there. i'm public engagements, it's there. i'm not going to say anything new. i honestly think that there is some confusion out there. and misrepresentation and misinterpretation. and to address this question right, let me first introduce myself to you. i'm an engineer by background. it's the science and my respect for the science and my respect for the science and my passion about the science, and it's about my conviction in the science that have enabled me to progress in my career. i'm an economist by background, and by combining my passion for science and my engineering background and supplementing that with business and economics skills, i was able to

progress in my career. so science has been central to my career progress. and yes, i respect the science in everything i do. and i respect and trust numbers and figures. science has guided my life. this is a fact. and i have repeatedly said on many occasions and on many different platforms that it is the science that has guided the principles of our strategy is cop28 presidency. and i have been crystal clear about that and i hope that this time, i am clearer in getting this message across. the

science says that we must get to net—zero emissions by 2050 and we must reduce emissions by 43% by 2030 in orderfor us to be must reduce emissions by 43% by 2030 in order for us to be able to keep 1.5 within reach. and i have been very clear that myjob and this mission is to ensure that my norstar, —— north star is about keeping 1.5 within reach. and that will not change. that will not change. in fact, will not change. that will not change. infact, if will not change. that will not change. in fact, if anything, you will only see my north star more shining because that is how much i care about keeping focus on my north star. i have said over and over that

the phase down and the phase—out of fossil fuel is inevitable. the phase down and the phase—out of fossilfuel is inevitable. in the phase down and the phase—out of fossil fuel is inevitable. in fact, it is essential. and this transition is in fact essential, and it needs to be orderly, fair, just and responsible. and it needs to be well managed. so allow me to say that i am quite surprised at the constant attempt to undermine this message. let me be clear about it. i am quite surprised with the constant and repeated attempts to undermine the work of the cop28 presidency and the

attempts to undermine the message that we keep repeating when it comes to how much we respect the science and how we ensure that the science is what dictates our strategy for our strategic imperatives and the objectives we want to deliver at cop28. let mejust objectives we want to deliver at cop28. let me just add this. objectives we want to deliver at cop28. let mejust add this. i know that there are strong views among some parties about the phase down or phase—out of fossil fuels. allow me to say this again. this is the first presidency ever to actively call on parties to come forward with language on all fossil fuels for the negotiated text. this is the first ever presidency that does that. how come this doesn't get picked up or mentioned? this is a reality, it's a fact. i have said this repeatedly in

my public engagements. at the pre—college—macro, i said very —— at pre—college—macro, i said very -- at the pre—cop, i said pre—college—macro, i said very —— at the pre—cop, i said clearly that we as the presidency are extending an invitation to all parties to come forward with common grounds and consensus when it comes to this language. and yes, i am engaging with all parties and yes, i am encouraging them to do so. and i said the same many times. and i said even again in my opening remarks at cop28. but guess what? it was barely picked up. barely. but one statement taken out of context, with misrepresentation and misinterpretation, that gets maximum

coverage. again, i respect facts and numbers and these are the facts on the ground. unfortunate. i have called on parties many times to find common ground, build consensus and come to me with language that will work with all parties. this presidency is committed to delivering the highest ambition possible. if anything, delivering the highest ambition possible. ifanything, i delivering the highest ambition possible. if anything, i need your help. please help me get this message across. i am committed and determined to deliver the most ambitious response to the global stock—take. please, let's give the process the space it needs. and if

