i could, as an illustrator, highlight those differences i saw. and in fact when i was drawing those differences they became even stronger in my mind and i found new ways of telling them apart. the water lily house was built in the 1800s to showcase kew�*s extensive collection. water lilies were a natural wonder of the victorian age. but this new discovery shows these giants, even today, hold some surprises and scientists say they still have much to learn about these remarkable plants. rebecca morelle, bbc news. time for a look at the weather, here's susan powell. from lilies ies to daisies. sunny spells for many parts this afternoon. but temperatures down for where we would expect. through this week, warmer weather is on the way. cool today, because we have a

north—westerly breeze, a weak front sinking south and the breeze through this afternoon will continue to fed showers into northern and western scotland and the odd one in northern ireland and some rain on the tail end of the front in the south—west. a fine story for most, spells of sunshine and temperatures in the high teens to the low 20s. through the evening and overnight the front clears to the south of the uk. some thicker cloud in northern ireland and western scotland through the small hours. but with clear spells in central and southern england it could be chilly with a low of six degrees in rural spots. a lot of sunshine as the day starts in the uk. but this bank of cloud in northern ireland will drift further south, pushing into wales and southern england come the afternoon and western scotland. some rain for western scotland. elsewhere, a dry story. temperatures similar to today. forthe

story. temperatures similar to today. for the action on court, not anticipating any interruptions on tuesday. highs around 22 degrees celsius. still a north westerly breeze. looking ahead, and it is a story of this area of high pressure to the south—west trying to build and push away the fronts. wednesday however i think a spell of rain working across scotland. generally more cloud across the uk. but actually temperatures just starting to nudge up. because we are pulling in warmer air to nudge up. because we are pulling in warmerairfrom to nudge up. because we are pulling in warmer airfrom the to nudge up. because we are pulling in warmer air from the south—west around that high pressure. as it continues to build into thursday and friday, we will tap into milder air on a westerly direction from the azores and temperatures in the south could really be invigorated. through thursday and friday, they climb and saturday and sunday the red colours spread and temperatures up into the

mid to high 20s. coolerfor scotland and northern ireland. but it will become warmer than at the moment. cloudy in the north through the latter part of week. but not much rain. furthersouth latter part of week. but not much rain. further south fine weather and up rain. further south fine weather and up to 28 degrees in london. thank you. a reminder of our top story... the bbc says it has received six complaints about the dj tim westwood. that's all from the bbc news at one. so, it's goodbye from me and on bbc one we nowjoin the bbc�*s news teams where you are. good afternoon, it's just after 1.30pm. this is your latest sports news. the action at wimbledon continues today — it's normally known as manic monday,

but with play yesterday, it's not so manic today. but there is plenty to look forward to, including the return of nick krygios, who is back in the spotlight again. chetan pathak is there for us. and chetan what do we have in store today? well, have in store today? not a manic monday, as you said well, not a manic monday, as you said because of a play on the middle sunday now here at wimbledon, but we have got nick playing, so who knows what to expect from him this afternoon. let's take you live now to centre court where he is warming up to centre court where he is warming up to face brandon, the american 20—year—old, ranked 56 in the world, thatis 20—year—old, ranked 56 in the world, that is a 16 places below the australian. he is hugely popular amongst the american players, and yet the australian will fancy his chances. he is 27 now and he was called a

bully on saturday. he pushed back on that but was fined for an audible obscenity. this is all the classic things we get from him, winding up his opponents, answering back to the judges, but he says he feels more confident than ever on the grass, and is really looking forward to this. there he is to reach the last eight, with a record that he should be more impressive. we will wait and see. we will see rafael nadal later on, what can you possibly say about him? can he win his 23rd grand slam? he will be taking on the dutch player, who reached the second round last week. could potentially cause some

difficulties. on court number one, match under way and this one started earlier. just looking at this one at the moment. petra is up on this, her third time in the fourth round. we know all about her power game, but can she deliver more than that at the moment? and later on we have got harmony who is making a real name for herself, who knocked out katie boulter. serena williams in the opening round, she will play amanda. let's bring you up—to—date with the women's doubles because disappointing news to bring you for the british pair of heather watson and harriet dart, they've gone out in the last 16. the former french open champion got the job done, in the last 16. the former french open champion got thejob done, the fourth seed here.

