good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. our headlines today. every household will get £400 off their energy bill, with extra cash for the most vulnerable in society — the chancellor unveils his plan to combat the cost—of—living crisis. the support kicks in this autumn, when bills are expected to soar again. i'll have all the details on exactly what's been announced and who's eligible. but there's a warning energy costs will remain high well into next year. questions remain over the police response to the texan school shooting, with witnesses saying officers were hesitant to confront the killer.

good morning. iam in paris good morning. i am in paris ahead of liverpool's champions league final tomorrow, we will hear from the man who has masterminded their run, juergen klopp, and why this is the best team he has ever managed. how special is this group of -la er? managed. how special is this group of player? very _ managed. how special is this group of player? very special, _ managed. how special is this group of player? very special, best - managed. how special is this group of player? very special, best i - managed. how special is this group of player? very special, best i have ever had in — of player? very special, best i have ever had in a _ of player? very special, best i have ever had in a best _ of player? very special, best i have ever had in a best ever? _ of player? very special, best i have ever had in a best ever? definitely, i ever had in a best ever? definitely, they grew— ever had in a best ever? definitely, they grew together, they are fantastic people. we're talking to manchester arena bomb victim martin hibbert as he sets off to climb mount kilimanjaro, where he'll take on the biggest challenge he's faced yet. plus, a day of strong sunshine for the south of the uk, a few more showers across the night. details and your full forecast coming up. showers across the night. details and yourfull forecast coming up. —— across the north. it's friday may the 27th. the chancellor's £15 billion plan to help everyone in the uk with soaring energy bills has been given a cautious welcome by some charities and economists.

business leaders say they need a similar lifeline — and industry analysts are already predicting that more support will be needed next year, as the cost of gas and electricity is likely to remain extremely high. andrew plant reports. under pressure to act, the government's support is a mix of universal payments and help targeted at the most vulnerable. we will send directly to around eight million of the lowest—income households a one—off cost—of—living payment of £650. the chancellor said they want to help those for whom the struggle is too hard, amid the cost—of—living crisis. under the new measures, all households in the uk will get £400 this october to help with energy bills. the poorest households will also get an additional payment of £650. there'll be a one—off disability cost—of—living payment of £150, and pensioners entitled to the winter fuel allowance will get £300.

the government says, in total, the measures provide support worth £15 billion. direct debit and credit customers will have the money credited to their account, while customers with prepayment meters will have the money applied to their meter, or via a voucher. speaking to the bbc, rishi sunak said he wanted to provide support for all households. we know this is a squeeze on ordinary working families, and whilst i can't solve every problem — no government could — we want to show that we are on people's side and where we can try and ease the burden a bit, we will. but people in bristol had mixed reactions about whether it would make a difference to them. i heard you mention £400, but they reckon it's going to go up by £800, so £400 isjust not going to cut it. they do not target things properly, and that's what angers me. - i will see how much i will get,

and if i'm 0k...i will put some of it into a savings pot. so where will the money come from? the chancellor says a tax on oil and gas firms who have benefited from globally high prices would raise around £5 billion. for the remaining 10 billion, that's still unclear. today it feels like the chancellor has finally realised the problems that the country are facing. a windfall tax was an idea they had previously rejected, but something labour had been calling for. they welcomed the u—turn, but said they were disappointed by how long it's taken. leading economists say the chancellor is doing a lot for those on the lowest incomes, but some worries remain. what about those families who are just above the means—tested benefit level? they might be quite peeved that people looking very much like them are getting a lot of money and they're not. the question now is, will this be the last time the chancellor has to intervene? andrew plant, bbc news, in bristol.

so how can you access the help that's been announced? ben's here with the details. good morning. . good morning. v people good morning. . people still die justly what has been announced by the chancellor when they will receive —— people are still digesting. firstly, let's talk about the help that everybody will get. remember we were promised a £200 loan on our energy bills this october? well, that's been doubled to £400 — and you'll no longer have to pay it back. that is no longer at loan. it is now a rant. everybody qualifies for this — and you don't have to do anything to get it. it will happen automatically and be discounted from your bills from october. this of course is in addition to that £150 council tax rebate that most households are in the process of receiving now.

and then there's additional support for more vulnerable households? there is some targeted support, as well. around eight million of the lowest—income households — so those on means—tested benefits — will also get a one—off payment of £650. the government will make that payment in two lump sums directly into your bank account. the first injuly, the second in the autumn. pensioners will also get an extra winter fuel payment of £300. you're eligible for this if you're born before 26th september 1955 and you're on the state pension. payments are made automatically — usually in november or december, so you won't need to do anything extra for the cash. there's also a one—off payment of £150 for the six million people who get extra cost disability benefits. again, this will happen automatically, with payments expected to be made by september.

altogether, the chancellor says the support announced yesterday is worth £15 billion. some of that will be raised from a windfall tax — although they aren't calling it that — on the profits of oil and gas firms, a policy the government had previously ruled out. all of this support is a generous package which delivers much of what campaigners and opposition politicians had been calling for. but there's a warning this morning this won't end the calls for help. that's because energy bills are forecast to be higher next spring, even after the big jump forecast for october. so there will still be calls for further help. in so there will still be calls for further help.— so there will still be calls for further help. so there will still be calls for further hel-. ,, . , so there will still be calls for further hel. ,, . , ., further help. in essence, there is a lot of information _ further help. in essence, there is a lot of information out _ further help. in essence, there is a lot of information out there. - further help. in essence, there is a lot of information out there. in - lot of information out there. in essence your message is, you are sitting at home listening to this, you don't have to do anything to access these funds, they will come to you via various mechanism already in place. to you via various mechanism already in lace. .. ,

to you via various mechanism already in lace. , i. ., in place. exactly. if you are eligible. — in place. exactly. if you are eligible. they _ in place. exactly. if you are eligible, they will - in place. exactly. if you are eligible, they will be - in place. exactly. if you are eligible, they will be paid l in place. exactly. if you are| eligible, they will be paid to in place. exactly. if you are - eligible, they will be paid to you automatically. do not expect it all at once, it will in stages depending on which of the support elements you are entitled to but you should not have to claim it, it will go in automatically to your bank account. thank you very much. we'll be speaking to the shadow chancellor rachel reeves in about an hour — and then to the chancellor rishi sunak at 7:30. we will get more detail on that for you. if you have got questions specifically that you would like to put to either of those politicians, particularly the chancellor, do let us know. you can get in touch in the usual way. let's find out what the political fallout is. good morning, nick eardley. this was initially called a windfall

tax but the conservatives said it is not that. maybe this isn't traditional conservative policies. rishi sunak yesterday kept calling it an" energy profits levy". i wonder if you might be tempted to call it a windfall tax this morning because everybody else is. —— if he might be tempted. the raw political picture is i think this has been welcomed by the majority of people in parliament, particularly those mps who are urging the chancellor to do something that targeted households that are feeling the biggest squeeze just now, those whose energy bills have none up the most and who are struggling the most to pay with it. in that sense it has been really popular. but it is not universally popular and it has created a bit of a split in the conservative party. we note there are some cabinet ministers like the business secretary kwasi kwarteng, like the brexit 0pportunities minister, jacob rees—mogg, who are

against the idea of a windfall tax and are really uncomfortable with this. there are other conservative backbenchers, one yesterday called it red meat for socialists. he was not convinced at all. there are some dangers i think politically for rishi sunak, as well. member after the pandemic he tried to bring spending down, tried to say all these emergency measures are over. now he has turned the tap back on to deal with some of the pressures that households are facing. how easy will it be to take it off if energy prices remain high at next year? yes, look, on the whole, this has been popular, but some tories are deeply uncomfortable with the idea of windfall taxes and i'm not totally sure how easy it will be to stop the chancellor doing this again in the future. {lilia stop the chancellor doing this again in the future-— stop the chancellor doing this again in the future. . «a , . police in texas are facing criticism over their response to a mass shooting at a primary school which left 19 children and two teachers dead.

as questions were asked over how quickly officers dealt with the situation in uvalde, it emerged that the husband of one of the adult victims suffered a heart attack after visiting her memorial — and also died. barbara plett usher reports. this is what the centre of town looks like two days after a massacre. a marker for every one of the 19 children and two of their teachers. some came from outside uvalde to show solidarity. there was even a brief visit by the duchess of sussex, meghan markle — she laid flowers at the cross for an eight—year—old boy. jackie would have turned ten next month, but she'd already found her own voice, her uncle said. jackie was the life of our family. she had just recently received her first communion. so she was on fire. she felt like a rock star. he says his brother argued with police on that day, demanding that they move faster to storm the school and stop the gunman. he wanted to go in there

and charge this guy, but they wouldn't let him. you guys going to do yourjob? do something! you know, you got 20 guys over there, standing, doing nothing. just get in there! he goes, "you need to go back, scoot back." "no, we're not going to scoot back. you want to arrest us, arrest us, but we're not... we're not... you know, we're here. i'm not going to go anywhere until i see my baby!" the authorities defended their response to the shooting. they tried to provide answers, but many questions remain. a troubling undercurrent to a tragedy that is still unfolding. you got to understand, we're getting a lot of information we're trying to track down and see what is true — we want to vet it. with the latest news that the broken—hearted husband of a teacher who was killed had died of a heart attack, adding to the unimaginable pain here. there are so many bouquets now — we've seen those mounds of flowers grow throughout the day — and quite a few children here, as well. there is a memorial at the school, but this really feels like a safe space for the community to grieve and to remember. sylvia did not lose

a loved one, but her world was shaken by those who did. we're a part of the community and its people that, one time or another, we have been together in a baseball game, and a football game, and a city event, and it'sjust children from our community and... we're here and i have the blessing to have my children with me, and these families don't. it is the hardest of the hard realities that have changed this town forever. barbara plett usher, bbc news, uvalde, texas. ukraine's foreign minister has pleaded for more heavy weapons from the west, saying the situation in the eastern donbas region is worse than people think. it comes after russian forces intensified their bombardment in the east of the country. let's speak to our correspondent joe inwood, who's in kyiv. good morning. bring us up to date with the latest developments in

terms of those bombardments. what with the latest developments in terms of those bombardments. what we are seeint is terms of those bombardments. what we are seeing is rich — terms of those bombardments. what we are seeing is rich in _ terms of those bombardments. what we are seeing is rich in attempts _ terms of those bombardments. what we are seeing is rich in attempts to - are seeing is rich in attempts to encircle key ukrainian positions from three sides and then cut them off around the back and we have seen some incredible footage of really, really intense bombing from above. it is astonishing that anyone could survive it. that is what is happening right along the defensive line to the ukrainians are trying to hold, but that point they are being broken through. we think russians are about ten kilometres away from a strategic town, and if they get that it would cut off the main road to these two cities, sievierodonetsk and lysychansk, the two they are really focusing on now. president zelensky has said the position is increasingly dire, where some people think, and there is a serious risk that large numbers of his troops will be cut off by the russians. thank you very much. the health care regulator has ordered an nhs trust at the centre of concerns about avoidable deaths and injuries to mothers and babies to make immediate improvements.

the care quality commission told nottingham university hospitals nhs trust it must make "significant and immediate improvements" to its maternity services — and it had serious staffing and cultural problems. the trust says it's working hard to make improvements. tributes have been paid to the actor ray liotta, who has died aged 67. the hollywood star — best known for his leading role in martin scorsese's goodfellas — passed away in his sleep while on location filming in the dominican republic. greg mckenzie has more. laughter. it's a good story, it's funny, you're a funny guy. it's widely considered one of the greatest films of all time. seen here playing the real—life mobster henry hill — the movie that shot ray liotta to stardom — martin scorsese's goodfellas. the 19905 hit revolutionised the gangster genre. it received heaps of critical and commercial success,

and went on to win six academy award nominations and one win after its release. you're leaving your car? he watches the car for me. it's easier... it was a career—defining role in the famous single—take copacabana nightclub scene — a long, continuous shot by a single camera ofjust under three minutes. turning and waiting in line. it's better than waiting in line. in paying tribute to the actor, the film's director, martin scorsese, issued a statement saying ray liotta was so uniquely gifted, so adventurous, and so courageous as an actor. playing henry hill in goodfellas was a tall order because the character had so many different facets, so many complicated layers, and ray was in almost every scene of a long, tough shoot.

ray liotta did other great films after this — playing corrupt cops or law—enforcement officers — often drawing on his real—life experience and tough upbringing to enhance his character's toughness. the 67—year—old was born in newjersey, and had been abandoned at an orphanage before being adopted. put one right here. kevin costner co—starred in the 1989 movie field of dreams a year before he landed the role in goodfellas. costner said he will always be shoelessjoe jackson in his heart, and says what happened that moment in the film was real — "god gave us that stunt, now god has ray." it was ray liotta's publicist who confirmed the actor's death — saying the movie star had died in his sleep in the dominican republic.

he was there filming his latest movie, dangerous waters. he leaves behind his daughter and fiancee. greg mckenzie, bbc news. brilliant films, brilliant film library. also such news... one of the founding members of depeche mode — the keyboard player andy fletcher — has died, aged 60. the group had huge success in the 19805 with a string of hits, including just can't get enough and new life. in a statement the band said they were "shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness" with the loss of their "dear friend, family member, and band—mate". it takes a certain people back a certain amount of time. it really does, certain amount of time. it really does. 1980s. — certain amount of time. it really does, 1980s, big _ certain amount of time. it really does, 1980s, big band - certain amount of time. it really does, 1980s, big band in - certain amount of time. it really does, 1980s, big band in those | certain amount of time. it really - does, 1980s, big band in those days. fabulous. we need to keep an eye on the weather. some sunshine coming our way, the weather. some sunshine coming ourway, i the weather. some sunshine coming our way, i think. the weather. some sunshine coming our way, ithink. that the weather. some sunshine coming our way, i think. that morning.

good morning. some strong sunshine acrose— good morning. some strong sunshine across the _ good morning. some strong sunshine across the southern half of the uk today, _ across the southern half of the uk today, beautiful start after the overnight cloud has cleared, some still lingering around the channel islands — still lingering around the channel islands. different story further north, — islands. different story further north, this is western scotland is not north, this is western scotland is hot that— north, this is western scotland is not that long ago. shower clouds around _ not that long ago. shower clouds around and a bit of the north—south split. _ around and a bit of the north—south split, staying dry and sunny across southern _ split, staying dry and sunny across southern areas but still show is to come _ southern areas but still show is to come in _ southern areas but still show is to come in the — southern areas but still show is to come in the north. this is where the showers _ come in the north. this is where the showers are, — come in the north. this is where the showers are, western and northern scotland _ showers are, western and northern scotland especially. the odd one into northern ireland. away from that a _ into northern ireland. away from that a dry— into northern ireland. away from that a dry site for england and wales, — that a dry site for england and wales, patchy cloud and drizzle in the channel islands which were clear and then— the channel islands which were clear and then lots of sunshine across much _ and then lots of sunshine across much of— and then lots of sunshine across much of the midlands, southern england — much of the midlands, southern england and wales. northern england not england and wales. northern england hot this, _ england and wales. northern england not this, there will be areas of publishing through stock showers maihly_ publishing through stock showers mainly across the north and west of scotland _ mainly across the north and west of scotland but we can see one or two as far— scotland but we can see one or two as far south — scotland but we can see one or two as far south as the peak district and in _ as far south as the peak district and in towards snowdonia. cool breeze — and in towards snowdonia. cool breeze that will keep temperatures around _ breeze that will keep temperatures around 12_ breeze that will keep temperatures around 12 to 15 degrees across northern— around 12 to 15 degrees across northern areas, the further south you are _ northern areas, the further south you are with the sunshine,

particularly high uv levels today, temperatures peaking around 21 degrees — temperatures peaking around 21 degrees. stilla temperatures peaking around 21 degrees. still a fresh breeze which will be _ degrees. still a fresh breeze which will be across england and wales, taking _ will be across england and wales, taking us— will be across england and wales, taking us into tomorrow, fresh tight but of— taking us into tomorrow, fresh tight but of the _ taking us into tomorrow, fresh tight but of the weekend, a lot of dry weather— but of the weekend, a lot of dry weather around on saturday, goole on sunday— weather around on saturday, goole on sunday with _ weather around on saturday, goole on sunday with one or two showers. weather around on saturday, goole on sunday with one or two showers. more details _ sunday with one or two showers. more details later~ _ we look forward to it. thank you. let's take a look at today's papers. many newspapers lead on the unveiling of the chancellor's multi—billion—pound financial package to help families with the rising cost of living. "about time, rishi" is the mirror's headline. the paper calls the move a "spectacular u—turn", and says it's come five months after the labour party began calling for a windfall tax. the times is reporting the news that the crown prosecution services has confirmed that the actor kevin spacey is to be charged with sexual assault against three men in the uk. five charges are being brought against the 62—year—old, following complaints dating

between 2005 and 2013. "fears for chippies as ministers prepare to ban russian fish" is one of the headlines in the telegraph this morning. the paper says ministers are preparing to hit russian seafood imports with trade tariffs as part of a new wave of sanctions following its invasion of ukraine. and many of today's papers — including the guardian — have this picture of all four members of abba arriving for the first performance of their virtual show in london last night. 0ur entertainment correspondent was there, too — we'll bring you his report at 7:20. just to avoid any confusion, that was a picture of the real abba. hat was a picture of the real abba. not the was a picture of the real abba. idrrt the abbatars. was a picture of the real abba. not the abbatars. real _ was a picture of the real abba. not the abbatars. real people - was a picture of the real abba. not the abbatars. real people in - was a picture of the real abba. not the abbatars. real people in the l the abbatars. real people in the audience. the abbatars. real people in the audience- l _ the abbatars. real people in the audience. i think _ the abbatars. real people in the audience. i think it _ the abbatars. real people in the audience. i think it was _ the abbatars. real people in the audience. i think it was the - the abbatars. real people in the audience. i think it was the first | audience. i think it was the first time they were together as a force in for a very long time. the women are no longer—

in for a very long time. the women are no longer doing _ in for a very long time. the women are no longer doing media - are no longer doing media interviews.— are no longer doing media interviews. �* , .., interviews. and they recorded separately _ interviews. and they recorded separately in _ interviews. and they recorded separately in recent _ interviews. and they recorded i separately in recent recordings. interviews. and they recorded - separately in recent recordings. job advert in the paper. the image you can see is the red arrows but that is not the story. the job advertised which is a new head teacher for a school on a remote scottish island. how many pupils will you be teaching on the remote scottish island? i will tell you. it is four. four pupils. a once—in—a—lifetime opportunity, primary school. it is foula, the to the west of shetland. the effort to the island's slower pace of life. four students and what a life. ,, , pace of life. four students and what a life. ,, mg , ., pace of life. four students and what alife. ,, , ., , , ., a life. quickly 'ust to pick up from our 'ob a life. quicklyjust to pick up from yourjob advert. — a life. quicklyjust to pick up from yourjob advert, this _ a life. quicklyjust to pick up from yourjob advert, this application, l a life. quicklyjust to pick up from | yourjob advert, this application, a 49—year—old, and neatly, putting an application for his grandfather is

