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simon jones in dover. now a look at _ one that works. simon jones in dover.est of one that works. simon jones in - dover. now a look at the rest of the day's news. the speed limit on some roads across wales looks likely to be increased — just seven months after being reduced to 20 miles an hour. the new welsh transport secretary ken skates is due to give more details this afternoon about bringing back the 30mph limit, after the original plans were widely criticised. let's go to our wales correspondent hywel griffth in cardiff. what is likely to happen? we will hear from ken _ what is likely to happen? we will hear from ken skates _ what is likely to happen? we will hear from ken skates in - what is likely to happen? we will hear from ken skates in the - what is likely to happen? we will. hear from ken skates in the senedd later this afternoon. if we rewind to last year when this 20 mile an hour default limit was first introduced, we were told by the welsh labour government that it would save lives, and the political pain they endured would be worth it for bet
simon jones in dover. now a look at _ one that works. simon jones in dover.est of one that works. simon jones in - dover. now a look at the rest of the day's news. the speed limit on some roads across wales looks likely to be increased — just seven months after being reduced to 20 miles an hour. the new welsh transport secretary ken skates is due to give more details this afternoon about bringing back the 30mph limit, after the original plans were widely criticised. let's go to our wales...
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simon jones live in dover, thank ou channel. simon jones live in dover, thank you very _ channel.annel. simon jones live in dover, thank you very much indeed. - thank you very much indeed. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. the former labour minister and crossbench peer, frank field, has died at the age of 81. he'd been a leading voice on welfare reform for much of his career — and had served as the mp for birkenhead on merseyside for a0 years. we have had this statement from lord field's family issued by his parliamentary office a few minutes ago. let's speak to our political correspondent harry farley. harry, a0 years as an mp for birkenhead and also a minister in tony blair's first government back in 1997. , ., , tony blair's first government back in1997. , ., , , , in 1997. yes, a minister briefly in tony blair's _ in 1997. yes, a minister briefly in tony blair's first _ in 1997. yes, a minister briefly in tony blair's first government, . in 1997. yes, a minister briefly in| tony blair's first government, and actually a number of the tributes have made refer
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the bbc's simon jones - off for rwanda, but c. henry, thank you.c. henry, thank you. the bbc's simon jones is in i you. the bbc's simonjones is in dover. it is therein range over that many of these asylum seekers are housed, waiting for their applications to be processed. as we heard, the backlog is in the tens of thousands of those?— thousands of those? yes, because what the government _ thousands of those? yes, because what the government is _ thousands of those? yes, because what the government is saying - thousands of those? yes, because what the government is saying is i thousands of those? yes, because | what the government is saying is if you come here illegally on a small boat or the back of a lorry you will not be allowed to stay in the uk, you will be detained and deported and not allowed to claim asylum in the uk. down there at the port of dover is where migrants are brought to shore. 0nce dover is where migrants are brought to shore. once they make it halfway across the channel they become the responsibility of the british authorities,
the bbc's simon jones - off for rwanda, but c. henry, thank you.c. henry, thank you. the bbc's simon jones is in i you. the bbc's simonjones is in dover. it is therein range over that many of these asylum seekers are housed, waiting for their applications to be processed. as we heard, the backlog is in the tens of thousands of those?— thousands of those? yes, because what the government _ thousands of those? yes, because what the government is _ thousands of those? yes, because what the...
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simon jones, bbc news.the us. with a whopping 3,200 megapixels, the camera can produce 1,000 images per night. scientists from the san francisco bay area have spent two decades developing the camera. it'll allow researchers to study dark energy, dark matter and the distribution of galaxies. it'll now be sent from the united states to chile where it'll arrive in a month. the public will see its first images in 2025. we have plenty more coming up at the top of the hour, stay with us on bbc news. hello there. it's been a chilly start to the weekend. we've got some cold weather overnight where we have the clearer skies. temperatures may be a bit higher in scotland, mind you, because we've seen this cloud moving down from the north and we'll continue to see a bit of light rain or drizzle on that weak weather front there as it runs into our area of high pressure. now, in between those two weather fronts, the potential for some slightly warmer air across scotland where we get some sunshine, and particularly northe
simon jones, bbc news.the us. with a whopping 3,200 megapixels, the camera can produce 1,000 images per night. scientists from the san francisco bay area have spent two decades developing the camera. it'll allow researchers to study dark energy, dark matter and the distribution of galaxies. it'll now be sent from the united states to chile where it'll arrive in a month. the public will see its first images in 2025. we have plenty more coming up at the top of the hour, stay with us on bbc news....
