restart its investigation. he remains in hospital with "serious mental health issues". what effect do bank holidays and big events like eurovision have on the health of the economy? good morning from liverpool where i will be looking atjust from liverpool where i will be looking at just that a head from liverpool where i will be looking atjust that a head of from liverpool where i will be looking at just that a head of the latest figures at seven o'clock. the greatest of comebacks is on for england in the women's ashes. on a record—breaking night in bristol, they win their 3rd match in a row, to level the series with two to play. and the stars were on the pink carpet in london last night for the premiere of the barbie film. good morning. a day of sunshine and showers today. fewer than further than had been in the last few days. it is not going to be as breezy. tomorrow and into the weekend that changes is wet and windy weather

comes our way. all the details later on in the programme. it's thursday the 13th ofjuly. our main story. junior doctors in england will begin a five—day strike this morning, described by their union as the longest in nhs history, in a major escalation of their pay dispute with the government. downing street said the latest walkout by members of the british medical association would put patient safety at risk, while the union has urged ministers to follow the example of scotland and produce what it calls a "credible" offer. sophie hutchinson reports. picket lines are now a familiar sight outside hospitals in england. but the nhs has been bracing itself for today, the start of a marathon five—day strike byjunior doctors. like at many hospitals, here at the royal berkshire, they know they'll be stretched. our focus is on patient safety. we will do everything we can to keep those patients safe. and in five days, we will find the cover and we will work however hard we need to work and we will accept that it might just be a bit tougher.

there's no doubt this five—day strike byjunior doctors will be a huge challenge for the nhs. and while emergency departments like this will remain busy, other parts of hospitals will be closed for business. up to 15,000 treatments and appointments are disrupted each strike day, according to nhs england... come on, max. ..and one of those is richard's knee operation. the pain is like having a hot volcano in your knee. he's already waited ten months and has just had it further delayed because of the strikes. he says it's affecting his whole life. you have to take such powerful painkillers to deal with this pain that some days you can't function. butjunior doctors in england say they've been forced to take this industrial action after seeing huge falls in their pay. over the past 15 years, doctors' pay has fallen in real terms by over 30%, and we see this as being completely unsustainable. do you really expect to get a 30%

pay increase, particularly in this climate? so we see it as being fair, first of all. we're asking for first year doctors to be earning £19 an hour, up from their current rate of £14 an hour, and we see it as being affordable. the government says, however, the pay demands are unreasonable and risk fuelling inflation and that the walkouts are putting patients at risk. the chief executive of the royal berkshire is confident patients there will be safe, but says the problem needs sorting. i think it's really important that we see a resolution between unions and between governments. the more that this goes on, we know that the impact is just going to grow in terms of those patients who are affected and the pressure that it continues to put on staff, who are having to cover. the strike byjunior doctors ends on tuesday morning, but hot off its heels will be another — a rare walkout by hospital consultants.

sophie hutchinson, bbc news. later we will be speaking to representatives ofjunior doctors and nhs providers about some of the practical implications happening from seven o'clock. naga has more on that, and the rest of the days news. huw edwards�* wife has revealed that he is the presenter at the centre of recent allegations, and says he's being treated in hospitalfor serious mental health issues. the bbc is restarting its investigation into the presenter, with director general tim davie saying the corporation's immediate concern is its duty of care to all involved. our correspondent, charlotte gallagher, has more. tonight at ten, we are live in downing street... huw edwards, the face of bbc news, named as the presenter at the centre of the scandal. for decades, a familiar face on our televisions, guiding us through national events.

after days of intense speculation, it was his wife, vicky flind, who identified her husband. in a statement, she said... just a few minutes before her statement, the metropolitan police announced they had found no evidence of a criminal offence and there would be no further action. they had been looking into an allegation published by the sun newspaper that huw edwards had paid a young person £35,000 for sexually—explicit images whilst they were under the age of 18, which would have been illegal.

the bbc will now restart its internal investigation. the sun newspaper says it has no plans to publish further allegations against huw edwards. but some are questioning its decision to publish the original story, as the young person involved has said the allegations are rubbish. he has severe mental health problems and it's not a matter of the bbc dropping this case. the bbc will now begin to investigate this, take the time to do it effectively and really and come up with conclusions and come up with conclusions when they have done so. but there may still be repercussions for huw edwards. last night, a bbc staff member told bbc news they had received inappropriate and suggestive messages from the presenter. and another employee, and a third person who has left the corporation, also say they had communication from him, which made them feel uncomfortable. the statement by the wife of huw edwards brings to a close the frenzied speculation

on the identity of the presenter. but there remains many questions still to be answered by all involved. charlotte gallagher, bbc news. we can speak now to our correspondent, lizo mzimba. charlotte was saying, many questions are still to be answered and we understand the bbc is now going to restart its investigation, after pausing it under police advice. the pausing it under police advice. tie: investigation is pausing it under police advice. tue: investigation is going ahead pausing it under police advice. tue investigation is going ahead and it is assumed it will cover all aspects of these events. let me read an e—mail that director—general tim davie centre bbc staff. he said this remains a very complex set of circumstances. the statement from the family is a reminder that the last few days have seen personal lives paid out in public, adding at the heart of this our people and theirfamilies. no doubt the heart of this our people and their families. no doubt this will be a difficult time for many after a challenging few days. i want to reassure you our immediate concern is our duty of care to all involved.

there are questions for the sun to answer. in a statement, they said in their original front—page story, they hadn't accused the bbc presenter of criminality. what they did say is huw edwards, who they didn't name, had paid an individual for sexually explicit pictures and there were 17. that is something they didn't explain was an offence. in the eyes of the law anyone under the age of 18 is classed as a child. actually explicit images. we are waiting to see how long the bbc investigation will take and hope it will establish exactly what hugh edward has done and exactly what huw edwards has not.— edwards has not. thank you for the moment. a decision on how much of a pay rise workers in the public sector will get this year is expected to be made as soon as today. 0ur political correspondent ione wells is in westminster for us.

we were talking about the junior doctors beginning injust under an hour a five—day walk—out. there are many precious across various sectors and the government is being pressured to respond to this. we are having a few problems with the connection. we having a few problems with the connection-— having a few problems with the connection. we have got you. a decision from _ connection. we have got you. a decision from the _ connection. we have got you. a decision from the government i connection. we have got you. a - decision from the government about pay rises for a lot of public sector workers, includingjunior pay rises for a lot of public sector workers, including junior doctors. we will fix those technical problems. 0bviously, we will fix those technical problems. obviously, there is a big delay between us and our correspondent. a fierce heatwave is gripping parts of europe, with temperatures across italy expected to exceed a0 degrees celsius. a red alert warning has been issued for ten italian cities, including florence, rome and bologna. the heatwave is also affecting spain, greece and germany.

the first 50 asylum seekers have arrived at a former raf base in essex, which is being used to accommodate them. the home office says wethersfield airfield will be able to house up to 1,700 single men once it is "fully functional" this autumn. the refugee charity carelicalais has criticised the use of the base, labelling it "inappropriate". the department for transport has confirmed it will re—examine the case for a new train station in bradford. the city was left out of plans for a proposed new high—speed rail link connecting northern cities. however, no additional funding has been proposed. research from the royal veterinary college suggests many puppies are still being illegally imported into the uk. the charity, pupaid, which campaigns to end the practice, says dogs brought in from abroad are more likely to be dangerous. here's carol with a look at this morning's weather.

there has been quite a bit of rain around me is it sticking?- there has been quite a bit of rain around me is it sticking? some of us will see some _ around me is it sticking? some of us will see some showers. _ around me is it sticking? some of us will see some showers. good - around me is it sticking? some of us i will see some showers. good morning. fewer showers than we have had in the last you days. as well as that we are looking at lighter winds. in the sunshine it will feel quite pleasant. many others are starting off on a dry note. some showers in the north and the west. as we go through the morning a few more will develop. heavy, potentially thundery. later in the day the cloud will thicken across northern ireland and into the south—west as well as wales and we will see spots of rain arriving. that is heralding a change in the weather. temperatures 1a to 22 degrees. through the course of the night this band of cloud and rain will continue to push northwards and eastwards. staying dry across much of the north of scotland, dry behind a band of rain across parts of wales and the south

east england. here is the next area of low pressure. this is continuing to deepen and will bring heavy rain and strengthening winds with it. tomorrow we start off with our first band of rain moving north. there will be a drier interlude and sunshine potentially. then we have this necked band of heavy rain pushing north and east as well. with its strong winds. the strongest winds are going to be through the irish sea, especially in the south western approaches with gusts up to 40 western approaches with gusts up to a0 miles an hour. the rain could get into the south—east of england is a bit quicker than this map shows. it has been changing, the timing of it. do not take as gospel, keep checking the weather forecast if you have outdoor plans. here are the temperatures, 15 to 21. into the wee county and settled theme continues. it will be unseasonably windy thundery downpours and it will stay cool thundery downpours and it will stay cool. did you bring your crystal ball this morning? pink!-

cool. did you bring your crystal ball this morning? pink! when will it be sunny — ball this morning? pink! when will it be sunny again? _ ball this morning? pink! when will it be sunny again? for _ ball this morning? pink! when will it be sunny again? for next - ball this morning? pink! when will it be sunny again? for next week, | it be sunny again? for next week, monda is it be sunny again? for next week, monday is looking _ it be sunny again? for next week, monday is looking as _ it be sunny again? for next week, monday is looking as unsettled i it be sunny again? for next week, monday is looking as unsettled asj it be sunny again? for next week, i monday is looking as unsettled as at the weekend but there will be quite a bit of sunshine around today. notice something. do not think i have not noticed a barbie pink. that was a fluke- — have not noticed a barbie pink. that was a fluke. as _ have not noticed a barbie pink. tuet was a fluke. as soon as i saw the headline, i was like, oh, was a fluke. as soon as i saw the headline, iwas like, oh, no! tt is headline, iwas like, oh, no! it is about continuity _ headline, iwas like, oh, no! it is about continuity and _ headline, iwas like, oh, no! it is about continuity and keeping the flow. doing well, carol. let's take a look at today's papers. several newspapers this morning are leading on huw edwards being named by his wife as the person at the centre of the bbc presenter scandal. —— issues. the daily telegraph reports on details from her statement, saying her husband had only found out about the allegations six days ago. the mirror is also reporting

on this story on its front page this morning. it says huw edwards is now in hospital suffering with "serious mental health issues". meanwhile, the times carries the news that europe is bracing itself for soaring temperatures of up to a8 degrees in the coming days. health officials are warning tourists to shelter from the heat. 0n the front page of the guardian this morning is a warning from the prime minister that his pledge to cut nhs waiting times won't be met, if the strikes continue. junior doctor leaders have threatened to keep up industrial action until spring, unless they receive a "credible pay offer." and take a look at this picture... the spectacular image has been released by nasa to mark one year since the james webb space telescope began operations in space. the image shows around 50 young stars, many of them similar all in mass to the sun, located 390 light—years away.

i can't even fathom that. you know when you play games and look into the sky making animals about clouds you could so do that with that. to me it looks like a creature, read on the white, some kind of creature a bit like the alien, something along those lines. i am thinking unicorn with the cream, unicorn behind the beast. there is no unicorn there. tt beast. there is no unicorn there. tit is whatever i decide there is. beast. there is no unicorn there. it is whatever i decide there is. are l is whatever i decide there is. are we having _ is whatever i decide there is. are we having a _ is whatever i decide there is. are we having a moment to think about wimbledon? it has been exceptional this year. so many brilliant games. i have been listening. part of that is the commentary and what it is like. there has been a discussion about al commentary. have you heard any of it? the time

is taking a look at it. in tennis there can be some dull moments. i can only imagine ai commentary. i have not listened to much of it. i can only imagine it being quite repetitive. you have three, four shots and a rally and then what? you get the excitement and you get the inner knowledge of strengths of players and pundits know better. according to ibm, they say, as the match is going on, the ai according to ibm, they say, as the match is going on, the a! has a fixed set of phrases that it can use according to the noise it hears. so it is not spontaneous, it is picking phrases that would be routinely used. ., ., , ., ., phrases that would be routinely used. ., ., ., ., ~ used. the other reason i do not like it, it starts — used. the other reason i do not like it, it starts somewhere. _ used. the other reason i do not like it, it starts somewhere. i _

used. the other reason i do not like it, it starts somewhere. i see, - used. the other reason i do not like it, it starts somewhere. i see, you | it, it starts somewhere. i see, you are worried _ it, it starts somewhere. i see, you are worried about _ it, it starts somewhere. i see, you are worried about your _ it, it starts somewhere. i see, you are worried about yourjob! - it, it starts somewhere. i see, you are worried about yourjob! i - it, it starts somewhere. i see, you are worried about yourjob! i get i are worried about yourjob! i get it! i are worried about your “ob! i get it! ., ., ., ., ., it! i am worried about the idea that there is a place _ it! i am worried about the idea that there is a place for— it! i am worried about the idea that there is a place for news _ there is a place for news presenters. in there is a place for news presenters.— there is a place for news presenters. there is a place for news resenters. , , ., presenters. in the times, they are talkin: presenters. in the times, they are talking about _ presenters. in the times, they are talking about amazing _ presenters. in the times, they are talking about amazing headsets. l talking about amazing headsets. people with poor eyesight are able to see much better. you people with poor eyesight are able to see much better.— people with poor eyesight are able to see much better. you can enhance our lives but — to see much better. you can enhance our lives but you _ to see much better. you can enhance our lives but you don't _ to see much better. you can enhance our lives but you don't need - to see much better. you can enhance our lives but you don't need to - our lives but you don't need to completely eradicate ourjobs, do you? injust under an hour, we'll get an update on the state of the uk's economy, when the monthly gdp figures are announced. hannah's in liverpool for us this morning and it is quite interesting you are there. it is a monthly figure but it is the quarterly when you pay more attention to. if you are ever going to talk about an economic boost to me you think your vision and then you have the open coming up next week as well, the gulf. it really is

a city that can benefit quite a bit. absolutely. it doesn't feel like two minute since eurovision was here and we were talking about the numbers of people coming into the city over that period. jack was someone working in this bar in liverpool on the night itself. haifa working in this bar in liverpool on the night itself.— the night itself. how busy was it? already busv- _ the night itself. how busy was it? already busy. it _ the night itself. how busy was it? already busy. it brought - the night itself. how busy was it? already busy. it brought more - the night itself. how busy was it? - already busy. it brought more people into the _ already busy. it brought more people into the city. already busy. it brought more people into the city-— into the city. must have been a re into the city. must have been a pretty great — into the city. must have been a pretty great atmosphere - into the city. must have been a pretty great atmosphere in - into the city. must have been a i pretty great atmosphere in here, i imagine. pretty great atmosphere in here, i imauine. , ., people in liverpool. at seven o'clock this _ people in liverpool. at seven o'clock this morning - people in liverpool. at seven o'clock this morning we - people in liverpool. at seven o'clock this morning we are l people in liverpool. at seven - o'clock this morning we are going to be getting the figure for gdp, gross domestic product. that is the valuable goods and services we make and sell across the economy. for the last year the economy has been pretty much stagnant. the latest quarterly figure shows growth of just 0.1%. we are expecting that to actually fall slightly when we get

this monthly figure in may but we should not read too much into it partly because it is a figure for just one month and because may was particularly unusual. notjust eurovision going on here in liverpool but also three bank holidays, an extra one for the king's coronation. that can mean all of us not going to work or perhaps fewer people going to work can have a negative effect on the overall economy. full places like this, it might well be a good thing. the most recent figures for the hospitality industry do show some signs of improvement. i have been speaking to people across liverpool about the impact eurovision had and what they hope for the longer term. eurovision in liverpool, bringing a burst of energy, and with it an economic boost as well. as visitors poured in an estimated £a0 million to the local economy,

for this woman, it provided a way into work as a steward, though, she says, shifts are now harder to come by. after eurovision, i got a few shifts. they were like violinist and some comedy show, comedians show. and i worked in different places. how easy or how difficult has it been to get shifts since eurovision? it's difficult now. it's not always i get the shift because of, i think, because of a lot of people try to take a shift as well. there are more people wanting the shifts than there are shifts to go round, it sounds like. yes. but it's hoped events like this will support some jobs in the longer term, with the city anticipating that an influx of visitors over the three years after eurovision could bring in another £200 million. we have got that opportunity to really say to showcase,

we're here for visitors to come and see us. let's grow the visitor economy again. let's do it with the community. make sure that we are... it's worth net good for the city region. and at this jobs fair, they're trying to do just that — helping people to access anyjob opportunities that come along as a result. it's like a good place to come and there's just lots of different types ofjobs in one place. so it'd be like shooting fish in a barrel, hopefully. it's been really good and i've learned a lot of different things about like different jobs that i didn't think would be a part of it. i've discovered i seem to have loads of transferable skills that would be helpful there. so yeah, it's been quite useful really. while the rising cost of living continues to eat away at household budgets, the feel good factor from events like eurovision will lift the mood even more if it helps with finances too.

iamjoined by i am joined by bill from the business improvement district in liverpool. business improvement district in liverool. ~ ., business improvement district in liverool. a, ., business improvement district in liverool. ., business improvement district in liverool. liverpool. morning to you. morning. we talk about _ liverpool. morning to you. morning. we talk about all— liverpool. morning to you. morning. we talk about all these _ liverpool. morning to you. morning. we talk about all these people - we talk about all these people coming in, it must be good for the economy. are you seeing it in the numbers? , economy. are you seeing it in the numbers?— numbers? during the competition itself we saw _ numbers? during the competition itself we saw an _ numbers? during the competition itself we saw an increase - numbers? during the competition itself we saw an increase in - itself we saw an increase in fooifalh _ itself we saw an increase in footfall. 300,000 more people in the city, 200,000 at the eurovision village — city, 200,000 at the eurovision village. 0ur city, 200,000 at the eurovision village. our main shopping area has also seen _ village. 0ur main shopping area has also seen an— village. our main shopping area has also seen an increase. £19 million in sales— also seen an increase. £19 million in sales just — also seen an increase. £19 million in salesjust a eurovision. there is a lag _ in salesjust a eurovision. there is a lag in_ in salesjust a eurovision. there is a lag in getting detailed numbers but we _ a lag in getting detailed numbers but we know from that full but there was a _ but we know from that full but there was a significant increase into the city. was a significant increase into the ci . ~ ., , was a significant increase into the ci . . . , ., city. what is the longer term im act? city. what is the longer term impact? we _ city. what is the longer term impact? we had _ city. what is the longer term impact? we had from - city. what is the longer term i impact? we had from someone city. what is the longer term - impact? we had from someone who managed to get a job during eurovision but it has been harder to get shifts since. other longer term opportunities likely to make a difference to people here? for the city region. _ difference to people here? for the

city region. the — difference to people here? for the city region, the economy - difference to people here? for the city region, the economy was - difference to people here? for the | city region, the economy was worth {3.5 city region, the economy was worth £55 billion — city region, the economy was worth {3.5 billion for that there is a long—term impact on the city in terms — long—term impact on the city in terms of— long—term impact on the city in terms of events coming in. the open is here _ terms of events coming in. the open is here next— terms of events coming in. the open is here next week at hoylake. it has already— is here next week at hoylake. it has already announced it is coming back in 2026. _ already announced it is coming back in 2026, the labour party conference in 2026, the labour party conference in autumn— in 2026, the labour party conference in autumn of— in 2026, the labour party conference in autumn of this year and looking to come _ in autumn of this year and looking to come back on a continual basis. there _ to come back on a continual basis. there is— to come back on a continual basis. there is a — to come back on a continual basis. there is a long—term impact. more people _ there is a long—term impact. more people are — there is a long—term impact. more people are coming from the city, thinking — people are coming from the city, thinking of— people are coming from the city, thinking of investing, bringing evenis— thinking of investing, bringing events into the city. for an events organiser — events into the city. for an events organiser and for those working in our industry there is more long—term stability— our industry there is more long—term stability because of the impact. you mentioned stability because of the impact. um. mentioned earlier you are still seeing the impact of being city of culture, which has many years ago now. , , ., culture, which has many years ago now. , , . ., culture, which has many years ago now. _ . ., . ' now. this year we are celebrating 15 ears now. this year we are celebrating 15 years since — now. this year we are celebrating 15 years since we _ now. this year we are celebrating 15 years since we were _ now. this year we are celebrating 15 years since we were the _ now. this year we are celebrating 15 years since we were the european i years since we were the european city of— years since we were the european city of culture. that was a key catalyst — city of culture. that was a key catalyst for the regeneration and resurgence of liverpool. it was because — resurgence of liverpool. it was because of our capital culture that eurovision— because of our capital culture that eurovision came to us. because of the great — eurovision came to us. because of the great infrastructure, because of the great infrastructure, because of

the legaw— the great infrastructure, because of the legacy from 2008. we will be seeing _ the legacy from 2008. we will be seeing the impact of eurovision well into the _ seeing the impact of eurovision well into the future.— into the future. thank you very much for talkin: into the future. thank you very much for talking to — into the future. thank you very much for talking to us. _ into the future. thank you very much for talking to us. we _ into the future. thank you very much for talking to us. we will— into the future. thank you very much for talking to us. we will be - into the future. thank you very much for talking to us. we will be back - for talking to us. we will be back with that figure just after seven o'clock this morning.— with that figure just after seven o'clock this morning. thank you very much. o'clock this morning. thank you very much- see — o'clock this morning. thank you very much- see you _ o'clock this morning. thank you very much. see you later. _ for help on getting a mortgage or tips if you are having trouble paying your bills, go to the tackling it together section on the bbc website or app. you can see it up there. that is what it looks like. plenty of advice and information for you. drivers are being urged to brace themselves for higher short—stay parking prices at some of the uk's biggest airports this summer, but is it already too expensive to drop friends and family off for theirflight? when i go away, i do my best to get lifts. just because i find going through the drop off at stansted ludicrous in price nowadays. it's crazy. prices have gone through the roof. people just can't keep up

with living like this anymore. something needs to be done, but i don't personally know what the answer is. but that's what people are in power for to sort out. yeah, i do usually get dropped off by my daughter at the airport, - or son—in—law, one of them. so i may have to think about i the extra cost it's going to put on them or subsidise them in some way. i maybe look at public transport as well. i i suppose that is one of the incentives to use public transport, isn't it? trying to stop people taking cars to drop off. some people object to it in principle, having to pay at all just to be able to object to it in principle, having to pay at alljust to be able to use the airport. 0ther pay at alljust to be able to use the airport. other people very concerned about increasing prices. you have noticed it yourself. do let us know your thoughts on that, you can contact us by sending us a message on whatsapp, the number is 0330123 0aao, orjust scan the qr code with your phone's camera and that

will automatically start a chat with us. it will not cost anything. you can still get in touch with us by e—mail, and on twitter as well. loads of ways to get in touch. no excuse not to. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. hello. good morning from bbc london. i'm victoria hollins. nhs london is warning of significant disruption in the capital as junior doctors begin a five—day walk out. the nationwide strike byjunior doctors is understood to be the longest single period of industrial action by medical staff in the history of the health service. the strike will be followed by a a8—hour walk—out by consultans from next thursday. black londoners are being urged to be part of the change and help the met make

urgent reforms— by signing up to serve as a police officer. earlier this year, the casey report found the force to be institutionally racist— and criticised it for not doing more to increase diversity. the people in the met are the ones who can make it, the change that's required. they're the ones who're facing the public daily, you know, they're the ones who's responding to those calls. they're the ones who's going to be in your house. so the question is, who do you want in your house? who do you want to come when you make that phone call? you know, so if you want someone to represent you, they have to be part of the met. london city airport is launching an appeal after a council blocked its plans to expand its flying time on saturday afternoons. newham council unanimously rejected the plans on monday citing noise disturbance and environmental impact as major concerns. the airport says it's disappointed and that the proposals would have provided morejobs for the local community. older residents living near the notting hill carnival route are being offered a long weekend away in eastbourne by the council— in case they don't want to join the party. kensington and chelsea council say

places are still available for the three—day break, as the festival comes back over the august bank holiday weekend. the getaway has been organised by charity age uk and is being funded by the council. let's take a look at the tubes now. there's a good service on the tubes this morning withjust minor delays on the district and metropolitan lines. now onto the weather with elizabeth. hello there. good morning. well, yesterday was a day of sunny spells and showers. it's the same again today, but i think the showers will be fewer and further between and there'll also be a bit more in the way of sunshine as well. it's a fairly fresh start to the day. there's some blue sky and sunshine out there this morning, and we'll start to see more areas of cloud develop as we head through the afternoon. and some of this cloud could produce a few showers here and there. it's always possible the winds are a little lighter today. still coming in from the southwest.

