new measures to stop violent attacks on nhs staff. the government says it's unacceptable so many emergency workers are being attacked. it calls for a zero—tolerance approach. we don't go to work to take abuse. we don't go to work to get punched, kicked, kidnapped, bit, spat at, but all these things happen. it comes as violent attacks on nhs staff in england reach a five—year high. also this lunchtime: yemen's humanitarian crisis — the united states calls for a ceasefire within thirty days violent protests in pakistan as the death sentence is lifted on a christian woman accused of blasphemy. as the brexit finishing line approaches, concern in the world of sport about the impact it might have. and a gift of maori cloaks for the

duke and duchess as they end their royal tour down under. and coming up on bbc news: i'll miss the camaraderie. wales‘ most capped rugby union international gethinjenkins announces his retirement from the sport at the age of 37. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. there are new plans to reduce the number of assaults on nhs staff in england. thousands of doctors, nurses and other workers are attacked or abused every year and now the government says offenders will face tougher sentences, while staff will be better protected under what is called the nhs violence reduction strategy. here's lauren moss. these are just some of the shocking incidents recorded against frontline nhs staff.

kicking, hitting and sometimes worse. nurse shelley pearce was taken hostage when a patient became hostile trying to leave the ward. she became quite distressed and broke an item in her room which was, in hindsight, plastic. i knew it was plastic because a part of it ended up next to my neck as she frogmarched me out of the ward. shelley did escape unharmed, but says no one noticed she was missing and despite her reporting what happened it was not logged properly. her account is by no means isolated. according to a recent staff survey, over 15% of nhs workers experienced violence in the last 12 months. that's the highest figure in five years. from next month the maximum prison sentence for assaulting an emergency services worker will double from six months to a year. now the health secretary has announced a new violence reduction strategy which includes more punishment for offenders and better support for victims.

we are making sure that we have a zero—tolerance approach to violence against nhs staff tougher sentences and stronger links between the nhs and police so that there is a presumption that if you are violent against a member of staff in the nhs, who is there to care for you, then you will be prosecuted. the royal college of nursing and the union unison are welcoming the plans. shelley says staff need to feel safer. behind the uniform is a human being. we are all valuable and the work we do is valuable. we don't go to work to take abuse, we don't go to work to get punched, kicked, kidnapped, bit, spat at, but all these things happen. it is hoped the new measures will help protect workers from violence and aggression that they are often exposed to every day. our health editor hugh pym is here. this new government strategy on

countering violence is being unveiled at the royal college of nursing later, but will nhs staff welcome it? would it be enough to satisfy them? so far there have been widespread opinions expressed, welcoming the measures that will be unveiled, with the unions saying it isa unveiled, with the unions saying it is a daily reality for many staff witnessing this sort of violence or being subject to it. the royal couege being subject to it. the royal college of nursing is saying it is important the secretary of state comes to the conference to unveil these measures, taking heed of some of the concerns that have been expressed. the unions are also saying it was this government which axed a year or so ago called a body called nhs protect, which was led to monitor these situations and to take prosecutions forward if the pleas we re prosecutions forward if the pleas were not able to do so. it also had

national data on violence against staff and the last reported year, 2015, there were 70,000 assaults. that day stopped been collated once it was wound up, so unions are saying, here we are a year and a half later and we are having to go back to what they had before with the national collection of data and an analysis of what is going on and national prioritisation. the proof of the pudding will be in what actually happens, doesn't make any difference on the front line? the united states is calling for a ceasefire in yemen within 30 days. the fighting there has left 22 million people in need of humanitarian aid. president trump's administration has faced growing pressure over its support for the saudi—led coaltion, which has intervened in yemen's civil war with a controversial campaign of bombing. richard galpin reports. a saudi led coalition has for the past four years been bombing yemen.

