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this is bbc news. the headlines: doctors warn the nhs is facing a year round crisis — with claims the pressures of winter look set to continue over the summer. this is a congested system, a result of chronic lack of resources, lack of chronic lack of resources, lack of doctors, lack of nhs staff nurses, lack of social care, and now % the director of public prosecutions, alison saunders, will stand down in october after a series of recent controversies. two people have been killed and a man arrested after a crash involving on the m62 near bradford. china hits back at us trade tariffs with new import taxes worth over two billion pounds. us pork, nuts and wine are among the products hit — as beijing responds to president trump's duties
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on steel and aluminium. and: china's abandoned space lab comes to a fiery end as it falls to earth over the south pacific. coming up in half an hour... it is whether world marking 100 yea rs of it is whether world marking 100 years of the royal air force. and where better than here at its biggest base, raf brize norton. good morning and welcome to bbc news. the nhs could see this year's winter pressures extend into the summer, according to a prediction by the british medical association. the doctors union said difficulties normally only experienced during the winter months had been replaced by a year—round problem. the department of health says the nhs has been given an extra hospitals in the uk experienced one
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of their most demanding winters ever this year. nhs england said there was a perfect storm of bad weather, fluid emissions, and a spike in norovirus. normally those problems ease as the warmer weather approaches, but the bma says that may not be the case this year. using data from nhs england, the organisation says the worst case scenario could see pressure on health services this summer similar to those experienced in the winter of 2016. even in the best case scenario, 5.89 million people would attend a&e over the summer months. only 89.6% would be seen, admitted or discharged within four hours. the official target is 95%, and that would mean a summer squeeze equivalent to the winter of 2015.
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the bma said its figures showed that the crisis over the winter months had been replaced by a year—round problem. the department of health said the nhs had been given an extra £2.8 billion, on top of a planned £10 billion a year increase in its budget by 2020. nhs england said the service was experiencing continued pressure after one of the coldest march months in 30 years. a spokesman said the needs of a growing and ageing population showed why a 10—year plan made sense. andy moore, bbc news. the chair of the british medical association said a "chronic lack of resources" was the reason for the backlog of winter pressures. what we are seeing is the result of what is clearly a mismatch between the capacity that we have in the nhs
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and patient demand. 0ur statistics show that seems that we have been used to during winter months in the last few years are likely to extend into the summer, we are likely to see as many patients attending a&e in the summeras see as many patients attending a&e in the summer as the winterjust gone. patients waiting more than four hours are likely to be as great. patients waiting on trolleys and being treated in corridors are going to be similar to the winters of 2015-16. and going to be similar to the winters of 2015—16. and let's not forget 55,000 patients were cancelled by the government in december, operations, because of pressures. now those patients will need to be reinstated and that will actually add further delays for new patients had been looking forward to their treatment in the summer months. this isa treatment in the summer months. this is a congested system, a result of koranic lack of resources, lack of doctors, lack of nhs staff, nurses, lack of beds, lack of social care and it's now just
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lack of beds, lack of social care and it's nowjust hit ahead and that's what we are experiencing. two men have been killed after a car was driven on the wrong side of the m62 near bradford in the early hours of this morning. police say the car was travelling on the westbound carriageway when it hit another vehicle. the men in that vehicle, aged 3a and 37, were killed shortly after 2.30 this morning. a 22—year—old man was arrested and the road remains closed betweenjunction 27 and junction 26. the director of public prosecutions, alison saunders, is to stand down in october. the head of the crown prosecution service will leave at the end of her five—year term after a series of recent controversies, including the collapse of a number of high profile rape trials. only one previous holder of the post has been appointed for a second term. speaking on radio 4's today programme, ms saunders addressed some of the criticisms she has faced during her time as dpp. with my decision to leave dpp‘s
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survey term of five years, i was clear that five years was a good turn to serve and i have already decided what i will be doing when i leave in october. which is joining a private law firm, but did you say that to the government before the said to you that they would not be extending the contract? yes, they haven't said that to me at all, i told them i would not be asking for an extension. i was leaving at the end of my five years. so it's not been an issue for discussion. we have heard some unflattering assessments of your tenure from danieljan assessments of your tenure from daniel jan they are assessments of your tenure from danieljan they are for example, what do you think when you hear those sort of assessments?” what do you think when you hear those sort of assessments? i think they are incredibly inaccurate and it shows a lack of knowledge of the work which goes on across the crown prosecution service. i had 6000 staff who work really hard every day. our performance across the last five years has been as good as, if