and temperatures where we see the best of the sunshine will be a little higher, perhaps as high as 22 or 2a degrees celsius in a few spots. and as we head through this evening, any showers that we do see will fade away to leave us with another largely dry night to follow. temperatures dropping back to around 10 to 13 degrees celsius. again, on friday, it's dry for most of the morning, maybe a few afternoon showers. then it's set turn wet and windy from the west. a rather blustery weekend in store with, again, some showers at times. that's it from me for now. head to our website to find out why london might be facing water rationing sooner rather than later. i'll be back in around half an hour with our next update. until then, bye bye. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. huw edwards' wife has revealed that he is the presenter at the centre of recent allegations, and says he's being treated in hospitalfor serious mental health issues. the bbc is restarting its investigation into the presenter,

with director general tim davie saying the corporation's immediate concern is its duty of care to all involved. we can speak now to the former chief executive of itn stewart purvis. a good morning. you will have an understanding — a good morning. you will have an understanding of _ a good morning. you will have an understanding of how— a good morning. you will have an understanding of how this - a good morning. you will have an understanding of how this will. understanding of how this will impact a newsroom, a workplace after this statement by huw edwards's wife yesterday evening, shortly before six o'clock. what was your reaction to that statement? well, i thought it was an extraordinary moment, because so many people in the british public, for them, huw edwards was such a famous name, still is such a famous name that it would have been a complete shock for colleagues and they would be thinking of it as a personal tragedy but they will also be wondering whether huw had done things that left himself open to the sort of situation and i think primarily they

will be concerned for him and his mental health, for his wife and for all of those close to him and everyone who knows him and walks into the office today will be asking themselves, did we do the right thing? did the sun newspaper do the right thing? did the media do the right thing? did the media do the right thing? did the media do the right thing in the way they behaved in the last few days? just right thing in the way they behaved in the last few days?— in the last few days? just looking at how it's _ in the last few days? just looking at how it's been _ in the last few days? just looking at how it's been reported - in the last few days? just looking at how it's been reported in - in the last few days? just looking at how it's been reported in the l in the last few days? just looking i at how it's been reported in the the sun and how bbc news has reported the story on how the bbc as a corporation has presented the story, what are your impressions? i corporation has presented the story, what are your impressions?- what are your impressions? i think there are three _ what are your impressions? i think there are three issues _ what are your impressions? i think there are three issues arising - what are your impressions? i think there are three issues arising for l there are three issues arising for all media and the first one is in what circumstances is it legitimate to investigate and report on the private life of somebody with a very high public profile. secondly, in what circumstances is it legitimate to report allegations made by other news organisations, in other words to repeat the allegations, and thirdly and this is one particular to the bbc, in what circumstances is it legitimate to make further inquiries into that person's private

life and make further allegations about their private life? that's something for everyone in the media to ponder this morning. i think the traditional view would have been that this was a legitimate inquiry, a legitimate story that may be times have changed and people think it is wrong to go into these kind of issues. i think that is what everybody would be debating. there is much debate _ everybody would be debating. there is much debate about _ everybody would be debating. there is much debate about whether the sun alleged there had been criminal action and whether or not that had taken place and that seems to be changing and that was almost a justification for the bbc to investigate and that investigation was paused at the request of the police and now the bbc will continue its investigation, so surely that is proper? t its investigation, so surely that is ro er? ~ �* , its investigation, so surely that is --roer? ~ . , proper? i think it's perfectly ro er proper? i think it's perfectly proper and _ proper? i think it's perfectly proper and it's _ proper? i think it's perfectly proper and it's important. proper? i think it's perfectly i proper and it's important that proper? i think it's perfectly - proper and it's important that the bbc considers how it is conducted itself and the the sun does as well, i don't thing there is any doubt about that. but i don't thing these matters are simple. this issue of

was the allegation made that it was illegal or not is around a small detail is there a difference between huw edwards apparently having made contact with the young person at the age of 17 or whether the pictures or age of 17 or whether the pictures or a picture were passed when this person was 17. that is the detail. but if you put that issue aside, and i know it's difficult, would it be legitimate for an organisation to investigate one of its staff because it is alleged that they have had contact, a person in their 60s, had contact, a person in their 60s, had contact with a young person in their 20s via a dating app. i think that is the real issue for all of us. have our views on morality changed where we now accept that if these two sides are consenting adults, thatis two sides are consenting adults, that is all right, or in the case of phillip schofield, was it thought to be improper because of the power that he had over somebody who was working in the same organisation. of the two people are not involved in

the two people are not involved in the same organisation, is it legitimate for them to have some kind of connection or contact even though it might not be to the appetite and taste of most people in the british public. i appetite and taste of most people in the british public.— the british public. i should say the olice the british public. i should say the police have _ the british public. i should say the police have said _ the british public. i should say the police have said there _ the british public. i should say the police have said there is _ the british public. i should say the police have said there is no - police have said there is no criminal case to investigate. what do you think this has done for the bbc? the bbc as a corporation and bbc? the bbc as a corporation and bbc news, their reputation? i bbc? the bbc as a corporation and bbc news, their reputation? i think there are two _ bbc news, their reputation? i think there are two separate _ bbc news, their reputation? i think there are two separate things. - bbc news, their reputation? i think there are two separate things. the | there are two separate things. the bbc corporate apparatus shall we say, in their handling of the complaint in their response to it and the way bay bc news has in a very independent way investigated the story —— bbc news has been in a very independent way in wresting the story and there have been fresh allegations against huw edwards, and colleagues in the united states are looking over at this case with some amazement because they would accept that in the us no news organisation will report on its parent company in the way that the bbc has. in terms

of the handling of the complaint, there are issues arising, and tim davie has acknowledged that an in terms of the issue of bbc reporting, i think it's legitimate to ask whether the bbc in its wish to show its independence from the bbc corporate entity has perhaps gone too far. i think that's a legitimate question for debate.— too far. i think that's a legitimate question for debate. thank you very much for your— question for debate. thank you very much for your time _ question for debate. thank you very much for your time with _ question for debate. thank you very much for your time with us - question for debate. thank you very much for your time with us here - question for debate. thank you very much for your time with us here on | much for your time with us here on bbc breakfast. in the next half hour, junior doctors across england will begin a five day strike, the longest in nhs history. disruption is expected for patients, and the walkout comes as the health services continues to grapple with lengthy waiting lists. nhs providers is the body that represents trusts providing hospital, ambulance and mental health services across england. its chief executive, sirjulian hartley, joins us from our london newsroom. good morning to you, sirjulian.

give us a sense, because the striker starting in the next half hour, so how do you think it will affect people? how do you think it will affect --eole? , ~ , how do you think it will affect ..eole? , ~' , , ., people? -- the strike is starting. as ou people? -- the strike is starting. as you are _ people? -- the strike is starting. as you are saying, _ people? -- the strike is starting. as you are saying, this _ people? -- the strike is starting. as you are saying, this is - people? -- the strike is starting. as you are saying, this is the - as you are saying, this is the longest— as you are saying, this is the longest strike yet and we are in the eighth— longest strike yet and we are in the eighth month of industrial action, 33 days— eighth month of industrial action, 33 days worth of industrial action across— 33 days worth of industrial action across the — 33 days worth of industrial action across the nhs so far on the impact on patients, — across the nhs so far on the impact on patients, first and foremost has been _ on patients, first and foremost has been hugely significant with over 600,000 procedures having to be rearranged and there will be a significant amount of interruptions and procedures that will have to be rearranged — and procedures that will have to be rearranged as a consequence of not 'ust rearranged as a consequence of not just the _ rearranged as a consequence of not just the junior doctor strike, but the consultant strike and then radiographers later in the months after— radiographers later in the months after consultant so this continuous period _ after consultant so this continuous period of— after consultant so this continuous period of industrial action is really— period of industrial action is really damaging for the nhs first in terms _ really damaging for the nhs first in terms of— really damaging for the nhs first in terms of nhs patients but also cost. the last— terms of nhs patients but also cost. the lastjunior doctor terms of nhs patients but also cost. the last junior doctor strike cost the nhs — the last junior doctor strike cost the nhs in — the last junior doctor strike cost

the nhs in terms of direct cost around — the nhs in terms of direct cost around £100 million and then the impact _ around £100 million and then the impact on — around £100 million and then the impact on progress towards delivering waiting list reduction, so this— delivering waiting list reduction, so this is— delivering waiting list reduction, so this is really difficult and challenging and we urgently need a resolution to this industrial action _ resolution to this industrial action at_ resolution to this industrial action. . ., resolution to this industrial action. �* ., ., resolution to this industrial action. ., ., ., , action. a lot of what you say makes erfect action. a lot of what you say makes perfect sense _ action. a lot of what you say makes perfect sense and _ action. a lot of what you say makes perfect sense and i'm _ action. a lot of what you say makes perfect sense and i'm looking - action. a lot of what you say makes perfect sense and i'm looking at. action. a lot of what you say makes| perfect sense and i'm looking at the predictions as we are now saying there will be industrial action on 11 out of the next 1a days. you were talking about the numbers of appointments and various medical issues that will not happen. i'm sure you must have done some maths in connection with this. so do you have some numbers on what the impact will be on missed appointments and scans that don't take place. can you put some numbers on it? it’s put some numbers on it? it's difficult to — put some numbers on it? it's difficult to know _ put some numbers on it? it's difficult to know what trust will do any huge — difficult to know what trust will do any huge amount of planning goes into this — any huge amount of planning goes into this. trusts spend a huge

amount— into this. trusts spend a huge amount of— into this. trusts spend a huge amount of time trying to do as much as possible — amount of time trying to do as much as possible for patients but inevitably there will be signalling disruption and as a guide if you look— disruption and as a guide if you look at — disruption and as a guide if you look at the last bit of the junior doctor— look at the last bit of the junior doctor strike, there were hundred appointments to be rearranged and that was— appointments to be rearranged and that was over three days. this is over— that was over three days. this is over five — that was over three days. this is over five days plus in two days of consultancy so we expected to be more _ consultancy so we expected to be more than — consultancy so we expected to be more than that and we know the exact figures _ more than that and we know the exact figures once _ more than that and we know the exact figures once we are through it but it will— figures once we are through it but it will be — figures once we are through it but it will be a — figures once we are through it but it will be a significant level of disruption. it will be a significant level of disruption-— it will be a significant level of disrution. ~ ., , disruption. what insight can you . ive disruption. what insight can you live us in disruption. what insight can you give us in connection _ disruption. what insight can you give us in connection with - give us in connection with negotiations and where we sit? patients are the ones wondering just what will happen next and how will this progress? brute what will happen next and how will this progress?— what will happen next and how will this progress? we really need to see negotiations — this progress? we really need to see negotiations open. _ this progress? we really need to see negotiations open. and _ this progress? we really need to see negotiations open. and we _ this progress? we really need to see negotiations open. and we are - negotiations open. and we are desperate to see a resolution to this so— desperate to see a resolution to this so everyone across the services at the _ this so everyone across the services at the moment it feels like there is an impasse — at the moment it feels like there is an impasse and we need to see a

breakthrough through mediations and getting _ breakthrough through mediations and getting people through the table and to try and _ getting people through the table and to try and find solutions through this because we cannot afford to see this because we cannot afford to see this keeping going over the rest of the summerand into this keeping going over the rest of the summer and into the awesome when that's a _ the summer and into the awesome when that's a critical time for the nhs in preparing for winter and the nhs is put _ in preparing for winter and the nhs is put under enormous pressure so we would _ is put under enormous pressure so we would urge _ is put under enormous pressure so we would urge government, the bma, to come _ would urge government, the bma, to come together to resolve the issue as soon— come together to resolve the issue as soon as — come together to resolve the issue as soon as possible. we come together to resolve the issue as soon as possible.— come together to resolve the issue as soon as possible. we are talking about england _ as soon as possible. we are talking about england and _ as soon as possible. we are talking about england and england - about england and england specifically today but you must be casting your eye to what is happening in scotland. the bma in scotland have suspended strikes and our consulting numbers on a proposal for a 12.a% pay increase for 2023 and 202a and i think it is 17 point 5/2 years. that is still down on the 35% being asked in england, but do you look at that and think therein lies some sort of possible solution?

potentially. we've got to look at those _ potentially. we've got to look at those options and see and what it demonstrates is the art of the possible — demonstrates is the art of the possible and you only get to that stage _ possible and you only get to that stage when you bring people together and find _ stage when you bring people together and find ways through this. trying to be _ and find ways through this. trying to be creative and finding solutions and focus _ to be creative and finding solutions and focus on what can be done but the difficulty at the moment as it is hard _ the difficulty at the moment as it is hard to— the difficulty at the moment as it is hard to see where the breakthrough comes from. we would want to— breakthrough comes from. we would want to encourage the nhs, from an english _ want to encourage the nhs, from an english perspective, to find solutions in the way other health systems— solutions in the way other health systems in the uk are finding and it is too— systems in the uk are finding and it is too important to allow this to continue — is too important to allow this to continue given the serious impact on patients, _ continue given the serious impact on patients, costs and the staff. staff in the _ patients, costs and the staff. staff in the nhs are doing a fantasticjob of this— in the nhs are doing a fantasticjob of this is— in the nhs are doing a fantasticjob of this is putting enormous strain on at _ of this is putting enormous strain on at a _ of this is putting enormous strain on at a time when we are trying to deliver— on at a time when we are trying to deliver more activity for patients to reduce — deliver more activity for patients to reduce waiting lists. su

deliver more activity for patients to reduce waiting lists.— to reduce waiting lists. su julian hartle , to reduce waiting lists. su julian hartley. thank _ to reduce waiting lists. su julian hartley, thank you _ to reduce waiting lists. su julian hartley, thank you for _ to reduce waiting lists. su julian hartley, thank you for your - to reduce waiting lists. su julianj hartley, thank you for your time this morning. the strike in england starts at 7am this morning. now for the sport. we need to catch up on the sport. how are the women's ashes going? talk about mission impossible. it is talk about mission impossible. it is becomin: talk about mission impossible. it is becoming possible. for— talk about mission impossible. it is becoming possible. for the - talk about mission impossible. it is becoming possible. for the last - talk about mission impossible. it isj becoming possible. for the last ten ears becoming possible. for the last ten years there — becoming possible. for the last ten years there has _ becoming possible. for the last ten years there has in _ becoming possible. for the last ten years there has in an _ becoming possible. for the last ten years there has in an aura - becoming possible. for the last ten years there has in an aura around i years there has in an aura around the women's australian team which has been dismantled and now losing three on the trot and they don't know what to do. they seem bamboozled and england have the momentum. bamboozled and england have the momentum-— bamboozled and england have the momentum. . ., , ., , momentum. england has to win every tame momentum. england has to win every name now. momentum. england has to win every game now- the _ momentum. england has to win every game now. the weighting _ momentum. england has to win every game now. the weighting in - momentum. england has to win every game now. the weighting in terms . momentum. england has to win every game now. the weighting in terms of| game now. the weighting in terms of the oints game now. the weighting in terms of the points with _ game now. the weighting in terms of the points with australia _ game now. the weighting in terms of the points with australia winning - the points with australia winning the points with australia winning the only test match which is four points and they won the first t20 which is two points, 6—0 up and england have to win every match and i won three in a row. it's all to play for now. those are the celebrations, heather knight to leaving the way at the end and getting the winning runs and an amazing performance at bristol and you feel they have the momentum with two games to play. 0ne you feel they have the momentum with two games to play. one of the great sporting stories of the summer.

from being 6—0 down, and seemingly down and out, england's women have moved a step closer, to completing the most incredible ashes fightback. they've won the first of the one—day internationals to level the series at 6—6. australia batted first, and made 263 from their 50 overs, nat sciver—brunt and alex bell, picking up two wickets each. in response, captain heather knight led from the front, hitting an unbeaten 75, as england produced their highest one day run chase and won by two wickets. they must still win the final two matches, or win one and draw one, to reclaim the ashes, for the first time in a decade. we want our best again. but to get over the line, and especially in pressure moments like that, where previously maybe we would have crumbled a little bit, we really held strong and we looked really calm out there, which has been something that we've been focusing on. so yeah, it's really exciting that we haven't played our best cricket yet and we're still, it's now 6—all and it's all to play for, really. we've come over here to win games of cricket _ we've come over here to win games of

cricket and _ we've come over here to win games of cricket and we — we've come over here to win games of cricket and we were _ we've come over here to win games of cricket and we were not _ we've come over here to win games of cricket and we were not put _ we've come over here to win games of cricket and we were not put our- we've come over here to win games of cricket and we were not put our best i cricket and we were not put our best foot forward — cricket and we were not put our best foot forward at — cricket and we were not put our best foot forward at this _ cricket and we were not put our best foot forward at this point _ cricket and we were not put our best foot forward at this point but - cricket and we were not put our best foot forward at this point but we've i foot forward at this point but we've .ot foot forward at this point but we've got a _ foot forward at this point but we've got a lot— foot forward at this point but we've got a lot more _ foot forward at this point but we've got a lot more to _ foot forward at this point but we've got a lot more to offer— foot forward at this point but we've got a lot more to offer when - foot forward at this point but we've got a lot more to offer when it- got a lot more to offer when it comes— got a lot more to offer when it comes to _ got a lot more to offer when it comes to executing _ got a lot more to offer when it comes to executing our - got a lot more to offer when it comes to executing our skillsi got a lot more to offer when it. comes to executing our skills on got a lot more to offer when it- comes to executing our skills on the field, _ comes to executing our skills on the field, so _ comes to executing our skills on the field, so that's— comes to executing our skills on the field, so that's a _ comes to executing our skills on the field, so that's a real _ comes to executing our skills on the field, so that's a real positive - comes to executing our skills on the field, so that's a real positive for- field, so that's a real positive for this group, — field, so that's a real positive for this group, knowing _ field, so that's a real positive for this group, knowing we - field, so that's a real positive for this group, knowing we are - field, so that's a real positive for this group, knowing we are not i field, so that's a real positive for- this group, knowing we are not quite there _ this group, knowing we are not quite there and _ this group, knowing we are not quite there and hitting _ this group, knowing we are not quite there and hitting our— this group, knowing we are not quite there and hitting our straps- this group, knowing we are not quite there and hitting our straps at- this group, knowing we are not quite there and hitting our straps at the i there and hitting our straps at the minute _ there and hitting our straps at the minute but — there and hitting our straps at the minute, but when _ there and hitting our straps at the minute, but when we _ there and hitting our straps at the minute, but when we do, - there and hitting our straps at the minute, but when we do, we - there and hitting our straps at the| minute, but when we do, we know there and hitting our straps at the - minute, but when we do, we know we will grab _ minute, but when we do, we know we will grab some — minute, but when we do, we know we will grab some momentum _ minute, but when we do, we know we will grab some momentum that - minute, but when we do, we know we will grab some momentum that way i minute, but when we do, we know we i will grab some momentum that way and win the _ will grab some momentum that way and win the next— will grab some momentum that way and win the next two— will grab some momentum that way and win the next two games. _ will grab some momentum that way and win the next two games. on _ will grab some momentum that way and win the next two games. on to - win the next two games. on to southampton _ win the next two games. on to southampton and _ win the next two games. on to southampton and taunton - win the next two games. on to j southampton and taunton with win the next two games. on to - southampton and taunton with two to play. now at wimbledon, it was always going to be a question of repeat or revenge, as defending champion elena rybakina took on 0nsjabeur in a re—run of last year's final. but this time, jabeur came out on top, meaning there will be a brand—new ladies champion come saturday afternoon. andy swiss rounds up the action. meeting the queen might make some nervous, but not flo the search dog. a relaxed welcome to centre court before her majesty watched the majestic. elena rybakina against 0ns jabeur, a repeat of last year's final. but would it be the same result? oh, yes! well, jabeur began with her usual

swashbuckling brilliance. but rybakina isn't the champion for nothing, and she took a first set tiebreak. but injabeur�*s hands, a racquet becomes a magic wand. incredible! winner followed winner, and after seizing the second set, revenge was finally hers. game, set and match, jabeur! well, 0ns jabeur will face belarus's aryna sabalenka in the semi—finals. in the men's singles, meanwhile, we saw a last dazzling display from one of the stars of these championships. american debutant chris eubanks hits the ball so hard you can actually hear the gasps. 0h! unheralded, unseeded and utterly inspired. are you kidding me? eubanks led third seed daniil medvedev by two sets to one before the dream was cruelly dashed. game, set and match, medvedev!

the fans here, though, have found a new favorite. medvedev will now face carlos alcaraz. he was up against fellow 20 —year—old holger rune. if this is the future of tennis, well, it looks bright. but alcaraz, remember, is the world number one. through in straight sets, and still very much in with a shout. andy swiss, bbc news, wimbledon. now it's still only mid—july but the new football season is underway — with the first legs of champions league qualifying matches taking place. the european adventure might not last long for welsh side, the new saints. they were beaten 3—1 by swedish club bk hacken in gothenburg, and now have lots to do in the second leg next tuesday. defeat as well for northern irish side larne, as they were beaten 1—0 by hjk helsinki. it was another stage to rememberfor belgian cyclist jasper philipsen, as he picked up his fourth win

of this year's tour de france. with the finish line in sight, philipsen made his move, and timed his sprint to perfection, coming out on top in a frantic finish — a win that extends his lead in the sprinter�*s green jersey. jonas vingegaard remains the overall race leader. now, she's still only 29, but holly arnold has done it again, winning a fifth title in a row, at the para athletics world championships. and it was a performance to remember too in the f—a6 javelin, as she threw a season's best of a1.06 metres. the victory comes ten years after arnold won her first world title, and it's great britain's fourth gold of the games. there was disappointment though for arnold's british teammatejonnie peacock, as he could only finish fifth in the t6a 100 metres final. peacock said afterwards, that he only had himself to blame, as italy's maxcel amo manu took gold. and finally, spare a thought for one security guard at wimbledon, who was the pantomine villain yesterday forjust doing his job.

a handful of spectators thought they might have a special momento to take home with them, from daniil medvedev�*s win after a ball went into the crowd. but the security guard insisted the ball be thrown back onto court — cue the boos from the fans watching! he isa he is a security guard. at least he is smiling and he enjoyed the moment because it could be a special ball or a lucky ball for the players, as he was saying with his hands, just doing myjob. he was saying with his hands, 'ust doing myjopfi he was saying with his hands, 'ust doing my job. he was saying with his hands, 'ust doinu m 'ob. .,, ., ., doing my 'ob. there was someone and it went doing my job. there was someone and it went into the _ doing my job. there was someone and it went into the crowd, _ doing my job. there was someone and it went into the crowd, and _ doing my job. there was someone and it went into the crowd, and he - it went into the crowd, and he sniffed the ball. i it went into the crowd, and he sniffed the ball.— it went into the crowd, and he sniffed the ball. i didn't see that. there was _ sniffed the ball. i didn't see that. there was also _ sniffed the ball. i didn't see that. there was also that _ sniffed the ball. i didn't see that. there was also that landed - there was also that landed in somebody�*s drink. i'sre there was also that landed in somebody's drink.— there was also that landed in somebody's drink. i've been there when that happened. _ somebody's drink. i've been there when that happened. i _ somebody's drink. i've been there when that happened. i don't - somebody's drink. i've been there| when that happened. i don't blame this man. when that happened. i don't blame this man- i — when that happened. i don't blame this man. i think— when that happened. i don't blame this man. | think ssc _ when that happened. i don't blame this man. i think bbc sport - when that happened. i don't blame this man. i think bbc sport put - when that happened. i don't blame| this man. i think bbc sport put this out. he had it in his hand, and i wonder if the balls smell different in wimbledon.— in wimbledon. probably. it's a secial in wimbledon. probably. it's a special place- _ in wimbledon. probably. it's a special place. it's _ in wimbledon. probably. it's a special place. it's a _ in wimbledon. probably. it's a special place. it's a really - special place. it's a really important _ special place. it's a really important day _ special place. it's a really important day for - special place. it's a really. important day for women's special place. it's a really _

important day for women's football. with a week to go until the women s world cup gets underway in australia and new zealand, a review into the domestic game here has been released today. although it is led to a great surge in grassroots interest, how do you turnit in grassroots interest, how do you turn it into benefits for the professional game in this country. we will know the results today and what it could mean for the top leagues in english football. if what it could mean for the top leagues in english football. if ever there was a _ leagues in english football. if ever there was a picture. _ leagues in english football. if ever there was a picture. we _ leagues in english football. if ever there was a picture. we are - leagues in english football. if ever there was a picture. we are only i leagues in english football. if ever there was a picture. we are only a i there was a picture. we are only a week away — there was a picture. we are only a week away from — there was a picture. we are only a week away from the _ there was a picture. we are only a week away from the world - there was a picture. we are only a week away from the world cup - there was a picture. we are only a | week away from the world cup and potentially more scenes. this review is basically saying, _ potentially more scenes. this review is basically saying, what _ potentially more scenes. this review is basically saying, what has - is basically saying, what has happened since then? hugh ferris has been to meet a group of young footballers and began by asking them which lioness inspires them the most. millie bright. chloe kelly. mary earps. alessia russo. if the lionesses wanted the legacy of their euros win to inspire a generation, consider this generation inspired. but turning that enthusiasm into a new era of success, well, that might be a bit harder to guarantee.

