the prime minister tonight calls the strike politically motivated. the doctors' union says talks with the government have produced no pay offer. good evening from devon. on the day that labour are talking about the nhs, news of the strikes has left rishi sunak livered. —— livid. also tonight — confusion over whether or not the labour mp diane abbott can stand at election. she says she's been barred, sir keir starmer says she's not. an investigation finds the singapore airlines flight that hit severe turbulence dropped 180 feet in less than five seconds, leaving one passenger dead. and spectacular images from iceland as the volcano springs to life again. on bbc london — more on the diane abbott row. plus a sharp rise in the number of reported

sexual harassment offences among girls and teens on london transport. good evening. welcome to the bbc news at six. junior doctors in england will walk out again on strike just a week before millions of people go to the polls. the five—day strike will begin at 7.00am onjune 27th and end early on tuesday 2nd ofjuly, just two days before election day. it means there'll be thousands more hospital appointment and treatments cancelled. it's their 11th strike since march last year. the government says it's a highly cynical tactic during an election campaign. the prime minister says it's politically motivated. the doctors say there've been no new pay offers, despite talks. our health editor hugh pym

is outside a hospital in london. sophie, the nhs was always going to be a big issue in this campaign, even more so now with this planned strike in england disrupting hospitals days before polling day. rishi sunak has said it is politically motivated. the doctors union the bma says it is his fault for scuppering talks on calling an election, meaning that a realistic offer it simply wasn't going to be made. it offer it simply wasn't going to be made. , . a, . offer it simply wasn't going to be made. , . . .,, made. it started in march last year, “unior made. it started in march last year, junior doctors _ made. it started in march last year, junior doctors in _ made. it started in march last year, junior doctors in england _ made. it started in march last year, junior doctors in england out - made. it started in march last year, junior doctors in england out on - junior doctors in england out on strike in there dispute over pay. there were hopes of a settlement, but by february this year, with the tenth strike, the dispute was still not settled. mediation talks fail, and another strike has been called. the government walked away and collapsed talks. there was nothing more we could do to be able to have those talks with them because they refused, and now we are asking, if

they are not going to talk to us to make a public commitment that gives the confidence in our committee that there is a plan for pay restoration, so that we can call off these strikes. ~ ., ., ., strikes. what do we want? remonstrate _ strikes. what do we want? remonstrate on! - strikes. what do we want? remonstrate on! when - strikes. what do we want? remonstrate on! when do| strikes. what do we want? i remonstrate on! when do we strikes. what do we want? - remonstrate on! when do we want it? now! �* ~ �* . remonstrate on! when do we want it? now! �* ~ ~ ., ., remonstrate on! when do we want it? now! �* ~ �* . . ' remonstrate on! when do we want it? now! . .,f . now! the bma mean a 596 increase, which the government _ now! the bma mean a 596 increase, which the government said - now! the bma mean a 596 increase, which the government said was - now! the bma mean a 596 increase, which the government said was not | which the government said was not reasonable and awarded an average of 9% last year. i reasonable and awarded an average of 996 last year-— 996 last year. i am dismayed but also on behalf of — 996 last year. i am dismayed but also on behalf of patients _ 996 last year. i am dismayed but also on behalf of patients i _ 996 last year. i am dismayed but also on behalf of patients i am _ 996 last year. i am dismayed but also on behalf of patients i am angry. - 996 last year. i am dismayed but also on behalf of patients i am angry. we| on behalf of patients i am angry. we know_ on behalf of patients i am angry. we know that _ on behalf of patients i am angry. we know that industrial— on behalf of patients i am angry. we know that industrial action _ on behalf of patients i am angry. we know that industrial action at - on behalf of patients i am angry. we know that industrial action at last. know that industrial action at last year have — know that industrial action at last year have the _ know that industrial action at last year have the impact _ know that industrial action at last year have the impact that - know that industrial action at last year have the impact that 1.4 - year have the impact that 1.4 million — year have the impact that 1.4 million appointments - year have the impact that 1.4 million appointments were i year have the impact that 1.4 - million appointments were cancelled as a result _ million appointments were cancelled as a result of— million appointments were cancelled as a result of strikes, _ million appointments were cancelled as a result of strikes, and _ million appointments were cancelled as a result of strikes, and to - million appointments were cancelled as a result of strikes, and to call- as a result of strikes, and to call this strike — as a result of strikes, and to call this strike now— as a result of strikes, and to call this strike now during _ as a result of strikes, and to call this strike now during a - as a result of strikes, and to call this strike now during a generall this strike now during a general election— this strike now during a general election campaign— this strike now during a general election campaign i— this strike now during a general election campaign i think- this strike now during a generalj election campaign i think shows this strike now during a general. election campaign i think shows a very cynical — election campaign i think shows a very cynical politicisation. - election campaign i think shows a very cynical politicisation. out - election campaign i think shows a very cynical politicisation.- very cynical politicisation. out in sheffield today, _ very cynical politicisation. out in sheffield today, there _ very cynical politicisation. out in sheffield today, there was - very cynical politicisation. out in sheffield today, there was a - very cynical politicisation. out in i sheffield today, there was a mixed view of the junior doctors' strike plan. i view of the “unior doctors' strike lan. . , view of the “unior doctors' strike nlan. ., , , , view of the “unior doctors' strike plan. i really support what they are doinu in