heather watson has had a great championship, reaching the last 16 of the singles for the first time in her career. but out she goes with harriet dart in the doubles. it is not a manic monday, but still a busy one. thank you, always busy for you. the cricket is underway this morning as england try to limit the damage against india — who are looking to build a commanding lead on day 4 of this 5th test at edgbaston. india resumed on 125—3 but england have struck early four times this morning. stuart broad removed cheteshwar pujara for 66 and india then lost shreyas iyer — before rishabh pant followed moments later — joe root with the catch off the bowling of jack leach. india have just lost another wicket — shardul thakur caught for four.

india are now 238—9, a lead of 370. they lead in this delayed series to one. arsenal have signed brazil forward gabrieljesus from manchester city on a long—term deal for £a5m. the 25—year—old forward is undergoing a medical and agreeing personal terms. he scored 95 goals in 236 appearances in all competitions during his five seasons at city. jesus will wear the no 9 shirt, recently vacated by alexandre lacazette, who left for lyon on a free transfer. manchester city have signed leeds united midfielder kalvin phillips for £16 million. the england international joins the premier league champions on a six—year deal. he becomes pep guardiola's third summer signing after the arrivals of erling haaland and stefan ortega moreno. rinaldo wants to leave old trafford this summer if a suitable offer is received. united are adamant they want the portuguese forward.

he becomes pep guardiola's third summer signing after the arrivals of erling haaland and stefan ortega moreno. christian eriksen has agreed in principle to sign for manchester united on a free transfer. the 30—year—old's short—term contract at brentford ended last month. it is believed eriksen, who is still to have his medical, was choosing between thomas frank's side and united but the lure of playing for the latter swung his decision. that is all the sport for now. you can get more on all those stories, including the latest from wimbledon and on the cricket on the bbc sport website. thank you, see you later on. you are watching bbc news. let's look at the other stories making the news this lunchtime. in afghanistan, a meeting has been criticised for not addressing the rights of women and girls. the

meeting failed to tackle the pressing issue of the return of girls to secondary education. it has been 290 days since the taliban stopped teenage girls from going to school, making afghanistan the only country in the world to enforce such a policy. our reporter has been to visit a secret school, where girls are taking matters into their own hands. hidden away on the outskirts of kabul, a secret school. around 60 girls usually come here daily, desperate to learn. today, only a handful show up, afraid of our cameras, and worried about their identity being revealed. they have been locked out of their classrooms for almost 300 days by the taliban, simply because of their gender. despite the risks and fear, these brave girls tell me they have no choice but to take matters into their own hands.

they are nervous to speak about their new rulers. translation: it is cruel not to open schools for girls. we have as much right to learn as boys do. it would be cruel of the taliban not to allow us to return to our schools. their teacher, as defiant as her students, is determined to help them. we can't be in a situation where we io we can't be in a situation where we go back_ we can't be in a situation where we go back centuries. we should be moving — go back centuries. we should be moving forward. we want support for those _ moving forward. we want support for those who _ moving forward. we want support for those who want to get educated. education — those who want to get educated. education is a basic right, and we should _ education is a basic right, and we should not— education is a basic right, and we should not be denied this. but — should not be denied this. but they are also well aware that this is no replacement to formal education. back in march, it seemed

schools were finally about to reopen. but, hours after girls started arriving, the de facto authorities announced they needed to go back home. this sudden change in policy left millions devastated. a recent gathering of more than a500 clerics, elders and taliban leaders was held to tackle the biggest issues facing afghanistan. girls education and women's rights barely rated a mention. this man was only one of two scholars who called for girls to be allowed to go back to school. is it un—islamic that the taliban are banning girls from school? it is are banning girls from school? it is un-islamic— are banning girls from school? it is un-islamic to _ are banning girls from school? it is un-islamic to ban _ are banning girls from school? it 3 un—islamic to ban girls or boys from school. the taliban says they are not against education, and they say they would open schools soon. since the taliban swept to power,

the lives of women and girls has changed dramatically, literally overnight. there is now growing concern, both in afghanistan and internationally, that if the taliban continue to deny them their basic rights, the future of millions of girls and women will remain bleak. a consultation has begun on increasing the number of children that can be looked after by a single childcare worker in england. currently, one adult can be in charge of four children, but the government wants to change that to one adult caring for five. the government hopes it will cut the costs of childcare, but there are fears the quality of care would drop if the plan is adopted. sanchia berg reports. 7.30 in the morning, and toddlers are arriving at little flyers nursery near edinburgh. most parents said that they were happy with the staffing ratio here. maisie has been going to nursery since she was two.