92 for a football manager's job and it was for the club whitton albion. in the cbe dubbed him as the vintage one is that his listed skills include managing difficult stakeholders, mostly family, and loyalty because he had gone to again, his first game at the age of one. ., ., of again, his first game at the age of one._ of course l again, his first game at the age of. one._ of course the one. the vintage one. of course the secial one. the vintage one. of course the special one. — one. the vintage one. of course the special one. apply- _ we've been following the inspirational story of martin hibbert on breakfast for some time — he's the manchester arena bomb survivor, who was told he would never walk again after suffering a serious spinal injury. since then, martin's taken on some massive fundraising challenges and next friday he'll undertake his biggest yet — scaling mount kilimanjaro in tanzania. john maguire has been catching up with martin and his family ahead of his trip. his training has been thorough and

very tough. at home, in an altitude chamber at bentley college, —90, and on the slopes of british mountains. all too impaired to submit mount kilimanjaro in a wheelchair. those who know him best have total faith. i have no doubt, he is going to do it and i can't wait. can't wait for him to ring me when is at the top. their mumjanice him to ring me when is at the top. their mum janice died him to ring me when is at the top. their mumjanice died last him to ring me when is at the top. their mum janice died last october, her memory will be dominant motivating factor. just her memory will be dominant motivating factor.— her memory will be dominant motivating factor. her memory will be dominant motivatin: factor. , , , . , motivating factor. just wish she was here to see — motivating factor. just wish she was here to see it _ motivating factor. just wish she was here to see it because _ motivating factor. just wish she was here to see it because it _ motivating factor. just wish she was here to see it because it is - motivating factor. just wish she was here to see it because it is a - motivating factor. just wish she was here to see it because it is a big - here to see it because it is a big thing. we arejust here to see it because it is a big thing. we are just an here to see it because it is a big thing. we arejust an ordinary family and to see my brother climbing kilimanjaro in his position is, you know... climbing kiliman'aro in his position is. you know...— climbing kiliman'aro in his position is, you know... mum said she wept oroud is, you know... mum said she wept proud and — is, you know... mum said she wept proud and that _ is, you know... mum said she wept proud and that is _ is, you know... mum said she wept proud and that is one _ is, you know... mum said she wept proud and that is one of _ is, you know... mum said she wept proud and that is one of the - is, you know... mum said she wept proud and that is one of the things| proud and that is one of the things i'm proud and that is one of the things in gutted — proud and that is one of the things i'm gutted about, that she is not going _ i'm gutted about, that she is not going to — i'm gutted about, that she is not going to be here to celebrate it but i'm going to be here to celebrate it but in taking — going to be here to celebrate it but i'm taking up some of her ashes. she hated _ i'm taking up some of her ashes. she hated the _ i'm taking up some of her ashes. she hated the cold weather she hated

heights! — hated the cold weather she hated heights! there will be a few expletives. having my mum with me, like, expletives. having my mum with me, like. you _ expletives. having my mum with me, like, you know, nothing will stop me doing _ like, you know, nothing will stop me doing it. _ like, you know, nothing will stop me doing it. so — like, you know, nothing will stop me doing it. so i — like, you know, nothing will stop me doing it, so i need herto be like, you know, nothing will stop me doing it, so i need her to be there with me — doing it, so i need her to be there with me. . doing it, so i need her to be there with me. ,, , ., ., with me. she will give you that extra push- — with me. she will give you that extra push. definitely, - with me. she will give you that extra push. definitely, so - with me. she will give you that| extra push. definitely, so when with me. she will give you that i extra push. definitely, so when i have a down _ extra push. definitely, so when i have a down day, _ extra push. definitely, so when i have a down day, to _ extra push. definitely, so when i have a down day, to know- extra push. definitely, so when i have a down day, to know my i extra push. definitely, so when i i have a down day, to know my mum extra push. definitely, so when i - have a down day, to know my mum is with me. _ have a down day, to know my mum is with me. like — have a down day, to know my mum is with me, like when we did it snowed in kalntar_ with me, like when we did it snowed in kalmar -- — with me, like when we did it snowed in kalmar —— when we get snowed in, i in kalmar —— when we get snowed in, i broke _ in kalmar —— when we get snowed in, i broke down— in kalmar —— when we get snowed in, i broke down part way up. she is not here to _ i broke down part way up. she is not here to see — i broke down part way up. she is not here to see the best bits. she was hereto see the best bits. she was here for— here to see the best bits. she was here for the — here to see the best bits. she was here for the rubbish pits and the worst— here for the rubbish pits and the worst bits — here for the rubbish pits and the worst bits and my recovery but she is not _ worst bits and my recovery but she is not seeing this bit now. she was so proud, — is not seeing this bit now. she was so proud, so — is not seeing this bit now. she was so proud, so proud, but i know she will be _ so proud, so proud, but i know she will be with— so proud, so proud, but i know she will be with me in spirit. in so proud, so proud, but i know she will be with me in spirit.— will be with me in spirit. in the five years _ will be with me in spirit. in the five years since _ will be with me in spirit. in the five years since martin - will be with me in spirit. in the five years since martin and - will be with me in spirit. in the five years since martin and his| five years since martin and his daughter eva survived the bombing after a pop concert in manchester, his challenge confounded and defied and achieved what many thought was improbable, may be impossible. by his side in tanzania will be his best friend steve. there was never a

doubt he would be part of the team. i think there was kind of a presumption because it was my best mate that i would be going anyway! but when it transpired, it was like, this is a bit of a surprise and shock, really. 0f this is a bit of a surprise and shock, really. of course, as soon as that happened, i had to do it. the prospect of climbing 20,000 feet sounds exciting but also scary at the same time. it's definitely not on my bucket for.— on my bucket for. martin's wife gabb , a on my bucket for. martin's wife gabby, a strength _ on my bucket for. martin's wife gabby, a strength and - on my bucket for. martin's wife gabby, a strength and support| on my bucket for. martin's wife - gabby, a strength and support since the bombing, will be cheering him on from home and hoping there is no repeat of a training incident when he fell out of his chair. i repeat of a training incident when he fell out of his chair.— he fell out of his chair. i didn't find out until— he fell out of his chair. i didn't find out until afterwards - he fell out of his chair. i didn't find out until afterwards that l he fell out of his chair. i didn't. find out until afterwards that he had fallen— find out until afterwards that he had fallen and _ find out until afterwards that he had fallen and nearly _ find out until afterwards that he had fallen and nearly broke - find out until afterwards that he had fallen and nearly broke his| find out until afterwards that he - had fallen and nearly broke his arm. if i had fallen and nearly broke his arm. if i had _ had fallen and nearly broke his arm. if i had known— had fallen and nearly broke his arm. if i had known that _ had fallen and nearly broke his arm. if i had known that or— had fallen and nearly broke his arm. if i had known that or if— had fallen and nearly broke his arm. if i had known that or if i'd - had fallen and nearly broke his arm. if i had known that or if i'd been- if i had known that or if i'd been there _ if i had known that or if i'd been there at— if i had known that or if i'd been there at the _ if i had known that or if i'd been there at the time, _ if i had known that or if i'd been there at the time, i— if i had known that or if i'd been there at the time, i would - if i had known that or if i'd been there at the time, i would have | there at the time, i would have been. — there at the time, i would have been. likem _ there at the time, i would have been, like... yeah, _ there at the time, i would have been, like... yeah, beside- there at the time, i would have i been, like... yeah, beside myself and he _ been, like... yeah, beside myself and he would _ been, like... yeah, beside myself and he would have _ been, like... yeah, beside myself and he would have known- been, like... yeah, beside myself and he would have known about l been, like... yeah, beside myselfl and he would have known about it. laughter — laughter so, yeah. laughter so, eah. ., ., ., , so, yeah. that would have been the least of the — so, yeah. that would have been the least of the worries. _ so, yeah. that would have been the least of the worries. when - so, yeah. that would have been the least of the worries. when he - least of the worries. when he definitely doesn't want me there, and that's the reason i'm not going.

he has astounded medics and proved to family, friends and followers what can be achieved. his objective now is to show the world what can be done and, despite the body, the mind is so strong. martin and a few of his friends will bejoining us here on breakfast later for a very special send—off. it is one week to go and he will be staring up the mountain, ready for his challenge. we will catch up with them later. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning, this is bbc london, i'm frankie mccamley. the london fire brigade is changing the way it tackles fires in high—rise buildings following the grenfell tower tragedy five years ago.

as a result of the fire, 26 recommendations were made by the grenfell inquiry on how to improve firefighting in the capital. the brigade says those recommendations have now been put into place, but that there's still more to do. there has been a root—and—branch look at how we provide high—rise fire fighting. so you have an increased attendance to high—rise buildings. we have smoke blockers and smoke hoods to enable people to evacuate from the building safely. there is always more to learn, there is always more to do, and we'll continue to do that to adapt the service that we need. transport for london staff at tube stations have been subjected to more than 240 incidents of abuse each month during the height of the covid—19 pandemic. that's according to new figures. the data shows a correlation between fare evasion and abusive behaviour, staff at king's cross tube station were the "most abused" during the pandemic, with a total of 147 incidents.

cctv images have been released after a man threatened a member of staff at greenhithe station near bluewater shopping centre in kent. british transport police are investigating the incident that happened on sunday the 24th of april. they say the man threatened to throw a railway enforcement officer onto the tracks following an altercation. if you're heading out on public transport this morning, this is how tfl services are looking right now. there's a good service on all lines so far this morning but if anything changes i will let you know. 0nto the weather now with elizabeth rizzini. hello, good morning. high pressure builds in from the south—west today and it's set to stay dry across the capital. there will be a lot of sunshine around as well. but it may not be completely dry over the weekend. that's because as our area of high pressure drifts northwards, it will introduce more of a north—easterly wind. there could be one or two showers around and on sunday there will be a drop in temperature. but for this morning, it's a very mild start to the morning. temperatures haven't dropped out of double figures all night. lots of blue sky and sunshine around throughout the morning,

lasting into the afternoon. there is now a lighter northerly wind blowing, you won't notice the breeze too much. and temperatures will be on a par with what we saw yesterday so 21, maybe 22 celsius. 0vernight tonight, then, again, it's dry, lots of clear skies around, feeling a little bit chillier than last night, temperatures dropping back into high single figures for many. and then tomorrow, lots of dry weather in the forecast. a small chance of a shower, some areas of cloud, sunny spells, a northerly wind becomes even more north—easterly and it will feel cooler on sunday with perhaps one or two showers in the forecast at times. just a reminder before we go, we want to know how you're celebrating the jubilee. we might even come and film you! let us know by emailing us at hellobbclondon@bbc.co.uk. i'm back with the latest from the bbc london newsroom in half an hour. now though it's back to charlie and naga.

hello, this is breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. coming up on breakfast this morning. the british public are set to spend £280 million pounds on souvenirs for the royal jubilee. we'll be live at a pottery factory where staff are trying to keep up with demand. # so when you're near me. # darling, can't you hear me? # sos. it's been more than 40 years since abba's last tour, but they finally performed onstage again last night in digitalform. we'll hear from the real band members about creating their abba—tars. and liverpool fans should stay with us. in a few moments we'll be chatting withjurgen klopp ahead of tomorrow's champions league final.

so, ahead of the final, what would john watson be doing? 0f so, ahead of the final, what would john watson be doing? of course he would be out in france taking a look. look at you in paris, on the water! almost like salford quays but not quite! no, buta no, but a little grey, so perhaps the weather is familiar. this is a beautiful setting a short walk from the centre of paris, 15 or 20 minutes from the stadium where liverpool are in action in the biggest game tomorrow in european club football. when it comes to a much of this magnitude, you hope you have got two teams who fit the occasion and you certainly have that in the shape of liverpool and the 13 time winners real madrid, no side have won the trophy more than they have. it will bring an end to a remarkable season for liverpool, a few weeks ago they were challenging on all fronts, they were pipped to the premier league title by a point

tjy the premier league title by a point by manchester city but if they win the champions league, it will be a clean sweep of all of the cup competitions this season. so much comes from the managerjuergen klopp, he brings so much passion and energy, he speaks about issues on and off the field, and he has been instrumental to the success liverpool have had. sally has been speaking to the man himself about what makes klopp tick. action! oh, thank you! thank you. three years ago, at this point, we spoke. i know. and you went on to win the champions league final. that's why i was happy when i saw you today. so hopefully this is the start of some really good luck. yeah, that would be nice. it's notjust about luck, though, is it? it's about the team. how special is this group of players? very special, the best i ever had.

the thing is... best ever? yeah, definitely. we grew together. they're fantastic people. look, they're young, but in the future, it will be a joy to follow them, what they are doing, because they are so smart. we are really blessed that we brought them all together. it's an open group that can other players can join us and some will leave us, but the core will stay. and together with the people at liverpool, we are quite powerful. i know it's a cliche, but it feels like a family. if it's a family, then, are you the dad? unfortunately i'm probably the grandad because there are a lot of moments when i'm the oldest man in the room. no, but, yes, iam kind of in charge. whoever that is, wherever we are, in school, it's the teacher. i have to make decisions. i have to tell the boys which direction we go. what do you think leaders can learn from you? i think nothing, to be honest, because i don't know how leading works, how it goes.

i must be a natural leader because i have no idea how what to do, actually. i use common sense. if you want to be a leader, first and foremost, you have to be a good listener. because if you're a good listener, then you'll figure out what the people you have to lead might need. ok, let's talk about at home. and i hope this doesn't get you into trouble because i know you've spoken about ulla, yourwife, before. yeah, she loves it! she hates it, doesn't she? really! you spoke about her being one of the reasons you wanted to stay, how important it was. i love what you said, the most important contract you ever signed was with her. it is the most important contract. it's all about ulla, me and emma, actually, our dog. so if she would say, it's normal, if she would say "honestly, the weather, i can't stand it any more, these kind of things, the people, i don't like them". how can i say, "yeah, we stay anyway," that's just not possible. life is not about that. there are other clubs out there. i can work in the sunshine and stuff like this,

but actually it's the opposite. she loves it here and that's really important. so that's why it was a conversation. and the conversation started with, i can't see us leaving here in 2024. it was exactly how it was. she's even got her own banner. yeah. ulla klopp, scouse queen. that is the ultimate accolade. it is. but if you would know her, she doesn't want to be in public. it will settle anyway. we lose a few games and then all of a sudden... don't say that! it can always happen in myjob. in terms of the banners, there are so many brilliant ones. "jurgen klopp making us skint since 2015". i know, and i'm sorry, i know what you mean. people would say it's the best possible problem you can have. you go to paris, fine, or you don't go to paris, watch it here, because next day there will be a parade. so you have either/or. also, though, you're bringing lots of people, joy, aren't you? after a really difficult time, cost of living is going up. people are struggling to pay their bills. it's a difficult, difficult time. how important is it for you that

you can bring a little bit ofjoy? that's the most important thing to do. the only reason for football is that we're really in the moment when we play that for these 90 minutes, it's allowed to be focused on only on this. and then if you lose, you suffer together, which is, you are not alone in this moment. and if you win, you win, you celebrate together you are not alone in this moment. so this is the most important thing. i think being lonely with your problems is the most difficult thing in life. if you are together with others and it's how it always is, a shared problem, it's half a problem. and so that's what we try to do. but of course, i know it's not... it's really tough at the moment out there for plenty of reasons. and i'm really happy that we can give our people this kind ofjoy and where they can really forget. and maybe get a boost for the next day and get the energy again for the next week and all these kind of things. that's all how it should be. you know, this is bbc breakfast. yeah. what's your breakfast

routine on the morning of the champions league final? what are you going to do? no, i do, actually, the same every day. i drink a hot water meanwhile. do you, first? before anything? it's my breakfast. 0k. and then i play wordle. do you? yeah, but not the english version. german wordle? yeah, yeah. what's your record? second round, i don't know, there's a record? how quickly? i don't know. you fix it, you can do it and then you send it to friends or i send it to ulla or whatever, whoever is in the group. and you've got to realise the older you get the happier you are that i still can remember words. that's so true. so we tell it to a 20—year—old, we play wordle, why would you do that? and when you play it with 55, you're quite happy that it still works. still words in the brain. exactly. so now that's my morning routine. it will be my morning routine on the champions league final as well. jurgen, best of luck. and for you. thank you. right. three years ago, you took a selfie.

do another one. we are all fans of wordle! i'm sure some of the players will be doing it on their way over. liverpool will fly to paris today. real madrid have already arrived at their hotel. french striker karim benzema has had a brilliant season for the spanish giants and his appearance kept the fans happy. something that liverpool defender andy robertson says he's hoping to do tomorrow. all you want to do when you play for any club, you want to first of all do it for yourself and do it for family but you want to do it for the fans as well. you know, the fans are so important at any club and this club especially. you know, the amount of fans we've got, and the amount of expectations they have as well and the fact that we've been able to live up to that has been special and we just need to continue to do that. and we know the only way to make them happy is by winning trophies and like i said, we hope to have another one on saturday.

british number one cameron norrie is in french open third round action today but he won't be joined by dan evans who was hindered by a chest infection in his defeat to world number 95 mikael ymer. last year's runner—up stefanos tsitsipas is into the next round. after needing five sets to get through his first match, he needed four to win here. but he eventually made it past against czech qualifier zdenek kolar. world number two daniil medvedev crusied through with a straight sets win over serbia's laslo djere. he faces another serb, 28th seed miomir kecmanovic in the last 32. remarkably, it's now 30 games won in a row for women's world number one iga swiatek. she's the heavy favourite to take the title in paris and made light work of american alison riske winning in straight sets. the polish player has only dropped one set in all of her 30 consecutive wins. there was a shock as last year's wimbledon finalist karolina pliskova went down in straight sets to the world number 227. france's leolia jeanjean dispatching the eighth seed

to the delight of the home crowd. what an upset that is. one that liverpool will be hoping to avoid tomorrow. we would not call it an upset considering how far they have progressed and they are up against one of the all—time great teams in this competition in the shape of real madrid. you just wonder how it will all play out. we will get the fan perspective here later on but a fascinating interview there from sally withjuergen fascinating interview there from sally with juergen klopp fascinating interview there from sally withjuergen klopp because we talk about the passion, the energy, then enthusiasm, he is a natural leader but it is his willingness to speak on some of the wider issues away from football which certainly makes him such a fascinating character and it was very interesting hearing sally getting to grips with him and learning a little bit about his pre—match routine. certainly what he settles down for breakfast on game day. idistill]! certainly what he settles down for breakfast on game day.— breakfast on game day. will you follow it, john? _ breakfast on game day. will you follow it, john? obviously - breakfast on game day. will you follow it, john? obviously it's i breakfast on game day. will you follow it, john? obviously it's a | follow it, john? obviously it's a routine which befits success. it

does, but i guess being here, it has got to be a croissant, right? i may be a pain st chocolate. i bet got to be a croissant, right? i may be a pain st chocolate.— be a pain st chocolate. i bet you have not be a pain st chocolate. i bet you have got a _ be a pain st chocolate. i bet you have got a few _ be a pain st chocolate. i bet you have got a few already! - now, guide dogs are allowed into supermarkets to help their owners, but what about other support animals? an autistic man is taking sainsbury�*s to court after he was stopped from bringing his cat into one of its stores to ease his anxiety. sainsbury�*s says it's a health and safety issue. our legal correspondent dominic casciani tells us why it could become a landmark case. whether it's hopping on the bus, doing the weekly shop... what would you like? you've got to have a look. 0r relaxing in the pub, chloe is always supporting ian through daily life's ups and downs. ian fenn has autism. busy and noisy environments trigger anxiety. he says he's trained

chloe to help him cope. she's my companion, and my life is so much better with her at my side. i'm not alone any more. she brings structure to my life. she wakes me up in the morning. she tells me when to go to bed. you know, it's difficult to know how she feels about the relationship, but i feel that we're almost a team now. ian defines chloe as an assistance or service animal, a bit like a guide dog for the blind. he regularly writes in advance to somewhere he wants to visit to explain she's fulfilling what he says is an essential purpose, but she's not universally accepted, as he found in a local sainsbury�*s. excuse me, sir. you can leave the cat outside and come and shop. that's all right. ian thought he'd secured the supermarket�*s agreement to take chloe into the store. i ended up becoming quite upset, and i literally got to the point where i couldn't actually remember why i was in the store and what i needed to buy.

i stayed in the house for two weeks before i... for two weeks? for two weeks until i got the confidence back to go out. he's now taking sainsbury�*s to court, claiming the supermarket has breached equality laws. in what could become a national test case, his lawyers will argue that chloe, like a guide dog, is an auxiliary aide essential for daily life. the key and fundamental principles are that service providers have a legal obligation to provide reasonable adjustments to accommodate disabled customers. but there's never been anything specific in relation to anything other than a support dog, in this country at least. if the law really is as grey and fuzzy as a tabby kitten, then judges will have to consider what makes an assistance animal. now sainsbury�*s says it's in the right. it has concerns about food, hygiene and safety, but it's now asking environmental health officials for their opinion on chloe visiting. assistance or support animals have

been a growing trend. this guide horse was allowed onto the metro in newcastle upon tyne, but in the united states, airlines urged washington to act after a passenger wanted to take this peacock onto a flight for emotional support. i'm not kidding. this woman is wrangling her peacock into the airport. the government there has introduced greater restrictions, ending what critics said had become animal anarchy in the skies. but what would you say to people who say, i understand the animal's desirable, but it's not really necessary for daily life? shouldn't you just leave chloe at home? i appreciate i'm a bloke wandering around with a cat, which is a bit unusual. what i want to be able to do is just run my life normally. when somebody says, "no, you can't because you have this auxiliary aid, this creature that is helping you," it's really upsetting. dominic casciani, bbc news.

a spokesperson for sainsbury�*s said, �*while we understand customers need support in our stores, safety is our highest priority�*. the supermarket says it's working with environmental health to see if they can help mr fenn visit their stores without compromising food hygeine standards. it's interesting to see them just walking around the streets with support, clearly he needs him. i have had cats, i have known one cat who would have been happy to walk around. it's not a natural thing to do but that cats just seemed in her element. someone else in their element. someone else in their element is matt because he is reporting on some sunshine so you will get less grief from me! yes, you will enjoy today! a lot more sunshine around across the

country to take yesterday, there will be some showers, not a completely dry and sunny picture. he is keeping things —— look at this high pressure is keeping things dry and bright, but there is a breeze blowing through scotland, in northern ireland and england we will see the crowd increase. we will notice further south we keep largely clear skies. they were the cloud across much of the midlands, east anglia and the midlands, —— fairweather cloud. fresh in the wind across parts of scotland, 12 to 15 celsius is the highs. higher levels of pollen further south, a big improvement on yesterday. for the uv, if you are out in those sunny conditions, very high levels for this stage of the year across parts of central and southern england and

wales. this evening and overnight, clear skies for many, a few showers for northern and eastern scotland, a shower drifting down north sea coasts. with clear skies developing, temperatures away from the towns and cities could drop down to four or 5 degrees in the odd spot. this weekend it will be a sunny start for many but gradually turning cooler, a few showers around especially by sunday, not too many showers on saturday but that breeze now in a more northerly direction for the north and east of scotland, blustery in the north sea coast of england. a bit of cloud building up through the day for the vast majority. a dry day and a sunny day for most. up to 21 degrees in southern counties of england and wales. high pressure builds towards iceland so we track in cooler air all the way down from the polar regions. it will not have as much impact as it would in —— in

winter but it will feel cooler. more showers and the cloud, but still some sunny spells, but in sheltered seven areas and ireland, but temperatures down the coast very chilly. the big theme is that it will turn cooler at the weekend. you will turn cooler at the weekend. you will notice it in coventry but the sun will be strong today. from fridge magnets to fine china, shop windows are filled with merchandise to the platinum jubilee. it's estimated that we'll spend around £280 million on souvenirs as part of the royal celebrations this year. 0ur correspondent navtej johal is at a factory in stoke, where staff are trying to keep up with demand. looking up with demand. around you there, navtej,

this looking around you there, navtej, this is the crockery that will be turned into memorabilia. yes, welcome to the bridgwater factory in stoke—on—trent. if you know the brand, the famous polka dot, this is what it looks like before the designs are put on there. each of these items goes through 30 pairs of hands before it finishes. some of them hard at work here, they have been here since 5am. part of the reason is for the demand for jubilee themed merchandise. we will speak to them in a moment but first sarah has been looking at why we are so keen onjubilee themed merchandise. this is china you definitely wouldn't eat your dinner off. these posh plates will set you back £150 each. but top end merchandise is in high demand ahead of the queen's platinum jubilee with the nation set to spend millions on royal regalia. at this factory in stoke, clay is crafted into collector's items. you make this look really easy.