plan. i really support what they are doing in many _ plan. i really support what they are doing in many ways, _ plan. i really support what they are doing in many ways, but _ plan. i really support what they are doing in many ways, but i - plan. i really support what they are doing in many ways, but i think- plan. i really support what they are l doing in many ways, but i think they will have to be careful it does not backfire on them. who; will have to be careful it does not backfire on them.— backfire on them. why would you u set the backfire on them. why would you unset the apple _ backfire on them. why would you upset the apple cart _ backfire on them. why would you upset the apple cart when - backfire on them. why would you upset the apple cart when you i backfire on them. why would you i upset the apple cart when you don't know_ upset the apple cart when you don't know who _ upset the apple cart when you don't know who is going to have the reins of power— know who is going to have the reins of power to— know who is going to have the reins of power to make the decisions in your favour— of power to make the decisions in your favour a few weeks hence? i can imaaine your favour a few weeks hence? i can imagine the — your favour a few weeks hence? i can imagine the impact _ your favour a few weeks hence? i can imagine the impact of— your favour a few weeks hence? i can imagine the impact of this, and like a lot of— imagine the impact of this, and like a lot of people _ imagine the impact of this, and like a lot of people will _ imagine the impact of this, and like a lot of people will have _ imagine the impact of this, and like a lot of people will have to - imagine the impact of this, and like a lot of people will have to wait i a lot of people will have to wait for diagnoses _ a lot of people will have to wait for diagnoses. if— a lot of people will have to wait for diagnoses.— a lot of people will have to wait for diagnoses. if now, when are --eole for diagnoses. if now, when are people going _ for diagnoses. if now, when are people going to _ for diagnoses. if now, when are people going to listen? - for diagnoses. if now, when are people going to listen? they i for diagnoses. if now, when are | people going to listen? they are doing it for a reason, for unfair pay and stuff. doing it for a reason, for unfair pay and stuff-— doing it for a reason, for unfair -a and stuff. ., . ., pay and stuff. labour said the chaos would continue _ pay and stuff. labour said the chaos would continue under _ pay and stuff. labour said the chaos would continue under the _ would continue under the conservatives, but what would they do to resolve the dispute? that 3596 -a claim do to resolve the dispute? that 3596 pay claim is — do to resolve the dispute? that 3596 pay claim is not _ do to resolve the dispute? that 3596 pay claim is not one _ do to resolve the dispute? that 3596 pay claim is not one that _ do to resolve the dispute? that 3596 pay claim is not one that i _ do to resolve the dispute? that 3596 pay claim is not one that i would i do to resolve the dispute? that 3596 pay claim is not one that i would be| pay claim is not one that i would be able to— pay claim is not one that i would be able to meet onjuly pay claim is not one that i would be able to meet on july five. pay claim is not one that i would be able to meet onjuly five. i would be willing — able to meet onjuly five. i would be willing to sit down and negotiate, because the journey back to fair— negotiate, because the journey back to fair pay— negotiate, because the journey back to fair pay is exactly that, it will be to fair pay is exactly that, it will he a _ to fair pay is exactly that, it will be a journey not an event, so let's work— be a journey not an event, so let's work together on pay. the be a journey not an event, so let's work together on pay.— work together on pay. the liberal democrats _ work together on pay. the liberal democrats were _ work together on pay. the liberal democrats were clear _ work together on pay. the liberal democrats were clear where i work together on pay. the liberal democrats were clear where the i work together on pay. the liberal i democrats were clear where the blame lies. , , ., .., , democrats were clear where the blame lies. , , ,, lies. this is a complete mess, isn't it? and it is — lies. this is a complete mess, isn't it? and it is the — lies. this is a complete mess, isn't it? and it is the patients _ lies. this is a complete mess, isn't it? and it is the patients who i really fear for. the factors the conservatives have had months if not

