good morning, welcome to breakfast with sally nugent and ben thompson. our headlines today. hand in zombie—style knives to the police orface time behind bars — that's the warning from the government. but victims�* families say it's too little too late. i wish the government would ask us and listen to us, because we're the ones living it. america's top diplomat meets the israeli prime minister later to press for a ceasefire deal in gaza — amid fears of a wider war in the region. will energy prices rise again this autumn? most analysts expect the price cap will go up later this year — we'll find out for certain this week. i'll look at whether now is the time to fix your tariff. manchester city get straight back to business, erling haaland scoring their first goal of the premier league season, on his 100th appearance

for the club, as city beat chelsea. and pushing hard for a cure for mnd — we wave off former rugby player ed slater and his friend billy twelvetrees as they set off on their latest challenge. good morning. many of us are starting off on a fine note today, but low pressure is coming in from the west. that will introduce heavy rain from the west today, and the weather this week is looking much more autumnal. details shortly. good morning. it's monday, the 19th of august. a knife amnesty, for people to hand in machetes and zombie—style blades, is starting next week. it's part of a government scheme which means people will be able to surrender weapons to police stations across england and wales safely and legally for the next four weeks. our correspondent frances read has this report.

it's terrifying, but knife attacks like this one in south london, are precisely what the government says it is trying to end. from next week, a four week amnesty, so people can legally hand in machetes and zombie—style knives, increasingly linked to violent crime. knives like these had already been banned, but a loophole meant they could be kept and sold if they didn't have images depicting violence on their handles. that will now change. mikey roynon from near bristol was just 16 when he died after being stabbed at a birthday party last summer. his mother says all of this is not enough. i wish the government would ask us and listen to us, because we're the ones living it. if we don't change the way that these kids think, they're still going to carry a knife. it could be a kitchen knife, it could be anything. what would have helped mikey, what would have helped you? knowing more, because i didn't understand.

you know, i didn't understand about how serious it was. stay where you are! police across the country are now dealing with knife crime on a daily basis. weapon found. everyone, hands where we can see them. the government is hoping the amnesty will encourage teens and others to get rid of all their knives, and says it will take further action to stop young people being drawn into crime. policing minister diana johnson said too many people have access to weapons that can lead to devastating life changing consequences. there is no legitimate need for a weapon of this kind to be in our homes, or in our streets. figures from last year show that in around 18% of cases the offenders were aged between just ten and 17. the amnesty is a start, but many say it won't be the sole solution to end this problem. frances read, bbc news.

a little later we will look at some of those potential solutions. we will talk some more about that later. but before that, sally has the rest of the main stories. us secretary of state antony blinken will meet israeli prime minister benjamin netanyahu this morning, as part of an intensified push to agree a ceasefire in gaza, and avert a wider regional war in the middle east. his visit comes at a time of heightened tensions between israel and iran. hugo bachega joins us from lebanon. hugo, the americans are putting a lot of pressure for a deal? yes, sally. this visit by antony blinken is part of a huge push by president biden for a deal in gaza. the americans say a deal is possible in the next few days. i think if you hear in the region share this optimism. on the table is what the americans are describing as a

bridging proposal. we have not seen details of this proposal. but it seems major differences remain. hamas say israel is refusing to withdraw troops from gaza, a key demand from the group in these negotiations. on the other hand the israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu, says there are some positions israel cannot be flexible about. he said yesterday that this isn't a process in which israel only gives and gives. so, this shows how complex these negotiations are. we still don't know whether the prime minister really wants to achieve a deal. but what is important here is that these talks about gaza are also an attempt to prevent a wider regional conflict. the americans believe is there is a ceasefire in gaza, it will stop an attack by iran and... after those two high—profile

assassinations that happened in beirut and tehran. there is more pressure than everfor a beirut and tehran. there is more pressure than ever for a deal. but we still have not seen clear signs that this time one will finally be reached. hugo, thank you. president zelensky has said ukraine wants to create a buffer zone on russian territory, suggesting the aim is to make the two—week old incursion in russia's kursk region permanent. in his nightly televised address, the ukrainian president said the intention was to destroy as much russian war potential as possible. mr zelensky�*s comments come after ukrainian troops struck a second bridge in the kursk region, making it more difficult for moscow to bring in reinforcements. police scotland say a child has died after becoming unwell at an indoor trampoline and adventure park in south lanarkshire. the emergency services were called to flip out in rutherglen on sunday morning. the death is being treated as unexplained but officers say there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances. laws setting out

what proportion of union members have to vote for strike action in order for it to be legal are set to be scrapped. the bbc understands that the government intends to go ahead with its pledge to get rid of the trade union act as part of a wider shake—up of workers�* rights. police strip searched a child every 1a hours in england and wales over five years, according to a new report by england's children's commissioner. dame rachel de souza says too many of these searches are "unnecessary, unsafe and under—reported." despite some improvements, black children are still disproportionately affected. our uk correspondent adina campbell reports. when the news broke of what happened to child 0, there were protests around the country. the 15—year—old black girl was strip searched by police at school in east london, after wrongly suspecting she was carrying drugs. no appropriate adult was present during the intimate search, and the teenager was also on her period. a new report from england's children's commissioner has now found police strip searched a child every 1a hours in england and wales over five years.

there were more than 3,000 intimate searches of children, in new data gathered from all police forces between 2018 and 2023, one in 20 failed statutory codes of practice — and almost half of these searches led to no further action. this mum i spoke to in the south of england says her son was strip searched by police in custody when he was 1a. their words have been voiced by an actor. he was strip searched and then left naked in the cell. it's sexual abuse of a child. this is happening to mainly marginalised black children. he was arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis, and claims it was a small amount for personal use. now in his 20s, he's been left with long term trauma, and is a vulnerable adult with serious mental

health conditions, including psychosis and schizophrenia. the home office says no child should ever be strip searched without an appropriate adult, unless there's a serious risk of harm to themselves or others. nor should they ever be conducted on the basis of their race and ethnicity. even though this new report shows there are lower numbers of strip searches overall, and better safeguarding referrals by police, black children are still four times more likely to be strip searched than the overall child population. while some progress has been made, there's still a long way to go when it comes to policing, particularly confidence in policing from black communities. most of the families i've spoken to over the years say they're simply too scared to speak out about their experiences, over fears they'll become even more of a target. the report has made a number of recommendations, including improvements on the quality of strip search data and a higher threshold for these searches to only be used as a last resort by police.

adina campbell, bbc news. the london fire brigade�*s most senior officer has told the bbc that people living in grenfell tower were instructed to "stay put for too long", as flames spread around the building. 72 people were killed in the fire at the west london tower block in 2017. commissioner andy roe — who revoked the advice on the night — acknowledged it would have had "an impact on people's decision making". the final report from the public inquiry into the disaster is due to be released on the 11th of september. the remaining 31 ted baker stores in the uk are expected to close on tuesday, putting more than 500 jobs at risk. the company behind them went into administration earlier this year. ben's here. the end of the line for a well known brand? well, it would appear so. this will mean all of the ted baker stores in

the uk and ireland will be shut for good. it began as a menswear brand in glasgow back in 1988 and had shops across the uk and the us. the company has been struggling for the past few years and attempts to save the stores, or even just the brand in the uk, seem to have failed. the business behind uk shops no —— fell into administration in march. and in april, administrators closed 15 shops, cutting a 2115 april, administrators closed 15 shops, cutting a 245jobs. this latest announcement that it will close its remaining stories here this week will put more than 500 furtherjobs at risk. a worrying time for all those employees affected by this decision. all of the fashion brand stores in the uk and ireland are expected to close by the end of tomorrow. for a company that had 46 uk stores and employed almost 1000 people, that had 46 uk stores and employed almost1000 people, it that had 46 uk stores and employed almost 1000 people, it looks like the end of an era.

thank you. kamala harris and her running mate tim walz are in chicago today for the democratic national convention, where ms harris will be formally confirmed as the party's presidential candidate. there'll be four days of speeches and vip speakers. emma vardy reports from chicago. leaning out of a 94th floor, this city of skyscrapers is a dramatic sight. now thousands are descending on chicago for the convention. this is an amazingly important and unprecedented thing that's going on. it will affect how americans will vote in november. to us, this is a really important election. when you stand for freedom, whether it be to make decisions about your own body or love who you love, you fight for those things. there's been a surge of excitement for the democrats' new presidential candidate sincejoe biden withdrew over concerns about his age. kamala harris has had a meteoric rise from joe biden's running mate, to being the democratic nominee, to now leading in the polls

against donald trump, and she's done it all in less than a month. now the stage is set for the party to rally behind her, with former presidents barack obama and bill clinton among the big names who will speak over the next four days. expect plenty of razzmatazz as the democrats try to keep this new feel good factor going. there's thousands of balloons up there waiting to rain down on this arena, for starters. but good vibes alone may not be enough, because there's an appetite from democrats now for kamala harris to use this podium to put more flesh on the bones of what she really stands for. outside, chicago's braced for big protests over the war in gaza, one of several key issues kamala harris has yet to set out her stance on in detail. and come and take a look behind the scenes, because this is also a massive broadcasting operation for the american networks, which the democrats would like to become must—watch tv. in the swing state of pennsylvania at the weekend, donald trump attacked his rival. i'm better looking than she is.

in her speech yesterday, kamala went full communist. you heard that — she went full communist. she wants to destroy our country. it's in the battleground states where the race really gets dirty. in wisconsin, a demolition derby gave people something to cheer for. it's voters here that kamala harris will have to win over. i like her. but i don't know if she's strong enough. i would consider myself republican. i don't know if trump is the exact lanswer for that party, but i sure| like his, uh, his viewpoints. he did things, you know. do you think kamala harris has got him rattled? i think, uh, no. i think he has her rattled. in a race that's been upended in recent weeks, the two new opponents are only just getting their horns locked. emma vardy, bbc news. the liberal democrats have called for the government to

scrap vat on high—factor sunscreen to tackle rates of skin cancer. the party says it forms part of its broader plan to improve cancer treatment and wait times in england. leigh milner reports. when the sun comes out, so too should the sun cream, and it should be as cheap as possible. that's according to the liberal democrats, who say scrapping vat on high factor suncream will make it more affordable. it comes after the party contacted 49 nhs trusts to find out how many patients were on waiting lists for skin cancer treatment. the figures show that around 38,000 patients were on an nhs waiting list to start treatment for skin cancer between 2023 and this year. that's up 25% compared to figures recorded between 2019 and 2020. we know that sunscreen in particular is very expensive, and during a cost of living crisis, it's the kind of item that some people will decide to go without. and i think by scrapping vat, that would reduce the cost,

and therefore make it more affordable to people who do want to protect their skin by using these high factor protective sunscreens. the party is also calling on ministers to recruit more cancer nurses to support patients throughout their treatment. we are spending a lot of time working with primary care providers to provide them with specialist training and support from senior people in the field, so that they are better equipped to help their patients begin that journey as early as possible. the department of health and social care told the bbc too many cancer patients are waiting too long for treatment, and it's determined to change that by hitting all nhs cancer waiting times within the next five years. leigh milner, bbc news. a rare blue super moon is forecast tonight — bigger and brighter than usual because the moon's orbit will bring it closer to the earth. and that's not the only thing that may have caught your eye in recent days.

spectacular sunrises and sunsets — like these — have been spotted around the uk, as smoke particles from wildfires across the atlantic, have given the sky an unusual hue. it really does prove how interconnected the weather system is, doesn't it? yeah, absolutely. and it does look absolutely glorious. plenty to look to the skies for over the next 2a hours. will we be able to see clear skies? caroland hours. will we be able to see clear skies? carol and telus. what can we expect? skies? carol and telus. what can we exect? , ., what can we expect? good morning. you can meet _ what can we expect? good morning. you can meet in — what can we expect? good morning. you can expect in some _ what can we expect? good morning. you can expect in some places - what can we expect? good morning. you can expect in some places to - what can we expect? good morning. | you can expect in some places to see the superman tonight because some of us will have some clear skies. the red moon caused by the smoke particles which have come from the states will be pushed away today by an area of low pressure which is coming our way. good morning. this weekly weather is taking a real

autumnal turn. there will be heavy rain at times. it will be unseasonably windy, even with gales at times. still some warm sunshine. the best of it will be in central and eastern parts of england. here we will have the highest temperatures. you can see the cloud building ahead of this next weather system, low pressure moving in from the west, bringing heavy rain. windy too, gales through the irish sea. unseasonably windy for the time of the year. temperatures up to 26 or 27 degrees somewhere in the south—east dependent on the amount of sunshine. 13 to 19 as we move out towards the west. this evening and overnight all of this rain pushes eastwards. still some of it will be heavy. you could hear the odd rumble of thunder. some clear skies. if you are hoping to see the super moon, you could be lucky. but it still is going to be windy. it is also going to be quite oppressive in the far

south—east, with overnight lows 16 or 17 degrees. fresher for the south—east, with overnight lows 16 or 17 degrees. fresherfor the rest of the country. 12 to about 15 as the overnight lows. tomorrow morning the overnight lows. tomorrow morning the rest of the front clears away from the south—east, leaving a day of sunshine and blustery showers. some of them will be heavy and also thundery, particularly across the northern half of the country. temperatures tomorrow, we are looking at potentially up to 23 or 24 looking at potentially up to 23 or 2a somewhere in the south—east. again, 1a to 19. and in the wind it won't feel that special either. thank you very much. see you soon. it's almost two weeks since ukrainian troops carried out a surprise incursion into the kursk region of russia, causing 120,000 local residents to flee. it marked the first time in more than 80 years that a foreign army had seized, and occupied, russian territory. it shocked the russian public, who'd been led to believe that their country's border was secure.

our russia editor, steve rosenberg, has been speaking to people in the town of aleksin which is located just over 100 miles from moscow. this is aleksin, a 700—year—old town, about 100 miles from moscow. and i've come here to find out what people think about the dramatic situation which has been unfolding in kursk region with the ukrainian incursion. with ukrainian soldiers now in russia, lyubov tells me that she's worried. "i can't even watch the news on tv because i start crying," she says. "how is this possible someone let this happen?" "people here trust our soldiers to finish the job," andrei says, "and to win." at the market, regina is selling vegetables from her garden. "the most important thing,"

regina says, "is that war doesn't come here, that they don't get all the way here. our soldiers, especially the commanders, must be more vigilant." keep in mind, this is a nation which is constantly being reminded by those in power here of the horrors of the second world war, the horrors of invasion. world war two is very much part of the national psyche here, and now, for the first time in more than 80 years, you have foreign fighters on russian soil seizing russian territory. that's quite a shock. vladimir is worried, but thinks that russia will achieve victory. what exactly is victory in this war, i ask him? "victory is when there'll be peace," he says. on the town square, a patriotic pop concert style. but the atmosphere

is pretty subdued. people do seem worried, very worried, by the situation in kursk region, by the ukrainian attack. people do want peace, there's no doubt about it. but here's the thing. they still seem to trust the man at the top, the man running the country, president putin, to secure that peace for them. the same leader who, two and a half years ago, launched the full scale invasion of ukraine. steve rosenberg, bbc news, aleksin russia. let's take a look at today's papers. the guardian's main story talks about us secretary of state antony blinken's arrival in gaza, and hopes that a ceasefire deal between israel and hamas can soon be reached. the i newspaper leads with the result of an investigation that it says has found that almost 3,000 children and teenagers are thought to have been spiked with dangerous drugs in the past three years. headteachers have told the paper some have been rushed to hospital after using spiked vapes.

and the telegraph carries the story that laws setting out what proportion of union members have to vote for strike action in order fit it to be legal are set to be scrapped. it's understood the government intends to go ahead with its pledge to get rid of the trade union act as par of a wider shake—up of workers' rights. and inside of the papers this morning there is a great story in the daily mail about, what is your dream staycation? what would be the absolute dream? i can tell you top of the charts is going to padstow for fish and chips. of the charts is going to padstow forfish and chips. that is basically 51% of people who were asked, that is their dream. as long as it involves food. and after that, devon cream tea was very popular. i am sensing a theme here. yes, it's basically food, travelling and eating something nice. that is quite a remarkable

turnaround. that staycations can be defined by good food. that is quite a change. i wonder how expensive they are at the moment? is itjust as expensive to stay at home as it is to travel? i think that is probably true. i think you can get a cheap flight somewhere. somebody who won 22 million quid on the lottery, where do you think they hit the winning ticket to make sure it was safe? in their socks? in a pile of dinner plates. i think this is ingenious. a big pile of dinner plates. put it in the middle. who is going to think to look in a pile of dinner plates? can you imagine how nervous you would be about that ticket? yes, they said, they couldn't sleep at night. they took it to bed with them first of all. when they went swimming, one of them had to hold on the ticket. the beach is the worst place to take it. i would have it in a laminated

thing. 22 million quid. in the end they decided a pile of dinner plates. good on them. enjoy your 22 million quid. they managed to keep it safe. 25 past six. the former rugby union player, ed slater, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2022, and now his friend and former teammate, billy twelvetrees, is taking on another mammoth cycling challenge to support families affected by the condition. today, billy and his support team will cycle 350 miles — repeating the route he and ed covered together two years ago. and this time billy is trying to complete it in one day, rather than three. they'll start at kingsholm stadium in gloucester, cycle up to leicester, down through milton keynes and twickenham, and back to gloucester. our reporterjayne mccubbin has been looking back at ed and billy in action.

the mnd community has had plenty of heroes, a community that has found hope and strength in friendship and love — and a rock solid challenge. two years ago, after ed slater was diagnosed with mnd, he set off on a challenge with his old team—mate, billy twelvetrees. two years on, you're going to do it again? yeah, on a different set of wheels. last time, ed was in the driving seat. this time he'll be in the support vehicle. but i'm positive. i've got great friends around me. i'm excited. last time, they covered 350 miles in three days. this time, they'll do it in 2a hours. and it was just three days of fun. and a lot of hard work.

and we wanted to keep pushing the message for mnd and for ed going forward. they're calling it the ride against time because it really is. the inevitable, brutal, far too quick creep of mnd is clear to see, but it hasn't diminished ed's determination, nor his sense of humour. it's just a normal bloke from milton keynes that's ok at rugby. i think it's important that i keep getting out there, even though i look and sound different. it's important for the mnd community. we all have a good laugh, and, you know, my sense of humour is still the same. he was my captain at gloucester. he was a leader in himself, a leader in his family. and he's just a guy who gets get on with life and doing it.

there is no fix at the moment, and we will keep banging down the door until there is one, because that's the most important thing. i believe in him and i'll be cheering him on, but it is a massive, massive task. and we will be with them at half past eight live on the programme later. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london, i'm nicky ford. businesses around king's cross are counting the cost after a water main burst at the weekend causing majorflooding. around 20 people had to be evacuated on pentonville road in the early hours of sunday morning. thames water has apologised

and said its teams are working hard to get things back to normal. a hotel affected said 15 of its rooms are now out of action. it's a big period for our business, and because of the 15 rooms, we're going to lose a lot of revenue as well as we have to pay a higher amount to other hotels to relocate our guests as well. so we are not making money but we are spending more money as well. a new campaign is being launched across london's transport network that aims to tackle violence against staff. figures from tfl suggest a rise in verbal abuse, threats and agression being reported in the last year, although physical incidents have gone down. new posters will give details of real life cases with the aim of sending a message that offenders could face a prison sentence. the euros may have come and gone, but not to worry as the world cup is closer than you think. in fact it kicks off this week in wales. except it's for the over 70s.

