here today, gene here today, gone tomorrow. is a bit here today, gone tomorrow. secondly, breaking your promise to do something that's quite popular and people are in favour of is way less of a deal then breaking a promise for something unpopular. this is pretty much firmly in the former category, it's relatively popular, and i think number ten will have been showing polling info to the sceptical mps over the last few days to persuade them of that. and the third thing, of course, which they've been really pushing is that there's been a pandemic. now the fiscal realities of that are massive, we've spent a lot of money, but social care was going to be a really big expensive deal to fix. and of course, borisjohnson said, when he was appointed pm, that he had the plan to fix it — that was longer for the had the plan to fix it — that was longerfor the pandemic. so it's a bit of a ruse, saying the pandemic is the reason for having to put up taxes to fund the nhs and social

care. i'm old enough to remember when brexit was going to fund our health and social care system. obviously that hasn't panned out. so it's a fiction, but i think there's enough puff and spin they are that lots of people will forgive the government for this all betrayal. and michael, the rationalfrom the prime minister was, yes, he's broken the commitment, but the global pandemic wasn't in the manifesto either. the guardian is focusing on £12 billion, but will it work? a lot of people in the social care we been talking to this evening are worrying that the nhs in the health care crisis will gobble up the majority of the funds that are raised, and they won't actually get much of this money. they won't actually get much of this mone . , ., ., they won't actually get much of this mone . , . ., ., , ., they won't actually get much of this mone. , . . ., money. the guardian has a cheat with the headlines. — money. the guardian has a cheat with the headlines, saying _ money. the guardian has a cheat with the headlines, saying his— money. the guardian has a cheat with the headlines, saying his reputation i the headlines, saying his reputation is at stake. — the headlines, saying his reputation is at stake, but telling us for years— is at stake, but telling us for years he _ is at stake, but telling us for years he hasn't got a reputation

worth_ years he hasn't got a reputation worth its— years he hasn't got a reputation worth its salt anyways. they are gob smacked _ worth its salt anyways. they are gob smacked hy— worth its salt anyways. they are gob smacked by this because they quite like it_ smacked by this because they quite like it when people spend a lot of money _ like it when people spend a lot of money so— like it when people spend a lot of money. so it's the fact that that is the worry— money. so it's the fact that that is the worry is— money. so it's the fact that that is the worry is it this will swallow it all up _ the worry is it this will swallow it all up it'll— the worry is it this will swallow it all up. it'll take years for the money— all up. it'll take years for the money to— all up. it'll take years for the money to work its way through to the social— money to work its way through to the social care _ money to work its way through to the social care itself, charities are clearly— social care itself, charities are clearly worried about that. if you think— clearly worried about that. if you think tanks here also saying the money— think tanks here also saying the money - — think tanks here also saying the money — we know over the years that various— money — we know over the years that various levels — money — we know over the years that various levels of the nhs are very good _ various levels of the nhs are very good at _ various levels of the nhs are very good at spending the money in the wrong _ good at spending the money in the wrong places, and some people say that's— wrong places, and some people say that's why— wrong places, and some people say that's why we are in the situation that's why we are in the situation that we _ that's why we are in the situation that we are — that's why we are in the situation that we are with these longer waiting — that we are with these longer waiting lists. the thing is, we need to see _ waiting lists. the thing is, we need to see these waiting lists come down — to see these waiting lists come down. now the prime minister said it'll get _ down. now the prime minister said it'll get worse before it gets better, _ it'll get worse before it gets better, but he didn't say when it'll start— better, but he didn't say when it'll start to _ better, but he didn't say when it'll start to get — better, but he didn't say when it'll start to get better. i think by the time _ start to get better. i think by the time we — start to get better. i think by the time we come to the next election, if things— time we come to the next election, if things haven't got better and there _ if things haven't got better and there is— if things haven't got better and there is still 13 million people on there is still 13 million people on the waiting lester up to that level,

