i'm lucy hockings in tokyo — where it's day fourteen of the olympics — the headlines: in the velodrome, laura kenny could become the first british woman to win gold at three olympic games and a third successive hockey medal for great brtain�*s women — as they beat india 4—3. argentina will play the netherlands in the final. and in today's other news...... energy bills for millions of households across the uk are to go up this winter. the energy watchdog says the increase is needed because of rising wholesale prices. because we have seen a record increase in fossil fuel prices, not

just gas and electricity but also petrol and diesel we have fed that through to the calculation. most remaining coronavirus restrictions in wales will be scrapped from tomorrow — limits on the number of people that can meet indoors will end, social distancing rules will ease — and nightclubs can reopen. a fifth of all the uk's covid, hospital patients are aged between 18 and 3a — doctors warn of the dangers facing the young and unvaccinated — we've a special report. firefighters in greece continue to battle wildfires across the country — it's predicted that worse is still to come. and the end of an era — barcelona say lionel messi will leave the club after 21 years — due to "financial obstacles"

a warm welcome to tokyo where the olympics has entered day 1a. in the last few minutes, laura kenny has become team gb�*s joint most decorated female olympians as she and team—mate katie archibald win a cycling gold in the women's madison final. team gb has also added another medal with the women's hockey team beating india 4—3 to take the bronze. the 2016 champions took an early 2—0 lead but fell 3—2 down in the third quarter. they came back to draw level before grace balsdon struck the winning goal after a succession

of penalty corners. the netherlands will take on argentina in today's final in around an hour's time. laura kenny completely dominated the field. they were on 78 points. denmark took self art so they were on 35 it was a convincing win and the russians took runs on 26. laura kenny becomes the first british woman to win gold in three different olympics. an incredible effort from her. �* , olympics. an incredible effort from her. 3 . ~ olympics. an incredible effort from her. �*, ., ~ ., lauren price delivered a huge last round, to win her middleweight boxing semifinal against dutch rival nouchka fontijn. she'll face china's 2018 world champion li qian in the fight for gold on sunday. there are so many great stories from the olympics

and new zealand rower emma twigg's is one of them. tokyo was her fourth olympics. at london 2012 she finished fourth in the single skulls. at rio it was further heartbreak as she was fourth again. but finally last friday. she won gold. let's hear emma's story. she's back home in christchurch where she's doing her mandatory has it sunk in that you are a gold medal winner?— medalwinner? yes, i am in a hotel room in new— medalwinner? yes, i am in a hotel room in new zealand _ medalwinner? yes, i am in a hotel room in new zealand and _ medalwinner? yes, i am in a hotel room in new zealand and i - medalwinner? yes, i am in a hotel room in new zealand and i have - medalwinner? yes, i am in a hotel. room in new zealand and i have been looking at my medal every day. it is sinking in. looking at my medal every day. it is sinkin: in. , ., sinking in. tell us about the middle because it is _ sinking in. tell us about the middle because it is made _ sinking in. tell us about the middle because it is made out _ sinking in. tell us about the middle because it is made out of _ sinking in. tell us about the middle because it is made out of recycled l because it is made out of recycled electronic parts and other things. it is beautiful? is electronic parts and other things. it is beautiful?— it is beautiful? is amazing, it's really heavy. _

it is beautiful? is amazing, it's really heavy, and _ it is beautiful? is amazing, it's really heavy, and i _ it is beautiful? is amazing, it's really heavy, and i have - it is beautiful? is amazing, it's really heavy, and i have been. it is beautiful? is amazing, it's - really heavy, and i have been lucky enough to hold some of my peers meddles in the past and looked at them in admiration. it is something really special. we them in admiration. it is something really special-— really special. we can see you lookin: really special. we can see you looking down _ really special. we can see you looking down but _ really special. we can see you looking down but we - really special. we can see you looking down but we need - really special. we can see you looking down but we need to l really special. we can see you i looking down but we need to see really special. we can see you - looking down but we need to see it more clearly. can you hold it up for us so we can have a look? it looks heavy. tell us about yourjourney because what mindset did you have after two forwards? it must have taken so much string to think that i can keep doing this and continue. how did you get through that period of your life to get her to tokyo? —— max at strength? i of your life to get her to tokyo? -- max at strength?— max at strength? i always believed that i could — max at strength? i always believed that i could do _ max at strength? i always believed that i could do it _ max at strength? i always believed that i could do it and _ max at strength? i always believed that i could do it and the _ max at strength? i always believed that i could do it and the results i that i could do it and the results in london and the last olympics were not up to standard and they were not my best performances and i took some time away and in that time i had some perspective on what it means to be an elite athlete and the

privilege to inspire people regardless of the results. i guess thatis regardless of the results. i guess that is what motivated me to come back to tokyo. along with that to make sure that i ticked every box and be proud of what i did in the final. it and be proud of what i did in the final. , ., , final. it is the ultimate lesson in perseverance- — final. it is the ultimate lesson in perseverance. what _ final. it is the ultimate lesson in perseverance. what kind - final. it is the ultimate lesson in perseverance. what kind of - final. it is the ultimate lesson in - perseverance. what kind of reaction have you had back to your medal? i have you had back to your medal? i have a saying that i like cold persistence speaks resistance and that sums up myjourney. to finally stand in the middle of the body and repay the people who have believed in me, my friends and family who have shared in the heartbreak. for many years, i have finally shed tears ofjoy. many years, i have finally shed tears of joy-— tears of 'oy. you paid a lovely tribute tears of joy. you paid a lovely tribute to _ tears of joy. you paid a lovely tribute to your _ tears of joy. you paid a lovely tribute to your wife _ tears of joy. you paid a lovely tribute to your wife who - tears of joy. you paid a lovely tribute to your wife who was i tears ofjoy. you paid a lovely - tribute to your wife who was shared around the world, you are an outspoken advocate for lgbt cue,

does this give you a bigger platform? i does this give you a bigger platform?— does this give you a bigger latform? . ., , platform? i am in a privileged osition platform? i am in a privileged position to — platform? i am in a privileged position to be _ platform? i am in a privileged position to be able _ platform? i am in a privileged position to be able to - platform? i am in a privileged position to be able to speak l platform? i am in a privilegedl position to be able to speak on behalf of those and be a role model for people who are struggling. but also to try and normally is these —— normalises conversations and i feel very privileged to be in this position and i think it is up to me to make the most of that. that was one of the motivation is to return to sport, impact people positively. i have a beautiful wife and family and i hope i can spread the message of love and positivity and be a role model to some young people who are struggling. model to some young people who are stru~lin~. ., . ., ., , struggling. congratulations, i hope ou en'o struggling. congratulations, i hope you enjoy some — struggling. congratulations, i hope you enjoy some sleep _ struggling. congratulations, i hope you enjoy some sleep in _ struggling. congratulations, i hope| you enjoy some sleep in mandatory isolation before you get to see everyone and have a big party.

the pandemic is still making headlines. let's talk to our representative outside the stadium. let's talk about the covid—19 rates going up. bring us up to date. irate going up. bring us up to date. we are like going up. bring us up to date. - are like a broken record talking about is such in covid—19 cases day in, day out. we have record numbers around the prefectures of tokyo. the number coming in, 4500. yesterday we saw that number... this is the second—highest number but i was reading a report that the total number of infections injapan has now surpassed 1 million. we have also seen an increase of 100,000 in the last eight days or so. the speed that the virus is spreading is definitely very fast. we normally

broadcast from inside here where the olympic rings are, but as of today, it is closed and i don't know if it will be closed at the weekend when the closing ceremony takes place. this place was jam—packed in the opening ceremony because the press was allowed inside. those gatherings may have caused a spike in covid—19 cases. we are disappointed that we cannot show you the olympic rings, but maybe it's not a bad idea that they have shot that part. trailing but maybe it's not a bad idea that they have shot that part.- but maybe it's not a bad idea that they have shot that part. why is the prime minister _ they have shot that part. why is the prime minister trending _ they have shot that part. why is the prime minister trending on - they have shot that part. why is the prime minister trending on social. prime minister trending on social media injapan and concern for the prime minister's help? let media in japan and concern for the prime minister's help?— prime minister's help? let me backtrack a — prime minister's help? let me backtrack a little _ prime minister's help? let me backtrack a little because - prime minister's help? let me | backtrack a little because today prime minister's help? let me i backtrack a little because today is the day that the world first atomic bomb was dropped on hiroshima, killing 440,000 people and many others were injured and suffered from side effects. he visited

hiroshima and that is where the mayor of hiroshima city and residents asked the ioc to pause the competition for one minute of silence. the ioc rejected the request and said they will make a mention of hiroshima and nagasaki during the closing ceremony. but there was an angry reaction because of what the olympic symbolise. the prime minister was on hiroshima this morning for the annual event to mark the event and he made a speech but he mispronounced hiroshima, he escaped an entire line from his written speech. some people are saying that he is too tired, he has not had a day off. others are criticising that he is reading from a written speech and that is why it is not speaking from his heart. people are saying it is not about the hiroshima speech, but even when he talks about the pandemic, he

doesn't come across as personable and that is why his name may be trending on social media at the moment. the big news here, the sensational performance in the velodrome from katie archibald and laura penny. —— laura kenny has won five gold medals in three consecutive olympics now. she is one of team gb most decorated olympians. what and an achievement. incredible. thank you very much indeed. gas and electricity prices will go up for millions of people across the uk in october. the energy watchdog, ofgem, has confirmed its biggest increase so far to the price cap for domestic deals to cover suppliers' extra costs. on average, households in england, wales and scotland on standard tariffs will pay an extra 139 pounds

a yearfrom october. prepayment customers will see an increase of £153 according to the regulator. the cap, which is reviewed every six months, rose by nearly a hundred pounds in april. charities, such as national energy action, say this latest increase couldn't have come at a worse time, but ofgem insists the changes are necessary because of the rising wholesale costs of energy. ofgem's chief executive, jonathan brearley, has this message for customers. we have a price cap in britain and that price cap really does limit the impact on people who don't switch supplier, who don't move around to get the best possible tariff paid. what we have done today is because we have seen a record increase in fossil fuel prices, across the board, actually, notjust gas and electricity, but also petrol and diesel, we had to feed that through to the calculation and into the price cap. what the price cap does is it makes sure that we don't go back to the bad old

days where companies charge unfair profits on top of the amount that you pay. but clearly when input costs change, that limit does need to change. now, our advice to people is really clear. we know that this is going to put people in very difficult circumstances and we work closely with charities and indeed with customers themselves, so we would consider encourage every customer who is concerned about this to get in touch with their supplier and make sure they get access to the help and support that is available to them. justina miltonite is from the comparison website uswitch. we have a price cap in britain and that the price cap primarily impacts customers who are on default tariffs, so these are customers that haven't switched their energy supplier for a very long time or who have moved their homes and haven't yet fixed their deals. the other group of people will be the prepayment customers who are usually in a more precarious financial situation already, so it will really affect people who could do

with a bit of a relief. greece has been plunged into an unprecedented environmental crisis — according to the country's prime minister. days of heatwaves have turned the country into a powder keg — and he predicts the worst is yet to come with strong westerly winds expected to fan the flames. as mark lobel reports, villagers are coming under pressure to abandon their homes. as villages like these in the peloponnese burn, the greek prime minister is urging extreme caution. houses can be rebuilt, he says, trees can regrow, however human life cannot be replaced. but abandoning your home is never easy in your 70s. translation: leave and go where, and let my house burn? if we had left, this place would have burned.

we told the women and elderly and kids to go, and whoever was able stay to help, however they could. crops are at risk, too. so far, 6,000 hectares of land have burned in three days of wildfires, over half of last yea r�*s total. translation: the agricultural wealth of the village has been decimated. nothing is left. olive trees, sheep, goats, stables, everything. westward winds have blown new life into these fires north of athens. with temperatures well over 40 celsius, the past week has been greece's worst heatwave since the late '80s. with fires continuing to spread, local politicians have denounced a lack of resources. the army is doubling its efforts, but is our changing environment to blame? climate change is producing

hotter temperatures, and making droughts more frequent, conditions that can fuel wildfires. translation: we have a debt to shield the country against the reality of climate change. i'm not looking for excuses. we have made important strides in organising the country, but these are not enough when you're faced with a phenomenon of such magnitude. for those that believe such talk is merely a smoke screen, the pm invites them to visit the fires for themselves. fires now spreading across southern europe, where many including spaniards, turks, italians, albanians, and north macedonians are also asking, just what is behind this summer heatwave that's causing familiar seasonal fires to act in such extreme ways? mark lobel, bbc news. the headlines on bbc news:

laura kenny wins a fifth gold medal and becomes the first british woman to win gold at three consecutive olympic games — as she and katie archibald win the madison in the velodrome. energy bills for millions of households across the uk are to go up this winter. the energy watchdog says the increase is needed because of rising wholesale prices. most remaining coronavirus restrictions in wales will be scrapped from tomorrow — limits on the number of people that can meet indoors will end, social distancing rules will ease — and nightclubs can reopen. most of wales' remaining covid rules will be scrapped from tomorrow social distancing rules and limits on indoor meetings will no longer apply — but facemasks will still be required in shops and on public transport.