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not improving despite the cuts we have taken over that period. we had prosecutors up and down the country who come to work every day who make a really important decisions about people's lives, who do so professionally and well and i think it's hugely insulting to them to dam the service in that way. china has imposed more than two billion pounds worth of new import taxes on a series of us goods in response to president trump's decision to increase tariffs on imported steel and aluminium. beijing claimed the move was necessary to "safeguard" its interests. there are concerns that such actions could spark a global trade war. chris buckler reports from washington. china was one of the country's foremost in president trump's mind when last month he detailed steep new tariffs on imported steel and aluminium. the american steel bowl
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and industry has been ravaged by aggressive voluntary practices. it is really an assault on our country. the workers who poured her souls into building this great nation were betrayed. but that betrayal is now over. retaliation from beijing was inevitable and effectively immediately there will be a 25% charge on port exported from the us into china as well as new taxes for fruit, nuts, wine and a range of other products. the american authorities have already announced plans for further targeted tariffs for tens of billions of dollars of chinese imports. they say that is in response to an poor trading practices in china which affect us companies. but it raises the possibility of yet more action being taken in what has become a tit—for—tat trade battle. an increasing number of teachers are having to provide basics such as food and clothing
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to support struggling families. the government says it's taking measures to support disadvantaged children after a new survey found many teachers were concerned by the impact of increasing child poverty levels on education. marc ashdown reports. "heartbreaking." that's how some teachers have described child poverty and how it's affecting their ability to learn. this snapshot survey of 900 heads, teachers, and support staff in england, wales, and northern ireland, found 87% think poverty is having a significant impact on learning. 60% believe the situation has worsened since 2015. in their responses, teachers talk of children coming to class with pale faces, dirty clothes, and worn—out shoes. a growing number of schools say they're now setting up clothes banks and food banks to support struggling parents. heads say it's having a wider effect on school budgets, with teachers having to intervene to make sure children are getting the basics.
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one of the problems that we have now is the capacity of other agencies to support us as they used to is not there. one of the problems that we have now is the capacity of other agencies to support us as they used to is not there. we're becoming social workers. not "becoming," we are social workers. members of staff are becoming social workers. putting their hand in their own pocket to support children with christmas presents, with food, with uniforms, and that, in 2018, should not be happening. the department for education says it is continuing to support the most the country's most disadvantaged children through free school meals, pupil premiums, and a new £26 million fund to launch of improve 1,700 breakfast clubs. marc ashdown, bbc news. as the new financial year begins this week nine million workers will see a change in the amount they automatically pay into their workplace pension. the minimum salary contribution for those on auto—enrollment schemes will rise from 1% to 3% — but there are fears that this
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increase may lead to more people opting out of paying anything at all. 0ur personal finance correspondent simon gompertz has been looking into what the affects might be. like any business, these macaroon makers in birmingham have had to sign up staff likejenny to a pension. the pension recipe involves putting in a little dab of money every month, e6 in her case, for a bigger retirement income eventually. but if those contributions go up, will people likejenny opt out? at the moment it's ok, but if it increases a lot, i won't be able to do the things like travelling that i want to do. perhaps i would have the update. i wouldn't be able to afford it without getting a pay increase. helen is a trainer here and keen on a pension, but her priority is getting on the housing ladder. i'm hoping to buy a house in the next few months. i'm happy to make the contributions now, and i do have that money,
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but things are about to get tighterfor me. i will have to rethink. at the moment, employees are putting in 1% of most of their pay into the pension fund by government tax break. this week that is going up by 3%. next year, by 5%. that is a lot to budget for. meanwhile, the employer is now putting in 1%. this week that goes up to 2%, and next year to 3%. so 8% in all. the question is, how many people are going to be able to afford to pay that? this is our retail store in the great western arcade... the founder of ms macaroon wants staff to carry on with a pension. otherwise they miss out on the big sweetener, the employer's contribution. but she warns the increases will have an impact on pay. it will continue to kind of keep wages down. because we have to plan for the growth in pensions costs. the macaroon makers could be giving up a pension of around £4,700 a year if they opt out.
