the chancellor has understand it the chancellor has gone on holiday and they are not considering the perils and dangers being faced in everyday life by millions of people worried sick about what will happen the next few months and to even know cannot afford to pay heating bills and i looked at food prices yesterday in all the different areas. some have risen by 5% and some by 10% and some even by 20% so it is notjust fuel prices, it is food prices and other areas of expenditure that means children and pensioners are going without and not able to turn up heating and are worried what will happen when winter comes. i talk to charities all the time and are preparing for october, dreading the month and making provisions for blankets and duvets and sleeping bags and even hot water bottles because they know people will not be able to afford to heat their homes and today 60 church leaders have come out from all the different faith denominations saying urgent

action is necessary. they have joined the mayors who have come out and said this same thing and also the first minister of wales and anti—poverty charity groups that urgent action needs to be taken. now it's time for a look at the weather with matt. hello. it's going to get much hotter again as we go through this week. and in fact, temperatures already building today across england and wales, especially under blue skies, a bit more cloud across scotland. northern ireland, although northern ireland see more sunshine develop compared with this morning west of scotland, still some rain, a drizzle around eastern scotland always that bit brighter. but even here, there will be increasing amounts of cloud. but here as well, temperatures up on yesterday's values, high teens, low 20s, maybe mid to high 20s across parts of central, southern and eastern england. into this evening and overnight, it stays dry. for many, the rain just eases in western scotland, but the western isles will see more rain return later with a strengthening breeze.

some rural parts could get down into single figures, but most city centres and suburbs will be around ten to 15 degrees as we start monday morning. dry starts for most. there will be a bit more cloud through yorkshire, lincolnshire and the northeast of england compared with today, but that will break up. in the highlands and islands and turning hotter in the south. hello. this is bbc news. i'm lewis vaughanjones and these are the headlines... air—raid sirens sound injerusalem for the first time since the start you of last year's full—scale conflict between israel and palestinian militants in the gaza strip. it's the third day of renewed violence between the two sides. nearly 170,000 tonnes of grain and sunflower oil leaves on a second convoy of ships out of ukaine after russia's blockade caused global shortages.

in the uk, the two contenders vying to become the next conservative party leader and prime minister outline how they plan to help people cope with the rising cost of living. and 72 artefacts forcibly removed from benin city during a british military incursion in 1897 will be returned to nigeria by a london museum. now on bbc news, the travel show. in the past few decades, the skyline of doha, qatar's capital city, has changed beyond recognition. the discovery of oil in the 19305, and then natural gas in the early 19705, marked a seismic change

in the fortunes of qatar. a and at a turbo—charged pace, qatar's hopes, dreams and buildings have risen high above the desert sands. since this small, but mighty gulf nation won the right to host the fifa world cup back in 2010, it has spent billions on state—of—the—art stadia and infrastructure. and with the first match set to kick off this november, all eyes will be on qatar as it makes history, becoming the first ever middle eastern country to host the world cup. racist and i am here to meet some real players, both on and off the pitch. i asked someone here how much each of these were worth, and his answer was "priceless".

this is the perspective that players will have as they walk out onto the game for the first match of the tournament here at the al bayt stadium. and this may be historic, but for some it is also a controversial world cup. what we sometimes suffer from as a country, that people actually would make judgments without actually listening to the other side, or actually try to search for the truth before they make their own opinion.

it's hard to believe how far and how fast qatar has developed. but this is a place that has always relished defying expectations. roughly the same size as yorkshire in the united kingdom, qatar is a mainly desert landscape, surrounded by the gulf on three sides. it hasn't been the easiest of places to prosper. historically it was the arduous task of pearl—diving that was qatar's main economy — until, that is, the discovery of oil and gas. is oil workers arriving in the 19405 brought with them a game to play in their spare time. that sport has now brought the focus of the world to qatar. and that game was the

beautiful game — football. a5 hosts, qatar qualified automatically for the world cup. they will make their first ever appearance at the tournament. almoez ali is a striker for the qatar national team, and he hopes to become a household name when the competition kicks off this november. he says qatar may be seen as underdogs, but thinks this is a side who should not be written off just yet.