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simon jones, bbc news.on and many people will be running along and here is a glimpse at the beautiful sunrise over london which is just stunning there at the moment. let's find out about what the weather has in store for those runners today. good morning, matt. good morning to you both. it is a lovely day. do not befall it is chilly there first thing for those still to head off to the starting line or to line the streets spectating. the forecast is decent for runners. not too warm out there. it should stay dry with only a small chance of a shower and the big thing is perhaps the breeze, the breeze could be strong and gusty around canary wharf later. so in the big picture high—pressure is with us and that is why most are dry but what we see today compared with yesterday's weather front that starts to reinvigorate a little bit and that is set to bring chillier to the south and east and getting warmer in the north and west. contrast of temperature expected later and here it is on the chart. an area of cloud th
simon jones, bbc news.on and many people will be running along and here is a glimpse at the beautiful sunrise over london which is just stunning there at the moment. let's find out about what the weather has in store for those runners today. good morning, matt. good morning to you both. it is a lovely day. do not befall it is chilly there first thing for those still to head off to the starting line or to line the streets spectating. the forecast is decent for runners. not too warm out there. it...
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simon jones, bbc news.matic correspondent james landale is monitoring developments from jerusalem. president biden has said that he expects an attack against israel from iran sooner rather than later and unnamed us officials are saying that attack could involve hundreds of drones and missiles against military targets here in israel. now, that may be the prediction of the future based on hard intelligence, but it may also be the united states trying to deter iran, to try and minimise any kind of response by talking up the threat right now. it also could be an attempt to try to shape expectations so that if and when iran does respond it's seen as less escalator. from iran's point of view, it has promised it will punish israel for the attack on its consulate in damascus, the capitol of syria 12 days ago, but equally the minister say they do not want to widen the scope of this war. and a mass attack using drones and missiles from iran to israel would indeed do that. there has been an attack on israel this eveni
simon jones, bbc news.matic correspondent james landale is monitoring developments from jerusalem. president biden has said that he expects an attack against israel from iran sooner rather than later and unnamed us officials are saying that attack could involve hundreds of drones and missiles against military targets here in israel. now, that may be the prediction of the future based on hard intelligence, but it may also be the united states trying to deter iran, to try and minimise any kind of...
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simon jones, bbc news.lease has a ready broken a number of records, the highly anticipated torture poets department which turned out to be a double album became the most streamed album in a single day on spotify and amazon music. taylor also becoming the most streamed artist in a day on spotify, the album broke the record for the biggest pop album of all time by first day streams on apple music, just more records for taylor swift. we will have plenty more coming at the top of the ala. stay with us right here on bbc news. hello there. it's been a chilly start to the weekend. we've got some cold weather overnight where we have the clearer skies. temperatures may be a bit higher in scotland, mind you, because we've seen this cloud moving down from the north and we'll continue to see a bit of light rain or drizzle on that weak weather front there as it runs into our area of high pressure. now, in between those two weatherfronts, the potential for some slightly warmer air across scotland where we get some sunshi
simon jones, bbc news.lease has a ready broken a number of records, the highly anticipated torture poets department which turned out to be a double album became the most streamed album in a single day on spotify and amazon music. taylor also becoming the most streamed artist in a day on spotify, the album broke the record for the biggest pop album of all time by first day streams on apple music, just more records for taylor swift. we will have plenty more coming at the top of the ala. stay with...
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simon jones, bbc news.applications opened this week for farmers to apply for money from the government's flood recovery fund. ministers say they are looking at how the scheme can be expanded. 0ur reporter paul murphy has more. so this shed is literally as it was on the day i left the farm on the 3rd ofjanuary... he is known as britain's most flooded farmer but it seems henry ward isn't flooded to the government's requirements. he has been told that most of his farm, to the east of lincoln, which is still surrounded by water, is in the wrong location for a support payment. i felt physically sick when i found out that we are not going to be eligible for this money here. we are literally the most famous flooded farm in the country, we have made global headlines yet i have been told i'm not eligible. when i found that out yesterday, i literally felt sick, cross, angry, let down and ijust felt i had just been forgotten about. since october and the downpours of storm babet, this is what henry's farm has looked li
simon jones, bbc news.applications opened this week for farmers to apply for money from the government's flood recovery fund. ministers say they are looking at how the scheme can be expanded. 0ur reporter paul murphy has more. so this shed is literally as it was on the day i left the farm on the 3rd ofjanuary... he is known as britain's most flooded farmer but it seems henry ward isn't flooded to the government's requirements. he has been told that most of his farm, to the east of lincoln,...