the welsh government has warned that the lifting of restrictions shouldn't be seen as a "free—for—all." i spoke to first minister mark drakeford earlier about the lifting of restrictions throughout the pandemic we have taken a different approach in wales, a more measured approach. we lift our restrictions stage by stage when we're confident that public health position allows us to do that. it's very good news in wales that as from this weekend a further set of restrictions will be lifted but coronaviruses not gone away. hundreds of people fell ill with it just yesterday in wales and have done every day. we know it is a balance between the economy and health and perhaps you have that balance a bit wrong because a lot of businesses in wales have suffered really badly because of these restrictions and say they have gone on too long. i don't agree with that. obviously it is a balance but the need to protect the health of

people in wales remains paramount for us. we have supported businesses with 2.5 billion pounds worth of welsh investment over and above the uk government investment in supporting businesses and know all businesses in wales will be able to reopen as of this weekend but will be able to do so in the context where their workers and customers can be confident that their health and well—being continues to be protected. you are keeping wearing masks but in england boris johnson has scrapped that. i think that is a mistake and i think here in wales people want it to go on. they are part of keeping us all safe, whether that is by respecting other people and maintaining social distances where you are able to do that, whether washing our hands frequently or indeed wearing masks

on public transport when visiting hospitals and care homes are in crowded public places. it is a small thing you do individually but cumulatively it makes a real difference. can i ask you about what the opposition parties in wales are saying which is why do you not have an enquiry into your handling of the covid pandemic? they say you are inexplicably avoiding having an enquiry into the pandemic in wales. there will be an enquiry across the united kingdom and that will include wales. that is what i have agreed with the prime minister and the other first ministers in the other nations. i want that enquiry to have a focus on wales, of course, to look at the progress of the pandemic here and how we were able to respond to it. but you cannot understand the way

the pandemic worked out in wales without paying proper attention to the relationship between what happened here and the decisions made across the uk as a whole. that is why i have agreed with the prime minister that a uk—wide enquiry is the right way to get the right answers and to have a very specific focus on how things were handled in wheels. —wales the government has defended overseas trips made by the minister responsible for the global climate summit after reports he travelled to 30 countries without having to quarantine. a whitehall source said alok sharma had used an exemption available to ministers which meant he didn't need to self—isolate on his return. the uk is set to host the cop26 conference in glasgow in november. a little earlier i spoke to our poltical correspondent jonathan blake — he explained

that the optics did not look good for the government. you only have to have a look at alok sharma media account to see that he has been jetsetting all over the place. he is in brazil at the moment, in bolivia a few days ago and in saudi arabia last week meeting counterparts in these countries engaging in crucial face—to—face diplomacy in the run—up to the cop 26 climate change summit hosted in glasgow later this year. it is the sheer scale of his international travel which is raising eyebrows and growing criticism not least from the government political opponents, labour and the lib dems, who are familiarly saying this is one rule for the government and one rule for everybody else. and the greens as well. the green party member in the house of lords said she despaired at

their inability to grasp the hypocrisy of talking about a climate emergency and then behaving as normal. in response, the government has defended alok sharma's travel by saying that helping the world tackle the climate emergency is an priority for the government and face—to—face meetings are key to the success in the climate negotiations the uk is leading in advance of cop 26. as you pointed out, there is no suggestion that he has broken any rules, government ministers are exempt from quarantine requirements on official business but we are told that they take the required tests and practise social distancing when necessary in these visits. but there is scrutiny on the extent of his travel in the run—up to cop 26 as i'm sure there will be of all areas

of government policy as that crucial summit looms and the government's ambitions for it and its approach to climate change in general come under increasing scrutiny. meanwhile in italy, venues across the country are introducing an obligatory coronavirus 'green pass' from today, meaning access will only be allowed with either a vaccination certificate, a negative test or proof of recovery from the virus. the measure will be extended to universities and transport next month. mark lowen reports. a night at the opera — tickets, temperature check, and, from today, the mandatory green pass — a covid vaccination certificate, negative test or proof of recovery, as italy tightens its rules from theatres to restaurants, gyms to cafes. this is how it will work in practice. i come into the venue in question. i present my green pass,

which, in my case is a vaccination certificate. it's verified. this device doesn't save the data. i present my id card and i am allowed to enter. it is a big change and challenge for those involved. nobody told us how to face covid, you know, so at the beginning we were afraid, we were nervous, we were anxious. then, month by month, we saw a new problem giving new solution, and after 18 months we built a little bit of self—confidence, so let's say now that the situation is — it is not a problem. this is another problem regarding covid. tonight's treat — aida. ajewel of verdi. this ancient amphitheatre in a new pandemic era. verona's arena has already adapted to covid. fewer performers, masks, and half capacity. but, with the green pass,

the drama has moved stage, too. parliament had to be suspended after protests from far—right mps. and while polls show most italians in favour, vocal demonstrations have broken out across the country. much of the opposition is from restaurateurs — their patience already worn by lockdowns. translation: we shouldn't have to police this, it's not ourjob, and we shouldn't deal with sensitive data. the government will make us argue with customers who want to sit inside without the pass. we will have to comply but we have already had cancellations. are you no—vax? absolutely not, i am neither for nor against, i am a restauranteur. it has gotten nasty for medics supporting the green pass.

this woman received a death threat through whatsapp, evoking the nazi trials at nuremberg. other messages were on facebook and they came from her colleagues. translation: i really felt in danger. what upset me most was that the threats were from health workers. they, like us, were heroes of the pandemic and now some of them are no—vax. i felt broken and thought about giving up everything, but then i realised i must go on and show them that they are the ones at fault. at the arena, too, the show will go on, but with new checks for the opera lovers. italy is beginning another act in its covid story, but the unity felt last year is fading. and here in the uk unvaccinated young people are being warned that they will "miss out" on access to nightclubs as part of an advertising campaign being launched by the government to boost take—up. the campaign on billboards

and social media will focus on the freedoms that vaccinations allow — from nightclubbing to foreign travel , with london venues including ministry of sound urging people to getjabbed so they can all "keep dancing together safely". let's have a look at the campaign. a little earlier i spoke to someone who doubles as a doctor and a dj who told me about the importance of young people taking up the vaccine.

a few days ago i had a 22—year—old boy who had to be admitted to hospital with pneumonia. this virus has the potential to be incredibly serious. with this campaign, we would love to encourage 18 to 24—year—olds to get both vaccines as soon as possible. quite a lot of that age group are reluctant because they think the don't need it or actually they think they are healthy and if they get covid—19, it will not be a big dealfor them. that is correct. there are a few reasons why they have not been having it because of their perceived lack of convenience. call 119 and you can book and, nhs.uk, orthe pop—up, there have been so many questions regarding safety but the vaccine has undergone rigorous clinical trials as other medications that are available, safety, quality and effectiveness. they should be reassured. in terms of side effects, most people are fine. some people have mild

side effects, a sore arm or a headache or a body ache, but painkillers and rest, paracetamol will help you feel better. if anyone had any concerns before getting the vaccine, or after it, any side effects, there is always a health care professional or doctor on hand. the headlines on bbc news: laura kenny wins a fifth gold medal and becomes the first british woman to win gold at three consecutive olympic games — as she and katie archibald win the madison in the velodrome. energy bills for millions of households across the uk are to go up this winter. the energy watchdog says the increase is needed because of rising wholesale prices. most remaining coronavirus restrictions in wales will be scrapped from tomorrow. limits on the number of people that can meet indoors will end, social distancing rules will ease,

and nightclubs can reopen. a fifth of all the uk's covid, hospital patients are aged between 18 and 34. doctors warn of the dangers facing the young and unvaccinated. firefighters in greece continue to battle wildfires across the country. it's predicted that worse is still to come. team gb cyclist laura kenny has won her fifth olympic gold this morning in the women's madison. her triumph makes her britain's joint most decorated female olympian ever.she won the event with partner katie archibald, dominating with a huge 78 points. denmark took silver on 35 points and the russian olympics committee taking bronze with 26 points. kenny's win makes her the first british woman to win gold medals at three olympics.

let's speak now to laura kenny's first—ever coach, sophie bruton. thank you so much for being with us. did you ever when laura had won so many gold medals? ., , ., , ., medals? not when she was eight or nine ears medals? not when she was eight or nine years old _ medals? not when she was eight or nine years old when _ medals? not when she was eight or nine years old when she _ medals? not when she was eight or nine years old when she first - medals? not when she was eight or nine years old when she first camel nine years old when she first came along to cycling. but i must say after london 2012 i thought the sky with a limit because she was still fabulous they are, so determined and so focused. she's such a professional is just fantastic and watching her and katie together today was amazing, so good. iuntimely watching her and katie together today was amazing, so good. when you first met a hold — today was amazing, so good. when you first met a hold was _ today was amazing, so good. when you first met a hold was she? _ today was amazing, so good. when you first met a hold was she? i _ today was amazing, so good. when you first met a hold was she? i think- first met a hold was she? i think she was eight. _ first met a hold was she? i think she was eight. -- _ first met a hold was she? i think she was eight. -- ho _ first met a hold was she? i think she was eight. -- ho old - first met a hold was she? i think she was eight. -- ho old was i first met a hold was she? i think. she was eight. -- ho old was she? she was eight. —— ho old was she? and what did you see regarding her determination and motivation? maybe

when she was eight she married into the group of other youngsters we were coaching but as time went on —— she merged into the group —— it became obvious that she had a steel core to her and didn't like being beaten and when she did lose she wouldn't have a tantrum and there wouldn't have a tantrum and there wouldn't be any crying and she wouldn't be any crying and she wouldn't be any crying and she wouldn't be stomping around, she wouldn't be stomping around, she would be determined to do better next time and that sort of drove her on. she worked with a group of youngsters. it was interesting to hear they have been using the genius and ardour 23 hear they have been using the genius and ardour23 is hear they have been using the genius and ardour 23 is to help prepare for the madison because we used to do exactly the same thing with mixed groups. —— they have been using the

junior team and under 23 team to help prepare. the get out of their comfort zone to help prepare for races. today was just fantastic, i can't get over how good it was. olympics after olympics, it never seems enough for her, she keeps wanting more. how much is natural talent and how much determination and motivation and how much is simply hard work? i and motivation and how much is simply hard work?— simply hard work? i think it's a mixture. simply hard work? i think it's a mixture- i _ simply hard work? i think it's a mixture. i think— simply hard work? i think it's a mixture. i think for _ simply hard work? i think it's a mixture. i think for any - simply hard work? i think it's a | mixture. i think for any athlete, actually, there has to be a certain amount of natural ability, i guess, but actually i think hard work and determination and mental approach takes ensure a long way. —— it takes you a long way. laura is at her third olympics. sir chris hi was 26

