this is bbc news 7 these are the latest headlines in the uk and around the world. the show director of the tokyo olympics opening ceremony has been sacked just a day before it's due to take place. live in tokyo, i am lucy hocking, the latest scandal to hit the games, we have the latest for you before the opening ceremony gets under way tomorrow. unions condemn a 3% pay rise for nurses and nhs staff in england and wales — but the health secretary claims it will make a "real difference to people's lives". retailers raise concern

about the growing impact of staff self—isolating in england — ministers promise more details on exemptions later today. we're obviously reviewing the situation all the time but what we can't do is get into a position where we're changing the rules on a daily basis. the rules about self isolation are clear. china orders an urgent review into flood safety after 12 people died trapped in flooded underground railway tunnels. reaching india's remotest villages, we report on the health workers going the extra mile to get their country vacinated. a big blow for the rugby league world cup — as australia and new zealand pull out due to the pandemic. it's due to take place in england this october.

hello and welcome to bbc news. tomorrow's opening ceremony of the tokyo 2020 olympics has been plunged into further chaos following the dismissal of its show director. kentaro kobayashi made anti—semiticjokes during a comedy routine in 1998. meanwhile, 12 new covid cases have been reported in the olympic village, bringing the total to 87. lucy hockings is in tokyo for us. hello and welcome to toyko, where another scandal has hit the olympic games. while a few olympic sporting events are under way, it's the opening ceremony that everyone is talking about. the creative director of the show, kentaro kobayashi, has been sacked

because of past comments he made about the holocaust. this is the third high—profile artist connected with the ceremony to be fired. this has been the latest in a series of scandals that have been a headache for organisers. let's take a look at previous controversies. in february, yoshiro mori was forced to step down as the head of the organising committee after he made remarks about women that were criticised as "inappropriate". a month later, the creative head of the tokyo games hiroshi sasaki quit after suggesting that a plus—size female comedian should perform at the games as what he called an "olympig". and just a few days ago, a composer quit the team creating the tokyo olympics opening ceremony after it emerged he had bullied classmates with disabilities at school. after the scandal broke, the performer apologised but the outrage here injapan led to his resignation. i'm joined by

mariko oi who is in toyko. get another scandal and it does not look good, just a day before the opening ceremony —— yet another. indeed, lucy. and wejust opening ceremony —— yet another. indeed, lucy. and we just heard from the country's prime minister, calling mr koh by ashley —— mr kobaiashi'sjokes calling mr koh by ashley —— mr kobaiashi's jokes unacceptable. they say the opening ceremony will go ahead as planned but we will find out how that will happen. one scandal after another. if you speak to people here in tokyo, people are fed up. they say we have a lot of really talented artists, why do they keep appointing these people with previous issues without checking their background? a lot of people who were really feeling quite negative about the games, as we have

been reporting, an overwhelming majority of the japanese public wanted the games to be cancelled or at least postponed once again, now they are feeling even more annoyed, even though they have reluctantly accepted that the games would go on, no matter how they feel about it. do we have any more details about the footage that has emerged of kentaro kobayashi, what it actually shows? as you said, it was from the 1990s when he was a comedian. he also released a statement apologising, saying that back then he found it really difficult to make people laugh and he was trying to get attention, however he could. but he then realised it was inappropriate. he then changed how he made his jokes and entertainment. he said that hisjob, as an jokes and entertainment. he said that his job, as an entertainer, jokes and entertainment. he said that hisjob, as an entertainer, was not to make people unpleasant and

uncomfortable about these things. and he has apologised. but, as the prime minister put it, it was inexcusable by the organising committee and he was dismissed as a result. �* ., ., , _, result. are the organising committee now havin: result. are the organising committee now having to — result. are the organising committee now having to justify _ result. are the organising committee now having to justify their _ result. are the organising committee now having to justify their vetting - now having to justify their vetting process, which has once again shown to be at fault?— to be at fault? yes, i think it is fair to say they _ to be at fault? yes, i think it is fair to say they have been - to be at fault? yes, i think it is| fair to say they have been under enormous pressure for appointing all these people without, i guess, doing these people without, i guess, doing the proper background check will stop but, as you say, its own president having to quit or having to step down —— background checks. because of the sexist remarks he made. it almost feels like it has been exposing all the dark, negative sides of the japanese society. sexism, you know, abusing people with disabilities, racism and so on and so on. it has been really

disheartening, i think it is fair to say from the japanese public point of view, to see all these very high resignations or dismissals basically being put on the spot light because of the olympics. many people feel the japanese government has spent way too much money on it and yet not seeing any financial benefits. a lot of host cities host these events because of the promise of tourism dollars at national pride and prestige and so on. now, we have no overseas visitors and no domestic spectators, they can't even get money from ticket sales —— tourism dollars and national pride. after spending $25 billion, they won't see any financial benefit. the japanese public realised that the ioc and tokyo signed a contract, which didn't exactly give japan the right to cancel the event without possibly facing future lawsuits. and that is making the ioc very unpopular here injapan. the ioc�*s head, tomas, met with the emperor today and after

being reported, apparently he demanded this meeting. there was lots of criticism among the japanese public. he received the first shot of covid—i9 vaccine there are lots of covid—i9 vaccine there are lots of concerns about him also declaring at the start of the tokyo olympics tomorrow in person at the opening ceremony. tomorrow in person at the opening ceremon . . ~' tomorrow in person at the opening ceremon . ., ~ , ., tomorrow in person at the opening ceremon . ., ~ . ., ., ceremony. thank you so much for that u date. ceremony. thank you so much for that update. well. — ceremony. thank you so much for that update. well. the _ update. well, the japanese government, the organising committee, the ioc, they will be hoping all of these scandals will be in the past once the olympics actually gets under way and we see some wonderful scenes, as we always do, at opening ceremonies. i'm joined now by rio waida who is an olympic surfer and flag bearerfor indonesia. great to have you with us. how do you feel about carrying the flag for your country?— you feel about carrying the flag for your country? i'm really happy to be a flan your country? i'm really happy to be a flag bearer- _

your country? i'm really happy to be a flag bearer. and _ your country? i'm really happy to be a flag bearer. and thankful- your country? i'm really happy to be a flag bearer. and thankful to - a flag bearer. and thankful to everyone that i can take the flak for the opening ceremony. i'm really excited —— the flag. i'm really excited —— the flag. i'm really excited for the opening ceremony. rio, what have you been told about what will happen tomorrow? what sort of safety measures have been put in place? er. of safety measures have been put in lace? ,., f rio, have you been told by officials there what will actually happen tomorrow and how they are planning to keep you all safe? ida. tomorrow and how they are planning to keep you all safe?— to keep you all safe? no, no, not et. so, to keep you all safe? no, no, not yet- so. you _ to keep you all safe? no, no, not yet- so. you are _ to keep you all safe? no, no, not yet. so, you are waiting - to keep you all safe? no, no, not yet. so, you are waiting to - to keep you all safe? no, no, not yet. so, you are waiting to see? l yet. so, you are waiting to see? tell me about _ yet. so, you are waiting to see? tell me about the _ yet. so, you are waiting to see? tell me about the surfing, - yet. so, you are waiting to see? tell me about the surfing, it's . yet. so, you are waiting to see? i tell me about the surfing, it's the first time that surfing is taking place at the olympics, so it is a big moment for the sport. what have you heard about the waves and the

conditions? er. you heard about the waves and the conditions?— you heard about the waves and the conditions? , , . ., , conditions? er, yes, i had the waves is auoin to conditions? er, yes, i had the waves is going to be _ conditions? er, yes, i had the waves is going to be typhoons _ conditions? er, yes, i had the waves is going to be typhoons coming - conditions? er, yes, i had the waves is going to be typhoons coming for. is going to be typhoons coming for the competition —— i heard. it's going to be good. but now it is small but it will be good for the competition. i'm really excited for the competition, first time surfing in the olympics, i'm really excited. and... yet... in the olympics, i'm really excited. and--- yet---_ in the olympics, i'm really excited. and... yet... rio, great to have you with us, and... yet... rio, great to have you with us. good _ and... yet... rio, great to have you with us, good luck— and... yet... rio, great to have you with us, good luck when _ and... yet... rio, great to have you with us, good luck when the - and... yet... rio, great to have you with us, good luck when the surfing | with us, good luck when the surfing gets under way. == with us, good luck when the surfing gets under way-— with us, good luck when the surfing gets under way._ we l gets under way. -- and, yeah. we will be watching _ gets under way. -- and, yeah. we will be watching out _ gets under way. -- and, yeah. we will be watching out for— gets under way. -- and, yeah. we will be watching out for you. - plenty more to come from here in tokyo. lots to come and we will bring you the developments throughout the day. health unions say they will consult their members to determine how to respond to a 3% pay rise for nhs workers in england. the pay offer covers nurses, nhs staff and health assistants.

in march, the department for health and social care said only a rise of i% was affordable — prompting widespread criticism. but the independent nhs pay review body has since recommended a 3% rise — which has been accepted by the government for the nhs in england. all nhs staff in wales will be offered a 3% pay rise by the welsh government. but in scotland most nhs staff have already been offered a 4% rise. the health secretary, sajid javid, says the offer recognises the "extraordinary efforts" of nhs workers. but the royal college of nursing — which had called for a 12.5% rise — said its members were angry and upset — and may consider industrial action. this report from our political correspondent helen catt. we are the nhs! enough is enough! it has been one of the biggest political rows of the year. how much of a pay rise should nurses, paramedics, and many other health care staff get after months on the gruelling front line of a pandemic which has also hit the economy? when ministers in england suggested in march that i% was affordable,

there was a backlash. now they and the welsh government have agreed to put pay up by 3%, backdated to april. the figure was recommended by an independent pay review body. the health secretary, who is in self isolation, posted a video on social media giving his view. i'm sure that this pay rise will make a real difference to people's lives. not only putting more money in their pockets, but showing them how much we value and respect their incredible contribution to our nation. unions have called the decision "shambolic" and argues it falls far short. they had called for a rise of between 5% and i2.5%. health staff in england will look to scotland, where their counterparts received a much more generous settlement earlier this year. not only was it more money, but it was backdated as well. so they had payments that went back to december. so, staff will feel that this has fallen short of what workers

in scotland have already had. so, then, back to your point... for other public sector workers, there was confirmation that their pay is not going up. teachers will see their salaries are frozen, as announced by the chancellor in the autumn. so, too, were the police, allthough people earning less than £24,000 in both professions will get £250. and officers will still get any incremental rises, which they were due. labour has accused the government of inflicting a real—terms pay cut on the police and teachers. and on nhs pay, it says ministers have had to row back on a shoddy, ill thought through position. the royal college of nursing has said it will consult its members on what steps to take next. a decision has now been made, but the discussion is not over yet. helen catt, bbc news, westminster. we can talk now to sara gorton, head of health at the trade union, unison. thank you forjoining us this morning on bbc news. you said you want to see the small print on this offer, what do you think might be in

that small print?— that small print? well, this is -ical that small print? well, this is typical for _ that small print? well, this is typicalforthis _ that small print? well, this is typical for this government i that small print? well, this is l typical for this government that that small print? well, this is - typical for this government that it is government by press release. we saw the detail of it last night but, as i understand, the reports are going to be laid out in the house of commons this morning. we need to look at that. some of the real issues for us are around what is going to be happening at the bottom of the pay scales. last night, there was lots of focus on what was happening for very senior consultants and others in the nhs. but a 3% rise, if that is applied equally across the board, that stretches the gap between top and bottom and is leaves those at the bottom and is leaves those at the bottom adrift and still below the real living wage. {lila bottom adrift and still below the real living wage.— bottom adrift and still below the real living wage. ok, so when you sa that, real living wage. ok, so when you say that. is _ real living wage. ok, so when you say that. is at _ real living wage. ok, so when you say that, is at a _ real living wage. ok, so when you say that, is at a point _ real living wage. ok, so when you say that, is at a point of— say that, is at a point of negotiation for you? that you would like to see workers on certain grades getting more, potentially? if it's not a case of everybody across the board getting a higher pay rise, then you would like to see people on certain grades getting more? it is imortant certain grades getting more? it is important to _ certain grades getting more? it 3 important to remember that we don't have a collective bargaining

process, this is a pay review body process. we took evidence in the advice that we gave to the pay review body from unison was that health workers wanted to see and across the board uniform pay increase of a minimum of £2000 to each pay scale. add not only that would have improved, would have given something of value to every health worker but it would have meant that the contribution of the whole team was recognised for this extraordinary year. the real risk now is — will this be enough to win back the trust that government lost, not only when they made the i% pay offer earlier this year in march, but in stringing out this decision for so long. that has been what has been so shambolic. it is a real risk for them. been so shambolic. it is a real risk forthem. have been so shambolic. it is a real risk for them. have they done enough to win back the confidence? will this be enough to generate the morale and motivation that is needed to retain staff, to attract new people and get the nhs through a really difficult year ahead? the

the nhs through a really difficult year ahead?— the nhs through a really difficult ear ahead? ., ., year ahead? the rcn told me earlier toda that year ahead? the rcn told me earlier today that this _ year ahead? the rcn told me earlier today that this call _ year ahead? the rcn told me earlier today that this call for _ year ahead? the rcn told me earlier today that this call for 12.5%, - today that this call for i2.5%, which is what the rcn was asking for, wasn't purely about the work, the efforts during the pandemic, but also really going back to about 2010 and what it saw as nhs pay falling behind living wage levels over a longer period of time. would you agree? and on that 12.5%, you know, is that realistic? what sort of a percentage do you really want to hear from the government? $5 i percentage do you really want to hear from the government? as i said, the position — hear from the government? as i said, the position that _ hear from the government? as i said, the position that unison _ hear from the government? as i said, the position that unison took- hear from the government? as i said, the position that unison took into - the position that unison took into the position that unison took into the pay review body was that our advice was that a minimum of £2000, which equates to about a 5% increase in the pay bill, was what was needed in the pay bill, was what was needed in order to do the job this year. pay is really important because it's one of the very, very few levers that government has that it can pull at whitehall and have an immediate effect on the workforce. we know it sends a clear message to health

workers about how they are valued. and this isn'tjust about workers about how they are valued. and this isn't just about the pandemic. it is about getting the nhs fit for the future. and on the living wage point, the real living wage is now £9 50 an hour, a 3% addition, if it has been applied across the board, would deliver 2p short of vat per hour. the nhs would have difficulty competing with living wage employers in other parts of the economy. that is part of the small print we will be looking at. we will also want to see whether the government is going to reward those staff who are indirectly employed in the nhs. many of us will have come into contact with porters, cleaners, catering assistants, security staff during the course of the pandemic who work for contractors. and they are normally left out of the annual pay rise. that is the kind of detail we will be looking for, to make sure that every single member of the wider health team can benefit. as i say, it is a real risk. is this

going to be enough to win back the trust and confidence of health workers? . , trust and confidence of health workers? ., , ., trust and confidence of health workers? . , . , trust and confidence of health workers? ., , ., i, , workers? finally, and very briefly if ou workers? finally, and very briefly if you would. _ workers? finally, and very briefly if you would, what _ workers? finally, and very briefly if you would, what do _ workers? finally, and very briefly if you would, what do you - workers? finally, and very briefly if you would, what do you think. workers? finally, and very briefly i if you would, what do you think the risk is of potentially industrial action? , ., ., , risk is of potentially industrial action? , ., ., action? industrial action is always action? industrial action is always a last resort- _ action? industrial action is always a last resort- i— action? industrial action is always a last resort. ithink— action? industrial action is always a last resort. i think the - action? industrial action is always a last resort. i think the bigger. a last resort. i think the bigger risk that we've got is — we have heard how exhausted staff are after working through the pandemic. lots of them are considering leaving. we know there is a real issue with morale across the nhs. so, the real risk isn't actually industrial action, the real risk is that people shrug their shoulders, feel that they can't challenge this and we all suffer when they decide to vote with their feet and leave.— their feet and leave. thank you for our time their feet and leave. thank you for your time today. _ the uk business secretary says the government will release more details later about sectors exempt from self—isolation rules in england. it comes as retailers have urged ministers to act fast to ease the impact on their sector. some supermarkets are facing increasing pressure as they try

to keep shelves fully stocked, with rising numbers of staff self—isolating. the warning comes from the british retail consortium which is urging ministers to act quickly to make vaccinated food retail workers exempt from the rules. the government has insisted that it is crucial people isolate when asked do so to stop the spread of the virus. andrew opie from the british retail consortium said the increasing number of workers being told to isolate by the nhs covid app was "putting increasing pressure on retailers' "ability to maintain opening hours and keep shelves stocked". a spokesperson for co—op supermarket chain iceland said around 1,000 employees — almost 4% of its staff — were currently absent for covid—related reasons, with the north of england most affected. managing director richard walker has called on the government to adjust the nhs covid app or self—isolation rules urgently. if you look at the trajectory of where things are going, we now have 1,000 staff off, who have been pinged.

that's double the normal rate, and it's rising at 50% week on week. so our big concern is that we've, ironically, we have kept all of our shops open throughout the pandemic, but now we have had to close one or two shops and reduce hours in others. but that could get a lot worse a lot quicker, unless the track and trace system is sorted out. we have an issue with front line retail workers because of the pinging, the pingdemic. and we also have an hgv driver issue. and those two things combined mean that, you know, we're in quite a serious situation that we need to sort out quickly. we need to be focusing on keeping the nation fed, not writing letters to relevant government department, naming individuals that we want to get on the key worker list. our business correspondent, katy austin has been giving me more details. he says it is appropriate and safe for critical workers. the he says it is appropriate and safe

for critical workers.— he says it is appropriate and safe for critical workers. the way we are operating. — for critical workers. the way we are operating. we _ for critical workers. the way we are operating. we do — for critical workers. the way we are operating, we do what _ for critical workers. the way we are i operating, we do what businesspeople do everyday, are looking at the information we have got and making decisions _ information we have got and making decisions appropriately. we know our workplaces— decisions appropriately. we know our workplaces are covid safe and have been _ workplaces are covid safe and have been improved public health england. we know_ been improved public health england. we know they are critical workers as part of _ we know they are critical workers as part of the _ we know they are critical workers as part of the supply chain that might have been— part of the supply chain that might have been approved. if people are positive or contacted bike contest entries, they will have to isolate. if entries, they will have to isolate. if they _ entries, they will have to isolate. if they are — entries, they will have to isolate. if they are pinged, we ask them to take a _ if they are pinged, we ask them to take a pcr — if they are pinged, we ask them to take a pcr test. if that is positive, _ take a pcr test. if that is positive, they clearly isolate but if it is _ positive, they clearly isolate but if it is negative, we ask them to come _ if it is negative, we ask them to come back— if it is negative, we ask them to come back to work and we have a process— come back to work and we have a process of— come back to work and we have a process of doing lateral flow tests daily away from their workplace. if that is— daily away from their workplace. if that is negative, they can proceed with their work. france is rolling out new rules on accessing public places, in a bid to curb what it says is a fourth wave of covid infections. only those with proof of vaccination, immunity or a negative covid test will be able to visit most museums, cinemas and theme parks. in france, only 42% of the population are fully vaccinated. that's compared to

the uk, where 53% of the population are fully vaccinated. later, the national assembly will decide whether to extend those rules to bars, restaurants, public transport and shopping centres, as well as making vaccination compulsory for health—care workers. let's speak now to dr veronique trillet—lenoir, french mep for president macron's party la republique, she's also an oncologist. thank you forjoining us. would the government to be taking this course of action if more people were already vaccinated? i of action if more people were already vaccinated?— of action if more people were already vaccinated? i think it would not chan . e already vaccinated? i think it would not change that _ already vaccinated? i think it would not change that much. _ already vaccinated? i think it would not change that much. we - already vaccinated? i think it would not change that much. we need - already vaccinated? i think it would not change that much. we need to | not change that much. we need to reach a much higher level of vaccination although it is going quite quickly for the past two or three weeks. actually, it is a freedom pass. i mean, it is a way

for people, when they are immunised, so that means vaccinated, to go to museums, concerts, sporting, etc. i think the figures for people who are unable to have the vaccine are around 10%. obviously, they for people who won't take the vaccine also around 10%. now, they will argue this is discrimination. what do you say to them? i would say it is not discrimination _ what do you say to them? i would say it is not discrimination since _ it is not discrimination since they may perform a test and show a negative test. so that will not be discrimination. of course, the government is clearly trying to give incentives to the population to take the population to the vaccinating centres. but it is not discrimination since you have the choice. we also have the choice not to go to concerts or museums. i5 to go to concerts or museums. is there evidence that this incentive

is, as you call it, already working? is there evidence that more and more people are signing up, making appointments to get vaccinated? brute appointments to get vaccinated? we are appointments to get vaccinated? - are seeing an increase in appointments. vaccination is increasing, especially in young people. because they very well understand the advantages of vaccination. so, yes, it is increasing.— vaccination. so, yes, it is increasing. vaccination. so, yes, it is increasint. �* , ., ., increasing. and in terms of travel between france _ increasing. and in terms of travel between france and _ increasing. and in terms of travel between france and the - increasing. and in terms of travel between france and the uk, - increasing. and in terms of travel between france and the uk, canl increasing. and in terms of travel i between france and the uk, can you envisage any changes in the rules around that at the moment, because of covid? i around that at the moment, because of covid? u, �* around that at the moment, because of covid? �* , ., , ., of covid? i can't see no sign for improvement — of covid? i can't see no sign for improvement but _ of covid? i can't see no sign for improvement but if _ of covid? i can't see no sign for improvement but if i _ of covid? i can't see no sign for improvement but if i were i of covid? i can't see no sign for improvement but if i were the i of covid? i can't see no sign for- improvement but if i were the prime minister, i would improvement but if i were the prime minister, iwould really improvement but if i were the prime minister, i would really make sure that i am coherent between the rules

i am taking inside the uk and the rules at the border. it rules at the border. interference it is clearly not — rules at the border. interference it is clearly not for _ rules at the border. interference it is clearly not for people _ rules at the border. interference it is clearly not for people coming i is clearly not for people coming from mainland france. uk should, maybe, be careful towards people coming from la reunion an overseas territory in the indian ocean but clearly la reunion is not on the list of places where even vaccinated you cannot enter england without quarantine. really, please look at the data and take coherent decisions.— the data and take coherent decisions. ., ., decisions. 0k, doctor veronique trillet- lenoir, thank _ decisions. 0k, doctor veronique trillet-lenoir, thank you - decisions. 0k, doctor veronique trillet-lenoir, thank you very i decisions. 0k, doctor veronique i trillet-lenoir, thank you very much trillet—lenoir, thank you very much for your time. french mep member of president macron's ruling party. as part of a series of special reports about life in coastal britain, bbc news has been looking at the challenges and opportunities in seaside towns.