years to resolve all of these strikes, and the fact that strikes are happening yet againjust strikes, and the fact that strikes are happening yet again just shows that they are leaving our nhs in a state of crisis and chaos. and state of crisis and chaos. and this is what it will — state of crisis and chaos. and this is what it will mean _ state of crisis and chaos. and this is what it will mean for _ state of crisis and chaos. and this is what it will mean for patients i state of crisis and chaos. and this is what it will mean for patients - | is what it will mean for patients — empty operating theatres, and yet more cancellations of appointments and procedures. the more cancellations of appointments and procedures.— more cancellations of appointments and procedures. the river forms the next government _ and procedures. the river forms the next government will _ and procedures. the river forms the next government will find _ and procedures. the river forms the next government will find this i and procedures. the river forms the next government will find this high | next government will find this high in the injury and will need to quickly try to find a way forward and get talks going again if possible. i should say the scottish government reached agreement with junior doctors some time ago. meanwhile, there are ongoing disputes between the junior doctors and devolved administrations in wales and northern ireland. hugh, thank ou. rishi sunak has been campaigning in south—west england today. he said his party would replace what he called "rip—off" university degrees and fund 100,000 more apprenticeships instead.

the south—west is a key battle ground for the conservatives. our political editor chris mason has been following the prime minister on his campaign train today, and joins us now from dunkeswell in devon. this time last week, the prime minister was getting drenched in downing street, as was i. it feels like a million years ago, last wednesday evening, and the weather in devon is definitely kinder. on the programme this week, i have spent time with keir starmer, the labour leader, with nigel farage from reform uk, and in the coming days, we will hear from the liberal democrats and also the scottish national party. but today we have been on the campaign trail with the prime minister. bodmin in cornwall, one week into the general election campaign. and the general election campaign. and the verdict from some folk here? it is ok, really. i think it is a good idea to have it.— is ok, really. i think it is a good idea to have it. they are looking for our idea to have it. they are looking for your vote. — idea to have it. they are looking for your vote, of _ idea to have it. they are looking for your vote, of course, - idea to have it. they are looking for your vote, of course, but i i idea to have it. they are looking i for your vote, of course, but i just for your vote, of course, but ijust think— for your vote, of course, but ijust think they— for your vote, of course, but ijust think they are fighting with each other— think they are fighting with each other and — think they are fighting with each other and it is ridiculous. what do ou make

other and it is ridiculous. what do you make of _ other and it is ridiculous. what do you make of the _ other and it is ridiculous. what do you make of the whole _ other and it is ridiculous. what do you make of the whole election i other and it is ridiculous. what do | you make of the whole election fun and games? it you make of the whole election fun and games?— you make of the whole election fun and games? it is a total nightmare. i can't and games? it is a total nightmare. i can't bear — and games? it is a total nightmare. i can't bear it- _ and games? it is a total nightmare. i can't bear it. i _ and games? it is a total nightmare. i can't bear it. i can't _ and games? it is a total nightmare. i can't bear it. i can't watch - i can't bear it. i can't watch television... it i can't bear it. i can't watch television. . ._ i can't bear it. i can't watch television... it is 'ust dreadful. you cant h television... it is 'ust dreadful. you cant be _ television... it isjust dreadful. you can't be telling _ television... it isjust dreadful. you can't be telling me - television... it isjust dreadful. you can't be telling me you'rel television... it isjust dreadful. i you can't be telling me you're not watching television! i you can't be telling me you're not watching television!— you can't be telling me you're not watching television! i am trying not to. planes watching television! i am trying not to- planes and _ watching television! i am trying not to. planes and policies, _ watching television! i am trying not to. planes and policies, trains i watching television! i am trying not to. planes and policies, trains and l to. planes and policies, trains and et more to. planes and policies, trains and yet more trains. _ to. planes and policies, trains and yet more trains. the _ to. planes and policies, trains and yet more trains. the prime - to. planes and policies, trains and i yet more trains. the prime minister arriving in penzance this morning, not looking too rough after a night on the sleeper from london. first up, a rail maintenance deeper to talk up his idea on apprenticeships in england —— a rail maintenance depot. in england -- a rail maintenance deot. ~ . ., depot. we were closed and underperforming _ depot. we were closed and underperforming universityj depot. we were closed and - underperforming university degrees that are letting our young people down, and instead using that money to fund 100,000 new high quality apprenticeships.— to fund 100,000 new high quality apprenticeships. meet, greet, talk and move on _ apprenticeships. meet, greet, talk and move on as _ apprenticeships. meet, greet, talk and move on as the _ apprenticeships. meet, greet, talk and move on as the river— apprenticeships. meet, greet, talk and move on as the river and i apprenticeships. meet, greet, talk and move on as the river and for. apprenticeships. meet, greet, talk| and move on as the river and for all of the party leaders out and about. it is lunchtime, and the prime minister is arriving at a local broadband company. i minister is arriving at a local broadband company.- minister is arriving at a local broadband company. minister is arriving at a local broadband com an . . . , ., broadband company. i have heard you are a bit of an — broadband company. i have heard you are a bit of an expert... _