—— —— hoy was 36 and laura is still in her 20s. -- -- hoy was 36 and laura is still in her 20s— in her 20s. will she inspire more edu in her 20s. will she inspire more edgy roles _ in her 20s. will she inspire more edgy roles like — in her 20s. will she inspire more edgy roles like when _ in her 20s. will she inspire more edgy roles like when she - in her 20s. will she inspire more edgy roles like when she was i in her 20s. will she inspire more | edgy roles like when she was with you? edgy roles like when she was with ou? �* , . ., 4' edgy roles like when she was with ou? �*, . ., you? it's nice to think so. certainly _ you? it's nice to think so. certainly women - you? it's nice to think so. certainly women cycling l you? it's nice to think so. | certainly women cycling in you? it's nice to think so. i certainly women cycling in the you? it's nice to think so. - certainly women cycling in the time i have been in the sport has changed out of all recognition. it was very unequal when i was first riding and one of my motivations for coaching was to try and make coaching opportunities available for youngsters which i didn't experience when i was racing as a teenager. i think watching people like laura and katie and the girls who ruled the team pursuit earlier in the week and

katie marchant yesterday getting up after the crash and it is just inspiring and i hope women think it is a sport they can do, it is not scary or difficult and it is a great sport and you can do it at any level. it would be great to see more and more women coming in to cycling. thank you very much forjoining us. let's return to one of our main stories in the uk today. gas and electricity prices will go up for millions of people in october. the energy watchdog, ofgem, has confirmed its biggest increase so far to the price cap for domestic deals to cover suppliers' extra costs. the price cap is set twice a year by the regulator and affects 11 million households in england, wales and scotland who have never switched suppliers or whose discounted deals have expired. it means bills could

increase by £139 a year. i'm joined by emma pinchbeck who is the chief executive of energy uk, the trade body for the energy sector. also with me isjonathan marshall, senior economist at the resolution foundation — a think tank focused on improving living standards for people on low—to—middle incomes. emma, how this industry this rise? this rise is almost entirely about record—breaking rises in the global gas price. we have had rises of almost 90% in the gas price which has been incredibly unexpected, the price has gone up around 50% of the last six months saw really steep increase in prices and a very volatile gas market and the regulator has increased the price caps to accommodate that gas price

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people _ credit and the end of furlough an people use more heating in winter than summer. people use more heating in winter than summer-— people use more heating in winter than summer. ofgem i saying some --eole can than summer. ofgem i saying some people can switch _ than summer. ofgem i saying some people can switch and _ than summer. ofgem i saying some people can switch and say _ people can switch and say potentially up to £200 per year but that does not apply to everybody. there are structural barriers. it is only— there are structural barriers. it is only a _ there are structural barriers. it is only a short—term solution, you can constantly— only a short—term solution, you can constantly switch run. the price of gas, _ constantly switch run. the price of gas, they— constantly switch run. the price of gas, they will move to fixed tariffs _ gas, they will move to fixed tariffs. the way to do it is make sure _ tariffs. the way to do it is make sure the — tariffs. the way to do it is make sure the homes we live in a better insulated — sure the homes we live in a better insulated and that is more support for people — insulated and that is more support for people on low to middle incomes. so families, _ for people on low to middle incomes. so families, for then we can bring down _ so families, for then we can bring down cost — so families, for then we can bring down cost of energy we use rather than sticking plasters like switching. than sticking plasters like switching-— than sticking plasters like switching. than sticking plasters like switchinu. ., ., , than sticking plasters like switchin.. ., ., , ., . switching. emma, what is the advice from the energy _ switching. emma, what is the advice

from the energy advisers _ switching. emma, what is the advice from the energy advisers for- switching. emma, what is the advice from the energy advisers for people | from the energy advisers for people who will have to face this this winter? i who will have to face this this winter? , ., , , ., , winter? i feel people should be talkin: to winter? i feel people should be talking to their— winter? i feel people should be talking to their energy - winter? i feel people should be| talking to their energy supplier. they are short solutions but suppliers can help. through the pandemic we have spent millions on deferments and prepaid payment plans and help from the voluntary sector to help particularly vulnerable group so you might be able to get help putting energy efficiency in your house and get help with your bill and of course you can switch within your supplier to another tariff on the market. but to reiterate i completely agree the long term solution to this is to look at ways to help householders get off what is now a very volatile international gas market and have different technologies in their homes and importantly also invest in energy efficiency so we have warmer and more sustainable homes for everyone in the retailers will be key to that transition so we need to see government properly take a look at that. ., ,., , .,,

see government properly take a look at that. ., , ., . at that. emma, some people watching i miaht sa at that. emma, some people watching i might say ok. _ at that. emma, some people watching i might say ok, wholesale _ at that. emma, some people watching i might say ok, wholesale costs i at that. emma, some people watching i might say ok, wholesale costs are i i might say ok, wholesale costs are going up the retailer shejust mentioned, could they not cut their profit margin and not pass on all the wholesale costs to the customers who as we have been healing a pretty desperate in many cases? unfortunately the gas prices are now so high, the impact on the market so big it is impossible to absorb it. the suppliers are becoming more efficient and looking at different ways of doing tariffs and encouraging customers to switch and try to support them in other ways but fundamentally this is about a really high gas price and in terms of retail most of the energy retailers are either not making a profit on making negative profits at the moment and again the solution is more long—term thinking from government about the role of retail and this usually transitioning energy sector at a time when we've got other technologies available to us in the uk that we can be using to

help both customers and decarbonise our grade. help both customers and decarbonise our trade. , ., ., ., ., ,, ., our grade. jonathan, do you agree? you have talked _ our grade. jonathan, do you agree? you have talked about _ our grade. jonathan, do you agree? you have talked about the - our grade. jonathan, do you agree? | you have talked about the long-term you have talked about the long—term solutions to this problem but in the short term, should retailers cut their profits or are they making any profits? this their profits or are they making any rofits? �* , ., their profits or are they making any rofits? . , ., _ , , ., profits? as emma says the profit mar: in profits? as emma says the profit margin retailers _ profits? as emma says the profit margin retailers get _ profits? as emma says the profit margin retailers get is _ profits? as emma says the profit margin retailers get is very i profits? as emma says the profit margin retailers get is very low. | margin retailers get is very low. the key thing for them to do is understand the other point of contact between the energy system and millions of british families and to be clear what support is available and offer guidance what they can claim for the government and how they can get through this. then hopefully as the government releases a number of strategies it's about decarbonising our nation and making energy costs lower as we move towards that becoming a reality and these negative and horrible story should be a thing of the past. jonathan, and emma, thank you.

the government will fund hundreds of extra places at medical schools in england this year — because more students than usual have got the required grades at a level. numbers on courses for medicine and dentistry are capped because of the cost. some experts are predicting a record year for a level marks in all subjects — after exams were replaced with teacher assessment for the second year running. with me now is clare marchant, she is chief executive at ucas. we hear that some universities might be doing interviews with students to supplement the a—level grades. is that likely? will that be widespread? should a level students expect to face interviews to get into universities? brute expect to face interviews to get into universities?— expect to face interviews to get into universities? we know every ear into universities? we know every year interviewing _ into universities? we know every year interviewing as _ into universities? we know every year interviewing as part - into universities? we know every year interviewing as part of i into universities? we know every year interviewing as part of the l year interviewing as part of the process for some courses at some

institutions. all university admission professionals i've spoken to over the last weeks and months and days are being superflexible. they are trying to find ways to accommodate students, keen for students to be successful on their courses so i think students and their parents should be really assure going into tuesday results they everyone is working on their best interest. we really welcome this news around adjusting the medicine and dentistry cap because i think it will be in the best interests of students. how many eo - le interests of students. how many --eole do interests of students. how many people do you — interests of students. how many people do you think— interests of students. how many people do you think that - interests of students. how many people do you think that will i interests of students. how many l people do you think that will affect adjusting the cap?— adjusting the cap? every year over 8096 of medicine _ adjusting the cap? every year over 8096 of medicine and _ adjusting the cap? every year over 8096 of medicine and dentistry i 80% of medicine and dentistry students get their first choice but what this enables them to do as those that have the grades come tuesdayit those that have the grades come tuesday it gives more flexibility for those medical schools. they will want to assure they have real quality placements in terms of health care settings so they will be also focused on that and will not

want to sacrifice quality but i know having spoken to medical schools they are doing the best for students. it is an unprecedented year, students have gone through a super difficult 18 months, but it clear do super difficult 18 months, but it clea ., , ., , . super difficult 18 months, but it clea ., , . ., ., ., clear do you expect grade inflation? that is what — clear do you expect grade inflation? that is what a _ clear do you expect grade inflation? that is what a lot _ clear do you expect grade inflation? that is what a lot of _ clear do you expect grade inflation? that is what a lot of people - clear do you expect grade inflation? that is what a lot of people say i clear do you expect grade inflation? that is what a lot of people say as l that is what a lot of people say as possible? that is what a lot of people say as ossible? , , ., ., _, that is what a lot of people say as ossible? , , ., ., ., possible? results do not come out till half past _ possible? results do not come out till half past eight _ possible? results do not come out till half past eight on _ possible? results do not come out till half past eight on tuesday i till half past eight on tuesday morning. we are working with universities and every other look at personal statements, references, universities and every other look at personalstatements, references, it is notjust about personalstatements, references, it is not just about that great. personalstatements, references, it is notjust about that great. if there is an element of grade inflation universities will work flexibly to ensure they are really working in the interests of students but i would also point to clearing. it is an increasingly attractive and

this year it might run to 90,000 students. lots of options. i would encourage students come tuesday if you have not got quite what you wanted are not your first are a student choice look at those options including and go to ucas.com and see what is available. is including and go to ucas.com and see what is available.— what is available. is the danger of universities _ what is available. is the danger of universities being _ what is available. is the danger of universities being flooded - what is available. is the danger of| universities being flooded because people have got very high grades? exeter university offering £10,000 for people to devour the course for the year. for people to devour the course for the ear. ., , , ., the year. last year we saw significant — the year. last year we saw significant numbers - the year. last year we saw significant numbers and i the year. last year we saw| significant numbers and we the year. last year we saw i significant numbers and we will the year. last year we saw - significant numbers and we will this year but universities will be super flexible. i think in the instance we are students are offered an incentive to defer a switch to another university, i would say to students and parents think through very carefully about that. you mentioned the instance that seemed very super generous to students but is that something i want to do? what

would i do without you? do i want to continue? i may really set in that particular institution of that course? is it something i really want to continue this year? it is about student choice and we will be there to support. over the weekend and into next week on social media and into next week on social media and on the four lines if anyone is in any doubtjust give us a call. thank you very much. that is good advice. barcelona have announced their all—time top—scorer, lionel messi, will be leaving this summer, after failing to agree the terms of a new contract. messi has been at the club since he was 13. during that time, he helped the team win more than 30 trophies and forged a reputation as one of the greatest players of all time. tanya dendrinos reports.

in the eyes of many, he's the greatest footballer of all time, a god amongst men for those who view the beautiful game as somewhat of a religion. in barcelona, this is their temple. it didn't take long for despondent fans to gather outside camp nou as news of lionel messi's departure hit home. translation: it's a soap opera from last summer to this summer. it has finished in a harsh way forfans and the barca club members. it should have finished in a year without a pandemic, with people filling the stadium and the whole of spain applauding his presence. the 34—year—old has been a free agent sincejuly 1st when his contract expired. two weeks later, he agreed to a new deal with reduced wages but it was dependent on barca selling players to afford his salary.

the shocking blow came on thursday when barcelona announced messi's 21—year association with the club would be ending, blaming financial and structural obstacles imposed by la liga. translation: it's a big loss and football will generate less money, and we have less important players — we will notice that. so where might messi be heading? who does have the money? the best candidates are, i think, paris saint germain, who are the most likely club to sign him. the other club who might have finances to sign him, manchester city, do not appear to want to. this is, of course, if this is the end of the road but no everyone is so sure. i think barcelona could make a pretty convincing case that it's

in the interestof not only barcelona but of spanish football as a whole to bend the rules a little bit and retain the services of the man who could well be the greatest player — some would argued the greatest player in the history of the world. nothing is certain until this messiah signs on the dotted line. for now, barca fans are left hoping their dreams will be resurrected. the football association in england says it's committed to getting more british asian women into football. its figures show on average only one in ten of those playing at grassroots level is asian — and under—representation is even more of a problem when it comes to the professional game. now clubs — like the newly set—up southall athletic fc in london — are trying to change that. anisa kadri caught up with them at training. she shoots, she scores. southall athletic fc women's side welcomes women from all backgrounds. because of its location within a very asian area, it provides opportunities for lots british asian women to play. you just need a release with a group of girls that understand you. you just want to have fun but play at a competitive level. there is a big taboo. indian girls shouldn't play

football, they should get married, they shouldn't be doing certain things. for us, as a team we are trying to break that taboo. the team has already won a tournament, but they have faced racism along the way. they would say a few words like curry, the p word. she said something underneath her breath, i got agitated, i went up into her face and the referee goes to me, are you trying to get sent off? he didn't hear what he said. the club wants people to let them know if the referees, the players should be concerned with racism in the game. it is something that has, myself, when i was playing as a younger kid, until i was about 20, i encountered racism the whole way. the goal of southall athletic

fc try to make the sport more accessible, more diverse and more exciting. it comes at a time of the fa is trying to encourage more asian girls and women in play football. this video of rising star 15—year—old laila benares has been released by the fa to encourage more asian girls and women to get involved in football. we are doing research with young girls around what they want. we are also working with various people from the muslim faith on the sport hijab and how important that is to help them on the pitch. we are doing some work in mosques as well. we are trying to do as much as we can to listen to what our asian women's football group says to us. so, is women's football frowned upon and asian communities? my family is quite open, but not every family is like that.

