good morning, welcome to breakfast with ben thompson and mega munchetty. our headlines. thousands of senior doctors in england will go on strike this morning as nhs bosses warn of significant disruption for patients. disruption too on railways across the uk today, as up to 20,000 rail staff in the rmt union begin the first of three walk—outs. two people are killed in a shooting in auckland just hours before the opening ceremony of the women's world cup is held in the city. are you paying too much at the supermarket? a report will set out whether or not

retailers have been fair to customers amid accusations they profiteered from the rising cost of living. good morning from old trafford where england's cricketers have work to do and fast on day two of their must—win ashes fourth test. whilst in new zealand, kick off is not far away now for the women's world cup — can anyone stop defending champions the usa? can anyone stop defending many can anyone stop defending will get a dry day today there many will get a dry day today but there will be showers to dodge. i will have the forecast here. it's thursday the 20th ofjuly. in an hour, senior hospital doctors in england will go on strike for 48 hours in a dispute over pay. nhs bosses have warned of severe disruption, with thousands of appointments postponed. it's the first time consultants have taken part in industrial action in more than a decade.

0ur health correspondent sophie hutchinson reports. we locked ourselves away. we did everything we should have done in covid to protect the nhs and now when i want them, they're letting me down, really. sally knight, one of thousands of patients hit by the consultants�* strike. her appointment for a hip replacement can't go ahead because, as with so many assessments and procedures, a senior doctor has to be there when it's carried out. the wait�*s doubled and then i don't know how long i'll have to wait after that. it was almost i had a target, at least every day would be a step towards it. whereas, currently, ifeel i was going forwards and i've been knocked back. today's rare two—day walk—out by hospital consultants in england comes hot off the heels of strikes byjunior doctors. the union that represents them, the bma, has rejected the government's latest 6% pay

offer, saying it does nothing to address more than a decade of real—terms pay cuts. for it to have got to the point where consultants are striking, things are really bad. 0ur pay has been cut in value by more than a third since 2008. people are furious about it. i have been talking to my colleagues at work. the prime minister saying last week there are no more talks on pay, it hasn't made people feel, oh, that's over then. it's made them feel more angry. the 6% pay increase from the government means basic salaries will start at £93,500, with the most experience getting just over 126,000. 0ur plea to consultants is to recognise that we have listened on pensions, as per their ask. we have listened to the independent pay review body recommendations. and it's now time to put patients first and for consultants to call off the strike. there are some doctors who oppose the strike. 0ne consultant agreed to speak to us anonymously because, he said, he had a very unpopular view.

overall, i think compared with a lot of people in society, we have a pretty good deal. i feel very uncomfortable with well—paid individuals with good pensions protesting about their pain. with good pensions protesting about their pay. can you see from the work you have done why doctors are so angry at the moment? it's not just that they have experienced a pay cut overthe past ten, 13, 15 years, but they have seen a bigger pay cut than other groups within the nhs. you can see here the purple bar is nhs consultants, one of the highest—earning groups. they have seen an average pay cut of about 17%. the group at the top there, second from the top includes nhs cleaners and porters and so on. they have seen a pay cut more like 3.5% on average, so a much smaller pay cut. this is harley street, probably the most famous place in england for senior doctors to come to see private patients and boost their nhs salary. it is estimated around a third of consultants in the health service do private work.

but experts are clear — the nhs cannot afford to lose any more doctor hours to the private sector. any loss of ours, in consultant hours in the nhs, could have impacts on the ability to reduce waiting times, treatment of patients, and the ability to train the next generation of consultants in the future. so what's really important for patients and the nhs is to make sure this dispute is solved as quickly as possible. there is no sign of a dispute with doctors will be over quickly there is no sign the dispute with doctors will be over quickly and every sign that further strikes will go ahead. sophie hutchinson, bbc news. we will talk to a consultant later in the programme about that strike action. not the only strike action this morning. rail passengers will face more disruption today and on saturday, as guards and station staff begin a fresh round of strikes.

the action will affect 14 train companies across england and also impact services running into scotland and wales. 0ur transport correspondent katy austin has the latest. once again, fewer trains are running as thousands of rail workers walk out. the level of disruption will vary around the country. some passengers in birmingham had changed their plans. annoying. so i'm travelling up to see my friend in sheffield and there's been a lot of, like, disruptions and stuff. so i've opted for the bus, obviously, because it's just a bit easier. i completely support the train strikes, yeah. they're battling for fair wages, aren't they? i they're battling for their terms and conditions and all those i things matter, don't they? strikes have now been going on for more than a year. the rail industry is under pressure to cut costs from the government, which controls what's on the table in the dispute between the rmt and 14 train companies. the operators continue to call for members to get a vote on proposals for a backdated pay

rise of 5%, followed by 4% this year, all in exchange for changes to ways of working. it's a really strong offer made in a climate where we know that there are challenges in terms of new lower passenger numbers during covid and, ultimately, it's taxpayers that will foot the bill if we increase an offer to the union. the rmt rejected the latest proposals back in april. there are conditions in this offer that we can't live with. whenever they want to come to the table, they have to get permission from the government. that has not been granted. we know that we could move this forward. the announcement this week of massive cuts to station staff has exacerbated the problems. the rmt opposes plans to close hundreds of ticket offices around england. the industry and ministers argue staff would assist passengers around the station and insist they're listening to disability groups' concerns about the proposals. 100,000 people have already responded to a public consultation, which closes on wednesday.

the next train strikes are this saturday and next saturday, with action on the london underground also due next week. katy austin, bbc news. two people have been killed in a shooting in new zealand, just hours before the women's world cup opening match begins. police confirmed the gunman has died and said there's no wider threat to national security. 0ur sports reporter maz farookhi was in auckland where the shooting took place. what we do know is the shooter and two members of the public have died in this incident that began here in the downtown business district of auckland, just on the waterfront. just before 7.30 local time, we were alerted to helicopters overhead. police vehicles arriving. sirens, armed police, and the area was quickly cordoned off. we believe that the shooter entered a building on lower queen street

and there were construction workers within that building who were asked to take shelter. some of them went on to the roof. when armed police eventually made their way into the building, they were up there with them. we heard reports of people barricading themselves in rooms within the building. workers on the 14th floor hiding behind, sheltering behind concrete bollards, as well, as the shooter made his way through the building. he made his way eventually into an elevator where he engaged with police and then shots were fired. we heard six shots on the ground here and then police confirming a few minutes later that the shooter and two members of the public had died. what they have said is they believe this is an isolated incident. they don't believe anybody else was involved, they don't believe there was any political, ideological motivation involved in what happened here this morning. but, obviously, the mood is very muted. this is the opening day of the 2023 women's world cup. the philippines team hotel isjust a short walk away from us. it's actually on lower queen street where this incident took place.

it was actually within the police cordon when the police sectioned off that area of the road. so, yes, while we are expecting a day of celebration here for the opening of this huge tournament, the mood is certainly more sombre and more muted. an independent hotline has been set up for employees to report inappropriate behaviour at mcdonald's after the bbc reported on dozens of allegations of bullying and harrassment at the fast—food chain. more than 120 further claims have been made by former and current staff since tuesday. mcdonald's has apologised, and says it will thoroughly investigate any claims brought to its attention. netflix signed up nearly six million new subscribers in the last three months — far more than predicted — after it clamped down on password sharing. despite the increase, shares in the streaming service have fallen, after its latest financial results were weaker than expected. conservative mp tobias ellwood said he got it wrong when he posted a video on social media saying

afghanistan was transformed under the taliban. the bournemouth mp said corruption in the country was falling and security had improved, but he was criticised for not reflecting how restrictive life is for afghan women. he has now deleted the video. nigel farage has released documents which he says back up his claim that his account at the bank coutts was closed because his views did not align with their values. 0ur chief political correspondent nick eardleyjoins us now from westminster. there is claim and counterclaim, who is right? to there is claim and counterclaim, who is riuht? ., , there is claim and counterclaim, who is riuht? .,, ., , there is claim and counterclaim, who is riuht? ., , ., , ., ., is right? to be honest, we have not seen all documents _ is right? to be honest, we have not seen all documents and _ is right? to be honest, we have not seen all documents and cannot - is right? to be honest, we have not seen all documents and cannot say| seen all documents and cannot say with certainty. this row has escalated. it comes down to the question of why nigel farage's account with coutts, an exclusive bank for people with quite a lot of money, why it was closed.

additionally, some people including the bbc reported, citing sources close to the process, that nigel farage had failed to meet the wealth criteria for an account. yesterday, nigel farage published a dossier he obtained from the bank that showed his political views had been discussed by one of the bank's committees when looking at whether he should stay as a customer. it cited things such as his friendship with donald trump, support for novak djokovic when there was controversy about vaccines for covid. listen to what he told colleagues at newsnight. what he told colleagues at newsnight— what he told colleagues at newsniaht. , ,, ., ,, ., what he told colleagues at newsniaht. , ., ,, ., , what he told colleagues at newsniaht. , . ,, ., newsnight. they say that russia is a risk for them. _ newsnight. they say that russia is a risk for them, they _ newsnight. they say that russia is a risk for them, they say _ newsnight. they say that russia is a risk for them, they say my _ newsnight. they say that russia is a risk for them, they say my views - newsnight. they say that russia is a risk for them, they say my views do | risk for them, they say my views do not align— risk for them, they say my views do not align with the bank's. how on earth _ not align with the bank's. how on earth a _ not align with the bank's. how on earth a bank which is 40% owned by the british_ earth a bank which is 40% owned by the british taxpayer after greed and incompetence, bailing them out, i do

not know _ incompetence, bailing them out, i do not know. this bank are behaving now like a _ not know. this bank are behaving now like a political campaigning organisation. this- organisation. this row has escalated. it made it all the way to parliament yesterday with concern among senior conservative mps about this story. all the way up to the prime minister, who says it would not be right for people to lose their bank account because of their political views or because they were exercising their right to free speech. rishi sunak has promised tighter rules on this issue. i understand that it is likely to involve people being given more notice by a bank, three months, if their recount is going to be closed. and a fuller explanation of why that might happen. this has become a big issue in the last few days. clearly nigel farage is furious at what he thinks is political interference. thanks.

polls open in an hour for by—elections in three constituencies currently held by the conservatives. uxbridge and south ruislip in west london was the seat of the former prime minister, borisjohnson. voting is also taking place in somerton and frome in somerset, and selby and ainsty in north yorkshire. you can watch the by—election results in a special programme from midnight here on bbc one. the friendship between former leeds rhinos players rob burrow and kevin sinfield is to be celebrated in a new children's book. kevin has raised more than £8 million for motor neurone disease research following rob's diagnosis. the book, called with you every step: a celebration of friendship, will be published this year. we can check out what the weather looks like. here's matt.

good morning. ithought good morning. i thought i would bring you sunshine to start thursday morning here on the coast of north—east scotland and it should be a fine day for many. there will be showers to dodge here and there. at the moment, some cloud and rain heading towards north—east scotland and a bit of a breeze here. away from that, sunny spells, fresher than a recent mornings. showers start to brew up and with the wind lighter particularly in the south, they will be slow moving. between they will be slow moving. between the showers, even though temperatures are down on yesterday, it should feel pleasant. the sunshine has the strength at this stage injuly. for the end of the afternoon, showers across mainland parts of england and wales and some of those heavy and slow moving. sunshine in the west. looking good for the gulf and cricket. showers in

central and scotland. more cloud throughout the day and feeling cooler in the breeze, the further north you are. the breeze will feature in 0rkney and shetland. elsewhere, tonight, light wind. fog around. clearskies elsewhere, tonight, light wind. fog around. clear skies for many before the cloud thickens up in the west. friday, more cloud in western areas. to the south and east, dry. wind and rain in the forecast at the weekend. details later. it was an historic moment that lgbt veterans had waited decades for — yesterday, the prime minister, rishi sunak, apologised to those who had been sacked orforced out of the military, simply for being gay. it was illegal to be homosexual in the british military until the year 2000. a report into their treatment — which recommends that affected

veterans are financially award — is now being considered by the government. lgbt and identity correspondent lauren moss reports. the ban on lgbt people serving in our military until the year 2000 was an appalling failure of the british state. it's an apology they've waited decades for. many endured the most horrific sexual abuse and violence, homophobic bullying and harassment, all while bravely serving this country. today, on behalf of the british state, i apologise. an apology that means everything to those whose hopes and dreams were taken away because it was illegal to be who they are. but what's being called a watershed moment for lgbt veterans is just the latest in a battle for equality that's lasted more than 20 years. the decriminalisation of homosexuality in britain began in 1967. but it wasn't until 33 years later, the year 2000, that the ban on gay people serving in the military

was lifted, when these four veterans took their fight to the european court of human rights. more than 20 years later, the government launched the lgbt veterans independent review into the impact of the ban. yesterday, the prime minister apologised. the ban resulted in some people being investigated, imprisoned and left without a pension. dame kelly holmes served during the ban and being forced to live a lie stayed with her for years. so i lived in fearfor 3a years of the ban that was instilled why of the ban that was instilled while i served in the military. it stopped me living my life authentically. it caused me a lot of mental health problems and i wasn't able to actually officially come out until last year as a gay woman because, in my mind, i would still be persecuted or in trouble or, like, injail. a report has made more than 60 recommendations and suggestions, including financial compensation. the prime minister says the veterans should be proud of everything they've done to keep our country safe. laura moss, bbc news.

let's take a look at today's papers. the times' front page is about inflation dropping more than expected — the paper quotes the yorkshire building society saying cheaper mortgage rates could be available within weeks, and interest rates are close to peaking. the mirror reports on a family's campaign against knife crime, after a 16—year—old boy was killed with a sword that had been bought online. the sun leads on the news that the tv presenter aled jones was mugged near his london home while out with his son. the paper says the pair were left shaken by the incident. and this picture.

it isa it is a swan in a bag. being weighed during the annual swan upping on the river thames. it's a five—day census where swans and young cygnets belonging to the king are counted and checked for any signs of disease or injury. apart from the string, tying the feet together, it looks comfortable. it does not look very official. two wire coat hangers and a bag. make do and mend. it looks like there were two in there, as well. it happens every year. what have you seen? favourite food from school, what do you reckon? desserts or men? any. fish fingers, shepherds pie. i loved school dinners. a new study has looked at why we still eat them because apparently we are big kids at heart. top of the

list, jelly. i hate jelly. boiled eggs i hatejelly. boiled eggs and soldiers. boiled eggs and soldiers. boiled eggs, yes. number three, she —— number three, fish fingers. my —— number three, fish fingers. my favourite food. the definition of comfort food is it is sentimental, has comforting properties and is insanely delicious. jelly does not come under that. i am going to teach you about a new star discovered. it is two faced. 0ne discovered. it is two faced. one side, called janus, its scientific name is ridiculous. it is discovered and one side is almost entirely hydrogen and the other side is entirely helium. is it to do where

it faces the sun? 0ur sun has a grainier period is because it is made up of helium and the explanation is it is in transition. 0ne explanation is it is in transition. one side is helium. this sounds dangerous. it is a long way away. there's a warning from the children's charity the nspcc that predators are using virtual reality gaming to target and groom young people. the charity found that three quarters of parents were concerned that children were at risk of being sexually harassed in vr worlds. police have called the technology an emerging threat. angus crawford reports. enter a virtual world. how old are you? i've been up there, man. seven. seven? cool rec room says it's a place to hang out, chat and explore.

looks innocent enough — but not for this child, home alone, playing on her vr headset. one time, when i met some boy... she tells a researcher what happened to her. it's graphic and shocking. he told me to go on his bed and he started doing stuff. all that was going on in one of these. now, put on the headset, choose an avatar — a virtual you — and a whole range of worlds opens up, both good and bad. vr and the so—called metaverse promised a world without limits, a new level of gaming, lifelike graphics where a headset could take you anywhere you wanted to go. but in a space with few rules, for children, that can be dangerous. behind this door, someone who knows that only too well. she spends hours each day in vr.

hi, theresa, how are you? i'm good, thank you. that's an interesting outfit. thank you. see the pole? well, theresa uses it for dancing in a game called vr chat. it's fun and she feels safe, but worries that there's adult content, racist abuse and bullying of women and girls — harassed by predatory men. it's not pleasant. it's really not. but if i had, like, a 12—year—old daughter and she was in here, i wouldn't be very happy. i don't blame you. sometimes, she even has to intervene to protect younger users. grooming is a big, big issue. you'll meet on vr chat, you'll chat to someone, and then you'll add them on on discord or another chat platform. and then, obviously, once that's off vr chat, anything goes. it's an unsafe space for children in general. it's a wild west.

police saying a child's life is in danger. - a wild west which has even led to children being abducted. we have breaking newsjust in. in the us, we know of at least three cases where children have met predators on vr. we are talking about an ability for an adult abuser to come in to a young person or a child's world, in that virtual world, to make that contact, to seek to groom, exploit, meet up and commit the most horrendous contact offences, as well. and it seems parents are also deeply concerned by vr and the metaverse. an opinion poll today by the nspcc showed three quarters of people think children are at risk of sexual harassment. 0nly i3% think tech companies see child safety as a priority in these spaces. we've already had a number of calls to childline, our helpline, that have started to show that

grooming is a real issue on these spaces. so what we need to make sure is that these spaces, in the same way that tech companies, like online services, facebook or instagram, that they have processes in place for trying to stop child abuse, that these online services also develop these and actually make it a safe space for children to be. rec room told us it takes the safety of players and the issues raised in our report extremely seriously and that it works proactively with law enforcement around the world. as for vr chat, it says that user safety is a top priority. it insists underage users are not permitted and, if detected on the platform, are immediately banned. and he told me to lay down like this onto the pillow. a virtual world with few rules and very real dangers. angus crawford, bbc news.

if you've been affected by any of the issues in this report information and support is available via the bbc action line. coming up later. we'll catch up with the incredible team of record—breaking women who not only rowed non—stop around britain, but are also helping scientific researchers learn about ocean pollution. typical, not doing one brilliant thing, two brilliant things. time for the news, travel and weather where you are. a very good morning. welcome to bbc london. i'm thomas magill. rail passengers are being advised to check before they travel today as some rmt union members continue with industrial action. there'll be limited services across the network with trains starting later

and finishing earlier. the action is part of a national dispute over pay with further strike action planned for the next two saturdays. polling stations open in about half an hour in the uxbridge and south ruislip by—election where voters are choosing a new mp following borisjohnson�*s resignation last month. there are 17 candidates standing with the conservatives defending a majority of 7,000 votes. polling stations close at ten o'clock tonight. the 75th anniversary of the arrival of hmt empire windrush at tilbury will be celebrated at this year's notting hill carnival. it'll take place — as always — over the august bank hoilday — with the aim to bring people together to celebrate caribbean culture. we're really looking forward to this year's carnival. carnival is an annual celebration that brings together the diverse communities of london and beyond to celebrate together. we've been through tough times.

there's a lot going on in the world at the moment, and i think the pandemic and the lack of being able to come together was well noticed in 2020 and beyond. let's take a look at the tubes now . the district line has no service between barking and upminster eastbound and there's severe delays between richmond and turnham green. there's a limited service on parts of the elizabeth and 0verground due to the industrial action — best to check before you travel. and for all the latest travel news where you are on this strike day, tune into your bbc local radio station for regular updates throughout the morning. now onto the weather with katerina. hello there. good morning to you. 0ut there today we are expecting spells of sunshine accompanied by a few showers. there is a chance the odd shower could fall on the heavy side, too. it's a mild start to the day, particularly across central london. variable cloud, spells of sunshine and a few showers. i think these showers will continue through this afternoon.

they'll be very on and off. and with those gentle winds today, i think any showers we do get could be quite slow moving. we're looking at highs of around 23 celsius. now through this evening, any lingering showers will eventually clear away. so by the end of the night, i think for all areas, it should turn largely dry with some clear spells. and with those light winds tonight, there is a chance of a few pockets of mist and fog. 0ur temperatures fall away to around at 10 to 11 degrees. so friday, the best of the weather will be through the morning. so a dry and bright start to the day with a good deal of sunshine. there'll be more cloud building through the rest of the day with a chance of a few showers. not too much of a breeze around tomorrow, too, but it will turn increasingly windy through saturday. we are expecting more cloud through the afternoon with a few spots of rain and sunny spells and showers through the day on sunday. that's it from me — but there's much more on all of todays stories on the bbc news app and regular bulletins on bbc radio london throughout the morning.

but for now, let's cross back to naga and ben. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and ben thompson. the women's world cup starts today and england's lionesses will be hoping to recreate last year's euro success and take home another trophy. the tournament is being jointly hosted by australia and new zealand and is on course to be the most—watched ever, with more than 1.3 million tickets bought in advance. our sports correspondent katie gornall reports. this is a world cup reaching new heights. for the first time, the tournament has come to the southern hemisphere with australia and new zealand welcoming the world cup. it's the biggest women's world cup to date. it could even be the best. the level has grown incredibly in the last ten years and the best are coming here. the best are playing here in new zealand.

they are playing in australia, so the entertainment is assured and guaranteed. as sydney prepares for its opening match, you can feel the excitement in the air. such was the demand for tickets in the city that fifa moved the matildas' first game with ireland here to stadium australia, the biggest venue in the tournament. but rather than feel burdened by the pressure of hosting their own party, the australia team say they're embracing it. to come to this stadium and kind of have the realization that we really have brought the women's world cup to australia is a really proud moment for all of us. but at the moment we're just excited. we've been ready to go all week, so we can't wait to get started. ireland are one of eight teams making their debut at this tournament. they may be the underdogs of group h, but they say they're playing for something more than themselves. it's exceeding levels of expectation, i guess, and that's something we've done along the way.