england lead! it's karen carney. karen carney played 1aa times for england and watches almost as many games a season now as a pundit. she's been leading a major review of women's football commissioned by the government last year. there's players that were on £5,000 a year, working three jobs. so that means they're undernourished, they're dehydrated, they're fatigued. the quality is not there. they're not being treated fairly. there's been evidence that at the elite game they've been treated as second class citizens. it's been revolved around the men's game. that has to change. we have to see these as elite athletes and treat them with the utmost respect. getting youngsters into the game like, at bedworth girls in the west midlands, isn't a problem. in the months after euro 2022, there was a near 200% rise in women's and girls football session bookings. but keeping them interested is difficult. nearly half stop playing beyond primary school age. today's report suggests it's not just providing the motivation

that matters, but also money. funding for grassroots investment to improve the fan experience and facilities for players throughout the game. some of the other key recommendations include — a dedicated broadcast slot for women's football should be created. the fa should urgently address the lack of diversity across the game, in on and off pitch roles. and the wsl and championship, the top two divisions in women's football, should be fully professional. the report says that is to ensure better players, elite training facilities and it could also help clubs to sustain financially independent men's and women's teams. at the end of last season, reading were relegated from the wsl and immediately went part time, not least because the men's team also went down and money was too tight. again, going back to the investment, is asking for minimum standards, maternity rights to be improved, a salary floor, is that asking a lot for elite female athletes? i don't think it is.

see as an investment that if you invest in it, you will get returns for it. like when we invested in the lionesses, they brought home a trophy. karen carney lays most of her recommendations at the door of two institutions, the fa, and here at whitehall. the culture secretary, lucy fraser, says that women's football is at a milestone, that everyone involved in the game should help take it to the next level. the government will officially respond to the report in the autumn, by which point the lionesses�* legacy could well include another major trophy — a first—ever world cup. hugh ferris, bbc news. the joy that that brought still doesn't go away.— the joy that that brought still doesn't go away. those scenes, a very special- _ doesn't go away. those scenes, a very special. talking _ doesn't go away. those scenes, a very special. talking of— doesn't go away. those scenes, a very special. talking of bringing l very special. talking of bringing “o . very special. talking of bringing 'o , aood very special. talking of bringing joy. good morning. _ very special. talking of bringing joy, good morning, carol, - very special. talking of bringing joy, good morning, carol, you i very special. talking of bringing - joy, good morning, carol, you always bring thejoy. joy, good morning, carol, you always bring the joy-— bring the 'oy. bless you. good mornin: bring the joy. bless you. good morning everybody. _ bring the joy. bless you. good morning everybody. what - bring the joy. bless you. good morning everybody. what a i bring the joy. bless you. good - morning everybody. what a gorgeous picture _ morning everybody. what a gorgeous picture behind me from one of our weather— picture behind me from one of our weather watchers in wales and you can see _ weather watchers in wales and you can see the — weather watchers in wales and you

can see the mist but you can also see the _ can see the mist but you can also see the blue sky. today's forecast for us _ see the blue sky. today's forecast for us all— see the blue sky. today's forecast for us all as— see the blue sky. today's forecast for us all as one of sunshine and showers — for us all as one of sunshine and showers but fewer showers than we've seen in _ showers but fewer showers than we've seen in recent days and also lighter winds, _ seen in recent days and also lighter winds, so— seen in recent days and also lighter winds, so in— seen in recent days and also lighter winds, so in the sunshine it will feel quite — winds, so in the sunshine it will feel quite pleasant. what we have is a largely— feel quite pleasant. what we have is a largely dry start and showers from a largely dry start and showers from a weak— a largely dry start and showers from a weak weather front across northern scotland _ a weak weather front across northern scotland and they will continue as we go _ scotland and they will continue as we go through the course of the day, on and _ we go through the course of the day, on and off— we go through the course of the day, on and off and a lot of dry weather in between — on and off and a lot of dry weather in between with the dry weather i've mentioned — in between with the dry weather i've mentioned. 0ne in between with the dry weather i've mentioned. one or two showers in mentioned. 0ne or two showers in northern— mentioned. one or two showers in northern ireland but showers as well and a _ northern ireland but showers as well and a few— northern ireland but showers as well and a few scattered showers across england _ and a few scattered showers across england and also wales but in between we are looking at some sunshine — between we are looking at some sunshine. but there is a change afoot— sunshine. but there is a change afoot and — sunshine. but there is a change afoot and that will come into the south—west as we go through the rest of the _ south—west as we go through the rest of the morning and you can see the cloud _ of the morning and you can see the cloud building and it spreads into wales— cloud building and it spreads into wales and northern ireland and into the afternoon with the odd spot of rain coming ourway. the afternoon with the odd spot of rain coming our way. temperatures today— rain coming our way. temperatures today 14 _ rain coming our way. temperatures today 14 in — rain coming our way. temperatures today 14 in the north to about 22 as we slip— today 14 in the north to about 22 as we slip further south. through the evening _ we slip further south. through the evening and overnight, here comes the band _ evening and overnight, here comes the band of— evening and overnight, here comes the band of rain pushing steadily

north— the band of rain pushing steadily north and — the band of rain pushing steadily north and east with many of the showers — north and east with many of the showers failing and then there will be a drier— showers failing and then there will be a drier interlude before heavy rain and — be a drier interlude before heavy rain and strengthening winds coming from the _ rain and strengthening winds coming from the south—west. it will be a chilly— from the south—west. it will be a chilly start — from the south—west. it will be a chilly start in the highlands tomorrow and the rain pushing north and again— tomorrow and the rain pushing north and again tomorrow we see a drier interlude _ and again tomorrow we see a drier interlude before heavy rain sweeps across _ interlude before heavy rain sweeps across wales and it will be a windy day tomorrow but especially so through— day tomorrow but especially so through the irish sea and the approaches where we see gusts of ao approaches where we see gusts of 40 or 50 _ approaches where we see gusts of 40 or 50 mph _ thanks, carol. last night, barbie really did go party, as stars margot robbie and ryan gosling hit the pink carpet ahead of the release of greta gerwig s film adaptation of, arguably, the most famous doll in the world. 0ur entertainment correspondent, colin patterson was at the premiere in london. music. barbie fans had queued all day to make sure they secured a spot

on the pink carpet at the premiere. barbie is fearless. she's pink, she's camp, she's silly. it's an excuse to just, like, release your inner child for me. and that's why i like barbie. i think as a child, because i didn't know what i wanted to be, that doll actually gave me a bit of inspiration. it's the best day ever. it is the best day ever. and so was yesterday. and so is tomorrow and every day from now until forever. in the film, barbie is played by margot robbie, who turned up dressed as 1960s enchanted evening barbie. margot robbie, as a producer and actor, you've been working five years on this film. what is it about barbie that captivated you? i just thought it was incredible that after 6a years at this point of being kind of always in every top of mind and a part of people's childhood, it's crazy that she's never been in a live action feature film before. barbie is a doctor and a lawyer,

and it's so much more than that. how much of a feminist message has it got? i think it, yeah, it definitely does. it's got a lot of female empowerment, but i think it's also got a ken—imist message in there as well. this movie is secretly for the kens as well. # because i'm just ken. # anywhere else, i'd be a ten. and taking on the role of ken, ryan gosling. # to live and die a life of blonde fragility. but there's a lot of feelings in that plastic heart, turns out. i wouldn't want a ken—splain the barbie movie. i think, it'sjust there are many experiences you can have with this film. it's very layered. and finally, how's the ken—ergy tonight? i think it's very strong. yeah. do you feel it? i'm feeling very underdressed. oh, you don't? that's not what ken—ergy is, man. no, no, no. i feel it. it's there. this is the real world. the film tells the story of barbie having an existential crisis and deciding to visit the real world. and it's written and directed by triple 0scar nominee and indie film favourite greta gerwig. we just wanted to make something

that was so anarchic, and so joyfull and so wild, that it would be i something that you just wanted to experience in the dark— with a group, with a bunch of people laughing and crying. now, is this the start of a franchise? will we get barbie 2? honestly, right now, i'm just like, let's just open this movie - and then we'll talk - about whatever comes next. no—one rests until this doll is back in a box. there was just time to grab a quick word with will ferrell. have you ever been at a more pink event? oh, no! this will be, this will be the most pink. i'll be shocked if there's a more pinker event than this one. and while advance ticket sales are very healthy, all reviews of the film are strictly embargoed until next wednesday. so that's when barbie will really find out if it's in the pink. did you bring your rollerblades? i literally go nowhere without them. colin paterson, bbc news, london.

the clips i've seen, they do make me smile. there is something really absurd about that film, which is kind of... it absurd about that film, which is kind of... , still to come, if you're heading to a stunning location like this over the summer holidays — you might want to think again about the hobbies we all take for granted. we'll hear how photography, camping and watersports could all be distressing for animials and birds in the wild. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london. i'm victoria hollins. nhs london is warning of "significant disruption" in the capital as junior doctors begin a five—day walk out. the nationwide strike byjunior doctors is understood to be the longest single period of industrial action by medical staff in the history of the health service. the strike will be followed by a a8—hour walk—out

by consultants from next thursday. black londoners are being urged to be "part of the change" and help the met make urgent reforms, by signing up to serve as a police officer. earlier this year, the casey report found the force to be institutionally racist, and criticised it for not doing more to increase diversity. the people in the met are the ones who can make it, the change that's required. they're the ones who're facing the public daily, you know, they're the ones who's responding to those calls. they're the ones who's going to be in your house. so the question is, who do you want in your house? london city airport is launching an appeal after a council blocked its plans to expand its flying time on saturday afternoons. newham council unanimously rejected the plans on monday citing noise disturbance and environmental impact as major concerns. the airport says it's "disappointed" and that the proposals would have provided morejobs for the local community. older residents living near the notting hill carnival route

are being offered a long weekend away in eastbourne by the council, in case they don't want to join the party. kensington and chelsea council say places are still available for the three—day break, as the festival comes back over the august bank holiday weekend. the getaway has been organised by charity age uk and is being funded by the council. let's take a look at the tubes now. there's a good service on the tubes this morning but the district line is part suspended between richmond and turnham green and london 0verground is also part suspended richmond and south acton because of signal probkems. now onto the weather with elizabeth. hello there. good morning. well, yesterday was a day of sunny spells and showers. it's the same again today, but i think the showers will be fewer and further between and there'll also be a bit more in the way of sunshine as well. it's a fairly fresh start to the day. there's some blue sky and sunshine out there this morning, and we'll start to see more areas of cloud develop as we head through the afternoon.

and some of this cloud could produce a few showers here and there. it's always possible the winds are a little lighter today. —— the winds are a little lighter today. still coming in from the southwest. and temperatures where we see the best of the sunshine will be a little higher, perhaps as high as 22 or 2a degrees celsius in a few spots. and as we head through this evening, any showers that we do see will fade away to leave us with another largely dry night to follow. temperatures dropping back to around 10 to 13 degrees celsius. again, on friday, it's dry for most of the morning, maybe a few afternoon showers. then it's set to turn wet and windy from the west. a rather blustery weekend in store with, again, some showers at times. that's it from me for now, head to our website to find out why london might be facing water rationing sooner rather than later. i'll be back in around half an hour with our next update.

good morning. welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. 0ur headlines today... junior doctors in england are starting their longest walkout yet in a continuing pay dispute. as the wife of huw edwards names him as the presenter at the centre of recent allegations, the bbc says it will restart its investigation. he remains in hospital with "serious mental health issues". the economy shrank by 0.1% in the month of may, according to figures just released by the office for national statistics. good morning from liverpool, where i will be looking at the impact of big events and bank holidays on the health of our economy. the greatest of comebacks is on, for england in the women's ashes. on a record breaking night in bristol, they win their third match in a row to level the series with two to play.

0ur friendship 0urfriendship was such 0ur friendship was such that a support was there. anyone who knew him loved him and had a great affection for him. we'll hear from former wham member andrew ridgeley about his enduring love for best friend george michael. a day of sunshine and showers today. fewer showers and lighter winds. tomorrow all change as wet and windy weather returns to our shores. all the details later in the programme. it's thursday the 13th ofjuly. our main story. junior doctors in england havejust begun a five—day strike — described by their union as the longest in nhs history — in a major escalation of their pay dispute with the government. downing street said the latest walkout by members of the british medical association will put patient safety at risk, while the union has urged ministers to follow the example of scotland and produce what it calls a "credible" offer. sophie hutchinson reports.

picket lines are now a familiar sight outside hospitals in england. but the nhs has been bracing itself for today, the start of a marathon five—day strike byjunior doctors. like at many hospitals, here at the royal berkshire, they know they'll be stretched. our focus is on patient safety. we will do everything we can to keep those patients safe. and in five days, we will find the cover and we will work however hard we need to work and we will accept that it might just be a bit tougher. there's no doubt this five—day strike byjunior doctors will be a huge challenge for the nhs. and while emergency departments like this will remain busy, other parts of hospitals will be closed for business. up to 15,000 treatments and appointments are disrupted each strike day, according to nhs england... come on, max. ..and one of those is richard's knee operation. the pain is like having a hot

volcano in your knee. he's already waited ten months and has just had it further delayed because of the strikes. he says it's affecting his whole life. you have to take such powerful painkillers to deal with this pain that some days you can't function. butjunior doctors in england say they've been forced to take this industrial action after seeing huge falls in their pay. over the past 15 years, doctors' pay has fallen in real terms by over 30%, and we see this as being completely unsustainable. do you really expect to get a 30% pay increase, particularly in this climate? so we see it as being fair, first of all. we're asking for first year doctors to be earning £19 an hour, up from their current rate of £14 an hour, and we see it as being affordable. the government says, however, the pay demands are unreasonable and risk fuelling inflation and that the walkouts are putting patients at risk. the chief executive of the royal berkshire

is confident patients there will be safe, but says the problem needs sorting. i think it's really important that we see a resolution between unions and between governments. the more that this goes on, we know that the impact is just going to grow in terms of those patients who are affected and the pressure that it continues to put on staff, who are having to cover. the strike byjunior doctors ends on tuesday morning, but hot off its heels will be another — a rare walkout by hospital consultants. sophie hutchinson, bbc news. 0ur reporter simonjones is outside university college hospital in central london. morning to you. the big question is just what effect this will have four patients for those who might have appointments. i patients for those who might have appointments-— patients for those who might have appointments. i think there will be big disruption- _ appointments. i think there will be big disruption. this _ appointments. i think there will be big disruption. this strike - appointments. i think there will be big disruption. this strike action i big disruption. this strike action hasjust got under way.

big disruption. this strike action has just got under way. it is due to last for the next 120 hours, billed as the biggest single walk—out in the history of the nhs. this is part of the largest hospital trust in the country. i have been round the corner to the emergency department for that there is a big notice warning patients they will only be treated if they have genuine life—threatening conditions. people are being told to try to use other services if it is not life—threatening. that gives some idea of the type of issue they will be dealing with here. hospital managers say they will be doing everything they can to keep people safe. it is certainly going to be challenging. what is worrying for patients and hospital managers alike is the two sides appear as divided as ever on this issue, the 35% pay demand from the british medical association, the government saying it is simply not affordable. there is nearly no prospect of talks. the

government has said it will only hold talks ifjunior doctors call off their strike action. junior doctor saying that is not really the way industrial relations work. when we get past the five day strike, senior doctors and consultants are due to walk out for the next two days. we are talking about the nhs specifically _ next two days. we are talking about the nhs specifically to _ next two days. we are talking about the nhs specifically to do _ next two days. we are talking about the nhs specifically to do with - the nhs specifically to do with paper mag is going to talk about other sectors that are involved. brute other sectors that are involved. we have other sectors that are involved. - have seen police officers as well and teachers. an announcement about how much public sector workers will receive is expected. it could happen today. 0ur political correspondent ione wells is in westminster for us. we have seen heels being dug in. it looks like now there may be some

movement. it is expected the government will announce — it is expected the government will announce what type of pay rises it well except for certain types of government workers. they have had recommendations from independent pay review— recommendations from independent pay review bodies on the desk for quite some _ review bodies on the desk for quite some time — review bodies on the desk for quite some time. i understand those independent bodies have recommended pay rises _ independent bodies have recommended pay rises of— independent bodies have recommended pay rises of about 6% to 6.5% for most _ pay rises of about 6% to 6.5% for most public sector workers. where it will get _ most public sector workers. where it will get very— most public sector workers. where it will get very tense, government departments had submitted an evidence to these bodies were evident — evidence to these bodies were evident saying they had budgeted for pay rises _ evident saying they had budgeted for pay rises about 3.5%. clearly a shortfalt — pay rises about 3.5%. clearly a shortfall. will the government decide — shortfall. will the government decide or— shortfall. will the government decide or not to accept these independent recommendations? the government has been pretty clear that they— government has been pretty clear that they feel they need to show what _ that they feel they need to show what they describe as discipline, being _ what they describe as discipline, being responsible. a heavy hint that they feel— being responsible. a heavy hint that they feel increasing public sector pay by— they feel increasing public sector pay by a — they feel increasing public sector pay by a figure as high as six, 6.5%

could _ pay by a figure as high as six, 6.5% could fuel— pay by a figure as high as six, 6.5% could fuel inflation more in their view _ could fuel inflation more in their view the — could fuel inflation more in their view. the chancellor has also been clear— view. the chancellor has also been clear he _ view. the chancellor has also been clear he doesn't want to borrow any more _ clear he doesn't want to borrow any more money— clear he doesn't want to borrow any more money for that the question is, if they— more money for that the question is, if they decide to accept the pay recommendations, will the government say many— recommendations, will the government say many has to come from existing budget— say many has to come from existing budget departments? either way we could be _ budget departments? either way we could be as a result set for a further— could be as a result set for a further big fight with unions over this _ further big fight with unions over this if— further big fight with unions over this. if they do not accept pay recommendations where that could trigger— recommendations where that could trigger more strikes. if they do accept — trigger more strikes. if they do accept them but say departments need to find _ accept them but say departments need to find cuts, _ accept them but say departments need to find cuts, that could also trigger— to find cuts, that could also trigger more strikes. against the backdrop — trigger more strikes. against the backdrop ofjunior doctor strikes today, _ backdrop ofjunior doctor strikes today, it — backdrop ofjunior doctor strikes today, it is — backdrop ofjunior doctor strikes today, it is all looking very difficult _ today, it is all looking very difficult for the government indeed. we will— difficult for the government indeed. we will keep an eye on what is going on. in the last few minutes, we've had the latest indication of the health of the uk economy. let's go to hannah in liverpool to talk us through it. these figures, they are the monthly

ones but still indicators, aren't they? many are looking for positive indicators, do we have it? unfortunately, no, we don't. these figures released in the last few minutes by the office for national statistics show the economy shrank in the month of may. gdp, gross domestic product down by not .1% went mainly due to a fall in what is called production output. we are not reading too much into the biggerfor two reasons, it isjust reading too much into the biggerfor two reasons, it is just a figure for one particular month and the most important thing overall is the trend, which will come on to win a second. also because this was a month with an extra bank holiday. many manufactures and businesses say that bank holiday will have had an impact on the output. places like this, where we are this morning, they would have expected to see more people through the doors with the bank holidays and they fall under the services sector. that also

showed no growth in the month of may. the government has made a big pledge of wanting to grow the economy, meaning more money, more jobs, more investment. people tend to feel like they are doing better if the economy is growing. this means the trend is still flat in the most recent three months and there has been very little growth across the uk economy for more than a year. a challenging time for politicians seeking out growth in the economy. and the impact it has on all of us. we will hear more a huw edwards' wife has revealed that he is the presenter little later. at the centre of recent allegations, and says he's being treated in hospitalfor serious mental health issues. the bbc is restarting its investigation into the presenter, with director general tim davie saying the corporation's immediate concern is its duty of care to all involved. our correspondent, charlotte gallagher, has more. tonight at ten, we are live in downing street... huw edwards, the face of bbc news, named as the presenter at the centre

of the scandal. for decades, a familiar face on our televisions, guiding us through national events. after days of intense speculation, it was his wife, vicky flind, who identified her husband. in a statement, she said... just a few minutes before her statement, the metropolitan police announced they had found no evidence of a criminal offence and there would be no further action. they had been looking into an allegation published by the sun newspaper that huw edwards had paid a young person £35,000 for sexually—explicit images whilst they were under the age of 18,

which would have been illegal. the bbc will now restart its internal investigation. the sun newspaper says it has no plans to publish further allegations against huw edwards. but some are questioning its decision to publish the original story, as the young person involved has said the allegations are rubbish. he has severe mental health problems and it's not a matter of the bbc dropping this case. the bbc will now begin to investigate this, take the time to do it effectively and really... and come up with conclusions when they have done so. but there may still be repercussions for huw edwards. last night, a bbc staff member told bbc news they had received inappropriate and suggestive messages from the presenter. and another employee, and a third person who has left the corporation, also say they had communication from him, which made them feel uncomfortable. the statement by the wife of huw edwards brings to a close

the frenzied speculation on the identity of the presenter. but there remains many questions still to be answered by all involved. charlotte gallagher, bbc news. we can speak now to our correspondent lizo mzimba. as charlotte was saying, there are still questions. we do know now the bbc is restarting its investigation after it was advised by the police to pause. after it was advised by the police to ause. �* �* , ., ., to pause. the bbc investigation will start again, — to pause. the bbc investigation will start again, presuming _ to pause. the bbc investigation will start again, presuming it _ to pause. the bbc investigation will start again, presuming it will - to pause. the bbc investigation will start again, presuming it will coverl start again, presuming it will cover all aspects of these events. let me read an e—mail from all aspects of these events. let me read an e—mailfrom the director—general of the bbc tim davie to all staff, in which he says a very complex set of circumstances. he said the family's statement is a reminder that in the last few days personalise have been played out in public, adding that at the heart of this are people and their families. this will no doubt be a difficult

time for many after a challenging few days. i want to reassure you our immediate concern is a duty of care for all involved. the sun has also stated in its originalfront page story didn't accuse the bbc presenter of criminality but what they did say is huw edwards, who they did say is huw edwards, who they didn't name, paid an individual for sexually explicit pictures when they were 17. it didn't say such actions were an offence and later change the wording to say it is understood that contact started when the youngster was 17. we are waiting to see what the bbc investigation will produce into what huw edwards has done and what he has not. thank ou. a fierce heatwave is gripping parts of europe, with temperatures across italy expected to exceed a0 degrees celsius. a red alert warning has been issued for ten italian cities, including florence,

rome and bologna. the heatwave is also affecting spain, greece and germany. the first 50 asylum seekers have arrived at a former raf base in essex which is being used to accommodate them. the home office says wethersfield airfield will be able to house up to 1,700 single men once it is "fully functional" this autumn. the refugee charity careacalais has criticised the use of the base, labelling it "inappropriate. " the department for transport has confirmed it will re—examine the case for a new train station in bradford. the city was left out of plans for a proposed new high—speed rail link connecting northern cities. however, no additional funding has been proposed. research from the royal veterinary college suggests many puppies are still being illegally imported into the uk. the charity, pupaid — which campaigns to end the practice — says dogs brought in from abroad are more likely to be dangerous.

