foreign secretary lord cameron has urged israel to do as little as possible to escalate tensions in the middle east — but benjamin netanyahu has said israel will decide on its own steps. we hope that anything israel does is as limited and as targeted and as smart as possible. it is in no one�*s interest that we see an escalation. translation: we will make our own decisions on our own and the state of israel will do what it needs to defend itself. an iran�*s president has warned there will be a harsh response if israel has the slightest response to its retaliatory attack over the weekend. i�*m lyse doucet injerusalem, with the latest on the response to iran�*s weekend attack i�*m annita mcveigh in london. our other main stories. a russian missile kills 14 and wounds more than 60 in chernihiv in northern ukraine. the actor hugh grant settles a long running lawsuit against the publisher of the sun newspaper over claims journalists used private investigators to tap his phone.
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after this latest fall in uk inflation, we are still some way off the target of 2%. when do you think the target of 2%. when do you think the bank of england is going to make its decision to cut? . the bank of england is going to make its decision to cut?— its decision to cut? , the cutting cle is its decision to cut? , the cutting cycle is actually _ its decision to cut? , the cutting cycle is actually august - its decision to cut? , the cutting cycle is actually august now. - its decision to cut? , the cutting cycle is actually august now. i i its decision to cut? , the cutting i cycle is actually august now. i have to admit that into this week we thought that there was more of a chance that the bank of england might be confirmed to cut around june. if the interest rates had continued to show a better slowdown, if the... inaudible enough to get the bank of england, so we are happy with our base rate of the bank of england cutting cycle in august... inaudible given inflation, it could be a lot more this year. we given inflation, it could be a lot more this year.â€
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around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. the post office inquiry continues today, with a former investigatior and former chairman set to give evidence. yesterday the inquiry heard there were problems with the horizon it system as it was being introduced in 1999. the post office prosecuted 700 people due to the faulty computer system and it has been described as one of the worst miscarriages of justice in british history. the inquiry has been hearing from john longman, a post office investigator who describes one case where they should have been an investigation into a possible computer fault. i seem to recall that this was a case where i asked why is it being sent over to the investigation department? because 95% of the investigation had already been carried out by the retail line, so yes, this was a case that should have gone up to... should have gone through a process of seeing if there was a fault. most probably, it should have gone up to fujitsu for a review, because i think i have said in my statement that i would consi
around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. the post office inquiry continues today, with a former investigatior and former chairman set to give evidence. yesterday the inquiry heard there were problems with the horizon it system as it was being introduced in 1999. the post office prosecuted 700 people due to the faulty computer system and it has been described as one of the worst miscarriages of justice in british history. the inquiry has been hearing from john longman, a post office...
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i only know of one of us in the uk who is a wheelchair user and still works. and troublingly, new research from the foundation seen by newsnight suggests 80% of that 700,000 projected increase in working—age people suffering from major illness is expected to be among the least well—off half of the english population, shown on the left. a lot of the people who live in more deprived areas, actually, _ as we saw in the pandemic, - many of them are the key workers. many of them are the people that are absolutely vital _ to keeping our economy going. so we can't kind of discount a whole segment of the workforce simply i because they're poor. ijust enjoyed it since for as long as i can remember, i always know when my mental health is going downhill when i stop doing my art. charlotte bien, a 26—year—old single mother, is economically inactive because of her mental health problems, including anxiety and borderline personality disorder. i think if someone's struggling financially — and i know this is an extreme example — but if someone's struggling to feed
i only know of one of us in the uk who is a wheelchair user and still works. and troublingly, new research from the foundation seen by newsnight suggests 80% of that 700,000 projected increase in working—age people suffering from major illness is expected to be among the least well—off half of the english population, shown on the left. a lot of the people who live in more deprived areas, actually, _ as we saw in the pandemic, - many of them are the key workers. many of them are the people...
