good morning, welcome to breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. our headlines today. better access to gps and more appointments — the health secretary will set out her plan for the nhs in england, but some doctors warn the changes will do little to improve patient care. on their way home — five british captives who were held by russian—backed forces in ukraine are released. we just want to let everyone know that we are now out of the danger zone and we are on our way home to ourfamilies. we're expecting a big hike in interest rates later, as the bank of england moves

to tackle rising prices. i'll be looking at how it will impact borrowers and savers. the financial crisis facing english rugby union clubs deepens with one of the biggest names, wasps, set to appoint administrators. this follows the problems at worcester, who could face suspension from all competitions. what you achieved last time around and what you are about to do now is just truly, truly heroic. actor daniel craig gives his support to the three dads whose campaign to get people talking about suicide prevention is taking them across the uk. good morning. we have rain in scotland and northern ireland which will slowly move south and eventually eradicating the brighter start in the south end behind it sunshine and showers and, in the next days, a big change in temperature. all the details later.

it's thursday, the 22nd of september. plans aimed at improving patients�* access to the nhs and social care in england will be announced today. the health and social care secretary, therese coffey, will outline measures designed to address ambulance delays and treatment backlogs. the government says it wants patients with non—urgent needs to get gp appointments within two weeks. health correspondent jim reed reports. from gp appointments to ambulances to busy hospital wards, the nhs is under pressure and waiting lists are growing. they were amazing. on the ward, they were amazing. gareth is now in hospital getting treatment for leukaemia, so we are speaking to him online. how have you been feeling? well, my treatment should have started last week, but there were a few complications. when he first fell ill with chest pains, he struggled to get a gp appointment. then he had to wait 15 hours in a&e before he could be seen and admitted —far longer

than the four our target. it started off with we had been waiting an hour and we had not heard anything. by the time it came to it, it was like, we have been here ten hours, what is going on? and all they kept replying with was, we are short of doctors, we are waiting on doctors. the a&e was horrible. it was a horrible experience. to the point where i'd think twice before i went back. the department is really busy at the minute. hospital bosses say record demand plus delays moving patients into social care are part of the problem. the same pressures can be seen across england. here in essex injune... i will estimate that by the time i go home in the morning at eight o'clock, some of you will still be here waiting for a doctor. and injuly, this sign in bolton warns of ao—hour waits for a medical bed. a core function of the nhs is the ability to respond to patients when they are acutely unwell and, at the moment, we can't do that reliably.

this is going to be a really difficult winter and it is going to be really difficult the next few months. today, the new health secretary, therese coffey, sets out her plan to tackle those record waiting times. to start with, there will be an expectation that patients should get a gp appointment within two weeks. pharmacies will take on more work to free up appointment slots and, later today, there should be more details of a plan to improve ambulance and hospital performance. but that might not be straightforward given the scale of the problem. the nhs constitution sets out 18 key pledges on waiting times covering everything from ambulance call—outs to cancer surgery. analysis for the bbc has found, at the moment, 15 of those 18 targets are being breached or missed. rachel is taking strong painkillers for the disorder endometriosis. she might need a hysterectomy to remove her womb. she has been told surgery could take up to a year.

what you are saying is you've got to wait to feel better. you have got to wait to be out of pain. i'm just pleading with the government to just do something, because i can't live like this and i know many other people can't live like this, either. those record waiting lists are a problem notjust in england but across the whole uk. how the health service in each nation responds could make a difference to millions. jim reed, bbc news. we're joined from westminster by our chief political correspondent, nick eardley. these announcements coming today. these announcements coming today. the priority for the nhs now. how will they be filled? because i suppose they have not particular change. suppose they have not particular chance. ~ . ., .,, change. what the new government has done is set themselves _ change. what the new government has done is set themselves high _ change. what the new government has done is set themselves high bars - done is set themselves high bars when it comes to achieving for the nhs. when liz truss took over, she

made it a key priority, one of the three things she promised to deliver. today we start to see the plan as the government sees it with promises on gp appointments, saying everyone should be able to get one within a fortnight and most urgent cases see someone within the day, with gps. but there is another section of the nhs where the government is planning to do something to tackle and it will be tricky. ambulance waiting times, the care issue, back logs when it comes to things like operations. there is a lot for the government to do. it still pledges to spend a lot of money but opposition parties say there is not enough of a planned there is not enough of a planned there and there are not enough new ideas and the targets we are getting from government are not good enough. labour saying today that saying

people might have to wait two weeks for an appointment is not good enough and the last time labour were in government it was 48—hour is. thanks. five british captives who were being held by russian—backed forces in ukraine have been released. liz truss confirmed last night that a prisoner exchange had been negotiated by saudi arabia. before being freed, two of the men, aiden aslin and shaun pinner, had been sentenced to death by russian—backed separatists. emma vardy reports. we just want to let everyone know that we are now out of the danger zone and on our way home to ourfamilies. their ordeal finally coming to an end. thanks to everyone that has been supporting us. it has really much been appreciated. aiden aslin and shaun pinner had been held by russian backed forces since they were captured in april. they had both moved to ukraine four years ago and joined the ukrainian armed forces.

they had been helping to defend the country during the russian invasion. but after being captured, they were accused of being mercenaries and told they faced the death penalty. aiden aslin and shaun pinner had been held alongside three other british men, john harding, andrew hill and dylan healy. but footage of the men arriving in saudi arabia was released last night after the saudi government confirmed it had been involved in negotiations to secure their freedom. aiden aslin�*s local mp condemned the russian—backed separatists for their treatment of the men. and said he was delighted to see aiden freed. he has been three months and months of terrible treatment. you can only imagine what that has meant for his family back home in newark. it really has been a terrible ordeal for them not knowing whether they were going to get aiden home or whether, god forbid, the worst would happen to him. during the months of captivity, the men had been shown on russian tv

as part of propaganda efforts by the kremlin, and had been told that the death penalty would be carried out. their sudden freedom has come as a huge relief to family and friends. but it is not yet clear exactly how their release was achieved and what treatment they endured while being held prisoner. emma vardy, bbc news. a russian human rights organisation says the authorities have arrested more than moo people for demonstrating against the war in ukraine. most detentions took place in moscow and st petersburg, but there've been protests in more than 30 other cities. mr putin has ordered the mobilisation of 300,000 reservists to fight in ukraine. late last night, the prime minister addressed the un general assembly in new york. liz truss vowed to stand up for freedom and also pledged to "sustain or increase" the military support to ukraine. the ukrainians are notjust

defending their own country, they are defending our values and the security of the whole world. that is why we must act. that is why the uk will spend 3% of gdp on defence by 2030. maintaining our position as the leading security actor in europe. 0ur reporter in ukraine, hugo bachega, joins us now from kyiv. we had those statements at the un from liz truss amongst others and we have had the announcements from vladimir putin yesterday and then the release of prisoners. i{finite vladimir putin yesterday and then the release of prisoners.— the release of prisoners. quite a lot happening- — the release of prisoners. quite a lot happening. yes. _ the release of prisoners. quite a lot happening. yes. i— the release of prisoners. quite a lot happening. yes. i think - the release of prisoners. quite a lot happening. yes. i think the l lot happening. yes. i think the release of prisoners came as a surprise, especially because of the rising tension following the announcement by president putin of a partial military mobilisation. also pro—russian forces in this country are planning to hold the so—called

referendums at the weekend on joining russia, so tensions are on the rise. yesterday, president zelensky address the united nations and because of the war he was allowed to deliver a pre—recorded speech. he talked about alleged war crimes committed by russians here and he also asked for the creation of a tribunal to investigate the alleged war crimes committed in this country. again, he urged western countries to keep supporting ukraine as the ukrainians try to retake territory occupied by the russians. thank you. west yorkshire police have launched a murder investigation, after a 15—year—old boy was stabbed to death outside a school in huddersfield. the teenager, who hasn't been publicly named, was treated at the scene in fartown yesterday afternoon, but died in hospital. police described the killing as an absolutely senseless loss of a young life.

the bank of england is expected to announce another big rise in interest rates today. last month's half a percentage point increase, the largest for 27 years, took the base rate to 1.75 per cent. the continued rise in prices, and the scale of government spending, mean the bank is under pressure to announce a seventh consecutive increase. fracking in the uk has been suspended since 2019, following concerns that shale gas extraction can cause earthquakes. but the ban could soon be lifted under government plans to boost the uk's domestic energy supply. 0ur correspondent mairead smyth is at a fracking site in lancashire. good morning. there are changes that are perhaps being proposed but still push backs to this?— push backs to this? absolutely. these changes _ push backs to this? absolutely. these changes are _ push backs to this? absolutely. these changes are expected - push backs to this? absolutely. these changes are expected to | push backs to this? absolutely. i these changes are expected to be confirmed this morning. we expect a

report from the british geological society that would look at the science behind fracking and decisions made affecting this site and others in the uk since 2019, when a moratorium was placed on fracking. in lancashire, this is where cuadrilla had been a fracking using high pressured sand, chemicals and water to drill horizontally across huge swathes of shale rock to extract gas. in 2019, a seismic event of 2.9 on the richter scale was recorded, well above the permitted level at the time of 0.5. jacob rees—mogg spoke to bbc newsnight last night said to stimulate the potential of fracking again in the uk, that level would have to be looked at. the government fully aware they are on a tightrope with this because this is an issue that has created a lot of opposition

in this and others.— the metropolitan police has been told it needs to make urgent improvements by the policing watchdog. his majesty's inspectorate of constabulary graded the force as inadequate in the way it responds to the public, and said it requires improvement in five other areas. it comes after the met was placed under a form of special measures by the inspectorate injune. scientists say they have slowed and even reversed some of the devastating effects of motor neurone disease. the treatment works in only 2% of patients, but the team at the university of sheffield has described it as truly remarkable and a moment of hope for the whole disease. you could envisage in the future that if it works well and safely, and there is a lot of work to be done yet, but you could imagine it coming through as a preventative type of treatment, so to stop people

getting the disease, if it works well and there are no safety issues that emerge after long—term follow—up studies. the weather with carol. good morning. good morning. the weather is changing, it will turn cooler over the next days. they cool start in herefordshire with temperatures 5 degrees but for most, a mild start. we have rain in scotland, northern ireland and parts of northern england and that will be sinking slowly southwards today. ahead of it in the south, dry weather in england and much of wales and also cloud increasing as the weather front move south. behind it for scotland and ireland, dryer and brighter. showers develop. the wind dropping behind the weather front. cooler in the north compared to yesterday with a top temperature of

16. as we push further south, mild, up 16. as we push further south, mild, up to 20. this evening and overnight, you can see the progress rain is making towards the south—east. a lot of cloud around it. clear skies behind in scotland and northern ireland, northern england, north wales, means we could see some fog patches forming. a cooler night in the north. still comparatively mild in the south. tomorrow, starting with cloud and rain in the south. the weather front is waving which means it could be further north or south, but this is where we think it will be. the rest of the uk, mostly dry, starting with showers in north—west scotland, becoming more widespread across scotland through the day. some developing in northern ireland, northern england and wales. you can see the cooler air is filtering further south. and it is notjust

going to be cold by day but also cooler by night and next week, snow in the mountains and hills cooler by night and next week, snow in the mountains and hills in northern scotland. that time of year. it happens. let's take a look at today's papers. "good news, vlad news" is the sun's headline today, which leads on the story that five british nationals held by russian—backed forces in ukraine have been freed. the prime minister liz truss will warn vladimir putin that "he will never win", despite a "desperate threat" to go nuclear, the daily mail reports. and away from russia, the express leads on the story that everyone in england must be given a gp appointment within two weeks, and urgent cases will have to be seen on the same day. the paper says the health secretary therese coffey has promised to direct "laser—like focus" on patients needs. 0n breakfast, we've been following the story of the 3 dads — andy, tim and mike — who became friends after their daughters

took their own lives. they're now halfway through their latest mission of walking 600 miles, between all four uk parliaments, as they call for suicide prevention to be a compulsory part of the national curriculum. 0ur reporter, alison freeman caught up with them before they set off. chaps, welcome, welcome. how are you? two weeks ago today, they were getting ready for their next challenge. tim, andy and mike, the 3 dads walking, bonded by the loss of their daughters emily, sophie and beth to suicide. but, this time, it is not only to raise awareness of the problem and money for the suicide prevention charity papyrus, it is also to make a significant change to the way we talk about the issue. they were about to set off on a four—week walk, taking them 600 miles between the four uk parliaments, calling on officials to make it compulsory to teach suicide prevention in schools. but, before they left mike and his wife helen's family home, we had something to help them

on their way. right, then, chaps, i've got a little surprise for you all that has been gathered by papyrus, helen and some of us at the bbc, as well. so if you would like to follow me and take a look. we sat them down to show them a video of heartfelt messages, some from those they knew well. another walk, you say? ok, i'll follow you every step of the way. 0n social media. good luck to the 3 dads walking, especially mike and tim for having to put up with andy. i am sure emily, beth and sophie would all be very proud. you don't need us to tell. you how amazing you are, how important what you are doing with the walk is. _ there were others from bereaved parents they had met on their walk last year. i wanted to wish you all the luck with your current challenge and, hopefully, we will meet somewhere along the way. to tim, andy and mike, thanks for everything you're doing to make awareness of suicide.

this is so important. hopefully, i'll be doing one section with you and, you never know, - we might get a drink. hurray! and then, some stars they'd inspired. hello, tim, mike and andy, it is george ezra here just with a little message to say congratulations on everything you're doing, raising awareness for the charities around suicide and mental health. yeah, thank you for what you're doing, have a great trip. andy, mike, tim, just incredible. what you achieved last time around and what you are about to do now. is just truly, truly heroic. i'm sending you love and my best wishes.j shout loudly. i know you'll be heard. all my very best, good luck. flipping heck. that was brilliant. absolutely brilliant. oh, wow, oh, wow. amazing. i'll eat again, i'll eat. straightaway. absolutely speechless.

daniel craig's special appearance. what do you make of it, guys? unbelievable. it means so much, doesn't it? you know, for us to have made an impression, itjust shows mental health issues and suicide, there are no barriers. incredible. i've got to say it's very easy- for me to be very flippant and say it's obvious because he is envious of our bodies and the way - we conduct ourselves! 0ur chiselled profiles. all that. it'sjust amazing. it is surreal. the one thing everyone there reminds you is the difference _ that talking makes. and so that is what| we are going to do. yeah, walk and talk. that's all we know what to do, really. and walk they have — to stormont in northern ireland and across to edinburgh and down to manchester, where, this week, they were welcomed

by the mayor andy burnham, who cooked them a curry. this will keep you going tomorrow. yes, this is good. i think what they're doing is just tremendously important. it's a conversation the nation needs to have. and, actually, putting it into the curriculum and encouraging the conversation with younger people is just where we've got to go with this if we are going to help people, protect people and save lives. also joining them for dinner were former football manager sam allardyce and ex—liverpool and manchester city striker robbie fowler, who, too, have been raising awareness of suicide prevention. there was a lot of bravado, certainly in football. probably, now, people are going to talk about it more. but, years ago, if you said anything like that... i was in parliament the first time an mp stood up and openly said in the house of commons that they'd had mental—health problems.

it was a moment i'll never forget. the post—curry conversation then turned her words of encouragement from big sam. i think it's down to sheer. determination on the effect that they want to have. because, in all fairness, they don't look the fittest, do they! _ i hope you continue to do - what you're doing and i sincerely hope we can all help in making sure that when you stop - walking, it is in place. it is something that you are proud of and what you have achieved - to help stop the suicides. alison freeman, bbc news. iam i am pleased to say they willjoin us later this morning just after eight o'clock. they are always welcome here because it is interesting hearing how the walk is going for them and what they are learning along the way. if you've been affected

by the issues raised, you can find help and support at... we will just we willjust bring you a couple of stories from the inside pages. you have gone vegetables, i have gone animals. so, first of all, a competition for comedy pet photo of the year. always enjoy this. the winner is the cat, jack, stuck in a hedge. and we have an alpaca that looks like it is smoking a twig. this is fabulous. this is a collie dog playing. i do not know how close you can get in on that because it's you can get in on that because its legs are going one way and... and then we have a happy cow and a shocked cat. i love pictures like this. they make me laugh. the alpaca wins for me. he appears

to be smoking a thin cigar. those are my animals. i bring vegetables to the table and this one, i guess it is the season. this isjohn simpson, who has a 56 kilograms marrow. is john simpson, who has a 56 kilograms marrow.— is john simpson, who has a 56 kilograms marrow. is john simpson, who has a 56 kiloarams marrow. . , ., kilograms marrow. that weighs more than me. kilograms marrow. that weighs more than me- that— kilograms marrow. that weighs more than me. that is _ kilograms marrow. that weighs more than me. that is amazing. _ kilograms marrow. that weighs more than me. that is amazing. look - kilograms marrow. that weighs more than me. that is amazing. look at. than me. that is amazing. look at the size of— than me. that is amazing. look at the size of it. _ than me. that is amazing. look at the size of it. and, _ than me. that is amazing. look at the size of it. and, also, - than me. that is amazing. look at the size of it. and, also, while - than me. that is amazing. look at| the size of it. and, also, while you are embracing that one. the sun newspaper has gone with this. talk about what is a marrow and a gourd. this is a pensioner, 75 years old, who started growing this marrow. as you can see, growing beyond five

foot three and a half inches, the height of kylie minogue. it weighs in at a slimline 25 kilograms. but they do not know if it is a record breaker. 25 kilograms and the other one was 56. this is obviously a thinner version. he tied it to his railings and it grew and grew. good gardening tip. perhaps. if you want a big gourd. time for the news where you are. good morning from bbc london. i'm thomas magill. the police watchdog, has raised "serious concerns" about the performance of the metropolitan police after it found the force was "failing" in several areas of its work. his majesty's inspectorate of constabulary said scotland yard must make urgent improvements. the report comes just days after sir mark rowley took

over as commissioner. in a statement the met said, "we are committed to making changes to address all of the issues the report highlights." the boss of transport for london, andy byford, is set to leave has role after just over two years. mr byford secured a long term funding deal for the tube last month and helped deliver the new elizabeth line after years of financial and operational problems. london assembly says they're "surprised and shocked at the announcement. " the london living wage will go up by 90 pence an hour to £11.95. the increase has been brought forward because of the sharp increase in the cost of living over the past year. 0ver140,000 people working for over 2,500 employers in london will benefit. now it's nearly the weekend, and so if you're looking for something to do that's free, a new sculpture trail has opened in regent's park showing nineteen separate pieces of art set

in the grounds of the royal park. the frieze sculpture is now a summer and autumn exhibition — and open until november. it's our outdoor display of public art which is set here in the beautiful settings of the english gardens of regent's park. it's free, open to all and open until the 13th of november. we have 19 sculptures, which were selected by claire lilley, the director of yorkshire sculpture park. let's see how the tube is looking this morning. a few early problems on the district line with severe delays high street kensington to wimbledon. thejublee is part suspected between stratford and west ham. and the piccadilly line has severe delays in parts of west london. now the weather with kat. hello there. good morning to you. staying dry out there today. there will be variable amounts of cloud with sunny intervals and this active weather front will continue to track south eastwards, bringing outbreaks

of rain for us overnight tonight. that rain may linger at times through friday but still some uncertainty as to how long it will hang on through the day on saturday. any patchy mist and fog will lift this morning. there will be some sunshine to follow with variable amounts of cloud through the morning and afternoon. those winds will pick up ever so slightly, and it will stay dry and a decent temperature for this time of year with highs of around 20 degrees. we start on a dry note this evening with lengthy clear amounts will increase overnight. here is where we get the rain edging in and by the end of the night the rain could turn quite patchy. and it will be mild. central london, we are down to about 1k celsius. into friday, it does look like the rain will linger through much of the day, so quite unsettled. still some uncertainty as to how quickly that rain will shift on saturday, but temperatures will start to cool. by tuesday, down to 1a degrees. that's it from me. i'll be back in half a hour but for now it's back to charlie and naga. hello, this is breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty.

coming up on breakfast this morning. seven uk cities are in the running to host the eurovision song contest next year on behalf of ukraine. we'll continue our tour with a look at what birmingham has to offer. from polar bears to penguins, and snow monkeys to siberian tigers — frozen planet ii explores the challenges each species must overcome to thrive in the world's coldest regions. we'll bejoined by series producer liz white and camerawoman helen hobinjust before nine. the 20th series of strictly come dancing launches this weekend — when 15 new celebrities will be teamed up with their professional dance partners and perform for the first time in the strictly ballroom. five—time paralympic champion ellie simmonds is among them and will be here just before 8.

we've been expecting interest rates to rise. interest rates have been rising, and they're expected to go up again today. we'll get an announcement on that from the bank of england at midday. hannah's here with more. this will focus peoples minds today. yes, difficult news for people already— yes, difficult news for people already struggling. yes, a lot of you might be wondering why the bank of england is putting up interest rates, when people are already feeling the cost of living pressures. well the answer to that is inflation — currently at 9.9%. that means an item that cost £100 a year ago, would now cost £109.90. the bank of england has a target for inflation ofjust 2%, and the theory goes that by making it more expensive to borrow, raising interest rates takes money out of the economy and brings prices down. in august, the bank raised the base rate to 1.75%. that figure is used as a benchmark by high street banks and lenders when they decide what to charge us all for credit cards, loans, and of course mortgages. at midday today it's expected

to announce another rise in the base rate, possibly by an even larger amount of three—quarters of a percent. that would take it up to 2.5% — the highest since 2008. we spoke a leading economist about who will feel the effect of that most. households who have a mortgage will see their mortgage rates rise, perhaps quickly if the mortgage rates are tied to the bank of england rate and gradually over time if they have a fixed rate, it might be some time before they see any increase in rate. 0n the other side of the ledger, those with savings might see their savings rates go up and enjoy more income from those assets. i suspect most concerned might be those lower income people who have a mortgage that is immediately going up in line with increases in the bank rate. they may be the ones who feel the pinch most quickly from any rise we hear about later today. now all of this is happening

a day before what's being described as a 'mini budget' from the chancellor kwasi kwarteng. he's expected to try to put money back in people's pockets by cutting taxes. he'll also give more details on plans to cap energy prices for households, as well as more information about yesterday's news that businesses will see their energy bills cut to around half of their expected level this winter. tim muffett has been gauging reaction to that announcement. at the core of this business is a plentiful supply of gas. we make air dried fruit and vegetable products. the air drying is done using heat, and that heat is generated from a gas boiler creating steam into our machines. i can't reduce how much gas i am using. this lady has seen her gas bills skyrocket. last november we were paying about £2,500 a month and it increased to £18,000 a month for three orfour months while we were in a temporary contract. in april, she fixed her gas

bills for three years. which still means about £7,500 a month, so it was still three times more than what we were used to paying for the last seven years we have been here. she has also seen a huge rise in standing charges, a fixed daily amount payable to her gas supplier. rent and rates combined are less than my gas bill, and that has just never happened before. the government has already announced an energy price guarantee for domestic users, so a typical household will pay around £2,500 per year over the next two years depending on how much gas and electricity they use, but many businesses have said they simply cannot afford rocketing fuel costs, which is why this announcement has been so keenly awaited. on the 1st of october, the government will provide a discount... included in the announcement from the business secretary, jacob rees—mogg, was a six month cap on wholesale gas and electricity prices, which were expected to rise even further over the winter. what is your reaction to the announcement we have just heard?

huge disappointment. we were already paying less than the capped price at the moment, so this is no help to us whatsoever. what they haven't addressed is the money we would have to spend on a standing charge and that the gas companies are charging us. i get the feeling this is more future proofing rather than helping us right now. other businesses have welcomed the announcement. lucy runs a bakery in birmingham. i think it's definitely i taken the pressure off. the last couple of weeks, well, - the last couple of months have been incredibly worrying, _ things like, should i put the oven or batch things up, and i've even been keeping the lights off, - so it has come as a relief but i am concerned it's. a bit late for a lot of small- businesses within the community. hotels need to be cleaned, heated, air conditioned and staffed 2a hours a day. from the lifts to the lights,

they are an energy hungry business. how big a rise were you looking at for your energy use? it's been devastating. some bills we've had to renew have gone up by 250%. his majesty's government is taking urgent action that will last for an initial period of six months... only six months. what is your reaction? it is welcome news that the government is doing something, but i think that it is masking a problem that is going to rebound again in six months' time. as long as the ukrainian issue is going to continue, as long as we don't have alternative energy supplies and soucres, it's only going to carry on getting worse. this government support package is a lifeline for many businesses and organisations, but it is temporary. fears over rising energy bills seem unlikely to disappear soon. tim muffett, bbc news. if we bring all this together, you can see the tensions here. on the one hand, the government's

trying to boost the economy by lowering bills and taxes, on the other hand the bank of england's raising interest rates with the aim of dampening demand. worth saying that the bank is not an outlier here — the us put up interest rates overnight and the eurozone has been doing the same. but the decision today is going to be another delicate balancing act. and something people will be thinking about very carefully. thank you, hannah. mike is with us now for the sport. the picture you see behind this is a rugby team, wasps, in their heyday, winning everything and times were good and the picture being painted at that club and another club in the rugby premiership is grim right now, financially. we have a second club in financial difficulty. —

we have a second club in financial difficulty, but as you say. wasps, one of— difficulty, but as you say. wasps, one of the — difficulty, but as you say. wasps, one of the great names of english rugby— one of the great names of english rugby and — one of the great names of english rugby and we can see them winning the premiership title in 2008, many times_ the premiership title in 2008, many times they— the premiership title in 2008, many times they won the championship and also they— times they won the championship and also they were european champions twice _ also they were european champions twice in_ also they were european champions twice in 2004 and 2007 and then they moved _ twice in 2004 and 2007 and then they moved to— twice in 2004 and 2007 and then they moved to coventry back in 2014 and you have _ moved to coventry back in 2014 and you have to— moved to coventry back in 2014 and you have to feel for the players and fans who _ you have to feel for the players and fans who had the people of the move to secure _ fans who had the people of the move to secure their long—term financial future _ to secure their long—term financial future and — to secure their long—term financial future and even though they were runners-up — future and even though they were runners—up back in 2019, they have now said _ runners—up back in 2019, they have now said they are going to appoint administrators to buy themselves time because of an impending tax bill that— time because of an impending tax bill that they have been unable to p5y~ bill that they have been unable to pay. that — bill that they have been unable to pay. that is the latest. they are not in _ pay. that is the latest. they are not in administration as they are trying _ not in administration as they are trying to— not in administration as they are trying to take pre—emptive action. wasps have lost their first two premiership games, this season, but the bigger issue for them now, is securing their long term future. they intend to appoint administrators to,