these are some of the players competing in the veterans world cup. it's the largest international football tournament for the over 70s and 755. richard gentle from romford will be representing england. normal football rules, it's not walking football, this is properfootball where you're running about on an 11—a—side pitch. i am absolutely looking forward to it, yeah. when you put that shirt on with the three lions on it, you are representing your country. the pride and dignity that you have when you put it on is unbelievable. even now i can feel the hairs on the back of my neck standing up. let's take a look at the tubes now. the central line is part suspended and there's a part closure on the piccadilly line and minor dalays on the metropolitan line. now onto the weather with kawser. hello there, good morning. it's a fairly unsettled week ahead with weather fronts bringing breezy conditions and some showers at times. but for us it is a largely dry, sunny morning, although it will become increasingly cloudy

and breezy as the day progresses. but in the sunshine it will be feeling warm and humid today as well as temperatures widely reach the low to mid 20s. maybe up to 26 or 27 celsius in one or two spots. the cloud will continue to increase, though, as we enter the day, though, as we end the day, and we will start to see the arrival of some showers. some of the showers may be heavy in places, there may be the odd rumble of thunder, and it is a mild, humid night as temperatures hold up at 16 to 18 celsius. these showers will continue on and off to start tuesday but it is a gradually improving day as high pressure builds for us here in the south—east. you can see low pressure further towards the north. for us it does mean we are expecting some drier weather for a time on wednesday and to start thursday but it will gradually become more unsettled thursday night into friday and temperatures around average for the time of year. that's it from me, i'll be back in half an hour. till then, there's plenty more on our website.

hello, this is breakfast with sally nugent and ben thompson. energy bills are likely to rise again this winter when the regulator ofgem announces its latest energy price cap on friday. ben is taking a look this morning at what that might mean for customers. ben, energy prices have been falling but high bills are still a worry for many households. the big thing is, whenever we talk about a possible rise in energy bills, people will wonder if it is time to fix the tariff. we bills, people will wonder if it is time to fix the tariff.— bills, people will wonder if it is time to fix the tariff. we will come of that. good morning, the energy price cap is set by the energy regulator ofgem every three months covering around 28 million households in england wales and scotland. under the current price cap, this is what a typical household would pay per year. and it's a reduction of 7% from the previous three months.

remember, the price cap sets the maximum price that can be charged for each unit of gas and electricity on a standard tariff for a dual—fuel household paying by direct debit. these are the current maximum unit prices, but what you actually pay depends on how much energy you use and where you live. until last year there had been temporary government support to pay bills due to those high wholesale energy prices following russia's invasion of ukraine. prices have been falling and so the price cap has mirrored those drops. but predictions are that as we head into winter and use more energy that bills will go back up again. analysts cornwall insight are predicting there will be an increase in the cap announced on friday in the region of about 10%. with an increase in bills on the horizon for many, is it a good time to fix a rate with your energy provider,

meaning your bills are no longer tied to the price cap and you know what you will be paying each month? at uswitch we are seeing some good fixes in the market where you can fix at around or below the level that it looks like the price cap in october is going to go. so if you want that level of certainty as a customer, it is a good time to look at those options. it is important to remember, though, just because it's a fix doesn't mean it's a good price fix. so you do have to run a comparison to see what's available to you and look at the prices relative to where the price cap might go. so while fixing can provide certainty it doesn't necessarily guarantee lower prices. research shows that switching away from a tariff based on the current price cap would save just £5 on average a year. uswitch says that the days of switching your energy supplier on a regular basis to get the best and cheapest deal is likely a thing of the past because the price cap has been changing so often.

this morning we get the final october prediction from cornwall insight. that is normally a pretty good estimate of the official figure we'll get from ofgem on friday. so we don't need to do anything just yet, thank you very much indeed. let's talk sport, jane has joined us. i can't believe we are talking football again. us. i can't believe we are talking footballagain. it us. i can't believe we are talking football again. it comes so quickly. i know, we had football in the olympics and the euros but the premier league started on friday and manchester city have started the weather to go —— started the way to they want to go on. alan clyne —— erling haaland scored his 91st game in his 100th match. you erling haaland scored his 91st game in his 100th match.— in his 100th match. you could have written that — in his 100th match. you could have written that script! _ in his 100th match. you could have written that script! pep _ in his 100th match. you could have written that script! pep guardiola l written that script! pep guardiola has compared — written that script! pep guardiola has compared him _

written that script! pep guardiola has compared him to _ written that script! pep guardiola has compared him to lionel - written that script! pep guardiola | has compared him to lionel messi written that script! pep guardiola - has compared him to lionel messi and cristiano ronaldo and you can see those numbers, you can see why. the reigning champions manchester city have begun the defence of their title with a 2—0 victory at chelsea. erling haaland opened the scoring for pep guardiola's side as they attempt to win a fifth straight title. adam cottier reports. the goals of erling haaland have spearheaded manchester city's two most recent premier league title wins. after scoring on 63 occasions in that time, he needed little invitation to add to his record as city set off in pursuit of another title in west london. bernardo silva's touch was crucial, haaland's decisive, in a first half which saw the norwegian touch the ball only five times. kevin de bruyne and jeremy doku both came close to increasing city's lead before the break. for enzo maresca, the new chelsea manager, the task is to get the best from a bloated squad and with raheem sterling one of those left out completely, nicolas jackson looked the most likely to pierce city's resistance. but chelsea haven't beaten city since the 2021 champions league final. it was the last time the london

club won a major trophy. one of the players who played for them that night sealed the win here for pep guardiola's team, mateo kovacic ensuring manchester city's latest title defence of a menacing start. adam cottier, bbc news. as you heard in the report there, raheem sterling was left out of the chelsea squad for yesterday's game. and before kick—off, his representatives released a statement, asking for "clarity" on his role at the club, saying there was an "expectation" he'd be involved. chelsea have a huge squad, of 42 players, and they've spent about £185 million on 11 signings this summer, so sterling's future does appear to be uncertain. brentford beat crystal palace 2—1 without england forward ivan toney. he was left out of the squad amid transfer interest from the saudi league. but the home side have the players to fill the void. bryan mbeumo and yoane wissa covered for toney during his

eight—month ban for breaching betting rules last season and they stepped up again, wissa with the winner. and it looks as though they'll be regulars in the side. there's been a lot of things around ivan, of course, with transfers, rumours and activity. because of that we took the decision to not involve him in this squad. does that mean that a deal is potentially close? no, there are things going on but it's not potentially close. celtic beat hibs for the second time in a week, this victory taking them into the quarterfinals of the league cup. they ran out comfortable 3—1 winners. daizen maeda with two goals before a goalkeeping calamity allowed nicolas kuhn to put away their third. celtic will face falkirk at home in the last eight. whatever you think of the hundred, it's no longer cricket's "new" competition. it's been running for four years now. and amid the razzmatazz at lord's, oval invincibles retained the men's title, with london spirit lifting

the women's trophy for the first time. here's our sports correspondentjoe wilson. there are dozens of feasible opinions about the hundred but no doubt that for women's cricket it has added a new dimension. 22,000 at lord's for their final. london spirit needed 116 to win. shabnim ismail, welsh fire. her team, her approach. next, the england captain, heather knight, dismissed. she's got her. danielle gibson making 22 from just nine balls, big impact. there was still work to do. three balls left, four runs needed. dipti sharma's shot. now it all rested on where that ball landed. 0h! spirit have won in extraordinary fashion. just beyond the reach of shabnim for six. catch was on tenterhooks but the six just went over. yeah, so delighted, obviously, in front of a massive crowd, a record crowd as well.

yeah, an awesome day. i'm a bit worried about the trophy lift, actually, it's quite heavy! the trophy, like the tournament, is designed to be noticed. onto the men's final, that's jofra archer for southern brave, whacked by willjacks for oval invincibles. 147 was the oval�*s total. then they bowled and the brave faltered. he's got him, he's got him, down the slope. saqib mahmood was too fast. straight in, the angle change works. adam zampa too crafty, same stumps. southern brave finishing 17 short. the invincibles retain the men's title. there are many forms of cricket, all with their own merit, but they do this very well. joe wilson, bbc news. doubt that for women's cricket it has added a new dimension. hull kr ended superleague's magic weekend at elland road on top of the table after an impressive win over catalan dragons. they ran in seven tries with the veteran ryan

hall going over twice. kelepi tanginoa also got on the scoresheet, another player to score two for the robins, as they won by 36 points to four, confirming a play—off spot. leigh leopards and huddersfield giants were also winners. alex yee's dramatic final run to win triathlon gold was one of the great team gb moments at the paris olympics. well, he's only gone and done it again against the same rival. in almost an action replay of what happened a few weeks ago in paris, yee left it late to get the better of new zealand's hayden wilde to win the opening super—tri race of the year in boston. and look at this celebration as yee crosses the line. not sure though what wilde thought of it but he didn't look happy. very confident there, alex yee! can't believe you did it again! that is cheeky.

can't believe you did it again! that is chee . , ., ., is cheeky. cheeky but good. jane, is cheeky. cheeky but good. jane. thank _ is cheeky. cheeky but good. jane, thank you. _ the government has activated emergency measures to ease prison overcrowding as more rioters are sentenced. our political correspondent, henry zeffman joins us now and can tell us more. what exactly do these measures involve? ~ ., �* what exactly do these measures involve? a, �* , involve? morning, ben. in practical terms, involve? morning, ben. in practical terms. what— involve? morning, ben. in practical terms, what this _ involve? morning, ben. in practical terms, what this means _ involve? morning, ben. in practical terms, what this means is - involve? morning, ben. in practical terms, what this means is that - involve? morning, ben. in practical. terms, what this means is that some people who are awaiting trial, waiting for a court appearance in a police cell will be kept in a police cell until prison spaces available. that is highly unusual, it's an emergency measure, but it's an emergency measure, but it's an emergency measure, but it's an emergency measure that the government this morning is saying is necessary in parts of the country because prisons are so overcrowded. it has been activated overnight in the north—east, yorkshire, cumbria, lancashire, manchester, merseyside and cheshire, basically that across the north of england. if you think these measures, which are known as

operation early dawn, are a sign of a prison system in crisis, the government agrees. lord timpson, the prison system, —— minister, said we have been forced into making difficult and necessary decisions to keep the prison system operating after inheriting a broken system. one of the first things this government did was to announce measures to release prisoners early in their sentences to ease overcrowding, that will take effect in september. prison overcrowding is one issue that the government is looking at. it has been exacerbated in recent weeks by the number of rioters awaiting trial, that is the acute reason that the short—term measure has had to be taken. the medium and long term, expect to hear lots more about prison overcrowding again and again. is lots more about prison overcrowding again and again-— again and again. is there a danger here that that _ again and again. is there a danger here that that emergency - again and again. is there a danger| here that that emergency measure then puts strain on the rest of the

system, that effectively it grinds to a halt if people cannot be processed in the way they could normally be processed? potentially, that is the fear, _ normally be processed? potentially, that is the fear, that _ normally be processed? potentially, that is the fear, that is _ normally be processed? potentially, that is the fear, that is why - normally be processed? potentially, that is the fear, that is why the - that is the fear, that is why the government will have been reluctant to make this decision. but they are trying to reassure people today that thatis trying to reassure people today that that is not going to happen in the system will not be gummed up further back on the chain so we had a quote from the national police chiefs' council, saying that policing will continue to arrest anyone that they needin continue to arrest anyone that they need in order to keep the public safe, including policing protests and events, and ensuring that people are arrested as expected. clearly, these are emergency measures that these are emergency measures that the government will not want to have activated, and emergency measures exist to deal with very specific problems, it would be surprising if they did not cause other issues. good to talk to you, henry, thank you for the update. we are speaking to the prisons officers association is in about half an hour on

breakfast. it's been three weeks since the killing of three girls at a dance workshop in southport, the attack that sparked a week of protests and riots across england and northern ireland. tonight, disturbing new footage of the disorder will be broadcast on bbc panorama, as darragh macintyre reports. this was where the rioting began. a mob attacking southport mosque. more than 50 police officers were injured protecting the building. so here you can see, this is where the entrance is. ibrahim hussain and seven others were trapped inside as a crowd broke into the grounds. obviously the door was locked. i tried to take photographs from here, but they can see the shadow and it was targeted. that was terrifying. violent disturbances spread to other towns and cities. panorama has obtained this cctv

footage showing the terrifying moment a mob arrived on a street in middlesbrough. it's in a town where all the not not white people live. just about every house down here has had windows smashed. very frightened, yeah? yeah. yeah, ok. well, thank you, love. thanks very much. stay safe. there's something very, very ugly and nasty, looking up and down this street. one family whose home was attacked agreed to speak to me on camera. hiya, how you doing? thanks very much for doing this. this is what we like to eat. i was coming out from the kitchen. ijust heard the sound of the glass smashing there. i thought he was going

tojump into the house. you could see him? yes. he pulled the curtain, used the curtain to wrap his hand. we were scared because the window was open. we were scared that they would come in. the kids were shouting, they were crying. anytime there is a knock on the door, they will think something bad was to happen. why middlesbrough? why now? the people of middlesbrough have every reason to feel angry and frustrated. they've lived a life in which things have been gradually getting worse for them and people like them. it's not an explanation for why people become violent and destructive, but it is a crucial context for understanding what's happened. people on the far right, they can immediately point and say, the reason why you're all suffering and you're all poor is because we've had a huge influx of foreigners who are taking yourjobs, who are pushing you down, further down the social scale.

it's very easy to demonise that group. of course, that's just a standard scapegoating mechanism. more than 1,000 people have been arrested. dozens have already been jailed. the average sentence, two years, three months. more arrests are expected. darragh macintyre, bbc news. you can watch panorama, the riots that shocked the country, tonight at 8pm on bbc one. here's carol with a look at this morning's weather. where is that picture behind you? it's scarborough, isn't it gorgeous? good morning, everyone. the sun is out, the sky is blue, i could queue a song here, and it is looking nice but the weather this week will be quite autumnal, strong

winds and even gales, and some sunshine. the levels of pollen are moderate or high across many parts of the uk. we are starting on a fine note for many, central and eastern areas have sunshine hazy at times, the cloud will build through the day and we will see rain pushing into northern ireland, scotland, north—west england and in through parts of wales in the south—west. some of this is going to be heavy, you might even hear the odd rumble of thunder and it is going to be windy as well through the irish sea. we hang on to the brightest conditions across the south—east or longest and this is where we will have the highest temperatures, potentially 26 or 27 in the south—east. cooler out towards the west. this evening and overnight, the band of rain continues to push east, again you might hear the odd rumble of thunder. it will be blustery, still quite windy out towards the west. if you are hoping

towards the west. if you are hoping to see the super moon tonight, we will have some clear skies so you could be lucky. muggy in the south—east, out towards the north and the west we are looking at fresh conditions. tomorrow the dregs of the weather front will clear the south—east quite early and then we are looking at a mixture of sunshine and blustery showers. the heaviest will be across the north of the country, close to the area of low pressure, and we could still have thundery conditions in parts. temperatures tomorrow ranging from 14 to temperatures tomorrow ranging from 11! to about 22 or 23. as we go through the week, we are into wednesday, we have got the next area of low pressure coming in across the north of the country. a ridge of high pressure in the south which is keeping things fairly settled but you will notice through the day that the cloud will continue to build. again it will be a blustery day, particularly so across the northern half of the country. we could have up half of the country. we could have up to 100 millimetres of rainfall

from this rain across western scotland, added on to what we have already had. temperatures on wednesday, 13 in the north to 22 as we push down towards the south. on thursday, low pressure still very much in charge, a cold front sticking south, and embedded in this we could see the remnants of hurricane and asto, —— ernesto. blustery showers knocking around, temperatures 11! to 23 degrees. the weather remains unsettled even towards the end of the week where the driest and brightest conditions will be in the south but still wet weather and windy at times across the north. thank you, chat to you later. for many weary drivers, a motorway service station is just a place to stretch the legs and grab a coffee on that long journey. but gloucester services on the m5 has earned a reputation as a foodie

destination in its own right and has been serving travellers for a decade. our reporter steve knibbs can tell us more. there aren't many service stations that people choose to visit for a day trip, but this place is different. we've come down to see it because we've heard so much about it, and it's also really lovely to see local produce on all the shelves. so we've been looking at all the bottles to see where the wine is brewed and the beer is brewed and the cider. i was blown away, if i'm honest. we like the cake, don't we? and you can feel, it's like a community, and you can really tell that people are coming, just not because they're travelling. a decade ago, a big promise from gloucester services was offering opportunity to local people who struggled to get into work. so let's meet ryan. what would you recommend? lasagne and chips. because it's my absolute favourite. i love lasagne. ryan found getting a job difficult, but he's having a ball here. he was put through an employment programme run by the services and its partner, the gloucestershire

gateway trust, and is currently gloucester services colleague of the year. i didn't expect to get that, really, and i'm so proud of myself. i likes what i do around the cafe area. i likes, i likes doing the hot plates and making coffees and going on the till and wiping the tables up every day. it's so special, this place is so special. we've worked with stroud screen printer marcus walters on a range of t—shirts, sweatshirts that are all about travelling. but it isn'tjust about localjobs, its local suppliers who fill the shelves, 130 of them from a 30 mile radius. it's a really vibrant network of makers, farmers, growers. we work in partnership with them. so to us it's notjust a transactional relationship. it's been brilliant to see how that network has grown as the business has grown over the last ten years. one of those is zero dig in stroud, a social enterprise growing organic veg in the five valleys and now supplying the services' kitchens and farm shop.

they've been really helpful and supportive of us. they're taking a big proportion of the veg that we produce here. we're able to keep our veg in the local area and their values are very much in line with ours. a0 million visitors over ten years travelling through gloucestershire and getting a taste of gloucestershire too, but also making a difference to the communities that live and work here. steve knibbs, bbc news. we are already having a little bit of a debate about this. mina; we are already having a little bit of a debate about this. why would ou need of a debate about this. why would you need to _ of a debate about this. why would you need to buy — of a debate about this. why would you need to buy a _ of a debate about this. why would you need to buy a stake _ of a debate about this. why would you need to buy a stake at - of a debate about this. why would you need to buy a stake at a - you need to buy a stake at a motorway services? you need to buy a stake at a motorwa services? �* .. , ., motorway services? because there are some that are — motorway services? because there are some that are so _ motorway services? because there are some that are so good, _ motorway services? because there are some that are so good, you _ motorway services? because there are some that are so good, you go - motorway services? because there are some that are so good, you go there l some that are so good, you go there to buy the steak. it’s some that are so good, you go there to buy the steak.— to buy the steak. it's a long way to buy steak- — to buy the steak. it's a long way to buy steak- it's _ to buy the steak. it's a long way to buy steak. it's dependent - to buy the steak. it's a long way to buy steak. it's dependent where i to buy the steak. it's a long way to i buy steak. it's dependent where you no. what buy steak. it's dependent where you go- what you _ buy steak. it's dependent where you go- what you do _ buy steak. it's dependent where you go. what you do with _ buy steak. it's dependent where you go. what you do with the _ buy steak. it's dependent where you go. what you do with the steak? - buy steak. it's dependent where you | go. what you do with the steak? you take it to your _ go. what you do with the steak? you take it to your stay _ go. what you do with the steak? you take it to your stay at _ go. what you do with the steak? you take it to your stay at home - go. what you do with the steak? you take it to your stay at home holiday i take it to your stay at home holiday and cook in your holiday cottage or

take it home. you need to get out more, then. or maybe i do. do you have a favourite service station? please don't! we'd like to hear from you. you can send us a message on whatsapp — scan the qr code with your phone's camera and that will automatically start a chat with us. i'm sure you will prove me wrong, it's the best place to get a steak! the title of funniestjoke at the edinburgh fringe festival has been announced. here it is. i was going to sail around the globe in the world's smallest ship but i bottled it. ooh, ben! that is the correct reaction. the writer of that joke was mark simmons. we asked him about his reaction to winning the award and the secret to coming up with jokes. i just finished my show and my agent had missed called me and he's left a message saying, it's an urgent message.

