hello, you're watching afternoon live. today at 2pm: fresh allegations of poor treatment are to be investigated at shrewsbury and telford nhs trust, where an investigation is already under way into the deaths of several babies. the number of elderly people needing round—the—clock care will almost double in england over the next 20 years — experts warn of a "looming crisis" in the care system. a significant delay to the opening of a major section of crossrail. the london link due in december won't now be operational until autumn next year. frank field, who has resigned the labour party whip, is facing calls to step down as an mp and trigger a by—election in the row about anti—semitism. coming up on afternoon live, all the sport: england's bowlers looking to make a

breakthrough after lunch, but andy apartment batsman looking rather co mforta ble, apartment batsman looking rather comfortable, i'm afraid. 118— to, they are. i have to say, it fell a little bit like autumn this morning. the weekend should bring something warmer, something a bit more like summer. warmer, something a bit more like summer. and talking of summer, we are going to have a look back at what the summer brought us. i have a little quiz for you in about half the number. also coming up, a finalfarewell to the ‘queen of soul‘ aretha franklin. a funeral service begins in her home town of detroit in the next hour, where thousands of fans have been paying their tributes. it was beautiful. it is like she is lying on a cloud. she lives like she is at peace. it is beautiful. i hope

ican is at peace. it is beautiful. i hope i can look like that when i go away. hello everyone, this is afternoon live. more than a dozen further cases of alleged poor care are to be investigated at an nhs trust where an independent probe is underway into the death of several babies. the department of health ordered an investigation of maternity care at shrewsbury and telford nhs trust. the review team is looking at cases including the death of babies and mothers, and brain injuries. now other families have raised concerns about treatment at the trust. our news correspondent richard galpin has been looking into the story and joins me now. tell us about the background. back

in april, jeremy hunt or two at this investigation into maternity care vouchers breanne telford hospital trust. as you are saying, this was following the deaths of a number of babies, in fact seven between 2014 and 2016, later deemed to be avoidable. with a failure to monitor the babys avoidable. with a failure to monitor the ba bys heartbreak avoidable. with a failure to monitor the babys heartbreak in contributing factor in many cases. the bbc has been saying, the number has increased by at least a dozen after more families came forward. not all of these cases add about deaths of babies, the also includes maternal deaths and serious injuries, including to the brain as a result of maternity errors. what has the trust being seen in response to all of this? there has been a very strong of this? there has been a very strong response of this? there has been a very strong response from all of them.

they are strongly denying the is any more cases that man and are ready known about, and in a statement, the chief executive said... we are clear that certainly, the independent investigation ordered by jeremy hunt has now expanded from 23 to 35 cases. the latest on homebase, which as we have been reporting through the day, is on some trouble. it is securing approvalfrom is on some trouble. it is securing approval from creditors to close at 42 stores. homebase and securing approvalfrom 42 stores. homebase and securing approval from creditors to close 42 stores. that would put around 1500 jobs at risk. we will bring you much more on that through the afternoon,

including with our business news segments, but homebase securing approvalfrom segments, but homebase securing approval from creditors to close at 42 stores. 1500 jobs at risk. a new study suggests that the number of people aged 85 and over who need round the clock care in england will double in the next 20 years. researchers from newcastle university are warning that relying on unpaid, informal carers, such as family members, isn't a long—term solution. the government says adult social care reforms will be unveiled this autumn. here's our social affairs correspondent alison holt. we are living longer and more of us will need help in our old age. today's research spells out the pressures that brings. the number of people in their mid—80s with complex health problems who need 24—hour a day support will double within two decades. researchers calculate by 2035, there will be nearly half a million people aged 85 and over who need round—the—clock care. overall, in the 65 plus age group, more than one million will require

that high level of support. the report warns health and care services will have to adapt, because families will struggle. it is going to be more difficult forfamilies because women are working, women are the predominant carers, women are having to work longer, they are taking retirement later. just at that age, they will have maybe an 85—year—old parent who they will have to care for and sometimes, two parents they will have to care for. i think the thing that will make a difference is some clear leadership from government. we've had 20 years of talking and discussing the question, what we need now are years of leadership in which we craft a solution. what i want to see is an innovative green paper, i want to see something that has clear milestones, i want to see some timelines and budgets. above all, i want to see government embracing innovative new ways

of delivering care and support. the government says it will set out its plans for the future funding of care services this autumn and that it aims to meet the challenge of a growing ageing population head—on. the veteran mp frank field, who quit the parliamentary labour party last night, says he's considering triggering a by—election in his constituency of birkenhead. mr field has described labour as a "force for anti—semitism", and says his local constituency party is now governed by a culture of "intolerance, nastiness and intimidation". allies ofjeremy corbyn have accused him of making grotesque slurs. 0ur political correspondent chris mason reports. i was delighted you rejoined us... this was frank field in parliament in 1992. even back then he had already been an mp for over a decade. the word maverick could have been

invented to describe him. he's long been very independent minded, and now having walked out of the parliamentary labour party, he is considering whether to trigger a by—election in his constituency merseyside. a big mega step i havejust taken. i am trying to recover from that. over the next weeks and months, i will obviously be thinking about that and consulting with people. getting a response as i walk around birkenhead and see what people say. the feed in so far does not suggest there is any demand for that but that's what it may obviously come to. it might not happen but imagine it did, a by—election featuring frank field, and mp for birkenhead for nearly 40 years, against the labour party. the very divisions at the heart of labour crystallised in a single context.

plenty in mr field's local party came on merseyside are irritated at his full—throated support the brexit, including voting but a weak government in a hung parliament. but this constituency as a whole back brexit. frank field also said labour displayed intolerance and nastiness and was a party where anti—semitism is more than tolerated. he's obviously lost the confidence of his members, and he's now getting his excuses in, it seems to me, and throwing around grotesque slurs which have no basis in reality. that's a very regrettable end, i think, to frank's career. the question is how many could follow and walk out of the parliamentary party. i shall be staying and fighting. i shall fight to the last and the end. there is a danger others will say, i've had enough, i'm not taking any more of this. why should i be putting

myself through this? there is a danger. if this isn't sorted, others will go. therefore, sort it, labour leadership, and sort it very quickly. one thing is certain. chummy and chatty, tea and a sandwich. don't expect to see this this again any time soon. in the past hour, the european union's chief brexit negotiator michel barnier has said there can be no deal with the uk unless a "backstop" arrangement is agreed for the irish border. but speaking in brussels after talks with the brexit secretary dominic raab, mr barnier was seeking an "ambitious pa rtnership" on security issues. the two men are aiming to reach agreement on future trade relations before 0ctober‘s eu summit. speaking earlier, mr raab said he was stubbornly confident that a deal would be reached. 0n the withdrawal agreement, we are

making further progress each week. and data protection, under the governance issues including disputes resolution, on the delay between it with style agreement and the future relationship we are forging together. and also on judicial procedures. all in all, i think the contours of an agreement are becoming clearer and clearer, which isa becoming clearer and clearer, which is a positive. 0n northern ireland, meet remain committed to continuing to work on potential solutions, working with the teams on some of theissues working with the teams on some of the issues raised, and is continuing to drive that forward. the solutions must be workable for the communities living in northern ireland and the republic, and the people affected in their daily lives by what michel barnier and i are negotiating on

behalf of the uk at the moment. 0n the future relationship, i think there is also real progress on security issues. we feel we need to be even more ambitious. i understand the eu position and the principles that underpin that, but at the starting point for the uk is always on security, that we want team and in as much operational cooperation as is feasible to keep our citizen said, uk citizens, european citizens, and we have made clear, andi citizens, and we have made clear, and i continued to affirm, that europe's security is the united kingdom's security. the opening of a major part of london's new crossrail line, which had been due to take place in december, has been delayed until autumn next year. the company building the link says more time is needed to complete the infrastructure and carry out testing. crossrail is a £15 billion project which, when fully open, is expected to carry 200 million passengers a year.

our business correspondent theo leggett is here. the mind us what crossrail is. why is it so important to the country's infrastructure and economy? is it so important to the country's infrastructure and economy7m is it so important to the country's infrastructure and economy? it is one of the biggest infrastructures project in a generation. it is connecting east and the west london with a new link, with 26 males of new tunnels, ten new stations, 31 new tunnels, ten new stations, 31 new stations being refurbished. it is expected to increase london's transport capacity by 10%, and contribute £42 billion to the uk economy. being a little bit cynical, you might say with a project that has lasted ten years, maybe nine months extra on top of the schedule is to be expected, but it is very

embarrassing for those involved. what are the reasons for the delay? crossrail limited says that most of the infrastructure has been completed, but they are finishing off my equipping tunnels, integrating signalling systems, developing computer software, and it seems they have run out of time to do that. on top of that, they need time to test everything, because the last thing you want is a problem with safety or signalling systems on day one. they need time to test thoroughly, they don't have enough, therefore, they have had to deserve therefore, they have had to deserve the opening. —— west midlands police have arrested a man in connection with the fatal in connection with the fatal stabbing of two women in solihull. 21—year—old janbaz tarin was arrested in the sparkhill area of the city last night. raneem 0udeh and her mother khaola saleem were attacked at ms saleem's home on bank holiday monday. the competition watchdog has launched legal action against online ticket reseller viagogo over concerns it is breaking

consumer protection law. the regulator issued warnings to the big four secondary ticket sites at the end of last year. it now says viagogo has failed to make the required changes to its business model. the french farming minister has said fishermen from his country the regulator issued warnings to the big four secondary ticket and the uk will meet as early as next week to discuss scallop fishing after recent clashes off the coast of normandy. on monday, nearly 40 french boats confronted british rivals, saying they were depleting stocks. the government says the british vessels were fishing legally. you're watching afternoon live, these are our headlines: fresh allegations of poor treatment are to be investigated at shrewsbury and telford nhs trust, where an investigation is already under way into the deaths of several babies. the number of elderly people needing round—the—clock care will almost double in england over the next 20 years. frank field says he'll

consider quitting as an mp, triggering a by election in the row about anti—semitism. and in sport, england's bowlers have been frustrated by india in the second day of the fourth test. england have settled on 135—2. jose mourinho claims he is still one of the best managers in the world, as he faces questions about his future at manchester united. and seybold is now a footballer, but there have been mixed reviews of his performance. —— usain bolt is now a footballer. let's return now to that news that the number of people aged 85 and over needing 24—hour care is set to double, according to a news study published today.

it says the growth in people living longer with complex needs underlines the importance of ensuring health and care services adapt to meet the demand. emily holzhausen is the director of policy and public affairs, carers uk and joins me now. as you surprised by these findings? we had seemed that there would be a growth in the population, just sheer volume and numbers is very widely and indeed, and it is notjust a doubling of the over 85 ‘s fridge is the concern, but over 65 who will need care. we are worried about the pressure that will put on families and close friends if we don't have a very well founded social care system and health system that deals with this. family and friends as carers are ready and issued pressure, but this is going to increase and intensify in the coming years. absolutely. we have found that

whining for people have not had a day off in five years when the ad had to provide substantial care, which is almost unthinkable to most people. a lot of them are suffering from health problems as well. that simply is not sustainable. so much money, about 6.3 billion, has been taken out of social care as needs as increasing since 2010. we really need to turn this round, notjust in the short—term, but when bc those predictions, we need the government to ta ke predictions, we need the government to take urgent action. what does that mean in terms of specifics? you talked about the money taken out of the social care system. it is a question of pumping that money back in question is it a question of a rethink about how we look after all people? both is needed. we urgently need some short—term cash injection, because we are really struggling. we

see people falling out of work because they are simply having to ta ke because they are simply having to take on care for parents. people ta ke take on care for parents. people take a big financial hit to their own income, and employers lose by google employees. many do think differently about our health and social care system, and we are not the only country. how do we compare? it is interesting, on workplace rights, we lag behind. and social care, we have some of the best lawyers in the world, but it is simply underfunded. 0ur health care system could more technology. we could integrate better and respond better to patients. the nhs is about to look in the new 10—year plan, and we have to get that right. but we don't have a plan at the moment on how people bond funds keirin in the future. it is very difficult to protect what funds we would need.