here's carol with a look at this morning's weather. i know you know i will not be enjoying the rain but i know you are going to promise me sunshine at some point in the near future. absolutely, right on all counts. i will promise some sunshine today. this picture was taken earlier in darlington. many of us will start the day like this, with areas of plaid, blue skies, at the other starting with showers. pollen levels today are high across eastern parts of england as well as the midlands. low to moderate elsewhere. we are still coming to the end of the grass pollen season. on the satellite and radar, you can see the showers per showers across the north and the west was that there are areas of cloud around. the cloud will produce one or two more showers as we go through the course of the morning. generally today showers will be

fewer and further between than yesterday and their wins will be lighter. if you are in the sunshine it will feel pleasantly warm. in the afternoon more clout developing across south—west england and south west wales. the rest of england, wales or northern ireland and scotland we are looking at a mixture of bright spells, sunny spells and also some showers, the heaviest of which are likely to be across the north of scotland. temperatures 1a to 22 degrees. this evening and overnight this band of cloud and rain continues to push north and east going into northern ireland and northern england and scotland. in hot pursuit this heavier band of rain comes in a cross at the south—west, accompanied by strengthening winds. tomorrow that will be pushing north and east. and wetter and windier day tomorrow. thank you. see drivers are being urged to brace

themselves for higher costs when dropping off friends and family at some of the uk's biggests airports this summer, as charges for short—stay visits rise by almost a third. 0perators have defended the hikes, saying the extra revenue is reinvested into services to help keep costs down for passengers. 0ur transport correspondent katy austin reports. if you drop someone off by car as close as possible to an airport terminal, chances are it'll cost you. and in some places, it'll cost you more than last year. for example, of the 21 airports analysed by motoring group the rac, two had put their charges up by £2. it's now £3 for 10 minutes at belfast international, which said the money would go towards airport improvements and £6 for 20 minutes at southampton, which said its operational costs had gone up. they're not the highest, though. stansted didn't raise its prices this year, but remains at the top, charging £7 for 15 minutes at its express set down. leeds bradford is second —

£6 for 10 minutes. that's up by £1 compared to last year. belfast city has become the latest to introduce fees. it now charges £3 for 10 minutes at its express drop off and pick up. it's surely hard for airports tojustify such high prices for dropping off forjust a few minutes, so we'd urge them to really play fair with drivers this summer. 13 airports the group looked at had frozen drop off charges since last summer, including six of the busiest in the uk. this was what people on the streets of manchester yesterday thought. when i go away, i do my best to get lifts. just because i find going through the drop off at stansted ludicrous in price nowadays. it's crazy. prices have gone through the roof. people just can't keep up with living like this anymore and something needs to be done. but i don't personally know what the answer is. but that's what people are in power for to sort out. yeah. i do usually get dropped off. by my daughter at the airport, or son—in—law, one of them. so i may have to think about i

the extra cost it's going to put on them or subsidise them in some way. i maybe look at public transport as well. i the airport 0perators association pointed out many did offer free drop off and pick up alternatives, with good links to their terminals. it said charges were levied for a number of reasons, including managing congestion and raising revenue to support their economic model. but, as the cost of living soars, it's another thing that will have many drivers reaching for their wallets this summer. katy austin, bbc news. lots of you have been in touch. taxi drivers, they have to absorb this cost. taxi drivers saying the cost of taking and picking up from airport is ridiculous. when you enter the airport charges £6, if it is longer than 15 minutes it to 18.

in bristol, one viewer says if you are collecting or a flight or baggage is delayed, you will need a second mortgage. the phrase used is rip off britain. we are joined now by the independent�*s travel correspondent, simon calder, who is at gatwick airport for us this morning. iam assuming i am assuming you didn't go by car. don't have a car or friends to drop me off. i paid for a train from london and that was fine. talking to the management here at britton's second busiest airport, they say the £5 charge, which was introduced coming out of the covid pandemic is about encouraging people to travel more sustainably. the reason that gaelic is here at all this because the airport was built specifically above the london to brighton railway line. of course, millions of people who will be using airport this

summer are not very handy for public transport, orthere summer are not very handy for public transport, or there might be —— they might not be served by rail. this year inverness airport got its rail link for the first time. a bit of a hike from the station but never mind that has its own dart monorail very impressive. the airports association says things are getting better and if you want the service of being able to drop off at the entrance to the airport you are jolly well going to have to pay for it unless you are at cardiff, inverness and london city airport, the only airports in the top 20 where you do not have to pgy- the top 20 where you do not have to .a _ �* . the top 20 where you do not have to pay. becky has got in touch saying i think rice pay. becky has got in touch saying i think price increases _ pay. becky has got in touch saying i think price increases have _ pay. becky has got in touch saying i think price increases have gone - pay. becky has got in touch saying i i think price increases have gone mad. the government needs to start curtailing companies taking advantage. can they charge whatever they like? can they hype them up as much as they like? is that how it

works? ., .., much as they like? is that how it works? ., ..y much as they like? is that how it works? ., , ., . works? you can basically do whatever ou want. works? you can basically do whatever you want- things _ works? you can basically do whatever you want. things are _ works? you can basically do whatever you want. things are settling - works? you can basically do whatever you want. things are settling at - you want. things are settling at about £5. that seems to be the average for heathrow, gatwick, luton, aberdeen, glasgow. liverpool john lennon hasjust gone up luton, aberdeen, glasgow. liverpool john lennon has just gone up to £5. they say it is a balance, helping them to manage traffic. i have been trying to carbon date when these things started. the very first was birmingham airport. that was in the wake of the terrible terrorist attempted attack in 2007 after which all uk airports had to reconfigure drop—off points. that cost money and is part of that they introduce the drop—off charges. birmingham says, look you can walk in six minutes for my free long—term car part drop off point. if you really want to drop people off outside the terminal you will pay for it. most places have an

alleviation for blue badge holders. they can generally drop are free of charge and often stay a bit longer as well. bill charge and often stay a bit longer as well. �* , , , .,, as well. all very well saying people should think _ as well. all very well saying people should think about _ as well. all very well saying people should think about public— as well. all very well saying people should think about public transport| should think about public transport whenever they can. environmentally that helps. sometimes flights are so early in the morning or arrive us is so late at night there is no public transport available.— so late at night there is no public transport available. very much so. the first wave _ transport available. very much so. the first wave of _ transport available. very much so. the first wave of flights _ transport available. very much so. the first wave of flights starts - transport available. very much so. the first wave of flights starts at i the first wave of flights starts at 6am. while the big airports, certainly gatwick and manchester, have an early flights. if i'm going to stansted for a six o'clock flight, i have a choice of taking the bus, which is a good alternative or booking an airport hotel. do not forget, everybody, i hate to be the harbinger of bad news but rail is only the reliability. next week we have an overtime ban from aslef running from monday to saturday. that is going to cause, for instance, the cancellation of the

gatwick express, although other trains are available from the capital to gatwick. then a week today and other national rail strike by rmt, there is going to be won on saturday the 22nd and the following saturday the 22nd and the following saturday the 22nd and the following saturday the 29th. if you are getting to an airport by train or going anywhere as, do check in advance. . ~ going anywhere as, do check in advance. ., ,, , ., , . time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london. i'm victoria hollins. nhs london is warning of significant disruption in the capital as junior doctors begin a five—day walk out. the nationwide strike byjunior doctors is understood to be the longest single period of industrial action by medical staff in the history of the health service. the strike will be followed by a a8—hour walk—out by consultants from next thursday. black londoners are being urged to be part of the change and help the met make

urgent reforms by signing up to serve as a police officer. earlier this year, the casey report found the force to be institutionally racist and criticised it for not doing more to increase diversity. the people in the met are the ones who can make it, the change that's required. they're the ones who're facing the public daily, you know, they're the ones who's responding to those calls. they're the ones who's going to be in your house. so the question is, who do you want in your house? who do you want to come when you make that phone call? you know, so if you want someone to represent you, they have to be part of the met. the rmt union is set to hold a protest outside kings cross station later, in a campaign to stop the closure of hundreds of ticket offices across the country. it comes after plans from train companies were announced over the next three years. the department for transport said the proposals were not about cutting jobs, but about modernising the railway to make sure the sector survived.

older residents living near the notting hill carnival route are being offered a long weekend away in eastbourne by the council— in case they don't want to join the party. kensington and chelsea council say places are still available for the three—day break, as the festival comes back over the august bank holiday weekend. there's a good service on the tubes this morning but the district line has severe delays and london 0verground is also part suspended richmond and south acton because of signal probkems. now onto the weather with elizabeth. hello there. good morning. well, yesterday was a day of sunny spells and showers. it's the same again today, but i think the showers will be fewer and further between and there'll also be a bit more in the way of sunshine as well. it's a fairly fresh start to the day. there's some blue sky and sunshine out there this morning, and we'll start to see more areas of cloud develop as we head through the afternoon. and some of this cloud could produce a few showers here and there. it's always possible the winds are a little lighter today. still coming in from the southwest.

and temperatures where we see the best of the sunshine will be a little higher, perhaps as high as 22 or 2a degrees celsius in a few spots. and as we head through this evening, any showers that we do see will fade away to leave us with another largely dry night to follow. temperatures dropping back to around 10 to 13 degrees celsius. again, on friday, it's dry for most of the morning, maybe a few afternoon showers. then it's set turn wet and windy from the west. a rather blustery weekend in store with, again, some showers at times. that's it from me for now. head to our website to find out why london might be facing water rationing sooner rather than later. i'll be back in around half an hour with our next update. until then, bye bye. hello, this is breakfast with cahrlie stayt and naga munchetty. in the last half hour, junior doctors in england have begun their longest ever strike action, as a long—running dispute

over pay continues. the walkout started at 7am and is set to continue for five days, ending at the same time on tuesday. ? it is the fourth time junior doctors have gone out on strike in less than a year. this is a dispute over exactly how much their salaries should increase. a government offer of a five percent pay rise has been described by the british medical association as "not credible". ? it says inflation has outpaced pay rises for years. instead, the bma is calling for pay to rise by 35% to restore salaries, in real terms, to levels last seen in 2008. the government says that demand is "unreasonable". the strike is set to cause significant disruption. a three—day walkout byjunior doctors last month led to more than 100—thousand appointments being disrupted. this strike will only affect england. ?junior doctors in scotland are currently considering whether to accept a 12.a% pay rise offered by the scottish government. strikes across the health service

will continue after this walkout ends. ? consultants, who have a separate dispute over pay, are set to walkout for a8 hours next thursday and friday. joining us now to talk more about this, is dr vivek trivedi, co—chair of the bma junior doctor's committee. good morning to you. we will come onto some of the wider issues in a moment but so people understand, you are an anaesthetist, so today, thursday you are on strike, as of now, so what would you normally be doing? how many operations would you be involved in, for example. the da s can be involved in, for example. the days can be _ be involved in, for example. the days can be variable so we see things— days can be variable so we see things like elective surgery like in the operations, hip operations but sometimes bowel operations but the number— sometimes bowel operations but the number of— sometimes bowel operations but the number of patients we see necessitates the surgery. inevitably, and it's an obvious thing to say, because you are on

strike, those operations will not happen. strike, those operations will not ha . en. strike, those operations will not ha en. ., strike, those operations will not hauen. ., ., ., , happen. some of the operations will be disrupted — happen. some of the operations will be disrupted and _ happen. some of the operations will be disrupted and i _ happen. some of the operations will be disrupted and i apologise - happen. some of the operations will be disrupted and i apologise to - be disrupted and i apologise to anyone — be disrupted and i apologise to anyone who has a surgery or clinic that is— anyone who has a surgery or clinic that is postponed because of strike action, _ that is postponed because of strike action, but— that is postponed because of strike action, but as you say, as anaesthesia —— an anaesthetist, we know— anaesthesia —— an anaesthetist, we know what— anaesthesia —— an anaesthetist, we know what the shortage of my colleagues is and what the result is on the _ colleagues is and what the result is on the patient population, so our college _ on the patient population, so our college estimates we are 1400 anaesthetists short right now which is leading _ anaesthetists short right now which is leading to about 1 million lost operations per year because of the workforce — operations per year because of the workforce crisis. if the current trajectory _ workforce crisis. if the current trajectory continues, we will be over— trajectory continues, we will be over 11,000 anaesthetists short in 2040 _ over 11,000 anaesthetists short in 2040 and — over 11,000 anaesthetists short in 2040 and we will be losing 8 million operations— 2040 and we will be losing 8 million operations per year, so it is clear that while — operations per year, so it is clear that while the strike action is disruptive which by its nature it has to— disruptive which by its nature it has to be _ disruptive which by its nature it has to be, the workforce crisis is the real— has to be, the workforce crisis is the real issue at not being able to look after— the real issue at not being able to look after our population. how

the real issue at not being able to look after our population.- look after our population. how do our look after our population. how do your patients _ look after our population. how do your patients respond, _ look after our population. how do your patients respond, because i look after our population. how do | your patients respond, because as your patients respond, because as you describe there is a shortage and delays, so they are already dealing with that and seeing procedure is delayed, and then you go on strike and when you see them, and you will know this because there's been strikes in the last year, how do they respond to you? are they sympathetic or are they furious because they are scared about not being treated? what do they say? both, sympathetic towards us because like us _ both, sympathetic towards us because like us they— both, sympathetic towards us because like us they want a credible workforce to look after them and they don't— workforce to look after them and they don't want to have to wait up to two— they don't want to have to wait up to two years and in some cases even more _ to two years and in some cases even more for— to two years and in some cases even more for things like clinics and surgeries— more for things like clinics and surgeries and they are furious that the government for allowing this situation — the government for allowing this situation to develop. doctors, after going _ situation to develop. doctors, after going to _ situation to develop. doctors, after going to university for five or six years— going to university for five or six years are — going to university for five or six years are paid £14 an hour and it simply— years are paid £14 an hour and it simply not— years are paid £14 an hour and it simply not competitive enough. and ou want simply not competitive enough. fifuc you want around 19? simply not competitive enough. and you want around 19? no _ simply not competitive enough. and you want around 19? no one - simply not competitive enough. and you want around 19? no one would. you want around 19? no one would an ue that you want around 19? no one would argue that is _ you want around 19? no one would argue that is unreasonable - you want around 19? no one would argue that is unreasonable and - you want around 19? no one would. argue that is unreasonable and even the public, _ argue that is unreasonable and even the public, the patience you talk about— the public, the patience you talk about know that is not an unreasonable thing to ask for. what is unreasonable is the government's

belligerence and inability to come up belligerence and inability to come up with— belligerence and inability to come up with a — belligerence and inability to come up with a credible plan to address the workforce crisis. a lot up with a credible plan to address the workforce crisis.— the workforce crisis. a lot of eo - le the workforce crisis. a lot of people will _ the workforce crisis. a lot of people will be _ the workforce crisis. a lot of people will be hoping, - the workforce crisis. a lot of people will be hoping, and l the workforce crisis. a lot of i people will be hoping, and you the workforce crisis. a lot of - people will be hoping, and you too will be hoping that some kind of resolution can be found and we are talking about england today, the strike, but they might cast their eyes to scotland where there has been a pause in the strikes while your colleagues there are consulted and the offer on the table, i think it works out at 17.5% over two years. now, you are not here to negotiate on tv, that's the traditional answer, negotiate on tv, that's the traditionalanswer, but negotiate on tv, that's the traditional answer, but given the gap between what you are asking for is currently being offered by the government, those kinds of figures, is that some kind of a place where this could land? like is that some kind of a place where this could land?— this could land? like you said, i won't negotiate _ this could land? like you said, i won't negotiate on _ this could land? like you said, i won't negotiate on air— this could land? like you said, i won't negotiate on air but - this could land? like you said, i| won't negotiate on air but what's interesting and difficult about the situation — interesting and difficult about the situation we have had with the uk government and our scottish colleagues did with their government

is they— colleagues did with their government is they had _ colleagues did with their government is they had strikes on the table but the government still went back to the government still went back to the table — the government still went back to the table to discuss and propose a variety— the table to discuss and propose a variety of— the table to discuss and propose a variety of solutions and eventually one of— variety of solutions and eventually one of them was credible enough for those _ one of them was credible enough for those doctors to put back to their members — those doctors to put back to their members. unlike that, our government is refusing— members. unlike that, our government is refusing to _ members. unlike that, our government is refusing to do that, for no other reason _ is refusing to do that, for no other reason apart — is refusing to do that, for no other reason apart from the fact of their own precondition. can reason apart from the fact of their own precondition.— reason apart from the fact of their own precondition. can i ask a stupid cuestion, own precondition. can i ask a stupid question. are _ own precondition. can i ask a stupid question, are they _ own precondition. can i ask a stupid question, are they paid _ own precondition. can i ask a stupid question, are they paid more - own precondition. can i ask a stupid question, are they paid more than i question, are they paid more than you anyway which is why they would accept the figure? thea;t you anyway which is why they would accept the figure?— accept the figure? they are on a different pay _ accept the figure? they are on a different pay scale _ accept the figure? they are on a different pay scale but _ accept the figure? they are on a different pay scale but they - accept the figure? they are on a| different pay scale but they have lost less — different pay scale but they have lost less comparatively. so different pay scale but they have lost less comparatively.- lost less comparatively. so that fi . ure is lost less comparatively. so that figure is not _ lost less comparatively. so that figure is not acceptable - lost less comparatively. so that figure is not acceptable to - lost less comparatively. so that figure is not acceptable to you? it's different for us and them, and it's not— it's different for us and them, and it's not my— it's different for us and them, and it's not my place to say what they should _ it's not my place to say what they should be — it's not my place to say what they should be doing, but we would of course _ should be doing, but we would of course review any offer put forward to us _ course review any offer put forward to us at _ course review any offer put forward to us at our — course review any offer put forward to us at our table, but so far all we have — to us at our table, but so far all we have been presented is a 5% uplift _ we have been presented is a 5% uplift and — we have been presented is a 5% uplift and those doctors earning £1409 — uplift and those doctors earning £14.09 an hour up to £14 79 p. it £14.09 an hour up to £14 79 p. simply not £14.09 an hour up to £14 79 p. tit simply not enough. and you will now be leaving our studios to go and

join a strike at your hospital. correct. there is a big picket line at the _ correct. there is a big picket line at the manchester royal infirmary which _ at the manchester royal infirmary which is _ at the manchester royal infirmary which is where i'll be joining shortly— which is where i'll be joining shortly after this to show solidarity with colleagues and my support _ solidarity with colleagues and my support for our action, and hopefully ultimately it brings the government to the table to find a resolution. government to the table to find a resolution-— government to the table to find a resolution. ., ,, , ., , . ., resolution. thank you very much for our time resolution. thank you very much for your time this _ resolution. thank you very much for your time this morning. _ resolution. thank you very much for your time this morning. co-chair . resolution. thank you very much for your time this morning. co-chair of| your time this morning. co—chair of the bmajunior doctors your time this morning. co—chair of the bma junior doctors committee. thank you. a bbc investigation has found new evidence that casts doubt on the greek coastguard s account of the migrant boat sinking in the mediterranean a month ago. 82 people are confirmed to have drowned in the tragedy, but it s feared a further 500 may have died. now, survivors claim they were told to keep quiet after raising concerns about the coastguard's handling of the disaster. lets cross to nick beake from bbc verify. this is something we looked at very closely at the time, and we looked at the timing of certain reports,

the timing of certain declarations of when action was and wasn't taken. good morning. yes, for the past month or so at bbc verify we've been trying to find out what happened to the ship and what happened to people on board. a reminder, it set off on the northern coast of libya, and the idea was to get to italy. they didn't want to go to greece, but we know things went very badly wrong and it was in this part of the libyan coach where people got into smaller boats and they told me to my face that they did that i went to international waters and you can see here that this is the route that the boat is thought to have taken before it capsized off the coast of greece, but this is the root of another boat, the faithful warrior, and remember that name because it was sent to give water and supplies. look at this video because i think it is significant. it is a new video which is said to show the migrant

boat, and you can see the condition it is in, lilting to one side and this is important because during this is important because during this time period, the greek coastguard was arguing that this boat was on a steady course to italy and did not need to be saved. at bbc verify and we have checked out the video and it is genuine. how did we manage to do it? we looked at the vessel in question and you can see, look at the windows, the two big windows, two small windows and then to bigger windows again, and if we look at the footage we've got and it matches, the two big ones and the two smaller ones, and we also matched that with shipping data so we can say the video is genuine but it's notjust that, we've been back to greece and we've been talking to people and they've given us their accounts about what happened. they say the greek coastguard because their boat to sink.

in a park in central athens, we meet two survivors who ask us to hide their identity. they say the greek coastguard caused their boat to sink. translation: they attached a rope from the left. - everyone moved to the right side of our boat to balance it. the greek vessel moved off quickly, causing our boat to flip. they kept dragging it for quite a distance. the men allege that when survivors tried to speak out about what happened, they were quickly silenced. the army man said, "you have survived death. "stop talking about the incident and don't ask more questions about it. "stop talking about this. "stop making accusations. "you are safe now. "that's the most important thing. "mind your business." we returned to the port of kalamata in southern greece, where the coastguard interviewed survivors. but there are now doubts about that process. 0ur bbc investigation last month showed that in the seven hours before it went down, the boat had hardly been moving at all. and now, using court documents, witness statements and the evidence of a new whistleblower, we can see a pattern of behavior

by the greek coastguard. after farzim watched our bbc verify investigation last month, he contacted us. he wanted to explain that he worked as a translator in a previous people smuggling case, where he believed an argument was built against two innocent men, with fellow survivors being threatened. they were told unless you specify such and such, that these these were the individuals who were people smugglers, you'll be treated unpleasa ntly. you'll be put in prison and be returned to taliban. as for this summer's shipwreck, the greek authorities have charged nine egyptian men with manslaughter and people smuggling. the greek coastguard refused an interview and have not replied to our latest allegations. but this new video and these new claims raise more questions about their actions. nick beech, bbc news.

we spoke to the survivors for about an hour or so we spoke to the survivors for about an hour orso and we spoke to the survivors for about an hour or so and at the end of the conversation they look to me and said we heard about another story unfolding while the shipwreck was taking place and we heard that five people had died going to visit the wreck of the titanic, and we obviously send our condolences to their families, obviously send our condolences to theirfamilies, but remember there their families, but remember there were theirfamilies, but remember there were 750 people on that boat and where is the international effort for us? ~ , ., , ., , for us? where is the attempt to try and to to for us? where is the attempt to try and go to the _ for us? where is the attempt to try and go to the boats _ for us? where is the attempt to try and go to the boats and _ for us? where is the attempt to try and go to the boats and find - for us? where is the attempt to try and go to the boats and find the i and go to the boats and find the bodies of our loved ones? lots of angeras bodies of our loved ones? lots of anger as well as questions for the coast this morning. nick, thanks for taking it through us. mike coast this morning. nick, thanks for taking it through us.— taking it through us. mike 'oins us on the sofa — taking it through us. mike 'oins us on the sofa to i taking it through us. mike 'oins us on the sofa to take i taking it through us. mike 'oins us on the sofa to take us i taking it through us. mike joins us on the sofa to take us through i taking it through us. mike joins us. on the sofa to take us through what is a wonderful moment in sport, momentum, a big word in sport. it momentum, a big word in sport. it could be the comeback of the summer,

the women's _ could be the comeback of the summer, the women's ashes which is very much alive and _ the women's ashes which is very much alive and nobody thought they would be saying _ alive and nobody thought they would be saying that a few weeks ago when, remember, _ be saying that a few weeks ago when, remember, in this multiformat series. — remember, in this multiformat series, england were 6—0 down and seemingly— series, england were 6—0 down and seemingly down and out but they have fought _ seemingly down and out but they have fought back to level the series. it's incredible. i genuinely believe the women's fightback was the inspiration for the men's fightback. you are absolutely right and it could — you are absolutely right and it could be — you are absolutely right and it could be now if the england man can draw level— could be now if the england man can draw level at old trafford to make their series 2—2. it shows, never give _ their series 2—2. it shows, never give up — their series 2—2. it shows, never give up until— their series 2—2. it shows, never give up until it's over and it's not over~ _ give up until it's over and it's not over~ very— give up until it's over and it's not over. very much on. world champions australia had previously been on a remarkable run of 41 wins from their last 42, one day matches, but have been rattled by england's attacking approach and against all the odds the mutli—format series, is now level, with two matches to play. england won the latest contest to make _ england won the latest contest to make it _ england won the latest contest to make it 6—6 in the series in australia _ make it 6—6 in the series in australia batted first and made 263 from their— australia batted first and made 263 from their 50 overs.