my colleague, martine croxall, is in scarborough for us today, speaking to the community about the important issues in the town. at beautifuljerome shot. it is tuite at beautifuljerome shot. it is quite misty — at beautifuljerome shot. it is quite misty today. _ at beautifuljerome shot. it is quite misty today. -- - at beautifuljerome shot. it 3 quite misty today. —— that beautiful jerome shot. it is hot behind the mist. we are here in scarborough, one of many coastal towns across britain to face challenges, opportunities, particularly as we emerge from the obstructions of the pandemic. they have forced a lot of people to work from home and gave people to work from home and gave people the opportunity to reconsider, they were fortunate, whether they really needed to live where they do live. whether they could move to places like scarborough. but scarborough also has its challenges. they are trying to build back greener, as the government has been encouraging us to do. how do you do that and make life sustainable and tackle climate change? here with us today from the big ideas festival, kane cunningham and marine words. what is your big

ideas festival all about? big and marine words. what is your big ideas festival all about?— ideas festival all about? big ideas is about the _ ideas festival all about? big ideas is about the environment, - ideas festival all about? big ideas is about the environment, the i ideas festival all about? big ideas i is about the environment, the bigger issues, _ is about the environment, the bigger issues, climate change, people and communities. the festival is actuatty— communities. the festival is actually this week. we have bourdy had the _ actually this week. we have bourdy had the first part and the second part is— had the first part and the second part is this — had the first part and the second part is this weekend. and had the first part and the second part is this weekend.— had the first part and the second part is this weekend. and the big dit is part is this weekend. and the big dig is what _ part is this weekend. and the big dig is what you — part is this weekend. and the big dig is what you have _ part is this weekend. and the big dig is what you have been - part is this weekend. and the big i dig is what you have been involved with. bringing people togetherfor dig is what you have been involved with. bringing people together for i tele archaeology.— tele archaeology. there is a lot more to it _ tele archaeology. there is a lot more to it than _ tele archaeology. there is a lot more to it than just _ tele archaeology. there is a lot more to it than just digging. it| tele archaeology. there is a lot| more to it than just digging. it is more to it thanjust digging. it is about— more to it thanjust digging. it is about working _ more to it thanjust digging. it is about working with _ more to it thanjust digging. it is about working with communitiesj more to it thanjust digging. it is- about working with communities will part of— about working with communities will part of this _ about working with communities will part of this festival, _ about working with communities will part of this festival, we _ about working with communities will part of this festival, we are - about working with communities will part of this festival, we are taking i part of this festival, we are taking archaeology — part of this festival, we are taking archaeology from _ part of this festival, we are taking archaeology from the _ part of this festival, we are taking archaeology from the rural- part of this festival, we are taking archaeology from the rural sites l part of this festival, we are taking i archaeology from the rural sites and escalating _ archaeology from the rural sites and escalating into — archaeology from the rural sites and escalating into the heart _ archaeology from the rural sites and escalating into the heart of - escalating into the heart of scarborough _ escalating into the heart of scarborough and _ escalating into the heart of scarborough and giving i escalating into the heart of i scarborough and giving people a chance _ scarborough and giving people a chance to — scarborough and giving people a chance to experience _ scarborough and giving people a chance to experience that - scarborough and giving people a| chance to experience that part of history— chance to experience that part of history that they _ chance to experience that part of history that they wouldn't - history that they wouldn't normally look at _ history that they wouldn't normally look at. ~ . . history that they wouldn't normally look at. ~ ., ., ., ., look at. what are the environmental challen . es look at. what are the environmental challenges that you _ look at. what are the environmental challenges that you are _ look at. what are the environmental challenges that you are trying to i challenges that you are trying to address and what are the opportunities to do that here? it is the global challenge, really, but the beauty about being in scarborough, we can get people to travel— scarborough, we can get people to travel to— scarborough, we can get people to travel to scarborough locally. via zoom, we — travel to scarborough locally. via zoom, we can get people to travel from all— zoom, we can get people to travel from all over the world. to talk about— from all over the world. to talk about the — from all over the world. to talk about the big issues, whether it is climate _ about the big issues, whether it is climate change and the effects it has on _

climate change and the effects it has on parts of the world right across— has on parts of the world right across the _ has on parts of the world right across the other side of the wild or locally _ across the other side of the wild or locally we — across the other side of the wild or locally. we are kinda blessed where we live _ locally. we are kinda blessed where we live here. we are beginning to feel the _ we live here. we are beginning to feel the effects of climate change locally _ feel the effects of climate change locally -- — feel the effects of climate change locally —— other side of the world. and pollution. can you swim in the sea safely? aha, and pollution. can you swim in the sea safely?— and pollution. can you swim in the sea safely? a year ago, it was very difficult. there _ sea safely? a year ago, it was very difficult. there were _ sea safely? a year ago, it was very difficult. there were lots _ sea safely? a year ago, it was very difficult. there were lots of - sea safely? a year ago, it was very difficult. there were lots of issues| difficult. there were lots of issues with the _ difficult. there were lots of issues with the state _ difficult. there were lots of issues with the state of— difficult. there were lots of issues with the state of the _ difficult. there were lots of issues with the state of the sea - difficult. there were lots of issues with the state of the sea in- difficult. there were lots of issues with the state of the sea in southl with the state of the sea in south bay _ with the state of the sea in south bay lots — with the state of the sea in south bay lots of _ with the state of the sea in south bay. lots of work _ with the state of the sea in south bay. lots of work has _ with the state of the sea in south bay. lots of work has been - with the state of the sea in south bay. lots of work has been put i with the state of the sea in southj bay. lots of work has been put in with the state of the sea in south i bay. lots of work has been put in by the council _ bay. lots of work has been put in by the council and _ bay. lots of work has been put in by the council and local— bay. lots of work has been put in by the council and local groups - bay. lots of work has been put in by the council and local groups to - the council and local groups to try and manage — the council and local groups to try and manage the _ the council and local groups to try and manage the waste _ the council and local groups to try and manage the waste that - the council and local groups to try and manage the waste that has. the council and local groups to try i and manage the waste that has ended up and manage the waste that has ended up in the _ and manage the waste that has ended up in the sea — and manage the waste that has ended up in the sea. lots _ and manage the waste that has ended up in the sea-— up in the sea. lots of coastal towns stru: led up in the sea. lots of coastal towns struggled to — up in the sea. lots of coastal towns struggled to hold _ up in the sea. lots of coastal towns struggled to hold onto _ up in the sea. lots of coastal towns struggled to hold onto their - up in the sea. lots of coastal towns struggled to hold onto their young | struggled to hold onto their young people. how much better off is scarborough in that respect? i have been a teacher for _ scarborough in that respect? i have been a teacher for 35 years - been a teacher for 35 years and part of my— been a teacher for 35 years and part of myjob was to send students across— of myjob was to send students across the _ of myjob was to send students across the world. we did that successfully but we also said, once you have _ successfully but we also said, once you have experienced life across the world, _ you have experienced life across the world, come back and lots of them have _ world, come back and lots of them have. even my son, he married a local girl— have. even my son, he married a local girland— have. even my son, he married a local girl and has another grandson. once they go away, they realise that scarborough is not that bad _ they realise that scarborough is not that bad. ~ . , .,

that bad. what is it like in the middle of _ that bad. what is it like in the middle of winter, _ that bad. what is it like in the middle of winter, be - that bad. what is it like in the middle of winter, be honest! | that bad. what is it like in the i middle of winter, be honest! we that bad. what is it like in the - middle of winter, be honest! we love it! it is amazing! _ middle of winter, be honest! we love it! it is amazing! is— middle of winter, be honest! we love it! it is amazing! is it _ middle of winter, be honest! we love it! it is amazing! is it bleak, - it! it is amazing! is it bleak, cold, it! it is amazing! is it bleak, cold. wet? _ it! it is amazing! is it bleak, cold, wet? it _ it! it is amazing! is it bleak, cold, wet? it is _ it! it is amazing! is it bleak, cold, wet? it is different, i it! it is amazing! is it bleak, cold, wet? it is different, it| it! it is amazing! is it bleak, i cold, wet? it is different, it has a very different _ cold, wet? it is different, it has a very different charm _ cold, wet? it is different, it has a very different charm about i cold, wet? it is different, it has a very different charm about it. i cold, wet? it is different, it has a very different charm about it. forj very different charm about it. for me, _ very different charm about it. for me. winter— very different charm about it. for me. winter is— very different charm about it. for me, winter is the _ very different charm about it. for me, winter is the best _ very different charm about it. for me, winter is the best time. i very different charm about it. for me, winter is the best time. yeah. the tourists _ me, winter is the best time. yeah. the tourists go _ me, winter is the best time. yeah. the tourists go away. _ me, winter is the best time. yeah. the tourists go away. we - me, winter is the best time. yeah. the tourists go away. we love i me, winter is the best time. yeah. the tourists go away. we love to i the tourists go away. we love to have _ the tourists go away. we love to have them — the tourists go away. we love to have them added _ the tourists go away. we love to have them added boost - the tourists go away. we love to have them added boost the i the tourists go away. we love to i have them added boost the economy but winter— have them added boost the economy but winter is — have them added boost the economy but winter is a — have them added boost the economy but winter is a magical _ have them added boost the economy but winter is a magical time. - have them added boost the economy but winter is a magical time. the i but winter is a magical time. the sea changes— but winter is a magical time. the sea changes every— but winter is a magical time. the sea changes every day. - but winter is a magical time. the sea changes every day. the i but winter is a magical time. the i sea changes every day. the colours over the _ sea changes every day. the colours over the south— sea changes every day. the colours over the south bay— sea changes every day. the colours over the south bay and _ sea changes every day. the colours over the south bay and the - sea changes every day. the colours over the south bay and the north l over the south bay and the north bay. over the south bay and the north bay it— over the south bay and the north bay it is— over the south bay and the north bay it is a — over the south bay and the north bay. it is a very. _ over the south bay and the north bay. it is a very, very— over the south bay and the north bay. it is a very, very different i bay. it is a very, very different experience _ bay. it is a very, very different experience to _ bay. it is a very, very different experience to be _ bay. it is a very, very different experience to be here - bay. it is a very, very different experience to be here in- bay. it is a very, very different. experience to be here in winter. bay. it is a very, very different i experience to be here in winter. i was experience to be here in winter. was talking at the beginning experience to be here in winter." was talking at the beginning about working from home. places like scarborough suddenly seem possible within reach, don't they, when you realise the big cities. yeah, that is i happening. there was a piece in the big cities. yeah, that is - happening. there was a piece in the local scarborough union news about a family— local scarborough union news about a family that _ local scarborough union news about a family that moved to scarborough and we know— family that moved to scarborough and we know that, we know there is a chase _ we know that, we know there is a chase for— we know that, we know there is a chase for properties, big properties, three or four bedroom properties— properties, three or four bedroom properties to stop people want to move _ properties to stop people want to move to — properties to stop people want to move to scarborough and why wouldn't you? it _ move to scarborough and why wouldn't you? it energy has proved you can work— you? it energy has proved you can work from — you? it energy has proved you can work from home and internationally. how does _ work from home and internationally. how does that help the local population. —— it has proved,

technology there is a tension between what tourists and the permanent population need year round because they are not here seasonally. it because they are not here seasonally.— because they are not here seasonally. because they are not here seasonall . , ' ., , seasonally. it is different. it has to be a balance _ seasonally. it is different. it has to be a balance between - seasonally. it is different. it has to be a balance between the i seasonally. it is different. it has| to be a balance between the two entities — to be a balance between the two entities. with — to be a balance between the two entities. with the _ to be a balance between the two entities. with the festival, - to be a balance between the two entities. with the festival, that i to be a balance between the ton entities. with the festival, that is starting _ entities. with the festival, that is starting to— entities. with the festival, that is starting to show— entities. with the festival, that is starting to show that _ starting to show that this can happen and it— starting to show that this can happen and it will _ happen and it will happen. the festival— happen and it will happen. the festival is also _ happen and it will happen. the festival is also about _ happen and it will happen. the festival is also about looking i happen and it will happen. the | festival is also about looking at mental— festival is also about looking at mental health— festival is also about looking at mental health and well—being.| festival is also about looking at i mental health and well—being. the changes— mental health and well—being. the changes that — mental health and well—being. the changes that we _ mental health and well—being. the changes that we have _ mental health and well—being. the changes that we have seen - mental health and well—being. the changes that we have seen over i mental health and well—being. the | changes that we have seen over the pandemic— changes that we have seen over the pandemic where _ changes that we have seen over the pandemic where people _ changes that we have seen over the pandemic where people are - changes that we have seen over the pandemic where people are starting to work— pandemic where people are starting to work more — pandemic where people are starting to work more remotely, _ pandemic where people are starting to work more remotely, they - pandemic where people are starting to work more remotely, they have i to work more remotely, they have started to — to work more remotely, they have started to realise _ to work more remotely, they have started to realise that _ to work more remotely, they have started to realise that i— to work more remotely, they have started to realise that i don't- started to realise that i don't need to be _ started to realise that i don't need to be in_ started to realise that i don't need to be in an — started to realise that i don't need to be in an office _ started to realise that i don't need to be in an office 9—5— started to realise that i don't need to be in an office 9—5 every- started to realise that i don't need to be in an office 9—5 every day, ii to be in an office 9—5 every day, i can do it from _ to be in an office 9—5 every day, i can do it from home _ to be in an office 9—5 every day, i can do it from home and - to be in an office 9—5 every day, i can do it from home and have i to be in an office 9—5 every day, i| can do it from home and have the flexibility— can do it from home and have the flexibility and _ can do it from home and have the flexibility and go _ can do it from home and have the flexibility and go for— can do it from home and have the flexibility and go for a _ can do it from home and have the flexibility and go for a walk - can do it from home and have the flexibility and go for a walk and i flexibility and go for a walk and spend — flexibility and go for a walk and spend more _ flexibility and go for a walk and spend more time _ flexibility and go for a walk and spend more time with - flexibility and go for a walk and spend more time with my- flexibility and go for a walk and i spend more time with my children. scarborough — spend more time with my children. scarborough has— spend more time with my children. scarborough has everything - spend more time with my children. scarborough has everything that i spend more time with my children. i scarborough has everything that you need from _ scarborough has everything that you| need from that work perspective and pleasure _ need from that work perspective and pleasure in— need from that work perspective and pleasure in life — need from that work perspective and pleasure in life balance. _ need from that work perspective and pleasure in life balance. the - need from that work perspective and pleasure in life balance.— pleasure in life balance. the flip side is that _ pleasure in life balance. the flip side is that they _ pleasure in life balance. the flip side is that they are _ pleasure in life balance. the flip side is that they are starting i side is that they are starting businesses in scarborough, they can employ— businesses in scarborough, they can employ more local people and some of the younger people don't want to go to university, who don't want that experience — to university, who don't want that experience. lots of benefits of people — experience. lots of benefits of people coming to scarborough and setting _ people coming to scarborough and setting up businesses. the}r people coming to scarborough and setting up businesses.— setting up businesses. they are businesses _ setting up businesses. they are businesses not _ setting up businesses. they are businesses not just _ setting up businesses. they are businesses notjust about i setting up businesses. they are i businesses notjust about tourism, businesses not just about tourism, they can employ people all year

round? a, a, a, , a, , round? yeah. i am a prime example. i moved to scarborough. _ round? yeah. i am a prime example. i moved to scarborough. i _ round? yeah. i am a prime example. i moved to scarborough. i was - round? yeah. i am a prime example. i moved to scarborough. i was applying| moved to scarborough. i was applying for so _ moved to scarborough. i was applying for so many— moved to scarborough. i was applying for so manyiobs _ moved to scarborough. i was applying for so manyjobs. it— moved to scarborough. i was applying for so manyjobs. it is— moved to scarborough. i was applying for so manyjobs. it is difficult- for so manyjobs. it is difficult unless— for so manyjobs. it is difficult unless vou're _ for so manyjobs. it is difficult unless you're willing - for so manyjobs. it is difficult unless you're willing to - for so manyjobs. it is difficult unless you're willing to travel| for so manyjobs. it is difficult. unless you're willing to travel to middlesbrough_ unless you're willing to travel to middlesbrough or— unless you're willing to travel to middlesbrough or leeds. - unless you're willing to travel to middlesbrough or leeds. it - unless you're willing to travel to middlesbrough or leeds. it if. unless you're willing to travel tol middlesbrough or leeds. it if you don't _ middlesbrough or leeds. it if you don't want — middlesbrough or leeds. it if you don't want to _ middlesbrough or leeds. it if you don't want to do _ middlesbrough or leeds. it if you don't want to do that _ middlesbrough or leeds. it if you don't want to do that started - middlesbrough or leeds. it if you don't want to do that started myl middlesbrough or leeds. it if you - don't want to do that started my own company— don't want to do that started my own company and — don't want to do that started my own company and now— don't want to do that started my own companyand now i_ don't want to do that started my own company and now i work— don't want to do that started my own company and now i work with - company and now i work with local communities— company and now i work with local. communities and employ people, as company and now i work with local- communities and employ people, as it is, with_ communities and employ people, as it is, with the _ communities and employ people, as it is, with the pandemic— communities and employ people, as it is, with the pandemic on _ communities and employ people, as it is, with the pandemic on an _ communities and employ people, as it is, with the pandemic on an ad - is, with the pandemic on an ad hoc basis. hopefully, now— basis. hopefully, now things are starting to— basis. hopefully, now things are starting to come _ basis. hopefully, now things are starting to come out _ basis. hopefully, now things are starting to come out of- basis. hopefully, now things are starting to come out of it, - basis. hopefully, now things are starting to come out of it, they. starting to come out of it, they will be — starting to come out of it, they will be more _ starting to come out of it, they will be more opportunities - starting to come out of it, they will be more opportunities fori will be more opportunities for younger— will be more opportunities for younger people _ will be more opportunities for younger petiole-— will be more opportunities for younger people. will be more opportunities for ounuer --eole. ., , ., ,., younger people. lots of events and big ideas. peeple _ younger people. lots of events and big ideas, people can come - younger people. lots of events and big ideas, people can come down l younger people. lots of events and i big ideas, people can come down and get involved. big ideas, people can come down and get involved-— get involved. yes, this weekend, we are in the market _ get involved. yes, this weekend, we are in the market hall. _ get involved. yes, this weekend, we are in the market hall. a _ get involved. yes, this weekend, we are in the market hall. a huge - get involved. yes, this weekend, wej are in the market hall. a huge thank you to _ are in the market hall. a huge thank you to our— are in the market hall. a huge thank you to our supporters, _ you to our supporters, - anglo—american for funding you to our supporters, _ anglo—american for funding this. go anglo-american for funding this. go to anglo—american for funding this. gr: to the anglo—american for funding this. to the website. thank you very anglo—american for funding this.“ to the website. thank you very much. lots going _ to the website. thank you very much. lots going on — to the website. thank you very much. lots going on in scarborough. we will talk to a woman who has set up a surf and skate school in the next hour especially for girls. ruby. we will speak to her in the next hour. back to you. the headlines on bbc news... the show director of the tokyo olympics opening

ceremony has been sacked just a day before it's due to take place. unions condemn a 3% pay rise for nurses and nhs staff in england and wales, but the health secretary claims it will make a "real difference to people's lives." retailers raise concern about the growing impact of staff self—isolating in england. ministers promise more details on exemptions later today. china orders an urgent review into flood safety after twelve people died trapped in flooded underground railway tunnels. reaching india's remotest villages — we report on the health workers going the extra mile to get their country vacinated. a big blow for the rugy league world cup as australia and new zealand pull out due to the pandemic. it's due to take place in england this october.