there will be a green paper in the autumn, and it needs to give us some solutions for the future. we will see what happens with that. thank you for being with us. stars of the music world have been celebrating the life of aretha franklin, at a tribute concert in her home city of detroit. gladys knight, the four tops and angie stone were among those performing in front of thousands of people. the funeral for aretha franklin, who died earlier this month at the age of 76, will take place shortly. the ceremony begins in the next hour, and nada tawfik is live in detroit for us. describe what is going to be going on. aretha franklin was brought inside by the same house that carried rosa parks, and inside they are preparing for an event they have planned down to every state to do try to match the greatness of ibiza franklin. it bilbey over five

outboards long, and will highlight our roots in the church as gospel performance and sermons delivered by prominent members of the church. it will also include more than two dozen reform and is, by adding the, p0p dozen reform and is, by adding the, pop artist, the likes of stevie wonder, and ariana grande and jennifer houston. so many different tributes. we are likely take you a little bit about how she was not only a musical genius, but has she really contributed to civil rights and women's rights, and to impact on america's history in general. her music was often a soundtrack to some of america's most important moments. we would hear bill clinton as well. people have been coming to try to get into the funeral. there are two blocks filled with members of the public so have been here since the early hours of the night, trying to

get a seat inside. it truly is a mix of mourning, but also a celebration, and a very joyful celebration of mourning, but also a celebration, and a veryjoyful celebration of her life. singing and dancing. the fact that so many of her fans have panned out is testament, i suppose, to the fa ct out is testament, i suppose, to the fact that she touched the lives of so many people in america and a round the world. yeah, when i spoke with fans, i ask why they came out, and everyone said, we did not meet aretha franklin, but we knew aretha franklin. she spoke through home music, she spoke to the soul through her music. they really felt there was an honesty there, experiences they could connect with. she spoke about paying, about life and the i°ys about paying, about life and the joys of life. many people said that us joys of life. many people said that usi joys of life. many people said that us i spoke to two women who came here with their pink cadillacs, which will be part of the procession, and she said that she

told them they could be anyone and anything they wanted. she really an pub at them. when you think about aretha franklin, it has that power that she just exuded throughout her career. again, you think of stories like the fact that with hannah berry fo nte, like the fact that with hannah berry fonte, she went on a long tour and proceeded the rights to the several — gave proceeded the rights to the several —— gave the money to civil rights. she was a woman of her time, she was chipped by it, but she also transcended racial divides. really a very, very important part of american history, aretha franklin. thank you very much indeed for bringing us the latest from detroit. let's get more now on this afternoon's breaking news. homebase creditors have approved a proposal to close 42 stores,

putting 1,500 jobs at risk. the british home improvement chain was on the brink of collapse. our business correspondent emma simpson is here — what does this mean for the future of homebase? today brady was it make or break moment for homebase. it is losing money hand over fist and needs to cut costs. its finances were so precarious that the entire chain was sold for £1 uni june to the tail time around company. they said decisive action was needed, and that included closing 42 stores. but to do so, it is a form of insolvency proceedings. they needed the agreement of creditors including suppliers and landlords, and quite a lot of those were unhappy, because they would take a big financial hit.

that's forward to today, the big creditors met, and it went through with 96% approval in the end. it has gone through, which means those of 42 stores will go ahead and close, with the loss of 1500 jobs, but the company said, if the deal had not gone through, administration was very likely. in other words, the entire chain would have collapsed, losing some 11,000 jobs. it gives the new owners breathing space to turnit the new owners breathing space to turn it around and try and get it back to profitability and a long—term future. back to profitability and a long-term future. they are losing some stores and jobs, presumably, to save themselves. what are the deeper reasons for the trouble homebase finds themselves in? what has gone wrong with homebase in particular?l lot of homebase's problems were self—inflicted. this was a

profitable business until, in 2016, it was taken over by one of this chill your‘s because companies, and they sacked the entire management team. they take out a lot of products that were popular with customers, including soft furnishings, and the sales plummeted, and the losses mounted. and the australians then exited and sold the businesses for £1, having had to write off £1 billion in two yea rs. had to write off £1 billion in two years. the accusation was disastrous. this time around accompanied to get over, and they think there is a profitable business in the. 0f think there is a profitable business in the. of course, they are up against stiff competition, because discounters sell a lot of their stuff now. as well as supermarkets. the climate is very challenging, but they think there is a business and there, but there is a lot of pain to

be had to try and return it to profitability. a mother is delivering a petition with 100 thousand signatures to the attorney general, calling on him to open a new inquest into her daughter's death. rosamund adoo kissi debrah wants the original inquest findings quashed, after evidence emerged linking the death of her nine—year—old daughter ella to illegal levels of air pollution near their home in south london. chi chi izundu reports. i still can't believe it, i can remember it like yesterday. ella was great, she was your typical first—born. she was into everything. football, music, dancing. she had a great sense of humour. she was really, really funny. she loved to swim. she was good at everything she turned her hand to, basically. the inquest into ella's death concluded that she died of a severe asthma attack followed by a seizure, and with the possibility

of an allergic reaction to something in the air and it is that something in the air that ella's mum wants further investigating. armed with a petition signed by more than 100,000 people, ella's mum is taking it to the attorney general‘s office in the hope of a new inquest. she says she has new evidence into how london's unlawfully high levels of air pollution contributed to her daughter's death. using data from pollution monitoring stations, an expert in asthma management claims that ella's last hospital admission happened during one of the worst air pollution episode around their south london home. and in a letter to the attorney general, rosamund said the expert concluded there was a real prospect that without illegal levels of air pollution, ella would not have died. the government has lost three court cases over the illegal levels of air pollution, but this call is being supported by london's mayor, sadiq khan, an asthma sufferer himself, who hopes no more children die as a result of the air they breathe. she wanted to be a pilot, that was her dream, and to think

that the air that she loved so much is going to end up, you know... is what killed her, that to me is quite shocking, still. rosamund adoo—kissi—debrah ending that report by chi chi izundu. astronauts onboard the international space station have had to deal with a leak, probably caused by a collision with a fragment from a meteorite. one of the astronauts plugged the hole with his finger, before it could be covered with thermal sealant and tape. engineers on the ground are now working on a more durable repair, but they say the crew of six is in no real danger. time for a look at the weather. you have got to quiz for us, because it is officially the last day of

summer, which is tragic to report. i cannot believe it is over of the day. some people would say, it doesn't happen to litter in september, but meteorology the we measured the seasons in three blocks. immaculately summer checked out if you weeks ago when a heatwave came to an end, but i have got a quiz for you. no prizes, and b will give you the answers at half past four, but it is just for pride. give you the answers at half past four, but it isjust for pride. i wa nt four, but it isjust for pride. i want people are told to play along. question number one — how many days... i will give you a clue, then the hottest place got 35 degrees. but for how many days did beget to 30 degrees are above? i did not say

it was going to be an easy quiz. question two... that's somewhere in the uk. and the clue is, there are 31 days, so how many days out of 31? and it was dry earlier in the summer. i think this is the hardest one... answers on a postcard. we will give you the answers at 4:30pm. don't overwhelm us with postcards! they are not easy. i will leave you to work on those. i am confident i will get them all right. as soon as i have got onto google. what's the forecast for the weekend? we will leave some are behind temporarily because this morning many of us started the day on a thoroughly

autumnal note. across the scottish islands, temperatures got below freezing, some places as low as minus two. northern ireland, the east of england, wales and the south—west are not far behind. things changing into the weekend with frontal systems pushing in from the west bringing cloud and a bit of rain. high—pressure holding firm across eastern areas and this is the sort of setup to bring us warmer air. we are going into the start of the autumn meteorologically, but summer is about to remind us it is in completely done yet. warmer by day and night. as we go through the rest of the afternoon with most places in fine shape, sunshine and extra cloud streaming into northern ireland from the far south—west. the odd spot of rain across west cornwall later in the afternoon. many spots of england and wales seeing sunshine, the small chance of a shower across the south—east corner. across northern england, 20 and 21 degrees with sunny spells. grabbing up across northern ireland

and eventually extra cloud across the western isles and northern scotla nd the western isles and northern scotland where it will turn breezy but eastern scotland holding onto sunshine. this evening and overnight, those fronts i showed you with that stripe of cloud, it'll try to staggerfurther with that stripe of cloud, it'll try to stagger further east and likely to stagger further east and likely to turn misty and murky for eastern areas and a bit drizzly. but a much milder night across western parts for the likes of glasgow, belfast and plymouth, temperatures around 14 degrees but still cool to the east of scotla nd degrees but still cool to the east of scotland and eastern england. but thatis of scotland and eastern england. but that is where we will have the best of the sunshine tomorrow morning and where we keep hold of the best of the sunshine tomorrow afternoon. more cloud further west. high teens across scotland, maybe up to 24 across scotland, maybe up to 24 across parts of england and wales. a similar day on sunday. the best of the sunshine across eastern and

southern areas. the further north and west you are, a bit more cloud. the weather front pushing into the north—west will have more life, heavy rain for northern ireland and western scotland. away from the north—west corner, where it will also be windy, temperatures getting up also be windy, temperatures getting up into the 20s just about everywhere. heading to monday and tuesday, rain pushing south east on monday. warm in the south—east at this stage, fresh on tuesday but as we head into next week, looking mostly dry. plenty more later on. this is bbc news — our latest headlines. more families have come foward with concerns about their care at the shrewsbury and telford nhs trust. an independent review into a series of baby deaths at the hospital has been expanded. a new study suggests the number of people aged 85 and over needing 24—hour care is set to double by 2035. an expert warns the care system

is at "breaking point". london's new crossrail line will launch next autumn, and not in december as scheduled. transport for london says more time is needed "to ensure a safe and reliable railway for customers". veteran mp frank field says he's considering triggering a by—election in his birkenhead constituency, after he resigned the labour whip over the leadership's handling of anti—semitism allegations. mourners are gathering in detroit for the funeral of the queen of soul, aretha franklin. the six—hour ceremony will feature performances from stevie wonder, ariana grande, and chaka khan. sport now on afternoon live with katherine downes. let's talk usain bolt first — he's now a footballer. he's fast as lightning, but he now thinks he's a pretty nifty

footballer. what's the latest on his attem pts footballer. what's the latest on his atte m pts to footballer. what's the latest on his attempts to become a footballer? he has made no secret of the fact that he wants to become a professional footballer after retiring from spreading. he really wa nts to retiring from spreading. he really wants to play for manchester united, the premier league team he supports, but he is a bit of a way off that standard. he has trained preseason with the australian team central coast mariners, just north of sydney. he has been in training with them in the build—up to the start of their season and this was the first chance for him to impress on the pitch in a pre—season friendly. a huge anticipation and a massive cheer when usain bolt finally came on around halfway through the second half. and phil mercer was watching.. we desperately wanted to see him come on, shouting and screaming, and when he came on there was an almighty roar, the biggest roar this pa rt almighty roar, the biggest roar this part of australia would have heard for many a season, given last season the central coast mariners finished

bottom of the competition. he came on, usain bolt, a very, very quick down the wing, as you would imagine. at one stage some supporters were saying he was too quick because he anticipated a ball in the air but it went behind him. no doubting his endeavour and enthusiasm of supporters, but some very hard weeks lie ahead for usain bolt as his odyssey to become a professional footballer here in the southern hemisphere continues. here's hoping for a professional deal before the season starts. you would have thought they might be missing a trick if he didn't sign him because 10,000 people apparently showed up to watch him. a real draw, but mixed reviews of his actual performance. let's talk about the cricket. the latest in england against india. another wicket in the last ten or 15 minutes with alastair cook catching indian captain virat kohli off the bowling of sam curran. virat kohli was just four away from his

half—century. a frustrating moment for the —— frustrating morning for the english bowlers. they got two wickets before lunch, stuart broad dismissing rahul and dhawan. kohli and pujara settled india. chasing england's total of 246 after that top order batting collapse yesterday. jose mourinho has been defending his record as a manager. he's been holding his weekly press conference and has been facing questions about manchester united's poor start to the season. they play burnley on sunday, and mourinho is adamant that he's still one of the best managers in the world. iam the i am the only manager in the world that won italy, spain and england. and by winning eight titles, not small titles, not small countries, eight proper titles, my second