the aim, to dislodge these rebel forces known as the these, who seized control of large parts of the country and have backing from iran. but more than 6000 civilians have been killed in the fighting so far, this, the aftermath of an air strike in august which hit a school bus killing 44 children who were on a field trip. the us secretary of state, mike pompeo, said in a statement overnight that the time is 110w statement overnight that the time is now for the cessation of all hostilities, including missile strikes from goofy controlled areas. subsequently he said coalition air strikes must sees in all populated areas. yemen was already one of the poorest countries in the middle east. but now with this conflict the united nations says more than 8 million people are on the brink of starvation so the us wants rapid action. 30 days from now we want to

see everybody around a peace table based on a ceasefire, based on a pull—back from the border, and then based on seizing the dropping bombs that will the special envoy, martin griffin, who is very good, he knows what he is doing, to get them together in sweden and end this war. a p pa re ntly together in sweden and end this war. apparently caught off—guard by the us announcement, today the government here said it backed the ceasefire call, but the prime minister added this morning. nationwide ceasefire will only have an effect on the ground if it is underpinned by a political deal between the conflict parties. the foreign secretary discussed matter last night and they agreed that the uk will commit to agree to the deep sky vision. this push for an end to the war in yemen will add to the pressure on saudi arabia and estate factor leader crown prince mohamed bin salman who is already under

intense international scrutiny of the prominentjournalist intense international scrutiny of the prominent journalist jamal khashoggi. the prominentjournalist jamal khashoggi. our international correspondent orla guerin, who has recently reported from yemen, is here. if there is a ceasefire, which it stick? a very big if. at this stage we have no indication and we have no response from the houthi leadership in sonar. they are in control of most of the populated areas of the country, most of the cities. they may well feel they are operating from a position of strength. we have had a military stalemate, the saudi coalition with all of its air strikes have been unable to dislodge the houthis. there is new pressure on the saudis. the killing ofjamal khashoggi has exposed crown prince to international condemnation. if

the saudis want to leave this conflict, the us is handing them an opportunity, but we do not know if he wants to take this up. from what we have seen of the crown prince many say he is headstrong and reckless and he may not want to bow to pressure from the us. it is a big push by the us, a development, and an attempt to get the parties around the table, but it is by no means clear if they will get as far as getting around the table and if they will agree to a ceasefire. and if they will agree to a ceasefire. it's a case that has divided pakistan — a christian woman convicted of blasphemy and sentenced to death. well, now a court has overturned that sentence, but only after asia bibi spent nearly a decade injail for allegedly insulting the prophet mohammed in a row with her neighbours. the new ruling has sparked violent protests, as secunder kermani reports from islamabad. asia bibi has now spent nearly a decade injail. she lived in this small village to the west of lahore

and was accused of blasphemy following an argument with two muslim women who refused to drink water from the same cup as her. what began here as a local dispute rapidly escalated into an issue of international importance. the asia bibi case has become a symbol for the controversy surrounding pakistan's blasphemy laws. hundreds of angry protesters began gathering in cities across pakistan following this morning's verdict. the scenes here mean asia bibi's supporters are celebrating, but are also nervous about the future. now she is free, she can do whatever she feels like. she can enjoy her life as a free woman. will she stay in pakistan? i don't think so. anybody alleged with blasphemy can't live in this country. after she was first convicted, a prominent politician came to asia bibi's aid and called for pakistan's blasphemy laws

to be reformed. his intervention though outraged hardliners. he was shot dead by one of his own bodyguards. his killer is seen by some as a hero. in asia bibi's village, the day before the verdict, the cleric who filed the blasphemy case against her had this warning. translation: if the court sets aside the previous two verdicts and frees her, it'll be a sign to people you should take the law into your own hands. protesters have begun constructing roadblocks. so far the unrest appears to be relatively contained but the country is bracing itself for more to come. secunder kermani, bbc news, islamabad. the uk's largest car maker, jaguar landrover, made a loss of £90 million in the three months