"protect the club's interests". it follows this threat of action, from hm.rc against the club over an unpaid tax bill. the business, is not in administration, but the club say the move provides a crucial "period of grace" to continue negotiations, with a number of interested parties to secure their future of the group. were wasps to go into administration, they could face the prospect of relegation, from the premiership. this follows the problems facing fellow premiership club worcester warriors, who are also in trouble. they've been told to prove they can safely stage this saturday's match with newcastle by midday today. and what's more, they, will be suspended from all competitions unless they prove to the rugby football union they have a "credible" plan for the future by 5 pm next monday. last night, they had to call on the current coach to play, along with a former player who came out of retirement to help the side compete in their premiership cup game at gloucester, which they lost 49—21. now onto football and a great night for scotland who have moved

top of their nations league group, after a impressive 3—0 win, over ukraine in glasgow. what a contrast this was to what happened injune, when ukraine ended scotland's world cup hopes. this time the hampden crowd, were treated to an attacking performance as lyndon dykes scored twice, afterjohn mcginn got the opener, in a scotland performance full of promise for the future. they host republic of ireland next on saturday. as they build up to a first world cup in 58 years, wales are away to belgium tonight in the nations league, and now that he's 33, captain gareth bale has to carefully manage his workload between playing for los angeles fc. and preparing for qatar in november. my my focus is the next two wales games and then the focus will be on the next games for la and then back to the world cup, so i need to concentrate on the here and now rather than looking too far ahead. and, yeah, that will put me in a good position going forward.

england's women cricketers lost their one day series to india after slumping to a heavy defeat at canterbury. india's star was their captain harmanpreet kaur who hit a sublime 143 not out, helping her side to 333 for 5. england were always struggling and were finally beaten by 88 runs. india are two nil up with the final match at lord's on saturday and in the men's cricket, they play their— and in the men's cricket, they play their second — and in the men's cricket, they play their second 2020 in pakistan later today— their second 2020 in pakistan later today after an absence of 17 years. first one _ today after an absence of 17 years. first one in— today after an absence of 17 years. first one in ages. it will be a good one to watch. thanks, mike. carol is taking a look at the weather and she warned us earlier that things are going to change. you even brought in the s word. it is going to turn colder as we go through— it is going to turn colder as we go through the next few days and by the end of— through the next few days and by the end of the _ through the next few days and by the end of the weekend some wet and windy— end of the weekend some wet and windy weather is coming on across the north— windy weather is coming on across the north of— windy weather is coming on across the north of the country and it could — the north of the country and it could produce some snow on the hills

and mountains in the north of scotland. _ and mountains in the north of scotland, so change is most definitely afoot. a chilly start for some _ definitely afoot. a chilly start for some this — definitely afoot. a chilly start for some this morning but for most a mile _ some this morning but for most a mile start— some this morning but for most a mile start and we have rain currently _ mile start and we have rain currently moving south—east. it's been _ currently moving south—east. it's been moving across scotland and northern — been moving across scotland and northern ireland through the course of the _ northern ireland through the course of the night and the track it is taking — of the night and the track it is taking us— of the night and the track it is taking us towards the south—east and is already— taking us towards the south—east and is already across northern england and is _ is already across northern england and is courtesy of the weather front. — and is courtesy of the weather front. a — and is courtesy of the weather front, a cold front i am showing you the chart _ front, a cold front i am showing you the chart because the amber colours are in— the chart because the amber colours are in the _ the chart because the amber colours are in the south, in the mild area but behind — are in the south, in the mild area but behind the cold front, which is a waving _ but behind the cold front, which is a waving front, we pull in the cooler— a waving front, we pull in the cooler yellow, so it's been a cold front _ cooler yellow, so it's been a cold front and — cooler yellow, so it's been a cold front and now it is going to be an occlusion — front and now it is going to be an occlusion eventually as the cold and warm _ occlusion eventually as the cold and warm fronts emerge. to put into perspective we start on a dry and bright _ perspective we start on a dry and bright note across southern england. the weather front sinks south and the cloud — the weather front sinks south and the cloud will build ahead of that. for scotland and northern ireland it will dry— for scotland and northern ireland it will dry and the wind will drop out and we _ will dry and the wind will drop out and we are — will dry and the wind will drop out and we are looking at a few showers but the _ and we are looking at a few showers but the mild air is continuing in the south — but the mild air is continuing in

the south and we could have highs of ”p the south and we could have highs of up to— the south and we could have highs of up to 19. _ the south and we could have highs of up to 19. 20 — the south and we could have highs of up to 19, 20 and may be more but behind _ up to 19, 20 and may be more but behind that— up to 19, 20 and may be more but behind that the cool air will filter in so _ behind that the cool air will filter in so we — behind that the cool air will filter in so we are looking at highs of around — in so we are looking at highs of around 14— in so we are looking at highs of around 14 up to 16 degrees. through the evening — around 14 up to 16 degrees. through the evening and overnight the weather— the evening and overnight the weather front continues to push south _ weather front continues to push south and — weather front continues to push south and it develops that wave which _ south and it develops that wave which means it could track further north— which means it could track further north or— which means it could track further north or south as the wave develops and behind — north or south as the wave develops and behind it, clear skies and a cooler— and behind it, clear skies and a cooler night in the northern half of the country— cooler night in the northern half of the country than it has been for the last few. _ the country than it has been for the last few, but still mild in the south — last few, but still mild in the south. tomorrow morning when we wake up south. tomorrow morning when we wake up we _ south. tomorrow morning when we wake up we will— south. tomorrow morning when we wake up we will have rain across southern counties _ up we will have rain across southern counties into— up we will have rain across southern counties into the south—east and it could _ counties into the south—east and it could he _ counties into the south—east and it could be further north or further south. _ could be further north or further south. but — could be further north or further south, but to the north of that, a lot of— south, but to the north of that, a lot of dry— south, but to the north of that, a lot of dry weather and sunshine and showers _ lot of dry weather and sunshine and showers to — lot of dry weather and sunshine and showers. to start the day, the showers — showers. to start the day, the showers will be mostly in north—west scotland _ showers will be mostly in north—west scotland but they will be more widespread across scotland during the day _ widespread across scotland during the day and we could catch one or two in _ the day and we could catch one or two in northern ireland, northern england _ two in northern ireland, northern england and wales but the cooler feel england and wales but the cooler feet will— england and wales but the cooler feel will continue to slip down behind — feel will continue to slip down behind the weather front and as we head into _ behind the weather front and as we head into the weekend, for many, it

will he _ head into the weekend, for many, it will be cool. — head into the weekend, for many, it will be cool, largely dry and there will be cool, largely dry and there will he _ will be cool, largely dry and there will be sunny spells as well but we do start— will be sunny spells as well but we do start on— will be sunny spells as well but we do start on saturday with the dregs of the _ do start on saturday with the dregs of the weather front of the far south — of the weather front of the far south east and behind it, a lot of dry weather, sunshine, bright spells but also _ dry weather, sunshine, bright spells but also some showers and temperatures, 12 in lerwick,13 but also some showers and temperatures, 12 in lerwick, 13 in aberdeen— temperatures, 12 in lerwick, 13 in aberdeen and 17 towards southern england _ aberdeen and 17 towards southern england and into the channel islands _ england and into the channel islands. as we head into sunday, a ridge _ islands. as we head into sunday, a ridge of— islands. as we head into sunday, a ridge of high pressure slipping south — ridge of high pressure slipping south but it is this area here which will bring — south but it is this area here which will bring about a noticeable change and it _ will bring about a noticeable change and it is— will bring about a noticeable change and it is an — will bring about a noticeable change and it is an area of low pressure that— and it is an area of low pressure that will— and it is an area of low pressure that will he _ and it is an area of low pressure that will be with us and as it sinks south _ that will be with us and as it sinks south we — that will be with us and as it sinks south we develop a northerly wind and there — south we develop a northerly wind and there will be rain and some of those _ and there will be rain and some of those snow— and there will be rain and some of those snow showers on the hills and mountains _ those snow showers on the hills and mountains of the north of scotland that you _ mountains of the north of scotland that you referred to. new measures designed to improve patients' access to nhs and social care in england will be revealed today. the government says its plan will address treatment backlogs and ambulance delays and is aiming

for people to be able to get a gp appointment within two weeks of requesting one. we're joined now by matthew taylor from the nhs confederation and gp, dr nighat arif. good morning to both, and if i could start with you, one of the first points of contact anyone houses with a gp so in some ways it's the most accessible place and i'm looking at the press release and what we know so far about what the government have said what they will say today in the said that the first step that everyone who needs one should get an appointment at a gp practice within two weeks and the patients with the most urgent needs should be seen within the same day. you are a gp, what do you make of that? yes. within the same day. you are a gp, what do you make of that?- what do you make of that? yes, i read the plans — what do you make of that? yes, i read the plans and _ what do you make of that? yes, i read the plans and looked - what do you make of that? yes, i read the plans and looked at - what do you make of that? yes, i | read the plans and looked at them last night and a lot of the plans, i would say what we are doing already,

and as you say, gps are the first point of call for a lot of things. as a duty doctor, every week, i have appointments throughout the day i can offer on the day but it's a set number and then we offer appointments two weeks, then three weeks and six weeks in advance to our patients, so that is something we are already doing. nothing new about that. the problem lies in where i get more gps to support, where i get more gps to support, where do i get more reception staff who can take the phone calls and where do i get the admin staff, my secretaries to do referrals to hospital and where do i get my nurses or nurse practitioners because that is what we are lacking in primary care, the whole infrastructure and workforce is biggest reason why we are having difficulty in offering appointments to patients. 50 difficulty in offering appointments to atients. ., ., , to patients. so the follow-up question. _ to patients. so the follow-up question, and _ to patients. so the follow-up question, and is _ to patients. so the follow-up question, and is quite - to patients. so the follow-up. question, and is quite helpful, to patients. so the follow-up - question, and is quite helpful, you ask the question, where do i find them? when you seek people to do the jobs, they are not there? recruitment is the biggest issue. we

have difficulty recruiting in our own practice when one of the gps is not there, so when somebody is sick and when i got covid and i was offered two or three weeks, there were no locums to step in. general practice is a complex infrastructure and we are normally dealing with very sick people because we are trying to keep them out of hospital. 90% of cases come through general practice first. it is when we are over spelling, the case at the moment, is when it goes to a&e and we don't want patients to go there, we don't want patients to go there, we want to provide them support in their communities where they have access to us readily, however, the issueis access to us readily, however, the issue is ijust can't, it's not as easy as picking up a phone and saying to the doctor, i can't come in today, could you look after surgery today which will be full of 15 or 20 patients and then emergencies on top of that. that is just the morning and then it's the afternoon as well. that is the problem we are facing in general

practice. problem we are facing in general ractice. ~., ._ ., ., ., practice. matthew taylor, good morninu. practice. matthew taylor, good morning. what _ practice. matthew taylor, good morning. what you _ practice. matthew taylor, good morning. what you make - practice. matthew taylor, good morning. what you make of. practice. matthew taylor, good | morning. what you make of this announcement? we had the press release, so what you make of the announcement? haste release, so what you make of the announcement?— announcement? we need a comprehensive _ announcement? we need a comprehensive plan - announcement? we need a comprehensive plan to - announcement? we need a - comprehensive plan to address the current— comprehensive plan to address the current problems in the health service — current problems in the health service and the danger of the winter approaching and also the medium term to address _ approaching and also the medium term to address the capacity gap which was described in primary care between _ was described in primary care between the demands we are facing in the capacity we have and we are seeing _ the capacity we have and we are seeing this gradually released by the new— seeing this gradually released by the new secretary of state of what we've _ the new secretary of state of what we've seen so far in relation to primary— we've seen so far in relation to primary care, we welcome and at the heart _ primary care, we welcome and at the heart of— primary care, we welcome and at the heart of it— primary care, we welcome and at the heart of it is— primary care, we welcome and at the heart of it is more flexibility for gp practices and primary care practices _ gp practices and primary care practices to bring new members into the team. _ practices to bring new members into the team, like an advanced nurse practitioners and that's really important when we talk about primary care, important when we talk about primary care. we _ important when we talk about primary care, we talk as if it'sjust generat— care, we talk as if it'sjust general practitioners but there is a whole _ general practitioners but there is a whole team in primary care and developing roles like nurse practitioners or the role of community pharmacists. sorry to interru t. community pharmacists. sorry to interrunt- to _ community pharmacists. sorry to interrupt. to be _

community pharmacists. sorry to interrupt. to be clear, _ community pharmacists. sorry to interrupt. to be clear, because i interrupt. to be clear, because nighat was talking about the problems in finding a locum problem, so are there nurse practitioners available to be employed straightaway?— available to be employed straightaway? available to be employed straiahtawa ? . v . . , straightaway? that's a really good oint and straightaway? that's a really good point and the _ straightaway? that's a really good point and the biggest _ straightaway? that's a really good point and the biggest problem - straightaway? that's a really good point and the biggest problem we | point and the biggest problem we have in_ point and the biggest problem we have in the health services workforce. we have hundred and 32.000 — workforce. we have hundred and 32,000 vacancies and that's a deteriorating situation. we welcome the fact— deteriorating situation. we welcome the fact that what is happening that doctors _ the fact that what is happening that doctors like nighat will have more flexibility over who they can bring into the _ flexibility over who they can bring into the primary care team, but has nighat _ into the primary care team, but has nighat said. — into the primary care team, but has nighat said, they still have to be able to— nighat said, they still have to be able to recruit these people and we need a _ able to recruit these people and we need a comprehensive workforce and i have been_ need a comprehensive workforce and i have been asking for years for a comprehensive, funded workforce planning — comprehensive, funded workforce planning to address not just comprehensive, funded workforce planning to address notjust primary care but— planning to address notjust primary care but all— planning to address notjust primary care but all of the other parts of the system. mental health, community services _ the system. mental health, community services and _ the system. mental health, community services and acute services. over the other— services and acute services. over the other thing we hope we will hear today— the other thing we hope we will hear today and _ the other thing we hope we will hear today and we think we are but the detail— today and we think we are but the detail is— today and we think we are but the detail is really important, is what we will— detail is really important, is what we will do — detail is really important, is what we will do about the big problem of capacity— we will do about the big problem of capacity in— we will do about the big problem of capacity in hospitals. we have one

in seven _ capacity in hospitals. we have one in seven patients in hospital who are not— in seven patients in hospital who are not able to leave hospital because _ are not able to leave hospital because there is of the social care or community provision for them and that problem feeds through to the front of— that problem feeds through to the front of the hospital which is why we have — front of the hospital which is why we have ambulance delays and slow ambulance — we have ambulance delays and slow ambulance response. so we need to hear more _ ambulance response. so we need to hear more about social care today and help— hear more about social care today and help for hospitals to get people out in _ and help for hospitals to get people out in the _ and help for hospitals to get people out in the community and that will be a out in the community and that will he a really— out in the community and that will be a really important part of the package — be a really important part of the package. gf be a really important part of the ackaue. .., , be a really important part of the ackaue. , ,., package. of course, there is always the knock-on _ package. of course, there is always the knock-on effect. _ package. of course, there is always the knock-on effect. nighat, - package. of course, there is always the knock-on effect. nighat, to - the knock—on effect. nighat, to clarify, if you had more flexibility to recruit as matthew was alluding to, nurse practitioners, for example, how easy are they to get hold of? . example, how easy are they to get hold of? , , .. ., , example, how easy are they to get hold of? , , ., , ., hold of? nurse practitioners are normally prescribers _ hold of? nurse practitioners are normally prescribers and - hold of? nurse practitioners are normally prescribers and highly| normally prescribers and highly skilled members of staff who can deal with minor illnesses like sore throats, coughs and colds, even the contraceptive pill they are able to prescribe and they are invaluable but they are highly skilled and might take years to get to that skill level where they can prescribe and they work very closely with the

gp as well. my nurse practitioner, i go through some of her patience with her but they are difficult to find because of that skill level and matthew made the really good point that when a lot of patients go into hospital, the social care is not available and that's why allied health care professionals, notjust nurse practitioners we are looking for, it is district nurses who are able to do bandages for the patient who has come out with an ulcer and if they can't get an appointment with a district nurse and it goes into the gp surgery, and it is looking after complex, family cases and child—abuse cases, so we need to support those children that are coming out of hospital as well and then there is dementia care, which is on the rise. where do we find carers in the community? we are getting carer burn—out because of the lockdown having an impact on them then mental well—being, rises in mental health cases being higher, so patients are becoming suicidal so it's more of the fact of where we

get the crisis teams to support patients in their homes. it's not just one part of the problem that primary care needs, its the whole infrastructure. primary care needs, it's the whole infrastructure.— primary care needs, it's the whole infrastructure. matthew, can i get a last thought? _ infrastructure. matthew, can i get a last thought? you _ infrastructure. matthew, can i get a last thought? you referenced - infrastructure. matthew, can i get a i last thought? you referenced 132,000 vacancies, you quoted and it's often very confusing for people when they hear statistics about recruitment, about gps, but important in the medium and long term about nurse practitioners, pharmacists, nurse associates, all of those roles. is the picture across those categories that there are not enough being trained? is there a big picture you can give us about who is coming through the system, because it sounds like that is desperately needed and if that doesn't change, nothing will change. this needed and if that doesn't change, nothing will change.— nothing will change. this is exactly the oint nothing will change. this is exactly the point and _ nothing will change. this is exactly the point and that's _ nothing will change. this is exactly the point and that's why _ nothing will change. this is exactly the point and that's why we - nothing will change. this is exactly the point and that's why we have i the point and that's why we have called _ the point and that's why we have called for— the point and that's why we have called for a workforce plan and we desperately hope we will hear from the secretary of state a comprehensive workforce plan because it takes _ comprehensive workforce plan because it takes years to train people so when _ it takes years to train people so when you — it takes years to train people so when you look at the workforce you

have issues — when you look at the workforce you have issues about training but then you have _ have issues about training but then you have issues about recruiting those _ you have issues about recruiting those people into roles and retaining them. what we have seen is an increase _ retaining them. what we have seen is an increase in — retaining them. what we have seen is an increase in the number of people leaving _ an increase in the number of people leaving the — an increase in the number of people leaving the nhs because of burn—out for the _ leaving the nhs because of burn—out for the reasons nighat described. they have — for the reasons nighat described. they have been through covid, they are understaffed, under pressure and if you _ are understaffed, under pressure and if you work— are understaffed, under pressure and if you work in the nhs you do it because — if you work in the nhs you do it because you want to care for people and if— because you want to care for people and if you're— because you want to care for people and if you're not able to provide the level— and if you're not able to provide the level of care, that is demoralising. what we will hear todav. _ demoralising. what we will hear today, and what we have heard today about _ today, and what we have heard today about greater flexibility of roles is really — about greater flexibility of roles is really important and if we hear there _ is really important and if we hear there is— is really important and if we hear there is more investment in social care, _ there is more investment in social care. this — there is more investment in social care. this is — there is more investment in social care, this is all very welcome, but if we _ care, this is all very welcome, but if we are _ care, this is all very welcome, but if we are going to address this fundamental issue of workforce, the issue _ fundamental issue of workforce, the issue across — fundamental issue of workforce, the issue across the whole of the health service. _ issue across the whole of the health service, that needs to be a proper, medium—term funded plan and over the last year— medium—term funded plan and over the last year or— medium—term funded plan and over the last year or so the government, the treasury— last year or so the government, the treasury in — last year or so the government, the treasury in particular, has been resistant— treasury in particular, has been resistant to publishing that comprehensive funded workforce plan. and untit— comprehensive funded workforce plan. and until we have got that, even

though— and until we have got that, even though announcement like today are welcome. _ though announcement like today are welcome, we won't address the fundamental capacity cap that nighat described so vividly. good fundamental capacity cap that nighat described so vividly.— described so vividly. good to speak to both. described so vividly. good to speak to both- -- — described so vividly. good to speak to both- -- to _ described so vividly. good to speak to both. -- to both _ described so vividly. good to speak to both. -- to both of— described so vividly. good to speak to both. -- to both of you. - described so vividly. good to speak to both. -- to both of you. thank. to both. —— to both of you. thank you for your time and it's worth saying that at 730 we are speaking to the health minister. the uk will host the eurovision song contest next year on behalf of ukraine, but it's yet to be decided where the sing—off will be held. seven cities are in the running and breakfast has been taking a look at what each of them has to offer. today our arts correspondent david sillito is heading to birmingham, which last hosted the event in 1998. bonsoir, madames et messeurs, bienvenue to the national arena of birmingham. birmingham, 1998, and the uk entry, imaani. singing.

this it came a very creditable second to israel's dana international. what were your feelings at the time? absolute terror, if i'm honest. absolute terror. massive venue. i cried quite a lot, certainly in the dress rehearsal, there was tears. and my management team drew lots as to who was going to come down and tell me off for crying. why were you crying? i was so scared. i was just so scared. describe what the actual atmosphere of a live eurovision was. it's a massive carnival of madness. organised madness. definitely. it's very well run, isn't it? oh, to the tee. to the second. you have no regrets though? absolutely not. and i would say to anyone, if you get the chance to do it, go for it. the event, the crowd? it was massive. you know, an amazing band and the crowd was incredible.

such a huge building. you know, it was amazing. a phenomenal experience. there is no doubt in my mind that birmingham could do it again and a thousand times better than they did it before, and they did a pretty damn good job when i was there. you know, i'm back in birmingham. eurovision, it's more than just another event. it was a chance to show off a changing city. and that evolution has only gathered pace in recent yea rs. a city centre of cars and concrete has gone. 25 years on, and the library looks a little different, doesn't it? indeed, when you walk around here you realise quite how much has changed. the city has acquired a completely new skyline. the old, industrial birmingham is no more, and this is a chance for the city to show the rest of the world that there has been here an urban transformation. 1998, eurovision song contest. am i right in thinking

that was a bit of a turning point for the city? yes, it was. people's image of birmingham is still birmingham is stillthe birmingham, really, of the 1950s and 1960s. they don't think of piazzas, do they? the squares we've created, it's a very walkable city centre. it also has kind of a spiritual effect on the city, as well. it's like self belief. it is, yes, and we saw during the commonwealth games people here in birmingham people rediscovering their pride and confidence in their city and realising that birmingham can do these major international events as well as any other city anywhere in the world. birmingham is more than well—placed for a second eurovision, and for one couple, it would mean everything. would it be fair to say you are fond of eurovision? oh, no, no, we absolutely love it. we are not fond of it at all. i'm fond of my husband, but my goodness, eurovision is far more important. he likes eurovision more than me, that's true. that's not true.

ok, it might be. the atmosphere in 1998 when you were here watching it. the cityjust came to life. it came to life for the whole month, because we had the g8 just afterwards and the lions international which had 35,000 people, so it wasjust a wonderful month. it was like a coming out ceremony almost for birmingham, wasn't it? it was that moment where it said, "look, we are a different, new city." oh, absolutely. birmingham was blossoming enough to give me hay fever, even back then. should it come back here next year? of course. not should, "will it?" it will. bringing it back to brum will be the icing on their eurovision anniversary, and a celebration of birmingham pride. # where are you, where are you now? david sillito, bbc news, birmingham.

battle continues. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning from bbc london, i'm thomas magill. the police watchdog has raised serious concerns about the performance of the metropolitan police after it found the force was failing in several areas of its work. his majesty's inspectorate of constabulary said scotland yard must make urgent improvements. the report comes just days after sir mark rowley took over as commissioner. in a statement the met said... "we are committed to making changes to address all of the issues the report highlights." the boss of transport for london — andy byford — is set to leave has role. mr byford joined as commissioner three months into the pandemic, at a time when passenger numbers plummeted and tfl had to be repeatedly bailed

out by the government — but last month, he helped secure a long—term funding deal. the london assembly says they're surprised and shocked at the announcement. the london living wage will go up by 90 pence an hour to £11.95. the increase has been brought forward because of the sharp increase in the cost of living over the past year. now, it's nearly the weekend, so if you're looking for something to do that's free, a new sculpture trail has opened in regents park showing 19 separate pieces of art set in the grounds of the royal park. the frieze sculpture is now a summer and autumn exhibition — and open until november. it's our outdoor display of public art which is set here in the beautiful settings of the english gardens of regent's park. it's free, open to all and open until the 13th of november. we have 19 sculptures, which were selected by claire lilley, the director of yorkshire sculpture park.

let's see how the tube is looking this morning and there are a few problems this morning. the bakerloo line is part suspended. the district line has severe delays between high street kensington to wimbledon. thejublee is part suspended. there's no service on the overgroud between euston and watford junction due to a fire, and the piccidilly line has severe delays on most of the line. now the weather with kat. hello there. good morning to you. staying dry out there today. there will be variable amounts of cloud with sunny intervals and this active weather front will continue to track south eastwards, bringing outbreaks of rain for us overnight tonight. that rain may linger at times through friday but still some uncertainty as to how long it will hang on through the day on saturday. any patchy mist and fog will lift this morning. there will be some sunshine to follow with variable amounts of cloud through the morning and afternoon. those winds will pick up ever so slightly, and it will stay dry and a decent temperature for this time of year with highs of around 20 degrees.

we start on a dry note this evening with lengthy clear spells and cloud amounts will increase overnight. here is where we get the rain edging in and by the end of the night the rain could turn quite patchy. and it will be mild. central london, we are down to about 14 celsius. into friday, it does look like the rain will linger through much of the day, so quite unsettled. still some uncertainty as to how quickly that rain will shift on saturday, but temperatures will start to cool. by tuesday, down to 14 degrees. good morning, welcome to breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. our headlines. better access to gps and more appointments — the health secretary will set out her plan for the nhs in england, but some doctors warn the changes will do little to improve patient care. on their way home — five british captives who were held by russian—backed forces in ukraine are released.