position last season is one of my greatest achievements in football. the us tennis association is looking into nick kyrgios‘ win over pierre—hughes herbert at the us 0pen, after the umpire got down from his chair and encouraged kyrgios to try harder. he was losing by a set and a break at the time. he went on to win, after the umpire mohamed lahyani intervened. kyrgios plays roger federer next, and his third round opponent has criticised the umpire, saying encouraging players "isn't in their role". but kyrgios says it wasn't like that. that's all the sport for now. today marks 21 years since the death of diana, princess of wales, and this week we're hearing from the winners of the diana award, an award established in the princess's memory to celebrate young people who have gone above and beyond to change the world for the better. tyana murray davidson is one of the diana award winners. she's won the award for her work with helping disadvantaged young

people with the city gateway trust, and is young lord mayor of the city of london. that's great! thank you very much indeed for being with us. has it sunkin indeed for being with us. has it sunk in that you have got this award? it has sunk in but i'm still shocked i was able to be nominated and win the award. but i'm very happy i did. what does it mean to you to get this? it was a good opportunity, and i know it's a big deal and everything, but, yeah, opportunity, and i know it's a big dealand everything, but, yeah, i'm happy. tell us about some of the work you have been doing to get this award. because i'm beyond mayor of the city of london, i chair used board meetings, which involves adults that work in the city of london children's services, open spaces. —— i chair youth board meetings. and young people who go to

to school in the city, and live in the city, we talk about situations going on, events and things we want to improve anti—youth provision. going on, events and things we want to improve anti-youth provision. you run some workshops about body image. —— to improve youth provision. because social media, instagram and snapchat is really influencing how people want to look, i think eve ryo ne people want to look, i think everyone should just love themselves for who they are and what they look like. really good advice. you are 17, so do a lot of people around your age, are they suffering from body image problems because of social media and the pressures of social media and the pressures of social media? i think many teenagers do because it's from that time period. but i don't think everybody shows it because they might seem wea k shows it because they might seem weak or something. but i think eve ryo ne weak or something. but i think

everyone should just be happy. as you say, people should love themselves, but what is the advice for social media, especially for young people, you're kind of age, with everyone on instagram, snapchat and facebook. what's the advice, do you turn it off? do you go on social media less, or learn to ignore it? telling young people to ignore instagram is kind of impossible! but i would say not to think so much about what other people's opinions are about yourself because no one else should really have a say in what you want to be or who you are. so ignore all the social pressures? ignore the negative impact and negativity around. just the positive. you are a young mayor, incredible at the age of 17, winning this diana award as well. what are your ambitions and what do you want to do with your life? i am doing dance at college. i maybe want to be

a dance therapist, something around that. are you a pretty good dancer? i think that. are you a pretty good dancer? ithink so! that. are you a pretty good dancer? i think so! people say i am! i think i'm a good dancer. what kind of dancing do you like? street dance, hip—hop, contemporary, tap, ballet, jazz, a little bit of everything. we might see you on strictly at some stage! i don't know! great to have you with us. congratulations from all of us on winning that diana award. iam all of us on winning that diana award. i am sure it is richly deserved. thank you for speaking to us. a new treatment which could help thousands of people with severe asthma is to be offered more widely on the nhs. the charity, "asthma uk", describes the procedure as lifechanging. the procedure uses radio waves to melt muscle tissue in the lungs, which restricts breathing in asthma sufferers. at the moment, the treatment can

only be offered to adults. two people have pleaded not guilty to female genital mutilation involving a three—year—old girl. facing the charges are a man and a woman, both originally from africa, but residing in london. the pair also pleaded not guilty to pornography charges. 0ur correspondent adina cambpell reports from outside the old bailey. well, a short time ago a 43—year—old man and a woman who is 36 both made their first appearance here at the old bailey, charged with female genital mutilation. for legal reasons we cannot name them, but they live in east london and both are from west and east africa. the man is from ghana, the woman, a ugandan national. the appearance was brief, just lasting under half an hour. both confirmed their names and both pleaded not guilty to all of the charges they are facing. they are facing two counts of fgm involving a three—year—old girl

which happened in august last year. they have both pleaded not guilty to those offences, and they are also facing several pornography charges. again they have pleaded not guilty to the charges as well. female genital mutilation has been banned in the uk for more than 30 years. it was made illegal back in 1985, but it is believed thousands of women and young girls are still at risk of fgm here in the uk every year. the maximum penalty for this kind of offence is 14 years in prison. there have been two unsuccessful prosecutions before this, one earlier this year, which was heard here in london, and another in bristol back in 2014. both defendants today have been remanded in custody. a trial date for the fgm charges has been set for the 14th of january next year and the pornography charges trial will be heard in february next year as well. in a moment we will be finding out

what's hot and what's not in the business news. first a look at the headlines on afternoon live. fresh allegations of poor treatment are to be investigated at shrewsbury and telford nhs trust, where an investigation is already under way into the deaths of several babies. the number of elderly people needing round—the—clock care will almost double in england over the next 20 years. frank field says he'll consider quitting as an mp, triggering a by—election in the row about anti—semitism. here's your business headlines on afternoon live. diy retailer homebase has entered a compaany voluntary agreement backed by over 95% of its creditors. it means the new owners, hillco, which bought the diy chain forjust £1, will go ahead with a three year turnaround plan which is likely

to see around 40 stores close and slashing rents at 70 stores by anything up to 90%. coca—cola is buying the costa coffee chain from owner whitbread in a deal worth £3.9 billion. whitbread, which also owns the premier inn hotel chain, had been planning to demerge costa, but said the coca—cola deal offered a far better return for shareholders. ticket reseller viagogo is being taken to court by the competition watchdog accused of failing to make additional fees clear. the cma warned four ticket resellers to change their ways last year, and digital minister margot james even warned the public not to use viagogo. of the four viagogo is the only one that's not made changes, so it's been taken to court. what about homebase then? it looks pretty bad in some ways

because you will see 42 stores closing and around 1500 people put out of work as a result. however, it's not as bad as if they had had to basically go into administration and possibly liquidation. that would mean they have closed down completely. 11,500 people employed by homebase, a big company. but this company by homebase, a big company. but this com pa ny volu nta ry by homebase, a big company. but this company voluntary agreement, one of the most crucial things has been the karting of rents, it's hoped that is what will make the business work. the company that owns its now, hillco, which bought it for £1, will put around £25 million in in capital and will borrow around £100 million more. i think we will see a big turnaround in business, revamping online the existing stores. homebase has a great brand so could have had a future but it will be in a

different way and not so many people employed at the moment. a fairly different story at costa, ta ken over by coca—cola. different story at costa, ta ken over by coca-cola. when it was taken over by coca-cola. when it was taken over by whitbread in the mid—90s it had 39 shops and it's now has 2400, costa. it has ridden that coffee shock wave over the last 20 years. the biggest coffee shop chain in europe. second only to starbucks worldwide. whitbread has premier inn as well. many people felt they didn't fit quite well. they weren't very good match. you could get more value by demerging. some investors in whitbread thought this is what you had to do, get rid of costa and get the value into the shareholders and do something interesting with it, boost the pension fund all

increase investment in premier inn. they were going to float on the stock market but this 3.9 billion offer from coca—cola came stock market but this 3.9 billion offerfrom coca—cola came along, they bought it forjust offerfrom coca—cola came along, they bought it for just 19 offerfrom coca—cola came along, they bought it forjust 19 million, selling for 3.9 billion, that's not a bad deal. let's see what it looks like from the other side of the atlantic. what is the attraction for coca—cola? what is the attraction for coca—cola ? is what is the attraction for coca—cola? is it a good dealfor them? it is being seen as a good deal. shares and haven't noticeably moved on the announcement of the deal but the main reason coca—cola is investing in costa is it needs to diversify away from its core business, sugary and fizzy soft drinks that we all know it for. the problem is that americans and people around the world have lost their taste for sugary beverages and as a result coca—cola needs to diversify to figure out how to carry on in the future. many people have said coca—cola is late to the game, even

though it's the company's biggest investment ever, in a coffee company. pepsi invested in soda stream earlier this year. dr pepper has also invested in a home coffee maker. coke needed to figure out where it could compete so it has made this investment in costa. there are around four costa coffee shops within a block of you, but there are not any in america at the moment. will they be opening them up as stores or will they put them into existing petrol stations and into existing petrol stations and into existing stores to boost the brand in the united states? let's move on to the wto with mr trump shaking up the global trading system. yesterday we we re the global trading system. yesterday we were talking about nafta, and now he says he wants to pull out of the

wto. how serious is this and what is he trying to do? this is the third time he has threatened to pull out of the wto this year, the threats are nothing new. he threatened to pull out of the wto when he was campaigning for the presidency but frankly he will need more political support to do that. right now they seem like empty threats and he's reiterating a campaign promise, once more saying he wants to put america first, and he digs anything like a multilateral trade agreement, or through these multi—national bodies that regulate trade disputes haven't beenin that regulate trade disputes haven't been in the interest of american companies and he wants to shake things up. no reaction so far on the new york trade companies, because they are nothing new. the nafta deal between canada, mexico and the us. there is a deadline today to conclude talks but we have not heard anything yet and when it does we will be across it for you. a quick look at the markets. coca-cola, very

interesting, selling off one part of whitbread to coca—cola, whitbread shares at 16 or 17%, coca—cola up around 15%, so it seems like a win—win deal. the dowjones has opened just down a touch, a quiet end to the week. but the big deal with whitbread and coca—cola is making some waves. we will keep tabs on that and the homebase story throughout the afternoon. thank you, jamie. for harry potter fans, the scottish village of glenfinnan is a must visit location. the hogwarts express famously crossed the local viaduct in a number of the potter films. but now people in the highland community say their lives are being put at risk — because there isn't enough space for the hundreds of harry potter fans who flock there every day. jackie 0'brien reports: there's a new uprising in the hills above glenfinnan. the jacobites have been replaced by an army of international tourists. hundreds arrive here daily to watch a steam train cross the local viaduct to put themselves

in a famous harry potter film scene, shot here several years ago. i loved it, it was really exciting. it's so sweet to see the train and everything. it's like being in harry potter and ijust like it, yeah. i'm very excited right now, i saw the train coming across the bridge and the fans of the harry potter film. yeah, i like it very much. but there are fears the tourist attraction is rapidly turning into a safety hazard due to a lack of car parking spaces in the main village of glenfinnan below. the tourists and harry potter fans just keep coming. as you can see, it is complete gridlock here in this highland glen, and the next hogwarts express isn't due for another four hours. it's only a matter of time before somebody is seriously hurt. in fact, you can't watch. we've had bumps and scrapes and all that kind of stuff and odd accidents here, actually, but fortunately no fatalities and god forbid that we do. this highland village is the latest

hotspot to have become overwhelmed by visitors who here are forced to walk along a busy main road once finding a rare space to park. it was a miracle! i didn't think there would be this many people. when we got here, ijust thought, wow, look at this. hundreds of vehicles roll up daily and, with just 50 designated spaces nearby, funding is being sought by the community to develop a new car park to reduce the risks for tourists and residents. it causes enormous problems for people just getting out to work and going about their daily lives, so i think we're trying to change that round in glenfinnan and, rather than grumble about it, do nothing about it, try to move something forward. villagers have become so desperate they've asked jk rowling herself to wave her magic wand and help protect potter fans. jackie 0'brien, glenfinnan. glorious weather in those shots.

time for a look at the weather... here's ben rich. we have arrived at the final day of august and the final day of summer as far as meteorologists are concerned. first thing this morning, though, it looks like autumn had already arrived, particularly in the scottish highlands where temperatures dipped below freezing and other places not far behind. things changing over the weekend with frontal systems pushing in from the north—west, extra cloud and a bit of rain here but high—pressure holding firm across the east and this is the sort of weather setup to bring us warmer airfrom the this is the sort of weather setup to bring us warmer air from the south. temperatures climbing through the weekend by day and night. mostly dry with a bit of sunshine. the best of that in southern and eastern parts.

