operator will need to prove that travellers' hard earned cash is being put to good use. joe miller, bbc news. now we're being told to eat less meat to help tackle global warming. but it seems our sunday roasts and steak dinners are safe in the hands of the government's climate change minister. claire perry has told the bbc that politicians telling people to eat less meat smacks of the worst kind of "nanny state advice." here's our environment analyst roger harrabin. burping farm animals are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, so cutting down on meat is one of the simplest things we can do to protect the climate. one report advises no more than one meat portion a week, either as steak are cut into strips to flavour meals like stir—fries. will the government pass on that advice? no, it won't. i think you're describing the worst

nanny state environment ever. who would i be... advising — is it nanny state to advise? ..sitting there are advising people in the country, coming home after a hard day of work, to not have, you know, steak and chips — please! those who enjoy a nice joint of beef will breathe a sigh of relief, but people concerned about the climate say the government should be advising us — to switch from beef to chicken, and to cut down on all meat. to stay within safe climate limits, we need to tackle the amount of meat we're eating. but actually lower meat diets that are higher in vegetables and plant proteins are also better for our health, so it's a win—win situation. there's been a huge rise in interest in flexitarianism — people eating less meat — and businesses are starting to respond to that. so the supermarkets have been introducing lots of great ranges now for people wanting to choose alternatives to meat. tomorrow the government launches green gb week, to shift britain towards a future with zero carbon emissions. scientists say that cutting down on meat must be on the policy menu. roger harrabin, bbc news.

a statement has come through from the brexit department and number ten, a number of unresolved issues remaining in the following thoughts that took place today between the brexit secretary dominic raab in brussels with his counterpart michel barnier, eu chief negotiator, we have already heard that from michel barnier, now, number ten, have already heard that from michel barnier, now, numberten, at the " b rex it" barnier, now, numberten, at the "brexit" department, saying the same. uk still committed to making progress at the summit with the the eu on wednesday. time for a look at the weather forecast. the rain has been further east, river levels have dropped a bit, particularly in wales, rain still around, lincolnshire, east anglia and the south, prepping up again

later in the night, pushing back into the midlands. south—east wales, west cou ntry into the midlands. south—east wales, west country as well. fair bit of cloud should keep up temperatures but colder and clearer the further west and north you go. coldest temperatures in scotland. sunny spells developing. most of england and wales you can see is pretty cloudy, rain mainly for the midlands, could be heavy at times, maybe some late sunshine giving the temperature is a boost in the south. otherwise, 12 to 15 degrees. moving to tuesday, rain pretty much gone but left with cloud, mist and fog around in the morning across eastern parts of england. then a band of rain, much on that from the northwest, either side, some sunshine, temperatures hitting 13 to 17. hello this is bbc news. the headlines: a pause in the brexit talks, the eu's chief negotiator michel barnier says despite a crunch

meeting with the brexit secretary in brussels today there are still key unresolved issues. the pace of the negotiations pick up ahead of wednesday's summit of eu leaders, the ambassadors from the other 27 member countries hold a separate meeting. after the storm, the clean up — roads and railways continue to struggle following a battering from storm callum. trains in devon are disrupted along the coast after flood damage caused a 6ft hole to open up beneath the line. france, germany and the uk issue a joint statement demanding a "credible investigation" into the disappearance of the journalist, jamal khashoggi, who vanished after visiting saudi arabia's consulate in turkey. in response the saudis say they will retaliate against any sanctions imposed on them. now on bbc news, it's time for the travel show. this week, we're in cairo,

as egypt's capital prepares to open the doors to the biggest archaeological museum in the world. it's fit for a king. you have lentils, you have chickpeas, you have these fried onions. we sample some of the city's culinary delights. and we go behind the scenes as scientists attempt a delicate operation to restore a priceless discovery back to its former glory. this is one of the oldest structure of wooden ship in the world. we start this week in egypt's capital cairo,

a huge sprawling city and home to more than 20 million people. the traffic here in cairo is just another level. cars everywhere, and the sounds from the horns beeping, it is just nuts. as we reach giza on the outskirts of the city, we get a glimpse of the archaeological wonders that have fascinated visitors for centuries. wow! is that them? i've only ever seen them on tv. we're still quite far away

from them, but actually it's breathtaking. the ancient egyptians built these pyramids as elaborate tombs for their rulers, or pharaohs, some 11,500 years ago. they've become the calling card of egypt's tourism. and the oldest, the great pyramid of khufu, stands at nearly 150 metres, and is the largest stone monument anywhere on earth. seeing them in real life is so cool. tourism is one of egypt's biggest moneymakers, and in 2010 it reached an all—time high, with more than 1a million coming here on holiday. but the following year, everything changed. change, change, change! anti—government demonstrations in cairo's tahrir square kicked off a wave of protests across the country. standing on the corner of the square