the chinese government has ordered an urgent review on flooding in transport. more than 30 people were known to have been killed since the provincial capital was overwhelmed by a storm of floodwaters. i will has been to see the damage. 0n the face of it, this looks like a good day here. the rain appears to have stopped, but we have come down to this junction to give you an idea of what is happening. this is what you see in the most of the parts we've been driving around for the past half an hour. massive puddles of water, families are strolling around, cars stranded on roads. it is the transport people doing the most business this morning, picking up those cars and getting into the garages. the death toll has increased. you've got towns and villages over

there, who are now dealing with very severe amounts of water. the most troubling questions, though, remain about this, the metro network here in this city. it's less than ten years old, but it was on one of these lines where we saw the most terrifying stories. 12 people crammed into one carriage lost their lives, 2a hours ago. and we don't know exactly why. we don't know why they were left so vulnerable. but we do know at the very top of national government in beijing, they are warning other cities, other local governments, to immediately look at their preparedness and to look at their regulations, when it comes to metro networks if the floods and the rains come again. australia and new zealand have pulled out of the rugby league world cup because of "player welfare and safety concerns" related to covid—i9. the men's, women's and wheelchair events are scheduled to take place in england this autumn. the australian rugby league commission and new zealand rugby league have asked organisers if it can be rescheduled for 2022, saying it was "simply too unsafe" to take part. the chair of rugby league has been

giving his reactions to our sports presenter, mike bushell. this is a hugely disappointing decision. we onlyjust received it a couple of hours ago. and i have to say, the rugby world cup organisers have been bending over backwards for many months to accommodate all of the concerns raised by the australians and the kiwis, and we believed that they were in a situation and a place where they were willing to come. so, this decision has come as a huge blow. i'm sorry to say that i have no choice but to call this a selfish, parochial, and cowardly decision. i mean, a lot of fans are saying that, how can they send athletes to the olympics, australia and new zealand, and indeed, sending players over to the rugby union, the autumn internations at the same time that the rugby league is taking place?

that's what the british public will find very hard to accept. they made this decision injuly for a tournament in october at a time when they have athletes in tokyo, participating in the olympics. as you rightly say, rugby union teams are coming to play in england and wales in october. there is an interesting point i think you hinted to it. this is a country that has just been awarded the olympics and paralympic games, and therefore would profess themselves in leading women's and disability sports. and yet, the events that will suffer the most from this will be the women's world cup and the wheelchair world cup, both of which were happening at the same time as the men's world cup. this will provide a serious blow to the development of women's rugby league and wheelchair rugby league. i wonder how the australian leadership of rugby league will turn round to its players, the men's, women's, and wheelchair players, and tell them that although their counterparts can participate in all sorts of other

events, they will take away the opportunity of playing in the pinnacle of their sport at the peak of their career. i think, especially for wheelchair and women athletes, that will be a devastating blow. a let's cross now to the house of commons, where the vaccine deployment minister nadhim zahawi is giving an update. from health minister i find it hard to believe — from health minister i find it hard to believe any— from health minister i find it hard to believe any negotiations - from health minister i find it hard to believe any negotiations werel to believe any negotiations were still going — to believe any negotiations were still going beyond _ to believe any negotiations were still going beyond that _ to believe any negotiations were still going beyond that time - to believe any negotiations were still going beyond that time and | to believe any negotiations werei still going beyond that time and i would _ still going beyond that time and i would urge — still going beyond that time and i would urge the _ still going beyond that time and i would urge the government - still going beyond that time and i

would urge the government to i still going beyond that time and i . would urge the government to gain that the _ would urge the government to gain that the house _ would urge the government to gain that the house first _ would urge the government to gain that the house first to _ would urge the government to gain that the house first to know. - would urge the government to gain that the house first to know. it - would urge the government to gain that the house first to know. it is l that the house first to know. it is not nry— that the house first to know. it is not my fault _ that the house first to know. it is not my fault the _ that the house first to know. it is not my fault the health - that the house first to know. it isj not my fault the health secretary was alerted _ not my fault the health secretary was alerted. but _ not my fault the health secretary was alerted. but the _ not my fault the health secretary was alerted. but the ministers i not my fault the health secretary. was alerted. but the ministers could have shared — was alerted. but the ministers could have shared that _ was alerted. but the ministers could have shared that information- was alerted. but the ministers could have shared that information with i have shared that information with us. have shared that information with us so— have shared that information with us so the — have shared that information with us. so the sunshine _ have shared that information with us. so the sunshine suit - have shared that information with us. so the sunshine suit should . have shared that information with i us. so the sunshine suit should not detract _ us. so the sunshine suit should not detract from — us. so the sunshine suit should not detract from this _ us. so the sunshine suit should not detract from this has _ us. so the sunshine suit should not detract from this has when - us. so the sunshine suit should not detract from this has when that - us. so the sunshine suit should not detract from this has when that is i detract from this has when that is made _ detract from this has when that is made it— detract from this has when that is made. it matters— detract from this has when that is made. it matters to _ detract from this has when that is made. it matters to all _ detract from this has when that is made. it matters to all of - detract from this has when that is made. it matters to all of us. - detract from this has when that is . made. it matters to all of us. we've all got _ made. it matters to all of us. we've all got constituents _ made. it matters to all of us. we've all got constituents that _ made. it matters to all of us. we've all got constituents that work- made. it matters to all of us. we've all got constituents that work from i all got constituents that work from the nhs _ all got constituents that work from the nhs the — all got constituents that work from the nhs. the clear— all got constituents that work from the nhs. the clear message - all got constituents that work from the nhs. the clear message is, i all got constituents that work from . the nhs. the clear message is, once again. _ the nhs. the clear message is, once again. this _ the nhs. the clear message is, once again. this house _ the nhs. the clear message is, once again, this house should _ the nhs. the clear message is, once again, this house should be - the nhs. the clear message is, once again, this house should be told. - again, this house should be told. now, _ again, this house should be told. now. then, — again, this house should be told. now, then, let's— again, this house should be told. now, then, let's go— again, this house should be told. now, then, let's go to _ again, this house should be told. now, then, let's go to a - again, this house should be told. now, then, let's go to a man- again, this house should be told. | now, then, let's go to a man who again, this house should be told. - now, then, let's go to a man who has come _ now, then, let's go to a man who has come to— now, then, let's go to a man who has come to the _ now, then, let's go to a man who has come to the house _ now, then, let's go to a man who has come to the house to _ now, then, let's go to a man who has come to the house to make _ now, then, let's go to a man who has come to the house to make a - come to the house to make a statement _ come to the house to make a statement i_ come to the house to make a statement. i now— come to the house to make a statement. i now call- come to the house to make a statement. i now call the - come to the house to make a - statement. i now call the vaccine minister— statement. i now call the vaccine minister to — statement. i now call the vaccine ministerto make— statement. i now call the vaccine minister to make a _ statement. i now call the vaccine minister to make a statement. . statement. i now call the vaccine minister to make a statement. thank ou ve minister to make a statement. thank you very much. _ minister to make a statement. thank you very much. mr— minister to make a statement. thank you very much, mr speaker. - minister to make a statement. thank you very much, mr speaker. can - minister to make a statement. thank you very much, mr speaker. can i - you very much, mr speaker. can i offer the apology of the secretary offer the apology of the secretary of state and the department of health on the inability of the department to make a statement on the acceptance of the pay review

body that nhs staff should get 3%. i hope you will accept my apology on behalf of the secretary of state, as he is self isolating. just behalf of the secretary of state, as he is self isolating.— he is self isolating. just to say, i do appreciate — he is self isolating. just to say, i do appreciate that, _ he is self isolating. just to say, i do appreciate that, the - he is self isolating. just to say, i do appreciate that, the minister| he is self isolating. just to say, i i do appreciate that, the minister is so courteous _ do appreciate that, the minister is so courteous. but _ do appreciate that, the minister is so courteous. but it _ do appreciate that, the minister is so courteous. but it makes - do appreciate that, the minister is so courteous. but it makes it- do appreciate that, the minister is. so courteous. but it makes it worse when _ so courteous. but it makes it worse when the _ so courteous. but it makes it worse when the minister— so courteous. but it makes it worse when the minister is _ so courteous. but it makes it worse when the minister is at _ so courteous. but it makes it worse when the minister is at the - so courteous. but it makes it worsej when the minister is at the dispatch box when _ when the minister is at the dispatch box when all— when the minister is at the dispatch box when all this _ when the minister is at the dispatch box when all this is _ when the minister is at the dispatch box when all this is going _ when the minister is at the dispatch box when all this is going on - box when all this is going on outside _ box when all this is going on outside i_ box when all this is going on outside. i can't— box when all this is going on outside. ican't tell- box when all this is going on outside. i can't tell you - box when all this is going on outside. i can't tell you is. box when all this is going on . outside. i can't tell you is even more _ outside. i can't tell you is even more worrying _ outside. i can't tell you is even more worrying. sorry - outside. i can't tell you is even more worrying. sorry about. outside. i can't tell you is even. more worrying. sorry about that. outside. i can't tell you is even- more worrying. sorry about that. the seaker more worrying. sorry about that. speaker makes a very more worrying. sorry about that. tip; speaker makes a very powerful more worrying. sorry about that.- speaker makes a very powerful point. before returning to my remarks today, i want to save him something yield. i want to take a moment as head of the house, thank you, sir, and of him in parliament, your whole team, for everything you have done to keep us safe of the past few months. the fact that we have kept

our democracy running, and running safely at this time of crisis is an incredible achievement, and we are all extremely grateful to you and your team. mr all extremely grateful to you and yourteam. mr speaker, all extremely grateful to you and your team. mr speaker, with permission, i like to make a statement on the coronavirus pandemic. this week, we have taken a decisive step forward, taking steps for on our road map and carefully using more of the restrictions that have governed our daily lives. but although we are moving forward, we must remember that we move forward with caution. because this pandemic is not yet over. the average number of daily cases in england is around 41000 and hospitalised eight and is and deaths are rising, too. although at a much lower level than we had with this number of cases during

previous waves. even as we take step four, we are urging everyone to think about what they can do to make a real difference, and today, we are launching a new campaign, encouraging everyone to keep taking the little steps that have got us this far. like wearing face coverings in crowded areas, making sure rooms are well ventilated and getting rapid, regulartasks. sure rooms are well ventilated and getting rapid, regular tasks. we also supporting businesses and organisations, helping them to manage the risk of transmission within their venue, including with the use of the nhs because of for domestic use —— the nhs coronavirus pass for domestic use. i would like to offer the chance for the house to have its say. mr speaker, this week, after a successful trial, we have rolled out the nhs coronavirus pass.

this allows people to safely and securely demonstrate that coronavirus status, whether that is proof of vaccination, test results, or natural immunity. anyone can access a pass via the nhs app, the website, or by calling 119 and asking for latter to demonstrate vaccine status. people will also be able to demonstrate proof of a negative test result. although we don't encourage its use in essential settings, like supermarkets, other businesses and organisations in england can adopt the pass as a means of entry where it is suitable for their venue or to or premises. you can see its potential to keep their clients or their customers safe. for proprietors of venues and events where large numbers are likely to gather, and likely to mix with people from outside their households for prolonged periods, to

playing the pass is the right thing to do. the pass is an important role to do. the pass is an important role to play in slowing the spread of the virus, and so, we reserve the right to mandate its use in the future. next, mr speaker, iwould to mandate its use in the future. next, mr speaker, i would like to update the house on vaccination as a condition of entry. we all know the benefits that both doses of a vaccine can bring. data from public health england estimates that two doses of a coronavirus vaccine offers protection of around 96% against hospitalisation. today, mr speaker, we have new data from public health england that estimates the vaccination programme in england alone has prevented 52,600 hospitalisations. that is up to 6300 from two weeks ago. a fitting example, i'm sure you will agree, of the protective wall that our vaccination programme has given us,

all that is getting stronger every day. it is this production that allows us to carefully ease restrictions of the past few months, but we must do so in a way that is mindful of the benefits that both doses of the vaccine can bring. this strategy, this philosophy, has underpinned our approach over these critical next few months. this week, as part of our step for managers, we are now fully vaccinated adults and all children to return from amber list countries without quarantine, with the exception of france, due to the persistent presence of the beta variant. from the 16th of august, children and under 18 is, and people who are fully vaccinated will no longer need to self—isolate as contacts, given that reduced risk of catching and passing on the disease. perhaps on monday, at the end of september, we plan to make full

vaccination condition for entry for high—risk settings where large crowds gather and interact. at this point, everyone aged 18 and over would have had the chance to be fully vaccinated, and so, everyone will have that opportunity to gain some possible protection. as a condition of entry to these venues, everyone will have to show they are fully vaccinated, and the negative test will no longer be fully sufficient. this is not a step we take lightly, mr speaker. it all through this pandemic, just like governments all across the world, whether it is singapore, australia, or germany or france, we have had to adapt our approach to meet the threats of this deadly virus. this is no different. we will always keep these measures, like all measures, and a review, with the goal of returning to the freedoms that we love and cherish. mr speaker, we

should all be proud of the enthusiasm and uptake we have seen for our vaccination programme. 88% of all adults have now had their first dose, and 69% of all adults have had both doses. this update means that nine in ten adults now have coronavirus antibodies. but there are still many people who are unprotected, including 34% of people aged 18 to 29, who have not had either dose. sol aged 18 to 29, who have not had either dose. so i would like to urge everyone once again before the start of the summer recess to get both doses to protect yourself, protect your loved ones, and your community. our battle against this virus is not the kind of battle or we can simply declare victory and move on with our lives. instead, we must learn to lives. instead, we must learn to live with the virus, doing whatever we can to slow its bite will be

maintained title defences to keep us safe. that's exactly what this government will do, and i commend this statement to the house. irate government will do, and i commend this statement to the house. we now to this statement to the house. we now no to the this statement to the house. we now go to the shadow _ this statement to the house. we now go to the shadow secretary - this statement to the house. we now go to the shadow secretary of - this statement to the house. we now go to the shadow secretary of state | go to the shadow secretary of state who is _ go to the shadow secretary of state who is virtual — go to the shadow secretary of state who is virtual. a _ go to the shadow secretary of state who is virtual. a virtual— go to the shadow secretary of state who is virtual. a virtualjonathan - who is virtual. a virtualjonathan ashworth — who is virtual. a virtualjonathan ashworth. . , . ., ~ ashworth. thanks very much. i thank the minister — ashworth. thanks very much. i thank the minister for _ ashworth. thanks very much. i thank the minister for the _ ashworth. thanks very much. i thank the minister for the statement. - the minister for the statement. let's _ the minister for the statement. let's be — the minister for the statement. let's be frank, it was a shambles yesterday— let's be frank, it was a shambles yesterday and it was an insult to the house. — yesterday and it was an insult to the house, and it was an act and the health— the house, and it was an act and the health and _ the house, and it was an act and the health and care staff. ministers have _ health and care staff. ministers have been dragged kicking and screaming 3% to settlement, and can he accept _ screaming 3% to settlement, and can he accept that it isn't an nhs white paper— he accept that it isn't an nhs white paper settlement, because it doesn't cover— paper settlement, because it doesn't cover all— paper settlement, because it doesn't cover all the health and care workforce who don't full under the pay review — workforce who don't full under the pay review body cover, for example, ouriunior_ pay review body cover, for example, ourjunior doctors, who have had an intense _ ourjunior doctors, who have had an intense fear — ourjunior doctors, who have had an intense fear caring for sick patients— intense fear caring for sick patients on ventilators, have been redeployed to other sites across the nhs, _ redeployed to other sites across the nhs, who— redeployed to other sites across the nhs, who have seen their training

disrupted — nhs, who have seen their training disrupted. whetherjunior doctors disrupted. whether junior doctors -et disrupted. whether junior doctors get a _ disrupted. whether junior doctors get a pay— disrupted. whetherjunior doctors get a pay rise? especially given the pay review— get a pay rise? especially given the pay review body urges ministers to recognise — pay review body urges ministers to recognise the role of doctors. all health _ recognise the role of doctors. all health and — recognise the role of doctors. all health and care staff who work in public _ health and care staff who work in public health receive settlement? and get _ public health receive settlement? and get a — public health receive settlement? and get a gun, although can't work is not _ and get a gun, although can't work is not are _ and get a gun, although can't work is not are covered by this peabody -- and _ is not are covered by this peabody —— and again, although network is not covered — —— and again, although network is not covered by this review body, will care — not covered by this review body, will care workers finally get the pay they — will care workers finally get the pay they deserve? the nhs don't even know what— pay they deserve? the nhs don't even know what their budget will be beyond — know what their budget will be beyond september. the health secretaryjust said the pay settlement cost 2.2 billion. where is this— settlement cost 2.2 billion. where is this 22 — settlement cost 2.2 billion. where is this 2.2 billion coming fromyou're expecting trusts and practices — fromyou're expecting trusts and practices to fight it from their existing — practices to fight it from their existing budgets? time when the nhs is in a _ existing budgets? time when the nhs is in a similar crisis, when coronavirus is increasing, when

operations— coronavirus is increasing, when operations are being cancelled, patients— operations are being cancelled, patients on ventilators, waiting times— patients on ventilators, waiting times are — patients on ventilators, waiting times are growing, rather than getting — times are growing, rather than getting a — times are growing, rather than getting a funded settlement for the nhs, we _ getting a funded settlement for the nhs, we have seen this week briefing and counter— nhs, we have seen this week briefing and counter briefing from the health secretary. _ and counter briefing from the health secretary, the chancellor, downing street, _ secretary, the chancellor, downing street, about what may or may not be coming _ street, about what may or may not be coming for _ street, about what may or may not be coming for health and social care. the nhs — coming for health and social care. the nhs needs more investment now to cope with _ the nhs needs more investment now to cope with the pressures that it is under _ cope with the pressures that it is under can — cope with the pressures that it is under. can you confirm that the government are going to break their manifesto _ government are going to break their manifesto pledge to increase national— manifesto pledge to increase national insurance? with the business _ national insurance? with the business secretary correct to say this morning, i don't see how we could _ this morning, i don't see how we could see — this morning, i don't see how we could see national show insurance increased? — could see national show insurance increased? prime minister promised two years— increased? prime minister promised two years ago this saturday on the steps _ two years ago this saturday on the steps of— two years ago this saturday on the steps of downing street that he would _ steps of downing street that he would have a social care plan. this isn't _ would have a social care plan. this isn't a _ would have a social care plan. this isn't a plan — would have a social care plan. this isn't a plan for health and social care, _ isn't a plan for health and social care, this — isn't a plan for health and social care, this is _ isn't a plan for health and social care, this is a government in disarray _ care, this is a government in disarray. this brings me on to the problems— disarray. this brings me on to the problems with isolation. the problems with isolation. the problems of isolation we are seeing is a symptom of what happens when