by qualifying for our first ever major tournament and back home in ireland, we've created history by doing that. and for us fundamentally as a team, we don't just want to create history, we want to leave a legacy as well. right now, women's football is riding the crest of a wave and the hype, particularly here in australia, has been building for months. this women's world cup is set to break all kinds of records from viewing figures to tickets sold. but what will really help capture the public�*s imagination is excitement on the pitch. and there are signs that this could be the most open world cup yet. as ever, the usa are hot favourites, going for an unprecedented third world cup in a row. despite their injury problemsm england, the european champions are expected to challenge, while spain have some of the world's best players. and australia, led by superstar sam kerr, are capable of beating anyone on their day. but in women's football, struggle is never far from the surface, with many teams facing issues. jamaica had to crowdfund to travel to the tournament,

while at the other end of the scale, england are in a pay dispute with the fa over bonuses. it's notjust about money, it's not just about kit or facilities. it's about us as a team believing in the next generation as well, having the best possible situation to play football. growing the game starts at the grassroots. barra la trobe in brisbane is one of the oldest clubs in australia. so old, in fact, theirfirst women's team wore bonnets. more than 100 years on from that photo, women's football here is on the rise, and the hope is that a world cup on home turf will lift the sport to the next level. it could really be a big wake up call like this is a sport i can do. this is something i can do at my local club. | the girls are just wanting to play| and they're giving up their netball and they're coming down and playing soccer and it'sjust fabulous. - what would the atmosphere be like if australia did win? hopefully a public holiday off school. the celebrations are about to begin. this world cup has already

broken new ground. the question is who will get their hands on the trophy come august? katie gornall, bbc news, brisbane. we'rejoined now by former lioness and bbc sport football expert, rachel brown—finnis. where do we start? the tickets are sold, the stadio will be filled, and the atmosphere is roaring. it feels like it's the atmosphere is roaring. it feels like its continued over from the euro and it feels like the enthusiasm is therefore women's football. ~ , football. absolutely. viewing fi . ures football. absolutely. viewing figures will— football. absolutely. viewing figures will show _ football. absolutely. viewing figures will show that. - football. absolutely. viewing i figures will show that. australia have never hosted a men's or women's world cup, and new zealand, and their appetite for sport is only second maybe to us in the uk, so they've got such an appetite and it's at fever pitch now and with the opening game starting at eight o'clock this morning, we will be

showing that i can't wait to go up to my booth and do the commentary, so that the crowds will be flocking out and the knockout stages at the beginning of august and then all eyes on england from our point of view. . ~ eyes on england from our point of view. ., ~ ., , ., ., ., view. talk to me first of all about what are the _ view. talk to me first of all about what are the highlights. - view. talk to me first of all about what are the highlights. what - view. talk to me first of all about what are the highlights. what we j what are the highlights. what we need to look out for and we will come unto england. the need to look out for and we will come unto england. the matilda's is the name of — come unto england. the matilda's is the name of the _ come unto england. the matilda's is the name of the australian - come unto england. the matilda's is the name of the australian team - come unto england. the matilda's is| the name of the australian team and they are spearheaded by the chelsea number nine, sam kerr, the poster girl for the tournament and if australia were to do something they've never done before and would go into the final, or even a semifinal or even win it, that is the dream in hosting the tournament on your own soil, to win it on home soil as england did last summer with the european championships it will be spearheaded by her. one of the best centre forwards in the world. it's an outside shot but people

would argue they are dark horses for that. , ., , ., ., “ would argue they are dark horses for that. i. , ., ., ~ ., that. everyone is looking at the usa. that. everyone is looking at the usa- they _ that. everyone is looking at the usa- they are _ that. everyone is looking at the usa. they are ranked - that. everyone is looking at the usa. they are ranked number i that. everyone is looking at the i usa. they are ranked number one that. everyone is looking at the - usa. they are ranked number one in the world and _ usa. they are ranked number one in the world and have _ usa. they are ranked number one in the world and have won _ usa. they are ranked number one in the world and have won it _ usa. they are ranked number one in the world and have won it the - usa. they are ranked number one in the world and have won it the last i the world and have won it the last two times and no 1's ever won it three times in a row, so can they make history? they seem to do that all the time and you could never overlook the likes of megan rapinoe, and she's been such a vocal leader for women's football, for lots of different reasons, does her talking on and off the pitch. ilirui’itli different reasons, does her talking on and off the pitch.— on and off the pitch. with megan, it was interesting _ on and off the pitch. with megan, it was interesting the _ on and off the pitch. with megan, it was interesting the statement - on and off the pitch. with megan, it was interesting the statement thatl was interesting the statement that came out yesterday about pay and negotiations and a spa as i understand and you can clarify it for me, they said we need negotiations and they are still ongoing but we will put them aside and focus on the football for the moment. . , and focus on the football for the moment. ., , ., ., moment. that is what the england ca tain, moment. that is what the england captain. millie _ moment. that is what the england captain, millie bright, _ moment. that is what the england captain, millie bright, they - moment. that is what the england captain, millie bright, they put - moment. that is what the england | captain, millie bright, they put out a statement and said they are parking their negotiations but roll back a couple of months, the alliance for all the national team,

the player representation side of it, they need —— negotiated a first—ever deal that the prize money from the fifa women's world cup would be distributed to the players and that's never happened before and if you think that a lot of nations, there are players representing their countries at the world cup and they are part—time players earning nothing from being at the world cup, and some of them juggle it with part—timejobs and and some of them juggle it with part—time jobs and thankfully that's a distant memory for likes the of the england players and most of the republic of ireland players but we are talking about the bigger football family and that's a landmark statement so the individual teams like england and the usa, they've had discussions between england players on the fa, which are being parked in that's to do with prize money. so can england do it? every team has been marred by key injuries and

before the european championships, spain lost one of the best place in the world and she was the poster girl for the euros and she has gone. i'm a final between england and germany, alex popp was out for the final which did england a massive favour but teams are on occasions without their best players and the usa are one of those. england are one of those on the list is pretty much endless. i can see one of four or 56 or back and win the tournament.— or 56 or back and win the tournament. . ., ., ., tournament. the encouraging for ireland? qualifying _ tournament. the encouraging for ireland? qualifying for— tournament. the encouraging for ireland? qualifying for their - ireland? qualifying for their first-ever cup _ ireland? qualifying for their first-ever cup is _ ireland? qualifying for their first-ever cup is exciting . ireland? qualifying for their | first-ever cup is exciting and first—ever cup is exciting and that's not doing them a disservice. and they have weapons that can harm teams and they do have a tough group. but the performances that they put in, the manager they have, a lot of experience in leading teams at major championships, so they're

going to be a very good representation of what republic of ireland football is about. in representation of what republic of ireland football is about.— ireland football is about. in your booth, ireland football is about. in your booth. what _ ireland football is about. in your booth, what snacks _ ireland football is about. in your booth, what snacks will - ireland football is about. in your booth, what snacks will you - ireland football is about. in your. booth, what snacks will you have? the key to it all.— the key to it all. what snacks will ou have the key to it all. what snacks will you have when — the key to it all. what snacks will you have when you _ the key to it all. what snacks will you have when you are _ the key to it all. what snacks will you have when you are in - the key to it all. what snacks will you have when you are in your. the key to it all. what snacks will i you have when you are in your booth commentating, trying to be neutral but really wanting england to win? to keep such a svelte figure you have to minimise the stacks and go with the coffee. harry bows, few jelly sweets, red bull. it'sjust top ups, a couple of days of preparation and that's what does your main carb loading.- preparation and that's what does your main carb loading. rachel, good to know. your main carb loading. rachel, good to know- nice — your main carb loading. rachel, good to know. nice to _ your main carb loading. rachel, good to know. nice to have _ your main carb loading. rachel, good to know. nice to have the _ your main carb loading. rachel, good to know. nice to have the inside - to know. nice to have the inside secrets. we'll be listening. we are

moving over to bmc to and it starts with kicks off at eight o'clock this morning —— bbc two. we got to talk ashes in a good start for england and australia and england need to keep the lead. hugh is there for us at old trafford. gloomy skies because the weather is playing in, and we need to get the job done before the weekend. you are absolutely right. _ job done before the weekend. you are absolutely right. good _ job done before the weekend. you are absolutely right. good morning. - job done before the weekend. you are absolutely right. good morning. we i absolutely right. good morning. we are not going to talk about the weather too much because we don't want to tempt fate, but it's been an incredible fascinating and exciting ashes series, perhaps the most exciting since 2005 one of the most memorable days of that took place here when on the final day of that match in that year thousands and thousands of fans were locked out because it was a sell—out on that final day, but much has changed at old trafford since then. the big red media centre did not exist in the stands have been rebuilt in the

party stand is temporary and hospitality to the left and right of the pavilion and to bits of hotel but there is one thing that has remained for all of those years, those two towers at the front of the pavilion, more than hundred and 50 years old and everything behind it, thatis years old and everything behind it, that is new as well. it is a fascinating test match and a must win test match. back in 2005 it was a draw. 0nly win test match. back in 2005 it was a draw. only in test cricket can you have an exhilarating draw but that's not good enough this time. after day one, australia 299—8, and england need to push on with the weather around. did the ashes make you younger? for stuart broad, the unique intensity inspires him. no english bowler has dismissed more australians. usman khawaja, the first wicket on the first day. now chris woakes excelled, got rid of four batters including david warner. plenty of australians got going. marnus labuschagne reached 51. england kept finding ways to stop them, like moeen ali here.

review, lbw. england's reaction to the right. you'll see labuschagne's reaction to the left. joe root held a good catch as england's plan against travis head succeeded. 48 for the batter, a 600th test wicket for the bowler. but it's a team game. you want to achieve milestones in test match wins. i think they always mean a lot more when you when you manage to take wickets and test match wins and as a team, we've had a pretty decent day on a pretty decent cricket pitch as well. you know i've got the ball in front of me that i got the 600 with and that hit the aussies middle of the bat. middle of the bat a bit too much off me today. mitchell marsh made 51. jonny bairstow with his superb catch made his point. yes, he's england's wicketkeeper. well, not a drop of rain fell on the first day. we will, of course, be watching the weather when play resumes and we'll be watching australia bat. 299-8. england will hope i mean, they'll really hope, there's not too much more of this. joe wilson, bbc news at old trafford.

well, not far from here in manchester — the final golf major of the season — the open is just getting underway in liverpool. cameron smith is the defending champion, but afterwinning the scottish 0pen last week, rory mcilroy will be amongst the favourites to win the claretjug once again, after winning the tournament in 2014. for more on this, we can cross to ben croucher — who's at royal liverpool for us — ben. we've already had the opening tee shot. we we've already had the opening tee shot. ~ ., ,., ., ., shot. we have indeed. good morning and welcome — shot. we have indeed. good morning and welcome to _ shot. we have indeed. good morning and welcome to hoylake. _ shot. we have indeed. good morning and welcome to hoylake. play - shot. we have indeed. good morning and welcome to hoylake. play is - and welcome to hoylake. play is under way at the 151st 0pen under way at the 151st open championship and there is a special sense of excitement on the first morning of the open, and here is no different. we can already hear the crackle of the lawnmowers in the distance and we can see, if you look away to the left, the fans are starting to stream in and make their way over to the first hole where the opening tee shot has just been hit.

matthewjordan, a hoylake local who came through qualifying hitting his first tee shot into the left rough, unfortunately but they are going down the first right now. to give you a sense of where we are we have the old victorian club house dating back to 1895 and we can see some of the early starters behind out of bed with the alarm calls, bright and early just with the alarm calls, bright and earlyjust going through their final motions and getting the putting stroke on track but who of the big names do we need to look out for later on well rory as the scottish open champion from the weekend and last won a major in 2014 and it was right here at hoylake and he says he is trending in the right direction and cannot remember feeling so good coming into the open. you have the defending champion cameron smith he won at st andrews last year and won his last event and the note —— world number one scottie scheffler has not finished lower than 12th in any

tournament since october, but if we swing around and take a look at the 18th grandstand where the claret drug is going to be hoisted aloft come sunday evening, look at the flags at the top fluttering, all fairly becalmed at the moment when the wind starts blowing this weekend that could change the whole outcome of this 0pen that could change the whole outcome of this open championship. then. of this open championship. then, thank ou of this open championship. then, thank you very — of this open championship. then, thank you very much. _ of this open championship. then, thank you very much. an - of this open championship. then, l thank you very much. an obsession with the weather both here here and there. some football transfer news. more big—named players look set to make their move to saudi arabia — including the first englishman to make the move this summer. liverpool captain jordan henderson looks set for a reunion with former teammate and now al ettifaq manager steven gerrard — after liverpool agreed a initial deal of £12 million with the saudi arabian club for their midfielder. and henderson looks as though he isn't the only one on the move —

manchester city have also agreed a deal of £30 million for winger riyad mahrez for him tojoin al ahli. and jonas vingegaard is on the brink of retaining his tour de france title — after extending his lead to more than seven minutes, with four more stages to go. in a gruelling mountain stage, vingegaard showed his class — whilst his rival tadej pogacar crumbled — and fell away. felix gall won the stage, ahead of britain's simon yates, as vingegaard crossed the line in fourth. it appears that the tour de france is done and dusted but things are on a knife edge as they have been after every day of the ashes series and we get under way here at 11 o'clock. few, thank you very much. it really does feel like weather is playing a big role in all of that, golf, cricket and the football. we

big role in all of that, golf, cricket and the football. we are all obsessed with _ cricket and the football. we are all obsessed with it, _ cricket and the football. we are all obsessed with it, and _ cricket and the football. we are all obsessed with it, and rightly - cricket and the football. we are all obsessed with it, and rightly so . obsessed with it, and rightly so thatis obsessed with it, and rightly so that is why we have matt taylor to cure our obsessions and you are starting on the other side the world. i starting on the other side the world. , ~ �* starting on the other side the world. , . �* , ., world. i will be. we'll start with the world _ world. i will be. we'll start with the world cup _ world. i will be. we'll start with the world cup was _ world. i will be. we'll start with the world cup was because - world. i will be. we'll start with the world cup was because of l world. i will be. we'll start with l the world cup was because of the opening _ the world cup was because of the opening ceremony but the england matches— opening ceremony but the england matches don't start until saturday and it _ matches don't start until saturday and it is— matches don't start until saturday and it is winter over there, matches don't start until saturday and it is winter overthere, so matches don't start until saturday and it is winter over there, so what can we _ and it is winter over there, so what can we expect to see weather—wise. not too _ can we expect to see weather—wise. not too bad, — can we expect to see weather—wise. not too bad, looking at 21 degrees in brisbane, 16 in and ranging in brishane— in brisbane, 16 in and ranging in brisbane to— in brisbane, 16 in and ranging in brisbane to ten in adelaide. in these — brisbane to ten in adelaide. in these temperatures not far off what we see _ these temperatures not far off what we see on— these temperatures not far off what we see on a summers day and pleasant conditions _ we see on a summers day and pleasant conditions and certainly for england's first match on saturday in brisbane. _ england's first match on saturday in brisbane, looks like the sun will be shining _ brisbane, looks like the sun will be shining with a high of around 21 with— shining with a high of around 21 withiust — shining with a high of around 21 withiust a _ shining with a high of around 21 withjust a gentle breeze. picture that in_ withjust a gentle breeze. picture that in mind when we come back to our shores— that in mind when we come back to our shores on saturday's forecast but out _ our shores on saturday's forecast but out there today some sunshine around _ but out there today some sunshine around the — but out there today some sunshine around the country on a small chance

of one _ around the country on a small chance of one or— around the country on a small chance of one or two — around the country on a small chance of one or two showers and we are stuck— of one or two showers and we are stuck between high pressure in the atiantic— stuck between high pressure in the atlantic and there is a north—westerly air flow. it's a bit fresher— north—westerly air flow. it's a bit fresher out— north—westerly air flow. it's a bit fresher out there. not a desperately strong _ fresher out there. not a desperately strong wind but a cool start for some — strong wind but a cool start for some. cloud and showers across northern — some. cloud and showers across northern scotland which will edge southwards and a few showers in the west but _ southwards and a few showers in the west but the shower clouds will bubble — west but the shower clouds will bubble up through the day but many will avoid _ bubble up through the day but many will avoid them altogether and stay dry weather showers fall with the li - ht dry weather showers fall with the light winds they will hang around for some — light winds they will hang around for some time. temperatures on par with what— for some time. temperatures on par with what we've seen in australia and that's— with what we've seen in australia and that's the sort of thing we will see at— and that's the sort of thing we will see at old — and that's the sort of thing we will see at old trafford and hoylake. it looks _ see at old trafford and hoylake. it looks like — see at old trafford and hoylake. it looks like a good take with a chance of a shower— looks like a good take with a chance of a shower being small and the breeze — of a shower being small and the breeze picking up and it will pick up breeze picking up and it will pick up as— breeze picking up and it will pick up as we — breeze picking up and it will pick up as we go into the weekend. for tonight, _ up as we go into the weekend. for tonight, to — up as we go into the weekend. for tonight, to get us into tomorrow, dry and _ tonight, to get us into tomorrow, dry and largely clear for many and outbreaks— dry and largely clear for many and outbreaks of rain, some sliding into northern— outbreaks of rain, some sliding into northern ireland as well and temperatures in rural areas at

single — temperatures in rural areas at single figures, so a fresh start for one or— single figures, so a fresh start for one or two — single figures, so a fresh start for one or two but are bright enough start— one or two but are bright enough start for— one or two but are bright enough start for southern and eastern areas where _ start for southern and eastern areas where the _ start for southern and eastern areas where the best of the morning sunshine — where the best of the morning sunshine will be, staying fine across — sunshine will be, staying fine across southern counties throughout the day _ across southern counties throughout the day but — across southern counties throughout the day but a lot more cloud further north— the day but a lot more cloud further north and _ the day but a lot more cloud further north and west, patchy rain on and off in_ north and west, patchy rain on and off in scotland and northern ireland through— off in scotland and northern ireland through the day and one or two showers — through the day and one or two showers brewing elsewhere on the odd heavy _ showers brewing elsewhere on the odd heavy one _ showers brewing elsewhere on the odd heavy one to the north—east of scotland — heavy one to the north—east of scotland and temperatures reasonably similar— scotland and temperatures reasonably similar to _ scotland and temperatures reasonably similar to what will see this afternoon between 16 and 21 degrees but as— afternoon between 16 and 21 degrees but as we _ afternoon between 16 and 21 degrees but as we go into the weekend this is what _ but as we go into the weekend this is what we — but as we go into the weekend this is what we are keeping our eyes on, a developing area of low pressure which _ a developing area of low pressure which will— a developing area of low pressure which will bring strengthening winds and rain _ which will bring strengthening winds and rain it— which will bring strengthening winds and rain. it might take much of the day for— and rain. it might take much of the day for east — and rain. it might take much of the day for east anglia and the south—east to see the rainbow elsewhere outbreaks of rain will be on and _ elsewhere outbreaks of rain will be on and off— elsewhere outbreaks of rain will be on and off in the heaviest on the hills in— on and off in the heaviest on the hills in the — on and off in the heaviest on the hills in the west and the winds are strengthening for england and wales with gales towards the south—west of the country— with gales towards the south—west of the country and it will feel cool once _ the country and it will feel cool once the — the country and it will feel cool once the winter sets in and the area of low— once the winter sets in and the area of low pressure pushes east through saturday _ of low pressure pushes east through saturday night into sunday bringing strong _ saturday night into sunday bringing strong winds across other parts of

the country — strong winds across other parts of the country and some of the heaviest rain on _ the country and some of the heaviest rain on sunday will be across the northern— rain on sunday will be across the northern half of the uk. i will keep you updated. an investigation into pricing practices at the supermarkets will be released later this morning. hannah's looking at what this means. we know prices are going up, but are supermarkets charging us too much? that is _ supermarkets charging us too much? that is the _ supermarkets charging us too much? that is the question and money is tight and everybody wants a good deal and that is what the report from the authority has been looking at. we expect this report from the competition and markets authority to cover two things — first the accusations that supermarkets are making extra money out of rising prices, and second whether retailers are clear enough when it comes to pricing on special offers. the price of groceries has been rising for well over a year. on average they're nearly 15% more than they were 12 months ago.

but some individual items — particularly in supermarket budget ranges — have gone up even more. supermarkets say its because of how much fuel and raw ingredients have gone up since the war in ukraine, but they've faced accusations of profiteering. earlier this month, they were found to be making an extra 6 pence per litre of profit on petrol, which was put down to a lack of competition between the retailers. today 5 report will look at whether the same is happening on groceries. it will also take a look at the other issue — how clear supermarkets are being about their promotions. to work out whether you're getting a good deal you really have to compare the price for a fixed quantity — in this case 4 pence per 100ml of water. that information should be clear but the consumer group which found it often isn't. for example they found that at tesco, a shopper who bought four 250ml glass bottles of coca cola was paying 346% more per unit than someone who bought a bigger bottle — that s more than four times as much. meanwhile at asda, the price

per 100g of walkers crisps varied by more than a pound. a customer buying a standard packet was paying 231% more than somebody buying a sharing bag. the question really is whether those so—called deals are fair and whether people have enough information. we expect more information on that when the report is published at 10am. but of course at a time when the main advice is to shop around for the best deal — it's obviously more important than ever that you can spot whether or not you're getting the best value for money. a rare plant at the university of leicester's botanic garden, has finally bloomed again much to the delight of fans who have been waiting a very long

time for it to happen. yes, the agave succulent plant last flowered in 1998 — 25 years ago, as helen astle reports. standing at over 15 feet tall and peeping through the roof. this is no ordinary plant. the agave succulent is also called the century plant because originally early explorers thought it took a hundred years to flower. thankfully, they were wrong and it's just been the 25—year wait. it then has to be grown indoors. there are a few botanic gardens that have got them and they nearly always have to take glass out the roof to get them to flower because the greenhouses is not tall enough. so we've had to take the top of the plant, which was an almighty shame. now, the last time the agave plant was flowering was back in 1998. tony blair was prime minister. the search engine google had just been launched and interest rates weren't 5% like they are now. they were seven and a half percent.

we were there too to capture the moment. now, there are some weird plants in here gathered from around the world, settled in leicestershire, but none is settled better and none is weirder than this. the plant is certainly attracting a lot of attention. botanic gardens had a big plant sale and family day at the beginning ofjuly, and for the first time ever, people were queuing to get in the greenhouse. i was just looking at the stem and it's like that big. i think it's pretty incredible. it kind of amazes me. well, it's quite extraordinary, really. we've never seen anything like it before. just absolutely amazing. yeah. so i've been giddy as a kid. ram singh and his wife saw the last agave flower and have come back to see this one. 25 years is a long time. although it doesn't look long.

it seems as if it's going like that. what does it mean to you to see it? better than even looking at taj mahal or something like that? it's much better than that. better than the taj mahal? because it is, of course, in nature. once it's finished flowering, it will gradually die and the whole plant will die. by the end of the year it will have been removed. visitors are being encouraged to come and see the once in a generation flowering plant as soon as possible. incredible stuff, 25 years later. helen astle with that report. let's find out what's happening where you are this morning. a very good morning, welcome to bbc london, i'm thomas magill. rail passengers are being advised to check before they travel today as some rmt union members continue with industrial action. there'll be limited services across the network with trains starting later

and finishing earlier. the action is part of a national dispute over pay with further strike action planned for the next two saturdays. polling stations are due to open in the next few minutes in the uxbridge and south ruislip by—election where voters are choosing a new mp following the resignation of borisjohnson last month. there are 17 candidates standing with the conservatives defending a majority of 7,000 votes. polling stations close at ten o'clock tonight. the 75th anniversary of the arrival of hmt empire windrush at tilbury will be celebrated at this year's notting hill carnival. it'll take place as always over the august bank hoilday with the aim to bring people together to celebrate caribbean culture. we're really looking forward to this year's carnival. carnival is an annual celebration that brings together the diverse communities of london and beyond to celebrate together. we've been through tough times. there's a lot going on in the world at the moment, and i think

the pandemic and the lack of being able to come together was well noticed in 2020 and beyond. let's take a look at the tubes. the district line has no service between barking and upminster eastbound. there's severe delays between richmond and turnham green. there's a limited service on parts of the elizabeth and 0verground due to the industrial action — best to check before you travel. for all the latest travel news where you are on this strike day, tune into your bbc local radio station for regular updates throughout the morning. now onto the weather with katerina. hello there. good morning to you. 0ut there today we are expecting spells of sunshine accompanied by a few showers. there is a chance the odd shower could fall on the heavy side, too. it's a mild start to the day, particularly across central london. variable cloud, spells of sunshine and a few showers. i think these showers will continue through this afternoon. they'll be very on and off. and with those gentle winds today, i think any showers we do get could be quite slow moving. we're looking at highs

of around 23 celsius. now through this evening, any lingering showers will eventually clear away. so by the end of the night, i think for all areas, it should turn largely dry with some clear spells. and with those light winds tonight, there is a chance of a few pockets of mist and fog. 0ur temperatures fall away to around at 10 to 11 degrees. so friday, the best of the weather will be through the morning. so a dry and bright start to the day with a good deal of sunshine. there'll be more cloud building through the rest of the day with a chance of a few showers. not too much of a breeze around tomorrow, too, but it will turn increasingly windy through saturday. we are expecting more cloud through the afternoon with a few spots of rain and sunny spells and showers through the day on sunday. that's it from me — but there's much more on the bbc news app and regular bulletins on bbc radio london throughout the morning.