anything, judge us on what we will deliver at the end of this cop. thank you. deliver at the end of this cop. thank vow— deliver at the end of this cop. thank yon-— deliver at the end of this cop. thank ou. ., ~ , ~ , thank you. thank you, dr. as the science was _ thank you. thank you, dr. as the science was being _ thank you. thank you, dr. as the science was being called - thank you. thank you, dr. as the science was being called into - science was being called into question, could i invite the chairman_ question, could i invite the chairman of the ipcc to come in here? _ chairman of the ipcc to come in here? �* , chairman of the ipcc to come in here? i ., ~' chairman of the ipcc to come in here? �*, ., ~ ., here? it's working? ok. i am here representing _ here? it's working? ok. i am here representing the _ here? it's working? ok. i am here representing the ipcc, _ here? it's working? ok. i am here representing the ipcc, which - here? it's working? ok. i am here representing the ipcc, which doesj representing the ipcc, which does have a _ representing the ipcc, which does have a mandate _ representing the ipcc, which does have a mandate which _ representing the ipcc, which does have a mandate which is - representing the ipcc, which does have a mandate which is quite - have a mandate which is quite distinct— have a mandate which is quite distinct from _ have a mandate which is quite distinct from the _ have a mandate which is quite distinct from the un - have a mandate which is quite i distinct from the un framework convention _ distinct from the un framework convention on _ distinct from the un framework convention on climate - distinct from the un framework convention on climate change. i distinct from the un framework i convention on climate change. just to say. _ convention on climate change. just to say, we — convention on climate change. just to say, we are _ convention on climate change. just to say, we are concerned - convention on climate change. just to say, we are concerned with - convention on climate change. just to say, we are concerned with thel to say, we are concerned with the facts _ to say, we are concerned with the facts and — to say, we are concerned with the facts and figures. _ to say, we are concerned with the facts and figures. we _ to say, we are concerned with the facts and figures. we don't - to say, we are concerned with the facts and figures. we don't carry. facts and figures. we don't carry out our— facts and figures. we don't carry out our own— facts and figures. we don't carry out our own research. _ facts and figures. we don't carry out our own research. we - facts and figures. we don't carry i out our own research. we assessed the work _ out our own research. we assessed the work carried _ out our own research. we assessed the work carried out _ out our own research. we assessed the work carried out in _ out our own research. we assessed the work carried out in the - the work carried out in the scientific— the work carried out in the scientific community- the work carried out in the scientific community and i the work carried out in the - scientific community and when we produce _ scientific community and when we produce our— scientific community and when we produce our reports, _ scientific community and when we produce our reports, every- scientific community and when we produce our reports, every line i scientific community and when we i produce our reports, every line and every— produce our reports, every line and every word — produce our reports, every line and every word is— produce our reports, every line and every word is approved _ produce our reports, every line and every word is approved in _ every word is approved in collaboration _ every word is approved in collaboration with- every word is approved in - collaboration with governments every word is approved in _ collaboration with governments and has been _ collaboration with governments and has been endorsed _ collaboration with governments and has been endorsed by— collaboration with governments and has been endorsed by them. - collaboration with governments and has been endorsed by them. just i collaboration with governments and has been endorsed by them. just a i has been endorsed by them. just a couple _