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now, what i cannot understand and will never be able to understand is why our government, the uk government, has lost interest in the death of a colleague and friend. well, i can assure my government that i won't. this is why he says yvonne fletcher has been let down. the crown prosecution service dropped a case against this man, saleh ibrahim mabrouk, the last surviving figure from inside the embassy. so mr murray sued for damages. mr mabrouk e—mailed from libya to say he'd done nothing wrong, but the judge ruled he was jointly liable for the shooting carried out by others. mr murray is using that ruling to try a rare private prosecution, funded by his supporters. private prosecutions are difficult and face many hurdles — this one perhaps more than many. but the gathering today is resolute. this is a policing family united in grief and wondering whyjohn murray has to go it alone. i should have been there on the day. you should have been there on the day? yeah, but i swapped, my colleague swapped. consecutive governments have been a disgrace. politicians are a disgrace. plays the last p
now, what i cannot understand and will never be able to understand is why our government, the uk government, has lost interest in the death of a colleague and friend. well, i can assure my government that i won't. this is why he says yvonne fletcher has been let down. the crown prosecution service dropped a case against this man, saleh ibrahim mabrouk, the last surviving figure from inside the embassy. so mr murray sued for damages. mr mabrouk e—mailed from libya to say he'd done nothing...
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., , inside the uk. mr speaker, of course were garden — inside the uk. mr speaker, of course were garden tiller— inside the uk. mr speaker, of course were garden tiller neck— inside the uk. mr speaker, of course were garden tiller neck gordon i inside the uk. mr speaker, of course | were garden tiller neck gordon brown was correct in stating scottish independence is not simply off the agenda and indeed those remarks were echoed just yesterday by the general secretary of the scottish trade union congress who stated that it remains an unresolved issue, before going on to state, and you may laugh at her but she said, that can be a very dangerous place to end up in when you are not allowing people to express their wishes in a democratic manner. may i ask... may i ask... may i ask the prime minister, does he welcome the folsom, wholehearted and warm support of the labour party in denying the people of scotland that opportunity to have a say over their own future?— their own future? well, mr speaker- -
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as the uk the defining parrot here? no, it is the us and other powers like the saudis will ship this. how us and other powers like the saudis will ship thie— us and other powers like the saudis will ship this-— will ship this. how lord cameron is t in: to will ship this. how lord cameron is trying to bring _ will ship this. how lord cameron is trying to bring attention _ will ship this. how lord cameron is trying to bring attention back- will ship this. how lord cameron is trying to bring attention back to . trying to bring attention back to the dark unitarian crisis in gaza. it is in the headlines today because the un is launching an appeal. $2.8 billion, mainly for palestinians in the gaza strip, but also in the occupied west bank. we can cross to carol now, the egyptian capitaljust picture a spokesperson for the un relief and works agency which is the main aid agency struggling to operate in gaza as well as in the west bank. welcome to bbc news. 0ften appeals year—on—year for palestinians in gaza and the occu
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the uk foreign secretary lord cameron has arrived injerusalem a for talks with israel's leaders about their response to iran's drone and missile attack over the weekend. he's also expected to discuss the continuing humanitarian crisis in gaza. 0ur chief international correspondent lyse doucetjoined us live earlier from jerusalem with the latest. day when ever saw intensifying in capitals around the world
the uk foreign secretary lord cameron has arrived injerusalem a for talks with israel's leaders about their response to iran's drone and missile attack over the weekend. he's also expected to discuss the continuing humanitarian crisis in gaza. 0ur chief international correspondent lyse doucetjoined us live earlier from jerusalem with the latest. day when ever saw intensifying in capitals around the world
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in the uk. in'ustices in the uk. you are right, it injustices in the uk. you are right, it is considered _ injustices in the uk. you are right, it is considered by _ injustices in the uk. you are right, it is considered by legal— injustices in the uk. you are right, it is considered by legal and - it is considered by legal and expects, mps have said it is the widest miscarriage ofjustice in uk history because more than 900 sub—postmasters were wrongfully prosecuted. 0ver sub—postmasters were wrongfully prosecuted. over a faulty it system creating shortfalls in their account. they were accused of theft, false accounting, when there was no actual evidence of this and we are constantly told that the system could not fail, it was successful and operation beyond any reasonable doubts of people lost homes, they were bankrupt, we talked about the mental health problems, several suicides have been linked to this and that impact was notjust on those who were wrongfully convicted, it was also their families who were shun
in the uk. in'ustices in the uk. you are right, it injustices in the uk. you are right, it is considered _ injustices in the uk. you are right, it is considered by _ injustices in the uk. you are right, it is considered by legal— injustices in the uk. you are right, it is considered by legal and - it is considered by legal and expects, mps have said it is the widest miscarriage ofjustice in uk history because more than 900 sub—postmasters were wrongfully prosecuted. 0ver sub—postmasters...
