as 28—year—old usman khan, who was convicted in 2012 for terrorism offences and released from prison in december 2018. police are searching a property in staffordshire in central england, but say they are "not actively seeking anyone else". the victims who were killed were a man and woman. three other injured people remain in hospital — one patient is in a critical but stable condition. borisjohnson has described the deaths as "heartbreaking". the prime minister has said there will be an "enhanced" police presence on the streets of london. anti—government protesters in the iraqi capital baghdad have been celebrating the prime minister's announcement that he intends to resign. adel abdul—mahdi said he'd step down a day after the security forces killed dozens of demonstrators in various cities, including najaf and nassariya. the energy supplier npower is to cut

to up to 4,500 jobs in the uk, as part of restructuring plans to make it more profitable. three call centres, in sunderland, hull and worcester, could be closed. unions have called it a "cruel blow" for the compa ny‘s workers in the run—up to christmas. our economics correspondent andy verity has more details. sunderland, where workers used to be told that manufacturing was the past and call centres were the future. not any more. a few miles away, near the town of houghton—le—spring, 2500 call centre workers were among those told by npower today theirjobs were going. disappointment, but it's a shame, there's nothing else we can do. i'll take it one step at a time. i'm still going to do myjob, still going to do the best i can, and take it from there. it's a heavy blow for an area already reeling from bad economic news. the future does look bleak, to be honest. you've got tata,

you've got british gas. for 2000 people to lose theirjob, what else is going to replace thatjob? where are they going to go? it's just another nail in the coffin in this area. it's one after another. my fear is what about nissan — that could be next, and if that happened this city would be dead. for people, you know, especially if they've got children and mortgages and things like that, it's absolutely terrible. npower has struggled to stop customers leaving and recently struggled to make a profit. it's an incredibly sad day and we can't play that down. npower has been a loss—making business for some time. the energy retail market in the uk is under considerable strain and it's absolutely critical that we take action to make sure we have a sustainable business for the future. that's why we're also saying to our employees that we're going to take all action we can to mitigate the impact of this announcement. competition in the industry is so intense some suppliers are now charging loss—making rates to win new customers. there are now 64 suppliers competing to bill you for your electricity, some of whom went bust last year. a record 20% of customers

switched supplier last year. farfrom making big money ripping off consumers, the typical profit margin has dropped to just 3% and this year energy companies have come under even more pressure. the energy price cap that came in injanuary is meant to help millions of households pay less than they otherwise would for their energy. it has helped to hold down the cost of living. inflation is at a three year low, but it has also squeezed the income of energy companies like npower, who say they can't cover their costs. they say they can't afford to keep the lights on at centres like this if they are ever to make a profit. unions say the financial pressure on suppliers is now so intense the energy market is in real danger of collapse. if nothing is done, they warn, this won't be the last round ofjob losses in the power industry. andy verity, bbc news, houghton—le—spring. now on bbc news, talking movies.

hello and welcome to talking movies, in india. i am tom brock. hello and welcome to talking movies, in india. iam tom brock. in hello and welcome to talking movies, in india. i am tom brock. in today but my programme will be covering some of the latest developments in indian cinema. indian cinema is taking a step forward. indian cinema. indian cinema is taking a step forwardlj indian cinema. indian cinema is taking a step forward. i am looking at movies and indian audiences, what bollywood is offering them and what movies are offering them. india's first submission to the oscars, a hip—hop movie. critically acclaimed, but will make it onto the shortlist? and what is driving the movies being

shown in indian cinemas? these movies are to do with how powerful certain individuals are. and one year after bollywood's me to movement, has anything changed in the indian film industry? and one shot from direct to give us an inside look at the world of shorts, an important part of the indian film at the gate. although more in this special indian additional talking movies. —— indian edition of talking movies. —— indian edition of talking movies. the indian film industry is ina movies. the indian film industry is in a state of retail. it remains the most prolific producer of movies in the world. it enjoys strength at the domestic box office and it retains oui’ domestic box office and it retains our special a very tight bond with audiences. watching movies is a national pastime. we don't have that many options as far as entertainment is concerned, so for the weekend i think it is one of the best options we have. we love drama,

entertainment, yeah. we have. we love drama, entertainment, yeahlj we have. we love drama, entertainment, yeah. i think movies are so entertainment, yeah. i think movies are so critical to indians. in every form. whenever i want to have some fun, icome form. whenever i want to have some fun, i come and watch movies. film curator —— this film curator is in oui’ curator —— this film curator is in our dental mother like fellow indians. we have a ferocious passion for the movies which we don't find in any other country. there is a passion for moviegoing area in the world, but i think in india it reaches a level of insanity, it is in our dna, that no other country in the world can compete. india produces films and 55 languages and dialects, but it is the hindi language, which gets most of the attention. the years bollywood has turned out song and dance extravaganzas. the standard issue bollywood film as it used to be was one that had a big movie star fronting it, it is to have great songs that you could dance to, that you could harm, it is to have a romance that was integral, it is to have conflict, there was a bit of