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with no or little overshoot, byi 2050, fossil fuel use is greatly reduced — 2050, fossil fuel use is greatly reduced and _ 2050, fossil fuel use is greatly reduced and unabated - 2050, fossil fuel use is greatly reduced and unabated coal- 2050, fossil fuel use is greatly| reduced and unabated coal use 2050, fossil fuel use is greatly. reduced and unabated coal use is completely— reduced and unabated coal use is completely phased _ reduced and unabated coal use is completely phased out. - reduced and unabated coal use is completely phased out. these i reduced and unabated coal use isi completely phased out. these are reduced and unabated coal use is - completely phased out. these are the words _ completely phased out. these are the words were _ completely phased out. these are the words were used. _ completely phased out. these are the words were used. i— completely phased out. these are the words were used. i can— completely phased out. these are the words were used. i can give _ completely phased out. these are the words were used. i can give you - completely phased out. these are the words were used. i can give you some extra _ words were used. i can give you some extra numbers — words were used. i can give you some extra numbers as— words were used. i can give you some extra numbers as well. _ words were used. i can give you some extra numbers as well. oil— words were used. i can give you some extra numbers as well. oil use - words were used. i can give you some extra numbers as well. oil use by- extra numbers as well. oil use by 2050 _ extra numbers as well. 0il use by 2050 is— extra numbers as well. oil use by 2050 is reduced _ extra numbers as well. 0il use by 2050 is reduced by— extra numbers as well. oil use by 2050 is reduced by 60%- extra numbers as well. oil use by 2050 is reduced by 60% and - extra numbers as well. oil use by. 2050 is reduced by 60% and natural -as 2050 is reduced by 60% and natural gas use _ 2050 is reduced by 60% and natural gas use is— 2050 is reduced by 60% and natural gas use is reduced _ 2050 is reduced by 60% and natural gas use is reduced by— 2050 is reduced by 60% and natural gas use is reduced by 45%. - 2050 is reduced by 60% and natural gas use is reduced by 45%. i- 2050 is reduced by 60% and natural gas use is reduced by 45%. i mightl gas use is reduced by 45%. i might say that— gas use is reduced by 45%. i might say that i_ gas use is reduced by 45%. i might say that i have _ gas use is reduced by 45%. i might say that i have had _ gas use is reduced by 45%. i might say that i have had a _ gas use is reduced by 45%. i might say that i have had a small- gas use is reduced by 45%. i mightj say that i have had a small number of one-to-one _ say that i have had a small number of one—to—one conversations - say that i have had a small number of one—to—one conversations with i say that i have had a small number. of one—to—one conversations with dr sultan. _ of one—to—one conversations with dr sultan. and — of one—to—one conversations with dr sultan. and the _ of one—to—one conversations with dr sultan, and the topic— of one—to—one conversations with dr sultan, and the topic has _ sultan, and the topic has exclusively— sultan, and the topic has exclusively been- sultan, and the topic has exclusively been on - sultan, and the topic has exclusively been on the i sultan, and the topic has - exclusively been on the science. sultan, and the topic has _ exclusively been on the science. and i can exclusively been on the science. and i can say— exclusively been on the science. and i can say that — exclusively been on the science. and i can say that dr— exclusively been on the science. and i can say that dr sultan _ exclusively been on the science. and i can say that dr sultan has - exclusively been on the science. and i can say that dr sultan has been - i can say that dr sultan has been attentive — i can say that dr sultan has been attentive to _ i can say that dr sultan has been attentive to the _ i can say that dr sultan has been

attentive to the science - i can say that dr sultan has been attentive to the science as - i can say that dr sultan has been attentive to the science as we i i can say that dr sultan has been . attentive to the science as we have discussed — attentive to the science as we have discussed it— attentive to the science as we have discussed it and _ attentive to the science as we have discussed it and has _ attentive to the science as we have discussed it and has fully _ discussed it and has fully understood _ discussed it and has fully understood it. _ discussed it and has fully understood it. so - discussed it and has fully understood it. so i - discussed it and has fully understood it. so i don'tl discussed it and has fully - understood it. so i don't want to discussed it and has fully _ understood it. so i don't want to go beyond _ understood it. so i don't want to go beyond that— understood it. so i don't want to go beyond that into _ understood it. so i don't want to go beyond that into interpretation. - understood it. so i don't want to go beyond that into interpretation. i. beyond that into interpretation. i think— beyond that into interpretation. i think we — beyond that into interpretation. i think we should _ beyond that into interpretation. i think we should have _ beyond that into interpretation. i think we should have the - beyond that into interpretation. i think we should have the facts i beyond that into interpretation. i. think we should have the facts out there _ think we should have the facts out there and — think we should have the facts out there and if— think we should have the facts out there and if people _ think we should have the facts out there and if people want - think we should have the facts out there and if people want to - think we should have the facts out there and if people want to see i think we should have the facts outl there and if people want to see the detail— there and if people want to see the detail from — there and if people want to see the detail from the _ there and if people want to see the detail from the ipcc— there and if people want to see the detail from the ipcc reports, - there and if people want to see the detail from the ipcc reports, we i detail from the ipcc reports, we would _ detail from the ipcc reports, we would happily— detail from the ipcc reports, we would happily provide _ detail from the ipcc reports, we would happily provide them - detail from the ipcc reports, we would happily provide them to l would happily provide them to journalists _ would happily provide them to journalists-— would happily provide them to “ournalists. ., ~ , ., , . journalists. thank you very much. the gentleman — journalists. thank you very much. the gentleman here _ journalists. thank you very much. the gentleman here in _ journalists. thank you very much. the gentleman here in the - journalists. thank you very much. the gentleman here in the front l journalists. thank you very much. - the gentleman here in the front row? associated _ the gentleman here in the front row? associated pre. dr sultanjust to drill a _ associated pre. dr sultanjust to drill a little _ associated pre. dr sultanjust to drill a little deeper— associated pre. dr sultanjust to drill a little deeper into - associated pre. dr sultanjust to drill a little deeper into your- drill a little deeper into your comments. _ drill a little deeper into your comments, can— drill a little deeper into your comments, can you - drill a little deeper into your comments, can you go - drill a little deeper into your. comments, can you go through drill a little deeper into your- comments, can you go through and define _ comments, can you go through and define for— comments, can you go through and define for us — comments, can you go through and define for us time _ comments, can you go through and define for us time periods - comments, can you go through and define for us time periods you - comments, can you go through and define for us time periods you are i define for us time periods you are talking _ define for us time periods you are talking about _ define for us time periods you are talking about with _ define for us time periods you are talking about with face _ define for us time periods you are talking about with face down - define for us time periods you are talking about with face down or i talking about with face down or phase-out, _ talking about with face down or phase-out, the _ talking about with face down or phase—out, the difference - talking about with face down or phase—out, the difference to i talking about with face down or. phase—out, the difference to you between — phase—out, the difference to you between the _ phase—out, the difference to you between the two _ phase—out, the difference to you between the two and _ phase—out, the difference to you between the two and as - phase—out, the difference to you between the two and as the - phase—out, the difference to you - between the two and as the secretary general— between the two and as the secretary general said — between the two and as the secretary general said a — between the two and as the secretary general said a few— between the two and as the secretary general said a few days _ between the two and as the secretary general said a few days ago, - between the two and as the secretary general said a few days ago, don't . general said a few days ago, don't even _ general said a few days ago, don't even talk— general said a few days ago, don't even talk unabated. _ general said a few days ago, don't even talk unabated. so _ general said a few days ago, don't even talk unabated. so are - general said a few days ago, don't even talk unabated. so are you . even talk unabated. so are you willing — even talk unabated. so are you willing to — even talk unabated. so are you willing to throw— even talk unabated. so are you