we were in glasgow before, and i always felt the ratios were quite generous in glasgow, as well. compared with england, the scottish workforce is better qualified, and staff have to continue training throughout their career. at little flyers, they'll often have more adults in the toddler room than the legal minimum. the ratio system is more like, it's like the speed limit. that's the maximum you can go to, you don't want to exceed that. but you can drive slower if you like. it's the same with the ratio, you can have more hands on. this system is well established. the ratio has been in place for many years. scottish nurseries generally have more funding per child, and they don't have to pay business rates. should that scottish ratio be a model for england? that's the question the government's asking today, as it starts a formal consultation. this isn't a decision made, it's about us going ahead and saying, "look, scotland do things ever so slightly differently, they have a one to five ratio instead of a one to four". we need to look at that, we need to consult with the sector,

we need to consult with the experts and importantly, consult with parents, to make sure that what we are proposing is right. # if you see a lion, don't forget to roar! # raaaah! over the borderfrom little flyers at yellow wellies nursery in durham, the owner says it's the very worst time to change staffing. children born during the pandemic missed so much. to catch up, many need extra, individual support. even if she did change the ratios, the owner of this nursery doubts she'd be able to drop fees. other costs are going up fast. her energy bills have tripled. please come and spend a day with us in our two—year—olds' room. and when i say day, i mean 7:30am until 6pm. pop yourself in the room with 15 two—year—olds and two of my staff, let's see how you get on. what is the monkey doing? nurseries in both nations have been hit by the cost of living crisis. experienced staff are leaving

for better paid work. and in england, the number of providers has dropped by a,000 over the last financial year. sanchia berg, bbc news. farmers across the uk say rising costs are threatening their future, with some reporting that their costs have soared by a quarter in the last year alone. the national farmers union says a third of arable farmers are now reducing their number of crops to compensate. victoria fritz has been at a dairy farm in east sussex. local produce for local people. it is being billed as a potential solution to what is the cost of living crisis and rising food bills for people right across the country. but how realistic is that in practice because ag—flation, that's agricultural inflation, is currently running in some instances at more than three times the national rate. on average, 25% compared to about

9% average for inflation. so what's driving that? a whole range of things from machinery hire, transport costs, shortage of labour and seasonal workers, but also the cost of things like food, fuel, energy, fertiliser as well. this is all meaning it's becoming increasingly difficult to stay in the business. those that are toughing it out, arable farmers, so they're producing crops — wheat and the like, but also things like fruit and veg, they're saying, one in three, are saying they're actually cutting back on the amount of land that they're cultivating as a direct result of the cost—of—living crisis and inflation they are facing. dairy farmers, the situation isn't much better, if i'm honest. one in 20, according to the nfu, are not going to be in dairy at all in the next two years. so, times are increasingly difficult. let's talk to steve hook who is the manager and farm owner here at hook and sons in longley farm in sussex. where are you feeling the pinch when it comes to costs?

mainly on cattle food, that for me is the biggest cost at the moment. we are organic so i am not buying expensive fertiliser, which has gone through the roof. but my cattle feed costs have gone up by 70% in the last two years. on top of that, i've obviously got wage increases, fuel is a big thing. we do doorstep delivery and we also process our own milk into buttercream and so on, and my packaging costs, on that side, glass and plastic, have really gone up as well. so it seems as though the costs are just going mad at the moment. so what are you going to do? how are you going to change the business to adapt? i know you've been here and been doing this, your family have been farming here for over 200 years. yeah. we are increasing our range of products. we are diversifying more. i am very fortunate in that i sell all my own milk myself. i'm not selling it to the big companies who put it into supermarkets. so i can actually be a price maker and not a price taker and i'm

actually putting my prices up by 10% to 15% this week, which my customers have been very understanding about. and also we are diversifying. we are looking at having a campsite on the farm. but on the farming side, i think i've got to invest in my grassland so i'm actually producing more milk from my own grass instead of imported feeds. it's tough, isn't it? steve is doing all of this, but with a herd of 70 and 20 people he's got here on the farm, most people have got perhaps two workers and they are looking at a herd of twice that, 150 cows would be the average here in the uk. so times are tough for the agricultural industry and many are wondering whether or not we will go back to local produce for local people. now, time to take a look at some of the stories making the headlines this afternoon from our news teams �*across the uk'.