good morning, welcome to breakfast with ben thompson and naga munchetty. 0ur headlines today. thousands of senior doctors in england will go on strike this morning as nhs bosses warn of significant disruption for patients. disruption on railways across the uk today, as up to 20,000 rail staff in the rmt union begin the first of three walk—outs. two people are killed in a shooting in auckland just hours before the opening ceremony of the women's world cup is held in the city. good morning from old trafford. high cloud and perhaps high hopes england can take advantage in a must win ashes test. the world cup is

just an hour away in new zealand. can they stop the usa? it will be largely dry including at old trafford but the chance of showers. forecast details coming up here. it's thursday, the 20th ofjuly. in the last few minutes, senior hospital doctors in england have begun 48—hours strike in a dispute over pay. nhs bosses have warned of severe disruption, with thousands of appointments postponed. it's the first time consultants have taken part in industrial action in more than a decade. 0ur health correspondent sophie hutchinson reports. we locked ourselves away. we did everything we should have done in covid to protect the nhs and now when i want them, they're letting me down, really. sally knight, one of thousands of patients hit by the consultants' strike. her appointment for a hip

replacement can't go ahead because, as with so many assessments and procedures, a senior doctor has to be there when it's carried out. the wait�*s doubled and then i don't know how long i'll have to wait after that. it was almost i had a target, at least every day would be a step towards it. whereas, currently, ifeel i was going forwards and i've been knocked back. today's rare two—day walk—out by hospital consultants in england comes hot off the heels of strikes byjunior doctors. the union that represents them, the bma, has rejected the government's latest 6% pay offer, saying it does nothing to address more than a decade of real—terms pay cuts. for it to have got to the point where consultants are striking, things are really bad. 0ur pay has been cut in value by more than a third since 2008. people are furious about it. i have been talking to my colleagues at work. the prime minister saying last week

there are no more talks on pay, it hasn't made people feel, oh, that's over then. it's made them feel more angry. the 6% pay increase from the government means basic salaries will start at £93,500, with the most experienced getting just over 126,000. 0ur plea to consultants is to recognise that we have listened on pensions, as per their ask. we have listened to the independent pay review body recommendations. and it's now time to put patients first and for consultants to call off the strike. there are some doctors who oppose the strike. 0ne consultant agreed to speak to us anonymously because, he said, he had a very unpopular view. overall, i think compared with a lot of people in society, we have a pretty good deal. i feel very uncomfortable with well—paid individuals with good pensions protesting about their pay. can you see from the work you have done why doctors are so angry at the moment?

it's not just that they have experienced a pay cut overthe past ten, 13, 15 years, but they have seen a bigger pay cut than other groups within the nhs. you can see here the purple bar is nhs consultants, one of the highest—earning groups. they have seen an average pay cut of about 17%. the group at the top there, second from the top includes nhs cleaners and porters and so on. they have seen a pay cut of more like 3.5% on average, so a much smaller pay cut. this is harley street, probably the most famous place in england for senior doctors to come to see private patients and boost their nhs salary. it is estimated around a third of consultants in the health service do private work. but experts are clear — the nhs cannot afford to lose any more doctor hours to the private sector. any loss of hours, in consultant hours in the nhs, could have impacts on the ability to reduce waiting times, treatment of patients, and the ability to train the next generation of consultants

in the future. so what's really important for patients and the nhs is to make sure this dispute is solved as quickly as possible. there is no sign the dispute with doctors will be over quickly and every sign that further strikes will go ahead. sophie hutchinson, bbc news. we will be talking more about the strike action later in the programme. we will take you to new zealand because we have had events overshadowing the world cup. a crucial day in new zealand. but two people have been killed in a shooting in new zealand, just hours before the women's world cup opening match begins. police confirmed the gunman has also died and said there's no wider threat to national security. 0ur sports reporter maz farookhi was in auckland where the shooting took place. what we do know is the shooter and two members of the public have

died in this incident that began here in the downtown business district of auckland, just on the waterfront. just before 7.30 local time, we were alerted to helicopters overhead. police vehicles arriving. sirens, armed police, and the area was quickly cordoned off. we believe that the shooter entered a building on lower queen street and there were construction workers within that building who were asked to take shelter. some of them went on to the roof. when armed police eventually made their way into the building, they were up there with them. we heard reports of people barricading themselves in rooms within the building. workers on the 14th floor hiding behind, sheltering behind concrete bollards, as well, as the shooter made his way through the building. he made his way eventually into an elevator where he engaged with police and then shots were fired. we heard six shots on the ground here and then police confirming a few minutes later that the shooter and two members of the public had died. what they have said is they believe this is an isolated incident.

they don't believe anybody else was involved, they don't believe there was any political, ideological motivation involved in what happened here this morning. but, obviously, the mood is very muted. this is the opening day of the 2023 women's world cup. the philippines team hotel isjust a short walk away from us. it's actually on lower queen street where this incident took place. it was actually within the police cordon when the police sectioned off that area of the road. so, yes, while we are expecting a day of celebration here for the opening of this huge tournament, the mood is certainly more sombre and more muted. an independent hotline has been set up for employees to report inappropriate behaviour at mcdonald's after the bbc reported on dozens of allegations at the fast—food chain. hannah has been looking at this for us this morning. hannah, what more have we heard? it was two days ago that the bbc first reported this story — an investigation that revealed a toxic culture of sexual assault,

racism and bullying at mcdonald's branches in the uk. since then a further 120 former and current mcdonald's workers have come forward to allege they faced harassment and bullying at the chain. mcdonald's has apologised and says that all allegations are being taken extremely seriously and will be investigated thoroughly whenever details are shared. they've now set up an independent phone line that employees can use to report inappropriate behaviour. they say they committed last february to a zero—tolerance approach to any kind of harrassment and any proven breaches of that will be met with severe measures, up to and including firing people from the company. rail passengers will face more disruption today and on saturday, as guards and station staff begin a fresh round of strikes over pay, jobs and conditions. the action by the rmt union will affect 14 train companies

across england and also impact services running into scotland and wales. netflix signed up nearly six million new subscribers in the last three months — far more than predicted — after it clamped down on password sharing. despite the increase, shares in the streaming service have fallen, after its latest financial results were weaker than expected. nigel farage has released documents that he says back up his claim that his account at the bank coutts was closed because his views "did not align" with their values. chief political correspondent nick eardleyjoins us. there is claim and counterclaim. what more do we know? this row has escalated. you might remember that few days ago, there were reports including on the bbc that some sources said nigel farage had his

account closed because he did have enough money. —— money in it, quite frankly. nigel farage has published a dossier and he says it shows his political views were taken into a consideration by a group in coutts bank when they looked at whether to keep him as a customer. thea;r bank when they looked at whether to keep him as a customer.— keep him as a customer. they say that russia _ keep him as a customer. they say that russia is _ keep him as a customer. they say that russia is a _ keep him as a customer. they say that russia is a risk _ keep him as a customer. they say that russia is a risk for _ keep him as a customer. they say that russia is a risk for them - keep him as a customer. they say that russia is a risk for them and | that russia is a risk for them and they— that russia is a risk for them and they say— that russia is a risk for them and they say that my views do not align with the _ they say that my views do not align with the bank's how a bank that is 40%_ with the bank's how a bank that is 40% owned by the british taxpayer after their— 40% owned by the british taxpayer after their greed and incompetence, led us _ after their greed and incompetence, led us to— after their greed and incompetence, led us to bailing them out, i do not know _ led us to bailing them out, i do not know this— led us to bailing them out, i do not know. this bank are behaving now like a _ know. this bank are behaving now like a political campaigning organisation. it _ organisation. it has caused a furore in parliament

with mps raising concerns. it has gone up to the prime minister who has said he does not think it right that people should have their bank accounts closed in part because of their expression of free speech. what is going to happen now is the government said it will tighten up the rules and make it clear that people have to be given more notice, about three months, and if a bank wants to close an account they have to give a better explanation. for now, this keeps running and running a nigel farage is clearly unhappy. thank you. polls have opened in the last few minutes for by—elections in three constituencies currently held by the conservatives. uxbridge and south ruislip in west london was the seat of the former prime minister, borisjohnson. voting is also taking place in somerton and frome in somerset, and selby and ainsty in north yorkshire. you can watch the by—election results in a special programme from midnight here on bbc one. ?

we can check in on the weather. here's matt. good morning. it is looking dry for many and across some parts of east anglia, lincolnshire. some fog around in suffolk here. while most start the day drying, there will be showers dotted around, particularly through the afternoon. the showers mainly across the far north of scotland, some in west wales and elsewhere in the far west. varying amounts of sunshine. where you have cloud, it should break up two sunny spells. showers will be slow—moving across england and wales. 0nce spells. showers will be slow—moving across england and wales. once you are in the sunshine, it should feel pleasant, even if temperatures are down at this stage ofjuly. cooler

than yesterday. into the evening, showers in southern england mainly inland and towards eastern counties. looking dry for the golf and cricket in the north west of england. showers in northern ireland. the bulk of the showers today in scotland. with more of a breeze here, it will feel fairly cool. 0vernight, showers will fade. 0utbreaks 0vernight, showers will fade. outbreaks of rain in scotland and that will develop in northern ireland later in the night. temperatures down to single figures. friday, cloud in western areas. some rain. dryer in the south and east, but this weekend, wet and windy weather heading our way. thanks. in the last few minutes, senior hospital doctors in england have taken to the picket lines, as they begin a two—day strike over pgy- consultants will be providing so—called ?christmas day cover — so emergency

care will be provided, along with a limited amount of routine work. this walk—out is expected to cause more disruption than previous strikes by other nhs workers ? that s because no one can replace a consultant, as they're the most skilled and experienced doctors. so what is it all about? again, it comes down to pay. last week, the government made what it said was a final offer of a 6% rise. according to the department of health, consultants earn, on average, around £127,000 a year. the bma say consultants have a starting salary of £88,000, which rises to nearly £120,000 after 19 years. they say salaries haven't risen in line with inflation, and they're angry about what they call a real—terms fall in their pay. in the meantime, nhs leaders expect care will be virtually at a standstill during the next 48 hours.

here 5 what the national medical director for nhs england, professor sir stephen powis, had to say about the impact. so in previous industrial action, we've seen up to around 50,000 appointments a day being rescheduled. over the last five days of industrial action by junior doctors, just finished, we saw around 100,000 rescheduled. of course, that included a weekend. so i think the daily impact over the next two days of the consultant industrial action is likely to be at least as great and perhaps greater. we'rejoined now by dr vishal sharma, who's from the british medical association. why are you striking? 0ur pay has fallen dramatically over the past 15 years with year after year of pay cuts and it has got to the point where people are leaving. we have huge numbers of vacancies now. almost 60% of consultants say there

is a vacancy in their department which affects conditions and patient care. we need to say enough is enough because unless we do something it will get worse. when ou sa something it will get worse. when you say there _ something it will get worse. when you say there are _ something it will get worse. when you say there are vacancies, - something it will get worse. when you say there are vacancies, howl you say there are vacancies, how many and how is it impacting upon patient care? in many and how is it impacting upon patient care?— patient care? in the uk over 8000 medical vacancies. _ patient care? in the uk over 8000 medical vacancies. if _ patient care? in the uk over 8000 medical vacancies. if you - patient care? in the uk over 8000 medical vacancies. if you ask - medical vacancies. if you ask consultants, in a survey, more than half, 60%, said there was a vacancy in their department and it is getting worse. in their department and it is getting worse-— in their department and it is urettinworse. _ in their department and it is aaettin worse. , ., .y .,“ getting worse. does one vacancy make a massive difference _ getting worse. does one vacancy make a massive difference to _ getting worse. does one vacancy make a massive difference to care? - getting worse. does one vacancy make a massive difference to care? it - a massive difference to care? it does because it puts pressure on everyone else already working flat out. some departments are small with 6-10 out. some departments are small with 6—10 consultants. 0ne out. some departments are small with 6—10 consultants. one person is a big impact. if you look at a survey from a couple of years ago, 10,000 doctors left the uk. left the nhs and half went overseas. last year,

7000 applied for a certificate to go overseas. it is getting worse. unless things change, we worry people will suffer. haifa unless things change, we worry people will suffer.— people will suffer. how do you calculate a _ people will suffer. how do you calculate a fair _ people will suffer. how do you calculate a fair pay _ people will suffer. how do you calculate a fair pay rise? - people will suffer. how do you - calculate a fair pay rise? everyone is facing the cost—of—living crisis, money is tight and everybody is asking for more money and the bank of england and experts say if we all ask for a pay rise, inflation carries on going up.- ask for a pay rise, inflation carries on going up. what do you exect? carries on going up. what do you expect? that _ carries on going up. what do you expect? that is _ carries on going up. what do you expect? that is why _ carries on going up. what do you expect? that is why we - carries on going up. what do you expect? that is why we should . carries on going up. what do you i expect? that is why we should have an independent body. as a conservative backbencher said the process currently is rigged. the government tells them what they can afford and they tend to go along with that over time. we have said what we want is no more pay cuts this year. we have not given a clear figure, we are not asking for a huge amount in one go but to fix the pay review process and make sure it can be addressed over time. lise review process and make sure it can be addressed over time.—

be addressed over time. use a real terms -a be addressed over time. use a real terms pay cut _ be addressed over time. use a real terms pay cut of — be addressed over time. use a real terms pay cut of 3596 _ be addressed over time. use a real terms pay cut of 3596 and _ be addressed over time. use a real terms pay cut of 3596 and the - be addressed over time. use a real terms pay cut of 3596 and the ifs i terms pay cut of 35% and the ifs said it is 17%. we terms pay cut of 3596 and the ifs said it is 17%.— said it is 1796. we believe that is the figure. _ said it is 1796. we believe that is the figure, 3596. _ said it is 1796. we believe that is the figure, 3596. we _ said it is 1796. we believe that is the figure, 3596. we are - said it is 1796. we believe that is the figure, 3596. we are also - said it is 1796. we believe that is - the figure, 3596. we are also looking the figure, 35%. we are also looking at other changes over time. the the figure, 3596. we are also looking at other changes over time.- at other changes over time. the ifs said 1796 which _ at other changes over time. the ifs said 1796 which is _ at other changes over time. the ifs said 1796 which is quite _ at other changes over time. the ifs said 1796 which is quite a _ said 17% which is quite a difference. i said 1796 which is quite a difference.— said 1796 which is quite a difference. ., , ., difference. i think they are iiinorin difference. i think they are ignoring changes - difference. i think they are ignoring changes in - difference. i think they are | ignoring changes in pension contributions that have a big impact. we do not want to argue about figures. that is why we should have an independent process that is fair. all we are saying, this year, do not cut pay further, have a proper conversation and talk about how we address this but the government has not engaged at all. we have met officials but ministers have not met with us.— have not met with us. average pay for nurses is _ have not met with us. average pay for nurses is £35,000. _ have not met with us. average pay for nurses is £35,000. we - have not met with us. average pay for nurses is £35,000. we have i have not met with us. average pay i for nurses is £35,000. we have gone through average paul fleming senior

consultants. how does the disparity sit in a hospital? it is a lot of money. you earn a good salary. it might not be one that is recompense, you think, for the work you're doing. you think, for the work you're doini. ._ you think, for the work you're doind, you think, for the work you're doin. ,, you think, for the work you're doing. pay across the nhs has been cut. doing. pay across the nhs has been cut- nurses — doing. pay across the nhs has been cut- nurses do _ doing. pay across the nhs has been cut. nurses do a _ doing. pay across the nhs has been cut. nurses do a great _ doing. pay across the nhs has been cut. nurses do a great job _ doing. pay across the nhs has been cut. nurses do a great job and i doing. pay across the nhs has been cut. nurses do a great job and their| cut. nurses do a greatjob and their pay should increase also. the focus is about retention. salaries, you talked about, there is over time, encore work. because we work more hours, partly is why our pay is higher but we want to make sure the nhs is an attractive place to work so we can keep doctors. i5 nhs is an attractive place to work so we can keep doctors. is it attractive — so we can keep doctors. is it attractive because _ so we can keep doctors. is it attractive because you i so we can keep doctors. is it attractive because you have the option of doing private work and earning more that way? abs, option of doing private work and earning more that way? a minority do that at the moment, _ earning more that way? a minority do that at the moment, around - earning more that way? a minority do that at the moment, around 3096, i earning more that way? a minority do | that at the moment, around 3096, and that at the moment, around 30%, and of those it might be a session a week. it takes away from the nhs. this is about trying to stop that.

most doctors do want to work in the nhs. i do not do private work, i want to work in the nhs but when pay is falling and you are not valued, people look to do other things. at people look to do other things. at the heart of this is patient care. i expect you tell me without reform patient care will suffer in the long—term. sally said she locked herself away in a pandemic and wanted to protect the nhs. she is one of thousands who face having an operation cancelled. she says she feels let down. what do you say to people like her? it is heartbreaking. i people like her? it is heartbreaking. we . people like her? it is- heartbreaking. we speak people like her? it 3 heartbreaking. we speak to people like sally every day. every single day we speak to patients who need an operation and it will be six months, 18 months. we see people stuck in corridors. not getting care they need and a large part of that is because we do not have enough

doctors. there are other issues, we doctors. there are other issues, we do not have enough beds, but in large part, it is we do not have enough doctors.— six women have just broken the world record for rowing non—stop around great britain — a 2,000 milejourney that took them six weeks. but the team weren'tjust rowing — they also sampled sea water along the way for a portsmouth university research project. environment correspondent jonah fisher reports. it sounds as if they were drinking it. the weather forecasters need sacking! for just short of 45 days, these six women were at the mercy of the elements. how tough has it been? incredibly tough. since they began their

challenge in earlyjune. they've not left their boat as they embarked on an incredible journey around a great britain. aged between 29 and 53, some of these women had, before this challenge, never rowed seriously before. more than 2,000 miles later, they were back where it all began, tower bridge. how are you feeling? amazing. the women's journey past lands end, north through the irish sea and around the scottish coast, brought them close to dolphins, seals and whales. 0h, thunder! then there was that great british weather. we've had hailstones, torrential rain, but also glorious sunshine. and like boiling hot

days like today. when they've had a moment, they've been sampling and listening to the sea as part of a research project with portsmouth university. we have probably collected, i think, 43 microplastic samples, 86 edna samples, and at the same time we've taken some recordings. so we've probably got several terabytes worth of sound data for them to analyse. the rowing has been non—stop, so sleeping has been in shifts at either end of the boat. there's three of us in here. we just literally are like sardines. and if you move, everybody has to move. this has not been an easy challenge. navigating the tides, currents and shipping lanes around the coast is much harder and more dangerous than setting a straight course through the open sea. last year, three crews attempted this and all of them had to be rescued. this year, this all—female crew is the only one to have tried.

0h, we're going straight. leaning left. emma was the captain on board one of last year's boats and, incredibly, she kept filming as they were flipped over in the irish sea. because i did it last year and it endedin because i did it last year and it ended in disaster. the worst storm was hitting the irish sea in 30—odd years, this is closure for me and it's just incredible to have done it with some amazing women. the challenge over the women could at last share a hug with their supporters. i'd say to any young girl out there who's thinking, wow, that's incredible. yes, it is. but you can do it to. we arrived normal and we're leaving extraordinarily fabulously fantastic.

and you're record breakers. well done. the previous record for an all female crew of 51 days was beaten by nearly a week. jonah fisher, bbc news. they have absolutely bossed it. time now to get the news, where you are. a very good morning. welcome to bbc london. i'm thomas magill. rail passengers are being advised to check before they travel as some rmt union members continue with industrial action. there'll be limited services across the network with trains starting later and finishing earlier. the action is part of a national dispute over pay with further strike action planned for the next two saturdays. passengers leaving from finsbury park are either going down to moorgate or heading north online is heading towards cambridge or stevenage. today, they will not be able to do either. there will be a

knock—on effect with this strike tomorrow and it all starts again on saturday. polling stations opened in the uxbridge and south ruislip by—election where voters are choosing a new mp following borisjohnson's resignation last month. there are 17 candidates standing with the conservatives defending a majority of 7,000 votes. polling stations close at ten o'clock tonight. with the result expected in the early hours of friday morning. four rare phone boxes on the london underground have been give grade ii status. you can see the phone boxes at high street kensington, chalfont and latimer, chorleywood, and northwick park stations. they were designed in the mid—1960s and commissioned by the general post office, which owned the public telephone network at the time. the district line has no service between barking and upminster eastbound and there's

severe delays between and upminster eastbound. there's a limited service on parts of the elizabeth and 0verground due to the industrial action — best to check before you travel. now onto the weather with katerina. hello there. good morning to you. 0ut there today we are expecting spells of sunshine accompanied by a few showers. there is a chance the odd shower could fall on the heavy side, too. it's a mild start to the day, particularly across central london. variable cloud, spells of sunshine and a few showers. i think these showers will continue through this afternoon. they'll be very on and off. and with those gentle winds today, i think any showers we do get could be quite slow moving. we're looking at highs of around 23 celsius. now through this evening, any lingering showers will eventually clear away. so by the end of the night, i think for all areas, it should turn largely dry with some clear spells. and with those light winds tonight, there is a chance of a few pockets of mist and fog. 0ur temperatures fall away to around at 10 to 11 degrees. so friday, the best of the weather will be through the morning. so a dry and bright start to the day with a good deal of sunshine. there'll be more cloud building through the rest of the day with a chance of a few showers.

not too much of a breeze around tomorrow, too, but it will turn increasingly windy through saturday. we are expecting more cloud through the afternoon with a few spots of rain and sunny spells and showers through the day on sunday. that's your lot from me this morning as the football takes over here on bbc one. there's regular updates across the morning on bbc radio london — and the lunchtime programme will be here at 1.30 — so until then have a lovely morning. welcome back — you've been watching breakfast on bbc one — coming up in the next hour on the programme. we are going to leave you on bbc one because of the women's world cup in new zealand. if you want to stay with us, you can turn to bbc and we

will be on air until nine o'clock. goodbye. this is breakfast with naga munchetty and ben thompson, with you here on bbc two until 9 o'clock this morning. lots more to come. but we will talk sport and hugh has that for us and is at a rather grey 0ld sport and hugh has that for us and is at a rather grey old trafford. all eyes on the skies.— is at a rather grey old trafford. all eyes on the skies. yes, good morning- _ all eyes on the skies. yes, good morning. hello. _ all eyes on the skies. yes, good morning. hello. this _ all eyes on the skies. yes, good morning. hello. this guy - all eyes on the skies. yes, good morning. hello. this guy is i all eyes on the skies. yes, good morning. hello. this guy is not i all eyes on the skies. yes, good l morning. hello. this guy is not as grey— morning. hello. this guy is not as grey as _ morning. hello. this guy is not as grey as the — morning. hello. this guy is not as grey as the seeds that surround me here and _ grey as the seeds that surround me here and whilst we have our eyes on this guy— here and whilst we have our eyes on this guy we — here and whilst we have our eyes on this guy we are pretty confident that today will not be affected by the weather but the match might be and we _ the weather but the match might be and we will come onto that as it is day two _ and we will come onto that as it is day two of— and we will come onto that as it is day two of a — and we will come onto that as it is day two of a must win fourth ashes test but _ day two of a must win fourth ashes test but day one of two other significant sporting events and we

will head — significant sporting events and we will head to hoylake in a moment for the open, _ will head to hoylake in a moment for the open, but over in australia and new zealand the women's world cup starts _ new zealand the women's world cup starts in _ new zealand the women's world cup starts in under half an hour. while a lot of eyes _ starts in under half an hour. while a lot of eyes will _ starts in under half an hour. while a lot of eyes will be _ starts in under half an hour. while a lot of eyes will be on _ starts in under half an hour. while a lot of eyes will be on the - a lot of eyes will be on the lionesses, there will be a lot of eyes on the tournament as a whole. it will be the most watched ever version — it will be the most watched ever version of— it will be the most watched ever version of the competition with 1.3 million _ version of the competition with 1.3 million tickets sold. this is a world cup reaching new heights. for the first time, the tournament has come to the southern hemisphere with australia and new zealand welcoming the world cup. it's the biggest women's world cup to date. it could even be the best. the level has grown incredibly in the last ten years and the best are coming here. the best are playing here in new zealand. they are playing in australia, so the entertainment is assured and guaranteed.