action, a bit of drama, a little bit of everything for everybody. but i think that has changed, i don't think that has changed, i don't think there is the one big, one size fits all indie film. the criticism is made often that bollywood actors are used as props. this is one of bollywood's bigger stars who sees danger foot bollywood's bigger stars who sees dangerfoot in bollywood's bigger stars who sees danger foot in indian bollywood's bigger stars who sees dangerfoot in indian cinema. bollywood's bigger stars who sees danger foot in indian cinemam bollywood's bigger stars who sees danger foot in indian cinema. it is all changed, we have things that talk about so many different things about the justice system, we talk about the justice system, we talk about women empowerment, we talk about women empowerment, we talk about the scientific achievements of india, soi about the scientific achievements of india, so i think indian cinema is really taking a step forward in the right direction. do you think it is important then that these films, these bollywood films do address real issues, although it is escapism, they are touching on issues that mean a lot to indians? that is what the accepting now.

nobody wants to see just a frivolous film or a mild film, they want to see something being said. have to stand for something eventually. that is what people are enjoying, those of the type of films i am picking up. i will do a film where i look great, dancing, entertain people, comedy, action, but the film has to eventually say something, it has to hit upon a topic which moves people. bollywood movies have a huge following across india and with the diaspora, and they are popular in china. the indian film industry is incredibly resilient and independent. hollywood ownsjust a small percentage of the indian market. cinema in india remains a vital part of national life and the national economy. in the history of the oscars, india has only been nominated five times in the foreign language film category. this year the country has submitted a picture

called gully boy for academy awards consideration. will list critically acclaimed movie make it onto the 0scars shortlist? a commercial hit that has won critical attention, gully boy is an indian cinema success story. set against the backdrop of the slums in mumbai, it raises the story of a talented rapper. the coproducers spoke to me. it is such a deep association with indianfilm, it is such a deep association with indian film, that music is so inherently a part of it. it is an underdog story, a story that can be related to by many people across major cities in the world, where there is a serious economic disparity between the haves and have—nots. this film focuses on one such character the, who has this dream to be someone in a city that is the city of dreams. and it is kind of, on some level, a dark

fairytale story if you want to call it that, gritty fairytale story. you immediately connect and identify with the protagonist in the film. you can see what hisjourney is, you can feel him, i think there was an instant emotional connect, and by the end of it you want to see him succeed. i think it shows you both sides, it shows you the fact that mumbai isa sides, it shows you the fact that mumbai is a place where it is possible for dreams to come true, but it also shows you a mumbai that can strip you of dignity if you don't have money. so to be able to retain that dignity, it takes a lot of courage, but i feel it also talks about that. the film is india's first hip—hop movie. you see it as breaking new ground for indian cinema? it definitely is bringing the hip—hop underground culture that exists very very strongly in india, it is bringing that into the mainstream. there are so many artists across india who are going to now start being considered stars, and will find a lot more people

wanting to hear what it is they have to say. gully boy's oscar chances are hard to discern. it is different at the moment to traditional indian fa re at the moment to traditional indian fare that is forward for awards. gully boy definitely has an athletic and energy that is —— may resonate with the academy's changing membership. india has an incredibly rich history as a producer of films yet has never won a best foreign film 0scar, why do you think that is? i think we usually and rightfully so have been telling stories for our own people. but as the world is changing and as storytelling is becoming more global, though way we share stories is becoming easier. we have started realising and recognising now that you know what, there is an audience that we can reach without having the struggle of the past, to be able to get to them. and tell them stories, and if we want them to engage with us, we will have to tell them stories they would like to see.

us, we will have to tell them stories they would like to seem has been a year since bollywood had its me to moment. actors, writers and producers accused a number of high—profile industry figures, raising serious questions about work culture and bollywood. —— me too. where do matters stand one year on? it is just over where do matters stand one year on? it isjust over a where do matters stand one year on? it is just over a year since bollywood had its me too moment. what started on social media quickly spiralled into allegations against more than 60 directors, actors and producers, some of them problem —— prominent. it is not a bollywood habit, it is an india habit. one yearon, habit, it is an india habit. one year on, those who spoke up says the movement's momentum has slowed.” now realise a year later that this was more of a social movement and legally we still need to progress and evolve at a far greater pace.