it does make it look easy. yeah, it does look easy when somebody watches it. how difficult is it? it takes a while because you've got to learn how to turn your wheel, keep that going at the same time and you've got to get your gun, you've got to get it to the right position. then you've got to pull out. it does take a bit of time, it looks easy, but it's not that easy. and they're limited edition, these, so you better not drop any. no! pretty good really, they didn't drop many. extra staff have been brought in to fulfil all thejubilee orders and once an item has been pulled and pressed, it's time to paint. and the final touch of gilding. so jane here has got 36 years' experience. i have absolutely none at gilding. so jane, please tell me what to do. right, so if you just dip your brush into the gold. oh, this is 22 carat gold, by the way. sort of drag it round the well, right. just get your wheel going.

then just put your brush down, just use the tip first and just keep moving the mug on your wheel, just keep moving it. laughter. i think i deserve to go to the stocks for that! jane, you can keep yourjob. luckily, they can salvage my mug, and they'll need to. they're being snapped up before even hitting the shelves. demand has been incredible, actually. and to the extent that we launched two collections, which sold out almost immediately. and then we had our design team working very hard to add some products to our assortment. and you recently went and showed her this collection. were you nervous? i don't think i've ever been more nervous in my life, actually. so do you imagine that the queen, when she has her cup of tea, might be sipping that from something made from here in stoke? i would very much hope that on occasion she would be

using something made in england from stoke—on—trent. hip, hip, hooray! this footage is from jubilees gone by, but you'll find one common thread, the flapping of flags. this company near harrogate provides flags for the royal households as well as members of the public. right, so in here, unionjack, sewing unionjacks, we've got bunting, red, white and blue street bunting. how much bunting have you made? so far, i reckon about 85,000 metres. that's how much tape we've ordered and we've probably got another 20,000 to get through, which we certainly will do. thejubilee is currently making up 40% of this business with staff working round the clock, but they're also flying the flag for disappearing arts. we live in such a world of immediate products and people don't think where they come from. actually, our stuff is handmade and it takes a long time. but once the party is over, is it a case of red, white and binned? look at this, amazing stuff.

social historian robert 0bie is showcasing 200 years of royal memorabilia at the museum of brands in london. and this year, he'll be squeezing in a few more. i love these coronation commemorative paper bags from 1953. and that's what this museum is all about, memories, nostalgia and seeing the moment. because the story is here. it's a consumer world we live in, a throwaway history that we seem to chuck out of our bins every week, but the history is actually amongst those very items. and for the companies making those items, it's a much—needed boost as britannia is set to rule the retail sales. sarah rogers, bbc news. you will not see me having a go at

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in the factory a tremendous lift that they are involved in producing something for the queens platinum jubilee celebrations are so incredibly important.- jubilee celebrations are so incredibly important. jubilee celebrations are so incredibl im-ortant. �*, ,, m ., incredibly important. let's speak to michelle, incredibly important. let's speak to michelle. one _ incredibly important. let's speak to michelle, one of _ incredibly important. let's speak to michelle, one of the _ incredibly important. let's speak to michelle, one of the casting - incredibly important. let's speak to michelle, one of the casting team. | michelle, one of the casting team. what are you working on at the moment and how busy have you been? we are working on half pint mugs, formal— we are working on half pint mugs, formal teapots and small mugs on jubilee. _ formal teapots and small mugs on jubilee, we are extremely busy and it has— jubilee, we are extremely busy and it has been— jubilee, we are extremely busy and it has been fantastic. you jubilee, we are extremely busy and it has been fantastic.— it has been fantastic. you said you were here — it has been fantastic. you said you were here since _ it has been fantastic. you said you were here since 5am _ it has been fantastic. you said you were here since 5am this - it has been fantastic. you said you | were here since 5am this morning, tell me a little bit about what you are doing now? that tell me a little bit about what you are doing now?— tell me a little bit about what you are doing now? at the moment i am to m: are doing now? at the moment i am topping off. — are doing now? at the moment i am topping off. it _ are doing now? at the moment i am topping off. it has — are doing now? at the moment i am topping off, it has all _ are doing now? at the moment i am topping off, it has all been - are doing now? at the moment i am topping off, it has all been tipped i topping off, it has all been tipped over, _ topping off, it has all been tipped over. it _ topping off, it has all been tipped over. it is — topping off, it has all been tipped over, it is dry and now we are just topping _ over, it is dry and now we are just topping its — over, it is dry and now we are just topping its ready to be dry before it comes — topping its ready to be dry before it comes out of the mould ready to id it comes out of the mould ready to go on _ it comes out of the mould ready to go on to— it comes out of the mould ready to go on to the — it comes out of the mould ready to go on to the boards. i it comes out of the mould ready to go on to the boards.— go on to the boards. i will let you crack on- — go on to the boards. i will let you crack on- i— go on to the boards. i will let you crack on. i will— go on to the boards. i will let you crack on. i will show _ go on to the boards. i will let you crack on. i will show you - go on to the boards. i will let you crack on. i will show you before l go on to the boards. i will let you crack on. i will show you before i | crack on. i will show you before i finish one of the items which has become incredibly popular. union jack flags, plenty of bunting, this kind of thing is flying off the

shelves and contributing to sales here at emma bridgewater. that successful outside broadcast, nothing has been broken, we have escaped and all is good. laughter isaid i said before i went there, i was there i refused to be there because i would cause so much damage, i am clumsy. well done! time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning, this is bbc london, i'm frankie mccamley. the london fire brigade is changing the way it tackles fires in high—rise buildings following the grenfell tower tragedy five years ago. as a result of the fire, 26 recommendations were made by the grenfell inquiry on how to improve firefighting in the capital. the brigade says those recommendations have now been put into place, but that there's still more to do.

there has been a root—and—branch look at how we provide high—rise fire fighting. so you have an increased attendance to high—rise buildings. we have smoke blockers and smoke hoods to enable people to evacuate from the building safely. there is always more to learn, there is always more to do, and we'll continue to do that to adapt the service that we need. transport for london staff at tube stations have been subjected to more than 240 incidents of abuse each month during the height of the covid—19 pandemic. thats according to new figures. the data shows a correlation between fare evasion and abusive behaviour, staff at king's cross tube station were the "most abused" during the pandemic, with a total of 147 incidents. people heading to europe over the half—term and jubilee weekend are being told they could be turned back at the border. the body that manages services

across the channel is expecting huge numbers of passengers. as a result, turn—up—and—go tickets will not be available at dover or on eurotunnel services between the 27th and 29th of may. if you are planning to travel, the advice is to book ahead. well, if you're heading out on public transport this morning, this is how tfl services are looking right now. there's a part suspension on 0verground services. 0nto the weather now with elizabeth rizzini. hello, good morning. high pressure builds in from the south—west today and it's set to stay dry across the capital. there will be a lot of sunshine around as well. but it may not be completely dry over the weekend. that's because as our area of high pressure drifts northwards, it will introduce more of a north—easterly wind. there could be one or two showers around and on sunday there will be a drop in temperature. but for this morning, it's a very mild start to the morning. temperatures haven't dropped out of double figures all night. lots of blue sky and sunshine around throughout the morning, lasting into the afternoon. there is now a lighter northerly

wind blowing, you won't notice the breeze too much. and temperatures will be on a par with what we saw yesterday so 21, maybe 22 celsius. 0vernight tonight, then, again, it's dry, lots of clear skies around, feeling a little bit chillier than last night, temperatures dropping back into high single figures for many. and then tomorrow, lots of dry weather in the forecast. a small chance of a shower, some areas of cloud, sunny spells, a northerly wind becomes even more north—easterly and it will feel cooler on sunday with perhaps one or two showers in the forecast at times. i'm back with the latest from the bbc london newsroom in half an hour. plenty more on our website at the usual address. bye for now. good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt.

0ur headlines today. every household will get £400 off their energy bill, with extra cash for the most vulnerable in society — the chancellor unveils his plan to combat the cost—of—living crisis. the support kicks in this autumn when bills are expected to soar again. i'll have all the details on exactly what's been announced and who's eligible. but there's a warning energy costs will remain high well into next year. questions about the police response to the texan school shooting, where 21 were killed — witnesses say officers hestitated to confront the killer. good morning. iam in paris good morning. i am in paris ahead of liverpool's champions league final here tomorrow. we'll hear from the man who has masterminded their run, managerjuergen klopp, and why this side is the best he's managed. ii'ioifif side is the best he's managed. how s-ecial is side is the best he's managed. how special is this _ side is the best he's managed. firm-h" special is this group of players? very special, best i've ever had.

the thing — very special, best i've ever had. the thing is... very special, best i've ever had. the thing is. . ._ the thing is... best ever? definitely. _ the thing is... best ever? definitely, they _ the thing is... best ever? definitely, they grew - the thing is... best ever? - definitely, they grew together, the thing is... best ever? _ definitely, they grew together, they are fantastic people, they are young and in _ are fantastic people, they are young and in the _ are fantastic people, they are young and in the future it will be a joy to follow — and in the future it will be a joy to follow what they are doing because _ to follow what they are doing because they are so smart, we are very blessed. planning for the platinum jubilee celebrations are well under way at this primary in herefordshire. they even managed to get her majesty to p0p even managed to get her majesty to pop in to say good morning. # so when you're near me. # darling, can't you hear me? # sos. back on stage together for the first time in 40 years — the abbatars delight fans at their london show. and some pretty strong sunshine across the southern half of the uk. a few showers across the north. i will heavier full forecast later. it's friday may the 27th.

the chancellor's £15 billion plan to help everyone in the uk with soaring energy bills has been given a cautious welcome by some charities and economists. business leaders say they need a similar lifeline — and industry analysts are already predicting that more support will be needed next year, as the cost of gas and electricity is likely to remain extremely high. andrew plant reports. under pressure to act, the government's support is a mix of universal payments and help targeted at the most vulnerable. we will send directly to around eight million of the lowest—income households a one—off cost—of—living payment of £650. the chancellor said they want to help those for whom the struggle is too hard, amid the cost—of—living crisis. under the new measures, all households in the uk will get £400 this october to help with energy bills. the poorest households will also get an additional payment of £650. there'll be a one—off disability cost—of—living payment of £150, and pensioners entitled

to the winter fuel allowance will get £300. the government says, in total, the measures provide support worth £15 billion. direct debit and credit customers will have the money credited to their account, while customers with prepayment meters will have the money applied to their meter, or via a voucher. speaking to the bbc, rishi sunak said he wanted to provide support for all households. we know this is a squeeze on ordinary working families, and whilst i can't solve every problem — no government could — we want to show that we are on people's side and where we can try and ease the burden a bit, we will. but people in bristol had mixed reactions about whether it would make a difference to them. i heard you mention £400, but they reckon it's going to go up by £800, so £400 isjust not going to cut it. they do not target things properly, and that's what angers me. -

i will see how much i will get, and if i'm 0k...i will put some of it into a savings pot. so where will the money come from? the chancellor says a tax on oil and gas firms who have benefited from globally high prices would raise around £5 billion. for the remaining 10 billion, that's still unclear. today it feels like the chancellor has finally realised the problems that the country are facing. a windfall tax was an idea they had previously rejected, but something labour had been calling for. they welcomed the u—turn, but said they were disappointed by how long it's taken. leading economists say the chancellor is doing a lot for those on the lowest incomes, but some worries remain. what about those families who are just above the means—tested benefit level? they might be quite peeved that people looking very much like them are getting a lot of money and they're not. the question now is, will this be the last time

the chancellor has to intervene? andrew plant, bbc news, in bristol. so how can you access the help that's been announced? ben's here with the details. lots of people will be looking through the headlines about this and thinking how and when. how do i get the money and when do i get it? the ke thin the money and when do i get it? iie: key thing to the money and when do i get it? "iie: key thing to say the money and when do i get it? iie: key thing to say is all of this should happen automatically and there is some support to everyone, and extra funding on top of that for those most in need. firstly, let's talk about the help that everybody will get. remember we were promised a £200 loan on our energy bills this october? well, that's been doubled to £400 — and you'll no longer have to pay it back. that is no longer a loan. it is now a grant. everybody qualifies for this — and you don't have to do anything to get it. it will happen automatically and be discounted from your bills from october. this of course is in addition

to that £150 council tax rebate that most households are in the process of receiving now. so in soina so in a way the only thing you need to do is check your bill at some point to make sure it has actually happened. in a practical sense that is what you will do. says happened. in a practical sense that is what you will do.— is what you will do. as with any bill or direct _ is what you will do. as with any bill or direct debit, _ is what you will do. as with any bill or direct debit, keep - is what you will do. as with any bill or direct debit, keep an - is what you will do. as with anyj bill or direct debit, keep an eye is what you will do. as with any i bill or direct debit, keep an eye on it and check it has gone through as you expected. and then there's additional support for more vulnerable households? there is some targeted support, as well. around eight million of the lowest—income households — so those on means—tested benefits — will also get a one—off payment of £650. the government will make that payment in two lump sums directly into your bank account. the first injuly, the second in the autumn. pensioners will also get an extra winter fuel payment of £300. you're eligible for this if you're born before 26th september 1955 and you're on the state pension. payments are made automatically — usually in november or december,

so you won't need to do anything extra for the cash. there's also a one—off payment of £150 for the six million people who get extra cost disability benefits. again, this will happen automatically, with payments expected to be made by september. ina way, in a way, there is one outstanding question, which is, even as people say this is good, it will help my household bills, they all know that money not come from nowhere. how will it be paid for? the money not come from nowhere. how will it be paid for?— will it be paid for? the total orackae will it be paid for? the total package of— will it be paid for? the total package of support - will it be paid for? the total package of support is - will it be paid for? the total. package of support is thought will it be paid for? the total- package of support is thought to cost around £15 billion. the government had ruled out the windfall tax, but they will pay for it partly through a windfall tax on the profits of the oil and gas firms, although they are not calling it the windfall tax but that is how some of it will be paid for. the key

one is that, yes, this will help, but energy bills are still expected to be higher next spring. even more than they will be in the autumn and winter, so there are likely to be cause for even further help when we approach that point.— approach that point. thank you. you will not be surprised _ approach that point. thank you. you will not be surprised to _ approach that point. thank you. you will not be surprised to hear - approach that point. thank you. you will not be surprised to hear lots - will not be surprised to hear lots of you are getting in touch this morning asking questions. a lot of very practical about how this works in practice. the chancellor is speaking to us at 7:30am. the shadow chancellor rachel reeves joins us now from westminster. very good morning, rachel reeves, you asked for a windfall tax. i know the chancellor is calling this something else. what is your reaction to what has been announced? it is clear that labour are winning the battle of ideas because, as you say, this is something i have been calling for, keir starmer has been calling for, keir starmer has been calling for, keir starmer has been calling for, for months and months now and at every stage the treasury

ministers, the chancellor, the prime minister wear resisting it and saying that it would deter investment, that it was an conservative, it wouldn't raise enough money, that it would be silly to provide additional help and yesterday we had a full 180 degrees turn, which is very welcome, because we all know that there are pensioners who are turning off their heating because they are worried about how they will pay the bills. you have mums and dads skipping meals because they want to ensure that their children get three proper meals a day, and you have working families who thought they were doing all right, but are now worried about how they will pay for a new school uniform or any additional expenses, so it is welcome that the government have finally come to their senses and adopted labour�*s policy for a windfall tax to give help to people thatis windfall tax to give help to people that is needed. i have to ask, what on earth took them so long when it was blindingly obvious to everybody

else that this was absolutely necessary is white we will leave that question out there, one for the chancellor. the reality is that this was a bigger, i think, chancellor. the reality is that this was a bigger, ithink, in chancellor. the reality is that this was a bigger, i think, in terms of the sheerfinances was a bigger, i think, in terms of the sheer finances involved, was a bigger, i think, in terms of the sheerfinances involved, than many people expected, maybe including yourself. are there are gaps you have seen? i including yourself. are there are gaps you have seen?— including yourself. are there are gaps you have seen? i assume you have looked — gaps you have seen? i assume you have looked to _ gaps you have seen? i assume you have looked to have _ gaps you have seen? i assume you have looked to have it _ gaps you have seen? i assume you have looked to have it in _ gaps you have seen? i assume you have looked to have it in great - have looked to have it in great detail, as people are doing at home, i there are any gaps you are seeing? the big question that still needs to be asked is how will we stop ourselves from being in exactly the same position this time next year with yellow all economists, and lots of people i used to work within financial services, of people i used to work within financialservices, by of people i used to work within financial services, by saying that the energy prices are not going down any time soon, so what longer term measures are government going to take to ensure we are not back yet this time next year.— this time next year. what are your ideas? the — this time next year. what are your ideas? the government _ this time next year. what are your ideas? the government could - this time next year. what are your| ideas? the government could start this time next year. what are your i ideas? the government could start a big programme _ ideas? the government could start a big programme of— ideas? the government could start a big programme of home _ ideas? the government could start a big programme of home insulation i big programme of home insulation right now to take money off people is bills notjust for one year but

for years to come. that would be a practical thing that could be happening at the moment. let’s practical thing that could be happening at the moment. let's talk practicalities- _ happening at the moment. let's talk practicalities. on _ happening at the moment. let's talk practicalities. on that _ happening at the moment. let's talk practicalities. on that theme, - happening at the moment. let's talk practicalities. on that theme, how i practicalities. on that theme, how much money is needed, would you say, to do that and to put that... a lot of people talked about insulation, how much money do you think it would cost and have you priced that up? yeah, sir keir starmer said at the labour party conference last october that we should be looking to insert late in the 19 million homes that don't meet the energy performance certificate that you would expect. if you did 1.9 million of those homes per year it would probably cost around £5 billion a year but it would take £400 off people's bills every single year. that would make a huge difference and mean you didn't need a sticking plaster approach of giving hand—outs to pay bills but you would permanently reduce those bills by ensuring their homes were properly insulated through a combination of low interest loans

from people that could afford them, and grants for people that would struggle with those costs of home insulation, so that is something government can be doing now. we also need a big package of changes to ensure that our economy is working better and boosting our energy security. everybody knows that a combination of brexit, covid, and the war in ukraine is putting huge pressure on the supply side of our economy. big bottlenecks at the body, etc, and we need to be doing more to ensure we buy, make and sell more to ensure we buy, make and sell more in britain so we are not reliant on the long supply chains, but also that we thought out some of the gaps in the brexit deal to get some of those goods and services moving much faster to speed up trade because at the moment we have got the highest inflation rate in the g7 and next year we are forecast to have notjust the highest inflation, but the lowest growth and we didn't hear anything from the government

yesterday on some of those longer term reforms that are necessary to ensure that we are notjust back in the same situation next year. can i ask ou a the same situation next year. can i ask you a question _ the same situation next year. can i ask you a question was _ the same situation next year. can i ask you a question was white - the same situation next year. can i ask you a question was white people might rightly most concerned about what is happening now, —— can i ask you a question? . we are seeing unprecedented amounts of government money because of the pandemic and now because of the cost—of—living crisis being given to people. handed over to people. according to what you are saying a moment ago, looking ahead to a year's time, supposing the energy crisis has not changed that much, do you want to hear from the government now that this policy of helping people, literally £400 to every household, that is an ongoing policy? that is the way things will work when times are hard? is that what you would like to hear? itoothed work when times are hard? is that what you would like to hear? what i would like to _ what you would like to hear? what i would like to hear— what you would like to hear? what i would like to hear is _ what you would like to hear? what i would like to hear is the _ what you would like to hear? what i |

would like to hear is the government addressing some of the reasons why we are in this mess in the first place. we are in this mess in the first lace. ~ ., we are in this mess in the first ylace, . ., ., ., we are in this mess in the first lace. . . ., ., ., we are in this mess in the first lace. ~ . ., ., ., . ., place. we are aware we are. what i want ou place. we are aware we are. what i want you to — place. we are aware we are. what i want you to address _ place. we are aware we are. what i want you to address is _ place. we are aware we are. what i want you to address is where - place. we are aware we are. what i want you to address is where we i place. we are aware we are. what i | want you to address is where we are now and looking ahead a lot of people i thinking come in one year, my household might be facing exactly the same problems. can i now rely on government to go, they will help me? i want to address that question directly because it is really important. if you insert late someone's homecoming you take £400 off their bill notjust for one year but for years to come. —— if you insulated. that is important to boost our energy security so we are importing less oil and gas and it also helps the plans because it means we need less gas in the first place. the government need to be taking some of those longer time steps to ensure we are not, as you say, back in the same place next year, but also i think it is important that the money is targeted. 0ne important that the money is targeted. one of the things i noticed yesterday when i was looking through the detail is that if you have a second home or a third or

fourth, you are likely to get this £400 payment multiple times. i don't think that is a good use of taxpayers money, and as well as the money raised from north sea oil and gas yesterday, it looks like the government are going to be borrowing an additional £10 billion. that is a huge amount of money that will have to be paid back by future generations of taxpayers, and so it is essential we are getting value for money, that every pound government spends, i don't think making multiple payments to people who are privileged enough to have more than one or two or three homes, ijust don't think more than one or two or three homes, i just don't think that is a good use of taxpayer money. i will look through the details but we have to get value for money for taxpayers. rachel reeves, thank you for your time, shadow chancellor. a lot of people have questions about how it will affect you, how the money will get into your accounts. the chance to let rishi sunak willjoin us in 15 minutes at 7:30am. —— the

chancellor. police in texas are facing criticism over their response to a mass shooting at a primary school which left 19 children and two teachers dead. witnesses say officers hestitated to confront the killer during the situation in uvalde. barbara plett usher reports. this is what the centre of town looks like two days after a massacre. a marker for every one of the 19 children and two of their teachers. some came from outside uvalde to show solidarity. there was even a brief visit by the duchess of sussex, meghan markle — she laid flowers at the cross for an eight—year—old boy. jackie would have turned ten next month, but she'd already found her own voice, her uncle said. jackie was the life of our family. she had just recently received her first communion. so she was on fire. she felt like a rock star. he says his brother argued with police on that day, demanding that they move faster to storm the school and stop the gunman.