leading up to october. sales at the manufacturer, which is owned by the indian tata group, have fallen 13% in the past year because of declining business in china and less demand for diesal cars. jaguar land rover says it will now reduce spending by £500 million. in the last few minutes president trump has reiterated calls for a group of migrants who are making their way to the united states to turn around. the us government is deploying thousands of troops to stop the caravan of migrants. the group ofan stop the caravan of migrants. the group of an estimated 7000 people who have been on the road for more than a fortnight are currently in southern mexico. our correspondent, will grant has been travelling alongside them. so far, they have refused to be blown off course. the remaining obstacles may prove much greater than the inclement weather. president trump has described these migrants as an invasion and the pentagon has announced more

than 5,000 troops will be sent to the border to meet them when they arrive. at this rate, that's at least seven weeks away. most are adamant it will take more than soldiers standing guard 1,000 miles away to stop them. "if i went home now, i would be a coward," says this man, "because my wife and child are in the us and keep asking me..." daddy, when are you coming? even the mexican migration authorities admit they haven't seen this degree of commitment in the past. translation: in previous years, we have seen other caravans fall apart, but this one appears very strong, very large, and still united. there seems little doubt that with this troop deployment, the trump administration is trying to dissuade these migrants from attempting the rest of their trip. however, they may have underestimated the sheer determination within the group to at least make it to the border and have their cases heard. yet for a minority, the military threat is working. already frustrated at the caravan‘s

slow pace and missing his daughters left behind in honduras, the idea of a hostile reception from us soldiers was enough to make him turn back. translation: my family told me all about it. when i asked what was happening, they said the border is full of soldiers, so i figured, why go all the way to the border only to be turned away and told i can't come in? it is a difficult and personal decision to abandon the trip — almost as tough as leaving home in the first place. the remaining migrants believe their strength lies in their numbers and plan to ignore any more messages from washington telling them theirjourney is in vain. will grant, bbc news, mexico. our top story this lunchtime: new measures to stop violent attacks on nhs staff. the government calls for a zero—tolerance approach. and coming up...

a rather different way to greet the royalfamily on harry and meghan‘s final day of their tour down under. and still to come... coming up on bbc news: he's returned as a player but now he's back as a manager — frank lampard prepares his derby county side to face chelsea in the efl cup. there are just five months to go before britain is due to leave the european union and we've been looking at the impact it will have on different walks of life. today the house of lords select committee expressed its concerns concerns raised about the reliance of horse racing on free movement.

horse racing as the country's second sporting attendances, attracting almost 6 million people to the racetrack in the last year 1500 meetings. it is big business too, generating an annual revenue of almost 5.5 billion. and it employs more than 17,000 people. our sports correspondent, richard conway, has been to newmarket, the town considered britain's horse racing capital. sunrise over newmarket, the home of british horse racing. and like every morning, some of the sport's finest thoroughbreds are out at first light as another day of training begins. in the town's stables, skilled staff are in short supply. linda, who came here from sweden to follow her passion three years ago, is part of an international workforce racing relies upon. people come from all over the world. it's all here. i mean, all of the big trainers are here in newmarket. in sweden, in czech, and poland, the racing is so small there, so if you actually want to be invested in it, then there's not

much for you out there. they don't have the quality as they do in england. linda says she would think twice about coming to britain now, with brexit looming. all of which causes headaches for trainers seeking the best possible staff. racing does have a staffing shortage for a multitude of reasons. now, brexit, you know, we are all a little uncertain as to the effect it is going to have. i think everyone is, from your man that works in the town away from racing, to myself employing people from europe and around the world. so i would say it isjust a feeling of, you know, we feel very unsure as to how it is going to affect us. across town, jockeys in their silks means one thing — it is a race day here in newmarket. thousands of horses move seamlessly between britain, france and ireland each year under a long—standing arrangement that prioritises the health and welfare of horses. officials negotiating

with the government on post—brexit arrangements want to ensure that punters will continue to see the best racing possible. a lot is at stake. we have evolved over centuries and have a close, high level of integration with the likes of ireland and france and the movement of horses across europe... there are over 25,000 movements in any given year under a system, through the eu now, a tripartite agreement, we call it, that allows for that free movement of thoroughbreds. we want to see that continue in some form, else we could have complications. horse racing holds a special place in british sporting life. in its history, its broad appeal, it all combines to see 6 million of us go racing every year. it is a multi—billion pound industry and britain is a world leader. bookmakers, though, for whom uncertainty is usually the best business, are hedging their brexit bets. we do not know what is going to come when we pull out.