and in my head, i was like, oh, my god, what have i done? there's so many different styles of one—liner. so, like, with thisjoke, it's a nice bit of wordplay. some jokes, it's all about taking people down one way and then doing a twist and then the twist is a surprising and is surprising and makes people laugh. but i think the best jokes is when it creates an image in your head. i think they're the bestjokes. you can really visualise what's happening. hisjokes are all his jokes are all better than mine so i am not going to say anything. that is true. so i am not going to say anything. that is true-— so i am not going to say anything. that is true.- send - so i am not going to say anything. that is true.- send us - so i am not going to say anything. l that is true.- send us yours that is true. thanks! send us yours as well, if that is true. thanks! send us yours as well. if you _ that is true. thanks! send us yours as well, if you can _ that is true. thanks! send us yours as well, if you can beat _ that is true. thanks! send us yours as well, if you can beat that. - time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london. i'm nicky ford. businesses around king's cross are counting the cost after a water main burst at the weekend, causing majorflooding. around 20 people had to be evacuated on pentonville road in the

early hours of sunday morning. thames water has apologised and said its teams are working hard to get things back to normal. a hotel affected said 15 of its rooms are now out of action. it's a big period for our business, and because of the 15 rooms, we're going to lose a lot of revenue as well as we have to pay a higher amount to other hotels to relocate our guests as well. so we are not making money but we are spending more money as well. a new campaign is being launched across london's transport network that aims to tackle violence against staff. figures from tfl suggest a rise in verbal abuse, threats and agression being reported in the last year, although physical incidents have gone down. new posters will give details of real life cases, with the aim of sending a message that offenders could face a prison sentence. a doctor and dance instructor who battled a rare form of blood cancer is using herjourney and her love of bollywood to help others.

juhee pahuja was diagnosed with leukemia while doing her medical training. in spite of her ordeal, she's been focused on raising awareness about the condition by hosting free bhangra workshops. well, her efforts haven't gone unnoticed, as she's among the nominees for bbc london's make a difference awards. ever since i got diagnosed i am using dance as a medium to get people together, do some physical activity, talk about health, talk about myjourney to inspire people and to also inform people about blood cancer and cancer in general. one in two people will get cancer in their lifetimes, so it's really important that people are well equipped. let's take a look at the tubes now. now onto the weather with kawser. hello there, good morning. it's a fairly unsettled week ahead with weather fronts bringing breezy conditions and some showers at times.

but for us it is a largely dry, sunny morning, although it will become increasingly cloudy and breezy as the day progresses. but in the sunshine it will be feeling warm and humid today as well as temperatures widely reach the low to mid 20s. maybe up to 26 or 27 celsius in one or two spots. the cloud will continue to increase, though, as we enter the day, and we will start to see the arrival of some showers. some of the showers may be heavy in places, there may be the odd rumble of thunder, and it is a mild, humid night as temperatures hold up at 16 to 18 celsius. these showers will continue on and off to start tuesday but it gradually improving day as high pressure builds for us here in the south—east. you can see low pressure further towards the north. for as it does mean we are expecting some drier weather for a time on wednesday and to start thursday but it will gradually become more unsettled thursday night into friday and temperatures around average for the time of year. that's it from me. i'll be back in half an hour.

bye— bye. good morning, welcome to breakfast with sally nugent and ben thompson. our headlines today. emergency measures to ease prison overcrowding, as more rioters are sentenced, have been activated. hand in zombie—style knives to the police orface time behind bars — that's the warning from the government. but victims' families say it's too little too late. i wish the government would ask us and listen to us, because we're the ones living it. america's top diplomat has said now is the best and maybe the last chance to achieve a ceasefire in gaza — as he prepares for talks with benjamin netanyahu. good morning. hurling haaland helps manchester city start their season with a win. the super striker got

their first with a win. the super striker got theirfirst goal of the with a win. the super striker got their first goal of the premier league campaign as they beat chelsea to begin the defence of their title. and will he be dancing his way to the masterchef trophy? vito tells us how he hopes his italian background will give him the edge. good morning. you could be forgiven for thinking autumn has arrived this week as we see heavy rain and unseasonably windy conditions. today, a fine start, but wet and windy weather coming in from the west. details shortly. good morning. it's monday, the 19th of august. the government has activated emergency measures to ease prison overcrowding, as more rioters are sentenced for their part in recent disorder. across the north of england defendants waiting for a court appearance will be kept in police cells until prison space is available. our political correspondent, henry zeffman, joins us now.

morning. how unusual is this? you can tell it's — morning. how unusual is this? you can tell it's pretty _ morning. how unusual is this? gm. can tell it's pretty unusual because it has got a code name. it is called operation early dawn. that is the fairly dramatic name given to what is actually in public policy terms quite dramatic. what will happen is that in certain parts of the north of england, where prisons are most overcrowded, some defendants waiting for a court appearance in a prison cell will be kept in that prison cell, sorry, police cell, until present space is available. so essentially, because prisons don't have space, some defendants will be keptin have space, some defendants will be kept in police cells. that is a very unusual decision. it was previously enacted by the last conservative government in may for a brief period of time. it is a short—term emergency measure but it does not have a fixed end date as it stands. if you think this sounds like our prison system is in crisis, well,

thatis prison system is in crisis, well, that is the view of the government, that is the view of the government, thatis that is the view of the government, that is what the prisons minister said this morning as he announced that the measure. he said, we inherited a justice system in crisis and exposed to shocks. as a result, we have been forced into making difficult but necessary decisions to keep it operating. now clearly, and the government acknowledges this, the government acknowledges this, the problem has become especially acute in recent weeks as hundreds of rioters await trial for their involvement in the events of the past few weeks. over the longer term the government hopes to ease overcrowding with an announcement they made back injuly that will take effect in a couple of weeks, where some prisoners will be released after completing only 40% of their prison sentence. so clearly that issue of prison overcrowding, prison capacity, is going to be something we hear about again and again. henry, thank you. a four week knife amnesty will begin across england and wales next week, allowing people to surrender machetes and zombie—style blades safely and legally

at police stations. it comes as part of wider government plans to tackle knife crime. frances read has this report. it's terrifying, but knife attacks like this one in south london, are precisely what the government says it is trying to end. from next week, a four week amnesty, so people can legally hand in machetes and zombie—style knives, increasingly linked to violent crime. knives like these had already been banned, but a loophole meant they could be kept and sold if they didn't have images depicting violence on their handles. that will now change. mikey roynon from near bristol was just 16 when he died after being stabbed at a birthday party last summer. his mother says all of this is not enough. i wish the government would ask us and listen to us, because we're the ones living it. if we don't change the way that these kids think, they're still going to carry a knife. it could be a kitchen knife, it could be anything.

what would have helped mikey, what would have helped you? knowing more, because i didn't understand. you know, i didn't understand about how serious it was. stay where you are! police across the country are now dealing with knife crime on a daily basis. weapon found. everyone, hands where we can see them. the government is hoping the amnesty will encourage teens and others to get rid of all their knives, and says it will take further action to stop young people being drawn into crime. policing minister diana johnson said too many people have access to weapons that can lead to devastating life changing consequences. there is no legitimate need for a weapon of this kind to be in our homes, or in our streets. figures from last year show that in around 18% of cases the offenders were aged between just ten and 17. the amnesty is a start, but many say it won't be

the sole solution to end this problem. frances read, bbc news. america's top diplomat antony blinken at has said now is the best and maybe the last chance to achieve a ceasefire in gaza. he was speaking ahead of talks with benjamin netanyahu in israel this morning. yolande knelljoins us from jerusalem. morning. how likely is any deal today? i morning. how likely is any deal toda ? ., morning. how likely is any deal toda ? . . ., , ., morning. how likely is any deal toda? . . ., , ., ., today? i mean, certainly not today. but it's today? i mean, certainly not today. itut it's really _ today? i mean, certainly not today. but it's really neat _ today? i mean, certainly not today. but it's really neat not _ today? i mean, certainly not today. but it's really neat not clear - today? i mean, certainly not today. but it's really neat not clear how. but it's really neat not clear how close we are to deal along the lines of the americans expect. they have been talking about the possibility of a deal perhaps this time next week. we have the us secretary of state giving his first remarks since arriving in israel. he is about to meet the israeli president, in a figurehead role. he says this is a

decisive moment, it's time for everybody to get to yes, and not to look for any excuses. we are expecting when he meets the israeli prime minister later that he will really say that now is not the time to ask for more concessions, it is to ask for more concessions, it is to go ahead with the deal that's on the table. what we understand as the americans have come up with a bridging proposal to close the gaps between the two sides after that big summit with qatari and egyptian mediators taking part and an israeli negotiating team alongside the us last week. that is supposed to bring the two sides together. mr netanyahu though has been coming out saying that hamas is sticking to its refusal of a deal and he reiterated that it refusal of a deal and he reiterated thatitis refusal of a deal and he reiterated that it is very important for the israelis to keep a presence on the strategic strip of land between gaza and egypt. we had hamas coming out saying that they reject the continued presence of israeli forces

in gaza after the end of the war. they accuse the israelis of trying to sabotage the talks by setting you conditions. thank you very much. ukraine's president zelensky has said his forces want to create a buffer zone on russian territory. our ukraine correspondentjames waterhouse is in the sumy region. is this a suggestion zelensky is aiming to make the ongoing incursion in russia's kursk region permanent? i think so. i think president zelensky, through his comments, is in this for the medium hole, shall we put it like that? last week he said he doesn't want to capture and occupy this russian territory permanently, but clearly, he wants to keep hold of a long enough to create a buffer zone, forcing russian forces back from ukrainian territory as a defensive measure. but there is also another side to this. if you can keep hold of it for as long as this war rages on,... his

forces have taken three more settlements this morning. there are images of his troops moving from village to village in small armoured vehicles. he specifically asked the uk, the us and france to speed up the delivery of military supplies to help them in this endeavour. of the problem for ukraine is where as they are taking three settlements in ukraine, russian forces are advancing towards seven eastern donetsk reason. it is forcing russia to redeploy some troops but not enough to slow advances on the front line. nevertheless, if you look at the scale of this operation, ukraine is committed to it for now. it has put some of its best fighters —— best fighters into this offensive. and it will hope for a return sooner rather than later, it hopes. james, thank you. the london fire brigade's most senior officer has told the bbc that

people living in grenfell tower were instructed to "stay put for too long", as flames spread around the building. 72 people were killed in the fire at the west london tower block, in 2017. commissioner andy roe — who revoked the advice on the night — acknowledged it would have had "an impact on people's decision making". the final report from the public inquiry into the disaster is due to be released on the 11th of september. the liberal democrats have called for the government to scrap vat on high—factor sunscreen to tackle rates of skin cancer. the party says it forms part of its broader plan to improve cancer treatment and wait times in england. leigh milner reports. when the sun comes out, so too should the sun cream, and it should be as cheap as possible. that's according to the liberal democrats, who say scrapping vat on high factor suncream will make it more affordable. it comes after the party contacted 49 nhs trusts to find out how many patients were on waiting lists for skin cancer treatment. when the sun comes out,

so too should the sun cream, thanks the figures show that around 38,000 patients were on an nhs waiting list to start treatment for skin cancer between 2023 and this year. that's up 25% compared to figures recorded between 2019 and 2020. we know that sunscreen in particular is very expensive, and during a cost of living crisis, it's the kind of item that some people will decide to go without. and i think by scrapping vat, that would reduce the cost, and therefore make it more affordable to people who do want to protect their skin by using these high factor protective sunscreens. the party is also calling on ministers to recruit more cancer nurses to support patients throughout their treatment. we are spending a lot of time working with primary care providers to provide them with specialist training and support from senior people in the field, so that they are better equipped to help their patients begin that journey as early as possible. the department of health and social care told the bbc too many cancer patients are waiting too long

for treatment, and it's determined to change that by hitting all nhs cancer waiting times within the next five years. leigh milner, bbc news. banksy�*s ninth and final artwork in his animal—themed london series has been removed by london zoo. the zoo says the piece, which featurede an image of a gorilla, has been removed for safekeeping and replaced with a reproduction of the work and a sign that said, "banksy woz ere." what is safekeeping? it is probably worth a fortune, isn't it? so maybe it is going to go in a gallery. i don't know. i suppose the whole point of a banksy is it is meant for everybody to see.

let's talk to carol. she has been telling us it is feeling a little autumnal outside. it is too soon, it can't be? and it is going to continue to be so this week. good morning. the weather really is looking like it has taken an autumnal turn. as we go through the week there will be heavy rain at times. we will see some of it today. it will be unseasonably windy, even with gales. there will still be some warm sunshine. that is more likely today in parts of the south—east. a fine start for many. the cloud will continue to build. rain sweeping in from the west. it will be accompanied by strong winds through the irish sea. heavy rain crossing scotland, particularly south—west scotland. also heavy rain in northern ireland, wales coming to south—west england, the cloud continuing to build ahead of that. the highest temperatures could get a 26 or 27 degrees, depending on the of sunshine we get in the east. this evening and overnight the rain

continues to push east. still the odd rumble of thunder. clear skies amid the showers. if you are hoping to see the super moon, you could be lucky. it will be a windy night and a humid one in the south, with overnight lows of 17 degrees. pressure for the rest of the uk. as we head into tomorrow we have the dregs of the weather front to clear away from the south—east of which it will do. then a day of sunshine and blustery showers. again, some of them are likely to be heavy, potentially the odd rumble of thunder in the north. still quite a windy day as well. and temperatures 14 to about 23 degrees. and the weather through the rest of the week does remain unsettled. thank you. unsettled is certainly the word right now. thank you. the government has activated emergency measures to ease prison overcrowding. the system was set in place this morning as more rioters are due to be sentenced. operation early dawn is a long—standing plan that allows defendants waiting for a court appearances to be kept in police cells or bailed

until prison space is available. the current capacity of prisons in england and wales is 89,191 prisoners. as of friday, the prison population was 87,893. that's an operating margin ofjust 1,350. we are nowjoined by mark fairhurst, chairman of the prisons officers association. good morning. just explain what this means in practice? you can understand some of the logic, but how does it work? we understand some of the logic, but how does it work?— how does it work? we will liaise with the court _ how does it work? we will liaise with the court services, - how does it work? we will liaise with the court services, who - how does it work? we will liaise | with the court services, who will identify prisoners in police cells who are more likely than not to need a prison cell because they will either get remanded in custody or receive a conviction. we will get the transport to pick up prisoners from police cells, who we have a prison cell for, and we guarantee

they will get a prison cell somewhere in the country. find somewhere in the country. and therefore. _ somewhere in the country. and therefore, if _ somewhere in the country. and therefore, if there _ somewhere in the country. and therefore, if there is not that prison cell... therefore, if there is not that prison cell. . ._ therefore, if there is not that prison cell... there will be. we will guarantee _ prison cell... there will be. we will guarantee a _ prison cell... there will be. we will guarantee a prison - prison cell... there will be. we will guarantee a prison cell. . prison cell... there will be. we | will guarantee a prison cell. we will guarantee a prison cell. we will make sure that those people who need to be in prison will be in prison. not necessarily in the area where they live. they may be 200, 300 miles away from home. but we will guarantee people a prison cell. how can you make that guarantee because the numbers are so tight? they are tied. that is why we have initiated operation early dawn. the way to describe it as one in, one out. as people get released, we can pick up people from police cells and take them to court. we will tree as that three times a day. == take them to court. we will tree as that three times a day.— that three times a day. -- triage. what are prison _ that three times a day. -- triage. what are prison officers - that three times a day. -- triage. what are prison officers are - that three times a day. -- triage. | what are prison officers are saying about the current situation? it has been an extremely _ about the current situation? it has been an extremely pressured - been an extremely pressured situation for several months. because we are so full. that stand to the previous government, let's be honest. they closed 20 public—sector

presence. they didn't build enough new prisons, didn't create enough prison space. people are serving longer sentences. as we are more overcrowded, there is less regime we can offer. we don't have activity spaces for everybody in our care. that leads to frustration, and frustration spreads over onto the front line. we work in the most hostile workplace in anywhere in the world. it's absolutely horrific. what would be an appropriate capacity for prisons? the current population is more than 87,000, leaving 1300 spare places. you say there has not been enough investment in new prisons. there has not been enough investment in new prisons-— in new prisons. what would that number look — in new prisons. what would that number look like? _ in new prisons. what would that number look like? our - in new prisons. what would that number look like? our actual. number look like? our actual operational capacity where we can safely house prisoners is round about 79,000. we have to get through this next few weeks because on september ten, the 40% rule on sentences, we are going to release around 2500 prisoners, and more a month later. after these new

measures we will probably have a bridge of breathing space and release about 5500 prisoners. that will enable us, hopefully, to stabilise our prisons, offer a predictable and productive regime for people, and claw it back. so you 'ust said a for people, and claw it back. so you just said a moment _ for people, and claw it back. so you just said a moment ago _ for people, and claw it back. so you just said a moment ago that - for people, and claw it back. so you just said a moment ago that anyone who needs a prison cell will be found a prison cell. but, can you just clarify for us, does this mean some people will be held for longer in police custody? 50. some people will be held for longer in police custody?— in police custody? so, operation safeuuard in police custody? so, operation safeguard is _ in police custody? so, operation safeguard is where _ in police custody? so, operation safeguard is where we - in police custody? so, operation safeguard is where we use - safeguard is where we use police cells and the desire is to have them in police cells only for a maximum of 24 hours. the police of a decision to make. if they can't correct or if we can't take all the prisoners from their cells this morning or this afternoon, they have to decide whether to hold a prisoner for another 24 hours, 48 hours, hopefully that day they will be in front of the magistrate, so they can going to prison custody, or do they have to bail them? in reality, the most serious offences will end up in