ministers _ is a symptom of what happens when ministers allow infections to get out of— ministers allow infections to get out of control. now, the government apparently— out of control. now, the government apparently you turning today and agreeing — apparently you turning today and agreeing a list of workers who could be exempt— agreeing a list of workers who could be exempt from isolation, based on negative _ be exempt from isolation, based on negative pcr tests. when infection is running — negative pcr tests. when infection is running at more than 50,000 a day. _ is running at more than 50,000 a day, possibly on its way up to 100,000 _ day, possibly on its way up to 100,000 a day, can you guarantee that pcr — 100,000 a day, can you guarantee that pcr testing capacity will be able to — that pcr testing capacity will be able to cope with the increased demand — able to cope with the increased demand this summer? if you want to avoid _ demand this summer? if you want to avoid shutting society down, he needs— avoid shutting society down, he needs to — avoid shutting society down, he needs to bring infections down. so have the _ needs to bring infections down. so have the government ruled out extending statutory sick pay for the lowest _ extending statutory sick pay for the lowest paid? what is he doing to drive _ lowest paid? what is he doing to drive up — lowest paid? what is he doing to drive up the vaccination rate amongst _ drive up the vaccination rate amongst younger adults? because he will know— amongst younger adults? because he will know that allowing infections to rise _ will know that allowing infections to rise amongst this cohort sets the vaccination — to rise amongst this cohort sets the vaccination programme back, given that somebody has to wait 28 days post infection for vaccination. can

you explain— post infection for vaccination. can you explain why he thinks it's safe to go— you explain why he thinks it's safe to go out— you explain why he thinks it's safe to go out clubbing until the early hours _ to go out clubbing until the early hours this— to go out clubbing until the early hours this friday, september, it is anything _ hours this friday, september, it is anything to— hours this friday, september, it is anything to go out clubbing if everyone is double jab? can be confirmed _ everyone is double jab? can be confirmed when the relevant statutory instruments will be late, and when — statutory instruments will be late, and when the vote will be on introducing these passports? he has a proposal— introducing these passports? he has a proposal for nightclubs in september, but does he have a proposal— september, but does he have a proposal for schools in september, because _ proposal for schools in september, because 1 _ proposal for schools in september, because 1 million children have been off school— because 1 million children have been off school recently. as we asked him on monday, — off school recently. as we asked him on monday, will he use this summer to install— on monday, will he use this summer to install units and schools in time for september, in are considering bringing _ for september, in are considering bringing mask wearing back in schools — bringing mask wearing back in schools as well? finally, mr speaker, _ schools as well? finally, mr speaker, can i, like the minister, and others — speaker, can i, like the minister, and others across the house thank you and _ and others across the house thank you and all— and others across the house thank you and all staff, especially, for the extraordinary work that they have _ the extraordinary work that they have put— the extraordinary work that they have put in over the last 12 months in his—

have put in over the last 12 months in his most— have put in over the last 12 months in his most unprecedented of circumstances and i hope you will have _ circumstances and i hope you will have have — circumstances and i hope you will have have suitable rest of summer recess _ have have suitable rest of summer recess. . ~' have have suitable rest of summer recess. . ~ , ., y have have suitable rest of summer recess. ., ~ , ., , . have have suitable rest of summer recess. . ~ , ., y . ~ recess. thank you very much, mr seaker. recess. thank you very much, mr speaker- the _ recess. thank you very much, mr speaker. the honourable - recess. thank you very much, mr| speaker. the honourable member recess. thank you very much, mr - speaker. the honourable member asks a question about who was included in 3% pay rise that was recommended by the independent pay body, it is 1 million nhs staff, including nurses, paramedics, consultants, and, of course, salaried gps as well. the junior doctors that he speaks about how the pay rises three years amounting to 8%. yes but the capacity for testing, and i looked at this before coming to the house, in the capacity for pcr tests is currently not 600,000 today, it is

actually 640,000 a day. he asked about schools, there will be supervised test schools. people know, because at the monday statement, we announced our acceptance of the jcb i statement, we announced our acceptance of thejcb i guidelines and vulnerable children and vaccinating children live with vulnerable adults, and those who are 17 but within three months of their 18th birthday. we will keep under review the vaccinations of healthy children, as more data becomes available from countries like the united states and israel. here's the question around the coronavirus vaccination pass and night clubs and other crowded, and structured indoor settings, such as nightclubs and music venues, or large, unstructured outdoor events, such as business

events and festivals, a very large structured events, such as business events, spectator sports, and music events. they are the ones that we are most concerned about. we have seenin are most concerned about. we have seen in other countries, whether it is in holland or italy, the opening of nightclubs, and then having to reverse that decision rapidly. bobby attempted to deal, the reason we have the coronavirus vaccination passing places to work for the industry in this period, whilst speak of people over the age of 18... speak of people over the age of 18. .. ., . . , speak of people over the age of 18... ,~ , speak of people over the age of 18... , ~ , ., 18. .. vaccines minister saying that the average _ 18. .. vaccines minister saying that the average number _ 18. .. vaccines minister saying that the average number of _ 18. .. vaccines minister saying that the average number of daily - 18. .. vaccines minister saying that the average number of daily cases j the average number of daily cases around the uk now is 41,000. launching a new campaign, he said, to urge people to keep the little steps that had got us this far, masks, space, ventilation, testing. let me just masks, space, ventilation, testing. let mejust bring masks, space, ventilation, testing. let me just bring you an update. a record number of alerts were sent to

users of the nhs coronavirus app in the peak tojuly users of the nhs coronavirus app in the peak to july the 14th users of the nhs coronavirus app in the peak tojuly the 14th in england and wales telling them they had been in close contact with someone who had tested positive for coronavirus. now, earliertoday, had tested positive for coronavirus. now, earlier today, we were talking about a representation and inclusion in the fashion industry. this is as a result of a report carried out by a result of a report carried out by a think tank, along with the all party parliamentary group on fashion. we can speak now with a model about this report. thank you very much forjoining us. tell us what your experience is of a conclusion and representation in the fashion industry. mr; conclusion and representation in the fashion industry.— fashion industry. my experience has been very performative. _ fashion industry. my experience has been very performative. there - fashion industry. my experience has been very performative. there is . fashion industry. my experience has been very performative. there is a i been very performative. there is a lot of talk, there's a lot of promises, but we go on to sacked, and it is not really reflecting what has been set in the media a lot of the time. like mike augustine

earlier said it is looking at all aspects of the fashion industry, modellin: aspects of the fashion industry, modelling being _ aspects of the fashion industry, modelling being part _ aspects of the fashion industry, modelling being part of - aspects of the fashion industry, modelling being part of that. i aspects of the fashion industry, i modelling being part of that. she said folsom models, there were some people who were not able to have their hair and make—up looked after properly. is that something you had experienceddefinitely. a lot of the time, i would experienceddefinitely. a lot of the time, iwould have experienceddefinitely. a lot of the time, i would have to have my head and before i went on sat... i'm really sorry, we have to opt away. we say goodbye to viewers on bbc world. i do apologise. please continue with what you are telling us. fix. continue with what you are telling us. . ., ., continue with what you are telling us. �* ., ., , continue with what you are telling us. . ., ., , ., , continue with what you are telling us. a lot of time, my habit be put into place- _ us. a lot of time, my habit be put into place. there _ us. a lot of time, my habit be put into place. there was _ us. a lot of time, my habit be put into place. there was no - us. a lot of time, my habit be put into place. there was no productl us. a lot of time, my habit be put - into place. there was no product may have. my make—up shade was not available. i had to bring my own foundation. this is a lot more common than people realise. you have ho es of common than people realise. you have hopes of this — common than people realise. you have hopes of this change _ common than people realise. you have hopes of this change in? _ common than people realise. you have hopes of this change in? class, - common than people realise. you have hopes of this change in? class, but - hopes of this change in? class, but i feel it will —

hopes of this change in? class, but i feel it will only _ hopes of this change in? class, but i feel it will only come _ hopes of this change in? class, but i feel it will only come with - i feel it will only come with policies and regulations in place to actually structure what is going on right now properly.— actually structure what is going on right now properly. thank you very much for your— right now properly. thank you very much for your time. _ right now properly. thank you very much for your time. and _ right now properly. thank you very much for your time. and so - right now properly. thank you very much for your time. and so it - right now properly. thank you very much for your time. and so it was | much for your time. and so it was only a brief conversation. —— i'm sorry it was only a brief conversation. now it's time to look at the weather. hello. yesterday we saw the highest temperature ever recorded in northern ireland. 31.3 degrees. and today could be even hotter across parts of northern ireland and scotland as well. potentially their hottest day of the year so far. this was the picture at fort william earlier on this morning. beautiful blue skies around there. today we are looking at another day of hot sunshine for most areas. one or two isolated showers around this afternoon, but they are few and far between. still two extreme heat warnings enforce. one of them for parts of south—west england, central and southern england, south wales, too. that is valid through the course of today. and for northern ireland, an extreme heat warning valid through today and tomorrow as well. there could be some heat related

health problems and potentially disruption to transport as well. through the day, early mist clears away. a little bit more cloud lingering for parts of the far north—east, the northern isles for instance, parts of northern and eastern scotland. elsewhere, lots of strong sunshine, high levels of uv out there, and temperatures are widely up to around 29 or 30 degrees. we could see a few degrees higher than that, particularly in parts of northern ireland. into the evening hours, you can see one or two showers dotted around. they will be really hit and miss. if you do catch one, it could be quite torrential. overnight, the showers fade away. we will see more clouds drifting in through scotland, north—east england as well. clearer skies further south and west. another warm night ahead. temperatures generally in the mid to high teens as we move through into friday morning. the weather is not changing in a hurry into friday. high pressure is still dominating things. not many isobars on the chart. but low pressure starting to develop out towards the south—west. that will bring a bit of a change, certainly into the weekend.

friday itself, a similar day to what we have seen recently. more cloud across parts of eastern scotland and eastern england. temperatures probably not quite as high tomorrow as they have been over the past few days. looking at another warm day with temperatures in the mid, possibly high 20s for many of us. hottest weather to be found further west. then, into saturday, the area of low pressure will be moving into the south—west. that will bring showers across many parts of england and wales, too. scotland and northern ireland promising another warm, dry day with lots of sunshine. turning fresher with the arrivals of those showers. temperatures around 22 or 23 degrees. goodbye.

this is bbc news. i'm joanna gosling. the headlines at 11. retailers raise concern about the growing impact of staff self—isolating in england — won supermarket boss calls for a change to the system. brute won supermarket boss calls for a change to the system.— won supermarket boss calls for a change to the system. we had double the normal way _ change to the system. we had double the normal way and _ change to the system. we had double the normal way and rising _ change to the system. we had double the normal way and rising 50% - change to the system. we had double the normal way and rising 50% week. the normal way and rising 50% week on week. are you having to isolate after being pinged by the nhs covid—19 app? or are you trying to run a business with staff isolating? get in touch and let me know how it's affecting you by tweeting me at bbcjoannag and using the hashtag bbcyourquestions.

unions condemn a 3% pay rise for nurses and nhs staff in england and wales but the health secretary claims it will make a "real difference to people's lives." the boss of the tokyo olympics opening ceremony has been sacked just a day before it's due to take place. we are in scarborough as part of the bbc�*s we are in scarborough as part of the bbc�*s coastal britain project, looking at how seaside communities like this one emerge from the restrictions of the pandemic. and a big blow for the rugby league world cup, as australia and new zealand pull out due to the pandemic. it's due to take place in england this october.

welcome to bbc news. a record number of alerts have been sent to people in england and wales, asking them to self—isolate. 618,000 people were told to self—isolate in the seven days to last wednesday. the business secretary says the government will release more details later about sectors exempt from self—isolation rules in england. retailers have urged ministers to act fast to ease the impact on their sector. some supermarkets are facing increasing pressure as they try to keep shelves fully stocked, with rising numbers of staff self—isolating. the warning comes from the british retail consortium says...

a spokesperson for co—op supermarkets said: fuel retailer bp said it had closed several sites temporarily because of a shortage of fuel. it stressed the main reason was a lack of qualified lorry drivers, although "the situation was exacerbated by the temporary closure of a fuel distribution terminal due to necessary isolations amongst staff." it comes as earlier this week the government had insisted that it is crucial people isolate when asked do so to stop the spread of the virus and businesses should help employees to do so. richard walker, managing director of iceland foods, has called on the government to adjust the nhs covid app or self—isolation rules urgently. if you look at the trajectory of where things are going, we've now got over 1,000 staff off, who have been pinged. that's double the normal rate, and it's rising at 50%

week on week. so our big concern is that we've, ironically, we have kept all of our shops open throughout the pandemic, but now we have had to close one or two shops and reduce hours in others. but that could get a lot worse a lot quicker, unless the track and trace system is sorted out. we have an issue with front line retail workers because of the pinging, the pingdemic, we also have an hgv driver issue. and those two things combined mean that, you know, we are in quite a serious situation that we need to sort out quickly. we need to be focusing on keeping the nation fed, not writing letters to relevant government department, naming individuals that we want to get on the key worker list.

we are doing what businesspeople do every day, making decisions appropriately. we know our workplaces are covid safe, been approved by public health england. we know they are critical workers as part of the feed supply chain. if people are positive or contacted by test and trace they will have to isolate. if they are pinged we ask them to take a pcr test. we have a process of doing lateral flow test daily away from the white base. if they are negative they can proceed with their work. —— their workplace. let's bring in our business

correspondent, vishala sri—pathma. we are seeing it across the industries.— we are seeing it across the industries. . , , ., industries. the meat industry. covid related absences, _ industries. the meat industry. covid related absences, those _ industries. the meat industry. covid related absences, those affected . industries. the meat industry. covid related absences, those affected or| related absences, those affected or pinged by the app or told to self—isolate is really impacting on the supply chain. steelworkers and drivers were saying they were experiencing shortages in hgv drivers. across the board it is working its way through the economy. some confusion over how the exemption was going to be explained, the process around it. we were told businesses had to apply for exemptions for critical care workers. the business secretary has said the government would issue

guidance on that. what is really important is they get some sort of clarity over what they can do. really it is impacting the way they operate. brute really it is impacting the way they 0 erate. ~ ., , really it is impacting the way they 0 erate. ~ . , ., operate. we were hearing they had taken matters _ operate. we were hearing they had taken matters into _ operate. we were hearing they had taken matters into their _ operate. we were hearing they had taken matters into their own - operate. we were hearing they had | taken matters into their own hands. if someone is pinged, they had to take a pcr tests —— test and if it is negative they had to take daily lateral flow test and go back to work. ., . . , lateral flow test and go back to work. ., . ., , ., ., work. politicians have said that is not the correct procedure. we didn't hear from not the correct procedure. we didn't hearfrom iceland, who said 1000 workers were impacted. what they will do is fill in higher 2000 extra workers to cover those obvious problems that will present. different industries and different businesses are having different approaches. untilthey businesses are having different approaches. until they get the guidance they cannot really move

forward. ~ , , forward. the minister said this mornin: forward. the minister said this morning there _ forward. the minister said this morning there will _ forward. the minister said this morning there will be - forward. the minister said this morning there will be more i morning there will be more information later but there is no clarity on what that will be and when. , ., ., , clarity on what that will be and when. ,., ., , , ~ when. the government has been keen to stress it does _ when. the government has been keen to stress it does not _ when. the government has been keen to stress it does not want _ when. the government has been keen to stress it does not want ellis - when. the government has been keen to stress it does not want ellis to - to stress it does not want ellis to be that long and for there to very few industries on it. how much impact it will have is a burning cuestion. ., , impact it will have is a burning cuestion. . ., , question. some waste collections have in suspended _ question. some waste collections have in suspended or— question. some waste collections have in suspended or reduced - question. some waste collections have in suspended or reduced in l have in suspended or reduced in frequency due to the number of star being asked to self—isolate. i can now speak to mickey green, managing director of somerset waste partnership. what impact you feeling? big impact. this is on top of a driver shortage. it is impossible for us to fill driverjobs at very

it is impossible for us to fill driver jobs at very short it is impossible for us to fill driverjobs at very short notice. we are seeing unfortunately a minority of people having recycling collected each week we are having to push that to every two weeks. we have not taken a decision to suspend any services but i am aware a lot of local authorities have had to do that, unfortunately. haifa local authorities have had to do that, unfortunately.— that, unfortunately. how many drivers do _ that, unfortunately. how many drivers do you _ that, unfortunately. how many drivers do you currently - that, unfortunately. how many drivers do you currently have i that, unfortunately. how many i drivers do you currently have not working because of being pinged or other workers? brute working because of being pinged or other workers?— working because of being pinged or other workers? we have 180 drivers normall . other workers? we have 180 drivers normally. because _ other workers? we have180 drivers normally. because of— other workers? we have 180 drivers normally. because of the _ other workers? we have180 drivers normally. because of the driver- normally. because of the driver shortage we are facing a shortfall of 25. we have 5% of our workforce on top of that off with covid, it is really challenging. staff are working incredibly hard. they worked through every lockdown, through the whole pandemic. everyone at home, they are dealing with a lot more waste and extreme heat we have. there are real challenges for and everyone else. thank crews who are

out there doing an amazing job. ianthem out there doing an amazing 'ob. when out there doing an amazing 'ob. when you continue — out there doing an amazing 'ob. when you continue to — out there doing an amazing 'ob. when you continue to mitigate _ out there doing an amazing job. when you continue to mitigate and just go with it or would you consider doing what the boss of midfield has said, we cannot manage so we will take different approach and had a pcr test and daily lateral flow tests? absolutely not that we have to keep staff safe and the public safe will stop i am proud we have not had any workplace transmission throughout the whole of covid. we will keep measures in place, followed the law. i would appeal like others, remember who staff who were out there, it was supermarkets, nhs, care, and it was been men and women. i would really tape we will see swift and decisive action and clarity from government to deal with driver shortages and

the pingdemic. if to deal with driver shortages and the pingdemic— to deal with driver shortages and the naindemic. . the pingdemic. if you are saying you would not the pingdemic. if you are saying you would rrot go _ the pingdemic. if you are saying you would not go down _ the pingdemic. if you are saying you would not go down a _ the pingdemic. if you are saying you would not go down a bit _ the pingdemic. if you are saying you would not go down a bit of - the pingdemic. if you are saying you would not go down a bit of pcr - the pingdemic. if you are saying you would not go down a bit of pcr test| would not go down a bit of pcr test and daily lateral flow test to keep staff safe and that is what the government might say is a possibility for key workers. would you be happy if the government said that was the way forward? if the that was the way forward? if the government _ that was the way forward? if the government is _ that was the way forward? if the government is setting _ that was the way forward? if the government is setting out - that was the way forward? if this: government is setting out something and we know it is safe and we are not putting our careers at any risk, if government advice changes we will consider that and we would make appropriate changes then but not before. . ~' , ., , appropriate changes then but not before. ., ,, y., , . appropriate changes then but not before. . ~ , . ., before. thank you very much for 'oininu before. thank you very much for joining us- _ before. thank you very much for joining us. thank _ before. thank you very much for joining us. thank you. _ do get in touch if you have been pinged and it is affecting the service you offer. we will bring some of your voices into the conversations this morning. health unions say they will consult

their members to determine how to respond to a 3% pay rise for nhs workers in england. the pay offer covers nurses, nhs staff and health assistants. in march, the department for health and social care said only a rise of 1% was affordable — prompting widespread criticism. the independent nhs pay review body has since recommended a 3% rise — which has been accepted by the government for the nhs in england. all nhs staff in wales will be offered a 3% pay rise by the welsh government. in scotland, most nhs staff have already been offered a 4% rise. the health secretary sajid javid says the offer recognises the "extraordinary efforts" of nhs workers. but the royal college of nursing — which had called for a 12.5%rise — said its members were angry and upset, and may consider industrial action. this report from our political correspondent helen catt. we are the nhs! enough is enough! it has been one of the biggest political rows of the year. how much of a pay rise should nurses, paramedics, and many other health care staff get after months on the gruelling

front line of a pandemic which has also hit the economy? when ministers in england suggested in march that 1% was affordable, there was a backlash. now they and the welsh government have agreed to put pay up by 3%, backdated to april. the figure was recommended by an independent pay review body. the health secretary, who is in self isolation, posted a video on social media giving his view. i'm sure that this pay rise will make a real difference to people's lives. not only putting more money in their pockets, their incredible unions have called the decision "shambolic" and argues it falls far short. they had called for a rise of between 5% and 12.5%. health staff in england will look to scotland, where their counterparts received a much more generous settlement earlier this year. not only was it more money, but it was backdated as well. so they had payments that

went back to december. so staff will feel that this has fallen short of what workers in scotland have already had. so then, back to your point... for other public sector workers, there was confirmation that their pay is not going up. teachers will see their salaries are frozen, as announced by the chancellor in the autumn. so, too, were the police, allthough people earning less than £24,000 in both professions will get £250. and officers will still get any incremental rises, which they were due. labour has accused the government of inflicting a real—terms pay cut on the police and teachers. and on nhs pay, it says ministers have had to row back on a shoddy, ill thought through position. the royal college of nursing has said it will consult its members on what steps to take next. a decision has now been made, but the discussion is not over yet. helen catt, bbc news, westminster. the business minister kwasi kwarteng spoke to my colleague naga munchetty to explain the reason for the government's change of heart.