nobody knows what will happen. people are scared of spending their money now anyway. we are hoping the weekend race is going to stay the same, but i'm not sure about the midweek. the british economy will still be the british economy. people will still go racing. the leisure pound will still be the leisure pound and we will always get a little slice of it. you know, it's not much to go round, different ways for people to spend their spare money, but we will still come racing. with brexit looming, there are concerns within horse racing that echo those in other sports, but there's also hope that britain can maintain its current pace and thoroughbred reputation. when it comes to brexit, the issue of the free movement of horses, it could be crucial? absolutely critical to the future of british horse racing, that is what people in newmarket tommy. we up here at the auctions, —— told me. this

epitomises the lifeblood of the industry and the town. people in the industry and the town. people in the industry want to maintain the position and they are concerned about brexit because at the moment horses can move freely between principally ireland, britain and france, tripartite arrangement, underpinned by european law, but the worry is, if there is no deal over brexit, perhaps that freedom of movement for thoroughbreds will be difficult or perhaps could stop. the british horseracing authority, they are keen to end the uncertainty, but of course it is a position in other walks of life and industries also m, walks of life and industries also in, so people in the town hoping for clarity soon because they want to continue as the pre—eminent centre in the equine world. what about the potential impact of brexit on other sports? horse racing is one of britain's most watched and loved sports, football, national sport,

also under scrutiny and looking to its future in a post brexit landscape. two schools of thought, one led by the fa who see brexit as an opportunity for more home—grown players and less european and worldwide stars to make a mark in the premier league, getting more playing time. the premier league of course looking and hoping, saying, do not tie our hands, we want to sign the best talent, as we can at the moment, subject to work rules. talks between the fa and the premier league on going, i am told they are amicable, there may be resolution between them about the way forward in the coming weeks, but again, they will like everyone else waiting to see what the brexit deal... if there will be a brexit deal and what it will be a brexit deal and what it will be. richard conway, our sports correspondent, thank you very much indeed. a pharmaceutical company has been charged in connection

with the deaths and illnesses of babies at a number of hospitals. scotland yard said ith pharma limited faces seven charges of supplying a product which wasn't of the nature or quality specified. our health correspondent catherine burns is here. what more can you tell us about this? it is given to babies in neonatal intensive care units, so they are too sit or little to be fed by bottle. it is given into the bloodstream. the number of babies became ill and the met police have charged the pharmaceutical company with the seven counts of supplying a medicinal product which was not of the nature or quality specified. it is accused of breaching the health and safety at work act by not taking all reasonable steps to make sure patients would be safe and it is due in westminster magistrates' court on the 17th of december. the company has put out a statement saying, we have every sympathy for all of the families affected, regardless of the cause, however, we are disappointed

by the decision to charge the company and we will rue bleep vigorously —— we will vigorously defend the case. thank you, catherine health correspondent. people who are either over or underweight may be at greater risk of death than previously thought. a team led by the london school of hygiene and tropical medicine found that those at the top and bottom end of the body mass index could have their life expectancy reduced by as much as four years. here's our health correspondent, dominic hughes. putting on too much weight has long been linked to ill health. but now researchers say both too much and too little weight are connected to an increased risk of dying. the most striking thing we found was how bodyweight is associated with such a wide range of causes of death. with almost every category of causes of death we studied, we found some association with bodyweight. that included the common killers such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, but also a lot of other conditions. we found association between bmi and respiratory disease, liver disease, kidney disease and a whole range of causes of death. body mass index, or bmi,

is a calculation of weight relative to height. research has found that people with a bmi over 30, meaning they were obese, were at greater risk of conditions such as heart disease or cancer. but low body weight also increased the danger of death from a range of causes, including cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, dementia and suicide. in fact, a low or high bmi raises the risk of death from all major causes except travel accidents. with the majority of adults in the uk now overweight or obese, we are clearly struggling to keep our weight down. today's research is a reminder that maintaining a healthy weight really is a matter of life and death. dominic hughes, bbc news. the financial watchdog is investigating the way companies charge loyal customers more for home and car insurance than people taking out policies for the first time.