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even so, there is a clear danger that the numbers opting out, around one in ten at the moment across the uk, could rise sharply. kim jong—un has made a rare public appearance at a performance by south korean pop stars in pyeongyang. the north korean leader clapped along, then met the performers back stage. it's the first time foreign music stars have performed in the country in more than a decade. it comes ahead of a meeting between the leaders of the two koreas later this month. tests are being carried out on syringes found at the commonwealth games‘ athletes‘ village to see if they contain banned substances. the used needles were found by a cleaner. 0rganisers in australia have refused to say who they believe brought them to the games, but they have called a meeting with one of the competing nations. there's been a surprise landslide victory in costa rica's
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presidential election. carlos alvarado, the candidate for the governing centre—left party, defeated his conservative challenger, fabricio alvarado. the campaign was dominated by the issue of same—sex marriage, and voters had appeared to be equally split between the former minister and his rival. will grant reports. it was billed as a decision between two men with the same surname but in the end a majority of costa ricans joins continuity over a radical shift to the right. carlos alvaro, the ruling party candidate and former labour minister will now take the countries top job after his ce ntre—left the countries top job after his centre—left message of tolerance seemed to register with waters, in stark contrast to his opponent who was a former angelica goal past and took a strong position on same—sex
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marriage. before the vote he was accused of homophobia. translation: we voted to dress like this as a protest against fundamentalism which we think is a protest against women's rights, the rights of minority groups. others particularly in the country's growing evangelical community wanted a change in leadership. accusing the government of economic mismanagement. translation: costa rica has to take a turn of leadership. with values, principles. we cannot continue like this with a government which has reached the largest budget deficit in history. within minutes of the result being announced the defeated candidate conceded. part of a tradition of sta ble conceded. part of a tradition of stable politics in the central american nation. this might be an
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important victory for gay rights activists to as carlos alvaro promises to approve same—sex marriage, the very issue which set the candidates apart in the first place. the headlines on bbc news: the nhs in england is likely to face a "year—round crisis" , as this winter's pressures extend into the summer — that's the warning from some doctors. two men have died in a crash on the m62 near bradford, after a car was driven on the wrong side of the road. the director of public prosecutions, alison saunders, will stand down in october after a series of recent controversies sport now and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, here's holly hamilton. good morning. cricket and england will need to take all ten new
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zealand wickets if they are to avoid a series defeat. they begin the fourth day in a strong position, the cab andjoe fourth day in a strong position, the cab and joe root scoring 50 as england built a healthy lead. joe root missing out on 100 again, dismissed by david wagner, declared and said new zealand a daunting 382 to win. looks unlikely but after james spence dropped adam latham, they got through to the close without losing a wicket. finishing on 42 without loss. ian poulter admitted to packing his bags to go home on friday and i bet he's glad he stuck around. the terry at the houston open and ten the final race at this week was mcmasters. tied for 123rd after a below par first round and didn't think he'd make the weekend, that on the last forced a play—off achieved then one to earn his first stroke late victory in the united states and a place other gusto. the women doesn'tjust mean
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getting to augusta, there is a lot bigger things on the horizon, it's been a long road the last couple of yea rs been a long road the last couple of years with injury. —— the wind. obviously having some form and not finishing off, getting my first stroke play victory, it's a big one to get the exemption, to move up in the world ranking points, it's a big one. delie ali says he has nothing to prove after a match—winning performance earned tottenham their first victory at chelsea in 28 yea rs. after first victory at chelsea in 28 years. after falling first victory at chelsea in 28 years. afterfalling behind christian eriksen scored a stunning equaliser just before christian eriksen scored a stunning equaliserjust before half—time. then dele alli who recently lost his place in the england starting xi scored twice in the second half to sink chelsea. aspar is now eight points clear of chelsea in the final champions league qualification spot. he's a fighter, very competitive.