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policies. brexit, and of course austerity olicies. ~ , ., , policies. the prime minister has made quite _ policies. the prime minister has made quite a — policies. the prime minister has made quite a thing _ policies. the prime minister has made quite a thing of _ policies. the prime minister has made quite a thing of projectingj policies. the prime minister has i made quite a thing of projecting a certain energy. he has hurtled around england, scotland, wales, and northern ireland in the first couple of days. now he is here in the south—west of england, a region teeming with conservative seats, he really needs to cling onto those, and after a morning in cornwall, next it is devon. late this afternoon, rishi sunak arrived at a military vehicle manufacture back to talk to members of staff and to reporters. prime minister, there is no doubt you are meeting plenty of people out and about, but are you changing many minds?— people out and about, but are you changing many minds? look, chris, ou can changing many minds? look, chris, you can see — changing many minds? look, chris, you can see we _ changing many minds? look, chris, you can see we are _ changing many minds? look, chris, you can see we are having - changing many minds? look, chris, you can see we are having a - you can see we are having a conversation here, but i am determined to talk to as many people as i can across this country over the remaining weeks of this campaign. that is how i started it, and as you heard, i am thoroughly enjoying myself. iam and as you heard, i am thoroughly enjoying myself. i am enjoying having conversations with people about... . having conversations with people about. . ._ about | having conversations with people i about. . ._ about the about... changing minds? about the thins that about... changing minds? about the things that matter. _ about... changing minds? about the things that matter. yes, _ about... changing minds? about the things that matter. yes, i _ about... changing minds? about the things that matter. yes, i am - things that matter. yes, i am changing minds.—

things that matter. yes, i am changing minds. the torch for all -a changing minds. the torch for all party leaders _ changing minds. the torch for all party leaders trundles _ changing minds. the torch for all party leaders trundles on, - changing minds. the torch for all party leaders trundles on, you i changing minds. the torch for all. party leaders trundles on, you can tell the election is getting near that when you see pictures like this. five weeks ago. chris mason, bbc news, in devon. so the conservatives are promising 100,000 more apprenticeships per year by the end of the next parliament, funded by scrapping what they call rip off university course. how would it work? our education editor branwen jeffreys reports from birmingham. universities in england already have to meet minimum standards, and the regulator can fine them if they don't. the conservatives want to go further and close down courses that are deemed to be of "low value". for the first time, that could include taking graduate earnings into account, and that might squeeze some creative subjects. it's also not clear exactly how much money it would save. there's no limit on the number of university places available in england, so it's up to students

what they decide. i know a lot of people that i know would rather do an apprenticeship than a uni degree. i believe every single degree has value. the conservative skills promise involves creating 100,000 extra apprenticeships a year by the end of the next parliament. the party says by then it would cost £885 million. large employers already have to put cash into supporting apprenticeships. but each year, around £550 million of that is handed back to the government unspent, raising questions about employers willingness to get involved in creating new apprenticeships. so for these changes to happen, it requires both students and employers to make different decisions, and that's beyond the control of any government.

