good morning, welcome to breakfast withjon kay and sally nugent. our headlines today. the government's planned tax cuts — warning they're likely to increase inequality. the international monetary fund's intervention comes as more banks and building societies withdraw mortgages amid fears that a significant interest rate rise is on the way. the hidden cost—of—living crisis for people diagnosed with cancer. it's either petrol for hospital appointments,

or paying for our utility hills which which have doubled. how scotland bounced back after the disappointment of missing out on a world cup play—off spot — with eyes on euro qualification. and will it be glasgow or liverpool receiving douze points as they become the final two cities in the running to host eurovision 2023? good morning. another day of sunshine and showers but the less frequent and widespread than yesterday. the other thing is the wind will not be as strong so it won't feel as cool as it did yesterday. all the details later in the programme. it's wednesday the 28th september. our main story. the international monetary fund — which is responsible for stabilising the global economy — has criticised the government's plans for tax cuts, warning the measures will "increase inequality". it follows the chancellor's mini—budget last week, which saw the value of the pound slump to an all—time low. now, some of the country's biggest

lenders have suspended mortgage deals amid the uncertainty, as gareth barlow reports. from the organisation that works to stabilise the global economy and act as an economic early warning system came a stark and unusually blunt warning on tuesday night. the international monetary fund openly criticising the government for the tax cuts unveiled last week. in a statement, one of the world's most important international financial institutions said the uk's developments were being closely monitored, and untargeted fiscal packages were not recommended at a time of high inflation. it warned the government that its mini—budget risked increasing inequality. the combination that britain is facing is very... ominous. and i think the kind of warning that

britain received from the imf today is a kind of warning that comes much more frequently to emerging markets with new governments than to a country like britain. mr speaker, we are at the beginning of a new era. and that's the point the government is keen to stress — that in this new liz truss era, taxes will be cut and — so the government says — the economy will grow. responding to the imf criticism, the treasury said, "we're focused on growing the economy to raise living standards for everyone," adding that more monetary plans will be made public in late november. but before that, a weakened pound means the price of goods and services imported into the uk will increase, with everything from food to smartphones liable to be affected — raising prices at a time when costs have already soared. and the prospect that the bank of england may raise interest rates to shore up confidence means mortgage companies have pulled deals, and borrowers face paying

more on their repayments. in the long term, the biggest single force that drives house prices is interest rates and those mortgage rates, and the amount of money that people can afford to borrow to pay for houses. and i think what we're seeing is, with the rapid increase in interest rates that we're about to see, it would just be very hard for buyers to afford to pay the prices that houses are currently at. of course, predictions are only that — the future can bring all sorts of boom and bust that hasn't been foreseen. but the fear from the markets and the global body that aims to ensure a settled global market is that the government's plans may threaten the uk's prosperity, social equality, and ability to ride out any waves ahead. gareth barlow, bbc news. nina joins us now with more on this. this statement from the imf is

really unusual.— this statement from the imf is reall unusual. . �* , ,, really unusual. can't quite stressed how unusual _ really unusual. can't quite stressed how unusual this _ really unusual. can't quite stressed how unusual this is. _ really unusual. can't quite stressed how unusual this is. this _ really unusual. can't quite stressed how unusual this is. this is - really unusual. can't quite stressed how unusual this is. this is the - how unusual this is. this is the body that seeks to stabilise the global spreadsheets if you like. to intervene often when smaller economy, maybe, they get involved. but to say to one of the major economies, a big stakeholder, you need to look at it, this moral intervention is pretty extraordinary. they say the chancellor's mini budget described as untargeted fiscal packages, will not only add to inflationary pressure but also likely to increase inequality, make things less fair. it is unusual for them to make a statement like that. monitoring events at the moment closely, they say, and on the 23rd of november, when they publish their next plan, kwasi kwarteng and liz truss, they suggest, have an early opportunity to re—evaluate. that is telling them things must change. the announcement

on friday spiked economic turmoil for the pound, we saw it dipped on monday to the lowest point it has ever been. santander, yorkshire, nationwide are among those who have a suspended mortgage office, they are looking at the fluctuation of their debt and saying we cannot guarantee we will be able to afford these mortgages if interest rates go up. that is because the bank of england has said significant monetary response is needed. it is unusualfor monetary response is needed. it is unusual for them to say that about the government policy. they are now likely to increase interest rates when they meet in november because they have said something significant needs to happen. some predictions are that interest rates could go up to 6.25% by nextjune. to give you context, that would add around £500 per month to a £200,000 mortgage over 25 years. it would be more or less than that depending on you.

anybody trying to renegotiate a mortgage deal at the moment will tell you what a nightmare it is, how much of their cake will be cut by it. ithink much of their cake will be cut by it. i think we have to really talk about how unusual this is. the credibility of and the confidence in our government's handling of the economy is under question globally. the imf has said this could impact the global economy if things remained unstable and uncertain in the uk. to have your knuckles rapped like that as one of the world's biggest economies is worrying and frankly pretty embarrassing. thank ou ve frankly pretty embarrassing. thank you very much _ frankly pretty embarrassing. thank you very much indeed. _ you very much indeed. we will talk about this more this morning, about what it will mean for everybody watching. pressure is mounting on the government, with more criticism bing poured on its tax—cut plans. 0ur political correspondent nick eardley is in liverpool this morning. at the labour party conference. we will talk about labour in a moment but let's stick with this financial situation and talk about the

government, the conservatives in power. what will they make of this warning from the imf, how seriously will they take this?— will they take this? good morning. i don't think there _ will they take this? good morning. i don't think there is _ will they take this? good morning. i don't think there is any _ will they take this? good morning. i don't think there is any doubt - will they take this? good morning. i don't think there is any doubt that l don't think there is any doubt that some in government will be nervous about this and we'll take it really seriously. the argument the government continues to make is that its plan will work by cutting tax and regulation will increase the size of the economy and investment coming in will eventually mean more tax. but there is a lot of nervousness around westminster and in the political world about statements like the one nina was talking about. classic white tank, the chancellor, who make these decisions, has been spending the last 2a hours or so trying to reassure people, trying to encourage them to stick with the plan, he held a conference call with are nervous. he held talks yesterday with some asset managers, explaining

to them his deregulation plans and why he thinks they will ultimately work. whatever the confidence in the government is, whatever the view in government is, whatever the view in government is, whatever the view in government is, that they need to keep going with this plan, partly because politically they really have to do now. there is deep nervousness within the political world about this, a lot of conservative mps who will be looking at the papers this morning, looking at warnings about the price of mortgages, the price of houses, the affordability of everyday life, and they will be really worried economically that this is a bad situation for the country to be in, but also politically that they are going to get the blame. we politically that they are going to get the blame-— politically that they are going to net the blame. ~ get the blame. we were saying you are at the labour— get the blame. we were saying you are at the labour party _ get the blame. we were saying you are at the labour party conference. this gives labour a lot to shout at the government about. labour's own plans, part of them unveiled by keir starmer yesterday, about energy policy in tax expense policy, also under scrutiny.

policy in tax expense policy, also underscrutiny. == policy in tax expense policy, also under scrutiny.— under scrutiny. -- tax and spend sto under scrutiny. -- tax and spend step their _ under scrutiny. -- tax and spend stop their questions _ under scrutiny. -- tax and spend stop their questions of _ under scrutiny. -- tax and spend stop their questions of how - under scrutiny. -- tax and spend stop their questions of how to i stop their questions of how to square some of the cycles of wanting to cut some tax but also wanted to spend money on other things. today they are talking about having a breakfast club in every school in england. i think something has changed in the labour party. i have been to this conference is years now and never seen the same sort of level of optimism and confidence about the party's future. you heard keir starmer in his speech yesterday talking about emulating some of labour�*s a big election wins in the past, and potentially winning a general election whenever that happens. i do think that the feeling in the labour party is that they have a real opportunity now to set out a different economic growth strategy to the government. there are some questions over how that would work, the funding, making everything matchup. the feeling here is that politically something has changed, labour is in a much better

place, they feel, and they get the impression speaking to people around keir starmer and to the shadow cabinet, his top team, that they think they will win the next election. . ~ think they will win the next election-— think they will win the next election. . , ., ~ think they will win the next election. ., , . ~' election. nick eardley, thank you. we will put _ election. nick eardley, thank you. we will put some _ election. nick eardley, thank you. we will put some of— election. nick eardley, thank you. we will put some of those - election. nick eardley, thank you. we will put some of those points | election. nick eardley, thank you. | we will put some of those points to keir starmer himself late on the programme. royal mail workers are to hold 19 days of strike action during the peak build—up to christmas. the communication workers union said the strikes will cover black friday and cyber monday and said it reflects the "level of anger" workers feel over pay and terms and conditions. public health officials are warning there could be a big early wave of flu this autumn. the uk health security agency is urging people to get a flu vaccine and, where eligible, a covid booster as well. it comes after australia just experienced its biggest flu season for years. around 33 million people can get a free flu jab. more than 2.5 million people have been told to evacuate their homes in florida

as hurricane ian is forecast to hit the state later today. winds of 120 miles per hour are expected from the category three hurricane. the storm has already hit cuba, causing widespread flooding across towns and villages. azadeh moshiri has this report. they have been warned this could be a history making storm, one that could cause life—threatening stages. and with that warning came at mandatory evacuation orders for millions across florida's west coast when you look at a storm surge of this nature it is a very life—threatening hazard. we are talking about ten feet, 12 feet storm surge, which you could see in certain parts of this when it makes landfall. the governor has deployed guide troops and emergency services have been distributing things like sandbags to protect from flooding and filled trailers full of food and water. but people are also taking matters into their own hands, boarding up shops and homes and

stocking up on household essentials as well as petrol. for an area like tampa bay, that hasn't been hit directly by a storm in more than a century, all these warnings have been taken seriously. when you are dealing with the potential for severe flooding, power outages and shortages in things like fuel, it doesn't matter where the storm lands or how severe it is, you have to make preparations, especially in a place like tampa bay where you have buildings that are in low lying areas and extremely vulnerable. want local in saint petersburg lives on his boat, but he is now forced to leave it behind as he evacuate and seeks shelter.— seeks shelter. there are a lot of boats, seeks shelter. there are a lot of boats. they _ seeks shelter. there are a lot of boats, they are _ seeks shelter. there are a lot of boats, they are packed - seeks shelter. there are a lot of boats, they are packed in - seeks shelter. there are a lot of boats, they are packed in pretty| boats, they are packed in pretty tight, and it is concerning as to whose boat will land where and just trying to look for somewhere that is higher and drier than this place will be. ~ , . ., , ., higher and drier than this place willbe.~ , . ., ,., , will be. while predictions are still chanauin will be. while predictions are still changing hour— will be. while predictions are still changing hour by _ will be. while predictions are still changing hour by hour _ will be. while predictions are still changing hour by hour and - will be. while predictions are still| changing hour by hour and exactly

where storm ian will travel, officials are repeating the same message. escaping the eye of the storm does not mean you are safe. azadeh moshiri, bbc news. denmark, poland and sweden say they believe leaks in two major russian gas pipelines to europe are the result of sabotage. nord stream i and 2, which carry supplies under the baltic sea, are not currently operational, but do still contain gas. seismologists reported underwater blasts before the leaks emerged, and ukraine has accused russia of causing the leaks. lots of stories to keep a cross over the next three hours but we're also keeping across the weather because there are dramatic scenes on the other side of the atlantic and there is always a fear it might come our way but to a lesser extent. you have another lovely rainbow this morning. you are expiring us. some

beautiful weather watchers pictures. we are not expecting any of the remnants of hurricane ian to come our way. 0ften remnants of hurricane ian to come our way. often they get tangled up in the jet stream in areas of low pressure and we feel the influence in some way, usually in some heavy rain or gusty strong winds. it is not looking likelyjust yet. today we have sunshine and showers and a cool breeze. the showers will not be as widespread as yesterday. we have as widespread as yesterday. we have a northerly flow, northerly wind, so north of scotland, down the coast, seeing those showers and through the will see a new system a bass clutch of eastern scotland and north—east england. the rink will strengthen and we have heavy rain. —— are the wind will strengthen. temperatures still below average for the time of year but with the wind is not as strong as yesterday it will not feel quite as cold as yesterday. through this evening and overnight you can

see how the system pushes southward and westward, taking its cloud and its rain with it. it will be breezy so even though there are a few showers and some clear skies we are not anticipating any issues with mist and fog. not as cold and night as the onejust mist and fog. not as cold and night as the one just gone because of the amount of cloud cover we have. as we head into tomorrow, we start off with a fair bit of cloud and some of that rain moving away. behind it, brighter skies and quieter day weather—wise with just a few showers and temperatures of where we are today, up to 16 or 17, closer to what we would expect at this time of year. thank you, we will speak to you later in the programme. moscow officials say that results from so—called referendums in four areas in ukraine that it occupies, shows that people have voted overwhelmingly in favour ofjoining russia. the polls were denounced as a sham by ukraine's government and its allies. we're joined now by our

correspondent, hugo bachega. after hearing the news yesterday what can we expect to happen now? good morning. four days we have been talking about these so—called referenda, now this process is over and the attention turns to moscow. let me give you the results. in donetsk, the authorities said more than 99% of people voted to join russia. in luhansk, 98%. in case on —— in her kherson, that number was 87. nobody apart from those areas that organised the referendum will be recognising the legitimacy of this process. ukraine have said this is a farce, an excuse for russia to go ahead with a land grab. president

putin is expected to address the russian parliament on friday and i think there is the expectation that he will make some sort of announcement about those regions and we are talking about 15% of ukraine's territory. we had yesterday from the head of natojens stoltenberg saying this was a flagrant violation of international law. the biden administration is threatening to post more sanctions if russia goes ahead with the annexation of ukrainian territory. last night president zelensky vowed to protect the people living in those regions and the authorities here in ukraine sate the plans remain unchanged. ukraine is going to continue with its offensive to take back territory that is under russian occupation.— take back territory that is under russian occupation. thank you, that is hu~o russian occupation. thank you, that is hugo itachega _ russian occupation. thank you, that is hugo bachega live _ russian occupation. thank you, that is hugo bachega live in _ russian occupation. thank you, that is hugo bachega live in kyiv. - thanks forjoining us. let's take a look at today's papers. it is once again dominated by the economy. interest rates and the cost

of living continue to dominate the front pages. the telegraph leads on the statement from the international monetary fund calling on the government to "re—evaluate" its tax measures and consider "more targeted" support. nina telling us that that sort of thing just doesn't normally happen. the times focuses on the housing market, reporting that a combination of increased rates, inflation, and the risk of a recession could cause house prices to fall by 15%. sir keir starmer�*s keynote speech to his party's conference leads on the mirror — it describes the speech as "rousing" and a "message of hope". the labour leaderjoins us at 08:30. we will look at this this morning, get some advice. and the express says that a "twindemic" of covid and flu viruses could "wreak havoc on the health service this winter". good morning! this is a miserable

set of front pages.— set of front pages. apologies to everyone- _ set of front pages. apologies to everyone- apart _ set of front pages. apologies to everyone. apart from _ set of front pages. apologies to everyone. apart from this - set of front pages. apologies to i everyone. apart from this picture. the princess of wales is pictured from yesterday's visit to the nation — the first since gaining the title. do you know what we are going to do? we are going to share some happier stories from inside the papers because a lot of the news we are talking about today is unsettling. have you ever fancied talking about today is unsettling. have you everfancied painting yourself gold for your birthday? i find this unsettling. this - yourself gold for your birthday? i find this unsettling. this is - find this unsettling. this is gwyneth — find this unsettling. this is gwyneth paltrow, - find this unsettling. this is gwyneth paltrow, who - find this unsettling. this is gwyneth paltrow, who has| find this unsettling. this is _ gwyneth paltrow, who has celebrated turning 50 having her picture taken covered in gold body paint. i salute that. ., covered in gold body paint. i salute that. . , covered in gold body paint. i salute that. ., , fair covered in gold body paint. i salute that-_ fair play- _ covered in gold body paint. i salute that._ fair play. you - covered in gold body paint. i salute that._ fair play. you have| that. fair play. fair play. you have to work quite _ that. fair play. fair play. you have to work quite hard _ that. fair play. fair play. you have to work quite hard to _ that. fair play. fair play. you have to work quite hard to look - that. fair play. fair play. you have to work quite hard to look that - to work quite hard to look that great. to work quite hard to look that areat. ~ ., , ., to work quite hard to look that areat. ~ . , ., ., to work quite hard to look that reat, . ., ., great. what did you get for your birthda ? great. what did you get for your birthday? not— great. what did you get for your birthday? not gold _ great. what did you get for your birthday? not gold body - great. what did you get for your birthday? not gold body paint, l great. what did you get for your birthday? not gold body paint, i great. what did you get for your - birthday? not gold body paint, i can tell ou birthday? not gold body paint, i can tell you that- _ birthday? not gold body paint, i can tell you that. thank _ birthday? not gold body paint, i can tell you that. thank you _ birthday? not gold body paint, i can tell you that. thank you very - birthday? not gold body paint, i can tell you that. thank you very much. | tell you that. thank you very much. may be next year.— tell you that. thank you very much. may be next year._ the i

may be next year. definitely. the times have _ may be next year. definitely. the times have a _ may be next year. definitely. the times have a wonderful- may be next year. definitely. the times have a wonderful story. . may be next year. definitely. the - times have a wonderful story. jeremy times have a wonderful story. jeremy paxman's reign on university challenge coming to an end. they have this for the first time ever, a mother and son team. university couege mother and son team. university college london.— mother and son team. university colleae london. ., , ., college london. together with yellow there is a mature _ college london. together with yellow there is a mature student, _ college london. together with yellow there is a mature student, her - college london. together with yellow there is a mature student, her son i there is a mature student, her son is an undergraduate. they got into the same team.— is an undergraduate. they got into the same team. clever family stock can ou the same team. clever family stock can you ever _ the same team. clever family stock can you ever answer— the same team. clever family stock can you ever answer a _ the same team. clever family stock can you ever answer a question? i the same team. clever family stock. can you ever answer a question? no. me neither- _ can you ever answer a question? no. me neither. cops rescuing stranded bride, i love this story. this poor lady had to be rescued by police after the hummer she had hired to get to the ceremony broke down, started leaking. she was left in floods of ts when the white stretch limo started leaking oil 50 minutes before she was due to walk down the aisle. a group of policeman at a nearby football match noticed what was going on and took her to the

event, to the ceremony in a police van instead. event, to the ceremony in a police van instead-— van instead. which would raise questions- _ van instead. which would raise questions. that _ van instead. which would raise questions. that is _ van instead. which would raise questions. that is quite - van instead. which would raise questions. that is quite an i questions. that is quite an entrance- _ questions. that is quite an entrance. it _ questions. that is quite an entrance. it is. _ questions. that is quite an entrance. it is. "i'm- questions. that is quite anj entrance. it is. "i'm here!" questions. that is quite an i entrance. it is. "i'm here!" let's finish with— entrance. it is. "i'm here!" let's finish with this _ entrance. it is. "i'm here!" let's finish with this lovely _ entrance. it is. "i'm here!" let's finish with this lovely picture i entrance. it is. "i'm here!" let's finish with this lovely picture in | finish with this lovely picture in the telegraph. if you need some sunshine... it is quite chilly, feeling autumnal. a surfer in cornwall enjoying a bit of autumn sunset. cornwall en'oying a bit of autumn sunset. . , , . cornwall en'oying a bit of autumn sunset._ isn't i sunset. that is beautiful. isn't that lovely _ sunset. that is beautiful. isn't that lovely waxen _ sunset. that is beautiful. isn't that lovely waxen wet - sunset. that is beautiful. isn't that lovely waxen wet and i sunset. that is beautiful. isn't l that lovely waxen wet and windy weather to come over the end of the week as carol has been wanted us. —— warning us. the cost—of—living crisis is sending people with cancer into a "downward spiral" and the worst has yet to come — that's according to the charity macmillan cancer support. it's already helped more than 3a,000 people so far this year with a financial grant — that's up 50% on the the same period last year. graham satchell reports. every timejulian makes a cup

of coffee, he worries about how much electricity he's using, and how much it will cost. using your kettle costs money, which i didn't really pay attention to. and to me — as many other people — they're panicking, and we shouldn't be panicking with cancer. if you live with cancer, you want to... my advice is to try and live as normal as you can, but with the cost of living going up, that's going to be non—existent. julian was a successful professional football coach, but his life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. he wasjust 29. obviously, i can't work, so money is tight — more tight than i'd ever imagined, if i'm honest. and what sort of tough choices are you having to make? it's either petrol for hospital appointments or paying for our utility bills, which have doubled. you mean you don't want to end up in debt? no, no, because if you end up in debt...