through the afternoon, many places dry but remember those fronts and we will see one bringing extra cloud and a bit of rain perhaps to the far west of cornwall later. the odd shower not out of the question the southeast corner. for the rest of wales, sunny skies with patches of cloud. northern ireland, cloud with the weather front. the far north—west of scotland, turning breezy. further east holding on to sunny skies through the rest of the afternoon. this evening and overnight, this week front will make a bit of progress across northern ireland, western scotland, parts of wales and the south—west where it's likely to turn misty and murky and drizzly for some. but in the western areas, a much milder night with belfast and plymouth holding up at 14 degrees. still cool across eastern parts of england but that's where we will start with the best of the sunshine tomorrow and we will keep sunny skies across eastern and southern parts through the day. more cloud out west with misty and murky

conditions on the hills. although for the most part it will stay dry. temperatures continuing to climb, the high teens across scotland, 20 in belfast with 23 or 24 across the south—east corner. you might add a degree to that across sunday, the best sunshine across central and eastern areas. heavy rain at this stage across northern ireland and western scotland. but up into the 20s just about everywhere. another warm day on monday with rain pushing south—east. as we had through the rest of the week, it will stay mostly dry. hello, you're watching afternoon live. i'm ben brown. today at 3: fresh allegations of poor treatment are to be investigated at shrewsbury and telford nhs trust, where an investigation is already under way into the deaths of several babies. the european union's chief brexit negotiator, michel barnier, warns there can be no deal with the uk unless a ‘backstop' arrangement is agreed for the irish border.

labour veteran frank field says he'll consider quitting as an mp, triggering a by—election in the row about anti—semitism. clearly, when itv chief whip this afternoon, this could be clarified. i've been in the party 60 years. coming up on afternoon live, all the sport. two wicket in the last half an hour for england. sam curran getting a wicked. india are 163—4. i will keep you updated in some hunting. and we'll bejoining you for a full update just after 3:30. we have the weather with ben. we have the weather with ben. we are in the last day of summer,

the last day of august. this morning, we woke up to an autumnal feel. subzero in some areas, the weekend will be slightly warmer. thanks ben. also coming up — mourners are gathering for the funeral of soul singer, aretha franklin — we'll have coverage of the ceremony from detroit. this is afternoon live. more than a dozen further cases of alleged poor care are to be investigated at an nhs trust where an independent probe is under way into the death of several babies. the department of health ordered an investigation of maternity care at shrewsbury and telford nhs trust, the review team is looking at cases including the death

of babies and mothers, and brain injuries. now other families have raised concerns about treatment at the trust. backin back in april last year, the health secretary ordered this investigation into maternity care at treasury and telford nhs trust. this is following the deaths of many babies, there we re the deaths of many babies, there were seven deaths between 2014 and 2016. these were later deemed to have been avoidable. with the failure to monitor the baby's heart rates in five of those seven cases. the independent review was asked to look at 23 cases. now, as the bbc has said, the number has increased by at least one dozen, after more families came forward. not all of these cases are about the deaths of babies, they also include maternal

and serious injuries, even to the brain, asa and serious injuries, even to the brain, as a result of maternity errors. what of the trust been saying? there has been a strong response from them. they are strongly denying that there are any more cases that have come to light which weren't already known about. ina which weren't already known about. in a statement, the chief executive said the death of any baby is a terrible ordealfor any said the death of any baby is a terrible ordeal for any family. to say that this has happened is untrue and scaremongering. what we are sure about is that the independent investigation has now expanded form 23 to 35 cases. a new study suggests that the number of people aged 85 and over who need round—the—clock care in england, will double in the next 20 years. researchers from newcastle university are warning that relying on unpaid, informal carers, such as family members, isn't a long—term solution. the government says adult social care reforms will be unveiled this autumn.

here's our social affairs correspondent alison holt. we are living longer and more of us will need help in our old age. today's research spells out the pressures that brings. the number of people in their mid—80s with complex health problems who need 24—hour a day support will double within two decades. researchers calculate by 2035, there will be nearly half a million people aged 85 and over who need round—the—clock care. overall in the 65 plus age group, more than 1 million will require that high level of support. the report warns health and care services will have to adapt, because families will struggle. it is going to be more difficult forfamilies because women are working, women are the predominant carers, women are having to work longer, they are taking retirement later. just at that age, they will have maybe an 85—year—old parent who they will have to care for and sometimes, two parents

they will have to care for. i think the thing that will make a difference is some clear leadership from government. we've had 20 years of talking and discussing the question, what we need now are years of leadership in which we craft a solution. what i want to see is an innovative green paper, i want to see something that has clear milestones, i want to see some timelines and budgets. above all, i want to see government embracing innovative new ways of delivering care and support. the government says it will set out its plans for the future funding of care services this autumn and that it aims to meet the challenge of a growing ageing population head—on. i am nowjoined by dr kirsten moore a senior research fellow at the marie curie palliative care esearch department of ucl. you've been looking into the carers

and the toll that caring for elderly people does take on the carers. what have you found ? people does take on the carers. what have you found? and spending a lot of my time talking to family carers and finding that without the support to back—up their role and keep them in turning that role, they get a lot of symptoms, such as depression, grief, loss. there are dealing with a lot of emotional stress and burden. they are needing support with practical tasks to get them through the day. psychologically and physically, it is quite stressful? yes. it depends on the need of the person leading supporter. there are definitely physical and logical impacts. this applies to people paying for their own parents, but also professional carers? yes, we have a lot of care workers in this industry who are under a lot of

pressure. they're having to care for a large number of people, either in the home or care settings. they're expected to look after large as of people and provide all of their needs, with eating, bathing, with not much time to have social interaction or real care. as we have been hearing, this willjust be increasing in the coming years. what are you recommending that could be done to help the carers or alleviate the burden on them? a lot of it comes down to care, what carers need is very different. if we ask them what they need, they have a clear idea. it's usually not very resource intensive, if we find out what we can do to support them. firstly, assessments of the carer and the person with support needs, to see what they need. we need to be flexible about that, if we have flexible about that, if we have flexible services, the person's capacity continue caring and cup and will be much greater. sometimes it is sharing the burden. people who

are an only child and are looking after an elderly parent. the whole burden is on them. what do they do in this situation? if they can be very overwhelmed in that situation. if they can get a break, some respite, summoned to stay with the person for a few hours or a couple of days so they can have some time off. having a break from a caring role is critical. my research is focusing on care and grief, the losses they experience. if someone has dementia, they may feel that prison is no longer the same person. there may be a lot of changes in their relationship. they are dealing with emotional losses as well as physical care needs as well. thank you forjoining us. some breaking news, this is a man

who plotted to kill the prominence to theresa may in a suicide attack on downing street. he has had a minimum term of 30 years in prison. this man is 21, from north london, convicted last month of preparing a cts convicted last month of preparing acts of terrorism. during his trial, he pleaded guilty to engaging in conduct in assisting the preparation of terrorist acts which rated to a sponsorship video that he filmed for an associate who allegedly wanted to join the islamic state grip in libya. this news isjust coming through, a man who plotted to kill the prime minister in a suicide attack that he had planned on downing street has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 30 years injail. in life in prison with a minimum term of 30 years in jail. in sentencing, thejudge said, of 30 years in jail. in sentencing, the judge said, and satisfied. of 30 years in jail. in sentencing, thejudge said, and satisfied. if it wasn't for his arrest, he would have

carried out this attack. he was ca ptu red carried out this attack. he was captured by an undercover operation bobbing the police, m15 and the fbi. let's ta ke bobbing the police, m15 and the fbi. let's take you to the funeral in detroit, of the queen of soul, aretha franklin. we can see former president, bill clinton, who is among the very famous names who are paying their tributes to aretha franklin, the 76—year—old singer who died at the age of 76. she was beloved by millions of people around the world. she died of cancer earlier this month. hillary clinton is also there, with her husband, bill clinton. there will be six hours of tributes at this six hour—long funeral. 1000 members of the public have also been given

tickets to attend the funeral. aretha franklin was notjust a singer, notjust an extraordinary soul singer, but also a civil rights campaignerand a soul singer, but also a civil rights campaigner and a campaignerfor women's rights as well. that is why politicians, as well as stars of the world of music and entertainment are at herfuneral. world of music and entertainment are at her funeral. we world of music and entertainment are at herfuneral. we have world of music and entertainment are at her funeral. we have our correspondent there in detroit. the presents of aretha franklin, underlining what an extraordinary figure she was. yes, her music was the soundtrack of america's key points in history. you are seeing presidents, other dignitaries,

coming out to celebrate that legacy and her impact in american culture. we are also seeing the love from those here in detroit, those who never met her, but feel like they knew her intimately through her music full stop thatjust knew her intimately through her music full stop that just speaks knew her intimately through her music full stop thatjust speaks to the fact that aretha franklin cut through any age, racial, social barrier and she had a connection to many through her words and music. here, outside this temple in detroit, people are starting to arrive inside. she was carried in through the same car as the civil rights campaigner in 2005. members of the public have been lining up since the late hours of the night, trying to get inside, trying to get one of the thousand tickets that are open to the public. i asked many of them why they decided to come here,

why there are waiting in line. they felt like they build it, the very least they could do for aretha franklin was to come and show that they cared and is loved for her. they also wanted to pay tribute to her. they are preparing themselves for a very long ceremony that will highlight her roots in the church. the ceremony will also have many of her personalfriends, stevie the ceremony will also have many of her personal friends, stevie wonder, smokey robinson, who will share their reflections on her life and legacy as well as some personal stories. so many of her fans are making a pilgrimage to come to this funeral to pay their last respects. she was so deeply loved by similar people. not just she was so deeply loved by similar people. notjust in america, but all of the world. of course, people here

feel like they are very lucky. they feel like they are very lucky. they feel like they are very lucky. they feel like they are a part of american history, being at the funeral and witnessing it. they want to be able to tell their grandchildren that there are ads aretha franklin's funeral. this also underscores the fact that there may be saying goodbye to her as their friend. stevie wonder said her musical outlive us all. we spoke to fa ns musical outlive us all. we spoke to fans from as far as alabama, north carolina, others here from detroit. they have so much pride that they can call her one of their own. everyone has a different story and a different reason why they love her. a lot of the women i spoke with, they said that she really pushed them to be anything they wanted to be. to do anything they wanted to do. some of the struggles she spoke about in her music, these personal experiences, they were really able to connect with that. they thought that everything was going to be ok.

0thers that everything was going to be ok. others here feel like she had such an impact on the civil rights movements and her commitments to that. herfamily movements and her commitments to that. her family was close personal friends to martin luther king. when she went on it were, she donated the proceeds to doctor king. she was there at a time when there was a whole lot of change in america and she used her influence as a musician, even at that time she was seen as a once in a generation voice and icon, she used that to help other people and to speak out as an activist. similar people admiring her —— so many people as marrying her —— so many people as marrying herfor her music her —— so many people as marrying her for her music and her —— so many people as marrying herfor her music and her her —— so many people as marrying her for her music and her life. her —— so many people as marrying herfor her music and her life. the family and city of detroit feel like they need a six—hour ceremony to get

all that across it'll be quite a ceremony with musical tributes from smokey robinson, stevie wonder and ariana grande a, as well as faith hill. it will be an extraordinary from role for an extraordinary talent and woman. you're watching afternoon live, these are our headlines: fresh allegations of poor treatment are to be investigated at shrewsbury and telford nhs trust — where an investigation is already under way into the deaths of several babies. the number of elderly people needing round—the—clock care will almost double in england over the next 20 years. frank field says he'll consider quitting as an mp triggering a by election in the row about anti—semitism. in sport, england's bowlers have taken in sport, england's bowlers have ta ke n two in sport, england's bowlers have taken two wickets, including virat

kohli, just shy of his half—century. india are 167—4, chasing england's score of 246. josie marino claims he's still one of the best managers in the world, as has questions about his future in united. usain bolt is now a footballer, he made his debut in australia, but there has been mixed reviews of his performance will stop at the back with more at 3:30pm. the veteran labour mp, frank field, who quit the labour mp last night says he is considering triggering a by—election. mr field has described the labour leadership as a force for anti—semitism. he says his local constituency party is now governed by what he called a culture of intolerance, nastiness and intimidation. allies ofjeremy

corbyn has accused him of making grotesque slurs. i was delighted you rejoined us... this was frank field in parliament in 1992. even back then he had already been an mp for over a decade. the word maverick could have been invented to describe him. he's long been very independent minded, and now having walked out of the parliamentary labour party, he is considering whether to trigger a by—election in his constituency merseyside. it's a big mega step i have just taken. i am trying to recover from that. over the next weeks and months, iwill obviously be thinking about that and consulting with people. getting a response as i walk around birkenhead and see what people say. the feed in so far does not suggest there is any demand for that but that's what it may obviously come to. it might not happen

but imagine it did, a by—election featuring frank field, and mp for birkenhead and nearly 40 years, against the labour party. the very divisions at the heart of labour crystallised in a single context. plenty in mr field's local party came on merseyside are irritated at his full throated support the brexit, including voting but a weak government in a hung parliament. but this constituency as a whole back brexit. frank field also said labour displayed in tolerance and nastiness and was a party where anti—semitism is more than tolerated. he's obviously lost the confidence of his members, and he's now getting his excuses in, it seems to me, and throwing around grotesque slurs which have no basis in reality. that's a very regrettable end i think, to frank's career.