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. in the uk, new figures this morning rose by 3.2% in the year to march, down from 3.4% in february. that's slightly higher than the consensus forecast from economists. this means prices are rising at the lowest annual rate for two and a half years. a short while ago, prime minister rishi sunak gave his reaction to this as well as some other issues. today's figures show our economic plan is working and inflation continues to fall, having been 11% when i became prime minister, now falling to over 3%, lowest level in 2.5 years. we have seen mortgage rates fall, energy bills fall, day—to—day speech shows wages have been rising faster than inflation for nine months in a row. they have been able to cut people's taxies for average workers, and increase their state pension by £900 this month. that all shows our plan is working and my simple message would be if we stick to that plan, people can have confidence there is a bright future ahead. ~ . ., confidence there is a bright future ahead
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. in the uk, new figures this morning rose by 3.2% in the year to march, down from 3.4% in february. that's slightly higher than the consensus forecast from economists. this means prices are rising at the lowest annual rate for two and a half years. a short while ago, prime minister rishi sunak gave his reaction to this as well as some other issues. today's figures show our economic plan is working and inflation continues to fall, having been...
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all over the uk, in fact all over— from all over the uk, in fact all over the — from all over the uk, in fact all over the world. this is a unique occasion, — over the world. this is a unique occasion, this has never happened before _ occasion, this has never happened before it — occasion, this has never happened before it is — occasion, this has never happened before. it is a day i am looking forward — before. it is a day i am looking forward to— before. it is a day i am looking forward to and a day when all the police _ forward to and a day when all the police family comes together. what do ou police family comes together. what do you hope — police family comes together. what do you hope people _ police family comes together. transit do you hope people will remember police family comes together. “wrusgit do you hope people will remember of yvonne today? what message do you hope people will hear from today? yvonne gave her life in this place 40 years— yvonne gave her life in this place 40 years ago. she died doing the duty that — 40 years ago. she died doing the du
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around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. let's head to greece now where the country is gearing up for a day of national strikes. major disruption is expected on the roads, trains, and ports as unionised workers across the transport sectors stage their 24—hour walk out. they are being joined by workers from the healthcare sectors, logistics, telecoms, hospitality and manufacturing. this is all fuelled by high inflation and the cost—of—living crisis, leaving many workers facing the threat of poverty. let's head live to athens and speak to elena panaritis, former world bank economist and leader of the athens based think tank, thought—li—action. we are having trouble connecting but it looks like she is with us. can you hear me clearly? she is with us. can you hear me clearl ? , ., ~ she is with us. can you hear me clearl ? , . ~ , ., clearly? very well, thank you. thank you _ clearly? very well, thank you. thank you so _ clearly? very well, thank you. thank you so much _ clearly? very well, thank you. thank you so much
around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. let's head to greece now where the country is gearing up for a day of national strikes. major disruption is expected on the roads, trains, and ports as unionised workers across the transport sectors stage their 24—hour walk out. they are being joined by workers from the healthcare sectors, logistics, telecoms, hospitality and manufacturing. this is all fuelled by high inflation and the cost—of—living crisis, leaving many workers facing...