you should be at home, you shouldn't be playing in a football shirt and shorts because you are asian. it is hoped clubs like this will help to tackle asian underrepresentation in parts of the game. a new kind of content creator is emerging on youtube. so—called virtual youtubers are people who use 3d character models to engage with their audience anonymously. our reporter miles emmanuel spoke to two of them using their online personas. hello. you're watching the bbc. meet veepaii and apricot — two british women, aged 22 and 23, who work as online content creators and use animated avatars to replace their identity. some virtual youtubers, 'vtubers', use body tracking technology, like this, to animate the characters, while others have a much simpler set—up. but the industry only started in 2016 and some need convincing it is a viable career choice. she didn't understand what i was doing at first and she was definitely not happy about me leaving university to pursue my career online.

i took a year off of university and that's when my career blew up. with a host of colourful characters, accessibility and anonymity can play key parts in streamers deciding to take the digital plunge. for vee, it was after she contracted a viral infection which ruptured her spleen and left her bedridden for six months that she decided to stream online. any disability you may have, being a vtuber definitely works around it. you don't need to deal with harassment from people. they assume that everybody who chooses to become a vtuber, hiding their face as a cartoon character, they just instantly assume that everyone is overweight orjust some

guy, and it's really not the case. vtubers are now amongst the highest—earning content creators, with some receiving up to around £2 million in the last 1.5 years. now, major companies are looking into using 3d mascots for customer—facing roles. if you are asking if this is the future of things, i see us moving more towards it as these art styles are being seen as engaging and more attractive to them, right? you do not have to hire make—up artists or crazy video to have someone talking about your wares. you canjust run a game engine and have it fully rendered. and although vtubers, like many content creators, can be subject to abusive and sometimes sexist comments, veepaii and apricot say their careers have allowed them to learn important life skills. i grew out of my social anxiety through being a vtuber. i used to be really shy. i would be afraid to speak in english classes.

ifa kid has a dream of their own or a goal in mind, i think everyone should try to pursue that. miles emmanuel, bbc news. you're watching bbc news. we all know that keeping a routine during lockdowns can be tricky — particularly if you're used to the limelight. despite the absence of admiring crowds, the march of the penguins has continued at this zoo in thailand. their keepers say, it is important for them to get out and about. so despite the pandemic they've been enjoying a little sunshine and the chance for a swim — before before returning to an air—conditioned enclosure. not a bad life — while they wait for their adoring public to return. now it's time for a look

at the weather with matt taylor. plenty of showers in the next few days, some heavy and thundery. pressure right across us and showers revolving _ pressure right across us and showers revolving around the area of low pressure. — revolving around the area of low pressure, bringing respite hopefully by tuesday. at the moment it is sent to the _ by tuesday. at the moment it is sent to the past— by tuesday. at the moment it is sent to the past parts of —— centred across— to the past parts of —— centred across parts of southern scotland. this is where the downpours, if they come your way, will be longer lasting. torrential in places. could cause some flooding. more persistent rain in parts of northern scotland, quite a breeze. the showers in the south will push through quicker. a bit more sunshine in between. blustery conditions, winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph. it does make for a cool day.

nice enough if you get in the sunshine between those downpours. the risk of some flooding. low pressure still with us overnight, showers most frequent overnight, showers most frequent over parts— overnight, showers most frequent over parts of scotland and north west _ over parts of scotland and north west england and northern ireland and wales. whilst the days are cool the notes _ and wales. whilst the days are cool the notes are not particularly chilly. — the notes are not particularly chilly, temperatures in double figures — chilly, temperatures in double figures if— chilly, temperatures in double figures if not the teens are most. showers — figures if not the teens are most. showers on — figures if not the teens are most. showers on saturday, probably more towards _ showers on saturday, probably more towards wales and south—west england and a few— towards wales and south—west england and a few for east anglia and the south—east and showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon across — thunderstorms in the afternoon across northern ireland and northern scotland _ across northern ireland and northern scotland and england will be slow—moving. temperatures down a bit on today _ slow—moving. temperatures down a bit on today low _ slow—moving. temperatures down a bit on today. low pressure still spinning _ on today. low pressure still spinning across the uk, centred through— spinning across the uk, centred through scotland where the heaviest of the _ through scotland where the heaviest of the downpours will be brewing through— of the downpours will be brewing through the afternoon as temperatures rise. showers are pushing — temperatures rise. showers are pushing through the afternoon but a

few clear— pushing through the afternoon but a few clear skies across south and central — few clear skies across south and central england and wales. temperatures still in the high teens for the _ temperatures still in the high teens for the vast majority. even as we going to next week we do not settle into a long — going to next week we do not settle into a long spell of summery weather~ _ into a long spell of summery weather. tuesday probably the widest dry day _ weather. tuesday probably the widest dry day across the country. still some _ dry day across the country. still some sunshine but the downpours will come _ some sunshine but the downpours will come and _ some sunshine but the downpours will come and go, particularly in the north— come and go, particularly in the north and — come and go, particularly in the north and the west.

this is bbc news. the headlines at 11am: and olympic title winning effort from laura kenny irons archibald, who wins the first madison final in the olympic games. laura kenny wins a fifth gold medal and becomes the first british woman to win gold at three consecutive olympic games as she and katie archibald win the madison in the velodrome. cough bronze medal for great britain! a third successive medal at the olympics for britain's women hockey team, thanks to a 4—3 win over india.

team gb are also guaranteed at least another silver in the boxing. energy bills for millions of households across the uk are to go up this winter. the energy watchdog says the increase is needed because of rising wholesale prices. because we've seen a record increase in fossil fuel prices across the board, notjust gas and electricity, but also petrol and diesel, we've had to feed that through to the calculation and into the price cap. most remaining coronavirus restrictions in wales will be scrapped from tomorrow. limits on the number of people that can meet indoors will end, social distancing rules will ease and nightclubs can reopen. a fifth of all the uk's covid hospital patients are aged between 18 and 34. doctors warn of the dangers facing the young and unvaccinated, we've got a special report. firefighters in greece continue to battle wildfires

across the country. it's predicted that worse is still to come. and the end of an era — barcelona say lionel messi will leave the club after 21 years — due to financial obstacles. it's been another busy morning at the tokyo olympics, with more medals for team gb in the velodrome. laura kenny has become team gb�*s joint most decorated female olympian as she and team—mate katie archibald won cycling gold in the first ever olympic women's madison.

that's laura's fifth gold and team gb�*s 17th of the tokyo games. in the last few minutes, jack carlin has won bronze in the men's sprint. team gb also added another medal, with the women's hockey team beating india 4—3 to take the bronze. the 2016 champions took an early 2—0 lead but fell 3—2 down in the third quarter. they came back to draw level before grace balsdon struck the winning goal after a succession of penalty corners. the hockey final between the netherlands and argentina has just started, the winner will take home gold. and lauren price delivered a huge last round to win her middleweight boxing semifinal against her dutch rival. she'll face china's 2018 world champion li qian in the fight for gold on sunday.

for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, here's mike bushell. after a ll after all your songs, i can tell you it has edged great britain for a jewel in the medals table, just ahead of australia. they are in fourth now, laura kenny becoming the first british woman to win gold medals at three olympic games. she and katie archibald is are now the madison champions, becoming the most decorated female athletes. they dominated the race to finish on 78 points. and there seems to mean more

than all the medals she has won. i love the team pursuit but it was given the fears like never before. once that was out of the way, it's almost hard to say but i felt relieved, because the one race i really wanted to win was this, and then we did it. and another medalfor team gb in the velodrome as jack carlin, won an impressive bronze in the men's individual sprint. he won the first two bronze medal races against russian denis dimitrev, the second by a whisker. and so there was no need for a third race in the best—of—three showdown, and carlin was on the podium. it's something that, just a few months ago, was beyond their wildest dreams — a place on the podium, once again, for the team gb women's hockey team. since winning the gold medal in rio five years ago, it's been a period of change for the squad. and although they have missed out

on the final in tokyo, they have now won bronze, beating india this morning in a real thriller, as michael redford reports. under the burning sun in tokyo, one final chance to shine. for great pretty and and india, it was now no one ever, who could handle the heat? two teams had earlier met in the group stage with great britain winning 4—1. the earlier stages here suggested a similar scoreline. britain's dominance eventually telling. britain's dominance eventually tellinu . britain's dominance eventually tellinu. ~ , britain's dominance eventually tellinu. ~' , , britain's dominance eventually tellinu. ~ , telling. the keeper has been beaten! came off an — telling. the keeper has been beaten! came off an indian _ telling. the keeper has been beaten! came off an indian player _ telling. the keeper has been beaten! came off an indian player and - telling. the keeper has been beaten! came off an indian player and great i came off an indian player and great britain are ahead. it came off an indian player and great britain are ahead.— britain are ahead. it was a goal that woke _ britain are ahead. it was a goal that woke india _ britain are ahead. it was a goal that woke india up, _ britain are ahead. it was a goal that woke india up, thankfully, j that woke india up, thankfully, maddie hinch was on form as well. what is save! bud maddie hinch was on form as well. what is save!— maddie hinch was on form as well. what is save! and that save was all the more important _ what is save! and that save was all the more important as _ what is save! and that save was all the more important as shortly i what is save! and that save was all| the more important as shortly after, sarah robertson scored herfirst goal of the tournaments. great

britain control, maybe not. india with a precise finish and when they had a second penalty corner moments later, great britain didn't learn their lesson. levan breanna india are level! india were in control and what had begun as a drinkwater turns into a bit of a nightmare. they needed someone to awaken them from their slumber, step forwards captain hollie pearne—webb. all square, the match now delicately poised, and it swung in gb's favour.— swung in gb's favour. they've wondergoal! _ swung in gb's favour. they've wondergoal! grace _ swung in gb's favour. they've wondergoal! grace balsdon i swung in gb's favour. they've i wondergoal! grace balsdon with the effort, the relief _ wondergoal! grace balsdon with the effort, the relief for _ wondergoal! grace balsdon with the effort, the relief for all _ wondergoal! grace balsdon with the effort, the relief for all to _ wondergoal! grace balsdon with the effort, the relief for all to see. i effort, the relief for all to see. bronze medal! it effort, the relief for all to see. bronze medal!— effort, the relief for all to see. bronze medal! ., , ., , ., bronze medal! it was really tough. i can be proud _ bronze medal! it was really tough. i can be proud of— bronze medal! it was really tough. i can be proud of them _ bronze medal! it was really tough. i can be proud of them all, _ bronze medal! it was really tough. i can be proud of them all, we're i bronze medal! it was really tough. i | can be proud of them all, we're here because _ can be proud of them all, we're here because we — can be proud of them all, we're here because we had to believe deep down, there has— because we had to believe deep down, there has been loads of times over there has been loads of times over the years— there has been loads of times over the years will be doubted whether we could achieve this, and i'm just so pleased _ could achieve this, and i'm just so pleased and proud of everyone that

we have _ pleased and proud of everyone that we have. �* ., ::' ., ., we have. bronze in 2012, gold zero metal in 2016, — we have. bronze in 2012, gold zero metal in 2016, bronze _ we have. bronze in 2012, gold zero metal in 2016, bronze in _ we have. bronze in 2012, gold zero metal in 2016, bronze in 2021. i metal in 2016, bronze in 2021. britain's hockey team are celebrating again. it will be at least a silver for team gb boxer lauren price, who will fight for a gold medal on the final day of tokyo 2020, after winning her middleweight semifinal on friday. it was nip and tuck all the way and got even tougher for price against her dutch opponent nouchka fontijn when she was docked a point for excessive holding in the second round, but against an opponent she has faced in several major finals, price fought back in the last round to edge victory to book her place in the gold medal contest on sunday. so potentially more gold coming up still at these games on friday and saturday as well with the athletics. you can find more on all those stories on the bbc sport website. that's bbc.co.uk/sport.