we just want to let everyone know that we are now out of the danger zone and we are on our way home to ourfamilies. we're expecting a big hike in interest rates later. as the bank of england moves to tackle rising prices — i'll be looking at how it will impact borrowers and savers. the financial crisis facing english rugby union's clubs intensifies, with one of the biggest names, wasps, look set to appoint administrators, while worcester, who could face suspension from all competitions. we have rain pushing southwards across scotland, northern ireland and england and that will make it to the far south—east later in the day eradicating the bright start. behind its sunshine and some showers but turning colder over the next days. i will have the details later. it's thursday, 22nd september.

our main story. plans aimed at improving patients' access to the nhs and social care in england will be announced today. the health and social care secretary, therese coffey, will outline measures designed to address ambulance delays and treatment backlogs. the government says it wants patients with non—urgent needs to get gp appointments within two weeks. health correspondent jim reed reports. from gp appointments to ambulances to busy hospital wards, the nhs is under pressure and waiting lists are growing. they were amazing. on the ward, they were amazing. gareth is now in hospital getting treatment for leukaemia, so we are speaking to him online. how have you been feeling? well, my treatment should have started last week, but there were a few complications. when he first fell ill with chest pains, he struggled to get a gp appointment. then he had to wait 15 hours in a&e before he could be seen seen and admitted — far longer than

the four—hour target. it started off with we had been waiting an hour and we had not heard anything. by the time it came to it, it was like, we have been here ten hours, what is going on? and all they kept replying with was, we are short of doctors, we are waiting on doctors. the a&e was horrible. it was a horrible experience. to the point where i'd think twice before i went back. the department is really busy at the minute. hospital bosses say record demand plus delays moving patients into social care are part of the problem. the same pressures can be seen across england. here in essex injune... i will estimate that by the time i go home in the morning at eight o'clock, some of you will still be here waiting for a doctor. and injuly, this sign in bolton warns of 40—hour waits for a medical bed. a core function of the nhs is the ability to respond to patients when they are acutely unwell and, at the moment, we can't do that reliably. this is going to be a really

difficult winter and it is going to be really difficult the next few months. today, the new health secretary, therese coffey, sets out her plan to tackle those record waiting times. to start with, there will be an expectation that patients should get a gp appointment within two weeks. pharmacies will take on more work to free up appointment slots and, later today, there should be more details of a plan to improve ambulance and hospital performance. but that might not be straightforward given the scale of the problem. the nhs constitution sets out 18 key pledges on waiting times covering everything from ambulance call—outs to cancer surgery. analysis for the bbc has found, at the moment, 15 of those 18 targets are being breached or missed. rachel is taking strong painkillers for the disorder endometriosis. she might need a hysterectomy to remove her womb. but she has been told surgery could take up to a year. what you are saying is you've got to wait to feel better.

you have got to wait to be out of pain. i'm just pleading with the government to just do something, because i can't live like this and i know many other people can't live like this, either. those record waiting lists are a problem notjust in england but across the whole uk. how the health service in each nation responds could make a difference to millions. jim reed, bbc news. we're joined from westminster by our chief political correspondent, nick eardley. good morning. what is the point of targets? how useful will they be? good morning, the government would say the point of targets is to try to make stuff happen and so by saying you should see a gp within two weeks, the same day if urgent, the government will hope to spur that on. but there is always a question when we hear about plans for the nhs about how easy it will

be to deliver that. i think that is the big question the health secretary is going to face today. how she makes the bold promises the government is making actually happen. it is interesting because liz truss' government has put the nhs at the heart of its plans. when liz truss took over, she set out three key priorities, energy prices, the economy and the nhs. we are starting to see what some of the targets are going to be, like the gp appointment promise. but there are things that will be really important also. how does the health secretary bring down the length of time people wait for an bring down the length of time people wait foran ambulance, bring down the length of time people wait for an ambulance, how do you deal with the backlog when it comes to operations? how do you deal with the care sector? borisjohnson's big plan when he was prime minister was to bring in a tax to raise money to

do it. liz truss is getting rid of that tax tomorrow. she says the money will still be there, but there is the question about how you make the promises come true. bold promises. the big question now, how do you make them reality? brute promises. the big question now, how do you make them reality?— do you make them reality? we will ut that do you make them reality? we will put that question _ do you make them reality? we will put that question to _ do you make them reality? we will put that question to therese - do you make them reality? we will. put that question to therese coffey, joining us at 7.30. west yorkshire police have launched a murder investigation after a 15—year—old boy was stabbed to death outside a school in huddersfield. the teenager, who hasn't been publicly named, was treated at the scene in fartown yesterday afternoon, but died in hospital. police described the killing as an "absolutely senseless loss of a young life". five british captives who were being held by russian—backed forces in ukraine have been released. liz truss confirmed last night that a prisoner exchange had been negotiated by saudi arabia. before being freed, two of the men, aiden aslin and shaun pinner, had been sentenced to death by russian—backed separatists. emma vardy reports. we just want to let everyone know

that we are now out of the danger zone and on our way home to ourfamilies. their ordeal finally coming to an end. thanks to everyone that has been supporting us. it's really much appreciated. aiden aslin and shaun pinner had been held by russian—backed forces since they were captured in april. during the russian invasion. but after being captured, they were accused of being mercenaries and told they faced the death penalty. john harding, andrew hill and dylan healy. but footage of the men arriving in saudi arabia was released last night after the saudi government confirmed it had been aiden aslin's local mp condemned the russian—backed separatists for their treatment of the men.

and said he was delighted to see aiden freed. he has been through months and months of terrible treatment. you can only imagine what that has meant for his family back home in newark. it really has been a terrible ordeal for them not knowing whether they were going to get aiden home or whether, god forbid, the worst would happen to him. during their months of captivity, the men had been shown on russian tv as part of propaganda efforts by the kremlin, and had been told that the death penalty would be carried out. their sudden freedom has come as a huge relief to family and friends. but it is not yet clear exactly how their release was achieved and what treatment they endured while being held prisoner. emma vardy, bbc news. a russian human—rights organisation says the authorities have arrested more than 1400 people for demonstrating against the war in ukraine.

most detentions took place in moscow and st petersburg, but there have been protests in more than 30 other cities. mr putin has ordered the mobilisation of 300,000 reservists to fight in ukraine. late last night, the prime minister addressed the un general assembly in new york. liz truss vowed to stand up for freedom and also pledged to "sustain or increase" the military support to ukraine. the ukrainians are notjust defending their own country, they are defending our values and the security of the whole world. that is why we must act. that is why the uk will spend 3% of gdp on defence by 2030. maintaining our position as the leading security actor in europe. we're joined now by sir tony brenton, former british ambassador to moscow. good morning. we will come back to

the comments in new york in a moment. first, if! the comments in new york in a moment. first, if i can ask about the release of the five british nationals amongst a group of others released by the russian backed forces in eastern ukraine. what do you make of what has happened? this has been a you make of what has happened? ti 3 has been a negotiation ongoing. it is good news they are getting home. second,it is good news they are getting home. second, it is slightly mysterious. it is described as an exchange but no one knows what the exchange consisted off going the other way. the third thing, it is encouraging. the third thing, it is encouraging. the russians could have held onto these people as hostages. they have chosen not to which ads to a set of hints that come the moment, the russians might be willing to discuss peace in a wider sense. man? russians might be willing to discuss peace in a wider sense. many people heafina peace in a wider sense. many people hearin: the peace in a wider sense. many people hearing the coverage _ peace in a wider sense. many people hearing the coverage will _ peace in a wider sense. many people hearing the coverage will have - peace in a wider sense. many people hearing the coverage will have in - hearing the coverage will have in mind some of these men had been sentenced to death. the mind some of these men had been sentenced to death.— sentenced to death. the russian leual sentenced to death. the russian legal system _ sentenced to death. the russian legal system is _ sentenced to death. the russian legal system is a _ sentenced to death. the russian legal system is a pliable - sentenced to death. the russian legal system is a pliable thing. l legal system is a pliable thing. this is a political act and an

encouraging one.— this is a political act and an encouraging one. let's talk about some of the _ encouraging one. let's talk about some of the demonstrations - encouraging one. let's talk about some of the demonstrations we | some of the demonstrations we understand are happening in moscow and st petersburg, places you know well. ~ . , ., and st petersburg, places you know well. ~ ., y., ., ,, and st petersburg, places you know well. ~ ., .,~ ., and st petersburg, places you know well. . ., .,~' ., ., and st petersburg, places you know well. ~ ., .,~ ., ., ., well. what you make of that? can i start further— well. what you make of that? can i start further back? _ well. what you make of that? can i start further back? there _ well. what you make of that? can i start further back? there are - well. what you make of that? can i start further back? there are three | start further back? there are three arenas we have to watch in the aftermath of putin's announcement yesterday. the battlefield, where the ukrainian advance, of recent weeks, has slowed down. if that accelerates, the mobilisation putin announced will not be able to be delivered in time to make a serious difference and we might look at a serious russian collapse and it might be over more quickly than people expect. second, there is the domestic political scene in russia and demonstrations. i would not over interpret these. there is a history of demonstrations particularly in moscow and st petersburg against putin that have always been repressed and which have never been

very representative of wider opinion among russian people. it might be different this time, because what putin announced directly affects a lot of russian families. it is worth watching closely, but i would not be too optimistic about this marking a threat to putin and what he announced he would do. flan threat to putin and what he announced he would do. can i ask our announced he would do. can i ask yourthoughts— announced he would do. can i ask your thoughts on _ announced he would do. can i ask your thoughts on what _ announced he would do. can i ask your thoughts on what we - announced he would do. can i ask your thoughts on what we heard l announced he would do. can i ask - your thoughts on what we heard from vladimir putin. a lot of people are saying make sure you put it in the right place and understand the context in what he is trying to achieve, but people will have been alarmed hearing the russian leader talking about the use, tactical nuclear weapons. talking about the use, tactical nuclearweapons. put talking about the use, tactical nuclear weapons. put context on that. lip nuclear weapons. put context on that. . nuclear weapons. put context on that. , , , nuclear weapons. put context on that. , i, that. up till yesterday, russia has been fighting _ that. up till yesterday, russia has been fighting the _ that. up till yesterday, russia has been fighting the war _ that. up till yesterday, russia has been fighting the war with - that. up till yesterday, russia has been fighting the war with an - that. up till yesterday, russia has been fighting the war with an arm | been fighting the war with an arm tied behind their back. yesterday's announcement has raised the stakes.

russia is involved in a war, he has mobilised a lot of russians. that constitutes a threat to his popularity with the russian people. he has decided to take the risk after a long time resisting it. he has mentioned the possibility of nuclear weapons. has mentioned the possibility of nuclearweapons. i has mentioned the possibility of nuclear weapons. i would not take it seriously. the aim of the announcement is to make our blood run cold and perhaps expect us to think twice about pursuing this war to the complete destruction of russia's aims. i do not think it likely to happen. if it does use a nuclear weapon, instantly the west becomes more involved. and russia's defeat becomes more certain. there is always the possibility of a mistake, misjudgment, as things become more desperate and dramatic, and we need to watch out for that. while our blood should not run cold, it should be running cooler. there

is i understand _ it should be running cooler. there is i understand an _ it should be running cooler. there is i understand an unwritten - is i understand an unwritten agreement diplomatically and in international politics about leaders talking about the use of nuclear weapons and if nothing else that has been broken. he weapons and if nothing else that has been broken-— been broken. he has broken it alread . been broken. he has broken it already- he — been broken. he has broken it already. he mentioned - been broken. he has broken it| already. he mentioned nuclear weapons and launched at the time what looks like a genuine exercise when this began. he has come back to it because he has had to acknowledge that russia is losing the war and therefore, he would say, the moment when russia might use nuclear weapons is closer. for the moment, i think that is bluff. for the moment we proceed as government said they would with the policies we are pursuing. but we need to be attentive to how it evolves. last niaht, attentive to how it evolves. last night. we _ attentive to how it evolves. last night. we saw — attentive to how it evolves. last night, we saw in _ attentive to how it evolves. last night, we saw in new— attentive to how it evolves. last night, we saw in new york world leaders gathering. what do you make of the sentiment there? has it

galvanised —— been galvanised by putin's comments? the galvanised -- been galvanised by putin's comments?— putin's comments? the west has disla ed putin's comments? the west has displayed solidarity. _ putin's comments? the west has displayed solidarity. we - putin's comments? the west has displayed solidarity. we heard . putin's comments? the west has l displayed solidarity. we heard from liz truss, and president macron and president biden gave an impressive speech. what we have not heard much of is how the rest of the world, the global south, is responding. an interesting moment this afternoon when the chinese will pitch into the debate and i would watch what they contribute with interest. it is suggested they are getting more uncomfortable with what russia is up to. while the russians feel they can put up with the hostility of the west, if they lose a key ally, which is china, they are in real trouble. the former british ambassador to moscow, thank you for your time. here's carol. a gorgeous picture behind you. good

morning. the weather watcher picture sentin morning. the weather watcher picture sent in earlier from wales with beautiful colours in the sky. not all of us will be seeing that because we have rain steadily moving southwards and eastwards and by nine o'clock it should have cleared the north—west highlands and northwest northern ireland. heavy in places as represented by light green. across northern england and wales, we will see cloud build. the midlands, east anglia, southeast and southern counties, starting on a bright note with the sunshine turning hazy as the weather front move south with cloud building ahead of it. in scotland and northern ireland this afternoon, drierand scotland and northern ireland this afternoon, drier and brighter. showers around. the wind around the weather front blustery but dropping behind it. and you can see the temperatures. 13—16 in the north,

milderfurther temperatures. 13—16 in the north, milder further south. temperatures. 13—16 in the north, milderfurther south. we temperatures. 13—16 in the north, milder further south. we could temperatures. 13—16 in the north, milderfurther south. we could get up milderfurther south. we could get up to possibly 21. overnight, the weather front moves into the south—east. behind it, clearskies, light wind, showers in the north—west. locally, fog patches forming in scotland, northern ireland, northern england and wales. fresher conditions in the north, where we have recently had 14 degrees overnight. dropping narrowed to 8-9. degrees overnight. dropping narrowed to 8—9. tomorrow we start with rain in southern england. it might be further north or south. this front is waving. it will be wet in the channel islands. north of that in the rest of the uk, dry weather, some cloud, sunny intervals. showers in scotland becoming widespread. you could see showers in northern ireland, northern england and in wales and by now, cooler air

filtering south. back to you. the bank of england is expected to announce a rise in its interest rate, of at least half a percentage point today. hannah is here with more details. it is one of those moments when you think it is going up and if they have a mortgage they will feel the difference. , , ~ difference. many people will think the cost of living _ difference. many people will think the cost of living is _ difference. many people will think the cost of living is already - difference. many people will thinkj the cost of living is already tough, this might mean my mortgage potentially will get more expensive, why is the bank of england doing this to me? the answer is inflation, which is currently at 9.9%. the bank of england wants it to be more like 2%. the theory is by making it more expensive to borrow, it takes money out of the economy and effectively brings prices down. in august, they

raised the base rate to 1.75%. by midday we expect it to go further, it could go up by three quarters of a percent to 2.5% which would have an impact on people with tracker mortgages or anyone renegotiating a mortgages or anyone renegotiating a mortgage but it is also used by high—street banks and lenders when they work out what to charge for credit cards other loans. the bank of encland credit cards other loans. the bank of england is _ credit cards other loans. the bank of england is trying _ credit cards other loans. the bank of england is trying to _ credit cards other loans. the bank of england is trying to tackle - of england is trying to tackle inflation and the rising cost of living, which is fuelling inflation. on the other hand, you have the government saying we are trying to tackle inflation. with various changes. we are waiting for that fiscal event this friday. how are they working in tandem if at all? it how are they working in tandem if at all? . how are they working in tandem if at all? , ., . all? it underlines the balancing act. the government _ all? it underlines the balancing act. the government targeting | all? it underlines the balancing - act. the government targeting energy prices. the bank of england is using interest rates and looking at the

economy more broadly in that sense. we expect more tomorrow from the chancellor on plans to put money backin chancellor on plans to put money back in people's pockets, perhaps by cutting taxes, although possible those tax cuts could have an impact perhaps on higher earners and it might be people who have mortgages who are perhaps struggling more who will be impacted by this announcement today. the bank of england is not an outlier with the us putting interest rates up and the eurozone doing the same. whether it works, it will take time to trickle down through the economy so it will be a case of wait and see. fracking in the uk has been suspended since 2019, following concerns that shale gas extraction can cause earthquakes. but the ban could soon be lifted under government plans to boost the uk's domestic energy supply. our correspondent mairead smyth is at a fracking site in lancashire.

good morning. there has been so much concern about the environmental and geological impact of fracking and a step was taken back not so long ago but it could go back forwards? that is riuht. but it could go back forwards? that is right- here _ but it could go back forwards? that is right. here at _ but it could go back forwards? trust is right. here at this site in lancashire, this is where a seismic event was recorded in 2019 of 2.9 on the richter scale, higher than the set safe limit of 0.5. what we are talking about is the movement of the earth when fracking occurs, which is horizontal drilling along shale rock using sand, water, chemicals at high pressure to release gas, and the gas is used for energy which we all need at the minute. but such opposition to this work here. years of opposition on this site as work continued. a moratorium was placed

in 2019 and could be lifted today. we are due to see a report from the british geological society looking at the science behind the levels set. i am joined at the science behind the levels set. iamjoined by at the science behind the levels set. i am joined by a woman who has campaigned here many years. barbara richardson, community spokesperson. the changes that could come today, how do _ the changes that could come today, how do they make you feel? to be honest. _ how do they make you feel? to be honest. i_ how do they make you feel? to be honest, i am appalled. i am angry and anxious— honest, i am appalled. i am angry and anxious about what it means. you worked here. — and anxious about what it means. gm. worked here, campaigned here with many people. why were you so opposed to the work? �* .. , ,, ., many people. why were you so opposed to the work?— to the work? because i know the dama . e to the work? because i know the damage that _ to the work? because i know the damage that can _ to the work? because i know the damage that can be _ to the work? because i know the damage that can be caused - to the work? because i know the damage that can be caused by i to the work? because i know the l damage that can be caused by the industry— damage that can be caused by the industry and the more you are involved — industry and the more you are involved them more aware you are of the inherent — involved them more aware you are of the inherent dangers of the industry. and what has happened here 'ust industry. and what has happened here just shows _ industry. and what has happened here just shows. we have been vindicated. it just shows. we have been vindicated. it showed _ just shows. we have been vindicated. it showed what can go wrong. liz truss says she will not authorise anything that carries risk. does it

reassure you? — anything that carries risk. does it reassure you? no. _ anything that carries risk. does it reassure you? no. in _ anything that carries risk. does it reassure you? no. in all- anything that carries risk. does it| reassure you? no. in all honesty. anything that carries risk. does it i reassure you? no. in all honesty. a little _ reassure you? no. in all honesty. a little bit _ reassure you? no. in all honesty. a little bit because i am hoping, if she sticks — little bit because i am hoping, if she sticks to her word, there will not be _ she sticks to her word, there will not be any— she sticks to her word, there will not be any public consent. the opposition to this industry is huge. it opposition to this industry is huge. it would _ opposition to this industry is huge. it would create a huge backlash if this went — it would create a huge backlash if this went ahead, not just with environmentalists, local people, but across— environmentalists, local people, but across the _ environmentalists, local people, but across the country. big organisations are already speaking out against it for good reason. we want _ out against it for good reason. we want to— out against it for good reason. we want to keep communities safe and that is— want to keep communities safe and that is why— want to keep communities safe and that is why we are here and fighting it. that is why we are here and fighting it quite _ that is why we are here and fighting it. quite frankly, this was part of the tory— it. quite frankly, this was part of the tory manifesto. how can they turn around — the tory manifesto. how can they turn around when nothing has changed? _ turn around when nothing has changed? the science and geology has not changed. nothing has changed in this industry to prove this could be done _ this industry to prove this could be done safely. this industry to prove this could be done safely-— this industry to prove this could be done safel . ., .., , done safely. there are companies we have heard from. _ done safely. there are companies we have heard from. one _ done safely. there are companies we have heard from. one in _ done safely. there are companies we have heard from. one in the - done safely. there are companies we have heard from. one in the east - have heard from. one in the east midlands, cuadrilla, they have made

it clear they will not do something that will damage the area. cuadrilla have not responded to the news today yet. so far, they want to stress they have offered millions of pounds of compensation to communities like yours affected. i do of compensation to communities like yours affected-— yours affected. i do not believe it, i do not yours affected. i do not believe it, i do not think— yours affected. i do not believe it, i do not think that _ yours affected. i do not believe it, i do not think that will _ yours affected. i do not believe it, i do not think that will happen. . yours affected. i do not believe it, i do not think that will happen. it | i do not think that will happen. it is like _ i do not think that will happen. it is like a — i do not think that will happen. it is like a desperate industry clutching at straws to do what they can to _ clutching at straws to do what they can to bring communities. they know there _ can to bring communities. they know there is— can to bring communities. they know there is no— can to bring communities. they know there is no public consent. it has been _ there is no public consent. it has been said — there is no public consent. it has been said that without consent, we cannot— been said that without consent, we cannot proceed, the industry is a dead _ cannot proceed, the industry is a dead duck~ — cannot proceed, the industry is a dead duck-— cannot proceed, the industry is a dead duck. , , ,, dead duck. last night, the business and enera dead duck. last night, the business and energy secretary _ dead duck. last night, the business and energy secretary jacob - dead duck. last night, the business - and energy secretary jacob rees-mogg and energy secretaryjacob rees—mogg said for it to be viable, that change in the seismic event would need to be changed. we look forward to seeing what happens later this morning. studio: thank you. still to come on breakfast. from polar bears to penguins, and

snow monkeys to siberian tigers — frozen planet two explores the challenges each species must overcome to thrive in the world's coldest regions. we will talk to some of those who spent hours and hours trying to take these images. since birth, this pup has tripled in weight. and he is now at ease in this curious other world. 12 days gone by. a mother's work is done. idid the i did the technical people behind that a disservice. i said hours but it i did the technical people behind that a disservice. i said hours but it is i did the technical people behind that a disservice. i said hours but it is days i did the technical people behind that a disservice. i said hours but it is days and i did the technical people behind that a disservice. i said hours but it is days and sometimes i did the technical people behind that a disservice. i said hours but it is days and sometimes weeks i did the technical people behind that a disservice. i said hours but it is days and sometimes weeks to get that shot. incredible.