the question is how many could follow and walk out of the parliamentary party? i shall be staying and fighting. i shall fight to the last and the end. there is a danger others will say, i've had enough, i'm not taking any more of this. why should i be putting myself through this? there is a danger. if this isn't sorted, others will go. therefore, sort it, labour leadership, and sort it very quickly. one thing is certain. don't expect to see this this again any time soon. in the past hour, the european union's chief brexit negotiator, michel barnier, has said there can be no deal with the uk unless a "backstop" arrangement is agreed for the irish border. but speaking in brussels after talks with the brexit secretary, dominic raab, mr barnier was seeking an "ambitious pa rtnership" on security issues.

the two men are aiming to reach agreement on future trade relations before 0ctober‘s eu summit. speaking earlier, mr raab said he was stubbornly confident that a deal would be reached. 0n the withdrawal agreement, we are making further progress each week. 0n data protection, on the governance issues including disputes resolution, on the delay between it with style agreement and the future relationship we are forging together. and also on judicial procedures. all in all, i think the contours of an agreement are becoming clearer and clearer, which is a positive. 0n northern ireland, we remain committed to continuing to work on potential solutions, working with the teams on some of the issues raised, and is continuing to drive that forward. the solutions must be workable for the communities living in northern ireland and the

republic, and the people affected in their daily lives by what michel barnier and i are negotiating on behalf of the uk at the moment. 0n the future relationship, i think there is also real progress on security issues. we feel we need to be even more ambitious. i understand the eu position and the principles there are that underpin that, but the starting point for the uk is always on security, that we want to maintain as much operational cooperation as is feasible to keep our citizen said, uk citizens, european citizens, and we have made clear, and i continued to affirm, that europe's security is the united kingdom's security. a birmingham man convicted of plotting to kill the permanent has been sentenced to

life imprisonment, with a minimum of 30 years. our news correspondent, matt cole, joins me now from outside the court. naa'imur rahman, 21—year—old, has just received life imprisonment with a minimum of 30 years. you may never this case, he was arrested last november. it first came to the attention of the security services last year. he was engaged in online conversation, posing as members of the islamic state. there were then meetings in person, in those conversations, he spoke about how he wa nted conversations, he spoke about how he wanted to complete his mission, he wa nted wanted to complete his mission, he wanted to complete his mission, he wanted to carry out a suicide bombing at parliament. he couldn't

drive, but he said if someone else could drive a gas tank next to parliament, he could set off a suicide vest next to it. he would do nothing less than kill the leaders of parliament. eventually, he decided he wanted to target downing street in a bomb and knife attack. he wanted to detonate bombs at the gate and then get inside downing street and attack the premise. he wa nted street and attack the premise. he wanted to kill her, to decapitate her. but, what he didn't know that the man who supplied with the suicide vests and the bomb was an undercover police agent. within a minute of being given these items, he was arrested. injuly this year, he was arrested. injuly this year, he was arrested. injuly this year, he was convicted and in his sentencing today, the judge said to him, you should understand that the koran is a book of peace, islam

forbids terrorism. he told him that he had violated the koran and islam in his actions. with this sentence, he is unlikely to get out until 2048 at the earliest. let's get more now on this afternoon's breaking news. homebase creditors have approved a proposal to close 42 stores, putting 1,500 jobs at risk. the british home improvement chain was on the brink of collapse. i've been speaking to our business correspondent about this situation and asking what this means for the future of homebase. today was a make or break moment for the company. it is losing money and needs to cut costs will stop its finances were so precarious that the entire chain was sold for £1 in june, precarious that the entire chain was sold for £1 injune, to a retail

turnaround company hilco. they said that decisive action was needed. that included closing 42 stores. to do so, it is a form of insolvency proceedings. they needed the agreement of creditors, including the suppliers, the landlords, quite a lot of those were unhappy because they would take a big financial hit. fast forward to today, we had the big creditors meeting, and it went through with 96% approval in the end. despite a lot of landlords being unhappy, it's come through for stop it means that these 42 stores will close, with the loss of 1500 jobs. but, the company said that if this deal hadn't gone through, administration was very likely. the entire chain would have collapsed, losing some 11,000 jobs. it gives the new owners is some breathing space to turn it round, try and get a profit and a long—term future.

space to turn it round, try and get a profit and a long-term future. so they're losing some stories and some jobs in order to save themselves. what is the reason, what are the deeper reasons for the trouble that homebase finds itself in? we are a lwa ys homebase finds itself in? we are always reporting on a high street store closures, but what is happening with homebase?‘ store closures, but what is happening with homebase? a lot of its problems were self—inflicted. this was a proper profitable business will stop until 2016, when it was taken over by one of australia's biggest companies will stop this fact the entire management team, they took out a lot of products that are popular with customers, including laura ashley products. the sales plummeted and the losses mounted. the australians then exited and sold the business for £1, having had to write off £1 billion in two years. the acquisition was disastrous. hilco,

this turnaround company, to the dover for £1. they this turnaround company, to the doverfor £1. they think this turnaround company, to the dover for £1. they think it is profitable, but they're up against stiff competition. the discounters sell a lot of these products, as well as supermarkets. the climate is very challenging, but they think there is a business in there. there's a lot of pain to be had to try and return it to profitable to. astronauts onboard the international space station have had to deal with a leak — probably caused by a collision with a fragment from a meteorite. one of the astronauts plugged the hole with his finger, before it could be covered with thermal sealant and tape. engineers on the ground are now working on a more durable repair, but they say the crew of six is in no real danger. and now, time for the weather. good afternoon, it's the final day

of august, the final day of summer. this morning, it felt more like autumn. some spots in scotland were below freezing. these temperatures will climb through the weekend and there will be a lot of dry weather. most of us will end friday on a dry note, with figure cloud in northern ireland and into the west of scotland. it will be misty and drizzly through many places. further east, it will be slightly cooler. maybe not as chilly as last night, but eastern areas will have the best of the sunshine tomorrow morning. there will be sunny skies across eastern and southern areas tomorrow. further west, more cloud and some showers. temperatures 18—23 celsius full stop temperatures could be warmer on sunday, with some rain moving south—eastward into monday. this is bbc news,

our latest headlines: an independent review into a series of baby deaths at the shrewsbury and telford nhs trust has been expanded, after more familes came forward with concerns about their care a new study suggests the number of people aged 85 and over needing 24—hour care is set to double by 2035. an expert warns the care system is at "breaking point". both sides in the brexit talks say progress is being made but without any breakthrough on the crucial issue of the irish border. veteran mp frank field says he's

considering triggering a by—election in his birkenhead constituency, after he resigned the labour whip over the leadership's handling of anti—semitism allegations. the funeral of aretha franklin, the queen of soul, is taking place in detroit. thousands of mourners have gathered for the ceremony which includes performances by stevie wonder, jennifer hudson and ariana grande. sport now on afternoon live. good afternoon. not one particular well but stayed a stuff for england's borders. and woke up in court by the bowling of sam curran, just for shy of his half—century. before lunch, they

took two wickets as well, should brought this missing. 246 after that top order batting collapsed yesterday. they are just 68 behind, england could do with getting some buckets and quickly. jos mourinho was slightly less grumpy about it was last week. he's been holding his weekly press conference and has been facing questions about manchester united's poor start to the season. they play burnley on sunday and mourinho is adamant that he's still one of the best managers in the world: iam the i am the only manager in the world that one in italy, spain and england. my weaning eight titles,

not small titles, not small countries. eat proper titles. not small titles, not small countries. eat propertitles. my second position last season is one of my greatest achievement in football. wales and england's women meet tonight in a crucial world cup qualifier. a win for either side will assure them of a spot in france next year. wales are a point ahead of england in group 1, having played one game more. england boss phil neville says his side will "have to be at their best" to win the game. when the sides met earlier in the qualifiers, the game ended goaless. and, you can follow the game across the bbc, with live coverage on bbc two starting from 7:30pm. two time world champion fernando alonso says formula one is "too predictable" and a sport in which "only two teams can win". the spaniard is retiring at the end of the season after 17 years of racing.

in an exclusive interview with the bbc, alonso said he would stay in the sport if he had a winning car but wouldn't enjoy it as much as racing in another series. isaid i said that formula 1 is too predictable. i also heard and read but i am starting following record is not competitive which is partially true. if i was running all the races, i would continue. it is true as well, i would continue me about having the same as someone else. you continue winning a few are a competitive man. i think that formula 1 is little to predictable now. and usain bolt has taken another step towards playing professional football. the world record holderfor one hundred and two hundred metrescame on as a sub for australian a league side central coast mariners in a pre—season friendly. he's hoping to impress enough to get a deal ahead of the new season. that's all the sport for now. maybe that you do with him at

manchester united. much as the game. he could try around a jos mourinho's fortunes. let's get more now on the funeral of aretha franklin. the queen of soul is being laid to rest in her home city of detroit. the singer died aged 76 after battle with pancreatic cancer. the service could last for five hours with performances from stevie wonder and ariana grande. a host of stars. notjust people

from music. former president bill clinton and jesse jackson because she was a big civil rights campaigner as well. our arts and entertainment corresponded as buffers you now. it will be a remarkable sendoff want it? we are looking at former presidents, jesse jackson and followed annoying as stevie wonder, chaka khan, faith hill. it is an extraordinary lecture that represents that aretha franklin was more than just a singer. this that represents that aretha franklin was more thanjust a singer. this is honouring somebody calling all those hats that came at a moment that was definitive and black history. she

was a person singing at the funeral of martin luther king. who was the person singing at the inauguration of the first black president, it was aretha franklin. it is rare that you get anybody but sue combines two worlds and means so much more. her song, natural woman began with our producerjerry wexler shifting out ofa producerjerry wexler shifting out of a car. —— producerjerry wexler shifting out ofa car. —— is producerjerry wexler shifting out of a car. —— is shocking out of the car. mysteries has so much resonance. it is about believing in yourself, seeing beauty and yourself. for black america from the 19605, yourself. for black america from the 1960s, this is notjust another song. it is a statement of uber, of

civil rights, or personal politics and respect. it is more than a song, it is an anthem of an era. it is more than someone who has won a lot of grannies and sold a lot of records. it is someone who was very, very much the heart of the black experience for the past 50 years. she was from a background of gospel music. there will be some wonderful music. there will be some wonderful music at the service. singing

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is rocking already as you can see with some wonderful music from the aretha franklin celebration choir. it is going to be a five or six hour service, really quite an extravagant service, really quite an extravagant service celebrating an extravagant life. we are told that aretha even in death will be winning some extravagant outfits. it is an extraordinary moment,. it is everything that makes the black church in america an amazing experience. long services are part

of life for many people. she was born and brought up in this church. she was singing as a child. great gospel artists with family friends, martin luther king was a family friend. it was arsenal which lay in her blood. it is absolutely about getting a show as much of anything else. her performance in front of barack 0bama in tears, when she falls down or court and says, that is the gospel church, when you know you've got it. there is action extraordinary story about our meeting heart hairdresser to speak toa meeting heart hairdresser to speak to a few days before she died. she

asked the addressable you and she knew what she meant. she has an a gold outfit. it is the mark of someone who was born to perform, who came alive on stage. there is a great story about the grammys a few yea rs great story about the grammys a few years ago when aretha franklin step in. she has influenced so many people. she was asked about which mrs dent, what did she think about heart? she is the head of each dynasty —— head of eight dynasty.