he wanted to go in there and charge this guy, but they wouldn't let him. you guys going to do yourjob? do something! you know, you got 20 guys over there, standing, doing nothing. just get in there! he goes, "you need to go back, scoot back." "no, we're not going to scoot back. you want to arrest us, arrest us, but we're not... we're not... you know, we're here. i'm not going to go anywhere until i see my baby!" the authorities defended their response to the shooting. they tried to provide answers, but many questions remain. a troubling undercurrent to a tragedy that is still unfolding. you got to understand, we're getting a lot of information we're trying to track down and see what is true — we want to vet it. with the latest news that the broken—hearted husband of a teacher who was killed had died of a heart attack, adding to the unimaginable pain here. there are so many bouquets now — we've seen those mounds of flowers grow throughout the day — and quite a few children here, as well. there is a memorial at the school, but this really feels like a safe space for the community to grieve

and to remember. silva did not lose a loved one, but her world was shaken by those who did. we're a part of the community and its people that, one time or another, we have been together in a baseball game, and a football game, and a city event, and it'sjust children from our community and... we're here and i have the blessing to have my children with me, and these families don't. it is the hardest of the hard realities that have changed this town forever. barbara plett usher, bbc news, uvalde, texas. tributes have been paid to the actor ray liotta, who has died aged 67. as far back as i can remember, i always wanted to be a gangster. the hollywood star — best known for his leading role as henry hill in martin scorsese's goodfellas — passed away in his sleep while on location filming in the dominican republic.

one of the founding members of the band depeche mode has died, at the age of 60. keyboard player andy fletcher had huge success with the group in the 19805 with a string of hits, including just can't get enough and new life. in a statement the band said they were "shocked and filled with overwhelming sadne55" at the loss of their "dear friend, family member, and band—mate". let's ta ke let's take a moment to have a look at the weather. looking ahead into the weekend. good morning, matt. good morning. a bit of a split in the weather, lots of strong 5un5hine acro55 the weather, lots of strong 5un5hine across the south but we have more cloud the further north you are and already a few showers reported as you can see here. the showers have packedit you can see here. the showers have packed it across the north and west of scotland overnight, 5till packed it across the north and west of scotland overnight, still there at the moment but to the south and east of scotland you avoid it, 5un5hine here. the cloud will build

up 5un5hine here. the cloud will build up across northern areas, contrasted with central and southern part5 up across northern areas, contrasted with central and southern parts of england and wales, not only blue skies that strong sunshine, especially strong for this stage in may, throughout. anywhere from the peak district northwich this afternoon there is a chance of a shower, the main risk of north—west scotland where the freeze will keep things cool, around 12 to 15 degrees, around 21 further south. a bit fresher than yesterday but much more 5un5hine to compensate and light it winds the further south you are. breezy tonight acro55 northern scotland, the breeze picking up across eastern coastal counties of acro55 eastern coastal counties of england, mo5t becoming clear, fresh into tomorrow, but as for the weekend we have good sunny spell5 for many on saturday, macular on sunday, clouding it with one or two 5howers. back to you both. sunday, clouding it with one or two showers. back to you both.- showers. back to you both. thank ou. last week the footballer jake daniels became the first active professional in the uk men's game for more than 30 years to announce he was gay. the blackpool striker said he had been inspired to speak out by another young player in australia

— josh cavallo — who came out last year. shaimaa khalil went to meetjo5h and heard the advice he's been giving to jake. i was emotionally quite sad, but on the outside i looked happy and i wanted to change that and i couldn't be authentic. something was holding me back, and that was my truth. eight months ago, josh cavallo made an announcement that changed his life, and had a ripple effect around the world. there's something personal that i need to share with everyone. i'm a footballer, and i'm gay. what was the... what was the turning point for you that you said to yourself, "do you know what? i'm going to come out. i'm going to speak my truth."? it's exhausting. you know, iwa5... i went through all my youth career and i started my professional career in the closet. and that's acting 24/7. you know, that's when i'm at training, acting like someone i'm not. having exhausting conversations of making up lies of who you're hanging out with or you've got a girlfriend, you haven't got a girlfriend or "what are

you doing on the weekend?" it's constant lies, and the pressure of also being professional footballer on top of that — it's really... it's really bad. last week, jake daniels became the first british professional male footballer to come out in more than 30 years. josh was his inspiration. to know that i've influenced someone in such a small space of time, it's phenomenal to see. i'm just really excited that, through my story, it's changing lives. have you spoken to him? how is he doing? yeah, i speak to him quite frequently now. he's very excited and everything's still new for him. and i can have someone i can talk to now and relate — and we just get each other because we went through the same story, just in different countries. what was your advice to him, your main advice to him? it is a work in progress and it's not always going to be happy days. there's going to be days that are quite gloomy, as well, but he's prepared for that. my main advice for him is to embrace who you are and just to enjoy it. and, mate, you've opened a new chapter. this is your new life, so go out there and live it! singing.

the adelaide united fans have embraced josh's courage. he's been overwhelmed by the response. no—one blinked, if you want to put it as simply as that, but we were full of love and support for him. it's something that, like, i you feel that shouldn't need to happen in this day and age, but it has so much power- behind it when it happens. like, it's not the older players, j it's not someone middle—aged, it's someone that's fresh into life i and they're so comfortable coming out with it, so it's pretty cool. since coming out, he tells me he's become more confident on the pitch, but it hasn't all been easy. there is games where i have been booed before or have heard something that's quite homophobic and does hurt me. but, look, at the end of the day, i put that aside and i remember for one bad person i have, i have 1,000 good people. you said that other athletes, other players are living in silence. and i'm wondering, after you came out, did any of them reach out to you and ask you for help? definitely. in all sports around the world — whether it's from water polo

to track—and—field sports, to football, to afl in australia — a lot of athletes have reached out to me. and everyone's at different stages and journeys in their life — you know, some people are ready to come out and some people just want to ask questions and, you know, i want the kids that are growing up now, that are in primary school, high school, and identifying themselves as gay, not to turn away from the sport, because i would hate to hear that the next messi or ronaldo is gay and turns away from football. i'm really excited to go overseas and this is the first... it's been an extraordinary time for the 22—year—old. he's just wrapped up the season here, and he tells me about his ambitions for the future. my dream is to go and play in the uk, in england, and that's something that i've been training for for my whole life. so if the opportunity comes up, you know, i would love to head to the championship or a league one team and to show the uk what i've got — this aussie battler over here! fabulous story and fabulous reaction. ~ ., ., ., fabulous story and fabulous reaction. ., ., ., ., ,, fabulous story and fabulous

reaction. ~ ., ., ., ., ,, ., reaction. we are going to talk about abbott i remember _ reaction. we are going to talk about abbott i remember speaking - reaction. we are going to talk about abbott i remember speaking to - reaction. we are going to talk aboutj abbott i remember speaking to josh abbott i remember speaking tojosh that he was inspirational —— we are going to talk about abba. it's been more than 40 years since their last tour, but swedish pop legends abba are taking the stage again — well, sort of. the band have created digital versions of themselves as they were in their heyday — and these so—called abba—tars are performing with live musicians in london. 0ur entertainment correspondent colin paterson went along to watch the premiere. the waiting was over. # so when you're near me, darling, can't you hear me? # sos... more than 40 years after the last abba concert, they returned to the stage last night — albeit in digitalform, looking like they did in their 19705 heyday. the uncannily life—like abba avatars played 20 songs, including sos and mamma mia, kate moss was seen heading to the dance floor surrounded by bouncers, and the audience loved it.

something you've never seen before and you'll be, like...they�*re looking around everywhere. oh, my god, when they did dancing queen, it was spectacular. what they put into this show is mind—blowing. it was so real, it was so alike, - it was better than i even expected. at the end, the members also came land it wasjust a dream come true. | absolutely, it looked so realistic, it really does. so clear — the lighting is fantastic. it just was fantastic. they were just awesome. absolutely awesome. they were there! they were there on screen. it was just the best ever. did you cry at any point? i cried four times! what got you? seeing agnetha's face. so a lot of happy punters. and during the show, abba were sitting two rows behind me. during dancing queen, i turned around and saw frida looking out over the audience with a huge, beaming smile. cheering. and earlier on the red carpet, i'd spoken to the whole group.

agnetha, frida, what made you change your mind and decide to work with abba again? i've dreamed of this for years! we love our music. we love to sing. we love the material that benny and bjorn write... excellent, and it's a challenge. abba has never left us, in my heart. in our hearts. so it was not so...difficult decision, because the music is a part of us. how was the experience for you of seeing yourself as your younger self? it's amazing because, in a way, you look at yourself on stage. it's so well done, so you think, actually, it's real people standing up there, performing, and then you see yourself watching yourself! it's a very extraordinary feeling,

it's hard to describe, i must say! i think the only way - to understand what this is, you have to come and see it. yeah. it's sort of a non—explainable. we've tried this for two years, to explain what it is, what it. will be, but that's impossible. you need to go and see it. i think it's a new experience for all of us and it will be so exciting tonight because i haven't seen anything. and i think you can safely say that nobody�*s ever seen anything like this because this is a first — this is pushing boundaries. the first reviews are in, and are very positive. there's already talk of a plan for the show to run in london for at least three years. and abba say they know of other major acts who are already thinking of copying their idea of copying themselves. colin paterson, bbc news, the abba arena. if you were a massive fan of abba,

you are probably equally excited about that show as you are about seeing the four of them stood together talking because it is a rare sighting. bhd together talking because it is a rare sighting-— together talking because it is a rare siuuhtin. �* , rare sighting. and it is the future. rishi sunak _ rare sighting. and it is the future. rishi sunak will _ rare sighting. and it is the future. rishi sunak will be _ rare sighting. and it is the future. rishi sunak will be talking - rare sighting. and it is the future. rishi sunak will be talking to - rare sighting. and it is the future. rishi sunak will be talking to us i rishi sunak will be talking to us shortly. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning, you're watching bbc london, i'm frankie mccamley. the london fire brigade is changing the way it tackles fires in high—rise buildings following the grenfell tower tragedy five years ago. as a result of the fire, 26 recommendations were made by the grenfell inquiry on how to improve firefighting in the capital. the brigade says those recommendations have now been put into place, but that there's still more to do. there has been a root—and—branch look at how we provide high—rise fire fighting. so you have an increased attendance to high—rise buildings. we have smoke blockers and smoke hoods to enable people to evacuate

from the building safely. there is always more to learn, there is always more to do, and we'll continue to do that to adapt the service that we need. more than 500 people were injured in collisions involving e—scooters in london during 2021 according to the figures published by the met police. the use of privately—owned e—scooters on public roads and pavements is banned and riders can be fined and have their e—scooters seized. currently, the only legal way to ride an e—scooter in the capital is through tfl's trial rental scheme. people heading to europe over the half—term and jubilee weekend are being told they could be turned back at the border. the body that manages services across the channel is expecting huge numbers of passengers. as a result "turn—up—and—go" tickets will not be available at dover or on eurotunnel services between the 27th and 29th of may. if you are planning to travel the advice is to book ahead.

if you're heading out on public transport this morning, this is how tfl services are looking right now. there's a part suspension on overground services. hello, good morning. high pressure builds in from the south—west today and it's set to stay dry across the capital. there will be a lot of sunshine around as well. but it may not be completely dry over the weekend. that's because as our area of high pressure drifts northwards, it will introduce more of a north—easterly wind. there could be one or two showers around and on sunday there will be a drop in temperature. but for this morning, it's a very mild start to the morning. temperatures haven't dropped out of double figures all night. lots of blue sky and sunshine around throughout the morning, lasting into the afternoon. there is now a lighter northerly wind blowing, you won't notice the breeze too much. and temperatures will be on a par with what we saw yesterday so 21, maybe 22 celsius. 0vernight tonight, then, again, it's dry, lots of clear skies around, feeling a little bit chillier than last night, temperatures dropping back into high single figures for many. and then tomorrow, lots of dry

weather in the forecast. a small chance of a shower, some areas of cloud, sunny spells, a northerly wind becomes even more north—easterly and it will feel cooler on sunday with perhaps one or two showers in the forecast at times. just a reminder before we go, we want to know how you're celebrating the jubilee. we might even come and film you! let us know by emailing us or drop us a tweet. i'm back in an hour. now back to charlie and naga. hello, this is breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. we're focusing this morning on chancellor rishi sunak�*s announcement of a £15 billion package of support to help with rising energy bills funded in part by a tax on gas and oil companies. let's see how that might

affect your finances. every household in the uk will get a £400 payment in october and second home owners will get that payment for every property where they pay the bills. the poorest households will also get an additional £650 payment. people who receive disability benefits will be given a one—off payment of £150 in september. and pensioners entitled to the winter fuel allowance will get an extra £300. the chancellor, rishi sunak, joins us now from westminster. let's find out more, why now. thank you forjoining us. there is the question, why now? i you forjoining us. there is the question, why now?— you forjoining us. there is the question, why now? i have always said that we _ question, why now? i have always said that we stood _ question, why now? i have always said that we stood ready - question, why now? i have always said that we stood ready to - question, why now? i have always said that we stood ready to do - question, why now? i have always i said that we stood ready to do more to support people, i said that back earlier in the spring. the thing we were waiting for was to have more

certainty and clarity about what would happen to energy bills in the autumn, so therefore we could appropriately scale and sisley support. and we heard from 0fcom the independent regulator their view of what bills would be in the autumn so that would provide more support. that was 0fgem's announcement, of course. let me ask you this question from patricia, she says, i am gratefulfor from patricia, she says, i am grateful for the cash from the chancellor but know there is no way they would have made these concessions if the boris wasn't in so much trouble. i concessions if the boris wasn't in so much trouble.— so much trouble. i would say to patricia, so much trouble. i would say to patricia. m — so much trouble. i would say to patricia, i'm really— so much trouble. i would say to patricia, i'm really glad - so much trouble. i would say to patricia, i'm really glad that. so much trouble. i would say to | patricia, i'm really glad that this will make a difference to her and millions of others. and particularly those who are most vulnerable in our society, they will get support up to £1200 during the course of this year. the timing for this was very much driven as i said by having more

clarity and certainty about what would happen to energy bills in the autumn. we always said and i always said we stood ready to provide further support, said we stood ready to provide furthersupport, energy said we stood ready to provide further support, energy is the biggest driver of the increase in bills that people are seeing, and until we knew, not new perfectly but had a better sense of what those bills would be, we could not size our support appropriately. and you heard from 0fcom, sorry, 0fgem, this week, the regulator, so now we can size the package appropriately... it has nothing to do with the fact that it is a day after the sue gray report was released? categorically not, we report was released? categorically not. we want _ report was released? categorically not, we want to _ report was released? categorically not, we want to do _ report was released? categorically not, we want to do these - report was released? categorically not, we want to do these things i report was released? categorically not, we want to do these things in j not, we want to do these things in parliament, it was the last day parliament was in session before what we call a recess for the jubilee at the end of may. it important that we make these announcement in parliament so that i can be held accountable to mp5 and that's what i did yesterday for a couple of hours answering questions about what we were announcing. fine about what we were announcing. one week auo, about what we were announcing. one week ago. you _ about what we were announcing. one

week ago, you whipped, the government whipped conservative mp5 to vote against a windfall tax. this week you introduced one. how are you explaining, you were explaining yesterday to mp5, one week after they were told absolutely do not vote for a windfall tax that now it is a good idea? i vote for a windfall tax that now it is a good idea?— vote for a windfall tax that now it is a good idea? i have always said we should be _ is a good idea? i have always said we should be pragmatic _ is a good idea? i have always said we should be pragmatic about - is a good idea? i have always said l we should be pragmatic about this. is a good idea? i have always said i we should be pragmatic about this. i think there is a strong argument to tax these profits fairly, given that energy companies are making extraordinary profits as a result of prices elevated in part due to the russian invasion of ukraine. there is an argument to tax the profits fairly but we wanted to take the time to get it right so we could continue to incentivise investment. we are doing it with a new very generous investment release are those companies which invest more pay less tax, that is very important for those companies to invest, good for those companies to invest, good for the economy, good forjobs and those energy security... for the economy, good for 'obs and those energy security. . ._ those energy security... those

companies _ those energy security... those companies have _ those energy security... those companies have already - those energy security... those - companies have already committed to make investments. anything with the 91p back in tax for every pound spent, they can spend this investment on whatever they like. they can make it in uk—based fossil fuel extraction, there is no distinction as to what they invest in. ., �* , �* distinction as to what they invest in. . �* , ~ ., , in. that's right. and that is something _ in. that's right. and that is something we _ in. that's right. and that is something we would - in. that's right. and that is - something we would welcome, in in. that's right. and that is _ something we would welcome, in the prime minister's energy security strategy that was published recently, it is very clear that we do want to invest more in domestic sources of energy like natural gas. i'm saying fossil fuels. iii sources of energy like natural gas. i'm saying fossil fuels.— i'm saying fossil fuels. if i could answer your— i'm saying fossil fuels. if i could answer your question _ i'm saying fossil fuels. if i could answer your question because i i'm saying fossil fuels. if i could j answer your question because it i'm saying fossil fuels. if i could i answer your question because it is important. we are making a transition to net zero over time but in the short term we do need to rely on natural gas for example and we are fortunate to have the supplies of that over at home, and they are immense —— the last months reminders of the importance of energy

security. that has been spelt out in the prime minister's strategy. abs, the prime minister's strategy. a couple more questions from our viewers who want more detail. peter says, would it not have been better to restrict the £400 that everyone is receiving to all, to those that need it, in the same way that the council tax rebate was done? this would allow you to reduce the cost or give more to people who need it more. he or give more to people who need it more. , ., , ., ,, ., more. he should be reassured that three quarters _ more. he should be reassured that three quarters of— more. he should be reassured that three quarters of the _ more. he should be reassured that three quarters of the funding - three quarters of the funding announced yesterday will go to the most vulnerable but we know that many people are struggling on middle incomes as well so we wanted to have more progressive elements to what we did, the £400 on top of the rebate in council tax that has been put in place. that is a totally fair question, but if we had done that, you will find that there are quite a large number of people who then feel that they are missing out on support that they are missing out on support that they are missing out on support that they deserve. they might happen

to live in a larger home that doesn't happen to be in one of those council tax bands, and they feel that their circumstances are such that their circumstances are such that they deserve support, given the scale that we are seeing off the challenge with energy bills going up £1200 on average year over year, thatis £1200 on average year over year, that is quite a shock for a large number of people. that's the challenge of doing it through the council tax system which is why we are deciding to error on the side of making it as universal as possible to benefit as many people as possible given the scale of the challenge we face.— possible given the scale of the challenge we face. does it feel ri . ht to challenge we face. does it feel right to you — challenge we face. does it feel right to you that _ challenge we face. does it feel right to you that someone - challenge we face. does it feel right to you that someone like | challenge we face. does it feel - right to you that someone like you is receiving £400, that a high earner is receiving a £400 grant? what it does feel right is to provide support to a large number of people on as universal bases as possible given the scale of the challenge. there is one of the way you can do this, with the council tax system. —— one other way. if we had done that, you would have a question from someone who would say,

i am in council tax band e or f and here are my circumstances and you would say, what is that pets are not going to get your support? bond would say, what is that pets are not going to get your support? and they are the questions, _ going to get your support? and they are the questions, aren't _ going to get your support? and they are the questions, aren't they? - going to get your support? and they are the questions, aren't they? we. are the questions, aren't they? we have are the questions, aren't they? - have erred on the side of making it universal because the scale of the shockis universal because the scale of the shock is the fact that it will affect many millions of people, so i think it is the right approach. does it feel ri . ht think it is the right approach. does it feel right to _ think it is the right approach. does it feel right to you _ think it is the right approach. does it feel right to you that _ think it is the right approach. does it feel right to you that someone in your financial position receives a £400 grant, or someone with a second home receives another grant as well? that is only about 2%. .. home receives another grant as well? that is only about 2%... that home receives another grant as well? that is only about 2%. . ._ that is only about 2%. .. that is not the point. — that is only about 2%. .. that is not the point. it— that is only about 2%. .. that is not the point. it is— that is only about 2%. .. that is not the point, it is the _ that is only about 2%. .. that is not the point, it is the wealthy - that is only about 2%. .. that is not the point, it is the wealthy not - that is only about 2%. .. that is not the point, it is the wealthy not who do not need it receiving the grant which is the point.— which is the point. when you are t in: to which is the point. when you are trying to support _ which is the point. when you are trying to support millions - which is the point. when you are trying to support millions of- trying to support millions of people, there are only a few practical way to do it. in a