i've been in debt before, when i was younger, and it's a whole place to be in. you lose sleep, you have bad dreams. you just... no—one should really have to face that — regardless whether you have cancer or not, no—one should have to face the fact of being in debt or worrying about what they're going to eat next. it's... it's as simple as that. julian has been helped by the cancer charity macmillan to access universal credit, but says he's really struggling. i need heating because i'm on chemo — ongoing chemo for the foreseeable future — where my body temperature can rise and drop at any given moment. i'm thinking that i won't be able to use the heating, because once that heating and the energy bill goes up, the more i use the heating, the more it's going to cost and there's going to be a point where we're just going to have to not pay it — and i don't want to do that. our focus should be cancer and recovery, or recovering from it — not worrying about how we're going to survive

the next few months. julian's experience is farfrom unique. the charity macmillan says it's seen a 54% increase in the number of cancer patients needing financial support so far this year, compared to the same period last year. debbie potts is 55. she was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer last year. it's sort of a blur, cos the next thing i know, dan and my youngest daughter were there, and we were just sort of saying, "0k, what...what happens next?" what happened next was a real roller coaster — chemotherapy, three major surgeries, an all—clear, and then the cancer returned. debbie had to stop working. her partner, dan, went part—time to look after her. dan and i are really, really proud people, and we don't want to take benefits or... you know, we want to...

we want to work and pay our way. so it was... it was tough. we don't turn our heating on because it's so expensive. so we use these blankets — really nice, actually, you know, soft, and... so wejust, like, have blankets. we don't want to get into a financial situation where, you know, we start losing our home. you know, we want to keep our heads above. so we'll do whatever. and blankets work fine! debbie says she didn't want to be a burden on society, so hasn't claimed benefits. she has received some money from macmillan, which she describes as a godsend. ifeel that, you know, people being treated for cancer, it's not a joke. they really are being treated for cancer. therefore, the government or nhs or whoever the powers that be should have an automatic system in place that says, you know, regardless of whether you're employed, self—employed or have never worked,

you probably need this injection of funding just to help you see you through the worst of your illness. and, yeah, i think that would be much better. and itjust avoids people feeling like we do — embarrassed and shameful — but also really grateful. i mean, you know, £700 forfrom macmillan changed our winter. i mean, you know, £700 from macmillan changed our winter. as the cost—of—living crisis really starts to bite, it is having a serious impact on people living with cancer. graham satchell, bbc news. thank you to all those people for sharing their stories with us this morning and we will speak to mcmillan later in the programme to get some tips to the neck about what is available and what you can do to help people you are looking after. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are.

good morning from bbc london, i'm alice salfield. doctors in west london have taken a potentially life—saving clinic outside — to the middle of portbello road market. once a month, people can drop by to have their heart and blood pressure checked without an appointment. they're aiming to help those who perhaps normally wouldn't go to the doctors or are anxious about catching viruses in a surgery. we've actually found one case of a patient who's got a fast heart rate — he had to go to a&e, so his heart was actually really high. and because we've got the portable ecg machines now, we can tell it straight away. he didn't have to go by ambulance, but he did have to go in. and hopefully we saved a life, which is, you know, really good. a london council is calling for a ban on the sale of substandard e—bike chargers. these pictures show the damage done in a tower block flat when a battery malfunctioned while charging. there have been 57 e—bike—related fires in london so far this year,

and the charity electrical safety first found that dangerous chargers were on sale via popular online market places. the 14th scultpure to take its place on trafalgar square's fourth plinth will be unveiled later this morning. the art work, called antelope, by samson kambalu, was made in deptford and depicts baptist preacher john chilembwe and european missionaryjohn chorley. the final elizabeth line station will open in bond street in central london next month. the station, which opens on monday, 24th october, will soon be transferred to london underground to run. it'll be step—free from street to train. staying with travel — let's see how the tubes are running this morning. and it's a good service on all lines at the moment. now here's kate kinsella with the weather. good morning. fewer showers around today and it's not quite as windy. a bright start this morning. plenty of sunshine around, but we will see more cloud developing through the course of the day. could just get one or two isolated

showers, but largely dry, and temperatures, in the lighter winds, just 16 celsius. so still feeling quite chilly. now, overnight tonight, we've got another band of showers moving south. it will gradually clear and, hopefully by dawn, most of them should be out of the way with the sky largely clearing. one or two, however, still could linger into first thing on thursday. but if the sky clears, we're looking at a dry and bright start. might even see one or two mist and fog patches around. some sunshine, but more cloud developing through the afternoon, and temperatures tomorrow reaching again 16 celsius. as we head further through the week, for friday, we've got a very deep area of low pressure to the northwest of the uk sweeping in. with it, a frontal system, strong winds and some heavy rain. really gusty winds as we head towards the end of friday and overnight into saturday will gradually clear through saturday. a drier day for sunday. well, as you may have heard during breakfast,

more mortgage lenders have suspended mortgage deals after a fall in the pound. on our 6.30pm programme tonight, we'll be taking a look at this and what it means for you with a personal finance expert. so send us a video, voicenote or email. see you in half an hour. hello, this is breakfast withjon kay and sally nugent. coming up on breakfast this morning. we're talking to sir keir starmer a day after he set out his vision for government at the labour party conference. we'll hearfrom david dimbleby, who's written about the most historic moments in his incredible 70—year broadcasting career.

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i'd been set on fire. someone set you on fire? yeah, when i was asleep in my sleeping bag. he has experienced homelessness in cities and more rural areas, like here in herefordshire, where it is just as tough. a lot of people don't accept there is a big homeless problem in places like hereford, or any rural areas, because they ignore it. it's because they don't want to acknowledge that the same things in big cities can happen in rural areas. they can pretend it's not happening. last year's official rough sleeper count found the number of people on the streets was up by almost 40% from 2010, when the count began. but this isn'tjust an urban problem. in rural england, there is a homelessness crisis. away from the busy streets, it's harder to see. this is one place where rough sleepers are known to take shelter. but look at where we are,

we are in the middle of the countryside. there are few people around to notice and this is why one reason why it is such a hidden problem. not far from the railway bridge, there's another spot on the edge of some playing fields. so this is the sort of places that people would camp out. there has been somebody who has been camping out here. laura is part of a task force set up to build an accurate picture of rural homelessness. a lot of people that i've talked to in herefordshire and that we have talked to as a team in other locations, they are staying with family and friends, they are sofa surfing, or moving between places wherever they can get their head down. there are also a lot of people staying in places like barns or caravans — places where they might not be so visible. dr carin tunaker is leading the investigation. what local authorities and organisations across the country are warning us is that the cost

of living crisis, the fuel crisis, brexit, is all creating a situation where we are likely to see a huge amount of increase at a time when we are placing less funding into homelessness. over the border into gloucestershire, the average house can cost half a million pounds, and most local salaries are low. these are the houses that are so badly needed. so this development is six affordable homes in the village built in partnership with the local community. but they are rare and few are being built. government funding is dwindling and they are not appealing to housing developers or more wealthy locals. you can imagine people not wanting more homes in these kinds of areas. do you think that has an impact? it has a massive impact. there are those that simply don't want them. there is a misconception they might affect house prices. there is a misconception about who is going to live in those homes and there is a stigma associated with affordable

homes, as well. the government says it has reduced rough sleeping by almost a half since its peak in 2017 and has committed £2 billion to tackle the problem. this is now in the past for steve. this place means safety, security. i'm not worried about the winter, i'm not worried about it raining, and i don't have to sleep with one eye open. but with fears that rural households are being hit hardest by the cost of living crisis, many more could lose a secure roof over their heads. claire marshall, bbc news, herefordshire. we are reporting extensively on people affected by the cost of living crisis as it bites. in all kinds of ways. good morning. we have reached the end of the nations league matches. thank goodness. they were going to

give a competition wound up macro has that worked? macro england, it was about preparing for the world cup and scotland, getting an easier qualification route to get to the next european championship and they got the result they needed. disappointment they are not going to the world cup but bigger things on the world cup but bigger things on the horizon and job done after a disappointing summer for them. good morning. no trip to qatar for scotland. they have though guaranteed themselves a euro 2024 playoff place after earning promotion to the top tier of the nations league after a goalless draw with ukraine as 0lly foster reports. how they would love to be going to qatar, but krakow was the final fling of 2022 for about 3,000 scotland fans. tier in the nations league, this was the scots' chance to replace them among europe's elite. che adams came close to an opener early on. ukraine are the side that snuffed

out their world cup ambitions. their captain, andriy yarmolenko, was one of the scorers that night injune. how did he miss that? injuries and a virus in the camp had severely stretched scotland's squad, and craig gordon had to be at full stretch to keep them in the game. ukraine, who were playing home matches in poland because of the war with russia, pushed hard for the win they needed. how that would have lifted hearts back home. the celebration at full—time was scotland's, though. in theory, life will now be easier for then when it comes to qualification for the next european championship. but, as this match demonstrated, they rarely do things easily. 0llie foster, bbc news. it's been a forgettable nations league campaign for northern ireland, beaten 3—1 by greece. they avoided relegation but only did so on goal difference. this the goal of the game from greece, who are managed by the former chelsea and spurs midfielder gus poyet.

he enjoyed that. who had the nack for the spectacular when he was a player. the brazilian football confederation have condemned the racist abuse of tottenham striker richarlison after the forward had a banana and other objects thrown at him in their friendly win over tunisia. the incident took place after the spurs forward celebrated scoring brazil's second goal in paris. in a statement, the brazilian football confederation said it reinforced its position to combat racism. brazil had even posed with an anti—racism banner prior to kick—off. we've spoken a lot about worcester�*s troubles in rugby union. wasps find themselves in a similar situation, having appointed administrators, lost to leicester last night in the premiership cup. they looked to be heading for some much needed good news and they were leading 17—7 at one stage, but sam edwards and archie vanes crossed late on to seal the win for champions leicester. three days after the world cup final, bbc sports personality of the year will be held in salford on wednesday,

the 21st december. alex scott, clare balding, gabby logan and gary lineker will present the 69th edition of the show live on bbc one. it will celebrate 12 months of incredible sporting action, including england's euro 2022 win. talking of the world cup. remember a couple of weeks ago — welsh actor michael sheen stirring the emotions. a brilliant speech. he's been at it again. this time, in front of the players themselves. prepare yourselves. across 64 years. across half the span of the world. it's there on your chest. it's there at your back. it's there at your side. because they are always saying we are too small, too slow, too

weak, too full of fear. but yma o hyd, you sons of speed! with that red wall around us we are still here! come on! come on! wow. they are ready now. that is the hairdryer treatment. the manager rob page does not need to do a pre—match talk. just play that. he is amazing at that. i feel it will become the big thing for wales in the lead up. what motivation. passion. motivation, it is all there. scary. not scary, brilliant. i would be terrified. you want to play for the shirt and he ignites all of that with that incredible

rousing speech. i am sure he has an idea what he is going to say but it feels like it is going to say but it feels like it is going out of his head at the time, spontaneous and magic. people say he is an actor, he can act, but it is coming from the heart. who would be the equivalent for england? james corden? could you do one from your am dram james corden? could you do one from youram dram days? thank you. the weather in a moment. but we want to turn attention to what has happened on the other side of the atlantic. more than two and a half million people have been told to evacuate their homes in florida as hurricane ian is forecast to hit the state later today. winds of i20mph are expected and schools and businesses are closed. allyson rae is the chief meteorologist at the florida—based tv station nbc2. good morning. thank you for taking

time to talk to us. i am sure you are incredibly busy. what is the latest? ., . ., are incredibly busy. what is the latest? ., .., , latest? right now, the hurricane is trainin latest? right now, the hurricane is gaining strength. _ latest? right now, the hurricane is gaining strength, a _ latest? right now, the hurricane is gaining strength, a category i latest? right now, the hurricane is gaining strength, a category two, i gaining strength, a category two, 120 mph. just over 100 miles south—west of coastlines here and it is going to continue to intensify and get potentially to category four status, 130 mph winds possible within the next 12—16 hours. it could make landfall into our region. what level of destruction does that mean? we what level of destruction does that mean? ~ , . ., mean? we expect devastating destruction — mean? we expect devastating destruction here _ mean? we expect devastating destruction here in _ mean? we expect devastating destruction here in southwest| destruction here in southwest

florida. specifically with the water. the wind will be its own element, but where we are located in florida, we are prone to storm surge and that will be the rising level of water that the storm will push into the region. we are very low elevation wise in florida, we have a lot of homes on the coastlines and we are concerned about up to ten feet of water moving into some of our region and causing devastation along the coastlines, on top of the wind speed. along the coastlines, on top of the wind speed-— along the coastlines, on top of the wind seed. .,, , ., ., ., wind speed. there has been a lot of rain already — wind speed. there has been a lot of rain already in _ wind speed. there has been a lot of rain already in places _ wind speed. there has been a lot of rain already in places like _ wind speed. there has been a lot of rain already in places like miami? . rain already in places like miami? right, and not only from just the hurricane. we have been dealing with rain the past 12 hours, but the past 30 days in south florida have been particularly wet so we are saturated. the soil is wet. the water does not have any place to go.

as the rainfall totals add up, that water will cause flooding concerns and then that storm surge will add to that. we are expecting some severe disruption up and down the coastline, specifically the barrier islands, we have several. and they are not even one mile wide and they will take the brunt of the storm on top of other spots. hour will take the brunt of the storm on top of other spots.— will take the brunt of the storm on top of other spots. how can people livin: top of other spots. how can people living there — top of other spots. how can people living there protect _ top of other spots. how can people living there protect themselves? i living there protect themselves? what are they advised? a lot of evacuations are in order and a lot of people along the coastline got word yesterday to head inland, to the other side of the state. they are still dealing with tornadoes and heavy downpours on the other side of the state, but the storm surge will not be as great there. heading inland and hoping the storm cannot

intensify as much is forecast, because at this point, without aiming at southwest florida, we have nowhere to go and it will move on in later this afternoon our time. iuntimely later this afternoon our time. when has florida experienced _ later this afternoon our time. when has florida experienced anything at this level previously? in has florida experienced anything at this level previously?— this level previously? in florida, we had a category _ this level previously? in florida, we had a category five _ this level previously? in florida, we had a category five storm i this level previously? in florida, we had a category five storm in l we had a category five storm in 2018. that was hurricane michael. that was devastating, catastrophic images from a town called mexico beach. it was one of the worst storms to hit florida, specifically in the florida panhandle. in southwest florida five years ago we had a category three that was devastating. but this one, we are expecting to be worse, particularly because of the storm surge and because of the storm surge and because of the way it is angling at

the coastline and the way the coastline is shaped the water will increase tomorrow after landfall and afterwards and possibly the day after. ~ . . afterwards and possibly the day after. ~ ., ., , ., afterwards and possibly the day after. ~ ., ., ., ., afterwards and possibly the day after. ., ., ., ., after. what are you doing to look after. what are you doing to look after yourself. — after. what are you doing to look after yourself, are _ after. what are you doing to look after yourself, are you _ after. what are you doing to look after yourself, are you staying i after. what are you doing to look after yourself, are you staying at| after yourself, are you staying at work, do you go home? i am staying at work until — work, do you go home? i am staying at work until the _ work, do you go home? i am staying at work until the threat _ work, do you go home? i am staying at work until the threat passes. i work, do you go home? i am staying at work until the threat passes. my | at work until the threat passes. my family is more inland and staying there until the threat passes. i live on a waterway. i am concerned of flooding coming into my home, as well. this is something we deal with living in florida, living in paradise, living at the beaches. we have to expect this to occur. the water will be the main threat on top of the wind. it will be interesting to see how high this water can possibly go in areas that have not been tested with this type of threat. i went back and tried to

look at another storm this big and threatening that hit at this perfect angle for a storm surge and there was one but much smaller so the width of this storm is concerning for how many people it can impact across the region. we for how many people it can impact across the region.— for how many people it can impact across the region. we wish you and eve bod across the region. we wish you and everybody there — across the region. we wish you and everybody there well. _ across the region. we wish you and everybody there well. thank i across the region. we wish you and everybody there well. thank you. l everybody there well. thank you. scary predictions from florida. carol keeping an eye on that. it feels like everything has changed quickly. we are really in autumn now. it does feel like that by day and night. good morning, if you are stepping out it is a cold start. 4 degrees here in scotland. six in london and ten in the south—west of england and parts of wales. today we are looking at a mixture of sunshine and showers

but the showers will not be as widespread and frequent as yesterday. we have a cool northerly breeze but not as strong as yesterday. later in the day, this weather front in the north sea will come our way bringing rain in eastern scotland and north—east england and the wind will pick up here. we have yesterday's front producing rain in the south—west of england and channel islands. areas exposed to the northerly wind will see more showers. we have had them and will continue on and off through the day. a lot of them around the coast. this is the system bringing rain to eastern scotland and north—east england. away from these areas, a lot of dry weather. bright skies and temperatures 13—16. still below average for the time of year which is roughly 17—20 north to south. 0vernight, we pick up this

system. it takes the cloud in rain south and west. behind it showers, quite breezy, so we do not anticipate problems with fog. it will not be as cold and night because there will be more cloud. tomorrow we start with rain in southern areas. it pushes off into the channel islands and clears to the channel islands and clears to the near continent. showers come in on the breeze in eastern areas and some blowing inland. the cloud associated with the front will continue to break up. not as windy. a quieter day and sunshine around. temperatures 12—17. feeling a little warmer than it will today. as we head towards the end of the week especially friday, things change. weather fronts connected to this area of low pressure come our way. and it will be windy. we start with some fog in parts of england and

wales. the cloud bills. rain across scotland and northern ireland move southwards and eastwards. where you see green in the chart it indicates where the rain is likely to be heavy. we could see gales especially with exposure around the coasts in eastern areas and in the irish sea in the west. but inland, the wind will be noticeable. temperatures fairly academic but we look at 12-17. into fairly academic but we look at 12—17. into saturday, the trailing front associated with that could affect southern england but if it does not, we are looking at blustery showers especially in the south. in the north, sunshine and showers. 0n the north, sunshine and showers. on sunday, quieter, but stillshowers affecting parts of the north. thanks. we now know that next year's eurovision song contest will be held in either glasgow or liverpool, after the bbc reduced the shortlist

to just two cities. the winner will be announced next month and it's all happening, of course, because this year's winner ukraine, can't host because of the ongoing war. will glasgow or liverpool win the right to host the contest? entertainment correspondent colin paterson reports. it's the beatles versus the barras — liverpool v glasgow going head—to—head to host eurovision. both have previous with the contest. liverpool's sonia coming second in 1993... # give me your love, ah—ha #. # my heart goes boom—bang—a—bang #. ..glasgow�*s lulu winning in 1969. # boom—bang—a—bang loud in my ear #. # it's only the light. # that fades through the night #. and glasgow's ricky peebles, who represented the uk in 1987, is thrilled by his hometown making the final two. i'm delighted, actually. if it comes here, i'll be in the front row, hopefully, to just enjoy it.

your memories of that night performing? i've played to something like 300 million people. in one night — one night — that that floored me, because some artists don't get that in a lifetime. agh! yes, we made it. eurovision! the hydro in glasgow has already held eurovision. i'm not sorry! if only in a will ferrell film. but now the team behind the bid know they are close to it becoming a reality. in the hydro, the global artists, the last thing they see before they go through the stage door onto the stage is a neon sign that says "gie it laldy", which is a glaswegian phrase for giving something your all. and it's that attitude and that spirit that pervades, really, every music performance that happens here in glasgow, and it would absolutely pervade eurovision if it comes here as well.