then they'll be in real trouble if they've — then they'll be in real trouble if they've text everyone up to the hilt and the _ they've text everyone up to the hilt and the nhs still isn't working, they've — and the nhs still isn't working, they've got a huge problem. so this is a big _ they've got a huge problem. so this is a big gamble, will it pay off? we saw over— is a big gamble, will it pay off? we saw over the weekend in the sunday times, _ saw over the weekend in the sunday times, it _ saw over the weekend in the sunday times, it said borisjohnson wants the fact— times, it said borisjohnson wants the fact that he saved social care at the _ the fact that he saved social care at the top — the fact that he saved social care at the top of his wikipedia page — that may— at the top of his wikipedia page — that may be wishful thinking when it comes— that may be wishful thinking when it comes to _ that may be wishful thinking when it comes to the next election if people are still— comes to the next election if people are still packing out and he is and waiting _ are still packing out and he is and waiting lists up to your arm. getting _ waiting lists up to your arm. getting a _ waiting lists up to your arm. getting a good reception to these plans, the daily mail, and they have a picture of borisjohnson visiting a picture of borisjohnson visiting a care home today, discussing the good news that the government is dealing with this, the bad news is the tax burden will be the highest in history. but that mail also sort of blowing their own trumpet, saying — he's written a piece for the paper, and they say he's praised

them for playing a critical role in persuading him to grasp the nettle of social care reform. to persuading him to grasp the nettle of social care reform.— of social care reform. to be fair to the daily mail. _ of social care reform. to be fair to the daily mail, they _ of social care reform. to be fair to the daily mail, they backed - the daily mail, they backed theresa may's plan back in the 2017 general election. they said it was bold, great, and good to have a prime minister who is telling us the truth. and when you've been consistent, it's ok to blow your own trumpet. but i think there are real concerns — and it comes in what mike wasjust concerns — and it comes in what mike was just saying — concerns — and it comes in what mike wasjust saying — over the concerns — and it comes in what mike was just saying — over the two ways in which spending this money won't exactly float into improving the social care experience, both working age disabled adults and also older people often towards the end of their life in need of care. we've talked about the nhs which has an extraordinary capacity to suck up money, you can put any amount of money, you can put any amount of money into the nhs and it would vacuum it up. but on the other side,

there's the fact that these social care proposals, the majority of this is to reduce the amount that individuals put into the system, it's a cap on the total you might have to spend. so anyway, what's that doing —— what that is doing is replacing and visual spending with federal funding. replacing and visual spending with federalfunding. but it replacing and visual spending with federal funding. but it doesn't actually put any more money into the system. and when challenged on that, the government basically said the demographic pressures and unit cost pressures — by which they mean wages wanting to rise or their own national insurance price putting pressure on the social care employers, even — that those will be met with efficiencies. and that's magical thinking, you need money to prove the experience of care and quality of care workers, the training of care workers in the amount of time they put in, and the amount of time they put in, and the amount of time they put in, and the amount of people getting care at all. and that's weirdly enough the

thing that's not present at all in these plans. thing that's not present at all in these plans— thing that's not present at all in these plans-— thing that's not present at all in these lans. ., a ., ., , these plans. polly and michael, many thanks. these plans. polly and michael, many thanks- not — these plans. polly and michael, many thanks. not often _ these plans. polly and michael, many thanks. not often that _ these plans. polly and michael, many thanks. not often that we _ these plans. polly and michael, many thanks. not often that we have - these plans. polly and michael, many thanks. not often that we have one . thanks. not often that we have one story on every front page, but i think we devoted the whole review to one story. it is a pretty seismically important story. that's it for the papers. if you're in the uk, polly mackenzie and michael booker will be back in just over half an hour to look at more of the stories being covered by newspapers and websites here. goodbye for now. good evening, i'm mimi fawaz, and this is your sports news. scotland's chances of reaching next year's world cup in qatar have been boosted tonight with a vital1—0 win over austria in vienna. lyndon dykes scored the goal, a penalty in the 30th minute.

but it was a lively and open game — as katie gornall reports. in vienna, scotland were at a crossroads on their world cup journey. this, they said, was a game they couldn't afford to lose. no—one was expecting an easy ride. just a point separated scotland and austria at kick—off, with both teams desperate to land the first blow. chances flowed and lyndon dykes rose. nothing that time, but in this frantic first half, another opportunity for scotland wasn't far behind. the referee decided che adams had been hauled down, and so dykes stepped up. it's lyndon dykes! yes! this time, he did beat the keeper. after the break, austria grew increasingly frustrated. the tension rose, the pressure was starting to show. austria outperformed scotland at the euros, but here they looked vulnerable. stephen o'donnell nearly took advantage. but still, there was no margin for error, and thankfully for scotland, they had craig gordon to rely on. that save meant scotland hung