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simon jones, bbc news. vigilant when buying her tickets online, with reports of scams. here's our culture reporter noor nanji and her report contains flashing images. welcome to the eras tour! it's the hottest ticket in town — taylor swift's world tour, which comes to the uk later this year. this has been the most extraordinary experience of my entire life. but some fans, desperate to see the us pop idol, have fallen victim to scams. they include sian williams, who had promised to take her daughter to swift's show in cardiff. it's the fact that we've paid £250, lost £250, so you're out of pocket, and we still haven't got any tickets. so it's sort of that roller—coaster of emotions. being angry with myself, sad that we've lost the money, even sadder still that we don't have tickets. tickets to taylor swift concerts sold out within minutes when they first went on sale, and now it is extremely difficult to find them. some swifties are turning to social media or other means, but that leaves them open to fraudst
simon jones, bbc news. vigilant when buying her tickets online, with reports of scams. here's our culture reporter noor nanji and her report contains flashing images. welcome to the eras tour! it's the hottest ticket in town — taylor swift's world tour, which comes to the uk later this year. this has been the most extraordinary experience of my entire life. but some fans, desperate to see the us pop idol, have fallen victim to scams. they include sian williams, who had promised to take her...
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simon jones, bbc news.nt to cutting carbon emissions. chris stark from the climate change committee told the bbc that the prime minister had sent back progress towards reaching net zero: the climate change committee's job is to mark the government's homework on climate, says chris stark and he is marking rishi sunak down in dramatic fashion. the reason — in the autumn the prime minister delayed a ban on petrol and diesel cars and watered down targets for phasing out gas boilers. we seem to have _ phasing out gas boilers. - seem to have defaulted to an approach which will impose unacceptable costs on u na cce pta ble costs on ha rd—pressed unacceptable costs on hard—pressed british families, ha rd—pressed british families, costs hard—pressed british families, costs that no—one was ever really told about. costs that no-one was ever really told about.— costs that no-one was ever really told about. here is what mr stark had _ really told about. here is what mr stark had to _ really told about. here is what mr s
simon jones, bbc news.nt to cutting carbon emissions. chris stark from the climate change committee told the bbc that the prime minister had sent back progress towards reaching net zero: the climate change committee's job is to mark the government's homework on climate, says chris stark and he is marking rishi sunak down in dramatic fashion. the reason — in the autumn the prime minister delayed a ban on petrol and diesel cars and watered down targets for phasing out gas boilers. we seem to...
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simon jones, bbc news. chris stark, from the climate change committee, told the bbc he didn't think the prime minister had made it a priority and is risking the uk falling behind other countries in the battle against global warming. here's justin rowlatt. we had a stark reminder of the impact of climate change this week — a warning that the world's coral reefs were at risk of dying because of a global bleaching event caused by exceptionally high sea temperatures. it comes as the head of the government watchdog on climate change had some stern words for the prime minister. the reason? in the autumn, rishi sunak delayed a ban on petrol and diesel cars and watered—down targets for phasing out gas boilers. we seem to have defaulted to an approach which will impose unacceptable costs on hard—pressed british families — costs that no—one was ever really told about. here is what mr stark had to say about that. i think it set us back. so, i think we have moved from a position where we were really at the forefront, p
simon jones, bbc news. chris stark, from the climate change committee, told the bbc he didn't think the prime minister had made it a priority and is risking the uk falling behind other countries in the battle against global warming. here's justin rowlatt. we had a stark reminder of the impact of climate change this week — a warning that the world's coral reefs were at risk of dying because of a global bleaching event caused by exceptionally high sea temperatures. it comes as the head of the...
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simon jones, bbc news. the world's largest digital astronomy camera has finally been built. of galaxies. it'll now be sent from the united states to chile, where it'll arrive in a month. the public will see its first images in 2025. taking 1,000 pictures a night is wild. that is not something that is currently done by other telescopes. and so taking that many pictures, in addition to having them being of more than the sky, in addition to having them be able to see really far, it is just a really powerful combination of being able to collect a lot of data. i like to think of it as, if you're looking for a needle in a haystack, which is essentially what you're doing when you're trying to find something cool in space, the more haystacks you have, the more likely you are to find some needles. and so we are putting together a million haystacks and we are really confident there are going to be some pretty fun needles in there. stay with us here on bbc news. we are continuing to keep an eye on capital hill where lawmakers are due to vote very shortly on whether or not to release $6
simon jones, bbc news. the world's largest digital astronomy camera has finally been built. of galaxies. it'll now be sent from the united states to chile, where it'll arrive in a month. the public will see its first images in 2025. taking 1,000 pictures a night is wild. that is not something that is currently done by other telescopes. and so taking that many pictures, in addition to having them being of more than the sky, in addition to having them be able to see really far, it is just a...