hundreds of people have attended a vigil at the scene of last week's fatal gas explosion in birmingham to show support and pay their respects. doreen rees—ribb, who was 79, was killed in the blast at her home in dulwich road in kingstanding. meanwhile, the next door neighbour whose home will have to be demolished says she's angry after the city council offered her alternative accommodation in luton nearly 90 miles away. bob hockenhull reports. exactly a week on since the gas explosion, people gathered outside the wrecked homes for a candlelit vigil. the show of support was praised by the local mp who also attended. ijust i just feel as a community, ijust feel as a community, they have been phenomenal. i have not seen anything like it, the amount of support, gifts, toiletries, clothes

stop everything that a family could need to get started again. doreen rees—ribb died in the explosion. her partner, david murphy, was severely injured. among those paying their respects last night was next—door neighbour nadine foster and her daughters. fortunately they were out at the time. this morning she returned to the scene, knowing her privately rented home will be demolished in the coming days. lam i am heartbroken. lam heartbroken. i i am heartbroken. i could have been me and my kids in there. we wouldn't be here today. looking at my house makes me want to break down, but i have got to be strong for my girls. nadeem has been put up in a nearby hotel, but is desperate to find a new home. she says birmingham city council is only offered unsuitable accommodation, including an option to go to luton. when i heard at luton, i was like how can that be possible? my work, i work in sutton coldfield, my kids are at school there, i can't travel

from luton every day. birmingham city council — from luton every day. birmingham city council says _ from luton every day. birmingham city council says it _ from luton every day. birmingham city council says it can't _ from luton every day. birmingham city council says it can't commentl city council says it can't comment on specific cases, but it says it is working closely with the community, and those made permanently home are being given advice and support by housing officers. meanwhile, a crowdfunding appeal fought nadeem has so far raised more than £500. the commonwealth baton has arrived in the south west as it starts final leg which will eventually take it to birmingham for the start of the commonwealth games on the 28th of this month. this morning the relay began in cornwall at the eden project then came through plymouth and has just left exeter. johnny rutherford has been following its progress. flying into the eden project with a message from the queen to the commonwealth. carrying the temper macro across england. n was

commonwealth. carrying the temper macro across england.— macro across england. i was asked if i wanted macro across england. i was asked if i wanted to — macro across england. i was asked if i wanted to be _ macro across england. i was asked if i wanted to be the _ macro across england. i was asked if i wanted to be the first _ macro across england. i was asked if i wanted to be the first temple - i wanted to be the first temple macro berra to run the first part of the route and i said yes, sure, and before i even heard, i was then told it would be on the zip line at the eden project. i thought i'd done it once, i can do it again carrying the baton. ., ., , , . , baton. for baton berries have been nominated for _ baton. for baton berries have been nominated for their _ baton. for baton berries have been nominated for their contributions i baton. for baton berries have been| nominated for their contributions to community is and charities. this one is the fastest man on the water. ben will be competing at the games. figs will be competing at the games. as an athlete, we are behind—the—scenes back and _ an athlete, we are behind—the—scenes back and forth competing, so this year for— back and forth competing, so this year for once i decided, back and forth competing, so this yearfor once i decided, i'm back and forth competing, so this year for once i decided, i'm going to take _ year for once i decided, i'm going to take my— year for once i decided, i'm going to take my time and do it and enjoy it, to take my time and do it and enjoy it. and— to take my time and do it and enjoy it. and ini— to take my time and do it and enjoy it, and i'm really glad i did because _ it, and i'm really glad i did because it has been a very special mornind — because it has been a very special morning |— because it has been a very special morninu. . , , , ., morning. i have 'ust been blown awa , to morning. i have 'ust been blown away, to realise— morning. i havejust been blown away, to realise that _ morning. i havejust been blown away, to realise that i'm - morning. i havejust been blown away, to realise that i'm just - morning. i havejust been blown away, to realise that i'm just a l away, to realise that i'm just a tiny part of a huge journey across the globe with this baton. 32 the globe with this baton. 72 nations. from 006 at the eden project, 2007, taking it across at the national marine park into plymouth. the national marine park into plymouth-—