as sydney prepares for its opening match, you can feel the excitement in the air. such was the demand for tickets in the city that fifa moved the matildas' first game with ireland here to stadium australia, the biggest venue in the tournament. but rather than feel burdened by the pressure of hosting their own party, the australia team say they're embracing it. to come to this stadium and kind of have the realization that we really have brought the women's world cup to australia is a really proud moment for all of us. but at the moment we're just excited. we've been ready to go all week, so we can't wait to get started. ireland are one of eight teams making their debut at this tournament. they may be the underdogs of group h, but they say they're playing for something more than themselves. it's exceeding levels of expectation, i guess, and that's something we've done along the way. by qualifying for our first ever major tournament and back home in ireland, we've created history by doing that. and for us fundamentally as a team, we don't just want to create history, we want to leave

a legacy as well. right now, women's football is riding the crest of a wave and the hype, particularly here in australia, has been building for months. this women's world cup is set to break all kinds of records from viewing figures to tickets sold. but what will really help capture the public�*s imagination is excitement on the pitch. and there are signs that this could be the most open world cup yet. as ever, the usa are hot favourites, going for an unprecedented third world cup in a row. despite their injury problemsm despite their injury problems, england, the european champions are expected to challenge, while spain have some of the world's best players. and australia, led by superstar sam kerr, are capable of beating anyone on their day. but in women's football, struggle is never far from the surface, with many teams facing issues. jamaica had to crowdfund to travel to the tournament, while at the other end of the scale, england are in a pay dispute with the fa over bonuses. it's notjust about money, it's not

just about kit or facilities. it's about us as a team believing in the next generation as well, having the best possible situation to play football. growing the game starts at the grassroots. barra la trobe in brisbane is one of the oldest clubs in australia. so old, in fact, theirfirst women's team wore bonnets. more than 100 years on from that photo, women's football here is on the rise, and the hope is that a world cup on home turf will lift the sport to the next level. it could really be a big wake up call like this is a sport i can do. this is something i can do at my local club. | the girls are just wanting to play| and they're giving up their netball and they're coming down and playing soccer and it'sjust fabulous. - what would the atmosphere be like if australia did win? hopefully a public holiday off school. the celebrations are about to begin. this world cup has already

broken new ground. the question is who will get their hands on the trophy come august? katie gornall, bbc news, brisbane. here at old trafford after day one of the _ here at old trafford after day one of the fourth test, honours even. understandable given how close the two sides _ understandable given how close the two sides seem to be to each other, but i two sides seem to be to each other, but i would — two sides seem to be to each other, but i would say advantage australia. england _ but i would say advantage australia. england need to win and the weather may be _ england need to win and the weather may be closing in asjoe england need to win and the weather may be closing in as joe wilson reports — does the ashes make you younger? for stuart broad, the unique intensity inspires him. no english bowler has dismissed more australians. usman khawaja, the first wicket on the first day. now chris woakes excelled, got rid of four batters including david warner. plenty of australians got going. marnus labuschagne reached 51. england kept finding ways to stop them, like moeen ali here. review, lbw. england's reaction to the right. you'll see labuschagne's reaction to the left. joe root held a good catch as england's plan against travis head succeeded.

48 for the batter, a 600th test wicket for the bowler. but it's a team game. you want to achieve milestones in test match wins. i think they always mean a lot more when you when you manage to take wickets and test match wins and as a team, we've had a pretty decent day on a pretty decent cricket pitch, as well. you know, i've got the ball in front of me that i got the 600 with and that hit the aussies middle of the bat a bit too much off me today. mitchell marsh made 51. jonny bairstow with his superb catch made his point. yes, he's england's wicketkeeper. well, not a drop of rain fell on the first day. we will, of course, be watching the weather when play resumes and we'll be watching australia bat. 299-8. england will hope i mean, they'll really hope, there's not too much more of this. joe wilson, bbc news at old trafford. there is a real focus on the north—west of england in terms of sport— north—west of england in terms of sport in_ north—west of england in terms of sport in the — north—west of england in terms of sport in the uk today. not only is

the ashes— sport in the uk today. not only is the ashes test in old trafford, but on the _ the ashes test in old trafford, but on the wirral, the first day of the hundred — on the wirral, the first day of the hundred and 51st open championship. cameron smith is the defending champion, but after winning the scottish open last week, rory mcilroy will be amongst the favourites to win the claretjug once again, for more on this, we can cross to ben croucher — who's at royal liverpool for us — ben _ good morning. they fairly still morning — good morning. they fairly still morning at— good morning. they fairly still morning at hoylake, - good morning. they fairly still morning at hoylake, but - good morning. they fairly still morning at hoylake, but a i good morning. they fairly still morning at hoylake, but a few good morning. they fairly still - morning at hoylake, but a few dozen golfers— morning at hoylake, but a few dozen golfers and _ morning at hoylake, but a few dozen golfers and some _ morning at hoylake, but a few dozen golfers and some hardy— morning at hoylake, but a few dozen golfers and some hardy souls - morning at hoylake, but a few dozen golfers and some hardy souls have i golfers and some hardy souls have made _ golfers and some hardy souls have made out — golfers and some hardy souls have made out early— golfers and some hardy souls have made out early for _ golfers and some hardy souls have made out early for the _ golfers and some hardy souls have made out early for the start - golfers and some hardy souls have made out early for the start of- golfers and some hardy souls have made out early for the start of the| made out early for the start of the open _ made out early for the start of the open championship, _ made out early for the start of the open championship, one - made out early for the start of the open championship, one of- made out early for the start of the open championship, one of the i open championship, one of the special— open championship, one of the special days _ open championship, one of the special days on _ open championship, one of the special days on the _ open championship, one of the special days on the british i open championship, one of the i special days on the british sporting calendar~ _ special days on the british sporting calendar~ we — special days on the british sporting calendar. we are _ special days on the british sporting calendar. we are down— special days on the british sporting calendar. we are down to - special days on the british sporting calendar. we are down to the i special days on the british sporting calendar. we are down to the far. special days on the british sporting i calendar. we are down to the far end of the _ calendar. we are down to the far end of the course — calendar. we are down to the far end of the course but _ calendar. we are down to the far end of the course but in _ calendar. we are down to the far end of the course but in the _ calendar. we are down to the far end of the course but in the distance i calendar. we are down to the far end of the course but in the distance we i of the course but in the distance we can see _ of the course but in the distance we can see the — of the course but in the distance we can see the grandstand _ of the course but in the distance we can see the grandstand is _ of the course but in the distance we can see the grandstand is filling i of the course but in the distance we can see the grandstand is filling upl can see the grandstand is filling up for the _ can see the grandstand is filling up for the early— can see the grandstand is filling up for the early starters _ can see the grandstand is filling up for the early starters of— can see the grandstand is filling up for the early starters of the - can see the grandstand is filling up for the early starters of the lot i for the early starters of the lot was a — for the early starters of the lot was a local— for the early starters of the lot was a local lad, _ for the early starters of the lot was a local lad, matthew i for the early starters of the lot . was a local lad, matthewjordan, for the early starters of the lot - was a local lad, matthewjordan, a member_ was a local lad, matthewjordan, a member at— was a local lad, matthewjordan, a member at royal— was a local lad, matthewjordan, a member at royal liverpool- was a local lad, matthewjordan, a member at royal liverpool golf i was a local lad, matthewjordan, a i member at royal liverpool golf club who came _ member at royal liverpool golf club who came through _ member at royal liverpool golf club who came through qualifying - member at royal liverpool golf club who came through qualifying and - member at royal liverpool golf clubi who came through qualifying and had the honour_ who came through qualifying and had the honour of— who came through qualifying and had the honour of the _ who came through qualifying and had the honour of the very _ who came through qualifying and had the honour of the very first _ who came through qualifying and had the honour of the very first tee - the honour of the very first tee shot _ the honour of the very first tee shot it — the honour of the very first tee shot. it didn't— the honour of the very first tee shot. it didn't quite _ the honour of the very first tee shot. it didn't quite go- the honour of the very first tee

shot. it didn't quite go to - the honour of the very first tee | shot. it didn't quite go to plan, hitting — shot. it didn't quite go to plan, hitting it — shot. it didn't quite go to plan, hitting it into— shot. it didn't quite go to plan, hitting it into the _ shot. it didn't quite go to plan, hitting it into the left— shot. it didn't quite go to plan, hitting it into the left rough- shot. it didn't quite go to plan, i hitting it into the left rough but made _ hitting it into the left rough but made a — hitting it into the left rough but made a very— hitting it into the left rough but made a very respectable - hitting it into the left rough but made a very respectable par i hitting it into the left rough but. made a very respectable par and hitting it into the left rough but- made a very respectable par and are still made _ made a very respectable par and are still made a — made a very respectable par and are still made a birdie _ made a very respectable par and are still made a birdie on— made a very respectable par and are still made a birdie on the _ made a very respectable par and are still made a birdie on the second - made a very respectable par and are still made a birdie on the second toi still made a birdie on the second to sit in _ still made a birdie on the second to sit in a _ still made a birdie on the second to sit in 6 share— still made a birdie on the second to sit in a share of— still made a birdie on the second to sit in a share of the _ still made a birdie on the second to sit in a share of the lead _ still made a birdie on the second to sit in a share of the lead at- still made a birdie on the second to sit in a share of the lead at one - sit in a share of the lead at one under— sit in a share of the lead at one under par— sit in a share of the lead at one under par and _ sit in a share of the lead at one under parand a— sit in a share of the lead at one under par and a lot _ sit in a share of the lead at one under par and a lot of- sit in a share of the lead at one under par and a lot of players l sit in a share of the lead at one . under par and a lot of players have seen _ under par and a lot of players have seen hogies — under par and a lot of players have seen bogies there. _ under par and a lot of players have seen bogies there. to _ under par and a lot of players have seen bogies there. to give - under par and a lot of players have seen bogies there. to give you - under par and a lot of players have seen bogies there. to give you ani seen bogies there. to give you an idea of— seen bogies there. to give you an idea of how— seen bogies there. to give you an idea of how tough _ seen bogies there. to give you an idea of how tough conditions - seen bogies there. to give you ani idea of how tough conditions could be for— idea of how tough conditions could be for the — idea of how tough conditions could be for the next _ idea of how tough conditions could be for the next four— idea of how tough conditions could be for the next four days. - idea of how tough conditions could be for the next four days. we - idea of how tough conditions could be for the next four days. we are i idea of how tough conditions could. be for the next four days. we are at the far_ be for the next four days. we are at the far end — be for the next four days. we are at the far end of— be for the next four days. we are at the far end of the _ be for the next four days. we are at the far end of the course _ be for the next four days. we are at the far end of the course and - be for the next four days. we are at the far end of the course and we - the far end of the course and we have _ the far end of the course and we have the — the far end of the course and we have the 17th. _ the far end of the course and we have the 17th, this _ the far end of the course and we have the 17th, this short - the far end of the course and we have the 17th, this short par- the far end of the course and we i have the 17th, this short par three that could — have the 17th, this short par three that could cause _ have the 17th, this short par three that could cause plenty— have the 17th, this short par three that could cause plenty of- have the 17th, this short par three that could cause plenty of drama i that could cause plenty of drama over the — that could cause plenty of drama over the next— that could cause plenty of drama over the next few _ that could cause plenty of drama over the next few days. - that could cause plenty of drama over the next few days. you - that could cause plenty of drama i over the next few days. you might see a _ over the next few days. you might see a couple — over the next few days. you might see a couple of— over the next few days. you might see a couple of islands _ over the next few days. you might see a couple of islands out - over the next few days. you might see a couple of islands out in - over the next few days. you might see a couple of islands out in the i see a couple of islands out in the distance — see a couple of islands out in the distance on— see a couple of islands out in the distance on the _ see a couple of islands out in the distance on the one on _ see a couple of islands out in the distance on the one on the - see a couple of islands out in the distance on the one on the left . see a couple of islands out in the distance on the one on the left is called _ distance on the one on the left is called littte — distance on the one on the left is called little |_ distance on the one on the left is called little i am _ distance on the one on the left is called little i am the _ distance on the one on the left is called little i am the one - distance on the one on the left is called little i am the one with . called little i am the one with civilisation _ called little i am the one with civilisation is _ called little i am the one with civilisation is called _ called little i am the one with civilisation is called bilberry. civilisation is called bilberry island — civilisation is called bilberry island and _ civilisation is called bilberry island and the _ civilisation is called bilberry island and the 14th - civilisation is called bilberry island and the 14th hole - civilisation is called bilberry island and the 14th hole is. civilisation is called bilberry- island and the 14th hole is known is that as _ island and the 14th hole is known is that as wett — island and the 14th hole is known is that as well. what _ island and the 14th hole is known is that as well. what about _ island and the 14th hole is known is that as well. what about the - island and the 14th hole is known is| that as well. what about the players tackling _ that as well. what about the players tackling some — that as well. what about the players tackling some of— that as well. what about the players tackling some of these _ that as well. what about the players tackling some of these iconic- that as well. what about the players tackling some of these iconic holesi tackling some of these iconic holes over the _ tackling some of these iconic holes over the next— tackling some of these iconic holes over the next few _ tackling some of these iconic holes over the next few days? _ tackling some of these iconic holes over the next few days? everyone i tackling some of these iconic holesi over the next few days? everyone is looking _ over the next few days? everyone is looking at— over the next few days? everyone is looking at rory _ over the next few days? everyone is looking at rory mcilroy, _ over the next few days? everyone is looking at rory mcilroy, who - over the next few days? everyone is

looking at rory mcilroy, who enjoys| looking at rory mcilroy, who enjoys his gott— looking at rory mcilroy, who enjoys his golf at _ looking at rory mcilroy, who enjoys his golf at hoylake _ looking at rory mcilroy, who enjoys his golf at hoylake and _ looking at rory mcilroy, who enjoys his golf at hoylake and he - looking at rory mcilroy, who enjoys his golf at hoylake and he won - looking at rory mcilroy, who enjoys his golf at hoylake and he won his. his golf at hoylake and he won his only ctaret — his golf at hoylake and he won his only ctaret jug _ his golf at hoylake and he won his only claret jug here _ his golf at hoylake and he won his only claretjug here in _ his golf at hoylake and he won his only claret jug here in 2014 - his golf at hoylake and he won his only claret jug here in 2014 and i only claret jug here in 2014 and comes— only claret jug here in 2014 and comes into _ only claret jug here in 2014 and comes into the _ only claret jug here in 2014 and comes into the tournament - only claret jug here in 2014 and comes into the tournament in. comes into the tournament in good form _ comes into the tournament in good form after— comes into the tournament in good form after winning _ comes into the tournament in good form after winning the _ comes into the tournament in good form after winning the scottish - comes into the tournament in good. form after winning the scottish open at the _ form after winning the scottish open at the weekend~ _ form after winning the scottish open at the weekend. the _ form after winning the scottish open at the weekend. the defending - at the weekend. the defending champion— at the weekend. the defending champion cameron _ at the weekend. the defending champion cameron smith - at the weekend. the defending champion cameron smith goes| at the weekend. the defending - champion cameron smith goes out this morning _ champion cameron smith goes out this morning with _ champion cameron smith goes out this morning with rory— champion cameron smith goes out this morning with rory teeing _ champion cameron smith goes out this morning with rory teeing off— champion cameron smith goes out this morning with rory teeing off about - morning with rory teeing off about three _ morning with rory teeing off about three o'clock— morning with rory teeing off about three o'clock but _ morning with rory teeing off about three o'clock but cameron - morning with rory teeing off about three o'clock but cameron smith . morning with rory teeing off about l three o'clock but cameron smithjust before _ three o'clock but cameron smithjust before 10am — three o'clock but cameron smithjust before 10am and _ three o'clock but cameron smithjust before 10am and he _ three o'clock but cameron smithjust before 10am and he won _ three o'clock but cameron smithjust before 10am and he won the - three o'clock but cameron smithjust before 10am and he won the open. three o'clock but cameron smithjust before 10am and he won the open at| before 10am and he won the open at st andrews— before 10am and he won the open at st andrews and _ before 10am and he won the open at st andrews and comes _ before 10am and he won the open at st andrews and comes in _ before 10am and he won the open at st andrews and comes in in - before 10am and he won the open at st andrews and comes in in good - before 10am and he won the open at l st andrews and comes in in good form and before _ st andrews and comes in in good form and before him — st andrews and comes in in good form and before him we _ st andrews and comes in in good form and before him we will— st andrews and comes in in good form and before him we will see _ st andrews and comes in in good form and before him we will see the - st andrews and comes in in good form and before him we will see the world i and before him we will see the world number— and before him we will see the world number one. — and before him we will see the world number one, scottie _ and before him we will see the world number one, scottie scheffler- and before him we will see the world number one, scottie scheffler who . number one, scottie scheffler who has not _ number one, scottie scheffler who has not finished _ number one, scottie scheffler who has not finished outside _ number one, scottie scheffler who has not finished outside the - number one, scottie scheffler who has not finished outside the top i number one, scottie scheffler who has not finished outside the top 12| has not finished outside the top 12 in a single — has not finished outside the top 12 in a single tournament _ has not finished outside the top 12 in a single tournament six - has not finished outside the top 12| in a single tournament six october -- since _ in a single tournament six october —— since october. _ in a single tournament six october —— since october. we _ in a single tournament six october —— since october. we have - in a single tournament six october —— since october. we have tyrrelli —— since october. we have tyrrell hatton _ —— since october. we have tyrrell hatton and — —— since october. we have tyrrell hatton and tommy _ —— since october. we have tyrrell hatton and tommy fleetwood - —— since october. we have tyrrell| hatton and tommy fleetwood and —— since october. we have tyrrell. hatton and tommy fleetwood and an engtish _ hatton and tommy fleetwood and an engtish winner— hatton and tommy fleetwood and an english winner hasn't _ hatton and tommy fleetwood and an english winner hasn't happened - hatton and tommy fleetwood and anj english winner hasn't happened since 1992. _ english winner hasn't happened since 1992, an _ english winner hasn't happened since 1992, an engtish _ english winner hasn't happened since 1992, an english winner— english winner hasn't happened since 1992, an english winner in— english winner hasn't happened since 1992, an english winner in england i 1992, an english winner in england has not _ 1992, an english winner in england has not happened _ 1992, an english winner in england has not happened since _ 1992, an english winner in england has not happened since 1969 - 1992, an english winner in england has not happened since 1969 when 1992, an english winner in england l has not happened since 1969 when it was tony— has not happened since 1969 when it was tonyjacktin _ has not happened since 1969 when it was tonyjacklin that _ has not happened since 1969 when it was tonyjacklin that year. _ has not happened since 1969 when it was tonyjacklin that year. but - has not happened since 1969 when it was tonyjacklin that year. but even| was tonyjacklin that year. but even though _ was tonyjacklin that year. but even though we _ was tonyjacklin that year. but even though we don't— was tonyjacklin that year. but even though we don't have _ was tonyjacklin that year. but even though we don't have tiger- was tonyjacklin that year. but even though we don't have tiger woods i though we don't have tiger woods btaying _ though we don't have tiger woods playing this — though we don't have tiger woods playing this year _ though we don't have tiger woods playing this year we _ though we don't have tiger woods playing this year we do _ though we don't have tiger woods playing this year we do still - though we don't have tiger woods playing this year we do still have l though we don't have tiger woods playing this year we do still have a tiger. _ playing this year we do still have a tiger. because _ playing this year we do still have a tiger, because tiger— playing this year we do still have a tiger, because tiger christensen, i playing this year we do still have a| tiger, because tiger christensen, a i9-year-otd — tiger, because tiger christensen, a 19—year—old amateur— tiger, because tiger christensen, a 19—year—old amateur from - tiger, because tiger christensen, a| 19—year—old amateur from germany tiger, because tiger christensen, a i 19—year—old amateur from germany is taking _ 19—year—old amateur from germany is taking part _ 19—year—old amateur from germany is taking part and —