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. now to the united states, and day two of donald trump's criminal trial has concluded in new york. the focus for the moment is selecting a jury to sit through the weeks of proceedings. so far, seven have been chosen, but dozens of potentialjurors have been excused, after saying they couldn't be impartial. this case marks the first time a us president — former or current — has faced a criminal trial. it's over allegations he tried to cover up hush money payments to the adult film star stormy daniels in 2016. mr trump denies the allegations, and speaking after the court wrapped up, he once again made unsubstantiated claims that the judge was conflicted. the whole world is watching. this judge is so conflicted, you understand? there has never been a judge so conflicted as these. it is ridiculous. also, there is no crime. 0ur north america correspondent nada tawfik has more from new york. the court session ran over in time because the judge was so eager to make headway in a jury select
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. now to the united states, and day two of donald trump's criminal trial has concluded in new york. the focus for the moment is selecting a jury to sit through the weeks of proceedings. so far, seven have been chosen, but dozens of potentialjurors have been excused, after saying they couldn't be impartial. this case marks the first time a us president — former or current — has faced a criminal trial. it's over allegations he tried to cover...
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and when you look back at history, when the uk and the allies fought nazi germany, you were not able to kill all the nazis who were in europe, but you went after the leadership, after the manufacture system they had, and at the end of the day, they surrendered. that's exactly what will happen in gaza, the same way the us madejapan to surrender and they built a new future for the people injapan, the same way the allies won over nazi germany. and it took a few years to build a new society in germany and in europe. that's what we expect to happen in gaza. mr danon, with the greatest respect, you give me those examples, and yet israel has no idea what it's going to do with gaza. are you going to hand it over to the palestinian authority? are you going to occupy it indefinitely? are you going to resettle it with jewish settlers? are you going to annex it and turn it into, as you would see it, sovereign israeli territory? let me answer you... you have no idea what you're going to do with it. you bring up...very many ideas from your imagination. but i want to answer you. two things will not
and when you look back at history, when the uk and the allies fought nazi germany, you were not able to kill all the nazis who were in europe, but you went after the leadership, after the manufacture system they had, and at the end of the day, they surrendered. that's exactly what will happen in gaza, the same way the us madejapan to surrender and they built a new future for the people injapan, the same way the allies won over nazi germany. and it took a few years to build a new society in...
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. let's look at a big story out of the uk. a �*smoke—free generation'. presented by the health secretary, mps have backed the plan to ban anyone born after 2009 from buying cigarettes. most of the opposition came from the conservative party, with several representatives, including former prime minister liz truss, voting against the bill, arguing it would limit personal freedom. there was widespread agreement to the parties that the government idea is a good idea, except when you look amongst the conservative party. around 60 conservative mps voted against this and around 100 abstained. it was a free vote, able to vote how they chose, but plenty decided they would not back rishi sunak. the bill passed by 383 votes to 67. if they become law, the uk's smoking laws will be among the strictest in the world. the approach is thought to have been inspired by the similar law in new zealand, later repealed by a new administration. you're live with bbc news. some pictures to bring you now of a devastating fire that engulfed denmark's
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everyone cares about the ratings in the uk too, of course, but this sounded like it was on another level. but think about where we are now, where you walk around any newsroom, like the newsroom here at the bbc — you know, it's fair to say our newsroom at sky, you know... we have up the, you know, adobe screens... real—time data. the real—time data. the, you know, click rate. you know, the performance of different items of text. i mean, now you're sort of buried in this. so, yes, you used to get... time was you got sort of an average minute audience against linear television and you kind of checked your decisions against that in a commercial context. now you're getting, you know, 54 flavours of that. and after your second stint with rupert murdoch and, as has been documented, you land the job as executive chairman of the sky news group and you arrive, and presumably one of the first things that you have to do is analyse the situation that sky news is in within the broader news ecosystem. i wonder what your conclusions were about — what was going for sky, but also equally what need
everyone cares about the ratings in the uk too, of course, but this sounded like it was on another level. but think about where we are now, where you walk around any newsroom, like the newsroom here at the bbc — you know, it's fair to say our newsroom at sky, you know... we have up the, you know, adobe screens... real—time data. the real—time data. the, you know, click rate. you know, the performance of different items of text. i mean, now you're sort of buried in this. so, yes, you used...