on for a vital three points and a win that keeps the dream alive. katie gornall, bbc news. a bizarre late own—goal by nikola milenkovic gave the republic of ireland just their second point in five games, in a 1—1 draw with serbia. ireland remain second bottom of group a. england might have won all five of their world cup qualifying matches so far, but their manager's warning them not to ease up ahead of tomorrow night's game in poland. england go to warsaw off the back of two straight 4—0 victories, but gareth southgate doesn't want his players to get ahead of themselves against the team second in the group. as a team, we have to recognise we're in a good moment and the team are playing well. but also, those moments can be dangerous because if we get any sense of complacency, we're going into a game where we'll be really challenged, and this

is a big opportunity for us. we can really take a positive step towards the world cup if we win in warsaw. england forward jesse lingard has rejected a contract offer from manchester united, with his current deal set to expire at the end of the season. it is understood lingard has concerns about how often he's likely to play for the club, especially since the arrival of cristiano ronaldo. lingard scored twice in england's win over andorra on sunday, and impressed during a loan spell with west ham last season. meanwhile, ronaldo has trained with his new club manchester united for the first time. he missed portugal's world cup qualifying win against azerbaijan through suspension, after picking up a yellow card during the win over ireland last week.

the new england women's manager sarina viegman has named herfirst over ireland last week. the new england women's manager sarina viegman has named herfirst england squad since taking charge — and it includes 16 players from the british tokyo olympic team. the squad includes uncapped pair esme morgan and katie zelen. the experienced mary urps and lucy staniforth are back in the team. but manchester city trio lucy bronze, keira walsh, and ellie roebuck all miss out through injury. now tomorrow evening, we could see yet another milestone for 18—year—old emma raducanu at the us open. the briton is in quarterfinal action at flushing meadows at around 5pm uk time — she faces the tokyo olympic champion this summer, belinda bencic. but raducanu still hasn't lost a set in this remarkable run to the last eight. the last briton to win the women's title was virginia wade, back in 1968. i think there's so many of them things i'm impressed by. first of all, she's very exuberant, she's a lovely person. if you're good,

you're good. it is just about whether or not you can handle everything that goes with it, to be obsolete honest. personality on the court is a pleasure to watch. so it will do infinite things for british tennis, and i think she's going to be able to handle it. but there is an awful lot that she will have to handle. george russell will partner lewis hamilton at mercedes next season, forming an all—british driver line up. the 23—year—old replaces valtteri bottas, who hasjoined alfa romeo. russell has spent three years at williams, and has impressed this season, including a second placed finish at the belgian grand prix. russell said he was "absolutely buzzing", but was aware of "the scale of the challenge". hamilton said on social media that russell had "rightly earned his spot". there's a new leader at cycling's tour of britain, after the ineos grenadiers won the team time trial — and it's a british rider, ethan hayter. the 22—year—old won a silver medal in the madison at the olympics with matt walls,

and now he's showing what he can do on the road. hayter was in the light blue sprinter�*s jersey, and a fine team performance from ineos means he's swapped that for the red, white, and blue of the race leader. head coach chris silverwood has said england will make a late decision on whether ben stokes will feature in the upcoming t20 world cup. all—rounder stokes has missed the test series against india after announcing he would take an "indefinite break" from cricket to look after his mental wellbeing. england will name their world cup squad on thursday. the tournament in the uae and oman starts next month. and that's all the sport for now. see you later. fairly balmy weather out there after a hot tuesday, and for many of us, wednesday will be every bit as hot with tonnes of sunshine on the way.

having said that, the southwest of the country is already starting to see a breakdown of this heat. showers are expected in cornwall early hours of the morning. very hit and miss, though, so not everybody�*s going to get them. but it's still warm — look at that, 17 celsius, that's the starting temperature — and for many of us, it'll be around the mid—teens come sunrise. so the forecast, then, for wednesday shows showers and some thunderstorms in the southwest of the country, a bit more cloud in the northwest here. but, generally speaking, it's a hot and sunny day with temperatures in many areas in the mid or high 20s, possibly hitting 30 celsius once again. the risk of showers or thunderstorms through the second half of the day on wednesday will extend into wales, parts of the midlands, as well, and further showers come thursday.

welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore. i'm karishma vaswani. the headlines: in afghanistan, the taliban announce their new government. none of the cabinet officials are women and their new prime minister is on a un terrorism sanctions list. earlier, the group fired warning shots on the streets of kabul, as hundreds took part in protests condemning the taliban and criticising pakistan. we'll be live in washington for more. also in the programme: the british prime minister announces one of the largest tax rises in decades, saying it will pay for a large catch—up programme in the national health service and fund long—awaited reforms to elderly care. and huge demonstrations are taking place in brazil in support

of controversial president jair bolsonaro,