this is what we could afford. and we would revert to an independent pay review. now, the independent pay review has come back with a 3%. the economy's actually doing better than we anticipated, certainly four months ago. and we feel that we can afford the 3%. how will it be paid for, then? it's paid for as all public sector pay, comes through general taxation. so, taxes are going to rise to pay for this? i don't think they are, because, as i said, if the economy continues to perform strongly, if it can grow, our tax receipts will grow without actually having to put up tax rates. so it means we can afford a little bit more. let's speak now to chris thomas, senior research fellow at the institute for public policy research. welcome. thank you forjoining us.

picking up on the point about the changing state of the economy, have things changed enough for this extra increased to now be affordable out of general taxation? l increased to now be affordable out of general taxation?— of general taxation? i think it is very welcome — of general taxation? i think it is very welcome to _ of general taxation? i think it is very welcome to see _ of general taxation? i think it is very welcome to see that - of general taxation? i think it is very welcome to see that small| of general taxation? i think it is - very welcome to see that small step from 1% to 3%. it is clear 3% is more appropriate than what was being offered earlier in the year. the circumstances had changed to the point we should be pushing for far more. the government has said its ambition is to level up the country and build back better. 3% seems incoherent with that. the cost of the pay rise will be felt in terms of retention, people leaving the because they do not feel valued and that has both economic and health consequences. there is a question of, can we afford this and can we afford not to go further? what

of, can we afford this and can we afford not to go further?- afford not to go further? what is the situation _ afford not to go further? what is the situation with _ afford not to go further? what is the situation with retention - afford not to go further? what is the situation with retention and| the situation with retention and recruitment? the the situation with retention and recruitment?— the situation with retention and recruitment? . , ,., ., recruitment? the really important context as we _ recruitment? the really important context as we came _ recruitment? the really important context as we came into - recruitment? the really important context as we came into the - recruitment? the really important context as we came into the covid pandemic of the back of a severe workforce crisis. after a decade of austerity including things like the public sector pay freeze and stringent negotiations on pay, we had shortages in almost every single nhs profession, that was the context going in. we have had one of the most brutal 15 months nhs workers will have experienced. pulling of nhs workers show as many as one in four will turn to things like alcohol and drug cope with the stress, it really is severe. 330,000 nhs staff are considering their position in the sector. that would be to the point of 100,000 nurses and 800,000 midwife staff. you have said ou and 800,000 midwife staff. you have said you still — and 800,000 midwife staff. you have said you still do _ and 800,000 midwife staff. you have said you still do not _ and 800,000 midwife staff. you have said you still do not think—

and 800,000 midwife staff. you have said you still do not think 396 - and 800,000 midwife staff. you have said you still do not think 396 is - said you still do not think 3% is enough. the royal college of nursing said it should be12.5%. where would you set it? the said it should be 12.5%. where would ou set it? , said it should be 12.5%. where would ou set it? ., ., .,, said it should be 12.5%. where would ou set it? . ., , you set it? the pay award as it is decided needs _ you set it? the pay award as it is decided needs to _ you set it? the pay award as it is decided needs to be _ you set it? the pay award as it is decided needs to be consistent l you set it? the pay award as it is i decided needs to be consistent with the better rhetoric. it needs to be enough to show recognition for the contribution nhs workers have made and that means turning to what nhs workers think and what the public thinks. polling has been clear that 5% is the absolute men are men that would be a coherent policy. there is almost universal support that that should be even higher, around the 10% mark. what is sometimes missed from these conversations is how much of a public sector pay award comes back from the chancellor. he recoups this in terms of income tax, vat, national insurance contributions. he can afford to go higher. there is scope to be even more ambitious. you mentioned coherence. there are others elsewhere in the public

sector, like teachers, who say they are facing a pay freeze. where is the coherence in that? l are facing a pay freeze. where is the coherence in that?— are facing a pay freeze. where is the coherence in that? i agree. the key workers — the coherence in that? i agree. the key workers that _ the coherence in that? i agree. the key workers that got _ the coherence in that? i agree. the key workers that got us _ the coherence in that? i agree. the key workers that got us through - the coherence in that? i agree. the| key workers that got us through the pandemic are feeling left out and unrecognised by the government's action. last time we saw a public sector pay freeze and lead to staffing shortages across the public sector. it was not good for the government, it was saying is going to level up. freezing key worker pay is levelling down. it is not popular with the public professions and they should reconsider.— should reconsider. obviously there has been the _ should reconsider. obviously there has been the independent - should reconsider. obviously there has been the independent nhs - should reconsider. obviously therej has been the independent nhs pay with vehicles at different sectors are looked at differently. in an ideal world, are looked at differently. in an idealworld, how are looked at differently. in an ideal world, how would you see the system working? do you think there should be more equality across different sectors?— should be more equality across different sectors? describe your ideal situation _ different sectors? describe your ideal situation for _ different sectors? describe your

ideal situation for pay. - different sectors? describe your ideal situation for pay. the - different sectors? describe yourj ideal situation for pay. the ideal situation is that the government looks genuinely at the merits of a pay rise. it feels like at the moment they are not seeing merits of pay increases in terms of staff retention and what it means for consumer behaviour in terms of people going out and spending money. they are more concerned with the short—term approach. whilst i think it is rightly taking sector by sector and professions do have that negotiation between representative bodies and the government. it comes down to political decision—makers to be bolder and say, we think circumstance and denied 5%, 10% would be appropriate for nhs workers. —— rethink 5%. ministers in northern ireland will meet later to decide whether to ease coronavirus restrictions next week. the northern ireland executive has previously indicated that it hopes to re—open theatres and conference venues and relax some of the rules on socialising. if approved, the changes will come

into force from monday. tomorrow's opening ceremony of the tokyo 2020 olympics has been plunged into further chaos following the dismissal of its show director. kentaro kobayashi is alleged to have made anti—semiticjokes during a comedy routine in 1998. meanwhile, 12 new covid cases have been reported in the olympic village, bringing the total to 87. our sports presenter sarah mulkerrins gave this update from tokyo. well, this is the latest blow to hit the opening ceremony here in tokyo for the olympic games. this is the third person who has been fired or resigned, relating to this ceremony. now, the news of kentaro kobayashi came in the last couple of hours. he is the director of the opening ceremony. and seiko hashimoto, who is the president of tokyo 2020, confirmed in a press conference that he had been fired. now, this all relates to a video,

which has resurfaced in the last couple of days in which he joked about the holocaust. now, seiko hashimoto said they found out about this on tuesday and that she regretted that they only acted by today, thursday, here in tokyo. now, she also said she was aware that many people may not want to watch the opening ceremony, because this is the third person that has resigned. we had the news a couple of weeks ago that the creative director had to step down after comments he made about a female comedian and using the word "pig" in relation to her. and also this week, we had the news that the music from one of the composers that was involved in the opening ceremony was being removed after that musician referred to bullying children when he was a student. that in an article

but also resurfaced. now, seiko hashimoto has said they will review what will happen for the opening ceremony, which takes place here in tokyo on friday. but insisted that she would not step down. more than 20 families have told the bbc that they want an independent inquiry into maternity services at nottingham university hospitals to be carried out urgently. a bbc investigation has found that by at least seven preventable baby deaths at nottingham university hospitals. during that period more than £60 million in damages has been paid following injuries including 20 mother and baby deaths and brain damage cases. they are looking at whether criminal offences have been permitted at the trust.

i'm joined by felicity benyon, who suffered life—changing injuries during childbirth after errors in maternity care at nottingham university hospitals, and natalie cosgrove, a clinical negligence solicitor who is representing more than a dozen families. welcome to both of you. thank you forjoining us. i know you had bleeding throughout and you spent five months in hospital during that pregnancy. when you had your planned cesarean, doctorsaid pregnancy. when you had your planned cesarean, doctor said you needed to have an emergency hysterectomy. would you tell us what happened after that? l would you tell us what happened after that? ., ., ., ., after that? i had to have a hysterectomy _ after that? i had to have a hysterectomy in _ after that? i had to have a| hysterectomy in which they after that? i had to have a _ hysterectomy in which they removed my bladder without realising. it was not until it was the end of the hysterectomy that they realise they had in emma removed the bladder as well. ~ , ., ., ., ., well. when you were told that had ha-nened well. when you were told that had happened but _ well. when you were told that had happened but how _ well. when you were told that had happened but how did _ well. when you were told that had happened but how did you - well. when you were told that had

happened but how did you react? l well. when you were told that had l happened but how did you react? to happened but how did you react? “if? he on quite positively. when i was be on quite positively. when i was told i was very close to death, i reacted that i was glad myself and my son were alive. it is a lot to taking out a general anaesthetic when you are on a lot of medication. it is really as time goes on you learn what that means and how it will impact your life forever. you felt it was _ will impact your life forever. you felt it was a mistake obviously and it was avoidable, you had lost your bladder unnecessarily. how did that make you feel?— bladder unnecessarily. how did that make you feel? heartbroken. it was the realisation _ make you feel? heartbroken. it was the realisation after _ make you feel? heartbroken. it was the realisation after the _ the realisation after the investigation they instigated, that is when i realised it was preventable. they did not admit any liability but what was in that investigation showed me this should not have happened and that is why i took it further to get my own

investigation done so i felt i could get the truth and know exactly how this could have happened. thea;r this could have happened. they admitted they _ this could have happened. they admitted they had _ this could have happened. they admitted they had done it but did not admit liability. how much of the fight did you have on your hands? what happened in terms of compensation? l what happened in terms of compensation?— what happened in terms of com-ensation? . . ., ., what happened in terms of com-ensation? . . . . ., compensation? i had an amazing legal team. they found _ compensation? i had an amazing legal team. they found this _ compensation? i had an amazing legal team. they found this was _ compensation? i had an amazing legal team. they found this was completely | team. they found this was completely preventable. there was supposed to have been a team meeting dan beforehand which i thought had happened and that had not been done. no specialists were aware of my cesarean happening, which they should have been. once that investigation was done, we were able to put that information to the nhs and i was one of the lucky ones. this is very rare, the nhs head office in london did admit liability very quickly and that is how we came

to a settlement. i am one of the lucky ones and my fight still five years. natalie, i mentioned you are dealing with a number of- five years. natalie, i mentioned you are dealing with a number of cases. | are dealing with a number of cases. and you give us some detail about the sort of other cases that are out there? —— can you give us? l the sort of other cases that are out there? —— can you give us? i am the sort of other cases that are out there? -- can you give us? i am so sor to there? -- can you give us? i am so sorry to hear— there? -- can you give us? i am so sorry to hear what _ there? -- can you give us? i am so sorry to hear what has _ there? -- can you give us? i am so sorry to hear what has happened i there? -- can you give us? i am soj sorry to hear what has happened to felicity _ sorry to hear what has happened to felicity it— sorry to hear what has happened to felicity it is— sorry to hear what has happened to felicity. it is not an isolated incident _ felicity. it is not an isolated incident and that is the real worry. i incident and that is the real worry. l represent — incident and that is the real worry. i represent quite a lot of families who have — i represent quite a lot of families who have either suffered harm because — because their babies have died or their babies have been born with severe _ their babies have been born with severe brain injury and where the thing _ severe brain injury and where the thing people have also been severely damaged _ thing people have also been severely damaged as a consequence of clear negligence. what felicity has said does not — negligence. what felicity has said does not come as a surprise. there would _ does not come as a surprise. there would have — does not come as a surprise. there would have been a time when a lot of parents _ would have been a time when a lot of parents would have felt comfort in the baby— parents would have felt comfort in the baby surviving, only to then find out —

the baby surviving, only to then find out that something terrible has happened _ find out that something terrible has happened in the course of either the pregnancy, — happened in the course of either the pregnancy, the delivery, and this demonstrates it is not isolated incidents, i demonstrates it is not isolated incidents, lam demonstrates it is not isolated incidents, i am afraid.- demonstrates it is not isolated incidents, i am afraid. felicity has said she is — incidents, i am afraid. felicity has said she is one _ incidents, i am afraid. felicity has said she is one of— incidents, i am afraid. felicity has said she is one of the _ incidents, i am afraid. felicity has said she is one of the lucky - incidents, i am afraid. felicity has said she is one of the lucky ones i incidents, i am afraid. felicity has| said she is one of the lucky ones in that her case was wrapped up and resulted in the compensation for her. but it took five years. what is your view of how the hospital has beenin your view of how the hospital has been in terms of admitting mistakes and acting accordingly? there have been cases where there has been an internal review, they had said there is nothing wrong and subsequently an independent review of the coroner has said, actually, this was not article correctly done. fiee has said, actually, this was not article correctly done. five years represents _ article correctly done. five years represents an — article correctly done. five years represents an awfully _ article correctly done. five years represents an awfully long - article correctly done. five years represents an awfully long time | article correctly done. five years i represents an awfully long time for anyone to relive the trauma on a weekly basis. i say that as a lawyer and every time i had to contact

clients, it is reminding them of why they are having to instruct me in they are having to instruct me in the first place. most of the families that have come forward and do recognise that something is incorrect in their care, there are many families out there who live with the trauma, there are many families who have not completed their families because they feel that what has happened to them in some way is their fault. that is quite shocking. not everyone is subject to a coroner's review. the whole kings certainly weren't. they had to fight for justice themselves. they had to have repeated reviews. alex mai said this morning these reviews do not tend to find all the errors in care. —— morris. they do not find sequencing of things that happen to these families and why it is not being picked up. that is why family is asking for an independent

enquiry so there can be more control for the families who have sustained trauma as a consequence of what happened at nottingham. is trauma as a consequence of what happened at nottingham.- happened at nottingham. is that somethina happened at nottingham. is that something you — happened at nottingham. is that something you would _ happened at nottingham. is that something you would like - happened at nottingham. is that something you would like to - happened at nottingham. is that| something you would like to see? happened at nottingham. is that i something you would like to see? i do not believe an investigation would — do not believe an investigation would be — do not believe an investigation would be done in the first instance internally— would be done in the first instance internally by another person in the same hospital. i cannot see that is a safe _ same hospital. i cannot see that is a safe way— same hospital. i cannot see that is a safe way to do it. personally i do not feel— a safe way to do it. personally i do not feel my— a safe way to do it. personally i do not feel my investigation was done to a deep— not feel my investigation was done to a deep enough degree and came out with the _ to a deep enough degree and came out with the right conclusion. the only way for— with the right conclusion. the only way for me — with the right conclusion. the only way for me and other people to get answers— way for me and other people to get answers as — way for me and other people to get answers as to do this public enquiry and it is the only way to prevent this from — and it is the only way to prevent this from happening again. i do not think— this from happening again. i do not think mistakes made in my care have definitely— think mistakes made in my care have definitely been changed. i have no proof— definitely been changed. i have no proof anything has changed and any other— proof anything has changed and any other people have stopped being hurt because _ other people have stopped being hurt because of what happened to me. that needs— because of what happened to me. that needs to _ because of what happened to me. that needs to change within the hospital trust. _ needs to change within the hospital trust. it— needs to change within the hospital trust, it needs to be shared, have

black— trust, it needs to be shared, have black box— trust, it needs to be shared, have black box thinking when they share it with _ black box thinking when they share it with other trust to take but we did it _ it with other trust to take but we did it wrong, let's change it and not let— did it wrong, let's change it and not let anybody as make the same mistake _ not let anybody as make the same mistake i— not let anybody as make the same mistake. i do not think that is happening. mistake. i do not think that is happening-— mistake. i do not think that is ha--enin~.~ . , . ., happening. what difference would it have made to _ happening. what difference would it have made to you _ happening. what difference would it have made to you if— happening. what difference would it have made to you if you _ happening. what difference would it have made to you if you knew- happening. what difference would it have made to you if you knew that l have made to you if you knew that lead to lessons being learned and it could not happen again? i can lead to lessons being learned and it could not happen again? i can sleep at niaht, if could not happen again? i can sleep at night. if i — could not happen again? i can sleep at night. if i am _ could not happen again? i can sleep at night, ifi am honest. _ could not happen again? i can sleep at night, ifi am honest. that- could not happen again? i can sleep at night, ifi am honest. that is- at night, if i am honest. that is the hardest _ at night, if i am honest. that is the hardest thing about all of this. i the hardest thing about all of this. i find _ the hardest thing about all of this. i find my— the hardest thing about all of this. i find my injuries difficult at times— i find my injuries difficult at times but the idea that this has not been _ times but the idea that this has not been shared, the idea that this could _ been shared, the idea that this could happen to somebody today, could _ could happen to somebody today, could have happened last year, could happen— could have happened last year, could happen in— could have happened last year, could happen in five years time because people _ happen in five years time because people are — happen in five years time because people are not being padded enough, which is _ people are not being padded enough, which is what the investigation promises — which is what the investigation promises to be, i had amazing care from _ promises to be, i had amazing care from my— promises to be, i had amazing care from my midwives, i had amazing doctors _ from my midwives, i had amazing doctors if— from my midwives, i had amazing doctors. if doctors make a mistake they need — doctors. if doctors make a mistake they need to feel like they can go

hand _ they need to feel like they can go hand up. — they need to feel like they can go hand up, let's make sure it does not happen— hand up, let's make sure it does not happen to _ hand up, let's make sure it does not happen to anyone else. i do not hold it against— happen to anyone else. i do not hold it against the doctors personally who did — it against the doctors personally who did it— it against the doctors personally who did it to me. in anyjob i had and made— who did it to me. in anyjob i had and made an— who did it to me. in anyjob i had and made an error it was something small. _ and made an error it was something small. not— and made an error it was something small, not life and death. because of that— small, not life and death. because of that responsibility i feel down that that — of that responsibility i feel down that that is not being shared and stopping — that that is not being shared and stopping other people. that is what i stopping other people. that is what i find _ stopping other people. that is what i find hard. — stopping other people. that is what lfind hard, that stopping other people. that is what i find hard, that this could happen to someone else and that needs to be done _ to someone else and that needs to be done. . ~ to someone else and that needs to be done. . ,, ,., to someone else and that needs to be done. . ,, y., ., ., , , done. thank you for 'oining us this morninu. the health body involved here, the nottingham university hospitals trust, has apologised to felicity for the harm caused to her during this surgery. it also says it's sorry for the devastating effect these incidents have upon the families involved and says it has made improving maternity servies its top priority.

and a big blow for the rugy league world cup — as australia and new zealand pull out due to the pandemic — it's due to take place in england this october. these two nations have been the winners of the last nine men's world cups, stretching back to 1972 and so are such a big part of any tournament, men's and women's and wheelchair. i have to say, the rugby league world cup organisers have been bending over backwards to mandate all of the concerns raised by the australians and kiwis, and we believe that they were in a situation and a place where they were willing to come. this decision has come as a huge blow. i'm sorry to say that i have no choice but to call this a selfish, parochial, and cowardly decision.

i wonder how the australian leadership of rugby league will turn round to its players, the men's, women's, and wheelchair players, and tell them that although their counterparts can participate in all sorts of other events, they will take away the opportunity of playing in the pinnacle of their sport at the peak of their career. i think leadership of sport in those countries has taken it away from them. the boss of the tokyo olympics opening ceremony has been sacked just a day before it's due to take place. two gold medallists from rio will be weeding out the team gb. in a break from tradition, each nation is allowed to nominate one female and one male participant. to allowed to nominate one female and one male participant.— one male participant. to be selected as a rower and _

one male participant. to be selected as a rower and be _ one male participant. to be selected as a rower and be the _ one male participant. to be selected as a rower and be the flag _ one male participant. to be selected as a rower and be the flag bearer- one male participant. to be selected as a rower and be the flag bearer in| as a rower and be the flag bearer in as a rower and be the flag bearer in a very— as a rower and be the flag bearer in a very olympic based sport, not much money— a very olympic based sport, not much money on _ a very olympic based sport, not much money on it. — a very olympic based sport, not much money on it, doesn't create superstars, so to be front of house for the _ superstars, so to be front of house for the team and be the face alongside hannah i think is such a phenomenal role. ijust hope that it will show— phenomenal role. ijust hope that it will show the country is back and that a _ will show the country is back and that a normal kid from a normal comprehensive secondary school 18 years _ comprehensive secondary school 18 years later — comprehensive secondary school 18 years later can be the person who is leading _ years later can be the person who is leading out— years later can be the person who is leading out the team at an olympic games _ 12 new covid cases at the olympics including two unnamed athletes at the olympic village. if including two unnamed athletes at the olympic village.— the olympic village. if you have been preparing _ the olympic village. if you have been preparing for _ the olympic village. if you have been preparing for something l the olympic village. if you have i been preparing for something for five years and something like that was to happen to you, it would be brutal. i think there is more

anxiousness, which is understandable, but from what i have seen everyone is taking the protocols and measures in place here seriously. so hopefully there will not be too many more issues. mexico have thrashed — not be too many more issues. mexico have thrashed france _ not be too many more issues. mexico have thrashed france 4-1, _ not be too many more issues. mexico have thrashed france 4-1, cordova i have thrashed france 4—1, cordova early in the second half, south africa also in the group. the invincibles women's team pulling off a convincing victory, around 7500 fans watching. they were set up for victory with an unbeaten half—century, sealing the win with two ball remaining. more sport in the next hour.