willing to throw away _ even talk unabated. so are you willing to throw away language | even talk unabated. so are you i willing to throw away language on the desire — willing to throw away language on the desire to _ willing to throw away language on the desire to stick— willing to throw away language on the desire to stick in _ willing to throw away language on the desire to stick in the - willing to throw away language on i the desire to stick in the unabated? can you _ the desire to stick in the unabated? can you delve — the desire to stick in the unabated? can you delve into _ the desire to stick in the unabated? can you delve into what _ the desire to stick in the unabated? can you delve into what it _ the desire to stick in the unabated? can you delve into what it means. the desire to stick in the unabated? can you delve into what it means to you and _ can you delve into what it means to you and what — can you delve into what it means to you and what are _ can you delve into what it means to you and what are your— can you delve into what it means to you and what are your red - can you delve into what it means to you and what are your red lines - can you delve into what it means toi you and what are your red lines here as the _ you and what are your red lines here as the cop— you and what are your red lines here as the cop president? _ you and what are your red lines here as the cop president? is _ you and what are your red lines here as the cop president?— as the cop president? as the cop president. _ as the cop president? as the cop president. l _ as the cop president? as the cop president, i have _ as the cop president? as the cop president, i have no _ as the cop president? as the cop president, i have no red - as the cop president? as the cop president, i have no red lines. it| president, i have no red lines. it is the parties that will decide. i have repeatedly and openly invited and encouraged and motivated them to come to me with language. i have done that and i continue to do that. with regards to the timeline, again, i respect the science. and i respect the ipcc reports. and facts and figures. i am glad you mentioned what he said. he is right. but guess what? i set it a day before he did and it wasn't picked up. it was not

picked up, not even mentioned. when i confronted the oil and gas industry, it was not picked up, was not even mentioned. when i said that while i am appreciative for the oil and gas industries for taking such a bold and giant step to come around the table and to sign up to these commitments with facts and figures, i did say that. i knew and i know that the oil and gas industry can do much more. so are they doing enough, even though they have responded after tough discussions? they have stepped up. is this enough? the answer is no. so if someone else says it and it gets picked up and get some coverage, when i am saying it, it doesn't even get barely any.