gas and electricity prices will go up for millions of people across the uk in october. the energy watchdog, ofgem, has confirmed its biggest increase so far to the price cap for domestic deals to cover suppliers' extra costs. on average, households in england, wales and scotland on standard tariffs will pay an extra £139 a year from october. prepayment customers will see an increase of £153, according to the regulator. the cap, which is reviewed every six months, rose by nearly £100 in april. charities such as national energy action say this latest increase couldn't have come at a worse time, but ofgem insists the changes are necessary because of the rising wholesale costs of energy. ofgem's chief executive jonathan brearley had this message for customers. we have price capping in britain,

and that price cap limits the amount that people who don't move around, who don't switch supplier to get the best possible tariff, pay. now, what we've done today is, because we've seen a record increase in fossil fuel prices across the board, notjust gas and electricity, but also petrol and diesel, we've had to fed that through to the calculation and into the price cap. what the price cap does is it makes sure we don't go back to the bad old days where companies charge unfair profits on top of the amount that you pay, but, clearly, when input costs change, that limit does need to change. now, our advice is really clear, we know this is going to put people in very difficult circumstances and we'll work closely with charities and with customers themselves, so we encourage every customer that's concerned about this to get in touch with their supplier and make sure they get access to the help and support that's available to them. joining me now isjustina miltienyte, who is a energy policy expert at price comparison company

uswitch. thank you forjoining us. in terms of the price rises, is everybody going there to be hit by this new cap? going there to be hit by this new ca? , , ., , ., going there to be hit by this new ca . ? , , ., , ., , ., going there to be hit by this new ca? ,_ ., ,., ., going there to be hit by this new cap? everybody who is on a default or standard — cap? everybody who is on a default or standard variable _ cap? everybody who is on a default or standard variable tariff - cap? everybody who is on a default or standard variable tariff will i cap? everybody who is on a default or standard variable tariff will be i or standard variable tariff will be hit by it, as well as customers who have prepayment. in hit by it, as well as customers who have prepayment-— hit by it, as well as customers who have prepayment. in terms of those prepayment — have prepayment. in terms of those prepayment metres, _ have prepayment. in terms of those prepayment metres, let _ have prepayment. in terms of those prepayment metres, let me - have prepayment. in terms of those prepayment metres, let me go i have prepayment. in terms of those i prepayment metres, let me go through this quickly, if you pay by direct debits, the default tariff, you could see a rise of around £139. if you have a prepayment metre, that will be an increase of £153. so why have a metre?— will be an increase of £153. so why have a metre? , have a metre? there prepayment metre works for some — have a metre? there prepayment metre works for some customers _ have a metre? there prepayment metre works for some customers better - works for some customers better because that's what they agreed with

their energy supplier or that is what was installed. the different increases reflect the different course in the calculation that are reflected by ofgem.— course in the calculation that are reflected by ofgem. what you make at this rice reflected by ofgem. what you make at this price hike? — reflected by ofgem. what you make at this price hike? the _ reflected by ofgem. what you make at this price hike? the last _ reflected by ofgem. what you make at this price hike? the last one _ reflected by ofgem. what you make at this price hike? the last one was i this price hike? the last one was £97 in april, were you surprised? it's not surprising because we've seen seen the rises in energy cost for a while, so the writing was on the wall. however, it couldn't come at a worse time, everyone is thinking about their summer holidays and this is going to come into effect as people are putting their heating up. we effect as people are putting their heating up-_ effect as people are putting their heatin: u. ~ _, ., ., heating up. we will come to what eo - le heating up. we will come to what people should — heating up. we will come to what people should be _ heating up. we will come to what people should be doing _ heating up. we will come to what people should be doing betweenl heating up. we will come to what i people should be doing between now and october in a moment. when the last price rise came in april, did you see a spike in the number of people looking to switch? there's alwa s people looking to switch? there's always people _ people looking to switch? there's always people looking _ people looking to switch? there's always people looking around i people looking to switch? there's always people looking around to i always people looking around to switch, and that's exactly what we encourage everyone to do, just as

the ceo of ofgem has said, and that is exact what do after this announcement.— is exact what do after this announcement. ~ , ., �* , announcement. why don't people switch? smoker _ announcement. why don't people switch? smoker name _ announcement. why don't people switch? smoker name for- announcement. why don't people switch? smoker name for them, i announcement. why don't people i switch? smoker name for them, sticky switchers, or something? there switch? smoker name for them, sticky switchers, or something?— switchers, or something? there are many reasons. _ switchers, or something? there are many reasons, some _ switchers, or something? there are many reasons, some don't - switchers, or something? there are many reasons, some don't think- switchers, or something? there are many reasons, some don't think it i switchers, or something? there are | many reasons, some don't think it is as easy as it actually is, but ultimately, it's the right thing to do, especially as we see these price rises happening twice in a year. hagar rises happening twice in a year. how eas is it? rises happening twice in a year. how easy is it? said _ rises happening twice in a year. how easy is it? said it _ rises happening twice in a year. how easy is it? said it is _ rises happening twice in a year. how easy is it? said it is surprising they don't, what should people be doing? ii they don't, what should people be doinu ? ., , they don't, what should people be doinu? ., ,~ ,., they don't, what should people be doin? ., ,~ ,., ., doing? if any customer can get hold of their bill, — doing? if any customer can get hold of their bill, they _ doing? if any customer can get hold of their bill, they get _ doing? if any customer can get hold of their bill, they get all _ doing? if any customer can get hold of their bill, they get all the - of their bill, they get all the information on the bill they can inputin information on the bill they can input in a price comparison site and really, withjust a couple input in a price comparison site and really, with just a couple of clicks, the rest is done behind the scenes between the supplier so.

scenes between the supplier so, other deals _ scenes between the supplier so, other deals to _ scenes between the supplier so, other deals to be hireds? is the sense that when wholesale prices go up, our bills go up. one house prices go down, we don't see a drop in our bill is. what deals are there out there?— in our bill is. what deals are there out there? ., ., , ., out there? there are deals out there and below the _ out there? there are deals out there and below the current _ out there? there are deals out there and below the current cap _ out there? there are deals out there and below the current cap level. i out there? there are deals out there and below the current cap level. the \ and below the current cap level. the best thing to do at the moment is, purely because we can't predict what will happen in the next price cap increase when it is reviewed in six months�* time, so if anyone doesn�*t want to gamble and see what happens, the best thing to do is to fix their deal. . ~ the best thing to do is to fix their deal. ., ~ , ., ., the best thing to do is to fix their deal. ., ~ in ., i. the best thing to do is to fix their deal. ., ~ in ., ,, ., deal. thank you for your time, from uswitch. the headlines on bbc news: laura kenny wins a fifth gold medal and becomes the first british woman to win gold at three consecutive

olympic games as she and katie archibald win the madison in the velodrome. energy bills for millions of households across the uk are to go up this winter. the energy watchdog says the increase is needed because of rising wholesale prices. most remaining coronavirus restrictions in wales will be scrapped from tomorrow. limits on the number of people that can meet indoors will end, social distancing rules will ease and nightclubs can reopen. more on that story now. returning to the olympics, and in the past half hour or so, jack carlin has won a track cycling bronze medal in the men�*s sprint. jack carlin went for bronze in the men�*s cycling individual sprints, and i�*m so glad to say that i�*m joint now byjail and harry carlin, and that is jacqueline�*s mum and

brother. thank you forjoining us, how are you feeling? brother. thank you for 'oining us, how are you feeling?_ brother. thank you for 'oining us, | how are you feeling?_ how how are you feeling? ecstatic! how is it watching _ how are you feeling? ecstatic! how is it watching that _ how are you feeling? ecstatic! how is it watching that race _ how are you feeling? ecstatic! how is it watching that race as - how are you feeling? ecstatic! how is it watching that race as gok- how are you feeling? ecstatic! how is it watching that race as gok so . is it watching that race as gok so nerve—racking. the heart rate was through the roof, butjust so proud of him. i through the roof, but 'ust so proud of him. u, through the roof, but 'ust so proud of him. u, _ through the roof, but 'ust so proud ofhim. _ of him. i can tell by the message ou have of him. i can tell by the message you have on _ of him. i can tell by the message you have on your— of him. i can tell by the message you have on your t-shirt - of him. i can tell by the message you have on your t-shirt there, l of him. i can tell by the message - you have on your t-shirt there, mum! you have on your t—shirt there, mum! just tell us about jack�*s journey to these olympics. he just tell us about jack's 'ourney to these awash just tell us about jack's 'ourney to these olympiah just tell us about jack's 'ourney to these olympicsh just tell us about jack's 'ourney to these olympics. he was, i think from these olympics. he was, i think from the ate of these olympics. he was, i think from the age of ten. _ these olympics. he was, i think from the age of ten, he's _ these olympics. he was, i think from the age of ten, he's always _ these olympics. he was, i think from the age of ten, he's always been - the age of ten, he�*s always been into bikes. he started out mountain biking every saturday morning without fail, we were in multi parks without fail, we were in multi parks with glasgow riders, a local club, and from then, he got a road bike in 2010, and that summer, he was then allowed the opportunity to go to meadowbank velodrome, which was the open—air velodrome in edinburgh, and he was hooked. we�*re very grateful

we have the glasgow velodrome on our doorstep. 2012 onwards, he started to focus. so, it�*s been a long journey but so worthwhile, this week, amazing.— journey but so worthwhile, this week, amazing. that local support for the young _ week, amazing. that local support for the young in — week, amazing. that local support for the young in sport _ week, amazing. that local support for the young in sport must - week, amazing. that local support for the young in sport must mean | week, amazing. that local support l for the young in sport must mean so much? it for the young in sport must mean so much? . , . , , for the young in sport must mean so much? , much? it was massive. jack himself will sa he much? it was massive. jack himself will say he cannot _ much? it was massive. jack himself will say he cannot thank— much? it was massive. jack himself will say he cannot thank those - much? it was massive. jack himself will say he cannot thank those of i will say he cannot thank those of volunteer coaches enough. there were two very distinct local cycling groups, glasgow riders and johnston jets, and is all those coaches were incredible, to give up the time every week during the week, the host races and they do it so all so graciously and with a complaints. it's graciously and with a complaints. it�*s been amazing. graciously and with a complaints. it's been amazing.— graciously and with a complaints. it's been amazing. turning to you, har , it's been amazing. turning to you, harry. what _ it's been amazing. turning to you, harry, what such _ it's been amazing. turning to you, harry, what such a _ it's been amazing. turning to you, harry, what such a reputation - it's been amazing. turning to you, harry, what such a reputation to i harry, what such a reputation to ship other half at home? be honest

here, pretence mum�*s not listening! he�*s a very laid back guy and the he's a very laid back guy and the support— he's a very laid back guy and the support back home for him has been brilliant _ support back home for him has been brilliant. everyone on social media seems _ brilliant. everyone on social media seems to— brilliant. everyone on social media seems to be talking about him, praising — seems to be talking about him, praising him. overall, the support and repetition has its brilliant. he won and repetition has its brilliant. won silver in and repetition has its brilliant. he: won silver in the team event as well? . . , won silver in the team event as well? :, ., , . , won silver in the team event as well? :, ., , ., well? that was really good for settlint well? that was really good for settling his — well? that was really good for settling his nerves. _ well? that was really good for settling his nerves. he's- well? that was really good for. settling his nerves. he's worked well? that was really good for- settling his nerves. he's worked so settling his nerves. he�*s worked so hard in that extra year has really been of benefit to jack, i think he�*s growing and had the wisdom of training with jason and brian, and that would have given him the confidence he needed. he�*s always been determined, so there was no way he was walking away without a medal today. he was walking away without a medal toda . ., , :, he was walking away without a medal toda. . ,, , he was walking away without a medal toda. ., , . today. have you spoken term since the win? not _ today. have you spoken term since the win? not yet, _ today. have you spoken term since the win? not yet, he's _ today. have you spoken term since the win? not yet, he's busy! - today. have you spoken term since| the win? not yet, he's busy! what's