in december 2021, qatar hosted the fifa arab cup. using the new world cup stadia, this competition acted as a warm—up for this year's big tournament. and the qatar national team actually won the third—place play—off. from a personal level, what was it like to play in the arab cup?

when qatar first won the world cup bid, critics pointed to its lack of footballing tradition. but almoez ali believes the dream of playing in a world cup is a universal dream for every footballer across the world. but what else does qatar have to offer? well, you don't have to drive far out of the city of doha for the roads to end and the sands to begin.

explorers from across time talk about the arabian desert a5 a place of hardship. 0h! some, like the 19305 adventurer bertram thomas, even went as far as to call it the "abode of death". qatar had a long and proud history before discovering oil and gas, and it was learning to cope with this hot and harsh environment that helped to shape the country for those who call the desert home. living here, they carved out their culture, instilled their traditions and created the nomad lifestyle. people who would come to be known as the bedouin.

temperatures can reach as high as 50 degrees celsius in qatar during the summer months. this in the winter, when the weather is cooler, mohammad al—ghethani and his family build traditional bedouin tents in the desert to get back to their roots. why is it important for you to do this? so, qatar today is very different to how it was when the bedouins were, like you were talking, were in the desert. how can bedouin culture connect with modern qatar?

if it's a real taste of bedouin culture you want to experience, thenjanuary hosts a month—long falcon festival called marmi.

if you had to compare being a spectator at a football match and a spectator here, how similar are they? this is more exciting than football? yes. ali al—mehsadi organises the festival and tells me that falconry is more than just a hobby here, it is a way of life, and it's recognised by unesco as living human heritage. one of the most popular events at marmi sees the falconer and falcons getting in touch with their bedouin past.

over a two—kilometre distance, each falcon hunts a pigeon, replicating days gone by when falcons were used to help hunt for food in the desert. the festival is broadcast to a national tv audience and has impressive prizes ranging from brand—new cars to huge amounts of prize money. with so much at stake, marmi is a one—stop shop for all your falconry needs, from gps trackers to remote planes, used to teach falcons their craft. and it is even a place to train the falconers themselves. bite it with my mouth? yes. wow, so i put my mouth here... close it, yes. and same one, right hand...

laughs. ok, again, again. after the birds retire from competition, they are kept by their falconer or released into the wild to breed. during their career, a top falcon can be worth up to one million qatari riyals, which works out roughly at £200,000. tight, tight, one more. finished. done it. a, tight, tight, one more. finished. doneit. �* , u ,, tight, tight, one more. finished. doneit.~.. ,, tight, tight, one more. finished. | done it-_ how tight, tight, one more. finished. - done it._ how do done it. a successful falcon. how do ou know done it. a successful falcon. how do you know the — done it. a successful falcon. how do you know the falcon _ done it. a successful falcon. how do you know the falcon is _ done it. a successful falcon. how do you know the falcon is happy - done it. a successful falcon. how do you know the falcon is happy and - you know the falcon is happy and healthy? you know the falcon is happy and health ? , ., , , you know the falcon is happy and health ? ,., ,, , you know the falcon is happy and health ? ,, ,~ healthy? this one is seen as my son. he's like my — healthy? this one is seen as my son. he's like my family. _ healthy? this one is seen as my son. he's like my family. i _ healthy? this one is seen as my son. he's like my family. i like _ healthy? this one is seen as my son. he's like my family. i like him, - healthy? this one is seen as my son. he's like my family. i like him, i - he's like my family. i like him, i give him everything, i could take care of this falcon and when he is sick i should take to emergency hospital or something. when i take