time to get the news where you are. good morning from bbc london. i'm thomas magill. the police watchdog has raised "serious concerns" about the performance of the metropolitan police after it found the force was "failing" in several areas of its work. his majesty's inspectorate of constabulary said scotland yard must make urgent improvements. the report comes just days after sir mark rowley took over as commissioner. in a statement the met said — "we are committed to making changes to address all of the issues the report highlights." the boss of transport for london andy byford is set to leave has role. mr byford joined as commissioner three months into the pandemic, at a time when passenger numbers plummeted and tfl had to be repeatedly bailed out by the government — but last month he helped secure a long—term funding deal. the london assembly says they're "surprised and shocked

at the announcement. " the london living wage will go up by 90 pence an hour to eleven pounds ninety—five. the increase has been brought forward because of the sharp increase in the cost of living over the past year. now it's nearly the weekend, and so if you're looking for something to do that's free — a new sculpture trail has opened in regent's park showing 19 separate pieces of art set in the grounds of the royal park. the frieze sculpture is now a summer and autumn exhibition, and open until november. it's our outdoor display of public art which is set here in the beautiful settings of the english gardens of regent's park. it's free, open to all and open until the 13th of november. we have 19 sculptures, which were selected by claire lilley, the director of yorkshire sculpture park. let's see how the tube is looking this morning. and there's a few problems. the bakerloo line is part suspended. the district line has minor delays between

high street kensington to wimbledon. thejubilee has severe delays. there's no service on the overground between kilburn high road and euston due to a fire. the northern line has severe delays and the piccadilly line has minor delays. no, it has a good service. now the weather with kat. hello there. good morning to you. staying dry out there today. there will be variable amounts of cloud with sunny intervals and this active weather front will continue to track south eastwards, bringing outbreaks of rain for us overnight tonight. that rain may linger at times through friday but still some uncertainty as to how long it will hang on through the day on saturday. any patchy mist and fog will lift this morning. there will be some sunshine to follow with variable amounts of cloud through the morning and afternoon. those winds will pick up ever so slightly, and it will stay dry and a decent temperature for this time of year with highs of around 20 degrees. we start on a dry note this evening with lengthy clear spells and cloud amounts will increase overnight. here is where we get the rain edging

in and by the end of the night the rain could turn quite patchy. and it will be mild. central london, we are down to about 14 celsius. into friday, it does look like the rain will linger through much of the day, so quite unsettled. still some uncertainty as to how quickly that rain will shift on saturday, but temperatures will start to cool. by tuesday, down to 14 degrees. that's it from me. i'll be back in an hour. hello, this is breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. health secretary therese coffey will later outline her plans for improving patients' access to the nhs and social care in england. she joins us now from westminster. good morning to you and thank you for your time. tell me, what can you tell us about what you are going to announce. ., ., �* tell us about what you are going to announce. ., ._ �* , ., announce. today i'm setting out the lan announce. today i'm setting out the [an for announce. today i'm setting out the plan for patients _ announce. today i'm setting out the plan for patients because _ announce. today i'm setting out the plan for patients because they - announce. today i'm setting out the plan for patients because they are i plan for patients because they are my top— plan for patients because they are my top priority in making sure that

they get— my top priority in making sure that they get access to the care and treatment they need. throughout the different— treatment they need. throughout the different aspects of the plan i have already— different aspects of the plan i have already outlined at the top level therese — already outlined at the top level therese coffey, and it's about 94% of the _ therese coffey, and it's about 94% of the nhs — therese coffey, and it's about 94% of the nhs where the access is through— of the nhs where the access is through primary care, and it is abcd~ — through primary care, and it is abcd. make sure we can work with practices _ abcd. make sure we can work with practices to — abcd. make sure we can work with practices to make sure patients can -et practices to make sure patients can get an— practices to make sure patients can get an appointment in two weeks and for those _ get an appointment in two weeks and for those who have urgent needs, as many— for those who have urgent needs, as many to— for those who have urgent needs, as many to be _ for those who have urgent needs, as many to be possible to see on the same _ many to be possible to see on the same day— many to be possible to see on the same day and that's why my focus is about— same day and that's why my focus is about primary care, publishing information that will make patients better— information that will make patients better informed but also allow us to recognise _ better informed but also allow us to recognise that many gps are brilliant _ recognise that many gps are brilliant already and others i would say, brilliant already and others i would say. in _ brilliant already and others i would say, in terms of waiting times to -et say, in terms of waiting times to get an— say, in terms of waiting times to get an appointment, are struggling and that— get an appointment, are struggling and that is— get an appointment, are struggling and that is why we will be working with the _ and that is why we will be working with the local nhs to help them share _ with the local nhs to help them share best practice as well as implement some of the flexibilities we are _ implement some of the flexibilities we are putting in place, including the opportunity for pharmacists to be able _ the opportunity for pharmacists to be able to— the opportunity for pharmacists to be able to offer more prescriptions without _ be able to offer more prescriptions

without having to go to a gp appointment. if i can free up more time _ appointment. if i can free up more time so _ appointment. if i can free up more time so gps — appointment. if i can free up more time so gps can see patients directly. _ time so gps can see patients directly, that will be a real help. why two— directly, that will be a real help. why two weeks? i directly, that will be a real help. why two weeks?— directly, that will be a real help. why two weeks? directly, that will be a real help. wh two weeks? ~' ,, ., ., why two weeks? i think we know that it was in july — why two weeks? i think we know that it was in july where _ why two weeks? i think we know that it was in july where i _ why two weeks? i think we know that it was in july where i had _ why two weeks? i think we know that it was in july where i had some - it was injuly where i had some internal— it was injuly where i had some internal management information and about half— internal management information and about half of appointments were assigned — about half of appointments were assigned to same day appointments but i assigned to same day appointments but i think— assigned to same day appointments but i think this is where people have _ but i think this is where people have some concerns about something and it— have some concerns about something and it might be that they have seen the excellent advertising where it asks you — the excellent advertising where it asks you to go and see your gp if you are _ asks you to go and see your gp if you are noticing some particular issues. — you are noticing some particular issues. but _ you are noticing some particular issues, but also we recognise that people _ issues, but also we recognise that people might need same day treatment and as— people might need same day treatment and as i_ people might need same day treatment and as i say. _ people might need same day treatment and as i say, this is not about being — and as i say, this is not about being prescriptive from whitehall about _ being prescriptive from whitehall about how a gp will run their practice. _ about how a gp will run their practice, but to be able to help, whether— practice, but to be able to help, whether that is about technology that will — whether that is about technology that will free up phone lines or about— that will free up phone lines or about how practices can use the nhs app about how practices can use the nhs app with— about how practices can use the nhs app with their patients in order to book— app with their patients in order to book appointments and similar, so there's— book appointments and similar, so there's a _ book appointments and similar, so there's a variety of ways we want to remove _ there's a variety of ways we want to remove some of the burdens that

ewist— remove some of the burdens that exist in_ remove some of the burdens that exist in gp — remove some of the burdens that exist in gp practices but also free up exist in gp practices but also free up appointments for the gps to see their patients. how up appointments for the gps to see their patients-— their patients. how useful is it for a gp, their patients. how useful is it for a gp. this — their patients. how useful is it for a gp, this morning, _ their patients. how useful is it for a gp, this morning, to _ their patients. how useful is it for a gp, this morning, to hear - their patients. how useful is it for a gp, this morning, to hear from | their patients. how useful is it for. a gp, this morning, to hear from you a gp, this morning, to hearfrom you say that you need a target? because you are not doing well enough. do you are not doing well enough. do you not think they are doing their best at the moment? l you not think they are doing their best at the moment?— you not think they are doing their best at the moment? i think we see some great — best at the moment? i think we see some great experiences _ best at the moment? i think we see some great experiences for - best at the moment? i think we see j some great experiences for patients and i'm _ some great experiences for patients and i'm also conscious that we hear regularly— and i'm also conscious that we hear regularly from patients how frustrated they are that they cannot -et frustrated they are that they cannot get an— frustrated they are that they cannot get an appointment with their gp. after— get an appointment with their gp. after we've had a situation with going _ after we've had a situation with going through coronavirus in the nhs and social— going through coronavirus in the nhs and social care, when there was a magnificent— and social care, when there was a magnificent response to get us through— magnificent response to get us through that but we have the aftermath of covid and the pandemic exacerbated backlogs which is why we have invested money in diagnostic centres _ have invested money in diagnostic centres and set out proposals in terms _ centres and set out proposals in terms of— centres and set out proposals in terms of aspects of new hospitals, but indeed — terms of aspects of new hospitals, but indeed one of the things that this national emergency we are still seeing _ this national emergency we are still seeing necessitates a national endeavour, so that is why i am stepping — endeavour, so that is why i am stepping in— endeavour, so that is why i am stepping in and making sure that

things— stepping in and making sure that things can — stepping in and making sure that things can be done by pharmacists that have — things can be done by pharmacists that have only ever been done by doctors _ that have only ever been done by doctors before and we will continue to develop— doctors before and we will continue to develop this but in terms of our priorities— to develop this but in terms of our priorities of— to develop this but in terms of our priorities of prevention and in terms — priorities of prevention and in terms of— priorities of prevention and in terms of our priorities in terms of getting _ terms of our priorities in terms of getting better information out, but also about improving performance and productivity and we will be doing that both — productivity and we will be doing that both in our hospitals but also helping _ that both in our hospitals but also helping those practices which are not meeting my expectation for patients— not meeting my expectation for patients in order to improve. why on those practices _ patients in order to improve. why on those practices meeting _ those practices meeting expectations? is it because there are enough staff in the sector or people to be employed in the sector to fill gaps? brute people to be employed in the sector to fill gaps?— people to be employed in the sector to fill aa s? ~ ,, ., ., ., to fill gaps? we know there are more clinicians working _ to fill gaps? we know there are more clinicians working in _ to fill gaps? we know there are more clinicians working in the _ to fill gaps? we know there are more clinicians working in the nhs - to fill gaps? we know there are more clinicians working in the nhs than - clinicians working in the nhs than ever before but i'm also conscious... ever before but i'm also conscious. . ._ ever before but i'm also conscious... . :: :: :: conscious... there are 132,000 vacancies- _ conscious. .. there are 132,000 vacancies- l— conscious... there are 132,000 vacancies. i was _ conscious... there are 132,000 vacancies. i was about - conscious... there are 132,000 vacancies. i was about to - conscious... there are 132,000 vacancies. i was about to say i l conscious... there are 132,000 i vacancies. i was about to say i am conscious — vacancies. i was about to say i am conscious there _ vacancies. i was about to say i am conscious there are _ vacancies. i was about to say i am conscious there are many - vacancies. i was about to say i am | conscious there are many vacancies so i conscious there are many vacancies so i will— conscious there are many vacancies so i will set — conscious there are many vacancies so i will set out to parliament more detail— so i will set out to parliament more detail about some of the other aspects — detail about some of the other aspects in bringing more people into the workforce but one of the things is about— the workforce but one of the things is about simplifying something called — is about simplifying something called retire and return. we want to extend _ called retire and return. we want to extend that —

called retire and return. we want to extend that and we will do so particularly at the time of this national— particularly at the time of this national endeavour that is needed but i national endeavour that is needed but i will — national endeavour that is needed but i will be continuing to focus on developing a workforce plan alongside the nhs and, as i say, for alongside the nhs and, as i say, for a start. _ alongside the nhs and, as i say, for a start, we've onlyjust published the data — a start, we've onlyjust published the data or— a start, we've onlyjust published the data or are getting data by practice — the data or are getting data by practice across the country and that shows _ practice across the country and that shows the _ practice across the country and that shows the huge variation we have but i shows the huge variation we have but i want _ shows the huge variation we have but i want to— shows the huge variation we have but i want to make sure we are levelling up i want to make sure we are levelling up performance and, as i say, many gps are _ up performance and, as i say, many gps are already doing great things for their— gps are already doing great things for their patience and i need to particularly focus on where patients are not— particularly focus on where patients are not getting the service levels that they — are not getting the service levels that they rightly expect. unemployment is already at a 50 year low in the uk which is being hailed as a triumph by the conservative government, so if unemployment is at such a low and we have spoken to gps and those in the industry who say the recruitment is necessary, who is there to recruit?— there to recruit? there are certainly — there to recruit? there are certainly over _ there to recruit? there are certainly over a _ there to recruit? there are certainly over a million - there to recruit? there are - certainly over a million people out of work— certainly over a million people out of work benefits are looking for

work _ of work benefits are looking for work. �* , ., , ., ., work. are they the ones that are auoin to work. are they the ones that are going to be _ work. are they the ones that are going to be pharmacists - work. are they the ones that are going to be pharmacists and - work. are they the ones that are - going to be pharmacists and doctors and nurse practitioners? l was going to be pharmacists and doctors and nurse practitioners? i was about to sa , in and nurse practitioners? i was about to say. in terms _ and nurse practitioners? ! was about to say, in terms of— and nurse practitioners? i was about to say, in terms of more _ and nurse practitioners? i was about to say, in terms of more broadly, i to say, in terms of more broadly, that is— to say, in terms of more broadly, that is why— to say, in terms of more broadly, that is why the government will continue — that is why the government will continue to focus on getting people into work— continue to focus on getting people into work because, of course, there are elements in retention in terms of people — are elements in retention in terms of people being in work is good for them. _ of people being in work is good for them, psychologically as well as in them, psychologically as well as in the pay— them, psychologically as well as in the pay packet. of them, psychologically as well as in the pay packet-— the pay packet. of course. saying those 1 million _ the pay packet. of course. saying those 1 million people _ the pay packet. of course. saying those 1 million people who - the pay packet. of course. saying those 1 million people who are i the pay packet. of course. saying| those 1 million people who are out of work, potential gps, nurse practitioners, how long will it take for them to actually get into the system? foryou for them to actually get into the system? for you to fulfil and the gps which i disappoint you so far to hit this two—week target? the hit this two-week target? the two-week _ hit this two-week target? the two-week target _ hit this two—week target? the two—week target will be focusing and that is— two—week target will be focusing and that is where the local nhs. to work with their— that is where the local nhs. to work with their practitioners which are struggling to make the two—week target _ struggling to make the two—week target and i think it'sjust over half a — target and i think it'sjust over half a practices are already doing that _ half a practices are already doing that. a, . half a practices are already doing that. , �* half a practices are already doing that. �* . ., ., that. maybe i wasn't clear and i apologise. _ that. maybe i wasn't clear and i apologise, therese _ that. maybe i wasn't clear and i apologise, therese coffey. - that. maybe i wasn't clear and i apologise, therese coffey. you j that. maybe i wasn't clear and i - apologise, therese coffey. you said there are 1 million

apologise, therese coffey. you said there are! million people apologise, therese coffey. you said there are 1 million people who are currently out of work, and my question was, where is the workforce going to come from? of the 1 million people, if you train those potentially to be nurse practitioners or gps, locums, how long will it take for them to get into the system so that gps are able, with the other things you have suggested, able to meet this two—week target? by, suggested, able to meet this two-week target?— suggested, able to meet this two-week target? suggested, able to meet this two-weektaruet? �* , ., , . , two-week target? a couple of years auo we two-week target? a couple of years a . 0 we set two-week target? a couple of years ago we set out _ two-week target? a couple of years ago we set out aspects _ two-week target? a couple of years ago we set out aspects of _ two-week target? a couple of years ago we set out aspects of a plan - ago we set out aspects of a plan on how we _ ago we set out aspects of a plan on how we bring more people into clinicians — how we bring more people into clinicians which is why we have more people _ clinicians which is why we have more people working in the nhs and we will keep— people working in the nhs and we will keep recruiting and i think the target _ will keep recruiting and i think the target was — will keep recruiting and i think the target was up to getting 50,000 more nurses_ target was up to getting 50,000 more nurses to — target was up to getting 50,000 more nurses to be working in the nhs. there _ nurses to be working in the nhs. there are — nurses to be working in the nhs. there are a — nurses to be working in the nhs. there are a number of different ways and recently retired people, it's been _ and recently retired people, it's been prohibitive for them to come back and _ been prohibitive for them to come back and help the nhs, so there's a number— back and help the nhs, so there's a number of— back and help the nhs, so there's a number of different activities about people _ number of different activities about people who are already qualified as well as— people who are already qualified as well as people starting on the journey — well as people starting on the journey. you are talking about low unemployment and i was explaining we will still— unemployment and i was explaining we will still be _ unemployment and i was explaining we will still be working for people who are unemployed to get them into work which _ are unemployed to get them into work which will— are unemployed to get them into work which will improve their health more generally— which will improve their health more generally and therefore reduce

pressure — generally and therefore reduce pressure on aspects of the nhs, but more _ pressure on aspects of the nhs, but more broadly, there is an international approach as well, but i will international approach as well, but i will set _ international approach as well, but i will set out more detail to parliament today on the wider elements, but some of the more details _ elements, but some of the more details indeed about those flexibilities, about aspects of pensions where doctors have been telling _ pensions where doctors have been telling us — pensions where doctors have been telling us that are leaving the nhs because _ telling us that are leaving the nhs because of some of the constraints that they— because of some of the constraints that they face and we will be making some _ that they face and we will be making some changes in order to give them a better— some changes in order to give them a better choice that they continue working — better choice that they continue working as well. so better choice that they continue working as well.— better choice that they continue working as well. better choice that they continue workin: as well. , , , ., working as well. so gp numbers have decreased by — working as well. so gp numbers have decreased by 314 _ working as well. so gp numbers have decreased by 314 since _ working as well. so gp numbers have decreased by 314 since december - decreased by 314 since december 2019, if you exclude locums and trainees. you believe what you will announce today will stop that loss and stop the exit? j announce today will stop that loss and stop the exit?— and stop the exit? i think one of the things _ and stop the exit? i think one of the things we — and stop the exit? i think one of the things we will— and stop the exit? i think one of the things we will be _ and stop the exit? i think one of the things we will be doing - and stop the exit? i think one of the things we will be doing is i the things we will be doing is removing some of the reasons that doctors _ removing some of the reasons that doctors have told us why they have stopped _ doctors have told us why they have stopped working and extending some of the _ stopped working and extending some of the measures we had during covid to bring _ of the measures we had during covid to bring people back into the nhs to help with _ to bring people back into the nhs to help with this national endeavour. during _ help with this national endeavour. during the — help with this national endeavour. during the time of covid there was

an appealfor1 million during the time of covid there was an appeal for! million volunteers to step up to help the nhs again. i think 4000 clinicians returned and that was during the pandemic. what makes you think they will return now and what do you need in terms of numbers to return? tithe and what do you need in terms of numbers to return?— and what do you need in terms of numbers to return? one of the things is about opening _ numbers to return? one of the things is about opening the _ numbers to return? one of the things is about opening the door— numbers to return? one of the things is about opening the door so - numbers to return? one of the things is about opening the door so people | is about opening the door so people can come _ is about opening the door so people can come back in. the rules at the moment— can come back in. the rules at the moment are — can come back in. the rules at the moment are frustrating that. we are also freeing up some of the funding rules so— also freeing up some of the funding rules so gps cannot recruit certain kinds _ rules so gps cannot recruit certain kinds of— rules so gps cannot recruit certain kinds of staff with the nhs budgets they have. that will bring more people — they have. that will bring more people back into the system and that will be _ people back into the system and that will be people who are gp administrators who will do some of the work— administrators who will do some of the work that doctors are doing now but also _ the work that doctors are doing now but also open up the opportunities for other— but also open up the opportunities for other kinds of support that patients— for other kinds of support that patients might need locally, and indeed. — patients might need locally, and indeed, with the pharmacist, we have agreed _ indeed, with the pharmacist, we have agreed the _ indeed, with the pharmacist, we have agreed the contract which opens up again— agreed the contract which opens up again some of the opportunities, and you talk— again some of the opportunities, and you talk about people going to the gp for— you talk about people going to the gp for an — you talk about people going to the gp foran appointment, you talk about people going to the gp for an appointment, but they can io gp for an appointment, but they can go direct— gp for an appointment, but they can go direct to — gp for an appointment, but they can go direct to the pharmacist. it is a broader— go direct to the pharmacist. it is a broader package about making sure that patients can get support when

they need — that patients can get support when they need it, and we will continue to develop— they need it, and we will continue to develop these plans and i'll be setting _ to develop these plans and i'll be setting more out to parliament calls the broader workforce which is a planning — the broader workforce which is a planning progress. how the broader workforce which is a planning progress.— planning progress. how is the government _ planning progress. how is the government going _ planning progress. how is the government going to - planning progress. how is the government going to pay - planning progress. how is the government going to pay for. planning progress. how is the i government going to pay for it? there's already been substantial funding — there's already been substantial funding put into the nhs and i'm conscious— funding put into the nhs and i'm conscious that we are unlocking certain — conscious that we are unlocking certain aspects of the funding. one of the _ certain aspects of the funding. one of the key— certain aspects of the funding. one of the key thing is i will set out more _ of the key thing is i will set out more in — of the key thing is i will set out more in detail later today are things— more in detail later today are things about ambulance handovers, is about— things about ambulance handovers, is about people who don't need to be in hospital— about people who don't need to be in hospital but should be in a different care setting and about how we will _ different care setting and about how we will help that. but i will be setting — we will help that. but i will be setting that more in detail to parliament later. i setting that more in detail to parliament later. i understand you will be setting _ parliament later. i understand you will be setting out _ parliament later. i understand you will be setting out in _ parliament later. i understand you will be setting out in more - parliament later. i understand you will be setting out in more detail. | will be setting out in more detail. when you say unlocking, you mean there is money there that has not been able to be used?— been able to be used? there are certain types _ been able to be used? there are certain types of— been able to be used? there are certain types of funding - been able to be used? there are certain types of funding rules - been able to be used? there are. certain types of funding rules that don't _ certain types of funding rules that don't allow gps to use certain bits of their— don't allow gps to use certain bits of their budget on certain types of staff and — of their budget on certain types of staff and i— of their budget on certain types of staff and i will be changing that. so was — staff and i will be changing that. so was their spare money in the nhs that was locked up? we:

so was their spare money in the nhs that was locked up?— that was locked up? it's really about allowing _ that was locked up? it's really about allowing the _ that was locked up? it's really about allowing the clinicians, | about allowing the clinicians, locally. — about allowing the clinicians, locally, to decide how best to use the funding that is there rather than _ the funding that is there rather than ring — the funding that is there rather than ring fencing or not allowing money— than ring fencing or not allowing money to— than ring fencing or not allowing money to be used for certain purposes _ money to be used for certain purposes-— money to be used for certain --uroses. . . y . , money to be used for certain --uroses. . . , . . , purposes. excuse my fun -- excuse my confusion- -- _ purposes. excuse my fun -- excuse my confusion... over _ purposes. excuse my fun -- excuse my confusion... over 4496 _ purposes. excuse my fun -- excuse my confusion... over 4496 of _ purposes. excuse my fun -- excuse my confusion. .. over 4496 of national- confusion... over 4496 of national expenditure _ confusion... over 4496 of national expenditure on _ confusion... over 4496 of national expenditure on day-to-day - confusion... over 4496 of nationall expenditure on day-to-day running confusion... over 4496 of national- expenditure on day-to-day running of expenditure on day—to—day running of the country— expenditure on day—to—day running of the country goes to the nhs and i am conscious— the country goes to the nhs and i am conscious that that needs to be well spent _ conscious that that needs to be well spent and _ conscious that that needs to be well spent and for us to remove some of the issues — spent and for us to remove some of the issues-— the issues. therese coffey, apologies- _ the issues. therese coffey, apologies. what _ the issues. therese coffey, apologies. what i - the issues. therese coffey, apologies. what i am - the issues. therese coffey, - apologies. what i am understanding is there is money that needs to be unlocked. so there is money in the system that simply hasn't been spent? is that what you are saying? i think there is money we can spend more _ i think there is money we can spend more effectively and allow the local nhs, working with local gps, to use some _ nhs, working with local gps, to use some of— nhs, working with local gps, to use some of the — nhs, working with local gps, to use some of the budgets that at the moment— some of the budgets that at the moment they cannot use to recruit certain— moment they cannot use to recruit certain times of staff or to fund a certain— certain times of staff or to fund a certain star~ _ certain times of staff or to fund a certain star. that is the point. in two weeks — certain star. that is the point. in two weeks since becoming health

secretary— two weeks since becoming health secretary and we started with this clear— secretary and we started with this clear focus — secretary and we started with this clear focus on priorities being about— clear focus on priorities being about patients, talking about primary— about patients, talking about primary care and prevention still being _ primary care and prevention still being important and the priorities i have set— being important and the priorities i have set out in order to tackle many of the _ have set out in order to tackle many of the challenges that we are facing immediately, but also how we will start sustaining it for the long term — start sustaining it for the long term so _ start sustaining it for the long term. . start sustaining it for the long term, , ., start sustaining it for the long term. , ., ,.., term. so the institute for fiscal studies says — term. so the institute for fiscal studies says the _ term. so the institute for fiscal studies says the government i term. so the institute for fiscal- studies says the government needs to borrow £100 billion to cover the energy prices —— crisis, so your proposals for the nhs will not add to the 200 billions prediction at all crushed by the nhs has substantial funding, all crushed by the nhs has substantialfunding, well all crushed by the nhs has substantial funding, well over 40% of day—to—day spending in the prime minister has set out her priorities and it's about making sure we grow as an economy and that we have energy, both helping households and businesses in the short term, but also in terms of our health. j am also in terms of our health. i am conscious. _ also in terms of our health. i am conscious, dare _ also in terms of our health. i am conscious, dare i— also in terms of our health. i am conscious, dare i say, _ also in terms of our health. i am conscious, dare i say, with - also in terms of our health. i am conscious, dare i say, with our. also in terms of our health. i am conscious, dare i say, with our plan for patients. — conscious, dare i say, with our plan for patients, many other media outlets — for patients, many other media outlets are keen to speak to me one

more _ outlets are keen to speak to me one more question, with your deputy prime _ more question, with your deputy prime minister hat on. can more question, with your deputy prime minister hat on.— more question, with your deputy prime minister hat on. can you give me an idea — prime minister hat on. can you give me an idea on _ prime minister hat on. can you give me an idea on how _ prime minister hat on. can you give me an idea on how the _ prime minister hat on. can you give me an idea on how the government| prime minister hat on. can you give i me an idea on how the government is different when it comes to economic strategy compared to the previous conservative government? the prime minister and — conservative government? the prime minister and the _ conservative government? the prime minister and the chancellor _ conservative government? the prime minister and the chancellor are - minister and the chancellor are unashamedly pro—growth and we will be unlocking any regulations supporting opportunities to grow our economy— supporting opportunities to grow our economy in— supporting opportunities to grow our economy in a much more accelerated way and _ economy in a much more accelerated way and the — economy in a much more accelerated way and the chancellor will be speaking tomorrow.— way and the chancellor will be speaking tomorrow. therese coffey, thank ou. mikejoins us on the mike joins us on the sofa, talking about money then we are talking about money then we are talking about money then we are talking about money now. we love to talk about money now. we love to talk about success and failure and everything in sport, but this conversation about a great rugby club. . . conversation about a great rugby club. , , club. this is in contrast with the ictures club. this is in contrast with the pictures behind _ club. this is in contrast with the pictures behind you. _ club. this is in contrast with the pictures behind you. we - club. this is in contrast with the pictures behind you. we have i club. this is in contrast with the i pictures behind you. we have two club. this is in contrast with the - pictures behind you. we have two big premiership rugby clubs in england and financial problems. worcester and financial problems. worcester and wasps as well. i will give you

some of the context, but let's get the nuts and bolts of what is happening at both clubs. wasps have more to worry about than losing the first two games of the season. as the bigger issue for them now is securing their long term future. they intend to appoint administrators to "protect the club's interests". it follows this threat of action from hmrc against the club over an unpaid tax bill. the business is not in administration, but the club say the move provides a crucial "period of grace" to continue negotiations, with a number of interested parties to secure the future of the group. were wasps to go into administration, they could face the prospect of relegation from the premiership. the issues are much more immediate forfellow premiership club worcester warriors, who are also in trouble. they've been told to prove they can safely stage this saturday's match with newcastle by midday today, and what's more, they will be suspended from all competitions unless they prove to the rugby football union they have a "credible" plan

for the future by 5pm next monday. last night, they had to call on the current coach to play, along with a former player who came out of retirement to help the side compete in their premiership cup game at gloucester, which they lost 49—21. a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change. worcester won the premiership cup last season and now have pressing deadlines, and wasps, one of the big names traditionally in english rugby, they won the european cup twice in 2004 and 2007 and multiple premiership trophies in the last time was in 2008 and in fact they were runners—up a couple of years ago, but they made this bold move in 2014 to coventry and they were basically based in west london and had a little time at wycombe but they wanted to tap in to a marketing coventry which they thought was a hotbed of rugby, a new audience, new fans and they had to take out bonds, so people put in £35

million worth and they have to pay some of that back but it's the more pressing tax bill they are trying to deal with at the moment, dealing with hmrc, so this move is to buy them times. one of the great clubs and the worry for fans is not really the results, it's the fact that the club can continue after all they have been through.— club can continue after all they have been through. club can continue after all they have been throu~h. ~ . . , , , have been through. what happens next in terms of matches? _ have been through. what happens next in terms of matches? for _ have been through. what happens next in terms of matches? for worcester, i in terms of matches? for worcester, the have in terms of matches? for worcester, they have to — in terms of matches? for worcester, they have to prove _ in terms of matches? for worcester, they have to prove they _ in terms of matches? for worcester, they have to prove they can - in terms of matches? for worcester, they have to prove they can safely i they have to prove they can safely stage their match this weekend by midday today. wasps are not at that stage and haven't gone into administration are continuing negotiations with interesting parties to secure the long—term future but for worcester, more pressing. future but for worcester, more ”ressin. , , ., ., future but for worcester, more ”ressin. , ., , ., ., . , pressing. presumably all of the club is much be scratching _ pressing. presumably all of the club is much be scratching their - pressing. presumably all of the club is much be scratching their heads i is much be scratching their heads and thinking, we have to make sure we are secure. fish and thinking, we have to make sure we are secure-— and thinking, we have to make sure we are secure. an alarm bell for the whole of the — we are secure. an alarm bell for the whole of the sport. _ we are secure. an alarm bell for the whole of the sport. you _ we are secure. an alarm bell for the whole of the sport. you have - we are secure. an alarm bell for the whole of the sport. you have two i whole of the sport. you have two top—flight clubs in trouble, absolutely. now onto football and scotland are now top of their nations league group, after a impressive 3—0 win over ukraine in glasgow.