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it's not going to be affected, we are looking to help him. because he doesn't play with the national team, he needs to compete, be at his best and try to win again. confidence in the national team. the only way to win the confidence and trust in your manager is doing what made today, scoring goals. ice and wenger is confident fans who deserted the emirates for the 3—0 win over stoke city will be back of the europa league type. —— assen wenger. the official attendance was nearer 60,000, farfewer saw arsenal score twice to spare the gunners blushes. the second half was much better, we played with more than amick, more
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pace, against a good stoke side, i must say. we took slowly controlled, made a difference. in the scottish premiership hearts have all but secured a top six finish after a 1—1 draw against dundee at dens park. after the opener dundee equalised, they are still third from bottom. and chelsea ladies extended their lead in the women's super league, fran kirby putting them ahead against arsenal before a leveller. champions manchester city suffered a surprise defeat at home to reading. defending champions saracens are out of the european champions cup after a 30-19 of the european champions cup after a 30—19 defeat to cleansed. the home side running in three tries in dublin including bus. they face scarlets at home in the semifinals, blasting your side left in the
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competition, there will be no open your ship representation in the last four. 400 metres hurdler ed doyle will become scotland's first—ever flag—bearers at the commonwealth games. it will be one of the highlights of her career she says, when she steps out into the stadium on wednesday, chosen by her fellow scottish team—mates. that's all for 110w. thank you. an abandoned chinese space laboratory — which has been in orbit around the earth since 2011 — has broken up on re—entry over the south pacific ocean. tiangong—1 was being used to train astronauts, but it stopped functioning in 2016, meaning technicians on the ground weren't able to manage its controlled descent to earth lebo diseko has more. heavenly palace blasting off.
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china's first space station was supposed to be a launch pad for a bigger and better projects but since then the eight tonne spacecraft around the size of a school bus has stopped working and come crashing down to earth. there was much speculation over where it might fall with estimates including south america, africa, the middle east and central asia to name just a view. in the end beside pacific is where it came most of it is thought to have earned up on re—entry with any debris falling into the vast waters below. all this is a far cry from the space station's glory years when two different crews of astronauts visited. china says it is dealt with the situation according to international conventions but it all seems pretty embarrassing for the country's space programme. staying in space... more than seven and a half thousand tonnes of redundant space hardware
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is thought to be circling the earth. a uk— led research team is putting a satellite into orbit this evening to try to track the debris and catch it , as our science correspondent, jonathan amos, reports: it's getting extremely busy up in space. it's notjust the working satellites, but all the debris from past missions as well. more than 7500 tonnes of redundant hardware are now thought to be circling earth. it's material that poses a collision hazard, with the danger of creating even more debris. that's where this small european satellite comes in. known as "remove debris," it's been developed at the university of surrey. it'll demonstrate technologies that enable it to monitor, approach and ensnare junk. in one experiment, it'll eject an object and then throw a net around it. in another test, it'll fire a harpoon at a target to see how such projectiles behave in space. once these demonstrations are finished, the remove debris satellite will ensure it doesn't add to the problem by
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deploying a giant sail. this will drag in the upper atmosphere and pull the satellite rapidly down to earth. the remove debris spacecraft will be stored at the international space station for a few weeks before beginning its experiments in late may. jonathan amos, bbc news. let's assess all of this now. joining me now from canberra, australia is brad tucker, astrophysicist at australian national university good morning. good morning, how's it going? it's a beautiful day here. let's talk about this chinese satellite, the fact that has come down to earth, what's your assessment of what went on? down to earth, what's your assessment of what went 0mm down to earth, what's your assessment of what went on? it was a lwa ys assessment of what went on? it was always designed to land in the southern pacific ocean, that's where all spacecraft go, that's where tonnes of robert boosters are, we