in liverpool, this is how the news was broken. why should liverpool, over glasgow, host the eurovision song contest next year? what have we got that the glaswegians ain't? people in the city are delighted. i think it will be great in terms of local industry and i think it would do brilliantly for so many local independent shops getting more business in. my ex—boyfriend used to love eurovision. we went on our first—year anniversary and he made me watch it in a hot tub. i'm notjoking. oh, my god. it's going to be a ball. it's going to be the night of the year. back in glasgow, incredibly, scotland were about to make their second euro playoff of the day — this time in football. but those watching the game also had views about eurovision. glasgow's got heart, that's what i say. and we showed that with the commonwealth games — the people coming to glasgow were looked after. which do you care more about — eurovision or the euros? oh, it has to be the euros. it has to be the euros. i'm all for eurovision coming here,

but we need to go to the euros. will you be wearing your kilt if glasgow is hosting eurovision? undoubtedly. you've got to represent the isles, baby! - # go before you break my heart once more #. and one curio — in 1988, another glaswegian, scott fitzgerald, represented the uk at eurovision and lost by one point to celine dion. if glasgow is awarded the contest, the hydro will have to cancel all the acts booked in to play during the six—week run—up, including one celine dion. # you're here #. 35 years later, glasgow could have its eurovision revenge. colin paterson, bbc news, glasgow. wow. i did not expect her in that. more earworms already this morning. a brilliant musical morning.

beverley craven later. i wonder who she supports. that is the toughest choice, between liverpool or glasgow. either city would be amazing. brilliant cities. great places to stay and visit. musical heritage. i am glad we are not making the decision. we will find out next month and let us know this morning who you think it should be, especially if you are not from glasgow or liverpool. let us know which you prefer. time to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning from bbc london, i'm alice salfield. doctors in west london have taken a potentially life—saving clinic outside — to the middle of portobello road market. once a month people can drop by to have their heart and blood pressure checked without an appointment. they're aiming to help those who perhaps normally wouldn't go to the doctors, or are anxious about catching

viruses in a surgery. we've actually found one case of a patient who's got a fast heart rate — he had to go to a&e, so his heart was actually really high. and because we've got the portable ecg machines now, we can tell it straight away. he didn't have to go by ambulance, but he did have to go in. and hopefully we saved a life, which is, you know, really good. a london council is calling for a ban on the sale of substandard e—bike chargers. these pictures show the damage done in a tower block flat when a battery malfunctioned while charging. there have been 57 e—bike—related fires in london so far this year, the charity electrical safety first found that dangerous chargers were on sale via popular online market places, and hammersmith amd fulham council want that stopped. the 14th sculpture to take its place on trafalgar square's fourth plinth will be unveiled later this morning. the artwork — called antelope, by samson kambalu — was made in deptford, and depicts baptist preacher john chilembwe and european missionaryjohn chorley.

the final elizabeth line station will open in bond street in central london next month. the station, which opens on monday 24th october, will be step—free from street to train. staying with travel, let's see how the tubes are running this morning. now here's kate kinsella with the weather. good morning. fewer showers around today and it's not quite as windy. a bright start this morning. plenty of sunshine around, but we will see more cloud developing through the course of the day. could just get one or two isolated showers, but largely dry, and temperatures, in the lighter winds, just 16 celsius. so still feeling quite chilly. now, overnight tonight, we've got another band of showers moving south. it will gradually clear and, hopefully by dawn, most of them should be out of the way with the sky largely clearing. one or two, however, still could linger into first thing on thursday. but if the sky clears, we're looking at a dry and bright start.

might even see one or two mist and fog patches around. some sunshine, but more cloud developing through the afternoon, and temperatures tomorrow reaching again 16 celsius. as we head further through the week, for friday, we've got a very deep area of low pressure to the northwest of the uk sweeping in. with it, a frontal system, strong winds and some heavy rain. really gusty winds as we head towards the end of friday and overnight into saturday will gradually clear through saturday. a drier day for sunday. well, as you may have heard during breakfast, more mortgage lenders have suspended mortgage deals after a fall in the pound. on our 6.30pm programme tonight we'll be taking a look at this and what it means for you with a personal finance expert. so send us a video, voicenote or email to hellobbclondon@bbc.co.uk with your questions. now back to sally and jon — see you in half an hour.

good morning, welcome to breakfast withjon kay and sally nugent. 0ur headlines today. one of the world's most important financial institutions criticises the government's planned tax cuts — warning they're likely to increase inequality. the rare intervention from the international monetary fund comes as more banks and building societies withdraw mortgages amid fears that a significant interest rate rise is on the way. 30 million people are urged

to get their flu vaccine as the uk braces for an unpredictable winter. good morning. how scotland bounced back after the disappointment of missing out on a world cup play—off spot — with eyes on euro qualification. he's had a front—row seat to some of the most important events in our time — broadcaster david dimbleby will be on the sofa just before 8.00. good morning. today is a day of sunshine and showers. not as many showers as yesterday. tomorrow a bit drier and on friday wet and windy conditions coming our way. all the details later in the programme. good morning. it's wednesday the 28th september. our main story. the international monetary fund — which is responsible for stabilising the global economy — has criticised the government's plans for tax cuts, warning the measures will increase inequality. it follows the chancellor's mini budget last week, which saw the value of the pound

slump to an all—time low. now, some of the country's biggest lenders have suspended mortgage deals amid the uncertainty, as gareth barlow reports. from the organisation that works to stabilise the global economy, and act as an economic early warning system, came a stark and unusually blunt warning on tuesday night. the international monetary fund openly criticising the government for the tax cuts unveiled last week. in a statement, one of the world's most important international financial institutions said the uk's developments were being closely monitored, and untargeted fiscal packages were not recommended at a time of high inflation. it warned the government that its mini—budget risked increasing inequality. the combination that britain is facing is very ominous. and i think the kind of warning that britain received from the imf

is a kind of warning that comes much more frequently to emerging markets with new governments than to a country like britain. mr speaker, we are at the beginning of a new era. and that's the point the government is keen to stress — that in this new liz truss era, taxes will be cut and — so the government says — the economy will grow. responding to the imf criticism, the treasury said, "we're focused on growing the economy to raise living standards for everyone," adding that more monetary plans will be made public in late november. but before that, a weakened pound means the price of goods and services imported into the uk will increase, with everything from food to smartphones liable to be affected — raising prices at a time when costs have already soared. and the prospect that the bank of england may raise interest rates to shore up confidence means mortgage companies have pulled

deals, and borrowers face paying more on their repayments. in the long term, the biggest single force that drives house prices is interest rates and those mortgage rates, and the amount of money that people can afford to borrow to pay for houses. and i think what we're seeing is, with the rapid increase in interest rates that we're about to see, it would just be very hard for buyers to afford to pay the prices that houses are currently at. of course, predictions are only that — the future can bring all sorts of boom and bust that hasn't been foreseen. but the fear from the markets and the global body that aims to ensure a settled global market is that the government's plans may threaten the uk's prosperity, social equality, and ability to ride out any waves ahead. gareth barlow, bbc news. that is the situation this morning. nina joins us now with more on this.

this statement is really blunt. it certainly is. good morning. a highly unusual warning from the imf. this is the body that seeks to balance the global spread sheets, keeping economy is healthy and preventing the devastation that can happen when economies fail. it is not unusual for them to send out warnings to smaller, more chaotic economies, but to explicitly warrant the uk, one of the most stable in the world, that decisions are morally questionable is extraordinary. they say the mini budget, described as untargeted, will likely increase inequality. they go so far as suggesting the prime minister and chancellor re—evaluate when they publish their next fiscal plans on the 23rd of november. that is because friday's tax cut plans led to panic.

investors all around the world started looking at the pound and concluding it is no longer a safe bet. 0n concluding it is no longer a safe bet. on monday the pound dropped to its lowest ever rate against the dollar. in the following days we have seen some major lenders to suspend some mortgage deals. they are worried they won't be able to afford them. yorkshire building society and sunderland there are the latest. that is because the predictions are that interest rates could head above 6% next year. to give you a sense of that, it would add around £500 per month to a 200,000 per mortgage over 25 years. really worrying if you are looking to remortgage at the moment. pressure is mounting on the government, with more criticism bing poured on its tax—cut plans. we have a guest to offer some advice. ah. we have a guest to offer some advice. �* . . . , we have a guest to offer some advice. ~ ., . ., , .,. advice. a financial expert, rachel, nice to see — advice. a financial expert, rachel, nice to see you. _ advice. a financial expert, rachel, nice to see you. let's _ advice. a financial expert, rachel, nice to see you. let's talk- advice. a financial expert, rachel, nice to see you. let's talk about . nice to see you. let's talk about the office of deals being pulled first. lenders are clearly spoke. have you seen a rapid loss of

confidence like this before? yes. we have seen very _ confidence like this before? yes. we have seen very similar— confidence like this before? yes. we have seen very similar pools - confidence like this before? yes. we have seen very similar pools but i confidence like this before? yes. we have seen very similar pools but not| have seen very similar pools but not as much volume as we saw in the pandemic. we saw a lot of higher loan to values pulled during the pandemic, so in 2020 there was quite a few volumes of mortgage products pulled and that meant a lot to borrowers who have very small deposits didn't have any choice in the market to actually get a deal. what we're seeing at moment is lenders being quite vocal as to why they are pulling their range and it is because of interest rates and uncertainties around the markets. we have seen around 300 or so deals leave the market in the last couple of days. that is quite a worrying sound but a few lenders have said they are doing it temporarily to look at prices, review their margins. fingers crossed they will come back in the next few days but there is no real answer yet as to when they might come back to the market for borrowers. it is important _ market for borrowers. it is important for _

market for borrowers. it is important for them - market for borrowers. it is important for them to i market for borrowers. it is important for them to protect themselves as we saw in 2008. they are being cautious at the moment. that said, if you are somebody who's mortgage is coming to an end, you are under pressure to remortgage imminently, what is your advice to those people?— imminently, what is your advice to those --eole? ., , , ,, those people? immediately seek some advice, to those people? immediately seek some advice. to speak _ those people? immediately seek some advice, to speak to _ those people? immediately seek some advice, to speak to perhaps _ those people? immediately seek some advice, to speak to perhaps an - advice, to speak to perhaps an independent broker to go through your options. if you are locked into a deal you may well be able to get out early you are happy to pay and early repayment charge. depending on how much that is and looking into a rate now, you may be better off in the longer term for your mortgage but it depends on who you are, how much equity you have in your home and any house prices. house prices have been rising so you may find you have been rising so you may find you have more equity in your home to do a remortgage, which means you may be able to fall down a lower loan to value bracket which may mean you can get a reasonable rate. again, it all depends on your situation at the moment. 50 depends on your situation at the moment. , . ., ., . , moment. so secret that advice. they shall, thank — moment. so secret that advice. they shall, thank you. _ moment. so secret that advice. they shall, thank you. incredibly - shall, thank you. incredibly important not to panic, that lenders are saying this is temporary and

more deals will be on the table in the coming months hopefully but the reality is if you are remortgaging or looking to buy, fewer office are available and they are likely to be very expensive. the gamble is, could they get worse? 50 very expensive. the gamble is, could they get worse?— very expensive. the gamble is, could they get worse? so much uncertainty. for now, they get worse? so much uncertainty. for now. you — they get worse? so much uncertainty. for now. you very _ they get worse? so much uncertainty. for now, you very much _ they get worse? so much uncertainty. for now, you very much indeed. i for now, you very much indeed. pressure is mounting on the government with more criticism being poured on these tax cut plans we have been talking about this morning. 0ur chief political correspondent nick eardley is in liverpool this morning. we will talk about labour in a moment but let's see how the government response to this. the imf have told the uk government to re—evaluate its mini budget last week. any chance, do you think, that the chancellor and liz truss night u—turn in any way? the chancellor and liz truss night u-turn in any way?— the chancellor and liz truss night u-turn in any way? there is no sign of it, and i— u-turn in any way? there is no sign of it, and i think _ u-turn in any way? there is no sign of it, and i think that _ u-turn in any way? there is no sign of it, and | think that it _ u-turn in any way? there is no sign of it, and i think that it is _ u-turn in any way? there is no sign of it, and i think that it is pretty i of it, and i think that it is pretty hard to see how that would happen for the simple reason that liz truss, the prime minister, and kwasi

kwarteng, the chancellor, have basically bet their political futures on this. they are still convinced that this is a strategy that will pay off. yesterday the chancellor was hitting the phones, speaking to conservative mps, trying to shore up support for his plan say, look, this will work if we to shore up support for his plan say, look, this will worir also: to shore up support for his plan say, look, this will worir also speaking don't the yn't the level this. the level this. th also el the economic that the economic that all the economic that all the could >mic �* political the could >mic �* political one, could >mic �* politic up ne, could >mic �*pc bbcjp ne, could >mic �*pc bbcjp ne, could yr be �*pc bbcj toe, could yr be �*pc bbc! to see yuld yr be �*pc potentially! yuld yr be that

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by the highest earners but there are those questions about how labour would balance the books. we have been asking some of them over the last few days and haven't got comprehensive answers. i think labour�*s argument would be wait until an election before we set the whole thing out. when keir starmer stands up, and we hear him on breakfast later today saying we are the party of fiscal responsibility, i think a lot of voters will want an explanation of what that means in practice and how he will make the sums add up. but you are right, there is a tangible difference. i have been to a lot of labour confidence —— labour conferences that to be dominated by infighting but this isn't. speaking to senior labour politicians and people are out there need to come they are confident of winning the next general election. we confident of winning the next general election.— confident of winning the next aeneral election. ~ ., ,~' ,., general election. we will ask some of those questions _ general election. we will ask some of those questions of _ general election. we will ask some of those questions of sir _ general election. we will ask some of those questions of sir keir i of those questions of sir keir starmer later in the programme. denmark, poland and sweden say they believe leaks in two major russian gas pipelines to europe are the result of sabotage. nord stream 1 and 2, which carry supplies

under the baltic sea, are not currently operational, but do still contain gas. seismologists reported underwater blasts before the leaks emerged and ukraine has accused russia of causing the leaks. moscow officials say that results from so—called referendums in four areas in ukraine that it occupies, shows that people have voted overwhelmingly in favour ofjoining russia. the polls were denounced as a sham by ukraine's government and its allies. we're joined now by our correspondent, hugo bachega. we have had the results reported by russia. what can we expect to happen next? ., ., ., , ., next? now the attention turns to moscow and _ next? now the attention turns to moscow and what _ next? now the attention turns to moscow and what is _ next? now the attention turns to moscow and what is going i next? now the attention turns to moscow and what is going to i next? now the attention turns to moscow and what is going to be l moscow and what is going to be announced as a result of this so—called referendum. let me give you the numbers that have been announced by the pro—russian officials. in donetsk in the east the authorities said more than 99% of the votes were in favour of

joining russia. in luhansk, 98%. in the south in kherson, a region that has seen strong resistance movement against the occupation, the result was 87% in favour of annexation. 0bviously nobody apart from those who organised these so—called referenda, those who supported it, will be recognising that legitimacy of the process or these numbers. ukrainians have said this is a farce, just an excuse for moscow to go ahead with the annexation of ukrainian territory. minutes ago i spoke with one of the president's top advisers and he told me that the plans do not change and, actually, as a result of this article referendum he said ukrainians will be fighting harder to reclaim territory that is now under russian occupation. territory that is now under russian occupation-— royal mail workers are to hold 19 days of strike action during

the peak build—up to christmas. the communication workers union said the strikes will cover black friday and cyber monday and said it reflects the "level of anger" workers feel over pay and terms and conditions. more than 2.5 million people have been told to evacuate their homes in florida as hurricane ian is forecast to hit the state later today. winds of 120 miles per hour are expected from the category—three hurricane. the storm has already hit cuba, causing widespread flooding across towns and villages. azadeh moshiri has this report. they've been warned this could be a history—making storm — one that could cause life—threatening surges. and with that warning came mandatory evacuation orders for millions across florida's west coast. when you look at a storm surge of this nature, that is a very life—threatening hazard when you're talking about ten feet, 12 feet of storm surge, which you could see in certain parts of this when it makes landfall. the governor has deployed thousands

of national guard troops, and emergency services have been distributing things like sandbags to protect from flooding, and filled trailers full of food and water. but people are also taking matters into their own hands, boarding up shops and homes, and stocking up on household essentials as well as petrol. for an area like tampa bay — that hasn't been hit directly by a storm in more than a century — all these warnings have been taken seriously. when you're dealing with the potential for severe flooding, power outages and shortages in things like fuel, it doesn't matter where the storm lands or how severe it is — you have to make preparations, especially in a place like tampa bay, where you have buildings that are in low—lying areas and extremely vulnerable. 0ne local in saint petersburg lives on his boat, but he's now forced to leave it behind as he evacuate and seeks shelter.

it's a lot of boats, they're packed in pretty tight, and it's kind of concerning as to whose boat's going to land where, and just trying to look for somewhere that's higher and drier than this place will be. while predictions are still changing hour by hour on exactly where storm ian will continue to travel, officials are repeating the same message — escaping the eye of the storm doesn't mean you're safe. azadeh moshiri, bbc news. colombian singer shakira will stand trial in spain after being accused of failing to pay mr million euros in income tax. a barcelona court ordered the trial for six alleged tax crimes, although a date has not yet been set. if found guilty, shakira could be fined almost 21r million euros and could be jailed for eight years. she has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing. we were talking about extreme weather and the other side of the

atlantic. carol has a slightly calmer scene this morning. good morning. i certainly do. for some, a bit of a missed around as you can see in derbyshire. for most todayit you can see in derbyshire. for most today it is another day of sunshine and showers than yesterday. still a cool breeze but not as noticeable as the last couple of days, so it won't feel quite as cold as it has done. as we have this northerly wind, you will find a lot of the showers will be around the coastline. inland we will see a few for most it will be dry with some bright or sunny skies and the same across northern ireland. through the afternoon across eastern parts of scotland and north—east england, the wind will pick up as a new system comes our way, bringing in rain. further south, still that mix of sunshine and showers but fewer than yesterday. this evening and overnight the system sinks southwards and westwards taking its cloud and rain with it. behind it,

still a few showers, some clear skies put a bit more cloud than the last few nights some. not quite as cold for example as last night. that takes us nicely into tomorrow. the remnants of the overnight rain push away into the channel islands before clearing. we will see a few showers coming in on the breeze and eastern areas, pushing further west at times but again a drier day, it sunshine around as temperatures a little bit higher. thank you. a big health story for you this morning. public health officials are warning there could be a big early wave of flu this autumn. the uk health security agency is urging people to get a flu vaccine and where eligible, a covid booster as well. around 33 million people can get a free flu jab. all front line health and social care workers are entitled to the vaccine in england, alongside anyone who is 50 or over. children and adults with certain health conditions

or who are in long—stay residential care can get it, and so can those who care for older or disabled people. pregnant women can get the vaccine, as well as two— and three—year—olds, and all school children up to year nine. let's speak to doctor mary ramsay, head of immunisation of public health england. good morning. shall we start by talking about why you was so worried about flu this winter, what is the problem? we have had two years — winter, what is the problem? we have had two years now _ winter, what is the problem? we have had two years now where _ winter, what is the problem? we have had two years now where we - winter, what is the problem? we have had two years now where we have i winter, what is the problem? we have had two years now where we have hadj had two years now where we have had various lock downs, etc, around the winter period and that has meant we have had two seasons with no flu at all, very little flu. that means that immunity levels have declined across the population, so this year is the first year we are going to be mixing normally across the whole winter. we are suspicious that there

might be a risk of having a larger and possibly earlierflu epidemic this season. 0bviously that is why we want people to get the vaccine if they are eligible.— they are eligible. there were similar warnings _ they are eligible. there were similar warnings about i they are eligible. there were similar warnings about flu i they are eligible. there were similar warnings about flu at | they are eligible. there were i similar warnings about flu at this time last year and it didn't really come but you are saying because we are mixing more normally now it is more of a threat this year. exactly. last ear more of a threat this year. exactly. last year we _ more of a threat this year. exactly. last year we had _ more of a threat this year. exactly. last year we had the _ more of a threat this year. exactly. last year we had the omicron i more of a threat this year. exactly. j last year we had the omicron wave last year we had the 0micron wave developing during the winter and there was much less mixing, people were more cautious and potentially not working. schools were shut for a little bit maybe so all of those factors mean that this year, because we are living more normally we are going to get potentially more at risk of flu. ~ ., ., ~' going to get potentially more at risk of flu. ~ ., ., risk of flu. when we look around the world, to australia, _ risk of flu. when we look around the world, to australia, new— risk of flu. when we look around the world, to australia, new zealand, i world, to australia, new zealand, who have just come out of their winter or are coming out of their winter or are coming out of their winter it now, what can we learn from their experience of flu? yes. from their experience of flu? yes, this ear from their experience of flu? yes,