19—year—old amateur from germany is taking part and says— 19—year—old amateur from germany is taking part and says he _ 19—year—old amateur from germany is taking part and says he is— 19—year—old amateur from germany is taking part and says he is named - 19—year—old amateur from germany is taking part and says he is named 50%j taking part and says he is named 50% after tiger— taking part and says he is named 50% after tiger woods _ taking part and says he is named 50% after tiger woods and _ taking part and says he is named 50% after tiger woods and 50% _ taking part and says he is named 50% after tiger woods and 50% after - taking part and says he is named 50% after tiger woods and 50% after a - after tiger woods and 50% after a boxing _ after tiger woods and 50% after a boxing friend _ after tiger woods and 50% after a boxing friend of _ after tiger woods and 50% after a boxing friend of his _ after tiger woods and 50% after a boxing friend of his father. - after tiger woods and 50% after a boxing friend of his father. ti - boxing friend of his father. relevant statistic. thank boxing friend of his father.- relevant statistic. thank you, boxing friend of his father- relevant statistic. thank you, ben, and good _ relevant statistic. thank you, ben, and good luck to all tigers at the open _ more big—name players look set to make their move to saudi arabia — including the first englishman to make the move this summer. liverpool captain jordan henderson looks set for a reunion with former teammate and now al ettifaq manager steven gerrard — after liverpool agreed a initial deal of £12 million with the saudi arabian club for their midfielder. more big names look as though they could be on their way to saudi arabia. manchester city have agreed a deal of £30 million for winger riyad mahrez. and jonas vingegaard is on the brink of retaining his tour de france title — after extending his lead to more than seven minutes,

with four more stages to go. in a gruelling mountain stage, vingegaard showed his class — whilst his rival tadej pogacar crumbled — and fell away. felix gall won the stage, ahead of britain's simon yates, as vingegaard crossed the line in fourth. old trafford about to welcome another — old trafford about to welcome another 22,000 people for day two of the fourth _ another 22,000 people for day two of the fourth ashes test. there are hightights — the fourth ashes test. there are highlights later on, and in an hour or so— highlights later on, and in an hour or so we— highlights later on, and in an hour or so we witt— highlights later on, and in an hour or so we will speak to somebody who works— or so we will speak to somebody who works on— or so we will speak to somebody who works on both, ali mitchell will be with us _ works on both, ali mitchell will be with us. ., ~ works on both, ali mitchell will be with us. . ,, , ., works on both, ali mitchell will be with us. . ,, i. works on both, ali mitchell will be with us. ., ~' . works on both, ali mitchell will be withus. . . . . , with us. thank you so much. what is it like with that — with us. thank you so much. what is it like with that extra _ with us. thank you so much. what is it like with that extra stand, - with us. thank you so much. what is it like with that extra stand, you - it like with that extra stand, you know the new extra stand at old trafford, is it something like 8000 people can fit in and it gets really

rowdy. can you explain, because this is new. it’s rowdy. can you explain, because this is new. �*, . , rowdy. can you explain, because this isnew. �*, ,~ is new. it's temporary. each year lancashire _ is new. it's temporary. each year lancashire county _ is new. it's temporary. each year lancashire county cricket - is new. it's temporary. each year lancashire county cricket club i is new. it's temporary. each year. lancashire county cricket club build a temporary stand and it depends on how big _ a temporary stand and it depends on how big it— a temporary stand and it depends on how big it is— a temporary stand and it depends on how big it is on how big the game is and you _ how big it is on how big the game is and you can — how big it is on how big the game is and you can see the slightly different coloured seats at the top. those _ different coloured seats at the top. those are _ different coloured seats at the top. those are added to what is usually here each year and they are the extra ashes seats but the whole thing _ extra ashes seats but the whole thing is — extra ashes seats but the whole thing is the party stand and if you are listening to test match special yesterday — are listening to test match special yesterday it started off being 8000 people _ yesterday it started off being 8000 people and by midday they were talking _ people and by midday they were talking about eight and a half and by the _ talking about eight and a half and by the end of the day was nine. maybe — by the end of the day was nine. maybe the test match special crew were drinking as much as the people who were _ were drinking as much as the people who were there. you were drinking as much as the people who were there.— who were there. you will be in trouble with _ who were there. you will be in trouble with that _ who were there. you will be in trouble with that group. - who were there. you will be in trouble with that group. you i who were there. you will be in | trouble with that group. you be careful. i would trouble with that group. you be careful. iwould hide trouble with that group. you be careful. i would hide this morning. good to see you. thanks so much. he is running. he is off. there's been a lot of debate recently about artificial intelligence — some say it could makes businesses more productive,

while others are concerned it will replace human jobs. from customer services to healthcare, ai is already influencing our lives in many ways, as our business editor simonjack has been finding out. hello, doctor. sanjay, this is georgie speaking. what can i do to help today? customer service as we know it. and i have the option of generating or using ai. customer service of the future. artificial intelligence is reading, interpreting and answering customer queries. it's doing the work of 250 employees and customers seem to like it. an email written by our team members has a 65% satisfaction rating from customers, an email written by ai has an 80 or 85% satisfaction rating. and so what the ai is doing is enabling our team to do a better job of serving customers at a time of great need. can we be realistic and honest about the fact that some jobs are going to go? with economic growth,

we'll be creating newjobs all the time, and i will be enhancing what people can do with those jobs. and if we don't have a dynamic economy, we have cost cutting companies, and there's a risk that huge swathes ofjobs will be replaced by ai. pharmaceutical bosses say ai could unlock a revolution in healthcare. innovating in biopharma is difficult. it takes sometimes a decade, billions, and it has a 90% failure rate. one in three of us is going to be battling with dementia. there are still many cancers that don't have have solutions. there is no doubt that artificial intelligence is going to help us unlock better solutions to these challenges. business leaders are excited that artificial intelligence could mean more innovation, better customer service, more productivity, and therefore more profit. they're less keen to talk about what it might do to staff numbers, to workers rights, which could change faster than people can retrain or new rules of engagement can be written. ai is already influencing our lives and unions say the uk is falling

behind when it comes to protecting workers from al making life changing decisions on hiring, firing and working conditions. and they want new safeguards. we do not have any ai specific legislation and increasingly that is meaning that we are international outliers. workers have to fall back on the existing employment law system, but they do not go anywhere near far enough to meet the really radical changes that al poses in the workplace and in our society as a whole. can i go with you? sure. even the creative arts feel their rights are under attack. actors voices are being sampled, recreated and used without paying people like lawrence. if you want to use our material, you need to be up front. you need to license it for short term. it can't be in perpetuity. and there has to be compensation. if my voice is stolen,

if my image is stolen, my career is over. but the government told the bbc that al would create new, highly paid jobs and that it was working with businesses and regulators to ensure al was used safely and responsibly. simon jack, bbc news. here's matt with a look at this morning's weather. looking at that chart and the red bits we've seen a lot of, these awful heatwaves causing so many problems in europe, in mainland europe but we've not really seen the effect here, have we? taste europe but we've not really seen the effect here, have we?— europe but we've not really seen the effect here, have we? we haven't and we will continue _ effect here, have we? we haven't and we will continue not _ effect here, have we? we haven't and we will continue not to _ effect here, have we? we haven't and we will continue not to see _ effect here, have we? we haven't and we will continue not to see any - effect here, have we? we haven't and we will continue not to see any of - we will continue not to see any of the effects. yesterday we saw the heat building around the mediterranean. 46 celsius in sardinia and in southern france hottest day on record in malaga in southern spain, ltlt degrees, the joint hottest day on record and this chart shows how temperatures compared to the average, it's not the actual temperature and the deeper the red, the higher above the

average is and notice the whites and blues where temperatures are below average for this stage of the year and if i run the chart into the weekend, the heat is easing a bit in the mediterranean but it could rebuild across central and eastern areas later but notice that the bulk of europe is seeing temperatures at or below average and it continues for us all the way into the weekend so it's a big holiday weekend across the uk and it does look like the weather will stay unseasonal. add to that some rainfall which will become more extensive this weekend and this will show whether rain builds up. take note across the brighter colours in north west wales, southern cumbria and lothian and borders with a risk of flooding as rain accumulates later this weekend in particular. at least today, not a huge amount of rain around, a lot of dry and reasonable sunny weather and the chance of few showers here or there. we are in between low pressure across scandinavia and high

pressure across scandinavia and high pressure in the atlantic su—wei north westerly airflow meaning it is fresh out this morning for quite a few and we've seen temperatures drop to three or it degrees but a lot of dry and bright weather and mist and fog in the east will clear, showers in the west but more across scotland and this is where we will see the bulk of the showers and some showers will develop across england and wales, heaviest inland from the coast in norfolk and suffolk but a lot of you will stay dry if not all day certainly for the bulk of the day certainly for the bulk of the day and temperatures down on yesterday and the sunshine should feel pleasant. you have the cricket on the gulf and the north west and the chance of a shower is slim but the chance of a shower is slim but the breeze will pick up at hoylake as we come through the days. tonight not much wind and a few showers across scotland into northern ireland and many will be dry and like last night in rural parts, temperatures down into single figures but for friday it looks like most of us will start off dry and

the cloud will increase across scotland, northern england and north and west wales and some patchy rain for some here are some of the showers are heavy and many places will be dry with temperatures similar to today. looking into the weekend, the deep low pressure will be the big spoiler for many of you and increasingly wet and windy, the strongest winds across england and wales on saturday especially in the south—west and rain will develop for many, heaviest across western areas and raised in northern scotland but that rain and strong wind will last through the night and into sunday as well. ., ~' ., through the night and into sunday as well. ., ,, ., . ., , . through the night and into sunday as well. ., ,, ., . ., . , well. you know what does a really tood well. you know what does a really good forecast _ well. you know what does a really good forecast as _ well. you know what does a really good forecast as well _ well. you know what does a really good forecast as well as _ well. you know what does a really good forecast as well as you, - well. you know what does a really l good forecast as well as you, cows. they tell you when it's going to rain, because they sit down. yes. rain, because they sit down. yes, that's what _ rain, because they sit down. yes, that's what they _ rain, because they sit down. yes, that's what they do. _ rain, because they sit down. yes, that's what they do. it _ rain, because they sit down. yes, that's what they do. it could - rain, because they sit down. is: that's what they do. it could be they are just tired.— that's what they do. it could be they are just tired. they are 'ust tired. they sit down to stay dry. the only reason i mention

thatis stay dry. the only reason i mention that is because they used to wear bells around their necks but things have changed in somerset. it is true, cows sit down to keep the grass dry around them. they sense the rain. it is a thing. animals grazing on national trust land are now remotely controlled — thanks to a collar they wear which is linked to satellites. it alerts the animals — with music — if they stray too far in the wrong direction. scott ellis reports. cows on cook peak controlled by the collars around their necks. so you can see we've got a solar panel on the back here which charges the battery. they're nice and lightweight and flexible. so the cows have got plenty of room to move around. and then there's a gps locator on the top here so we can see exactly where the cows

are at any one time. and that links to the virtual fence, which is up behind us. but wherever we want it to be, really. the collars mean the national trust can map out an area they want grazed on a mobile phone app. if a cow then approaches the invisible boundary, it first hears several music alerts and if it doesn't turn back, instead trying to cross the virtual fence, the cow gets a mild electric shock. once they've learned to just go to the music, everything is good. it does take a little about ten days to learn to work that out. wherever you are, a proper electric fence, they try it all the time to see whether it's on and try and push the boundary. once they hear that music, they stop so they actually get less electrical pulses with collars than they do an electric fence. you can just hear that musicjingle coming from one of the cow's collars and you can see the cows immediately turn around to avoid a shock.

they still look all ok, happy in the sun. all this tech ensures the whole of this beautiful limestone landscape is kept grazed. they can be quite picky. they'll choose the best grass that they want to eat. and sometimes what we want is for them to get into the scrub, some of the less delicious stuff, trample it down and create more sunlight for those species rich, small plants that live on the ground. so now we can force them to do that. we're using the virtual fences. the high tech collars are very useful in areas like crook peake, where the national trust isn't allowed to put up fences. expect to see and hear them soon in the cheddar gorge. do you want to correct the cow fact? ijust do you want to correct the cow fact? i just looked do you want to correct the cow fact? ijust looked it up and there is no scientific evidence to suggest that is a thing. scientific evidence to suggest that is a thin. ., scientific evidence to suggest that is a thin. . _, , scientific evidence to suggest that isathint. . ,, ., is a thing. that cows sit down when it is raining- — is a thing. that cows sit down when it is raining. there _ is a thing. that cows sit down when it is raining. there we _ is a thing. that cows sit down when it is raining. there we go. - our next guestjono lancaster was just a day old when was abandoned by his parents because he didn't look like other babies.

jono's face is different because of a genetic syndrome and although he was later adopted into a loving family, he had a difficult time accepting himself whilst growing up. jono has now written a book in the hope of helping others with visible differences. jono and his mumjeanjoin us now. good morning to you both. your book, i think it is fair to say that not all heroes where kate is directed largely tojean. all heroes where kate is directed largely to jean-— all heroes where kate is directed largely to jean. all heroes where kate is directed lartel tojean. ':: if y , ., largely to jean. 10096. my mum is one ofthe largely to jean. 10096. my mum is one of the biggest — largely to jean. 10096. my mum is one of the biggest heroes _ largely to jean. 10096. my mum is one of the biggest heroes in _ largely to jean. 10096. my mum is one of the biggest heroes in my _ largely to jean. 10096. my mum is one of the biggest heroes in my life - largely to jean. 10096. my mum is one of the biggest heroes in my life and i of the biggest heroes in my life and she met _ of the biggest heroes in my life and she met me at two weeks old and i would _ she met me at two weeks old and i would hate — she met me at two weeks old and i would hate to think where i would be without _ would hate to think where i would be without her. tell would hate to think where i would be without her-— without her. tell us about the significance — without her. tell us about the significance of _ without her. tell us about the significance of one _ without her. tell us about the significance of one date, - without her. tell us about the significance of one date, the l without her. tell us about the . significance of one date, the 18th of may, 1990. significance of one date, the 18th of may. 1990.— significance of one date, the 18th of may, 1990. that is the day i was ado ted. of may, 1990. that is the day i was adopted- my _ of may, 1990. that is the day i was adopted. my mum _ of may, 1990. that is the day i was adopted. my mum has— of may, 1990. that is the day i was adopted. my mum has always - of may, 1990. that is the day i was| adopted. my mum has always been of may, 1990. that is the day i was - adopted. my mum has always been my mum: _ adopted. my mum has always been my mum. but— adopted. my mum has always been my mum, but that was the day when i officiatiy— mum, but that was the day when i officially became a lancaster and i

had my— officially became a lancaster and i had my forever family and forever home _ had my forever family and forever home and — had my forever family and forever home and i'm incredibly blessed to have had _ home and i'm incredibly blessed to have had that and as a kid it was cool, _ have had that and as a kid it was cool, because i got my birthday and then on— cool, because i got my birthday and then on my— cool, because i got my birthday and then on my adoption day i got even more _ then on my adoption day i got even more presents, so that was really, realty— more presents, so that was really, really cool — more presents, so that was really, really cool and i used to go to school — really cool and i used to go to school and i would tell the kids in my class, — school and i would tell the kids in my class, my mum went to the hospital— my class, my mum went to the hospital and out of all of the babies— hospital and out of all of the babies there, my mum chose me. your mum _ babies there, my mum chose me. your mum and _ babies there, my mum chose me. your mum and dad _ babies there, my mum chose me. your mum and dad got stuck with you, but mum _ mum and dad got stuck with you, but mum chose _ mum and dad got stuck with you, but mum chose me. i love that. she is one of— mum chose me. i love that. she is one of the — mum chose me. i love that. she is one of the biggest heroes in life. what _ one of the biggest heroes in life. what was — one of the biggest heroes in life. what was it like when you went to the hospital and you were told about jono? what was happening in your life? you had two children and you did foster others. i life? you had two children and you did foster others.— did foster others. i was asked by the social worker _ did foster others. i was asked by the social worker if _ did foster others. i was asked by the social worker if i _ did foster others. i was asked by the social worker if i wanted - did foster others. i was asked by the social worker if i wanted to l the social worker if i wanted to foster — the social worker if i wanted to foster full—time _ the social worker if i wanted to foster full—time so— the social worker if i wanted to foster full—time so i— the social worker if i wanted to foster full—time so i said - the social worker if i wanted to foster full—time so i said yes. the social worker if i wanted to l foster full—time so i said yes and she took— foster full—time so i said yes and she took me _ foster full—time so i said yes and she took me to _ foster full—time so i said yes and she took me to meet— foster full—time so i said yes and she took me to meet jonathan . foster full—time so i said yes and i she took me to meet jonathan and that was— she took me to meet jonathan and that was it — she took me to meet jonathan and that was it i— she took me to meet jonathan and that was it. ijust _ she took me to meet jonathan and that was it. ijust bonded - she took me to meet jonathan and that was it. ijust bonded with- she took me to meet jonathan and that was it. ijust bonded with him| that was it. ijust bonded with him straightaway _ that was it. ijust bonded with him straightaway i_ that was it. ijust bonded with him straightaway. i love _ that was it. ijust bonded with him straightaway. i love babies- that was it. ijust bonded with him. straightaway. i love babies anyway, but i straightaway. i love babies anyway, but i picked — straightaway. i love babies anyway, but i picked him _ straightaway. i love babies anyway, but i picked him up _ straightaway. i love babies anyway, but i picked him up and _ straightaway. i love babies anyway, but i picked him up and took- straightaway. i love babies anyway, but i picked him up and took him i but i picked him up and took him home _ but i picked him up and took him home that — but i picked him up and took him

home that night. _ but i picked him up and took him home that night. did _ but i picked him up and took him home that night.— home that night. did you talk to our home that night. did you talk to your other _ home that night. did you talk to your other children _ home that night. did you talk to your other children about - home that night. did you talk to j your other children about having home that night. did you talk to l your other children about having a third child in the house? yes. your other children about having a third child in the house?— third child in the house? yes, my dau:hter third child in the house? yes, my daughter went — third child in the house? yes, my daughter went with _ third child in the house? yes, my daughter went with me _ third child in the house? yes, my daughter went with me when - third child in the house? yes, my daughter went with me when i i third child in the house? yes, my i daughter went with me when i went to meet him _ daughter went with me when i went to meet him and — daughter went with me when i went to meet him and she _ daughter went with me when i went to meet him and she was— daughter went with me when i went to meet him and she was upset- daughter went with me when i went to meet him and she was upset becausel meet him and she was upset because they wouldn't — meet him and she was upset because they wouldn't let _ meet him and she was upset because they wouldn't let her _ meet him and she was upset because they wouldn't let her go _ meet him and she was upset because they wouldn't let her go in _ meet him and she was upset because they wouldn't let her go in and - meet him and she was upset because they wouldn't let her go in and hold i they wouldn't let her go in and hold him. they wouldn't let her go in and hold him but— they wouldn't let her go in and hold him but both— they wouldn't let her go in and hold him. but both of— they wouldn't let her go in and hold him. but both of them, _ they wouldn't let her go in and hold him. but both of them, my- they wouldn't let her go in and hold him. but both of them, my other. they wouldn't let her go in and hold i him. but both of them, my other son, he said _ him. but both of them, my other son, he said he _ him. but both of them, my other son, he said he needed _ him. but both of them, my other son, he said he needed looking _ him. but both of them, my other son, he said he needed looking after- he said he needed looking after because — he said he needed looking after because i— he said he needed looking after because i had _ he said he needed looking after because i had been— he said he needed looking after because i had been told - he said he needed looking after because i had been told he i he said he needed looking after because i had been told he had| he said he needed looking after. because i had been told he had no ears and _ because i had been told he had no ears and i— because i had been told he had no ears and i thought _ because i had been told he had no ears and i thought well, _ because i had been told he had no ears and i thought well, he - because i had been told he had no ears and i thought well, he still. ears and i thought well, he still needs— ears and i thought well, he still needs tooking _ ears and i thought well, he still needs looking after, _ ears and i thought well, he still needs looking after, doesn't i ears and i thought well, he still. needs looking after, doesn't he? ears and i thought well, he still- needs looking after, doesn't he? one ofthe needs looking after, doesn't he? one of the things — needs looking after, doesn't he? of the things you write about, jono, i would be interested, jean, did you worry about what his childhood would be like because he had a visible difference question yes, i thought, i was seeing the bullying straightaway because i know what the world is like, but we got through it. this is something you pick up on. your mum always told you you are

fabulous, be proud of yourself, but there were always those barriers for you and it was quite late in life that you realised you had gorgeous eyes. that you realised you had gorgeous e es. , y that you realised you had gorgeous e es. , g .,, . eyes. yes. my mum fostered children with all kinds — eyes. yes. my mum fostered children with all kinds of— eyes. yes. my mum fostered children with all kinds of disabilities _ eyes. yes. my mum fostered children with all kinds of disabilities and i with all kinds of disabilities and we all— with all kinds of disabilities and we all celebrated those differences and, yeah, i loved my bart simpson earsand— and, yeah, i loved my bart simpson earsand i_ and, yeah, i loved my bart simpson ears and i loved when my mum was shouting _ ears and i loved when my mum was shouting at— ears and i loved when my mum was shouting at me and i could turn the hearing _ shouting at me and i could turn the hearing aid — shouting at me and i could turn the hearing aid often not listen to her. i hearing aid often not listen to her. i naturally— hearing aid often not listen to her. i naturally celebrated who i was and as i i naturally celebrated who i was and as i got— i naturally celebrated who i was and as i got into those teenage years especially, you start looking into relationships and trying to be cool, and i_ relationships and trying to be cool, and i really— relationships and trying to be cool, and i really started to question everything in life. i started to think— everything in life. i started to think more about my birth parents, started _ think more about my birth parents, started to _ think more about my birth parents, started to ask why i had to look like this— started to ask why i had to look like this and i would sit and stare in the _ like this and i would sit and stare in the mirrorand push like this and i would sit and stare in the mirror and push my eyes up and i_ in the mirror and push my eyes up and i thought, if i could potentiallyjust hold that position, i potentiallyjust hold that position, i might— potentiallyjust hold that position, i might be able to change my face.

and when— i might be able to change my face. and when the bullying started, i did have a _ and when the bullying started, i did have a million friends, so many amazing — have a million friends, so many amazing people but i lost that natural — amazing people but i lost that natural celebration that i had and the only— natural celebration that i had and the only coping strategy i had was, don't _ the only coping strategy i had was, don't look— the only coping strategy i had was, don't look at my face. so the only coping strategy i had was, don't look at my face.— don't look at my face. so what did ou use don't look at my face. so what did you use to — don't look at my face. so what did you use to do? — don't look at my face. so what did you use to do? i— don't look at my face. so what did you use to do? i would _ don't look at my face. so what did you use to do? i would sit - don't look at my face. so what did you use to do? i would sit at i don't look at my face. so what did you use to do? i would sit at the l you use to do? i would sit at the mirror and _ you use to do? i would sit at the mirror and push _ you use to do? i would sit at the mirror and push my _ you use to do? i would sit at the mirror and push my eyes - you use to do? i would sit at the mirror and push my eyes up i you use to do? i would sit at the mirror and push my eyes up and| you use to do? i would sit at the| mirror and push my eyes up and i thought. — mirror and push my eyes up and i thought. i— mirror and push my eyes up and i thought, i imagined what my face would _ thought, i imagined what my face would look like if it looked like yours. — would look like if it looked like yours, and i went to great 0rmond street_ yours, and i went to great 0rmond street hospital for surgeries and they spoke about improving my face and building my cheekbones up. changing — and building my cheekbones up. changing you?— and building my cheekbones up. chanuuin ou? , g, , g, changing you? they always worded that they could _ changing you? they always worded that they could improve _ changing you? they always worded that they could improve my - changing you? they always worded that they could improve my face, i changing you? they always worded l that they could improve my face, and the terminology that health professionals use is not always the best, _ professionals use is not always the best. and — professionals use is not always the best, and trying to navigate through that as _ best, and trying to navigate through that as a _ best, and trying to navigate through that as a teenager was hard and i thought— that as a teenager was hard and i thought i— that as a teenager was hard and i thought i do not want this face improving, iwant thought i do not want this face improving, i want to look like everybody else, so as a teenager i chose _ everybody else, so as a teenager i chose not — everybody else, so as a teenager i chose not to have those surgeries and as _

chose not to have those surgeries and as an — chose not to have those surgeries and as an adult i'm so glad that i didnt— and as an adult i'm so glad that i didn't have — and as an adult i'm so glad that i didn't have those surgeries because years— didn't have those surgeries because years of— didn't have those surgeries because years of not looking at my face, i found _ years of not looking at my face, i found myself at 21 in an ok place butiust_ found myself at 21 in an ok place butjust not seeing my face and there _ butjust not seeing my face and there was— butjust not seeing my face and there was a time i was looking in there was a time i was looking in the niirror— there was a time i was looking in the mirror and there was a time i was looking in the mirrorand i sawi there was a time i was looking in the mirrorand i saw i had there was a time i was looking in the mirror and i saw i had blue eyes and i_ the mirror and i saw i had blue eyes and t hadn't — the mirror and i saw i had blue eyes and i hadn't seen my blue eyes in such— and i hadn't seen my blue eyes in such a _ and i hadn't seen my blue eyes in such a long — and i hadn't seen my blue eyes in such a long time and ijust started sntiling, _ such a long time and ijust started smiling, grinning like a cheshire cat. smiling, grinning like a cheshire cat~ and — smiling, grinning like a cheshire cat~ and as— smiling, grinning like a cheshire cat. and as i smile, i had one dimple — cat. and as i smile, i had one dimple and _ cat. and as i smile, i had one dimple and i thought, i love my dimple— dimple and i thought, i love my dimple and i thought, i love my dimple and that is a game changer. those _ dimple and that is a game changer. those tii