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areas, and this tangle of weather fronts will bring thicker cloud and some rain to western parts of the uk through the day. so we'll start with some showers across eastern scotland, some snow on the hills, showers, windy weather affecting the northeast of england. could be quite cold and windy for north sea coasts of yorkshire. this area of cloud and rain pushes across the hebrides, northern ireland down into parts of wales, southwest england through the course of the day. in between, there will be some sunshine around, but it's going to be a cooler day, we think, temperatures 9—11 celsius for most of us, single digits along north sea coasts. the showers linger on for a while through wednesday night before it turns drier and clearer with lighter winds across england and wales. so, here it will turn quite chilly. temperatures recovering, though, in the northwest as wetter and windier weather starts to move in thanks to this little area of low pressure, which will bring wet and windy weather to the northern half of the country through the day on thursday. this area of high pressure will te
areas, and this tangle of weather fronts will bring thicker cloud and some rain to western parts of the uk through the day. so we'll start with some showers across eastern scotland, some snow on the hills, showers, windy weather affecting the northeast of england. could be quite cold and windy for north sea coasts of yorkshire. this area of cloud and rain pushes across the hebrides, northern ireland down into parts of wales, southwest england through the course of the day. in between, there...
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first up, mps have been debating a new law which would effectively ban smoking in the uk. they voted in favour of the ban earlier, but they'll need to vote once more to make it law. the plan is being proposed by the prime minister, rishi sunak, and would mean that each year the legal age for cigarette sales would increase. so if you're born in or after 2009, you'd never be able to legally buy cigarettes. smoking rates in older teens are really high in the uk, with more than 12% of 16 to 17 year olds smoking in england. here's what some people think about the plans. anything that could put them off doing it and getting into it then, yeah, it's a good idea. i still think it should be a personal choice. the more you try and ban stuff, the more people are going - to try and do it. wales is going to host what organisers claim is the uk's first ever female—only charity ultramarathon. she ultra is 31 miles on the cywn peninsula in gwyneth on saturday and organisers hope that it will inspire more women likejenny to take part. it's kind of less pressure, i think like gender stere
first up, mps have been debating a new law which would effectively ban smoking in the uk. they voted in favour of the ban earlier, but they'll need to vote once more to make it law. the plan is being proposed by the prime minister, rishi sunak, and would mean that each year the legal age for cigarette sales would increase. so if you're born in or after 2009, you'd never be able to legally buy cigarettes. smoking rates in older teens are really high in the uk, with more than 12% of 16 to 17 year...
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if they become law, the uk's smoking laws will be among the strictest in the world. the approach is thought to have been inspired by the similar law in new zealand, later repealed by a new administration. you're live with bbc news. one of denmark's most famous buildings — the copenhagen old stock exchange — has been destroyed by a fire on tuesday. the building's iconic spire collapsed in the flames as more than 100 firefighters battled to save it. 0ur correspondent adrienne murray was there. it started in the small hours of the morning. soon, flames and thick grey smoke had engulfed the historic former stock exchange. 0nlookers watched on in disbelief as one of the capitol�*s best known landmarks was consumed by an inferno and scores of firefighters were dispatched to tackle the blaze. they fled as flames ripped through the building. there were horrified gasps as the 180 foot spire collapsed. those inside managed to escape and police say no—one was harmed. some even raced towards the fire, desperate to rescue its treasured artworks. every moment mattered and,
if they become law, the uk's smoking laws will be among the strictest in the world. the approach is thought to have been inspired by the similar law in new zealand, later repealed by a new administration. you're live with bbc news. one of denmark's most famous buildings — the copenhagen old stock exchange — has been destroyed by a fire on tuesday. the building's iconic spire collapsed in the flames as more than 100 firefighters battled to save it. 0ur correspondent adrienne murray was...