this year at _ from their experience of flu? yes, this year at the _ from their experience of flu? yes, this year at the australians - from their experience of flu? yes this year at the australians did have a larger flu this year at the australians did have a largerflu epidemic this year at the australians did have a larger flu epidemic and this year at the australians did have a largerflu epidemic and it was much earlier, a couple of months earlier than normal. it wasn't particularly serious in terms of hospitalisations, but things are different in every country and because obviously they had different approaches to covid, different waves, they haven't necessarily had the same experience as us. it is really important that people who are eligible come. we cannot predict what will happen with flu but we are worried that this year will be worse than normal. worried that this year will be worse than normal-— than normal. how worried are you about vaccine _ than normal. how worried are you about vaccine fatigue? _ than normal. how worried are you about vaccine fatigue? i _ than normal. how worried are you about vaccine fatigue? i can i than normal. how worried are you about vaccine fatigue? i can hearl about vaccine fatigue? i can hear people almost groaning as you go through that list of who might be eligible and there is a flu vaccine, a covid vaccine, they have had so many of the last few years. what do you do to address that potentially? i hope people don't feel that way. as we are doing this year is targeting smaller group of people fight covid. we are not doing as

many people because we realise that some younger people, not that much at risk of covid if they have had their primary courses and first booster so we are not boosting people under 50 as previously. the flu programme is targeting very much the same people we normally target. there is only really one large group thatis there is only really one large group that is eligible that hasn't been previously and that is those people between 50 and 64. we are hoping people who normally come fight flu do come for that vaccine this year. last year we had the highest uptake in over 65s than we ever have so we are hoping for a repeat of that and that will protect the most vulnerable groups.- that will protect the most vulnerable groups. that will protect the most vulnerable urou-s. . ., ., ., vulnerable groups. what about how we have them as — vulnerable groups. what about how we have them as light _ vulnerable groups. what about how we have them as light can _ vulnerable groups. what about how we have them as light can we _ vulnerable groups. what about how we have them as light can we have - vulnerable groups. what about how we have them as light can we have a i have them as light can we have a covid vaccine and a flu vaccine at the same time? one in each arm? brute the same time? one in each arm? we are the same time? one in each arm? - are trying how to do that this year because it is simpler. it will not always be possible because we are prioritising the vaccines in different ways and using them in

slightly different ways. the covid programme started earlier because the flu vaccine arrived later. wherever possible we are hoping people can have them at the same time. ~ ., , ., people can have them at the same time. ~ ., i. ., ., time. when we have you, on covid, i have seen — time. when we have you, on covid, i have seen suggestions _ time. when we have you, on covid, i have seen suggestions in _ time. when we have you, on covid, i have seen suggestions in the - time. when we have you, on covid, i have seen suggestions in the last i have seen suggestions in the last couple of weeks or so that levels might be rising again. what are you seeing and how concerned are you as we head into autumn? it is seeing and how concerned are you as we head into autumn?— we head into autumn? it is expected at this time — we head into autumn? it is expected at this time of— we head into autumn? it is expected at this time of year _ we head into autumn? it is expected at this time of year that _ we head into autumn? it is expected at this time of year that we - we head into autumn? it is expected at this time of year that we will i at this time of year that we will see in white covid again. we are not seeing a particularly new or where wing —— new or worrying areas. it is still the strains of omicron we have had over the summer. we have seen an uptick as people come back from holidays and as a school starts again we will begin to see more mixing. obviously more covid and thatis mixing. obviously more covid and that is one of the reasons we want people who are most vulnerable to get protected first. we don't know when we will see the highest rate of

covid this winter but we want to obviously protect individuals and to protect the health service from having too many pressures so that they can get on with treating other people for other conditions. thank ou for people for other conditions. thank you for your _ people for other conditions. thank you for your time, _ people for other conditions. thank you for your time, doctor - people for other conditions. thank you for your time, doctor mary - you for your time, doctor mary ramsay from public health england. now, for teachers, getting to know new pupils at the start of term can be hard enough — but at one school in londonderry, they've got some extra homework. that's because six sets of twins are now part of the year eight group. imagine trying to learn all of those names are. imagine trying to learn all of those names are-— keiron tourish has been to the derry school to meet them. in every new term, it can be a challenge for teachers to put names to faces. and at st mary's college, it's just become that little bit more difficult this year. that's because six sets of twins are now part of the year eight group — and some of the sets are identical. yeah, we have tricked our home economics teacher before

and my daddy sometimes gets us mixed up. but my mummy doesn't. all my friends, like, play, like, a game where they guess which one i am, or guess which one she is. she's one minute older, and i have, like, a freckle on my neck, so people tell us apart from, like, that. but i also have like a smaller head and chubbier cheeks and she has, like, a longer head. it can be a bit confusing for the teachers, too, as they try to figure out who's who. everyone�*s got us confused. some people look at the inside of our blazers, or i've got a different key chain on my bag. roma is one minute older than me. i'm one centimetre taller than roma. and roma's got a bit of, like, people say more squintier eyes than me. it's an amazing school, i love it so much and it's a class game — who can guess which twin's which? but some people just look inside our blazers cos it has our names, and some people just take a guess. the principal says that, so far, the school is coping well with the new influx of twins.

well, at the moment, three sets are non—identical, so i think we're ok there. but three sets are identical and they're very identical, if i can say that. so at the moment we are struggling a little bit, keiron, but we'll get there. sometimes my daddy can tell us apart by our mcdonald's orders because she gets chips and chicken nuggets and i get chips and a burger. the principal says he's delighted to have all the students attending st mary's college, and he's wished them well in theirfuture studies. he only hopes that, very soon, everyone will be able to tell them apart. keiron tourish, bbc news, derry. spot the difference! what would you do? i love the _ spot the difference! what would you do? i love the teacher _ spot the difference! what would you do? i love the teacher that - spot the difference! what would you do? i love the teacher that some - spot the difference! what would you do? i love the teacher that some of| do? i love the teacher that some of them are "very _ do? i love the teacher that some of them are "very identical". - do? i love the teacher that some of them are "very identical". all- do? i love the teacher that some of them are "very identical". all in - them are "very identical". all in them are "very identical". all in the same _ them are "very identical". all in the same uniform. _ them are "very identical". all in the same uniform. and - them are "very identical". all in the same uniform. and the - them are "very identical". all ml the same uniform. and the same class. the same uniform. and the same class- good _ the same uniform. and the same class. good luck _ the same uniform. and the same class. good luck to _ the same uniform. and the same class. good luck to those - the same uniform. and the same l class. good luck to those teachers. time now to get the news,

travel and weather where you are. good morning from bbc london, i'm alice salfield. doctors in west london have taken a potentially life—saving clinic outside to the middle of portbello road market. once a month, people can drop by to have their heart and blood pressure checked without an appointment. they're aiming to help those who perhaps normally wouldn't go to the doctors or are anxious about catching viruses in a surgery. we've actually found one case of a patient who's got a fast heart rate — he had to go to a&e, so his heart was actually really high. and because we've got the portable ecg machines now, we can tell it straight away. he didn't have to go by ambulance, but he did have to go in. and hopefully we saved a life, which is, you know, really good. a london council is calling for a ban on the sale of substandard e—bike chargers. these pictures show the damage done in a tower block flat when a battery malfunctioned while charging. there have been 57 e—bike—related fires in london so far this year.

the charity electrical safety first found that dangerous chargers were on sale via popular online market places, and hammersmith and fulham council want that stopped. the 14th scultpure to take it's place on trafalgar square's fourth plinth will be unveiled later this morning. the art work, called antelope, by samson kambalu, was made in deptford and depicts baptist preacherjohn chilembwe and european missionaryjohn chorley. the final elizabeth line station will open in bond street in central london next month. the station, which opens on monday the 24th of october, will be step—free from street to train. staying with travel... just some minor delays on the victoria line at the moment. that has just changed to a good service. here's kate kinsella with the weather. fewer showers around today and it's not quite as windy. a bright start this morning. plenty of sunshine around,

but we will see more cloud developing through the course of the day. could just get one or two isolated showers, but largely dry, and temperatures, in the lighter winds, just 16 celsius. so still feeling quite chilly. now, overnight tonight, we've got another band of showers moving south. it will gradually clear and, hopefully by dawn, most of them should be out of the way with the sky largely clearing. one or two, however, still could linger into first thing on thursday. but if the sky clears, we're looking at a dry and bright start. might even see one or two mist and fog patches around. some sunshine, but more cloud developing through the afternoon, and temperatures tomorrow reaching again 16 celsius. as we head further through the week, for friday, we've got a very deep area of low pressure to the northwest of the uk sweeping in. with it, a frontal system, strong winds and some heavy rain. really gusty winds as we head towards the end of friday and overnight into saturday will gradually clear through saturday. a drier day for sunday.

as you may have heard during breakfast, more mortgage lenders have suspended mortgage deals after a fall in the pound. on our 6.30 programme tonight, we'll be taking a look and what it means for you. send us a video, voicenote or email to... see you in an hour. hello, this is breakfast withjon kay and sally nugent. our next guest is known for pouring pints and mixing up mojitos in the first dates restaurant. but now merlin griffiths is hoping to raise awareness of bowel cancer after his own diagnosis last year. it comes as the charity bowel cancer uk say that despite people knowing the main symptoms, they're still delaying seeing their gp to get checked. we'rejoined now by merlin and alongside him is former rugby union star

and bowel cancer uk patron matt dawson. in the studio, we have genevieve edwards, the chief executive of bowel cancer uk. merlin, should we start with you? how are you doing, my friend? trier? how are you doing, my friend? very well, thank — how are you doing, my friend? very well. thank you _ how are you doing, my friend? very well, thank you very _ how are you doing, my friend? - well, thank you very much, all things considered. on the road to recovery. it is long and slow but we will get there. we recovery. it is long and slow but we will get there-— will get there. we are talking about --eole will get there. we are talking about people perhaps _ will get there. we are talking about people perhaps having _ will get there. we are talking about people perhaps having symptoms l will get there. we are talking about i people perhaps having symptoms and delaying going to their gp. what delaying going to their gp. what ha--ened delaying going to their gp. what happened to _ delaying going to their gp. what happened to you? _ delaying going to their gp. what happened to you? yes, - delaying going to their gp. what happened to you? yes, i - delaying going to their gp. b'g�*ué�*jf happened to you? yes, i should have got there earlier, i will be honest but i did get there and treatment was effective. it is important people follow—up symptoms. most times it probably isn't cancer, it will be something different, but the sooner you catch it, the better. hoop sooner you catch it, the better. how is our sooner you catch it, the better. how is your family _ sooner you catch it, the better. how is your family doing? they _ sooner you catch it, the better. how is your family doing? they are - sooner you catch it, the better. how is your family doing? they are doing ve well, is your family doing? they are doing very well. thank— is your family doing? they are doing

very well, thank you. _ is your family doing? they are doing very well, thank you. they - is your family doing? they are doing very well, thank you. they have - is your family doing? they are doing | very well, thank you. they have been an absolute rock throughout this. without the support of my family, what could i have done? you without the support of my family, what could i have done?— without the support of my family, what could i have done? you had to talk to your — what could i have done? you had to talk to your daughter _ what could i have done? you had to talk to your daughter about - what could i have done? you had to talk to your daughter about this. i talk to your daughter about this. how did that conversation go, how did you approach that? trier? how did that conversation go, how did you approach that? very frankly and honestly- _ did you approach that? very frankly and honestly. much _ did you approach that? very frankly and honestly. much like _ did you approach that? very frankly and honestly. much like doctors - did you approach that? very frankly| and honestly. much like doctors will speak to a patient, relatives of patients, you use clear, unambiguous language. you have to say the truth as it is. �* ., , , language. you have to say the truth asitis. ., , ., as it is. and that is why you are sittin: as it is. and that is why you are sitting alongside _ as it is. and that is why you are sitting alongside him, - as it is. and that is why you are sitting alongside him, because| as it is. and that is why you are . sitting alongside him, because you are a patron of bowel cancer uk and have your personal reasons to take on that role. have your personal reasons to take on that role-— on that role. explain your family situation. unfortunately, - on that role. explain your family situation. unfortunately, bowel| situation. unfortunately, bowel cancer — situation. unfortunately, bowel cancer is — situation. unfortunately, bowel cancer is prevalent in my family and my grandfather passed away from it and my— my grandfather passed away from it and my mother had it in 2007 but got through— and my mother had it in 2007 but got through it. _ and my mother had it in 2007 but got through it, because, like merlin got

in there _ through it, because, like merlin got in there relatively early, understanding those signs and symptoms, they are crucial. that is the reason — symptoms, they are crucial. that is the reason for merlin and myself and genevieve _ the reason for merlin and myself and genevieve talking to you about bowel cancer _ genevieve talking to you about bowel cancer to _ genevieve talking to you about bowel cancer to understand the early signs because _ cancer to understand the early signs because it _ cancer to understand the early signs because it made a huge difference to the dawson family. if we can promote this with _ the dawson family. if we can promote this with the likes of bowel cancer uk and _ this with the likes of bowel cancer uk and myself are merlin and, hopefully, if there is and will be plenty _ hopefully, if there is and will be plenty of — hopefully, if there is and will be plenty of other cases in the future, those _ plenty of other cases in the future, those cases— plenty of other cases in the future, those cases will be because early and we _ those cases will be because early and we can— those cases will be because early and we can listen to some of the more _ and we can listen to some of the more positive stories of the likes of my— more positive stories of the likes of my mum and merlin. you more positive stories of the likes of my mum and merlin.— more positive stories of the likes of my mum and merlin. you say it has affected your — of my mum and merlin. you say it has affected your family _ of my mum and merlin. you say it has affected your family and _ of my mum and merlin. you say it has affected your family and is _ of my mum and merlin. you say it has affected your family and is in - of my mum and merlin. you say it has affected your family and is in the - affected your family and is in the dawson family. what can you do to look after yourself and be checked more regularly? that look after yourself and be checked more regularly?— more regularly? that is a good question- _ more regularly? that is a good question. important _ more regularly? that is a good

question. important question. | more regularly? that is a good. question. important question. it more regularly? that is a good - question. important question. it is not a _ question. important question. it is not a great — question. important question. it is not a great subject to talk about, cancer, _ not a great subject to talk about, cancer, at — not a great subject to talk about, cancer, at the best of times. talking — cancer, at the best of times. talking about going to the toilet. it is not — talking about going to the toilet. it is not a — talking about going to the toilet. it is not a dinner conversation we are having — it is not a dinner conversation we are having right now. however, it is increasingty— are having right now. however, it is increasingly becoming more simple to be able _ increasingly becoming more simple to be able to— increasingly becoming more simple to be able to be tested at the very early _ be able to be tested at the very early stages. in scotland, 50 years, you can _ early stages. in scotland, 50 years, you can get — early stages. in scotland, 50 years, you can get the initial test are sent— you can get the initial test are sent to — you can get the initial test are sent to your home. it hasjust been copied _ sent to your home. it hasjust been copied within england and isjust about— copied within england and isjust about to — copied within england and isjust about to be rolled out in wales where — about to be rolled out in wales where it — about to be rolled out in wales where it is _ about to be rolled out in wales where it is at 50. you can go to your— where it is at 50. you can go to yourgp— where it is at 50. you can go to yourgpand— where it is at 50. you can go to yourgp and get where it is at 50. you can go to your gp and get these tests. it is not as— your gp and get these tests. it is not as invasive initially. if unfortunately you do have the traits of a cancer, — unfortunately you do have the traits of a cancer, maybe you are going to a colonoscopies. but i am sure merlin — a colonoscopies. but i am sure merlin will_ a colonoscopies. but i am sure

merlin will attest, the small amount of irritation and pain and annoyance of irritation and pain and annoyance of going _ of irritation and pain and annoyance of going through those tests has ultimately saved his life. that of going through those tests has ultimately saved his life.- ultimately saved his life. that is ri . ht. ultimately saved his life. that is right- the _ ultimately saved his life. that is right. the colonoscopies - ultimately saved his life. that is right. the colonoscopies is - ultimately saved his life. that is i right. the colonoscopies is nothing to be scared of.— right. the colonoscopies is nothing to be scared of. good words. we can have a chat — to be scared of. good words. we can have a chat with _ to be scared of. good words. we can have a chat with genevieve. - to be scared of. good words. we can have a chat with genevieve. a - have a chat with genevieve. a powerful message from both and they both know too well the reality of this. we have talked about deborah james and her campaign. you say despite an increase in numbers, still a lot of people are scared, or do not know the symptoms and are not coming forward. back do not know the symptoms and are not coming forward-— coming forward. back in march, we found 4596 of— coming forward. back in march, we found 4596 of people _ coming forward. back in march, we found 4596 of people could - coming forward. back in march, we found 4596 of people could not - coming forward. back in march, we | found 4596 of people could not name coming forward. back in march, we i found 4596 of people could not name a found 45% of people could not name a single _ found 45% of people could not name a single symptom — found 45% of people could not name a single symptom so— found 45% of people could not name a single symptom so i_ found 45% of people could not name a single symptom so i am _ found 45% of people could not name a single symptom so i am pleased - found 45% of people could not name a single symptom so i am pleased that. single symptom so i am pleased that shifted _ single symptom so i am pleased that shifted and _ single symptom so i am pleased that shifted and people _ single symptom so i am pleased that shifted and people are _ single symptom so i am pleased that shifted and people are more - single symptom so i am pleased that shifted and people are more aware. i shifted and people are more aware. debra _ shifted and people are more aware. debra shone — shifted and people are more aware. debra shone a — shifted and people are more aware. debra shone a powerful— shifted and people are more aware. debra shone a powerful light- shifted and people are more aware. debra shone a powerful light on- debra shone a powerful light on bowe!— debra shone a powerful light on bowel cancer _ debra shone a powerful light on bowel cancer till— debra shone a powerful light on bowel cancer till the _ debra shone a powerful light on bowel cancer till the end - debra shone a powerful light on bowel cancer till the end of- debra shone a powerful light on bowel cancer till the end of her| bowel cancer till the end of her life and — bowel cancer till the end of her life and it — bowel cancer till the end of her life and it is _ bowel cancer till the end of her life and it is our— bowel cancer till the end of her life and it is ourjob_ bowel cancer till the end of her life and it is ourjob to - bowel cancer till the end of her life and it is ourjob to make i bowel cancer till the end of her. life and it is ourjob to make sure it does— life and it is ourjob to make sure it does not— life and it is ourjob to make sure it does not slip _ life and it is ourjob to make sure it does not slip into— life and it is ourjob to make sure it does not slip into the _ life and it is ourjob to make sure it does not slip into the shadowsl it does not slip into the shadows and i_ it does not slip into the shadows and i am — it does not slip into the shadows and i am pleased _ it does not slip into the shadows and i am pleased matt _ it does not slip into the shadows and i am pleased matt and i it does not slip into the shadows. and i am pleased matt and merlin it does not slip into the shadows- and i am pleased matt and merlin are here continuing —

