hello, i'm christian fraser. you're watching the context on bbc news. the british government warns businesses of serious cyber threats from russia—aligned hacking groups. yeah, let's get more on that. the british government warned british business today that hacking groups aligned to, and with, the russian state could be preparing to target uk infrastructure. oliver dowden, the chancellor of the duchy of lancaster, has issued warnings about cyber attacks in the past, but there appeared to be a step change in the severity of these warnings. in the uk, we grasp the need

for urgent action early, and we've been doing a lot over the past few years to strengthen our cyber defences. we have published the national cyber strategy, and we have a new and effective cyber sanctions regime, which we recently used for the first time against a group of russian cyber criminals as part of a joint campaign with the united states. and we are working closely with international partners to tackle the proliferation of sophisticated commercial cyber tools. at the same time, the government itself continues to face a range of attacks, including ransomware and espionage, and so we are constantly looking to strengthen our cyber defences. oliver dowden. let's speak to matt tait, director of capability for dragos — a cyber security firm in the us. he formerly worked for gchq and also taught cybersecurity at the university of texas. did i get that right? yes,

absolutely. _ did i get that right? yes, absolutely. thanks - did i get that right? yes, absolutely. thanks for i did | get that right? yes, - absolutely. thanks for having me. they have issued an official threat noticed operators today, those operators of critical national infrastructure. what is that ann yk not tell us what threat is?- not tell us what threat is? sure. what is happening _ not tell us what threat is? sure. what is happening is _ not tell us what threat is? sure. what is happening is the - not tell us what threat is? sure. what is happening is the west l not tell us what threat is? sure. l what is happening is the west are starting to live in more dangerous times, especially after the past year, thanks to russia's invasion of ukraine. russia is increasingly looking into its hacking capabilities and intelligence services, it has been using for many, many decades now starting to focus much more aggressively on how to make use of that to benefit their invasion, by collecting foreign intelligence against the united kingdom and ukraine's other allies, but also potentially as a disruptive effect in order to cause additional problems for western allies and to

disrupt, potentially to heighten certain problems that have come about as a consequence of the sanctioning of russia and the shutting off of russian gas. and we also start to see in china for instance an increasing hostility between china and western countries over potentially a future invasion of taiwan, and so we are starting to see a lot of additional risks that are relatively new, and both of these countries are starting to nickel much more carefully. —— think more carefully for whether he should pivot attacks in more destructive ways against the uk and other western countries. i ways against the uk and other western countries.— ways against the uk and other western countries. i cannot think of one recently. _ western countries. i cannot think of one recently, that _ western countries. i cannot think of one recently, that has _ western countries. i cannot think of one recently, that has had - western countries. i cannot think of one recently, that has had a - western countries. i cannot think of one recently, that has had a major. one recently, that has had a major impact, of the kind that we had in the united states when they shut down an oil pipeline, which was transporting oil and gas to businesses and also to four quarts.

did we learn anything from that and you get a sense that the united states and uk have tightened their systems? states and uk have tightened their s stems? ,, ., ., ., systems? sure. so we learned a lot about how that _ systems? sure. so we learned a lot about how that particular _ systems? sure. so we learned a lot about how that particular act - systems? sure. so we learned a lot about how that particular act took l about how that particular act took place and mitigations we could put in place and ways of preventing that from leaching out of control. there are more recent examples. in fact, as you have reported, in the past week there has been a leak of intelligent material from the united states. one of the pieces of information leaked and there was about the intelligence committee learning that russian cyber gang was involved in a heckuva canadian gas company and was very interested in talking with the fsp, how to make use of that hack, to do much more disruptive activity, in that case, against canada, and i think this is her into alarm a lot of policymakers in the uk and in other countries as to where else the they start looking

and also the level of aggression they are starting to look at now. it is no longer breaking into these companiesjust in order is no longer breaking into these companies just in order to attract ransomware payments or in order to collect the electoral property for their own purposes, it is now very much focused on whether they can do destructive attacks and plans... supremacy. destructive attacks and plans... summer-— destructive attacks and plans... supremacy.- with - destructive attacks and plans... supremacy.- with that l destructive attacks and plans... | supremacy.- with that in supremacy. exactly. with that in mind, if supremacy. exactly. with that in mind. if we _ supremacy. exactly. with that in mind, if we are _ supremacy. exactly. with that in mind, if we are talking _ supremacy. exactly. with that in mind, if we are talking about. supremacy. exactly. with that in i mind, if we are talking about china being this overbearing presence that wants supremacy over our critical infrastructure and why is that not reflected in statement by the prime minister? i reflected in statement by the prime minister? ~ ~ , minister? i think the prime minister led his head — minister? i think the prime minister led his head of _ minister? i think the prime minister led his head of the _ minister? i think the prime minister led his head of the national - led his head of the national cybersecurity centre make that point for him. _ cybersecurity centre make that point for him, more effectively than he would. _ for him, more effectively than he would, because if you have a senior spook— would, because if you have a senior spook saying it it carries more cloud, — spook saying it it carries more cloud, and _ spook saying it it carries more cloud, and i was the first major intervention since she took over in thatioh _ intervention since she took over in thatjob. she had been pretty quiet since _ thatjob. she had been pretty quiet since she _ thatjob. she had been pretty quiet since she succeeded karen martin in

thatiob _ since she succeeded karen martin in thatjob coach who since she succeeded karen martin in that job coach who was pretty much a high—profile figure. roughly for two years. _ high—profile figure. roughly for two years. she — high—profile figure. roughly for two years, she has not said anything, but this_ years, she has not said anything, but this week she made a big point of saying _ but this week she made a big point of saying china is not only pushing for parity— of saying china is not only pushing for parity with western countries, it is aiming — for parity with western countries, it is aiming for supremacy and it is going _ it is aiming for supremacy and it is going to _ it is aiming for supremacy and it is going to use — it is aiming for supremacy and it is going to use that to try and fully its way— going to use that to try and fully its way in geopolitics. and she was saying _ its way in geopolitics. and she was saying that — its way in geopolitics. and she was saying that we have got to be really, really worried about that. often _ really, really worried about that. often the — really, really worried about that. often the message is notjust for the public— often the message is notjust for the public but at businesses and saying, look, you really need to be secure, _ saying, look, you really need to be secure, much more secure than you are about _ secure, much more secure than you are about this. you may not be aware this is— are about this. you may not be aware this is a _ are about this. you may not be aware this is a genuine threat your business _ this is a genuine threat your business. and also to our infantry companies — business. and also to our infantry companies also but actually there is a reat— companies also but actually there is a real risk— companies also but actually there is a real risk of disruption and i think— a real risk of disruption and i think it — a real risk of disruption and i think it is _ a real risk of disruption and i think it is heightening that sense of awareness, is half the battle. doug _ of awareness, is half the battle. doug heye, the other major hack we should talk about was the solar winds, which affected lots of federal computers across several departments, and joe biden after that said that the priority was to hire more people who can defend american systems. are you any more