next, the win? not yet, he's busy! what's next. what — the win? not yet, he's busy! what's next. what are _ the win? not yet, he's busy! what's next, what are his _ the win? not yet, he's busy! what's next, what are his plans? _ the win? not yet, he's busy! what's next, what are his plans? we - the win? not yet, he's busy! what's next, what are his plans? we have. next, what are his plans? we have the commonwealth _ next, what are his plans? we have the commonwealth in _ next, what are his plans? we have the commonwealth in birminghamj next, what are his plans? we have - the commonwealth in birmingham next year and for that, he would be racing for scotland. his intention is absolutely to continue on his cycling journey and go on to paris. he�*s still young, he�*s 2a, and i think he�*s still got a lot of power left in those legs. fiend think he's still got a lot of power left in those legs.— think he's still got a lot of power left in those legs. and he still has the kieran cycling _ left in those legs. and he still has the kieran cycling -- _ left in those legs. and he still has the kieran cycling -- era - left in those legs. and he still has the kieran cycling -- era bicycle l the kieran cycling —— era bicycle tomorrow— the kieran cycling —— era bicycle tomorrow as well. find the kieran cycling -- era bicycle tomorrow as well.— the kieran cycling -- era bicycle tomorrow as well. and what is your ho he tomorrow as well. and what is your ho -e for tomorrow as well. and what is your hepe for him _ tomorrow as well. and what is your hope for him there? _ tomorrow as well. and what is your hope for him there? he _ tomorrow as well. and what is your hope for him there? he was - tomorrow as well. and what is your i hope for him there? he was confident for there but i feel like you would definitely be more confident about bringing home a medal tomorrow. he sounds, 2a, a very determined young man, he knows what he wants and goes after it. �* , man, he knows what he wants and goes after it. 3 . ,, man, he knows what he wants and goes afterit. �*, :, ,, man, he knows what he wants and goes afterit. �*, :, , ,, after it. he's always been like that, after it. he's always been like that. even —

after it. he's always been like that, even as _ after it. he's always been like that, even as a _ after it. he's always been like that, even as a child. - after it. he's always been like that, even as a child. the - after it. he's always been like - that, even as a child. the moment he got the opportunity to nail it at the velodrome in glasgow, he left home at 18 to go to manchester to work with british cycling, so, yeah, when he sets his mind to something, he will absolutely nailed it. and i�*m so grateful for that! i he will absolutely nailed it. and i'm so grateful for that!- i'm so grateful for that! i don't know if you — i'm so grateful for that! i don't know if you can _ i'm so grateful for that! i don't know if you can both _ i'm so grateful for that! i don't know if you can both answer i i'm so grateful for that! i don't i know if you can both answer this, but harry first, the last 18 months have been difficult for young people with the pandemic, how has that affected him, on top of the pressure of the olympics? jacket to take a step back from the velodrome and focus on majority weightlifting in his back garden because you can have access to the velodrome, and then when it came back after that, you seem to find this love for cycling again. he seem to find this love for cycling atain. . , , seem to find this love for cycling atain. , , again. he has been smashing it ever since, he again. he has been smashing it ever since. he has _

again. he has been smashing it ever since, he has had _ again. he has been smashing it ever since, he has had the _ again. he has been smashing it ever since, he has had the opportunity i again. he has been smashing it ever since, he has had the opportunity toj since, he has had the opportunity to see everything else, he came on the olympics— see everything else, he came on the olympics blind and has done his best _ olympics blind and has done his best. ~ . , best. we will leave it there, but hu t e best. we will leave it there, but huge congratulations _ best. we will leave it there, but huge congratulations to - best. we will leave it there, but huge congratulations to you - best. we will leave it there, but huge congratulations to you all| best. we will leave it there, but i huge congratulations to you all as best. we will leave it there, but - huge congratulations to you all as a family, because it�*s always a family thing, a lot of effort comes from the family. thank you both. thank ou! most of wales�* remaining covid rules will be scrapped from tomorrow. social distancing rules and limits on indoor meetings will no longer apply and nighclubs can reopen. but facemasks will still be required in shops and on public transport. the welsh government has warned that the lifting of restrictions shouldn�*t be seen as a free—for—all. first minister mark drakeford spoke to the bbc earlier about the lifting of restrictions, and the effect it has on both

the public and businesses. obviously, it is a balance, but the need to protect the health of people in wales remains paramount for us or stop we have supported businesses with £2.5 billion of welsh investment, over and above the uk government�*s investment in supporting businesses. and now all businesses in wales will be able to reopen as of this weekend, but will be able to do so in the context that their workers and their customers can be confident that their health and well—being continues to be protected. the government has defended overseas trips made by the minister responsible for the global climate summit after reports he travelled to 30 countries without having to quarantine. a whitehall source said alok sharma had used an exemption available

to ministers which meant he didn�*t need to self—isolate on his return. the uk is set to host the cop26 conference in glasgow in november. our political correspondent jonathan blake is at westminster. he hasn�*t broken any rules but there�*s a lot of phrases like hypocrisy, one rule for them — how was the government defending all of this? fin how was the government defending all of this? , , ., ~ ., ~ of this? on the basis that alok sharma, of this? on the basis that alok sharma. to — of this? on the basis that alok sharma, to paraphrase - of this? on the basis that alok sharma, to paraphrase their. sharma, to paraphrase their response, has been doing hisjob as president of the cop26 climate conference, due to be held in glasgow later this year. travelling round the world, meeting his counterparts and trying to secure commitments from them and cooperation from then to work towards the government�*s aims, such as they are, on climate change. and in detail, government spokesman this morning at saint helping the world

tackle the climate emergency is an international priority for the government and while virtual meetings play a large part, face—to—face meetings are key to discussing the success in climate negotiations and to understand first—hand the opportunities and challenges that other countries are facing. but there is criticism of the less coming to government�*s way, and alok sharma�*s away in particular, because of the extent of his international travel in recent weeks and months. the daily mail reported here travel to some 30 countries, few of those being on the red list, not quarantining on his return comic he doesn�*t have to because government administers are exempt from the requirement if they are travelling on official business, but also the general criticism that he shouldn�*t be flying and racking up he shouldn�*t be flying and racking up quite so many air miles, given that it�*s all been doing in the name of the fight against climate change. labour saying it�*s one rule for

conservative ministers and one for everyone else. the lib dems echoing that sentiment saying, alec sharma flies to reckless countries with abandon while hard—working people can barely see love ones and families. the greens accused him of hypocritical behaviour and excessive travel. but the government is defending alexander�*s role and it has all been done in plain sight, you only need to look at a social media channels siem in seoul at the moment, saudi arabia last week, and various other countries. as we come closer to that cop26, every aspect of the government�*s green agenda and policies that go along with that, not least the government minister�*s behaviour as well will come under increasing scrutiny.— behaviour as well will come under increasing scrutiny. which showed a ticture of increasing scrutiny. which showed a picture of mr— increasing scrutiny. which showed a picture of mr sharma _ increasing scrutiny. which showed a picture of mr sharma in _ increasing scrutiny. which showed a picture of mr sharma in one - increasing scrutiny. which showed a picture of mr sharma in one of - increasing scrutiny. which showed a| picture of mr sharma in one of those trips, it looks very nice. there�*s a

meeting coming up about climate change, so why at the meetings about the meeting? what are we seeing on his twitter feed, what has he been doing? he his twitter feed, what has he been doint ? . , , his twitter feed, what has he been doint ? :, , , , doing? he has been meeting his counterparts. — doing? he has been meeting his counterparts, other _ doing? he has been meeting his counterparts, other ministers i doing? he has been meeting hisl counterparts, other ministers and officials in the various countries he has been visiting too, and it is usual in the run—up summits of this nature for ministers and officials to travel and meet their counterparts and to do the groundwork, you like, to prepare the agreements that they hope to make, to sound out each other and try to work towards the aims of the summit itself. that is what i look sharma, we can assume, has been doing, and thatis we can assume, has been doing, and that is what the government is arguing today, that there is no substitute for face—to—face meetings for that to be done. it has to be said, the government has been criticised to some extent for lacking a specific set of aims and

objectives for this summits, and a scrutiny on that will increase too in the run—up to its being held in glasgow next month. in the run-up to its being held in glasgow next month.— in the run-up to its being held in glasgow next month. thank you very much. apple is bringing in new safety tools that will scan its devices for images of child sexual abuse, as they�*re uploaded to online storage, so they can be reported to police. the new software is being introduced first in the united states. some security experts say the measures could be used to scan phones for other content. the government will fund hundreds of extra places at medical schools in england this year because more students than usual have got the required grades at a level. numbers on courses for medicine and dentistry are capped because of the cost. some experts are predicting a record year for a level marks in all subjects after exams were replaced with teacher assessment for the second year running.

greece has been plunged into an unprecedented environmental crisis, according to the country�*s prime minister. days of heatwaves have turned the country into a powder keg and he predicts the worst is yet to come, with strong westerly winds expected to fan the flames. as mark lobel reports, villagers are coming under pressure to abandon their homes. as villages like these in the peloponnese burn, the greek prime minister is urging extreme caution. houses can be rebuilt, he says, trees can regrow, however human life cannot be replaced. but abandoning your home is never easy in your 70s. translation: leave and go where, and let my house burn? _ if we had left, this place would have burned. we told the women and elderly and kids to go, and whoever was able stay to help,

however they could. crops are at risk, too. so far, 6,000 hectares of land have burned in three days of wildfires, over half of last year�*s total. translation: the agricultural wealth i of the village has been decimated. l nothing is left. olive trees, sheep, goats, stables, everything. westward winds have blown new life into these fires north of athens. with temperatures well over a0 celsius, the past week has been greece�*s worst heatwave since the late �*80s. with fires continuing to spread, local politicians have denounced a lack of resources. the army is doubling its efforts, but is our changing environment to blame? climate change is producing hotter temperatures, and making droughts more frequent, conditions that can fuel wildfires. translation: we have a debt

to shield the country _ against the reality of climate change. i�*m not looking for excuses. we have made important strides in organising the country, but these are not enough when you�*re faced with a phenomenon of such magnitude. for those that believe such talk is merely a smoke screen, the pm invites them to visit the fires for themselves. fires now spreading across southern europe, where many including spaniards, turks, italians, albanians, and north macedonians are also asking, just what is behind this summer heatwave that�*s causing familiar seasonal fires to act in such extreme ways? unvaccinated young people are being warned that they will miss out on access to nightclubs as part

of an advertising campaign being launched by the government to boost take—up. the campaign on billboards and social media will focus on the freedoms that vaccinations allow, from nightclubbing to foreign travel, with london venues, including ministry of sound, urging people to getjabbed so they can all keep dancing together safely. let�*s have a look at the campaign. earlier, doctor and dj bodalia told us the reasons young people might not be getting vaccinated. there is a few reasons why they have not been having it. it is the perceived lack of convenience. now, that is not true because call

119, you can book in very easily, visit the nhs website and you can book in, or visit a walk—in centre or one of the pop—ups, like the ministry of sound or heaven nightclub. there have been some questions regarding safety, but the vaccines have undergone the same rigorous clinical trials as other medications that are available and this means they have been tested for safety, quality and effectiveness, so that should reassure them on that front. and in terms of side—effects, most people are absolutely fine. some people develop very mild side effects — for example, an achy arm, headache, the body aches, they might feel generally unwell for a few days. but simple painkillers and rest, paracetamol, will make you feel better. but obviously, if anyone had any concerns before getting a vaccine or after it with any side—effects, there is always a health care professional or doctor on hand. now it�*s time for a look at the weather with matt taylor. hello. lots of showers across the uk. best of it today in the southernmost

counties of england and wales and some fleeting showers, a strong breeze in northern scotland, central and southern scotland, northern ireland, northern england, the showers will persist, some of them torrential, a risk of flooding. in the showers it is going to feel cool for this stage in august. the area of low pressure centred across scotland, showers will revolve around it. frequently in northern england and northern ireland. not too chilly start on saturday. saturday all over again, showers and slightly different areas, one or two places will stay dry but most people will see showers. a brighter day in northern parts of scotland. south of scotland and northern ireland seeing the heaviest once again. hello this is bbc news. the headlines... laura kenny wins a fifth gold medal

and becomes the first british woman to win gold at three consecutive olympic games, as she and katie archibald win the madison in the velodrome. energy bills for millions of households across the uk are to go up this winter. the energy watchdog says the increase is needed because of rising wholesale prices. most remaining coronavirus restrictions in wales will be scrapped from tomorrow. limits on the number of people that can meet indoors will end, social distancing rules will ease and nightclubs can reopen. a fifth of all the uk�*s covid, hospital patients are aged between 18 and 34. doctors warn of the dangers facing the young and unvaccinated. firefighters in greece continue to battle wildfires across the country — it�*s predicted that worse is still to come. sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre,