court. we will guarantee them a prison cell. the lesser offences the police will decide whether to hold them or bail them.— them or bail them. what is the knock-on _ them or bail them. what is the knock-on effect _ them or bail them. what is the knock-on effect of _ them or bail them. what is the knock-on effect of police - them or bail them. what is the knock-on effect of police cells| knock—on effect of police cells being blocked? it knock-on effect of police cells being blocked?— knock-on effect of police cells bein: blocked? , , . being blocked? it is 'ustice delayed because we are _ being blocked? it is 'ustice delayed because we are now]— being blocked? it isjustice delayed because we are now clogging - being blocked? it isjustice delayed| because we are now clogging police cells, so they may have to delay some of their operations. when they arrest people they have to make sure they have them custody space in police custody because we might have prisoners filling up their cells, and they have to pay overtime to supervise prisoners. find and they have to pay overtime to supervise prisoners.— supervise prisoners. and the knock-on — supervise prisoners. and the knock-on effect _ supervise prisoners. and the knock-on effect might - supervise prisoners. and the knock-on effect might be . supervise prisoners. and the l knock-on effect might be that supervise prisoners. and the - knock-on effect might be that some knock—on effect might be that some people who would normally go to jail, or not? people who would normally go to jail. or not?— people who would normally go to jail, or not? no, if you need to be in prison. — jail, or not? no, if you need to be in prison. we _ jail, or not? no, if you need to be in prison, we will— jail, or not? no, if you need to be in prison, we will triage _ jail, or not? no, if you need to be in prison, we will triage you, - jail, or not? no, if you need to be in prison, we will triage you, we l in prison, we will triage you, we will liaise with the courts, and that person is guaranteed they will get remanded in custody or receive a sentence this morning, and we will guarantee them a prison cell, that without doubt. aha, guarantee them a prison cell, that without doubt.— guarantee them a prison cell, that without doubt. �* , , ., without doubt. a few things 'ump out at me quickly. — without doubt. a few things 'ump out at me quickly. can i without doubt. a few things 'ump out at me quickly. can the _ without doubt. a few things 'ump out at me quickly. can the court]- without doubt. a few thingsjump out at me quickly. can the court system i at me quickly. can the court system cope with this triage, the idea that you can speak to the courts quickly and get an answer quickly to make that decision? we and get an answer quickly to make

that decision?— and get an answer quickly to make that decision? we have got people workin: that decision? we have got people working around _ that decision? we have got people working around the _ that decision? we have got people working around the clock - that decision? we have got people working around the clock on - that decision? we have got people working around the clock on this. i working around the clock on this. the first assessment is that have passed five in the morning, then at 11 o'clock, and about half past one in the afternoon. you 11 o'clock, and about half past one in the afternoon.— 11 o'clock, and about half past one in the afternoon. you have said one in, one in the afternoon. you have said one in. one out. — in the afternoon. you have said one in. one out. and — in the afternoon. you have said one in, one out, and the _ in the afternoon. you have said one in, one out, and the releases. - in the afternoon. you have said one in, one out, and the releases. who| in, one out, and the releases. who is bein: in, one out, and the releases. who is being released _ in, one out, and the releases. who is being released and _ in, one out, and the releases. “ironic is being released and why? so in, one out, and the releases. lg“ur> is being released and why? so come on the 10th of december, —— september, those on determinate sentences will be released. that doesn't include sexual offenders, terrorist offences or seriously violent offenders. three weeks we have to get through. a temporary measure should only last for the next few weeks. we are hoping it doesn't last that long, but as of friday we only had 340 spaces left in the closed adult male space. we will create space for our reception prisons who are feeling the most pressure. we prisons who are feeling the most ressure. ~ 4' ., , prisons who are feeling the most ressure. ~ ~ ., , ,, ., pressure. we know the big issue and the reason why _ pressure. we know the big issue and the reason why some _ pressure. we know the big issue and the reason why some of _ pressure. we know the big issue and the reason why some of the - pressure. we know the big issue and i the reason why some of the sentences handed down so quickly is because of the deterrent, you will be prosecuted and jailed quickly. all

of the messaging that comes out of this is, yes, you may be jailed quickly under this new regime. what won't happen though is that you will serve your full sentence, the won't happen though is that you will serve yourfull sentence, the people are getting out early. so, it would ease mixed messages, that yes, you will be prosecuted, but you will probably not serve your full sentence? it probably not serve your full sentence?— probably not serve your full sentence? , ., ., sentence? if you get a determined sentence? if you get a determined sentence for _ sentence? if you get a determined sentence for a _ sentence? if you get a determined sentence for a nonviolent - sentence? if you get a determined sentence for a nonviolent crime i sentence? if you get a determined sentence for a nonviolent crime or| sentence for a nonviolent crime or sexual offence, something serious, you will serve 40% of that sentence. this has been brought in quite rightly by a labour government because of the pleat mess the previous government left us in. they had no choice, really. —— the complete mess. they had to give us a chance to do ourjob and stabilise our presence because during an option —— doing nothing is not an option. option -- doing nothing is not an otion. ., , option -- doing nothing is not an otion. . , , option. really interesting. on september — option. really interesting. on september the _ option. really interesting. on september the 10th _ option. really interesting. on september the 10th we - option. really interesting. on september the 10th we will i option. really interesting. on. september the 10th we will get breathing space with thousands of releases under the 40% scheme. goad releases under the 4096 scheme. good to talk to you- — releases under the 4096 scheme. good to talk to you. thank _ releases under the 4096 scheme. good to talk to you. thank you _ releases under the 40% scheme. good to talk to you. thank you for being with us. the fine for taking a child out of school without permission will rise today, with the minimum charge set at £86 instead of £60,

per child, per parent. that figure will increase if any more time off is taken. it's part of the government's plans to improve attendance across england and wales, but with most unauthorised absences being taken so families can go on holiday, will it work? our reporter, natalie bell reports. they're advertised as the most precious time of the year for families. a chance to make memories. but booking a trip when school is out means some have a dilemma. ok, guys, how's the morning been? india? i have drawn up some examples for you today, which is a very popular large holiday resort in turkey. so we're basing it on three children within the family. and to go injune would be around £3,600. to go first week of school holidays, so end ofjuly we'd be looking at around £5,600. so that's £2,000 more for them to consider. so we are seeing calculations being made in store and deliberations

between families as well. fines for unauthorised absences from school will rise from £60 to £80 per parent if paid within 21 days. that increases to £160 if paid within 28 days. so it could cost a two parent family with two kids £320 in fines for having a cheap week away. we were looking at, um, turkey for two weeks, all inclusive. in the holidays it was looking at nearly five grand, and out of school, you can do it for like two, two and a half. and it's good for him, isn't it? as a teacher, i can't take my own children out of school. so i think the travel companies need to make a difference and stop hiking the prices up. do you not think it, you know, affects children's education? does that not come into consideration? a couple of days wouldn't hurt. i mean, during lockdown, we were all teaching them at home and seemed to do a good job. so i don't think a couple of days matters. but the government are unapologetic.

they say that evidence proves that pupils who have good attendance achieve more. i understand that families are under pressure, but parents should not be taking their children out of school during term time for holidays. theyjust should not be doing that. and should they do it, there will have to be consequences. that's a well—established practice and it's here to stay. according to the parents i've spoken to today, the new fines will make them adjust rather than cancel their holidays, because even paying a higher penalty still works out cheaper for families to get away. that was natalie bell reporting. we're joined now by the headteacher of burnage academy for boys, karl harrison. morning. thank you for talking to us. how much of a problem does this continue to be for you? l us. how much of a problem does this continue to be for you?— continue to be for you? i think it's a real problem — continue to be for you? i think it's a real problem and _ continue to be for you? i think it's a real problem and i _ continue to be for you? i think it's a real problem and i think - continue to be for you? i think it's a real problem and i think it - continue to be for you? i think it's a real problem and i think it has i a real problem and i think it has grown massively. school attendance has got worse. since covid. and

absence from school has been normalised. to some extent. this is another part of that, the fact that more parents are taking children away in term time, and that's problematic. i also see the other side of the coin as well. than side of the coin as well. an increase — side of the coin as well. an increase in _ side of the coin as well. an increase in the _ side of the coin as well. an increase in the fine. a lot of parents i talk to just see this as a holiday tax, because if they are taken out during term time is cheaper, if they take them out on school holidays, it is more expensive. it still works out cheaper to pay the fine and go on holiday in term time?— holiday in term time? yeah, and absolutely _ holiday in term time? yeah, and absolutely -- — holiday in term time? yeah, and absolutely -- absolutely. - holiday in term time? yeah, and absolutely -- absolutely. an - holiday in term time? yeah, and i absolutely -- absolutely. an extra absolutely —— absolutely. an extra £20 will not make a difference. you are saving a substantial mega on holiday. if that is the view and you do it, you increase 200 p. i don't think that will necessarily deter people. i don't think it will necessarily work. it is a difficult problem. the government need to do something about it. they need to make a stance, this is the stance they can take on it. that's what they can take on it. that's what they do. i don't think it is an

effective one but it is hard to find a suitable alternative really. find a suitable alternative really. and auoin a suitable alternative really. and going abroad _ a suitable alternative really. and going abroad during school holidays can be, at the moment, phenomenally expensive. i wonder if some parents might argue, this is our only chance to be together as a family for a week, ok, you might miss summer school, but maybe this family time is more valuable considering what we have all been through in the past few years. what would you say to those parents to maybe suggest to them the discipline of being in school is what matters? l them the discipline of being in school is what matters? i think the messa . e school is what matters? i think the message for _ school is what matters? i think the message for me — school is what matters? i think the message for me parents _ school is what matters? i think the message for me parents is, - school is what matters? i think the message for me parents is, it - school is what matters? i think the message for me parents is, it is i message for me parents is, it is hard to argue against it when it is put like that, without sounding like a cold individual. my answer would be is, what we say to parents is, the most important thing any parent can do is support of the school. and if they support the school their child will be more successful. if they don't support the school, they have got more chance of being unsuccessful. in the position of the school is you should be in. one week in itself, how much of a problem

would it create? not a huge amount. however, it is the message is sent to that child. we have had a week out of school, that's ok. the next time the child feels a bit tired, it's ok to have a day off. what you see over five years is that parents who tend to be a little bit more relaxed with their child 's attendance, their attendance is low, school attendance in secondary school attendance in secondary school attendance in secondary school at the moment is nearly a day off a fortnight. school at the moment is nearly a day off a fortnight-— off a fortnight. what is the answer here if it is — off a fortnight. what is the answer here if it is not _ off a fortnight. what is the answer here if it is not fining _ off a fortnight. what is the answer here if it is not fining parents? - here if it is not fining parents? how do you fix this? lt is here if it is not fining parents? how do you fix this? it is tough. that is why _ how do you fix this? it is tough. that is why the _ how do you fix this? it is tough. that is why the government - how do you fix this? it is tough. | that is why the government does how do you fix this? it is tough. - that is why the government does what it does. it is about the relationship between the parents and the school and the strength of that relationship that schools working, and they do, we'll do it. it is working with parents to help them understand the consequences of taking those decisions. it's hard. we have some parents who have a heritage outside of the uk who want to visit family. they can't afford to visit family. they can't afford to do so in summer holidays and they are asking me. and you feel like this terrible person to be able to say, we need to take a stance. would

you always say no? yes, we do. if we didn't labourjust opened the floodgates. that is the invidious position any school is in. if you don't take a stance on it, suddenly everybody will do it. i understand it in itself why a parent would want to do that, course i do. but the consequence of that is the message it sends. and as i say, attendance and absence starts to become a habit, and a habit that grows. thank ou. good habit, and a habit that grows. thank you- good to — habit, and a habit that grows. thank you. good to talk— habit, and a habit that grows. thank you. good to talk to _ habit, and a habit that grows. thank you. good to talk to you. _ you. good to talk to you. thank you. today marks the start of another mammoth cycling challenge to support families affected by motor neurone disease. the friend and former teammate of ex—rugby union player ed slater, billy twelvetrees, is repeating the route he and ed covered together two years ago. our reporterjayne mccubbin is in gloucester, where they'll set off from today. morning to you. i can see people about already. this challenge quite different. talk us through the

timescale?— different. talk us through the timescale? ~ , �* ., ., timescale? absolutely. before i do that, 'ust timescale? absolutely. before i do that. just look _ timescale? absolutely. before i do that, just look at _ timescale? absolutely. before i do that, just look at the _ timescale? absolutely. before i do that, just look at the support - timescale? absolutely. before i do that, just look at the support that l that, just look at the support that is already out of this morning. good morning, everybody.— is already out of this morning. good morning, everybody._ a . is already out of this morning. good i morning, everybody._ a small morning, everybody. morning! a small bit of the gloucester _ morning, everybody. morning! a small bit of the gloucester royal. _ morning, everybody. morning! a small bit of the gloucester royal. this - bit of the gloucester royal. this challenge is different because this is the support team. last time they did it in three days. this time you are going to do it in? la did it in three days. this time you are going to do it in?— did it in three days. this time you l are going to do it in?_ no are going to do it in? 24 hours. no mean feat- — are going to do it in? 24 hours. no mean feat. this _ are going to do it in? 24 hours. no mean feat. this is _ are going to do it in? 24 hours. no mean feat. this is andy, _ are going to do it in? 24 hours. no mean feat. this is andy, ed's - mean feat. this is andy, ed's brother. come on the boys. this is the rest of the support team. john has just been pulled down the rest of the support team. john hasjust been pulled down by the rest of the support team. john has just been pulled down by a seagull, which is incredibly good luck. it bodes well. this is going to be fantastic. we have the mnd association here. this is why they are doing it. and of course, all of the fans. do come back and join us about later when we see the boys. they are having breakfast. and it will be... last time in the driving

seat, this time of the support vehicle, cheering billy on all the way. these people could be more enthusiastic. time for the news, travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london, i'm nicky ford. businesses around king's cross are counting the cost after a water main burst at the weekend causing majorflooding. around 20 people had to be evacuated on pentonville road in the early hours of sunday morning. thames water has apologised and said its teams are working hard to get things back to normal. a hotel affected said 15 of its rooms are now out of action. it's a big period for our business, and because of the 15 rooms, we're going to lose a lot of revenue as well as we have to pay a higher amount to other hotels to relocate our guests as well. so we are not making money but we are spending more money as well. a new campaign is being launched

across london's transport network that aims to tackle violence against staff. figures from tfl suggest a rise in verbal abuse, threats and agression being reported in the last year, although physical incidents have gone down. new posters will give details of real life cases with the aim of sending a message that offenders could face a prison sentence. is closer than you think. in fact it kicks off this week in wales. except it's for the over 70s. these are some of the players competing in the veterans world cup. it's the largest international football tournament for the over 70s and 755. richard gentle from romford will be representing england. normal football rules, it's not walking football, this is properfootball where you're running about on an 11—a—side pitch. i am absolutely looking forward to it, yeah. when you put that shirt on with the three lions on it, you are representing your country.

the pride and dignity that you have when you put it on is unbelievable. even now i can feel the hairs on the back of my neck standing up. let's take a look at the tubes now. severe delays on the central line and a part closure on the piccadilly line. now onto the weather with kawser. hello there, good morning. it's a fairly unsettled week ahead with weather fronts bringing breezy conditions and some showers at times. but for us it is a largely dry, sunny morning, although it will become increasingly cloudy and breezy as the day progresses. but in the sunshine it will be feeling warm and humid today as well as temperatures widely reach the low to mid 20s. maybe up to 26 or 27 celsius in one or two spots. the cloud will continue to increase, though, as we end the day, and we will start to see the arrival of some showers. some of the showers may be heavy in places, there may be the odd rumble of thunder, and it is a mild, humid night as temperatures hold up at 16 to 18 celsius. these showers will continue on and off to start tuesday but it is a gradually improving day as high

pressure builds for us here in the south—east. you can see low pressure further towards the north. for us it does mean we are expecting some drier weather for a time on wednesday and to start thursday but it will gradually become more unsettled thursday night into friday and temperatures around average for the time of year. that's it from me, i'll be backjust before eight. till then, there's plenty more on our website including why the banksy at london zoo has been removed for safekeeping. back now to sally and ben. hello, this is breakfast with sally nugent and ben thompson. police strip searched a child every 14 hours in england and wales over five years according to a new report by england's children's commissioner. dame rachel de souza says too many of these searches are "unnecessary, unsafe and under—reported." despite some improvements, black children are still disproportionately affected.

our uk correspondent adina campbell reports. when the news broke of what happened to child q, there were protests around the country. the 15—year—old black girl was strip searched by police at school in east london, after wrongly suspecting she was carrying drugs. no appropriate adult was present during the intimate search, and the teenager was also on her period. a new report from england's children's commissioner has now found police strip searched a child every 14 hours in england and wales over five years. there were more than 3,000 intimate searches of children, in new data gathered from all police forces between 2018 and 2023, one in 20 failed statutory codes of practice — and almost half of these searches led to no further action. this mum i spoke to in the south of england says her son was strip

searched by police in custody when he was 14. their words have been voiced by an actor. he was strip searched and then left naked in the cell. it's sexual abuse of a child. this is happening to mainly marginalised black children. he was arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis, and claims it was a small amount for personal use. now in his 20s, he's been left with long term trauma, and is a vulnerable adult with serious mental health conditions, including psychosis and schizophrenia. the home office says no child should ever be strip searched without an appropriate adult, unless there's a serious risk of harm to themselves or others. nor should they ever be conducted on the basis of their race and ethnicity. even though this new report shows there are lower numbers of strip searches overall, and better safeguarding referrals by police, black children are still four times more likely to be strip searched

than the overall child population. while some progress has been made, there's still a long way to go when it comes to policing, particularly confidence in policing from black communities. most of the families i've spoken to over the years say they're simply too scared to speak out about their experiences, over fears they'll become even more of a target. the report has made a number of recommendations, including improvements on the quality of strip search data and a higher threshold for these searches to only be used as a last resort by police. adina campbell, bbc news. we are joined now from westminster by the children's commissioner for england, rachel de souza. good morning, thank you for being on the programme. talk good morning, thank you for being on the programme-— the programme. talk to me first of all about how _ the programme. talk to me first of all about how these _ the programme. talk to me first of all about how these searches - the programme. talk to me first of. all about how these searches should be done in the presence of an appropriate adult, who is that adult? ., appropriate adult, who is that adult? . ., , . ., , adult? there are really clear rules, statutory rules _

adult? there are really clear rules, statutory rules around _ adult? there are really clear rules, statutory rules around them. - adult? there are really clear rules, j statutory rules around them. there should be an appropriate adult which is parent or a social worker, but someone who the child has their who can watch out for them. they are meant to be done in the police station, orat meant to be done in the police station, or at the child's home. too many of them were done in public places, that others could see. and there are really clear rules. it worries me, also, that 88% or so of them were done on suspicion of drugs. this is a really intimate search, and only a small percentage done on suspicion of violence or harm. my argument is they should only be done if it is a life—threatening situation. let me remind viewers, this is three arrest, this is a child who there is just a suspicion —— this is before arrest, this is a child when there is just a arrest, this is a child when there isjust a suspicion, arrest, this is a child when there is just a suspicion, there arrest, this is a child when there isjust a suspicion, there is meant to be an appropriate adult there and in 44% of cases there is not common

echoes are removed, and their intimate parts are looked at and move if necessary. it is very intrusive. —— their clothes are removed. only a small percent end up with charges. they are being done because it is crucial for life and death, that needs to be the benchmark. if death, that needs to be the benchmark.— death, that needs to be the benchmark. ., , . ., benchmark. if there are very clear rules, benchmark. if there are very clear rules. why — benchmark. if there are very clear rules. why are _ benchmark. if there are very clear rules, why are the _ benchmark. if there are very clear rules, why are the circumstancesl rules, why are the circumstances where the rules are not stuck to? one of the things that concerns me is if i was not publishing this data, this data would not be in any public arena. nobody collect this data. when i started, i basically had about the child q case, looked into it and committed that it wouldn't happen for any other child, and then i looked into this, i want

the home office to publish this data so that we can ask these questions and at a matter of course, ask these questions. clearly these things have been slipping under the radar and procedures are not being followed properly and it's not good enough. we are seeing improvements. since 2020, to now, the metropolitan police have halved the numbers that they have done no doubt because of they have done no doubt because of the child q case. it goes to show that leadership and publishing the data can make a difference. if the bosses are saying, police chiefs are saying, we need to follow the rules and do fewer of these, then that is what will change things. the racial disproportionality is extremely concerning. over the past few years it has been 6.6% more likely be strip—searched if you are black, now it is 4.4%, a little improvement. i will not stop until there is no racial disproportionality. it's not good enough..