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doing enough. and i'm not saying that about biden, i would say- doing enough. and i'm not saying| that about biden, i would say that about— that about biden, i would say that about trumb— that about biden, i would say that about trump as _ that about biden, i would say that about trump as well. _ that about biden, i would say that about trump as well. we - that about biden, i would say that about trump as well. we take - about trump as well. we take these threats— about trump as well. we take these threats seriously _ about trump as well. we take these threats seriously in _ about trump as well. we take these threats seriously in the _ about trump as well. we take these threats seriously in the but - about trump as well. we take these threats seriously in the but we - about trump as well. we take these threats seriously in the but we are l threats seriously in the but we are slow threats seriously in the but we are stow in— threats seriously in the but we are slow in responding _ threats seriously in the but we are slow in responding to _ threats seriously in the but we are slow in responding to them, - 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about solar winds you talk about the pipeline. _ about solar winds you talk about the pipeline. that — about solar winds you talk about the pipeline, that certainly _ about solar winds you talk about the pipeline, that certainly affects - about solar winds you talk about the pipeline, that certainly affects us . pipeline, that certainly affects us directly. — pipeline, that certainly affects us directly. but _ pipeline, that certainly affects us directly, but we _ pipeline, that certainly affects us directly, but we see _ pipeline, that certainly affects us directly, but we see this - pipeline, that certainly affects us . directly, but we see this happening in your— directly, but we see this happening in your country— directly, but we see this happening in your country and _ directly, but we see this happening in your country and we _ directly, but we see this happening in your country and we have - directly, but we see this happening in your country and we have seen l directly, but we see this happening in your country and we have seen it now trying — in your country and we have seen it now trying to sabotage _ in your country and we have seen it now trying to sabotage solar- in your country and we have seen it now trying to sabotage solar wind i now trying to sabotage solar wind farms _ now trying to sabotage solar wind farms and — now trying to sabotage solar wind farms and communications - now trying to sabotage solar wind farms and communications in - now trying to sabotage solar wind farms and communications in the | farms and communications in the north— farms and communications in the north sea — farms and communications in the north sea if— farms and communications in the north sea. if you _ farms and communications in the north sea. if you are _ farms and communications in the north sea. if you are a _ farms and communications in the north sea. if you are a country. farms and communications in the . north sea. if you are a country that may be _ north sea. if you are a country that may be recently— north sea. if you are a country that may be recentlyjoined _ north sea. if you are a country that may be recentlyjoined nato - north sea. if you are a country that may be recentlyjoined nato you i north sea. if you are a country that i may be recentlyjoined nato you may be more _ may be recentlyjoined nato you may be more of _ may be recentlyjoined nato you may be more of a — may be recentlyjoined nato you may be more of a target _ may be recentlyjoined nato you may be more of a target now— may be recentlyjoined nato you may be more of a target now than- may be recentlyjoined nato you may be more of a target now than you - be more of a target now than you were a _ be more of a target now than you were a few— be more of a target now than you were a few months _ be more of a target now than you were a few months ago. - be more of a target now than you were a few months ago. so this l be more of a target now than you | were a few months ago. so this is notiust_ were a few months ago. so this is not just a problem _ were a few months ago. so this is not just a problem that _ were a few months ago. so this is not just a problem that we - were a few months ago. so this is not just a problem that we face i were a few months ago. so this is not just a problem that we face or you face, — not just a problem that we face or you face, it — not just a problem that we face or you face, it is _ not just a problem that we face or you face, it is a _ not just a problem that we face or you face, it is a global— not just a problem that we face or you face, it is a global problem i not just a problem that we face ori you face, it is a global problem of. matt tait, — you face, it is a global problem of. matt tait, just _ you face, it is a global problem of. matt tait, just a _ you face, it is a global problem of. matt tait, just a final _ you face, it is a global problem of. matt tait, just a final word - you face, it is a global problem of. matt tait, just a final word to i you face, it is a global problem of. matt tait, just a final word to you. | matt tait, just a final word to you. obviously the popular story we have been covering is tiktok and the

chinese government have had a lot of things to say about the political decisions taken around tiktok stop does this give governments full power to ban these chinese technologies if you have the head of national cyber intelligence here in the uk saying, this is a very real and present threat? it is the uk saying, this is a very real and present threat?— and present threat? it is a real threat, and present threat? it is a real threat. it _ and present threat? it is a real threat. it is — and present threat? it is a real threat, it is something - and present threat? it is a real threat, it is something that i and present threat? it is a real threat, it is something that is. and present threat? it is a real. threat, it is something that is not particularly new, and i think what people are starting to pay attention to is notjust with tiktok but with other chinese companies as well, especially ones that have deep integration to the core of the internet, people are starting to look more carefully now that the west and china are falling out, as to what it means, strategic risk, in the event they we are solely dependent on chinese technology and in the event they start to that in future, and i think that is where a