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around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. you're live with bbc news. india is gearing up for a general election, set to be the largest the world has ever seen. just under one billion people are eligible to vote, that's roughly one in eight of the entire global population, and more than 13 million indian citizens who live abroad can also cast ballots, but they'd need to return to india in person to do so. the voting takes place over six weeks, beginning this friday, with the result expected, at the beginning ofjune. the polls suggest the prime minister, narendra modi, will win a third successive term. but he is a controversial figure, as yogita limaye reports. "thank you, modi," a woman shouts, waiting for the prime minister to arrive. modi, modi! narendra modi is the reigning superstar of indian politics. rallies like these are an integral part of an indian election, but only a few leaders have evoked such a response in the country's history. what we are seeing here is the confidence of a party that very much believes it's going to win another resoundi
around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. you're live with bbc news. india is gearing up for a general election, set to be the largest the world has ever seen. just under one billion people are eligible to vote, that's roughly one in eight of the entire global population, and more than 13 million indian citizens who live abroad can also cast ballots, but they'd need to return to india in person to do so. the voting takes place over six weeks, beginning this friday, with the result...
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it's 8am in singapore, 1am in the uk, and 3am in israel where tensions are high three days after iran's unprecedented direct attack on israel. the israeli war cabinet has met five times so far to discuss what it should do next. both sides have traded threats. israel insists iran would not get off "scot—free", while iran has warned israel that any action against iran's interests will definitely be met with a "severe, extensive and painful response". lucy williamson reports now from jerusalem. israel's prime minister is weighing up the risks of another war before he's finished the existing one.
it's 8am in singapore, 1am in the uk, and 3am in israel where tensions are high three days after iran's unprecedented direct attack on israel. the israeli war cabinet has met five times so far to discuss what it should do next. both sides have traded threats. israel insists iran would not get off "scot—free", while iran has warned israel that any action against iran's interests will definitely be met with a "severe, extensive and painful response". lucy williamson reports...
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around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. the uk government's plan to introduce some of the world's toughest anti—smoking laws has taken a massive step forward. mps voted overwelmingly to ban anyone born after 2009, from buying cigarettes. 57 conservative mps voted against the bill, including the business secretary, kemi badenoch, arguing it was an attack on personal freedoms. here's our political editor, chris mason. smoke hanging everywhere. in bars, beer and smelly clothes. by the time they reach the sixth form, regulations have been relaxed, to the extent that they wear what they want. and never mind what these �*70s sixth formers are wearing, they're smoking at school! and remember, lighting up on a plane was fine, too. but smoking has been slowly wafting from the mainstream to the marginal. take the ban on cigarettes on london's underground in 1984. are you going to be tempted i to light up when you shouldn't? i know i shouldn't do that but, yes, lam. and the ban on smoking in enclosed public places in 2007 led to s
around the world and across the uk. this is bbc news. the uk government's plan to introduce some of the world's toughest anti—smoking laws has taken a massive step forward. mps voted overwelmingly to ban anyone born after 2009, from buying cigarettes. 57 conservative mps voted against the bill, including the business secretary, kemi badenoch, arguing it was an attack on personal freedoms. here's our political editor, chris mason. smoke hanging everywhere. in bars, beer and smelly clothes. by...