her upbringing was so difficult. 0ur mother died when she was very young, she was pregnant at the age of 12. and yet she became an extraordinary singer. i saw court that said though one more of a sing like a reefer... when you're born in america, before civil rights. the experience of being an superstar home. smokey robinson at the age of eight was a family friend who went around to play with our aretha. herfather

her father was herfather was a her father was a superstar, people bought his sermons as records and listen to them around the world. the very heart of these was has the daughter. she was the great gospel star. name one of the producers at columbia said that she had a shadow that he can put his finger on. —— is that he can put his finger on. —— is that he can put his finger on. —— is that he couldn't put his finger on. when you have two children by the time you're 15, when you have two children by the time you're15, there are many things that go on a persons life. she only had a good thing is to say about her father. there were many problems. herfirst marriage

about her father. there were many problems. her first marriage was certainly less than happy. so when you hear her sing, you are hearing all of that. when you feel the pain of personal life, the wider theme of black america an integral and pain. it happens once in a generation. thank you forjoining us. this remarkable funeral service is just getting under way now. it will last several hours and among the guests, you've got some absolute stars of america bully american music. ariana grande it, faith hill, stevie wonder, smokey robinson. as you can see, bill and hillary clinton as well. a remarkable funeral service

for the remarkable life of the queen of soul, aretha franklin. we'll have much more coverage throughout the afternoon here. in a moment we will hear what's hot and what's not in the business news. first, a look at the headlines on afternoon live: a man who plotted to kill the prime minister is sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 30 years. fresh allegations of poor treatment are to be investigated at shrewsbury and telford nhs trust, where an investigation is already under way into the deaths of several babies. the number of elderly people needing round—the—clock care will almost double in england over the next 20 years. here's your business headlines on afternoon live: diy retailer homebase has entered a compaany voluntary agreement

backed by over 95% of its creditors. it means the new owners hilco, which bought the diy chain forjust £1, will go ahead with a three year turnaround plan which is likely to see 42 stores close and slashing rents at 70 stores by anything up to 90%. coca—cola is buying the costa coffee chain from owner whitbread in a deal worth £3.9 billion. whitbread, which also owns the premier inn hotel chain, had been planning to demerge costa, but said the coca—cola deal offered a far better return for shareholders. ticket reseller viagogo is being taken to court by the competition watchdog accused of failing to make additional fees clear. the cma warned four ticket resellers to change their ways last year, and digital minister margot james even warned the public not to use viagogo. of the four, viagogo is the only one that's not made changes

so it's been taken to court. two companies in crisis — homebase and wonga. can you tell us what happening with them. homebase first. it is accompanied company wants agreement, a lot of companies have been given this recently. it is a way of getting creditors agree that you will change the company. you look at installed, you will get rid of people. and they well, they will downsize homebase stores. they want to put in something like £29, they are going to borrow a great deal more. and that is why. that is a cbe. --

more. and that is why. that is a cbe. —— company voluntary agreement. wonder that you mentioned, that as an administration. that is much more ofa winding an administration. that is much more of a winding down. let's go to someone who understands a lot more detail. it explain and ministration, it is much more of an end of line. an administration as an insolvency progress that is initiated by the company's progress that is initiated by the compa ny‘s administrators. to progress that is initiated by the company's administrators. to wind up the company, to collect and distribute those assets to the distributed bully predators. wonga

will be an orderly winding down, something administrators can. 0ut will be an orderly winding down, something administrators can. out of the fire. yes that can be done and a number of ways. by way of a pre—tax deal, which is a sale in advance of a company going into administration as we saw the house of freezer. if you also be a few of the company's assets after the company has gone into administration which will likely be the case with wonga. when a company goes into administration, you have people standing in line to say that the only money, i have business with them. who is the first one line? it is the bank that is first in line. then the employees have a share of the assets before the unsecured credit cards. then the last group to receive anything the

shareholders. let's go on to eat cde, but has a more company wants to an agreement. it says that we've got an agreement. it says that we've got a plan award it had before. at is i restructuring plan that the confidence together to put forward to the creditors. the creditors bought it through either with our amendments or as it stands as the direct cause propose. if that proposal works, then the company can be rescued. do they work? it's battle for the positive message from the owners but does it always work? it doesn't always work. you look to address all the elements rather than just cutting costs. if they only

address vent cutting but don't address vent cutting but don't address other areas that the buses might need improvement, such as stock and management, then they are less likely to be successful. they may need additional funding, as we see with homebase and hilco, the additional part of the business arrest then it is much more likely to bea arrest then it is much more likely to be a successful‘s. thank you mac bully at the london i thought of a set. time for a look at the weather... here's ben rich. the final day of summer, the final day of summer as far as meteorologists are concerned. first

thing this morning, it felt like what had already arrived, prickly and high winds. things change through the weekend. systems trying to push on from the north—west, little bit of rain but high—pressure holds firm eastern areas. someone what you from the south to temperatures climbing in the weekend. by night it will be most luddite. is a bit of sunshine the best of that in southern and parts. in many places, remaining dry but remember those fronts. for much of england and wales we are going to see sunny skies with just a bit patchy cloud. for northern ireland, but extra club rules in some like getting into the far west of scotla nd getting into the far west of scotland calling it breezy. we go through this evening and tonight.

this week runs will make a little bit of progress across northern ireland, western scotland. it is likely to turn a mistake and ready for some. in those western areas, in much, my other night. still on the killed side across eastern parts of england. that is where will start tomorrow but the best of the sunshine. we will keep sunny skies as the gulf with a diet in eastern part. slightly misty and murky in the hills. the odd spot of drill here on there. temperatures continuing to climb, high teens in scotland. can get up to 2324 in the south—east corner. 0n scotland. can get up to 2324 in the south—east corner. on sunday, the best of the sunshine across southern and eastern areas. some slightly heavier rain across scotland but temperatures of into the 20s, just

about everywhere. 0n the blog one day on monday, we will see rain fishing eastward. for the rest of your beef, it was the mostly dry. hello, you're watching afternoon live. i'm ben brown. today at 4: a man who plotted to kill the prime minister is sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 30 years. fresh allegations of poor treatment are to be investigated at shrewsbury and telford nhs trust, where an investigation is already under way into the deaths of several babies. the european union's chief brexit negotiator, michel barnier, warns there can be no deal with the uk unless a "backstop" arrangement is agreed for the irish border. labour veteran, frank field, says he'll consider quitting as an mp, triggering a by—election in the row about anti—semitism. clearly when i see the chief whip this afternoon that may be clarified. i hope i won't, i've been in the party 60 years. coming up on afternoon live, all the sport.

a fifth wicket for england's bowler ‘s. endear batsmen confer a duck. in winter are 181—5. we will keep you updated. —— india are 181 fashion five. and we'll have the weather, too. the end of august marks the end of summer. today, there was no tunnel feel. there will be warmer weather over the weekend. after 2:30pm, i will reveal the answers to our big summer quiz. thanks ben. also coming up: mourners commemorate the soul singer, aretha franklin — we'll have live coverage of her funeral in detroit. and in washington, a memorial for former us senatorjohn mccain is taking place, he died

after battling cancer aged 81. welcome to afternoon live. i'm ben brown. a birmingham man who plotted to kill theresa may, in a suicide attack on downing street, has been jailed for life, with a minimum term of 30 years. naa'imur rahman, who's 21, was convicted last month of preparing acts of terrorism. he was arrested in november by undercover officers, in a joint police and intelligence services operation. 0ur news correspondent, matt cole, joins me now from outside the court. bring us up—to—date with the

background of this and the sentencing today. it was all last year that this unfolded. he had come to the attention of the security service. naa'imur rahman was engaged in online conversations by online undercover officers. he thought they we re undercover officers. he thought they were supporters of islamic state. in his conversations, it became clear that he had extremist intentions. he told them he wanted to blow himself up told them he wanted to blow himself up outside parliament. he hoped that someone might be able to park a gas tanker so that he could kill all of parliament's leaders. tanker so that he could kill all of pa rliament‘s leaders. from tanker so that he could kill all of parliament's leaders. from these conversations, he eventually settled ona plan conversations, he eventually settled on a plan to launch a knife and bomb attack on downing street. he wanted to set off an explosion at the gates, kill guards, get into downing street and be head of the prime minister. he was introduced to a

man, another undercover officer. this man gave him what he believed was a suicide vest and a bag full of exposes. after he took possession of them in november, a few moments he was arrested. he was on trial earlier this year and convicted of preparing acts of terrorism. in his sentencing today, the judge said that he thought this man was very dangerous full stop not least because of his ideologies, but also because of his ideologies, but also because it wasn't clear if he could or would ever be deradicalised. hence, he gave him the sentence of 30 years minimum, but a life sentence overall. more than a dozen further cases of alleged poor care are to be investigated at an nhs trust where an independent probe is under way into the death of several babies. the department of health ordered an investigation of maternity care at shrewsbury and telford nhs trust — the review team is looking

at cases including the death of babies and mothers, and brain injuries. now other families have raised concerns about treatment at the trust. back in april last year, the health secretary, jeremy hunt, ordered this investigation into maternity care at shrewsbury and telford nhs trust. as you were saying, this was following the death of a number of babies. in fact, there were seven deaths between 2014 and 2016 which were later deemed to have been avoidable. a failure to monitor the baby's heart rate being a contributing factor in five of those seven cases. the independent review was originally asked to look at 23 cases. now, as the bbc has said, the number has increased by at least a dozen, after more families came forward. not all of these cases are about the death of babies. they also include maternal deaths, also include serious injuries, including to the brain, as a result of maternity errors.

what are the trust saying in response to all this? there has been a strong response from them. they are strongly denying that there are any more cases which have now come to light which weren't already known about. in a statement, the chief executive, simon wright, said the death of any baby is a terrible ordeal for any family. to suggest there are more cases which have not been revealed when this is simply not true, is simply irresponsible and scaremongering. but what we are certain of this that the independent investigation ordered byjeremy hunt has now expanded from 23 to 35 cases. a new study suggests that the number of people aged 85 and over who need round—the—clock care in england, will double in the next 20 years. researchers from newcastle university are warning that relying on unpaid, informal carers, such as family members, isn't a long—term solution. the government says adult social

care reforms will be unveiled this autumn. here's our social affairs correspondent, alison holt. we are living longer and more of us will need help in our old age. today's research spells out the pressures that brings. the number of people in their mid—80s with complex health problems who need 24—hour a day support will double within two decades. researchers calculate by 2035, there will be nearly half a million people aged 85 and over who need round—the—clock care. overall in the 65 plus age group, more than 1 million will require that high level of support. the report warns health and care services will have to adapt, because families will struggle. it is going to be more difficult forfamilies because women are working, women are the predominant carers, women are having to work longer, they are taking retirement later. just at that age, they will have maybe an 85—year—old parent

who they will have to care for and sometimes, two parents they will have to care for. i think the thing that will make a difference is some clear leadership from government. we've had 20 years of talking and discussing the question, what we need now are years of leadership in which we craft a solution. what i want to see is an innovative green paper, i want to see something that has clear milestones, i want to see some timelines and budgets. above all, i want to see government embracing innovative new ways of delivering care and support. the government says it will set out its plans for the future funding of care services this autumn and that it aims to meet the challenge of a growing ageing population head—on. the funeral of aretha franklin is getting under way in her home city of detroit. the memorial to rememberjohn mccain

is under way. he was a senior american politician as well as a war hero who was taken prisoner in the vietnam war. we can see the vice president making some remarks about the life ofjohn mccain. it is deeply humbling to stand before you today at the united states capitol to commemorate the life and service of an american patriot. senatorjohn mccain. the president asked me to be here on behalf of a grateful nation, to pay a debt of honour and respect to the man who served our country throughout his life, in uniform and

in public office. it's my great honour to be here. in the long history of our nation, only 30 americans have lain in state here in the united states capitol. today, as a reflection of the esteem in which his colleagues and our country hold him, senatorjohn mccainjoins his colleagues and our country hold him, senatorjohn mccain joins those ranks. the son and grandson of 4—star admirals. john came from a family that prized military service. he entered the united states naval academy when he was just 17 years old. his service as a naval aviator took around the world, eventually to the war in vietnam. it was there, on his 23rd bombing run, john was shot down and captured. refusing early release for the sake of his comrade