care of this falcon, is the same as i take care of my children. after arriving back in the city of doha, it was as if i spent too long in the hot desert sun. i was greeted by what seemed to be a mirage. i heard of almost identical white arabian horses running around in front of me. i asked someone here how much each of these were worth and his answer was priceless. established by the royalfamily, this world—class equestrian centre is built on the site of a battle which took place in 1893 between the bedouins and the ottomans. the battle would eventually lead to cut

our�*s independence and was won thanks to the speed and bravery of the arabian horse. the vision of this place is simple— to breed and train arabian horses in their homeland to win a whole host of equestrian competitions across the globe. these purebreds are essentially treated like sporting superstars. nothing but the best for them. across the water from the skyscrapers as the souk. it's mod rendered buildings and streets and as a juxtaposition to the state of their construction projects happening around it. but this is the beating heart of doha. over the

centuries, merchants would sail straight into this place where the sea lapped its stone streets. all across miles of desert to meet others and sell their wares and that is the party still applies today. even the camels have stuck around. this place is as traditional as it gets in qatar. in the conservative and somewhat male dominated society, this chef is a trailblazer.

she is the first businesswoman in the souk and sells authentic qatari cuisine. you can taste the lemon. spicy. while. strong. it has a tang. i like this. i will have some more. thank you. the taste is so distinctive.

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example of where old meets new. from designs inspired by boats from qatar's pearl fishing days to a whole stadium made to look like a giant traditional headdress. in the opening match of the competition will be played here at the 60,000 seater stadium. this is the perspective that the players will have as they walk out onto the game for the first match of the tournament here. perfect pristine conditions. it tournament here. perfect pristine conditions. , , , _ conditions. it is inspired by the bedouin tent _ conditions. it is inspired by the bedouin tent and _ conditions. it is inspired by the bedouin tent and this - conditions. it is inspired by the bedouin tent and this is - conditions. it is inspired by the - bedouin tent and this is where they will host and welcome their guests and is like where they would have the bonfire and welcome them and for us choosing to be the opening of the world cup, it is symbolic because this is where we will be welcoming

guests. this is where we will be welcoming cuests. , ., , this is where we will be welcoming cuests. , . , guests. this lady has almost everything — guests. this lady has almost everything a _ guests. this lady has almost everything a fan _ guests. this lady has almost everything a fan or- guests. this lady has almost everything a fan or player i guests. this lady has almost i everything a fan or player could hope for. temperatures may be cooler when things kick off in november, but in case it gets a bit too hot, there is air—conditioning. notjust in the stands, but on the pitch itself. meaning that the temperature on the pitch will be a very comfortable 19—21 . one of the first thing the players will see when they arrive here is this mural. look closely and you'll see it is made up of faces of the workers who built the stadium. qatari nationals make up the stadium. qatari nationals make up less than 15% of the country plasma population, so the economy relies heavily on workers from abroad. and one dark cloud hanging over the build—up to this event has been press reports about the deaths of migrant workers involved in a construction at the world cup side. and although the qatari authorities strongly dispute the figures, they

say that the world cup has been a catalyst to push through reforms. looking at a young country and even when you want to change a policy and procedures and when you put these in, the implementation is a journey. progress is happening with accommodation, protection of wages, and with the abomination of other laws people can now getjobs and we have introduced new minimum wage in the country so there has been progress. also due to constructive criticism and work there is more room to improve but i do believe this is what they want to have the biggest social legacies of the games. biggest social legacies of the names. , ., biggest social legacies of the names. , . , . ., ' games. they are expecting over1 million fans _ games. they are expecting over1 million fans to _ games. they are expecting over1 million fans to attend _ games. they are expecting over1 million fans to attend this - games. they are expecting over1 million fans to attend this year'sl million fans to attend this year's woke up. but some people ask will everybody be working?— woke up. but some people ask will everybody be working? everybody is welcome and _ everybody be working? everybody is welcome and what _ everybody be working? everybody is welcome and what we _ everybody be working? everybody is welcome and what we are _ everybody be working? everybody is welcome and what we are actually i welcome and what we are actually asking people is to respect our culture and tradition. public