nat scivver—brunt and alex bell, picking up two wickets each. in response, captain heather knight, led from the front — hitting an unbeaten 75 as england produced their highest one day run chase — and won by 2 wickets. they must still win the final two matches, or win one and draw one, to reclaim the ashes, for the first time in a decade. it is definitely on, we try to take it one _ it is definitely on, we try to take it one game _ it is definitely on, we try to take it one game at _ it is definitely on, we try to take it one game at a _ it is definitely on, we try to take it one game at a time _ it is definitely on, we try to take it one game at a time and - it is definitely on, we try to take it one game at a time and we i it is definitely on, we try to take i it one game at a time and we won't look too _ it one game at a time and we won't look too far— it one game at a time and we won't look too far ahead _ it one game at a time and we won't look too far ahead and _ it one game at a time and we won't look too far ahead and i _ it one game at a time and we won't look too far ahead and i know- it one game at a time and we won't look too far ahead and i know it's i it one game at a time and we won't look too far ahead and i know it's a | look too far ahead and i know it's a clich d _ look too far ahead and i know it's a clich d answer, _ look too far ahead and i know it's a clich d answer, but _ look too far ahead and i know it's a clich d answer, but with _ look too far ahead and i know it's a clich d answer, but with more - clich d answer, but with more successful— clich d answer, but with more successful when _ clich d answer, but with more successful when we _ clich d answer, but with more successful when we have i clich d answer, but with more i successful when we have been internal— successful when we have been internal and _ successful when we have been internal and focused _ successful when we have been internal and focused on - successful when we have been i internal and focused on ourselves and we _ internal and focused on ourselves and we have _ internal and focused on ourselves and we have another— internal and focused on ourselves and we have another game - internal and focused on ourselves and we have another game we i internal and focused on ourselves i and we have another game we need to win at— and we have another game we need to win at southampton _ and we have another game we need to win at southampton on _ and we have another game we need to win at southampton on sunday- and we have another game we need to win at southampton on sunday and i and we have another game we need to win at southampton on sunday and wej win at southampton on sunday and we know the _ win at southampton on sunday and we know the australians _ win at southampton on sunday and we know the australians are _ win at southampton on sunday and we know the australians are only- win at southampton on sunday and we know the australians are only one i know the australians are only one win away — know the australians are only one win away from _ know the australians are only one win away from retaining _ know the australians are only one win away from retaining it, - know the australians are only one win away from retaining it, so i know the australians are only one win away from retaining it, so the j win away from retaining it, so the main _ win away from retaining it, so the main goal— win away from retaining it, so the main goal is — win away from retaining it, so the main goal is to— win away from retaining it, so the main goal is to get— win away from retaining it, so the main goal is to get ourselves i win away from retaining it, so the main goal is to get ourselves to i main goal is to get ourselves to parity— main goal is to get ourselves to parity with _ main goal is to get ourselves to parity with them _ main goal is to get ourselves to parity with them and _ main goal is to get ourselves to parity with them and it - main goal is to get ourselves to parity with them and it is - main goal is to get ourselves to parity with them and it is 6—6 i main goal is to get ourselves to i parity with them and it is 6—6 and we couldn't— parity with them and it is 6—6 and we couldn't be _ parity with them and it is 6—6 and we couldn't be in— parity with them and it is 6—6 and we couldn't be in a _ parity with them and it is 6—6 and we couldn't be in a better- parity with them and it is 6—6 and we couldn't be in a better place i we couldn't be in a better place going _ we couldn't be in a better place going into — we couldn't be in a better place going into the _ we couldn't be in a better place going into the last _ we couldn't be in a better place going into the last two - we couldn't be in a better place going into the last two games. i there will be a new winner of the women's singles at wimbledon this year, with the semi—finals taking place today. elina svitolina, is up

against marketa vondrousova and it's then 0nsjabeur, against aryna sabalenka. jabeur came from a set down to knock out the defending champion, elena rabakina in a re—run of last year's final. this time jabeur would not be beaten, getting revenge — winning the next two 6—4, 6—1 injust over an hour. there was nearly a shock in the men's draw too — but christopher eubanks felljust short, in his attempt to reach the semi finals. he took daniil medvedev all the way — but the world number three, eventually came out on top — winning the deciding fifth set 6—1. and medvedev will face the world number one carlos alcaraz in the final four. the spaniard was always in control against holgar rune — winning comfortably in three sets — to progress to his first wimbledon semi final. there will be a british hope in the semi finals, of the men's doubles, as neal skupski, and his doubles partner, wesley koolhof, reached the final four. jamie murray is out though,

as he and his partner, michael venus, lost their quarter final in straight sets. those of us heading for the great outdoors this summer are being asked to think about how hobbies like water sports, fishing and walking could have an impact on wildlife during the breeding season. there's also a warning that tourists travelling to unspoilt locations for the perfect photograph could be causing distress to animals and birds. lorna gordon is in aberfoyle for us this morning. going to explain exactly what. a beautiful location, looks to bank well —— tranquil, magical or mystical and a joy if you are there on your own, but what are people being warned about? goad on your own, but what are people being warned about? good morning. it reall is being warned about? good morning. it really is beautiful _ being warned about? good morning. it really is beautiful here _ being warned about? good morning. it really is beautiful here in _ being warned about? good morning. it really is beautiful here in the _ really is beautiful here in the queen elizabeth forest park and we

hiked down into the forest because we wanted to show you this stunning waterfall, and the rangers who work in areas like this say that since covid more people are heading out to enjoy this kind of environment and thatis enjoy this kind of environment and that is a good thing, but as the footfall increases, it does increase the potential disturbance to wildlife and they are asking people to leave no trace, and do no harm. slowly, carefully, a specialist climber inches towards a nest that dominates the horizon. he's about to find out how many young ospreys it contains. two chicks. the birds are being gently and briefly removed to under a specially granted licence. yeah, i think i'm happy they come down together. all those involved are wildlife officers experienced in handling raptors. those look like nice,

healthy chicks. the five week—old ospreys are weighed and measured, checked and ringed. very useful. and it's helped us to learn a lot about the birds, about where they go, how long they live. and of course, when we learn about where they go and the habitats that they're using, it helps us to protect them. but there's a growing issue of people causing distress and disturbance to birds and other wildlife, too. from rubbish left behind after camping to fires and fishing. this is really common, to find bits of fishing gear entangled into the nest. we've found chicks actually completely tangled in the wire and tangled into the nest as well. we've seen adult ospreys flying around with bits of fishing wire stuck on their legs as well. so it can be a big problem for the birds. from the ground beneath our feet to the canopy above, the majority of us who come to enjoy this beautiful scenery

avoid causing harm. i will stay away from habitats. i'll stay on a path. i'lljust gently take care of that environment. i really think that anyone out i and about should leave no trace. leave it as you found it. take your rubbish home. and on the water, too. with people increasingly seeking out places that are off the beaten track. the amazing things about kayaking is that it gets you out into these wonderful landscapes and it's a good way of being in contact with the natural world. and yeah, it's definitely something i think about. 0bviously within that, just trying to make the minimum impact possible on habitats and disrupting the kind of natural patterns of species. 0thers, though, who seek out scotland's remote places oblivious to the harm they cause. so this is another area where we've got clear evidence of human disturbance. we've got a lot of rubbish left here, an old fire, and we are directly adjacent to an osprey nest which has failed. i don't think a lot of what we are seeing

here is deliberate disturbance, so it'sjust making sure that people are aware of the signals and cues that the birds give and taking action. so, whenever you encounter a bird alarm calling above you or you can see birds visibly distressed in the area, just move away as quickly as possible. giving these rare and beautiful birds the space to grow and thrive. lorna gordon, bbc news in the trossachs. with me is howard sergeant from forestry and land in scotland. do you see that people take enough attention in places like this? i attention in places like this? i think they do pay attention, particularly to the amazing scenery but i particularly to the amazing scenery but i think— particularly to the amazing scenery but i think they pay sometimes less attention— but i think they pay sometimes less attention to the amazing biodiversity and wildlife we have and sometimes they overlook it and sometimes — and sometimes they overlook it and sometimes potentially can disturb it. . ., it. the area where we were filming the ringing — it. the area where we were filming the ringing of _ it. the area where we were filming the ringing of the _ it. the area where we were filming

the ringing of the ospreys, - it. the area where we were filming the ringing of the ospreys, how. it. the area where we were filming | the ringing of the ospreys, how big the ringing of the 0spreys, how big an issue can it be? it the ringing of the ospreys, how big an issue can it be?— an issue can it be? it can be an issue because _ an issue can it be? it can be an issue because in _ an issue can it be? it can be an issue because in that _ an issue can it be? it can be an issue because in that particular area, _ issue because in that particular area, for— issue because in that particular area, for the last three years an osprey— area, for the last three years an osprey nest has been disturbed and failed _ osprey nest has been disturbed and failed. , , , ., osprey nest has been disturbed and failed— yeah, i failed. every single year? yeah, eah, failed. every single year? yeah, yeah. which _ failed. every single year? yeah, yeah. which you _ failed. every single year? yeah, yeah, which you might - failed. every single year? yeah, yeah, which you might not i failed. every single year? yeah, yeah, which you might not think failed. every single year? yeah, i yeah, which you might not think is a bil yeah, which you might not think is a big issue _ yeah, which you might not think is a big issue but — yeah, which you might not think is a big issue but when you consider there _ big issue but when you consider there is— big issue but when you consider there is only three osprey 300 breeding — there is only three osprey 300 breeding pairs in scotland, rather, that becomes a significant issue. they— that becomes a significant issue. they are — that becomes a significant issue. they are quite rare birds, special birds _ they are quite rare birds, special birds they— they are quite rare birds, special birds. they are an iconic species and we — birds. they are an iconic species and we really appreciate them and we want them _ and we really appreciate them and we want them to be here for the long term _ want them to be here for the long term. , ., , , , want them to be here for the long term. , ., _ , , term. obviously, in breeding season the are term. obviously, in breeding season they are particularly _ term. obviously, in breeding season they are particularly vulnerable. i they are particularly vulnerable. just explain why. tt they are particularly vulnerable. just explain why-— they are particularly vulnerable. just explain why. if they experience any disturbance, _ just explain why. if they experience any disturbance, potentially - just explain why. if they experience any disturbance, potentially the i any disturbance, potentially the parents — any disturbance, potentially the parents can leave the nest and that can leave _ parents can leave the nest and that can leave the fledgling is extremely

vulnerable and they can die of hypothermia and if it's too hot, they— hypothermia and if it's too hot, they can — hypothermia and if it's too hot, they can overeat and they need the protection — they can overeat and they need the protection of their parents to survive _ protection of their parents to survive. ., ., , , protection of their parents to survive. ., ., , ., survive. part of the messages to sta on survive. part of the messages to stay on paths — survive. part of the messages to stay on paths and _ survive. part of the messages to stay on paths and footpath, i survive. part of the messages to stay on paths and footpath, but | survive. part of the messages to i stay on paths and footpath, but when you go out into the more wild areas, you go out into the more wild areas, you will see these pathways, but you want people to stay the designated pathway, if at all possible.- pathway, if at all possible. yeah, absolutely- _ pathway, if at all possible. yeah, absolutely. the _ pathway, if at all possible. yeah, absolutely. the designated i pathway, if at all possible. yeah, i absolutely. the designated pathways are there _ absolutely. the designated pathways are there for a reason and it's in order— are there for a reason and it's in order to — are there for a reason and it's in order to help people understand that if they— order to help people understand that if they go— order to help people understand that if they go off piste and into the woodlands they can potentially be disturbing the wildlife and we really — disturbing the wildlife and we really would appreciate them to stay to the _ really would appreciate them to stay to the correct path. 30 really would appreciate them to stay to the correct path.— to the correct path. so briefly, in a sentence. _ to the correct path. so briefly, in a sentence, what _ to the correct path. so briefly, in a sentence, what is _ to the correct path. so briefly, in a sentence, what is your- to the correct path. so briefly, in| a sentence, what is your message to the correct path. so briefly, in i a sentence, what is your message to people heading out? to a sentence, what is your message to people heading out?— people heading out? to be mindful and aware and _ people heading out? to be mindful and aware and appreciative - people heading out? to be mindful and aware and appreciative of- people heading out? to be mindful. and aware and appreciative of nature but not _ and aware and appreciative of nature but not to _ and aware and appreciative of nature but not to disturb it. how and aware and appreciative of nature but not to disturb it.— but not to disturb it. how would, thank ou but not to disturb it. how would, thank you very — but not to disturb it. how would, thank you very much _ but not to disturb it. how would, thank you very much stop -

but not to disturb it. how would, | thank you very much stop howard sergeant there. so, come out and enjoy it, but don't disturb the wildlife. a very simple message to follow the summer. flan wildlife. a very simple message to follow the summer.— wildlife. a very simple message to follow the summer. can i ask you and our follow the summer. can i ask you and your camera — follow the summer. can i ask you and your camera operator, _ follow the summer. can i ask you and your camera operator, give _ follow the summer. can i ask you and your camera operator, give us - follow the summer. can i ask you and your camera operator, give us a - your camera operator, give us a little bit of quiet so we can listen in to the waterfall where you are for a moment, in to the waterfall where you are fora moment, can we in to the waterfall where you are for a moment, can we do that and listen in? it is kind of calming. thank you, lorna. we listen in? it is kind of calming. thank you, lorna.— listen in? it is kind of calming. thank you, lorna. we will go from that tranquillity _ thank you, lorna. we will go from that tranquillity to _ thank you, lorna. we will go from that tranquillity to the _ thank you, lorna. we will go from that tranquillity to the vibrancy - that tranquillity to the vibrancy and energy of the once amazing pop group, in my opinion, whami. mat group, in my opinion, wham!. not only because _ group, in my opinion, wham!. not only because of the quality of the music at the time, there is an eternal fascination with the story of the two of them, the story of wham! and how it came about. it is wham! and how it came about. it is all bein: wham! and how it came about. it is all being put— wham! and how it came about. it 3 all being put down on film and presented in a netflix documentary. now a netflix

documentary follows andrew ridgeley and george michael from the day they sat next to each other in school — to their final concert in front of 72000 fans at wembley stadium. victoria derbyshire has been speaking to andrew about the documentary, his recent fundraising challenge — and of course his wonderful friendship with george. # wake me up before you go—go. # don't leave me hanging on the line like a yo—yo. # wake me up before you go—go early on in the documentary, george asks, "how could these two idiots become so bloody massive?" how? yes, a good question. well, the music was superb. we took the recording, the songwriting and the recording seriously. but not us. neither of us went into formed a band initially as schoolboys to be celebrities or to to have fame thrust upon us. we did it to write songs and perform. no—one knew then in the eighties, when wham! were at the height

of theirfame, really what your contribution was, how important you were to this band. you co—wrote wham! rap, club tropicana, careless whisper. what was it like to have your role then? was it minimized by the critics and by outsiders. it irritated a wee bit at first, but my relationship with yog was very much one of equals. it can never have been worked otherwise, and wham! was always more than the sum of its parts. famously, you were invited on top of the pops, which i should say to our younger viewers, absolutely every teenager watched back then. how important was that tv appearance in taking one to stratospheric heights? it was really the the moment because it's a national audience and it revealed us to our public.

and had we not had that unlikely that we'd have had released another track, to be honest. # let me take you to the place.. we see in the doc that after shooting the video for club tropicana in ibiza one morning, jorge told you that he might be gay or bisexual. how would you describe that period? how did you react? he he gave me a ring and asked me to go and see him orjust to come and have a chat. it made no difference to us. i couldn't see that it would make any difference. actually at the time i didn't see that it made much difference to wham! the difference is we thought it would be to his dad and that's why we counselled against him making it public. he said, for many years, "my support system was andrew." did that ever feel like a responsibility, a big responsibility? no, it didn't. and i was unaware of that.

0urfriendship was such that the support was there by dint of that fact. you met each other at school. what did you think of him when you saw him first, george? keeping it as clean as you can. well, it's difficult, really. what did i first think of him? i thought he was pretty loud, you know, brash, young. - you admired him, in other words. oh, yeah, yeah. now there's a boy i want to sit next to. how much do you miss him? well, a lot. not all the time. but, you know, it's like when you lose someone. and the intensity of that loss reduces over time and the frequency. but there are obviously moments where our relationship is thrust front and foremost. the documentary is one.

so i've been closer to yog over this last two or three years than i had for a little while. and obviously you love him still dearly. yeah, i think anyone who knew him loved him and had a great affection for him. 0n bbc breakfast recently, just as the documentary was coming out, we saw you helping raise awareness about young suicide prevention by completing a brutal ten—day bike ride to honour your very close friends daughter, who sadly took her own life at 17. why did you do that and what was that like as an experience? because you did it with a group of friends. yeah, it started out as my 60th birthday beano. but ben's loss, he asked me if he might attach a fundraising element to it and

obviously the answer was yes, of course. and i said that we could use the event to raise awareness and to raise funds for his chosen charity. we weren't expecting it to be as brutal as it was. the weather was against us. unfortunately, it switched the day or day or two beforehand. 50 over the yorkshire dales and the moors, it was absolutely unspeakable. the response was actually shocking as to how many people have been affected, either directly or indirectly, by suicide. it's extraordinary. it's the largest killer of under—30s, which is in itself a mindboggling statistic. to be able to fund those that do know how to approach a problem is a worthy thing to do. andrew ridgeley, thank you very much for talking to us. you're very welcome.

thank you, victoria. good to hear about the fundraising, but as soon as you start talking about whami, you just want to hear a bit of it. we about wham!, you 'ust want to hear a bit of it. ~ , ., bit of it. we were singing a little bit. time bit of it. we were singing a little bit- time to _ bit of it. we were singing a little bit. time to get _ bit of it. we were singing a little bit. time to get the _ bit of it. we were singing a little bit. time to get the news - bit of it. we were singing a little bit. time to get the news and i bit of it. we were singing a little - bit. time to get the news and travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london. i'm victoria hollins. black londoners are being urged to be "part of the change" and help the met make urgent reforms by signing up to serve as a police officer. earlier this year, the casey report found the force to be institutionally racist, and criticised it for not doing more to increase diversity. the people in the met are the ones who can make it, the change that's required. they're the ones who're facing the public daily, you know, they're the ones who's responding to those calls.

they're the ones who's going to be in your house. so the question is, who do you want in your house? london city airport is launching an appeal after a council blocked its plans to expand its flying time on saturday afternoons. newham council unanimously rejected the plans on monday citing noise disturbance and environmental impact as major concerns. the airport says it's "disappointed" and that the proposals would have provided morejobs for the local community. let's take a look at the tubes now. there's a good service on the tubes this morning but the district line is part suspended between turnham green and richmond and london 0verground is also part suspended richmond and south acton because of signal problems. now onto the weather. today will see a mixture of patchy cloud and sunny spells throughout. there will be a few scattered showers around, but these should clear towards the evening. maximum temperature 22c. that's it from me for now, head to our website to find out why london might be facing water rationing sooner rather than later. i'll be back in around half an hour with our next update. until then, bye—bye. good morning.

welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. 0ur headlines today... junior doctors in england are starting their longest walkout yet in a continuing dispute over pay. further evidence that the economy is weak with figures released this morning showing it shrank by 0.1% in the month of may. good morning from liverpool, where we will be looking through the details. as the wife of huw edwards names him as the presenter at the centre of recent allegations, the bbc says it will restart its investigation. he remains in hospital with "serious mental health issues". it's no longer mission impossible for england in the women's ashes. on a record—breaking night in bristol, they won their 3rd match in a row and, against all odds, have levelled the series, with two to play. and the stars were on the pink carpet in london last night for the premiere of the barbie film.

good morning. today is a day of sunshine and showers. the showers will be fewer and further in between in recent days. tomorrow wet and windy weather comes our way for the weekend. all the details later in the programme. it's thursday the 13th ofjuly. our main story. junior doctors in england havejust begun a five—day strike, described by their union as the longest in nhs history, in a major escalation of their pay dispute with the government. downing street said the latest walkout by members of the british medical association will put patient safety at risk, while the union has urged ministers to follow the example of scotland and produce what it calls a "credible" offer. sophie hutchinson reports. picket lines are now a familiar sight outside hospitals in england. but the nhs has been bracing itself for today, the start of a marathon five—day strike byjunior doctors. like at many hospitals, here at the royal berkshire, they know they'll be stretched.

our focus is on patient safety. we will do everything we can to keep those patients safe. and in five days, we will find the cover and we will work however hard we need to work and we will accept that it might just be a bit tougher. there's no doubt this five—day strike byjunior doctors will be a huge challenge for the nhs. and while emergency departments like this will remain busy, other parts of hospitals will be closed for business. up to 15,000 treatments and appointments are disrupted each strike day, according to nhs england... come on, max. ..and one of those is richard's knee operation. the pain is like having a hot volcano in your knee. he's already waited ten months and has just had it further delayed because of the strikes. he says it's affecting his whole life. you have to take such powerful painkillers to deal with this pain that some days you can't function. butjunior doctors in england say

they've been forced to take this industrial action after seeing huge falls in their pay. over the past 15 years, doctors' pay has fallen in real terms by over 30%, and we see this as being completely unsustainable. do you really expect to get a 30% pay increase, particularly in this climate? so we see it as being fair, first of all. we're asking for first year doctors to be earning £19 an hour, up from their current rate of £14 an hour, and we see it as being affordable. the government says, however, the pay demands are unreasonable and risk fuelling inflation and that the walkouts are putting patients at risk. the chief executive of the royal berkshire is confident patients there will be safe, but says the problem needs sorting. i think it's really important that we see a resolution between unions and between governments. the more that this goes on, we know that the impact

is just going to grow in terms of those patients who are affected and the pressure that it continues to put on staff, who are having to cover. the strike byjunior doctors ends on tuesday morning, but hot off its heels will be another — a rare walkout by hospital consultants. sophie hutchinson, bbc news. 0ur reporter simonjones is outside university college hospital in central london. good morning to you. we can see good morning to you. we can see the good morning to you. we can see the people behind you, loads of people will be on strike today. how will people be affected?— will be on strike today. how will people be affected? patients turning u . people be affected? patients turning u- at the people be affected? patients turning up at the emergency _ people be affected? patients turning up at the emergency department - people be affected? patients turningj up at the emergency department are being warned that only come here if it is a life—threatening emergency. the strikers into its second hour of what will be 120 hours. a small picket line is forming. they are expecting numbers to grow throughout the course of the morning and over

the course of the morning and over the next five days. let's talk to a doctor from the bma's doctors committee. what are you saying to patients who will be affected by this? it patients who will be affected by this? , ., , patients who will be affected by this? , .,, .., ., patients who will be affected by this? , ., , this? it is sad it has come to this. as doctors _ this? it is sad it has come to this. as doctors we _ this? it is sad it has come to this. as doctors we are _ this? it is sad it has come to this. as doctors we are patient - this? it is sad it has come to this. as doctors we are patient as - this? it is sad it has come to this. | as doctors we are patient as well, my family— as doctors we are patient as well, my family members are patients. operations cancelled during the strikes — operations cancelled during the strikes. all we need to call up the strikes _ strikes. all we need to call up the strikes is — strikes. all we need to call up the strikes is an— strikes. all we need to call up the strikes is an incredible offer from steve _ strikes is an incredible offer from steve barclay. right now, during the course _ steve barclay. right now, during the course of _ steve barclay. right now, during the course of the day, he can say a junior— course of the day, he can say a junior doctor, if he is on £20 an hour, _ junior doctor, if he is on £20 an hour, we — junior doctor, if he is on £20 an hour, we will call off the strikes. the government has said asking for a 30% pay increase in the current climate is not realistic and will not happen. we climate is not realistic and will not happen-— climate is not realistic and will not happen. we are asking for a 'unior not happen. we are asking for a iunior doctor — not happen. we are asking for a junior doctor on _ not happen. we are asking for a junior doctor on £14 _ not happen. we are asking for a junior doctor on £14 an - not happen. we are asking for a junior doctor on £14 an hour, i not happen. we are asking for a l junior doctor on £14 an hour, they have _ junior doctor on £14 an hour, they have £100,000 in student debt, i

would _ have £100,000 in student debt, i would urge any government minister to come _ would urge any government minister to come on— would urge any government minister to come on television and say £20 an hour is_ to come on television and say £20 an hour is unreasonable. it is very reasonable, £20 an hour. the government _ reasonable, £20 an hour. the government is _ reasonable, £20 an hour. tue: government is saying reasonable, £20 an hour. tta: government is saying any big increase would fuel inflation. they are also saying they are prepared for further talks but they would requirejunior for further talks but they would require junior doctors to call off their strike action.— require junior doctors to call off their strike action. thank you very much. their strike action. thank you very much- talking _ their strike action. thank you very much. talking specifically - their strike action. thank you very much. talking specifically about i their strike action. thank you very i much. talking specifically about nhs england and pay there. there is increasing pressure on the government to come up with solutions all across the public sector. we saw that call for £20 an hour. there are other sectors as well. we have seen striking in various sectors, like education for example. a decision on how much of a pay rise workers in the public sector will get this year could be made as soon as today. it's understood the pay review bodies are recommending rises that

are higher than the government has suggested it can afford. our political correspondent lone wells is in westminster for us. we have spoken to countless ministers, who say, who had been referring to independent pay review bodies and had almost made clear they would not necessarily take their guidance. what is happening today? their guidance. what is happening toda ? ., v their guidance. what is happening toda ? . �*, their guidance. what is happening toda? , today? that's right. it could still aet today? that's right. it could still get messier— today? that's right. it could still get messier still. _ today? that's right. it could still get messier still. it _ today? that's right. it could still get messier still. it is _ today? that's right. it could still get messier still. it is expected | get messier still. it is expected the prime minister and chancellor will meet face to face this morning and then they will sign off what the government is happy to pay public sector workers. my understanding is that independent pay review bodies have suggested pay rises of between 6% and 6.5% for most public sector workers. government departments had told these independent pay review bodies they had budgeted for pay rises of about 35%, so there is a

big shortfall there. the question facing government by do they accept those independent pay recommendations of 6% to 6.5%? in which case the government will say it needs to come out of existing department budgets. 0r it needs to come out of existing department budgets. or will they decide to reject independent recommendations? either way, they are braced for a big fight about this with the unions. if they do not accept those pay recommendations, unions are likely to call further strikes, saying that is an unfair deal for workers. strikes, saying that is an unfair dealforworkers. if strikes, saying that is an unfair dealfor workers. if they strikes, saying that is an unfair deal for workers. if they do accept independent pay recommendations but said apartments have to fine cuts to fund them, that will also trigger a large fight with unions and certainly public sector workers as well. eitherway, certainly public sector workers as well. either way, this is going to be a very difficult day for relations between unions and the government. what we are expecting is, after the prime minister and chancellor have met to sign up the pay rises they will offer, different

departments will issue a statement saying what their specific departments will be offering public sector workers. with the backdrop of the junior doctor strikes today take it is all very difficult for the government and unions. thank you very much- — government and unions. thank you very much- we _ government and unions. thank you very much. we will _ government and unions. thank you very much. we will hear _ government and unions. thank you very much. we will hear the - government and unions. thank you very much. we will hear the pay i very much. we will hear the pay review recommendations today, we understand. in the last hour, we've had the latest indication of the health of the uk economy. let's go to hannah in liverpool to talk us through it. liverpool has benefited from economic activity.— liverpool has benefited from economic activity. these figures this morning — economic activity. these figures this morning had _ economic activity. these figures this morning had been - economic activity. these figures | this morning had been described economic activity. these figures i this morning had been described as further evidence of the precarious nature of the economy. it shrank by 0.1% in the month of may. we are not reading too much into that figure because may was quite an unusual month. it had an extra bank holiday for the king's coronation. that will

have contributed, particularly, to a fall in things like manufacturing and construction. the government though has pledged to grow the economy. it is one of rishi sunak�*s big pledges. the overall trend in the most recent three months is that the most recent three months is that the economy is flat. in reality there has been next to no growth since the end of 2019. the chancellor has responded this morning saying getting down the rising prices is the key to bringing back growth. unfortunately businesses tell us a rise in interest rates is making things even harder for them. interest rates is making things even harderfor them. that means interest rates is making things even harder for them. that means the challenge we now face is to get out of the spiral where we seem to find ourselves with prices going up, wages not quite matching and everyone feeling worse off as a result. ., ~' , ., , everyone feeling worse off as a result. ., ~ , ., , . ., ., result. thank you very much. hannah in liverpool- — huw edwards' wife has revealed that he is the presenter at the centre of recent allegations, and says he's being treated in hospitalfor serious mental health issues.