theoretical world what you are saying is right but we have to deal with the practical reality of delivering support to tens of millions of people. there are not that many ways of doing it. we have talked about the two main ways, council tax and through energy bills on a more universal system. we have picked one, and it would be reasonable to ask your questions and if we had picked the other, i am sure we would be spending this time talking about deserving people they would feel that they had missed out and we had had case studies on those. i wanted to make sure that they were all covered which is why we have gone for the way we have. what about people who are in a higher tax bracket who paid 45%, who don't get the grant? hagar higher tax bracket who paid 45%, who don't get the grant?— don't get the grant? how do you mean? the _ don't get the grant? how do you mean? the £400 _ don't get the grant? how do you mean? the £400 is _ don't get the grant? how do you mean? the £400 is universal. i don't get the grant? how do you i mean? the £400 is universal. you were saying _ mean? the £400 is universal. you were saying you — mean? the £400 is universal. you were saying you cannot specify this, you cannot make it exact, what about a suggestion that those who pay higher taxes, who earn more money, don't get £400?— don't get £400? because our tax s stem don't get £400? because our tax system works — don't get £400? because our tax system works on _ don't get £400? because our tax system works on an _ don't get £400? because our tax system works on an individual. don't get £400? because our tax i system works on an individual basis,

not in a household basis. people pay energy bills on a household basis. so as our welfare system works on household basis, we are trying to provide support to households. 0ur tax system sadly is individual and thatis tax system sadly is individual and that is actually something which we are looking at, because over time, it would be nice if you suggest if we had the information in government to look at household income but we do not have that today. council tax is done on household basis, energy bills are done on household basis, we don't know how many people are living in a home so we do not know their overall household income if you only know the income of individual people, that is the challenge. individual people, that is the challenge-— individual people, that is the challenue. , , challenge. leslie asks, my husband and i are challenge. leslie asks, my husband and l are on — challenge. leslie asks, my husband and i are on non-means _ challenge. leslie asks, my husband and i are on non-means tested - and i are on non—means tested benefit, how it is £150 going to help us in the long term, why could you not raise benefit in line with inflation? we are... she

you not raise benefit in line with inflation? we are...— you not raise benefit in line with inflation? we are... she is not on means tested _ inflation? we are... she is not on means tested benefits? - inflation? we are... she is not on means tested benefits? that - inflation? we are... she is not on means tested benefits? that is i inflation? we are... she is not on i means tested benefits? that is why we have universal offer. so they will receive £150 hopefully already and then a further £400 later in the year through their energy bills, £550 of total support this year which will make an enormous difference to them and others. looking forward, what is likely to happen is that benefits and pensions next year will go up by this year's much higher inflation levels. and thatis much higher inflation levels. and that is forecast to be much higher than the inflation that people will experience next year. so all of those people can look at next year and feel relatively confident about that which is where the support we are providing now, £15 billion, significant cost of living support, will be meaningful help over this year until we get to that point. [30 year until we get to that point. do ou year until we get to that point. do you think you will have to do this again next year? iotute you think you will have to do this again next year?— you think you will have to do this again next year? we are sitting here in ma , again next year? we are sitting here in may. we — again next year? we are sitting here in may. we don't _ again next year? we are sitting here in may, we don't know— again next year? we are sitting here in may, we don't know what - again next year? we are sitting here in may, we don't know what energyl in may, we don't know what energy bills are going to be in april next

year. people canjudge me by my actions of the past couple of years, i have always tried to be responsive to the situation that the country and the economy is experiencing and will always act like that. we have announced significant support, £15 billion which will help people deal with the cost of living they are experiencing now and through the autumn and winter, particularly focused on the most vulnerable third of households who will receive up to £1200 of support. lats of households who will receive up to £1200 of sopport-— £1200 of support. lots of people will be looking _ £1200 of support. lots of people will be looking at _ £1200 of support. lots of people will be looking at this _ £1200 of support. lots of people will be looking at this over - £1200 of support. lots of people will be looking at this over the i will be looking at this over the coming year to see if your proposals and this measure works, and if it does significantly help. there was a measure you are not six weeks ago to introduce a 5p per litre reduction introduce a 5p per litre reduction in fuel. six weeks later, all of the garages have increased prices despite brent crude oil prices stabilising or being lower than previously, how is this so why does the government not intervene to

enforce the production the energy and transport secretaries are focused on constantly, making sure that the fuel duty cut is passed on to people. that the fuel duty cut is passed on to o-eole. , ' that the fuel duty cut is passed on to eole. m ,_ to people. different companies by oil at different _ to people. different companies by oil at different prices _ to people. different companies by oil at different prices for- oil at different prices for different periods of time and that is what sometimes means that it is not as direct as one might hope or expect. believe me we are very focused on making sure that that very significant tax cuts that we announced, which is in total worth about £5 billion together with the fuel duty freeze, it will save the average driver £100 per year, we want to see that help finding its way to people and you can rest assured that we are constantly on the case of those who set the prices. the case of those who set the orices. ~ ., , , the case of those who set the rices. . ., , , ., the case of those who set the orices. ~ . , , ., ..,, prices. what is being on the case mean? those — prices. what is being on the case mean? those conversations - prices. what is being on the case mean? those conversations are, | prices. what is being on the case - mean? those conversations are, see onuuoin mean? those conversations are, see ongoing -- — mean? those conversations are, see ongoing -- constantly _ mean? those conversations are, see ongoing -- constantly going - mean? those conversations are, see ongoing -- constantly going to - mean? those conversations are, see ongoing -- constantly going to make ongoing —— constantly going to make sure that the duty cuts are passed on. ., ~' sure that the duty cuts are passed on. ., ~ , ., sure that the duty cuts are passed on. . ~' i., ., sure that the duty cuts are passed on. ., ., , on. thank you for your time with us, rishi sunak- — on. thank you for your time with us, rishi sunak. thank— on. thank you for your time with us, rishi sunak. thank you _ on. thank you for your time with us, rishi sunak. thank you very - on. thank you for your time with us, rishi sunak. thank you very much. l

a lot of our conversations are about the cost of living crisis and the hardships. liverpool have got a big game this weekend, you will see the interview that he has done with us soon, and one of the things he talked about is what part sport plays on how people are feeling. he says, liverpool playing football can give people a moment in time, it can make a difference in a way. it's all ahead of the big match this weekend. john is in paris right now. are you on the banks of the river sane, was a lovely setting, and have at this weekend? == a lovely setting, and have at this weekend? ,, weekend? -- the river seine. yes, weekend? -- the river seine. yes. you _ weekend? -- the river seine. yes. you were _ weekend? -- the river seine. yes, you were talking - weekend? -- the river seine. yes, you were talking about i weekend? -- the river seine. - yes, you were talking about juergen yes, you were talking aboutjuergen klopp, the spotlight falling on liverpool's manager over this biggest game in club football this weekend. we know about his passion, his energy and leadership which we see on a weekly basis at liverpool.

we don't see his willingness to speak on broader issues outside of football, he has spoken eloquently on things like brexit and the vaccination programme during covid and his willingness offers a broader appealforjuergen klopp. it's appeal forjuergen klopp. it's fascinating appealforjuergen klopp. it's fascinating because you can combine that with his tactical brilliance, what he has been able to produce, the silverware that liverpool have been chasing on four fronts this season. they were pipped to the league title by the single point by manchester city but if they were to win here, the champions league final against real madrid tomorrow, they would complete a clean sweep of cup competitions this season. you're bringing lots of people joy, aren't you? after a really difficult time, cost of living is going up. people are struggling to pay their bills. it's a difficult, difficult time. how important is it for you that you can bring a little bit ofjoy? that's the most important thing to do. the only reason for football is that we're really

in the moment when we play that for these 90 minutes, it's allowed to be focused on only on this. and then if you lose, you suffer together, which is, you are not alone in this moment. and if you win, you win, you celebrate together, you are not alone in this moment. so this is the most important thing. i think being lonely with your problems is the most difficult thing in life. if you are together with others and it's how it always is, a shared problem, it's half a problem. and so that's what we try to do. but of course, i know it's not... it's really tough at the moment out there for plenty of reasons. and i'm really happy that we can give our people this kind ofjoy and where they can really forget. and maybe get a boost for the next day and get the energy again for the next week and all these kind of things. that's all how it should be. fascinating insights from juergen klopp speaking to sally there. john and neilfrom the klopp speaking to sally there. john and neil from the anfield wrap join us, he's not afraid to speak about

wide issues outside of football. ida. wide issues outside of football. no, that is to his _ wide issues outside of football. iifr, that is to his credit as well. you can sometimes just to criticism for that, stick to football. is can sometimesjust to criticism for that, stick to football.— that, stick to football. is not something — that, stick to football. is not something managers - that, stick to football. is not something managers do - that, stick to football. is not something managers do a i that, stick to football. is not i something managers do a lot. that, stick to football. is not - something managers do a lot. yes, the want something managers do a lot. yes, they want to _ something managers do a lot. yes, they want to protect _ something managers do a lot. ie: they want to protect their professionalism. and you put your head above the parapet and it can get knocked off. i don't think he is afraid to speak his mind or speak up on things he thinks is important. he sees football as part wider society rather than remove from it. find sees football as part wider society rather than remove from it. and the cost of coming _ rather than remove from it. and the cost of coming out _ rather than remove from it. and the cost of coming out here _ rather than remove from it. and the cost of coming out here in _ rather than remove from it. and the cost of coming out here in the - rather than remove from it. and the cost of coming out here in the mid l cost of coming out here in the mid of a cost of living crisis was very clear, and he was very clear about being allocated to tickets, he said they should have more to liverpool fans because it is very expensive to get here. i fans because it is very expensive to net here. ~ , , get here. i think he is very well aware of the — get here. i think he is very well aware of the ticket _ get here. i think he is very well aware of the ticket allocation i aware of the ticket allocation question. he was ticketed by the president— question. he was ticketed by the president of uefa which felt unnecessary but it shows that if he speaks, _ unnecessary but it shows that if he speaks, certain people feel like

they have to respond —— he was sent a text— they have to respond —— he was sent a text by— they have to respond —— he was sent a text by the — they have to respond —— he was sent a text by the president of uefa. it is a huge — a text by the president of uefa. it is a huge financial burden for people — is a huge financial burden for people coming to these games, it's notjust— people coming to these games, it's notjust one game, there have been three _ notjust one game, there have been three cup— notjust one game, there have been three cup runs that have fed into all of— three cup runs that have fed into all of this— three cup runs that have fed into all of this and juergen knows that. at the _ all of this and juergen knows that. at the club— all of this and juergen knows that. at the club knows that as a whole and the _ at the club knows that as a whole and the players know that and that is a very— and the players know that and that is a very important point of this liverpool— is a very important point of this liverpool side, they are closer to people _ liverpool side, they are closer to people than you would think. jordan henderson— people than you would think. jordan henderson has done some great work. juergen. _ henderson has done some great work. juergen. the _ henderson has done some great work. juergen, the way he is, it allows the players to express themselves more _ the players to express themselves more in _ the players to express themselves more in the community as well so you have this _ more in the community as well so you have this circle where the players come _ have this circle where the players come over— have this circle where the players come over as fantastic human beings and juergen— come over as fantastic human beings and juergen himself is. do come over as fantastic human beings and juergen himself is.— and juergen himself is. do you take oride in and juergen himself is. do you take pride in the — and juergen himself is. do you take pride in the fact, _ and juergen himself is. do you take pride in the fact, a _ and juergen himself is. do you take pride in the fact, a lot _ and juergen himself is. do you take pride in the fact, a lot of _ and juergen himself is. do you take pride in the fact, a lot of fans - pride in the fact, a lot of fans whatever club you support look enviously at liverpool is thinking, i wouldn't mind him at my club! yes. i wouldn't mind him at my club! yes, we have got — i wouldn't mind him at my club! yes, we have got in _ iwouldn't mind him at my club! yes, we have got in for— iwouldn't mind him at my club! yes, we have got in for another— i wouldn't mind him at my club! ies we have got in for another four years, we are so lucky. he fits the city so well, the way he sees football in the way he sees life. he's a fantastic fit for us. since he has come in he has energised the

football club, he makes us better supporters. he makes the player is much better at theirjobs as well. because he has such humility about him, he likes to learn from the coaches around him as well so he has lifted everyone around him so which is why we are in another european cup final. is why we are in another european cu- final. ., , ., is why we are in another european cu- final. . i. ._ , is why we are in another european cu- final. ., ,, , ,, cup final. can you en'oy days like this tomorrow? _ cup final. can you en'oy days like this tomorrow? of _ cup final. can you enjoy days like this tomorrow? of course - cup final. can you enjoy days like this tomorrow? of course they i cup final. can you enjoy days like i this tomorrow? of course they can! if you can't, you are not doing it right _ if you can't, you are not doing it right if— if you can't, you are not doing it riuht. , ., if you can't, you are not doing it riuht. ,, ., if you can't, you are not doing it riuht. i. ., ., ., if you can't, you are not doing it riuht. ., ., .. , right. if you cannot do it in a city like paris, _ right. if you cannot do it in a city like paris, where _ right. if you cannot do it in a city like paris, where can _ right. if you cannot do it in a city like paris, where can you? - right. if you cannot do it in a city like paris, where can you? what| right. if you cannot do it in a city. like paris, where can you? what a game it will be tomorrow, liverpool against real madrid. lovely seeing paris there. and another big occasion we are talking about now. from street parties to parades, people will be taking to the streets up and down the uk next week to mark the queen's 70 years on the throne. at broadlands primary school in hereford the bunting's been up for weeks. fiona lamdin is there for us this morning. there is the evidence, sure enough, the bunting is up!— the bunting is up! yes, good morning! —

the bunting is up! yes, good morning! this _ the bunting is up! yes, good morning! this is _ the bunting is up! yes, good morning! this is a _ the bunting is up! yes, good morning! this is a tea - the bunting is up! yes, good morning! this is a tea party, the bunting is up! yes, good - morning! this is a tea party, this is a garden party here. we have got to throw the tea bag into the giant keycap, over here, we have got jenga, bowls, and we have got a bit of plate decoration here. and in the corner, we have got the queen herself, her majesty is reading the children their own very special story. celebrations have been going on up and down the country. we have been taking a look at what is going on. 0, yey! 0njune 2nd here at porlock, there'll be a very special celebration marking the queen'517 years at the head of a realms and this great nation! here in a pocket of west somerset the village of porlock is already buzzing.

we managed within three or four hours to clothe the whole place in all the red, white and blue and the flags that you see. so there's a tremendous amount of willingness and excitement. the landlord's knitted the pub's bunting. next door, the estate agent switched to selling corgis. and regalflowers are being planted up. and behind the scenes, this is thejubilee planning team. they've been meeting weekly for months. do you want to put these on? next week, the entire village will dress up to parade down the high street. led by terry, who's being the queen. well, that's the thing about it. you get all excited beforehand, but when you put the outfit on, when your tablecloth isn't your tablecloth but your royal dress and everybody looks at you and applauds, then you suddenly put on the right voice and you put the hand wave and everybody responds. so you suddenly start to feel regal, you see. while the rest of the village are busy baking, making sure there's

enough cake for the feast. purple for the queen. it's a very regal colour and it seems to have been adopted as the colour for the platinum jubilee. so i'm just practising and seeing whether it can look quite good on a cupcake. and in windsor, just across the road from the castle, the queen's neighbours in this retirement village are busy making jubilee decorations. many of them were in london for the coronation 70 years ago. margaret and john, who've been married for 66 years, are seeing if they can spot him. being in the raf, he lined the route. what i remember the most is being on parade for the coronation party. royal air force regiment lined the routes. it was just an amazing occasion. and patricia remembers, as a child, she'd frequently bump into the royal family in stjames's park. prince charles as a baby, he was exactly two years younger than my brother, used to be taken out for walks by a nanny with a detective

with one of the corgis. my brother once was on a tricycle, shot around the corner and went straight into the royal pram. so the baby, prince charles, was leaning out looking at him and my brother was looking up and the crowd were sort of amused and my mother was hugely embarrassed! shall we see if we've got too much here? back in somerset, final adjustments for this special queen's guard. and a gift for all the children in the village in the hope this next generation always remembers her majesty's seven decade reign and the celebrations which marked it. god save the queen! there is a lovely story behind me. what is so lovely is, apparently these year ones haven't quite twigged that the lady dressed up isn't actually her majesty, they don't realise that she is normally jenny, their classroom assistant.

they actually think the queen has coming to see them. good morning, your majesty. what it is like to be well for the day? it's absolutely splendid. —— to be royalfor the day? we will let you carry on. good morning, liam. we have been learning about the queen all week. what is your favourite thing you have learned? ., your favourite thing you have learned? . ., , ,': :: _, , your favourite thing you have learned? . ., , ;;:: , ., learned? that he has 30 corgis, and he has not learned? that he has 30 corgis, and he has got a — learned? that he has 30 corgis, and he has got a cocker _ learned? that he has 30 corgis, and he has got a cocker spaniel. - learned? that he has 30 corgis, and he has got a cocker spaniel. you - he has got a cocker spaniel. you have learned _ he has got a cocker spaniel. you have learned all— he has got a cocker spaniel. you have learned all about her pets. he has got a cocker spaniel. you i have learned all about her pets. -- she has have learned all about her pets. » she has got a cocker spaniel. have learned all about her pets. -- she has got a cocker spaniel. over| she has got a cocker spaniel. over here, we she has got a cocker spaniel. over here. we have _ she has got a cocker spaniel. over here, we have plate _ she has got a cocker spaniel. over here, we have plate decorating, show us your plate, angel. this here, we have plate decorating, show us your plate, angel.— us your plate, angel. this is my olate us your plate, angel. this is my plate and _ us your plate, angel. this is my plate and it _ us your plate, angel. this is my plate and it has _ us your plate, angel. this is my plate and it has the _ us your plate, angel. this is my plate and it has the queen - us your plate, angel. this is my i plate and it has the queen because my crown _ plate and it has the queen because my crown and 70 years because she has been _ my crown and 70 years because she has been raining for 70 years and we do not _ has been raining for 70 years and we do not think— has been raining for 70 years and we do not think we will see another monarch— do not think we will see another monarch who will reign for 70 years.

it is monarch who will reign for 70 years. it is pretty— monarch who will reign for 70 years. it is pretty special.— it is pretty special. show all of our view your— it is pretty special. show all of our view your lovely _ it is pretty special. show all of our view your lovely plate. i it is pretty special. show all of i our view your lovely plate. thank you so much. sarah has organised this whole week of events. we have got so much going on this money, what else have you been doing? iotute what else have you been doing? we were what else have you been doing? - were really lucky, the mayor visited us on wednesday, he joined us for assembly and we did some singing and we had a whole school tea party where everyone was involved and we had a special lunch. it's such an exciting occasion we wanted the children to remember it. it is and they certainly _ children to remember it. it is and they certainly will. _ children to remember it. it is and they certainly will. we _ children to remember it. it is and they certainly will. we have i children to remember it. it is and they certainly will. we have also l they certainly will. we have also been learning about the decades, the things going on, the 705, the 905, let's come and meet you, you have been concentrating on the 19505? iotute been concentrating on the 19505? we learned about the food, and the food was totally _ learned about the food, and the food was totally gross. they had spam but it was _ was totally gross. they had spam but it was covered in batter. it was really — it was covered in batter. it was

really gross. it was covered in batter. it was really gross-— it was covered in batter. it was really gross. this is her portrait of her majesty _ really gross. this is her portrait of her majesty there, _ really gross. this is her portrait of her majesty there, and i really gross. this is her portraiti of her majesty there, and more drawing here in reception. show us your picture of the queen. as it appear? tell us what you have learned about the queen? she has lots of jewellery. _ learned about the queen? she has lots of jewellery. gorgeous! i learned about the queen? she has lots of jewellery. gorgeous! a i learned about the queen? she has| lots of jewellery. gorgeous! a quick lots of “ewellery. gorgeous! a quick word lots of jewellery. gorgeous! a quick word from william, _ lots of jewellery. gorgeous! a quick word from william, you _ lots of jewellery. gorgeous! a quick word from william, you have i lots of jewellery. gorgeous! a quick word from william, you have been l lots of jewellery. gorgeous! a quickl word from william, you have been in the 605, you have been hearing about the 605, you have been hearing about the music? the 60s, you have been hearing about the music? , ., the 60s, you have been hearing about the music? , . , . ., , the music? these are the musicians from the 1960s. _ the music? these are the musicians from the 1960s. amazing, - the music? these are the musicians from the 1960s. amazing, thank- the music? these are the musicians| from the 1960s. amazing, thank you so much. talking _ from the 1960s. amazing, thank you so much. talking about _ from the 1960s. amazing, thank you so much. talking about music, i from the 1960s. amazing, thank you so much. talking about music, the l so much. talking about music, the school have got a little choir for us this morning. let's quickly hear from nowhere this morning, what are you going to sing, why have you chosen singh? iotute you going to sing, why have you chosen singh?— you going to sing, why have you chosen singh? we have chosen it because it _ chosen singh? we have chosen it because it was _ chosen singh? we have chosen it because it was chosen _ chosen singh? we have chosen it because it was chosen at - chosen singh? we have chosen it because it was chosen at the i chosen singh? we have chosen it i because it was chosen at the diamond jubilee. and we thought it would be good for the platinum as well. iotute good for the platinum as well. we are all ears, we can't wait to hear

it. #so # so here 1000 voices shouting loud # so here 1000 voices shouting loud # there is a time in this life when you see what you are feeling # so stand your ground, don't you see right now the world is listening # to what we say # to what we say # sing it loud and sing it clear and knowing everyone will hear you # make some noise, find your voice tonight.