ts, release for the sake of his comrade ‘s, he endured five and a half years of confinement and torture. then, as now, americans marvelled at the aaron will —— iron will ofjohn mccain. he would later say, ifell in love with my country when i was a prisoner in someone else's. after he made it home, john traded service in the uniform of united states for service in congress. he exchanged the rank of captain for congressmen, and later senator. for 35 years, john served in these very halls under this very dome. he fought for

what he believed in. in my years in congress, and as vice president, we didn't always agree either. he almost always noticed. his support for limited government, for tax reform, in support for our armed forces surely left our nation more prosperous and secure. he will be missed. as president trump said yesterday, we respect his service to the country. like many of you gathered here, ialso the country. like many of you gathered here, i also had the privilege of travelling with senator mccain to visit our troops overseas. earlier this week, i was telling the story of a trip to iraq, after another 18 hour day, when i was literally falling asleep in the

middle of a dinner with iraqi officials. after the dinner, john, who was more than 20 years older than me, what up, put his hand on my shoulder and said, mike, than me, what up, put his hand on my shoulderand said, mike, we than me, what up, put his hand on my shoulder and said, mike, we have a few more meetings tonight. why don't you turn on, you look like he could use some rest. fax, john. —— thanks. i never travelled with a colleague who was better or harder on our generals. john mccain loves the men and women who served in uniform belonging to the united states will stop he was a champion of our armed forces. in every generation, there

are those who put their country first. their prize service ahead of self. they summon idealism for their age. john mccain was such a man. today, he lies in the place where he served to the last, the congress of the united states. soon, he will go to rest on the grounds where he served first. the united states naval academy. the eyes of the american people will be upon him has egos. —— as he goes. as will their prayers. for him, and especially for his beloved family gathered here today, we will pray that those who mourn shall be comforted. we mourn

with those who mourn and we grieve with those who mourn and we grieve with those who grieve. but we do not grieve like those who have no hope. becausejohn mccain, grieve like those who have no hope. because john mccain, like grieve like those who have no hope. becausejohn mccain, like millions of americans, held firm to that hope from an old hymn that became the title of a book he wrote some 20 yea rs title of a book he wrote some 20 years ago. faith 0f title of a book he wrote some 20 years ago. faith of our fathers. the full sta nza years ago. faith of our fathers. the full stanza of that him reads... faith of our fathers living still, in spite of dungeon and, fire and sword. 0h in spite of dungeon and, fire and sword. oh how our hearts be high with joy, we hear that sword. oh how our hearts be high withjoy, we hear that glorious word. john mccain held firm to that. the faith of his fathers. through dungeons fire and sword. and he held

fast to his face in america. he did this through six decades of service. we gather here today to honour an american patriot, served a cause greater than himself. we gather here, remembering a man who knew how here, remembering a man who knew how he wanted to be removed. ‘s —— wa nted he wanted to be removed. ‘s —— wanted to be remembered. let me say, to all those gathered and his family, on behalf of a grateful nation, we will ever remember that john mccain served his country and john mccain served his country and john mccain served his country and john mccain served his country honourably. may god bless the memory ofjohn mccain, may god comfort his family and friends and may god

continue to bless the united states of america. that is the us vice president speaking at the memorial service to honour senatorjohn mccain, who died at the age of 81. leaders from both parties gathered in the us capitol. this is the third of five days of the memorial celebrations in arizona and washington forjohn mccain, a vietnam war hero and former republican presidential candidate. mike pence saying that president trump wanted to attend, but travelled to one of his private golf

clu bs. travelled to one of his private golf clubs. there was no love lost betweenjohn mccain clubs. there was no love lost between john mccain and clubs. there was no love lost betweenjohn mccain and donald trump. a lot of people criticise the president's response to the death of the senator, saying that the flag over the white house was raised from half—mast to quickly —— too quickly. donald trump had quite a few situations with john donald trump had quite a few situations withjohn mccain. donald trump said that he was a war hero because he was captured, he said he liked people who were not captured. we have some more coverage of this memorial. there is so much bitterness and animosity here, but both sides coming together, republicans and democrats tojohn mccain today. that's what gives his death added poignancy, this moment

in american politics where there is and 80 between the two sides. this atmosphere of animosity. this is one of the things that he is remembered for, his willingness to stand up to his own party for what he believed was right. also, to reach across the aisle, forge russian jets, was right. also, to reach across the aisle, forge russianjets, make friends with the other and serve. —— forge relationships. john mccain served his country and he served honourably. we have heard him be described as an american patriot and hero. at the roots of both of those descriptions is the notion of service, which is whatjohn mccain embodied. as i was referring to there, although this is very much a

bipartisan memorial, donald trump isn't there. is it conspicuous by his absence? it was said this week thatjohn mccain brought out the worst in donald trump full stop the flags were lowered on saturday after john mccain's death and were raised again on saturday night. donald trump had to be is persuaded to lower them again on monday. they remain lowered at the moment. it was a terrible relationship. john mccain criticised the present time and time again. he was one of the few republicans lawmakers who vocalised his displeasure. most memorably, at the end of his presence meeting with the end of his presence meeting with the russian leader, it was the most disgraceful performance by an american president. donald trump had not many good words to say about john mccain himself. he said that he

wasn't a war hero because he got ca ptu red wasn't a war hero because he got captured during the vietnam. there was no love lost between them at all. butjohn mccain made a concerted effort with most of his political opponents to put those bad words behind him, move on for the good of the country full stop i think you can see that by the fact that he asked president barack 0bama and george w bush to say words at the ceremony tomorrow at the national cathedral. these are both presidents that he disagreed with in policy terms. he also ran against both of them as a present or candidate. he tried for the nomination against george w bush in 2000, and he was the gop nominee against barack 0bama in 2008. clearly, he had his differences, but he put them behind him. exemplary

and heroic service. lord, we are grateful for his efforts to do what was in the country's best interest. and for providing inspiration that ke pt and for providing inspiration that kept our nation strong. we praise you for permitting senator mccain to remind us that we are tied to a single garment of destiny, needing one another to fulfil your purposes for our lives. may the life of this american patriot inspire us to see you more clearly, to love you more dearly, and to follow you more nearly each day. now unto him, who

is able to keep us without stumbling or slipping and to present us, before the presence of his glory, with unspeakable delight, we ascribe glory, majesty and might, dominion and power, now and always. we pray in the name of the senator mccain's redeemer, jesus christ. amen. that was the senate chaplain doctor giving the benediction. this was the

way thatjohn mccain wanted to be remembered. he held meetings regularly with his staff when he got his diagnosis of terminal brain cancer. although he fought to the last, some of his friends told me that as recently as six weeks ago, he was still fighting. he knew that the end was coming and he wanted to plan his own funeral, his own services. he wanted to go out the way he lived his life, on his terms. i think that is what we are seeing today and that is what we have been seen all week. a remarkable sendoff for a remarkable politician. very few american politicians get a sendoff like this will stop we are also following the funeral of aretha franklin. very few pop stars get a sendoff like this as well. america is marking the loss of two gigantic figures. two gigantic figures, john

mccain was not just figures. two gigantic figures, john mccain was notjust a politician, too many was a hero. he was forged ina time too many was a hero. he was forged in a time of great strife in america, join the vietnam war. he spent five and half years here as a prisoner of war. it has been pointed out that at that time, he spent longer in the prisoner at war camp and he had lived anywhere in the united states. he says that that was where a lot of his ideals were formed, that he wanted to serve his country. he realised that what it was a prisoner in summary else is country. the vietnam war was an incredibly devices time in american history. john mccain led an example of forgiveness. he was an extraordinary person in the wave he reached across

the aisle, across to people. that was always at the bottom of his belief, that he was there to serve and to serve something greater than himself. thank you very much. the funeral of aretha franklin is also under way in her home city of detroit. the singer died aged 76 after battle with pancreatic cancer. the service could last for five hours with performances from stevie wonder and ariana grande. 0ther performances from smokey robinson and faith hill. bill clinton, the former president is among the politicians who are there. we are remembering that aretha

franklin was notjust a huge figure in the world of music. she was the queen of soul. she also campaign for civil rights, for women's rights as well. there is some wonderful gospel music, let'sjust well. there is some wonderful gospel music, let's just listen to that. singing some marvellous music as you would expect at aretha franklin's funeral. that will go on for a few more hours and we will be bringing much of that service to live on bbc news. time for a look at the weather. here's ben rich. earlier, you brought us a quiz. you

get everything here, but this is the first time we have done a quiz. i hope you have your answers to hand. yes, i have. reminders of the questions. question number one: did you have any idea? i'm going to say 14. actually, hire. iwill say 24. what was the answer? it was 26 will . next question: what might i will say 22. well, the answer... finally,

i think this was the hardest question: are we talking about a cou nty question: are we talking about a county or a town. a rough guess is good enough for me. what is the first letter? you thought it was wales earlier... the answer... you're really getting into this, then. that's it for the quiz, there are no prizes, but the met office has released some very provisional and early statistics today. this is the last day of the major article summer. the big question on everyone's‘s minds is, is it the

warmest summer on record? august has been a little cooler thanjune and july. but, crunching the numbers, it is too close to call. it looks like england has probably had the warmest summer on record. the other nations, probably not. so, there are more numbers to be crunched. how long will that take? if you more days full stop they will have to process the information and bringing readings from... some weather stations report things on time. with others, it could take them weeks and months to crunch or the data. this is the breaking news for now, but we don't really have any news. the breaking news is there's no news. don't really have any news. the breaking news is there's no newsm could potentially be the warmest summer. but it was august that took the edge of things and stop the heatwave was injune and july, but august was a little colder. this

week, the two bridges are up a little bit. whatever it is in the scottish highlands were around minus two degrees. in northern ireland, and easter england. this was not too far behind. some changes for the weekend though, frontal systems in from the west. a little bit of rain in the west, but high pressure in the east. this is the weather setup that allows us to bring in some warmer airfrom the allows us to bring in some warmer air from the south. those temperatures, both by day and night, will climb a little bit. it is looking mostly dry, but the sunshine will vary. because of those weather fronts, at worst, there is more cloud. if you're heading home from work or heading out for the evening, this will be the picture at 5pm. there could just be the odd shower across the south—east of england, in wales and northern ireland, there

will be some sun. it will cloud over as the front moves into northern ireland. much of scotland will end onafine ireland. much of scotland will end on a fine note with some styles of sunshine. this will turn increasingly breezy across the north—west. this rain and cloud will come into the east. it could be cloudy and drizzly overnight. in western areas, a much milder night than last night. in glasgow, belfast, plymouth, tonbridge is around 14 celsius. it will be a little cooler in the eastern part of the country. tomorrow, mostly sunny in the central and eastern england. in the west, thicker cloud and some outbreaks of light and patchy rain. many places will stay dry although long. temperatures in the high teens across scotland and northern ireland. 0n

across scotland and northern ireland. on sunday, a similar day. we will see the best of the sunshine across central and eastern areas. there will be more cloud and rain in the west, this time some heavier rain in northern ireland and the north—west scotland. for most, a dry day. the temperatures could be into the 20s. the start of next week, the rain will push into the east. it will be cooler and fresher by tuesday, but it will be mostly dry. this is bbc news. our latest headlines: a man who plotted to kill the prime minister, theresa may, has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 30 years. an independent review into a series of baby deaths at the shrewsbury and telford nhs trust has been expanded, after more familes came forward with concerns about their care a new study suggests the number of people aged 85 and over needing 24—hour care is set to double by 2035.