this producer and director came out last year accusing a veteran actor of rape in 1999. her court case against him continues but injanuary he was given bail without being arrested, with the court ruling he could have been framed. some working in the industry are frustrated with how unequal the movie —— movement has been. somehow very openly gone back to work. have not. and these things are all very much to do with, you know, how powerful certain individuals are, and what other power peeve — macaffer people they know and what the network is. power peeve — macaffer people they know and what the network ism power peeve — macaffer people they know and what the network is. in the aftermath of it all, she joined a collective of ii aftermath of it all, she joined a collective of 11 women filmmakers who promise not to work with proven offenders. so what more needs to be done? film set and fill productions have become more inclusive, definitely, and there are far more

women working, there is a lot left to be done. everybody needs to take the owners, everyone was working, especially people who are in power. when it comes to assessing india's me too movement on the film industry, the jury is still very much out. some say the momentum is waning, and that more needs to be done. but others working in the film industry say they are seeing changes onset, that better protect women. production houses have started setting up sexual harassment committees onset, even though the law required their existence for several years. but complying with laws that you are —— that are already there not always easy. ideally i should not be telling a grown human being to behave himself onset. this woman has been working with production houses to raise awareness around sexual harassment. she says many feel they do not have enough of a support structure at work to speak up. i would not be surprised if somebody who wants to

speak out would think twice before doing so, because... due process was not followed and because the issue was not addressed. what has changed, to my mind and happily so, is that we are speaking out. a classic example of a woman using as a weapon the very law that was meant to protect her. bollywood has long made films based on social issues, and section 375 was no different, exploring allegations of rape against a powerful director by a costu me against a powerful director by a costume assistant. it received a backlash for its theme of a false allegation, but was appreciated in some circles for discussing male privilege, consent and the abuse of power. there has been certain criticism about the film in certain sections, saying that it is misogynistic and brings down the me

too movement and is strategically timed to counter the me too movement, but there should not be inferred that way. india's film industry is one of the biggest in the world and so me too has forced many to reflect on the impact of the movement. there were some women who did speak out, who were not terribly well—known or very famous, or very powerful or anything and they did suffer, very publicly. i feelthat the a—list is actually other ones who have nothing to lose. they are far beyond the money that they had signed up for, they are far beyond the fame they had signed up for, they have got everything they want. and they can put their foot down. but none of them have, in india. and thatis but none of them have, in india. and that is really unfortunate. the day one a—list comes out is when i will say, now, change has started taking place. the greatest test will be

where the film industry's acro one travels from here and whether it genuinely helps make india's sets and workplaces safer for women. patriotic films can be seen on an almost routine basis in cinemas. appealing to sentiment. many of these films already have been shown in cinemas and many more irene is the pipeline. this film released at the pipeline. this film released at the start of the year is a successful patriotic film. it is a fictionalised account of a covert operation by the indian army, striking pakistani militants who attacked a base on indian territory. i went to multiplexers, people were holding flags and singing hymns. the director believes it played into the

countries patriotic fervour. one of the most important aspect was the patriotic aspect. in terms of not only in the film but the review and love it god, it kind of gives you an idea of the patriotism indians have inherently into them and that is why the film awake and i think that is something that will always work, as long as it is a patriotic film and the story is great, it will work. long as it is a patriotic film and the story is great, it will workm is one of several patriotically movies. another focuses on a space expedition, one on a love story with content closely aligned to the government ‘s effort to improve rural sanitation. what is driving this? many think it is the same right—wing focus that brought the render marjorie to the prime ministership. the sash motive.

render marjorie to the prime ministership. the sash motivem reflects a much deeper nationalism right now and it is connected to a much deeper right wing nationalism. —— modi. this is deep rooted and we have patriotism and hollywood is reflecting that. when this film was shown, audiences came with indian flags, wearing indian flag t—shirt and whistled and clapped. the passion was polarised and forcefully expressed. isn't that a danger that films like his could drive india and pakistan further apart rather than bringing them together? pakistan further apart rather than bringing them together7m pakistan further apart rather than bringing them together? it never says anything bad about the pakistanis. it is only seeing but things about terrorism. also, it is

against terrorism, that is the story, the reality and we're to betray exactly what happened in those ten days. historically, there has been a strain of nationalism in indian cinema but this most recent wave is seen as different. it was about throwing the british out in the past. there were a lot of those in various guises. in the newly independent india, we had mother india, afarmer independent india, we had mother india, a farmer with a plough, raising her sons because the husband was useless, honouring the peasant and woke up. very genuine. it had a socio—economic comment as well. and woke up. very genuine. it had a socio-economic comment as well. this trend seems more politically driven by national sentiment and is not yet become a permanent component of indian cinema today but it is moving in that direction. yes, there are a