it does feel a little wrong to interrupt. but we will leave those youngsters in fine voice. and i'm sure we will see a lot more of like that during weekends to come. the headlines are coming up. good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. 0ur headlines today. every household will get £400 off their energy bill, with extra cash for the most

vulnerable in society — the chancellor unveils his plan to combat the cost of living crisis. the support kicks in this autumn when bills are expected to soar again. i'll have all the details on exactly what's been announced and who's eligible. but there's a warning energy costs will remain high well into next year. costs will remain high questions about the police response to the texan school shooting where 21 were killed — witnesses say officers hesitated to confront the killer. good morning. iam in paris good morning. i am in paris ahead of liverpool's champions league final tomorrow. we have been hearing from the man who has masterminded their own, manageratjurgen klopp, and why this team is the best he has ever managed. how special is this group of players? very special, the best i ever had. the thing is... best ever? yeah, definitely. we grew together. they're fantastic people. we're talking to manchester arena bomb survivor martin hibbert

as he sets off to climb mount kilimanjaro — the biggest challenge he's faced yet. and strong sunshine across many southern areas through today. some sunshine further north, always a chance of 102 showers. i will heavier full forecast on breakfast. —— a chance of one or two showers. it's friday may the 27th. the chancellor's £15 billion plan to help everyone in the uk with soaring energy bills has been given a cautious welcome by some charities and economists. business leaders say they need a similar lifeline — and industry analysts are already predicting that more support will be needed next year, as the cost of gas and electricity is likely to remain extremely high. how can you how can you access how can you access the help for your household? the practical details are all with ben. good morning. that is what people want to know. i'm entitled to £400, how do i get it? 0thers entitled to £400, how do i get it?

others are important delac are entitled to more. it others are important delac are entitled to more.— others are important delac are entitled to more. it should happen automatically. _ entitled to more. it should happen automatically, when _ entitled to more. it should happen automatically, when checking i entitled to more. it should happen automatically, when checking your account to make sure that all the payments people are entitled to should be processed and appear automatically. the key thing here is that there is some support available to everybody — and then extra funding for some of the more vulnerable. firstly — let's talk about the help that everybody will get. remember we were promised a £200 loan on our energy bills this october? well, that's been doubled to £400 — and you'll no longer have to pay it back. everybody qualifies for this — and you don't have to do anything to get it. it will happen automatically and be discounted from your bills from october. this of course is in addition to that £150 council tax rebate that most households are in the process of receiving now. at some point, look ahead, check the bill, see there is a minus figure

and that is the way.— bill, see there is a minus figure i and that is the way.- let's and that is the way. exactly. let's move on to _ and that is the way. exactly. let's move on to the _ and that is the way. exactly. let's move on to the vulnerable - move on to the vulnerable households. and then there's additional support for more vulnerable households? yes — around eight million of the lowest income households — so those on means—tested benefits — will also get a one—off payment of £650. it isa it is a one of payment. the government will make that payment in two lump sums directly into your bank account. the first injuly, the second in the autumn. pensioners will also get an extra winter fuel payment of £300. you're eligible for this if you're born before 26th september 1955 and you're on the state pension. payments are made automatically — usually in november or december, so you won't need to do anything extra for the cash. there's also a one—off payment of £150 for the six million people who get extra cost disability benefits. again, this will happen automatically, with payments expected to be made by september.

no question they are substantial sums of money that will make a tangible difference to people's lives. everyone knows the money has to be paid back somehow, or has to be got from somewhere. how does it work out? ., . , be got from somewhere. how does it work out? ., ., , ., , work out? you are right, it is a big sum, it is— work out? you are right, it is a big sum, it is thought _ work out? you are right, it is a big sum, it is thought entitled - work out? you are right, it is a big sum, it is thought entitled lists i sum, it is thought entitled lists support package will cost £15 million and the government had ruled out a windfall tax but what they have introduced looks like a windfall tax although they are not calling it that, on the profits the big oil and gas firms have made because of the high prices of energy. that will go some way to paying towards it. we are also being told that, yes, this addresses some of the knee, helps households, but there is a warning that next spring energy bills are likely to be even higher than they will be in the autumn and winter, so expect to hear more calls for help when we get to that point. more calls for help when we get to that ooint. ., ~ more calls for help when we get to that ooint. . ~ , ., more calls for help when we get to that ooint. ., ~' ,, ., more calls for help when we get to that ooint. ., ~ ,, ., that point. thank you. some of those ooints we that point. thank you. some of those points we brought _ that point. thank you. some of those points we brought up _ that point. thank you. some of those points we brought up with _ that point. thank you. some of those points we brought up with the - points we brought up with the chancellor rishi sunak about half an

hour ago. we're joined now by our political correspondent, nick eardley. trying to get an idea, as mcafee will say, looking at the targeting and of course the timing of this announcement are.— announcement are. really interesting. _ announcement are. really interesting. there - announcement are. really interesting. there has i announcement are. really. interesting. there has been announcement are. really i interesting. there has been so announcement are. really _ interesting. there has been so much pressure on the chancellor to do this for ages. we had rachel reeves saying she thinks labour is winning the battle of ideas now. the chancellor was saying about half an hour ago that's the thing that persuaded him to act this week was that warning we got on tuesday from the regulator 0fgem, saying they think the price cap will go up again in the autumn and that is what makes rishi sunak get up on his speech yesterday and say, here is the package, here is what we will do. there have been a couple of questions about the way he is doing

it. firstly the fact that everybody is getting support. rishi sunak said that millions of people are going to feel the squeeze so he thinks it is right to have that universal £400 that goes to everybody, but there was also that question of whether the money could be better targeted and if you didn't give everybody that £400, may be the households who were struggling the most could get even more money and peter wrote in about that and that question was put to the chancellor. iutoihozit about that and that question was put to the chancellor.— about that and that question was put to the chancellor. what we announced esterda , to the chancellor. what we announced yesterday. three _ to the chancellor. what we announced yesterday, three quarters _ to the chancellor. what we announced yesterday, three quarters of— to the chancellor. what we announced yesterday, three quarters of that i yesterday, three quarters of that funding _ yesterday, three quarters of that funding will go to those who are most _ funding will go to those who are most vulnerable, so it is progressive in that sense, so we do know— progressive in that sense, so we do know that _ progressive in that sense, so we do know that many people are struggling on middle _ know that many people are struggling on middle incomes as well permit which _ on middle incomes as well permit which is _ on middle incomes as well permit which is why we wanted and what universal— which is why we wanted and what universal element to what we are doing. _ universal element to what we are doing. the — universal element to what we are doing, the £400 on top of the £150 council— doing, the £400 on top of the £150 council tax — doing, the £400 on top of the £150 council tax rebate that has already been _ council tax rebate that has already been put _ council tax rebate that has already been put in place. if we had done that, _ been put in place. if we had done that, and — been put in place. if we had done that, and it — been put in place. if we had done that, and it is a totally fair question. _ that, and it is a totally fair question, what you do find is that there _ question, what you do find is that

there are — question, what you do find is that there are quite a large number of people _ there are quite a large number of people who then feel that they are missing _ people who then feel that they are missing out on support that they deserve — missing out on support that they deserve. ., . ., ., , ., ,, deserve. the chancellor was talking about doing — deserve. the chancellor was talking about doing this _ deserve. the chancellor was talking about doing this through _ deserve. the chancellor was talking about doing this through the - deserve. the chancellor was talking i about doing this through the council tax method instead, just at the end there. politically, the vast majority of mp5 are really happy that rishi sunak has come up with a package of support. some tories, including some in the cabinet, are a bit nervous or unhappy about the idea of a windfall tax, they are worried that might put some energy firms off investing in the uk, it may lead to more inflation or further inflation will stop there is a big question that ben was talking about, about what happens if energy prices are still really high this time next year? i think you got the hint from the chancellor that he is not closing the door to doing something similar again when he told you that he would be responsive next year. this is not a short—term thing and the big question many are asking is how long the support may have to

go on for a. is how long the support may have to go on for a-— is how long the support may have to to on for a. ., ., ., go on for a. indeed, and how long he will have the — go on for a. indeed, and how long he will have the support _ go on for a. indeed, and how long he will have the support from _ go on for a. indeed, and how long he will have the support from his - go on for a. indeed, and how long he will have the support from his own i will have the support from his own mp5. thank you very much, nick eardley, there. police in texas are facing criticism over their response to a mass shooting at a primary school which left 19 children and two teachers dead. witnesses say officers hestitated to confront the killer during the situation in uvalde. barbara plett usher reports. this is what the centre of town looks like two days after a massacre. a marker for every one of the 19 children and two of their teachers. some came from outside uvalde to show solidarity. there was even a brief visit by the duchess of sussex, meghan markle — she laid flowers at the cross for an eight—year—old boy. jackie would have turned ten next month, but she'd already found her own voice, her uncle said. jackie was the life of our family. she had just recently received her first communion. so she was on fire.

she felt like a rock star. he says his brother argued with police on that day, demanding that they move faster to storm the school and stop the gunman. he wanted to go in there and charge this guy, but they wouldn't let him. "you guys going to do yourjob? do something! you know, you got 20 guys over there, standing, doing nothing. just get in there!" he goes, "you need to go back, scoot back." "no, we're not going to scoot back. you want to arrest us, arrest us, but we're not... we're not... you know, we're here. i'm not going to go anywhere until i see my baby!" the authorities defended their response to the shooting. they tried to provide answers, but many questions remain. a troubling undercurrent to a tragedy that is still unfolding. you got to understand, we're getting a lot of information we're trying to track down and see what is true — we want to vet it. with the latest news that the broken—hearted husband of a teacher who was killed had died of a heart attack, adding to the unimaginable pain here. there are so many bouquets now — we've seen those mounds of flowers

grow throughout the day — and quite a few children here, as well. there is a memorial at the school, but this really feels like a safe space for the community to grieve and to remember. silva did not lose a loved one, but her world was shaken by those who did. we're part of the community and its people that, one time or another, we have been together in a baseball game, and a football game, and a city event, and it'sjust children from our community and... we're here and i have the blessing to have my children with me, and these families don't. it is the hardest of the hard realities that have changed this town forever. barbara plett usher, bbc news, uvalde, texas. ukraine's foreign minister has pleaded for more heavy weapons from the west, saying the situation in the eastern donbas region is worse than people realise. it comes after russian forces intensified their bombardment in the east of the country.

let's speak to our correspondentjoe inwood, who's in the capital, kyiv. good to see you. what does president zelensky mean, that's the situation is worse than people realise? i think he is referencing the incredible pressure that his forces are under in the east of the country. the russians are trying to encircle sievierodonetsk and lysychansk and they are doing it, they are coming from the east, from they are coming from the east, from the north, from the south, they have encircled them there and they are trying to come from the west and cut off the supply lines. but he didn't just reference that, he said that the russians are trying to burn the donbas to the ground, make it uninhabitable. they even accuse ridgers of trying to carry out genocide against people in the region. the ukrainians are really struggling, you can see that from the tone of the statements we are getting from president zelensky, from his advisers. the battle is looking increasingly difficult, the russians are making advances. i

think they are having to hope they can hold off and hold them off for as long as they can until more heavy weaponry can come in from the west, but time is running out the defenders of lysychansk and sievierodonetsk. 3d“. defenders of lysychansk and sievierodonetsk.— defenders of lysychansk and sievierodonetsk. tributes have been paid to the actor ray liotta, who has died aged 67. as far back as i can remember, i always wanted to be a gangster. the hollywood star — best known for his leading role as henry hill in martin scorsese's goodfellas — passed away in his sleep while on location filming in the dominican republic. one of the founding members of the band depeche mode has died, at the age of 60. keyboard player andy fletcher had huge success with the group in the 19805 with a string of hits, including just can't get enough and new life. in a statement the band said they were "shocked and filled with overwhelming sadness" at the loss of their "dear friend, family member, and bandmate".

how is the weather for friday looking ahead of the weekend? what do you have for us? some pretty decent weather. best _ have for us? some pretty decent weather. best of _ have for us? some pretty decent weather. best of the _ have for us? some pretty decent weather. best of the weather, i have for us? some pretty decent. weather. best of the weather, the southern half of the uk. good sunny spells caught by our weather watchers in london at the moment but in the highlands, here we have grey cloud overhead, there has been some rain, damp on the ground and plenty of showers across the north and west of showers across the north and west of scotland. the odd one pushing into the north and west of northern ireland but away from that it is a dry start to the day. the last dregs of the overnight cloud clearing away from the channel islands and then strong sunshine overhead for many across the midlands, southern england and wales throughout. for the peak district and authors, the cloud will build at times, chance of a shell, main chance remains across parts of north and west of scotland, away from that, many will stay dry. temperatures for the afternoon here, 13, 14 degrees across parts of

western scotland, maybe 20 or 21 to the south—east of england. yet the winds are lightest but quite a keen breeze bringing those showers in across the north and west. uv levels will be high across the south, pollen levels creeping up relative to yesterday and into tonight, the reason is fresh across the north and east of the country but it is lighter than southend west, temperatures in rural areas down to 3 or 4 degrees. the sunny start to saturday across many parts of the uk, many staying dry with sunny spells in the sunshine and light of. sunday, the temperatures take a big drop. it will feel colder, more cloud, one or two showers. iotute drop. it will feel colder, more cloud, one or two showers. we should ask because — cloud, one or two showers. we should ask because we _ cloud, one or two showers. we should ask because we have _ cloud, one or two showers. we should ask because we have the _ cloud, one or two showers. we should ask because we have the brilliant i ask because we have the brilliant martin hibbert, who was injured in the manchester arena tax five years ago, charlie is going to be going out on the piazza head of it, what is the weather specifically right now in salford?—

is the weather specifically right now in salford? ., ., ~ ., ., ., ., now in salford? looking good, good sunny spells — now in salford? looking good, good sunny spells to _ now in salford? looking good, good sunny spells to take _ now in salford? looking good, good sunny spells to take it _ now in salford? looking good, good sunny spells to take it with - now in salford? looking good, good sunny spells to take it with the i sunny spells to take it with the rest of the programme. the weather on kilimanjaro _ rest of the programme. the weather on kilimanjaro right _ rest of the programme. the weather on kilimanjaro right now? _ rest of the programme. the weather on kilimanjaro right now? if- rest of the programme. the weather on kilimanjaro right now? if you i on kilimanjaro right now? if you would stop laughter a good deal colder at the top than it is at the moment are. filer? it is at the moment are. very clever, thank _ it is at the moment are. very clever, thank you. _ it is at the moment are. very clever, thank you. they - it is at the moment are. very i clever, thank you. they always it is at the moment are. very clever, thank you. they always have an answer. we will be speaking to martin shortly. sally has been speaking to the liverpool boss jurgen sally has been speaking to the liverpool bossjurgen klopp ahead of the champions league final tomorrow. jurgen klopp is always a man who is worth listening to. you don't have to be a liverpool fans to enjoy listening. to be a liverpool fans to en'oy listeninu. ., to be a liverpool fans to en'oy listeninu. . . ., listening. there are certain managers _ listening. there are certain managers in _ listening. there are certain managers in football - listening. there are certain managers in football who l listening. there are certain i managers in football who step listening. there are certain - managers in football who step out of just football and they have a character and a way of talking that engages lots of people. he is definitely one of those. he embraces common sense. _ definitely one of those. he embraces common sense, i _ definitely one of those. he embraces common sense, ithink— definitely one of those. he embraces common sense, i think most - definitely one of those. he embraces common sense, i think most people | common sense, i think most people

would agree. here he is. action! sally and jurgen, oh, thank you! three years ago, at this point, we spoke. i know. and you went on to win the champions league final. that's why i was happy when i saw you today. so hopefully this is the start of some really good luck. yeah, that would be nice. it's notjust about luck, though, is it? it's about the team. how special is this group of players? very special, the best i ever had. the thing is... best ever? yeah, definitely. we grew together. they're fantastic people. look, they're young, but in the future, it will be a joy to follow them, what they are doing, because they are so smart. we are really blessed that we brought them all together. it's an open group that can other players can join us and some will leave us, but the core will stay. and together with the people at liverpool, we are quite powerful. i know it's a cliche, but it feels like a family.

if it's a family, then, are you the dad? unfortunately i'm probably the grandad because there are a lot of moments when i'm the oldest man in the room. no, but, yes, iam kind of in charge. whoever that is, wherever we are, in school, it's the teacher. i have to make decisions. i have to tell the boys which direction we go. what do you think leaders can learn from you? i think nothing, to be honest, because i don't know how leading works, how it goes. i must be a natural leader because i have no idea what to do, actually. iuse common sense. if you want to be a leader, first and foremost, you have to be a good listener. because if you're a good listener, then you'll figure out what the people you have to lead might need. ok, let's talk about at home. and i hope this doesn't get you into trouble because i know you've spoken about ulla, yourwife, before. yeah, she loves it!

she hates it, doesn't she? really! you spoke about her being one of the reasons you wanted to stay, how important it was. i love what you said, the most important contract you ever signed was with her. it is the most important contract. it's all about ulla, me and emma, actually, our dog. so if she would say, it's normal, if she would say "honestly, the weather, i can't stand it any more, these kind of things, the people, i don't like them". how can i say, "yeah, we stay anyway," that's just not possible. life is not about that. there are other clubs out there. i can work in the sunshine and stuff like this, but actually it's the opposite. she loves it here and that's really important. so that's why it was a conversation. and the conversation started with, i can't see us leaving here in 202a. it was exactly how it was. she's even got her own banner. yeah. ulla klopp, scouse queen. yeah. that is the ultimate accolade. it is. but if you would know her, she doesn't want to be in public. it will settle anyway. we lose a few games and then all of a sudden... don't say that!

it can always happen in myjob. in terms of the banners, there are so many brilliant ones. "jurgen klopp making us skint since 2015". i know, and i'm sorry, i know what you mean. people would say it's the best possible problem you can have. you go to paris, fine, or you don't go to paris, watch it here, because next day there will be a parade. so you have either/or. also, though, you're bringing lots of people joy, aren't you? after a really difficult time, cost of living is going up. people are struggling to pay their bills. it's a difficult, difficult time. how important is it for you that you can bring a little bit ofjoy? that's the most important thing to do. the only reason for football is that we're really in the moment when we play that for these 90 minutes, it's allowed to be focused on only on this. and then if you lose, you suffer together, which is, you are not alone in this moment. and if you win, you win, you celebrate together, you are not alone in this moment.

so this is the most important thing. i think being lonely with your problems is the most difficult thing in life. if you are together with others and it's how it always is, a shared problem, it's half a problem. and so that's what we try to do. but of course, i know it's not... it's really tough at the moment out there for plenty of reasons. and i'm really happy that we can give our people this kind ofjoy and where they can really forget. and maybe get a boost for the next day and get the energy again for the next week and all these kind of things. that's all how it should be. you know, this is bbc breakfast. yeah. what's your breakfast routine on the morning of the champions league final? what are you going to do? no, i do, actually, the same every day. i drink a hot water meanwhile. do you, first? before anything? it's my breakfast. 0k. and then i play wordle. do you? yeah, but not the english version. german wordle? yeah, yeah. what's your record? second round, i don't know, there's a record? how quickly? i don't know. you fix it, you can do it and then you send it to friends or i send it

to ulla or whatever, whoever is in the group. and you've got to realise the older you get the happier you are that i still can remember words. that's so true. so we tell it to a 20—year—old, we play wordle, why would you do that? and when you play it with 55, you're quite happy that it still works. still words in the brain. exactly. so now that's my morning routine. it will be my morning routine on the champions league final as well. jurgen, best of luck. and for you. thank you. right. three years ago, you took a selfie. do another one. and good luck, of course, to liverpool tomorrow evening. morning live follows breakfast on bbc one this morning. sam and gethin can tell us what they have in store. good morning, both. week certainly can. sam good morning, both. week certainly an sam was _ good morning, both. week certainly can. sam was getting _ good morning, both. week certainly can. sam was getting very _ good morning, both. week certainly can. sam was getting very excited . can. sam was getting very excited watching — can. sam was getting very excited watching that. can. sam was getting very excited watching that-— can. sam was getting very excited watching that. how could you not? juruen watching that. how could you not? jurgen klonp _ watching that. how could you not? jurgen klonp is _ watching that. how could you not? jurgen klopp is brilliant. _ jurgen klopp is brilliant. confident? jurgen klopp is brilliant. confident?— jurgen klopp is brilliant. confident? ., , ., , m confident? confident but nervous. we will take that. —

coming up on morning live.... with nearly half of adults in the uk suffering from high cholesterol, dr ranj is here to tell us why it's not just down to your diet. it's a common condition, when you hear high—cholesterol you might immediately think you have to cut out all the stuff you love. i've got some good news about the foods back on the menu, and why yellow spots around your eyes could mean you need a test. plus, energy and food bills aren't the only thing going up, the cost of clothes is rising too, some stores are now even renting outfits to shoppers. matt allwright has been to convince fast—fashion lovers to get thrifty with vintage, to save pennies as well as help the planet. and he's a big fan of. reusing and recycling — wayne perrey's out on the balcony ifor the first time turning woodeni i pallets into seed planters that| will fit any windowsill or outdoor space for our special summer challenge. i also, lots of people have been left frustrated with customer service levels since the pandemic. we're joined by helen dewdney, the woman that takes on massive companies and who'll tell us what to do and who to contact, to get your money back.