protect him as a mother? that is a hard one. i don't _ protect him as a mother? that is a hard one. i don't know, _ protect him as a mother? that is a hard one. i don't know, really. - protect him as a mother? that is a hard one. i don't know, really. i. hard one. idon't know, really. i just— hard one. i don't know, really. i just looked _ hard one. idon't know, really. i just looked after— hard one. i don't know, really. i just looked after him, _ hard one. i don't know, really. i just looked after him, told - hard one. i don't know, really. i just looked after him, told himl hard one. i don't know, really. i- just looked after him, told him that he looked _ just looked after him, told him that he looked all — just looked after him, told him that he looked all right. _ just looked after him, told him that he looked all right. i— just looked after him, told him that he looked all right. i told _ just looked after him, told him that he looked all right. i told him - just looked after him, told him that he looked all right. i told him he i he looked all right. i told him he looked _ he looked all right. i told him he looked all— he looked all right. i told him he looked all right _ he looked all right. i told him he looked all right in— he looked all right. i told him he looked all right in all— he looked all right. i told him he looked all right in all of- he looked all right. i told him he looked all right in all of my - looked all right in all of my friends _ looked all right in all of my friends did, _ looked all right in all of my friends did, they— looked all right in all of my friends did, they said - looked all right in all of my friends did, they said theyl looked all right in all of my - friends did, they said they didn't really— friends did, they said they didn't really see — friends did, they said they didn't really see the _ friends did, they said they didn't really see the disability, - friends did, they said they didn't really see the disability, they. friends did, they said they didn'tl really see the disability, theyjust -ot really see the disability, theyjust got used — really see the disability, theyjust got used to— really see the disability, theyjust got used to it _ really see the disability, theyjust got used to it. he _ really see the disability, theyjust got used to it. he was _ really see the disability, theyjust got used to it. he wasjust- really see the disability, theyjust . got used to it. he wasjustjonathan to then _ got used to it. he wasjustjonathan to then and — got used to it. he wasjustjonathan to then and yes. _ got used to it. he wasjustjonathan to them. and yes, just— got used to it. he wasjustjonathan to them. and yes, just talked - got used to it. he wasjustjonathan to them. and yes, just talked to - got used to it. he wasjustjonathanl to them. and yes, just talked to him and explained — to them. and yes, just talked to him and explained everything _ to them. and yes, just talked to him and explained everything was - to them. and yes, just talked to him and explained everything was ok. i to them. and yes, just talked to him i and explained everything was ok. the one and explained everything was ok. one thing thatjean did, and i meet a lot of— one thing thatjean did, and i meet a lot of families with children with various— a lot of families with children with various medical needs and it's what can we _ various medical needs and it's what can we do— various medical needs and it's what can we do to — various medical needs and it's what can we do to support our son and daughter — can we do to support our son and daughter. and the thing thatjean, my daughter. and the thing thatjean, nry mum _ daughter. and the thing thatjean, my mum did, you she was there for me. sometimes it wasn't the words she said. _ me. sometimes it wasn't the words she said, sometimes i pushed her away— she said, sometimes i pushed her away but — she said, sometimes i pushed her away but it— she said, sometimes i pushed her away but it was the fact she was there _ away but it was the fact she was there throughout it all and she is here _ there throughout it all and she is here with — there throughout it all and she is here with me today and her presence

hasiust_ here with me today and her presence hasjust been absolutely here with me today and her presence has just been absolutely life changing. hasjust been absolutely life chanauin. ., ,, hasjust been absolutely life chanauin. ., , ,. changing. you say this is about im ostor changing. you say this is about impostor syndrome, _ changing. you say this is about impostor syndrome, giving - changing. you say this is about impostor syndrome, giving the j changing. you say this is about - impostor syndrome, giving the work you do now and in the book you say it's dedicated to everyone who feels like they don't belong because they do. and that is the thing about all of us, whatever abilities and disabilities, making peace with that idea that we belong. how do you convince people that they belong? that's a good question. i really didn't— that's a good question. i really didn't think that i belonged in this world _ didn't think that i belonged in this world at— didn't think that i belonged in this world at all. we live in a world obsessed _ world at all. we live in a world obsessed with image and looks and we are trying _ obsessed with image and looks and we are trying to _ obsessed with image and looks and we are trying to fit in and the world tries— are trying to fit in and the world tries to — are trying to fit in and the world tries to put us into this box and i felt like — tries to put us into this box and i felt like i— tries to put us into this box and i felt like i did not belong in it. hiding — felt like i did not belong in it. hiding away, i have had the darkest of thoughts, i talk about it all in the book. — of thoughts, i talk about it all in the book, but the more i've celebrated who i was, the more i have _ celebrated who i was, the more i have loved — celebrated who i was, the more i have loved myself and relaxed my shoulders. — have loved myself and relaxed my shoulders, the more i've looked up and stepped out of my front door, the world — and stepped out of my front door, the world has given me hugs and

smiles _ the world has given me hugs and smiles it— the world has given me hugs and smiles. it has opened up doors i did not even _ smiles. it has opened up doors i did not even think existed, and it's allowed — not even think existed, and it's allowed me to meet incredible people and that's— allowed me to meet incredible people and that's what i say to every single — and that's what i say to every single one of us, we've all got our own unique — single one of us, we've all got our own unique quirks, unique stance on the more _ own unique quirks, unique stance on the more you — own unique quirks, unique stance on the more you show them and celebrate them and _ the more you show them and celebrate them and be _ the more you show them and celebrate them and be the biggest hero in your own life. _ them and be the biggest hero in your own life, the world will love you and ultimately you will find things you love _ and ultimately you will find things you love about yourself too and that is what _ you love about yourself too and that is what the — you love about yourself too and that is what the book is about, for sure. you must _ is what the book is about, for sure. you must be — is what the book is about, for sure. you must be very proud, jean. pardon? you must be very proud, jean. pardon? ., , , , , ., i] pardon? you must be very proud. i am. ve pardon? you must be very proud. i am- very proud- — pardon? you must be very proud. i am. very proud. exceptionally - pardon? you must be very proud. i. am. very proud. exceptionally proud. it's so lovely — am. very proud. exceptionally proud. it's so lovely to _ am. very proud. exceptionally proud. it's so lovely to beat _ am. very proud. exceptionally proud. it's so lovely to beat you _ am. very proud. exceptionally proud. it's so lovely to beat you both. - jono's book �*not all heroes wear capes' is out today. stay with us, the headlines are next.

good morning, welcome to breakfast with ben thompson and naga munchetty. our headlines. thousands of senior doctors in england will go on strike this morning — as nhs bosses warn of significant

disruption for patients. two people are killed in a shooting in auckland just hours before the opening ceremony of the women's world cup is held in the city. an appalling failure of the british state — the prime minister apologises to lgbt veterans for decades of discrimination in the armed forces. are you paying too much at the supermarket? a report this morning will set out whether or not retailers are being fair to customers, after accusations they're profiteering from the rising cost of living. good morning from old trafford. rising cost of living. england's cricketers have work to do on day two of their must win ashes fourth test. while in new zealand —

time for the women's world cup. wherever i lay my hat, that is my home. reflecting on a0 years in the music industry — paul young is on a tell—all tour of the uk. he'll lay his hat on the breakfast sofa with us later. hopefully fewer will need a hat today. a lot of dry weather around but showers in the forecast. more detail coming up. it's thursday the 20th ofjuly. in the last minutes, senior hospital doctors in england have begun 48 hours strike in a dispute over pay. nhs bosses have warned of severe disruption, with thousands of appointments postponed. it's the first time consultants have taken part in industrial action in more than a decade. our health correspondent sophie hutchinson reports. we locked ourselves away. we did everything we should have

done in covid to protect the nhs and now when i want them, they're letting me down, really. sally knight, one of thousands of patients hit by the consultants' strike. her appointment for a hip replacement can't go ahead because, as with so many assessments and procedures, a senior doctor has to be there when it's carried out. the wait�*s doubled and then i don't know how long i'll have to wait after that. it was almost i had a target, at least every day would be a step towards it. whereas, currently, ifeel i was going forwards and i've been knocked back. today's rare two—day walk—out by hospital consultants in england comes hot off the heels of strikes byjunior doctors. the union that represents them, the bma, has rejected the government's latest 6% pay offer, saying it does nothing to address more than a decade of real—terms pay cuts. for it to have got to the point where consultants are striking, things are really bad.

our pay has been cut in value by more than a third since 2008. people are furious about it. i have been talking to my colleagues at work. the prime minister saying last week there are no more talks on pay, it hasn't made people feel, oh, that's over then. it's made them feel more angry. the 6% pay increase from the government means basic salaries will start at £93,500, with the most experienced getting just over 126,000. our plea to consultants is to recognise that we have listened on pensions, as per their ask. we have listened to the independent pay review body recommendations. and it's now time to put patients first and for consultants to call off this strike. there are some doctors who oppose the strike. one consultant agreed to speak to us anonymously because, he said, he had a very unpopular view. overall, i think compared with a lot of people in society, we have a pretty good deal.

i feel very uncomfortable with well—paid individuals with good pensions protesting about their pay. there is no sign the dispute with doctors will be over quickly and every sign that further strikes will go ahead. sophie hutchinson, bbc news. our reporterjon donnison is outside university college hospital in london. we can see those behind you with placards. strike action has begun. that is right, a small picket line has formed. you might see the placard saying "take—home pay has fallen by almost a third in the past 40 fallen by almost a third in the past a0 years". that is what the bma is saying. this is all about pay. i have a consultant with me. he is a

consultant anaesthetist in london. you are with the british medical association. late you are with the british medical association.— you are with the british medical association. ~ ., , ., ., association. we won pay restored to the value it — association. we won pay restored to the value it had _ association. we won pay restored to the value it had in _ association. we won pay restored to the value it had in 2008. _ association. we won pay restored to the value it had in 2008. over - association. we won pay restored to the value it had in 2008. over the l the value it had in 2008. over the years. _ the value it had in 2008. over the years. we — the value it had in 2008. over the years, we have seen a big decline in value _ years, we have seen a big decline in value of— years, we have seen a big decline in value of pay— years, we have seen a big decline in value of pay and we are seeing it as having _ value of pay and we are seeing it as having an _ value of pay and we are seeing it as having an effect on recruitment and retention _ having an effect on recruitment and retention. more than 8000 consultant posts and _ retention. more than 8000 consultant posts and we struggled to fill the difference. we have got through the backlog _ difference. we have got through the backlog -- _ difference. we have got through the backlog —— we are getting through the backlog and we cannot do that without _ the backlog and we cannot do that without them. the nhs is struggling to recruit _ without them. the nhs is struggling to recruit doctors and we need to sort out — to recruit doctors and we need to sort out pay as part of that and we need _ sort out pay as part of that and we need a _ sort out pay as part of that and we need a mechanism so this does not happen— need a mechanism so this does not happen again with pay being cut by successive — happen again with pay being cut by successive governments. many watchinu successive governments. many watching will — successive governments. many watching will be _ successive governments. many watching will be possibly - successive governments. litany watching will be possibly thinking most consultants earning more than 100,000 a year, starting at 93,000, a pay rise in these difficult times, should it be a priority? late a pay rise in these difficult times, should it be a priority?—

should it be a priority? we do not think they are _ should it be a priority? we do not think they are worth _ should it be a priority? we do not think they are worth a _ should it be a priority? we do not think they are worth a third - should it be a priority? we do not think they are worth a third less l think they are worth a third less than _ think they are worth a third less than in — think they are worth a third less than in 2008. medicine is an international market and we compete for doctors _ international market and we compete for doctors from different countries and people know they can go to australia — and people know they can go to australia. in ireland they can pretty— australia. in ireland they can pretty much doubled their salary. we want to— pretty much doubled their salary. we want to recruit staff and provide the excellent care and at the moment we cannot— the excellent care and at the moment we cannot compete with those salaries — we cannot compete with those salaries and we need to ensure the nhs is _ salaries and we need to ensure the nhs is competitive.— nhs is competitive. thank you for 'oinin: nhs is competitive. thank you for joining us- — nhs is competitive. thank you for joining us- we _ nhs is competitive. thank you for joining us. we expect _ nhs is competitive. thank you for joining us. we expect this - nhs is competitive. thank you for joining us. we expect this picket i joining us. we expect this picket line to grow over the next few hours. two days of strike action this week and another two day is planned in august. studio: thanks. the women's world cup kicks off in australia and new zealand but events have overshadowed that. two people have been killed in a shooting in new zealand, just

hours before the women's world cup opening match began. police confirmed the gunman also died and said there's no wider threat to national security. our sports reporter maz farookhi sent this report from the stadium in auckland shortly before the opening game kicked off. we have seen an increased police presence on the way to the stadium as we made our way from central auckland earlier. for teams involved, it has been an unnerving day. the philippines team hotel was around the corner from where the incident happened and it was cordoned off when the police sectioned off that bit of road during the incident. team usa staying not far away and also team norway. you wonder how they might be affected. they were reportedly eating breakfast when they heard news of the incident. the tone and atmosphere for the opening game is a bit muted. rail passengers will face more disruption today and on saturday, as guards and station staff begin a fresh round of strikes. the action will affect 1a train

companies across england and also impact services running into scotland and wales. our transport correspondent katy austin has the latest. once again, fewer trains are running as thousands of rail workers walk out. the level of disruption will vary around the country. some passengers in birmingham had changed their plans. annoying. so i'm travelling up to see my friend in sheffield and there's been a lot of, like, disruptions and stuff. so i've opted for the bus, obviously, because it's just a bit easier. i completely support the train strikes, yeah. they're battling for fair wages, aren't they? i they're battling for their terms and conditions and all those i things matter, don't they? strikes have now been going on for more than a year. the rail industry is under pressure to cut costs from the government, which controls what's on the table in the dispute between the rmt and 1a train companies. the operators continue to call for members to get a vote on proposals for a backdated pay rise of 5%, followed by a% this year, all in exchange

for changes to ways of working. it's a really strong offer made in a climate where we know that there are challenges in terms of new lower passenger numbers during covid and, ultimately, it's taxpayers that will foot the bill if we increase an offer to the union. the rmt rejected the latest proposals back in april. there are conditions in this offer that we can't live with. whenever they want to come to the table, they have to get permission from the government. that has not been granted. we know that we could move this forward. the announcement this week of massive cuts to station staff has exacerbated the problems. the rmt opposes plans to close hundreds of ticket offices around england. to close hundreds of ticket the industry and ministers argue staff would assist passengers around the station and insist they're listening to disability groups' concerns about the proposals. 100,000 people have already responded to a public consultation,

which closes on wednesday. the next train strikes are this saturday and next saturday, with action on the london underground also due next week. katy austin, bbc news. an independent hotline has been set up for employees to report inappropriate behaviour at mcdonald's after the bbc reported on dozens of allegations of bullying and harrassment at the fast—food chain. more than 120 further claims have been made by former and current staff since tuesday. mcdonald's has apologised and says it will thoroughly investigate any claims brought to its attention. netflix signed up nearly six million new subscribers in the last three months — far more than predicted — after it clamped down on password sharing. despite the increase, shares in the streaming service have fallen after its latest financial results were weaker than expected.

polls have opened in the last hour for by—elections in three constituencies currently held by the conservatives. uxbridge and south ruislip in west london was the seat of the former prime minister, borisjohnson. voting is also taking place in somerton and frome in somerset, and selby and ainsty in north yorkshire. you can watch the by—election results in a special programme from midnight here on bbc one. the friendship between former leeds rhinos players rob burrow and kevin sinfield is to be celebrated in a new children's book. kevin has raised more than £8 million for motor neurone disease research following rob's diagnosis. the book, called with you every step: a celebration of friendship, will be published this year. now the important weather forecasts. here's matt. it is cold but a mostly dry day to

come with a small chance of showers. temperatures will lift slowly but down on where they were this time yesterday. showers at the moment in northern scotland will move southwards and break out widely across england and wales. even here, big gaps and many will avoid them. with the wind light, where you have showers, they will be slow—moving. out of the showers and in the sunshine, it will feel pleasant. temperatures down on yesterday and down where we would normally be at this stage injuly. at the end of the day, to show you where the showers are likely to be, the odd heavy one towards east anglia through the afternoon but towards old trafford, hoylake, for the cricket and golf, things looking fine. showers in northern ireland and central scotland. a breeze in the far north adds to the cool field. it stays in place tonight for

shetland but elsewhere like wind, some showers in scotland and northern ireland, clear skies elsewhere. tomorrow, temperatures down to single figures and on friday, cloud. best of the sunshine top and tail of the country but this weekend, wet and windy for some. full details coming up in around half an hour. it was an historic moment that lgbt veterans had waited decades for. yesterday, the prime minister, rishi sunak, apologised to those who had been sacked orforced out of the military, of the military simply for being gay. it was illegal to be homosexual in the british military until the year 2000. a report into their treatment, which recommends that affected veterans are financially compensated, is now being considered by the government. lgbt and identity correspondent lauren moss reports. 7 the ban on lgbt people serving in our military until the year 2000 was an appalling failure

of the british state. it's an apology they've waited decades for. many endured the most horrific sexual abuse and violence, homophobic bullying and harassment, all while bravely serving this country. today, on behalf of the british state, i apologise. an apology that means everything to those whose hopes and dreams were taken away because it was illegal to be who they are. but what's being called a watershed moment for lgbt veterans is just the latest in a battle for equality that's lasted more than 20 years. the decriminalisation of homosexuality in britain began in 1967. but it wasn't until 33 years later, the year 2000, that the ban on gay people serving in the military was lifted, when these four veterans took their fight to the european court of human rights. more than 20 years later, the government launched the lgbt veterans independent review

into the impact of the ban. yesterday, the prime minister apologised. the ban resulted in some people being investigated, imprisoned and left without a pension. it is thought up to 5000 were affected including ken. i it is thought up to 5000 were affected including ken.- it is thought up to 5000 were affected including ken. i had 'ust been awarded i affected including ken. i had 'ust been awarded personal�* affected including ken. i hadjust - been awarded personal commendation from the commander—in—chief and i met my now husband. we have been together 35 years. i thought i would tell the truth. i admitted, thinking that would be the easy way. a report has made more than 60 recommendations and suggestions, including financial compensation. the prime minister says the veterans should be proud of everything they've done to keep our country safe. laura moss, bbc news. we'rejoined by two lgbt

veterans, emma riley, who was in the royal navy for three years, and double olympic champion dame kelly holmes, who also served in the army. good morning. emma, this is a really big moment. that apology is significant. big moment. that apology is significant-— big moment. that apology is siunificant. , , ., , significant. tell us your story. the short version _ significant. tell us your story. the short version is _ significant. tell us your story. the short version is i _ significant. tell us your story. the short version is ijoined _ significant. tell us your story. the short version is i joined the - significant. tell us your story. the short version is i joined the royal| short version is ijoined the royal navy at 18 in 1990 and that was my vocation. i wanted to serve my country and belong in the way you can only belong in a military sense. i did not know, really, at that point i was gay. i knew when i signed the contract it was illegal. fast forward three and a half years and i had become more sure what i was. there was a lot of stress at that time, my father was gravely ill. and because i was more sure, i was more hiding of my personality.

under that stress of not trying to let anyone know what i thought i might be. i went out with someone i thought was my friend and told that person i might be gay and pretty much the next morning it was get up, get downstairs, you are under arrest. i was interviewed, searched, sent home. i had to be forced out to my parents. they sent me home to tell my parents and a few weeks later threw me out and that was the end of it. . ., , ., ., ., end of it. that meant you had to restart a career, _ end of it. that meant you had to restart a career, life. _ end of it. that meant you had to | restart a career, life. everything. ambitions- _ restart a career, life. everything. ambitions. everything _ restart a career, life. everything. ambitions. everything was - restart a career, life. everything. ambitions. everything was gone. j restart a career, life. everything. l ambitions. everything was gone. i had to redraw my map of the world. the one bright spot was when i told my parents they were supportive. i was lucky in that i was not medically, psychologically examined and go through some of the horrific things other veterans affected by this date. i was lucky enough my

parents were supportive. many people got thrown out and immediately got thrown out by their family, so ended up thrown out by their family, so ended up homeless, as well asjobless thrown out by their family, so ended up homeless, as well as jobless and without family. 50 up homeless, as well as 'obless and without familyfi up homeless, as well as 'obless and without familyh without family. so the apology yesterday. _ without family. so the apology yesterday, what _ without family. so the apology yesterday, what difference - without family. so the apology | yesterday, what difference does without family. so the apology . yesterday, what difference does it make? does it make any of that easier, make it ok? it make? does it make any of that easier, make it ok?— make? does it make any of that easier, make it ok? it does not make it easier, easier, make it ok? it does not make it easier. it — easier, make it ok? it does not make it easier, it does _ easier, make it ok? it does not make it easier, it does not _ easier, make it ok? it does not make it easier, it does not make _ easier, make it ok? it does not make it easier, it does not make it - easier, make it ok? it does not make it easier, it does not make it ok - it easier, it does not make it ok what they did. however, having an acknowledgement from the state level effectively, is a huge watershed moment for veterans and much as it was a momentjust before prime minister's questions and a little bit lost in some ways in the midst of that hullabaloo, the fact that we actually got an apology from the prime minister is a huge deal. because they have not been particularly good macro apologising for anything else that has gone on the pass so it was a watershed

moment and means a lot. dame kelly holmes. moment and means a lot. dame kelly holmes- the — moment and means a lot. dame kelly holmes. the same _ moment and means a lot. dame kelly holmes. the same question _ moment and means a lot. dame kelly holmes. the same question to - moment and means a lot. dame kelly holmes. the same question to you. i holmes. the same question to you. what was your reaction when you realised this apology had been made? i was at whitehall yesterday with emma _ i was at whitehall yesterday with emma. we got to go with ben wallace. it emma. we got to go with ben wallace. it was _ emma. we got to go with ben wallace. it was a _ emma. we got to go with ben wallace. it was a watershed moment. in some senses _ it was a watershed moment. in some senses guite — it was a watershed moment. in some senses quite historical, and emotional day. the prime minister's apology— emotional day. the prime minister's apology was one of the a9 recommendations in the lgbt veterans review _ recommendations in the lgbt veterans review that _ recommendations in the lgbt veterans review. that is a big tick and plus for the _ review. that is a big tick and plus for the hard — review. that is a big tick and plus for the hard work that has gone into the review— for the hard work that has gone into the review from so many coming forward. — the review from so many coming forward, like myself, emma and over 1000 _ forward, like myself, emma and over 1000 veterans, who submitted evidence — 1000 veterans, who submitted evidence into the review. 30 1000 veterans, who submitted evidence into the review. so many --eole evidence into the review. so many people might _ evidence into the review. so many people might be — evidence into the review. so many people might be watching - evidence into the review. so many people might be watching thinking why are you interviewing dame kelly holmes? she is sporting brilliance,

but you had a career in the military. it was just last year, i think, you said you were gay. knew had your television programme. you are coming from this from all sides. yes. a short summary of me was that ialways— yes. a short summary of me was that i always wanted to go in the military— i always wanted to go in the military since i was 14. i wanted a career. _ military since i was 14. i wanted a career. i— military since i was 14. i wanted a career, i loved the thought of camaraderie and everything it could -ive camaraderie and everything it could give you _ camaraderie and everything it could give you i— camaraderie and everything it could give you. ijoined just before i was 18. give you. ijoined just before i was 18~ i_ give you. ijoined just before i was 18~ i did _ give you. ijoined just before i was 18~ i did not— give you. ijoined just before i was 18. i did not know i was gay. i got into a _ 18. i did not know i was gay. i got into a relationship in basic training _ into a relationship in basic training but i kept it quiet and so did everyone else involved and i kept _ did everyone else involved and i kept it— did everyone else involved and i kept it quiet my whole life. because you had _ kept it quiet my whole life. because you had to — kept it quiet my whole life. because you had to. i also became an international athlete, where it also was not _ international athlete, where it also was not possible to talk about being -ay was not possible to talk about being gay because no one else did. with me, gay because no one else did. with me. it _ gay because no one else did. with me, it caused psychological and