is egypt's national museum. built in 1902, it houses perhaps the world's greatest collection of ancient artefacts, including the magnificent treasures of the boy king tutankhamen. during the turmoil, looters and vandals took advantage of the chaos and broke in. suddenly, thousands of years of the country's history were at risk. what were your emotions, what did you feel? i was concerned at first, then i keep watching and felt secure after the museum was protected by our armed forces, and proud of those who formed a shell around the museum to protect the museum. thieves damaged the building and stole more than 50 priceless a rtefa cts . following the looting,

a number of stolen antiquities ended up for sale online or at auction. the egyptian authorities managed to track them down, and now most of the stolen treasures, like this limestone statue, have been recovered. well, we are in front of the statue of king akhenaten, one of the objects that was stolen during the revolution here in egypt, and we are so lucky to get it back here at the museum, by the help of the security forces in egypt. was it damaged at all? it is not damaged, and it is as we found it, and as we got it again, so it is not damaged. cramped, dusty and overflowing, the museum holds a special place in the nation's heart. but the break—in exposed it's outdated and weak security, and highlighted what was already known — the need to better safeguard the nation's unique treasures. here in the shadow of the pyramids, a new ambitious project is entering the final stages of construction. due to open in 2020, the grand egyptian museum will be

equipped to take the country's ancient treasures way into the future. when completed, it will be the biggest archaeological museum in the world. this place is absolutely enormous. the footprint is 500,000 square metres. there are over 3,000 labourers working here 21w, and it cost over us$1 billion to construct. this is the main atrium, the entrance, and when you arrive you will be greeted by this imposing statue of ramses ii, one of the greatest egyptian pharaohs. i think even he would have been impressed

by the scale of this place. it is fit for a king! this state—of—the—art monument will be the new home to tutankhamen‘s treasures. and for the first time, over 5000 objects discovered in the boy king's tomb will be on display to the public. but now, they will be better protected by modern security, shedding new light on the lives of the ancient egyptians. so tell me about this piece here. this is one of my favourite pieces. it's one of the chariots of king tutankhamen. so we are pretty much looking at a 3500—year—old artefact, but in perfect condition, intact, as it was? if we consider the 3,500 years, it is in a perfect condition. restorers in these specially built labs are using the most advanced

technology in the world to prepare the artefacts for display. it is very convenient now that we can use modern x—ray, we can determine the composition of the materials that were used, the original colours, the nature of the gilding, all of these new, valuable information, is being disclosed to us in a non—destructive way. more than two thirds of the objects from tutankhamen‘s tomb have been hidden away in boxes since their discovery by howard carter almost 100 years ago. they are unrestored, and have never been seen by the public. so, nagm el deen, tell me what we can see here? what does it tell us

about the king, what's the story? tourism here has really suffered over recent years. notjust because of political unrest, but also through acts of terrorism. with assurances of increased security, it is hoped that this new centre dedicated to egypt's unique history will finally help encourage tourists to come back. it's magnificent, how with every piece you discover,

you add a new piece to the puzzle of ancient egypt. and the fascination doesn't stop. if you are thinking of coming here any time soon, here's the travel show‘s tips for what to know before you go. in terms of weather, egypt is pretty much a year—round destination, but temperatures can be uncomfortably hot here betweenjune and august. so it's best to travel between september and april when the heat is a lot more bearable. before you book, make sure you check your government's travel advice, because although the vast majority of the country is safe to explore, some areas are still subject to travel advisories. and finally, never be afraid

to barter while you're here. while most traders have suffered because of the downturn in tourism, haggling is still very much part of the art of buying and selling in egypt. so hold your nerve and meet any price you are given with a much lower offer, and eventually you will agree to meet somewhere in the middle. still to come on the travel show: the secret is out on cairo's sensational street food scene. it's so gooey, i have to put on gloves to eat it. and i'll bejoining a team of experts as they battle to retrieve a 5000—year—old piece of history from underground. so stay with us for that. egypt's amazing ancient history

is undoubtedly one of the country's a gift draws the tourists. our up plenty of other things to see and do. most people come on holiday to egypt to the ancient history. last time i came, it was the beautiful beaches and the lovely weather. you wouldn't normally put food at the top of your list of reasons to be here, there is a new group of people who are working really hard to make us all fall in love with egyptian cuisine. in cairo, street food is visible everywhere you turn. typical local cuisine is dominated by beans, grains, and lots of rich flavours. up until recently, it hasn't received as much international recognition as other middle eastern styles. and we were like, we're going to do a food blog... but local entrepreneur mia nezar

is hoping to change that. she and her foodie friend laila hassa balla founded what they claim to be the first tour of its kind in the capital. there are no food tour companies here in egypt, but it is popular in other parts of the world. and egyptian cuisine is underrated. it's always overshadowed by the monuments and historical tours, which is the reason a lot of people come here. but no one really comes here for the food. so this area, the american university... the tours were launched a year ago, and include the area which borders tahrir square, the site of the 2011 uprising. this street was popular for being the area where students from the american university, on the right, used to kind of hangout and have their coffee. the aim is to offer small groups and genuine and perhaps grittier cairo experience through walking, history, culture and food. first up on my tour is a family owned business which specialises in the country's most

ubiquitous dish. this is koshary. you can get this from very cheap all the way to a gourmet deconstructed koshary dish. you have lentils, chickpeas, you have these fried onions, and you also have rice, you have macaroni. all in this one dish? yes. ok, i'm going give it a go. it's very rich. the onion flavour‘s coming out. i can get the kick as well from the spice, the peppers, and the garlic, as well. i like a lot. egyptians love social media almost as much as their grub.