displays of affection whether heterosexual or homosexual, it is frowned upon here, so what we asked people is to come and enjoy the game but at the same time respect the local customs and traditions of the country. local customs and traditions of the count . ., , local customs and traditions of the count . , ., �*, local customs and traditions of the count . , ~ , ., country. last year's arab cop proved that catterick _ country. last year's arab cop proved that catterick knew _ country. last year's arab cop proved that catterick knew how _ country. last year's arab cop proved that catterick knew how to - country. last year's arab cop proved that catterick knew how to host - country. last year's arab cop proved that catterick knew how to host a i that catterick knew how to host a major sporting event. but what about the fans who like to cheer on their teams with a drink in hand? {iii teams with a drink in hand? of course, that part of culture, alcohol is available in during the tournament there will be designated areas for people can consume alcohol if they want and watch the football match and have a drink. away from the news reports is a whole nation of people waiting in

anticipation to see what will happen when the biggest football tournament on earth arrives and katter�*s shores later this year, and ifor one on earth arrives and katter�*s shores later this year, and i for one want to know what it means to those who call this country home. -- qatar...

many people on holiday will be thinking how great the summer has been, particularly if you're camping. i'm going to show you where it was dry and wet. the drive weather has been across southern parts of england with a hosepipe ban

in places and just down the road from basingstoke, no rain since the start ofjuly, only jr millimetres in the centre of london. where has the ring and falling? it has been falling in the north—west of scotland in highlands, where we have has had much of ten inches of rain since the start ofjuly and that is about twice what you expect at this time of year. and if you look at the next five days, it really is the north—west corner of scotland that will see any rain to speak of. elsewhere, the dry weather is going to continue for the next five days, at least. through the rest of today you will see a few spots of light rain and western parts of scotland and eastern scotland seeing sunshine and eastern scotland seeing sunshine and warmer than yesterday. you will get more sunshine in northern ireland saw a pleasant 20 degrees here. highertemperatures for here. higher temperatures for england here. highertemperatures for england and wales in the sunshine in the mid 205 and even making 28 in the mid 205 and even making 28 in the south—east of england and those temperatures will slip away to around 11 or 12 degrees overnight and out as it stays dry and clear in most places. there is another weather front approaching the far

north of scotland with the highlands and islands seeing rain on monday and islands seeing rain on monday and elsewhere it is dry with plenty of sunshine and just a bit of fair weather cloud here and there. some sea breezes keeping coastal areas cooler but inland does temperatures continue to rise and close to 30 degrees perhaps in london on monday afternoon. does temperatures will continue to climb over the week ahead and we are likely to find a heat wave developing over many parts of england and wales. i was showing what's happening over the coming few days with temperatures continuing to climb and climb and by the time we get to friday, some parts of england could be up to 36 degrees. now the heat is building because we have another area of high pressure sitting right over the uk. that is keeping it dry as well and these weather fronts briefly stumbling into north—west scotland, but even those will get pushed away during the course of tuesday so we have dry weather and sunshine returning to scotland and sunny day on tuesday for northern ireland and again across england and wales. that heat

continues to build and build so close to 30 degrees on tuesday. and it would be in birmingham and cardiff. if we look ahead to the west the rest of the week we will see that continuing rises in scotland and northern ireland and it may be higher than apple is crossing that in wales will see the highest of temperatures with plenty of sunshine and temperatures into the low to mid 305.

this is bbc news. i'm shaun ley and these are the latest headlines... air raid sirens sound injerusalem for the first time since the start of last year's full—scale conflict between israel and palestinian militants in the gaza. it's the third day of renewed violence between the two sides. the two conservative party leadership contenders vying the next prime minister outline how they plan to help people cope with the rising cost of living. but former prime minister gordon brown says much more action is needed. i'm quite frankly shocked about the emphasis on tax cuts that will benefit the very richest sections of society. nearly 170,000 tonnes of grain and sunflower oil leaves on a second convoy of ships out of ukaine

after russia's blockade caused global shortages.