lot of these questions are rising from. tiktok is may be the most user facing example of it, but i think people are looking more widely at the strategic risk associated with that. ~ . ~ that. we were talking with the underwater — that. we were talking with the underwater cables _ that. we were talking with the underwater cables earlier, i that. we were talking with the i underwater cables earlier, talking about the overland cables as well anti—hacking that goes on around some of that critical infrastructure. matt tait, thank you very much indeed —— and the hacking that goes on. let's talk about the supreme court decision in the last hour. they haveasked for more time to consider they have asked for more time to consider whether to keep the abortion pill mifepristone on the market. the drug will remain available — without restrictions — until a decision is made on friday. last week, a federal judge in texas suspended the approval of mifepristone, questioning its safety. parts of that decision were upheld on appeal, prompting the biden administration to make an emergency request to the supreme court. doug, let me ask you about this. we seem to be in some rolling decisions now about mifepristone, but it

speaks to the politics around abortion in some fairly harsh measures being taken in a lot of the republican states. xtet. measures being taken in a lot of the republican states.— republican states. yet, what you're seeint is republican states. yet, what you're seeing is not _ republican states. yet, what you're seeing is not just _ republican states. yet, what you're seeing is notjust legislatures i republican states. yet, what you're seeing is not just legislatures that l seeing is notjust legislatures that are enacting — seeing is notjust legislatures that are enacting things, _ seeing is notjust legislatures that are enacting things, but— seeing is notjust legislatures that are enacting things, but that i seeing is notjust legislatures that are enacting things, but that is i are enacting things, but that is happening _ are enacting things, but that is happening too. _ are enacting things, but that is happening too, we _ are enacting things, but that is happening too, we are - are enacting things, but that is happening too, we are seeing. are enacting things, but that is - 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bills, these laws become automatic, and now one of the fronts is north. and now one of the fronts is north carolina. — and now one of the fronts is north carolina. my— and now one of the fronts is north carolina, my home _ and now one of the fronts is north carolina, my home state, - and now one of the fronts is north carolina, my home state, where l carolina, my home state, where republicans _ carolina, my home state, where republicans have _ carolina, my home state, where republicans have now— carolina, my home state, where republicans have now taken i carolina, my home state, where republicans have now taken a i carolina, my home state, where i republicans have now taken a super majority _ republicans have now taken a super majority in _ republicans have now taken a super majority in the — republicans have now taken a super majority in the general _ republicans have now taken a super majority in the general assembly. . majority in the general assembly. and what — majority in the general assembly. and what that _ majority in the general assembly. and what that means _ majority in the general assembly. and what that means is _ majority in the general assembly. and what that means is they i majority in the general assembly. and what that means is they can i majority in the general assembly. i and what that means is they can pass a ban _ and what that means is they can pass a ban on _ and what that means is they can pass a ban on this— and what that means is they can pass a ban on this drug, _ and what that means is they can pass a ban on this drug, they can - and what that means is they can pass a ban on this drug, they can do - a ban on this drug, they can do six-week— a ban on this drug, they can do six—week band _ and the democratic governor would have no— and the democratic governor would have no chance _ and the democratic governor would have no chance of _ and the democratic governor would have no chance of you _ and the democratic governor would have no chance of you telling. i and the democratic governor would i have no chance of you telling. iglihen have no chance of you telling. when ou look have no chance of you telling. when you look at — have no chance of you telling. when you look at the _ have no chance of you telling. when you look at the politics _ have no chance of you telling. when you look at the politics around i you look at the politics around this, because i do not see an enormous amount of republicans in the senate or in the house, do they think that they are on the wrong side of this argument —— no chance of the telling. it seems to be a runaway train in state houses that risks serious and locations for the

next election.— risks serious and locations for the next election. certainly some of the thins next election. certainly some of the things passed _ next election. certainly some of the things passed in _ next election. certainly some of the things passed in state _ next election. certainly some of the things passed in state legislatures, | things passed in state legislatures, a heartbeat — things passed in state legislatures, a heartbeat bill— things passed in state legislatures, a heartbeat bill for— things passed in state legislatures, a heartbeat bill for instance, - things passed in state legislatures, a heartbeat bill for instance, or- a heartbeat bill for instance, or a foetal— a heartbeat bill for instance, or a foetal pain bill, _ a heartbeat bill for instance, or a foetal pain bill, can— a heartbeat bill for instance, or a foetal pain bill, can pass - a heartbeat bill for instance, or a foetal pain bill, can pass the i a heartbeat bill for instance, or a i foetal pain bill, can pass the house of representatives, _ foetal pain bill, can pass the house of representatives, by— foetal pain bill, can pass the house of representatives, by and - 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congress that they are having to deal with these issues. if- congress that they are having to deal with these issues. if you i congress that they are having toi deal with these issues. if you are in the _ deal with these issues. if you are in the senate you _ deal with these issues. if you are in the senate you probably - deal with these issues. if you are i in the senate you probably confirmed some _ in the senate you probably confirmed some of— in the senate you probably confirmed some of those — in the senate you probably confirmed some of those judges, _ in the senate you probably confirmed some of those judges, but _ in the senate you probably confirmed some of those judges, but clearly- some of those judges, but clearly the sense — some of those judges, but clearly the sense in— some of those judges, but clearly the sense in washington - some of those judges, but clearly the sense in washington is- some of those judges, but clearly the sense in washington is that l some of those judges, but clearly. the sense in washington is that both parties _ the sense in washington is that both parties are at — the sense in washington is that both parties are at the _ the sense in washington is that both parties are at the extreme, - the sense in washington is that both parties are at the extreme, the i parties are at the extreme, the active _ parties are at the extreme, the active is— parties are at the extreme, the active is part _ parties are at the extreme, the active is part of— parties are at the extreme, the active is part of those - parties are at the extreme, the active is part of those parties . parties are at the extreme, the i active is part of those parties are in the _ active is part of those parties are in the extreme _ active is part of those parties are in the extreme of— active is part of those parties are in the extreme of this _ active is part of those parties are in the extreme of this issue. i active is part of those parties are in the extreme of this issue. thej in the extreme of this issue. the country— in the extreme of this issue. the country is — in the extreme of this issue. the country is in _ in the extreme of this issue. the country is in a _ in the extreme of this issue. the country is in a much _ in the extreme of this issue. the country is in a much different- in the extreme of this issue. the i country is in a much different place and essentially— country is in a much different place and essentially most _ country is in a much different place and essentially most of— country is in a much different place and essentially most of the - country is in a much different placej and essentially most of the country is where _ and essentially most of the country is where george _ and essentially most of the country is where george bush _ and essentially most of the country is where george bush and - and essentially most of the country is where george bush and oakland| is where george bush and oakland were in— is where george bush and oakland were in 1992. _ is where george bush and oakland were in 1992, essentially— is where george bush and oakland were in 1992, essentially they i were in 1992, essentially they wanted — were in 1992, essentially they wanted abortions _ were in 1992, essentially they wanted abortions rare, - were in 1992, essentially they wanted abortions rare, safe . were in 1992, essentially they . wanted abortions rare, safe and tegat— wanted abortions rare, safe and tegat -- — wanted abortions rare, safe and tegat -- george _ wanted abortions rare, safe and legal —— george bush— wanted abortions rare, safe and legal —— george bush and - wanted abortions rare, safe and legal —— george bush and bill. legal —— george bush and bill ctintoh — legal —— george bush and bill clinton. unfortunately, - legal —— george bush and bill. clinton. unfortunately, neither party _ clinton. unfortunately, neither party is — clinton. unfortunately, neither party is there _ clinton. unfortunately, neither party is there right _ clinton. unfortunately, neither party is there right now. - clinton. unfortunately, neither party is there right now. do i clinton. unfortunately, neither party is there right now. do you follow this _ party is there right now. do you follow this poll? _ party is there right now. do you follow this poll? it _ party is there right now. do you follow this poll? it is _ party is there right now. do you follow this poll? it is far - party is there right now. do you follow this poll? it is far away l follow this poll? it is far away from where we have freedoms in the united kingdom —— paul. we cover this every week, the crackdowns on