mental— me, it caused psychological and mental health issues because being a young _ mental health issues because being a young soldier, when i got raided at 23, young soldier, when i got raided at 23. i_ young soldier, when i got raided at 23. i should — young soldier, when i got raided at 23, i should explain it. it is like if you _ 23, i should explain it. it is like if you go— 23, i should explain it. it is like if you go home and the perpetrators are in— if you go home and the perpetrators are in your— if you go home and the perpetrators are in your house and they are emotionally degrading you, to the point _ emotionally degrading you, to the point where you are petrified, i had that at— point where you are petrified, i had that at 23— point where you are petrified, i had that at 23 like a lot of others. and that at 23 like a lot of others. and that installed debilitating fear for me throughout my life and it was only when— me throughout my life and it was only when i got to the point when i had to— only when i got to the point when i had to publicly come out for my own self and _ had to publicly come out for my own self and sanity that i got to do that last — self and sanity that i got to do that last year but it was because of the ban _ that last year but it was because of the ban and what i felt about it. and i_ the ban and what i felt about it. and i irrationally thought i could be jailed — and i irrationally thought i could be jailed if i admitted being gay because — be jailed if i admitted being gay because some were jailed, abused, all of— because some were jailed, abused, all of the _ because some were jailed, abused, all of the horrific things that came out of— all of the horrific things that came out of the — all of the horrific things that came out of the review. this was a big day yesterday. emma was in my

documentary. emma, what you have to realise. _ documentary. emma, what you have to realise. we _ documentary. emma, what you have to realise, we had the apologies yesterday. everybody, when ben wallace — yesterday. everybody, when ben wallace did his statement. and it was a _ wallace did his statement. and it was a statement, not a debate, everybody — was a statement, not a debate, everybody in the house of commons absolutely _ everybody in the house of commons absolutely agreed to the a9 recommendations must be appointed. there _ recommendations must be appointed. there were _ recommendations must be appointed. there were four who went to the human _ there were four who went to the human rights, human rights, court, nearly— human rights, human rights, court, nearly got— human rights, human rights, court, nearly got that! and without them pushing _ nearly got that! and without them pushing for the rights of soldiers, the ban _ pushing for the rights of soldiers, the ban would not have been lifted. so people _ the ban would not have been lifted. so people like emma should be celebrated far more than 23 years later when— celebrated far more than 23 years later when we get an apology now. this is— later when we get an apology now. this is a _ later when we get an apology now. this is a personal question. it feels almost like you can breeze after this. feels almost like you can breeze afterthis. excuse feels almost like you can breeze after this. excuse me if —— it feels

like you can breathe after this. from what i am witnessing, something has lifted. . ~ from what i am witnessing, something has lifted. , ,, , , has lifted. yes, i think yesterday was massive. _ has lifted. yes, i think yesterday was massive. when _ has lifted. yes, i think yesterday was massive. when you - has lifted. yes, i think yesterday was massive. when you hear- has lifted. yes, i think yesterday was massive. when you hear the stories— was massive. when you hear the stories and — was massive. when you hear the stories and you know veterans and we see them _ stories and you know veterans and we see them all— stories and you know veterans and we see them all the time. it has ruined people's— see them all the time. it has ruined people's lies. i think yesterday was the first— people's lies. i think yesterday was the first point where so many can start _ the first point where so many can start to _ the first point where so many can start to rebuild. we the first point where so many can start to rebuild.— the first point where so many can start to rebuild. we know this has been a long _ start to rebuild. we know this has been a long process. _ start to rebuild. we know this has been a long process. as _ start to rebuild. we know this has been a long process. as kelly - start to rebuild. we know this has been a long process. as kelly was telling us, a lot of campaigning has gone into getting to this point. but in some respects, it is the first step. i am looking at the report. it looks at how this could be put right. compensation. reinstating permission to wear military uniform, the return of medals. they are important. what would make the biggest difference? talk important. what would make the biggest difference?—

biggest difference? talk to each veteran and _ biggest difference? talk to each veteran and asked _ biggest difference? talk to each veteran and asked them. - biggest difference? talk to each veteran and asked them. each l biggest difference? talk to each - veteran and asked them. each veteran has a different story. mine is one type of story. others were forced out because they could not live under the ban, even though they were not thrown out themselves. each person has something meaningful to them. some will need the compensation. some will need help with housing, mental health support, because they have been totally destroyed by what happened to them and have not been able to live a normal, productive life veteran would have with support that they would have with support that they would usually have coming out of the military. some will need to have seen the prime minister give the apology and that is enough. some need a veterans badge they have not had before. some need a veterans badge specific for lgbt veterans. everyone has a different need. that is the point now. we have got to this point. 23 years since the ban

was lifted. and yet it is right at the beginning of the next steps, which is putting into practice recommendations in this report. to be fair to them yesterday, the prime minister and ben wallace, be fair to them yesterday, the prime ministerand ben wallace, did support all a9 recommendations in some way and that was echoed across the house from all parties. that was a good thing to see.— a good thing to see. really good to talk to you- — a good thing to see. really good to talk to you- it _ a good thing to see. really good to talk to you. it will— a good thing to see. really good to talk to you. it will be _ a good thing to see. really good to talk to you. it will be interesting i talk to you. it will be interesting to see where it goes now. emma riley, thank you. dame kelly holmes, thank you very much. you have both explained how important this is, despite it being so far on since the ban was lifted. there's a warning from the children's charity the nspcc that predators are using virtual reality gaming to target and groom young people. the charity found that three

quarters of parents were concerned that children were at risk of being sexually harassed in vr worlds. police have called the technology an emerging threat. angus crawford reports. enter a virtual world. how old are you? i've been up there, man. seven. seven? cool rec room says it's a place to hang out, chat and explore. looks innocent enough — but not for this child, home alone, playing on her vr headset. one time, when i met some boy... she tells a researcher what happened to her. it's graphic and shocking. he told me to go on his bed and he started doing stuff. all that was going on in one of these. now, put on the headset, choose an avatar — a virtual you — and a whole range of worlds opens up, both good and bad. vr and the so—called metaverse promised a world without limits,

a new level of gaming, lifelike graphics where a headset could take you anywhere you wanted to go. but in a space with few rules, for children, that can be dangerous. behind this door, someone who knows that only too well. she spends hours each day in vr. hi, tereza, how are you? i'm good, thank you. that's an interesting outfit. thank you. see the pole? well, tereza uses it for dancing in a game called vr chat. it's fun and she feels safe, but worries that there's adult content, racist abuse and bullying of women and girls — harassed by predatory men. grooming is a big, big issue. it's an unsafe space for children in general. it's unmoderated. it's a wild west. police saying a child's life is in danger... - a wild west which has even led

to children being abducted. we have breaking newsjust in. in the us, we know of at least three cases where children have met predators on vr. this is the new frontier. but what is really sad is a lot of these companies, they have learned from the last 15 years of us telling them they need to do more to protect children and they have gone ahead, innovated at speed, rolled out products thatjust, frankly, do not have the safety features in them to make sure children are safe when they use them. rec room told us it takes the safety of players and the issues raised in our report extremely seriously and that it works proactively with law enforcement around the world. as for vr chat, it says that user safety is a top priority. it insists underage users are not permitted and, if detected on the platform, are immediately banned. and he told me to lay down

like this onto the pillow. a virtual world with few rules and very real dangers. angus crawford, bbc news. if you've been affected by any of the issues in this report, information and support is available via the bbc action line. you would have heard the latest inflation figures. are the supermarkets passing on rising prices to us fairly? hannah's looking at what this means. a really important point in that inflation might be easing a little bit but it doesn't mean prices are

coming down, just going up more slowly and a lot of people get confused, so it's important to be clear. let's look at the report we are expecting from the competition and markets authority today. it will cover two things. first the accusations that supermarkets are making extra money out of rising prices, and second whether retailers are clear enough when it comes to pricing on special offers. the price of groceries has been rising for well over a year. on average, they're nearly 15% more than they were 12 months ago. but some individual items — particularly in supermarket budget ranges — have gone up even more. supermarkets say its because of how much fuel and raw ingredients have gone up since the war in ukraine, but they've faced accusations of profiteering. earlier this month, they were found to be making an extra 6 pence per litre of profit on petrol, which was put down to a lack of competition between the retailers. today 5 report will look at whether the same

is happening on groceries. it will also take a look at the other issue — whether pricing and so—called 'deals' are really clear. this is just one example from the consumer group which. they found that in one of the major supermarkets the price per 100g of walkers crisps varied by more than a pound, depending on how much you bought. a customer buying a standard packet was paying 231% more than somebody buying a sharing bag — that's over three times as much. well, let's speak to lisa webb from which for more on this. what are your concerns around the issue? late what are your concerns around the issue? ~ . ., ., ., issue? we have quite a lot of concerns. — issue? we have quite a lot of concerns, and _

issue? we have quite a lot of concerns, and particularly- issue? we have quite a lot of| concerns, and particularly one issue? we have quite a lot of. concerns, and particularly one of the things that bothers us is the idea that consumers are struggling to understand best value for money. at a time when people are struggling with the cost of living, looking for bargains on those deals, unit pricing is so important and you have shown that some of the examples there. the idea that people can't just look at a deal and understand if it is the best one or not. what we really want from this report this morning is for them to produce some sort of clarity for the supermarkets to follow so they know exactly what they ought to be doing with unit pricing and making sure consumers can look at a price and know if it is the best deal or not. by, can look at a price and know if it is the best deal or not.— is the best deal or not. a lot of eo - le is the best deal or not. a lot of people watching _ is the best deal or not. a lot of people watching this _ is the best deal or not. a lot of people watching this will - is the best deal or not. a lot of. people watching this will assume that if they bulk buy or buy more of a particular product then they will be getting a good deal. that's not necessarily the case, is it? flat be getting a good deal. that's not necessarily the case, is it?- necessarily the case, is it? not at all, and necessarily the case, is it? not at all. and it — necessarily the case, is it? not at all, and it might _ necessarily the case, is it? not at all, and it might seem _ necessarily the case, is it? not at all, and it might seem obvious i necessarily the case, is it? not at| all, and it might seem obvious the more you buy the cheaper it is, but it isn't always the case. for

example if you are looking at fizzy drinks you might have them in 330 millilitres cans or in two litre bottles and you might even have them in the mini cans and if there are deals on some of them are not on others it becomes really difficult to know if buying more is actually going to work out cheaper for you or not, so it isn't always the case that buying more get you a better deal. so it is worth making sure prices are super clear so people can tell. ~ . . prices are super clear so people can tell. ~ , . ., ., ,., tell. we expect more from the report at 10am, tell. we expect more from the report at 10am. and — tell. we expect more from the report at 10am, and people _ tell. we expect more from the report at 10am, and people will— tell. we expect more from the report at 10am, and people will wonder- tell. we expect more from the report| at 10am, and people will wonder what will happen as a result of it? if the cma says there are issues in the supermarkets and they need to be clearer, then we need some legislative changes, because at the moment we have something called the price marking order that's been around since 200a and is out of date and what we need is for the government to step now and make the legislation work for what the

current situation is. for example, the price marking order says you don't have to put unit pricing on the products if you have a small square footage shot. back in 2000 you didn't have the big supermarkets owning small convenience stores but it's not fit for purpose and we want to see the government taking action. lisa webb, thank you for speaking to us and i think a lot of people will think at a time when money is tight they want to make sure that the deals they think they are seeing on a loyalty scheme or by buying a slightly bigger packet, they will want to note that it is value for money. and those unit prices really help. money. and those unit prices really hel. ., . , ., help. you are trying to figure it all out all _ help. you are trying to figure it all out all of _ help. you are trying to figure it all out all of the _ help. you are trying to figure it all out all of the time. - help. you are trying to figure it all out all of the time. it's - help. you are trying to figure it l all out all of the time. it's always in tiny writing- — all out all of the time. it's always in tiny writing. i _ all out all of the time. it's always in tiny writing. i am _ all out all of the time. it's always in tiny writing. i am so _ all out all of the time. it's always in tiny writing. i am so stubbornl in tiny writing. i am so stubborn and i will make _ in tiny writing. i am so stubborn and i will make sure _ in tiny writing. i am so stubborn and i will make sure i _ in tiny writing. i am so stubborn and i will make sure i compare. in tiny writing. i am so stubborn - and i will make sure i compare them, because there is that pressure if you are looking anything get on with it, iwill you are looking anything get on with it, i will not bow to the pressure.

thanks, hannah. that doesn't surprise you. thanks, hannah. that doesn't surprise you-— surprise you. not one bit. it's really important _ surprise you. not one bit. it's really important because - surprise you. not one bit. it's really important because the | really important because the supermarkets love bamboozling you with buy one get one free and actually sometimes it's cheaperjust to buy the original thing on its own than all of the offers they throw at us. ., . ., . ~ than all of the offers they throw at us, ., ., ., ., " .., ., y., us. you have to take control in your own hands — us. you have to take control in your own hands at _ us. you have to take control in your own hands at that _ us. you have to take control in your own hands at that point. _ the women's world cup has officially started this morning with the opening game between new zealand and norway currently underway. the tournament began with an opening ceremony which featured traditional and modern elements, including a performance of do it again , the official song of the competition. i quite liked those moves. our correspondent shaimaa khalil is at a fan zone in sydney for us this morning. really kicking off there, excuse the pun, but give us a taste of what we might expect. you pun, but give us a taste of what we might expect-_ pun, but give us a taste of what we mic-htexect. ., ., ,., might expect. you took away the plan from me, i

might expect. you took away the plan from me. lwas— might expect. you took away the plan from me, i was going _ might expect. you took away the plan from me, i was going to _ might expect. you took away the plan from me, i was going to say - might expect. you took away the plan from me, i was going to say that. - from me, i was going to say that. good _ from me, i was going to say that. good morning. there was a great sense _ good morning. there was a great sense of— good morning. there was a great sense of excitement here and i will say, sense of excitement here and i will say. of _ sense of excitement here and i will say, of course, the tournament might have been— say, of course, the tournament might have been overshadowed by the shooting — have been overshadowed by the shooting incident in auckland earlier— shooting incident in auckland earlier today, shooting incident in auckland earliertoday, but shooting incident in auckland earlier today, but the games are now ongoing _ earlier today, but the games are now ongoing in— earlier today, but the games are now ongoing in eden park, as planned, new zealand playing against norway with a _ new zealand playing against norway with a heightened sense of security and a _ with a heightened sense of security and a heightened security presence on police _ and a heightened security presence on police presence after what happened, but really there is the sense _ happened, but really there is the sense that it is finally here and the wait — sense that it is finally here and the wait is _ sense that it is finally here and the wait is finally over and there is no _ the wait is finally over and there is no doubt, despite what happened early in _ is no doubt, despite what happened early in the — is no doubt, despite what happened early in the day that this is a huge day in _ early in the day that this is a huge day in australia and in new zealand, the two _ day in australia and in new zealand, the two host countries of what promises _ the two host countries of what promises to be the biggest and most viewed _ promises to be the biggest and most viewed women's world cup, the biggest — viewed women's world cup, the biggest women's sporting event, 1.3 million _ biggest women's sporting event, 1.3 million tickets already sold for sa games. _ million tickets already sold for sa games, ten venues in nine cities. also— games, ten venues in nine cities.

also organisers are hoping to up the numbers— also organisers are hoping to up the numbers of— also organisers are hoping to up the numbers of the viewership and hoping for 2 billion— numbers of the viewership and hoping for 2 billion viewers on television and different platforms from 2019, the european champions, the lionesses— the european champions, the lionesses are hoping to bring that home. _ lionesses are hoping to bring that home. but— lionesses are hoping to bring that home, but of course the us are hoping — home, but of course the us are hoping for— home, but of course the us are hoping for the record third world cup in _ hoping for the record third world cup in a — hoping for the record third world cup in a row and don't forget that australia — cup in a row and don't forget that australia are really up there as well _ australia are really up there as well the — australia are really up there as well. the colours of the australian team. _ well. the colours of the australian team. the — well. the colours of the australian team, the yellows and greens have been _ team, the yellows and greens have been around us and the young fans were _ been around us and the young fans were so— been around us and the young fans were so cute the chelsea player, sam kerr. _ were so cute the chelsea player, sam kerr. you _ were so cute the chelsea player, sam kerr, you will hear her name a lot. this is— kerr, you will hear her name a lot. this is a _ kerr, you will hear her name a lot. this is a tournament a lot of firsts~ — this is a tournament a lot of firsts~ the _ this is a tournament a lot of firsts. the first time the tournament comes to the southern hemisphere and the first time you have two— hemisphere and the first time you have two co—hosts and the first time 32 nations— have two co—hosts and the first time 32 nations are playing on the first time _ 32 nations are playing on the first time that— 32 nations are playing on the first time that the republic of ireland are playing australia. my eyes are on other— are playing australia. my eyes are on other teams playing for the first time. _

on other teams playing for the first time, morocco, and their men's team performed spectacularly in their world _ performed spectacularly in their world cup some months ago so we will see how— world cup some months ago so we will see how they perform in this tournament.— see how they perform in this tournament. . . , , tournament. thanks so much. it seems so odd to be — tournament. thanks so much. it seems so odd to be in — tournament. thanks so much. it seems so odd to be in australia _ tournament. thanks so much. it seems so odd to be in australia and _ so odd to be in australia and focusing on football when the ashes are here. you know what i mean? you can only imagine they have half an eye on the ashes and half on the football. �* ., , , ., football. but it means you get 24 hours of sport — football. but it means you get 24 hours of sport because _ football. but it means you get 24 hours of sport because of - football. but it means you get 24 hours of sport because of the - football. but it means you get 24. hours of sport because of the time difference. it kind of keeps going. hugh at old trafford, whose space are you invading now?— hugh at old trafford, whose space are you invading now? somebody is, that's all that _ are you invading now? somebody is, that's all that matters. _ are you invading now? somebody is, that's all that matters. the - that's all that matters. the australia game kicks off at the same time as— australia game kicks off at the same time as the — australia game kicks off at the same time as the test match starts this morning. — time as the test match starts this morning, day two of the fourth ashes test and _ morning, day two of the fourth ashes test and i_ morning, day two of the fourth ashes test and i am invading the space of this green— test and i am invading the space of this green tent. there are plenty of inexplicable things at a cricket ground — inexplicable things at a cricket ground and one of them sitsjust behind _ ground and one of them sitsjust behind the bowlers arm if you are bowling _ behind the bowlers arm if you are bowling from this end and you see it on the _ bowling from this end and you see it on the television pictures, what is

that green— on the television pictures, what is that green tent? that is where all of the _ that green tent? that is where all of the announcements are made, the announcement of who is next to bat and that— announcement of who is next to bat and that is— announcement of who is next to bat and that is the guy who makes them and that is the guy who makes them and his— and that is the guy who makes them and his name is graham or he might say next _ and his name is graham or he might say next to— and his name is graham or he might say next to bowl at the james anderson— say next to bowl at the james anderson is... james anderson at that end — anderson is... james anderson at that end. but behind a different type of— that end. but behind a different type of microphone is ali mitchell, who is— type of microphone is ali mitchell, who is not — type of microphone is ali mitchell, who is not only part of the test match — who is not only part of the test match special crew but part of the bbc two _ match special crew but part of the bbc two crew and available on the iplayer— bbc two crew and available on the iplayer and we have been talking about _ iplayer and we have been talking about this being a must win for england — about this being a must win for england and also that the weather is on the _ england and also that the weather is on the way— england and also that the weather is on the way although we do have some blue sky— on the way although we do have some blue sky and _ on the way although we do have some blue sky and patchy cloud, so a nice day today. _ blue sky and patchy cloud, so a nice day today, but to win and try and win. _ day today, but to win and try and win, england need to push this game on. win, england need to push this game on we've _ win, england need to push this game on. we've said it a lot this morning. _ on. we've said it a lot this morning, but what does it mean? what is the _ morning, but what does it mean? what is the strategy today? good morning, but what does it mean? what is the strategy today?— is the strategy today? good morning. well, it will is the strategy today? good morning. well. it will be _ is the strategy today? good morning. well, it will be scoring _ is the strategy today? good morning. well, it will be scoring quickly. - well, it will be scoring quickly. the first — well, it will be scoring quickly. the first thing _ well, it will be scoring quickly. the first thing they _ well, it will be scoring quickly. the first thing they need - well, it will be scoring quickly. the first thing they need to - well, it will be scoring quickly. the first thing they need to do| well, it will be scoring quickly. i the first thing they need to do is -et the first thing they need to do is get the — the first thing they need to do is get the last— the first thing they need to do is get the last two _ the first thing they need to do is get the last two wickets - the first thing they need to do is get the last two wickets and - the first thing they need to do is| get the last two wickets and they had a _ get the last two wickets and they had a good — get the last two wickets and they had a good day— get the last two wickets and they had a good day getting _ get the last two wickets and they had a good day getting them - get the last two wickets and they. had a good day getting them eight down _ had a good day getting them eight down and — had a good day getting them eight down and getting _ had a good day getting them eight down and getting the _ had a good day getting them eight down and getting the wickets - had a good day getting them eight down and getting the wickets in i had a good day getting them eightl down and getting the wickets in the final session — down and getting the wickets in the final session was _ down and getting the wickets in the final session was really _ down and getting the wickets in the final session was really important. i final session was really important. chris— final session was really important. chris woakes _ final session was really important. chris woakes has _ final session was really important. chris woakes has a _ final session was really important. chris woakes has a chance - final session was really important. chris woakes has a chance to - final session was really important. chris woakes has a chance to get. chris woakes has a chance to get five. _ chris woakes has a chance to get five. so _ chris woakes has a chance to get five. so that _ chris woakes has a chance to get five, so that would _ chris woakes has a chance to get five, so that would be _ chris woakes has a chance to get five, so that would be nice - chris woakes has a chance to get five, so that would be nice for. chris woakes has a chance to get. five, so that would be nice for him