the financial conduct authority has sent out letters to insurance companies warning it will take action if loyal customers are not treated fairly. our personal finance correspondent, simon gompertz, is here. the concern here is that loyalty isn't rewarded — in a sense, it's punished? that is the concern. people have lots of stories of having been with the company for several years, have a look at what they are playing and they discover it is a lot more than they discover it is a lot more than they would get if they shopped around. other people do not do that and they carry on being overcharged. an example, a viewer, paying £741; a yearfor his home policy, and after several years, looked around, found he would get it for 189. a measure of the amount people of losing. the watchdog says there is a significant risk of consumer harm. people paying

too much. and here are some of the statistics they have come up with early on in the investigation. typically, with a home policy, they will sell it at a 30% discount, so below cost, in the first year, and then something called price walking happens, they walk you up the price scale, so after a few years, you are paying more. another key statistic, 31% of customers tend to stay on and remove five times, five yearly times, and that means they are the ones most vulnerable. two sides to this, if you shop around every year, you're likely to get the discounts. it is not just you're likely to get the discounts. it is notjust insurance. citizens advice has complained that broadband, mobile, insurance, mortgages, if you add them together, people are losing more than £4 billion a year, although loyal customers put together. they have complained the competition and markets authority. two big

investigation is happening, we await to see what they come up with. thank you very much, simon compacts. —— simon. at least 11 people have died in italy after the country was hit by a third day of storms. heavy rain has caused flooding in venice and earlier this week, the water level in the city's iconic st mark's square has peaked at more than 1.5m for only the fifth time on record. russia's anti—terrorist committee has said a blast at the headquarters of the fsb security service in the northern city of archangelsk was caused by a bomb. the committee said the bomber, who had entered the building with the device in his bag, was killed in the blast. three members of staff have been injured. harry and meghan's first official overseas trip as a married couple is coming to an end. the duke and duchess of sussex have had rapturous receptions in australia, fiji, tonga and new zealand, and our royal correspondent, jonny dymond, has followed them every step of the way. he sent this report. welcome to rotorua,

your royal highness. he may have had a tribal robe... but the haka that greeted harry and meghan had a blood—chilling power. after that, tentative steps took the couple inside. he speaks in maori. there he gave maori a try and got a warm reception. cheering and applause. this area has been a draw for tourists for many a year, but harry and meghan did not come here for the famous thermal waters. they came instead to affirm that their trip to new zealand is for everyone, new and old. i think we have a very strong connection to british culture.

if you look at some of our tribalflags, they actually have the unionjack sitting in the corner. it'sjust a reminder, i suppose, every time we have a visitor come in, hey, we have this special kind of connection that's quite unique in the world, really. after the tribal ceremony, more tradition. a final royal walkabout on this last day of the tour. once again, the big crowds, old and young... flowers for the expectant mum... and some practice for harry at controlling wayward children. whose child is this? there you go. at the end of the day, the end of the trip, some peace and some time together. for meghan, at least 1a weeks pregnant, a tiring tour.

so, how was the trip? "pretty great," says harry. thanks, guys. johnny dymond, bbc news, rotorua. lots of sunshine on the royal tour. let us look at the weather prospects here. autumn has been flexing its muscles, we have seen its chilly aside the past few mornings. but thanks to the southerly flow today, temperatures recovering, not bad if you are trick or treating this evening. more in a moment. this afternoon, a couple of week weather france in northern ireland and northwest scotland —— weather fronts. look at the temperatures, widely across the board closely if not in double figures. if you are out trick or treating this