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the london fire brigade is changing the way it tackles fires in high—rise buildings following the grenfell tower tragedy five years ago. as a result of the fire, 26 recommendations were made by the grenfell inquiry on how to improve firefighting in the capital. the brigade says those recommendations have now been put into place, but that there's still more to do. there has been a root—and—branch look at how we provide high—rise fire fighting. so you have an increased attendance to high—rise buildings. we have smoke blockers and smoke hoods to enable people to evacuate from the building safely. there is always more to learn, there is always more to do, and we'll continue to do that to adapt the service that we need. transport for london staff at tube stations have been subjected to more than 240 incidents of abuse each month during the height of the covid—i9 pandemic. that's according to new figures. the data shows a correlation between fare evasion

and abusive behaviour. staff at king's cross tube station were the "most abused" during the pandemic, with a total of 147 incidents. people heading to europe over the half—term and jubilee weekend are being told they could be turned back at the border. the body that manages services across the channel is expecting huge numbers of passengers. as a result "turn—up—and—go" tickets will not be available at dover or on eurotunnel services between the 27th and 29th of may. if you are planning to travel, the advice is to book ahead. if you're heading out on public transport this morning, this is how tfl services are looking right now. everything is running smoothly. onto the weather now with elizabeth rizzini. hello, good morning. high pressure builds in from the south—west today and it's set to stay dry across the capital. there will be a lot of sunshine around as well. but it may not be completely dry over the weekend. that's because as our area of high pressure drifts northwards, it will introduce more of a north—easterly wind.

there could be one or two showers around and on sunday there will be a drop in temperature. but for this morning, it's a very mild start to the morning. temperatures haven't dropped out of double figures all night. lots of blue sky and sunshine around throughout the morning, lasting into the afternoon. there is now a lighter northerly wind blowing, you won't notice the breeze too much. and temperatures will be on a par with what we saw yesterday so 21, maybe 22 celsius. overnight tonight, then, again, it's dry, lots of clear skies around, feeling a little bit chillier than last night, temperatures dropping back into high single figures for many. and then tomorrow, lots of dry weather in the forecast. a small chance of a shower, some areas of cloud, sunny spells, a northerly wind becomes even more north—easterly and it will feel cooler on sunday with perhaps one or two showers in the forecast at times. just a reminder before we go, we want to know how you're celebrating the jubilee. have you got a street

party planned or some special you would like us to come along to? i'm back in half an hour. now back to charlie and naga. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty. we've been following the inspirational story of martin hibbert. he's the manchester arena bomb survivor, who was told he would never walk again. he suffered a serious spinal injury. since then, martin's taken on some massive fundraising challenges, and next weekend he'll face his biggest yet, scaling mount kilimanjaro in tanzania. how is he going to do it and who is he going to do it with? that's find out now. charlie's on the piazza with martin.

let me outline something first of all, martin, good morning. we have a slightly unruly mob out here today, that it's fair to say. these are all of the people who will be helping martin with the journey you will meet in a moment. first of all, i'm looking at this big screen over here, we have kilimanjaro here in its glory. and a week today, set the scene, you are going to be there, somewhere down the base looking up at that? , . ., , ., at that? pretty much in a similar situation to _ at that? pretty much in a similar situation to this, _ at that? pretty much in a similar situation to this, looking - at that? pretty much in a similar situation to this, looking up - at that? pretty much in a similar situation to this, looking up to i situation to this, looking up to going, what have we let ourselves in for? we are all ready, the training we have put in, altitude training, fitness, strength and conditioning, we want to get out there now and get it done. this has been two and a half years of my life. so, you know, the messaging around it, yes, we are climbing a mountain but what i wanted to do was to get peoples attention, and wanted to bring people into my life to show what

life is like with the spinal cord injury so thank you for allowing me to do that. that's probably more important than actually climbing the mountain, to see what i have to do every day. i think people have seen that. that has been really important for me. looking at it now, nerves are kicking in. but we are excited to come of this is what we have been training for. this is what we have been living for, breathing, eating, this has been our life for the last 12 months. we this has been our life for the last 12 months-— this has been our life for the last 12 months. ~ ., ., 12 months. we will find more about our 12 months. we will find more about yourtraining. _ 12 months. we will find more about yourtraining. it— 12 months. we will find more about your training, it is _ 12 months. we will find more about your training, it is a _ 12 months. we will find more about your training, it is a big _ 12 months. we will find more about your training, it is a big old - your training, it is a big old number when you look at it —— a big old lamp! it is a little bit windy here, we did that for you. this is troical here, we did that for you. this is tropical compared _ here, we did that for you. this is tropical compared to _ here, we did that for you. this is tropical compared to it _ here, we did that for you. this is tropical compared to it will - here, we did that for you. this is tropical compared to it will be i here, we did that for you. this is i tropical compared to it will be up there. �* . ., tropical compared to it will be up there. �*, ., ., there. let's have a look your journey- _ his training has been thorough and very tough. at home, in an altitude chamber at burnley college, at —90, and on the slopes

of british mountains. all to summit kilimanjaro's 19,31i0 feet in a wheelchair. those who know him best have total faith. i have no doubt, he's going to do it. and i can't wait for him to ring me when he's at the top to tell me, you know, we're here. their mum janice died last october. her memory will be a dominating factor. i just wish she was here to see it, you know. it's a big thing for us. we are just an ordinary family, and to see my brother climbing kilimanjaro in his position is, yes. mum says she was proud, and that's one of the things i'm gutted about, she's not going to be here to see it and to celebrate it but i'm taking up some of her ashes. knowing mum as we do, she hated cold weather and she hated heights. so actually she will be like, a few expletives. but she will be with you. having my mum with me, like,

nothing will stop me doing that. i need her to be there with me because she's not here. i think she will give you that extra push that you need to. when i'm having down day, it'sjust to know that my mum is with me. even when we did snowden, like, i kind of broke down half way up, but i heard her speaking in my ear saying she was proud of me so. she's not here to see the best bits, she was there for all the rubbish bits and the worst bits, my recovery, but she's not seeing this bit now. like, she was so proud, so proud. and i know she'll be with me in spirit. in the five years since martin and his daughter eva survived the bombing after a pop concert in manchester, he has challenged, confounded and defied logic and achieved what many thought was improbable, maybe even impossible. by his side in tanzania will be his best friend steve. there was never a doubt that he would be part of the team. i think there was just kind of a presumption, because he was my best mate, that i would be going anyway.

but when it transpired, it was like, oh, this is a bit of a surprise and a bit of a shock, really. but of course as soon as that happened, the prospect of climbing 20,000 feet sounds exciting, but also scary at the same time. it's definitely not on my bucket list. martin's wife gabby, such a source of strength and support since the bombing, will be cheering him on but from home. and hoping there is not a repeat of a training incident when he fell out of his chair. i didn't find out until afterwards that he had fallen and broken his arm. fallen and nearly broken his arm. if i'd known that, if i'd have been there, at the time, i would have been, like, yeah. beside myself and he would have known about it. so, yeah. broken arm would have been the least of his worries. yeah, so definitely, he doesn't want me to be there. and that's the reason why i'm not going. he astounded medics and proved to family, friends and followers what can be achieved. his objective now is to show

the world what can be done when despite the body, the mind is so strong. john maguire, bbc news, chorley. now, of course, we are all on board team at martin here but i want to reveal exclusively, there are some rifts already appearing this morning. we have had a coffee situation. martin got a coffee, the support team did not. there are some murmurings in the background. i am murmurings in the background. i am the star, murmurings in the background. i am the star. so — murmurings in the background. i am the star, so yes! _ murmurings in the background. i am the star, so yes! are _ murmurings in the background. i am the star, so yes! are they _ murmurings in the background. i am the star, so yes! are they being - the star, so yes! are they being looked after? _ the star, so yes! are they being looked after? i _ the star, so yes! are they being looked after? i will— the star, so yes! are they being looked after? i will sort - the star, so yes! are they being looked after? i will sort them . the star, so yes! are they being i looked after? i will sort them out afterwards- _ looked after? i will sort them out afterwards- i _ looked after? i will sort them out afterwards. i am _ looked after? i will sort them out afterwards. i am always - looked after? i will sort them out - afterwards. i am always compounded b ou, we afterwards. i am always compounded by you. we go _ afterwards. i am always compounded by you. we go for— afterwards. i am always compounded by you, we go for moments, - afterwards. i am always compounded by you, we go for moments, i - afterwards. i am always compounded by you, we go for moments, i know i by you, we go for moments, i know you like a laugh, we know from these guys you do, and there are these moments, they are really important. we saw in that film a moment ago you were talking about your mum, you lost your mum last year. and there

are moments for all of us when we have lost someone when it kicks in. and you are challenging yourself physically, and mentally now, are you worried about how things are going to unfold or is itjust part of the process? it’s going to unfold or is it 'ust part of the process?h of the process? it's 'ust part of the poss h of the process? it's 'ust part of the poess 1h of the process? it's 'ust part of the process, i use _ of the process? it'sjust part of the process, i use it— of the process? it'sjust part of the process, i use it as - of the process? it'sjust part of- the process, i use it as motivation. like i was saying before, i had one of these things when we did snowed in. my mum just said, i of these things when we did snowed in. my mumjust said, i heard her say, i'm so proud of you. it was a wave of emotion. ijust like to think it is my mum saying, i am here. she was so proud of me doing it. ., here. she was so proud of me doing it. . ., , here. she was so proud of me doing it. . . , . . . yes, it. her name was janice? yes, janice. it. her name was janice? yes, janice- she's _ it. her name was janice? yes, janice. she'sjust _ it. her name was janice? yes, janice. she'sjust saying, - it. her name was janice? yes, janice. she'sjust saying, i'm i it. her name was janice? yes, - janice. she'sjust saying, i'm here, it gives you that motivation. i had a cry and it came out and my team around me but i myself down and just said it's my mum saying, i'm here and i'm proud of you. crack on, and we did. i have no doubt it will be even more emotional because i have got my two best friends and two of

the nurses who looked after me when it was my worst, so doing this with all these people, it will be emotional, plenty of tears and that is all part of it. we emotional, plenty of tears and that is all part of it— is all part of it. we saw gabby, our is all part of it. we saw gabby, your wife. _ is all part of it. we saw gabby, your wife. in — is all part of it. we saw gabby, your wife, in that _ is all part of it. we saw gabby, your wife, in that film. - is all part of it. we saw gabby, your wife, in that film. lovely l is all part of it. we saw gabby, i your wife, in that film. lovely to see you together but she is not coming on the trip with you. that is by choice, she explained it quite well, actually. by choice, she explained it quite well. actually-— by choice, she explained it quite well, actually. yes, she is going to wor as well, actually. yes, she is going to worry as all — well, actually. yes, she is going to worry as all wives _ well, actually. yes, she is going to worry as all wives and _ well, actually. yes, she is going to worry as all wives and husbands i well, actually. yes, she is going to i worry as all wives and husbands and friends and family will. but she will be working, she works for the nhs so she's very busy at the moment with everything going on there. she says she is working to take her mind off it, but i don't think that will be the case. he will be thinking about it, she knows i have got to do it. she is fully behind it but she loves me so she will be worried. you have made — loves me so she will be worried. you have made him _ loves me so she will be worried. you have made him very happy. she's .

loves me so she will be worried. you | have made him very happy. she's not here, is have made him very happy. she's not here. is she? — have made him very happy. she's not here, is she? no, _ have made him very happy. she's not here, is she? no, she— have made him very happy. she's not here, is she? no, she will— have made him very happy. she's not here, is she? no, she will watching!| here, is she? no, she will watching! you are front and centre and you want to talk to people about spinal injuries generally and what can be achieved. ., ., . injuries generally and what can be achieved. . . , , .., achieved. that was it, when i became in'ured, i achieved. that was it, when i became injured. i was — achieved. that was it, when i became injured. i was in _ achieved. that was it, when i became injured, i was in manchester, - achieved. that was it, when i became injured, iwas in manchester, i- achieved. that was it, when i became injured, i was in manchester, i went. injured, i was in manchester, i went to salford royal, one of the best hospitals in europe, and then i went to the spinal unit in southport. all this love, care and attention i got, i thought that was what happened. and when i became a trustee i found that that was not the case and i read some of the things that happened to people with spinal—cord injuries, some people didn't go to a unit, they went straight home to an inaccessible house when they are reliant on carers, and then you get a pandemic and the carers don't come to the house and you literally have people in bed, not being able to shower, eat, go to the toilet, open the front door. and i thought, that cannot happen in 2021 or 2022. if

you ask my friends, i am stubborn. when i found out about that... when i found out about that, i'm when i found out about that... when ifound out about that, i'm not having it. i'm not allowing that to happen. and given my stubbornness, and when i get something in my head, i have got to do its. i was like, right, i want to change it. people who need to go to a spinal unit go to a spinal unit, people who need social care get the care that they need to live a fulfilled life and that's what it's all about. lots of -eo . le that's what it's all about. lots of people are _ that's what it's all about. lots of people are under _ that's what it's all about. lots of people are under learning - that's what it's all about. lots of people are under learning curve | people are under learning curve because of what you are doing, seeing more about spinal units. we can see from a report now a little bit of the work that is done. martin hibbert at the headquarters of the charity the spinal injuries association. good morning, how are you? morning, welcome to sia. thank you. good to see you. lovely to see you, come on through. it's a normal—looking office, but the work they do

here changes people's lives. david broke his spine and neck in a traffic accident in thailand. he now supports other people with spinal—cord injuries after they leave hospital. once you get back home, it's like... it's like jumping off a cliff because you're not in a specialist setting full of lovely staff and ots and physios and doctors. you're kind of on your own. i mean, you've got the support of your family and friends if you do have them but, yeah, it can be so tough because you've just not got the support around you and that's where we come in. the idea is to get a specialist in every area where someone may have a problem. martin has personal experience of this. after his injury at the manchester arena, he had expert rehabilitation at a spinal injuries unit, and then was sent home. so for six months, i literally didn't have to do anything. i had all these beautiful people feeding me, changing me. ididn't... if i was in pain, i pressed a button. and then the day that you leave, that's it.

can't press a button any more. my wife gabby became my carer, and it was bloody tough, you know? that first... that first six months i thought, i'm not going to be able to do this. to think that, you know, if! struggle with everything that i've had, you know, and i've got a loving wife, i've got steve, my best friend, i've got a great hub of support around me. you know, i know people that are on their own, you know, and that...that scares me. it frustrates me, it angers me that we allow that to happen in the uk in 2022, and that's what i want to change. my kilimanjaro is outside the front door — it's about 40 yards away and it's called the village shop. richard flint sustained his injury when a vein ruptured in his back — it permanently damaged his spinal cord. if you've ever walked on burning coals combined with broken glass, that's about how it feels. he chuckles. but it's lovely to be out.

richard had emergency surgery, his life saved by the nhs. but when he eventually got back home, there was no support. richard struggled with constant pain, bowel and bladder problems. he says he felt desperate. then he made contact with the spinal injuries association. they offered me, for example, a solution to my bowel issues, which i then went back to my gp and he progressed that through a local hospital and i now have a procedure that i undertake every other day which has transformed my life from what it was. i'm now in progress for a spinal implant, which is a non—medical form of pain relief, which i was completely unaware of, but was made aware of by one of the specialist nurses at the sia. so, fingers crossed, interview me in a year's time, and i'm hoping that i'll be sitting here smiling without the necessity

to have a coffee cup full of tablets sitting next to me. back at sia headquarters, martin is meeting another dave who got his injury after a serious neurological illness. dave says the money martin is raising will transform people's lives. butjust as important is changing the perception of spinal—cord injuries. people look at me and there's no doubt that i have a disability, i'm getting around in a wheelchair. i'm pretty much the same shape as the disabled sign on parking spaces. but what they don't see is that i'm doubly incontinent, that i have no sexual function, i don't have temperature control, i can't feel my legs, so i have to be very careful not to spill or bruise or anything. and so talking about the condition is really helpful because it's such a complicated condition, and it's so much more than just the walking.

so martin raising awareness of those issues is phenomenal, absolutely incredible. and that, for me, is going to be one of the lasting legacies of everything that he's achieving. thank you so much. a final send—off — martin is given gifts and good—luck messages from the deputy ambassador of tanzania. climbing kilimanjaro and raising £1 million — that's the easy bit. laughter. yes! when we come back from kilimanjaro, we'll have climbed the mountain. but to actually get the change that we need, we're going to have to move mountains. it's going to be tough, don't get me wrong, but i truly believe that we can do it — i really do. we are going to talk now about the martin hibbert effect, do you like that phrase?— martin hibbert effect, do you like that phrase?- you - martin hibbert effect, do you like that phrase?- you want - martin hibbert effect, do you like that phrase?- you want to l martin hibbert effect, do you like that phrase? great! you want to pick u . that phrase? great! you want to pick u- on that phrase? great! you want to pick up on this? —

that phrase? great! you want to pick up on this? welcome, _ that phrase? great! you want to pick up on this? welcome, by _ that phrase? great! you want to pick up on this? welcome, by the - that phrase? (e—r�* you want to pick up on this? welcome, by the way. i have been a thing as you two have been chatting and you have a lot in common. tell us about your condition you have, how is the connection coming about? i you have, how is the connection coming about?— you have, how is the connection coming about? i have got corner a: uinas coming about? i have got corner aquinas syndrome, _ coming about? i have got corner aquinas syndrome, the - coming about? i have got corner aquinas syndrome, the base - coming about? i have got corner aquinas syndrome, the base of. coming about? i have got corner. aquinas syndrome, the base of my spine _ aquinas syndrome, the base of my spine got— aquinas syndrome, the base of my spine got touched by herniated disc which _ spine got touched by herniated disc which switched my legs. it's a very rare but— which switched my legs. it's a very rare but serious condition, a medical— rare but serious condition, a medical emergency. —— it switched my le-s medical emergency. —— it switched my legs off~ _ medical emergency. —— it switched my legs off i_ medical emergency. —— it switched my legs off i had — medical emergency. —— it switched my legs off. i had had an emergency operation — legs off. i had had an emergency operation injanuary. following that i operation injanuary. following that i had _ operation injanuary. following that i had a _ operation injanuary. following that i had a dark— operation injanuary. following that i had a dark few weeks of lying in bed hot— i had a dark few weeks of lying in bed not being able to move, missing my mountain biking which is my main hobby _ my mountain biking which is my main hobby in_ my mountain biking which is my main hobby. in thinking, i will never get to do— hobby. in thinking, i will never get to do this — hobby. in thinking, i will never get to do this again. a couple of years a-o to do this again. a couple of years ago i _ to do this again. a couple of years ago i had — to do this again. a couple of years ago i had ridden my bike up snowdon. looking _ ago i had ridden my bike up snowdon. looking at _ ago i had ridden my bike up snowdon. looking at my phone, this guy was going _ looking at my phone, this guy was going to _ looking at my phone, this guy was going to take his wheelchair up kilimanjaro, i was thinking, if he can kilimanjaro, ! was thinking, if he can do— kilimanjaro, i was thinking, if he can do that, _ kilimanjaro, i was thinking, if he can do that, i'm pretty sure i can -et can do that, i'm pretty sure i can get up— can do that, i'm pretty sure i can get up snowed in again. that was the plan, _ get up snowed in again. that was the plan, so _ get up snowed in again. that was the plan, so i _ get up snowed in again. that was the plan, so i decided i was going to progress — plan, so i decided i was going to progress my walking, do some

training, — progress my walking, do some training, steadily built up to the point _ training, steadily built up to the point where i can get up snowdon again— point where i can get up snowdon again and — point where i can get up snowdon again and i— point where i can get up snowdon again and i did. so the connection comes— again and i did. so the connection comes from — again and i did. so the connection comes from as i was walking back down _ comes from as i was walking back down snowdon with my spinal injuries association _ down snowdon with my spinal injuries association on, i bumped into mark and we _ association on, i bumped into mark and we had — association on, i bumped into mark and we had a chat, and it started from _ and we had a chat, and it started from there _ and we had a chat, and it started from there-— and we had a chat, and it started from there. ., ., ., from there. you have not met until toda , from there. you have not met until today. you — from there. you have not met until today. you too? — from there. you have not met until today, you too? there _ from there. you have not met until today, you too? there was - from there. you have not met until today, you too? there was a - from there. you have not met until. today, you too? there was a moment this morning? we today, you too? there was a moment this morning?— this morning? we had a zoom call for another interview— this morning? we had a zoom call for another interview but _ this morning? we had a zoom call for another interview but i _ this morning? we had a zoom call for another interview but i didn't - this morning? we had a zoom call for another interview but i didn't even . another interview but i didn't even know he was coming today. i was like, i recognise him! we know he was coming today. i was like, i recognise him!— like, i recognise him! we are o-roerl like, i recognise him! we are properly going _ like, i recognise him! we are properly going to _ like, i recognise him! we are properly going to see - like, i recognise him! we are properly going to see some i like, i recognise him! we are| properly going to see some of like, i recognise him! we are - properly going to see some of those pictures now, just as we are chatting. there is a spirit about you, but these are emotional things. you have found some kind of support or inspiration from someone else who has been through a real ordeal. exactly that. i has been through a real ordeal. exactly that-— exactly that. i know you wear it li . htl , exactly that. i know you wear it lightly. martin. — exactly that. i know you wear it lightly, martin, but— exactly that. i know you wear it lightly, martin, but that - exactly that. i know you wear it lightly, martin, but that is - exactly that. i know you wear it lightly, martin, but that is the l lightly, martin, but that is the truth. �* , , .,, .,, truth. absolutely, i was lost, i was stuck in bed. _ truth. absolutely, i was lost, i was stuck in bed. i _ truth. absolutely, i was lost, i was stuck in bed, i felt— truth. absolutely, i was lost, i was stuck in bed, i felt like _