branwenjeffreys, bbc news, birmingham. well, labour's focus has been on the nhs today, and their ideas to tackle the huge backlog of patients waiting for treatment. they say, if elected, within five years, they they will clear the backlog for those waiting more than 18 weeks. our health correspondent dominic hughes considers how it might work. the current waiting list for the nhs in england stands at 7.5 million treatments, and more than 40% of people have been waiting longer than 18 weeks. well, labour says that should it win power, it will, within the first year of taking office, offer 40,000 extra appointments every week on top of the two million or so that are already happening. and it's going to do this by encouraging the nhs to do more work in the evenings and at the weekends and by making greater use of the private sector. labour has also said it would double the number of scanning equipments that are available, because people are waiting for vital test results are a key

logjam in the system. so labour says its plans will cost £1.3 billion in the first year. so where is this money going to come from? well, the party says it's going to clamp down on tax dodgers and close loopholes for non—dom tax payers. but this has been tried before, and experience tells us it's very unclear exactly how much money this can raise and when it will come on stream. there are also key questions around staffing. not only are there significant shortages in nurses, doctors, and other key health workers, but we know that people working in the nhs are burnt out and stressed after an incredibly tough few years. so it's great having all these extra scanners and appointments, but you've got to have the people to make it work. now, there is still confusion tonight over whether the long—serving labour mp diane abbott can or can't stand

again in the general election. she has been readmitted as a labour mp after being suspended last year. today, she said she has been barred from standing. but sir keir starmer later said that wasn't true and no decision had yet been taken. tonight, there's a rally in support of her in her local constitency in east london. our correspondentjoe pike is in hackney. will you be standing as an independent? what have labour said to you? at the last election, she was labour's pick to be home secretary. this time round, diane abbott may not be allowed to run for the party at all. what's your message to keir starmer? this morning, she told the bbc, "i am banned from standing as a labour candidate." it took almost five hours until that was officially challenged. no, that's not true. no decision has been taken to bar diane abbott. the process that we were going through ended with the restoration of the whip the other day. so she's a member of the parliamentary labour party, and no decision has been taken barring her.

this row has been rumbling for more than a year, after the veteran mp said jewish, irish and traveller people do not face racism all their lives. she apologised, but was suspended, and only readmitted as a labour mp last night, after a 13—month party process. it is quite appalling, it's vindictive, it's cruel. and keir starmer�*s actions in forcing diane abbott out seem to be a slap in the face. over decades, diane abbott built a reputation as a passionate and outspoken politician, but almost always from the backbenches. it was only with the assent of her friend and allyjeremy corbyn that she got close to power, reaching the shadow cabinet in 2015, nearly 30 years after her historic arrival in parliament. as britain's first black woman mp. but since keir starmer took over, she's been consistently critical of him on social media.

seats are safe as this are rarely of interest in a general election. the diane abbott row has changed that. some within the party argue today's confusion has been damaging and distracting from their key campaign aims. others say it supports one of keir starmer�*s key arguments — that, over the last five years, labour has changed. among her constituents, views about her treatment are mixed. i just don't know what they did, what she did that upset so many people that they could be so cruel, so ruthless. i think she has the opportunity to retire with dignity, on what is a very significant record _ i personally would like the opportunity to vote for a different labour candidate. for now, it seems diane abbott's time representing this community could soon come to an end.

this is hackney town hall where, in the next 15 minutes or so, a community event is due to begin under the banner let diana stand. it is not clear if diane abbott herself will turn up and speak. the decision lies with the labour ruling national executive committee, due to meet next week. keir starmer and his allies have a majority on that committee, meaning that ultimately her political future lies in his hands. the former scottish health secretary michael matheson has been banned from parliament for a record 27 days for breaching its expenses policy. it's after an £11,000 data bill was racked up on his parliamentary ipad. he eventually admitted his children had used it to watch football while on holiday. his salary will also be withdrawn for 54 days. the mother of 34—year—old amie gray, who was murdered on a beach in bournemouth last friday, has paid tribute to her daugher. she said amie, seen here on the left with her wife,

was "amazing, funny, kind and energetic." a second woman who was also attacked suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital. a 20—year—old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. the singapore airlines flight that hit severe turbulence last week dropped 180 feet in less than five seconds, an initial report has found. the plane was travelling from london to singapore. one british passenger died and dozens were left injured. 26 people are still in hospital — some with spine and brain injuries. our transport correspondent katy austin is here. katy what more have we learned. we have learned more about what actually happened on that flight? that's right. accident investigators have been able to analyse information from the flight data recorder and cockpit voice recorder. based on that, singapore's transport ministry has released an account of what has happened. the initial findings conclude that the flight