you may remember it was ukraine, who ended scotland's world cup hopes back in june. but this felt very different as the hampden crowd were treated to an attacking performance. lyndon dykes scored twice afterjohn mcginn got the opener, they host republic of ireland next on saturday. it shows how quickly fortunes can change. it shows how quickly fortunes can chance. ~ ~ . ~ it shows how quickly fortunes can chance. ~ ~' ., ,, carol has a comprehensive look at the weather. those are moody skies behind you. isn't itjust. we have rain falling across— isn't itjust. we have rain falling across parts of scotland and northern ireland and northern england — northern ireland and northern england and it will be making its way south—east through the rest of the day _ way south—east through the rest of the day. some of the rain is quite heavy— the day. some of the rain is quite heavy as— the day. some of the rain is quite heavy as indicated by the green on the chart— heavy as indicated by the green on the chart and it is blustery around it that _ the chart and it is blustery around it that behind the band of rain the wind _ it that behind the band of rain the wind drops — it that behind the band of rain the wind drops away and we see some sunshine _ wind drops away and we see some sunshine return to scotland and

northern — sunshine return to scotland and northern ireland with a few showers, but here _ northern ireland with a few showers, but here it _ northern ireland with a few showers, but here it does turn cooler than it has been — but here it does turn cooler than it has been. meanwhile, head of the band _ has been. meanwhile, head of the band of— has been. meanwhile, head of the band of rain, you will find it a cloud — band of rain, you will find it a cloud will— band of rain, you will find it a cloud will build and the rain will -et cloud will build and the rain will get into— cloud will build and the rain will get into wales on the south—west and it is the _ get into wales on the south—west and it is the south—east that hangs on to hazy— it is the south—east that hangs on to hazy sunshine for the longest and we are _ to hazy sunshine for the longest and we are still— to hazy sunshine for the longest and we are still seeing mild conditions ahead _ we are still seeing mild conditions ahead of— we are still seeing mild conditions ahead of that band. as we head through— ahead of that band. as we head through the course of the rush hour today— through the course of the rush hour today you _ through the course of the rush hour today you can see how the rain will make _ today you can see how the rain will make it _ today you can see how the rain will make it into — today you can see how the rain will make it into south—west england and wales— make it into south—west england and wales and _ make it into south—west england and wales and into the west midlands and the south—east hanging on to sunshine _ the south—east hanging on to sunshine and the rain across northern— sunshine and the rain across northern england is edging out of southern — northern england is edging out of southern scotland having cleared northern — southern scotland having cleared northern ireland and the rest of scotland. — northern ireland and the rest of scotland, so here we have some sunshine — scotland, so here we have some sunshine and one or two showers. through— sunshine and one or two showers. through the — sunshine and one or two showers. through the evening and overnight the rain _ through the evening and overnight the rain eventually does make it into the — the rain eventually does make it into the far south east and it will turn lighter and more patchy in nature — turn lighter and more patchy in nature and behind it under clear skies _ nature and behind it under clear skies it— nature and behind it under clear skies it will be a colder night than it has— skies it will be a colder night than it has been— skies it will be a colder night than it has been of late with some showers _ it has been of late with some showers in scotland and one or two in northern— showers in scotland and one or two in northern ireland but still mild in northern ireland but still mild in the _ in northern ireland but still mild in the south. it is the south that starts _ in the south. it is the south that starts with— in the south. it is the south that starts with cloud and rain tomorrow and it's_

starts with cloud and rain tomorrow and it's a _ starts with cloud and rain tomorrow and it's a weather front that is waving. — and it's a weather front that is waving. so— and it's a weather front that is waving, so the rain might be further north— waving, so the rain might be further north or— waving, so the rain might be further north or south than the chart suggest _ north or south than the chart suggest and it will also get into the channel islands and behind it, a mixture _ the channel islands and behind it, a mixture of— the channel islands and behind it, a mixture of bright spells, sunshine and showers on the show is most prolific— and showers on the show is most prolific across scotland but even here _ prolific across scotland but even here they — prolific across scotland but even here they will be hit and temperatures between 13 and 20 degrees. — temperatures between 13 and 20 degrees, north to south. carol, thank you. it's time to dust off your sequins and put on your dancing shoes, as the 20th series of strictly returns this weekend. tomorrow night, 15 celebrities will be paired up with their professional dance partners, before taking to the ballroom for the very first time on saturday evening. i guess they get to meet on the friday and we see them perform on saturday. friday and we see them perform on saturda . ., , ., ., saturday. someone is going to exlain. among them is five—time paralympic champion ellie simmonds, who we'll speak to in a moment — but first let's take a look at the professional dancers in action. # it's a new dawn

# it's a new day # it's a new life # and i'm feeling good # it's a new dawn # it's a new day # it's a new life # for me # and i'm feeling so good five—time paralympic champion ellie simmondsjoins us now. whole range of emotions happens when you do strictly. so, scared, petrified, that end? mega excited? where are you now?— petrified, that end? mega excited? where are you now? probably in the middle and so _ where are you now? probably in the middle and so excited _ where are you now? probably in the middle and so excited to _ where are you now? probably in the middle and so excited to be - where are you now? probably in the middle and so excited to be doing i middle and so excited to be doing strictly— middle and so excited to be doing strictly come dancing and i cannot believe _ strictly come dancing and i cannot believe i'm — strictly come dancing and i cannot believe i'm doing it, but very

nervous _ believe i'm doing it, but very nervous. very nervous for saturday night _ nervous. very nervous for saturday night and _ nervous. very nervous for saturday night and you have to remember the dancing. _ night and you have to remember the dancing, there is so much we have to remember. _ dancing, there is so much we have to remember, but it's a mixture of everything _ remember, but it's a mixture of everything-— everything. can i say, you are a five time _ everything. can i say, you are a five time paralympic— everything. can i say, you are a five time paralympic champion. j five time paralympic champion. that's in the swimming! but five time paralympic champion. that's in the swimming! but you have coordination — that's in the swimming! but you have coordination and _ that's in the swimming! but you have coordination and numbers _ that's in the swimming! but you have coordination and numbers in - that's in the swimming! but you have coordination and numbers in your - coordination and numbers in your head, going for targets and records, this should be a drop in the ocean, pardon the pun. this should be a drop in the ocean, pardon the pun-— pardon the pun. yes, it's totally different- _ pardon the pun. yes, it's totally different. it's _ pardon the pun. yes, it's totally different. it's way _ pardon the pun. yes, it's totally different. it's way out _ pardon the pun. yes, it's totally different. it's way out of - pardon the pun. yes, it's totally different. it's way out of my - different. it's way out of my comfort _ different. it's way out of my comfort zone. i'm normally in a swimming _ comfort zone. i'm normally in a swimming costume, hat and goggles and this— swimming costume, hat and goggles and this is— swimming costume, hat and goggles and this is dancing in front of millions— and this is dancing in front of millions of people, in front of the judges _ millions of people, in front of the judges as— millions of people, in front of the judges as well and it's remembering everything. when i'm swimming, i'm not thinking — everything. when i'm swimming, i'm not thinking about smiling and facial— not thinking about smiling and facial expressions and i've got to think— facial expressions and i've got to think about legs, arms, body position _ think about legs, arms, body position. shoulders back, smiling, showing— position. shoulders back, smiling, showing the emotion. it so much to think— showing the emotion. it so much to think about — showing the emotion. it so much to think about whereas normally i'm up and down _ think about whereas normally i'm up and down in — think about whereas normally i'm up and down in the water every day, not thinking _ and down in the water every day, not thinking about anything like that and just— thinking about anything like that andjust swimming and thinking about anything like that and just swimming and water and now i'm and just swimming and water and now i'm dancing— and just swimming and water and now i'm dancing in front of thousands.

this is— i'm dancing in front of thousands. this is the — i'm dancing in front of thousands. this is the new ellie. it�*s i'm dancing in front of thousands. this is the new ellie.— this is the new ellie. it's so nice to see it. _ this is the new ellie. it's so nice to see it. the — this is the new ellie. it's so nice to see it, the hair, _ this is the new ellie. it's so nice to see it, the hair, the - this is the new ellie. it's so nicej to see it, the hair, the make-up this is the new ellie. it's so nice - to see it, the hair, the make-up and to see it, the hair, the make—up and the fake— to see it, the hair, the make—up and the fake tan— to see it, the hair, the make—up and the fake tan as well. it's so nice. notwithstanding your obvious anxiety about the challenge that lies ahead, people always like to know about the decision making process. does somebody make a phone call or you have a chat? and you think i like the idea or do you talk to someone? it was a mixture of all sorts and i've watched strictly for years, that tradition of september leading into decemberand it that tradition of september leading into december and it was in my wildest— into december and it was in my wildest dreams i wanted to do it and ithought— wildest dreams i wanted to do it and i thought this is way out of my comfort— i thought this is way out of my comfort zone and it's something i never— comfort zone and it's something i never get — comfort zone and it's something i never get to do it and it's a once—in—a—lifetime opportunity and it will— once—in—a—lifetime opportunity and it will be _ once—in—a—lifetime opportunity and it will be nerve—racking, but it's a chance _ it will be nerve—racking, but it's a chance to — it will be nerve—racking, but it's a chance to learn dancing. i love dancing. — chance to learn dancing. i love dancing, dancing on a saturday night but learning from a professional,

all the _ but learning from a professional, all the different dances, that type of thing. — all the different dances, that type of thing. i— all the different dances, that type of thing, i thought let's go for it. let's _ of thing, i thought let's go for it. let'sjust— of thing, i thought let's go for it. let'sjust try dancing of thing, i thought let's go for it. let's just try dancing and be part of strictly— let's just try dancing and be part of strictly come dancing. we let'sjust try dancing and be part of strictly come dancing. we have seen the line-up _ of strictly come dancing. we have seen the line-up and _ of strictly come dancing. we have seen the line-up and that - of strictly come dancing. we have seen the line-up and that was - seen the line—up and that was announced a little while ago. you have had get—togethers, presumably. how is everyone feeling? brute have had get-togethers, presumably. how is everyone feeling?— how is everyone feeling? we are all excited. how is everyone feeling? we are all excited- all — how is everyone feeling? we are all excited. all nervous _ how is everyone feeling? we are all excited. all nervous as _ how is everyone feeling? we are all excited. all nervous as well, - excited. all nervous as well, especially for saturday night, but we have — especially for saturday night, but we have a — especially for saturday night, but we have a whatsapp group and we are supporting _ we have a whatsapp group and we are supporting each other and everyone is so. _ supporting each other and everyone is so. so _ supporting each other and everyone is so, so lovely and we are getting on like _ is so, so lovely and we are getting on like a _ is so, so lovely and we are getting on like a house on fire and it's just— on like a house on fire and it's just amazing and the whatsapp group is always— just amazing and the whatsapp group is always like laughing and cheering each other— is always like laughing and cheering each other on and i've got on really well with— each other on and i've got on really well with richie and jade, and everyone _ well with richie and jade, and everyone and it's so nice, because it's like _ everyone and it's so nice, because it's like family and to get close to everyone — it's like family and to get close to everyone straightaway and you are going _ everyone straightaway and you are going through the whole emotions of dancing _ going through the whole emotions of dancing and putting yourself out of the comfort zone. | dancing and putting yourself out of the comfort zone.— dancing and putting yourself out of the comfort zone. i note you say you are worried — the comfort zone. i note you say you are worried about _ the comfort zone. i note you say you are worried about the _ the comfort zone. i note you say you are worried about the dancing - the comfort zone. i note you say you are worried about the dancing i'm i are worried about the dancing i'm looking forward to the challenge, but if you were to do describe, if

we were to see ellie on a night out may be after the olympics, and you are doing your thing, how would you describe your normal dancing? to be honest, describe your normal dancing? to be honest. l'm — describe your normal dancing? to be honest, i'm more _ describe your normal dancing? to be honest, i'm more like _ describe your normal dancing? to be honest, i'm more like the _ describe your normal dancing? to be honest, i'm more like the shoulder roll and _ honest, i'm more like the shoulder roll and you — honest, i'm more like the shoulder roll and you feel the beat and you do that— roll and you feel the beat and you do that bit— roll and you feel the beat and you do that bit of a shoulder role and being _ do that bit of a shoulder role and being with — do that bit of a shoulder role and being with friends and letting your hair down. — being with friends and letting your hair down, so it's less of the leg movements, it'sjust feeling hair down, so it's less of the leg movements, it's just feeling the beat _ movements, it's just feeling the beat of— movements, it's just feeling the beat of the music so it's more just the shoulder role. you beat of the music so it's more 'ust the shoulder role.i beat of the music so it's more 'ust the shoulder role. you do need that. quickfire round. _ the shoulder role. you do need that. quickfire round. let's— the shoulder role. you do need that. quickfire round. let's see _ the shoulder role. you do need that. quickfire round. let's see how- the shoulder role. you do need that. quickfire round. let's see how good| quickfire round. let's see how good you are. it was your partner? j you are. it was your partner? i can't tell you. what _ you are. it was your partner? i can't tell you. what is - you are. it was your partner? i can't tell you. what is your i you are. it was your partner? i | can't tell you. what is your first dance? lt's _ can't tell you. what is your first dance? it's a — can't tell you. what is your first dance? it's a surprise. - can't tell you. what is your first dance? it's a surprise. what i can't tell you. what is your first dance? it's a surprise. what is| can't tell you. what is your first i dance? it's a surprise. what is the son: for dance? it's a surprise. what is the song for the _ dance? it's a surprise. what is the song for the first _ dance? it's a surprise. what is the song for the first dance. _ dance? it's a surprise. what is the song for the first dance. it's i song for the first dance. it's really good- _ song for the first dance. it's really good. i'm _ song for the first dance. it's really good. i'm not telling you everything. really good. i'm not telling you everything-— really good. i'm not telling you eve hina. ., . ., m everything. you are well trained. my [j -s are everything. you are well trained. my lips are very — everything. you are well trained. my lips are very much _ everything. you are well trained. my lips are very much sealed _ everything. you are well trained. my lips are very much sealed and i everything. you are well trained. my lips are very much sealed and you i lips are very much sealed and you have _ lips are very much sealed and you have to _ lips are very much sealed and you have to watch tomorrow night and saturday — have to watch tomorrow night and saturday night. that have to watch tomorrow night and saturday night-— saturday night. that is what is eve one saturday night. that is what is everyone is — saturday night. that is what is everyone is desperate - saturday night. that is what is everyone is desperate to i saturday night. that is what is l everyone is desperate to know. saturday night. that is what is i everyone is desperate to know. are you pleased with your partner? bzferr; you pleased with your partner? very much. you pleased with your partner? very much- were — you pleased with your partner? very much- were you _ you pleased with your partner? very much. were you surprised _ you pleased with your partner? very much. were you surprised by i you pleased with your partner? very much. were you surprised by the i much. were you surprised by the artner much. were you surprised by the partner you _ much. were you surprised by the partner you got? _

much. were you surprised by the partner you got? i _ much. were you surprised by the partner you got? i was, - much. were you surprised by the partner you got? i was, but i much. were you surprised by the partner you got? i was, but all i much. were you surprised by the j partner you got? i was, but all of the ros partner you got? i was, but all of the pros are _ partner you got? i was, but all of the pros are incredible _ partner you got? i was, but all of the pros are incredible and i partner you got? i was, but all of the pros are incredible and you i partner you got? i was, but all of i the pros are incredible and you see them _ the pros are incredible and you see them dance — the pros are incredible and you see them dance and i am in all of their moves— them dance and i am in all of their movesand— them dance and i am in all of their moves and you think, how will we do that and _ moves and you think, how will we do that and how— moves and you think, how will we do that and how will i do that? but the pros. _ that and how will i do that? but the pros. all— that and how will i do that? but the pros. all of— that and how will i do that? but the pros, all of them, are phenomenal and everyone of them i would have been _ and everyone of them i would have been happy with and my partner is just. _ been happy with and my partner is just. yeah. — been happy with and my partner is just, yeah, amazing. this been happy with and my partner is just, yeah, amazing.— been happy with and my partner is just, yeah, amazing. this what about the match in — just, yeah, amazing. this what about the match in terms _ just, yeah, amazing. this what about the match in terms of— just, yeah, amazing. this what about the match in terms of physical i the match in terms of physical height, of course? how is it working out? �* . ' y height, of course? how is it working out? �* , , g , out? it's different. my partner is tall and i out? it's different. my partner is tall and i am _ out? it's different. my partner is tall and i am small— out? it's different. my partner is tall and i am small and - out? it's different. my partner is tall and i am small and i've i out? it's different. my partner is| tall and i am small and i've never danced _ tall and i am small and i've never danced before, and they've never danced _ danced before, and they've never danced with an individual with dwarfism before, so it will be different. we will not hold each other— different. we will not hold each other in — different. we will not hold each other in the same posture as everyone _ other in the same posture as everyone else does and it's figuring it out— everyone else does and it's figuring it out and _ everyone else does and it's figuring it out and for me it's like the leg movements. my width in my legs is a lot shorter— movements. my width in my legs is a lot shorter than the average white person _ lot shorter than the average white person so — lot shorter than the average white person. , ,, lot shorter than the average white erson. , ,, ., , person. so steps are different. -- the average _ person. so steps are different. -- the average height _ person. so steps are different. -- the average height person. i person. so steps are different. -- the average height person. the i the average height person. the flicks, all the average height person. the flicks. all of—

the average height person. the flicks, all of that _ the average height person. the flicks, all of that type of stuff. it's flicks, all of that type of stuff. it's all — flicks, all of that type of stuff. it's all different, but i think it is out — it's all different, but i think it is out of— it's all different, but i think it is out of my comfort zone in if i can do— is out of my comfort zone in if i can do it — is out of my comfort zone in if i can do it in _ is out of my comfort zone in if i can do it in a _ is out of my comfort zone in if i can do it in a different way, people watching _ can do it in a different way, people watching can realise they can dance and it's_ watching can realise they can dance and it's not — watching can realise they can dance and it's not a traditional way, it's different — and it's not a traditional way, it's different. , ., ., ., , ., ., different. the programme does have a track record now, _ different. the programme does have a track record now, excusing _ different. the programme does have a track record now, excusing the - different. the programme does have a track record now, excusing the pun, i track record now, excusing the pun, people with disabilities going on the programme and dispelling myths. is that part of the dried? absolutely. you saw rose last year, and jj. _ absolutely. you saw rose last year, and jj, johnny, some incredible people. — and jj, johnny, some incredible people, and strictly come dancing is paving _ people, and strictly come dancing is paving the _ people, and strictly come dancing is paving the way for accepting the different — paving the way for accepting the different on tv, and it's amazing. i saw the _ different on tv, and it's amazing. i saw the american version and seeing that _ saw the american version and seeing that she _ saw the american version and seeing that she is— saw the american version and seeing that. she is an individual with dwarfism _ that. she is an individual with dwarfism who did the american version. — dwarfism who did the american version, dancing with the stars. i -ot version, dancing with the stars. i got in _ version, dancing with the stars. i got in contact with her and asked, any tips. — got in contact with her and asked, any tips, how is it going to be, what _ any tips, how is it going to be, what can— any tips, how is it going to be, what can i_ any tips, how is it going to be, what can i do? how can we adapt and

change? _ what can i do? how can we adapt and change? i_ what can i do? how can we adapt and change? i knew, seeing her do it, i could— change? i knew, seeing her do it, i could do— change? i knew, seeing her do it, i could do it — change? i knew, seeing her do it, i could do it because i've never seen before _ could do it because i've never seen before anyone with dwarfism dancing before _ before anyone with dwarfism dancing before. ~ . . t before anyone with dwarfism dancing before-_ try to i before. what were the tips? try to kee m before. what were the tips? try to keep my legs _ before. what were the tips? try to keep my legs overextended. i before. what were the tips? try to keep my legs overextended. with | keep my legs overextended. with dwarfism — keep my legs overextended. with dwarfism you get boeing of the legs and with_ dwarfism you get boeing of the legs and with some of the movements you have to _ and with some of the movements you have to keep your legs straight —— bowing _ have to keep your legs straight —— bowing. she said hyper extend your legs, _ bowing. she said hyper extend your legs, it _ bowing. she said hyper extend your legs, it will— bowing. she said hyper extend your legs, it will be uncomfortable but try and _ legs, it will be uncomfortable but try and do— legs, it will be uncomfortable but try and do it as much as you can. and _ try and do it as much as you can. and smile — try and do it as much as you can. and smile constantly. smile. everything. you have to think about every— everything. you have to think about every possible movement. what everything. you have to think about every possible movement.- everything. you have to think about every possible movement. what is the dance ou every possible movement. what is the dance you really _ every possible movement. what is the dance you really want? _ every possible movement. what is the dance you really want? the _ every possible movement. what is the dance you really want? the bouncy - dance you really want? the bouncy one. the drive. _ dance you really want? the bouncy one. the drive. i— dance you really want? the bouncy one. the drive. i like _ dance you really want? the bouncy one. the drive. i like being - one. the drive. i like being energetic _ one. the drive. i like being energetic. and there is the rumba. you've _ energetic. and there is the rumba. you've got— energetic. and there is the rumba. you've got the moves already. i am read for you've got the moves already. i am ready for saturday. _ you've got the moves already. i am ready for saturday. we _ you've got the moves already. i am ready for saturday. we wish - you've got the moves already. i am ready for saturday. we wish you - you've got the moves already. i am ready for saturday. we wish you all| ready for saturday. we wish you all the best. good _ ready for saturday. we wish you all the best. good luck— ready for saturday. we wish you all the best. good luck and _ ready for saturday. we wish you all the best. good luck and enjoy - ready for saturday. we wish you all the best. good luck and enjoy it. i the best. good luck and en'oy it. that is the — the best. good luck and en'oy it. that is the trick. * the best. good luck and en'oy it. that is the trick. i'm * the best. good luck and enjoy it. that is the trick. i'm loving - the best. good luck and enjoy it. i that is the trick. i'm loving every second of— that is the trick. i'm loving every

second of it- _ strictly come dancing launches in bbc one tomorrow at 7.00pm, and continues on saturday at 6.1i5pm on bbc one and bbc iplayer. stay with us, headlines coming up. good morning, welcome to breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. our headlines. better access to gps and more appointments — the health secretary will set out her plan for the nhs in england, but some doctors warn the changes will do little to improve patient care.

on their way home. five british captives who were held by russian—backed forces in ukraine are released. we just want to let everyone know that we are now out of the danger zone and we are on our way home to ourfamilies. we're expecting a big hike in interest rates later as the bank of england moves to tackle rising prices. i'll look at why and how it will impact you. andy, mike, tim, just incredible. what you achieved last time around and what you are about to do now is just truly, truly heroic. actor daniel craig gives his support to the three dads whose campaign to get people talking about suicide prevention is taking them across the uk. she's behind you! spectacular images filmed in some of the world's coldest places. we have the inside story from the team behind

the new series of frozen planet. good morning, we have a weather front moving south taking rain and blustery winds with it. it will eradicate the brighter start we have had in southern areas. behind it, sunshine and showers and turning cooler over the next days. all the details later. it's thursday, 22nd of september. our main story. plans aimed at improving patients' access to the nhs and social care in england will be announced today. the health and social care secretary, therese coffey, will outline measures designed to address ambulance delays and treatment backlogs. the government says it wants patients with non—urgent needs to get gp appointments within two weeks. health correspondent jim reed reports. from gp appointments to ambulances to busy hospital wards, the nhs is under pressure and waiting lists are growing. they were amazing.

on the ward, they were amazing. gareth is now in hospital getting treatment for leukaemia, so we are speaking to him online. how have you been feeling? well, my treatment should have started last week, but there were a few complications. when he first fell ill with chest pains, he struggled to get a gp appointment. then he had to wait 15 hours in a&e before he could be seen and admitted — far longer than the four—hour target. it started off with we had been waiting an hour and we had not heard anything. by the time it came to it, it was like, we have been here ten hours, what is going on? and all they kept replying with was, we are short of doctors, we are waiting on doctors. the a&e was horrible. it was a horrible experience. to the point where i'd think twice before i went back. the department is really busy at the minute. hospital bosses say record demand plus delays moving patients into social care are part of the problem. the same pressures can be seen across england. here in essex injune...