and that's led to increased awareness of the latest culinary trends and fusions. this unassuming eatery specialises in a local favourite called hawawshy. can you tell me what these guys are doing now? hawawshy is a bit like an egyptian version of a hamburger. but here it has been upgraded. so when would you eat this? i love this. so gooey that i have to put on some gloves to eat it. as we say in the uk, the proof is in the pudding. that is good. it is really tasty. really rich. don't give away too many secrets otherwise people will steal the recipe!

and finally, i am back in egypt's capital, cairo, on the banks of the nile. today 95% of egyptians live along the nile. it has always been essential to life here. the ancient pharaohs built elaborate vessels to travel along the river and these boats became some of their most prized possessions. in the scorching desert heat, an extraordinary operation is under way. i am going to a unique laboratory specially construct of next to the great pyramid of pharaoh khufu. inside, archaeologists and scientists face a daunting task. they are trying to excavate an ancient wooden boat which was buried

nearly 5000 years ago. what can we see here? this is khufu's second boat, built in bc, before christian, 2700 years. this is one of the oldest wooden ships in the world. these scientists are being led by a team from waseda university injapan, who have developed pioneering techniques to salvage the boat. it is a delicate and painstaking process.

it can take a week to recover a single plank. what is happening now? they are now trying to lift up a very long, big wooden piece. unfortunately, this boat, the condition of the boat is not so good, very weak. it is thousands of years old. yeah. if the condition is good it is easy to lift up with manpower. but in this case we did tentative reinforcement, and we lift it up very carefully. it is the second of a pair of boats which were buried in pits next to the pharaoh's final resting place. the other ship, now housed in a museum in giza, was excavated in 195a. the boats had been carefully dismantled into thousands of pieces before being buried, along with hieroglyphic instructions on how to reassemble them. that is because the ancient egyptians believed that in the afterlife,

the boats would be needed to transfer the rulers‘ resurrected spirits up to the heavens. so what is happening in here? this is a lab for the conservation of khufu's second boat. after, as you saw, lifting the pieces from the boat, we bring the pieces here. the planks are incredibly fragile and removing them can cause even more damage. so this temperature—controlled lab was erected to examine the pieces on site. we take the weight, and we must keep the humidity at 55%... to help preserve the wood? yes, yes. the team are cleaning and restoring the wood piece by piece.

they are literally rebuilding history. this is the dream for any conservationist, not only an egyptologist, but all over the world, people would love to work on this project. we are most proud of this work. this is one of the most famous of boats. back in the excavation area, the team is still struggling to save a large part of the hull. it has been buried for five millennia and the slightest knock could be catastrophic. it looks like it is about 20 metres long. it feels like an incredible moment here. how exciting.

it's a little bit of history. it will take several years before this remarkable boat is fully restored. but when it's finished, it will go on display with its sister ship in the new grand egyptian museum. so, there you go. that's it from us for now. join us next week when henry heads to alice springs in australia, the open city event in london, some of the most exclusive places in the capitalfrom open

of the most exclusive places in the capital from open their doors to the public will stop really famous landmarks can be seen from here. and the land of milk and honey, trendy porridge options in scotland may be leaving some with a bitter aftertaste. isn't this sacrilege? and don't forget, you can keep up with us on all our travels in real—time by following us on social media. but for now, from me and from all the the travel show team, here in a foggy egypt, it's bye—bye. or as they say here, "salaam wa—alaikum." the rain has been further east

today, river levels have dropped a bit, particularly in wales, the rain is still around across lincolnshire, east anglia and the south, it may p9p up east anglia and the south, it may pep up again in the night, pushing into the midlands, toward southeast wales and the west country. cloud for england and wales, temperatures up, clearerand for england and wales, temperatures up, clearer and colder the further north and west you go, temperatures not far from freezing. cloud breaking up here, sunny skies developing, if you shower was in the northwest. most of england and wales looking cloudy, rain mainly for the midlands, lincolnshire, east anglia, southeast, could be heavy at times, late sunshine giving a temperature boost in the south, otherwise 12 to 15 degrees. tuesday, rain pretty much gone but left with cloud, mist and fog around in the morning, across many eastern parts of england and a band of rain, not much on that, coming in on the northwest but either side, some sunshine, temperatures hitting 13 to 17 celsius. this is bbc world news today

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