the bbc is restarting its investigation into the presenter, with director general tim davie saying the corporation's immediate concern is its duty of care to all involved. our correspondent, charlotte gallagher, has more. tonight at ten, we are live in downing street... huw edwards, the face of bbc news, named as the presenter at the centre of the scandal. for decades, a familiar face on our televisions, guiding us through national events. after days of intense speculation, it was his wife, vicky flind, who identified her husband. in a statement, she said... just a few minutes before her

statement, the metropolitan police announced they had found no evidence of a criminal offence and there would be no further action. they had been looking into an allegation published by the sun newspaper that huw edwards had paid a young person £35,000 for sexually—explicit images whilst they were under the age of 18, which would have been illegal. the bbc will now restart its internal investigation. the sun newspaper says it has no plans to publish further allegations against huw edwards. but some are questioning its decision to publish the original story, as the young person involved has said the allegations are rubbish. he has severe mental health problems and it's not a matter of the bbc dropping this case. the bbc will now begin to investigate this, take the time to do it effectively and really... and come up with conclusions when they have done so. but there may still be repercussions for huw edwards. last night, a bbc staff member told

bbc news they had received inappropriate and suggestive messages from the presenter. and another employee, and a third person who has left the corporation, also say they had communication from him, which made them feel uncomfortable. the statement by the wife of huw edwards brings to a close the frenzied speculation on the identity of the presenter. but there remains many questions still to be answered by all involved. charlotte gallagher, bbc news. the first 50 asylum seekers have arrived at a former raf base in essex, which is being used to accommodate them. the home office says wethersfield airfield will be able to house up to 1,700 single men once it is "fully functional" this autumn. the refugee charity "careacalais" has criticised the use of the base, labelling it "inappropriate". the department for transport has confirmed it will re—examine the case for a new train station in bradford. the city was left out of plans for a proposed new high—speed rail

link connecting northern cities. however, no additional funding has been proposed. research from the royal veterinary college suggests many puppies are still being illegally imported into the uk. the charity, pupaid — which campaigns to end the practice — says dogs brought in from abroad are more likely to be dangerous. a fierce heatwave is gripping parts of europe, with temperatures across italy expected to exceed 40 degrees celsius. a red alert warning has been issued for ten italian cities, including florence, rome and bologna. the heatwave is also affecting spain, greece and germany. our correspondent sofia bettiza joins us now from rome. you are in some gear. i can see people in small tops and shorts behind you, at the moment and joined the temperatures. as we all know,

they can become overwhelming and stifling. they can become overwhelming and stiflina. ,., ., they can become overwhelming and stiflina. ., ., ., stifling. good morning. you are riuht. stifling. good morning. you are riht. it stifling. good morning. you are right- it is _ stifling. good morning. you are right. it is only _ stifling. good morning. you are right. it is only nine _ stifling. good morning. you are right. it is only nine o'clock i stifling. good morning. you are right. it is only nine o'clock in l right. it is only nine o'clock in the morning that it already feels extremely hot. it is the middle of july. as you can see, there are many tourists in italy and some of them have collapsed this week because of heat stroke. that includes one british tourist, who passed out in front of the coliseum here in rome. this heatwave could cause temperatures to reach 48.8 celsius in some parts of the country. that would break a record for the hottest temperature to be ever recorded in europe. of course this could be quite dangerous. heatwaves are one of the deadliest natural hazards. just to give you a number, last year, 60,000 people died in europe because of the heat. authorities here are urging people to be extremely careful, to drink plenty

of water, and to check on their elderly neighbours if they live alone. ., ~' elderly neighbours if they live alone. . . here's carol with a look at this morning's weather. it is getting seriously hot in a lot of europe. we it is getting seriously hot in a lot of europe-— of europe. we were talking about da ime of europe. we were talking about daytime temperatures _ of europe. we were talking about daytime temperatures in - of europe. we were talking about daytime temperatures in excess l of europe. we were talking about. daytime temperatures in excess of of europe. we were talking about i daytime temperatures in excess of 40 degrees. worth mentioning night—time temperatures will be very high as well. in some places mid 30s will be the lowest temperature. there is the risk of wildfires as well. at home we are not going to experience that heatwave in any shape or form. we have the and lighter winds and we have the and lighter winds and we have seen in the last few days. we have seen in the last few days. we have areas of cloud crossers producing showers in the north and parts of the west. a few more showers bubbling up as we go through the day. behind me their next area of low pressure waiting in the wings. you can see where we have the

showers. for many of us they will be fewer and further between. for some of us they could be heavy inventory. the first signs of a weather front coming in from the south—west bringing thick cloud and rain by the end of the afternoon. this evening and overnight, here is that system. it will push north and is taking its reign. under clearskies in it will push north and is taking its reign. under clear skies in scotland and the highlands, temperatures will follow 85, six. by the end of the night the next system will be coming in from the south—west bringing heavy rain and also strong winds. to give an idea of the strength of the wind in the south—west, that is what we are looking at. coastal and hill gales with rough seas. the first band will do a similar thing heading north across scotland. a lot of rain forjuly, isn't it? a

lot of rain. see you later on. disability campaigners are calling for accessible changing facilities and toilets to be made mandatory in all sports venues across the uk. currently, fewer than 10 per cent of them have a registered "changing places toilet," which are designed with extra space and equipment. ruth clegg reports. i've met sir alex ferguson, wayne rooney, ryan giggs, cristiano ronaldo, the neville brothers, three avid sports fans... well, you've really met all of manchester. ..with a love of the beautiful game. imet him. marcus rashford? yes. was it you that broke his foot then, when he broke his foot, _ because you ran it over, - because you were so excited? no. no, i'm only messing. but too often something so basic prevents them from watching their favourite team. if it was you with your children or your family, do you actually have to think about,

"can i stay that long, because i need to go to the toilet?" it's not as if we are asking for anything special, just a toilet facility which we can access safely and with dignity. how frustrating is it for you when you go somewhere, you're really up for it and then you're like, "oh, there's no facilities"? it's so frustrating because that's society's way of saying, "hold on a minute, your voice or your disability doesn't matter." yes, my voice and my disability matters. and i will not be staying quiet. and fair play. she's not. fran and her fellow campaigners are here in old trafford, one of the few stadiums with fully accessible facilities to call for action. as rachel's disability deteriorates, she'll need more support and having a changing—place toilet on hand is key to her independence. the idea of not being able to come and do what i'm doing now purely because there's no bathroom is very hard to think about. it was probably pretty

overwhelming, isn't it? very overwhelming. but look at this place. well, obviously you've been in here. give us a bit of a chore. —— a tour. one of the main things that i always get is when i go to a new place, they go, "i've got a disabled toilet", and i go, "brilliant, show me the disabled toilet." and literally all it is a standard toilet with a handrail. but the reason these ones are so important is because not everybody can stand up, so the overhead tracking hoist is so important. we have an adult—sized changing bed over here. it means you can have the dignity, space and time that you need. 50 facilities like this are so important. on the whole, sports grounds have improved — there's better seating, there's more ramps, but fewer than 10% actually have a fully—accessible toilet. so now there's calls on the government to change the law so that all grounds that fit more than 350

people actually have a changing—place facility. but they don't come cheap. they're not cheap. no, we have to we have to understand that, altogether. those costs, i understand about 15 to £20000. so in the grand scheme of things, for large public venues like sports stadiums where we are today, it's not a huge expense when it enables so many people, and we're talking about a quarter of a million people in this country, who depend on those facilities daily. the government says new building regulations and an extra £30 million will help increase the number of changing places across england. but it's notjust about the money. who's your favourite women's player? rooney. yours is wayne rooney? why is that? because he's got more hair than you? these guys want to change how people view disability, so the right facilities are there without it being seen as an additional cost. and that's what they call a level playing field. ruth clegg, bbc news. we're joined now by rob burley from muscular dystrophy uk, and paralympian and campaigner,

anne wafula strike. morning to you. such a simple thing in so many ways. these people are sports fans, wanting to go to venues and enjoy the sport like everyone else. if you have some personal stories which i think you have shared very openly about some of the traumas it can cause people with disabilities. tell us a little more about the you found yourself in. yes, people take an accessible toilet for granted. i have been in situations where i have been humiliated because there were no facilities in working order or working condition. accessibility should not be a barrier to anyone who wants to really go out and enjoy or take back in what is happening in the community. i have literally wet

myself on a train because there was no disabled toilet. what does that mean to the society? it means that when you have a disability, you are constantly having to plan your journey in advance and even if you spend a lot of time planning that journey, it is not guaranteed that things will work out that way you anticipated. things will work out that way you anticipated-— things will work out that way you antici ated. ., ., , ., , anticipated. you telling that story, eve one anticipated. you telling that story, everyone will _ anticipated. you telling that story, everyone will understand, - anticipated. you telling that story, everyone will understand, you i everyone will understand, you wouldn't want to have to share a story like that, at you? you wouldn't want to be telling people about things like that but you are doing it because something needs to change? presumably, when something like that happens, it changes your mindset about what you are prepared to try and do, the decisions you are going to make about your life. exactly. when something like that happens, you either decidejust to stay behind closed doors or you either decide to go public about

things and ask for help and sort of like really request the decision—makers, the lawmakers could do do something about it. that is why this campaign is so important because that is exactly what we are asking for. because that is exactly what we are askin: for. ., , �* , ., ~ because that is exactly what we are askin: for. �*, ., ~ ., asking for. rob, let's talk about what is out _ asking for. rob, let's talk about what is out there _ asking for. rob, let's talk about what is out there at _ asking for. rob, let's talk about what is out there at the - asking for. rob, let's talk about | what is out there at the moment. asking for. rob, let's talk about i what is out there at the moment. is it less than one in ten sporting facilities have appropriate or usable facilities for people with a disability? what is the plan in terms of how much should be put out there? as far as i am concerned it should be100% by that is notjust sporting facilities. the should be 100% by that is not 'ust sporting facilities.i sporting facilities. the leading chari , sporting facilities. the leading charity. many— sporting facilities. the leading charity, many of— sporting facilities. the leading charity, many of those - sporting facilities. the leading charity, many of those people | sporting facilities. the leading i charity, many of those people make up charity, many of those people make up the people requiring such a toilet. we want them in all venues where people gather. legislation calls for them to be mandatory and

certain new buildings based on capacity and size. if you are then venue, sporting or public, please look into finding a changing places toilet and installing one.— toilet and installing one. stories like that are _ toilet and installing one. stories like that are really _ toilet and installing one. stories like that are really common. i toilet and installing one. storiesl like that are really common. they saw the advantages of a changing places toilet with the hoist. not just that but often you go and see basic disabled facilities, a rail and more space. that is not enough in practical terms, is it? if and more space. that is not enough in practicalterms, is it?— in practicalterms, is it? if you are a person _ in practicalterms, is it? if you are a person living _ in practicalterms, is it? if you are a person living with i in practicalterms, is it? if you are a person living with a i in practicalterms, is it? if you i are a person living with a muscle weakening condition, you may have a large powered wheelchair. you may need family members and carers with you. we hear stories here at muscular dystrophy uk filter change on toilet bills rather than having access to adult changing benches to bring dignity. access to adult changing benches to bring dignity-— bring dignity. figures speak for themselves _ bring dignity. figures speak for themselves in _ bring dignity. figures speak for themselves in terms _ bring dignity. figures speak for themselves in terms of - bring dignity. figures speak for themselves in terms of how i bring dignity. figures speak for| themselves in terms of how few places have the right facilities. had there been success stories? have

there been individual places that have been retrofitted where people, maybe yourself or someone like and has gone, has it worked? thea;r has gone, has it worked? they suddenly get — has gone, has it worked? they suddenly get a _ has gone, has it worked? they suddenly get a whole - has gone, has it worked? tta: suddenly get a whole range has gone, has it worked? tte: suddenly get a whole range of community because people seek out venues with changing places toilets. with muscular dystrophy uk and the changing places consortium we provide a map. they have fitful coming through and there has been funding made available to allow fittings into buildings. it can be donein fittings into buildings. it can be done in existing buildings. they do not need to wait for legislation, they can be easily put in. they need to look around what is available and build a pod to the side of the building to make them more accessible.— building to make them more accessible. ~ . ., ., accessible. what can someone do if the are accessible. what can someone do if they are going _ accessible. what can someone do if they are going to — accessible. what can someone do if they are going to a _ accessible. what can someone do if they are going to a sporting - they are going to a sporting facility or anywhere and there is not a facility? what can they actually do to make a difference? to get that facility committee will most install and accommodate their

existing property? t most install and accommodate their existing property?— existing property? i think what they can do is festival _ existing property? i think what they can do is festival reach _ existing property? i think what they can do is festival reach out - existing property? i think what they can do is festival reach out to i can do is festival reach out to adaptations. this is an organisation helping _ adaptations. this is an organisation helping venues to install the facilities. do notjust stay silent, but reach — facilities. do notjust stay silent, but reach out to rise adaptation. the thing — but reach out to rise adaptation. the thing is, if you go to a place and there — the thing is, if you go to a place and there is— the thing is, if you go to a place and there is a changing places toilet. — and there is a changing places toilet. let _ and there is a changing places toilet, let people know about it, .ive toilet, let people know about it, give credit where it is due. to those — give credit where it is due. to those without we are asking and persuading them to really consider installing _ persuading them to really consider installing this facility because you know _ installing this facility because you know what? it is about dignity. it is about— know what? it is about dignity. it is about peoples dignity. nobody ever wants to be changed on a dirty floor or— ever wants to be changed on a dirty floor or at _ ever wants to be changed on a dirty floor or at the back of a carjust because — floor or at the back of a carjust because you have a disability. | because you have a disability. really because you have a disability. i really appreciate you sharing because you have a disability. t really appreciate you sharing your story with us this morning. the way you describe at the end highlights

absolutely what is at the heart of it. thank you for your time. we will follow up closely and the weather things change over time. morning live follows breakfast on bbc one this morning. let's find out what they have in store with gaby and gethin. hgppy happy birthday, gaby, for yesterday. the ., happy birthday, gaby, for yesterday. the . . , happy birthday, gaby, for yesterday. the . ., ., happy birthday, gaby, for yesterday. the . ., . the that was meant to be a secret! thank you- — the that was meant to be a secret! thank you- that — the that was meant to be a secret! thank you. that was _ the that was meant to be a secret! thank you. that was very _ the that was meant to be a secret! thank you. that was very kind i the that was meant to be a secret! thank you. that was very kind of i thank you. that was very kind of you _ thank you. that was very kind of you thank— thank you. that was very kind of you. thank you very much. coming up, holiday season's here so today we're talking sun, sea and scams. as millions of brits prepare tojet overseas, rav's warning that criminals are targeting tourists by hiding cameras in atm machines. information from more than six million bank cards is for sale on the dark web, and some of those have come from dodgy cash machines. i'll explain how to spot them and why this hairbrush could protect your cash! plus, taking the sting out of summer, we're beating the mosquitos. science journalist

greg foot investigates what repellents are a waste of your money, and the sprays that actually work. that makes me scratch. also, one in ten brits has dyslexia, with reports showing around 80% leave school undiagnosed. dr amos found out he had it at 28, today he tells us his personal story and how a quick online quiz could help you spot the signs. we knew it was your birthday. today, happy _ we knew it was your birthday. today, happy birthday. allthat, plus, over13 million people in the uk commute every day, but only 8% of cars on the road have more than one passenger. presenter oj borg finds out how lift sharing could save you hundreds of pounds a year, and if hitting the road with a stranger is as awkward as it sounds. plus, we're full speed ahead to the grand finals of wimbledon this weekend, so we're celebrating with a winning strawberry and cream recipe with a twist — and that twist is cheesecake!

delicious. rhys stephenson is here with a strictly summer workout. i brought that from home, that breakfast! t i brought that from home, that breakfast! ~ , ., ., breakfast! i think you have 45 minutes to — breakfast! i think you have 45 minutes to get _ breakfast! i think you have 45 minutes to get a _ breakfast! i think you have 45 minutes to get a present i breakfast! i think you have 45 minutes to get a present or i minutes to get a present or something. she didn't want to hear anyway but now it is a massive issue, it has got big.— anyway but now it is a massive issue, it has got big. come on, chi ed issue, it has got big. come on, chipped in! _ issue, it has got big. come on, chipped in! it— issue, it has got big. come on, chipped in! it is _ issue, it has got big. come on, chipped in! it is the _ issue, it has got big. come on, chipped in! it is the thought i issue, it has got big. come on, | chipped in! it is the thought that counts. chipped in! it is the thought that counts- gaby. — chipped in! it is the thought that counts. gaby, surrey. _ chipped in! it is the thought that counts. gaby, surrey. the i chipped in! it is the thought that counts. gaby, surrey. the last l chipped in! it is the thought that i counts. gaby, surrey. the last time i am going to try to be sweet ever in my life. take care. it is all going to kick off over there. there will be recriminations and all sorts. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london. i'm victoria hollins.

nhs london is warning of significant disruption in the capital as junior doctors begin a five—day walkout. the nationwide strike byjunior doctors is understood to be the longest single period of industrial action by medical staff in the history of the health service. the strike will be followed by a 48—hour walk—out by consultants from next thursday. black londoners are being urged to be part of the change and help the met make urgent reforms by signing up to serve as a police officer. earlier this year, the casey report found the force to be institutionally racist— and criticised it for not doing more to increase diversity. the people in the met are the ones who can make it, the change that's required. they're the ones who're facing the public daily, you know, they're the ones who's responding to those calls. they're the ones who's going to be in your house. so the question is, who do you want in your house?

who do you want to come when you make that phone call? you know, so if you want someone to represent you, they have to be part of the met. the rmt union is set to hold a protest outside kings cross station later, in a campaign to stop the closure of hundreds of ticket offices across the country. it comes after plans from train companies were announced over the next three years. the department for transport said the proposals were not about cutting jobs, but about modernising the railway to make sure the sector survived. councillors in essex have voted to ban signage for the ultra low emission zone, which is due to expand across outer london next month. signs warning drivers of the daily charge for non—compliant vehicles are due to be erected on roads in neighbouring counties but the vote in essex means they'll be banned on land owned by the county council. let's take a look at the tubes now. there's a good service on the tubes this morning but the district line is part suspended turnham green to richmond and london 0verground is also part suspended richmond and south acton because of signal probkems.

now onto the weather with elizabeth. hello there. good morning. well, yesterday was a day of sunny spells and showers. it's the same again today, but i think the showers will be fewer and further between and there'll also be a bit more in the way of sunshine as well. it's a fairly fresh start to the day. there's some blue sky and sunshine out there this morning, and we'll start to see more areas of cloud develop as we head through the afternoon. and some of this cloud could produce a few showers here and there. it's always possible the winds are a little lighter today. still coming in from the southwest. and temperatures where we see the best of the sunshine will be a little higher, perhaps as high as 22 or 24 degrees celsius in a few spots. and as we head through this evening, any showers that we do see will fade away to leave us with another largely dry night to follow. temperatures dropping back to around 10 to 13 degrees celsius. again, on friday, it's dry for most of the morning, maybe a few afternoon showers. then it's set turn wet and windy from the west. a rather blustery weekend in store with, again, some showers at times.

that's it from me for now. head to our website to find out why london might be facing water rationing sooner rather than later. i'll be back in around half an hour with our next update. until then, bye—bye. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. the uk economy shrunk by 0.1 per cent in may, that's according to the latest figures from the office for national statistics. hannah's in liverpool for us this morning to talk us through the numbers. and one of the reasons you are in liverpool is that it benefited from eurovision. and we have the open next week and that will get tourists and visitors again with people wanting accommodation, so a boost.