abortions in the united states, and yet in this country we are going the opposite way. there are more freedoms to ring up, do have things posted to you in the mail. it is if ordinary to watch. it is extraordinary - ordinary to watch. it is extraordinary from i ordinary to watch. it isj extraordinary from the ordinary to watch. it is i extraordinary from the side ordinary to watch. it is extraordinary from the side of the pond _ extraordinary from the side of the pond this — extraordinary from the side of the pond. this pill that is effectively going _ pond. this pill that is effectively going to — pond. this pill that is effectively going to be banned from the market is used _ going to be banned from the market is used in _ going to be banned from the market is used in more than half of the abortions — is used in more than half of the abortions in the united states. when you put— abortions in the united states. when you put that fact out there you realise just what impact it is going to have _ realise just what impact it is going to have on — realise just what impact it is going to have on millions of ordinary people — to have on millions of ordinary people and ordinary voters. as doug says. _ people and ordinary voters. as doug says. both _ people and ordinary voters. as doug says, both sides of the argument, there _ says, both sides of the argument, there are — says, both sides of the argument, there are people who are activists, but i _ there are people who are activists, but i think— there are people who are activists, but i think there is a sort of middle _ but i think there is a sort of middle ground where most people think that actually there is some heed _ think that actually there is some need for— think that actually there is some need for it— think that actually there is some need for it and also that the politics— need for it and also that the politics is— need for it and also that the politics isjust getting entangled in the _ politics isjust getting entangled in the lot yet again, and over here, don't _ in the lot yet again, and over here, don't forget, — in the lot yet again, and over here, don't forget, during covid, we tiberatise _ don't forget, during covid, we liberalise the law on abortion and in terms — liberalise the law on abortion and in terms you could send out a pill the morning —— you could send the morning—after pill. in northern iretahd — morning—after pill. in northern

ireland and particular to southern iretahd, _ ireland and particular to southern iretahd, irr— ireland and particular to southern ireland, in the republic, abortion has been — ireland, in the republic, abortion has been liberalised and it is quite strange _ has been liberalised and it is quite strange european countries are moving _ strange european countries are moving in— strange european countries are moving in that direction but in the state _ moving in that direction but in the state you — moving in that direction but in the state you moving the other direction, and it shows that how when _ direction, and it shows that how when you've got a constitution that puts the _ when you've got a constitution that puts the supreme court with such a huge _ puts the supreme court with such a huge rote _ puts the supreme court with such a huge role and a political role, that is how— huge role and a political role, that is how you — huge role and a political role, that is how you and of savoy the irony here _ is how you and of savoy the irony here is— is how you and of savoy the irony here is they— is how you and of savoy the irony here is they set roe versus wade aside and — here is they set roe versus wade aside and years and years of precedent to give the decision to the states. the state make a decision— the states. the state make a decision and it goes back to the supreme — decision and it goes back to the supreme court.— decision and it goes back to the supreme court. decision and it goes back to the sureme court. . ., ., ., ., supreme court. around and around we no! supreme court. around and around we go! anyway. — supreme court. around and around we go! anyway. let's— supreme court. around and around we go! anyway, let's move _ supreme court. around and around we go! anyway, let's move on. _ netflix�*s long promised crackdown on password sharing will begin in the coming months. the plan means members who want to share accounts with people outside of their household will face an extra fee. the move, aimed at boosting subscribers, has been trialled in some countries but not yet rolled out in the uk or us. lam i am betting, lam betting, doug, that's obstruction numberfor lam betting, doug, that's obstruction number for netflix will go through the roof in the coming months once they put an end to this.