an expert warns the care system is at "breaking point". both sides in the brexit talks say progress is being made but without any breakthrough on the crucial issue of the irish border. this is the scene in washington where a memorial service is taking place on capitol hill for the late republican senator, john mccain, who died on saturday aged 81. meanwhile in detroit, thousands of mourners are gathered for the funeral of aretha franklin. the singer, known as the queen of soul, died earlier this month aged 76. sport now on afternoon live with katherine downes. since her last book you the cricket

has won an england's favour. more on ali has taken forward as this afternoon. the indian captain dismissed for shy of his. in trailing england by 43. jos mourinho asking for respect. a lot of people talking about his record. it has not been a great start but jos mourinho has been saying that we should be looking at has career asa we should be looking at has career as a whole. holding his weekly press conference facing questions about manchester united's will start to the season. i am the only manager in

the season. i am the only manager in the world but one and italy, spain and england. by winning eight titles, not small titles and not small countries. my second position la st small countries. my second position last season as one of my greatest achievements in football. wales and england's women meet tonight in a crucial world cup qualifier. a win for either side will assure them of a spot in france next year. wales are a point ahead of england in group 1, having played one game more. england boss phil neville says his side will "have to be at their best" to win the game. when the sides met earlier in the qualifying the game ended goaless. and, you can follow the game across the bbc, with live coverage on bbc two starting from half past seven. and usain bolt has taken another step towards playing professional football. the world record holderfor one hundred and two hundred metres came on as a sub for australian a league side central coast mariners in a pre—season friendly. he's hoping to impress enough to get

a deal ahead of the new season, however he was unable to take this chance — he just wasnt quick enough. the european union's chief brexit negotiator, michel barnier, has said there can be no deal with the uk unless a "backstop" arrangement is agreed for the irish border. but speaking in brussels after talks with the brexit secretary, dominic raab, mr barnier said he was seeking an "ambitious partnership" on security issues. the two men are aiming to reach agreement on future trade relations before 0ctober‘s eu summit. speaking mr raab said he was stubbornly confident that a deal would be reached. 0n the withdrawal agreement, we are making for the progress of each week. on day approve detection, uncovered pitches, or kneeling

between the four agreements and if relationship that we are affording together. also on those issues mentioned judicial procedures. all in all, i think the contours of an agreement and ideal are becoming clearer and clearer which has a positive. 0n northern ireland, remained committed to government and effective report. i'm not rental solution. working together on the issues raised, continue to buy that followed. the solutions must be workable. they got to be workable for the communities in northern ireland and the republic of ireland, for people affected in their daily lives. 0n the future relationship, i think there is a real progress on the security issues in the way that michelle described. 0n the uk side, we need to be even more ambitious. i understand the eu position that underpins that anti—principles that

underpins that anti—principles that underpin it. the starting point for the uk is always on the as much operational cooperation is feasible to keep or citizens safe. uk citizens and looping citizens. europe's security as united kingdom ‘s secretary the veteran mp frank field, who quit the parliamentary labour party last night, says he's considering triggering a by—election in his constituency of birkenhead. mr field has described labour as a ‘force for anti—semitism' and says his local constituency party is now governed by a culture of ‘intolerance, nastiness and intimidation'. allies ofjeremy corbyn have accused him of making grotesque slurs. 0ur political correspondent chris mason reports. this was frank field in parliament

in1992, this was frank field in parliament in 1992, even back then he had already been an mp for over a decade. the word maverick could have been invented to describe them. no having what is of the labour party, he is considering whether to trigger a by—election in his constituency and merseyside. it is a major step that i have just taken. i am trying to recover from that. 0ver that i have just taken. i am trying to recoverfrom that. over the that i have just taken. i am trying to recover from that. over the next weeks and months i will be thinking of that and consulting with people. as they get a response walking around barking head, what people say. what i've heard so far suggests that there is no demand for that but that there is no demand for that but thatis that there is no demand for that but that is what it might come true. that there is no demand for that but that is what it might come truem my child having but imagine it did.

it by election featuring frank field against the labour party. the buried legend at the heart of labour has to and a single contest. plenty and mr field's party here and merseyside are originated that his forthright support for brexit including working for a week doing that. frank field also said that labour displayed and holdings and nastiness and was a party where anti—semitism is more than tolerated. he has of lovely waspy confidence of his members and now it seems he's getting his excuses and, throwing around grotesque flowers would have no basis in reality. the the big question now, how many could fall frank field? and walk over of the party. i shall stay and fight to the

end. i think there is a danger that others will say that i have had enough, i'm not taking any more of this. there is a danger and if this isn't sorted then i predict that others will go. therefore, sort out, labour leadership, and very quickly. 0ne labour leadership, and very quickly. one thing is for certain, don't expect to see this again in time soon. today marks 21 years since the death of diana, princess of wales, and this week we're hearing from the winners of the diana award, an award established in the princess's memory to celebrate young people who have gone above and beyond to change the world for the better. i've been speaking to one of the award winners, tya na murray davidson. she's been honoured for her work with helping disadvantaged young people with the city gateway trust, and is young lord mayor

of the city of london. i am still shocked that i was able to be nominated and to win the award. but i am very happy that i did. what does it mean to you to get this? it is a good opportunity and i know that it is big to win anything. but yeah, i am happy. just tell us about some of the work that you have been doing to get this award. i'm the young lord mayor of the city of london. i chair youth board meetings which involves adults who work in the city of london's children's services, open spaces. i also chair the city youth forum which is where young people who live or go to school in the city talk about situations that are going on, events and things we want to improve and youth provision. you run workshops about body image, tell us

about that in why you think it is important? i think that is important because everybody goes through it in everyday life. and because of social media, it really influences how people want to look. i think everyone should just love themselves for who they are and just be happy with what they look like. that is really good advice. how old are you? 17. you're17, and you think a lot of people around your age, teenagers, are suffering from body image problems because of social media. the pressure of social media. i think many teenagers do because it is that kind of time period but i don't think everyone shows it because they might seem weak but i think everyone should just be happy and enjoy life. you said that everyone should love themselves. what is the advice for social media, especially for young people your age, everyone is on it. what's the advice? do you turn that off?

learn to ignore it? telling young people to ignore social media is kind of impossible. i would say, not to think so much about other people's opinions on yourself because no one else should have a say in what you want to be or who you are. so ignore all sorts of social pressures. ignore all the negativity and focus on the positive. what about you ? you are a young mayor which is incredible at the age of 17. you've won this diana award as well. what are your ambitions, what do you want to do with your life? i'm doing dance at college so i want to be maybe a dance therapist. are you a pretty good dancer? i think so. people say i am, i think i'm a good dancer. what kind of dance do you like?

street dance, hip—hop, lyrical, contemporary, tap, ballet, jazz. a little bit of everything. so we might see you on strictly at some stage? i don't know. great to have you with us. congratulations on winning that diana award, i'm sure it is richly deserved. first a look at the headlines on afternoon live: a man who plotted to kill the prime minister is sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 30 years. fresh allegations of poor treatment are to be investigated at shrewsbury and telford nhs trust, where an investigation is already under way into the deaths of several babies. the number of elderly people needing round—the—clock care will almost double in england over the next 20 years. here's your business

headlines on afternoon live: coca—cola is buying the costa coffee chain from owner whitbread in a deal worth £3.9 billion. whitbread, which also owns the premier inn hotel chain, had been planning to demerge costa, but said the coca—cola deal offered a far better return for shareholders. diy retailer homebase has entered a company voluntary agreement backed by over 95% of its creditors. it means the new owners hilco, which bought the diy chain forjust £1, will go ahead with a three year turnaround plan which is likely to see 42 stores close and slashing rents at 70 stores by anything up to 90%. ticket reseller viagogo is being taken to court by the competition watchdog accused of failing to make additional fees clear.

the cma warned four ticket resellers to change their ways last year, and digital minister margot james even warned the public not to use viagogo. of the four, viagogo is the only one that's not made changes so it's been taken to court. been quite an eventful week. the sale of costa to coca cola though was perhaps the biggest story. whether it has been under pressure from shareholders. they say you half to get rid of this company, it doesn't really fit him with premier n. they fought the redeemer agut on the stock market. coca—cola wants to john things like coffee. a little

weary of it sweeter drinks as you might have guessed. it is interesting to into the coffee market. there is no foot in the united states even though it has the biggest brand in europe at the moment. that is the coca—cola wants to make it much. whitbread shares are up. reported for £19 million, that was back in 1995. this invested a lot of money. what murray has got into it. 200 times what you paid for it, but is not bad. you're back not doing so well as homebase. . homebase has gone into cva, which

means it is going to downsize, it doesn't really have a plan. the restau ra nt doesn't really have a plan. the restaurant group is a company which will see a killing of sales, there is down to 3% or 4%. a lot of figures coming out of the restaurant business, we all happen to jamie albury is. a really hot on the high street. to be clear homebase is shutting down 42 stores. the new orders, hilco, are going to invest a lot but they're also want to borrow quite lot. it is a positive story, a lot of jobs quite lot. it is a positive story, a lot ofjobs are able to go but they haven't the mac hiding, others deal it could have met a lot of cultures. seedis

it could have met a lot of cultures. seed is interesting. the head of sage has been removed. it seems that she hasn't actually perform as well as he promised. joining us now is gervais williams, senior executive director, miton group so our socks booing solvers accessory for the uk but quickly not going to bill. scheme has been in the golfer of the four yea rs. has been in the golfer of the four years. he has been looking to take advantage of the cloud and such. for some reason, he is fallen out with the board and likewise. a slight worry about the underlying figures aren't too good. another restaurant group, frankie and bennies, its shares have up. it has been a different period for restaurant

companies. frankie dennings which is the main brand that they run via... here. since the world cup has finished, in the last 60s, they have seen improving trade. that surprised the market and the share price has gone up nicely, public 6% this afternoon. what you make of that coca—cola, costa, whitbread deal. everybody wins really. they can really push the management to do something and costa. what is interesting about this deal is that his kumquat than expected. —— kumquat than expected. coca—cola has paid more than this doubles business and people are pleased with the evaluation, up to about £40 this

afternoon. what about coca-cola, canny establish a brand, it will be quite the hardestjob when you're up against the likes of starbucks. a plaque it is an art worldwide franchise so they have operations around the world. they can take some of the best part of costa and use the management strengths and make sure the of a business and on the pa rt sure the of a business and on the part of the country as well. it is leading brand in europe but it get a foothold in the us or asian markets. micheline bopp about 17%. the last few months not a good body last few weeks better. whitbread up 14 and a half percent. sage group having a

problem with the ceo leaders weaving. that's all the business news. astronauts onboard the international space station have had to deal with a leak,probably caused by a collision with a fragment from a meteorite. one of the astronauts plugged the hole with his finger, before it could be covered with thermal sealant and tape. engineers on the ground are now working on a more durable repair, but they say the crew of six is in no real danger. that's it from your afternoon live team for today, next the bbc news at 5pm with jane hill. time for a look at the weather. here's ben rich. but it this morning it took like tom

had already arrived. particular in the highlands. the place is not far behind. file systems trying to push on from the west is some extra cloud and a little bit of rain but high pressures called from an eastern areas. this is the sort of weather setup that will bring some bauble or errorfrom setup that will bring some bauble or error from the south. temperatures climbing in the weekend by day and by night it will be dry. a bit of sunshine the best of luck in southern and eastern parts. through the afternoon minibuses right but an extra cloud and a ring the far west of cornwall later on. the shower is not complete off of the question in these south—east corner. we will see some guys with a bit of patches

guide. for northern ireland, hedgerows that are pushing with the front. towing breezy, before the easter are holding on to sunny skies for the rest of the afternoon. the evening tonight, a little more progress a cross evening tonight, a little more progress across northern ireland western scotland and part of wheels. built on this state and bertie for some. and those western areas, it much longer night. belfast holding at 14 degrees. still on the cool side across eastern parts of england. will start tomorrow there was the best part of the sunshine. more close out west, slightly more good conditions across the holes. all it will stay dry. temperatures continue to climb, high teens in scotland. 20 in belfast. to get onto 2324 in the south—east corner. 0n sunday, some spells of sunshine, the

best lacrosse club and eastern areas. some slightly heavier rain at this stage but temperatures are into the 20s just about everywhere. we will see some rain pushing soft eastwards and as we head into the rest of the week it will stay mostly dry. today at five — a man who plotted to kill theresa may in a suicide attack has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 30 years. 21—year—old naa'imur rahman planned to detonate a bomb at downing street and kill the prime minister with a knife or gun. thejudge sentencing him said rahman was a "very dangerous individual" and it was "difficult to predict if he could become de—radicalised." we'll bring you the latest. the other main stories on bbc news at 5pm: an independent review into the deaths of several

babies at shrewsbury and telford hospitals trust is to be expanded after more than a dozen further allegations of poor care emerge. the number of people aged 85 and over who need round the clock care in england is projected to double in the next 20 years. bidding farewell to the queen of soul.