racial disproportionality. it's not good enough- -— racial disproportionality. it's not aood enou~h.. . ., ,, , good enough.. there are two issues, what is the — good enough.. there are two issues, what is the racial— what is the racial disproportionality, and one is of young people and their relationship with the police or law enforcement. given for example what we saw in southport and those riots that spread across the country, what does that tell us about the relationship with some young people, the relationship they have with the police? relationship they have with the olice? �* , relationship they have with the olice? v ., , , police? it's really interesting because as _ police? it's really interesting because as children's - police? it's really interesting - because as children's commissioner i get to talk to children everywhere, in youth prison, schools, hospital, everywhere. and 1 million children recently filled in my survey on what they think about what they the government should do. when they say about the police, they say they know it is a hard job and they know the police have to do tough things, they want to be protected by the police but the police must be trustworthy and keep the rules. i think that really says it all. there are groups of young people who feel that that is not the case and they are

unfairly picked on and unfortunately, data like this shows that this does look like this is the case. we certainly cannot say it is not. i think the police have a big job to do in terms of listening to young people, especially those that are from the black community and other communities that are disproportionately in these figures. they need to be understanding their experience and changing their ways. the met police have shown they can do it, they have halved numbers since 2020. across the country, you would be surprised, it is not always the big urban centres that are doing the big urban centres that are doing the largest amount of strip searches, it is right across the country. it is a big job in terms of listening to children by the police, and policing with a safeguarding first approach. and policing with a safeguarding first approach-— first approach. talking about children's — first approach. talking about children's relationship - first approach. talking about children's relationship and i first approach. talking about - children's relationship and attitude of the police, we have seen recently with the riots that bend mentioned, children as young as 12 involved. how do you even begin to tackle

that? ., ., 4' how do you even begin to tackle that? ., ., ~ ., ., how do you even begin to tackle that? ., ., ' , ., ., that? look, to me, a 12-year-old committed _ that? look, to me, a 12-year-old committed to _ that? look, to me, a 12-year-old committed to safeguarding - that? look, to me, a 12-year-old| committed to safeguarding issue. where are the family, what's happening at school? —— if it's a 12—year—old it is a safeguarding issue. of course a child should not be harming themselves or causing harm for others, there has to be consequences to what they did. but we need to make sure their children are put on the right path and can learn to function as better citizens and that is got to be the approach. we have to ask hard questions about social media. i think none of us had realised quite how impactful over the past few years social media has been on young people. they don't make a distinction between the online and off—line world. if they hear it in the online world, they think it is true. they will act on it. it's not acceptable, we need tech companies, all of us to be taking responsibility for getting that changed. young people need to

be taught what they can and cannot do, and they have to face consequences for these things but we really need to make sure that we can put things right so they can be successful adults. the put things right so they can be successful adults.— put things right so they can be successful adults. . ., . successful adults. the aim rachel de souza, successful adults. the aim rachel de souza. thank— successful adults. the aim rachel de souza, thank you _ successful adults. the aim rachel de souza, thank you for _ successful adults. the aim rachel de souza, thank you for talking - successful adults. the aim rachel de souza, thank you for talking to - successful adults. the aim rachel de souza, thank you for talking to us. i how is it premier league time of the year again? how is it premier league time of the yearagain? it how is it premier league time of the year again? it feels like autumn. some people have been counting down the days! let's talk about the unstoppable machine that is erling haaland. he helped city to his first victory of the season and his 91st goal for the club, victory of the season and his 91st goalfor the club, can victory of the season and his 91st goal for the club, can you believe it? manchester city have,

of course, dominated the premier league in recent years — they are attempting to win the title for a fifth consecutive year, and they began their campaign erling haaland has scored in city's first game of the season for the last two years, and it took him just 18 minutes to do it again on his one hundredth appearance for the club. former chelsea midfielder mateo kovacic got the second, on his return to stamford bridge, to ensure pep guardiola's side took all three points. i know what these guys can do, but the first day, with a lack of training, in the team. the way, the body language, what we have done. at stamford bridge last season we could not win, so we are starting that way, it's good news. the bad news, there are 65, 70 games left. so, be patient and that is important to start to win. for sure we can improve many, many things. we have just six weeks together, so you can imagine how many things we need to add, how we need to improve. in the same moment, we like to analyse the game and i think the game was quite clear. we tried to play our football, we tried to keep the ball, to create chances against this kind of team at this moment.

it's not easy but we did it quite well. raheem sterling was left out of the chelsea squad for yesterday's game. and before kick—off, his representatives released a statement, asking for "clarity" on his role at the club, saying there was an "expectation" he'd be involved. chelsea have a huge squad, of 42 players, and they've spent about £185 million on 11 signings this summer, so sterling's future does appear to be uncertain. england forward ivan toney was missing for brentford's 2—1 victory over crystal palace, amid transfer interest from the saudi league. but once again, bryan mbeumo and yoane wissa covered for toney, as they did during his eight—month ban for breaching betting rules last season. both scored, wissa with the winner. celtic beat hibs for the second time in a week, this victory taking them into the quarterfinals of the league cup. they were comfortable 3—1winners.

daizen maeda with two goals before this dreadful goalkeeping mistake gifted nicolas kuhn their third. celtic will face falkirk at home in the last eight. the spectacle of the hundred came to a climax at lord's with victory for oval invincibles, who retained their title with a 17—run victory against southern brave. the invincibles made 147, thanks to some big hitting from willjacks and tom curran. in response, brave struggled to get close, three wickets from saqib mahmood and two from adam zampa ensuring the invincibles became the first men's team to win the competition two years in a row. and there was a dramatic end to the women's final. chasing 116 to beat welsh fire, london spirit needed four runs from the final three balls. and deepti sharma hit a six to give them a four—wicket victory.

the women's open at st andrews is just three days away. well, going into it, american lauren coughlin is in great form after wining the scottish open yesterday, on the opposite coast. it's her second title in three weeks. she led by a single stroke going into the final day at dundonald links, but a three—under par final round, gave her the four—shot victory. charley hull was the highest placed briton, finishing seven shots behind coughlin. after eight days and 590 miles of racing, kasia niewiadoma won the tour de france femmes by just four seconds. defending champion demi vollering won the final stage, but niewiadoma did enough to retain the overall race lead. and this is what it meant to her. tears ofjoy as she celebrated the biggest victory of her career. while many of team gb's olympians were celebrating at last night's homecoming concert in manchester,

it was back to work for alex yee, and incredibly he repeated his paris victory. yee's dramatic final run to win triathlon gold was one of the great moments of the games and he overtook the same rival, hayden wilde, with seconds to go in the opening super—tri race of the year in boston. the new zealander clearly unhappy, perhaps at yee's cold—as—ice celebration. look at that! absolutely loving the confidence. l look at that! absolutely loving the confidence. . ._ , look at that! absolutely loving the confidence. . , ., , confidence. i always get nervous when they _ confidence. i always get nervous when they celebrate _ confidence. i always get nervous when they celebrate before - confidence. i always get nervous when they celebrate before they| when they celebrate before they finish. , , ..,, when they celebrate before they finish. , ,, when they celebrate before they| finish-_ yes, finish. just in case he trips! yes, celebrate after _ finish. just in case he trips! yes, celebrate after you _ finish. just in case he trips! yes, celebrate after you have - finish. just in case he trips! yes, celebrate after you have crossedj finish. just in case he trips! yes, - celebrate after you have crossed the line. ., �* , celebrate after you have crossed the line. . �*, . . ., ., celebrate after you have crossed the line. . �*, ., ., ., ., ., line. that's amazing, to even do a triathlon, having _ line. that's amazing, to even do a triathlon, having just _ line. that's amazing, to even do a triathlon, having just done - line. that's amazing, to even do a triathlon, having just done one . line. that's amazing, to even do a triathlon, having just done one a i triathlon, having just done one a couple of weeks ago, is unbelievable.— couple of weeks ago, is unbelievable. if

couple of weeks ago, is unbelievable. . ., , m unbelievable. hard as nails! if you look u- in unbelievable. hard as nails! if you look up in the _ unbelievable. hard as nails! if you look up in the sky _ unbelievable. hard as nails! if you look up in the sky tonight, - unbelievable. hard as nails! if you look up in the sky tonight, you - look up in the sky tonight, you might if you are lucky see a very particular type of full moon. aha, big particular type of full moon. a big million. a super _ particular type of full moon. a big million. a super moon, _ particular type of full moon. a big | million. a super moon, blooming, particular type of full moon. a big . million. a super moon, blooming, all ofthe million. a super moon, blooming, all of the moons. _ million. a super moon, blooming, all of the moons, and _ million. a super moon, blooming, all of the moons, and carol— million. a super moon, blooming, all of the moons, and carol can - million. a super moon, blooming, all of the moons, and carol can explain. | of the moons, and carol can explain. —— a blue moon. it is the third of the season, you have or in a season, many places have or in a season, many places have quite clear skies but the weather this week is autumnal. it is a cool start if you step outside this morning in some places. the cloud is picketing towards the west and we have got some rain arriving in western areas. ahead of the rain we will see more cloud build, the far south—east is going to hang onto the brightest conditions for the longest and here we will have the highest temperatures. the west, isles of scilly, devon and cornwall and through wales, heavy bursts of rain at times, the same across north—west england, northern ireland, especially south—west scotland. went to the rest of

scotland. went to the rest of scotland. strengthening winds, potentially gales to the irish sea. 14 to 21 degrees in the west but it will not feel that special because of the elements. towards the essence we could see up to 26 or 27 in the far south—east. depending on the amount of sunshine we hang onto. this evening and overnight, the rain pushes east, you could hear the odd rumble of thunder coming out of that. you can see where we have got some clear skies, if you are looking for the super moon it is well worth it but it is going to be windy and muqqy it but it is going to be windy and muggy in the south—east, not so elsewhere. tomorrow we start with the dregs of the weather front clearing the far south—east then a mixture of sunshine and blustery showers, the heaviest in the north of the country, some thundery, temperatures 14 to 23. thank you. strictly professional dancer vito coppola has swapped the dance

floor for the kitchen in the new series of celebrity masterchef. vito isjoined by a host of famous faces, all hoping to whip up a culinary masterpiece. let's take a look at how he's getting on so far. 0k, vito, up you come. my turn! hello. my plan is to always bring first my italian roots. yeah, i really feel that this is here, yeah. if the ingredient is something that i never seen before, i will ask the energy of my grandparents to stay with me. like, i will have my grandmother here, my granddad here. it's not a sausage roll. it's cheese. si. ah, it is cheese! do you know what animal that might come from? i goat. clever. yeah, thanks very much. thank you so much. it looks like a sausage

roll, but it's cheese. we're joined now by vito coppola. it looks like a sausage roll but it was cheese!— it looks like a sausage roll but it was cheese! . ., was cheese! yeah, i saw it, iwould like, it is a— was cheese! yeah, i saw it, iwould like, it is a sausage _ was cheese! yeah, i saw it, iwould like, it is a sausage roll, _ was cheese! yeah, i saw it, iwould like, it is a sausage roll, maybe - like, it is a sausage roll, maybe not. it's cheese. under pressure, anyone said, i said, go to? i got it right. inside me i was like, yes! i gave a little spin and back to the table. i wasn't even showing off to the others, look at my goats cheese! it is a tough competition. lt’s the others, look at my goats cheese! it is a tough competition.— it is a tough competition. it's so tou~h. i it is a tough competition. it's so tough- i was _ it is a tough competition. it's so tough. i was literally _ it is a tough competition. it's so tough. i was literally sweating i tough. i was literally sweating everywhere. i couldn't imagine, the pressure, and it's very challenging. i like to challenge myself. i said, ok, maybe i will a little bit, cooking, but i did, but i didn't expect that it would be so challenging, really. maybe i am bein: challenging, really. maybe i am being stereotypical _ challenging, really. maybe i am being stereotypical here - challenging, really. maybe i am being stereotypical here but - challenging, really. maybe i am being stereotypical here but i i being stereotypical here but i assume because you are italian, you

would be great at cooking. this assume because you are italian, you would be great at cooking.— would be great at cooking. this is the expectation. _ would be great at cooking. this is the expectation. i— would be great at cooking. this is the expectation. i am _ would be great at cooking. this is the expectation. i am italian, - would be great at cooking. this is the expectation. i am italian, and would be great at cooking. this is. the expectation. i am italian, and i the expectation. iam italian, and i know the taste, the flavour, because i eat a lot, and trust me when i say a lot. i have so much experience with my palate about eating. but my family doesn't allow me to cook. ls family doesn't allow me to cook. is there a reason for this? i have - there a reason for this? i have eaten a lot. — there a reason for this? i have eaten a lot, i _ there a reason for this? i have eaten a lot, i can _ there a reason for this? i have eaten a lot, i can recognise i there a reason for this? i have i eaten a lot, i can recognise when i eat, but when i have to cook, i say, this is going to be challenging, because my family don't want me to touch the food. every time i try to do it, they say, no no no stay there, they don't trust me. i have visual moments, i remember my mum, my non—eye, my auntie, doing the best. but i wasn't allowed to touch. eat, i am always up for it. do you have family recipes? does your nonna

have family recipes? does your nonna have recipes? she have family recipes? does your nonna have recipes?— have recipes? she doesn't want to ut down have recipes? she doesn't want to put down the _ have recipes? she doesn't want to put down the recipe. _ have recipes? she doesn't want to put down the recipe. i _ have recipes? she doesn't want to put down the recipe. i say, - have recipes? she doesn't want to put down the recipe. i say, this i put down the recipe. i say, this minestrone, equity, so lovely. she says, bit of this, but at that. she doesn't want to give it away. she has got a little work, i know, my nonna, i can see she takes it out. i cannot see it anywhere else and i cannot see it anywhere else and i cannot find it, they don't give the recipe because they know every time, if you want that food in that way you have to go to them. that if you want that food in that way you have to go to them.- you have to go to them. that is clever, i like _ you have to go to them. that is clever, i like that _ you have to go to them. that is clever, i like that trick. - you have to go to them. that is clever, i like that trick. so i you have to go to them. that isj clever, i like that trick. so what have you learned so far, if it has been a real challenge, on celebrity masterchef?— been a real challenge, on celebrity masterchef? ~ , , ., ., masterchef? absolutely. i have found and discovered _ masterchef? absolutely. i have found and discovered another _ masterchef? absolutely. i have found and discovered another part _ masterchef? absolutely. i have found and discovered another part of- masterchef? absolutely. i have found and discovered another part of me, i and discovered another part of me, another side of me that i never thought, it was there, but i didn't know because i never had the possibility to bring it out. i have got to know myself much better and i say, ok, vito, it brings a

confidence. even when you see the ingredients and they look very beautiful but you have to put them together, i say, beautiful but you have to put them together, isay, what beautiful but you have to put them together, i say, what am i doing, beautiful but you have to put them together, isay, what am i doing, i don't know where i am going, you go somewhere and you do not know where you are going, especially me, i am very with the flow and very random. so follow your instinct, and i can hear my grandparents are saying, don't worry, we are with you. i always say that i have my nonna on my shoulders talking to me, that is what i do, and i try to make them proud. what i do, and i try to make them roud. ~ ., ., ., proud. we love italian food, we brits, proud. we love italian food, we brits. but _ proud. we love italian food, we brits, but it's _ proud. we love italian food, we brits, but it's probably - proud. we love italian food, we brits, but it's probably not i proud. we love italian food, we brits, but it's probably not that| brits, but it's probably not that authentic sometimes. there is quite authentic sometimes. there is quite a lot of british crimes against italian food. what is the worst? it's between cream in the carbonara and pineapple on pizza, may be pineapple on pizza. l and pineapple on pizza, may be pineapple on pizza.— and pineapple on pizza, may be pineapple on pizza. i love pineapple on izza. pineapple on pizza. i love pineapple on pizza- you _ pineapple on pizza. i love pineapple on pizza. you don't! _

pineapple on pizza. i love pineapple on pizza. you don't! i _ pineapple on pizza. i love pineapple on pizza. you don't! i don't - pineapple on pizza. i love pineapple on pizza. you don't! i don't know. pineapple on pizza. i love pineapple on pizza. you don't! i don't know ifl on pizza. you don't! i don't know if i want to on pizza. you don't! i don't know if i want to talk— on pizza. you don't! i don't know if i want to talk to _ on pizza. you don't! i don't know if i want to talk to you _ on pizza. you don't! i don't know if i want to talk to you again. - on pizza. you don't! i don't know if i want to talk to you again. you i i want to talk to you again. you know why, because pizza is pizza. you know what i mean? i don't put chocolate cream on fish and chips. i don't do that. so why do you have to put pineapple or pizza? it's so beautiful with the sauce, tomato, mozzarella. lt’s beautiful with the sauce, tomato, mozzarella-— mozzarella. it's a little bit sweet. wh ? i mozzarella. it's a little bit sweet. why? i am _ mozzarella. it's a little bit sweet. why? i am almost _ mozzarella. it's a little bit sweet. why? i am almost crying - mozzarella. it's a little bit sweet. j why? i am almost crying because mozzarella. it's a little bit sweet. i why? i am almost crying because of this. j why? i am almost crying because of this. ~ ., why? i am almost crying because of this. ~' ., ~,, why? i am almost crying because of this. ~ ., , .,, , this. i know masterchef has been keein: this. i know masterchef has been keeping you _ this. i know masterchef has been keeping you busy. _ this. i know masterchef has been keeping you busy, vito, - this. i know masterchef has been keeping you busy, vito, but i this. i know masterchef has been keeping you busy, vito, but lastl keeping you busy, vito, but last year on strictly you had an incredible time but the programme has been in the papers and on the news for all the wrong reasons this year after bullying allegations on the show. how shocked were you to hit all of this about the programme that you have worked on? == hit all of this about the programme that you have worked on?— hit all of this about the programme that you have worked on? -- you hear all of this? — that you have worked on? -- you hear all of this? honestly, _ that you have worked on? -- you hear all of this? honestly, we _ that you have worked on? -- you hear all of this? honestly, we are - that you have worked on? -- you hear all of this? honestly, we are like i that you have worked on? -- you hear all of this? honestly, we are like a i all of this? honestly, we are like a big family. and we always support each other, we are brother and sister. i like to identify each of us like a big family. you are like

my cousin or my brother, my auntie. we have always this kind of mentality of seeing the glass half full. we support each other, and this year is going to be a beautiful year because it is the 20th anniversary of strictly. every year i say, this is the best year, and after the next year, there is something even better, people don't believe me, it is so surprising, sometimes. you don't expect, this year we are preparing a magical and beautiful number with the prose, and they are back, and we are so happy. i never had the possibility work with her. we always like to see the glass half full. with her. we always like to see the glass half full-— with her. we always like to see the glass half full. how do you get that trainin: glass half full. how do you get that training right? _ glass half full. how do you get that training right? you _ glass half full. how do you get that training right? you guys _ glass half full. how do you get that training right? you guys are - glass half full. how do you get that training right? you guys are so i training right? you guys are so passionate about it, you have been taught, it is tough, isn't it, how do you make sure that you get that