i will estimate that by the time i go home in the morning at eight o'clock, some of you will still be here waiting for a doctor. and injuly, this sign in bolton warns of ito—hour waits for a medical bed. a core function of the nhs is the ability to respond to patients when they are acutely unwell and, at the moment, we can't do that reliably. this is going to be a really difficult winter and it is going to be really difficult the next few months. today, the new health secretary, therese coffey, sets out her plan to tackle those record waiting times. to start with, there will be an expectation that patients should get a gp appointment within two weeks. pharmacies will take on more work to free up appointment slots and, later today, there should be more details of a plan to improve ambulance and hospital performance. but that might not be straightforward given the problem is where do i get more

gps, where do i get more reception staff who can take phone calls? the admin staff, secretaries to do referrals into hospitals and where do i get my nurses and nurse practitioners? because we are lacking in primary care is the infrastructure and workforce is the biggest reason we have difficulty in offering appointments to patients. those record waiting lists are a problem notjust in england but across the whole uk. how the health service in each nation responds could make a difference to millions. jim reed, bbc news. we're joined from westminster by our chief political correspondent, nick eardley. good morning. we spoke to therese coffey earlier and asked various questions about where the money will come from, if there is any money, how the waiting time is proposed will be met. so many issues in terms of more staffing needed. we will be met. so many issues in terms of more staffing needed.— of more staffing needed. we keep heafina of more staffing needed. we keep hearing staffing _ of more staffing needed. we keep hearing staffing is _ of more staffing needed. we keep hearing staffing is a _ of more staffing needed. we keep hearing staffing is a kieirra -

of more staffing needed. we keep hearing staffing is a kieirra issue | hearing staffing is a kieirra issue in the nhs. we have heard in the programme today from experts who say it is a key issue. politically, liz truss the prime minister has put solving nhs problems front and centre. something she has set a high bar on and therese coffey�*s job is to start to deliver on. that is the plan she says we will hear in parliament today and part of it will be promising everyone in england they can get easier access to a gp within a couple of weeks. but beyond that not a great amount of detail about exactly how the government will deliver things previous government failed to. but listen to the new health secretary explaining how she thinks part of this will work. one of the things this national emergency we are seeing necessitates a national_ emergency we are seeing necessitates a national endeavour. that is why i am stepping in and making sure

things— am stepping in and making sure things can— am stepping in and making sure things can be done by pharmacists that have — things can be done by pharmacists that have only been done by doctors before, _ that have only been done by doctors before, and — that have only been done by doctors before, and we will develop this. in terms _ before, and we will develop this. in terms of— before, and we will develop this. in terms of priorities, prevention, and in terms _ terms of priorities, prevention, and in terms of— terms of priorities, prevention, and in terms of priorities of getting better— in terms of priorities of getting better information out and also in improving — better information out and also in improving performance and productivity, and we will do that in hospitals _ productivity, and we will do that in hospitals and also helping practices not meeting my expectation for patients— not meeting my expectation for patients in order to improve. the — patients in order to improve. the big — patients in order to improve. the big question is how you do the improvement of productivity and make sure staffing is working better. one thing that therese coffey talked about was trying to make it easier for doctors to come back and work. there have been complaints in the past years that retired doctors cannot come back and do many hours without facing penalties to their pension. it is an obvious area of the government has looked at that might see changes from the new health secretary. but, the big

question this government is going to have to answer is still how it will make these promises a reality and how it will deal with the bat logs, care problems, waiting times for ambulances, and the thing therese coffey has been talking about, making it easier to get a doctor's appointment. making it easier to get a doctor's appointment-— west yorkshire police have launched a murder investigation, after a 15—year—old boy was stabbed to death outside a school in huddersfield. the teenager, who hasn't been publicly named, was treated at the scene in fartown yesterday afternoon, but died in hospital. in a statement, west yorkshire police described the killing as an "absolutely senseless loss of a young life" and say they understand it will "cause shock and concern in the community". officers are increasing their presence in the area to reassure people and say they have already identified a number of witnesses, but would still like to hear from anyone who has any information.

five british captives who were being held by russian—backed forces in ukraine have been released. liz truss confirmed last night that a prisoner exchange had been negotiated by saudi arabia. before being freed, two of the men, aiden aslin and shaun pinner, had been sentenced to death by russian—backed separatists. emma vardy reports. we just want to let everyone know that we are now out of the danger zone and on our way home to ourfamilies. their ordeal finally coming to an end. thanks to everyone that has been supporting us. it's really much appreciated. aiden aslin and shaun pinner had been held by russian—backed forces since they were captured in april. they had both moved to ukraine four years ago and joined the ukrainian armed forces. they had been helping to defend the country during the russian invasion. but after being captured, they were accused of being mercenaries and told they faced

the death penalty. aiden and shaun had been held alongside three other british men — john harding, andrew hill and dylan healy. but footage of the men arriving in saudi arabia was released last night after the saudi government confirmed it had been involved in negotiations to secure their freedom. aiden aslin's local mp condemned the russian—backed separatists for their treatment of the men and said he was delighted to see aiden freed. he has been through months and months of terrible treatment. you can only imagine what that has meant for his family back home in newark. it really has been a terrible ordeal for them not knowing whether they were going to get aiden home or whether, god forbid, the worst would happen to him. during their months of captivity, the men had been shown on russian tv as part of propaganda efforts by the kremlin, and had been told that the death penalty would be carried out. their sudden freedom has

come as a huge relief to family and friends. but it is not yet clear exactly how their release was achieved and what treatment they endured while being held prisoner. emma vardy, bbc news. a russian human—rights organisation says the authorities have arrested more than moo people for demonstrating against the war in ukraine. most detentions took place in moscow and st petersburg, but there've been protests in more than 30 other cities. mr putin has ordered the mobilisation of 300,000 reservists to fight in ukraine. late last night, the prime minister addressed the un general assembly in new york. liz truss vowed to stand up for freedom and also pledged to sustain or increase the military support to ukraine. the ukrainians are notjust defending their own country, they are defending our values and the security of the whole world. that is why we must act.

that is why the uk will spend 3% of gdp on defence by 2030, maintaining our position as the leading security actor in europe. the ban on fracking in the uk could be lifted under government plans to stimulate the shale gas industry. fracking has been suspended since 2019 following concerns that the extraction process can cause earthquakes. a review into the level of seismic activity allowed at sites is expected to be published today. the bank of england is expected to announce another big rise in interest rates today. last month's half a percentage point increase, the largest for 27 years, took the base rate to 1.75 per cent. the continued rise in prices, and the scale of government spending, mean the bank is under pressure to announce a seventh consecutive increase. here's carol.

with a brief look at the weather. those temperatures. going back a month, a sharp contrast. completely. you are right. a mile day, all start to the day for many. locally temperatures lower but most in double figures. it will change. behind this band of rain, pulling in cooler and. this cold front is sinking southwards. blustery around it. as it continues itsjourney, the cloud ahead will build and sunshine turn hazy on the south—east. in scotland and northern ireland, it will brighten up. you will see sunshine and a few showers and the wind will drop away. ill—16 in iii—i6 in the north but further south, still in milder conditions. through the evening and overnight,

the weather front comes with rain pushing down to south—east and southern parts of england. behind it, clearskies. southern parts of england. behind it, clear skies. we could see a touch of fog here and there. cooler. overnight lows in the north of late 13-15. it will be 7-10, but still 13—15. it will be 7—10, but still mild 13-15. it will be 7-10, but still mild in the south. tomorrow we have rain. the weather front is waving, which means it could be further north or south. this is where we think it will be. extending from east anglia to the channel islands. further north, dry and bright with sunshine and showers. cooler air filtering further south. thanks. on breakfast, we've been following the story of the 3 dads — andy, tim and mike — who became friends after their daughters took their own lives. they're now halfway

through their latest mission of walking 600 miles between all four uk parliaments, as they call for suicide prevention to be a compulsory part of the national curriculum. alison freeman caught up with them before they set off. chaps, welcome, welcome. how are you? two weeks ago today, they were getting ready for their next challenge. tim, andy and mike, the 3 dads walking, bonded by the loss of their daughters emily, sophie and beth to suicide. but, this time, it is not only to raise awareness of the problem and money for the suicide prevention charity papyrus, it is also to make a significant change to the way we talk about the issue. they were about to set off on a four—week walk, taking them 600 miles between the four uk parliaments, calling on officials to make it compulsory to teach suicide prevention in schools. but, before they left mike and his wife helen's family home, we had something to help them

on their way. right, then, chaps, i've got a little surprise for you all that has been gathered by papyrus, helen and some of us at the bbc, as well. so if you would like to follow me and take a look. we sat them down to show them a video of heartfelt messages, some from those they knew well. another walk, you say? ok, i'll follow you every step of the way. on social media. good luck to the 3 dads walking, especially mike and tim for having to put up with andy. i am sure emily, beth and sophie would all be very proud. you don't need us to tell. you how amazing you are, how important what you are doing with the walk is. _ there were others from bereaved parents they had met on their walk last year. i wanted to wish you all the luck with your current challenge and, hopefully, we will meet somewhere along the way. to tim, andy and mike, thanks for everything you're doing to make awareness of suicide.

this is so important. hopefully, i'll be doing one section with you and, you never know, - we might get a drink. hurray! and then, some stars they'd inspired. hello, tim, mike and andy, it is george ezra here just with a little message to say congratulations on everything you're doing, raising awareness for the charities around suicide and mental health. yeah, thank you for what you're doing, have a great trip. andy, mike, tim, just incredible. what you achieved last time around and what you are about to do now. is just truly, truly heroic. i'm sending you love and my best wishes.i shout loudly. - i know you'll be heard. all my very best, good luck. flipping heck. that was brilliant. absolutely brilliant. oh, wow, oh, wow. amazing.

absolutely speechless. daniel craig's special appearance. what do you make of it, guys? unbelievable. it means so much, doesn't it? you know, for us to have made an impression, itjust shows you, mental health issues and suicide, there are no barriers. incredible. i've got to say it's very easy- for me to be very flippant and say it's obvious because he is envious of our bodies and the way - we conduct ourselves! our chiselled profiles. all that. it'sjust amazing. it is surreal. the one thing everyone there reminds you is the difference _ that talking makes. and so that is what| we are going to do. yeah, walk and talk. that's all we know what to do, really. and walk they have — to stormont in northern ireland and across to edinburgh and down to manchester, where,

this week, they were welcomed by the mayor andy burnham, who cooked them a curry. this will keep you going tomorrow. yes, this is good. i think what they're doing is just tremendously important. it's a conversation the nation needs to have. and, actually, putting it into the curriculum and encouraging the conversation with younger people is just where we've got to go with this if we are going to help people, protect people and save lives. also joining them for dinner were former football manager sam allardyce and ex—liverpool and manchester city striker robbie fowler, who, too, have been raising awareness of suicide prevention. there was a lot of bravado, certainly in football. probably, now, people are starting to talk about it more. but, years ago, if you said anything like that... i was in parliament the first time an mp stood up and openly said in the house of commons that they'd had mental—health problems.

it was a moment i'll never forget. the post—curry conversation then turned to words of encouragement from big sam. i think it's down to sheer. determination on the effect that they want to have. because, in all fairness, they don't look the fittest, do they! _ i hope you continue to do - what you're doing and i sincerely hope we can all help in making sure that when you stop _ walking, it is in place. it is something that you are proud of and what you have achieved - to help stop these suicides. alison freeman, bbc news. tim, andy and mikejoin us now. the great thing about these guys, welcome. we talk about the walking and the crucially important stuff. we have spoken to you over a period of months and it has been great

getting to know you, but things you have been telling us... andy burnham. when you were around at his house, did he make the curry from scratch and was it any good? yes. scratch and was it any good? yes, and es. scratch and was it any good? yes, and yes- it — scratch and was it any good? yes, and yes- it was — scratch and was it any good? yes, and yes. it was awesome. - scratch and was it any good? yes, and yes. it was awesome. you - scratch and was it any good? yes, - and yes. it was awesome. you stayed over and, and yes. it was awesome. you stayed over and. the — and yes. it was awesome. you stayed over and, the next _ and yes. it was awesome. you stayed over and, the next morning? - and yes. it was awesome. you stayed over and, the next morning? bacon i over and, the next morning? bacon and eggs. and the eggs themselves have a story. irate and eggs. and the eggs themselves have a story-— and eggs. and the eggs themselves have a story. we arrived in wigan to be icked have a story. we arrived in wigan to be picked uo — have a story. we arrived in wigan to be picked up by _ have a story. we arrived in wigan to be picked up by peter _ have a story. we arrived in wigan to be picked up by peter helle - have a story. we arrived in wigan to be picked up by peter helle of - have a story. we arrived in wigan to be picked up by peter helle of placei be picked up by peter helle of place to place _ be picked up by peter helle of place to place as— be picked up by peter helle of place to place as we _ be picked up by peter helle of place to place. as we got— be picked up by peter helle of place to place. as we got in— be picked up by peter helle of place to place. as we got in the _ be picked up by peter helle of place to place. as we got in the car- be picked up by peter helle of place to place. as we got in the car he . to place. as we got in the car he handed _ to place. as we got in the car he handed us— to place. as we got in the car he handed us a _ to place. as we got in the car he handed us a box _ to place. as we got in the car he handed us a box of— to place. as we got in the car he handed us a box of eggs - to place. as we got in the car he handed us a box of eggs which . to place. as we got in the car he handed us a box of eggs which ii handed us a box of eggs which i thought— handed us a box of eggs which i thought unusual. _ handed us a box of eggs which i thought unusual. he _ handed us a box of eggs which i thought unusual. he said - handed us a box of eggs which i thought unusual. he said you i handed us a box of eggs which i. thought unusual. he said you have six eggs _ thought unusual. he said you have six eggs each _ thought unusual. he said you have six eggs each because _ thought unusual. he said you have six eggs each because i— thought unusual. he said you have six eggs each because i only- thought unusual. he said you have six eggs each because i only havel six eggs each because i only have bantanrs — six eggs each because i only have bantams. ~ ., , six eggs each because i only have bantams. . . , , . ., bantams. what is the significance of bantams? they _ bantams. what is the significance of bantams? they are _ bantams. what is the significance of bantams? they are small. _ bantams. what is the significance of bantams? they are small. small - bantams? they are small. small chickens produce _ bantams? they are small. small chickens produce more - bantams? they are small. small chickens produce more eggs. -

bantams? they are small. small l chickens produce more eggs. let's bantams? they are small. small - chickens produce more eggs. let's go back to the reason _ chickens produce more eggs. let's go back to the reason why _ chickens produce more eggs. let's go back to the reason why you _ chickens produce more eggs. let's go back to the reason why you are - chickens produce more eggs. let's go back to the reason why you are doing | back to the reason why you are doing what you are doing. there is a wonderful atmosphere around the three of you. are you aware of the conversations and think you have generated? how are you feeling? do you think you are changing things? it is difficult to say, particularly when _ it is difficult to say, particularly when we — it is difficult to say, particularly when we are _ it is difficult to say, particularly when we are out _ it is difficult to say, particularly when we are out walking. - it is difficult to say, particularly when we are out walking. the i it is difficult to say, particularly. when we are out walking. the past fortnight, — when we are out walking. the past fortnight, because _ when we are out walking. the past fortnight, because of— when we are out walking. the past fortnight, because of the - when we are out walking. the past fortnight, because of the situation| fortnight, because of the situation following — fortnight, because of the situation following the _ fortnight, because of the situation following the death _ fortnight, because of the situation following the death of _ fortnight, because of the situation following the death of the - fortnight, because of the situation following the death of the queen. | fortnight, because of the situation. following the death of the queen. we have been— following the death of the queen. we have been living — following the death of the queen. we have been living in _ following the death of the queen. we have been living in a _ following the death of the queen. we have been living in a quiet _ following the death of the queen. we have been living in a quiet bubble - have been living in a quiet bubble but as— have been living in a quiet bubble but as we — have been living in a quiet bubble but as we have _ have been living in a quiet bubble but as we have gone _ have been living in a quiet bubble but as we have gone through - have been living in a quiet bubble but as we have gone through this| but as we have gone through this week, _ but as we have gone through this week. peeple _ but as we have gone through this week, people have _ but as we have gone through this week, people have started - but as we have gone through this. week, people have started saying, but as we have gone through this - week, people have started saying, do you realise _ week, people have started saying, do you realise what — week, people have started saying, do you realise what you _ week, people have started saying, do you realise what you are _ week, people have started saying, do you realise what you are doing? - week, people have started saying, do you realise what you are doing? sami you realise what you are doing? sam allardyce. _ you realise what you are doing? sam allardyce, robbie _ you realise what you are doing? sam allardyce, robbie fowler. _ you realise what you are doing? sam allardyce, robbie fowler. the - you realise what you are doing? sam allardyce, robbie fowler. the things they said _ allardyce, robbie fowler. the things they said was — allardyce, robbie fowler. the things they said was powerful. _ allardyce, robbie fowler. the things they said was powerful. we - allardyce, robbie fowler. the things they said was powerful. we are - they said was powerful. we are getting — they said was powerful. we are getting feedback— they said was powerful. we are getting feedback but _ they said was powerful. we are getting feedback but what - they said was powerful. we are - getting feedback but what difference it makes _ getting feedback but what difference it makes me — getting feedback but what difference it makes me don't _ getting feedback but what difference it makes me don't know. _ getting feedback but what difference it makes me don't know. last - getting feedback but what difference it makes me don't know. last year, i it makes me don't know. last year, by getting _ it makes me don't know. last year, by getting people _ it makes me don't know. last year, by getting people to _ it makes me don't know. last year, by getting people to talk, _ it makes me don't know. last year, by getting people to talk, we - it makes me don't know. last year, by getting people to talk, we savedi

by getting people to talk, we saved lives, _ by getting people to talk, we saved lives, we _ by getting people to talk, we saved lives, we know _ by getting people to talk, we saved lives, we know that. _ by getting people to talk, we saved lives, we know that. how— by getting people to talk, we saved lives, we know that. how do - by getting people to talk, we saved lives, we know that. how do you i lives, we know that. how do you know? _ lives, we know that. how do you know? ., , . ,, lives, we know that. how do you know? ., , . ~' , know? people feedback. one guy, we ave a know? people feedback. one guy, we gave a speech — know? people feedback. one guy, we gave a speech and — know? people feedback. one guy, we gave a speech and afterwards - know? people feedback. one guy, we gave a speech and afterwards he - know? people feedback. one guy, we| gave a speech and afterwards he came up gave a speech and afterwards he came up to us and gave me a hug. i was going to take my own life later, i am not going to now. i cried a little bit and so did he and so did we all. a few days later he donated online and said thanks for saving me. it online and said thanks for saving me. , ,., online and said thanks for saving me. , ., ~ online and said thanks for saving me. . ~ ., .,, me. it is so important. an enormous thin to me. it is so important. an enormous thing to happen- _ me. it is so important. an enormous thing to happen. how— me. it is so important. an enormous thing to happen. how are _ me. it is so important. an enormous thing to happen. how are you - me. it is so important. an enormous thing to happen. how are you able . me. it is so important. an enormous| thing to happen. how are you able to help? as you know, the ripples of suicide and the effect it can have, even hearing someone who is thinking about it, it becomes a responsibility. something you have to deal with and try to help. it is generating _ to deal with and try to help. it is generating an — to deal with and try to help. it is generating an awareness. we get people — generating an awareness. we get people approaching us all the time, basically— people approaching us all the time, basically people affected by suicide

and bereaved by suicide. spreading that awareness, a culture of care. the feedback we get is more needs to be done _ the feedback we get is more needs to be done. early years. we are talking about— be done. early years. we are talking about introducing suicide awareness and prevention on the school curriculum. starting from early years. — curriculum. starting from early years, primary, secondary school, into higher education. so that we equip young people with life skills they need to take into adulthood. they will— they need to take into adulthood. they will become adults and parents and hopefully can look after themselves and also others. it is signposting- _ themselves and also others. it is signposting- we _ themselves and also others. if 3 signposting. we are not suicide professionals. when that chap came up professionals. when that chap came up to us we signposted him to a charity and people who can help. this has come out of the memory of emily, beth and sophie, your daughters. when you are speaking, you talk about them openly. and how this has affected you? it

you talk about them openly. and how this has affected you?— this has affected you? it was a decision made _ this has affected you? it was a decision made early _ this has affected you? it was a decision made early doors. - this has affected you? it was a i decision made early doors. there this has affected you? it was a - decision made early doors. there is a stigma _ decision made early doors. there is a stigma attached to suicide and mental—health problems, but the way my family— mental—health problems, but the way my family and myself looked at it, we are _ my family and myself looked at it, we are going to talk openly about beth from the beginning. talk about her. beth from the beginning. talk about her not— beth from the beginning. talk about her. not try to hide the fact she did take — her. not try to hide the fact she did take her own life. if things had been _ did take her own life. if things had been slightly different, she would still be _ been slightly different, she would still be here now. read to work with papyrus, _ still be here now. read to work with papyrus, prevention of young suicide, — papyrus, prevention of young suicide, and they have a helpline and if— suicide, and they have a helpline and if beth had known about that and if i and if beth had known about that and if i had _ and if beth had known about that and if i had known about that, she could well be _ if i had known about that, she could well be here now. we if i had known about that, she could well be here now.— well be here now. we realised from the moment — well be here now. we realised from the moment we _ well be here now. we realised from the moment we lost _ well be here now. we realised from the moment we lost sophie. - well be here now. we realised from the moment we lost sophie. the i well be here now. we realised from| the moment we lost sophie. the day we found _ the moment we lost sophie. the day we found her— the moment we lost sophie. the day we found her body, _ the moment we lost sophie. the day we found her body, we _ the moment we lost sophie. the day we found her body, we had - the moment we lost sophie. the day we found her body, we had a - the moment we lost sophie. the day we found her body, we had a long i we found her body, we had a long conversation _ we found her body, we had a long conversation. amongst _ we found her body, we had a long conversation. amongst the - we found her body, we had a long conversation. amongst the tearsl we found her body, we had a long. conversation. amongst the tears that day. conversation. amongst the tears that day as— conversation. amongst the tears that day as a _ conversation. amongst the tears that day. as a family— conversation. amongst the tears that day. as a family we _ conversation. amongst the tears that day. as a family we talked _ conversation. amongst the tears that day. as a family we talked about - day. as a family we talked about having _ day. as a family we talked about having to — day. as a family we talked about having to create _ day. as a family we talked about having to create something - day. as a family we talked about. having to create something positive from the _ having to create something positive from the toss — having to create something positive from the loss. we _ having to create something positive from the loss. we did _ having to create something positive from the loss. we did not— having to create something positive

from the loss. we did not know- having to create something positive i from the loss. we did not know what it was _ from the loss. we did not know what it was but _ from the loss. we did not know what it was but it — from the loss. we did not know what it was but it has _ from the loss. we did not know what it was but it has turned _ from the loss. we did not know what it was but it has turned into- from the loss. we did not know what it was but it has turned into this - it was but it has turned into this beast— it was but it has turned into this beast we — it was but it has turned into this beast we have _ it was but it has turned into this beast we have created. - beast we have created. but _ beast we have created. but the _ beast we have created. but the power - beast we have created. but the power we - beast we have created. but the power we have| beast we have created. . but the power we have got beast we have created. - but the power we have got is beast we have created. _ but the power we have got is built on the _ but the power we have got is built on the loss— but the power we have got is built on the loss of— but the power we have got is built on the loss of our— but the power we have got is built on the loss of our daughters. - sitting here watching the images of them, _ sitting here watching the images of them, this— sitting here watching the images of them, this is— sitting here watching the images of them, this is what _ sitting here watching the images of them, this is what it _ sitting here watching the images of them, this is what it is _ sitting here watching the images of them, this is what it is built- sitting here watching the images of them, this is what it is built on. - them, this is what it is built on. they— them, this is what it is built on. they decided _ them, this is what it is built on. they decided to _ them, this is what it is built on. they decided to take _ them, this is what it is built on. they decided to take their - them, this is what it is built on.| they decided to take their lives. them, this is what it is built on. - they decided to take their lives. we use that _ they decided to take their lives. we use that as— they decided to take their lives. we use that as a — they decided to take their lives. we use that as a foundation _ they decided to take their lives. we use that as a foundation to - they decided to take their lives. we use that as a foundation to help - use that as a foundation to help others — use that as a foundation to help others. in — use that as a foundation to help others. ., ., , use that as a foundation to help others. . , , ., ., use that as a foundation to help others. . , ., ., ., others. in a way, i suppose a lot of --eole others. in a way, i suppose a lot of people engaged — others. in a way, i suppose a lot of people engaged with _ others. in a way, i suppose a lot of people engaged with what - others. in a way, i suppose a lot of people engaged with what you - others. in a way, i suppose a lot of people engaged with what you are | people engaged with what you are doing well have concerns about e3 and how you are. as you know better than all of us, grief comes at different stages and can catch you unawares. i know what you are doing is helping. unawares. i know what you are doing is helinu. ., ., i. unawares. i know what you are doing is helinu. ., ., is helping. how are you? good question- _ is helping. how are you? good question- we _ is helping. how are you? good question. we are _ is helping. how are you? good question. we are good. - is helping. how are you? goodi question. we are good. before is helping. how are you? good - question. we are good. before we set off on— question. we are good. before we set off on the _ question. we are good. before we set off on the walk — question. we are good. before we set off on the walk before _ question. we are good. before we set off on the walk before last _ question. we are good. before we set off on the walk before last year, - question. we are good. before we set off on the walk before last year, we . off on the walk before last year, we had a _ off on the walk before last year, we had a conversation _ off on the walk before last year, we had a conversation about _ off on the walk before last year, we had a conversation about looking i had a conversation about looking after _ had a conversation about looking after each — had a conversation about looking after each other— had a conversation about looking after each other but _ had a conversation about looking after each other but what - had a conversation about looking after each other but what we - had a conversation about looking. after each other but what we found, because _ after each other but what we found, because it _ after each other but what we found, because it was — after each other but what we found, because it was such _ after each other but what we found, because it was such a _ after each other but what we found, because it was such a positive -