let me be simple. i said the same thing. i was identical was that no pick—up whatsoever. the sg gets maximum coverage and then it gets twisted as if there are conflicting messages. i am telling you, we are not. why? because it is the science thatis not. why? because it is the science that is driving the principles of this cop. i made it very clear in my speech that the cop28 presidency energy package is only the beginning. i did say it's a giant step. i said beginning. i did say it's a giant step. isaid it's beginning. i did say it's a giant step. i said it's a beginning. i did say it's a giant step. isaid it's a big beginning. i did say it's a giant step. i said it's a big step in the right direction, but i did mention it and i repeatedly said it, it is not enough. and i did encourage everyone to work with us and to help us identify more and new solutions

and to help make this energy package better and help us unlock its potential. i believe in inclusivity and i believe if we were to bring everyone on board, we would be able to address this challenge head on by capitalising on the science and by capitalising on the science and by capitalising on the science and by capitalising on their engineering capability, their science capability, their science capability, their science capability, their technology, their financial capability, their ability to manage complex projects. i believe they can help fast—track this transition. thank you, sir. i’m this transition. thank you, sir. i'm afraid we have to draw it to a close with four _ afraid we have to draw it to a close with four key themes today. we have a very— with four key themes today. we have a very busy— with four key themes today. we have a very busy schedule. we will be back— a very busy schedule. we will be back tomorrow morning at 9:30am in this room _ back tomorrow morning at 9:30am in this room and we look forward to seeing _ this room and we look forward to seeing you — this room and we look forward to seeing you then. we hope you enjoy the rest _ seeing you then. we hope you enjoy the rest of— seeing you then. we hope you enjoy the rest of the day.

seeing you then. we hope you en'oy the rest of the day.�* the rest of the day. studio: news conference — the rest of the day. studio: news conference has _ the rest of the day. studio: news conference has come _ the rest of the day. studio: news conference has come to _ the rest of the day. studio: news conference has come to an - the rest of the day. studio: news conference has come to an end . the rest of the day. studio: news conference has come to an end at| conference has come to an end at cop28 in dubai. the cop president, sultan aljaber, was responding to a story we have been running today, the report in the guardian newspaper in which he is quoted as saying there is no science behind demands for the phase—out of fossil fuels. he gave a very direct response to that and a passionate defence of his own position and his own background, stressing that he is a scientist by nature. he has a science and engineering background which has enabled him to progress in his career. he said science has been central to that in everything he does. he trusts the numbers. he said, science has guided my life. he repeatedly said science has guided the principles of the strategy for cop28. he drew criticism at those he said had been misrepresenting what he has been saying. he said that there is a constant attempt to

undermine the work of the cop28 presidency. let's talk to our correspondent in dubai, who was listening to all of that. what do you make of what you just heard from sultan aljaber? it sounded a bit angry about the criticism of the he has been under. it was an outburst, if i can use the term. it was an angry reaction to the report. he spoke for a long time on the things you have said. he started by saying that science is central to what he does. he said, let me explain about my background. i am a scientist and economist, and science is what drives me. he looked at facts and figures and that has been the guiding principle for the cop28 strategy. he constantly mentioned that there was an attempt to undermine the work being done, the strategy being adopted by cop28 in the comments he has been making.

he emphasised that if you look at all his public speeches and comments in the last year since he took over the presidency, he has maintained that science is a driving force and he has been clear about his stance on fossil fuels. he has been clear about his stance on fossilfuels. he he has been clear about his stance on fossil fuels. he went on to say that it on fossil fuels. he went on to say thatitis on fossil fuels. he went on to say that it is a quote which was misrepresented and he was quoted out of context. that was his passionate defence. i think there was a bit of frustration there as well. they will be interesting to see how this pans out over the coming days. the other thing he did in the press conference was to start to list the achievements of this particular cop with some of the deal they have announced, including the big breakthrough on the lost and damaged fund, which was announced on thursday, which has been established to help poor countries pay for the effects of climate change. interestingly, this conference was also called out of the blue. it was not planned. we were just told a few minutes before the press conference