as part of a series of special reports about life in coastal britain, bbc news has been looking at the challenges and opportunities in seaside towns. our presenter martine croxall is in scarborough for us today — speaking to the community about the important issues in the town. welcome to scarborough, many having a holiday this year here after missing out last year due to covid restrictions. there are two parts, permanent residence sometimes really miss out. —— residents. professor chris whitty, former chief medical officer, says there needs to be a national strategy to tackle the poor

health and short life expectancy in coastal towns. health and short life expectancy in coastaltowns. improved health and short life expectancy in coastal towns. improved housing, opportunities for exercise suggested. i am joined opportunities for exercise suggested. iam joined by opportunities for exercise suggested. i am joined by someone who set up a surf and skate boarding school for girls specifically. the report makes for worrying reading, is it something you see? flat is it something you see? not surprising. — is it something you see? not surprising, when _ is it something you see? lint surprising, when you look around scarborough there is not much awareness in terms of opportunities for health and to get involved in sport. it is not a normal thing to be involved, like in the skate scene or the surf scene are much more in general, really. it is not really surprising. general, really. it is not really surprising-— surprising. lots of barriers as well, surprising. lots of barriers as well. the _ surprising. lots of barriers as well, the cost _ surprising. lots of barriers as well, the cost of _ surprising. lots of barriers as well, the cost of setting - surprising. lots of barriers as well, the cost of setting up, i surprising. lots of barriers as - well, the cost of setting up, buying the kit, having the facilities, also having the confidence to have a go. how much of those factors are a part of your motivation for doing what you have done? tithe

of your motivation for doing what you have done?— of your motivation for doing what you have done? one of the biggest motivations — you have done? one of the biggest motivations is _ you have done? one of the biggest motivations is opening _ you have done? one of the biggest motivations is opening up - you have done? one of the biggest motivations is opening up these i motivations is opening up these ports to women who do not really realise how accessible it is. we have such a great opportunity in scarborough, an amazing skate park, amazing surf and people don't realise that so just opening up the opportunity, making people aware that there is options for other sports. obviously at schools girls are offered all these classic sports but there is not much in the way of if they don't like normal sports, giving opportunities for other alternative options. it is giving opportunities for other alternative options. it is quite addictive. _ alternative options. it is quite addictive, you _ alternative options. it is quite addictive, you were _ alternative options. it is quite addictive, you were up - alternative options. it is quite addictive, you were up early i alternative options. it is quite i addictive, you were up early this morning to drive up to serve you are so keen on it. —— two surf. what are the benefits? so keen on it. -- two surf. what are the benefits?— the benefits? building confidence, all these attributes _

the benefits? building confidence, all these attributes that _ the benefits? building confidence, all these attributes that are - the benefits? building confidence, all these attributes that are the i all these attributes that are the makings of young women. being a young teenage girl is probably the hardest part of many people double lives. if i am able to do something that really builds girls' confidence, cold water is proved to reduce anxiety and depression aren't just keeping them involved in the sport, really boosting confidence. —— many people's lives. i don't think it is inaccessible butjust the awareness for the accessibility isn't there. you see men going in the sea, all the groups of men they tend to be, particularly in the skate park it is scary looking and see a group of men. but they are the friendliest people you could ever meet, they are happy to have girls there, theyjust are not there. it is raising the awareness, if you

come and everyone is happy to see you there. b. come and everyone is happy to see ou there. . ., , .., , come and everyone is happy to see ou there. �* ., , , you there. a lovely community. more surfin: you there. a lovely community. more surfing today? _ you there. a lovely community. more surfing today? yes, _ you there. a lovely community. more surfing today? yes, when _ you there. a lovely community. more surfing today? yes, when i— you there. a lovely community. more surfing today? yes, when i get i you there. a lovely community. more surfing today? yes, when i get some | surfing today? yes, when i get some water! we will _ surfing today? yes, when i get some water! we will be _ surfing today? yes, when i get some water! we will be speaking _ surfing today? yes, when i get some water! we will be speaking to - surfing today? yes, when i get some water! we will be speaking to the i water! we will be speaking to the leader of the _ water! we will be speaking to the leader of the local _ water! we will be speaking to the leader of the local council - water! we will be speaking to the leader of the local council a i water! we will be speaking to the leader of the local council a little | leader of the local council a little later on the challenges they are facing. it has been proposed yorkshire is going to become one huge unitary authority, which would have a massive impact on services across this region. back you throughout the day, but back to you. the water looks very inviting, thanks, martin. —— martine. health unions say they will consult their members to determine how to respond to a 3% pay rise for nhs workers in england. the pay offer covers nurses, nhs staff and health assistants we can hear now

from sally warren, director of policy at the king's fund. it was a recommendation by the independent pay review body, it has been accepted in full. they take evidence from both government and unions and the nhs and look at recruitment and retention in our health care workforce, then yes i think it is a fair offer and i think it is good to see the government accepting that recommendation, moving from the 1% they had originally suggested earlier in the year. originally suggested earlier in the ear. . originally suggested earlier in the ear, , ., originally suggested earlier in the ear. _, , ,, year. tell us about the process, the government — year. tell us about the process, the government and _ year. tell us about the process, the government and the _ year. tell us about the process, the government and the unions - year. tell us about the process, the government and the unions are i year. tell us about the process, the government and the unions are so i year. tell us about the process, the i government and the unions are so far apart on this. the royal college of nurses says it should actually be 12.5% pay rise. there is a serious issue with recruitment and retention and the 3% pay rise will do nothing to help that. when you say they take evidence from unions, look at the issue of recruitment and retention and the government, how has it come up and the government, how has it come up to 1%...

and the government, how has it come u- to 1%... ., . and the government, how has it come u- to 1%... ,, ., ., and the government, how has it come up to 1%...— up to 196. .. several other unions would have _ up to 196... several other unions would have been _ up to 196... several other unions would have been putting - up to 196... several other unions would have been putting in i up to 196... several other unionsj would have been putting in their evidence about their particular part of the workforce across our health care system as well. how the pay review bodies work, they take expert evidence and they need to weigh that evidence and they need to weigh that evidence up. they are looking at recruitment, retention, morale, long—term trends in the labour market, in earnings. and looking at a whole set of things around the overall value of working for the nhs, the wider benefits programme, including for example pensions. they consider all of that and make recommendations. there have been occasions government rejecting those recommendations and issuing a lower pay rise was that the government is not rejected that, it has accepted it in full. i think that is in large part the recognition of the last year that our nhs workforce have been grappling with. this

year that our nhs workforce have been grappling with.— been grappling with. this is a pay rise obviously _ been grappling with. this is a pay rise obviously for _ been grappling with. this is a pay rise obviously for most _ been grappling with. this is a pay rise obviously for most nhs i been grappling with. this is a pay i rise obviously for most nhs workers but the focus has strongly been on nurses because of the anger of the royal college of nursing about this. they think it is appropriate for the pay rise to cover all nhs workers when actually different areas will have different issues in terms of levels of recruitment and retention and how they currently are set actually on the current pay? the pay review bodies _ actually on the current pay? the pay review bodies look _ actually on the current pay? the pay review bodies look at _ actually on the current pay? the pay review bodies look at different i review bodies look at different staffing groups and make recommendations about the different contracts we have. most of our nurses, allied health professionals, health care assistants are uncertain contracts. they look at general practitioners, other health care staff, they look across the piece and that will include them looking at are there particular specialties or roles where there is a greater challenge in recruitment and retention, and to what extent is pay

driving the recruitment and retention or is it a broader set of issues? quite often in the past there have been different pay settlements for those different staff groups, this year there is a more kind of across the board 3% for the vast majority of our nhs workforce. it is obviously happening at the time where public services as at the time where public services as a whole are expected to be given a pay freeze and the nhs has worked really closely with social care, people working in social care and care homes and providing support are outside of the scope of yesterday's announcement as well.— announcement as well. thank you, sally warren- _ when supermodel halima aden announced she was quitting modelling in november last year because it was incompatible with her muslim faith, her exit sent shock waves through the fashion industry. now, in a bbc 100 women exclusive interview she's spoken with us designer tommy hilfiger about why she quit and the need to tackle racism and discrimination in the industry.

global religion reporter sodaba haidare has this report. halima aden made catwalk history when she became the first hijab—wearing supermodel in the world, featuring in campaigns for some of the biggest names in the fashion industry. but over time, she felt uncomfortable about some of the styles she was being asked to model. i felt great pressure being the first muslim hijab—wearing model in the industry and it got to a place where i was so far removed from my own image and my hijab kept shrinking. now we have brought her together with fashion designer tommy hilfiger who she worked with extensively to talk about the need for change in the fashion industry. i understand why you left the fashion industry, and i'm surprised more models have not been vocal about it, because there has been a lot of abuse, and i would say disrespect. i've been speaking with models

from diverse backgrounds here in london so they can share their experiences and questions with halima and tommy. i've been asked by a stylist if i could wear a cutout i dress and we had a whole argument about it, - because i told them that i wasn't willing to wear i something so revealing. i think it's outrageous. that really angers me. it's embarrassing to be a part of a business that has such outrageously antiquated ideas. this is another reason why there needs to be diversity with the make—up crew, the hair, the stylists, so it's notjust about having a diverse catwalk. fashion brands around the world have pledged to improve diversity at all levels of their company. but a 2019 study of the beauty and fashion industry in the us, found that almost three quarters of board of director positions were held by white men. my question to tommy hilfiger is, if you are educating _ your staff and casting directors

| as to what diversity really is? | i've had, i would say, knockdown, drag out fights with casting directors who have told me that this girl doesn't belong on our runway for certain reasons. and i have said, look, you work for me. we are doing what i want to do. good for you. so with my teams, i make sure that we are equally as diverse and inclusive behind—the—scenes as we are in front of the lines. my hope is that the entire industry changes. and i know that i cannot affect that change alone. it has to run like a river through the entire company. although halima chose to walk away, she hopes that by quitting, it stops other diverse talent from leaving the industry. don't change yourself, change the game. i sacrificed my career so that they could feel comfortable speaking

up in any setting. halima aden, bbc news. breaking news about the croydon tram crash in 2016. the coroner's verdict has been release. the inquest has concluded the seven victims died as a result of an accident, not unlawfully killed. another 50 passengers suffered injuries, some life changing. the jury heard after hitting a curve at 45 mph in a 12 mph speed limit it a span of the track. but the conclusion, an

accident and the seven victims not unlawfully killed. more reaction to that as we get it. let's speak now tojohn horner, managing director of models one and chairman of the british fashion model agents association. how do you respond to what she has said aboutjust being incompatible for her to be able to work in the industry? it for her to be able to work in the indust ? , ., ., , ., industry? it should not be, of course it— industry? it should not be, of course it should _ industry? it should not be, of course it should not - industry? it should not be, of course it should not be. i industry? it should not be, of course it should not be. the i course it should not be. the industry should be completely multinational, multiracial. there should not be these prejudices. having said which, there are some difficulties. i can only speak for my own agency but around two years ago when all these issues were being raised we interviewed everyone of our ethnic minority models try and find out if they had issues. we were quite surprised because the issue

thatis quite surprised because the issue that is referred to in that interview is one that comes up, recognising their specific needs. if you are a black model and nobody knows how to do your hair or you make up, and after 35 minutes you are the corner as told to do yourself, it is incredibly belittling and totally undermining. and fundamentally wrong. what we have done is that for any shoot where one of our black or coloured models with particular skin tones and so on is being shot than way make sure that we go to a list of specialists to have someone suitable on the should. we can only make that recommendation to the client because the client is the gatekeeper, the ones who have to recognise the need, you cannot force it through. a model has the choice to go on a shoot or not. the other thing is, in terms of

muslim girls, and the wearing of the hijab, we have two particular girls here, one actually worked for tommy hilfiger, one of herfirstjobs, it worked well for her. her attitude is slightly different. she is prepared to wear jeans slightly different. she is prepared to wearjeans she is prepared to push the hijab ever to further back on her head to let her hair being shown. the other girl, not too much rest, ankles, no genes, hair, silhouette. she did work for first mac cosmetics, there is work to be done but they are beautiful in their huabs done but they are beautiful in their hijabs and costume. no excuse for what goes on behind the scenes. these traditions and religions have to be expected, it is as simple as

that. ~ ., ., , ., ., that. we have to be careful around lanauuae that. we have to be careful around language as _ that. we have to be careful around language as you — that. we have to be careful around language as you did _ that. we have to be careful around language as you did use _ that. we have to be careful around language as you did use the - that. we have to be careful around language as you did use the term i language as you did use the term there coloured models which some people have taken offence, so ijust want to say that models of colour. everyone in my agency has had biased training, ifear it everyone in my agency has had biased training, i fear it reflects my age. when tommy hilfiger speaks, he says it is an industry with some outrageously antiquated ideals. you havejust outrageously antiquated ideals. you have just said there in your agency you have had the bias training. but how hard is it for an industry that does have deep roots in a different time to change quickly? when we hear that an issue for many of the models of colour is the fact that they just cannot get the people to do their hair and cannot get the people to do their hairand make—up as cannot get the people to do their hair and make—up as they need, that seems like such a simple thing and are standing in a multicultural

society but that hasn't caught up with the time.— society but that hasn't caught up with the time. there is no reason for it at all- _ with the time. there is no reason for it at all. we _ with the time. there is no reason for it at all. we have _ with the time. there is no reason for it at all. we have a _ with the time. there is no reason for it at all. we have a short i with the time. there is no reason for it at all. we have a short list. for it at all. we have a short list of artists who are able to do the appropriate hair and make up and we offer these up to the clients. there are lots of people. the client may argue the standard is not to their wanting but it doesn't make it an excuse for not actually recognising it and dealing with it. you can't expect a model of colour to do her own make—up, it is unfair, belittling for an individual to be put into a corner to do it herself while another girl is being looked after for 15 minutes. there are different walks of lives, the catwalk is fundamentally different from a creative and graphic shoot. very different environments was has to recognise the differences. thank ou for to recognise the differences. thank you forjoining _ to recognise the differences. thank you forjoining us. _ to recognise the differences. thank you forjoining us, john _ to recognise the differences. thank

you forjoining us, john horner, i you forjoining us, john horner, managing director of models one. the boss of the tokyo olympics opening ceremony has been sacked just a day before it's due to take place. two gold medallists from rio will be weeding out the team gb. in a break from tradition, each nation is i can now speak to andrew triggs hodge who's a former team gb rower and a three time olympic gold medallist — he's now director of corporate engagement at london youth rowing. how are you feeling about the olympics and opening ceremony getting under way? unprecedented games. getting under way? unprecedented games- the _ getting under way? unprecedented games. the athletes _ getting under way? unprecedented games. the athletes are _ getting under way? unprecedented games. the athletes are there i getting under way? unprecedented games. the athletes are there to l getting under way? unprecedented | games. the athletes are there to do a very single—minded job, to execute what they have been training for for

the last four or, five years. i have sympathy for those athletes and for anyone around the games it is difficult. they are there, they have to do theirjob, what they have been training for. yeah, on that level, i think the athletes are as well—prepared as they can be. i cannot fathom the environment they have been in for the last two years, whether the games are going to happen or not, training without certainty and now they are still training with the uncertainty of not knowing their opposition. it will be a very unique place for all the athletes there. no, i think the olympics does an enormous job of getting through adversity. i think it tackles a number of issues. but

the one thing that always comes out at the end of it will be the smiles and the success, the stories, the commiseration, the toils of what they are going to go through and i think that is what we will take away from this i'm just hoping that my friends and colleagues in the gb rowing team are able to do their best and deliver what they can and feel proud of what they have done over the coming week. we feel proud of what they have done over the coming week.— feel proud of what they have done over the coming week. we have this mornin: , over the coming week. we have this morning. same _ over the coming week. we have this morning, same as _ over the coming week. we have this morning, same as anyone _ over the coming week. we have this morning, same as anyone listening | over the coming week. we have this i morning, same as anyone listening to the news, one athlete to pull out because of a covid issue. described as sadly. you think of it is such an understatement. trying to describe how an athlete must to having to pull out the last minute because of something like that beyond their control, as you describe, the level of training that has to be gone through to get this point was that

they think it is like the olympics is going ahead this context? you know, i is going ahead this context? you know. i can't _ is going ahead this context? you know, i can't answer— is going ahead this context? vm. know, i can't answer that. there is minimal people who are employed to make those decisions. and i think it is important to go with that. there is important to go with that. there is a big democratic process, the powers that be have been put there to make these decisions. it is only right we take every precaution and then some. i know team gb will be working as hard as they can to make sure any risks are mitigated. in terms of an athlete's perspective, it has always been our highest agenda. while the risks are higher this time, i have known a few athletes who have succumbs to beevers, for poisonings. it has always been the risk, it is a risk.

it is a greater risk this time. it is orfirst thing on our minds, how we interact in hotels... is or first thing on our minds, how we interact in hotels...— is or first thing on our minds, how we interact in hotels... thank you, andrew triggs _ we interact in hotels... thank you, andrew triggs hodge. _ more hot sunshine in focus. extreme weather warnings south wales, south—west england, northern ireland's four today and tomorrow. high levels of uv out there. more cult sticking out in the far north—east. temperatures widely for many of us into the high 20 two, low 32, cooler in the north of scotland where you keep the card. some isolated showers in the evening hours, few and far between. if you catch one of the higher ground of scotland, perhaps northern england, heavy and thundery. fading

overnight, temperature staying in the mid to high teens into friday morning. friday similar, mostly dry, more clout for parts of scotland and eastern england. not quite as hot as recent days but temperature still around 22 — 27 degrees. this is bbc news. the headlines... as covid app alerts hit a record high in england and wales — retailers raise concern about the growing impact of staff self—isolating, with one supermarket boss calling for changes to the system. we're obviously reviewing the situation all the time we have over 1000 staff off at the moment and that is rising week on week stop unions condemn a 3% pay rise for nurses and nhs staff

in england and wales but the health secretary claims it will make a "real difference to people's lives." iam in i am in scarborough for the coastal britain project. we are asking how communities like this are planning for the future and trying to get a different kind of investment. and a big blow for the rugby league world cup, as australia and new zealand pull out due to the pandemic. it's due to take place in england this october. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. a record number of alerts have been sent to people in england and wales using the nhs covid app asking them to self isolate. figures just released show over 618

thousand people were told to self isolate through the app in the seven days to last wednesday. it comes as the business secretary says the government will release more details later about sectors exempt from self—isolation rules in england. retailers are urging ministers to act fast to ease the impact on their sector. andrew opie from the british retail consortium said the increasing number of workers being told to isolate by the nhs covid app was "putting increasing pressure on retailers' ability to maintain opening hours and keep shelves stocked". a spokesperson for co—op supermarkets said: fuel retailer bp said it had closed several sites temporarily because of a shortage of fuel. it stressed the main reason was a lack of qualified lorry drivers, although a fuel distribution terminal has been

closed for a few days because of the number of people self—isolating. it comes as earlier this week the government had insisted that it is crucial people isolate when asked do so to stop the spread of the virus and businesses should help employees to do so. richard walker, managing director of iceland foods has called on the government to adjust the nhs covid app or self—isolation rules urgently. if you look at the trajectory where things are going, we have over 1000 staff of who had been pinged. that's double the normal rate, and it's rising at 50% week on week. so our big concern is that we've, ironically, we have kept all of our shops open throughout the pandemic, but now we have had to close one or two shops and reduce hours in others. but that could get a lot worse a lot quicker, unless the track and trace system is sorted out. we have an issue with front line retail workers because of the pinging, the pingdemic. and we also have

an hgv driver issue. and those two things combined mean that, you know, we're in quite a serious situation that we need to sort out quickly. we need to be focusing on keeping the nation fed, not writing letters to relevant government department, naming individuals that we want to get on the key worker list. the chief executive of the food distribution firm bidfood has defended his approach for delivery drivers to continue working if they have negative test results as "appropriate and safe" for the "critical workers." the way we are operating as we are doing business people do everyday, looking at the information we have got to making decisions appropriately. we know our workplaces are covid safe, had been approved by public health england. we know they are critical workers as part of the supply chain. if people are obviously positive or contacted by test and trace they will have to isolate. if they are pinged, we ask

them to take a pcr test. if that is positive then isolate but if it is negative we ask them to come back to work and we have a process of doing lateral flow tests daily away from the workplace and if it is negative they can proceed with their work. we are seeing this across the industries. we have had from the meat industry, from steelworkers, at covid —related absences, people infected by covid but also those pinged by the apple told to self—isolate is really having an impact. there was a shortage of hgv drivers which is impacting deliveries and delays. it is across—the—board, working its way through the economy. there is confusion over how the exemption is

going to be explained, the process around it. we had a list would be published and were told business it would have to apply for exemptions for critical workers. the business secretary has said the government would issue guidance on that. what is really important is that they get some clarity over what they candy because clearly it impacts the way they operate. fix, because clearly it impacts the way they operate-— they operate. a tram crash was an accident, they operate. a tram crash was an accident. it _ they operate. a tram crash was an accident, it has _ they operate. a tram crash was an accident, it has been _ they operate. a tram crash was an accident, it has been found. - they operate. a tram crash was an j accident, it has been found. it was travelling three times faster than a speed restriction. families of those who died said justice has not been done and they want a retrial. seven people died in the croydon tram crash and families have waited for and a half years to find out how it was allowed to happen. jean smith

lost her son morning, he was 35. like all the other passengers he was on his way to work stop she has found the inquest process and fair and has many questions. witnesses from transport for london and the transport operator did not appear. i cannot understand how the three biggest players —— two of the three biggest players —— two of the three biggest layers in that room, not one witness from the company, no drivers, no controllers and no management will stop it feels at the moment as if they are hiding behind a blanket. , ., a blanket. these are the south londoners _ a blanket. these are the south londoners who _ a blanket. these are the south londoners who died _ a blanket. these are the south londoners who died when - a blanket. these are the south londoners who died when the | a blanket. these are the south - londoners who died when the tram overturned. the driver also did not appear at the inquest as he was too sick. this is where it happened,

leaving the tunnel the driver briefly touched the brakes but it was too late. the tram was travelling at 73 kilometres an hour on the curves. it is possible he lost awareness and had a micro—sleep are becoming disorientated in the tunnel. this reconstruction was shown to be inquest. investigators found there were no speed limit signs in the tunnel and those systems to automatically break or monitor driver fatigue all have now been implemented. the court also heard that the tape management by the tram operator was not to be a factor as the driver said he was not tired. investigators found nearly three quarters of drivers thought the fatigue management of the company was poor very poor. critics say there were systemic failures.