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night just south of warrington. we are after day— night just south of warrington. we are after day -- _ night just south of warrington. we are after day -- a— night just south of warrington. we are after day —— a day— night just south of warrington. we are after day —— a day off - night just south of warrington. we are after day —— a day off today- night just south of warrington. we i are after day —— a day off today and back— are after day —— a day off today and back tomorrow— are after day —— a day off today and back tomorrow morning. _ are after day -- a day off today and back tomorrow morning.— are after day -- a day off today and back tomorrow morning. andy, there is a little step- _ back tomorrow morning. andy, there is a little step. you _ back tomorrow morning. andy, there is a little step. you tripped _ back tomorrow morning. andy, there is a little step. you tripped over. - is a little step. you tripped over. please don't turn your ankle! not here. not to be ourfault. tim, mike, andy, good luck. always a joy to talk to you. if you've been affected by the issues raised, you can find help and support at... breakfast is on bbc one until 9.15. then it's time for morning live with gethin and kimberley. good morning. we werejust good morning. we were just saying good luck to tim, mike, andy on theirjourney tomorrow good luck to tim, mike, andy on their journey tomorrow to the senedd. what fantastic blokes they are. coming up today. we know that right now money is tight, so borrowing a few quid from a friend might seem like a safe

and easy solution. but rav warns us how loan sharks are trapping thousands in debt by making them think they are mates. i'll explain why a lack of paperwork isn't a friendly gesture, and how to get help if you're being threatened. also coming up, we meet some of the mothers who were forced to give their babies up foradoption, because they weren't married. i had to put him down on the ground and i had tojust turn _ around and walk away. and i never saw him again after that. - it is heartbreaking. we find out why decades later they are fighting for an apology on behalf of hundreds of thousands of women like them. plus, dr oscar is here to reassure us. as the health secretary addresses waiting times in the nhs. he explains how to treat the most

common medical emergencies at home. and lending a hand on the diy sos building site, presenter nick knowles is in leeds to tell us why their latest project for children in need is one of the most ambitious they've ever attempted. the pressure is also on for the celebrity masterchef finalists. dannyjones, mel blatt and lisa snowdonjoin us ahead of tonight's exciting showdown. it is tough to call. three brilliant chefs. and serving up a slice of strictly fitness. katie mcglynn is brightening up our thursday morning with rhys and nancy's quickstep. yes. we are doing leg flicks. kicks and flicks this _ yes. we are doing leg flicks. kicks and flicks this morning. _ yes. we are doing leg flicks. kicks and flicks this morning. kicking i yes. we are doing leg flicks. kicksl and flicks this morning. kicking and flickin: our and flicks this morning. kicking and flicking our way _ and flicks this morning. kicking and flicking our way to _ and flicks this morning. kicking and flicking our way to you. _ see you at 9:15. time to get the news where you are. good morning from bbc london. i'm thomas magill. the police watchdog, has raised "serious concerns" about the performance

of the metropolitan police after it found the force was "failing" in several areas of its work. his majesty's inspectorate of constabulary said scotland yard must make urgent improvements. the report comes just days after sir mark rowley took over as commissioner. in a statement the met said — "we are committed to making changes to address all of the issues the report highlights." the london living wage will go up by 90 pence an hour to £11.95. the increase has been brought forward because of the sharp increase in the cost of living over the past year. over 140,000 people working for over 2,500 employers in london will benefit. savile row in london's west end is known around the world for its specialist tailoring and bespoke suit shops

dating back centuries. in fact almost every shop on the street is somewhere you can buy a suit. but that unique character could be set to change as the owners of two sites want to build complex's housings art galleries, restaurants and other shops. and there's concern that could damage the character of this part of london. 300 years of bespoke tailoring on the street. since 2008, since the financial crisis, we've seen a large influx of young people who'd been through apprenticeships who are now setting up their own businesses, and we want to make sure that savile row is an area those tailors can work in and have a successful career for another 50 years or so. in a statement the landlord, pollen estate, told us savile row tailoring and craftsman heritage remains part of their core vision for the street. let's see how the tube is looking this morning. and there's a few problems. the bakerloo line has severe delays and there's some minor delays on the jubilee line. now the weather with kat hello there.

good morning to you. staying dry out there today. there will be variable amounts of cloud with sunny intervals and this active weather front will continue to track south eastwards, bringing outbreaks of rain for us overnight tonight. that rain may linger at times through friday but still some uncertainty as to how long it will hang on through the day on saturday. any patchy mist and fog will lift this morning. there will be some sunshine to follow with variable amounts of cloud through the morning and afternoon. those winds will pick up ever so slightly, and it will stay dry and a decent temperature for this time of year with highs of around 20 degrees. we start on a dry note this evening with lengthy clear spells and cloud amounts will increase overnight. here is where we get the rain edging in and by the end of the night the rain could turn quite patchy. and it will be mild. central london, we are down to about 1k celsius. into friday, it does look like the rain will linger through much of the day, so quite unsettled. still some uncertainty as to how quickly that rain will shift on saturday, but temperatures will start to cool. by tuesday, down to 1a degrees.

that's it from me. i'll be backjust after 9am. keep up to date with the latest on bbc radio london. but for now it's back to charlie and naga. hello, this is breakfast with charlie stayt and naga munchetty. the health secretary, therese coffey, is setting out plans this morning aimed at improving patient access to the nhs and social care in england. we're joined now by the shadow health secretary, wes streeting. the health secretary said her focus was on primary care, and that and need and desire to get people to see a gp within two weeks. what do you make of that? i a gp within two weeks. what do you make of that?— make of that? i think it's a disgrace — make of that? i think it's a disgrace that _ make of that? i think it's a disgrace that after - make of that? i think it's a disgrace that after 12 i make of that? i think it's a i disgrace that after 12 years in government the health secretary is

presenting a two—week wait to see a gp as _ presenting a two—week wait to see a gp as good — presenting a two—week wait to see a gp as good news. when labour was in government— gp as good news. when labour was in government we guaranteed a gp appointment within two days, within 48 hours _ appointment within two days, within 48 hours i— appointment within two days, within 48 hours. i think it is clear, whether— 48 hours. i think it is clear, whether we are talking about the wait to _ whether we are talking about the wait to see a gp, the record high waiting _ wait to see a gp, the record high waiting lists we see four operations on the _ waiting lists we see four operations on the nhs, the longer we give the conservatives in power, the longer patients— conservatives in power, the longer patients will wait. it is conservatives in power, the longer patients will wait.— patients will wait. it is easy to dismiss the — patients will wait. it is easy to dismiss the two-week - patients will wait. it is easy to dismiss the two-week aim. i patients will wait. it is easy to i dismiss the two-week aim. what is dismiss the two—week aim. what is the problem with aiming a target at two weeks? we know in many situations it's a lot more than that, so that would be an improvement for people seeking an appointment. i improvement for people seeking an appointment-— appointment. i think i would have more confidence _ appointment. i think i would have more confidence in _ appointment. i think i would have more confidence in what - appointment. i think i would have more confidence in what the i appointment. i think i would have i more confidence in what the health secretary— more confidence in what the health secretary says today if we had read reports _ secretary says today if we had read reports that she was going to deal with the _ reports that she was going to deal with the fundamental problem in the nhs, which is the staffing crisis and unless we recruit significant numbers— and unless we recruit significant numbers of new doctors, new nurses. we have _ numbers of new doctors, new nurses. we have a _ numbers of new doctors, new nurses. we have a in— numbers of new doctors, new nurses. we have a in hell, frankly of delivering the kind of fast access

to gps— delivering the kind of fast access to gps that i think people deserve and patients deserve and we will not be able _ and patients deserve and we will not be able to— and patients deserve and we will not be able to bring those waiting times down _ be able to bring those waiting times down is _ be able to bring those waiting times down is the last labour government did when— down is the last labour government did when we reduced waiting times from 18— did when we reduced waiting times from 18 months to just 18 weeks on average. _ from 18 months to just 18 weeks on average, the lowest waiting times in history— average, the lowest waiting times in history which led to the highest patient — history which led to the highest patient satisfaction in history. i think— patient satisfaction in history. i think people are running out of patience — think people are running out of patience on the government is running — patience on the government is running out of time and there are some _ running out of time and there are some immediate things the government could do. _ some immediate things the government could do, some levers they could pull now — could do, some levers they could pull now to — could do, some levers they could pull now to deal with the immediate crisis _ pull now to deal with the immediate crisis in _ pull now to deal with the immediate crisis in front of us this winter, but let's— crisis in front of us this winter, but let's be _ crisis in front of us this winter, but let's be clear where at a point where _ but let's be clear where at a point where we — but let's be clear where at a point where we don'tjust have a winter crisis _ where we don'tjust have a winter crisis in _ where we don'tjust have a winter crisis in the — where we don'tjust have a winter crisis in the nhs and the conservatives, we have a year—round crisis. _ conservatives, we have a year—round crisis. the _ conservatives, we have a year—round crisis, the worst crisis in the history— crisis, the worst crisis in the history of— crisis, the worst crisis in the history of the nhs and unless they deal with— history of the nhs and unless they deal with the fundamental workforce issue. _ deal with the fundamental workforce issue. any— deal with the fundamental workforce issue, any doctor or nurse working in the _ issue, any doctor or nurse working in the nhs — issue, any doctor or nurse working in the nhs will tell you unless the cavalry— in the nhs will tell you unless the cavalry is — in the nhs will tell you unless the cavalry is coming, they are not going — cavalry is coming, they are not going to — cavalry is coming, they are not going to be able to deal with it and after 12_ going to be able to deal with it and after 12 years, expecting the conservatives to deal with this is like asking an arsonist to put out a fire _ like asking an arsonist to put out a fire i _ like asking an arsonist to put out a fire. ., . , ., like asking an arsonist to put out a fire. ., . i. ., fire. i notice you mentioned labour's — fire. i notice you mentioned labour's time _ fire. i notice you mentioned labour's time in _ fire. i notice you mentioned | labour's time in government fire. i notice you mentioned -

labour's time in government several times and i think even you would acknowledge that there are certain factors now that did not apply then. , including some of the issues we have been through in the last two years. it's a very different chess set right now they are dealing with. can i ask you a couple of specifics about gps? do you approve of the relaxation of the rules that mean gps will be able to bring in more nurse practitioners, granted if they can get them and it's a point we've made this morning, pharmacist, nurse associates, in principle, do you agree with the idea of having more people in a practice who can do other roles?— people in a practice who can do other roles? , , ., other roles? there is definitely an arc ument other roles? there is definitely an argument to _ other roles? there is definitely an argument to be — other roles? there is definitely an argument to be made _ other roles? there is definitely an argument to be made about i other roles? there is definitely an argument to be made about a i other roles? there is definitely an i argument to be made about a winder range _ argument to be made about a winder range of— argument to be made about a winder range of role that frees up the gp's time only— range of role that frees up the gp's time only gps can do on the government should go further and deal with— government should go further and deal with the rules on gp pensions that see _ deal with the rules on gp pensions that see people leaving the nhs far further— that see people leaving the nhs far further than the pension rules and we've _ further than the pension rules and we've been— further than the pension rules and we've been calling for this for months — we've been calling for this for months and i think the government

will act _ months and i think the government will act on — months and i think the government will act on that today and we would welcome _ will act on that today and we would welcome that as well and on social care, _ welcome that as well and on social care, the _ welcome that as well and on social care, the other thing we could do to deal with— care, the other thing we could do to deal with the backlog we see in the nhs is _ deal with the backlog we see in the nhs is to— deal with the backlog we see in the nhs is to to deal with the 400,000 delayed _ nhs is to to deal with the 400,000 delayed discharges for no other reason — delayed discharges for no other reason that there is in the support there _ reason that there is in the support there in— reason that there is in the support there in social care, losing —— using — there in social care, losing —— using money for better pay terms and conditions _ using money for better pay terms and conditions would unblock the exit door from — conditions would unblock the exit door from hospitals and improve the flow of— door from hospitals and improve the flow of patients through which means a shorter— flow of patients through which means a shorter waiting times in a&e and dealing _ a shorter waiting times in a&e and dealing with the ambulance queues out of— dealing with the ambulance queues out of the _ dealing with the ambulance queues out of the front of the hospital would — out of the front of the hospital would make a big difference and you mentioned _ would make a big difference and you mentioned community pharmacy and labour— mentioned community pharmacy and labour has _ mentioned community pharmacy and labour has a great pledge on mental health. _ labour has a great pledge on mental health, eight and a half thousand new mental health care professionals supporting every school and community hub that would free up gp time to— community hub that would free up gp time to do— community hub that would free up gp time to do things that only gps can do and _ time to do things that only gps can do and that— time to do things that only gps can do and that is one of the labour pledges — do and that is one of the labour pledges for the general election and we announced it at the labour conference and we have more to come at the _ conference and we have more to come at the conference in liverpool.

would — at the conference in liverpool. would you _ at the conference in liverpool. would you spend more money than is being spent now, is that a straightforward pledge, that you would spend more? liz straightforward pledge, that you would spend more?— straightforward pledge, that you would spend more? liz truss i think she thinks the _ would spend more? liz truss i think she thinks the nhs _ would spend more? liz truss i think she thinks the nhs is _ would spend more? liz truss i think she thinks the nhs is enough i would spend more? liz truss i think. she thinks the nhs is enough money. i'm she thinks the nhs is enough money. i'm asking _ she thinks the nhs is enough money. i'm asking what you are saying. i promise i will answer the question, it'siust _ promise i will answer the question, it'siust a _ promise i will answer the question, it'sjust a contrast. we don't think it'sjust a contrast. we don't think it's an _ it'sjust a contrast. we don't think it's an honest position. we have to deal with— it's an honest position. we have to deal with recruiting more doctors and nurses— deal with recruiting more doctors and nurses and that costs money now but i and nurses and that costs money now but i would _ and nurses and that costs money now but i would also say in the long term _ but i would also say in the long term we — but i would also say in the long term we have to reform the nhs and the model— term we have to reform the nhs and the model of care so we deal with more _ the model of care so we deal with more conditions through community care services and dimension social care, _ care services and dimension social care, because at the moment when you compare _ care, because at the moment when you compare the _ care, because at the moment when you compare the nhs to other health care systems— compare the nhs to other health care systems we spend far too much money in hospitals _ systems we spend far too much money in hospitals dealing with patients because — in hospitals dealing with patients because we didn't get there early enough _ because we didn't get there early enough with primary care and with community— enough with primary care and with community services and mental health and social— community services and mental health and social care and i will have more to say— and social care and i will have more to say about — and social care and i will have more to say about that at the labour conference in liverpool and i will be happy—

conference in liverpool and i will be happy to talk in more detail about— be happy to talk in more detail about the _ be happy to talk in more detail about the labour plans to invest in the nhs _ about the labour plans to invest in the nhs but also reform the nhs to make _ the nhs but also reform the nhs to make sure — the nhs but also reform the nhs to make sure it is fit for the future. if i make sure it is fit for the future. if i went — make sure it is fit for the future. if i went back to my original question, would you be spending more now? i question, would you be spending more now? ., �* ., ., , ., question, would you be spending more now? ., ., , ., now? i don't want to frustrate you or our now? i don't want to frustrate you or your viewers — now? i don't want to frustrate you or your viewers but _ now? i don't want to frustrate you or your viewers but i _ now? i don't want to frustrate you or your viewers but i will - now? i don't want to frustrate you or your viewers but i will come i now? i don't want to frustrate you i or your viewers but i will come back next week— or your viewers but i will come back next week to talk about the investment labour would make now and the long—term plan that we have to make _ the long—term plan that we have to make sure — the long—term plan that we have to make sure we have an nhs fit for the future, _ make sure we have an nhs fit for the future, but _ make sure we have an nhs fit for the future, but i'm very clear about this _ future, but i'm very clear about this. unless we recruit more doctors and nurses— this. unless we recruit more doctors and nurses we will not deal with the fundamental problems facing the nhs and i fundamental problems facing the nhs and i will— fundamental problems facing the nhs and i will have more to say about that in— and i will have more to say about that in due — and i will have more to say about that in due course. we appreciate our time that in due course. we appreciate your time this _ that in due course. we appreciate your time this morning. _ that in due course. we appreciate your time this morning. wes i your time this morning. wes streeting, shadow health secretary speaking to us this morning and more information as wes streeting said will be forthcoming in the future. the us federal reserve has raised

interest rates and the ecb has raised them and now the bank of england is meeting again today, and hannah, largely expected to follow suit. we've already had one writes in the bank of england and this could be even bigger. interest rates have been historically low but they are on their— historically low but they are on their way— historically low but they are on their way back up and a lot of you might— their way back up and a lot of you might be— their way back up and a lot of you might be wondering why the bank of england _ might be wondering why the bank of england is— might be wondering why the bank of england is putting up interest rates when _ england is putting up interest rates when people are already feeling the cost of _ when people are already feeling the cost of living pressure. well the answer to that is inflation — currently at 9.9%. that means an item that cost £100 a year ago, would now cost £109.90. the bank of england has a target for inflation ofjust 2% — and the theory goes that by making it more expensive to borrow, raising interest rates takes money out of the economy and brings prices down. in august, the bank raised the base rate to 1.75%. that figure is used as a benchmark by high street banks and lenders when they decide what to charge us all for credit cards, loans,

and of course mortgages. at midday today it's expected to announce another rise in the base rate, possibly by an even larger amount of three—quarters of a percent. that would take it up to 2.5% — the highest since 2008. we spoke a leading economist about who will feel the effect of that most. households who have a mortgage will see their mortgage rates rise, perhaps very quickly if they are tied to the bank of england rate, perhaps pretty gradually over time if they have a fixed rate mortgage and it might be some time before they see an increase in the rate. on they see an increase in the rate. on the other side of the ledger those with savings might see the saving rate go up and might start to enjoy more income from those assets. i expect most concerned might be those lower income people who have a mortgage that's immediately going up in line with increases in the bank rate and they might be the ones who feel the pinch most quickly, and they might hear about that later

today. now all of this is happening a day before what's being described as a 'mini budget' from the chancellor kwasi kwarteng. he's expected to try to put money back in people's pockets by cutting taxes. he'll also give more details on plans to cap energy prices for households, as well as more information about yesterday's news that businesses will see their energy bills cut to around half of their expected level this winter. tim muffett has been gauging reaction to that announcement. at the core of this business is a plentiful supply of gas. we make air dried fruit and vegetable products. the air drying is done using heat, and that heat is generated from a gas boiler creating steam into our machines. i can't reduce how much gas i am using. ninisha has seen her gas bills skyrocket. last november we were paying about £2,500 a month and it increased to £18,000 a month for three or four months while we were in a temporary contract.

in april, ninisha fixed her gas bills for three years. which still means about £7,500 a month, so it was still three times more than what we were used to paying for the last seven years we have been here. ninisha has also seen a huge rise in standing charges, a fixed daily amount payable to her gas supplier. rent and rates combined are less than my gas bill, and that has just never happened before. the government has already announced an energy price guarantee for domestic users, so a typical household will pay around £2,500 per year over the next two years depending on how much gas and electricity they use, but many businesses have said they simply cannot afford rocketing fuel costs, which is why this announcement has been so keenly awaited. 0n the 1st of october, the government will provide a discount... included in the announcement from the business secretary, jacob rees—mogg, was a six month cap on wholesale gas and electricity prices, which were expected to rise

even further over the winter. what is your reaction to the announcement we have just heard? huge disappointment. we were already paying less than the capped price at the moment, so this is no help to us whatsoever. what they haven't addressed is the money we would have to spend on a standing charge and that the gas companies are charging us. i get the feeling this is more future proofing rather than helping us right now. other businesses have welcomed the announcement. lucy runs a bakery in birmingham. i think it's definitely i taken the pressure off. the last couple of weeks, well, i the last couple of months have been incredibly worrying, things like, should i put the oven on, - or batch things up, and i've even been keeping the lights off, i so it has come as a relief but i am concerned it's. a bit late for a lot of small- businesses within the community. hotels need to be cleaned, heated, air conditioned and staffed 2a hours a day. from the lifts to the lights,

they are an energy hungry business. how big a rise were you looking at for your energy use? it's been devastating. some bills we've had to renew have gone up by 250%. his majesty's government is taking urgent action that will last for an initial period of six months... only six months. what is your reaction? it is welcome news that the government is doing something, but i think that it is masking a problem that is going to rebound again in six months' time. as long as the ukraine issue is going to continue, as long as we don't have alternative energy supplies and soucres, it's only going to carry on getting worse. this government support package is a lifeline for many businesses and organisations, but it is temporary. fears over rising energy bills seem unlikely to disappear soon. tim muffett, bbc news. if we bring all this together,

you can see the tensions here. 0n the one hand, the government's trying to boost the economy by lowering bills and taxes, on the other hand the bank of england's raising interest rates with the aim of dampening demand. worth saying that the bank is not an outlier here — the us put up interest rates overnight and the eurozone has been doing the same. but the decision today is going to be another delicate balancing act. and we will find out at midday from the bank of england. all eyes on that. �* , . ., the bank of england. all eyes on that. �*, . . . . . ., that. let's have a chat with carol who has the _ that. let's have a chat with carol who has the weather _ that. let's have a chat with carol who has the weather for - that. let's have a chat with carol who has the weather for us. - that. let's have a chat with carol who has the weather for us. can | that. let's have a chat with carol| who has the weather for us. can i who has the weatherfor us. can i alert you that if you want to see some amazing pictures from wildlife photographers for the bbc, you need to carry on watching after the weather because we have that coming next. with pleasure and i saw one of the polar _ with pleasure and i saw one of the polar bear — with pleasure and i saw one of the polar bear earlier. it is gorgeous. i cannot_ polar bear earlier. it is gorgeous. i cannot wait. this morning we have a mild _ i cannot wait. this morning we have a mild start— i cannot wait. this morning we have a mild start of the day for most of us and _ a mild start of the day for most of us and locally we have a cold start

on parts _ us and locally we have a cold start on parts of — us and locally we have a cold start on parts of the south coast and for some _ on parts of the south coast and for some of— on parts of the south coast and for some of us— on parts of the south coast and for some of us it's also a hazy start, as you _ some of us it's also a hazy start, as you can— some of us it's also a hazy start, as you can see in gloucestershire. what _ as you can see in gloucestershire. what is _ as you can see in gloucestershire. what is happening is we have a weather— what is happening is we have a weather front, a cold front sinking south _ weather front, a cold front sinking south and — weather front, a cold front sinking south and taking the rain with it and blustery winds around as well and blustery winds around as well and the _ and blustery winds around as well and the cloud continuing to build ahead _ and the cloud continuing to build ahead of— and the cloud continuing to build ahead of it so the hazy sunshine will last— ahead of it so the hazy sunshine will last the longest in the south—east of england but on the other— south—east of england but on the other side — south—east of england but on the other side of the weather front for scotland _ other side of the weather front for scotland and northern ireland, the wind wiii— scotland and northern ireland, the wind will drop and we will see a return— wind will drop and we will see a return to — wind will drop and we will see a return to sunshine and a few showers but cooier— return to sunshine and a few showers but cooler air — return to sunshine and a few showers but cooler air is coming in behind that cold — but cooler air is coming in behind that cold front so temperatures are between _ that cold front so temperatures are between 14 and 16 degrees but still in the _ between 14 and 16 degrees but still in the mild conditions further south — in the mild conditions further south as— in the mild conditions further south. as we head through the rush you can _ south. as we head through the rush you can see — south. as we head through the rush you can see the rain coming in across— you can see the rain coming in across the _ you can see the rain coming in across the isles of scilly, south—west england and also into northern— south—west england and also into northern england and still dry at this stage across the south—east. for southern scotland the rain will pull away — for southern scotland the rain will pull away but for northern ireland and the _ pull away but for northern ireland and the rest of scotland it will be dry, and the rest of scotland it will be dry. stilt— and the rest of scotland it will be dry, still some sunshine and one or two showers — dry, still some sunshine and one or two showers. through the rest of the evening _ two showers. through the rest of the evening and — two showers. through the rest of the evening and overnight the rain does make _ evening and overnight the rain does make its— evening and overnight the rain does make its way towards the south. clear _

make its way towards the south. clear skies — make its way towards the south. clear skies and showers and locally we could _ clear skies and showers and locally we could see mist and fog and it will he _ we could see mist and fog and it will he a — we could see mist and fog and it will be a colder night than of late in the _ will be a colder night than of late in the north but still mild in the south — in the north but still mild in the south. tomorrow we start with cloud and rain _ south. tomorrow we start with cloud and rain in _ south. tomorrow we start with cloud and rain in this position roughly and rain in this position roughly and it— and rain in this position roughly and it might be further north or south _ and it might be further north or south because it is a waving front, but behind — south because it is a waving front, but behind that, dry weather and showers — but behind that, dry weather and showers coming in through the course of the _ showers coming in through the course of the day— showers coming in through the course of the day and not everybody will catch _ of the day and not everybody will catch one — of the day and not everybody will catch one but the cool air is filtering _ catch one but the cool air is filtering that bit further south. lovely to see you. enjoy the rest of your week. sir david attenborough has returned to our tv screens with 'frozen planet ii'. 11 years after its predecessor, this series documents life in some of the harshest and most remote regions on earth and reveals the fate of habitats on the brink of collapse. look at that picture over your left shoulder. amazing. capturing the incredible scenes of animals in the wild requires some of the most hi—tech and advanced camera equipment available — take a look at these two pumas

battling over the same carcass in patagonia. the larger female is now no longer actively feeding, so she makes another approach. roars. snarls. at last, the owner ignores her. pumas are the only solitary big cat known to share a meal with a neighbour.