and i am pleased matt and merlin are here continuing that _ and i am pleased matt and merlin are here continuing that conversation. i here continuing that conversation. 0ver— here continuing that conversation. over the _ here continuing that conversation. overthe summer, _ here continuing that conversation. over the summer, we _ here continuing that conversation. over the summer, we saw- here continuing that conversation. over the summer, we saw more l here continuing that conversation. i over the summer, we saw more people bein- over the summer, we saw more people being referred — over the summer, we saw more people being referred by— over the summer, we saw more people being referred by gps _ over the summer, we saw more people being referred by gps for _ over the summer, we saw more people being referred by gps for further - being referred by gps for further investigation _ being referred by gps for further investigation which _ being referred by gps for further investigation which is _ being referred by gps for further investigation which is great i being referred by gps for furtherl investigation which is great news. but if— investigation which is great news. but if they— investigation which is great news. but if they wait _ investigation which is great news. but if they wait before _ investigation which is great news. but if they wait before they- investigation which is great news. but if they wait before they do, i but if they wait before they do, that is— but if they wait before they do, that is worrying. _ but if they wait before they do, that is worrying. if— but if they wait before they do, that is worrying. if you - but if they wait before they do, that is worrying. if you are i that is worrying. if you are diagnosed _ that is worrying. if you are diagnosed really _ that is worrying. if you are diagnosed really early i that is worrying. if you are| diagnosed really early with that is worrying. if you are - diagnosed really early with bowel cancer, _ diagnosed really early with bowel cancer, most— diagnosed really early with bowel cancer, most people _ diagnosed really early with bowel cancer, most people survive i diagnosed really early with bowel cancer, most people survive it. . diagnosed really early with bowel. cancer, most people survive it. the message _ cancer, most people survive it. the message is— cancer, most people survive it. the message is not— cancer, most people survive it. the message is not to _ cancer, most people survive it. the message is not to wait. _ cancer, most people survive it. the message is not to wait. know i cancer, most people survive it. the message is not to wait. know the l message is not to wait. know the symptoms — message is not to wait. know the symptoms. trust _ message is not to wait. know the symptoms. trust your— message is not to wait. know the symptoms. trust your gut - message is not to wait. know the symptoms. trust your gut and i message is not to wait. know the symptoms. trust your gut and if. message is not to wait. know the i symptoms. trust your gut and if it does _ symptoms. trust your gut and if it does not _ symptoms. trust your gut and if it does not feel— symptoms. trust your gut and if it does not feel right, _ symptoms. trust your gut and if it does not feel right, talk _ symptoms. trust your gut and if it does not feel right, talk to - symptoms. trust your gut and if it does not feel right, talk to your i does not feel right, talk to your doctor~ — does not feel right, talk to your doctor. ~ ., ., does not feel right, talk to your doctor. ., ., does not feel right, talk to your doctor. ~ ., ., , ., ~ ., doctor. what do people need to know the miaht doctor. what do people need to know they might not _ doctor. what do people need to know they might not know. _ doctor. what do people need to know they might not know. what _ doctor. what do people need to know they might not know. what is - doctor. what do people need to know they might not know. what is right i they might not know. what is right you and normalfor they might not know. what is right you and normal for you they might not know. what is right you and normalfor you might be different for me and so first, get to know your normal. check yourpoo. but do not think my goodness, it is cancer. it could be other things, do not panic, but move faster. igrufhat not panic, but move faster. what else could _ not panic, but move faster. what else could it _ not panic, but move faster. what else could it be? _ not panic, but move faster. what else could it be? you _ not panic, but move faster. what else could it be? you could i not panic, but move faster. what else could it be? you could have| else could it be? you could have iles, else could it be? you could have

piles, constipation. _ else could it be? you could have piles, constipation. unexplained weight— piles, constipation. unexplained weight loss. _ piles, constipation. unexplained weight loss, tiredness— piles, constipation. unexplained weight loss, tiredness for- piles, constipation. unexplained weight loss, tiredness for no i piles, constipation. unexplainedl weight loss, tiredness for no real reason _ weight loss, tiredness for no real reason a — weight loss, tiredness for no real reason a pain— weight loss, tiredness for no real reason. a pain or— weight loss, tiredness for no real reason. a pain or lump _ weight loss, tiredness for no real reason. a pain or lump in - weight loss, tiredness for no real reason. a pain or lump in your. weight loss, tiredness for no real- reason. a pain or lump in your tummy you have _ reason. a pain or lump in your tummy you have not — reason. a pain or lump in your tummy you have not felt _ reason. a pain or lump in your tummy you have not felt before _ reason. a pain or lump in your tummy you have not felt before or— reason. a pain or lump in your tummy you have not felt before or cannot- you have not felt before or cannot explain _ you have not felt before or cannot explain you — you have not felt before or cannot explain. you can _ you have not felt before or cannot explain. you can actually - you have not felt before or cannot explain. you can actually ask- you have not felt before or cannot| explain. you can actually ask now, if you _ explain. you can actually ask now, if you have — explain. you can actually ask now, if you have symptoms, _ explain. you can actually ask now, if you have symptoms, for- explain. you can actually ask now, if you have symptoms, for a - if you have symptoms, for a screening _ if you have symptoms, for a screening test— if you have symptoms, for a screening test to _ if you have symptoms, for a screening test to be - if you have symptoms, for a screening test to be done i if you have symptoms, for aj screening test to be done to if you have symptoms, for a i screening test to be done to look for any— screening test to be done to look for any bits— screening test to be done to look for any hits of— screening test to be done to look for any bits of blood _ screening test to be done to look for any bits of blood you - screening test to be done to look for any bits of blood you cannot i for any bits of blood you cannot see _ for any bits of blood you cannot see you — for any bits of blood you cannot see you can _ for any bits of blood you cannot see you can go— for any bits of blood you cannot see. you can go to _ for any bits of blood you cannot see. you can go to your- for any bits of blood you cannot see. you can go to your gp i for any bits of blood you cannot see. you can go to your gp and j for any bits of blood you cannot i see. you can go to your gp and say let's— see. you can go to your gp and say let's rule — see. you can go to your gp and say let's rule out— see. you can go to your gp and say let's rule out bowel— see. you can go to your gp and say let's rule out bowel cancer. - see. you can go to your gp and say let's rule out bowel cancer. the i let's rule out bowel cancer. the guidance — let's rule out bowel cancer. the guidance is _ let's rule out bowel cancer. the guidance is not _ let's rule out bowel cancer. the guidance is not out _ let's rule out bowel cancer. the guidance is not out yet - let's rule out bowel cancer. the guidance is not out yet but i let's rule out bowel cancer. the guidance is not out yet but it. let's rule out bowel cancer. the guidance is not out yet but it is| let's rule out bowel cancer. the . guidance is not out yet but it is on its way _ guidance is not out yet but it is on its way you — guidance is not out yet but it is on its way. you will_ guidance is not out yet but it is on its way. you will be _ guidance is not out yet but it is on its way. you will be able - guidance is not out yet but it is on its way. you will be able to - guidance is not out yet but it is on its way. you will be able to rule i its way. you will be able to rule out bowel — its way. you will be able to rule out bowel cancer _ its way. you will be able to rule out bowel cancer first _ its way. you will be able to rule out bowel cancer first and - its way. you will be able to rule out bowel cancer first and fast i out bowel cancer first and fast rather — out bowel cancer first and fast rather than _ out bowel cancer first and fast rather than at _ out bowel cancer first and fast rather than at the _ out bowel cancer first and fast rather than at the end - out bowel cancer first and fast rather than at the end of- out bowel cancer first and fast rather than at the end of whati out bowel cancer first and fast - rather than at the end of what could be a lot— rather than at the end of what could be a tot of— rather than at the end of what could be a lot of other— rather than at the end of what could be a lot of other things. _ rather than at the end of what could be a lot of other things. it _ rather than at the end of what could be a lot of other things. it is - rather than at the end of what could be a lot of other things. it is a - be a lot of other things. it is a heartening _ be a lot of other things. it is a heartening message, - be a lot of other things. it is a heartening message, move i be a lot of other things. it is a . heartening message, move fast. merlin, — heartening message, move fast. merlin, listening _ heartening message, move fast. merlin, listening to _ heartening message, move fast. merlin, listening to those - heartening message, move fast. | merlin, listening to those words, heartening message, move fast. i merlin, listening to those words, i am interested to know what you would say to anyone watching at home who has a worried, concerned about symptoms. what would you say to them? , .. . , symptoms. what would you say to them? , , symptoms. what would you say to them? , them? yes, acting fast is really the ke when

them? yes, acting fast is really the key when it — them? yes, acting fast is really the key when it comes _ them? yes, acting fast is really the key when it comes to _ them? yes, acting fast is really the key when it comes to this. - them? yes, acting fast is really the key when it comes to this. if - them? yes, acting fast is really the key when it comes to this. if you i key when it comes to this. if you catch— key when it comes to this. if you catch things soon enough, modern medicine _ catch things soon enough, modern medicine is — catch things soon enough, modern medicine is amazing at treating a host of— medicine is amazing at treating a host of things including bowel cahcer— host of things including bowel cancer and your chances of disease free survival — cancer and your chances of disease free survival are through the roof. if you _ free survival are through the roof. if you get — free survival are through the roof. if you get the news, as soon as you catch _ if you get the news, as soon as you catch it _ if you get the news, as soon as you catch it. ., i. ., catch it. you said you went fast -ish to the _ catch it. you said you went fast -ish to the doctor. _ catch it. you said you went fast -ish to the doctor. when - catch it. you said you went fast -ish to the doctor. when you . catch it. you said you went fast i -ish to the doctor. when you put catch it. you said you went fast - -ish to the doctor. when you put off —ish to the doctor. when you put off to start with and if so why? i did to start with and if so why? i did the traditional _ to start with and if so why? i did the traditional british _ to start with and if so why? i did the traditional british thing to sweep— the traditional british thing to sweep it _ the traditional british thing to sweep it under the carpet. you rationalise _ sweep it under the carpet. you rationalise things. i should have taken _ rationalise things. i should have taken it— rationalise things. i should have taken it more seriously with hindsight and i encourage anybody else here — hindsight and i encourage anybody else here has one or more symptoms to get— else here has one or more symptoms to get themselves sorted out. the initiat— to get themselves sorted out. the initial checks are not very invasive. _ initial checks are not very invasive, they are easy and quick to do. invasive, they are easy and quick to do nine _ invasive, they are easy and quick to do. nine times out of ten it is not

going _ do. nine times out of ten it is not going to — do. nine times out of ten it is not going to be — do. nine times out of ten it is not going to be the worst news. just get it done _ going to be the worst news. just get it done and — going to be the worst news. just get it done and then it is a weight off your— it done and then it is a weight off your mind — it done and then it is a weight off your mind-— it done and then it is a weight off our mind. ,,. ., . i. your mind. one message to anyone watchin: your mind. one message to anyone watching this _ your mind. one message to anyone watching this morning _ your mind. one message to anyone watching this morning who - your mind. one message to anyone watching this morning who might i your mind. one message to anyone i watching this morning who might have a concern? i watching this morning who might have a concern? ., watching this morning who might have a concern? . ,., , ,, watching this morning who might have a concern? . , ,, . a concern? i am sorry, i miss that. do ou a concern? i am sorry, i miss that. do you have _ a concern? i am sorry, i miss that. do you have a _ a concern? i am sorry, i miss that. do you have a final— a concern? i am sorry, i miss that. do you have a final word, - a concern? i am sorry, i miss that. do you have a final word, anyone l a concern? i am sorry, i miss that. i do you have a final word, anyone who might have a concern.— might have a concern. this, being sat next to _ might have a concern. this, being sat next to merlin _ might have a concern. this, being sat next to merlin is _ might have a concern. this, being sat next to merlin is a _ might have a concern. this, being sat next to merlin is a case i might have a concern. this, being sat next to merlin is a case in i sat next to merlin is a case in point. it does not need for need to say anything other than this is a case in point of testing early, responding to those symptoms and, ultimately, it saved his life. matt dawson, merlin, _ ultimately, it saved his life. matt dawson, merlin, genevieve, thank you. merlin, we wish you the best of luck. good to see him looking good and feeling positive. and a good message. john is here with the sport. more

international football. nations league has come to an end. for england preparation to the world cup but scotland, a better route to qualify for the euros. they needed a result last night and they got it. nothing quite like football to stir the emotions. there was that world cup disappointment for scotland but euro qualification in 2024 is within their grasp. last night's goalless draw against ukraine in poland sees them promoted to the the top tier of the nations league, and with it an easier draw for the euros in germany in 202a. ukraine missed their chances but scotland guaranteed at least a place to play for the tournament. their manager steve clark thinks they should not need the back—up plan and will qualify outright. it's been a forgettable campaign for northern ireland, beaten 3—1 by greece. they avoided relegation but only did so on goal difference.

this the goal of the game from greece, who are managed by the former chelsea and spurs midfielder gus poyet. he had the knack for the spectacular when he was a player. the brazilian football confederation have condemned the racist abuse of tottenham striker richarlison after the forward had a banana and other objects thrown at him in their friendly win over tunisia. the incident took place after the spurs forward celebrated scoring brazil's second goal in paris. in a statement, the brazilian football confederation said it "reinforced its position to combat racism". brazil posed with an anti—racism banner prior to kick—off. we've spoken a lot about worcester�*s troubles in rugby union. wasps find themselves in a simlar situation, having appointed administrators. they lost to leicester last night in the premiership cup. they looked to be heading for some much—needed good news

leading 17—7 at one stage, but sam edwards and archie vanes crossed late on to seal the win for champions leicester with fears remaining over the financial plight facing many top flight clubs. a date for your diaries. bbc sports personality of the year will be held here in salford on wednesday, the 21st december, three days after the world cup final. alex scott, clare balding, gabby logan, and gary lineker will present the 69th edition of the show live on bbc one. celebrating 12 months of incredible sporting action, including england's euro 2021 win. whatever unfolds at the world cup, also. and talking of getting those emotions going, if you need some midweek motivation, here's actor michael sheen to deliver it. his rousing speech on tv spurring wales on at the world cup to come the other week went viral. and he's been at it again —

this time in front of the players themselves.. they are always saying we are too small, too slow, too weak, too full of fear. but yma o hyd, you sons of speed! with that red wall around us we are still here! come on! we were saying he should do the indian one. you need a big voice. brian blessed. fantastic. think about that. we could have a town crier competition. if scotland ever needed one stop i know he should do that. carol. she is here with the weather. how motivating is the weather? it is

brilliant! is that motivating? but not credible. carry on. it is a cold start to the day. in oxfordshire, parts below freezing early on. for many a day of sunshine and showers although the shower is not as frequent or widespread as yesterday. we still have a cool breeze, and it is bringing in showers particularly to windward coast. we have showers to clear the far south—west and channel islands and then we have showers across northern scotland and the east and west coasts. some penetrating inland. many will miss them today. fewer than yesterday. a lot of dry weather to start. a fair bit of sunshine. through the day, a new system comes in across eastern scotland and north—east england that will bring rain and stronger winds.

temperature is below average for the time of year. 13—16. with the lighter wind, time of year. 13—16. with the lighterwind, not time of year. 13—16. with the lighter wind, not as cool as yesterday. overnight, the system pushes south and west, taking cloud and rain with it. some showers left behind it. cloud, so not as cold night. tomorrow we start with rain across parts of wales and southern england pushing into the channel islands before clearing. we will have further showers coming in the breeze from the north sea, pushing inland. also a lot of dry weather and sunshine. lighter wind. temperatures higher. with the lighter wind, temperatures higher. with the lighterwind, not temperatures higher. with the lighter wind, not feeling so cool. but you can see what is waiting on friday and that is an area of low pressure with weather fronts. the isobars tell you it will be windy and we will see rain. for parts of england and wales on friday morning,

we could see dense fog. the cloud will build. rain will push southwards across england wales. the gusty wind touching gale force at times around coastlines but even inland it will be windy. saturday, the main system pushes away. it has a front. it may develop a wave which means it could take the rain further north across southern england. we are looking at today of sunshine and blustery showers with temperatures 12-17. and blustery showers with temperatures 12—17. and sunday, dry for most with showers in the north and west and temperatures still looking to be about 16—17. thank you very much. in his extraordinary 70—year career in broadcasting, david dimbleby has covered some —

all — of the biggest news events of our times, including most recently, the funeral of queen elizabeth ii. he's now giving an insight into these incredible moments in his new book, which features ten general elections, time spent with nelson mandela and his years chairing question time. we're delighted to say david joins us now. good morning. thank you so much for coming to our humble studio. i taste coming to our humble studio. i love it. look coming to our humble studio. i love it- look at — coming to our humble studio. i love it. look at the — coming to our humble studio. i love it. look at the view! _ coming to our humble studio. i love it. look at the view! and _ coming to our humble studio. i love it. look at the view! and it - coming to our humble studio. i love it. look at the view! and it is i it. look at the view! and it is always sunny. g0 it. look at the view! and it is always sunny-— it. look at the view! and it is always sunny. it. look at the view! and it is alwa ssunn . ., . , always sunny. go for a swim! ten reneral always sunny. go for a swim! ten general elections. _ always sunny. go for a swim! ten general elections. you _ always sunny. go for a swim! ten general elections. you must i always sunny. go for a swim! ten | general elections. you must watch what is going on at the moment and be fascinated by how things are moving. ! be fascinated by how things are movinu. ., ~' be fascinated by how things are movinu. ., ,, ., , ., moving. i would like to be there for the next election. _ moving. i would like to be there for the next election. i _ moving. i would like to be there for the next election. i am _ moving. i would like to be there for the next election. i am fascinated. | the next election. i am fascinated. politics is always like that. you never quite know what will happen. the thing i enjoyed about doing question time was that got a feeling all the time for the drama. people

said when the programme was over and you had dinner with the people afterwards, they must�*ve really told in the tree. the truth was i was on a high after the programme, i could not take in anything they said. i had to ask the team what was it the ministers said that was so fascinating? oh, she's out, he has the knife in for someone. all that stuff. this time it seems to be all on display. the conservative party because my collection is astonishing. and then you have a sudden dash for another policy. after i! sudden dash for another policy. after 11 years of one way of thinking and everybody is you cannot do that. my view is you never know with politics. that is why i call the book keep talking . the idea of

people listening carefully and watching what is happening is fascinating in politics. but the rush for growth.— fascinating in politics. but the rush for growth. fascinating in politics. but the rush for urowth. , . rush for growth. fingers crossed, i would say- — rush for growth. fingers crossed, i would say- it _ rush for growth. fingers crossed, i would say. it feels _ rush for growth. fingers crossed, i would say. it feels everything i rush for growth. fingers crossed, i would say. it feels everything is i would say. it feels everything is moving super fast. would say. it feels everything is moving superfast. let's would say. it feels everything is moving super fast. let's go back to the beginning. use started broadcasting at the age of ii. the beginning. use started broadcasting at the age of 11. yes. don't worry- _ broadcasting at the age of 11. yes. don't worry- l— broadcasting at the age of 11. yes. don't worry. i began _ broadcasting at the age of 11. is; don't worry. i began when i broadcasting at the age of 11. is; don't worry. i began when i was 11. i didn't think at alexandra palace, i didn't think at alexandra palace, i cannot remember what it was. when i cannot remember what it was. when i was 12, there was a radio show called family favourites. people sending cards and said what music they would like. somebody else was meant to do it. the story of my life. somebody else was meant to do it and i was brought in. ted rave. a famous comedian. you it and i was brought in. ted rave. a famous comedian.— famous comedian. you won't know

this. sally well. _ famous comedian. you won't know this. sally well. his _ famous comedian. you won't know this. sally well. his son _ famous comedian. you won't know this. sally well. his son was i famous comedian. you won't know this. sally well. his son was my i famous comedian. you won't knowl this. sally well. his son was my age and asked to _ this. sally well. his son was my age and asked to do _ this. sally well. his son was my age and asked to do it _ this. sally well. his son was my age and asked to do it and _ this. sally well. his son was my age and asked to do it and ted - this. sally well. his son was my age and asked to do it and ted ray i this. sally well. his son was my age and asked to do it and ted ray said | and asked to do it and ted ray said he should not do it. on boxing day. i did this extraordinary thing of reading out cards when i was 12. i kind of got the bug for it. thinking about it, it is the only broadcast i have done i was not nervous, because i was so young. innocent. you just sit here and read these cards. it was great, you play music. that is interesting- _ was great, you play music. that is interesting. you _ was great, you play music. that is interesting. you get _ was great, you play music. that is interesting. you get nervous. i was great, you play music. that is interesting. you get nervous. do i interesting. you get nervous. do ou? interesting. you get nervous. l�*irr you? nervous is not quite the right way of putting it. i get tense, very focused. for big broadcast. last week's, we were at windsor for four days, watched an extraordinary rehearsal on the saturday morning of the entire procession going to windsor castle, in the dark. 5am