the expectation and why they're doing _ the expectation and why they're doing this — the expectation and why they're doing this is _ the expectation and why they're doing this is they— the expectation and why they're doing this is they are _ the expectation and why they're doing this is they are losing - the expectation and why they're| doing this is they are losing a lot of subscribers. _ doing this is they are losing a lot of subscribers. i— doing this is they are losing a lot of subscribers. i know _ doing this is they are losing a lot of subscribers. i know a - doing this is they are losing a lot of subscribers. i know a lot - doing this is they are losing a lot of subscribers. i know a lot of. of subscribers. i know a lot of people. not _ of subscribers. i know a lot of people. not going _ of subscribers. i know a lot of people, not going to - of subscribers. i know a lot of people, not going to say- of subscribers. i know a lot of people, not going to say i- of subscribers. i know a lot of people, not going to say i dol of subscribers. i know a lot of. people, not going to say i do it, that shared _ people, not going to say i do it, that shared this _ people, not going to say i do it, that shared this password - people, not going to say i do it, that shared this password or- people, not going to say i do it, i that shared this password or with other— that shared this password or with other streaming _ that shared this password or with other streaming applications. - other streaming applications. ctearly— other streaming applications. clearly there _ other streaming applications. clearly there is _ other streaming applications. clearly there is money- other streaming applications. clearly there is money that l other streaming applications. clearly there is money that isj other streaming applications. - clearly there is money that is being lost there — clearly there is money that is being lost there it — clearly there is money that is being lost there. it also _ clearly there is money that is being lost there. it also means _ clearly there is money that is being lost there. it also means that - lost there. it also means that peopte — lost there. it also means that peopte using _ lost there. it also means that peopte using apps— lost there. it also means that people using apps they - lost there. it also means thatj people using apps they would lost there. it also means that - people using apps they would not otherwise — people using apps they would not otherwise subscribe _ people using apps they would not otherwise subscribe to, _ people using apps they would not otherwise subscribe to, but - people using apps they would not otherwise subscribe to, but there j people using apps they would not . otherwise subscribe to, but there is money _ otherwise subscribe to, but there is money on _ otherwise subscribe to, but there is money on the — otherwise subscribe to, but there is money on the table, _ otherwise subscribe to, but there is money on the table, and _ otherwise subscribe to, but there is| money on the table, and companies are sure _ money on the table, and companies are sure going— money on the table, and companies are sure going to— money on the table, and companies are sure going to go— money on the table, and companies are sure going to go after— money on the table, and companies are sure going to go after where - are sure going to go after where they can — are sure going to go after where the can. ., ., . , ., they can. yeah, the other decision to take today _ they can. yeah, the other decision to take today is _ they can. yeah, the other decision to take today is they _ they can. yeah, the other decision to take today is they are _ they can. yeah, the other decision to take today is they are not - they can. yeah, the other decision to take today is they are not going to take today is they are not going to send out films on dvd. i do not even know they did that, did you? i even know they did that, did you? i know, is a bit retro, isn't it? it is a _ know, is a bit retro, isn't it? it is a reminder— know, is a bit retro, isn't it? it is a reminder of the blockbuster period _ is a reminder of the blockbuster period they wiped out in many ways. in period they wiped out in many ways. in terms— period they wiped out in many ways. in terms of— period they wiped out in many ways. in terms of the sharing of passwords, it is obviously a smart move _ passwords, it is obviously a smart move i_ passwords, it is obviously a smart move i have _ passwords, it is obviously a smart move. i have kids at university and iwoutd _ move. i have kids at university and iwoutd not — move. i have kids at university and i would not be surprised if they shared — i would not be surprised if they shared the password, should we say stop spotify has introduced a decent deal where we as a family for e>

example all have a joint account. .. that would make sense.— example all have a joint account. .. that would make sense. it has worked in canada for — that would make sense. it has worked in canada for if — that would make sense. it has worked in canada for if there _ that would make sense. it has worked in canada for if there 100 _ that would make sense. it has worked in canada for if there 100 million - in canada for if there 100 million house _ in canada for if there 100 million house witt— in canada for if there 100 million house will depend the sharing households across the planet —— sharing — households across the planet —— sharing passwords. even a small amount— sharing passwords. even a small amount of— sharing passwords. even a small amount of that being shared and revenues— amount of that being shared and revenues makes sense.- revenues makes sense. better programmes. _ revenues makes sense. better programmes, better _ revenues makes sense. better programmes, better films, - revenues makes sense. betterl programmes, better films, may revenues makes sense. better - programmes, better films, may be! we programmes, betterfilms, may be! we will see. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. picturesque and historic. ludlow has been a popular destination for tourists for many years. however, when you mention the town, most people think of food. but that's all changing. now the arts are becoming prominent here with a number of major events across the year, including a brand—new piano festival taking place at the end of may. the driving force behind it? comedian, impressionist and chart topping classical pianist alistair mcgowan.

our festival is more classical, but we're hoping with the street pianos, people can come and play anything. but the pianists coming here are top, top drawer classical pianist. he's also the patron of the ludlow fringe festival, now in its 11th year. damejudi dench and jasper carrott are just two of the names appearing at the town's fringe festival, which will see around 70 events. you're live with bbc news. it's time for the panel. doug heye, let me start with you tonight, because you want to pick up a story that has been breaking today in tennessee, and 11th hour pushed by the governor bill lee, who wants to put in place an order of protection law, and that would allow them to temporarily remove firearms from people who are at risk to themselves. explain. figs from people who are at risk to themselves. explain.- from people who are at risk to themselves. explain. as you know it has been very _ themselves. explain. as you know it has been very difficult _ themselves. explain. as you know it has been very difficult for—