started that dr sultan aljaber would be addressing the press. so that was a surprise, clearly to address this issue. find that was a surprise, clearly to address this issue.— address this issue. and sat alongside _ address this issue. and sat alongside him _ address this issue. and sat alongside him was - address this issue. and sat alongside him was the - address this issue. and sat| alongside him was the chair address this issue. and sat i alongside him was the chair of address this issue. and sat - alongside him was the chair of the ipcc, who defended him as well. just explain what their role is and what he had to say? idr explain what their role is and what he had to say?— he had to say? dr sultan al jaber, “ust to he had to say? dr sultan al jaber, just to run — he had to say? dr sultan al jaber, just to run you _ he had to say? dr sultan al jaber, just to run you through _ he had to say? dr sultan al jaber, just to run you through his - just to run you through his background, he is the president of cop28, but he is also the minister for renewable energy at the uae. but he also wears another important hat, which is that he is also the head of the uae's national oil company, which is why, from the time he took over the mantle or was designated the president of cop28, there has been controversy about whether he can play the role of a neutral referee when it comes to negotiating a deal at cop28. 0ne referee when it comes to negotiating a deal at cop28. one of the talking points right now is that when the cop28 declaration is adopted, there

is a strong push from some countries including the united states, the eu and the uk, they want the term" phasing out" of fossil fuels and the uk, they want the term" phasing out" of fossilfuels being used in that language. but there is another group led by some of the major oil producers, especially in this part of the world, which includes hosts uae, saudi arabia, the top consumers of oil in the world india and china, who have been pushing against that and have instead said we should focus on something called carbon capture technology, which essentially sucks out c02 and stores those emissions and is more safe for the facilities where this has been done. so that is dr sultan aljaber�*s background, dr sultan al jaber�*s background, which dr sultan aljaber�*s background, which is where it has been so controversial and there have been consequent reports about whether he can act as a fair referee when it comes to the final negotiation. thank you for updating us from

dubai. some parts of the uk have been told to brace for further snow and icy conditions today after some areas saw major disruption over the weekend. a met office yellow warning for ice across much of northern england, the midlands and northern wales is in place until midday. cumbria saw some of the worst of the snow, with many being left without electricity and some having to find temporary accommodation. a friend who rang me at lunchtime yesterday said he couldn't get home and said, "can i come round to your house for lunch? " so he came at 12:00 yesterday, and he left at 10:00 this morning! he stayed with us last night. there were lots of people stuck and people putting people up and... just doing what we can to help. reporter yunus mulla is in cumbria in the north of england. he told me more about the conditions there and how people are being affected. disruption continues here in the lake district, the ambleside area here in the north of england. the focus now, say cumbria police,

is a move to support the communities affected by the heavy snow on saturday. by that, they mean the power supplies that many homes and businesses have lost. there were around 7,500 homes and businesses who were without power at one stage. that number has now fallen considerably. but several hundred, up to 1,000, still remain without power. the problem engineers face, of course, is that access to the damaged areas is quite difficult. it's quite treacherous for engineers to reach some of those more remote spots. even 4x4 vehicles are having problems, so they're having to go on foot to try and repair damaged cables and parts of their network. they say they're doing their best but clearly, some of the supplies won't be restored until later today. what's the forecast for conditions there and in other parts

of the country impacted by this weather? they were taken by surprise here, it's fair to say. they weren't quite expecting the intensity of the snow, they were expecting cold weather but not the 30 centimetres of snow that fell in some parts of this area, and that's why we had those scenes of drivers stuck on the motorway, drivers stranded, people told to walk to the nearest rescue centres here. they put up around 100 people in a parish centre. as far as today is concerned, you can see around me that the snow is beginning to turn into ice. that causes problems, of course, on the roads. there is a yellow weather warning for ice until midday today for much of northern england, the midlands and north wales. in north wales, there is also a warning for snow as well as the peak district. so the weather is still going to be a concern for many people here. schools, i haven't mentioned that yet, around a0 schools are closed

and children are spending the day at home. so disruption is likely to continue today and for other areas for a number of days. a new report is warning the uk is facing a "toxic combination" of slow growth and high inequality. the resolution foundation think—tank says britain has seen 15 years of relative decline — with the average worker losing out on more than £10,000 a year because wage growth has flatlined. in a speech this afternoon, the labour leader sir keir starmer says his party will have an "obsession" with economic growth to raise living standards. he will also say that labour won't be able to "turn on the spending taps" if it wins the next election. earlier, the chancellorjeremy hunt addressed the resolution foundation conference. what we had was the worst financial crisis since the second world war, which affected lots of countries,