lot of films coming out that are based on patriotism and i think in one or two years there will be a lot, a lot more. short films in india have seen a major resurgence in recent times. many of these shores explore the struggle faced by women, especially around the issues of violence and equality. we take an inside look. short films have recently made a strong impression and major international film festivals. so chris, should film that i wrote and directed explores the visible class and agenda devised in open india. it reflects the challenges faced by indian society in understanding cases of violence against women. counterfeit is

another short film that explores the unequal treatment of a single woman in mumbai unable to find a house without her husband. it is cinema for social change. it is what i really wa nted for social change. it is what i really wanted to do. this story resonated with people from all over the world. i remember there was this a 70—year—old woman who came to me and said that her mother experienced this in the 70s in newjersey. in la, an indian woman came up to me, held my hand and said i am starting my life again after years of a bad marriage and watching that maybe feel like i will be fine and that was definitely the most important moment of the entire festival for us. moment of the entire festival for us. there is an overwhelming desire

among short filmmakers in india to break the stereotype associated with a typical song and dance bollywood film. many short films following a style of realism that hopes to mirror the glaring inequalities in indian society. many also have a strong sense of artistic freedom in that cinematic choices. this executive producer made a film which follows a group of women in a small town as they learn to operate a machine which makes biodegradable sanitary pads which they then sell to women. it is a content of portals around the country have been lodged

in india. flip guard also commissioned many short films. the axis has increased directly related to the need in the business. which is why there are so many short being commission and it allows me to interact with other filmmakers, vips, editors, producers, production designers. —— dop. vips, editors, producers, production designers. -- dop. due to the advent of any digital platforms, short films have been added to the catalogue. it is looked as its own medium and as that trend is taking over, instead of a feature film, should film is also being consumed as an independent content piece. should film is also being consumed as an independent content piecem will create more market opportunity and false industry to have a democratic approach of infusing more people with power, to democratise

the just a few film families because it will expand and that is what is happening. that brings this a special india addition of talking movies to a close. we hope you enjoyed the show. you can always reach us on line and you can find us on facebook as well. from me and the rest of the production crew in mumbai, it is goodbye. we live you with a clip from gully boy, which has academy award consideration this year.

(music playing) hello again. many of us saw that sunny but cold weather work its way in yesterday. skies like these were pretty commonplace, not a great deal of cloud around and it wasn't too windy either. you've really got more of the same to come as we look forward to the weekend weather prospects as well. yes, it's going to be sunny, but it's also going to be cold.

we have some sharp frost, and some fog patches around as well, but at least it will be dry for quite a few of us. now, if you're heading outside over the next few hours, we do have clear skies for many areas, although a few showers coming and going across northern scotland and cloud keeping the frost at bay as well across the south—west of england. otherwise it's a cold night, it could be the coldest of the autumn, actually. temperatures may well get down to —10 degrees celsius as we look at the first part of saturday morning. lowest temperatures probably around six or seven in the morning. travel, that could well be affected by fog patches around. if there are a couple of things fog hates, it's low cloud and strengthening winds, and that's what we'll have moving into the south—west early on saturday morning. that means the zone most at risk of seeing fog patches really stretches across the midlands into wales. here, there could be poor visibility, perhaps down to 100m or so in places. tricky travelling conditions to be expected first thing. and some of those fog patches may well linger even into the early afternoon. you can see the extent of the sunshine for most of us,

a few showers coming and going across the northern scotland and in the afternoon we will see a weather front the far south—west, bringing out acts of rain, and strengthening winds which will make it cold here. a cold day for all of us, really, with temperatures for most around 2—8. through saturday evening it looks like we will continue to see a bit of rain into the far south—west of england, the channel islands for a time. that's all associated with this area of low pressure which moves out of the way for sunday and then it's back to high pressure. there is a subtle change in the wind direction on sunday, so after a cold and frosty start again, we will see showers moving around the north sea and getting blown into the thames estuary, so we will see some of them coming into the north of kent. across northern scotland, if anything, the showers could well come together later on in the day to give some wetter weather right towards the end of the afternoon. 0n into monday, a bit more in the way of cloud across northern areas, and rains coming across the far north of scotland. otherwise a dry, cold, frosty start to the day,

a few fog patches around but plenty of sunshine for most of us. those temperatures still struggling, although notice it is turning milder across the far north—west of scotland. that really is a trend we see later on in the week and it does turn a little bit milderfrom the north and west as the week goes on.

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