operated as normal until it was over the south of myanmar, where there was rapidly rising and falling air. there was moderate turbulence and then rapid changes in vertical acceleration. after going up, the plane went quickly down, then up again. those changes, over less than five seconds, resulted in people who did not have their seat belts fastened becoming, in the ministry's words, airborne and then falling back down again. during this time, the aircraft lost 178 feet in altitude, and this whole sequence of events likely caused all of those injuries. earlier today, events likely caused all of those injuries. earliertoday, singapore injuries. earlier today, singapore airlines injuries. earliertoday, singapore airlines did say that 42 passengers were still in bangkok, where the flight diverted to come after the incident, and 26 of those people were still in hospital, it said. the airline also said it was committed to supporting crew members and passengers, including covering their medical expenses.— the time is 6:20.

our top story this evening... junior doctors announce five days of strikes in england just a week before the general election. techno remix: # if you're happy. and you know it, clap your hands #. and it's never too early to go techno — the push to update some well—loved toddler tunes. at 6:30: a wet weekend causes another muddy mess, reigniting the debate over festivals in london parks. plus, hoping to be in the running for paris 2024. we chat to olympic hopeful, enfield's desuray henry. ahead of the election, we're getting the latest from our political reporters right across the uk, finding out about what is at stake in their constituencies and the key issues concerning people locally. tonight, we are going to the west midlands and to north norfolk. simon gilbert is in birmingham. but let's start with paul moseley in the seaside town of cromer.

thank you, welcome to cromer. a beautiful town in north norfolk. the constituency with the oldest voters in the country. a third of people here are 65 or over. that puts real pressure on health and social care services. but it's also not easy if you are younger, because this is such a popular place to visit, lots of people from outside the area by holiday homes here. it means 10% of the properties are second homes or empty. the fight in this constituency comes down to two parties, the conservatives won this seat back in 2019. but they are facing a serious challenge from the liberal democrats, who have held the seat for the 18 years before that. cromer is perhaps best known for its crabs. both of those parties are very much looking to get their claws on the seat in north norfolk.

this is the list of candidates standing for north norfolk — as of today. the final list will be on the bbc website when they are confirmed. and now to birmingham, and simon gilbert. birmingham, of course, is the second city. it is in the heart of the country. but it has not been at the centre of the election campaign so far. it is almost a week since we heard the date of the general election, yet we have had no high—profile visits from leaders, we have had no cabinet members even attend since the election date was announced. it was only a few weeks ago that all eyes were on this part of the country, as the west midlands mayoral election result was announced. you may remember the conservative andy street lost in that election to labour's richard parker. actually, andy street has confirmed he will not be standing as a conservative in the forthcoming general election. there were some interesting lessons from the west midlands mayoral contest, not least

that the george galloway backed independent candidate came third, campaigning on issues around gaza. we are stood here in ladywood, and he will stand here against the birmingham constituency, which covers birmingham city centre. we are actually seeing now that other candidates are springing up also standing on that pro gaza platform. of standing on that pro gaza platform. of course, labour's stands around gaza has been brought into sharp focus as a result of the local elections. it seems that the stance is harming their vote, particularly amongst muslim communities. this is amongst muslim communities. this is a highly muslim populated area and it is sure to be a key election issue going forwards. and here is the list of the candidates we know about so far standing in birmingham ladywood constituency. last night we reported from boston and skegness in lincolnshire. i mustjust show you this as wel, because we had an incomplete list of the candidates standing, so here are all the candidates we know about so far. the bbc news website will have the complete list

when they are all confirmed. and just to say there's a lot to keep up with across this election campaign and to make it easier for you we have just launched this, election 2024: the headlines on iplayer. every evening you'll be able to watch a short but perfectly formed summary of the day's key events. the jury has been sent out to consider their verdict in donald trump's criminal hush money trial in new york. the former us president is charged with falsifying business documents to cover up a payment to porn star stormy daniels shortly before the 2016 presidential election. the judge has directed jurors to set aside any personal opinions. outside court, mr trump, who denies the charges, said "mother teresa could not beat these charges". the owner of royal mail has agreed to a 5.6 billion takeover bid from a czech billionaire. the offer includes commitments to protect the company's public service offering. the deal will still need a final agreement from the government.