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in the uk — mps have voted to pass a bill to phase out smoking. the bill would stop anyone born afterjanuary 2009 from ever buying cigarettes. india prepares for its general election, where voting begins on friday. and — we look at the devastation caused by a fire at copenhagen�*s historic stock exchange live from our studio in singapore — this is bbc news. it's newsday. welcome to the program as we continue to watch and wait to see how israel will respond to the attack it faced from iran at the weekend. the israeli war cabinet has met five times so far to discuss what it should do next. israel and iran have traded threats after tehran�*s first—ever direct attack on israel heightened regional tensions as the gaza war ground on with no truce in sight. in the last few minutes — the us has announced it's going to impose new sanctions on iran, and says it expects
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the uk has ever seen and we are still, _ the uk has ever seen and we are still, despite the now common the issue _ still, despite the now common the issue is— still, despite the now common the issue is getting and rightly so in the media — issue is getting and rightly so in the media and by politicians, we still have — the media and by politicians, we still have not got the compensation payments _ still have not got the compensation payments out, still haven't fully worked — payments out, still haven't fully worked out the scheme of redress for all these _ worked out the scheme of redress for all these people who have suffered so much _ all these people who have suffered so much. even though people are talking _ so much. even though people are talking about it now, we still have not actually given these people justice — not actually given these people 'ustice. ~ . , ., ., justice. within a situation where every single _ justice. within a situation where every single complaint - justice. within a situation where every single complaint is - justice. within a situation where i e
the uk has ever seen and we are still, _ the uk has ever seen and we are still, despite the now common the issue _ still, despite the now common the issue is— still, despite the now common the issue is getting and rightly so in the media — issue is getting and rightly so in the media and by politicians, we still have — the media and by politicians, we still have not got the compensation payments _ still have not got the compensation payments out, still haven't fully worked — payments...
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top of the bill, the uk's former home secretary suella braverman. i understand the police are very, very keen to close this down... but by now, local officials had decided the views of the speakers could cause public disorder, so ordered the event to stop. what do you make of this? it's monstrous, absolutely monstrous. a very decent and respectable group of people, members of the european royal family, prime ministers, academics and business people being told they cannot have an alternative view. thank god for brexit. there were fears over anti—abortion and anti—gay sentiments held by people in the building. cobblers. so was this silencing free speech or protecting people from extremist ideology? what's happening now is that the brussels police have lined up outside the venue and they're refusing entry to anyone wanting to get in. they're not going inside and dragging people out. many delegates here say that they've been cancelled, but the reality is that this conference is continuing — at least, for now. the ban did mean that the far—right
top of the bill, the uk's former home secretary suella braverman. i understand the police are very, very keen to close this down... but by now, local officials had decided the views of the speakers could cause public disorder, so ordered the event to stop. what do you make of this? it's monstrous, absolutely monstrous. a very decent and respectable group of people, members of the european royal family, prime ministers, academics and business people being told they cannot have an alternative...
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the united states, germany, the uk.— usual suspects. the united states, germany, the uk. you say is whether mone is. germany, the uk. you say is whether money is- both _ germany, the uk. you say is whether money is. both rely _ germany, the uk. you say is whether money is. both rely on _ germany, the uk. you say is whether money is. both rely on donor - money is. both rely on donor contributions but 0xfam say those contributions but 0xfam say those contributions are flatlined despite the growing needs. did you get a sense from your guests at your form as to why that is, is there donor fatigue in the context of all the various conflicts we see the world? our form starts tomorrow. the 0ur form starts tomorrow. the numbers are going out they are just not going up as fast as the need. particularly refugees in ukraine has topped off what would've been otherwise a flat amount of donor money of the last couple of years. i think there is expanding need at a moment when a lot of the most developed countries politics are turning inward. there is a growing scepticism on foreign aid.
the united states, germany, the uk.— usual suspects. the united states, germany, the uk. you say is whether mone is. germany, the uk. you say is whether money is- both _ germany, the uk. you say is whether money is. both rely _ germany, the uk. you say is whether money is. both rely on _ germany, the uk. you say is whether money is. both rely on donor - money is. both rely on donor contributions but 0xfam say those contributions but 0xfam say those contributions are flatlined despite the...