truth. absolutely, i was lost, i was stuck in bed, i felt like i _ truth. absolutely, i was lost, i was stuck in bed, i felt like i couldn't . stuck in bed, i felt like i couldn't do anything. there was no connection. i genuinely felt lost. and then — connection. i genuinely felt lost. and then i — connection. i genuinely felt lost. and then i discovered that spinal injuries— and then i discovered that spinal injuries association and then i was part of— injuries association and then i was part of a _ injuries association and then i was part of a team, then it was you get your newsletter and your magazine and you _ your newsletter and your magazine and you got some t—shirts, now i have _ and you got some t—shirts, now i have these — and you got some t—shirts, now i have these people on the end of the phone _ have these people on the end of the phone or— have these people on the end of the phone or on — have these people on the end of the phone or on social media who give me support— phone or on social media who give me support and _ phone or on social media who give me support and inspiration. the martin effect _ support and inspiration. the martin effect has — support and inspiration. the martin effect has carried on beyond this. after— effect has carried on beyond this. after the — effect has carried on beyond this. after the show a couple of weeks ago. _ after the show a couple of weeks ago. i_ after the show a couple of weeks ago. i have — after the show a couple of weeks ago, i have had loads of messages from _ ago, i have had loads of messages from people who have the same syndrome, a great message from someone — syndrome, a great message from someone who had been in a wheelchair for three _ someone who had been in a wheelchair for three years and she visited the zoo the _ for three years and she visited the zoo the date the programme was on, she was— zoo the date the programme was on, she was so— zoo the date the programme was on, she was so inspired by what she had done, _ she was so inspired by what she had done. she _ she was so inspired by what she had done, she got herself out of her wheelchair and she pushed her own wheelchair— wheelchair and she pushed her own wheelchair for a mile and it was the furthest— wheelchair for a mile and it was the furthest she had been able to travel for years _ furthest she had been able to travel for ears. ., , furthest she had been able to travel for ears. . , ., for years. patiently waiting overhead. _ for years. patiently waiting overhead, steve, - for years. patiently waiting overhead, steve, martin'sl for years. patiently waiting - overhead, steve, martin's best friend, mark, stewartand

overhead, steve, martin's best friend, mark, stewart and caroline. who wants to say something about martin? be who wants to say something about martin? �* .., i who wants to say something about martin?_ i will— who wants to say something about martin?_ i will start. - who wants to say something about martin?_ i will start. i i martin? be careful! iwill start. i remember— martin? be careful! iwill start. i remember seeing _ martin? be careful! iwill start. i remember seeing martin - martin? be careful! iwill start. i remember seeing martin five - martin? be careful! iwill start. i. remember seeing martin five years a-o, remember seeing martin five years ago. and _ remember seeing martin five years ago. and to— remember seeing martin five years ago. and to see _ remember seeing martin five years ago, and to see the _ remember seeing martin five years ago, and to see the transition - remember seeing martin five yearsi ago, and to see the transition from five years— ago, and to see the transition from five years ago — ago, and to see the transition from five years ago when _ ago, and to see the transition from five years ago when he _ ago, and to see the transition from five years ago when he probably i five years ago when he probably should _ five years ago when he probably should not— five years ago when he probably should not have _ five years ago when he probably should not have made _ five years ago when he probably should not have made it- five years ago when he probably should not have made it to - five years ago when he probably. should not have made it to where five years ago when he probably - should not have made it to where he is today— should not have made it to where he is today has— should not have made it to where he is today has been _ should not have made it to where he is today has been really— should not have made it to where he is today has been really truly- is today has been really truly inspiring~ _ is today has been really truly inspiring~ and _ is today has been really truly inspiring. and we _ is today has been really truly inspiring. and we are - is today has been really truly inspiring. and we are proud. is today has been really trulyi inspiring. and we are proud to is today has been really truly- inspiring. and we are proud to be part of— inspiring. and we are proud to be part of his — inspiring. and we are proud to be part of his team. _ inspiring. and we are proud to be part of his team. we _ inspiring. and we are proud to be part of his team. we are - inspiring. and we are proud to be part of his team. we are looking i part of his team. we are looking forward — part of his team. we are looking forward to— part of his team. we are looking forward to getting _ part of his team. we are looking forward to getting to _ part of his team. we are looking forward to getting to the - part of his team. we are looking forward to getting to the top - part of his team. we are looking forward to getting to the top of. forward to getting to the top of kilimanjaro— forward to getting to the top of kilimanjaro with _ forward to getting to the top of kilimanjaro with him. - forward to getting to the top of kilimanjaro with him.— forward to getting to the top of kilimanjaro with him. stuart and caroline, kilimanjaro with him. stuart and caroline. you — kilimanjaro with him. stuart and caroline, you are _ kilimanjaro with him. stuart and caroline, you are from - kilimanjaro with him. stuart and caroline, you are from salford i kilimanjaro with him. stuart and - caroline, you are from salford royal hospital so you have seen him go to the sec process, you can speak in a moment, martin! caroline, tell us about these days, the worst of times. ~ , about these days, the worst of times. . , ~ ., times. when i first met martin, i was his physio. _ times. when i first met martin, i was his physio, and _ times. when i first met martin, i was his physio, and when - times. when i first met martin, i was his physio, and when we - times. when i first met martin, i l was his physio, and when we first met, _ was his physio, and when we first met. he _ was his physio, and when we first met, he couldn't move from lying to sitting~ _ met, he couldn't move from lying to sitting~ so _ met, he couldn't move from lying to sitting. so we taught him to transfer— sitting. so we taught him to transfer from bed to chair, to his

first wheelchair. so just doing kilimanjaro is absolutely from terminal, it's amazing what he has done _ terminal, it's amazing what he has done over— terminal, it's amazing what he has done over the past five years —— absquter — done over the past five years —— absolutely phenomenal. he is an inspiration to everyone with a spinal—cord injury. he is my most motivated — spinal—cord injury. he is my most motivated patient i have ever had. was there — motivated patient i have ever had. was there something about him, a spirit? i don't know what you see in patients when you first meet them or help him, whether something about him? he help him, whether something about him? ., . help him, whether something about him? . , ., him? he was determined from the start. we him? he was determined from the start- we had _ him? he was determined from the start. we had the _ him? he was determined from the start. we had the down _ him? he was determined from the start. we had the down days, - him? he was determined from the start. we had the down days, we i him? he was determined from the i start. we had the down days, we got over the _ start. we had the down days, we got over the days — start. we had the down days, we got over the days of— start. we had the down days, we got over the days of feeling _ start. we had the down days, we got over the days of feeling really - start. we had the down days, we got over the days of feeling really low. i over the days of feeling really low. he grew _ over the days of feeling really low. he grew this— over the days of feeling really low. he grew this determination, - over the days of feeling really low. he grew this determination, it - over the days of feeling really low. i he grew this determination, it made it easier— he grew this determination, it made it easier for— he grew this determination, it made it easier for me _ he grew this determination, it made it easier for me and _ he grew this determination, it made it easier for me and caroline - he grew this determination, it made it easier for me and caroline being i it easier for me and caroline being this tag _ it easier for me and caroline being this tag team _ it easier for me and caroline being this tag team in— it easier for me and caroline being this tag team in getting _ it easier for me and caroline being this tag team in getting him - it easier for me and caroline being this tag team in getting him up . it easier for me and caroline beingl this tag team in getting him up and out of— this tag team in getting him up and out of bed. — this tag team in getting him up and out of bed. he _ this tag team in getting him up and out of bed, he was— this tag team in getting him up and out of bed, he was driven - this tag team in getting him up and out of bed, he was driven in - this tag team in getting him up and out of bed, he was driven in what i this tag team in getting him up and i out of bed, he was driven in what he needed _ out of bed, he was driven in what he needed to— out of bed, he was driven in what he needed to do — out of bed, he was driven in what he needed to do. he _ out of bed, he was driven in what he needed to do. he couldn't _ out of bed, he was driven in what he needed to do. he couldn't wait - out of bed, he was driven in what he needed to do. he couldn't wait to i needed to do. he couldn't wait to -et needed to do. he couldn't wait to get to— needed to do. he couldn't wait to get to the — needed to do. he couldn't wait to get to the next— needed to do. he couldn't wait to get to the next stage, _ needed to do. he couldn't wait to get to the next stage, to - needed to do. he couldn't wait to get to the next stage, to get - needed to do. he couldn't wait to i get to the next stage, to get home and get _ get to the next stage, to get home and get iiving~ _ get to the next stage, to get home and get living. and _ get to the next stage, to get home and get living. and that _ get to the next stage, to get home and get living. and that was - get to the next stage, to get home and get living. and that was therel and get living. and that was there from _ and get living. and that was there from the — and get living. and that was there from the start. _ and get living. and that was there from the start. you _ and get living. and that was there from the start.— from the start. you are one of martin's friends. _ from the start. you are one of martin's friends. lagging - from the start. you are one of i martin's friends. lagging slightly behind on the bid front. —— beard

front. i behind on the bid front. -- beard front. ~ ~ , behind on the bid front. -- beard front. ~' ~ , , front. i think it will likely stay that way! _ front. i think it will likely stay that way! are _ front. i think it will likely stay that way! are you _ front. i think it will likely stay that way! are you looking - front. i think it will likely stay - that way! are you looking forward to the tri . ? that way! are you looking forward to the trip? yes. _ that way! are you looking forward to the trip? yes, apprehensive. - that way! are you looking forward to the trip? yes, apprehensive. that i the trip? yes, apprehensive. that was a big breath! _ the trip? yes, apprehensive. that was a big breath! i— the trip? yes, apprehensive. that was a big breath! ithink- the trip? yes, apprehensive. that was a big breath! i think it- the trip? yes, apprehensive. that was a big breath! i think it is- the trip? yes, apprehensive. that was a big breath! i think it is the i was a big breath! i think it is the unknown! looking _ was a big breath! i think it is the unknown! looking forward - was a big breath! i think it is the unknown! looking forward to - was a big breath! i think it is the unknown! looking forward to it, | unknown! looking forward to it, everyone — unknown! looking forward to it, everyone has said inspiring, i have known _ everyone has said inspiring, i have known that— everyone has said inspiring, i have known that about him anyway, but to see others. _ known that about him anyway, but to see others, to see heats today at having _ see others, to see heats today at having bumped into him on snowdon saying _ having bumped into him on snowdon saying martin is inspirational, yeah. — saying martin is inspirational, yeah, genuinely looking forward to it. yeah, genuinely looking forward to it exciting — yeah, genuinely looking forward to it. exciting and frightened as well. when _ it. exciting and frightened as well. when you — it. exciting and frightened as well. when you first sat down, immediately you two had a conversation that someone like me couldn't have, it was always about practicalities, thatis was always about practicalities, that is the joy that someone understands like you guys? yes. that is the joy that someone understands like you guys? yes, we have facebook _ understands like you guys? yes, we have facebook groups _ understands like you guys? yes, we have facebook groups and - understands like you guys? yes, we have facebook groups and we - understands like you guys? yes, we have facebook groups and we are i understands like you guys? yes, we i have facebook groups and we are able to taik— have facebook groups and we are able to taik to _ have facebook groups and we are able to talk to each other about things

that people could not really understand and it makes a big difference to be able to get tips and share your bad days and good data so _ and share your bad days and good data so communication is key. we have not data so communication is key. , have got some messages for you. hopefully you will be able to look at the screen over there and he will be able to hear some people talking about you. hello from washington, dc, martin. just wanted to let you know that i wish you the very, very best of luck with climbing the mountain and i hope you do really well. and i hope you enjoy the experience can get a lot out of it. i think it is fantastic what you are doing, and i'm so proud of you. take care and look after yourself, bye—bye! i'm so proud of you. take care and look afteryourself, bye—bye! hi. look after yourself, bye-bye! hi, martin, i look afteryourself, bye—bye! hi, martin, ijust wanted to wish you good _ martin, ijust wanted to wish you good iuck— martin, ijust wanted to wish you good luck with your challenge. you have shown such strength and determination over the past five years _ determination over the past five years i'm — determination over the past five years. i'm sure your strength of

character— years. i'm sure your strength of character will get you to the top. sending — character will get you to the top. sending you our very best wishes. good _ sending you our very best wishes. good luck. — sending you our very best wishes. good luck, martin, we will be with you in— good luck, martin, we will be with you in spirit — good luck, martin, we will be with you in spirit. and— good luck, martin, we will be with you in spirit-— you in spirit. and we will be trackino you in spirit. and we will be tracking your _ you in spirit. and we will be tracking your progress - you in spirit. and we will be tracking your progress all i you in spirit. and we will be i tracking your progress all the you in spirit. and we will be - tracking your progress all the way. all the best. # _ all the best. # climb - all the best. i # climb every all the best. _ # climb every mountain # climb every mountain # for debris stream —— mike ford every stream every strea m # follow every stream # follow every river # follow every river # till you find your dream. good luck, martin! cheering what do you make of that? emotional, i amt ino what do you make of that? emotional, i am trying not — what do you make of that? emotional, i am trying not to _ what do you make of that? emotional, i am trying not to cry _ what do you make of that? emotional, i am trying not to cry live _ what do you make of that? emotional, i am trying not to cry live on _ what do you make of that? emotional, i am trying not to cry live on air! - i am trying not to cry live on air! obviously, may is obviously an emotional time, we had the anniversary at the weekend so it is always here with me. it is meaning a

lot to hearfrom always here with me. it is meaning a lot to hear from those people say thank you, thank you. do, lot to hear from those people say thank you, thank you.— thank you, thank you. a little bit of a cake has _ thank you, thank you. a little bit of a cake has been _ thank you, thank you. a little bit of a cake has been constructed i | of a cake has been constructed i think is the right word. you of a cake has been constructed i think is the right word. you know me too well. think is the right word. you know me too well- does _ think is the right word. you know me too well. does this _ think is the right word. you know me too well. does this fit _ think is the right word. you know me too well. does this fit within - think is the right word. you know me too well. does this fit within the - too well. does this fit within the preparation _ too well. does this fit within the preparation diet? _ too well. does this fit within the preparation diet? i— too well. does this fit within the preparation diet? i think - too well. does this fit within the preparation diet? i think we - too well. does this fit within the preparation diet? i think we can| too well. does this fit within the i preparation diet? i think we can do it. iwish preparation diet? i think we can do it. i wish kilimanjaro _ preparation diet? i think we can do it. i wish kilimanjaro was _ preparation diet? i think we can do it. i wish kilimanjaro was a - preparation diet? i think we can do it. i wish kilimanjaro was a small i it. i wish kilimanjaro was a small and tasty. it. i wish kiliman'aro was a small and tas . ., it. i wish kiliman'aro was a small and tas . . ., ., ., and tasty. have we got a miniature team to go — and tasty. have we got a miniature team to go on _ and tasty. have we got a miniature team to go on it? i _ and tasty. have we got a miniature team to go on it? i don't _ and tasty. have we got a miniature team to go on it? i don't think - and tasty. have we got a miniature team to go on it? i don't think we | team to go on it? i don't think we have! you have got a real challenge ahead. these are great people. we have had a laugh this morning and i know you will be well looked after. we wish you all the best here on bbc breakfast. we are going to be following you whatever happens. we will see it. ., ~ following you whatever happens. we will see it. ., ,, , ., ., will see it. thank you for everything _ will see it. thank you for everything you _ will see it. thank you for everything you have - will see it. thank you for i everything you have done, will see it. thank you for - everything you have done, to will see it. thank you for _ everything you have done, to follow myjourney, to highlight the great work that the spinal injuries association does, a charity that gives thousands of spinal—cord

injury to people the motivation to live a fulfilled life. —— people with spinal cord injuries people the motivation. i wanted to show people what life was like to thank you for letting me do that. do what life was like to thank you for letting me do that.— what life was like to thank you for letting me do that. do we think that the sin letting me do that. do we think that the sign are — letting me do that. do we think that the sign are blowing _ letting me do that. do we think that the sign are blowing over _ letting me do that. do we think that the sign are blowing over is - letting me do that. do we think that the sign are blowing over is a - letting me do that. do we think that the sign are blowing over is a good l the sign are blowing over is a good or bad omen? i the sign are blowing over is a good or bad omen?— or bad omen? i will probably fall flat on my _ or bad omen? i will probably fall flat on my face _ or bad omen? i will probably fall flat on my face a _ or bad omen? i will probably fall flat on my face a few— or bad omen? i will probably fall flat on my face a few times - or bad omen? i will probably fall flat on my face a few times so i or bad omen? i will probably fall i flat on my face a few times so that is just the first one. we flat on my face a few times so that isjust the first one._ isjust the first one. we look forward to — isjust the first one. we look forward to it, _ isjust the first one. we look forward to it, lovely - isjust the first one. we look forward to it, lovely having i isjust the first one. we look i forward to it, lovely having you isjust the first one. we look - forward to it, lovely having you on. it is a little windy, matt has the weather! hopefully it will not be too bad in kilimanjaro! just show the challenge, i thought i would give you the weather conditions out there at this time of year. it started off at this time of year. it started off at around 22 degrees at the base of the mountain at the moment but by the mountain at the moment but by the time he hits the peak later on, it will be a very, very cold minus seven degrees. this time of year you could still have the snow on the top of the mountains and of course, there is a risk of some

thunderstorms. it is a big challenge and we wish you all the best of luck, martin. here in the uk, weather—wise, we do not have storms around today. a few heavy showers in the north and west of the country but overall more sunshine than yesterday, the best in the south. this is where the showers are at the moment, in the north and west of scotland and into northern ireland. rest of the country, a dry start, blue skies for many, quite a breeze blowing which is feeding showers to scotland, northern ireland and one or two into northern ireland, north wales and the midlands later on later today. wales and the midlands later on latertoday. further wales and the midlands later on later today. further south, blue skies are so high uv levels and feeling warm in the sunshine. the strength of the wind further north making it feel cooler, could be gusting up to a0 hours an hour.

sunshine and showers tomorrow, a bit of a breeze in eastern parts of england but clear skies, fresher night than last night, temperatures in rural areas could get to 45 celsius. it means a fresh start to saturday, but at the moment the forecast for the weekend, saturday is dry and bright for the vast majority of the uk with good, long, sunny spells, the wind is lighter so for many it will feel warmer than today with the lighter winds. the wind is more of a north—easterly direction which will bring chillier air our way on sunday. a big drop in temperatures relative to today in england and wales and a lot more cloud. the chance of a few showers although some will get through the weekend staying largely dry. good luck to martin and enjoy your weekend, back to naga. i know i am not allowed to do long—term forecasts, but next weekend is next weekend, do you have a problem with your tail there? mt;

a problem with your tail there? is“! earpiece a problem with your tail there? is’i�*i earpiece complete a problem with your tail there? is’i�*i1: earpiece complete event but i a problem with your tail there? is’i�*i1 earpiece complete event but i have you now. i am earpiece complete event but i have you now. iam —— earpiece complete event but i have you now. i am —— completely went. only, you have got me back. i know i cannot do long—term but anything? est cannot do long—term but anything? gilt the moment may be showers, fingers crossed they will shift but no definite sign of dry or wet yet. you don't know. _ definite sign of dry or wet yet. you don't know, 0k! _ don't know, ok! laughter no heatwave! , ., ., ahead of the platinumjubilee next weekend, an exclusive bbc documentary will air never—before—seen footage the makers of 'elizabeth — the unseen queen' were given special access to hundreds of private home movies shot by the royal family. our royal correspondant nicholas witchell has been taking a look at the images. balmoral is a place one looks forward to very much. she's been filmed throughout her life, but for the queen, these images have a special place.

they're from her private collection of home movies. the queen herself explains why they're so special. cameras have always been a part of our lives. i think there's a difference to watching a home movie when you know who it is on the other side of the lens, holding the camera. it adds to the sense of intimacy. some of the sequences were shot as the then—princess elizabeth and her sister margaret travelled with their father, king george vi, and their mother, to south africa in the early months of bm. elizabeth was by then secretly engaged to prince philip. this is a previously unseen photograph of her with her engagement ring. the voyage to south africa aboard a royal navy battleship was elizabeth's firstjourney outside the united kingdom. it gave the family moments to themselves and opportunities to relax.

five years after these home movies were taken, the course of elizabeth's life changed with the unexpected death of her beloved father. the young woman who is so carefree in these images was queen. the long reign of queen elizabeth ii had begun. nicholas witchell, bbc news. those images, and we saw some of them yesterday as well, delightful. brilliant. it them yesterday as well, delightful. brilliant. . them yesterday as well, delightful. brilliant. , ., , and you can watch elizabeth — the unseen queen on bbc one this sunday at 7.45pm. you're watching bbc breakfast, it's 8:59.

this is bbc news with the latest headlines: warnings that the cost of living crisis will continue for at least another year if oil and gas prices do not fall. but the government insists its financial aid will help people cope. we've erred on the side of making it universal because i think the scale of the shock is such that it will impact a very large number of people. tens of millions of households need that support, so i think that's the right approach. labour welcomes the move but criticised the government's response to the crisis, saying it called for a windfall tax on oil companies months ago.

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