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the sports drama was directed by british director simon cellan jones, based on the book by swedish extreme mikael lindnard. following the story of his prototype, michael and the team overcome dangerous challenges, climb to the rocks, kayak and follow. jungle risking your life, the expedition race is a multi-day struggle with nature and internal weaknesses. hey chicks, check it out, this one's for you, baby. the plot about the path of the champion is combined with the story about saving the mongrel: the appearance of the four-legged arthur changes the image of the selfish, stubborn racer michael. having found a reliable friend in the dog, he changes his goal. now it’s not the glory after winning at the finish line, it’s arthur’s return home. listen, buddy, you i earned another meatball. thank you! i think it's amazing how much you can achieve if you work hard, and you never know when you'll find someone or something that will change your life, your world forever, and of course, for the better. arthur continues a series of films about dogs with a difficult fate. in 2022 , chaning tatum's lul
the sports drama was directed by british director simon cellan jones, based on the book by swedish extreme mikael lindnard. following the story of his prototype, michael and the team overcome dangerous challenges, climb to the rocks, kayak and follow. jungle risking your life, the expedition race is a multi-day struggle with nature and internal weaknesses. hey chicks, check it out, this one's for you, baby. the plot about the path of the champion is combined with the story about saving the...
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simon jones, bbc news.g to afp, the news agency, and they are quoting rescuers who were involved in this, so these 58 people on their way to a funeral died after their boat capsized in the central african republic. and we will bring you more on that storyjust as soon as we get further details. work has begun on one of the first official statues of her majesty queen elizabeth ii, following her death two years ago at the age of 96. the renowned artist and sculptor andy edwards has been tasked with immortalising britain's longest reigning monarch in bronze, which will go on display in staffordshire once complete. our reporter liz copper explains. a sculpture to mark a reign of more than 70 years. andy edwards from stoke is beginning to fashion a historic piece of public art. and this is how his finished statue of queen elizabeth ii will look. i do feel that pressure, but i do relish it because it is what you aspire to, it's the highest honour, to sculpt the queen. and for that to be commissioned by your hometo
simon jones, bbc news.g to afp, the news agency, and they are quoting rescuers who were involved in this, so these 58 people on their way to a funeral died after their boat capsized in the central african republic. and we will bring you more on that storyjust as soon as we get further details. work has begun on one of the first official statues of her majesty queen elizabeth ii, following her death two years ago at the age of 96. the renowned artist and sculptor andy edwards has been tasked...
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simon jones, bbc news.respondent, james landale who's injerusalem what is the assessment being made about what form this retaliation could take. about what form this retaliation could take-— about what form this retaliation could take. ., , ,, ., , , about what form this retaliation could take. , ,, ., , could take. nobody knows, there is a lot of speculation _ could take. nobody knows, there is a lot of speculation at _ could take. nobody knows, there is a lot of speculation at the _ could take. nobody knows, there is a lot of speculation at the moment, - could take. nobody knows, there is a lot of speculation at the moment, a l lot of speculation at the moment, a lot of speculation at the moment, a lot of speculation at the moment, a lot of assessment of intelligence. i think the americans would not be speaking as firmly and cleaning clearly if they had no basis for that, there have been reports that iran has been moving missiles are the region, that said the fact the us is speaking so publicly and openly
simon jones, bbc news.respondent, james landale who's injerusalem what is the assessment being made about what form this retaliation could take. about what form this retaliation could take-— about what form this retaliation could take. ., , ,, ., , , about what form this retaliation could take. , ,, ., , could take. nobody knows, there is a lot of speculation _ could take. nobody knows, there is a lot of speculation at _ could take. nobody knows, there is a lot of speculation at the _ could...