here�*s mike bushell. good morning. what a day it�*s turning into for team gb, who are up to fourth now in the tokyo olympics medal table, just ahead of australia, with a 17th gold. and it�*s history making — one for laura kenny, who has become first british woman to win gold medals at three olympics games. as kenny, and katie archibald were crowned the inaugral madison champions in the tokyo velodrome, kenny also becomes team gb�*s most decorated female athlete with her fifth gold and sixth olympic medal overall. the british pair dominated the i20—lap race, winning ten of the 12 sprints on offer to finish on 78 points. and out of all the medals kenny has won, this seems to mean more than all the rest. i have never wanted to win a race so badly in all my life and that was the one. i messaged adjacent this morning and said i feel like the one. i messaged adjacent this morning and said ifeel like my olympics ends today. —— i messaged

jason this morning. —— i messaged jason this morning. i love the team pursuit but it was given the fears like never before. once that was out of the way, it�*s almost hard to say but i felt relieved, because the one race i really wanted to win was this, and then we did it. and another medalfor team gb in the velodrome as jack carlin won an impressive bronze in the men�*s individual sprint. he won the first two of these bronze medal races against russian denis dimitrev, the second by a whisker, and so there was no need for a third race in the best of three showdown, and so carlin was on the podium. the gold medal match in the women�*s hockey between the netherlands and argentina is currently goalless, and although the olympic champions from rio, team gb, missed out this time on the final, they have made the podium for the third games running, winning the bronze medal match against india 14—3. the brits were two goals up early on, but by the third quarter, india had fought back brilliantly to lead 3—2. but a late rally turned the match around again, and team gb were back on podium

once more, and tears were flowing at the end. great britain captain hollie pearne—webb said, "it�*s been a tough five years. "a bronze medal was beyond our wildest dreams "just a few months ago." it will be at least a silver for team gb boxer lauren price, who will fight for a gold medal on the final day of tokyo 2020 after winning her middleweight semifinal today. it was nip and tuck all the way and got even tougher for price, against her dutch opponent, nouchka fontaine, when she was docked a point for excessive holding in the second round. but against an opponent she has faced in several major finals, price fought back in the last round to edge victory to book her place in the gold—medal contest on sunday. now, away from the olympics, records have been broken in football. it�*s a dream come true joining manchester city, says jack grealish, after his transfer from the club he joined as a boy, aston villa, for a british record fee of £100 million. joe lynskey reports.

this summer, the country found out what aston villa have known for years — just how good jack grealish can be with a ball at his feet. and now grealish... grealish in! at villa, they watched the euros with pride, but with a problem. each match the grealish reputation grew, so much so that by august, he would be a £100 million player. manchester city have made him the first briton to move for a nine figure sum — the most an english club�*s spent on one man. grealish is from solihull. he joined villa as a six—year—old, and by 18, was in the first team. he stayed with them even when they were relegated and dragged them back to the top. but as club captain, he pledged to stayjust last year, and even after 20 years with one team, it can hurt to say goodbye. he is a local boy.

but i think being a villa fan and being a professionalfootballer when you have got that professional athlete mentality and you do want to win things. 26 is his next birthday and i thinkjack wants to sample the highest level. he has had a taste of it with england. i think he probably thought it is now a never to make a move. at city, grealishjoins raheem sterling and phil foden, three england team—mates who could play in the champions league together. but a price tag doesn�*t guarantee greatness. two players have left the premier league for nine figures, but both philippe coutinho and eden hazard have struggled at new clubs. grealish, a lovely. little dinked ball... grealish is a lifelong villa fan, but as many teams struggle, manchester city have shown they can get who they want. and even if it is £100 million, every player has a price. barcelona say that after 20 years,

lionel messi is leaving the club. they�*ve released an extraordinary statement claiming that �*financial and structural obstacles�* are preventing him from signing a new contract. messi has been a free agent sincejuly the 1st, with the final year of his previous deal being dominated with rumours about his future. but he agreed a new contract with a huge pay cut to stay at the club, but barca now say they can�*t even afford that. i haven�*t mentioned the cricket as rain stopped play. afterjust 11 balls of the third day in the opening test between england and india at trent bridge, so india, 132—4, so still 51 behind. that�*s all the sport for now. venues across italy are introducing an obligatory covid green pass from today, meaning access will only be allowed with either a vaccination certificate, a negative test or proof of recovery from the virus. the measure will be extended to universities and transport next month.

our correspondent mark lowen reports from verona. a night at the opera — tickets, temperature check, and, from today, the mandatory green pass — a covid vaccination certificate, negative test or proof of recovery, as italy tightens its rules from theatres to restaurants, gyms to cafes. this is how it will work in practice. i come into the venue in question. i present my green pass, which, in my case is a vaccination certificate. it�*s verified. this device doesn�*t save the data. i present my id card and i am allowed to enter. it is a big change and challenge for those involved. nobody told us how to face covid, you know, so at the beginning we were afraid, we were nervous, we were anxious. then, month by month, we saw a new problem giving new solution, and after 18 months we built a little bit of self—confidence, so let�*s say now that the situation is — it is not a problem.

this is another problem regarding covid. tonight�*s treat — aida. ajewel of verdi. this ancient amphitheatre in a new pandemic era. verona�*s arena has already adapted to covid. fewer performers, masks, and half capacity. but, with the green pass, the drama has moved off stage, too. parliament had to be suspended after protests from far—right mps. and while polls show most italians in favour, vocal demonstrations have broken out across the country. much of the opposition is from restaurateurs — their patience already worn by lockdowns.

translation: we shouldn't have to police this, it's not ourjob, - and we shouldn�*t deal with sensitive data. the government will make us argue with customers who want to sit inside without the pass. we will have to comply but we have already had cancellations. are you no—vax? absolutely not, i am neither for nor against, i am a restauranteur. it has gotten nasty for medics supporting the green pass. this woman received a death threat through whatsapp, evoking the nazi trials at nuremberg. other messages were on facebook and they came from her colleagues. translation: i really felt in danger. - what upset me most was that the threats were from health workers. they, like us, were heroes of the pandemic and now some of them are no—vax. i felt broken and thought about giving up everything, but then i realised i must go on and show them that they are the ones at fault.

at the arena, too, the show will go on, but with new checks for the opera lovers. italy is beginning another act in its covid story, but the unity felt last year is fading. mark lowen, bbc news, verona. mark lowen is in verona. a beautiful day behind you, mark. yes, a gorgeous day in their own. perfect blue sky making the ancient roman and the theatre over their sparkle in the sunshine. it is one of the venues that will have to deal with this green pass change, but plenty of venues that need to deal with it and that includes cafes and restaurants with indoor tables. this pizzeria in the centre of verona is having to request a green pass for anybody sitting inside. in this sunshine, not many people this morning as most tourists are outside

and most residents are too. among the tourists eating their pizzas are john and laura from denmark. are you aware of the green pass change and the fact that from today it is compulsory in italy? we the fact that from today it is compulsory in italy? we read about it and were — compulsory in italy? we read about it and were lucky _ compulsory in italy? we read about it and were lucky that _ compulsory in italy? we read about it and were lucky that we _ compulsory in italy? we read about it and were lucky that we are - it and were lucky that we are leaving — it and were lucky that we are leaving today, so we have been here for two _ leaving today, so we have been here for two weeks. do leaving today, so we have been here for two weeks-— for two weeks. do you have to use the treen for two weeks. do you have to use the green pass _ for two weeks. do you have to use the green pass today _ for two weeks. do you have to use the green pass today at _ for two weeks. do you have to use the green pass today at all? - for two weeks. do you have to use the green pass today at all? no, l for two weeks. do you have to use l the green pass today at all? no, not at all. we the green pass today at all? no, not at all- we will— the green pass today at all? no, not at all. we will use _ the green pass today at all? no, not at all. we will use it _ the green pass today at all? no, not at all. we will use it for— the green pass today at all? no, not at all. we will use it for the - at all. we will use it for the airport— at all. we will use it for the airport so— at all. we will use it for the airport so we _ at all. we will use it for the airport so we got _ at all. we will use it for the airport so we got our- at all. we will use it for the airport so we got our testsl at all. we will use it for the - airport so we got our tests today and they— airport so we got our tests today and they are _ airport so we got our tests today and they are negative _ airport so we got our tests today and they are negative so - airport so we got our tests today and they are negative so we - airport so we got our tests today and they are negative so we can| airport so we got our tests today. and they are negative so we can go on the _ and they are negative so we can go on the flight — and they are negative so we can go on the flight so— and they are negative so we can go on the flight-— on the flight. so you got the green ass on the flight. so you got the green pass through _ on the flight. so you got the green pass through a _ on the flight. so you got the green pass through a negative _ on the flight. so you got the green pass through a negative test? - on the flight. so you got the green pass through a negative test? we | pass through a negative test? we will tet pass through a negative test? we will get a vaccination at home but we atready— will get a vaccination at home but we atready had _ will get a vaccination at home but we already had covid _ will get a vaccination at home but we already had covid in _ will get a vaccination at home but| we already had covid in december will get a vaccination at home but . we already had covid in december so we already had covid in december so we had _ we already had covid in december so we had a _ we already had covid in december so we had a pass— we already had covid in december so we had a pass and _ we already had covid in december so we had a pass and will— we already had covid in december so we had a pass and will get— we already had covid in december so we had a pass and will get it - we already had covid in december so we had a pass and will get it next - we had a pass and will get it next week _ we had a pass and will get it next week. ~ . we had a pass and will get it next week. ~ :, , :, ~' we had a pass and will get it next

week. . ., , :, ,, :, we had a pass and will get it next week. . ., i. ,, :, , week. what you think of bringing in a mandatory _ week. what you think of bringing in a mandatory green _ week. what you think of bringing in a mandatory green pass _ week. what you think of bringing in a mandatory green pass certificate | a mandatory green pass certificate like this? we a mandatory green pass certificate like this? . ., a mandatory green pass certificate like this? . :, , :, like this? we are used to it in denmark— like this? we are used to it in denmark and _ like this? we are used to it in denmark and we _ like this? we are used to it in denmark and we have - like this? we are used to it in denmark and we have had - like this? we are used to it in | denmark and we have had the like this? we are used to it in - denmark and we have had the same, but in _ denmark and we have had the same, but in practical— denmark and we have had the same, but in practical terms _ denmark and we have had the same, but in practical terms it— denmark and we have had the same, but in practical terms it is— but in practical terms it is difficult _ but in practical terms it is difficult because - but in practical terms it is difficult because we - but in practical terms it is difficult because we fly. but in practical terms it is. difficult because we fly back but in practical terms it is- difficult because we fly back today and had _ difficult because we fly back today and had to— difficult because we fly back today and had to get— difficult because we fly back today and had to get test, _ difficult because we fly back today and had to get test, and - difficult because we fly back today and had to get test, and just - difficult because we fly back today and had to get test, and just to i and had to get test, and just to find out — and had to get test, and just to find out where _ and had to get test, and just to find out where it _ and had to get test, and just to find out where it is— and had to get test, and just to find out where it is a _ and had to get test, and just to find out where it is a new- and had to get test, and just to find out where it is a new havel and had to get test, and just to l find out where it is a new have to pay. _ find out where it is a new have to pay, we — find out where it is a new have to pay. we are — find out where it is a new have to pay. we are glad _ find out where it is a new have to pay. we are glad we _ find out where it is a new have to pay, we are glad we didn't - find out where it is a new have to pay, we are glad we didn't have i find out where it is a new have tol pay, we are glad we didn't have to do it— pay, we are glad we didn't have to do it for— pay, we are glad we didn't have to do it for the — pay, we are glad we didn't have to do it for the last _ pay, we are glad we didn't have to do it for the last two _ pay, we are glad we didn't have to do it for the last two weeks - pay, we are glad we didn't have to i do it for the last two weeks because we have _ do it for the last two weeks because we have been— do it for the last two weeks because we have been travelling _ do it for the last two weeks because we have been travelling around, - do it for the last two weeks because we have been travelling around, sol we have been travelling around, so if we _ we have been travelling around, so if we had _ we have been travelling around, so if we had to— we have been travelling around, so if we had to find _ we have been travelling around, so if we had to find a _ we have been travelling around, so if we had to find a place _ we have been travelling around, so if we had to find a place every- if we had to find a place every second — if we had to find a place every second or— if we had to find a place every second or third _ if we had to find a place every second or third day, - if we had to find a place every second or third day, it - if we had to find a place every second or third day, it wouldl if we had to find a place every. second or third day, it would be annoying — second or third day, it would be anno int. :, :, , second or third day, it would be annoying-— second or third day, it would be anno int. :, :, , ., , :, :, annoying. you have been ready to do it, but annoying. you have been ready to do it. but steve — annoying. you have been ready to do it, but steve think _ annoying. you have been ready to do it, but steve think others _ annoying. you have been ready to do it, but steve think others would - annoying. you have been ready to do it, but steve think others would be i it, but steve think others would be willing to do you think —— but do you think others would be willing to do it or do you think there will be resistance?— resistance? maybe it will be problematic, _ resistance? maybe it will be problematic, but _ resistance? maybe it will be problematic, but i _ resistance? maybe it will be problematic, but i think - resistance? maybe it will be problematic, but i think if i resistance? maybe it will be i problematic, but i think if you resistance? maybe it will be - problematic, but i think if you want to go— problematic, but i think if you want to go here, — problematic, but i think if you want to go here, there _ problematic, but i think if you want to go here, there are _ problematic, but i think if you want to go here, there are lots - problematic, but i think if you want to go here, there are lots of- problematic, but i think if you want to go here, there are lots of placesj to go here, there are lots of places you can _ to go here, there are lots of places you can sit — to go here, there are lots of places you can sit outside, _ to go here, there are lots of places you can sit outside, so _ to go here, there are lots of places you can sit outside, so that - to go here, there are lots of places you can sit outside, so that would. you can sit outside, so that would be ok. — you can sit outside, so that would be 0k. but— you can sit outside, so that would be 0k. but you _ you can sit outside, so that would be ok, but you have _ you can sit outside, so that would be ok, but you have to _ you can sit outside, so that would be ok, but you have to at - you can sit outside, so that would be ok, but you have to at least. you can sit outside, so that wouldl be ok, but you have to at least do some _ be ok, but you have to at least do some research— be ok, but you have to at least do some research before _ be ok, but you have to at least do some research before you - be ok, but you have to at least do some research before you go- be ok, but you have to at least do some research before you go so i be ok, but you have to at least do i some research before you go so you won't _ some research before you go so you won't be _ some research before you go so you won't be surprised _ some research before you go so you won't be surprised if— some research before you go so you won't be surprised if it _ some research before you go so you won't be surprised if it is _ some research before you go so you won't be surprised if it is hard - some research before you go so you won't be surprised if it is hard to- won't be surprised if it is hard to find places— won't be surprised if it is hard to find ptaces to _ won't be surprised if it is hard to find places to get _ won't be surprised if it is hard to find places to get test. - won't be surprised if it is hard to