simon jack is here. how big a moment is this? the first owner of the royal mail was henry viii, the new owner is a czech billionaire, he owns big stakes in sainsbury�*s, west ham football club and owns 20% of royal mail already. today, the owners of royal mail recommended that other shareholders tell him the rest. clearly, this is really sensitive. it comes with some commitments, maintaining the one price goes anywhere universal service, retaining the name, the brand, uk headquarters and they were promised there will be no compulsory redundancies until 2025, which is only next year, matching the agreement that they have with the unions. the government can block this deal. so far, jeremy hunt has said it will be scrutinised, but there is no objection in principle.

the shadow business secretary says that the assurances are reassuring. the unions say that mismanagement made it vulnerable to this kind of takeover. what changes might we notice? hopefully, say daniel kretinsky a's people, hopefully we will see it getting better, because targets have been fines and they had been losing money. if the deal goes through, the price of the shares is £3 30 p. the deal is offering £3.20. so some people think it might not happen. almost 200 years after it was launched, the london newspaper the evening standard is axing its daily print edition. it will be published once a week instead. circulation figures have fallen in the past five years from 800 to 250,000. the paper has been handed out

for free since 2009. the fall in readership is being blamed on more people working from home and the fact that wifi is now available on the underground. nursery rhymes like twinkle twinkle little star have been around for hundreds of years, sung to generations of children. so it time to update them? new research has shown that many parents think it's time to widen the musical diet for the nation's toddlers. david sillito reports on those wanting to bring a new sound to our classrooms and playgroups. # the wheels on the bus go round and round # round and round, round and round... # the wheels on the bus, a toddler classic. but now a new version. record scratch. techno remix: # the wheels on the bus go round and round # round and round. # welcome to techno for toddlers. lenny pearce, just one of a number of artists trying to widen the pre—school musical diets. # people in the back go up and down... # my daughter is one and a half years old. and because i'm a music producer, i was like, "oh, maybe i should try and remix this into something more modern for my tiktok."

and then i did that. and then itjust resonated with a lot of parents. it's got almost two million streams in just three weeks, which is really, really crazy. techno remix: # if you're happy and you know it, clap your hands. # and it's notjust parents. new research has revealed the musical tastes of under—fives are rather wider than the wheels on the bus. so your favourite music is...? michael jackson and janet jackson. what type of music do you like? johnny cash. johnny cash? yeah, you do listen to that, don't you? # jordan's got a cheeky smile...# the survey reveals around half of parents would like nursery rhyme lyrics updated and more variety in preschool music. the under—fives are often just underestimated and kind of written off. and actually what we've seen here is that they're like the rest of us, they like listening to a diversity of music.

and the music that's been produced for them should reflect that. and the parents here were definitely in agreement. you've pretty much had it with traditional nursery rhymes, haven't you? yes, i have. i have, i definitely have. children's rhymes, nursery rhymes, nah. not interested ? not for me. so, yeah. you've had it with baa baa black sheep, haven't you? yes. techno remix: # the wheels on the bus go round and round... # so maybe lenny�*s onto something with his toddler techno. but, as any parent knows, we'll wait and see what britain's three year olds actually demand. david sillito, bbc news. a volcano in southwestern iceland has erupted again, sending glowing hot lava shooting 160 feet into the air. it's the fifth eruption since december on a peninsula near the country's capital reykjavik. the country's met office says a fissure, approximately one and a half miles in length, has opened and seems to be "growing". time for a look at the weather. here's louise lear.

i have a pretty dramatic picture behind me. thunder clouds brewing across parts of eastern scotland. this is actually five, just a few hours ago. we had a real rush of showers year over the last few hours, some of them heavy and even thundery. i will show you those in just a moment. some of the thunderstorms will continue and they will move their way steadily south and east as we go through the evening and overnight. you can see how widespread they are across parts of aberdeenshire and down into edinburgh, where we have had the thunderstorms. they are drifting south and east as well. so, that frontal system will start to ease away, and then behind it we gradually start to see this area of high pressure building. but it will take its time, but something a little quieter and more promising into the weekend. through the night, we will see some heavier bursts down through northern england and across wales, and they will steadily sink their way south. we could see some torrential thundery downpours, localised flooding is not out of the

question. so, as we go into