with the drums playing and the pipes and the horses charging around. it was a strange scene, beautiful. but all that weekend, i cannot think of anything else except... what am i? just a broadcaster for the final part of the funeral. you are there to try to help the viewer understand what is going on, that is all. but because it is so important to everybody, you feel a heavy responsibility. question time, i got nervous every single one i did because i knew it had to work. if you are taking it easy and relaxing, it will not work, that is my view. i have never been frightened of feeling nervous. ifelt quite relaxed this morning. you feeling nervous. i felt quite relaxed this morning. you have put me at ease- _ relaxed this morning. you have put me at ease- we — relaxed this morning. you have put me at ease. we are _ relaxed this morning. you have put me at ease. we are doing - relaxed this morning. you have put me at ease. we are doing it - relaxed this morning. you have putj me at ease. we are doing it wrong! interesting, and the pictures of the funeral and commentary, what was it

that made you nervous, was it getting something wrong? i cannot imagine you getting anything wrong. timing is what makes you nervous with commentary. because my idea about commentary is it should be very restrained. and you do not keep talking. unlike the title of the book! stop talking, yes. and there is a chapter called stop talking. it is a chapter called stop talking. it is difficult tojudge is a chapter called stop talking. it is difficult to judge because you are trying to gauge what the viewer is making of the pictures and to nudge them a little bit with this is the crown. this is the sceptre being taken off. you need to know everything. 20 times as much information because anything can happen. things change. they do not go wrong but they are different and timings are different from what you expect and you have to be ready. you have to let the pictures do the work

and just support them. it is and just support them. it is difficult- — and just support them. it is difficult. you _ and just support them. it is difficult. you say _ and just support them. it is difficult. you say you i and just support them. it is difficult. you say you have a lot of preparation and more information than you would need. in those key moments, a moment you know is coming, do you know what you want to say? is coming, do you know what you want to sa ? , . . , coming, do you know what you want to sa?, . . say? is it there already? well, the truth is, say? is it there already? well, the truth is. for— say? is it there already? well, the truth is, for the _ say? is it there already? well, the truth is, for the queen's _ say? is it there already? well, the truth is, for the queen's funeral, l truth is, for the queen's funeral, the final moment, i actually was watching and wrote what i was going to say at the very end halfway through the service, literally. i was thinking, what can i say? i realised the only thing to say, not a great sort of thing... everybody had done a great deal on how magical she had been. i was thinking this moment, what is significant? i realised it was the moment that the coffin pass from the public domain

to the private. for years, days she had been our property and this last moment she returned to the family. so i used that. that is being responsive to what is happening on the screen. ~ , ., responsive to what is happening on the screen-— responsive to what is happening on the screen. ~ , ., ., ., ., the screen. when you are in a moment like that, to — the screen. when you are in a moment like that, to what _ the screen. when you are in a moment like that, to what extent _ the screen. when you are in a moment like that, to what extent are _ the screen. when you are in a moment like that, to what extent are you i like that, to what extent are you thinking about your father richard dimbleby. not at all. you're not thinking, what would my father have said? ., ., thinking, what would my father have said? ., . ., ., i' said? no, never. i mean, i did look u. said? no, never. i mean, i did look u- the said? no, never. i mean, i did look up the words... _ said? no, never. i mean, i did look up the words... one _ said? no, never. i mean, i did look up the words... one thing - said? no, never. i mean, i did look up the words... one thing at i said? no, never. i mean, i did look up the words... one thing at the i up the words... one thing at the coronation he did, he had a funny way of using old—fashioned language so when the queen's round was put on her head at the coronation, instead of saying the moment of the queen's rowling has come, he said the moment of the queen's crowning is come. and

he told the archbishop of canterbury when you lower the crown, will you count one, two, three, because for the pictures, you cannotjust dump it on her head. in the pictures, you cannot 'ust dump it on her headi it on her head. in charge of everything- _ it on her head. in charge of everything. all _ it on her head. in charge of everything. all these i it on her head. in charge of- everything. all these ceremonies. the bbc are kind of part of them. they are there for television. charles' coronation will be to televise. and people will be thinking about what it will look like on television. it is we the people who matter. these things are not done like in the tudor age, just for the elite, they are done for everybody. why now for the book. there is so much in it. notjust the royals, you have met incredible people over the

years. what made you write it now? it all came tumbling out. i had stopped doing question time because i thought 25 years was enough. i thought 25 years was enough. i thought what will i do now? and i thought what will i do now? and i thought all of this... part of it, i thought all of this... part of it, i thought i had had such fun and enjoyed so many things. and that was worth putting down. i thought actually the bbc is such a great place and i am so grateful to it for opportunities i have had that i might also praise the bbc itself, and this is not a pitch. just the importance of the bbc. the thread of its three national life. i wanted to trace that and how it has worked and why i believe it should go on one way or another. it is not my last will and testament, but i thought i must share this, i want to share the fun, because i have loved it. do you

feel lucky? lucky? lucky! yes, absolutely. when i began at 12, did i think i would be there at 83, still broadcasting? of course not. really lucky. i have loved it and really enjoy it, that's the thing. it has taken me to all places and i have met all kinds of people and done all kinds of things byjust being a broadcaster. it is done all kinds of things by 'ust being a broadcaster.* done all kinds of things by 'ust being a broadcaster. it is my trade. you came out _ being a broadcaster. it is my trade. you came out of— being a broadcaster. it is my trade. you came out of retirement - being a broadcaster. it is my trade. you came out of retirement for - being a broadcaster. it is my trade. you came out of retirement for the | you came out of retirement for the funeral. ! you came out of retirement for the funeral. ., . ., you came out of retirement for the funeral. ., _, ., ., funeral. i did not come out of retirement. _ funeral. i did not come out of retirement. the _ funeral. i did not come out of retirement. the week - funeral. i did not come out of retirement. the week before | funeral. i did not come out of. retirement. the week before the funeral i had three one—hour films retirement. the week before the funeral i had three one—hourfilms i made about the bbc. the days that shook the bbc. , me with a piece to camera talking about the bbc. it is on iplayer. and i am doing the

cenotaph in november. like david attenborough, if you enjoy broadcasting and want to do it, people will ask you to do it. i have ideas of what i want to do next. come on. i am not going to say, you will steal them! come on. i am not going to say, you will stealthem! ! come on. i am not going to say, you will steal them!— will stealthem! i could not steal ours! will stealthem! i could not steal yours! actually. _ will stealthem! i could not steal yours! actually, i— will stealthem! i could not steal yours! actually, i would - will stealthem! i could not steal yours! actually, i would like - will stealthem! i could not steal yours! actually, i would like to l yours! actually, i would like to make a programme _ yours! actually, i would like to make a programme about - yours! actually, i would like to make a programme about the | yours! actually, i would like to - make a programme about the future of the monarchy. the change from the 70 years of elizabeth to charles. a lot of pressure on charles to do it differently and find other ways of doing it. ithink differently and find other ways of doing it. i think the issue of how monarchy works and its role is fascinating. ! monarchy works and its role is fascinating-— monarchy works and its role is fascinatina. ., ., ., fascinating. i might do that. how different do _ fascinating. i might do that. how different do you _ fascinating. i might do that. how different do you think— fascinating. i might do that. how different do you think the - fascinating. i might do that. how different do you think the reign l fascinating. i might do that. howl different do you think the reign of charles will be?— charles will be? difficult to tell. peo - le no charles will be? difficult to tell. peeple go on — charles will be? difficult to tell. people go on about _ charles will be? difficult to tell. people go on about him - charles will be? difficult to tell. people go on about him being l people go on about him being opinionated. i read a book about edward vi! and he was always trying

to interfere with things and he accepted no one would listen to him so he would bang the table, you cannot do this. 0h, all right. it will be interesting. the whole thing about whether charles will influence politics. he said this is a different role. but the idea of what the monarchy is meant to do for us is really interesting. how do you want it done? we is really interesting. how do you want it done?— is really interesting. how do you want it done? we will see. a ten art want it done? we will see. a ten part series _ want it done? we will see. a ten part series right _ want it done? we will see. a ten part series right there, - want it done? we will see. a ten part series right there, i - want it done? we will see. a ten part series right there, i think. l part series right there, i think. ten part series! dead right, and another visit to breakfast. thank ou for another visit to breakfast. thank you for coming — another visit to breakfast. thank you for coming in. _ another visit to breakfast. thank you for coming in. david's - another visit to breakfast. thank you for coming in. david's new. another visit to breakfast. thank i you for coming in. david's new book is out now. stay with us, headlines coming up.

good morning, welcome to breakfast withjon kay and sally nugent. 0ur headlines today. one of the world's most important financial institutions criticises the government's planned tax cuts — warning they're likely to increase inequality.

the rare intervention from the international monetary fund comes as more banks and building societies withdraw mortgages amid fears that a significant interest rate rise is on the way. sir keir starmer outlines his vision for a "fairer, greener, more dynamic" britain. but will the electorate agree? we'll speak to him at 8:30. the hidden cost—of—living crisis for people diagnosed with cancer. it's either petrol for hospital appointments, or paying for our utility bills, which have doubled. good which have doubled. morning. it is a chilly start to good morning. it is a chilly start to the day today and a day once again of sunshine and showers, but if anything the showers will be fewer and not as widespread as they were yesterday. and will it be glasgow or liverpool receiving douze points as they become the final two cities in the running to host eurovision 2023?

money, everybody. thank you for joining us. —— good morning, everybody. it's wednesday the 28th september. our main story. the international monetary fund — which is responsible for stabilising the global economy — has criticised the government's plans for tax cuts, warning the measures will "increase inequality". it follows the chancellor's mini—budget last week, which saw the value of the pound slump to an all—time low. now, some of the country's biggest lenders have suspended mortgage deals amid the uncertainty. ninajoins us nina joins us with more on this. really quite a staggering statement. it is. we can't really stress how unusual this is. this is the body that seeks to balance global spreadsheets, keep the economy is healthy and prevent the devastation that can happen when economies collapse. we often see them sending out warnings to perhaps smaller economies, perhaps in what chaotic nations. but to explicitly warning

the uk, one of the biggest economies in the world, a major stakeholder in the imf, that their plans are not just unsound but potentially morally questionable, as well, it's really something extraordinary. they describe the chancellor's mini budget as untargeted, they said it won'tjust add to inflation, so cost of prices going up, but also is likely to increase inequality so it is not fair in their eyes. they go so far as to suggest the premier and chancellor re—evaluate ahead of their next fiscal statement in november. of the prime minister and chancellor. that is because on friday we saw the freefall when the suggestion of these widespread tax cuts came out and also the suggestion of how it would be paid for. investors around the world started looking at the pound, looking at stirling and thinking this is no longer a safe bet, this is not where i need my investments to be. we saw the pound dropped its lowest ever value against the dollar, eight dipped again last night but recovered. around the world there is widespread shock that

pound has come to this. fix, pound has come to this. a combination of policies that is being — combination of policies that is being pursued has led to substantial doubts_ being pursued has led to substantial doubts about their sustainability. i think_ doubts about their sustainability. i think the _ doubts about their sustainability. i think the kind of warning that britain — think the kind of warning that britain received from the imf today is a kind _ britain received from the imf today is a kind of— britain received from the imf today is a kind of warning that comes much more _ is a kind of warning that comes much more frequently to emerging markets with new_ more frequently to emerging markets with new governments than to a country like britain.— country like britain. spelling it out loud and _ country like britain. spelling it out loud and clear _ country like britain. spelling it out loud and clear about - country like britain. spelling it out loud and clear about how i country like britain. spelling it - out loud and clear about how unusual it is. what are the implications in the real world, in real life, for all of us? the realworld, in real life, for all of us?— the realworld, in real life, for all of us? ~ ., , , ., all of us? we have seen several lenders revise _ all of us? we have seen several lenders revise the _ all of us? we have seen several lenders revise the office - all of us? we have seen several lenders revise the office on - all of us? we have seen several lenders revise the office on the| lenders revise the office on the table. santanderand lenders revise the office on the table. santander and yorkshire building society among the latest. to be clear, if you have an offer from a lender that should be protected. it is the deals they have on offer, they are revising because

they are looking at their spreadsheets and thinking if interest rates go through the roof i cannot afford to lend you that because i will collapse. that is because i will collapse. that is because predictions are that interest rates could go above 6% less donor for next year, potentially 6.25%. that would add around £500 per month to a mortgage of £200,000 for 25 years. if you owe more, imagine how much that will be. experts say this will undoubtedly put households under pressure but what is really important is not to panic. ! what is really important is not to anic. ~ �* , what is really important is not to anic. ~ 3 . , what is really important is not to anic. ~ �*, ., , ., panic. i think it's really important not to panic _ not to panic. our- not to panic. our first reaction when faced with the media — our first reaction when faced with the media headlines and the news is, oh, the media headlines and the news is, oh. my— the media headlines and the news is, oh, my goodness, i'm going to go from _ oh, my goodness, i'm going to go from one — oh, my goodness, i'm going to go from one to — oh, my goodness, i'm going to go from one to ten immediately and ten is i am _ from one to ten immediately and ten is i am going to lose my house. there _ is i am going to lose my house. there are — is i am going to lose my house. there are so _ is i am going to lose my house. there are so many things that we can do between _ there are so many things that we can do between two and nine before that even has _ do between two and nine before that even has to— do between two and nine before that even has to be considered. so you can look— even has to be considered. so you can look at— even has to be considered. so you can look at talking to a broker and extending — can look at talking to a broker and extending your term, which would reduce _ extending your term, which would reduce your monthly payments. you can look—

reduce your monthly payments. you can look at— reduce your monthly payments. you can look at potentially having someone come in and rent a room. you can look— someone come in and rent a room. you can look very _ someone come in and rent a room. you can look very forensically at your household — can look very forensically at your household expenditure and see if there's— household expenditure and see if there's any way you can reduce expenditure in other areas because your mortgage payment is the most important _ your mortgage payment is the most important payment to keep up. and this — important payment to keep up. and this week has been a really clear and shocking demonstration of how quickly linked your mortgage, your household bills are coming to decisions the government made. the confidence in the global credibility of our government, our economy, is now seriously under question. the imf i worried that the impact of this will ripple around the world. for them to intervene in one of the biggest economies in the world, one of the biggest stakeholders in the imf, it is really worrying and frankly pretty embarrassing. . imf, it is really worrying and frankly pretty embarrassing. , thank ou ve frankly pretty embarrassing. , thank you very much _ frankly pretty embarrassing. , thank you very much indeed, _ frankly pretty embarrassing. , thank you very much indeed, i _ frankly pretty embarrassing. , thank you very much indeed, i think! - you very much indeed, i think! important not to panic, that is what we learnt that._ important not to panic, that is what we learnt that. thrice twice. pressure is mounting on the government, with more criticism bing poured on its tax—cut plans. 0ur chief political correspondent nick eardley

is in liverpool this morning. he is at the labour party conference. let's talk about the conservatives response. where does this leave our new prime minister and our new chancellor with this for and our new chancellor with this for a change of policy they have announced which is now being condemned by the imf? it is condemned by the imf? it is extraordinary, _ condemned by the imf? it is extraordinary, isn't - condemned by the imf? it is extraordinary, isn't it, - condemned by the imf? it 3 extraordinary, isn't it, that liz truss has only been prime minister for three weeks now and already she is involved in this huge row and this huge economic turbulence. someone at this conference are said to me yesterday, normally when a new prime minister comes in, they get a bit of a bump in the polls. instead this prime minister, this person said, it is labour getting that bomb. there will undoubtedly be some nervousness in government about both the economic and political reactions to what the chancellor announced on friday and some of the fallout we have seen since. kwasi kwarteng

spent most of yesterday trying to shore up support for his plan, he was meeting with some key players in the financial sector, he is doing that again today. he was also on the phone to tory mps yesterday saying to them basically stick with the plan, i believe in this, i think it will work and some of the markets have been overreacting but stick with the plan. i have to say, having hit the phones of the last couple of days, speaking to conservative mps and others in parliament, there is a lot of nervousness about this, a lot of nervousness about the economic impact it is going to have, a lot of nervousness about some of the headlines in the newspapers this morning, talking about house prices going down, mortgage costs going up. i think there is a lot of nervousness about the political impact of this, as well, that tory mps are really worried that any reputation that they think they had for fiscal responsibility has been torn up before their very eyes and it allows labour here to say that

the government has lost control. watt of labour at the conference where you are? their own policies, some of the big high profile policies outlined by sir keir starmer are also getting a lot of scrutiny about how they can be avoided. b. scrutiny about how they can be avoided. �* . , scrutiny about how they can be avoided. �* ., , , ., avoided. a really good question. -- afforded. what _ avoided. a really good question. -- afforded. what i _ avoided. a really good question. -- afforded. what i suspect _ avoided. a really good question. -- afforded. what i suspect is - avoided. a really good question. -- afforded. what i suspect is that - avoided. a really good question. -- afforded. what i suspect is that sir| afforded. what i suspect is that sir keir starmer on the programme led to cast everything ahead of the next general election and ahead of becoming he hopes an extra minister. labour also agreed to cut some of the taxes that the committee wants to tax. wants to spend a lot of money on subsidising energy bills. we are getting policies here that cost, like setting up breakfast clubs in every school, like giving everyone a gp appointment face—to—face. labour is in a really good mood here. i have been to these conferences a lot over the last few years and there are normally big rows and controversy in the party but there is not much of that on

show this year apart from a few exceptions. labour is happy with the position it is in but it is also going to face that scrutiny about what it would do in government. bk. what it would do in government. 0k, thank ou what it would do in government. 0k, thank you very _ what it would do in government. 0k, thank you very much indeed. we will be hearing from sir keir starmer about labour pot plant on the programme, we will speak to him in about —— about labour's plans on the programme, we will speak to him in about 20 minutes. royal mail workers are to hold 19 days of strike action during the peak build—up to christmas. the communication workers union said the strikes will cover black friday and cyber monday and said it reflects the "level of anger" workers feel over pay and terms and conditions. denmark, poland and sweden say they believe leaks in two major russian gas pipelines to europe are the result of sabotage. nord stream i and 2, which carry supplies under the baltic sea, are not currently operational, but do still contain gas. seismologists reported underwater blasts before the leaks emerged and ukraine has accused russia of causing the leaks.

moscow says that results from its so—called referendums in four areas that it occupies in ukraine show that people have voted overwhelmingly in favour ofjoining russia. there have been allegations the election officials intimidated residents of these regions by going house to house with armed guards. the polls were denounced as a sham by ukraine's government and its allies. we have some really dramatic pictures and some stark warnings this morning from the united states. more than 2.5 million people in florida have been told to evacuate their homes after hurricane ian moves closer to the us state. the category—three hurricane is expected to cause winds of 120 miles per hour. it is much wider than a normal hurricane. many schools and businesses have closed with authorities reportedly planning to use them as shelters

once the storm has passed. very dramatic. carol is here with slightly less dramatic but still a glorious rainbow. after the programme we will look for a pot of gold. i like the idea of that, yes, please! a chilly start to the day if you haven't yet ventured out and we are looking at a mixture of sunshine and showers once again, but if anything less frequent less widespread than yet. still a cool breeze but not as strong as yesterday. when clearing the south—west of england and the channel islands and then a mixture of sunshine and showers, but in the northerly wind a lot of the showers will be across northern scotland and along the coastline which you will have noticed this system coming in across south—east scotland and north—east england which will come our way later this morning into the afternoon, ringing in some rain and stronger winds. temperatures i3

afternoon, ringing in some rain and stronger winds. temperatures 13 to about 16 degrees north to south. for this evening, there will still be a few showers in south—west england and also wales but a lot of dry weather, a lot of early evening sunshine. the rain still with us across south—east scotland and north—east england and for northern ireland and the rest of scotland a mix of bright spells, sunshine and some showers. overnight, you will find this system pushing further south, taking rain with it, and a fair bit of cloud. behind it, still a few showers lingering and more cloud around tonight and last night so it won't be as cold and night. this item with showery rain across wales and south—west england, pushing into the channel islands before clearing. on the brisk breeze coming in from the north sea, some showers initially in the east moving further west and these are our temperatures we are looking at i! to 17 degrees. on friday, it is temperatures we are looking at i! to 17 de-rees. on friday, it is all 17 degrees. on friday, it is all change, wet and very windy. just in time for the weekend. thank you very much indeed. what

just in time for the weekend. thank you very much indeed.— you very much indeed. what a surprise- _ you very much indeed. what a surprise- we _ you very much indeed. what a surprise. we have _ you very much indeed. what a surprise. we have been - you very much indeed. what a | surprise. we have been talking you very much indeed. what a - surprise. we have been talking over the last few — surprise. we have been talking over the last few weeks _ surprise. we have been talking over the last few weeks and _ surprise. we have been talking over the last few weeks and months - surprise. we have been talking over. the last few weeks and months about the last few weeks and months about the cost—of—living crisis affecting people in all walks of life and it is sending some people with cancer into what is called a downward spiral with the worst apparently yet to come. that's according to the charity macmillan cancer support. it's already helped more than 3a,000 people so far this year with a financial grant — that's up 50% on the the same period last year. graham satchell reports. every timejulian makes a cup of coffee, he worries about how much electricity he's using, and how much it will cost. using your kettle costs money, which i didn't really pay attention to. and to me — as many other people — they're panicking, and we shouldn't be panicking with cancer. if you live with cancer, you want to... my advice is to try and live as normal as you can, but with the cost of living going up, that's going to be non—existent. julian was a successful

professional football coach, but his life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed with a brain tumour. he wasjust 29. obviously, i can't work, so money is tight — more tight than i'd ever imagined, if i'm honest. and what sort of tough choices are you having to make? it's either petrol for hospital appointments or paying for our utility bills, which have doubled. you mean you don't want to end up in debt? no, no, because if you end up in debt... i've been in debt before, when i was younger, and it's a whole place to be in. you lose sleep, you have bad dreams. you just... no—one should really have to face that — regardless whether you have cancer or not, no—one should have to face the fact of being in debt or worrying about what they're going to eat next. it's... it's as simple as that. julian has been helped by the cancer charity macmillan to access universal credit, but says he's really struggling.