the national marine park into pl mouth. �* . , , ., plymouth. i'm feeling really proud at the moment _ plymouth. i'm feeling really proud at the moment plymouth - plymouth. i'm feeling really proud at the moment plymouth is - plymouth. i'm feeling really proud | at the moment plymouth is behind plymouth. i'm feeling really proud - at the moment plymouth is behind me. you know. _ at the moment plymouth is behind me. you know, just to honour the work we have been— you know, just to honour the work we have been a _ you know, just to honour the work we have been a part of in the community and to— have been a part of in the community and to be _ have been a part of in the community and to be part of history and to have _ and to be part of history and to have this — and to be part of history and to have this in my hand. 0h, _ have this in my hand. oh. yea! _ have this in my hand. oh, yea! and this is a reason for the relay. to get the message out there, the 72nd commonwealth games will soon begin in birmingham. it's a chance for communities to be proud. a chance for communities to be roud. ,, .., , a chance for communities to be roud. ,, u, , ,. proud. especially where we started, at the war memorial _ proud. especially where we started, at the war memorial that _ proud. especially where we started, at the war memorial that is - proud. especially where we started, at the war memorial that is lined . at the war memorial that is lined with cadets and soldiers, so a great start to the week. how with cadets and soldiers, so a great start to the week.— start to the week. how are you feelin: ? start to the week. how are you feeling? good, _ start to the week. how are you feeling? good, thanks. - start to the week. how are you i feeling? good, thanks. amazing. start to the week. how are you - feeling? good, thanks. amazing. a proper— feeling? good, thanks. amazing. a proper honour, walking with this. thank— proper honour, walking with this. thank you — proper honour, walking with this. thank you. respect. i love my community, i love my people. i'm super excited. after the -a in

people. i'm super excited. after the party in plymouth. _ people. i'm super excited. after the party in plymouth, it— people. i'm super excited. after the party in plymouth, it was _ people. i'm super excited. after the party in plymouth, it was back - people. i'm super excited. after the party in plymouth, it was back onto| party in plymouth, it was back onto the water in exeter.— the water in exeter. caffrey does it. thank the water in exeter. caffrey does it- thank you — the water in exeter. caffrey does it. thank you. with _ the water in exeter. caffrey does it. thank you. with all _ the water in exeter. caffrey does it. thank you. with all the - the water in exeter. caffrey does it. thank you. with all the media watchin: , it. thank you. with all the media watching. no _ it. thank you. with all the media watching, no mishaps _ it. thank you. with all the media watching, no mishaps please. it| it. thank you. with all the media | watching, no mishaps please. it is not a race- — watching, no mishaps please. it is not a race- it _ watching, no mishaps please. it is not a race. it wasn't _ watching, no mishaps please. it is not a race. it wasn't heavy but we were _ not a race. it wasn't heavy but we were all_ not a race. it wasn't heavy but we were all quite nervous, if we drop it there _ were all quite nervous, if we drop it there are — were all quite nervous, if we drop it there are lots of people looking. after— it there are lots of people looking. after exeter, the relay goes to portland, and further into dorset. much more coming up on all the days news but right now it is the time for the weather forecast. hello. despite starting our week with a lot of fine weather and some spells of sunshine, temperatures have been a little below where we would expect to find them at this point in the summer. through the week ahead, we will see some warmth returning across the uk, with particular emphasis on temperatures lifting across the southern half of the uk.

on monday, a north—westerly breeze which has added to the cool feel. the remnants of a weather front clearing the south—east of england through the evening and that could produce the odd light shower, but actually, a lot of dry weather as we look at the evening. overnight a lot of showers targeting northern and western scotland. lows in the towns and cities in double figures, but on the chilly side in sheltered rural spots, down to just six or seven celsius. plenty of sunshine on tuesday, but cloud already into northern ireland through the morning, and advancing to western scotland by the afternoon, pushing rain towards us on the coast. thicker cloud across wales and into the south—east of england by the afternoon as well. a fine day to come at wimbledon on tuesday. 20 or 21 degrees and a light north—westerly breeze. throughout the week ahead, i'm not anticipating much disruption to play because high pressure

will mean a lot of fine weather. thick cloud on wednesday across england and way but further north we will see some weather fronts pushing their way across the north of scotland. some brightness to the east of the mountains. for the rest of the week and the weekend, it is all about this high pressure trying to build up from the south—west. staying relatively cooler air here, but to the south the yellow lifts into amber and eventually into red by saturday and sunday. temperatures across some parts on sunday could be getting into the high 20s. and warm as well in scotland and northern ireland. temperatures approaching the low 20s, but always comparatively cooler across the northern half of the uk to those temperatures further south.

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