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simon jones, bbc news. clio 0'flynn is a freelance journalist living in adeje on tenerife.s said 32,000 people have taken part in the protest march in santa cruz, a lot more than i think people expected when this was planned a couple of weeks ago. and one of the main things that they are also stressing is they're not against tourists. and some of the international headlines over the last couple of weeks might have led people to think that local canarian businesses don't want tourists anymore. and that's not the case. what they're saying is the model of tourism, the way that tourism profits are reinvested, that needs to change. it needs to benefit the local economy and the local eco structure. i think certainly some of the groups that would have organised today's protests across all of the canary islands would be calling for a limit on numbers because they feel that the canaries have been oversold. they're kind of saying that the current model is out of date and some of them are saying, "let's take a step back, let's have a moratorium, a temporary one on, say, building any m
simon jones, bbc news. clio 0'flynn is a freelance journalist living in adeje on tenerife.s said 32,000 people have taken part in the protest march in santa cruz, a lot more than i think people expected when this was planned a couple of weeks ago. and one of the main things that they are also stressing is they're not against tourists. and some of the international headlines over the last couple of weeks might have led people to think that local canarian businesses don't want tourists anymore....
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simon jones, bbc news.the teenager brianna ghey begins today. the 16—year—old from warrington was stabbed to death in broad daylight in a park in warrington last year. in february, her killer's scarlett jenkinson and eddie ratcliffe were sentenced to life in prison for her murder. a new treatment to prevent migraines could soon be available on the nhs in england. atogepant, which comes in tablet form, is already available in scotland. the national institute for health and care excellence says the drug could benefit 170,000 people in england. the us president has promised "ironclad" support for israel in response to concerns that the country could be targeted by iran. joe biden warned that iran might launch a significant attack in retaliation for the killing of its commanders in syria last week. iran's supreme leader has repeatedly said israel would be punished but israel has refused to be drawn on whether it carried out the attack. thousands of people have had to flee their homes in southern russia because
simon jones, bbc news.the teenager brianna ghey begins today. the 16—year—old from warrington was stabbed to death in broad daylight in a park in warrington last year. in february, her killer's scarlett jenkinson and eddie ratcliffe were sentenced to life in prison for her murder. a new treatment to prevent migraines could soon be available on the nhs in england. atogepant, which comes in tablet form, is already available in scotland. the national institute for health and care excellence...
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simon jones, bbc news. there is a face under there somewhere!m tomorrow, in what is being labelled national nail price increase day. it comes after it was calculated that workers were making around £7 an hour — well below minimum wage. 351 days ago russell cook, nicknamed the 'hardest geezer', set off to run the entire length of africa to raise money for charity. since then he's fallen victim to an armed robbery and suffered a health scare — but finally the end is in sight. russell should cross the finish line in tunisia this afternoon, and our reporter ellie price has been looking back at his journey. let's go! day three! day four! day six! his nickname on social media is 'hardes— of running the entire length of africa. after more than 350 days, 10,000 miles and 19 million steps, he's probably earned it. he's run through deserts, rainforests, savannah, mountains, jungle and 16 countries, and he's raised well over £500,000 for the running charity and sandblast, posting updates on his progress on social media. originally he'd planned a mere 9,000
simon jones, bbc news. there is a face under there somewhere!m tomorrow, in what is being labelled national nail price increase day. it comes after it was calculated that workers were making around £7 an hour — well below minimum wage. 351 days ago russell cook, nicknamed the 'hardest geezer', set off to run the entire length of africa to raise money for charity. since then he's fallen victim to an armed robbery and suffered a health scare — but finally the end is in sight. russell should...
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simon jones, bbc news.slation in england before thejuly summer recess, which would make it illegal to sell or supply them. it follows overwhelming support from a public consultation. the rest of the uk is set to join the ban by the autumn. 0pening arguments will begin today in new york for donald trump's hush—money trial. the former us president, who is running for re—election this year, is accused of covering up payments made to an adult film star, which he denies. an australian woman charged with murdering three people in a suspected mushroom poisoning case has appeared in court. erin patterson gained international attention following the deaths of three family members who fell ill and died in hospital within a week of eating a beef wellington she had prepared in july last year. she has previously denied the allegations. the case has been adjourned until next month. 11 people have been reported missing and tens of thousands have been evacuated from their homes after heavy rain caused severe flooding in pa
simon jones, bbc news.slation in england before thejuly summer recess, which would make it illegal to sell or supply them. it follows overwhelming support from a public consultation. the rest of the uk is set to join the ban by the autumn. 0pening arguments will begin today in new york for donald trump's hush—money trial. the former us president, who is running for re—election this year, is accused of covering up payments made to an adult film star, which he denies. an australian woman...