ten days before the crash there was another incident on this corner where a tram nearly overturned and an emergency brake was used. a passenger complained but it was not properly followed up. drivers were scared to report incidents because they thought they would disciplined. investigators found on nine occasions and emergency brake is used on this corner and management knew nothing about it. do you think you will getjustice? mat you think you will get 'ustice? not in this you think you will get justice? iifrit in this inquest, i don't think. you think you will getjustice? not in this inquest, i don't think. the | in this inquest, i don't think. the family still— in this inquest, i don't think. the family still think _ in this inquest, i don't think. the family still think they have not got all the answers to their questions. for then this is not the end. that report was from tom edwards and the families of victims killed have been speaking since the jury verdict, branding it a farce. they have said

thatjustice has been suffocated. one in particular, jean smith, the mother of mark smith and said i am bitterly disappointed as justice has not been done today, it is a total farce as we have only had half the evidence. it is morally wrong we have not been able to hear from anybody, from tfl or the driver. whatever legal precedent says, it feels like they have been able to hide from giving evidence and it does not feel orjust. justice has been suffocated. all we want is justice for loved ones. four eddie have his own inquest has created more anguish and pain because we have been left with so many unanswered questions. —— four and a half years on from the inquest. health unions say they will consult their members to determine how to respond to a 3% pay rise for nhs workers in england. the pay offer covers nurses, nhs staff and health assistants. in march, the department

for health and social care said only a rise of i% was affordable, prompting widespread criticism. but the independent nhs pay review body has since recommended a 3% rise, which has been accepted by the government for the nhs in england. all nhs staff in wales will be offered a 3% pay rise by the welsh government. but in scotland most nhs staff have already been offered a li% rise. the health secretary sajid javid says the offer recognises the "extraordinary efforts" of nhs workers. but the royal college of nursing — which had called for a 12.5% rise — said its members were angry and upset — and may consider industrial action. this report from our political correspondent helen catt. we are the nhs! enough is enough! it has been one of the biggest political rows of the year. how much of a pay rise should nurses, paramedics, and many other health care staff get after months on the gruelling front line of a pandemic, which has also hit the economy? when ministers in england suggested in march that i% was affordable, there was a backlash. now they and the welsh government have agreed to put pay up

by 3%, backdated to april. the figure was recommended by an independent pay review body. the health secretary, who is in self isolation, posted a video on social media giving his view. i'm sure that this pay rise will make a real difference to people's lives. not only putting more money in their pockets, but showing them how much we value and respect their incredible contribution to our nation. unions have called the decision "shambolic" and argues it falls far short. they had called for a rise of between 5% and 12.5%. health staff in england will look to scotland, where their counterparts received a much more generous settlement earlier this year. not only was it more money, but it was backdated, as well. so they had payments that go back to december. 50, staff will feel that this is falling short of what workers in scotland have already had.

so, then, back to your point... for other public sector workers, there was confirmation that their pay is not going up. teachers will see their salaries are frozen, as announced by the chancellor in the autumn. so, too, were the police, allthough people earning less than £24,000 in both professions will get £250. and officers will still get any incremental rises, which they were due. labour has accused the government of inflicting a real—terms pay cut on the police and teachers. and on nhs pay, it says ministers have had to row back on a shoddy, ill thought through position. the royal college of nursing has said it will consult its members on what steps to take next. a decision has now been made, but the discussion is not over yet. helen catt, bbc news, westminster. earlier this morning, the business secretary kwasi kwarteng spoke to my colleague naga munchetty to explain the reason for the government's change of heart. he said, "this is what we could afford. and we would revert to an independent pay review." now, the independent pay review

has come back with a 3%. the economy's actually doing better than we anticipated, certainly four months ago. and we feel that we can afford the 3%. how will it be paid for, then? it's paid for as all public sector pay, comes through general taxation. so, taxes are going to rise to pay for this? i don't think they are, because, as i said, if the economy continues to perform strongly, if it can grow, our tax receipts will grow without actually having to put up tax rates. so it means we can afford a little bit more. you are watching bbc news. let's speak now to saffron cordery, deputy chief executive of nhs providers, which represents nhs trusts in england. welcome. thank you forjoining us. how is the cost of this pay rise going to be covered as far as you

understand?— understand? what we have been callin: for understand? what we have been calling for is _ understand? what we have been calling for is what _ understand? what we have been calling for is what any _ understand? what we have been calling for is what any pay - understand? what we have been calling for is what any pay rise i understand? what we have been. calling for is what any pay rise the government agrees to absolutely has to be funded by government itself. one thing we are worried about is the government agreeing to a pay rise but not making sure all the money is available to meet costs of that because that would have a knock—on effect on patient care. we know passion is incredibly tight across the nhs. we have been tackling a pandemic of a number of months, overa tackling a pandemic of a number of months, over a year in fact. we know the situation is particularly challenging and it is up to the government to find the additional money. we are pleased this is more than i% that had previously been offered because it was felt very long way short of what is needed. before we move on to the amount that

was finally settled on, in terms of what a business minister said this morning when he indicated this is now affordable out of general taxation, does it reassure you that front—line services will not take a knock that we had to wait to see the detail. �* , , , ., detail. let's see it set out in black and — detail. let's see it set out in black and white _ detail. let's see it set out in black and white on - detail. let's see it set out in black and white on a - detail. let's see it set out in black and white on a piece i detail. let's see it set out in | black and white on a piece of detail. let's see it set out in - black and white on a piece of paper and then take a judgment on it. we hope it will be fully forthcoming in a settlement for the nhs, a funding settlement for the nhs. one thing i would say is whilst it is good we have agreement on a pay deal for one year, it is disappointing we have not seen a multi—year pay deal. that gives surety to nhs staff they know they are getting a pay rise year—on—year which they desperately need. it is disappointing that junior doctors have been left out of the frame. ~ ., ., , ., ., the frame. what would be normal? this has been _

the frame. what would be normal? this has been quite _ the frame. what would be normal? this has been quite a _ the frame. what would be normal? this has been quite a process - the frame. what would be normal? this has been quite a process in . this has been quite a process in terms of how many years of settlement you would expect. we have 'ust come settlement you would expect. we have just come out — settlement you would expect. we have just come out of— settlement you would expect. we have just come out of a _ settlement you would expect. we have just come out of a multi-year - settlement you would expect. we have just come out of a multi-year pay - just come out of a multi—year pay dealfor the nhs which just come out of a multi—year pay deal for the nhs which was negotiated for a three—year period which is why it is disappointing to see as for that back to a one—year process. multi—year pay deals are much more effective because they have something on the table that everyone knows is the case for their pay over a longer period of time and it is very carefully negotiated and is much more meaningful. one thing we would like to see as greater long—term investment across the piece including full pay settlements. we are hearing there is a possibility of only a one—year spending review coming up rather than three years. the nhs and other public services need certainty of funding and certainty of the funding envelope they are going to get so they can plan effectively.-

they can plan effectively. for this ear, this they can plan effectively. for this year. this year— they can plan effectively. for this year, this year alone, _ they can plan effectively. for this year, this year alone, it - they can plan effectively. for this year, this year alone, it is - they can plan effectively. for this year, this year alone, it is 3%. i year, this year alone, it is 3%. dear think that is about right? the royal college of nursing says it should be 12.5%. —— do you think? we should be 12.5%. -- do you think? we said that should be 12.5%. —— do you think? we said that 3% was the minimum in recognising that the nhs had done this yeah — recognising that the nhs had done this year. we welcome the fact it is more _ this year. we welcome the fact it is more than — this year. we welcome the fact it is more than 1% because that would have been a _ more than 1% because that would have been a derisory deal but i think that 3% — been a derisory deal but i think that 3% is _ been a derisory deal but i think that 3% is the minimum stop thank you very— that 3% is the minimum stop thank you very much. ministers in northern ireland will meet later to decide whether to ease coronavirus restrictions next week. the northern ireland executive has previously indicated that it hopes to re—open theatres and conference venues and relax some of the rules on socialising. if approved, the changes will come into force from monday. we arejust we are just hearing there had been

discussions about renegotiating the post exit agreement on northern ireland. there has been some pressure on the government for that to happen. —— post—brexit agreement. as celeb on the line has refused to renegotiate the post—brexit agreement. she has tweeted to say, borisjohnson called. that refusal to prevent —— re—enter negotiations. we have had a statement through from the prime minister. he has confirmed they have

spoken and set out it was unsustainable in its current form and the uk is looking to significant changes to the mechanisms. he hopes the eu will recognise practical solutions are needed. they need to remain in touch and the uk wants to work mostly with them. we did not expect them to take a purist or maximalist approach. we have not called for the scrapping of the protocol at this time. sport, and a full round up, from the bbc sport centre. australia and new zealand have pulled out of the rugby league world cup, due to take place in england this autumn, citing "player welfare and safety concerns" related to covid—i9. they've asked organisers to postpone it until next year. they're the two biggest sides in the men's and women's games and their withdrawal will also affect the wheelchair competition. the rugby football league say they've done all they can to alleviate their fears. the rugby league world cup organisers have been bending ever backwards for many months to accommodate all the concerns raised

by the australians and kiwis and we believed that they were in a situation and a place where they were willing to come. this decision has come as a huge blow. i am sorry to say that i have no choice but will list a selfish, parochial and powered a decision. —— at all this. they will have to turn round to their players, management women and disability athletes and say because of the decision they are not able to participate in a world cup that should be the pinnacle of their career. that will be very difficult. the players want to come and leadership of our sport in their countries has taken that away from them. the olympics officially starts in tokyo tomorrow, with the opening ceremony — but the show director kentaro kobayashi has been sacked, after a comedy sketch from 1998 emerged, in which he referenced the holocaust. organisers are still deciding what form the ceremony will take . we do know that two gold medallists from rio will be

leading out team gb. sailor hannah mills — on the left here — says she's overwhelmed to be chosen as a flag bearer, alongside rower moe sbihi. in a break from tradition, each nation has been allowed to nominate one female and one male representative. mills and sibihi were selected from a group of athletes put forward by their sports, as exemplifying the olympic and team gb values. the men's football tournament is now under way — and mexico have thrashed france 4—1. the pick of the goals came from sebastian cordova early in the second half. south africa and the hosts japan are the other sides in their group. that's all the sport for now. i'll have more for you in the next hour. more than 20 families have told the bbc that they want an independent inquiry into maternity services at nottingham university hospitals to be carried out urgently. the government has announced plans for a review dating back five years, after an investigation found that dozens of babies died or were left with serious injuries. divya talwar reports.

haley has her hands full with her newborn twin boys. she had an elder son, too, but he only lived for seven days. during hayley�*s difficult labour with him, she asked for a c—section, but says no one listened. i was saying, like the baby's not coming, i need to go for a cesarean and theyjust kept saying, like, no, you will have this baby naturally. kaylan's heart rate was dipping and theyjust left it. when kaylan was eventually delivered with forceps, his skull was fractured and he suffered major brain injuries. he died a week later. i didn't get to feel his warmth while he was alive, nothing. an inquest identified serious failings in care and found kaylan's death should have been avoided. i lost my child. i went through all that pain and suffering, he's gone through all that pain and suffering, and it should never have happened.

kaylan was born in 2018 at one of two maternity units run by nottingham university hospitals. we found there may have been at least seven preventable baby deaths at the trust between 2015 and 2020. and more than £60 million in damages has been paid over injuries, including 20 mum and baby deaths, and more than a0 cases of brain damage. that's the wrong way round... jack and sarah's daughter, lottie, won't ever get to meet her big sister, harriet. she was delivered stillborn. i had obviously been in labour for six days, we weren't listen to, i wasn't heard. we raised concerns immediately, saying something's happening, babies are dying and they shouldn't. jack and sarah pushed for an external investigation, which found 13 failings in that harriet�*s death was almost certainly preventable. we know that there will be more

than a missing classroom of babies who should be alive. all the families i've spoken to said they want a completely independent inquiry into the maternity units here at nottingham. they say it's the only way to truly understand the scale of the problem. in response, the chief executive of the trust said... hayley is just one of many families taking legal action against the trust. the pain never goes away. it's hard. divya talwar, bbc news. some breaking news to bring about abortion services in northern ireland. the stormont has been directed to commission abortion services in northern ireland. the northern ireland secretary has confirmed this in a written

ministerial statement to parliament. the laws were liberalised in 2019 following legislation passed by westminster at a time when devolution in northern ireland had collapsed. since then individual health trust had been offering services on an ad hoc basis. the department of health has yet to century commission services. in march, the government intervened to give brandon lewis new powers to direct the region's department of health to commission the services and he has formally taken that step. it directs the department of health and first and deputy first ministers to commission the services no later than the 31st of march, 2020. it is retrospective, obviously. the ongoing stalemate leaves me no choice but to issue a direction. i have a legal or moral obligation to ensure women and girls in northern

ireland are afforded the rights and access health care as set out in the 2020 regulations. as part of a series of special reports about life in coastal britain, bbc news has been looking at the challenges and opportunities in seaside towns. our presenter martine croxall is in scarborough for us today, speaking to the community about the important issues in the town. we canjoin hunou. blue skies we can join hunou. blue skies what happened? abs, we can join hunou. blue skies what ha ened? �* , ., , we canjoin hunou. blue skies what hauened? �* , ., , we can join hunou. blue skies what hauened? �* , ., , ., happened? a sea mist has rolled in with the high _ happened? a sea mist has rolled in with the high tide. _ happened? a sea mist has rolled in with the high tide. it _ happened? a sea mist has rolled in with the high tide. it will— happened? a sea mist has rolled in with the high tide. it will go - happened? a sea mist has rolled in with the high tide. it will go out - with the high tide. it will go out again in a bit. you might hearthe horn. we will have to compete with that. scarborough is very popular for people to come on holiday on the english east post. there are also permanent populations are people who lived here as well, they need different facilities and services from the local authority. to discuss those challenges they are joined by

a labour councillor, who is the leader of scarborough borough council. thank you forjoining us. a strange old atmosphere, isn't it? tell us first of all, how are you coping across the borough with the pingdemic? lots of people having to self—isolate the businesses and services being affected. the number of covid cases going up from 25 in mid june to 624 injuly, which is more than before the lockdown. i think part of that is due to the fact we have lots of visitors here and that — fact we have lots of visitors here and that will have entered into the mix _ and that will have entered into the min in_ and that will have entered into the mix. in terms of coping, i think we are coping — mix. in terms of coping, i think we are coping really well. we had a really— are coping really well. we had a really bad — are coping really well. we had a really bad year last year, this year has proved — really bad year last year, this year has proved to be more of a bumper year but _ has proved to be more of a bumper year but whether it had come the problems— year but whether it had come the problems you just highlighted. how problems you 'ust highlighted. how do ou problems you 'ust highlighted. how do you keep — problems you just highlighted. fin" do you keep people safe and stop

your local hospital, which is quite small, from being overwhelmed? people who come here commit many and for the _ people who come here commit many and for the day— people who come here commit many and for the day and they are generally outside _ for the day and they are generally outside. they should not present too much _ outside. they should not present too much of— outside. they should not present too much of a _ outside. they should not present too much of a problem. up till now we have _ much of a problem. up till now we have had _ much of a problem. up till now we have had some really good responses from people. they have looked out of the area _ from people. they have looked out of the area. we say to people, please come _ the area. we say to people, please come here — the area. we say to people, please come here and visit ink about the residents— come here and visit ink about the residents who are here all year round — residents who are here all year round like _ residents who are here all year round. like everything else numbers have gone _ round. like everything else numbers have gone up. if we understand what we are _ have gone up. if we understand what we are led _ have gone up. if we understand what we are led to believe it will continue _ we are led to believe it will continue for some time yet. it has been confirmed _ continue for some time yet. it has been confirmed your— continue for some time yet. it has been confirmed your council, - been confirmed your council, along with several others, nine in total, will be affected by the creation the north yorkshire unitary authority, which will scoop up eight of the nine councils, other than york. how well do you think that will serve people in scarborough if they are effectively being asked to compete for services with very

different places like harrogate? it is a challenge stop it depends which side of— is a challenge stop it depends which side of the — is a challenge stop it depends which side of the fence you are on. i was part of— side of the fence you are on. i was part of the — side of the fence you are on. i was part of the group that favoured two authorities across north yorkshire, primarily— authorities across north yorkshire, primarily for the reasons of localisnr. _ primarily for the reasons of localism, that if you are a long way away _ localism, that if you are a long way away from — localism, that if you are a long way away from the centre of the services that are _ away from the centre of the services that are being provided, you worry you are _ that are being provided, you worry you are not — that are being provided, you worry you are not going to get the same kind of— you are not going to get the same kind of service that others do. i am assured by— kind of service that others do. i am assured by the leaders in north yorkshire, _ assured by the leaders in north yorkshire, he will take over as a unitary— yorkshire, he will take over as a unitary authority that they had taken that into account and make sure that — taken that into account and make sure that in — taken that into account and make sure that in scarborough and on the post as _ sure that in scarborough and on the post as a _ sure that in scarborough and on the post as a whole we will get a continuation of the services we have had for— continuation of the services we have had for many years. that continuation of the services we have had for many years.— had for many years. that is not due to come into _ had for many years. that is not due to come into april, _ had for many years. that is not due to come into april, 2023. _ had for many years. that is not due to come into april, 2023. in - had for many years. that is not due to come into april, 2023. in the - to come into april, 2023. in the meantime he had £20 million to spend on scarborough, i7 meantime he had £20 million to spend on scarborough, 17 million on whitby

from the town is fun. how are you putting that to good use to make sure there is this levelling up? things like affordable housing, sustainable good qualityjobs are a priority. we sustainable good quality 'obs are a riori . ~ ., ., sustainable good quality 'obs are a riori .~ ., ., priority. we have a plan, the scarborough _ priority. we have a plan, the scarborough blueprint. - priority. we have a plan, the scarborough blueprint. we l priority. we have a plan, the i scarborough blueprint. we have produced — scarborough blueprint. we have produced one for whitby, the whitby blueprint _ produced one for whitby, the whitby blueprint. we are also doing work by lee. blueprint. we are also doing work by lee there _ blueprint. we are also doing work by lee. there are really exciting projects _ lee. there are really exciting projects in there. give us a flavour. the bank to redevelop the west _ flavour. the bank to redevelop the west p, _ flavour. the bank to redevelop the west p, which will be much more of a destination _ west p, which will be much more of a destination place to go. —— we are going _ destination place to go. —— we are going to _ destination place to go. —— we are going to redevelop the west p. there will be _ going to redevelop the west p. there will be a _ going to redevelop the west p. there will be a multiuse area for people who want— will be a multiuse area for people who want to come and live here and work— who want to come and live here and work here, — who want to come and live here and work here, in— who want to come and live here and work here, in other words a zoom town— work here, in other words a zoom town and — work here, in other words a zoom town and i— work here, in other words a zoom town and i will be office accommodation for that. think about

the environment and the beautiful place _ the environment and the beautiful place we _ the environment and the beautiful place we live. we are right on the edge _ place we live. we are right on the edge of— place we live. we are right on the edge of north yorks moors national park _ edge of north yorks moors national park. there are lots of things people — park. there are lots of things people can come here for and they are all— people can come here for and they are all part — people can come here for and they are all part of that project. that project — are all part of that project. that project is — are all part of that project. that project is going ahead and i am determined we will focus on that with colleagues in the county to make _ with colleagues in the county to make sure the £20 million that came here in— make sure the £20 million that came here in the _ make sure the £20 million that came here in the £70 million that has gone _ here in the £70 million that has gone to— here in the £70 million that has gone to whitby gets spent on the residents— gone to whitby gets spent on the residents of this borough for the betterment of theirjobs by the security, — betterment of theirjobs by the security, housing and all the other thing _ security, housing and all the other thing that— security, housing and all the other thing that they like about living here _ thing that they like about living here. . . . thing that they like about living here. ., , , here. perhaps we can invite ourselves — here. perhaps we can invite ourselves back _ here. perhaps we can invite ourselves back and - here. perhaps we can invite ourselves back and see - here. perhaps we can invite j ourselves back and see how here. perhaps we can invite - ourselves back and see how you have spent it when all the money has been ploughed into scarborough and whitby. for now, thank you. we are here for the rest of this afternoon. we will be speaking to hoteliers and a man who has taken it upon himself to keep scarborough tidy.

