christian: oliver mctiernan, thank you for being with us. oliver: thank you very much, christian. christian: around the world and across the u.k., you are watching bbc news. let's look at stories making headlines. labour's newest mp has apologized for comments she made in support of her ex-husband after he was convicted of sexual assault in 2020. she said in an interview at the time that he was attractive and easy target for dirty politics. on thursday she told the bbc she was committed to tackling violence against women. the bank of england has held interest rates at 5.25%, a 16- year high, but it has hinted it could be cut in the coming months. the banks governor said he was optimistic things were moving in the right direction. kingharles joked about being allowed out of his cage during a surprise visit an army barracks in hampshire today. he was speaking during a visit to the school of military engineering. it's his latest engagement since returning to public duties after his cancer diagnosis. you are watching bbc news. amid growing concerns over their safety record and after s