i need heating because i'm on chemo — ongoing chemo for the foreseeable future — where my body temperature can rise and drop at any given moment. i'm thinking that i won't be able to use the heating, because once that heating and the energy bill goes up, the more i use the heating, the more it's going to cost and there's going to be a point where we're just going to have to not pay it — and i don't want to do that. our focus should be cancer and recovery, or recovering from it — not worrying about how we're going to survive the next few months. julian's experience is farfrom unique. the charity macmillan says it's seen a 54% increase in the number of cancer patients needing financial support so far this year, compared to the same period last year. debbie potts is 55. she was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer last year. it's sort of a blur, cos the next thing i know,

dan and my youngest daughter were there, and we were just sort of saying, "ok, what...what happens next?" what happened next was a real roller coaster — chemotherapy, three major surgeries, an all—clear, and then the cancer returned. debbie had to stop working. her partner, dan, went part—time to look after her. dan and i are really, really proud people, and we don't and blankets work fine!

debbie says she didn't want to be a burden on society, so hasn't claimed benefits. she has received some money from macmillan, which she describes as a godsend. ifeel that, you know, people being treated for cancer, it's not a joke. they really are being treated for cancer. therefore, the government or nhs or whoever the powers that be should have an automatic system in place that says, you know, regardless of whether you're employed, self—employed or have never worked, you probably need this injection of funding just to help you see you through the worst of your illness. and, yeah, i think that would be much better. and itjust avoids people feeling like we do — embarrassed and shameful — but also really grateful. i mean, you know, £700 from macmillan changed our winter. as the cost—of—living crisis really starts to bite, it is having a serious impact

on people living with cancer. graham satchell, bbc news. thank you to julian thank you tojulian and debbie for sharing their stories this morning. christopherjones from macmillan's financial support line joins us now. hearing lots of stories like that. how busy is your line taking calls? definitely, the support line that my teamwork on, in the first six months of this year we have had over 150,000 callsjust through of this year we have had over 150,000 calls just through that line from people affected by cancer who are really worried about the financial implications. it is a tough time for everyone with the cost of living and stuff, but fuel, energy, food, he acutely affect cancer patients when they are diagnosed with the condition or have to go through long—term treatment. there are other things because there are particular situations that you are particular situations that you are only going to know about if you are only going to know about if you are being treated for cancer.

getting yourself to treatment, parking at hospital, extra costs come in. , , , ., ., , come in. definitely. it is normally those extra _ come in. definitely. it is normally those extra costs _ come in. definitely. it is normally those extra costs and _ come in. definitely. it is normally those extra costs and also - come in. definitely. it is normally those extra costs and also to - come in. definitely. it is normally those extra costs and also to put| come in. definitely. it is normally. those extra costs and also to put it casually at the double whammy that you are hit with in that when you are diagnosed with cancer you have to stop working, go on sick pay, reduce your hours at least, so you see that drop in income as well as these additional costs, heating costs, travel costs for patients going to intensive long—term treatment. i think macmillan's research recently has shown that 2 million cancer patients are having to make these impossible choices between putting food on the table for them and their household but also water bills or going to hospital appointments. also water bills or going to hospitalappointments. if also water bills or going to hospital appointments. if you get a cancer diagnosis _ hospital appointments. if you get a cancer diagnosis or _ hospital appointments. if you get a cancer diagnosis or your _ hospital appointments. if you get a cancer diagnosis or your loved - hospital appointments. if you get a cancer diagnosis or your loved one | cancer diagnosis or your loved one does, you have so much health stuff going on in your head, it is hard to have the space in your head for the practical stuff but it is equally important for your well—being.

definitely. can sit affects the hold doing a whole household. obviously we hear a lot about the medical side as we have talked about, household income takes a massive hit and there are practical things. i was speaking to a gentleman on the phone the other week, single parent, he was self employed so when he had to stop working to start his treatment he had no sick pay coming in, he has to navigate that benefit system minefield, get through that. he has a daughter he is trying to see from time to time, he has to fit that in with his treatment. the macmillan support line, we try to be a one—stop shop for all these needs, whether it is financial, practical needs about travel to and from hospitals or even people have called up hospitals or even people have called up about who can look after my pet while i am undergoing treatment? and then, as you rightly point out, mental health site. there are trained specialists on the phone line and nurses. if you have any

other health conditions. share line and nurses. if you have any other health conditions. are you seeinr other health conditions. are you seeing things — other health conditions. are you seeing things get _ other health conditions. are you seeing things get worse? - other health conditions. are you seeing things get worse? we . other health conditions. are you l seeing things get worse? we have definitely seen _ seeing things get worse? we have definitely seen things _ seeing things get worse? we have definitely seen things get - seeing things get worse? we have definitely seen things get busier, l definitely seen things get busier, definitely. you know... we are talking about obviously the new energy price cap coming in in october and to be honest we are seeing cancer patients calling us in july when we have the hottest day of the year talking about £300, £400 bills. 150,000 calls is a record amount for us. we have given out a record amount of financial grants, as debbie mentioned in her story. it is over 34,000 now, i think. as debbie mentioned in her story. it is over 34,000 now, ithink. it really shows that there is this desperate need and hats off to the advisers i work with, eight really go above and beyond for these cancer patients at this difficult point. if patients at this difficult point. if you could give one piece of advice about what people can and should do if they have concerns i think they might have concerns, what would it be? ., , ,

might have concerns, what would it be? , .., might have concerns, what would it be? ..,.,, be? probably echo a bit about your revious be? probably echo a bit about your previous guests — be? probably echo a bit about your previous guests have _ be? probably echo a bit about your previous guests have said. - be? probably echo a bit about your previous guests have said. try - be? probably echo a bit about your previous guests have said. try not| previous guests have said. try not to bury your head in the sand about it. macmillan is there for you seven days a week. we have the online website where there is information, there is a web chat where you can speak to an experienced adviser. the support line is open seven days a week we have an online community and it's notjust about getting advice and support. some of the advisers i work with, i will shout out one of my advisers is emma who did this above and beyond the job recently. she had 84—year—old can sit patient who had her electricity wrongly cut off, waiting to happen. she worked until 9:30pm, 10pm with me supporting her to get this woman reconnected and get her energy back on, get adult social care in and she was back at work at 9am on monday to get her energy metres changed over

so this wouldn't happen again. it is going above and beyond that, macmillan, and the amazing advisers we have. we macmillan, and the amazing advisers we have. ~ ., ., ., we have. we have to leave it there but thank you _ we have. we have to leave it there but thank you so _ we have. we have to leave it there but thank you so much. _ we have. we have to leave it there but thank you so much. well - we have. we have to leave it there but thank you so much. well done | we have. we have to leave it there l but thank you so much. well done to mf. thank you very much indeed. well done to emma. we've followed the story of former rugby league star rob burrow since his diagnosis of motor neurone disease in late 2019. we have been with him and his family and friends the whole way. as part of rob's drive to raise awareness and vital funds to try and find a cure for mnd, his friend and former rugby league legend kevin sinfield has stepped up not once but twice so far to raise millions of pounds for the mnd association. well, ahead of kevin taking on his third and final challenge — to run seven ultra marathons in seven days from murrayfield stadium in edinburgh to old trafford in manchester starting on november 13th — we've produced a documentary that will air on bbc two, following rob burrow and his family

as they adapt to him living motor neurone disease. let's have a look. my dad loved rugby as a kid. this is a sensational try! rob burrow, diagnosed with motor neurone disease. suddenly life is neverl going to be the same. i love her so much. she did not sign up for this. so proud in everything he's done. at the end of the day, it's still our rob. i'm determined to get better and i look at all the reasons i've got to live. that's my dad. special team from breakfast has been working on that for a long time now with rob and his family. you can watch rob burrow: living with mnd at 7pm on tuesday 18th october on bbc two and iplayer.

it is astonishing, life affirming, funny. an incredible watch because he is an incredible man. they are all incredible. i he is an incredible man. they are all incredible.— all incredible. i love, "that is my dad." all incredible. i love, "that is my dad-' wait— all incredible. i love, "that is my dad." wait until _ all incredible. i love, "that is my dad." wait until you _ all incredible. i love, "that is my dad." wait until you see - all incredible. i love, "that is my dad." wait until you see what. all incredible. i love, "that is my. dad." wait until you see what else she sa s. dad." wait until you see what else she says- does — dad." wait until you see what else she says. does rob _ dad." wait until you see what else she says. does rob need - dad." wait until you see what else she says. does rob need to - dad." wait until you see what elsel she says. does rob need to worry? no! it is as — she says. does rob need to worry? no! it is as much _ she says. does rob need to worry? no! it is as much about _ she says. does rob need to worry? no! it is as much about the - she says. does rob need to worry? no! it is as much about the family. no! it is as much about the family and the support — no! it is as much about the family and the support team _ no! it is as much about the family and the support team and - no! it is as much about the family and the support team and the - no! it is as much about the family i and the support team and the family and the support team and the family and community is helping people as it is about rob himself up like it is about love, how much they love him and he loves them, love from the rugby league community and people who have met them. that support has been so important.— been so important. more to come on that next month. _ been so important. more to come on that next month. it _ been so important. more to come on that next month. it will— been so important. more to come on that next month. it will be _ been so important. more to come on that next month. it will be very - that next month. it will be very special indeed. breakfast is on bbc one until 9:15 this morning, then it's time for morning live with sam and gethin. good morning. what do you have in store today? you good morning. what do you have in

store today?— store today? you can't fill that on us with rob! _ store today? you can't fill that on us with rob! sally _ store today? you can't fill that on us with rob! sally has _ store today? you can't fill that on us with rob! sally has been - store today? you can't fill that on us with rob! sally has been part. store today? you can't fill that on | us with rob! sally has been part of that from _ us with rob! sally has been part of that from the beginning, so inspirational. kevin sinfield said it was— inspirational. kevin sinfield said it was going to be his last challenge, i doubt it. i think there are a _ challenge, i doubt it. i think there are a few— challenge, i doubt it. i think there are a few more yet. coming up on morning live... with police predicting a rise in crime this winter, presenter mavis ackerley tells us why thieves could be targeting our mobile phones and putting our personal details at risk. and how a simple change in your settings will help you stay one step ahead of the criminals. plus, coughing, wheezing and fighting for breath — every ten seconds, someone in the uk has a potentially life—threatening asthma attack. as temperatures drop and cases increase, dr ranj is here to reassure us. a new report out today warns that people are cutting back— on their medication to make it last longer. _ i'll explain how to get - the most out of your inhaler and when to see your gp for an asthma review. i celebrating advances in medicine, olympian iwan thomas visits the hospital that saved his son's life.

teddy was infected by bacteria carried by up to 40% of adults. iwan finds out how they're protecting future babies from strep b by developing a ground—breaking vaccine. and proving she's a font of all knowledge, actor sally lindsay is getting quizical every afternoon as the new co—host on pointless. she tells us what inspired her to step into richard osman's size 14s. also slipping on his dancing shoes, rhys stephenson has had a behind—the—scenes chat with a strictly couple. and he's doing strictly fitness with a charleston that scored ten out of ten. these two perfect humans stopping as part as _ these two perfect humans stopping as part as perfect tens go this is a doozy — see you at 9:15. and that cold weather is tempting

you back inside off your balcony in. that is true. we might not get out again. _ that is true. we might not get out again. that — that is true. we might not get out again, that could be it stock when it is sunny, — again, that could be it stock when it is sunny, it is gorgeous. carol will tell you _ it is sunny, it is gorgeous. carol will tell you with _ it is sunny, it is gorgeous. carol will tell you with it _ it is sunny, it is gorgeous. carol will tell you with it is _ it is sunny, it is gorgeous. carol will tell you with it is better- it is sunny, it is gorgeous. caron will tell you with it is better late in the week. we have sir keir starmer, the labour leader, in a couple of minutes. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning from bbc london, i'm alice salfield. doctors in west london have taken a potentially life—saving clinic outside — to the middle of portobello road market. once a month, people can drop by to have their heart and blood pressure checked without an appointment. they're aiming to help those who perhaps normally wouldn't go to the doctor or are anxious about catching viruses in a surgery. we've actually found one case of a patient who's got a fast heart rate — he had to go to a&e, so his heart was actually really high. and because we've got the portable ecg machines now,

we can tell it straight away. he didn't have to go by ambulance, but he did have to go in. and hopefully we saved a life, which is, you know, really good. a london council is calling for a ban on the sale of substandard e—bike chargers. these pictures show the damage done in a tower block flat when a battery malfunctioned while charging. there have been 57 e—bike—related fires in london so far this year, and the charity electrical safety first found that dangerous chargers were on sale via popular online market places, and hammersmith and fulham council want that stopped. the 14th sculpture to take its place on trafalgar square's fourth plinth will be unveiled later this morning. the artwork — called antelope, by samson kambalu — was made in deptford, and depicts baptist preacher john chilembwe and european missionaryjohn chorley. the final elizabeth line station will open in bond street in central london next month. the station, which opens on monday 24th october, will be step—free from street to train. staying with travel —

let's see how the tubes are running this morning. and there's a good service across on all lines at the moment. here's kate kinsella with the weather. good morning. fewer showers around today and it's not quite as windy. a bright start this morning. plenty of sunshine around, but we will see more cloud developing through the course of the day. could just get one or two isolated showers, but largely dry, and temperatures, in the lighter winds, just 16 celsius. so still feeling quite chilly. now, overnight tonight, we've got another band of showers moving south. it will gradually clear and, hopefully by dawn, most of them should be out of the way with the sky largely clearing. one or two, however, still could linger into first thing on thursday. but if the sky clears, we're looking at a dry and bright start. might even see one or two mist and fog patches around. some sunshine, but more cloud developing through the afternoon, and temperatures tomorrow reaching again 16 celsius. as we head further through the week, for friday, we've got a very deep area of low pressure to the northwest of the uk sweeping in.

with it, a frontal system, strong winds and some heavy rain. really gusty winds as we head towards the end of friday and overnight into saturday will gradually clear through saturday. a drier day for sunday. well, as you may have heard during breakfast, more mortgage lenders have suspended mortgage deals after a fall in the pound. on our 6.30pm programme, we'll be taking a look at this and what it means for you. so send us a video, voicenote or email to... now back to sally and jon. hello, this is breakfast withjon kay and sally nugent. against the backdrop of warnings we have reported this morning about

inflation and interest rates and turmoil on the markets, the labour leader sir keir starmer has promised what he calls a fairer, greener, more dynamic site —— society in his keynote speech. he also said that only a labour government could end the uk's economic problems. sir keir starmerjoins us now. good morning. shall we start with the imf and the statement we have had in the last 24—hour is following friday's tax cuts from the government and your response to what they said. i government and your response to what the said. ~ ~ government and your response to what the said. ~' ~ , ., they said. i think the imf statement is very serious _ they said. i think the imf statement is very serious and _ they said. i think the imf statement is very serious and a _ they said. i think the imf statement is very serious and a reflection - they said. i think the imf statement is very serious and a reflection on i is very serious and a reflection on decisions taken last friday. it comes on the back of statements made tjy comes on the back of statements made by the bank of england this week. i know how worried people will be, particularly those with mortgages looking at their new mortgage rates. people who thought they had mortgage deals last week do not have them this week, prices going up. and for

what? this, unlike other fluctuations in the market, is a self—inflicted wound. these were deliberate decisions of the government on friday to have tax cuts for those earning hundreds of thousands of pounds. it has resulted in prices and mortgages going up. they have lost control of the economy. we understand when international issues because fluctuations in the market but that is not this case. this is a situation where the government has self—inflicted harm on our economy and people looking at mortgages and prices this morning will be worried sick, i think. prices this morning will be worried sick, ithink. i prices this morning will be worried sick, i think. i would prices this morning will be worried sick, ithink. iwould not prices this morning will be worried sick, i think. i would not be surprised if they are a little bit angry the government has lost control of the economy, self—inflicted wound, and they are now picking up the bill. for self-inflicted wound, and they are now picking up the bill.— now picking up the bill. for those --eole now picking up the bill. for those people angry _ now picking up the bill. for those people angry and _ now picking up the bill. for those people angry and looking - now picking up the bill. for those people angry and looking at - now picking up the bill. for those people angry and looking at their| people angry and looking at their bills, here is your moment to tell them what labour would be doing. what we have done at conferences set

out carefully and calmly our plans. that involves what we would do about the short—term in terms of energy bills and what we would do to build the economy. i profoundly believe our economy is built by people who go out to work every day, the bus drivers, lorry drivers, people working in shops, hospitality, technicians, software engineers and teachers and health service and we need to grow the economy that reflects the way they are growing it and see rewards. i disagree with the government who have said their strategy is to make the rich richer and, somehow, the money might trickle down to everybody else. i fundamentally disagree with that. let's recognise who the real people are growing the economy, it's the people going out to work every day. the plan we have set out is built on that, recognising the contribution they make and setting out firm, clear, careful, confidentand

they make and setting out firm, clear, careful, confident and costed plans to get the economy back on track, desperately needed. the government can never again look the electorate in the eye and claim to be a party of fiscal responsibility. they have acted irresponsibly, lost control of the economy and for what? to put taxes down on those people earning hundreds of thousands. it is the worst possible situation we can find ourselves in.— find ourselves in. let's talk about the calm and _ find ourselves in. let's talk about the calm and clear— find ourselves in. let's talk about the calm and clear and _ find ourselves in. let's talk about the calm and clear and costed - find ourselves in. let's talk about. the calm and clear and costed plans. what are they? what we set out yesterday in my speech is a plan to tackle together the change we need to make because of the climate crisis. get energy independence. a lot of the problem we face is the fact we are locked onto the international market with putin acting as he is, prices have gone through the roof. we need energy security and to unlock the next

generation of high skilled, secure jobs. that is the plan we put on the table with steps as to how we would achieve it. we want clean power by 2030. it means that our energy, power, electricity, will be clean, we will have it here in this country. i set out a proposition for great british energy because i think a lot of people watching would be surprised to learn the biggest onshore wind farm in wales is owned by sweden and the money from that goes to public services in sweden. the chinese communist party has a stake in the nuclear sector and 5 million people pay energy bills to a company owned by france. i want to change that. i want great british energy which means where we invest our money in britain into clean power, the money, the rewards and benefits that comes to us in britain, so we can use it to reinvest for things that we in britain want, rather than it going