good morning. this is a city that is really— good morning. this is a city that is really hoping it will benefit in the long term from that eurovision and things— long term from that eurovision and things like — long term from that eurovision and things like the open and the visitor economy— things like the open and the visitor economy and we have a few staff in here already this morning hoping for a busy— here already this morning hoping for a busy day — here already this morning hoping for a busy day. good morning to you all. hope _ a busy day. good morning to you all. hope you _ a busy day. good morning to you all. hope you will have a good day. overall— hope you will have a good day. overall the figures we've seen so far on— overall the figures we've seen so far on the — overall the figures we've seen so far on the economy show it shrank by 0.1% far on the economy show it shrank by 0~l% in— far on the economy show it shrank by 0~l% in the _ far on the economy show it shrank by 0.1% in the month of may. we are not reading _ 0.1% in the month of may. we are not reading too— 0.1% in the month of may. we are not reading too much into it because the extra _ reading too much into it because the extra bank— reading too much into it because the extra bank holiday would have had an impact _ extra bank holiday would have had an impact on _ extra bank holiday would have had an impact on things like manufacturing and construction but when you look in the _ and construction but when you look in the three — and construction but when you look in the three months to may on the trend. _ in the three months to may on the trend. it _ in the three months to may on the trend, it shows the economy is flat, not growing — trend, it shows the economy is flat, not growing or shrinking and that is a problem — not growing or shrinking and that is a problem for a government that has pledged _ a problem for a government that has pledged its sights on growing the economy. we'll be talking about that injust— economy. we'll be talking about that iniust a _ economy. we'll be talking about that injust a second, but economy. we'll be talking about that in just a second, but first economy. we'll be talking about that injust a second, but first i've been — injust a second, but first i've been speaking to people here in liverpool— been speaking to people here in liverpool about how they felt the

impact _ liverpool about how they felt the impact on — liverpool about how they felt the impact on the month or so after eurovision _ she says the ships are now harder to come _ she says the ships are now harder to come by _ she says the ships are now harder to come by. after eurovision i got a few shifts — come by. after eurovision i got a few shifts as a violinist and on a comedy— few shifts as a violinist and on a comedy show and i worked in different— comedy show and i worked in different places.— different places. how easy or difficult has _ different places. how easy or difficult has it _ different places. how easy or difficult has it been _ different places. how easy or difficult has it been to - different places. how easy or difficult has it been to get i different places. how easy or. difficult has it been to get shifts since eurovision? it’s difficult has it been to get shifts since eurovision?— since eurovision? it's difficult now. since eurovision? it's difficult now- it's _ since eurovision? it's difficult now. it's not _ since eurovision? it's difficult now. it's not always - since eurovision? it's difficult now. it's not always i - since eurovision? it's difficult now. it's not always i get i since eurovision? it's difficult now. it's not always i get a i since eurovision? it's difficult i now. it's not always i get a shift because — now. it's not always i get a shift because of— now. it's not always i get a shift because of a lot of people try to take a _ because of a lot of people try to take a shift as well.— because of a lot of people try to take a shift as well. there are more --eole take a shift as well. there are more people wanting _ take a shift as well. there are more people wanting the _ take a shift as well. there are more people wanting the shifts _ take a shift as well. there are more people wanting the shifts than i take a shift as well. there are more| people wanting the shifts than there are shifts to go around, it sounds

like. , . .,, are shifts to go around, it sounds like. , ~ �*, , like. yes. ale'os it's hoped events like. yes. ale'os it's hoped events like this will— like. yes. alejos it's hoped events like this will support _ like. yes. alejos it's hoped events like this will support jobs - like. yes. alejos it's hoped events like this will supportjobs in i like. yes. alejos it's hoped events like this will supportjobs in the i like this will support jobs in the [on- like this will support jobs in the long term — like this will support jobs in the long term with the city anticipating an influx— long term with the city anticipating an influx of visitors over the three years— an influx of visitors over the three years after— an influx of visitors over the three years after eurovision could bring in another— years after eurovision could bring in another £200 million. we years after eurovision could bring in another £200 million. we have the o- ortuni in another £200 million. we have the opportunity to — in another £200 million. we have the opportunity to say _ in another £200 million. we have the opportunity to say and _ in another £200 million. we have the opportunity to say and showcase i in another £200 million. we have the opportunity to say and showcase that | opportunity to say and showcase that we are _ opportunity to say and showcase that we are here — opportunity to say and showcase that we are here for— opportunity to say and showcase that we are here for visitors _ opportunity to say and showcase that we are here for visitors to _ opportunity to say and showcase that we are here for visitors to come i opportunity to say and showcase that we are here for visitors to come andl we are here for visitors to come and see us _ we are here for visitors to come and see us let's — we are here for visitors to come and see us let's grow— we are here for visitors to come and see us. let's grow the _ we are here for visitors to come and see us. let's grow the visitor- see us. let's grow the visitor economy— see us. let's grow the visitor economy and _ see us. let's grow the visitor economy and do _ see us. let's grow the visitor economy and do it _ see us. let's grow the visitor economy and do it with - see us. let's grow the visitor economy and do it with the i see us. let's grow the visitor- economy and do it with the community and make _ economy and do it with the community and make sure — economy and do it with the community and make sure it's— economy and do it with the community and make sure it's net— economy and do it with the community and make sure it's net good _ economy and do it with the community and make sure it's net good for- economy and do it with the community and make sure it's net good for the i and make sure it's net good for the city region — and make sure it's net good for the city region and— and make sure it's net good for the city region-— city region. and that this 'obs fair the 're city region. and that this 'obs fair they-re trying * city region. and that this 'obs fair they-re trying to h city region. and that this 'obs fair they're trying to do i city region. and that this 'obs fair they're trying to do that, i city region. and that this jobs fair they're trying to do that, helping| they're trying to do that, helping people to access job opportunities that come along as a result. it’s a that come along as a result. it's a aood that come along as a result. it's a good place _ that come along as a result. it's a good place to _ that come along as a result. it's a good place to come _ that come along as a result. it's a good place to come and _ that come along as a result. it's a good place to come and there's i that come along as a result. it's a good place to come and there's lots of different types ofjobs in one place. — of different types ofjobs in one place. so — of different types ofjobs in one place, so it's like shooting fish in a barrel, — place, so it's like shooting fish in a barrel, hopefully. it�*s place, so it's like shooting fish in a barrel, hopefully.— a barrel, hopefully. it's been really good- _ a barrel, hopefully. it's been really good. i've _ a barrel, hopefully. it's been really good. i've learnt i a barrel, hopefully. it's been really good. i've learnt a i a barrel, hopefully. it's been really good. i've learnt a lot| a barrel, hopefully. it's been i really good. i've learnt a lot of different — really good. i've learnt a lot of different things _ really good. i've learnt a lot of different things about - really good. i've learnt a lot of| different things about different 'obs different things about different jobs that— different things about different jobs that i_ different things about different jobs that i didn't _ different things about different jobs that i didn't think- different things about different jobs that i didn't think would i different things about differentl jobs that i didn't think would be different things about different. jobs that i didn't think would be a part of— jobs that i didn't think would be a part of it — jobs that i didn't think would be a art of it. �* jobs that i didn't think would be a artofit. �* , part of it. i've discovered i seem to have loads _ part of it. i've discovered i seem to have loads of _ part of it. i've discovered i seem to have loads of transferable - to have loads of transferable skills. — to have loads of transferable skills. so _

to have loads of transferable skills, so it's been quite useful, reattv — skills, so it's been quite useful, reall . ~ , ., really. while the rising cost of livina really. while the rising cost of living continues _ really. while the rising cost of living continues to _ really. while the rising cost of living continues to eat - really. while the rising cost of living continues to eat away i really. while the rising cost ofi living continues to eat away at household budgets, the feel—good factorfrom household budgets, the feel—good factor from events like eurovision will lift the mood even more if it helps with finances as well. in this bar we are in this morning they also have a bowling alley, so we have come through here to talk to the manager, jamie. how did eurovision impact you. did you see a boost? there was a lot of excitement in the city in the build—up to eurovision and the finals week with business owners who had high expectations. we probably didn't see the anticipated ripple effect all the way up to hear and a lot of the eurovision content was contained in one area in the city. and the services industry we've seen this morning our flat in the figures. does it ring true? is

there a limit on what people are willing to spend at the moment and what they are able to invest? istutith willing to spend at the moment and what they are able to invest? with a cost of living — what they are able to invest? with a cost of living crisis _ what they are able to invest? with a cost of living crisis we've _ what they are able to invest? with a cost of living crisis we've seen - what they are able to invest? with a cost of living crisis we've seen a - cost of living crisis we've seen a plateau — cost of living crisis we've seen a plateau when there is not as many people _ plateau when there is not as many people able to spend the money and i think we _ people able to spend the money and i think we are in the experiential market— think we are in the experiential market and we have invested a lot of money _ market and we have invested a lot of money to _ market and we have invested a lot of money to make sure we have a lot of different _ money to make sure we have a lot of different offerings to bring in multiple different types of people to the _ multiple different types of people to the venue, so i think we've done quite _ to the venue, so i think we've done quite well— to the venue, so i think we've done quite well and it's important for us to constantly innovate. i don't think— to constantly innovate. i don't think we — to constantly innovate. i don't think we are out of the woods yet but everything is looking good. let's _ but everything is looking good. let's talk— but everything is looking good. let's talk to sam, who is an economist. we talked a lot about bank holidays and they had an impact on this figure this morning, so what is the longer term trend here. what do you make of what is likely to happen? do you make of what is likely to ha--en? do you make of what is likely to ha en? , do you make of what is likely to ha--en? , , do you make of what is likely to ha . en? , , ., happen? the figures this morning showed gdp _ happen? the figures this morning showed gdp was _ happen? the figures this morning showed gdp was stagnant - happen? the figures this morning showed gdp was stagnant in - happen? the figures this morning showed gdp was stagnant in the l happen? the figures this morning - showed gdp was stagnant in the three months _ showed gdp was stagnant in the three months to— showed gdp was stagnant in the three months to may— showed gdp was stagnant in the three months to may and _ showed gdp was stagnant in the three months to may and this _ showed gdp was stagnant in the three months to may and this really - months to may and this really signals— months to may and this really signals that _ months to may and this really signals that the _ months to may and this really signals that the economy- months to may and this really signals that the economy is l months to may and this really signals that the economy is in months to may and this really - signals that the economy is in quite a weak— signals that the economy is in quite a weak position _ signals that the economy is in quite

a weak position at _ signals that the economy is in quite a weak position at the _ signals that the economy is in quite a weak position at the moment. - signals that the economy is in quitei a weak position at the moment. we expect— a weak position at the moment. we expect this — a weak position at the moment. we expect this weakness _ a weak position at the moment. we expect this weakness to _ a weak position at the moment. we expect this weakness to persist - a weak position at the moment. we expect this weakness to persist fori expect this weakness to persist for the remainder— expect this weakness to persist for the remainder of— expect this weakness to persist for the remainder of 2023 _ expect this weakness to persist for the remainder of 2023 and - the remainder of 2023 and increasingly— the remainder of 2023 and increasingly the _ the remainder of 2023 and increasingly the outlook i the remainder of 2023 and i increasingly the outlook for the remainder of 2023 and - increasingly the outlook for next year is _ increasingly the outlook for next year is becoming _ increasingly the outlook for next year is becoming quite - increasingly the outlook for next year is becoming quite cloudy. l increasingly the outlook for next i year is becoming quite cloudy. it won't year is becoming quite cloudy. won't be very good news for year is becoming quite cloudy.- won't be very good news for people listening to this and they might also wonder, listening to this, why should they care about this? why does gdp, gross domestic product, why is it important to people sitting at home?— why is it important to people sitting at home? why is it important to people sittin: at home? , , ., , sitting at home? gdp growth can be seen as a measure _ sitting at home? gdp growth can be seen as a measure of— sitting at home? gdp growth can be seen as a measure of the _ sitting at home? gdp growth can be seen as a measure of the health - sitting at home? gdp growth can be seen as a measure of the health of| seen as a measure of the health of the economy and when an economy is healthy— the economy and when an economy is healthy it— the economy and when an economy is healthy it affects a whole range of factors _ healthy it affects a whole range of factors that affect households and individuals including the ability to hold down a job, pay growth and the general— hold down a job, pay growth and the general living standards. how hold down a job, pay growth and the general living standards.— general living standards. how much their bosses — general living standards. how much their bosses can _ general living standards. how much their bosses can pay _ general living standards. how much their bosses can pay them, - general living standards. how much their bosses can pay them, and - their bosses can pay them, and things moving forward. thanks for talking to us this morning and we cannot go without having a go at the bowling. jamie has agreed he will have a go with me and i will put the dow. i have a feeling he is going to be quite a lot better at this than i am. don't me up. three, two, one. ——

don't show me up. absolutely terrible. he is definitely a lot better at this than me.- terrible. he is definitely a lot better at this than me. yes, at least you _ better at this than me. yes, at least you gave _ better at this than me. yes, at least you gave it _ better at this than me. yes, at least you gave it a _ better at this than me. yes, at least you gave it a go. - better at this than me. yes, at least you gave it a go. it's - better at this than me. yes, at least you gave it a go. it's all | least you gave it a go. it's all about the taking part, don't you know? hannah, thank you so much. i could make some joke about that. what is the link between that? keep trying. what is the link between that? keep t in. , what is the link between that? keep t inc. , ., ., trying. never give up. follow the leader of the _ trying. never give up. follow the leader of the england _ trying. never give up. follow the leader of the england women . trying. never give up. follow the leader of the england women in | trying. never give up. follow the i leader of the england women in the cricket _ leader of the england women in the cricket and — leader of the england women in the cricket and the ashes keeping the series— cricket and the ashes keeping the series alive against the odds. it's no longer mission impossible and they— it's no longer mission impossible and they were 6—0 down, and they can't _ and they were 6—0 down, and they can't think— and they were 6—0 down, and they can't think that they have done it and come — can't think that they have done it and come back in the ashes because they have _ and come back in the ashes because they have two matches to play and they have two matches to play and they need — they have two matches to play and they need to avoid defeat and i'm sure there — they need to avoid defeat and i'm sure there won't be thinking that, but it's— sure there won't be thinking that, but it's that thing, sometimes the biggest _ but it's that thing, sometimes the biggest thing is getting level and then finishing the job and going the extra mile — then finishing the job and going the extra mile to get over the line and

win the _ extra mile to get over the line and win the ashes back. for ten years, world champions australia, have been pretty much invincible, but now they are having to deal with three defeats on a trot, and england are right back in the women's ashes series, with two matches to play. england won the latest contest, the first of the one—day internationals to make it 6—6 in the multi format series. australia batted first and made 263 from their 50 overs. nat sciver—brunt and alex bell picking up two wickets each. in response, captain heather knight led from the front, hitting an unbeaten 75 as england produced their highest one day run chase, and won by two wickets. they must still win one more and at least avoid defeat in the other to reclaim the ashes for the first time in a decade. we want our best again. but to get over the line, and especially in pressure moments like that, where previously maybe we would have crumbled a little bit, we really held strong and we looked really calm out there, which has been something that we've been focusing on. so yeah, it's really exciting that we haven't played our best cricket yet and we're still, it's now 6—all

and it's all to play for, really. there's extra excitment at wimbledon on women's semi final day, because we are guaranteed a new winner of the singles title this weekend. will it be elina svitolina, who's up against marketa vondrousova in the last four, before 0ns jabeur faces aryna sabalenka. jabeur came from a set down to knock out the defending champion, elena rabakina, in a re—run of last year's final — this time jabeur would not be beaten, getting revenge — winning the next two 6—4, 6—1 injust over an hour. there was nearly a shock in the men's draw, too, but christopher eubanks felljust short. he took daniil medvedev all the way but the world number three eventually came out on top, winning the deciding fifth set 6—1 to set up a semi—final with world number one and top seed carlos alcaraz. there will be a british hope in the semi finals of the men's doubles, as neal skupski, and his doubles partner, wesley koolhof, reached the final four.

jamie murray is out though, as he and his partner, michael venus, lost their quarter final in straight sets. and in the men's wheelchair singles, alfie hewett is into the semi finals. last year's runner up beat belgium'sjoachim gerard in straight sets. wimbledon is the one grand slam title hewitt has yet to win. gordan reid is also into the last four after beating gustavo fernandez. now it's still only mid july, but the new football season is under way with the first legs, of champions league qualifying matches, taking place. the european adventure might not last long for welsh side the new saints. they were beaten 3—1 by swedish club, b.k hacken. in gothenburg, and now have lots, to do in the second leg, next tuesday. defeat as well for northern irish side, larne, as they were beaten 1—0 by hjk helsinki. it was another stage to remember for belgian cyclist jasper philipsen, as he picked up his fourth win of this year's tour de france. with the finish line in sight, philipsen made his move, and timed his sprint to perfection, coming out on top, in a frantic finish —

a win that extends his lead in the sprinter's greenjersey. jonas vingegaard remains the overall race leader. now, she's still only 29, but holly arnold has done it again, winning a fifth title in a row, at the para athletics world championships. and it was a performance to remember too in the f—46javelin, as she threw a season's best of 41.06 metres. the victory comes ten years after arnold won her first world title, and it's great britain's fourth gold of the games. and finally, spare a thought for one security guard at wimbledon, who was the pantomine villain yesterday, forjust doing hisjob. he's also a petty officer the royal navy _ a handful of spectators thought they might have a special momento to take home with them, from daniil medvedev's win after a ball went into the crowd. but the security guard, insisted the ball, be thrown back onto court —

cue the boos from the fans watching. it could be a superstitious or lucky ball, _ it could be a superstitious or lucky ball. so— it could be a superstitious or lucky ball, so sometimes the players want the ball— ball, so sometimes the players want the ball back. ball, so sometimes the players want the ball back-— the ball back. they don't know the difference- — the ball back. they don't know the difference. there _ the ball back. they don't know the difference. there is _ the ball back. they don't know the difference. there is a _ the ball back. they don't know the difference. there is a special - the ball back. they don't know the difference. there is a special balll difference. there is a special ball i do difference. there is a special ball i do better— difference. there is a special ball i do better with _ difference. there is a special ball i do better with others, - difference. there is a special ball i do better with others, i - difference. there is a special ball i do better with others, i don't i i do better with others, i don't know— i do better with others, i don't know what— i do better with others, i don't know what is. before we go too deeply— know what is. before we go too deeply into that, you're looking perplexed, we will talk about women's football. a big day. the historic— women's football. a big day. the historic euros win, a game changer in terms _ historic euros win, a game changer in terms of— historic euros win, a game changer in terms of grassroots football and a legacy— in terms of grassroots football and a legacy inspiring the next generation, so how do you trans tater— generation, so how do you trans tater into — generation, so how do you trans later into the top of the game. this time next _ later into the top of the game. this time next week. —— translate that into the _ time next week. —— translate that into the top— time next week. —— translate that into the top of the game. there's been _ into the top of the game. there's been a _ into the top of the game. there's been a review commissioned by the government and one of the leading figures _ government and one of the leading figures in _ government and one of the leading figures in this review i'm delighted to say— figures in this review i'm delighted to say we — figures in this review i'm delighted to say we are joined by, karen carney— to say we are joined by, karen carney now, the former lioness. hi, karen, _ carney now, the former lioness. hi, karen, thanks forjoining us. what are the _ karen, thanks forjoining us. what are the key— karen, thanks forjoining us. what are the key findings and recommendations? hi,

are the key findings and recommendations? . ., recommendations? hi, thanks for havinu recommendations? hi, thanks for having me — recommendations? hi, thanks for having me on. — recommendations? hi, thanks for having me on, at _ recommendations? hi, thanks for having me on, at the _ recommendations? hi, thanks for having me on, at the top - recommendations? hi, thanks for having me on, at the top end - recommendations? hi, thanks for having me on, at the top end you | having me on, at the top end you mention— having me on, at the top end you mention the _ having me on, at the top end you mention the lionesses _ having me on, at the top end you mention the lionesses and - having me on, at the top end you i mention the lionesses and there's been _ mention the lionesses and there's been a _ mention the lionesses and there's been a huge — mention the lionesses and there's been a huge success _ mention the lionesses and there's been a huge success but— mention the lionesses and there's been a huge success but we - mention the lionesses and there's| been a huge success but we looked into the _ been a huge success but we looked into the review _ been a huge success but we looked into the review and _ been a huge success but we looked into the review and there _ been a huge success but we looked into the review and there are - been a huge success but we looked into the review and there are large | into the review and there are large parts _ into the review and there are large parts of— into the review and there are large parts of women's _ into the review and there are large parts of women's football - into the review and there are large parts of women's football that - into the review and there are large parts of women's football that are | parts of women's football that are ultimately— parts of women's football that are ultimately flawed _ parts of women's football that are ultimately flawed and _ parts of women's football that are ultimately flawed and we - parts of women's football that are l ultimately flawed and we suggested recommendations— ultimately flawed and we suggested recommendations that _ ultimately flawed and we suggested recommendations that can - ultimately flawed and we suggested recommendations that can really. ultimately flawed and we suggested i recommendations that can really help the game, _ recommendations that can really help the game, from — recommendations that can really help the game, from a _ recommendations that can really help the game, from a lack— recommendations that can really help the game, from a lack of— recommendations that can really help the game, from a lack of facilities, i the game, from a lack of facilities, lack of— the game, from a lack of facilities, lack of professional— the game, from a lack of facilities, lack of professional environment . the game, from a lack of facilities, | lack of professional environment at the elite _ lack of professional environment at the elite level, _ lack of professional environment at the elite level, medical— lack of professional environment at the elite level, medical care, - the elite level, medical care, maternity— the elite level, medical care, maternity cover, _ the elite level, medical care, maternity cover, everything i the elite level, medical care, i maternity cover, everything that needs _ maternity cover, everything that needs significant— maternity cover, everything that needs significant change - maternity cover, everything that needs significant change and - maternity cover, everything that needs significant change and a l maternity cover, everything that. needs significant change and a lot of the _ needs significant change and a lot of the female _ needs significant change and a lot of the female players _ needs significant change and a lot of the female players are - needs significant change and a lotl of the female players are reporting they are _ of the female players are reporting they are classed _ of the female players are reporting they are classed as _ of the female players are reporting they are classed as second—class . they are classed as second—class citizens — they are classed as second—class citizens and _ they are classed as second—class citizens and we _ they are classed as second—class citizens and we need _ they are classed as second—class citizens and we need a _ they are classed as second—class citizens and we need a big - they are classed as second—class citizens and we need a big shift. | they are classed as second—class i citizens and we need a big shift. we are immensely— citizens and we need a big shift. we are immensely proud _ citizens and we need a big shift. we are immensely proud of— citizens and we need a big shift. we are immensely proud of the - citizens and we need a big shift. we i are immensely proud of the lionesses have done, _ are immensely proud of the lionesses have done, but— are immensely proud of the lionesses have done, but in— are immensely proud of the lionesses have done, but in the _ are immensely proud of the lionesses have done, but in the women's- are immensely proud of the lionesses have done, but in the women's game| have done, but in the women's game there _ have done, but in the women's game there is— have done, but in the women's game there is an _ have done, but in the women's game there is an in—store _ have done, but in the women's game there is an in—store versus— have done, but in the women's game there is an in—store versus reality- there is an in—store versus reality case: _ there is an in—store versus reality case, so — there is an in—store versus reality case, so with— there is an in—store versus reality case, so with these _ there is an in—store versus reality- case, so with these recommendations we are _ case, so with these recommendations we are looking — case, so with these recommendations we are looking to _ case, so with these recommendations we are looking to make _ case, so with these recommendations we are looking to make changes- case, so with these recommendations we are looking to make changes withi we are looking to make changes with speed _ we are looking to make changes with speed and _ we are looking to make changes with speed and urgency _ we are looking to make changes with speed and urgency. to _ we are looking to make changes with speed and urgency-— we are looking to make changes with speed and urgency. to what extent is the problem — speed and urgency. to what extent is the problem getting _ speed and urgency. to what extent is the problem getting the _ speed and urgency. to what extent is the problem getting the grassroots . the problem getting the grassroots players _ the problem getting the grassroots players who were inspired as youngsters to take up the game and .et youngsters to take up the game and get them _ youngsters to take up the game and get them professional and go all the way and _ get them professional and go all the way and make it as a career? like