themselves. explain. as you know it has been very difficult for states - has been very difficult for states or the _ has been very difficult for states or the federal— has been very difficult for states or the federal government - has been very difficult for states or the federal government to . has been very difficult for states i or the federal government to move any gun— or the federal government to move any gun legislation, _ or the federal government to move any gun legislation, and _ or the federal government to move any gun legislation, and what - or the federal government to move | any gun legislation, and what we've seen with— any gun legislation, and what we've seen with his shooting _ any gun legislation, and what we've seen with his shooting in— any gun legislation, and what we've seen with his shooting in nashvillel seen with his shooting in nashville is there _ seen with his shooting in nashville is there is— seen with his shooting in nashville is there is a — seen with his shooting in nashville is there is a new _ seen with his shooting in nashville is there is a new movement - seen with his shooting in nashville is there is a new movement of- seen with his shooting in nashville is there is a new movement of a l seen with his shooting in nashville . is there is a new movement of a new push, _ is there is a new movement of a new push, to do— is there is a new movement of a new push, to do so, — is there is a new movement of a new push, to do so, and— is there is a new movement of a new push, to do so, and where _ is there is a new movement of a new push, to do so, and where that - is there is a new movement of a new push, to do so, and where that is - push, to do so, and where that is going _ push, to do so, and where that is going through _ push, to do so, and where that is going through in _ push, to do so, and where that is going through in a _ push, to do so, and where that is going through in a state - going through in a state like tennessee, _ going through in a state like tennessee, it— going through in a state like tennessee, it is— going through in a state like tennessee, it is as - going through in a state like tennessee, it is as ruby- going through in a state like tennessee, it is as ruby red| going through in a state like . tennessee, it is as ruby red as can be that— tennessee, it is as ruby red as can be that which _ tennessee, it is as ruby red as can be that which means _ tennessee, it is as ruby red as can be that which means you - tennessee, it is as ruby red as can be that which means you need - be that which means you need repubtican_ be that which means you need republican votes— be that which means you need republican votes to _ be that which means you need republican votes to do - be that which means you need republican votes to do that, l be that which means you needl republican votes to do that, so instead — republican votes to do that, so instead of— republican votes to do that, so instead of trying _ republican votes to do that, so instead of trying to _ republican votes to do that, so instead of trying to do - republican votes to do that, so instead of trying to do broad i instead of trying to do broad things. _ instead of trying to do broad things, banning _ instead of trying to do broad things, banning automatic. instead of trying to do broad - things, banning automatic weapons or these _ things, banning automatic weapons or these kinds _ things, banning automatic weapons or these kinds of— things, banning automatic weapons or these kinds of lockdown _ things, banning automatic weapons or these kinds of lockdown issues, - things, banning automatic weapons or these kinds of lockdown issues, they. these kinds of lockdown issues, they are looking _ these kinds of lockdown issues, they are looking at — these kinds of lockdown issues, they are looking at very— these kinds of lockdown issues, they are looking at very specific— are looking at very specific targeted _ are looking at very specific targeted measures, - are looking at very specificj targeted measures, voices are looking at very specific- targeted measures, voices for a targeted measures, voices fora safer— targeted measures, voices for a safer tennessee _ targeted measures, voices fora safer tennessee put— targeted measures, voices for a safer tennessee put out - targeted measures, voices for a safer tennessee put out today i targeted measures, voices for a - safer tennessee put out today from donatd _ safer tennessee put out today from donatd trump's _ safer tennessee put out today from donald trump's poster, _ safer tennessee put out today from donald trump's poster, and - safer tennessee put out today from donald trump's poster, and this. safer tennessee put out today from donald trump's poster, and this is. donald trump's poster, and this is one of— donald trump's poster, and this is one of the — donald trump's poster, and this is one of the things _ donald trump's poster, and this is one of the things the _ donald trump's poster, and this is one of the things the governor - donald trump's poster, and this isj one of the things the governor has certainty seen. _ one of the things the governor has certainly seen, which _ one of the things the governor has certainly seen, which shows - certainly seen, which shows reporting lost _ certainly seen, which shows reporting lost insulin - certainly seen, which shows reporting lost insulin guns, | certainly seen, which shows - reporting lost insulin guns, gun storage, — reporting lost insulin guns, gun storage, a _ reporting lost insulin guns, gun storage, a 72_ reporting lost insulin guns, gun storage, a 72 hour— reporting lost insulin guns, gun storage, a 72 hour waiting - reporting lost insulin guns, gun. storage, a 72 hour waiting period are popular— storage, a 72 hour waiting period are popular in— storage, a 72 hour waiting period are popular in conservative - are popular in conservative tennessee, _ are popular in conservative tennessee, popular- are popular in conservative tennessee, popularwith. are popular in conservative - tennessee, popular with liberals, conservatives, _ tennessee, popular with liberals, conservatives, independents - tennessee, popular with liberals, conservatives, independents and | tennessee, popular with liberals, - conservatives, independents and even popular— conservatives, independents and even popular with— conservatives, independents and even popular with gun — conservatives, independents and even popular with gun understood - conservatives, independents and even popular with gun understood we - conservatives, independents and evenj popular with gun understood we might not build _ popular with gun understood we might not build you _ popular with gun understood we might not build you everything _ popular with gun understood we might not build you everything on— popular with gun understood we might not build you everything on this - not build you everything on this issue _ not build you everything on this issue but— not build you everything on this issue but we _ not build you everything on this issue but we can _ not build you everything on this issue but we can do _

not build you everything on this issue but we can do small- not build you everything on this i issue but we can do small things. and a _ issue but we can do small things. and a lot — issue but we can do small things. and a lot of— issue but we can do small things. and a lot of people _ issue but we can do small things. and a lot of people applaud - issue but we can do small things. and a lot of people applaud the l and a lot of people applaud the governor. the thing is, the fifth amendment of the us constitution provides that no portion shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law, and what a lot of conservatives say is you cannot take the guns before you have made a legal assessment of someone's state of mind.— you have made a legal assessment of someone's state of mind. yeah, well, i can tell you — someone's state of mind. yeah, well, i can tell you in _ someone's state of mind. yeah, well, i can tell you in pulling _ someone's state of mind. yeah, well, i can tell you in pulling i've _ someone's state of mind. yeah, well, i can tell you in pulling i've seen - i can tell you in pulling i've seen from _ i can tell you in pulling i've seen from donatd _ i can tell you in pulling i've seen from donald trump _ i can tell you in pulling i've seen from donald trump ozment - i can tell you in pulling i've seen. from donald trump ozment poster i can tell you in pulling i've seen- from donald trump ozment poster from 83% of— from donald trump ozment poster from 83% of conservatives in _ from donald trump ozment poster from 83% of conservatives in tennessee - 83% of conservatives in tennessee say they— 83% of conservatives in tennessee say they would _ 83% of conservatives in tennessee say they would become _ 83% of conservatives in tennessee say they would become to - 83% of conservatives in tennessee say they would become to bowl- 83% of conservatives in tennessee i say they would become to bowl with extreme _ say they would become to bowl with extreme risk— say they would become to bowl with extreme risk protection _ say they would become to bowl with extreme risk protection orders - say they would become to bowl with extreme risk protection orders —— i extreme risk protection orders —— donatd _ extreme risk protection orders —— donatd trump's _ extreme risk protection orders —— donald trump's pollster. - extreme risk protection orders —— donald trump's pollster. the - extreme risk protection orders —— - donald trump's pollster. the numbers on this— donald trump's pollster. the numbers on this are _ donald trump's pollster. the numbers on this are off— donald trump's pollster. the numbers on this are off the _ donald trump's pollster. the numbers on this are off the charts _ donald trump's pollster. the numbers on this are off the charts and - donald trump's pollster. the numbers on this are off the charts and it - donald trump's pollster. the numbers on this are off the charts and it is - on this are off the charts and it is realty— on this are off the charts and it is really hopefully— on this are off the charts and it is really hopefully giving _ on this are off the charts and it is really hopefully giving some - on this are off the charts and it is really hopefully giving some of. really hopefully giving some of these — really hopefully giving some of these republicans, _ really hopefully giving some of these republicans, and - really hopefully giving some of these republicans, and i- really hopefully giving some of these republicans, and i say. really hopefully giving some of . these republicans, and i say this really hopefully giving some of - these republicans, and i say this as repubtican— these republicans, and i say this as republican myself, _ these republicans, and i say this as republican myself, permission- these republicans, and i say this as republican myself, permission andl republican myself, permission and they know— republican myself, permission and they know that _ republican myself, permission and they know that there _ republican myself, permission and they know that there voters - republican myself, permission andl they know that there voters support this. , ., , ., this. interesting development, one to watch. paul, _ this. interesting development, one to watch. paul, we _ this. interesting development, one to watch. paul, we started - this. interesting development, one to watch. paul, we started at - this. interesting development, one to watch. paul, we started at the i to watch. paul, we started at the top of the programme talking about