to other countries. so we have an immediate answer to the cost of living crisis, a plan for 2030, and a sense that we act for the whole country. great british energy is about this country harnessing the benefits of a labour plan to take us to the next generation ofjobs and make sure the reward comes back to us are not going to sweden, china and france and many other countries. let's talk about great british energy. let's talk about great british enera . ., , ., let's talk about great british enerl. ., , ., , let's talk about great british enera . ., , ., energy. how is that costed? it is a ublicl energy. how is that costed? it is a publicly owned _ energy. how is that costed? it is a publicly owned company _ energy. how is that costed? it is a publicly owned company but - energy. how is that costed? it is a publicly owned company but it - energy. how is that costed? it is a publicly owned company but it willj publicly owned company but it will have an independent board making investment decisions. there will be start—up money we will put in and that board will decide how to invest it. it will unlock private investment because so many companies and chief executive say if we knew

for certain what the government plan was, we would come in with private finance alongside it. we will have private investment as well and that will be used to invest in renewables, clean energy for the future. that could be wind, solar, tidal, nuclear. and where it makes money it comes back to the public coffers and that is the crucial thing about great british energy. also can take a long—term view because often, the short—term is what defeats us, so it can take a long—term view. by, what defeats us, so it can take a long-term view.— what defeats us, so it can take a lonr-term view. �* ., ,., ., long-term view. a labour government would borrow — long-term view. a labour government would borrow money _ long-term view. a labour government would borrow money to _ long-term view. a labour government would borrow money to set _ long-term view. a labour government would borrow money to set it - long-term view. a labour government would borrow money to set it up. - long-term view. a labour government would borrow money to set it up. how| would borrow money to set it up. how much would you need to borrow? hate much would you need to borrow? we will much would you need to borrow? , will only borrow to invest so not for day today. at the moment you have a government borrowing to pay for tax cuts for the richest which is wrong. how much will that be? overall, into this fund, we have said for climate investment, we

would invest £28 billion a year. for this project, much less. £8 billion into great british energy so it could invest in the way i described. you are talking about it being up and running by 2030. if there is not and running by 2030. if there is not a general election for another two years, you would not have long for this to work. is years, you would not have long for this to work-— this to work. is it realistic? yes, and we have _ this to work. is it realistic? yes, and we have had _ this to work. is it realistic? yes, and we have had it _ this to work. is it realistic? yes, | and we have had it independently assessed. it will be very tough. but we have been wringing our hands and fiddling around for years. is something like this was put in place ten years ago, we would have energy security now and not be exposed to the international market and not be facing the price hikes. yes it will be tough, it is doable. are we determined to do it? yes. do we have others coming up saying this is a plan we can make work? yes. we need

a government that moves forward carefully and confidently instead of the shambles we have at the moment with a government that has lost control of the economy.- with a government that has lost control of the economy. what you are not suggesting _ control of the economy. what you are not suggesting is _ control of the economy. what you are not suggesting is you _ control of the economy. what you are not suggesting is you might _ not suggesting is you might nationalise the company doing this already? nationalise the company doing this alread ? ~ , nationalise the company doing this alread ?~ �* , nationalise the company doing this alread 7~ �* , ., nationalise the company doing this alread ? ~ �* , ., already? why? because we have looked at the amount — already? why? because we have looked at the amount of— already? why? because we have looked at the amount of money _ already? why? because we have looked at the amount of money it _ already? why? because we have looked at the amount of money it would - already? why? because we have looked at the amount of money it would cost i at the amount of money it would cost to nationalise existing companies and the benefit we might or might not get. we decided that even if you nationalised existing companies, you could not reduce bills and therefore thatis could not reduce bills and therefore that is not the right thing to do. as we go forward with great british energy, that should be publicly owned so we reap the rewards of investments with public money. we know the government has pledged to freeze energy bills for the next two years which gives people watching the opportunity to at least plan or try to plan and budget for a long time. you suggest you would freeze

them six months, why? the time. you suggest you would freeze them six months, why?— them six months, why? the big difference _ them six months, why? the big difference between _ them six months, why? the big difference between the - them six months, why? the big - difference between the government position and ours is about who pays. there is agreement. we said in the summer we should freeze the energy prices and the government said no at the time but now agree with us. that is fine, they will be frozen. and for longer. the crucial question is who pays. we have said the oil and gas companies that have made excess profits they did not expect to make, £170 billion in energy has been made in a way not expected. that should be used to contribute towards the cost. the government said it will not touch that, they do not want to touch the excess profits, so they will put it on borrowing which means the taxpayer will pay. if you are watching this today, the government says you will pay for this over taxes in many years to come. the labour party say the oil and gas

companies who made more profits than expected should pay their fair share. that is the major difference. about how long it will last, we have a plan for six months and in six months we would have to have another plan. you will extend it? we would have to look at figures. we have been the first out of the traps with a plan every time we have seen the problem. this is expensive, and who is going to pay? the question to the government is why on earth are you protecting the excess profits of oil and gas companies and making taxpayers watching this programme paid in taxes for years to come by putting it on borrowing. ihla paid in taxes for years to come by putting it on borrowing. no specific ian after putting it on borrowing. no specific plan after april _ putting it on borrowing. no specific plan after april but _ putting it on borrowing. no specific plan after april but let's _ putting it on borrowing. no specific plan after april but let's move - putting it on borrowing. no specific plan after april but let's move on. | plan after april but let's move on. but we will have a plan. we plan after april but let's move on. but we will have a plan.— but we will have a plan. we have limited time. _ but we will have a plan. we have limited time. you _ but we will have a plan. we have limited time. you have _ but we will have a plan. we have limited time. you have talked i but we will have a plan. we have i limited time. you have talked about the workers of this country, you said the lorry drivers and bus drivers. i want to speak about teachers and nhs workers. people are

going to be struggling. will you back pay rises to match inflation for nhs and teachers? let back pay rises to match inflation for nhs and teachers?— back pay rises to match inflation for nhs and teachers? let me declare an interest because _ for nhs and teachers? let me declare an interest because my _ for nhs and teachers? let me declare an interest because my wife _ for nhs and teachers? let me declare an interest because my wife works - an interest because my wife works for the nhs. there is a process in place for these pay negotiations process that needs to go through and that will come to its outcome at the appropriate time. do people need a pay rise? of course. wages have been stagnant the best part of ten years and prices are going through the roof. because of the reckless actions of the government on friday, mortgages and prices are going up higher, which is why we desperately need a change, fresh start, an incoming labour government that will get to grips with the economy and set in place carefully planned confident plans. igate set in place carefully planned confident plans.— set in place carefully planned confident plans. set in place carefully planned confident lans. ~ ~' ., ., ~ ., confident plans. we know an mp made racist remarks — confident plans. we know an mp made racist remarks about _ confident plans. we know an mp made racist remarks about kwasi _ confident plans. we know an mp made racist remarks about kwasi kwarteng l racist remarks about kwasi kwarteng and had the whip taken away. you

said there would be an investigation. what is there to investigate? in investigation. what is there to investigate?— investigation. what is there to investi . ate? , ., , investigate? in my view what she said was racist _ investigate? in my view what she said was racist and _ investigate? in my view what she said was racist and i'm _ investigate? in my view what she said was racist and i'm glad - investigate? in my view what she said was racist and i'm glad the l said was racist and i'm glad the labour party suspended her straightaway. we took swift action. it now goes to an independent investigation which is the process investigation which is the process in place for all allegations and we need to let it take its course. i have been clear. my view is it was racist and i am pleased the labour party acted swiftly. the racist and i am pleased the labour party acted swiftly.— racist and i am pleased the labour party acted swiftly. the right thing to do. do party acted swiftly. the right thing to do- do you _ party acted swiftly. the right thing to do. do you want _ party acted swiftly. the right thing to do. do you want her— party acted swiftly. the right thing to do. do you want her sacked? it| to do. do you want her sacked? ut has gone to a process and that will determine the case. that is not specific for in this case, it is what we do with all cases. it is not for me to tell that process what they should do.— for me to tell that process what they should do. you are leader of they should do. you are leader of the -a they should do. you are leader of the party and _ they should do. you are leader of the party and given _ they should do. you are leader of the party and given what - they should do. you are leader of the party and given what you - they should do. you are leader of the party and given what you said about the comments she made and what

you think of them, how would you be able to work with someone who said that? $5 able to work with someone who said that? �* , , able to work with someone who said that? a ., ., that? as i say, as leader of the -a i that? as i say, as leader of the party i put _ that? as i say, as leader of the party i put in — that? as i say, as leader of the party i put in place _ that? as i say, as leader of the party i put in place an - that? as i say, as leader of the - party i put in place an independent process because i thought that was the right way to deal with complaints whatever they are. having put that in place i will respect the process and let them come to their outcome. i am very clear about this. i am not being ambiguous. i think it was racist. i am pleased the labour party acted swiftly. bill was racist. i am pleased the labour party acted swiftly.— party acted swiftly. all of the -a ers party acted swiftly. all of the papers are — party acted swiftly. all of the papers are saying _ party acted swiftly. all of the papers are saying your- party acted swiftly. all of the | papers are saying your speech yesterday was well received on the floor. you must be delighted. smiling faces everywhere at conference. how frustrating is it that you have to talk about a member of your party and their comments like this when you should be talking about your speech? it is frustrating. _ about your speech? it is frustrating. i— about your speech? it is frustrating. i think - about your speech? fit 3 frustrating. i think everyone understands. we have had a conference here in liverpool the like of which we have not seen for

many years. what you have seen here is a labour party that is confident, ready to deliver and everybody who has been at conference this year has said the mood is different, much better than many years. that is not just members but many commentators here. there is a sense changes in the air and here. there is a sense changes in the airand the here. there is a sense changes in the air and the party has done the hard work of changing the party after the dreadful defeat in 2019 and we are now in a position to look confidently at the electorate and the electorate can look confidently at us. the contrast between us and the government now where you have a shambles that has lost control of the economy and a labour party confident with plans to get the economy under control and take the country forward. the contrast now could not be starker. i country forward. the contrast now could not be starker.— country forward. the contrast now could not be starker. i have to ask ou the could not be starker. i have to ask you the most _ could not be starker. i have to ask you the most pressing _ could not be starker. i have to ask you the most pressing thing - could not be starker. i have to ask you the most pressing thing of. could not be starker. i have to ask| you the most pressing thing of the day. you have been in liverpool the past days. eurovision song contest shortlist was announced. liverpool

or glasgow. shortlist was announced. liverpool or glasgow— shortlist was announced. liverpool or glasuow. ~ ., ., ., ., or glasgow. who would you go for? these are difficult _ or glasgow. who would you go for? these are difficult questions. - these are difficult questions. obviously i want both to do well but i am in liverpool so i have to give them the nudge.— them the nudge. well, he said it. the labour— them the nudge. well, he said it. the labour leader _ them the nudge. well, he said it. the labour leader voting - them the nudge. well, he said it. the labour leader voting for - the labour leader voting for liverpool. thank you. what do you think? liverpool or glasgow? it will divide the uk. we will get the decision i think next month because it is down to just those two. ukraine cannot host because of the ongoing war. entertainment correspondent colin paterson has been getting the reaction in both cities. it's the beatles versus the barras — liverpool v glasgow going head—to—head to host eurovision. both have previous with the contest. liverpool's sonia coming second in 1993... # give me your love, ah—ha #. # my heart goes boom—bang—a—bang #. ..glasgow�*s lulu winning in 1969. # boom—bang—a—bang loud in my ear #.

# it's only the light. # that fades through the night #. and glasgow's ricky peebles, who represented the uk in 1987, is thrilled by his hometown making the final two. i'm delighted, actually. if it comes here, i'll be in the front row, hopefully, to just enjoy it. your memories of that night performing? i've played to something like 300 million people. in one night — one night! that floored me, because some artists don't get that in a lifetime. agh! yes, we made it. eurovision! the hydro in glasgow has already held eurovision. i'm not sorry! if only in a will ferrell film. but now the team behind the bid know they are close to it becoming a reality. in the hydro, the global artists,

the last thing they see before they go through the stage door onto the stage is a neon sign that says "gie it laldy", which is a glaswegian phrase for giving something your all. and it's that attitude and that spirit that pervades, really, every music performance that happens here in glasgow, and it would absolutely pervade eurovision if it comes here as well. in liverpool, this is how the news was broken. why should liverpool, over glasgow, host the eurovision song contest next year? what have we got that the glaswegians ain't? people in the city are delighted. i think it will be great in terms | of local industry and i think it| would do brilliantly for so many local independent shops - getting more business in. my ex—boyfriend used to love eurovision. we went on our first—year anniversary and he made me watch it in a hot tub. i'm notjoking. oh, my god. it's going to be a ball. it's going to be the night of the year. back in glasgow, incredibly, scotland were about to make their second euro playoff of the day — this time in football. but those watching the game also had views about eurovision.

glasgow's got heart, that's what i say. and we showed that with the commonwealth games — the people coming to glasgow were looked after. which do you care more about — eurovision or the euros? oh, it has to be the euros. it has to be the euros. i'm all for eurovision coming here, but we need to go to the euros. will you be wearing your kilt if glasgow is hosting eurovision? undoubtedly. you've got to represent the isles, baby! - # go before you break my heart once more #. and one curio — in 1988, another glaswegian, scott fitzgerald, represented the uk at eurovision and lost by one point to celine dion. if glasgow is awarded the contest, the hydro will have to cancel all the acts booked in to play during the six—week run—up, including one celine dion. # you're here #. 35 years later, glasgow

could have its eurovision revenge. colin patterson, bbc news, glasgow. that has woken us up. i love a bit of celine dion. so glasgow against liverpool. we're joined now by our media and arts correspondent david sillito. good morning. you are not saying anything. iam anything. i am waiting for you to ask a question. who is it going to be? there is a big one. there are people who take eurovision very seriously and i gave them a call from the beginning, when there were 20 cities to start off with. they said definitely glasgow, definitely livable. and then the others. i said oh, that is interesting. and at the end a lot of people looked the shortlist, and the interesting thing is how similar they are. both

unesco cities of music and both former european capitals of culture and both have arenas with conference centres next door on historic waterfronts that have been transformed. one is the river mersey, one is the river clyde. the big question is what is the difference? all of that is practicalities. if you looked at the mayor for the west midlands who tweeted yesterday that birmingham had not made it to the final shortlist because of a question over the height of their arena. you realise they are specific questions going on. also, the big issue is they are a little behind schedule. not dramatically so because turin was only announced in october so it will be a few weeks after that. but then you have to move on. speaking to people in liverpool they were askedif to people in liverpool they were asked if they could get access to the site in november. you realise there is so much to organise. if you have been to eurovision and watched,

you realise how quickly one act is replaced by the next. and how big those shows are. you think it is the most amazing engineering showbiz spectacular. to put that on fresh. there is a team that travels around to eurovision and know what they are doing, but a lot to be done. it will be practical issues of getting into venues and how quickly can you get trucks in and out. there was an interesting question chatting in liverpool. they were asked what happens if you are too popular? surely not. liverpool, a massive party city. if the crowds come and it is in one place because you look at the waterfront, i lived in liverpool in the 1980s and there was a bus station. now filled with tourists. a place where you can see

a party but will there be too many? will they be able to control it? these questions will be asked over the next weeks. it will be practicalities rather than emotion that will determine these things. whoever wins, that will determine these things. whoeverwins, ukraine that will determine these things. whoever wins, ukraine will be at the heart of this. this whoever wins, ukraine will be at the heart of this-— heart of this. this is not a british uk eurovision, _ heart of this. this is not a british uk eurovision, it _ heart of this. this is not a british uk eurovision, it is _ heart of this. this is not a british uk eurovision, it is ukraine's - uk eurovision, it is ukraine's eurovision that happens to be taking place in the uk on behalf of ukraine. and you will have in some way to demonstrate you are doing this for ukraine. both cities have links with ukraine. liverpool has a twin city, odesa. i was speaking to someone in kharkiv who said they like liverpool because of the strong musical heritage. but it is what they will do that makes it look like a ukrainian eurovision taking place in the uk. but the practical issues will be high on people's mines

because, my goodness, it is a massive and complicated thing to organise. the massive and complicated thing to oruanise. ., , organise. the next month until they come u- organise. the next month until they come up with _ organise. the next month until they come up with a _ organise. the next month until they come up with a final _ organise. the next month until they come up with a final decision, - come up with a final decision, people will be measuring the venues and accommodation space. there will be spreadsheets, _ and accommodation space. there will be spreadsheets, going _ and accommodation space. there will be spreadsheets, going through - and accommodation space. there will be spreadsheets, going through in i be spreadsheets, going through in serious detail.— serious detail. is there political campaigning. _ serious detail. is there political campaigning, lobbying? - serious detail. is there political campaigning, lobbying? is- serious detail. is there political campaigning, lobbying? is it. serious detail. is there politicall campaigning, lobbying? is it too late? i think _ campaigning, lobbying? is it too late? i think you _ campaigning, lobbying? is it too late? i think you have _ campaigning, lobbying? is it too late? i think you have reached i campaigning, lobbying? is it too i late? i think you have reached the stage where the lobbying has happened and it is down to people... i am ageing myself a little. the people with computers asking if they meet the criteria and whether they can get it done in time and will it be a success? it is getting people in and out. what struck me, when the first shortlist was announced, i looked at the seven cities and could not imagine, 40 years ago, seven of these cities being able to put on an event like eurovision. now i can

imagine it. the transformation that has taken place in the cities. you go to glasgow and liverpool and i stared at the hundreds of visitors and the hotels that had sprung up and the hotels that had sprung up and the hotels that had sprung up and the atmosphere, i thought it is and the atmosphere, i thought it is a reflection, how much especially northern cities have changed over the last years. northern cities have changed over the last years-— northern cities have changed over the last years. let's talk about the im ortant the last years. let's talk about the important stuff. _ the last years. let's talk about the important stuff. the _ the last years. let's talk about the important stuff. the music. - the last years. let's talk about the important stuff. the music. what. the last years. let's talk about the | important stuff. the music. what is our entry going to look like? i important stuff. the music. what is our entry going to look like?- our entry going to look like? i have not a clue- — our entry going to look like? i have not a clue. great! _ our entry going to look like? i have not a clue. great! this _ our entry going to look like? i have not a clue. great! this is _ our entry going to look like? i have not a clue. great! this is a - our entry going to look like? i have not a clue. great! this is a process| not a clue. great! this is a process deep within secrecy. the problem... they had such a success. would we want to win again? you they had such a success. would we want to win again?— want to win again? you want to do well. want to win again? you want to do well- would _ want to win again? you want to do well. would we _ want to win again? you want to do well. would we want _ want to win again? you want to do well. would we want to _ want to win again? you want to do well. would we want to host - want to win again? you want to do well. would we want to host a - want to win again? you want to do i well. would we want to host a second ear in a well. would we want to host a second year in a row? — well. would we want to host a second year in a row? you _ well. would we want to host a second year in a row? you would _ well. would we want to host a second year in a row? you would not - well. would we want to host a second year in a row? you would not want . well. would we want to host a second year in a row? you would not want to| year in a row? you would not want to no back to year in a row? you would not want to go back to where _ year in a row? you would not want to go back to where we _ year in a row? you would not want to go back to where we were _ year in a row? you would not want to go back to where we were a - year in a row? you would not want to go back to where we were a few - year in a row? you would not want to| go back to where we were a few years ago. it is a reflection of a change. seeing how sam ryder appears on big stages now. and he commands the

audience. absolutely incredible. it was the death of careers in previous years but he has gone from strength to strength. and he brought suchjoy and enthusiasm to the whole thing. you will have to find somebody not liking but they can capture something of the eurovision spirit. because it is joyous. something of the eurovision spirit. because it isjoyous. and something of the eurovision spirit. because it is joyous. and what amazes me, when you go to the cities, there are thousands of people in the city and they do not have tickets, they go for the atmosphere. they go to bars, meet friends. it isjust atmosphere. they go to bars, meet friends. it is just a week long party. and glasgow, liverpool. they are both perfect for it.— are both perfect for it. people will be booking _ are both perfect for it. people will be booking hotel— are both perfect for it. people will be booking hotel rooms _ are both perfect for it. people will be booking hotel rooms in - are both perfect for it. people will be booking hotel rooms in both. l be booking hotel rooms in both. thank you. you're watching bbc breakfast, it's 8.59.

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