notjust which affected lots of countries, not just our country. which affected lots of countries, notjust our country. and since 2010, we have actually grown faster than spain, portugal, france, italy, the netherlands, austria, germany, japan. in fact, the netherlands, austria, germany, japan. infact, the the netherlands, austria, germany, japan. in fact, the majority of the countries that we were being compared to, we have grown faster than them. so i think it's right to say, why have all of us fallen into this low growth paradigm, and what can we do to get out of it? but i don't think this is something that we are uniquely in a bad situation with respect to. i think this is affecting all western nations, and you have to have a plan to get out of it. i think there is one gap here, and as we are talking about this report, i think i should mention it. if i was going to choose one country in the world that had the most untapped potential to become the most prosperous 21st century economy, it would be

britain. and why is that? because firstly, we are very good at introspection and this is a good example of that, so we do ask ourselves the searching questions. but most of all, because the sectors that are going to grow the fastest this century are the sectors where we are doing really well. technology is the obvious one. we have a technology sector that is double the size of germany's and three times the size of france. if you ask why we are going faster than germany since 2010 despite their higher productivity, it is because we are stronger on innovation. so if we could solve the productivity bit, there would be no stopping us. the oxford word of the year for 2023 has been revealed, and this year it's rizz. if you have no idea what that means, don't worry, you might just be over 30. according to the oxford university press, which publishes the oxford english dictionary, rizz is internet slang mainly used by gen z—ers, and is defined as style, charm, or attractiveness,

and the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner. it topped a shortlist of eight words, which also included beige flag, a character trait that indicates that a partner or potential partner is boring or lacks originality; situationship, a romantic or sexual relationship that is not considered to be formal or established; and swiftie, an enthusiastic fan of a certain american pop star. i think we can all guess who that is. consideryourself i think we can all guess who that is. consider yourself educated. i think we can all guess who that is. consideryourself educated. stay with us here on bbc news. we are backin with us here on bbc news. we are back injust a with us here on bbc news. we are back in just a few moments with all of the day's top stories. we will have the latest from israel and gaza. i will see you shortly. hello again.

after some disruptive snow and some low temperatures, this week we see a change in the weather. we start on a cold note, but as we head through the midweek period, it is going to become wetter and windier, but also milder as the weather comes back in from the atlantic. what's happening at the moment is, low pressure is driving our weather and it today will be slowly moving northwards. there is a lot of cloud and rain associated with this, some hill snow, but even some of the snow getting to lower levels at times and it will be cold today and also blustery. the strongest winds will be with exposure in west wales, the southwest and channel islands, where we could have gusts to gale force. we have the cloud, the rain and hill snow across england and also wales. some of that getting down to lower levels at times. some snow showers across eastern and northern parts of scotland and on the hills of northern ireland. but we do have that cold feel, especially if you are exposed to the wind. through this evening and overnight, the centre of the low pressure pulls away to the near continent, but we are still dragging in this north—easterly wind.

so there will still be a lot of cloud and also some patchy light rain and showers and still some hill snow across the southern uplands, northern england on the hills and also the hills of wales. under clearer skies for the rest of scotland and northern ireland, it is going to be cold, frosty and there's a risk of ice on untreated surfaces. we could start the day with —8 in parts of the highlands. but here, it will be brighter. meanwhile in the south for england and for wales, the low pressure continuing to drift towards the near continent, taking the showers with it and the showers across eastern parts of scotland are likely to be wintry in nature. through the course of tomorrow, our temperature range, three in the north to about ten as we push towards the south. overnight tuesday into wednesday, it's going to be cold and during the day on wednesday you can see the milder air starting to pull in from the west pushing across us during the course of thursday. wednesday will start on a cold note with a widespread frost. it could be —10 in parts of the

highlands with some freezing fog. but a lot of dry weather until we see the change in the weather from the west, as some wetter and windier conditions come in. but with that, so do milder conditions.

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