ou said, way and make it as a career? like you said. the _ way and make it as a career? like you said, the lionesses have inspired _ you said, the lionesses have inspired the _ you said, the lionesses have inspired the next _ you said, the lionesses have inspired the next generation| you said, the lionesses have . inspired the next generation but there _ inspired the next generation but there is— inspired the next generation but there is a — inspired the next generation but there is a lack— inspired the next generation but there is a lack of— inspired the next generation but there is a lack of facilities - inspired the next generation but there is a lack of facilities and l there is a lack of facilities and it's difficult — there is a lack of facilities and it's difficult to _ there is a lack of facilities and it's difficult to travel. - there is a lack of facilities and it's difficult to travel. there . there is a lack of facilities and it's difficult to travel. there is there is a lack of facilities and i it's difficult to travel. there is a tack— it's difficult to travel. there is a lack of— it's difficult to travel. there is a lack of sanitary _ it's difficult to travel. there is a lack of sanitary provisions - it's difficult to travel. there is a lack of sanitary provisions or. lack of sanitary provisions or toilets, _ lack of sanitary provisions or toilets, and _ lack of sanitary provisions or toilets, and at _ lack of sanitary provisions or toilets, and at the _ lack of sanitary provisions or toilets, and at the academyl lack of sanitary provisions or - toilets, and at the academy level there _ toilets, and at the academy level there is— toilets, and at the academy level there is a — toilets, and at the academy level there is a significant _ toilets, and at the academy level there is a significant difference i toilets, and at the academy level there is a significant difference in boys _ there is a significant difference in boys academies, _ there is a significant difference in boys academies, eight, - there is a significant difference in boys academies, eight, and - there is a significant difference in boys academies, eight, and at. there is a significant difference inl boys academies, eight, and at the elite game — boys academies, eight, and at the elite game we _ boys academies, eight, and at the elite game i've mentioned - boys academies, eight, and at the elite game i've mentioned so- boys academies, eight, and at the| elite game i've mentioned so many difficult _ elite game i've mentioned so many difficult situations, _ elite game i've mentioned so many difficult situations, players - elite game i've mentioned so many difficult situations, players don't i difficult situations, players don't have _ difficult situations, players don't have union — difficult situations, players don't have union representation, - difficult situations, players don't have union representation, the i have union representation, the medical— have union representation, the medical care _ have union representation, the medical care is _ have union representation, the medical care is not _ have union representation, the medical care is not good - have union representation, the . medical care is not good enough, have union representation, the - medical care is not good enough, the players _ medical care is not good enough, the players are _ medical care is not good enough, the players are not— medical care is not good enough, the players are not being _ medical care is not good enough, the players are not being supported - medical care is not good enough, the players are not being supported by. players are not being supported by the clubs _ players are not being supported by the clubs and — players are not being supported by the clubs and going _ players are not being supported by the clubs and going on _ players are not being supported by the clubs and going on the - players are not being supported by the clubs and going on the nhs . players are not being supported by. the clubs and going on the nhs which shortens _ the clubs and going on the nhs which shortens their— the clubs and going on the nhs which shortens their career— the clubs and going on the nhs which shortens their career and _ the clubs and going on the nhs which shortens their career and lengthens l shortens their career and lengthens the injury— shortens their career and lengthens the injury process _ shortens their career and lengthens the injury process for _ shortens their career and lengthens the injury process for some - shortens their career and lengthensj the injury process for some players, so there _ the injury process for some players, so there is— the injury process for some players, so there is still— the injury process for some players, so there is still so _ the injury process for some players, so there is still so much— the injury process for some players, so there is still so much we - the injury process for some players, so there is still so much we need i the injury process for some players, so there is still so much we need to| so there is still so much we need to do. so there is still so much we need to do the _ so there is still so much we need to do. the marketing _ so there is still so much we need to do. the marketing of— so there is still so much we need to do. the marketing of the _ so there is still so much we need to do. the marketing of the game, - do. the marketing of the game, finding — do. the marketing of the game, finding a — do. the marketing of the game, finding a broadcasting _ do. the marketing of the game, finding a broadcasting slot - do. the marketing of the game, finding a broadcasting slot that| do. the marketing of the game, i finding a broadcasting slot that is not in _ finding a broadcasting slot that is not in a _ finding a broadcasting slot that is not in a saturated _ finding a broadcasting slot that is not in a saturated market- finding a broadcasting slot that is not in a saturated market of- finding a broadcasting slot that is. not in a saturated market of men's footbatt _ not in a saturated market of men's footbatt it — not in a saturated market of men's football. it seems _ not in a saturated market of men's football. it seems a _ not in a saturated market of men's football. it seems a lot, _ not in a saturated market of men's football. it seems a lot, and - not in a saturated market of men's football. it seems a lot, and it- football. it seems a lot, and it really— football. it seems a lot, and it really is. — football. it seems a lot, and it really is, but _ football. it seems a lot, and it really is, but these _ football. it seems a lot, and it really is, but these are - football. it seems a lot, and it. really is, but these are changes football. it seems a lot, and it- really is, but these are changes we can positively— really is, but these are changes we can positively make _ really is, but these are changes we can positively make as _ really is, but these are changes we | can positively make as stakeholders in the _ can positively make as stakeholders in the game — can positively make as stakeholders in the game come _ can positively make as stakeholders in the game come to— can positively make as stakeholders in the game come to the _ can positively make as stakeholders in the game come to the table - can positively make as stakeholders in the game come to the table as i in the game come to the table as they see — in the game come to the table as they see an— in the game come to the table as they see an innovative _

in the game come to the table as they see an innovative and - in the game come to the table as they see an innovative and brightj they see an innovative and bright future _ they see an innovative and bright future if— they see an innovative and bright future if the _ they see an innovative and bright future if the changes _ they see an innovative and bright future if the changes are - they see an innovative and bright future if the changes are made . they see an innovative and brightl future if the changes are made for women's — future if the changes are made for women's football. _ future if the changes are made for women's football.— women's football. good morning, karen. women's football. good morning, karen- when _ women's football. good morning, karen. when we _ women's football. good morning, karen. when we look _ women's football. good morning, karen. when we look ahead - women's football. good morning, karen. when we look ahead to . women's football. good morning, | karen. when we look ahead to the world cup you think of the success of the euros and the momentum, the impetus it was supposed to provide and you are here on breakfast saying this is not good enough and things need to change, so how dependent is continued success for the lionesses in the world cup to keep the focus and attention on the game and the facilities for the players and the grounds? facilities for the players and the rounds? �* , ., ., ., facilities for the players and the rounds? �*, ., ., ., , ,, grounds? there's a lot of pressure on the unbelievable _ grounds? there's a lot of pressure on the unbelievable lioness - grounds? there's a lot of pressure on the unbelievable lioness team. | on the unbelievable lioness team. i'm on the unbelievable lioness team. i'm so— on the unbelievable lioness team. i'm so proud — on the unbelievable lioness team. i'm so proud of— on the unbelievable lioness team. i'm so proud of them. _ on the unbelievable lioness team. i'm so proud of them. the - on the unbelievable lioness team. i'm so proud of them. the fact- on the unbelievable lioness team. i i'm so proud of them. the fact last year after— i'm so proud of them. the fact last year after winning _ i'm so proud of them. the fact last year after winning the _ i'm so proud of them. the fact last year after winning the euros, - year after winning the euros, smashing _ year after winning the euros, smashing it— year after winning the euros, smashing it on— year after winning the euros, smashing it on the _ year after winning the euros, smashing it on the pitch - year after winning the euros, smashing it on the pitch and | year after winning the euros, - smashing it on the pitch and then .ot smashing it on the pitch and then got equat— smashing it on the pitch and then got equal access _ smashing it on the pitch and then got equal access to _ smashing it on the pitch and then got equal access to every- smashing it on the pitch and then got equal access to every girl, . smashing it on the pitch and then i got equal access to every girl, £600 million _ got equal access to every girl, £600 million of— got equal access to every girl, £600 million of funding _ got equal access to every girl, £600 million of funding and _ got equal access to every girl, £600 million of funding and they - got equal access to every girl, £600 million of funding and they are - million of funding and they are incredible _ million of funding and they are incredible and _ million of funding and they are incredible and we _ million of funding and they are incredible and we have - million of funding and they are incredible and we have to - million of funding and they are i incredible and we have to respect that legacy — incredible and we have to respect that legacy they— incredible and we have to respect that legacy they provide - incredible and we have to respect that legacy they provide but - incredible and we have to respect that legacy they provide but they| that legacy they provide but they are under— that legacy they provide but they are under immense _ that legacy they provide but they are under immense pressure - that legacy they provide but they - are under immense pressure because they are _ are under immense pressure because they are the — are under immense pressure because they are the shining _ are under immense pressure because they are the shining light _ are under immense pressure because they are the shining light and - are under immense pressure because they are the shining light and we - they are the shining light and we can do— they are the shining light and we can do so— they are the shining light and we can do so much— they are the shining light and we can do so much more _ they are the shining light and we can do so much more and - they are the shining light and we can do so much more and that'si they are the shining light and we i can do so much more and that's not only in— can do so much more and that's not only in women's _ can do so much more and that's not only in women's football—

can do so much more and that's not only in women's football but - can do so much more and that's not l only in women's football but women's sport~ _ only in women's football but women's sport~ and _ only in women's football but women's sport. and women's— only in women's football but women's sport. and women's sport _ only in women's football but women's sport. and women's sport has - only in women's football but women's sport. and women's sport has a - sport. and women's sport has a responsibility— sport. and women's sport has a responsibility to _ sport. and women's sport has a responsibility to do _ sport. and women's sport has a responsibility to do that - sport. and women's sport has a responsibility to do that but - sport. and women's sport has a l responsibility to do that but they have done — responsibility to do that but they have done an _ responsibility to do that but they have done an incredible - responsibility to do that but they have done an incredible job - responsibility to do that but they have done an incredible job and i have done an incredible job and there's— have done an incredible job and there's so— have done an incredible job and there's so much— have done an incredible job and there's so much more - have done an incredible job and there's so much more in- have done an incredible job and there's so much more in the - have done an incredible job and - there's so much more in the pyramid we can— there's so much more in the pyramid we can do— there's so much more in the pyramid we can do that — there's so much more in the pyramid we can do that and _ there's so much more in the pyramid we can do that and that _ there's so much more in the pyramid we can do that and that lioness - we can do that and that lioness success— we can do that and that lioness success is— we can do that and that lioness success is not— we can do that and that lioness success is not from _ we can do that and that lioness success is not from 2022, - we can do that and that lioness success is not from 2022, it's i we can do that and that lionessj success is not from 2022, it's a continuous _ success is not from 2022, it's a continuous success— success is not from 2022, it's a continuous success pathway- success is not from 2022, it's a continuous success pathway for everyone — continuous success pathway for everyone involved _ continuous success pathway for everyone involved in _ continuous success pathway for everyone involved in the - continuous success pathway forj everyone involved in the game. charlie — everyone involved in the game. charlie here~ _ everyone involved in the game. charlie here. and _ everyone involved in the game. charlie here. and i'm— everyone involved in the game. charlie here. and i'm sure - everyone involved in the game. - charlie here. and i'm sure everybody is with you about looking forward for success in the coming weeks but there is a harsh reality about money in this, which is you talk about better facilities, in this, which is you talk about betterfacilities, more better facilities, more professionals and betterfacilities, more professionals and all of this cost money. do you think that the core of some of this there is a reluctance of brands to back women's football so the money comes into the game? absolutely, i'll be brutally honest, there _ absolutely, i'll be brutally honest, there was — absolutely, i'll be brutally honest, there was misogyny _ absolutely, i'll be brutally honest, there was misogyny in _ absolutely, i'll be brutally honest, there was misogyny in the - absolutely, i'll be brutally honest, there was misogyny in the review. there was misogyny in the review that upset — there was misogyny in the review that upset me _ there was misogyny in the review that upset me profoundly. - there was misogyny in the review that upset me profoundly. we . there was misogyny in the reviewl that upset me profoundly. we are still seeing — that upset me profoundly. we are still seeing that— that upset me profoundly. we are still seeing that in— that upset me profoundly. we are

still seeing that in women's - that upset me profoundly. we are still seeing that in women's sport| still seeing that in women's sport off the _ still seeing that in women's sport off the back— still seeing that in women's sport off the back of _ still seeing that in women's sport off the back of that _ still seeing that in women's sport off the back of that success, - still seeing that in women's sport off the back of that success, but i still seeing that in women's sportj off the back of that success, but i would _ off the back of that success, but i would say — off the back of that success, but i would say to _ off the back of that success, but i would say to see _ off the back of that success, but i would say to see women's - off the back of that success, but i l would say to see women's football off the back of that success, but i - would say to see women's football as a start-up _ would say to see women's football as a start—up business. _ would say to see women's football as a start—up business. you _ would say to see women's football as a start—up business. you need - would say to see women's football as a start—up business. you need an - a start—up business. you need an investment— a start—up business. you need an investment and _ a start—up business. you need an investment and i— a start—up business. you need an investment and i believe - a start—up business. you need an investment and i believe you - a start—up business. you need an investment and i believe you will| investment and i believe you will .et investment and i believe you will get the _ investment and i believe you will get the investment _ investment and i believe you will get the investment back. - investment and i believe you will get the investment back. there i investment and i believe you willi get the investment back. there is investment and i believe you will - get the investment back. there is an appetite _ get the investment back. there is an appetite and — get the investment back. there is an appetite and an _ get the investment back. there is an appetite and an opportunity - get the investment back. there is an appetite and an opportunity to - get the investment back. there is an appetite and an opportunity to make j appetite and an opportunity to make that back— appetite and an opportunity to make that back but — appetite and an opportunity to make that back but you've _ appetite and an opportunity to make that back but you've got _ appetite and an opportunity to make that back but you've got to - appetite and an opportunity to make that back but you've got to be - appetite and an opportunity to make that back but you've got to be brave| that back but you've got to be brave and innovative — that back but you've got to be brave and innovative and _ that back but you've got to be brave and innovative and you've _ that back but you've got to be brave and innovative and you've got - that back but you've got to be brave and innovative and you've got to - that back but you've got to be brave| and innovative and you've got to see it in its— and innovative and you've got to see it in its start-up— and innovative and you've got to see it in its start—up phase _ and innovative and you've got to see it in its start—up phase and - and innovative and you've got to see it in its start—up phase and invest. it in its start—up phase and invest now and — it in its start—up phase and invest now and it — it in its start—up phase and invest now and it might _ it in its start—up phase and invest now and it might be _ it in its start—up phase and invest now and it might be difficult- it in its start—up phase and invest now and it might be difficult andl now and it might be difficult and peopte _ now and it might be difficult and peopte might _ now and it might be difficult and peopte might be _ now and it might be difficult and people might be hesitant- now and it might be difficult and people might be hesitant to - now and it might be difficult and people might be hesitant to put| now and it might be difficult and l people might be hesitant to put in money— people might be hesitant to put in money but — people might be hesitant to put in money but i — people might be hesitant to put in money but i guarantee _ people might be hesitant to put in money but i guarantee you - people might be hesitant to put in money but i guarantee you will . people might be hesitant to put in money but i guarantee you will bej money but i guarantee you will be .lad money but i guarantee you will be glad you _ money but i guarantee you will be glad you invested _ money but i guarantee you will be glad you invested and _ money but i guarantee you will be glad you invested and jumped - money but i guarantee you will be glad you invested and jumped onl glad you invested and jumped on because — glad you invested and jumped on because i— glad you invested and jumped on because i see _ glad you invested and jumped on because i see a _ glad you invested and jumped on because i see a bright _ glad you invested and jumped on because i see a bright future - glad you invested and jumped on because i see a bright future and peopte _ because i see a bright future and peopte should _ because i see a bright future and people should be _ because i see a bright future and people should be less— because i see a bright future and people should be less hesitant . because i see a bright future and| people should be less hesitant to invest _ people should be less hesitant to invest in— people should be less hesitant to invest in women's _ people should be less hesitant to invest in women's football- people should be less hesitant to invest in women's football and i invest in women's football and women's — invest in women's football and women's sport~ _ invest in women's football and women's sport.— invest in women's football and women's sport. invest in women's football and women's sort. . . ~' ., women's sport. karen, thank you for our time women's sport. karen, thank you for your time and _ women's sport. karen, thank you for your time and it _ women's sport. karen, thank you for your time and it will _ women's sport. karen, thank you for your time and it will be _ women's sport. karen, thank you for your time and it will be the - women's sport. karen, thank you for your time and it will be the biggest i your time and it will be the biggest world _ your time and it will be the biggest world cup— your time and it will be the biggest world cup in terms of its profile. especialty— world cup in terms of its profile. especially after the euro success. we need to talk to carol about the weather. i don't know if it is all change, but a bit more of the bad stuff, is that fair or not fair? it stuff, is that fair or not fair? it depends on your point of view,

because — depends on your point of view, because a _ depends on your point of view, because a lot of us need the rain, and you _ because a lot of us need the rain, and you are — because a lot of us need the rain, and you are right it is going to change — and you are right it is going to change this weekend and for some it will feel— change this weekend and for some it will feel more autumnal than summer. what we _ will feel more autumnal than summer. what we have today is a right old mixture — what we have today is a right old mixture of— what we have today is a right old mixture of sunshine and showers, fewer— mixture of sunshine and showers, fewer showers than in the last coupte — fewer showers than in the last coupte of— fewer showers than in the last couple of days and with lighter winds — couple of days and with lighter winds and the sunshine it will feel more _ winds and the sunshine it will feel more pleasant. the showers could happen— more pleasant. the showers could happen anywhere but most of us will miss them _ happen anywhere but most of us will miss them altogether, another dry day on _ miss them altogether, another dry day on the — miss them altogether, another dry day on the heaviest ones are likely to be _ day on the heaviest ones are likely to be in— day on the heaviest ones are likely to be in the — day on the heaviest ones are likely to be in the north of scotland where there _ to be in the north of scotland where there will— to be in the north of scotland where there will be slow moving showers and they— there will be slow moving showers and they are potentially thundery as well. these are the temperature, 14 in the _ well. these are the temperature, 14 in the north— well. these are the temperature, 14 in the north to 22 in the south. by the end _ in the north to 22 in the south. by the end of— in the north to 22 in the south. by the end of the afternoon more cloud will be _ the end of the afternoon more cloud will be building across south—western, wales and northern iretand _ south—western, wales and northern iretand as _ south—western, wales and northern iretand as a — south—western, wales and northern ireland as a new weather front approaches and that is going to be steadily— approaches and that is going to be steadily pushing north and east as we head _ steadily pushing north and east as we head through the evening and overnight — we head through the evening and overnight. there will be clear skies in the _ overnight. there will be clear skies in the highlands and temperatures could _ in the highlands and temperatures could fall— in the highlands and temperatures could fall away to 5 degrees and by the end _ could fall away to 5 degrees and by the end of— could fall away to 5 degrees and by the end of the night we are looking at heavy— the end of the night we are looking at heavy rain coming into the south accompanied by strengthening winds.

and that's _ accompanied by strengthening winds. and that's because we have this area of tow— and that's because we have this area of low pressure. it's going to be advancing — of low pressure. it's going to be advancing north through the course of tomorrow and east and the weather front ahead _ of tomorrow and east and the weather front ahead of it will produce some rain as— front ahead of it will produce some rain as well, but don't forget that the rain _ rain as well, but don't forget that the rain is — rain as well, but don't forget that the rain is only half the story. the other— the rain is only half the story. the other half— the rain is only half the story. the other half is — the rain is only half the story. the other half is the wind. the strongest winds tomorrow will be across _ strongest winds tomorrow will be across the — strongest winds tomorrow will be across the south—west of england and also wates— across the south—west of england and also wales and we could have gusts of up _ also wales and we could have gusts of up to— also wales and we could have gusts of up to 49— also wales and we could have gusts of up to 49 mph, so there will be coastal— of up to 49 mph, so there will be coastal gales around the hills as well and — coastal gales around the hills as well and some choppy seas, and then well and some choppy seas, and then we have _ well and some choppy seas, and then we have the _ well and some choppy seas, and then we have the rain as well. so the rain _ we have the rain as well. so the rain is _ we have the rain as well. so the rain is pushing steadily north and east through the day, preceded by the first— east through the day, preceded by the first band moving north across scotland _ the first band moving north across scotland and in between there will be a drier— scotland and in between there will be a drier interlude or two and some brightness _ be a drier interlude or two and some brightness coming through, but the position— brightness coming through, but the position of— brightness coming through, but the position of the rain might change. it position of the rain might change. it has _ position of the rain might change. it has done — position of the rain might change. it has done in the last couple of days— it has done in the last couple of days and — it has done in the last couple of days and it _ it has done in the last couple of days and it has been faster and slower— days and it has been faster and slower getting into the south—east and it— slower getting into the south—east and it could still do that. we don't expect— and it could still do that. we don't expect it _ and it could still do that. we don't expect it to— and it could still do that. we don't expect it to get into the south—east and east _ expect it to get into the south—east and east anglia until later in the

day but — and east anglia until later in the day but it— and east anglia until later in the day but it could, so one to watch. temperatures tomorrow between 15 and 21 and _ temperatures tomorrow between 15 and 21 and windy where ever you are but the strongest winds in the south—west and through the irish sea _ south—west and through the irish sea and — south—west and through the irish sea. and as we head into the weekend it becomes _ sea. and as we head into the weekend it becomes unseasonably windy with thundery— it becomes unseasonably windy with thundery downpours and with that combination it's going to feel cool. what _ combination it's going to feel cool. what is _ combination it's going to feel cool. what is happening the low pressure is pushing _ what is happening the low pressure is pushing steadily north and in the centre _ is pushing steadily north and in the centre of— is pushing steadily north and in the centre of it — is pushing steadily north and in the centre of it will have the lighter winds, — centre of it will have the lighter winds, but around it northern scotland _ winds, but around it northern scotland and south—west england having _ scotland and south—west england having potentially gales, so it's going _ having potentially gales, so it's going to — having potentially gales, so it's going to be wet, rain in the north and an— going to be wet, rain in the north and an abundance of showers swirling around _ and an abundance of showers swirling around the _ and an abundance of showers swirling around the area of low pressure and some _ around the area of low pressure and some of— around the area of low pressure and some of those will be heavy on thundery— some of those will be heavy on thundery and with the wind, that combination means it will feel cool where _ combination means it will feel cool where ever— combination means it will feel cool where ever you are despite the temperatures. fire where ever you are despite the temperatures.— where ever you are despite the temperatures. where ever you are despite the tem eratures. . , ., ., temperatures. are you intending to see the new _ temperatures. are you intending to see the new barbie _ temperatures. are you intending to see the new barbie film? _ temperatures. are you intending to see the new barbie film? no. - temperatures. are you intending to see the new barbie film? no. i - temperatures. are you intending to | see the new barbie film? no. i hope ou don't see the new barbie film? no. i hope you don't have _ see the new barbie film? no. i hope you don't have a _ see the new barbie film? no. i hope you don't have a guest _ see the new barbie film? no. i hope you don't have a guest in _ see the new barbie film? no. i hope you don't have a guest in that - see the new barbie film? no. i hope you don't have a guest in that now. | you don't have a guest in that now. this might — you don't have a guest in that now. this might persuade you. enjoy the rest the week.

last night barbie really did go party, as stars margot robbie and ryan gosling hit the pink carpet ahead of the release of greta gerwig 5 film adaptation of arguably, the most famous doll in the world. our entertainment correspondent, colin patterson was at the premiere in london. music. barbie fans had queued all day to make sure they secured a spot on the pink carpet at the premiere. barbie is fearless. she's pink, she's camp, she's silly. it's an excuse to just, like, release your inner child for me. and that's why i like barbie. i think as a child, because i didn't know what i wanted to be, that doll actually gave me a bit of inspiration. it's the best day ever. it is the best day ever. and so was yesterday. and so is tomorrow and every day from now until forever. in the film, barbie is played by margot robbie, who turned up dressed as 19605 enchanted evening barbie. margot robbie, as a producer and actor, you've been working five years on this film.

what is it about barbie that captivated you? i just thought it was incredible that after 64 years at this point of being kind of always in every top of mind and a part of people's childhood, it's crazy that she's never been in alive action feature film before. barbie is a doctor and a lawyer, and it's so much more than that. how much of a feminist message has it got? i think it, yeah, it definitely does. it's got a lot of female empowerment, but i think it's also got a ken—imist message in there as well. this movie is secretly for the kens as well. # because i'm just ken. # anywhere else, i'd be a ten. and taking on the role of ken, ryan gosling. # to live and die a life of blonde fragility. there's a lot of feelings in that plastic heart, turns out. i wouldn't want a ken—splain the barbie movie. i think, it'sjust there are many experiences you can have with this film.

it's very layered. and finally, how's the ken—ergy tonight? i think it's very strong. yeah. do you feel it? i'm feeling very underdressed. oh, you don't? that's not what ken—ergy is, man. no, no, no. i feel it. it's there. this is the real world. the film tells the story of barbie having an existential crisis and deciding to visit the real world. and it's written and directed by triple oscar nominee and indie film favourite greta gerwig. we just wanted to make something that was so anarchic, and so joyfull and so wild, that it would be i something that you just wanted to experience in the dark— with a group, with a bunch of people laughing and crying. now, is this the start of a franchise? will we get barbie 2? honestly, right now, i'm just like, let's just open this movie - and then we'll talk - about whatever comes next. no—one rests until this doll is back in a box. there was just time to grab a quick there was just time to grab a quick word with will ferrell. word with will ferrell. have you ever been at a more pink event? oh, no! oh, no! this will be, this this will be, this will be the most pink. will be the most pink. i'll be shocked if there's a more i'll be shocked if there's a more pinker event than this one.

and while advance ticket sales pinker event than this one. are very healthy, all reviews of the film are strictly embargoed of the film are strictly embargoed until next wednesday. until next wednesday. so that's when barbie will really find out if it's in the pink. did you bring your rollerblades? did you bring your rollerblades? i literally go nowhere without them. i literally go nowhere without them. colin paterson, bbc news, london. colin paterson, bbc news, london. you're watching bbc breakfast. you're watching bbc breakfast. it's 8:59. it's 8:59. good morning, welcome to the good morning, welcome to the nation's phone in. at ten o'clock public sector pay. did the sun get it wrong? we had a long, tough editorial meeting this morning and i think

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