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as well as we have to pay a higher amount to other hotels to relocate our guests as well. so we are not making money but we are spending more money as well. a banksy artwork painted onto the shutters at london zoo has now been removed for safekeeping. the gorilla was the ninth and final piece in the artist's animal—themed series. a copy of the work is now in its place along with a sign which says "bansky woz ere". the zoo said it's working on what to do with the mural to properly preserve it. let's take a look at the tubes now. there are minor delays on the central line and a part closure on the piccadilly line. now a quick look at the weather. there will be sunshine this morning, but turning increasingly cloudy later. a top temperature of 25 degrees. that's it from me. but there's plenty more on our website and salma el wardany is on bbc radio london this morning. see you in half an hour.

good morning, welcome to breakfast with sally nugent and ben thompson. our headlines today. emergency measures to ease prison overcrowding have been activated, as more rioters are sentenced. hand in zombie—style knives to the police orface time behind bars — that's the warning from the government. but victims' families say it's too little too late. i wish the government would ask us and listen to us, because we're the ones living it. household energy bills are predicted to rise by 9% this autumn, to an average of £1700 a year. so is now the time to lock in a fixed rate deal? clea n clean and we are live in gloucester this morning. everybody is here to cheer on rugby legend ed slater. and his best mate

billy twelvetrees. as they set off on an epic bike ride challenge for mnd. good morning. the weather this week is taking a real autumnal turn. there will be some heavy rain and unseasonably strong winds with gales at times. after a fine start it will turn wet and windy from the west. details shortly. good morning. it's monday, the 19th of august. the government has activated emergency measures to ease prison overcrowding, as more rioters are sentenced for their part in recent disorder. across the north of england defendants waiting for a court appearance will be kept in police cells until prison space is available. our chief political correspondent, henry zeffman joins us now and can tell us more. what does this mean in practice?

well, in practice this means that certain defendants who are awaiting trial will be held in their police cell because prison space is not available. and cell because prison space is not available. and what cell because prison space is not available. and what the cell because prison space is not available. and what the -overnment available. and what the government has done this morning is essentially declared that in parts of the country, principally the north of england, prison space simply isn't available. this is something called operation early dawn. it was previously activated briefly by the last government, the conservative government, back in may to deal with prison overcrowding. now this government, the labour government, says it has to activated again partly because of the number of people moving through the court system as a result of the riots of recent weeks. if you think all of this sounds like a justice system thatis this sounds like a justice system that is in crisis, that is the view of the government too. that is the view of the prisons minister when he announced this measure today. he said, we inherited a justice system in crisis and exposed to shocks. as a result, we have been forced into

making difficult but necessary decisions to —— to keep it operating. what does that mean? lots of people will be concerned about issues elsewhere in the justice system as a result. is something we spoke about to the prison officers' association. we will guarantee a prison cell, we will make _ we will guarantee a prison cell, we will make sure those people you need to be in— will make sure those people you need to be in prison will be imprisoned. not necessarily in the area where they live — not necessarily in the area where they live. they may be 200, 300 miles_ they live. they may be 200, 300 miles away— they live. they may be 200, 300 miles away from home, but we will guarantee — miles away from home, but we will guarantee people a prison cell. thal— guarantee people a prison cell. that is— guarantee people a prison cell. that is mark fairhurst, the chairman of the prison officers' association, trying to reassure the public about the prison system still functioning. you have also had neville kemp of the national police chiefs' council saying that people will still be arrested as expected by the police, even though there is a shortage of places. the government stressing this morning this is a short—term emergency measures that does not have a fixed ending. in the medium term, from next month, you will start to see some criminals released early in their sentence. but in the

long term this issue of prison overcrowding is something i think we are going to hear about from the government again and again. henry, thank you. now the other main stories with sally. a four week knife amnesty will begin across england and wales next week, allowing people to surrender machetes and zombie—style blades safely and legally at police stations. it comes as part of wider government plans to tackle knife crime. frances read has this report. it's terrifying, but knife attacks like this one in south london, are precisely what the government says it is trying to end. from next week, a four week amnesty, so people can legally hand in machetes and zombie—style knives, increasingly linked to violent crime. knives like these had already been banned, but a loophole meant they could be kept and sold if they didn't have images depicting violence on their handles. that will now change. mikey roynon from near bristol was just 16 when he died

after being stabbed at a birthday party last summer. his mother says all of this is not enough. i wish the government would ask us and listen to us, because we're the ones living it. if we don't change the way that these kids think, they're still going to carry a knife. it could be a kitchen knife, it could be anything. what would have helped mikey, what would have helped you? knowing more, because i didn't understand. you know, i didn't understand about how serious it was. stay where you are! police across the country are now dealing with knife crime on a daily basis. weapon found. everyone, hands where we can see them. the government is hoping the amnesty will encourage teens and others to get rid of all their knives, and says it will take further action to stop young people being drawn into crime. policing minister diana johnson said too many people have access

to weapons that can lead to devastating life changing consequences. there is no legitimate need for a weapon of this kind to be in our homes, or in our streets. figures from last year show that in around 18% of cases the offenders were aged between just ten and 17. the amnesty is a start, but many say it won't be the sole solution to end this problem. frances read, bbc news. america's top diplomat antony blinken has said now is the best and maybe the last chance to achieve a ceasefire in gaza. the us secretary of state was speaking ahead of talks with the israeli prime minister, benjamin netanyahu in israel this morning, at a time of heightened tensions between israel and iran. this is a decisive moment. probably the best, maybe the last opportunity, to get of the hostages home, to get a ceasefire, and to put everyone on a better path to

enduring peace and security. i'm here as part of an intensive diplomatic effort on president biden's instructions to try to get this agreement to the line and ultimately over the line. it is time for it to get done. ukraine's president zelensky has said his forces want to create a buffer zone on russian territory — two weeks in to its incursion across the border. it comes after ukrainian troops struck a second bridge in the kursk region. our ukraine correspondent james waterhouse is in the sumy region, close to the russian border. i think president zelensky, through his comments, is in this for the medium term. last week he said he doesn't want to capture and occupy this russian territory permanently. but clearly he wants to keep up all of it long enough to create a buffer zone, forcing russian forces back from ukrainian territory as a defensive measure. but there is also

another side to this as well. if you can keep hold of it for as long as this war rages on, there is a political value in any future police negotiation. his forces have taken three more settlements, it seemed, this morning. there are images of his troops moving from village to village in small armoured vehicles. and he has specifically asked the uk, the us and france to speed up the delivery of military supplies, to help them in this endeavour. the problem for ukraine is, whereas they are taking three settlements in russia, back in ukraine, russia is still advancing towards seven towns in the eastern donetsk region. it is forcing russia to redeploy some troops, but not enough to slow advances on the front line. nevertheless, if you look at the scale of this operation, ukraine is committed to it for now. it has put some of its best fighters into this offensive and it will hope to get some kind of return sooner rather than later, it hopes.

james waterhouse. laws setting out what proportion of union members have to vote for strike action in order for it to be legal are set to be scrapped. the bbc understands that the government intends to go ahead with its pledge to get rid of the trade union act as part of a wider shake—up of workers rights. kamala harris and her running mate tim walz are in chicago today for the democratic national convention, where ms harris will be formally confirmed as the party's presidential candidate. there'll be four days of speeches and vip speakers. emma vardy reports from chicago. leaning out of a 94th floor, this city of skyscrapers is a dramatic sight. now thousands are descending on chicago for the convention. this is an amazingly important and unprecedented thing that's going on. it will affect how americans will vote in november. to us, this is a really important election. when you stand for freedom, whether it be to make decisions about your own body or love who you love, you fight for those things.

there's been a surge of excitement for the democrats' new presidential candidate sincejoe biden withdrew over concerns about his age. kamala harris has had a meteoric rise from joe biden's running mate, to being the democratic nominee, to now leading in the polls against donald trump, and she's done it all in less than a month. now the stage is set for the party to rally behind her, with former presidents barack obama and bill clinton among the big names who will speak over the next four days. expect plenty of razzmatazz as the democrats try to keep this new feel good factor going. there's thousands of balloons up there waiting to rain down on this arena, for starters. but good vibes alone may not be enough, because there's an appetite from democrats now for kamala harris to use this podium to put more flesh on the bones of what she really stands for. outside, chicago's braced for big protests over the war in gaza, one of several key issues kamala harris has yet to set out her stance on in detail. and come and take a look behind the scenes,

because this is also a massive broadcasting operation for the american networks, which the democrats would like to become must—watch tv. in the swing state of pennsylvania at the weekend, donald trump attacked his rival. i'm better looking than she is. in her speech yesterday, kamala went full communist. you heard that — she went full communist. she wants to destroy our country. it's in the battleground states where the race really gets dirty. in wisconsin, a demolition derby gave people something to cheer for. it's voters here that kamala harris will have to win over. i like her. but i don't know if she's strong enough. i would consider myself republican. i don't know if trump is the exact lanswer for that party, but i sure| like his, uh, his viewpoints. he did things, you know. do you think kamala harris has got him rattled? i think, uh, no. i think he has her rattled.

in a race that's been upended in recent weeks, the two new opponents are only just getting their horns locked. emma vardy, bbc news. astonishing, those destruction derbies. a rare blue super moon is forecast tonight, bigger and brighter than usual because the moon's orbit will bring it closer to the earth. and that's not the only thing that may have caught your eye in recent days. spectacular sunrises and sunsets — like these — have been spotted around the uk, as smoke particles from wildfires across the atlantic, have given the sky an unusual hue. carol can explain why. morning. it does sort of remind us how interlinked the weather systems are due absolutely right. those articles are due absolutely right. those particles that _ are due absolutely right. those particles that we _ are due absolutely right. those particles that we saw _ are due absolutely right. those particles that we saw that i are due absolutely right. those particles that we saw that have | particles that we saw that have created this red hue to the moon

will be pushed away today by an area of low pressure. the super moon tonight we expect to be 15% brighter than normal. it is a third of the season, there are four in the season. if you get the chance it is worth having a look outside because it is a spectacular sight. this morning, quite a cloudy start in perth and kinross. quite cloudy for many. we have got some rain coming in from the west. windy conditions with it. as we go through this week it will feel more autumnal. heavy rain at times. we will be looking at large rainfall totals, unseasonably windy with gales at times. of course, they will still be warm sunshine. this morning central and eastern areas will see the brighter skies. towards the west the cloud building. the rain micro will be heavy. you might hear the odd rumble of thunder. gales through the rac. windy and coastal areas adjacent to the irish sea. —— irish sea.

depending on how much sunshine we get in the south—east, we could see higher temperatures. this evening and overnight at the rain will continue to push east. still some heavy bursts, the odd rumble of thunder. some clear skies. heavy bursts, the odd rumble of thunder. some clearskies. if heavy bursts, the odd rumble of thunder. some clear skies. if you're hoping to see the super moon, as i mentioned, it is worth going out to have a look. it will still be quite windy. and it will still be quite humid in the south eastern corner, with temperatures falling way to about 17 degrees. fresher for the rest of the country. as we head into tomorrow, we start off with the cloud and patchy rain. that clears, then a day of sunshine and blustery showers. the heaviest will be in the north of the country. temperatures not too dissimilar to what we are looking at today, 14 to about 23. thank you very much. we will talk to you later. we've been hearing this morning about knife crime, ahead of the launch of a series of amnesties across england and wales. alongside machetes and samurai swords, the government is hoping the scheme

will reduce the number of zombie—style knives on the streets. these usually have a sharp edge on one side and a serrated edge on the other. zombie knives are already banned, but a loophole means they can still be sold if they don't have images or words depicting violence on their handles. however, from the 24th of september, all zombie—style knives will be illegal, and the government says people will face jail time for owning one. the latest figures for england and wales show that more than 240 people died as a result of knife crime in the year leading up tojune 2023. despite the government's pledge to clamp down on knife crime, experts and the families of those affected say more needs to be done. one of those people is hayley ryall. hayley�*s16—year—old son mikey died after being stabbed with a zombie knife at a birthday party last summer. this is what she told us about the government's latest announcement.

knives will still be available to get hold of. so, it might not be a zombie knife, but if we don't change the way that these kids think, they're still going to carry a knife. it could be a kitchen knife, it could be anything. i was the government would ask us and listen to us because we are the ones living it. you know, ispeak to us because we are the ones living it. you know, i speak to the teenagers. ask us what we need, because we will be honest. we want help. we're joined now by two people who care passionately about this issue. professor erinma bell is an activist who works to tackle violence in manchester. and joining us from north london is mark prince, who founded the kiyan prince foundation in memory of his son, kyian who was fatally stabbed when he was just 15 years old. morning, mark. if we can come to you first of all. i just want to firstly see what you think of the latest proposals from the government? what you think of the amnesty? look.

proposals from the government? what you think of the amnesty?— you think of the amnesty? look, we are auoin you think of the amnesty? look, we are going backwards _ you think of the amnesty? look, we are going backwards and _ you think of the amnesty? look, we are going backwards and we - you think of the amnesty? look, we are going backwards and we are i you think of the amnesty? look, we i are going backwards and we are going round and round in circles. you have to understand from my point of view, this was going on in 2006, amnesties, banning, all of this was going on back then. so how does it make sense that is still going on now? all this time we have been talking about the government putting in a ten year plan, and we're willing to help. the cheyenne prince foundation aren't just talking, willing to help. the cheyenne prince foundation aren'tjust talking, we are rightly putting in work, we are at the tottenham community sports centre, we are doing the best we can with the small resources we have, and we are changing lives. we're talking about symptoms for the last how many years? let's deal with the cause. my child got stamped with a camping now. someone else's child got stabbed with a kitchen knife. some with a zombie knife. is that important? it is the symptoms of it. let's deal with what is going on in

the minds of young people and in our society, and why aren't the people from the top down actually putting a strategy together like scotland did? i feel like strategy together like scotland did? ifeel like i'm just strategy together like scotland did? i feel like i'm just repeating myself year in, year out. that must be frustrating _ myself year in, year out. that must be frustrating for _ myself year in, year out. that must be frustrating for you, _ myself year in, year out. that must be frustrating for you, i _ myself year in, year out. that must | be frustrating for you, i know. what can you tell us, if this is just treating the symptom, what is the first thing that you would do if you could make a significant change today? could make a significant change toda ? ., .., could make a significant change toda ? ., _, ., could make a significant change toda ? ., ., ., ., ,, today? you could go on our website. look at today? you could go on our website. look at what — today? you could go on our website. look at what we _ today? you could go on our website. look at what we have _ today? you could go on our website. look at what we have done. - today? you could go on our website. look at what we have done. we i today? you could go on our website. | look at what we have done. we have done extensive research. we spoke to the young people. they have given the young people. they have given the answers. we have been delivering the answers. we have been delivering the answers. we have been going into the answers. we have been going into the schools, meeting young people, speaking to their hearts and minds are opening up opportunities. they need a different type of mindset. the way society is right now and the way that parenting has changed, has allowed children to take authority and have no respect and regard. they need elders. any people with lived

experience to be able to be in front of them, show them the way, show them the way to take a different route in life and take different choices. there is also mental health. there are so much more of it going on. we have been providing that for young people. they need sports, the neat activities, they need employment opportunities, they need employment opportunities, they need entrepreneurial opportunities. these are the things we have been providing. the focus is not on the children. and the children's needs. the focus has all been about punishment for doing something. and that really isn't the answer. good morning. you are nodding along to some of what mark was saying there. it is your is it your thought that it does not go far enough in tackling the root causes? absolutely. like mike said, we have to tackle _ absolutely. like mike said, we have to tackle the root causes. if you had a _ to tackle the root causes. if you had a tree — to tackle the root causes. if you had a tree that had some kind of mould _ had a tree that had some kind of mould and — had a tree that had some kind of mould and you are just putting the leaves _ mould and you are just putting the leaves off, — mould and you are just putting the leaves off, you are not getting down to the _ leaves off, you are not getting down to the root _ leaves off, you are not getting down to the root cause. what we have to look at _

to the root cause. what we have to look at with — to the root cause. what we have to look at with our young people, first of all— look at with our young people, first of all we _ look at with our young people, first of all we need to talk to them, get to know_ of all we need to talk to them, get to know our young people, get to know _ to know our young people, get to know their— to know our young people, get to know their lives, the society in which — know their lives, the society in which they— know their lives, the society in which they live. one of the things we need — which they live. one of the things we need to— which they live. one of the things we need to remember as adults is we were once _ we need to remember as adults is we were once young people. 0k, society has changed and what they focus on is different, but we were once young people. _ is different, but we were once young people. we _ is different, but we were once young people, we were once rebellious. it is understanding the mind set. mark ranted _ is understanding the mind set. mark ranted about changing mindset. how do we _ ranted about changing mindset. how do we do _ ranted about changing mindset. how do we do that? how do we change the mindset? _ do we do that? how do we change the mindset? we change the mindset because _ mindset? we change the mindset because of us, my group as well, charisma — because of us, my group as well, charisma services, we go into schools — charisma services, we go into schools and talk to young people about _ schools and talk to young people about the — schools and talk to young people about the de—escalation of conflict. what _ about the de—escalation of conflict. what is _ about the de—escalation of conflict. what is that? how do you stop an argument — what is that? how do you stop an argument or a what is that? how do you stop an argument ora simple what is that? how do you stop an argument or a simple bump on the shoulder, — argument or a simple bump on the shoulder, stepping on the issue, how do you _ shoulder, stepping on the issue, how do you stop _ shoulder, stepping on the issue, how do you stop that from becoming something that ends in a fight in the playground or spills out onto the playground or spills out onto the streets? and we talk to them about— the streets? and we talk to them about the — the streets? and we talk to them about the fact that the stories, when something happens in the classroom, like i don't know, somebody— classroom, like i don't know, somebody might look at you... summary— somebody might look at you... summary might give you the side eye.