maybe the young puma, with the help of its neighbour, will, after all, survive her first winter. and maybe the older cat one day will be in need of a favour returned. we're joined now by the series producer elizabeth white and camera operator helen hobin, who was involved in filming that dramatic sequence. good morning to you both. i didn't like the sound effects. but, i understand it is necessary. tell me, what was it like capturing the moment? we were saying earlier, the two of you coming on, they spend days filming this and you corrected yourself and said, it's more like weeks, months. it takes ages, so take us through getting that

beautiful piece of filming. that se . uence beautiful piece of filming. that sequence was _ beautiful piece of filming. that sequence was myself - beautiful piece of filming. that sequence was myself and an american cameraman _ sequence was myself and an american cameraman called dawson dunning, an amazing _ cameraman called dawson dunning, an amazing cinematographer and we were fiiming _ amazing cinematographer and we were fiiming in— amazing cinematographer and we were filming in pitch black which was such— filming in pitch black which was such a — filming in pitch black which was such a different shoot for me and there _ such a different shoot for me and there were — such a different shoot for me and there were so many different things to iearn— there were so many different things to learn about how to work in that environment. you couldn't put anything — environment. you couldn't put anything on the ground, because if you did _ anything on the ground, because if you did not — anything on the ground, because if you did not have your head torch on, and you _ you did not have your head torch on, and you move, you lost your item and you were _ and you move, you lost your item and you were trying to keep pace with the pumas— you were trying to keep pace with the pumas but it was brilliant on the pumas but it was brilliant on the thermal technology was able to reveal— the thermal technology was able to reveal the — the thermal technology was able to reveal the whole landscape so we could _ reveal the whole landscape so we could go — reveal the whole landscape so we could go up on a hill with the camera — could go up on a hill with the camera and scan around and look for the heat _ camera and scan around and look for the heat signatures which is why it looks— the heat signatures which is why it looks different, sort of monochrome. stupid _ looks different, sort of monochrome. stupid question, when you are looking through the cameras, and you see in action films when they go in at night and they have the goggles, did you have those as well? ihlat at night and they have the goggles, did you have those as well? not the no: ules, did you have those as well? not the goggles. but _ did you have those as well? not the goggles. but the — did you have those as well? not the goggles, but the screen _ did you have those as well? not the goggles, but the screen was - did you have those as well? not the goggles, but the screen was the - did you have those as well? not the | goggles, but the screen was the only way to— goggles, but the screen was the only way to see _ goggles, but the screen was the only way to see what was going on and if you are _ way to see what was going on and if you are doing a long lens camera work, _ you are doing a long lens camera work, following an animal, you use peripheral— work, following an animal, you use peripheral vision and look where it will go _ peripheral vision and look where it will go next but filming at night,

your screen was your only insight into the — your screen was your only insight into the whole world so when you looked _ into the whole world so when you looked up — into the whole world so when you looked up it was screen blindness and totally dark so you had no way of knowing — and totally dark so you had no way of knowing what would happen next. how close _ of knowing what would happen next. how close are you? how far away were you? how close are you? how far away were ou? , ., , how close are you? how far away were ou? , . , , . how close are you? how far away were ou? , ,., ,, you? the pumas were strange because the were you? the pumas were strange because they were utterly _ you? the pumas were strange because they were utterly indifferent _ you? the pumas were strange because they were utterly indifferent to - you? the pumas were strange because they were utterly indifferent to us - they were utterly indifferent to us being _ they were utterly indifferent to us being there — they were utterly indifferent to us being there-— being there. one came out from nowhere and — being there. one came out from nowhere and walked _ being there. one came out from nowhere and walked past - being there. one came out from nowhere and walked past like i being there. one came out from| nowhere and walked past like we weren't _ nowhere and walked past like we weren't even there but with this sort of— weren't even there but with this sort of thing we start quite far back— sort of thing we start quite far back and — sort of thing we start quite far back and we are working with experts all the _ back and we are working with experts all the time _ back and we are working with experts all the time and slowly getting closer— all the time and slowly getting closer if— all the time and slowly getting closer if we are able and then we sit tight— closer if we are able and then we sit tight and watch. how closer if we are able and then we sit tight and watch.— closer if we are able and then we sit tight and watch. how long did it take to net sit tight and watch. how long did it take to get that? _ sit tight and watch. how long did it take to get that? we _ sit tight and watch. how long did it take to get that? we were - sit tight and watch. how long did it take to get that? we were in - take to get that? we were in patagonia — take to get that? we were in patagonia for _ take to get that? we were in patagonia for a _ take to get that? we were in patagonia for a month - take to get that? we were in patagonia for a month on - take to get that? we were in l patagonia for a month on that take to get that? we were in - patagonia for a month on that chute. liz, patagonia for a month on that chute. liz. when _ patagonia for a month on that chute. liz, when you have somebody like helen, and remind me of your colleague's name... helen, and remind me of your colleague's name. . ._ helen, and remind me of your colleague's name... dawson dunning. the are colleague's name... dawson dunning. they are basically _ colleague's name... dawson dunning. they are basically saying, _ colleague's name... dawson dunning. they are basically saying, nothing - they are basically saying, nothing yet. how do you stay patient and think, 0k, we know it's close, or.... money is still a thing, it is

a business as well. ads, or.... money is still a thing, it is a business as well.— a business as well. a lot of research — a business as well. a lot of research goes _ a business as well. a lot of research goes in _ a business as well. a lot of research goes in at - a business as well. a lot of research goes in at the - a business as well. a lot of - research goes in at the beginning to work out _ research goes in at the beginning to work out how— research goes in at the beginning to work out how long _ research goes in at the beginning to work out how long we _ research goes in at the beginning to work out how long we think- research goes in at the beginning to work out how long we think we - research goes in at the beginning to work out how long we think we willi work out how long we think we will need _ work out how long we think we will need and _ work out how long we think we will need and we — work out how long we think we will need and we go _ work out how long we think we will need and we go in _ work out how long we think we will need and we go in and _ work out how long we think we will need and we go in and say- work out how long we think we will need and we go in and say we - work out how long we think we will| need and we go in and say we think we can— need and we go in and say we think we can probably— need and we go in and say we think we can probably get _ need and we go in and say we think we can probably get what _ need and we go in and say we think we can probably get what we - need and we go in and say we think we can probably get what we need i need and we go in and say we think. we can probably get what we need in three _ we can probably get what we need in three or— we can probably get what we need in three or four— we can probably get what we need in three or four weeks— we can probably get what we need in three or four weeks but— we can probably get what we need in three or four weeks but you - we can probably get what we need in three or four weeks but you get - three or four weeks but you get those _ three or four weeks but you get those phone _ three or four weeks but you get those phone calls _ three or four weeks but you get those phone calls from - three or four weeks but you get those phone calls from the - three or four weeks but you get| those phone calls from the field saying _ those phone calls from the field saying we — those phone calls from the field saying we still— those phone calls from the field saying we still haven't - those phone calls from the field saying we still haven't got - those phone calls from the field saying we still haven't got it, i those phone calls from the field l saying we still haven't got it, but what _ saying we still haven't got it, but what is _ saying we still haven't got it, but what is amazing _ saying we still haven't got it, but what is amazing is _ saying we still haven't got it, but what is amazing is the _ saying we still haven't got it, but what is amazing is the case - saying we still haven't got it, but what is amazing is the case withi what is amazing is the case with that story, — what is amazing is the case with that story. you _ what is amazing is the case with that story, you don't— what is amazing is the case with that story, you don't know- what is amazing is the case with that story, you don't know what| what is amazing is the case with - that story, you don't know what you are going _ that story, you don't know what you are going to— that story, you don't know what you are going to get, _ that story, you don't know what you are going to get, so— that story, you don't know what you are going to get, so that _ that story, you don't know what you are going to get, so that food - are going to get, so that food sharing — are going to get, so that food sharing behaviour— are going to get, so that food sharing behaviour was - are going to get, so that food sharing behaviour was not - are going to get, so that food - sharing behaviour was not something we expected — sharing behaviour was not something we expected to — sharing behaviour was not something we expected to see. _ sharing behaviour was not something we expected to see. it _ sharing behaviour was not something we expected to see. it was _ sharing behaviour was not something we expected to see. it was new- sharing behaviour was not something we expected to see. it was new and i we expected to see. it was new and completely— we expected to see. it was new and completely unexpected, _ we expected to see. it was new and completely unexpected, and - we expected to see. it was new and completely unexpected, and when. we expected to see. it was new and i completely unexpected, and when you hear they— completely unexpected, and when you hear they have — completely unexpected, and when you hear they have something _ completely unexpected, and when you hear they have something like - completely unexpected, and when you hear they have something like that i hear they have something like that that is— hear they have something like that that is unique _ hear they have something like that that is unique. ialtho— hear they have something like that that is unique-— that is unique. who tells you that? i don't that is unique. who tells you that? i don't know _ that is unique. who tells you that? i don't know your _ that is unique. who tells you that? i don't know your personal- i don't know your personal expertise, but who tells you, the reason this is important is because of this? ~ .,, reason this is important is because of this? m, ., reason this is important is because of this? ., ., ~' of this? most of the time we work with guides _ of this? most of the time we work with guides in _ of this? most of the time we work with guides in the _ of this? most of the time we work with guides in the field, _ of this? most of the time we work with guides in the field, scientistsj with guides in the field, scientists or expert — with guides in the field, scientists or expert guides, _ with guides in the field, scientists or expert guides, so _ with guides in the field, scientists or expert guides, so the - with guides in the field, scientists or expert guides, so the team i with guides in the field, scientists| or expert guides, so the team had with guides in the field, scientists . or expert guides, so the team had a guide _ or expert guides, so the team had a guide called — or expert guides, so the team had a guide called diego _ or expert guides, so the team had a guide called diego who _ or expert guides, so the team had a guide called diego who has- or expert guides, so the team had a guide called diego who has workedl or expert guides, so the team had a. guide called diego who has worked in that location — guide called diego who has worked in that location for— guide called diego who has worked in that location for years _ guide called diego who has worked in that location for years and _ guide called diego who has worked in that location for years and he - that location for years and he almost — that location for years and he almost knows _ that location for years and he almost knows the _ that location for years and he almost knows the individual. that location for years and he - almost knows the individual animals and he _ almost knows the individual animals and he was — almost knows the individual animals and he wasjust— almost knows the individual animals and he wasjust like, _ almost knows the individual animals and he wasjust like, guys, - almost knows the individual animals and he wasjust like, guys, you i almost knows the individual animalsj and he wasjust like, guys, you have something _ and he wasjust like, guys, you have something special. _ and he wasjust like, guys, you have something special. we _ and he wasjust like, guys, you have something special.— something special. we are seeing these pictures _ something special. we are seeing these pictures of— something special. we are seeing these pictures of polar— something special. we are seeing these pictures of polar bears, i

these pictures of polar bears, obviously and some of the earlier shots were on drones, but what little i know about polar bears and humans is that you keep your distance. i know there can be myths that say they can smell a human how many miles away. have you been in those circumstances? i many miles away. have you been in those circumstances?— those circumstances? i haven't filmed polar — those circumstances? i haven't filmed polar bears _ those circumstances? i haven't filmed polar bears myself- those circumstances? i haven't filmed polar bears myself but i those circumstances? i haven't i filmed polar bears myself but i've heard _ filmed polar bears myself but i've heard from other camera people that it's one _ heard from other camera people that it's one of— heard from other camera people that it's one of those situations that the hair— it's one of those situations that the hair at _ it's one of those situations that the hair at the back of your neck goes _ the hair at the back of your neck goes up — the hair at the back of your neck goes up and you feel the intensity of the _ goes up and you feel the intensity of the predator's stare. liz has worked — of the predator's stare. liz has worked more on locations with polar bears _ worked more on locations with polar bears. in— worked more on locations with polar bears. ., ~ worked more on locations with polar bears. . ~ , worked more on locations with polar bears. . ,, , . . , bears. in a like this that teams have smoke — bears. in a like this that teams have smoke machines - bears. in a like this that teams have smoke machines to i bears. in a like this that teams have smoke machines to get i bears. in a like this that teams i have smoke machines to get away bears. in a like this that teams - have smoke machines to get away and we are _ have smoke machines to get away and we are working — have smoke machines to get away and we are working with _ have smoke machines to get away and we are working with teams _ have smoke machines to get away and we are working with teams who - have smoke machines to get away and we are working with teams who are i we are working with teams who are used _ we are working with teams who are used to— we are working with teams who are used to working _ we are working with teams who are used to working with _ we are working with teams who are used to working with polar- we are working with teams who are used to working with polar bears i we are working with teams who are i used to working with polar bears and they can _ used to working with polar bears and they can monitor— used to working with polar bears and they can monitor their— used to working with polar bears and they can monitor their behaviour. i they can monitor their behaviour. and in— they can monitor their behaviour. and in a — they can monitor their behaviour. and in a situation _ they can monitor their behaviour. and in a situation like _ they can monitor their behaviour. and in a situation like this - they can monitor their behaviour. and in a situation like this is i they can monitor their behaviour. and in a situation like this is that| and in a situation like this is that the bears— and in a situation like this is that the bears were _ and in a situation like this is that the bears were so _ and in a situation like this is that the bears were so engrossed i and in a situation like this is that the bears were so engrossed in i and in a situation like this is that- the bears were so engrossed in each other— the bears were so engrossed in each other that _ the bears were so engrossed in each other that the — the bears were so engrossed in each other that the team _ the bears were so engrossed in each other that the team could _ the bears were so engrossed in each other that the team could spend i other that the team could spend several— other that the team could spend several hours _ other that the team could spend several hours watching, - other that the team could spend several hours watching, and i other that the team could spend several hours watching, and it's| other that the team could spend. several hours watching, and it's a long _ several hours watching, and it's a long lens, — several hours watching, and it's a long lens, from _ several hours watching, and it's a long lens, from a _ several hours watching, and it's a long lens, from a distance - several hours watching, and it's a long lens, from a distance or- several hours watching, and it's a long lens, from a distance or a i long lens, from a distance or a small— long lens, from a distance or a small drone _ long lens, from a distance or a small drone which— long lens, from a distance or a small drone which doesn't i long lens, from a distance or a i small drone which doesn't disrupt their behaviour, _ small drone which doesn't disrupt their behaviour, so _ small drone which doesn't disrupt their behaviour, so they- small drone which doesn't disrupt their behaviour, so they are - small drone which doesn't disrupt their behaviour, so they are able i small drone which doesn't disrupt i their behaviour, so they are able to

keep— their behaviour, so they are able to keep a _ their behaviour, so they are able to keep a distance _ their behaviour, so they are able to keep a distance and _ their behaviour, so they are able to keep a distance and be _ their behaviour, so they are able to keep a distance and be able - their behaviour, so they are able to keep a distance and be able to- keep a distance and be able to monitor— keep a distance and be able to monitor what _ keep a distance and be able to monitor what they— keep a distance and be able to monitor what they were - keep a distance and be able to monitor what they were doing | keep a distance and be able to- monitor what they were doing and again— monitor what they were doing and again it _ monitor what they were doing and again it was — monitor what they were doing and again it was one _ monitor what they were doing and again it was one of— monitor what they were doing and again it was one of those - monitor what they were doing and i again it was one of those wonderful moments _ again it was one of those wonderful moments where _ again it was one of those wonderful moments where there _ again it was one of those wonderful moments where there was - again it was one of those wonderful moments where there was an - again it was one of those wonderfuli moments where there was an e—mail from the _ moments where there was an e—mail from the field — moments where there was an e—mail from the field saying, _ moments where there was an e—mail from the field saying, in— moments where there was an e—mail from the field saying, in all- moments where there was an e—mail from the field saying, in all my - from the field saying, in all my years— from the field saying, in all my years doing _ from the field saying, in all my years doing this, _ from the field saying, in all my years doing this, i've _ from the field saying, in all my years doing this, i've never- from the field saying, in all my i years doing this, i've never seen anything — years doing this, i've never seen anything as— years doing this, i've never seen anything as special— years doing this, i've never seen anything as special as _ years doing this, i've never seen anything as special as that. i years doing this, i've never seen anything as special as that. that's nice. it anything as special as that. that's nice- it feels _ anything as special as that. that's nice. it feels nice. _ anything as special as that. that's nice. it feels nice. we _ anything as special as that. that's nice. it feels nice. we are - anything as special as that. that's nice. it feels nice. we are not i nice. it feels nice. we are not there yet. _ nice. it feels nice. we are not there yet. we _ nice. it feels nice. we are not there yet, we have _ nice. it feels nice. we are not there yet, we have strictly i nice. it feels nice. we are not i there yet, we have strictly first. liz, if somebody said to you, what's the biggest animal, where you have the biggest animal, where you have the silly conversations, often with charlie where you say, what if? what do you think the biggest animal is that an eagle would pick up? a sparrowhawk might be able to get my cat, but what would you say now? prior to watching this footage i would — prior to watching this footage i would have _ prior to watching this footage i would have probably— prior to watching this footage i would have probably guessed i would have probably guessed something. _ would have probably guessed something. if— would have probably guessed something, if they _ would have probably guessed something, if they were i would have probably guessedi something, if they were lucky, would have probably guessed - something, if they were lucky, may be the _ something, if they were lucky, may be the same — something, if they were lucky, may be the same size _ something, if they were lucky, may be the same size as _ something, if they were lucky, may be the same size as them. - something, if they were lucky, may be the same size as them. so- something, if they were lucky, may be the same size as them. so a. something, if they were lucky, may be the same size as them. so a large cat or a dog. — be the same size as them. so a large cat or a dog. wait _ be the same size as them. so a large cat or a dog, wait for _ be the same size as them. so a large cat or a dog, wait for this. _ be the same size as them. so a large cat or a dog, wait for this. or- be the same size as them. so a large cat or a dog, wait for this. or a i cat or a dog, wait for this. or a little tiny _ cat or a dog, wait for this. or a little tiny baby _ cat or a dog, wait for this. or a little tiny baby goat. _ cat or a dog, wait for this. or a little tiny baby goat. wait i cat or a dog, wait for this. or a little tiny baby goat. wait for i little tiny baby goat. wait for this. little tiny baby goat. wait for this- this _ little tiny baby goat. wait for this. this is— little tiny baby goat. wait for this. this is worth _ little tiny baby goat. wait for this. this is worth waiting i little tiny baby goat. wait for| this. this is worth waiting for.

little tiny baby goat. wait for i this. this is worth waiting for. we would this. this is worth waiting for. - would advise people to look away if they are of a certain disposition. this is an eagle coming into sweep. what size goat was that? was it a kid? , , ., ., , ., what size goat was that? was it a kid? , ., ., kid? this is one that is a yearling, so it is five _ kid? this is one that is a yearling, so it is five times _ kid? this is one that is a yearling, so it is five times the _ kid? this is one that is a yearling, so it is five times the weight i kid? this is one that is a yearling, so it is five times the weight of i so it is five times the weight of the eagle. _ so it is five times the weight of the eagle. so— so it is five times the weight of the eagle, so it's _ so it is five times the weight of the eagle, so it's a _ so it is five times the weight of the eagle, so it's a sort - so it is five times the weight of the eagle, so it's a sort of- so it is five times the weight of. the eagle, so it's a sort of almost fully grown— the eagle, so it's a sort of almost fully grown kid _ the eagle, so it's a sort of almost fully grown kid of— the eagle, so it's a sort of almost fully grown kid of a _ the eagle, so it's a sort of almost fully grown kid of a year's - the eagle, so it's a sort of almost fully grown kid of a year's age i the eagle, so it's a sort of almostj fully grown kid of a year's age but it's almost— fully grown kid of a year's age but it's almost adult _ fully grown kid of a year's age but it's almost adult size. _ fully grown kid of a year's age but it's almost adult size. mgr- fully grown kid of a year's age but it's almost adult size. my goodness. how do you — it's almost adult size. my goodness. how do you balance _ it's almost adult size. my goodness. how do you balance up, _ it's almost adult size. my goodness. how do you balance up, and - it's almost adult size. my goodness. how do you balance up, and in i it's almost adult size. my goodness. how do you balance up, and in a i it's almost adult size. my goodness. | how do you balance up, and in a way we were showing these pictures now and thinking who is going to be watching, how do you balance up that thing of showing things as they are, and different people's sensibilities and different people's sensibilities and everybody has their opinions about what you should and shouldn't see. it’s about what you should and shouldn't see. �* . . about what you should and shouldn't see. �*, ., . about what you should and shouldn't see. ._ about what you should and shouldn't see. .,. . about what you should and shouldn't see. ._ . see. it's a tricky balance. we don't want to shy _ see. it's a tricky balance. we don't want to shy away _ see. it's a tricky balance. we don't want to shy away from _ see. it's a tricky balance. we don't want to shy away from natural i want to shy away from natural behaviour _ want to shy away from natural behaviour and _ want to shy away from natural behaviour and it _ want to shy away from natural behaviour and it is _ want to shy away from natural behaviour and it is nature, i want to shy away from natural i behaviour and it is nature, tooth and claw — behaviour and it is nature, tooth and claw but _ behaviour and it is nature, tooth and claw but we _ behaviour and it is nature, tooth and claw but we don't _ behaviour and it is nature, tooth and claw but we don't want i behaviour and it is nature, tooth and claw but we don't want to i behaviour and it is nature, tooth i and claw but we don't want to revel in it and _

and claw but we don't want to revel in it and overdose _ and claw but we don't want to revel in it and overdose people _ and claw but we don't want to revel in it and overdose people with i and claw but we don't want to revel in it and overdose people with it, i in it and overdose people with it, but we _ in it and overdose people with it, but we do — in it and overdose people with it, but we do need _ in it and overdose people with it, but we do need to— in it and overdose people with it, but we do need to tell _ in it and overdose people with it, but we do need to tell things i in it and overdose people with it, but we do need to tell things the| but we do need to tell things the way they— but we do need to tell things the way they are, _ but we do need to tell things the way they are, and _ but we do need to tell things the way they are, and in _ but we do need to tell things the way they are, and in this - but we do need to tell things the way they are, and in this case i but we do need to tell things the. way they are, and in this case this is the _ way they are, and in this case this is the most — way they are, and in this case this is the most incredible _ way they are, and in this case this is the most incredible piece - way they are, and in this case this is the most incredible piece of- is the most incredible piece of behaviour— is the most incredible piece of behaviour of _ is the most incredible piece of behaviour of how— is the most incredible piece of behaviour of how these - is the most incredible piece of. behaviour of how these animals is the most incredible piece of- behaviour of how these animals are living _ behaviour of how these animals are living in— behaviour of how these animals are living in the — behaviour of how these animals are living in the alps _ behaviour of how these animals are living in the alps cope _ behaviour of how these animals are living in the alps cope with - behaviour of how these animals are living in the alps cope with the i living in the alps cope with the lean _ living in the alps cope with the lean times— living in the alps cope with the lean times when _ living in the alps cope with the lean times when it _ living in the alps cope with the lean times when it comes i living in the alps cope with the lean times when it comes to l living in the alps cope with the - lean times when it comes to autumn. but we _ lean times when it comes to autumn. but we have — lean times when it comes to autumn. but we have to — lean times when it comes to autumn. but we have to use _ lean times when it comes to autumn. but we have to use an _ lean times when it comes to autumn. but we have to use an element - lean times when it comes to autumn. but we have to use an element of - lean times when it comes to autumn. but we have to use an element of a l but we have to use an element of a sensibility— but we have to use an element of a sensibility of— but we have to use an element of a sensibility of showing _ but we have to use an element of a sensibility of showing it _ but we have to use an element of a sensibility of showing it enough - but we have to use an element of a sensibility of showing it enough to. sensibility of showing it enough to tell the _ sensibility of showing it enough to tell the story— sensibility of showing it enough to tell the story and _ sensibility of showing it enough to tell the story and show _ sensibility of showing it enough to tell the story and show the - tell the story and show the biological— tell the story and show the biological facts, _ tell the story and show the biological facts, but - tell the story and show the biological facts, but not. tell the story and show the - biological facts, but not making it but story— biological facts, but not making it but story piece _ biological facts, but not making it but story piece. [— biological facts, but not making it but story piece-— biological facts, but not making it but story piece. i call them murder death kill programmes, _ but story piece. i call them murder death kill programmes, but- but story piece. i call them murder death kill programmes, but to - but story piece. i call them murder| death kill programmes, but to step away, shall we finish with some beautiful scenes of swimming? how about that, helen? just beautiful scenes of swimming? how about that, helen?— about that, helen? just incredible. this was for— about that, helen? just incredible. this was for the _ about that, helen? just incredible. this was for the frozen _ about that, helen? just incredible. this was for the frozen ocean - this was for the frozen ocean episode — this was for the frozen ocean episode from last sunday, directed by rachet— episode from last sunday, directed by rachel butler. really beautiful imagery _ by rachel butler. really beautiful imagery of the seals and i was not on this— imagery of the seals and i was not on this shoot, but it was an underwater camera team filming from the boat _ underwater camera team filming from the boat as— underwater camera team filming from the boat as well. can underwater camera team filming from the boat as well.— the boat as well. can i ask one tip? we are winding _ the boat as well. can i ask one tip? we are winding up, _ the boat as well. can i ask one tip? we are winding up, really. - the boat as well. can i ask one tip? we are winding up, really. how- the boat as well. can i ask one tip? we are winding up, really. how do| we are winding up, really. how do you stay warm? i know we don't get the extreme temperatures here, but what is your tip?—

what is your tip? good question. in the first episode _ what is your tip? good question. in the first episode i _ what is your tip? good question. in the first episode i was _ what is your tip? good question. in the first episode i was filming - what is your tip? good question. in the first episode i was filming from i what is your tip? good question. in | the first episode i was filming from the first episode i was filming from hide, _ the first episode i was filming from hide, 45— the first episode i was filming from hide, —15 for a the first episode i was filming from hide, —i5 fora month, sitting and waiting _ hide, —i5 fora month, sitting and waiting stilt— hide, —i5 fora month, sitting and waiting still and you can't really move _ waiting still and you can't really move and — waiting still and you can't really move and you need to be silent as possible. — move and you need to be silent as possible. so— move and you need to be silent as possible, so wrapping up in layers and having — possible, so wrapping up in layers and having snow boots helps, but mentally— and having snow boots helps, but mentally entertaining yourself and looking _ mentally entertaining yourself and looking at the landscape and waiting _ looking at the landscape and waiting. i looking at the landscape and waitinr. .. looking at the landscape and waitinr. ~ , ., . , looking at the landscape and waitinr. ~ i. . , . , waiting. i think you are very hardy. i don't waiting. i think you are very hardy. i don't think— waiting. i think you are very hardy. i don't think being _ waiting. i think you are very hardy. i don't think being mentally - i don't think being mentally stimulated keeps you warm at all. the pictures are incredible. lovely to talk to you. the pictures are incredible. lovely to talk to yon-— the pictures are incredible. lovely to talk to you. frozen planet ii continues this sunday on bbc one at 8pm and you can catch up with all the episodes so far on the bbc iplayer. i think it's episode three this weekend. you're watching bbc breakfast. it's 8.59.

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