health unions say they will consult their members to determine how to respond to a 3% pay rise for nhs workers in england. the pay offer covers nurses, nhs staff and health assistants. what do you think, danny mortimer? our members are relieved that it is 3% not the i%, not the i% originally proposed. at the same time they are very aware of how staff are feeling, particularly after the rather difficult couple of days there have been around this announcement. the outstanding issue now is to make sure that the award is properly and comprehensively funded at every part of nhs services, as yet we are awaiting government qualification about what that means in practice.

that is complicated because the nhs doesn't at the moment have an agreed budget for the second half... this mornin: , budget for the second half... this morning. it _ budget for the second half... this morning, it was _ budget for the second half... this morning, it was indicated that this would be affordable out of general taxation. does that reassure you? i think the situation we find ourselves in is that as yet, from the end of september, it is not clear what budget the nhs will have available to it. we are still in a situation where we are dealing with the consequences of the pandemic both in terms of the direct impact of the virus in our services, clearly we are in a moment of resurgence in that regard. unprecedented the man for our planned services. —— unprecedented demand for our planned services. exceptional demand for a summer period. it is reassuring for the government for the government to say

they can afford this pay deal, but we need to make sure the nhs has certainty about its budget for next year and in future years so that actually, when staff are given the pay award, they will receive it automatically, it is not based on an assumption with the government the nhs is having to make efficiencies or reduce services in order to fund it. we are asking just for certainty and detail about the longer term. you said about the pay deal in future, but this is a one year pay deal. it is possible next year it could go back to being the i% even that was suggested before. the health secretary has said this is a recognition of the extraordinary efforts of nhs workers and comes at a time when other public sector workers are facing a pay freeze. so it could be this is a one off. there is a couple of things here.- it could be this is a one off. there is a couple of things here. there is a wider context _ is a couple of things here. there is a wider context here _ is a couple of things here. there is a wider context here in _ is a couple of things here. there is a wider context here in terms - is a couple of things here. there is a wider context here in terms of i is a couple of things here. there is. a wider context here in terms of the

government's attitude towards public sector pay, they will be a way, my members in the nhs are very aware, that likely puts them in something of a collision course with trade unions in terms of that. it vanished but in terms of the second challenge, a long—term plan on investing in the education supply route. and the third, the 3% pay award this year, welcome and very much deserved by our colleagues in the health service, but the money to fund that 3% pay award is present in this year's budget and next year's and thereafter. this comes back to this point about certainty in the nhs about funding and budget settlements as we go forward. in terms of recruitment and retention, because that has been an issue that is talked about a lot when it comes to pay and the existing problems and whether 3% is going to be enough,

what are your feelings on things as they stand at the picture going forward? 50 they stand at the picture going forward? , they stand at the picture going forward? . . they stand at the picture going forward? , ., , . forward? so it is a mixed picture. i think it is important _ forward? so it is a mixed picture. i think it is important to _ forward? so it is a mixed picture. i. think it is important to acknowledge that the government have over this last three years made a significant investment, higher in the nhs than anywhere else in the public sector in nhs pay and in particular starting pay. and we believed, our unions agreed, that was important step to treat those issues. we believe it was a hugely positive step in terms of making entries into our careers except —— accepted. and we have to make sure we can meet their obligations to patients in terms of the services we provide and meet our obligations to each other,

fill the gaps we have in our teams and rotors. the pressure placed upon our people, that is at the heart of the challenge we have about retaining them. what we have been consistently since the government, in the autumn spending review, the chancellor needs to be clear that he is committed to supporting an expansion of the nhs workforce in the longer term.— expansion of the nhs workforce in the longer term. thank you, danny mortimer. the first study to scan elite rugby players' brains, suggests one in four could be at risk of small abnormalities. but the team led by imperial college london found that further research is needed to understand the long—term implications of repeated head trauma. it comes come as a parliamentary inquiry concluded that the government needs to do more to reduce the risk of brain injuries in sport. amateur rugby union players in training. it is a contact sport and there are strict protocols relating to concussion and head injuries. but there is a growing debate over

the long—term consequences of playing the game at professional level, rather than recreational and social rugby. nick evans, a former wales international, has campaigned for more recognition of head injuries. she says she has no recollection of one of the games she played in. it led to a season where i played with headaches, i played with headaches, feeling nauseous, quite significant... quite a significant impact on me. and i continued, regardless. i didn't really think about the long—term repercussions, really. the drake rugby biomarker study led by imperial college london assessed iii elite level mail rugby union and league players and three female. 23% had brain abnormalities in the shape of small tears in blood vessels. the study, based on brain scans, also found changes in volume of the so—called white matter. in effect, the wiring of the brain. the scans were compared of those with athletes

in non—collision sports. the report authors say further research is needed to work out whether there's any long—term impact on players' health. the founder of the organisation which funded the research says it's an important step forward. we certainly don't have the full picture yet. what we need to establish is whether these abnormal white matter changes progress and lead, eventually, to clinical symptoms. we don't know, we really don't know. but there's enough there to raise significant concern about long—term brain health. the rugby football union, which governs the sport in england, supported the study, and helped recruit players to take part. officials said they welcomed any research that helped advance knowledge of the consequences of head injuries. we want to be able to make sure that we present the risks and benefits honestly. and commissioning and collaborating research like that, this is part of that process.

in a separate report, mps have called for their health and safety executive to be more involved in sport and to help establish a national framework for reporting all sports injuries, with a long—term aim of passing on details of all events which might lead to brain injury. the digital, culture, media and sport committee said it was astounded that bought should be left to mark its own homework. hugh pym, bbc news. joining me now is dawn astle, the daughter of the late jeff astle who was a professional footballer playing for west bromwich albion, nottingham county and england, he died at age 59 from a degenerative brain disease caused by heading footballs. shes is the co—founder of the jeff astle foundation. how do you feel hearing about the research today?— research today? good afternoon, i think the report _ research today? good afternoon, i think the report makes _ research today? good afternoon, i think the report makes some - research today? good afternoon, i - think the report makes some sensible recommendations for a better concussion management. in the sport.

and concussion research. what we need is for these recommendations in the report to be actioned. but we are very grateful to the committee, because it has highlighted a woeful lack of recording of incidences of dramatic brain injury in the professional game. the coroner made a legal definition nearly 20 years ago now that my dad's dementia was caused by a degenerative disease. this has not been backed up by any government department as far as i know. the ruling nearly 20 years ago has been accepted. it seems. but the issue of dementia in football has grown from a flickering ember to a raging fire, and i always knew that

would happen. as uncomfortable and unsettling as it was for footballing authorities, this was the reality that former players were dying and we felt that they swept the death of me that under a carpet. it has been a very long journey, a very painful journey and a very tearful journey. but a journey that my family and i needed to go on because giving up was the real thing. my dad meant more than that. to read the findings of the dc ms report, it has finally i hope after too many years given myself and my family hope that the change will come. because no longer will the governing bodies be left to make their —— mark their own

homework, as a just been said by your reporter. this homework, as a 'ust been said by your reporter.— your reporter. this report talks about better _ your reporter. this report talks about better management - your reporter. this report talks about better management and| about better management and recording around concussion. in terms of what has been done in football, the bowls were very different when your dad was playing, whether that gets very heavy, a bigger impact when heading the ball. but it is still a thing in football. how do you feel when you see the players heading today? is it different enough for them to be safe as far as your concern?— as far as your concern? actually, the old leather _ as far as your concern? actually, the old leather ball _ as far as your concern? actually, the old leather ball story - as far as your concern? actually, the old leather ball story is - as far as your concern? actually, the old leather ball story is a - as far as your concern? actually, the old leather ball story is a bit| the old leather ball story is a bit of a red herring. a scientist was telling me about forces that go through the brain when you had a ball. and although you are right the older football was made of weather so observed all the moisture, and my dad described it as like heading a bag of bricks. but it was a lot slower and the modern table doesn't

absorb the water but is faster through the air. it is just down to basic kinetic energy. that if you double the weight of a ball, you get it twice the kinetic energy through the brain. but if you double the speed of a modern—day ball you get actually four times imparted through the brain kinetic energy. sadly this is not a generation programme, this will be a problem for footballers now and for footballers in the future. ,., , ., ., future. he said before that the issue of dementia _ future. he said before that the issue of dementia in _ future. he said before that the issue of dementia in football l future. he said before that the l issue of dementia in football has grown from a flickering ember to a raging fire. that's players of previous generations where it is clear as they get older. as you say, it is not so clear now. what is the research that has been carried out on the impact of the kinetic energy on the impact of the kinetic energy on players you talk about. that

on the impact of the kinetic energy on players you talk about.- on players you talk about. that is 'ust on players you talk about. that is just kinetic— on players you talk about. that is just kinetic energy, _ on players you talk about. that is just kinetic energy, that - on players you talk about. that is just kinetic energy, that is - on players you talk about. that is just kinetic energy, that is just i on players you talk about. that is just kinetic energy, that isjust a | just kinetic energy, that is just a physics law. but just kinetic energy, that is 'ust a physics uni just kinetic energy, that is 'ust a -h sics law. �* ., .,, , physics law. but that has there been s-ecific physics law. but that has there been specific research _ physics law. but that has there been specific research to _ physics law. but that has there been specific research to look _ physics law. but that has there been specific research to look into - physics law. but that has there been specific research to look into that. specific research to look into that in football is currently? we discuss theissue in football is currently? we discuss the issue around weather balls, that is why it is said that players are ok now to still be heading the ball. is there a need for the research to be carried out in the area you are talking about? i be carried out in the area you are talking about?— talking about? i believe that the study were _ talking about? i believe that the study were footballers _ talking about? i believe that the study were footballers have - talking about? i believe that the | study were footballers have used talking about? i believe that the i study were footballers have used a mouthguard and that mouthguard has actually, i am mouthguard and that mouthguard has actually, iam not mouthguard and that mouthguard has actually, i am not sure how come a measure the that go through the brain. i didn't think that study has been made public yet but i believe it is going to be done shortly. it would be a change for the game if footballers could not head the ball. we saw recently how much heading is still in the game. would you like it

to change? it is a much loved sport for many around the world, myself included. but from my dad and other professionals, it was just their job. they should be afforded the same protection from known risks as anyone else in any otherjob. players are dying. we anyone else in any other 'ob. players are dyingfi anyone else in any other 'ob. players are dying. we all know the benefits of sport _ players are dying. we all know the benefits of sport participation, - players are dying. we all know the benefits of sport participation, of i benefits of sport participation, of course we do. but catastrophic brain damage leading to death must never, ever be seen as an acceptable consequence of it.— ever be seen as an acceptable consequence of it. ever be seen as an acceptable conseiuence of it. . , ., ,, consequence of it. dawn astle, thank ou ve consequence of it. dawn astle, thank you very much- _ women quarantining in uk hotels will now have female guards, when possible, after allegations of sexual harassment. the department of health and social care made the change after a bbc report in which women said one male guard had mimed having sex in a lift, and another had asked for a hug. if female guards are unavailable, women should be escorted by two male guards. 16 women have reported harassment

to the bbc and some say complaints have been ignored or disbelieved. our correspondent, ellie price, has been telling us about what had been happening. nearly all the women we spoke to have been returning from reckless countries, therefore quarantining in hotels. guests quarantining in these hotels. guests quarantining in these hotels are not allowed to leave the room is apart from to take a short bit of exercise each day, in that location they are often escorted by security guards. they can have food delivered, but again delivered often by security guards. we have heard i6 by security guards. we have heard 16 of these women who have had varying degrees of quite unsettling testimony really that we have heard from over the past few months. as you mention there, we had a woman who described a guard taking her for her daily exercise, grabbed her by arm, asked if she had a boyfriend, other colleagues were laughing while

he was acting inappropriately. another one suggested a guard had knocked on her door and told her she was fit and would she please continue to message. the other part of the story, many of the women we spoke to felt their complaints were not listened to, they did not know where to complain to the first place if they felt unsafe hotels. after, a number felt that their complaints were not listened to properly. brittany dodds received 13 facebook messages from a guard on the second day of her quarantine despite having ignored his friend request. she's been telling us about her experience. you can see it online, if you like, we have no time. when supermodel halima aden announced she was quitting modelling in november last year because it was incompatible with her muslim faith, her exit sent shock waves through the fashion industry. now, in a bbc 100 women exclusive interview she's spoken with us

designer tommy hilfiger about why she quit and the need to tackle racism and discrimination in the industry. global religion reporter sodaba haidare has this report. halima aden made catwalk history when she became the first hijab—wearing supermodel, featuring in campaigns for some of the biggest names in the fashion industry. but over time, she felt uncomfortable about some of the styles she was being asked to model. i felt great pressure being the first muslim hijab wearing model in the industry and it's got to a place where i was so far removed from my own image and my hijab kept shrinking. now we have brought her together with fashion designer tommy hilfiger who she worked with extensively to talk about the need for change in the fashion industry. i understand why you left the fashion industry, and i'm surprised more models have not been vocal about it, because there has been a lot of abuse, and i would say disrespect. i've been speaking with models from diverse backgrounds here in london so they can

share their experiences and questions with halima and tommy. i've been asked by a stylist i if i could wear a cutout dress and we had a whole argument - about it, because i told them that i wasn't willing to wear. something so revealing. i think it's outrageous. that really angers me. it's embarrassing to be a part of a business that has such outrageously antiquated ideas. this is another reason why there needs to be diversity with the make—up crew, the hair, the stylists, so it's not just about having a diverse catwalk. fashion brands around the world have pledged to improve diversity at all levels of their company. but a 2019 study of the beauty and fashion industry in the us, found that almost three quarters of board of director positions were held by white men. my question to tommy hilfiger. is if you are educating your staff and casting directors- as to what diversity really is?

i've had, iwould say, knockdown, drag out fights with casting directors who have told me that this girl doesn't belong on our runway for certain reasons. and i have said, look, you work for me. we are doing what i want to do. good for you. so with my teams, i make sure that we are equally as diverse and inclusive behind—the—scenes as we are in front of the lines. my hope is that the entire industry changes. and i know that i cannot affect that change alone. it has to run like a river through the entire company. although halima chose to walk away, she hopes that by quitting, it stops other diverse talent from leaving the industry. don't change yourself, change the game. i sacrificed my career so that they could feel comfortable

speaking up in any setting. sodaba haidare, bbc news. to mars now, where nasa's perseverance rover, which landed on the red planet back in february, is about to begin its historic hunt for signs of ancient life there. nasa has been getting its rover to test various sophisticated instruments which will start taking soil samples soon from what was once a suspected lake bed about a0 kilometers wide. the hope is that will unearth evidence of potential primitive life, as mark lobel explains. surveying the crater floor. nasa's people into a possible lake on the red planet, they suspect they have been replenished and drained with water several times and could unlock secrets of previous life there. the dig will take place here, with scientists still unsure whether the soil is sedimentary or volcanic. we

are soil is sedimentary or volcanic. - are looking very far back in the history of the socialist. what that means is that life would not have had much of a chance to advance very far. that is why we always say we are looking at potential evidence of microbial life. he are looking at potential evidence of microbial life.— microbial life. he takes it back to the bai microbial life. he takes it back to the bag which — microbial life. he takes it back to the bag which should _ microbial life. he takes it back to the bag which should be - microbial life. he takes it back to the bag which should be hanging| microbial life. he takes it back to i the bag which should be hanging on the bag which should be hanging on the lunar— the bag which should be hanging on the lunar module. nasa the bag which should be hanging on the lunar module.— the bag which should be hanging on the lunar module. nasa compares this art of the the lunar module. nasa compares this part of the mission _ the lunar module. nasa compares this part of the mission to _ the lunar module. nasa compares this part of the mission to where _ the lunar module. nasa compares this part of the mission to where 52 - part of the mission to where 52 years ago neil armstrong, first man to walk on the run, began a process which would rewrite what humanity knew about it, by bagging some moon dust. as you can see, the rover has been using its robotic arm to practice probing robotic so samples —— maurice' so simps. nasa have said it will take around seven days to

collect rock from the crater, transfer to a resolving carousel before being placed into a tube and analysed, before being sealed and stored. with the seismic scoop operation expect the lift off in august. it may sound and look like a fairway movie. these space scientists believe they are one step away from a leap in planetary science and discovery. many on earth are now hoping their perseverance pays off, mark lobel, bbc news. in a moment, the bbc news at one with jane hill, but first it's time for a look at the weather with ben. hello. temperatures changing into the weekend, you see the cloud on the earlier satellite image combat heading our way to bring some rain, cooling down saturday and sunday. short term, lots of sunshine to

date. northern ireland still covered by the met office amber extreme heat warning, valid in northern ireland through till tomorrow. this warning across the midlands, south and wales, south—west of england, this is valid for the rest of today, these western areas seeing some of these western areas seeing some of the highest temperature. lots of sunshine around, some scattered thunderstorms and low cloud affecting north—east england, north and east scotland. western england 31-22 -- 33-32 and east scotland. western england 3i—22 —— 33—32 degrees. cougar at the coast. showers where they crop up the coast. showers where they crop up can be heavy and rumble into the evening. if you are heading to bed, 23-24 in evening. if you are heading to bed, 23—24 in cardiff, 11 o'clock, and culpable for sleeping. the small hours of friday will bring the local bike across north and east of scotland, eastern england. much retreating towards the coast, may

linger more extensively than today. sunny spells for most, just the other show about this heavy and perhaps thundering gathering down towards the south—west. the wind is strengthening here as well. temperature lower for but still high values western areas, 28 for glasgow, for example. into the weekend, here comes an area of the pressure, a frontal system that will be driving outbreaks of rain quite erratically northwards across england and wales during surgery. northern ireland and scotland staying dry. temperatures lower than they have been generally. parts of scotland and northern ireland could get into the mid 20s. this afternoon, so showers are longer spells of rain especially the further east you are. further north and west, stay predominantly driver some spells of sunshine, highest temperatures 23—24.

retailers urge the government to make food workers exempt from self isolation rules, as more than 600 thousand people are pinged in a week in england and wales. retailers say it's increasingly difficult to keep shelves stocked in some areas because staff have to stay at home. we've got over a thousand staff off that have been pinged. it's rising week on week. as the government prepares to say which workers will be exempt from self isolation rules, we'll have the latest from westminster. also this lunchtime... unions say they may

consider industrial action, after the government's offer of a 3 percent payrise for nhs staff in england and wales. we follow covid workers through a remote part of eastern india —