what happens in your head, you start building _ what happens in your head, you start building up— what happens in your head, you start building up a story as to what that is about — building up a story as to what that is about. that is the conflict that is about. that is the conflict that is going — is about. that is the conflict that is going on— is about. that is the conflict that is going on within themselves. it is about— is going on within themselves. it is about controlling your emotions. so that emotion does not become an overt— that emotion does not become an overt conflict. when they build a story— overt conflict. when they build a story on— overt conflict. when they build a story on ahead, they passed that story— story on ahead, they passed that story onto — story on ahead, they passed that story onto somebody else. i might tell you _ story onto somebody else. i might tell you what he or she said to me, you might — tell you what he or she said to me, you might advise me that i should do this or that. they build up a whole story— this or that. they build up a whole story in_ this or that. they build up a whole story in their head. and before you know— story in their head. and before you know it. _ story in their head. and before you know it. it— story in their head. and before you know it, it becomes an overt conflict — know it, it becomes an overt conflict where they are maybe having a fight, _ conflict where they are maybe having a fight, unfortunately, knife crime. all along, — a fight, unfortunately, knife crime. allalong, nobody a fight, unfortunately, knife crime. all along, nobody has communicated. nobody— all along, nobody has communicated. nobody has had a conversation. nobody— nobody has had a conversation. nobody has had a conversation. nobody has asked questions as to why did they— nobody has asked questions as to why did they give you the side eye. did they even— did they give you the side eye. did they even know that is what they did? _ they even know that is what they did? i_ they even know that is what they did? ithink it is they even know that is what they did? i think it is all about, if we are going— did? i think it is all about, if we are going to change the mindset, we have to _ are going to change the mindset, we have to be _ are going to change the mindset, we have to be there right at the beginning with our young people, teaching — beginning with our young people, teaching them how to change their mindset _ teaching them how to change their mindset. which is how to be in control— mindset. which is how to be in control of— mindset. which is how to be in

control of your own emotions. everybody _ control of your own emotions. everybody has got emotions. we do -et everybody has got emotions. we do get angry, _ everybody has got emotions. we do get angry, we do get upset, we do -et get angry, we do get upset, we do get annoyed, but what are those emotions? when are we displaying them _ emotions? when are we displaying them or— emotions? when are we displaying them or can we control them and ask why am _ them or can we control them and ask why am i_ them or can we control them and ask why am i getting angry? and if i am getting _ why am i getting angry? and if i am getting angry about something, let me have _ getting angry about something, let me have a — getting angry about something, let me have a conversation about it rather _ me have a conversation about it rather than _ me have a conversation about it rather than acting, or reacting to what _ rather than acting, or reacting to what somebody has said or done. when they react _ what somebody has said or done. when they react without thinking basis when _ they react without thinking basis when we — they react without thinking basis when we have all of these fatals, unfortunately. is when we have all of these fatals, unfortunately.— when we have all of these fatals, unfortunately. is there some case with an amnesty _ unfortunately. is there some case with an amnesty like _ unfortunately. is there some case with an amnesty like this - unfortunately. is there some case with an amnesty like this for- unfortunately. is there some case with an amnesty like this for at i with an amnesty like this for at least attempting to get a certain number of these nights off the streets? l number of these nights off the streets? ., number of these nights off the streets? . ., , , ., , number of these nights off the streets? . ., , , , , streets? i mean, absolutely, because a lot of the work _ streets? i mean, absolutely, because a lot of the work that _ streets? i mean, absolutely, because a lot of the work that we _ streets? i mean, absolutely, because a lot of the work that we have - streets? i mean, absolutely, because a lot of the work that we have done i a lot of the work that we have done has been _ a lot of the work that we have done has been around anti gun crime. we were _ has been around anti gun crime. we were the _ has been around anti gun crime. we were the ones, one of the first ones to call for— were the ones, one of the first ones to call for an — were the ones, one of the first ones to call for an amnesty in manchester. it does help. it does. there _ manchester. it does help. it does. there are — manchester. it does help. it does. there are people out there, they will be _ there are people out there, they will be young people out there who may have _ will be young people out there who may have been given something to carry. _ may have been given something to carry. may— may have been given something to carry, may have been given something to hide _ carry, may have been given something to hide or— carry, may have been given something to hide or old, and they don't want it. to hide or old, and they don't want it there _ to hide or old, and they don't want it. there may be parents who find something — it. there may be parents who find something in their home, hidden in the car, _ something in their home, hidden in the car, they don't want that. what

you do that? most people are afraid. if you do that? most people are afraid. if you _ you do that? most people are afraid. if you find _ you do that? most people are afraid. if you find a — you do that? most people are afraid. if you find a gun or a long life, what _ if you find a gun or a long life, what do you do with it? buried in the garden? somebody might find it. all this _ the garden? somebody might find it. all this anxiety goes on in people's might— all this anxiety goes on in people's might as _ all this anxiety goes on in people's might as well. having amnesties, they are — might as well. having amnesties, they are useful. they do help but it does _ they are useful. they do help but it does not _ they are useful. they do help but it does not solve the root problem. but it does does not solve the root problem. it does help. does not solve the root problem. ell it does help. and mark i suppose thatis it does help. and mark i suppose that is the issue, understanding why some young people may be carrying knives of any description, understanding why they may feel they need to, or, why they have them in their possession. that comes back to your point about understanding young people on a more basic level? that’s people on a more basic level? that's correct. people on a more basic level? that's correct- that's _ people on a more basic level? that's correct. that's why _ people on a more basic level? that's correct. that's why i _ people on a more basic level? that's correct. that's why i am _ people on a more basic level? that's correct. that's why i am glad - people on a more basic level? that's correct. that's why i am glad of i people on a more basic level? that's correct. that's why i am glad of the i correct. that's why i am glad of the times published our research because you can find it on our website and explains to everybody of the issues young people are dealing with. that is why as a certified life coach i have incorporated this in our model

to address young people's needs. it is having massive results. why? because school right now is unfit for purpose. because when young people leave school, they are not prepared with emotional intelligence skills to handle different emotions. so you will find a lot more increase in mental health, depression, suicide amongst young people, and i never heard of this one when i was coming up, society is changing and we need to meet the needs of the young people right now. if ijust punish my kids without understanding them, then i am not doing a very good job as a parent. flan them, then i am not doing a very good job as a parent.— good 'ob as a parent. can i 'ust add, good job as a parent. can i 'ust add. there fl good job as a parent. can i 'ust add, there is i good job as a parent. can i 'ust add, there is a i good job as a parent. can i 'ust add, there is a valid i good job as a parent. can i 'ust add, there is a valid point. i add, there is a valid point. education, i said this years ago, schools— education, i said this years ago, schools and education they give our children_ schools and education they give our children the technical ability to pass— children the technical ability to pass exams, if you work out the formula. — pass exams, if you work out the formula, you come out with the result, — formula, you come out with the result, what it doesn't give them as life skills. _ result, what it doesn't give them as life skills, how to look after yourself _ life skills, how to look after yourself outside that educational establishment, whether it school, college, _ establishment, whether it school, college, you need. and i think

that's— college, you need. and i think that's what we as adults, elders, olders. _ that's what we as adults, elders, olders. we — that's what we as adults, elders, olders, we are their role models. no matter_ olders, we are their role models. no matter what— olders, we are their role models. no matter what it is an adult is doing, you are _ matter what it is an adult is doing, you are that— matter what it is an adult is doing, you are that number one role model for that— you are that number one role model for that child, your child, or those children— for that child, your child, or those children around you. we need to remember— children around you. we need to remember that. we give them the life skills _ remember that. we give them the life skills we _ remember that. we give them the life skills. we teach them how to look after _ skills. we teach them how to look after themselves out there on the streets _ after themselves out there on the streets. we cannot expect schools to do that _ streets. we cannot expect schools to do that. schools, they do it to an extent, _ do that. schools, they do it to an extent, so— do that. schools, they do it to an extent, so don't get me wrong, i'm not saying _ extent, so don't get me wrong, i'm not saying they don't do it altogether, but they can only do it so far~ _ altogether, but they can only do it so far~ that— altogether, but they can only do it so far. that is for communities to do. so far. that is for communities to do the _ so far. that is for communities to do. the communities and neighbourhoods we live in, the extended — neighbourhoods we live in, the extended families we have grown up in, extended families we have grown up in. that— extended families we have grown up in. that is— extended families we have grown up in, that is our role, ourjob to give— in, that is our role, ourjob to give our— in, that is our role, ourjob to give our children life skills, to be those _ give our children life skills, to be those rote — give our children life skills, to be those role models for our children, and to— those role models for our children, and to teach our young people of the way to _ and to teach our young people of the way to get— and to teach our young people of the way to get ahead in life is not by carrying — way to get ahead in life is not by carrying a — way to get ahead in life is not by carrying a deadly weapon. and way to get ahead in life is not by carrying a deadly weapon. findl carrying a deadly weapon. and i believe that _ carrying a deadly weapon. and i believe that if _ carrying a deadly weapon. and i believe that if you _ carrying a deadly weapon. and i believe that if you have - carrying a deadly weapon. and i believe that if you have got - carrying a deadly weapon. situc i believe that if you have got young people, if you've got young people in front of you, and you have access to young people, teach them all the skills they need. life skills are

the skills young people need. communication skills are the skills they need. that is what we are doing and we are asking corporate, people to come and help us to develop this model, because it's very difficult to do it on your own. we are asking other organisations to help us to expand our work, so when we have young people in, there is no room we cannot support and help them in. we are doing the work. let's come together and create something for young people can see a better way and put down the knives, give the knives out of their minds and start focusing on symptoms, try to get out of their hands. thank you both very much indeed. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london, i'm nicky ford.

businesses around king's cross are counting the cost after a water main burst at the weekend causing majorflooding. around 20 people had to be evacuated on pentonville road in the early hours of sunday morning. thames water has apologised and said its teams are working hard to get things back to normal. one hotel affected said 15 of its rooms are now out of action. a new campaign is being launched across london's transport network that aims to tackle violence against staff. figures from tfl suggest a rise in verbal abuse, threats and agression being reported in the last year, although physical incidents have gone down. new posters will give details of real life cases with the aim of sending a message that offenders could face a prison sentence. a banksy artwork painted onto the shutters at london zoo has now been removed for "safekeeping." the gorilla was the ninth and final

piece in the artist's animal themed series. a copy of the work is now in its place along with a sign which says "bansky woz ere". the zoo said it is working on what to do with the mural to "properly preserve" it. the euros may have come and gone, but not to worry as the world cup is closer than you think. in fact it kicks off this week in wales. except it's for the over 70s. these are some of the players competing in the veterans world cup. it's the largest international football tournament for the over 70s and 75s. richard gentle from romford will be representing england. normal football rules, it's not walking football, this is properfootball where you're running about on an ii—a—side pitch. i am absolutely looking forward to it, yeah. when you put that shirt on with the three [ions on it, you are representing your country. the pride and dignity that you have when you put it on is unbelievable. even now i can feel the hairs on the back of my neck standing up. let's take a look at the tubes now. there are minor delays on the central and metropolitan line

on the northern line and a part closure on the piccadilly line. now onto the weather with kawser. hello there, good morning. it's a fairly unsettled week ahead with weather fronts bringing breezy conditions and some showers at times. but for us it is a largely dry, sunny morning, although it will become increasingly cloudy and breezy as the day progresses. but in the sunshine it will be feeling warm and humid today as well as temperatures widely reach the low to mid 20s. maybe up to 26 or 27 celsius in one or two spots. the cloud will continue to increase, though, as we end the day, and we will start to see the arrival of some showers. some of the showers may be heavy in places, there may be the odd rumble of thunder, and it is a mild, humid night as temperatures hold up at 16 to 18 celsius. these showers will continue on and off to start tuesday but it is a gradually improving day as high pressure builds for us here in the south—east. for us it does mean we are expecting some drier weather for a time on wednesday and to start thursday but it will gradually become more unsettled thursday night into friday

and temperatures around average for the time of year. that's it from me, i'll be back around quarter past nine. there's plenty more on our website and salma el—wardany is on bbc radio london. back now to sally and ben. hello, this is breakfast with sally nugent and ben thompson. the former rugby union player ed slater was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2022 and now his friend and former team—mate, billy twelvetrees, is taking on another mammoth cycling challenge to support families affected by the condition. today, billy and his support team will cycle 350 miles, repeating the route he and ed covered together two years ago. our reporterjayne mccubbin is at the start line for us this morning. it isa it is a familiar route, jayne, but in a different manner, just explain?

good morning. in a different manner, 'ust explain? good morningh in a different manner, 'ust explain? good morning. in a different manner, 'ust explain? good morninu. ., good morning. good morning. done in a different way — good morning. good morning. done in a different way because _ good morning. good morning. done in a different way because this _ good morning. good morning. done in a different way because this time - good morning. good morning. done in a different way because this time it - a different way because this time it is 2a hours, and we are impressed, aren't we? cheering. this is the famous gloucester royal, this is why they are here this morning. ed and billy are here this morning. ed and billy are ready to go, this time equity will be in the support vehicle, last time you were leading the way —— at this time ed will be in the support vehicle. you are doing it in 2a hours which is officially bonkers. we will chat in a minute but i want to remind you how awesome this challenge is and how impressive ed and billy's determination to raise the profile of mnd is. the mnd community has had plenty of heroes, a community that has found hope and strength in friendship and love and a rock solid challenge. two years ago, after ed slater was diagnosed with mnd,

he set off on a challenge with his old team—mate, billy twelvetrees. two years on, you're going to do it again? yeah, on a different set of wheels. last time, ed was in the driving seat. this time he'll be in the support vehicle. but i'm positive. i've got great friends around me. i'm excited. last time, they covered 350 miles in three days. this time, they'll do it in 2a hours. and it was just three days of fun. and a lot of hard work. and we wanted to keep pushing the message for mnd and for ed going forward. they're calling it the ride against time because it really is. the inevitable, brutal, far too quick creep of mnd is clear to see, but it hasn't diminished ed's determination, nor his sense of humour.

i'm just a normal bloke from milton keynes that's ok at rugby. i think it's important that i keep getting out there, even though i look and sound different. it's important for the mnd community. we all have a good laugh, and, you know, my sense of humour is still the same. he was my captain at gloucester. he was a leader in himself, a leader in his family. and he's just a guy who gets get on with life and doing it. there is no fix at the moment, and we will keep banging down the door until there is one, because that's the most important thing. i believe in him and i'll be cheering him on, but it is a massive, massive task.

it is, it really is a massive, massive challenge. ed, you are going to be in the support vehicle, shouting, shouting orders, i believe. ~ , . believe. well, if he can understand me. i believe. well, if he can understand me- i mean. _ believe. well, if he can understand me. i mean, ideally, _ believe. well, if he can understand me. i mean, ideally, i— believe. well, if he can understand me. i mean, ideally, iwheelchairl me. i mean, ideally, iwheelchair woutd _ me. i mean, ideally, iwheelchair would do — me. i mean, ideally, iwheelchair would do about 20 mph but it only does _ would do about 20 mph but it only does four~ — would do about 20 mph but it only does four. so i have to make do with the van _ does four. so i have to make do with the van he — does four. so i have to make do with the van. . . the van. he was determined, determined _ the van. he was determined, determined to _ the van. he was determined, determined to still _ the van. he was determined, determined to still be - the van. he was determined, determined to still be here, | the van. he was determined, - determined to still be here, weren't you? the idea was just after diagnosis, and you knew would always do another one. and even when life

got more completed, you thought you would still do it.— would still do it. well, it's not about me- _ would still do it. well, it's not about me. to _ would still do it. well, it's not about me. to be _ would still do it. well, it's not about me. to be honest. - would still do it. well, it's not about me. to be honest. it'sl would still do it. well, it's not - about me. to be honest. it's about the mnd_ about me. to be honest. it's about the mnd community. obviously, i would _ the mnd community. obviously, i would love to be able to do it physically, but the course —— causes the most _ physically, but the course —— causes the most important part. mnd is still destroying lives, young people. _ still destroying lives, young people, older people, parents, kids, and so _ people, older people, parents, kids, and so that's— people, older people, parents, kids, and so that's what i said to the guys _ and so that's what i said to the guys inside. keep that in mind, let that drive — guys inside. keep that in mind, let that drive you. guys inside. keep that in mind, let that drive yon-— that drive you. that is a pep talk. that is the _ that drive you. that is a pep talk. that is the hope, _ that drive you. that is a pep talk. that is the hope, they _ that drive you. that is a pep talk. that is the hope, they believe, i that drive you. that is a pep talk. l that is the hope, they believe, that if you keep pushing and raising the profile, billy, you step closer to a cure. . profile, billy, you step closer to a cure. , ., . ., cure. there is no cure, no treatment. _ cure. there is no cure, no treatment, like _ cure. there is no cure, no treatment, like ed -

cure. there is no cure, no | treatment, like ed alluded cure. there is no cure, no - treatment, like ed alluded to. he is only 36 years old and his children will be affected for the rest of their lives. his time is finite with us and we all appreciate what is going through, they still don't, hand how serious it is. the wider programme —— public need to appreciate how atrocious this disease is, one in three die within one year, one in two within two years, they are given a diagnosis of two to five years to live and they are left to themselves. we need to raise as much awareness and money to find a cure because it is a cruel disease. wejust find a cure because it is a cruel disease. we just want to keep banging the drum, all of his friends here at the rugby community to keep banging the drum. it’s a here at the rugby community to keep banging the drum.— banging the drum. it's a really secial banging the drum. it's a really special community, _ banging the drum. it's a really special community, does - banging the drum. it's a really special community, does it. banging the drum. it's a really i special community, does it make banging the drum. it's a really - special community, does it make a difference to you to feel the love here? i difference to you to feel the love here? ., , . , . ., difference to you to feel the love here? ., ,. , . ., ., here? i love this club, and one of the biggest _ here? i love this club, and one of the biggest things _ here? i love this club, and one of the biggest things is _ here? i love this club, and one of the biggest things is the - here? i love this club, and one of the biggest things is the fans. - here? i love this club, and one of| the biggest things is the fans. and you can _ the biggest things is the fans. and you can see why. 8:30am on monday,

and they— you can see why. 8:30am on monday, and they are _ you can see why. 8:30am on monday, and they are all out here, ready to support _ and they are all out here, ready to support |— and they are all out here, ready to su ort. .., �* and they are all out here, ready to su--ort. �* ., and they are all out here, ready to sun-oft. �* ., ., , support. i can't tell you how many have said to _ support. i can't tell you how many have said to me, _ support. i can't tell you how many have said to me, i _ support. i can't tell you how many have said to me, i thought - support. i can't tell you how many have said to me, i thought it - support. i can't tell you how many have said to me, i thought it was| have said to me, i thought it was 8am, i'm going to be late for work, never mind! nobody cares! they are here for you! i am just going to chat to some of the crowd. i know everybody wants to show their support, don't they? cheering you are officially the loudest cheerleader! she feeds them, don't you? cheerleader! she feeds them, don't ou? ., ., cheerleader! she feeds them, don't ou? ., . , you? how awesome is the challenge? it's you? how awesome is the challenge? it's amazing- — you? how awesome is the challenge? it's amazing. absolutely _ you? how awesome is the challenge? it's amazing. absolutely amazing - you? how awesome is the challenge? it's amazing. absolutely amazing and | it's amazing. absolutely amazing and they're going to do brilliantly! let me bring over sarah. you have a quite emotional this morning, haven't you?— quite emotional this morning, haven't you?_ ed - quite emotional this morning, haven't you?_ ed is i quite emotional this morning, - haven't you?_ ed is right haven't you? yes, yes. ed is right there, i haven't you? yes, yes. ed is right there. i know _ haven't you? yes, yes. ed is right there, i know you _ haven't you? yes, yes. ed is right there, i know you want _ haven't you? yes, yes. ed is right there, i know you want to - haven't you? yes, yes. ed is right there, i know you want to send i haven't you? yes, yes. ed is right. there, i know you want to send him haven't you? yes, yes. ed is right- there, i know you want to send him a message. irate there, i know you want to send him a messaue. ~ . ., i. message. we are there for you, we are there for _ message. we are there for you, we are there for your _ message. we are there for you, we are there for your family, _ are there for your family, gloucester is your family and we hug you, gloucester is your family and we hug you. rugby — gloucester is your family and we hug ou, rub.