dominion and we mention briefly the connection with rupert murdoch. you want to make the connection with that and the drama we are all following at the moment, succession. i am a big, big fan of the tv series succession, because it has dynamics of family. _ succession, because it has dynamics of family, but it has that a particular british sense of humour in its _ particular british sense of humour in its writing and its writers are british — in its writing and its writers are british a— in its writing and its writers are british. a vanity fair article shows the similar— british. a vanity fair article shows the similar teas between murdoch's own troubles and the succession tycoon _ own troubles and the succession tycoon logan roy. although they are not similarly foul—mouthed by all accounts, — not similarly foul—mouthed by all accounts, blood vanity fair did reveal— accounts, blood vanity fair did reveat is— accounts, blood vanity fair did reveal is the terms of the divorce settlement jerry —— between jerry hall and —— betweenjerry hall and ramada coutd _ —— betweenjerry hall and ramada could not— —— betweenjerry hall and ramada could not give any ideas for stories to the _ could not give any ideas for stories to the writers of succession... it is amazing! _ to the writers of succession... it is amazing! there is a line as well

that locktin — is amazing! there is a line as well that locklin murdoch, one of rupert murdoch's_ that locklin murdoch, one of rupert murdoch's sons, claims his brother was leaking — murdoch's sons, claims his brother was leaking stories to the writers of succession and it was a bit too close to — of succession and it was a bit too close to the bone, and itjust goes to show— close to the bone, and itjust goes to show we're not quite sure whether or is imitating art or life is imitating _ or is imitating art or life is imitating life.— or is imitating art or life is imitatin life. ., ., , , imitating life. that would suggest the are imitating life. that would suggest they are conscious _ imitating life. that would suggest they are conscious who _ imitating life. that would suggest they are conscious who it - imitating life. that would suggest they are conscious who it is - imitating life. that would suggest| they are conscious who it is styled on. . , ,., y they are conscious who it is styled on. . , ,., , , , on. absolutely, but there is the trum- on. absolutely, but there is the trump factor — on. absolutely, but there is the trump factor too. _ on. absolutely, but there is the trump factor too. it _ on. absolutely, but there is the trump factor too. it is _ on. absolutely, but there is the trump factor too. it is not - on. absolutely, but there is the trump factor too. it is not just l trump factor too. it is notjust about— trump factor too. it is notjust about the _ trump factor too. it is notjust about the murdochs succession. the great _ about the murdochs succession. the greatioy_ about the murdochs succession. the greatioy of— about the murdochs succession. the greatjoy of it about the murdochs succession. the great joy of it is an amalgam of trump — great joy of it is an amalgam of trump politics and he trump dynasty as witt— trump politics and he trump dynasty as will of— trump politics and he trump dynasty as will of some sort of media powerplay and it is also just beautifully written, and i have to say. _ beautifully written, and i have to say. i— beautifully written, and i have to say, i cannot wait pretty next episode. — say, i cannot wait pretty next eisode. ., ., ., , ., episode. you and thousands of others. thank _ episode. you and thousands of others. thank you _ episode. you and thousands of others. thank you very - episode. you and thousands of others. thank you very much l episode. you and thousands of- others. thank you very much indeed for that. others. thank you very much indeed forthat. doug others. thank you very much indeed for that. doug heye, thank you for your company this evening. we are out of time. we will be back here tomorrow. got an interesting guest tomorrow. got an interesting guest tomorrow to talk about formula i and the move towards greening it up and making it more invite mentally

friendly. —— environmentally friendly. —— environmentally friendly. just enough time for me to say thanks for watching and we will see you at the same time tomorrow night. hello from the bbc sport centre. we're moments away from confirming the semifinal line—up of this year's champions league. the two remaining quarterfinals are in theirfinal moments. manchester city took a 3—0 lead to bayern munich and had the chance to extend that in the first half. dayot upamecano handled in the box. but erling haaland was unable to add to his impressive goals tally, as he blazed the resulting penalty over the bar. however, he made amends in the second half — this was his 48th goal in all competitions. man city 4—0 up on aggregate at that point and heading for the semifinals. bayern have just pulled

one back from the spot throuthoshua kimmich, a penalty that was very harshly awarded for handball. but it is probably too little, too late. bayern still needing three more goals with three minutes left in normal time. in the other quarterfinal, inter milan are on the verge of knocking out benfica, winning by 3—2 on the night, 5—2 on aggregate. that result sets up a tantalising semifinal with their cross—city rivals ac milan. inter were comfortable in this game. goals from lautaro martinez and joaquin correa sealed it to set up that milan derby in the last four, where both legs will be at the san siro. it is 3-3 it is 3—3 on the night, i can tell you, but inter milan still heading for the semifinals. six games in the championship this evening, and middlesbrough are on the verge of beating hull