find places to get test. in - won't be surprised if it is hard to find places to get test.— won't be surprised if it is hard to find places to get test. in terms of anti vaccinations _ find places to get test. in terms of anti vaccinations waves _ find places to get test. in terms of anti vaccinations waves within - anti vaccinations waves within society, in denmark, is there that movement and people who are resisting vaccinations or resisting any compulsory certificate? there are several _ any compulsory certificate? there are several people, _ any compulsory certificate? there are several people, the _ any compulsory certificate? there are several people, the majority i are several people, the majority have _ are several people, the majority have already got their vaccine and we haven't— have already got their vaccine and we haven't yet because we had it in december— we haven't yet because we had it in december so we have one year where we have _ december so we have one year where we have immunity, whereas here it only lasts— we have immunity, whereas here it only lasts half a year. if we stayed. _ only lasts half a year. if we stayed, we would have to get a test every _ stayed, we would have to get a test every second or third day.— stayed, we would have to get a test every second or third day. thank you ve much every second or third day. thank you very much and _ every second or third day. thank you very much and have _ every second or third day. thank you very much and have a _ every second or third day. thank you very much and have a safe _ every second or third day. thank you very much and have a safe trip - every second or third day. thank you very much and have a safe trip back| very much and have a safe trip back to denmark. the green pass will be extended next month to cover public transport, schools and universities as well. i think this is a way of the italian government encouraging more italians to get vaccinated. about 60% fully but this was the first country in the west to be crushed by the pandemic and so italy

now is taking no chances. iterate now is taking no chances. we remember — now is taking no chances. we remember those months at the beginning of the pandemic, don�*t we? the edinburgh festival fringe gets under way today and the city is preparing to welcome even more visitors as part of a month long showcase of festivals. last year the events were cancelled due to the pandemic. joining me now is adam mcvey, who is the edinburgh council leader. we have actually lost adam. i was expecting him on the screen inside me. adam, do we have you backless might hello, hello! you will have to correct me because i said it was cancelled but it wasn�*t, it went on line last year. we cancelled but it wasn't, it went on line last year-— cancelled but it wasn't, it went on line last year. we had some shows and festival _ line last year. we had some shows and festival did _ line last year. we had some shows and festival did what _ line last year. we had some shows and festival did what we _ line last year. we had some shows and festival did what we do, - line last year. we had some shows and festival did what we do, which | and festival did what we do, which is bringing enormous amount of creativity to solve problems and bring fantastic art and that is what we did last year, brilliant comedy

and art and music and dance, broadcast to the world and it was fantastic to embrace that new challenge. it was a very difficult one and a very difficult year, thousands of performers would have loved to have come to the city of edinburgh and displayed their own talent to many grateful audience, but they were grateful that they were still able to broadcast across the world. i were still able to broadcast across the world. . were still able to broadcast across the world. :, ,:, were still able to broadcast across the world. :, ,., ., the world. i read somewhere that the frin t e the world. i read somewhere that the prime has the world. i read somewhere that the fringe has been _ the world. i read somewhere that the fringe has been described _ the world. i read somewhere that the fringe has been described as - the world. i read somewhere that the fringe has been described as a - fringe has been described as a magnificent monster. how would you describe the fringe 2021? find magnificent monster. how would you describe the fringe 2021?— describe the fringe 2021? and much smaller monster. _ describe the fringe 2021? and much smaller monster. we _ describe the fringe 2021? and much smaller monster. we don't - describe the fringe 2021? and much smaller monster. we don't have - describe the fringe 2021? and much smaller monster. we don't have the j smaller monster. we don�*t have the same number coming to edinburgh putting on shows that take around the world, they get to trial some amazing new talent in edinburgh. so

many people started their careers at edinburgh international and fringe festivals. this year will be only 10% of the size in terms of the numbers and number of performers, but i think what we have still captured is special about that and two thirds of our city engage in the festival. that is a level of participation that is unparalleled, that because of our festival offering that platter of things, whatever you are into, you will find something that tickles your fancy. 2019, you had 300 venues. what is special about the venues this year in keeping with the coronavirus precaution?—

in keeping with the coronavirus precaution? absolutely, about a third the number— precaution? absolutely, about a third the number of— precaution? absolutely, about a third the number of venues - precaution? absolutely, about a third the number of venues will| precaution? absolutely, about a i third the number of venues will be used and they are all covid safe and the had been invested in to ensure they are covid safe. we also have p°p�*up they are covid safe. we also have pop—up venues predominantly indoor across the city and they are pretty open to the elements so you might want to take a jumper. but the great thing about it is we can get more people enjoying those performances and we have looked to change spaces. for example, there is a venue in the castle car park, we have stayed away from using green spaces and we have looked at the hard standing spaces we have in the city to transform them. ,., ., we have in the city to transform them. ,., :, .~' we have in the city to transform them. , , , them. good luck, because it sounds amazint. them. good luck, because it sounds amazing. thank _ them. good luck, because it sounds amazing. thank you. _ in a moment it will be time for the bbc news

at midday with jane hill. but before the weather, the government has announced a £750 miilion insurance package for the uk music industry. while that has been largely welcomed by the industry, there was anger regarding confusion of touring in the eu post—brexit. the department for culture, media and sport earlier this week confirmed a deal with 19 out of the 27 eu member states to agree that bands can perform in those countries without a visa or work permit if they�*re on a short—term tour. but visas aren�*t the only issue, as the rock band tankus the henge told our entertainment correspondent, chi chi izundu. # cos i see lights outside the door...#. you may think about touring musicians, we play on stage every night, it�*s great fun. really, the playing is the easy part. it�*s 5:30, we�*re in clacton, we�*re just about to start picking up the band.

what�*s changed in terms of going on tour, post—brexit? we used to be able to chuck all of our stuff in the van and just cross the border and head out, really, wherever we wanted. the biggest thing is called a carnet. that cost about £800, which is a big chunk of a performance for us. all our equipment has to be on a list, and if you bring something that isn�*t on the list, then you get fined, and vice versa. but we don�*t know if they�*re going to take anything out of the van or not. and then, instead ofjust going through the normal passport checks and crossing the border, we have to go to an additional place. just been into the carnet office, we�*re not allowed to film inside. we asked two of the staff

members if they�*d had any bands through, they said, no, we were the first. then we have to do that again on the french side... they�*ve given us this red thing. exit! ..before we can even think about setting off to a first gig. but we don�*t know if we�*ve got to do the french part of the carnet now or when we actually get to the france, because this is the french border here in the uk. it�*s pretty incredible we�*ve got to this point. the whole thing�*s been a big puzzle. we had a proper investigation at the french border, they checked every single thing, they asked if we had been vaccinated. france is easy because there�*s no visa requirement. other countries, we would have to log exactly where we�*re going and why. we�*re out of the tunnel now, we�*re in france,

and we�*ve got to take our carnet document, the big document, got to get it stamped as soon as you arrive. and really, it�*s playing in the eu which allows us to play our uk gigs. because there�*s 500 million people in the eu and that�*s a massive market for music, and it�*s a big export for british music. a band can�*t survive simply playing in the uk. what about your merchandise, have you managed to take some of that with you? unfortunately not. we have to be vat registered. thatjust means we have higher accountancy fees, there�*s more paperwork, pushes up the price of all our products. all these things help keep musicians on the road and paid. and because the margins are so narrow anyway, they really help us survive. so, because of the added costs, we haven�*t been able to take any with us.

this is what we do, basically, every day, move these things around, take them to pieces, put them back together again, make loads of noise. we arejoining the campaign for a cultural passport. there has to be a system where this represents us. and we also need people in the eu to be aware of this campaign and support it from the eu side. and that�*s something we�*ve been talking to people about while we�*ve been here, and they�*ve been receptive, and they don�*t know about it. so we need a cultural passport for musicians. good morning. while a few of you will get away

with a dry amount of whether in the next few days. 20 of downpours to come and some will be torrential in places. those showers are revolving around that area of low pressure and moves eastwards, bringing respite for most of us by tuesday. is centred around scotland, and winds could be gusting at 40 scotland, and winds could be gusting at a0 to scotland, and winds could be gusting at 40 to 50 scotland, and winds could be gusting at a0 to 50 mph, meaning showers in the south will be fleeting and more persistent rain in the north of scotland, but winds later elsewhere. —— winds later elsewhere. that said, if you manage to avoid those showers, you should get sunshine and it will feel quite cool. the area of low pressure is with us overnight

and the showers are revolving around it, most frequent across parts of scotland, northern ireland, northern england and wales. while the days are cool, the night are not particularly chilly. on saturday, it is as you wear and showers start to brew once again. a few to begin with in east anglia and the south—east, but showers in scotland and northern ireland, slow—moving. temperatures down a little on today. there is confirmation, the area of low pressure still spinning around the uk centred through scotland and this is where the heaviest of the downpours will be, bring through the afternoon as temperatures rise, showers pushing across the sky but fewer showers towards the south coast and wales, sun will be largely dry and some elite maxim channel return to the south—west.

temperatures in the high teens for the vast majority. even into next week, we are not settling into a long spell of summery weather by any means. tuesday probably the driest day, still some sunshine at times but downpours will still come and go. place for the woman from dumfries but it is kate french who has done it. welcome to viewers very shortly, and we say hello to viewers indeed on bbc two now. you are watching the final moments in the women�*s modern pentathlon.

cycling sensation — laura kenny becomes team gb�*s most decorated female olympian. they�*ve dominated the race from start to finish. it�*s been a 5—star effort, brilliant effort, an olympic title winning effort... after she and katie archibald took gold in the first olympic womens madison, kenny paid tribute to their remarkable teammanship: just to have katie there the whole time, ifeel like i�*m racing with a sister, and i couldn�*t have done it if we didn�*t have that relationship. on a historic day, we�*ll have the latest live

from tokyo.also this lunchtime: gas and electricity bills will go up for millions of people,