gloucester is your family and we hug you. rugby-— you, rugby. good luck. brilliant. come and _ you, rugby. good luck. brilliant. come and meet _ you, rugby. good luck. brilliant. come and meet fraser. - you, rugby. good luck. brilliant. come and meet fraser. what. you, rugby. good luck. brilliant. come and meet fraser. what is| you, rugby. good luck. brilliant. - come and meet fraser. what is that expression mean? is your liability? he always has a story.— expression mean? is your liability? he always has a story. fraser, what ou think he always has a story. fraser, what you think the _ he always has a story. fraser, what you think the pep — he always has a story. fraser, what you think the pep talk _ he always has a story. fraser, what you think the pep talk is _ he always has a story. fraser, what you think the pep talk is going - he always has a story. fraser, what you think the pep talk is going to i you think the pep talk is going to be like. it you think the pep talk is going to be like. . you think the pep talk is going to be like. , . , , ., be like. it will be abuse for me, i reckon! i — be like. it will be abuse for me, i reckon! i am _ be like. it will be abuse for me, i reckon! i am basically _ be like. it will be abuse for me, i reckon! i am basically had - be like. it will be abuse for me, i reckon! i am basically had to - be like. it will be abuse for me, i reckon! i am basically had to be. reckon! i am basically had to be laughed — reckon! i am basically had to be laughed at _ reckon! i am basically had to be laughed at. that _ reckon! ! am basically had to be laughed at. that is— reckon! ! am basically had to be laughed at. that is my- reckon! i am basically had to be laughed at. that is my main - reckon! i am basically had to be i laughed at. that is my main role. that— laughed at. that is my main role. that is— laughed at. that is my main role. that is what— laughed at. that is my main role. that is what best _ laughed at. that is my main role. that is what best friends - laughed at. that is my main role. that is what best friends are - laughed at. that is my main role. that is what best friends are for. | that is what best friends are for. pretty much, the buffoon! you are auoin to pretty much, the buffoon! you are going to stop _ pretty much, the buffoon! you are going to stop at — pretty much, the buffoon! you are going to stop at every _ pretty much, the buffoon! you are going to stop at every single - pretty much, the buffoon! you are| going to stop at every single rugby club that means the world to ed, how can people support you today? any help cheering us on and showing support? leicesterfirst? help cheering us on and showing support? leicester first? leicester, milton keynes _ support? leicester first? leicester, milton keynes and _ support? leicester first? leicester, milton keynes and then _ support? leicester first? leicester, milton keynes and then back- support? leicester first? leicester, milton keynes and then back here. | support? leicester first? leicester, i milton keynes and then back here. in 24 hours _ milton keynes and then back here. in 24 hours i— milton keynes and then back here. in 24 hours i cant— milton keynes and then back here. in 24 hours. i can't get— milton keynes and then back here. in 24 hours. i can't get my— milton keynes and then back here. in 24 hours. i can't get my head - milton keynes and then back here. in 24 hours. i can't get my head around| 24 hours. i can't get my head around what _ 24 hours. i can't get my head around what we _ 24 hours. i can't get my head around what we are — 24 hours. i can't get my head around what we are going _ 24 hours. i can't get my head around what we are going to _ 24 hours. i can't get my head around what we are going to attempt. - 24 hours. i can't get my head around what we are going to attempt. nearly read to what we are going to attempt. nearly ready to go- — what we are going to attempt. nearly ready to go- you _ what we are going to attempt. nearly ready to go. you can _ what we are going to attempt. nearly ready to go. you can go _ what we are going to attempt. nearly ready to go. you can go to _ what we are going to attempt. nearly ready to go. you can go to the - what we are going to attempt. nearly ready to go. you can go to the ride i ready to go. you can go to the ride auainst ready to go. you can go to the ride against time _ ready to go. you can go to the ride against time go —

ready to go. you can go to the ride against time go fun _ ready to go. you can go to the ride against time go fun to _ ready to go. you can go to the ride against time go fun to be - ready to go. you can go to the ride against time go fun to be website, | against time go fun to be website, raising money for the mnd community and add. —— the gofundme for ride against time. it and add. -- the gofundme for ride against time-— against time. if you drew a line from london — against time. if you drew a line from london to _ against time. if you drew a line from london to edinburgh, - against time. if you drew a line from london to edinburgh, it i against time. if you drew a line from london to edinburgh, it is| from london to edinburgh, it is shorter than the distance they will travel today. ed, you need to go to the support vehicle now, don't you? maybe force be with you all. shall we start the countdown, guys? ready? ken, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one! cheering and there they go. with one mission, one purpose, to try and raise the profile of mnd. absolutely awesome. and we will be live tomorrow morning on breakfast to see how they do,

join us then. irate on breakfast to see how they do, join us then-— on breakfast to see how they do, join us then. we will, i cannot wait to follow this _ join us then. we will, i cannot wait to follow this for _ join us then. we will, i cannot wait to follow this for the _ join us then. we will, i cannot wait to follow this for the next - join us then. we will, i cannot wait to follow this for the next 24 - to follow this for the next 24 hours, those incredible people doing amazing things. that is a long way! it was the bit that jayne explained to us, if you drew a line from london to edinburgh, it is shorter than the distance they are doing. in 24 hours. than the distance they are doing. in 24 hours. good _ than the distance they are doing. in 24 hours. good luck _ than the distance they are doing. in 24 hours. good luck to _ than the distance they are doing. in 24 hours. good luck to them - than the distance they are doing. in 24 hours. good luck to them and i than the distance they are doing. in | 24 hours. good luck to them and get out to support _ 24 hours. good luck to them and get out to support them _ 24 hours. good luck to them and get out to support them if _ 24 hours. good luck to them and get out to support them if you _ 24 hours. good luck to them and get out to support them if you can - 24 hours. good luck to them and get out to support them if you can if - out to support them if you can if you are on that route. we will check in with them this time tomorrow. energy bills are likely to rise again this winter when the regulator ofgem announces its latest energy price cap on friday. analysts say this could be by as much as 9% to an average of £1,700 a year. ben is taking a look this morning at what that might mean for customers. we have got used to prices sort of coming down but now the warning that they could go back up?

yes, there may have been a bit of relief over the summer but that's all about to change — with gas and electricity prices rising injust a couple of months from now. good morning, the energy price cap is set by the regulator ofgem every three months covering around 28 million households in england, wales and scotland. the energy specialists cornwall insight have just released their latest prediction that under the next price cap, average household energy bills will rise to around £1,714 a yearfrom october. we'll get official confirmation of the price cap covering october to december this friday. and there's a warning that bills may never fall back to the level they were at before the pandemic. if the analysts' prediction is correct, and they normally get it pretty accurate, we're looking at a 9% increase on current average energy bills. remember, the price cap doesn't limit the overall bill, it sets the maximum price suppliers can charge for each unit of gas and electricity on a standard tariff for a dual—fuel household paying by direct debit.

your total bill depends on how much energy you actually use. these are the predicted average maximum unit prices from october, but it varies depending on where you live. until last year there had been temporary government support to pay bills due to those high wholesale energy prices following russia's invasion of ukraine. prices have been falling and so the price cap has mirrored those drops. with an increase in bills on the horizon for many, is it a good time to fix a rate with your energy provider, meaning your bills are no longer tied to the price cap and you know what you will be paying each month? at uswitch we are seeing some good fixes in the market where you can fix at around or below the level that it looks like the price cap in october is going to go. so if you want that level of certainty as a customer, it is a good time to look at those options.

it is important to remember, though, just because it's a fix doesn't mean it's a good price fix. so you do have to run a comparison to see what's available to you and look at the prices relative to where the price cap might go. so while fixing can provide certainty it doesn't necessarily guarantee lower prices in the short term. research shows that switching away from a tariff based on the current price cap would save just £5 on average a year. uswitch says that the days of switching your energy supplier on a regular basis to get the best and cheapest deal is likely a thing of the past because the price cap has been changing so often. we'll get the official confirmation from ofgem on friday, but these estimates from cornwall insight give us an idea of how much our bills are likely to rise. those experts are saying the current level of energy bills is likely to be "the new normal". so, still high. thank you.

it's been three weeks since the killing of three girls at a dance workshop in southport, the attack that sparked a week of protests and riots across england and northern ireland. tonight, disturbing new footage of the disorder will be broadcast on bbc panorama, as darragh macintyre reports. this was where the rioting began. a mob attacking southport mosque. more than 50 police officers were injured protecting the building. so here you can see, this is where the entrance is. ibrahim hussain and seven others were trapped inside as a crowd broke into the grounds. obviously the door was locked. i tried to take photographs from here, but they can see the shadow and it was targeted. that was terrifying. violent disturbances spread to other towns and cities.

panorama has obtained this cctv footage showing the terrifying moment a mob arrived on a street in middlesbrough. it's in a town where all the not white people live. just about every house down here has had windows smashed. very frightened, yeah? yeah. yeah, ok. well, thank you, love. thanks very much. stay safe. there's something very, very ugly and nasty, looking up and down this street. one family whose home was attacked agreed to speak to me on camera. hiya, how you doing? thanks very much for doing this. this is what we are left with.

i was coming out from the kitchen. ijust heard the sound of the glass smashing there. i thought he was going tojump into the house. you could see him? yes. he pulled the curtain, used the curtain to wrap his hand. we were scared because the window was open. we were scared that they would come in. the kids were shouting, they were crying. anytime there is a knock on the door, they will think something bad was to happen. why middlesbrough? why now? the people of middlesbrough have every reason to feel angry and frustrated. they've lived a life in which things have been gradually getting worse for them and people like them. it's not an explanation for why people become violent and destructive, but it is a crucial context for understanding what's happened. people on the far right, they can immediately point and say, the reason why you're all suffering and you're all poor is because we've had a huge influx of foreigners who are taking yourjobs, who are pushing you down,

further down the social scale. it's very easy to demonise that group. of course, that's just a standard scapegoating mechanism. more than 1,000 people have been arrested. dozens have already been jailed. the average sentence, two years, three months. more arrests are expected. darragh macintyre, bbc news. you can watch panorama, the riots that shocked the country, tonight at 8pm on bbc one. here's carol with a look at this morning's weather. we are looking ahead to night to the possibility of seeing a blue super moon, hopefully? yes, some of us will be able to because there will be clear skies around and if you get the chance, have a look at it because it is

quite spectacular to see. a lovely site in devon, a beautiful picture, but some light cloud around. a hint of blue skies there but there is rain on the way today, coming in from the west. and notjust today, as we go through this week. when i run the rental accumulation chart, the key is up here and the colours indicate how much rainfall we are expecting. western scotland in excess of 100 millimetres of rain. the driest conditions in the south—east, this is where the warmest conditions will become not less. some of us seeing perhaps nothing at all, but up to ten millimetres. today we are starting with a lot of dry weather for central and eastern parts of england, the cloud will be building from the west, ahead of a band of rain coming in. some of the rain will be heavy today as well. the wind is going to strengthen across the west especially the irish sea where we will see gales. it will be windy in areas adjacent to the irish

sea. 13 in lerwick, 16 in aberdeen, 17 in belfast, potentially 27 in the far south—east dependent on how long we hang on to the sunshine. this evening and overnight, the rain continues to advance east, some will be heavy with the odd rumble of thunder. in the northern half of the country. some clear skies around so take a look outside, i hope you are lucky and you see a super moon. it will be windy and humid in the south—east of england. fresher conditions for the rest of the country. tomorrow we start with the dregs of today's with a friend in the south—east. that will clear quite quickly with cloud and patchy light train going with it. then a mixture of sunshine and scattered showers but blustery showers. the northern half of the country will have the heaviest showers with the odd rumble of thunder. windy, temperatures ranging from 14 to 23

degrees. into wednesday, a ridge of high pressure across the cell so we start off on a fine note with cloud building through the day —— original high pressure across the south. scattered showers across wales and the south, whereas in the north, low pressure is coming in introducing some heavier rain and windier conditions. temperatures on wednesday, 13 in the north to 22 in the south. we are not done with the rain just yet. more to come as we head towards the end of the week on thursday. thank you, see you later. for many weary drivers, a motorway service station is just a place to stretch the legs and grab a coffee on that long journey. but gloucester services on the ms has earned a reputation as a foodie destination in its own right and has been serving travellers for a decade. our reporter steve knibbs can tell us more. there aren't many service stations that people choose to visit for a day trip, but this place is different. we've come down to see it

because we've heard so much about it, and it's also really lovely to see local produce on all the shelves. so we've been looking at all the bottles to see where the wine is brewed and the beer is brewed and the cider. i was blown away, if i'm honest. we like the cake, don't we? and you can feel, it's like a community, and you can really tell that people are coming, just not because they're travelling. a decade ago, a big promise from gloucester services was offering opportunity to local people who struggled to get into work. so let's meet ryan. what would you recommend? lasagne and chips. because it's my absolute favourite. i love lasagne. ryan found getting a job difficult, but he's having a ball here. he was put through an employment programme run by the services and its partner, the gloucestershire gateway trust, and is currently gloucester services colleague of the year. i didn't expect to get that, really, and i'm so proud of myself. i likes what i do around the cafe area. i likes, i likes doing the hot

plates and making coffees and going on the till and wiping the tables up every day. it's so special, this place is so special. we've worked with stroud screen printer marcus walters on a range of t—shirts, sweatshirts that are all about travelling. but it isn'tjust about localjobs, it's local suppliers who fill the shelves, 130 of them from a 30 mile radius. it's a really vibrant network of makers, farmers, growers. we work in partnership with them. so to us it's notjust a transactional relationship. it's been brilliant to see how that network has grown as the business has grown over the last ten years. one of those is zerodig in stroud, a social enterprise growing organic veg in the five valleys and now supplying the services' kitchens and farm shop. they've been really helpful and supportive of us. they're taking a big proportion of the veg that we produce here. we're able to keep our veg in the local area and their values are very much in line with ours. 40 million visitors over

ten years travelling through gloucestershire and getting a taste of gloucestershire too, but also making a difference to the communities that live and work here. steve knibbs, bbc news. we are nowjoined by kerry o'neill, author of the extra mile, a book about alternative places to eat. morning, kerry. we say alternative, thatis morning, kerry. we say alternative, that is quite an alternative, most people would just choose to pass through these places, but we are seeing some of these service stations are a destination in their own right. stations are a destination in their own riuht. . �* ., �* , ., own right. yeah, i'm from bristol, we are publishing _ own right. yeah, i'm from bristol, we are publishing company - own right. yeah, i'm from bristol, we are publishing company based | own right. yeah, i'm from bristol, i we are publishing company based in bristol and the and i'm sure people make up places to go so they have got an excuse to go to gloucester services. it is really a destination for people. services. it is really a destination for people-— services. it is really a destination for --eole. ~ , ., ,, , for people. why do you think these laces are for people. why do you think these places are so _ for people. why do you think these places are so special? _ for people. why do you think these places are so special? is _ for people. why do you think these places are so special? is it - for people. why do you think these places are so special? is itjust - places are so special? is itjust the quality of the food, or is it

the quality of the food, or is it the whole experience? with the whole experience? with gloucester _ the whole experience? with gloucester services, - the whole experience? with gloucester services, from . the whole experience? try gloucester services, from the moment you pull up, they have a beautiful grass roofed building that really blends into the surrounds, they have taken care from the get go to make sure that it looks lovely and fits in. with the local wildlife, community and ecosystems. with gloucester services, community and ecosystems. with gloucesterservices, it community and ecosystems. with gloucester services, it really gives you a showcase, a window into their local food. you a showcase, a window into their localfood. normally you a showcase, a window into their local food. normally when you get in your car, you are in stasis until your car, you are in stasis until you get me going, you are surrounded with people and music you know. at services, there are brands you are familiar with, coffee and burger outlets, and it's not until you get when you are going there to experience something new. gloucester services, it is a real window into the local producers, taste, flavour and specialities. like you mentioned, there are over 130 suppliers who come from within a 30 mile radius which is difficult to do. it's really very difficult to source that quality produce and

crafts and clothing, food and drink, it's hard to get that from such a short radius.— it's hard to get that from such a short radius. that's what i wanted to ask. if this— short radius. that's what i wanted to ask. if this is _ short radius. that's what i wanted to ask. if this is so _ short radius. that's what i wanted to ask. if this is so amazing - short radius. that's what i wanted to ask. if this is so amazing and i short radius. that's what i wanted | to ask. if this is so amazing and so many people love it, why are others not doing the same? i think it is fair to say that some others, we will not name names are pretty rubbish! i will not name names are pretty rubbish! ., . . , . rubbish! i will not name names! with gloucester services, _ rubbish! i will not name names! with gloucester services, not _ rubbish! i will not name names! with gloucester services, not many - rubbish! i will not name names! with| gloucester services, not many people know this, but they are farmers, it is run by the westmorland family and they are cumbrian hill farmers. they have gloucester services and the run another one on the m6, and are in charge of one in scotland. because they are farmers themselves, all three of them, they understand how difficult it is to farm and how important it is to find markets for the local artisanal produce from bakers, makers, food and drinks breweries, vintners. because there they are farmers themselves, they

are supporting local food they are farmers themselves, they are supporting localfood networks which are so important to the uk, as we noticed during covid when everything broke down in the supply chains broke down and we were all stuffed. they really appreciate how important local food networks at to local communities. you important local food networks at to local communities.— important local food networks at to local communities. you have spent a lona time local communities. you have spent a longtime going _ local communities. you have spent a longtime going up — local communities. you have spent a long time going up and _ local communities. you have spent a long time going up and down - local communities. you have spent a long time going up and down the - local communities. you have spent a long time going up and down the uk| long time going up and down the uk looking for alternatives to some service stations which are not quite as good to the ones we have mentioned. what other places could you go to if you just leave the motorway for a couple of minutes, are there lots of choices out there? there are. i wrote a book called the extra mile, and it is delicious alternative to motorway services, it is packed with almost 300 places to go orjudge us of the junctions. it's not always an extra mile, —— they are just off the junctions. it's an extra few miles sometimes but you are supporting places which are just so close to the junctions and otherwise you just blithely passed through the community is thinking about something else. if you just come off the junction and

find cafe is in art galleries, in working farms where kids can watch cows being milked, places of playgrounds, dog fields, similar places. i thought i would write a book about alternatives to motorway services, and the first thing people say to me is, our gloucester services in there? i'm like, hang on, it is a services! it's a service area. that says a lot, people don't perceive gloucester services as a service station because it's so lovely and it's such a nice experience to be there. that's very telling, people saying, it really needs to be in your book! great to talk to you. _ needs to be in your book! great to talk to you, thank _ needs to be in your book! great to talk to you, thank you _ needs to be in your book! great to talk to you, thank you for - needs to be in your book! great to talk to you, thank you for so - needs to be in your book! great to talk to you, thank you for so much sharing your expertise with us and the glowing recommendations of this fabulous service stations. loads the glowing recommendations of this fabulous service stations.— fabulous service stations. loads of --eole fabulous service stations. loads of people getting _ fabulous service stations. loads of people getting in _ fabulous service stations. loads of people getting in touch _ fabulous service stations. loads of people getting in touch with - fabulous service stations. loads of people getting in touch with us - people getting in touch with us about how much they love them, male from gloucester saying their cycle

club uses it as a cafe, but they don't cycle on the motorway! stacey saying, she popped in and loved the bread. stay with us, headlines coming up.

live from london, this is bbc news. "a decisive moment for the gaza ceasefire talks". america's top diplomat is in israel for discussions as the israelis and hamas both blame each other for blocking a deal. the focus of my visit is intensely on getting the hostages back, getting the ceasefire done. it's time for everyone to get to yes, and to not to look for any excuses to say no. kamala harris is in chicago for the democratic national convention where she'll be formally confirmed as the party's presidential candidate to face donald trump in november's election. emergency measures are brought in to ease prison overcrowding in england as more rioters are sent to jail. president zelensky says ukraine wants to create a buffer zone in russia's kursk region after destroying a second bridge. and, as thousands gather in edinburgh, we will have the lastest from the city's spectacular festival fringe.