at the riverside stadium. boro were 1—0 down at half—time, but they recovered superbly in the second half, equalising through hayden hackney before this goalfrom cameron archer put them ahead. and then chuba akpom added a third. women's super league leaders manchester united have moved four points clear of chelsea after beating third—placed arsenal 1—0. the defeat was made worse for the gunners with an injury to england captain leah williamson, concerning for the lionesses with the world cup just three months away. she appeared to twist a leg with ten minutes gone and was then carried off towards the changing room. the first—half chances were few and far between until alessia russo put united ahead just before the break. that is how it finished. these are the games that mean so much. arsenal are topside and these games are so important to us and now, until the end of the season every three points accounts and this

was a big one tonight. what every three points accounts and this was a big one tonight.— every three points accounts and this was a big one tonight. what was the messa . e was a big one tonight. what was the message from _ was a big one tonight. what was the message from the _ was a big one tonight. what was the message from the manager - was a big one tonight. what was the message from the manager coming | was a big one tonight. what was the - message from the manager coming into this one today. i message from the manager coming into this one today-— this one today. i think we wanted to to out this one today. i think we wanted to go out there — this one today. i think we wanted to go out there and _ this one today. i think we wanted to go out there and be _ this one today. i think we wanted to go out there and be positive - this one today. i think we wanted to go out there and be positive and - go out there and be positive and show what we can do. maybe years before, we have not backed ourselves against the top teams, and this season we have grown so much and we go into these games knowing how good we are. kyren wilson provided the highlight on day five of the world snooker championship in sheffield, with the first 147 maximum break of this year's tournament. he was taking on ryan day in the opening round, and this is how wilson finished off the frame, achieving what is only the 13th 147 in the tournament's history. if no—one matches it, he stands to earn £55,000 in additional prize money. wilson went on to win the match ten frames to five to set up a second—round match with four—time champion john higgins. not such good news for last year's runner—up and 2019 championjudd trump — he's out. trump's been in poorform of late and had no answer to scotland's anthony mcgill, who won ten frames to six. mcgill will play his friend

jack lisowski in the second round. david warner is included in the australia squad for the world test championship final against india and the first two ashes tests with england. the 36—year—old scored a double century against south africa in december, showing he can still produce the big scores when needed. warner's struggled with an elbow injury recently but makes the squad and will be expected to take to the field against england when the ashes get under way injune. we've spoken a lot about david, there's a lot in the media, but he is one of australia's best ever openers ever, so hopefully he starts really well in the test championship final and we see that battle with him and broadie, and hopefully he can get one over broadie in this series. meanwhile, jonny bairstow has confirmed he'll be back in an england shirt for that first

test, having recovered from a broken leg and dislocated ankle in what was a freak accident on the golf course. former england test batsman gary ballance has announced his retirement from all forms of cricket with immediate effect. ballance played 42 times for england, including 23 tests, but went on to represent the country of his birth, zimbabwe. the former yorkshire batter thanked his coaches, family and friends, but added that he had "reached the stage where he no longer had the desire to dedicate himself to the rigours of professional sport." there was disappointment for england'sjos buttler and his rajasthan royals side in the ipl on wednesday. the royals looked well set to chase down lucknow super giants�* total of 154—7, but buttler fell for a0 as his side lost momentum — eventually finishing on 144—6. the royals are now level with the super giants at the top of the table with both sides on eight points from six games.

don't forget, you can get all the erection to those champions league quarterfinals and those six matches in the championship on the bbc sport website, but that is all the sport for now —— all the reaction. hello there. a cold wind was blowing today, and it will again tomorrow, but it doesn't feel anywhere near as bad if the sun is out. we had plenty of sunshine again in scotland, the highest temperatures across more sheltered western parts of scotland. but we've still got high pressure to the north of the uk, and that's bringing in these east—northeasterly winds. and at the moment, actually, we've got cooler air coming in on those winds as well. but those winds are starting to blow the cloud away that we saw today, and there was much more cloud earlier on across wales, so temperatures here weren't quite as high as they were yesterday. but drier air is coming our way, the clouds moving away from wales and the southwest and northern ireland, and but for some upslope cloud in the pennines and the welsh hills, it's going to be dry and clear overnight, and the winds will continue to ease down.

so temperatures will fall away, and it will be a chilly start to thursday in highland and particularly grampian, temperatures could be below freezing. but it promises to be a dry and sunny day for many parts of the country tomorrow. changes come in in the afternoon with some cloud and patchy rain from the near continent arriving across east anglia and the southeast of england. and after the winds start off fairly light, they will strengthen through the day with the strongest winds across england and wales, and temperatures not changing too much from what we had today. so, again, could make 18 celsius in sheltered western areas of scotland, compared with a chilly 12 celsius in norfolk with that cloud and rain arriving. as far as the pollen levels are concerned, tree pollen, of course, at this time of the year, still got high levels tomorrow and very high once again across wales and the south west of england. by the end of the week, we still have high pressure to the north of the uk, but this time, further south, we have more weather fronts — and that will bring more cloud and some outbreaks of rain across more of england and towards wales. and even if it does brighten up in the south, that could trigger

some heavy and thundery showers. stronger winds maybe a bit further north across northern england and southern scotland. scotland and northern ireland, though, on friday should be dry and quite sunny with some decent temperatures, particularly in the west once again. but with the threat of cloud and rain for england and wales, then temperatures will be quite a few degrees lower. and there's still the possibility of some rain around on saturday. it should turn drier on sunday, but showers following on sunday in northern scotland may well turn wintry in the hills. it is going to get colder with a northerly wind.

tonight at ten, a sharp rise in the cost of food and drink means that the cost of living is still a major challenge. in the year to march, inflation stayed in double figures, mainly because of a sharp increase in the cost of food and soft drinks. for me, never mind my children to be in this position. i'd love to put a biscuit in my tea, but i can't because a biscuit�*s a massive treat. we'll have more details on the rising cost of living for millions of households. also tonight... the man sacked as head of the business group the cbi tells the bbc that his "reputation has been totally destroyed." the children in england who live in overcrowded accommodation — we report on the harsh reality for thousands.