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have had this period of two and a bit years because they lost control, i think it's important to be clear, one of the reasons china went to the un, there were reports from other groups saying it looks uncontrolled, they confirmed that. further observations over the past couple of months, especially up to the re—entry showed the spacecraft was tumbling and in orderfor it to tumble is pretty much an indication you do not have control, something went wrong. it's not necessarily an embarrassment but they weren't quite openin embarrassment but they weren't quite open in saying he, yes, we did lose control, there were reports last month from china saying they still had control and it was quite a p pa re ntly had control and it was quite apparently clear that was not the case but nevertheless, everything was ok apart from the unfortunate chance of having some great footage of this re—entry nudges a bit of a disappointment but that's ok. of this re—entry nudges a bit of a disappointment but that's 0k.|j of this re—entry nudges a bit of a disappointment but that's ok. i can see how about this point you. any
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elements that got through, clearly lots of that earns up to do we know if any bits of debris came down?|j haven't heard of any solid evidence of debris, only about 10%, seven 800 kilograms that would have made it, we are talking about things the size ofa we are talking about things the size of a piece of paper, it would just look like normal rubbish, if you weren't looking for it you would not notice it, the fact that it is most likely in the ocean, bits of it have sunk down, i will be quite surprised if we ever see bits of that, quite different to the us skylab which crashed into western australia here in 79, people still have souvenirs here. i think it's probably the last we'll have heard of, unfortunately this satellite. what about the wider issue of redundant space hardware, this big uk research team trying to do something about it.|j this big uk research team trying to do something about it. i think it's great for the planning, this is
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really to highlight the problem, but are bits of not only, not only small bits but large bits, a good examples in 2009, a defunct russian communications satellite crashed into a united states satellite, we had the first crash tween two satellites and 79, but produces 7000 bits of agree, there are about 1300 defunct satellites in the orbit. the idea that there is a group to solve this is great. let's look at the rocket easter is —— rocket boosters. a private company lands these underground to be reused, meaning it's not in other piece of debris, ultimately be have to worry there is what we call kessler syndrome, there could be a chain reaction, we are no longer able to launch things from the earth and that current model is about 2035 which is not far away but
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factors in 2035, we could lose satellite communications. we are showing some lovely graphics of something being harpooned, that is feasible, is it? it is. the great thing about it, the height that we we re thing about it, the height that we were talking about, still a little bit of atmosphere and friction, still pretty much a manoeuvrable environment that you can grasp onto these things, let the others here ta ke these things, let the others here take care of it and building these small satellites which when you want to read in deep orbit, they burn up on re—entry to the earth's atmosphere. this year we will see any for atmosphere. this year we will see anyforup to 120 atmosphere. this year we will see any for up to 120 rocket launchers going between two and five satellites, next year that will double. let's start planning efficiently, what do we do with all this stuff that left up there and how do we prevent more potential issues western market the
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international space station will come back down and it will be much bigger than what we saw today. as they say what goes up, must come down! thank you tom brad tucker in canberra. the weather may be awful but at least it's been brought to you i carol kirkwood! good morning. whether courtesy of this element of france. mild are in the south. if you are travelling during the course of today, disruption possible because of the snow, you can find out more on your bbc look north radio and we will keep you updated on the bbc news channel. —— bbc local radio. in fa ct, channel. —— bbc local radio. in fact, with height, in the southern
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uplands we could have 5—15 seven metres of lying snow, at lower levels more likely to be a couple of centimetres but all of that could lead to disruption if you are travelling throughout the day. there that in mind. as we go through the afternoon, you can see how the snow gets a cross afternoon, you can see how the snow gets across the central lowlands, pushing towards the highlands, behind it, sunshine and showers, some of them heavy and thundery, mild. ahead of it, still cold, sunshine, wintry showers. won't be long into the evening until the snow arrives across northern scotland at all arrives across northern scotland at a ll levels. arrives across northern scotland at all levels. behind it, the snow will be replaced by rain across northern ireland, england, wales and southern counties. showery at bricks of rain, very mild in the south, milder conditions as we go through into the rest of the week, starting to
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