after— five, so that would be nice for him after the _ five, so that would be nice for him after the performance _ five, so that would be nice for him after the performance he - five, so that would be nice for him after the performance he put - five, so that would be nice for him after the performance he put in i five, so that would be nice for him after the performance he put in at| after the performance he put in at headingley. — after the performance he put in at headingley. so— after the performance he put in at headingley, so get _ after the performance he put in at headingley, so get the _ after the performance he put in at headingley, so get the two - after the performance he put in atl headingley, so get the two wickets quickly— headingley, so get the two wickets quickly and — headingley, so get the two wickets quickly and then _ headingley, so get the two wickets quickly and then get _ headingley, so get the two wickets quickly and then get batting - headingley, so get the two wickets quickly and then get batting and i headingley, so get the two wickets| quickly and then get batting and for england. _ quickly and then get batting and for england. ben— quickly and then get batting and for england, ben stokes _ quickly and then get batting and for england, ben stokes has _ quickly and then get batting and for england, ben stokes has talked - quickly and then get batting and for. england, ben stokes has talked about needing _ england, ben stokes has talked about needing to _ england, ben stokes has talked about needing to accelerate _ england, ben stokes has talked about needing to accelerate the _ england, ben stokes has talked about needing to accelerate the game - england, ben stokes has talked about needing to accelerate the game and i needing to accelerate the game and that will— needing to accelerate the game and that will mean — needing to accelerate the game and that will mean scoring _ needing to accelerate the game and that will mean scoring quickly. - that will mean scoring quickly. england — that will mean scoring quickly. england are _ that will mean scoring quickly. england are no _ that will mean scoring quickly. england are no stranger- that will mean scoring quickly. england are no stranger to- that will mean scoring quickly. england are no stranger to it i that will mean scoring quickly. . england are no stranger to it and that is— england are no stranger to it and that is their— england are no stranger to it and that is their modus _ england are no stranger to it and that is their modus operandi - england are no stranger to it and that is their modus operandi in i that is their modus operandi in terms — that is their modus operandi in terms of— that is their modus operandi in terms of playing _ that is their modus operandi in terms of playing like _ that is their modus operandi in terms of playing like this, - that is their modus operandi in terms of playing like this, so i that is their modus operandi in terms of playing like this, so if they— terms of playing like this, so if they score _ terms of playing like this, so if they score quickly, _ terms of playing like this, so if they score quickly, that - terms of playing like this, so if they score quickly, that is- terms of playing like this, so if| they score quickly, that is good terms of playing like this, so if- they score quickly, that is good but it brings _ they score quickly, that is good but it brings a — they score quickly, that is good but it brings a risk. _ they score quickly, that is good but it brings a risk, but _ they score quickly, that is good but it brings a risk, but if— they score quickly, that is good but it brings a risk, but if you _ they score quickly, that is good but it brings a risk, but if you go- they score quickly, that is good but it brings a risk, but if you go for- it brings a risk, but if you go for shots _ it brings a risk, but if you go for shots it— it brings a risk, but if you go for shots it can _ it brings a risk, but if you go for shots it can bring _ it brings a risk, but if you go for shots it can bring wickets - it brings a risk, but if you go forl shots it can bring wickets quickly and australia _ shots it can bring wickets quickly and australia will _ shots it can bring wickets quickly and australia will hope _ shots it can bring wickets quickly and australia will hope they- shots it can bring wickets quickly and australia will hope they cani and australia will hope they can take wickets _ and australia will hope they can take wickets quickly. _ and australia will hope they can take wickets quickly. either - and australia will hope they can take wickets quickly. either way and australia will hope they can . take wickets quickly. either way we do expect _ take wickets quickly. either way we do expect this _ take wickets quickly. either way we do expect this match _ take wickets quickly. either way we do expect this match to _ take wickets quickly. either way we do expect this match to move - take wickets quickly. either way we i do expect this match to move forward at guite _ do expect this match to move forward at quite a _ do expect this match to move forward at quite a pace — do expect this match to move forward at quite a pace today. _ do expect this match to move forward at quite a pace today.— at quite a pace today. 299-8, australia _ at quite a pace today. 299-8, australia and _ at quite a pace today. 299-8, australia and two _ at quite a pace today. 299-8, australia and two of - at quite a pace today. 299-8, australia and two of those - at quite a pace today. 299-8, - australia and two of those wickets yesterday — australia and two of those wickets yesterday taken by stuart broad, including — yesterday taken by stuart broad, including number 600 and the extraordinary thing at a ground which — extraordinary thing at a ground which celebratesjames extraordinary thing at a ground which celebrates james anderson who is ahead _ which celebrates james anderson who is ahead of— which celebrates james anderson who is ahead of him, and he won't want to be _ is ahead of him, and he won't want to be remanded, but 600 is such a rare thing — to be remanded, but 600 is such a rare thing because essentially how test cricket is and who plays it. you _ test cricket is and who plays it. you look — test cricket is and who plays it. you look at _ test cricket is and who plays it. you look at the fact that stewart is only the _ you look at the fact that stewart is only the second _ you look at the fact that stewart is only the second fast _ you look at the fact that stewart is only the second fast bowler - you look at the fact that stewart isj only the second fast bowler behind james _ only the second fast bowler behind james anderson _ only the second fast bowler behind james anderson ever— only the second fast bowler behind james anderson ever to _ only the second fast bowler behind james anderson ever to reach - only the second fast bowler behind james anderson ever to reach the| james anderson ever to reach the mark— james anderson ever to reach the mark and — james anderson ever to reach the mark and only— james anderson ever to reach the mark and only four _ james anderson ever to reach the mark and only four have - james anderson ever to reach the mark and only four have done - james anderson ever to reach the mark and only four have done it i james anderson ever to reach the| mark and only four have done it in total— mark and only four have done it in total so— mark and only four have done it in total so it's — mark and only four have done it in total so it's an _ mark and only four have done it in total so it's an incredible - mark and only four have done it in

total so it's an incredible feat, - mark and only four have done it in total so it's an incredible feat, sol total so it's an incredible feat, so many— total so it's an incredible feat, so many wickets. _ total so it's an incredible feat, so many wickets, and _ total so it's an incredible feat, so many wickets, and stuart - total so it's an incredible feat, so many wickets, and stuart broad i total so it's an incredible feat, so . many wickets, and stuart broad has had a _ many wickets, and stuart broad has had a long — many wickets, and stuart broad has had a long and _ many wickets, and stuart broad has had a long and illustrious _ many wickets, and stuart broad has had a long and illustrious career- had a long and illustrious career and he — had a long and illustrious career and he might— had a long and illustrious career and he might be— had a long and illustrious career and he might be the _ had a long and illustrious career and he might be the last - had a long and illustrious career and he might be the last playerl had a long and illustrious career. and he might be the last player we see enter— and he might be the last player we see enter that— and he might be the last player we see enter that 600 _ and he might be the last player we see enter that 600 club— and he might be the last player we see enter that 600 club because i see enter that 600 club because teams _ see enter that 600 club because teams are — see enter that 600 club because teams are playing _ see enter that 600 club because teams are playing more - see enter that 600 club because teams are playing more two - see enter that 600 club because teams are playing more two and | see enter that 600 club because - teams are playing more two and three match— teams are playing more two and three match series — teams are playing more two and three match series and _ teams are playing more two and three match series and it's _ teams are playing more two and three match series and it's mainly _ match series and it's mainly england. _ match series and it's mainly england, australia - match series and it's mainly england, australia and - match series and it's mainlyj england, australia and india match series and it's mainly - england, australia and india who are playing _ england, australia and india who are playing lengthy — england, australia and india who are playing lengthy series _ england, australia and india who are playing lengthy series and _ england, australia and india who are playing lengthy series and will- playing lengthy series and will players — playing lengthy series and will players have _ playing lengthy series and will players have as _ playing lengthy series and will players have as long - playing lengthy series and will players have as long a - playing lengthy series and will players have as long a test - playing lengthy series and will. players have as long a test career at somebody— players have as long a test career at somebody like _ players have as long a test career at somebody like stuart - players have as long a test career at somebody like stuart broad . at somebody like stuart broad because — at somebody like stuart broad because we _ at somebody like stuart broad because we see _ at somebody like stuart broad because we see some - at somebody like stuart broad because we see some playersl at somebody like stuart broad - because we see some players stepping away from _ because we see some players stepping away from test — because we see some players stepping away from test cricket _ because we see some players stepping away from test cricket in _ because we see some players stepping away from test cricket in their- because we see some players stepping away from test cricket in their 30s - away from test cricket in their 30s to focus _ away from test cricket in their 30s to focus on— away from test cricket in their 30s to focus on t20 _ away from test cricket in their 30s to focus on t20 and _ away from test cricket in their 30s to focus on t20 and the _ away from test cricket in their 30s to focus on t20 and the latter - away from test cricket in their 30s to focus on t20 and the latter partj to focus on t20 and the latter part of their— to focus on t20 and the latter part of their career— to focus on t20 and the latter part of their career so— to focus on t20 and the latter part of their career so we _ to focus on t20 and the latter part of their career so we are _ to focus on t20 and the latter part of their career so we are seeing i of their career so we are seeing something _ of their career so we are seeing something and _ of their career so we are seeing something and it _ of their career so we are seeing something and it was _ of their career so we are seeing something and it was great - of their career so we are seeing something and it was great to i of their career so we are seeing. something and it was great to see him smiling — something and it was great to see him smiling so— something and it was great to see him smiling so much— something and it was great to see him smiling so much and - something and it was great to see him smiling so much and see - something and it was great to see him smiling so much and see how| him smiling so much and see how special— him smiling so much and see how special it— him smiling so much and see how special it was _ him smiling so much and see how special it was to _ him smiling so much and see how special it was to reach _ him smiling so much and see how special it was to reach the - him smiling so much and see how. special it was to reach the landmark and he _ special it was to reach the landmark and he enjoyed _ special it was to reach the landmark and he enjoyed doing _ special it was to reach the landmark and he enjoyed doing at _ special it was to reach the landmark and he enjoyed doing at the - special it was to reach the landmark and he enjoyed doing at the james i and he enjoyed doing at the james anderson— and he enjoyed doing at the james anderson end _ and he enjoyed doing at the james anderson end savour— and he enjoyed doing at the james anderson end savour what - and he enjoyed doing at the james anderson end savour what we - and he enjoyed doing at the james anderson end savour what we are| anderson end savour what we are seeing _ anderson end savour what we are seeing an— anderson end savour what we are seeing anjames_ anderson end savour what we are seeing an james anderson - anderson end savour what we are seeing an james anderson who i anderson end savour what we are - seeing an james anderson who hasn't -ot a seeing an james anderson who hasn't got a wicket— seeing an james anderson who hasn't got a wicket next _ seeing an james anderson who hasn't got a wicket next this _ seeing an james anderson who hasn't got a wicket next this match - got a wicket next this match hopefully— got a wicket next this match hopefully they _ got a wicket next this match hopefully they can _ got a wicket next this match hopefully they can come - got a wicket next this match hopefully they can come to i got a wicket next this match i hopefully they can come to the got a wicket next this match - hopefully they can come to the fore and help— hopefully they can come to the fore and help them _ hopefully they can come to the fore and help them win _ hopefully they can come to the fore and help them win the _ hopefully they can come to the fore and help them win the match. - hopefully they can come to the fore. and help them win the match. stuart broad's and help them win the match. stuart itroad's mum — and help them win the match. stuart broad's mum did _ and help them win the match. stuart broad's mum did not _ and help them win the match. stuart broad's mum did not even _ and help them win the match. stuart broad's mum did not even know - and help them win the match. broad's mum did not even know he and help them win the match— broad's mum did not even know he was on 598— broad's mum did not even know he was on 598 before he started play yesterday but it is 600. ali, thank you very— yesterday but it is 600. ali, thank you very much, on the radio and television — you very much, on the radio and television later today. but over in

the wirral — television later today. but over in the wirral it is day one of the open golf and _ the wirral it is day one of the open golf and ben is there looking ahead to rory— golf and ben is there looking ahead to rory mcilroy starting a bit later and cameron smith the defending champion— and cameron smith the defending champion leighton as well but who has caught your eye this morning? —— later on— has caught your eye this morning? —— later on as _ has caught your eye this morning? —— later on as well. it is has caught your eye this morning? -- later on as well.— later on as well. it is the local boy matthew _ later on as well. it is the local boy matthew jordan _ later on as well. it is the local boy matthew jordan who - later on as well. it is the local boy matthew jordan who is . later on as well. it is the local - boy matthew jordan who is currently boy matthewjordan who is currently sitting _ boy matthewjordan who is currently sitting out _ boy matthewjordan who is currently sitting out in— boy matthewjordan who is currently sitting out in front _ boy matthewjordan who is currently sitting out in front on _ boy matthewjordan who is currently sitting out in front on 2—under- boy matthewjordan who is currently sitting out in front on 2—under par. sitting out in front on 2—under par and he _ sitting out in front on 2—under par and he came _ sitting out in front on 2—under par and he came through _ sitting out in front on 2—under par and he came through qualifying. sitting out in front on 2—under pari and he came through qualifying and .rew and he came through qualifying and grew up— and he came through qualifying and grew up playing _ and he came through qualifying and grew up playing this— and he came through qualifying and grew up playing this links _ and he came through qualifying and grew up playing this links course i grew up playing this links course and hit _ grew up playing this links course and hit the — grew up playing this links course and hit the very— grew up playing this links course and hit the very first _ grew up playing this links course and hit the very first tee - grew up playing this links course and hit the very first tee shot - grew up playing this links course l and hit the very first tee shot this morning — and hit the very first tee shot this morning just _ and hit the very first tee shot this morning just after— and hit the very first tee shot this morning just after half _ and hit the very first tee shot this morning just after half past - and hit the very first tee shot this morning just after half past six i and hit the very first tee shot this. morning just after half past six and it waswt— morning just after half past six and it wasn't the — morning just after half past six and it wasn't the most _ morning just after half past six and it wasn't the most successful - morning just after half past six and it wasn't the most successful startl it wasn't the most successful start because _ it wasn't the most successful start because he — it wasn't the most successful start because he hooked _ it wasn't the most successful start because he hooked it— it wasn't the most successful start because he hooked it into - it wasn't the most successful start because he hooked it into the - because he hooked it into the left-hand _ because he hooked it into the left—hand rough _ because he hooked it into the left—hand rough but - because he hooked it into the| left—hand rough but recovered because he hooked it into the - left—hand rough but recovered well to make _ left—hand rough but recovered well to make a — left—hand rough but recovered well to make a par— left—hand rough but recovered well to make a par and _ left—hand rough but recovered well to make a par and then _ left—hand rough but recovered well to make a par and then made - left—hand rough but recovered well| to make a par and then made birdie at the _ to make a par and then made birdie at the 2nd _ to make a par and then made birdie at the 2nd and _ to make a par and then made birdie at the 2nd and a _ to make a par and then made birdie at the 2nd and a couple _ to make a par and then made birdie at the 2nd and a couple of- to make a par and then made birdie at the 2nd and a couple of minutesi at the 2nd and a couple of minutes a-o at the 2nd and a couple of minutes ago there — at the 2nd and a couple of minutes ago there was _ at the 2nd and a couple of minutes ago there was a _ at the 2nd and a couple of minutes ago there was a huge _ at the 2nd and a couple of minutes ago there was a huge roar- at the 2nd and a couple of minutes ago there was a huge roar away i at the 2nd and a couple of minutes ago there was a huge roar away to| ago there was a huge roar away to the left _ ago there was a huge roar away to the left because _ ago there was a huge roar away to the left because he _ ago there was a huge roar away to the left because he made - ago there was a huge roar away to the left because he made a - ago there was a huge roar away to the left because he made a birdie| ago there was a huge roar away to l the left because he made a birdie on the left because he made a birdie on the eighth— the left because he made a birdie on the eighth to — the left because he made a birdie on the eighth to take _ the left because he made a birdie on the eighth to take him _ the left because he made a birdie on the eighth to take him to _ the left because he made a birdie on the eighth to take him to 2—under. the eighth to take him to 2—under par the eighth to take him to 2—under perfor— the eighth to take him to 2—under par for the — the eighth to take him to 2—under par for the they _ the eighth to take him to 2—under parforthe day. i'm— the eighth to take him to 2—under par for the day. i'm having - the eighth to take him to 2—under par for the day. i'm having to- the eighth to take him to 2—under par for the day. i'm having to be i the eighth to take him to 2—under| par for the day. i'm having to be a little _ par for the day. i'm having to be a little bit _ par for the day. i'm having to be a little bit quiet _ par for the day. i'm having to be a little bit quiet because _ par for the day. i'm having to be a little bit quiet because the - par for the day. i'm having to be a little bit quiet because the golfers are right _ little bit quiet because the golfers are right behind _ little bit quiet because the golfers are right behind me— little bit quiet because the golfers are right behind me on— little bit quiet because the golfers are right behind me on the - little bit quiet because the golfers are right behind me on the eighth| are right behind me on the eighth hole and — are right behind me on the eighth hole and we — are right behind me on the eighth hole and we had _ are right behind me on the eighth hole and we had one _ are right behind me on the eighth

hole and we had one searching i are right behind me on the eighth| hole and we had one searching for his belt_ hole and we had one searching for his bail for— hole and we had one searching for his ball for about— hole and we had one searching for his ball for about two _ hole and we had one searching for his ball for about two or _ hole and we had one searching for his ball for about two or three - his ball for about two or three mihutes— his ball for about two or three minutes and _ his ball for about two or three minutes and we _ his ball for about two or three minutes and we think - his ball for about two or three minutes and we think he - his ball for about two or threei minutes and we think he might his ball for about two or three - minutes and we think he might have hit it out— minutes and we think he might have hit it out of— minutes and we think he might have hit it out of bounds, _ minutes and we think he might have hit it out of bounds, just _ minutes and we think he might have hit it out of bounds, just to - minutes and we think he might have hit it out of bounds, just to prove i hit it out of bounds, just to prove how difficult _ hit it out of bounds, just to prove how difficult and _ hit it out of bounds, just to prove how difficult and tough _ hit it out of bounds, just to prove how difficult and tough the - how difficult and tough the conditions _ how difficult and tough the conditions can— how difficult and tough the conditions can be - how difficult and tough the conditions can be because| how difficult and tough the i conditions can be because we how difficult and tough the - conditions can be because we have a bit of— conditions can be because we have a bit of a _ conditions can be because we have a bit of a swirling, _ conditions can be because we have a bit of a swirling, pervading - conditions can be because we have a bit of a swirling, pervading breeze . bit of a swirling, pervading breeze from _ bit of a swirling, pervading breeze from the — bit of a swirling, pervading breeze from the irish— bit of a swirling, pervading breeze from the irish sea _ bit of a swirling, pervading breeze from the irish sea causing - bit of a swirling, pervading breeze from the irish sea causing all- bit of a swirling, pervading breeze| from the irish sea causing all sorts of problems— from the irish sea causing all sorts of problems for— from the irish sea causing all sorts of problems for the _ from the irish sea causing all sorts of problems for the players. - from the irish sea causing all sorts. of problems for the players. believe it or hot. _ of problems for the players. believe it or hot. today— of problems for the players. believe it or not, today could _ of problems for the players. believe it or not, today could be _ of problems for the players. believe it or not, today could be the - of problems for the players. believe it or not, today could be the best. it or not, today could be the best of the _ it or not, today could be the best of the conditions _ it or not, today could be the best of the conditions and _ it or not, today could be the best of the conditions and the - it or not, today could be the best of the conditions and the early i of the conditions and the early starters— of the conditions and the early starters might _ of the conditions and the early starters might have _ of the conditions and the early starters might have the - of the conditions and the early starters might have the best l of the conditions and the early| starters might have the best of of the conditions and the early - starters might have the best of it, because _ starters might have the best of it, because at— starters might have the best of it, because at around _ starters might have the best of it, because at around 930 _ starters might have the best of it, because at around 930 we - starters might have the best of it, because at around 930 we will- starters might have the best of it, | because at around 930 we will see the star— because at around 930 we will see the star names, _ because at around 930 we will see the star names, like _ because at around 930 we will see the star names, like brooks - because at around 930 we will see . the star names, like brooks koepka, scottie _ the star names, like brooks koepka, scottie scheffler _ the star names, like brooks koepka, scottie scheffler and _ the star names, like brooks koepka, scottie scheffler and cameron- the star names, like brooks koepka, scottie scheffler and cameron smithj scottie scheffler and cameron smith the defending — scottie scheffler and cameron smith the defending champion _ scottie scheffler and cameron smith the defending champion from - scottie scheffler and cameron smith the defending champion from st- the defending champion from st andrews — the defending champion from st andrews who— the defending champion from st andrews who won _ the defending champion from st andrews who won his _ the defending champion from st andrews who won his last - the defending champion from st- andrews who won his last tournament before _ andrews who won his last tournament before coming — andrews who won his last tournament before coming into _ andrews who won his last tournament before coming into this _ andrews who won his last tournament before coming into this and _ andrews who won his last tournament before coming into this and is - before coming into this and is looking — before coming into this and is looking irr— before coming into this and is looking in good _ before coming into this and is looking in good form - before coming into this and is looking in good form and - before coming into this and is| looking in good form and then before coming into this and is - looking in good form and thenjust after ten _ looking in good form and thenjust after ten o'clock— looking in good form and thenjust after ten o'clock we _ looking in good form and thenjust after ten o'clock we have - looking in good form and thenjust after ten o'clock we have got - looking in good form and thenjusti after ten o'clock we have got shane lowry, _ after ten o'clock we have got shane lowry, before — after ten o'clock we have got shane lowry. before we _ after ten o'clock we have got shane lowry, before we have _ after ten o'clock we have got shane lowry, before we have rory- after ten o'clock we have got shane j lowry, before we have rory mcilroy taking — lowry, before we have rory mcilroy taking to _ lowry, before we have rory mcilroy taking to the — lowry, before we have rory mcilroy taking to the course _ lowry, before we have rory mcilroy taking to the course at _ lowry, before we have rory mcilroy taking to the course at around - lowry, before we have rory mcilroy| taking to the course at around three this afternoon. _ taking to the course at around three this afternoon, who _ taking to the course at around three this afternoon, who won _ taking to the course at around three this afternoon, who won in - taking to the course at around three this afternoon, who won in hoylake| this afternoon, who won in hoylake back irr— this afternoon, who won in hoylake back in 2014 — this afternoon, who won in hoylake back in 2014 but _ this afternoon, who won in hoylake back in 2014 but even _ this afternoon, who won in hoylake back in 2014 but even though - this afternoon, who won in hoylake back in 2014 but even though the l back in 2014 but even though the wind _ back in 2014 but even though the wind is _ back in 2014 but even though the wind is picking _ back in 2014 but even though the wind is picking up— back in 2014 but even though the wind is picking up a _ back in 2014 but even though the wind is picking up a little - back in 2014 but even though the wind is picking up a little bit- back in 2014 but even though the wind is picking up a little bit we i wind is picking up a little bit we are expecting _ wind is picking up a little bit we are expecting the _ wind is picking up a little bit we are expecting the weekend - wind is picking up a little bit we are expecting the weekend to l wind is picking up a little bit we. are expecting the weekend to be especially— are expecting the weekend to be especially wet _ are expecting the weekend to be especially wet and _ are expecting the weekend to be especially wet and wild - are expecting the weekend to be especially wet and wild and - are expecting the weekend to be | especially wet and wild and while that might — especially wet and wild and while that might take _ especially wet and wild and while that might take the _ especially wet and wild and while that might take the cricketers - especially wet and wild and whilel that might take the cricketers off, we will _ that might take the cricketers off, we will keep— that might take the cricketers off, we will keep going _ that might take the cricketers off, we will keep going here _ that might take the cricketers off, we will keep going here in-

that might take the cricketers off, we will keep going here in all- we will keep going here in all weathers~ _ we will keep going here in all weathers— we will keep going here in all weathers. ., ., ., , weathers. you are hardy souls indeed. thank— weathers. you are hardy souls indeed. thank you _ weathers. you are hardy souls indeed. thank you very - weathers. you are hardy souls indeed. thank you very much. j weathers. you are hardy soulsl indeed. thank you very much. i weathers. you are hardy souls - indeed. thank you very much. i did nrention— indeed. thank you very much. i did mention the — indeed. thank you very much. i did mention the blue skies and it is breaking — mention the blue skies and it is breaking through, but today is not the problem, it's the weekend we are worried _ the problem, it's the weekend we are worried about in terms of keeping the cricket — worried about in terms of keeping the cricket going, but plenty to enjoy— the cricket going, but plenty to enjoy today, the women's world cup, the test _ enjoy today, the women's world cup, the test match and live golf right now _ the test match and live golf right now. ., . " now. thanks so much. i think there is a big day — now. thanks so much. i think there is a big day ahead. _ now. thanks so much. i think there is a big day ahead. whichever - now. thanks so much. i think there is a big day ahead. whichever sport you are a fan of. but is a big day ahead. whichever sport you are a fan of.— you are a fan of. but could it be scoppered _ you are a fan of. but could it be scoppered by — you are a fan of. but could it be scuppered by the _ you are a fan of. but could it be scuppered by the weather. - you are a fan of. but could it be scuppered by the weather. you | you are a fan of. but could it be - scuppered by the weather. you know can tell us. ~ ., .,, ., can tell us. who has the power to scu er can tell us. who has the power to scopper stuff- _ can tell us. who has the power to scupper stuff. hello, _ can tell us. who has the power to scupper stuff. hello, matt. - can tell us. who has the power to scupper stuff. hello, matt. good| scupper stuff. hello, matt. good morninu. scupper stuff. hello, matt. good morning- the — scupper stuff. hello, matt. good morning. the weather _ scupper stuff. hello, matt. good morning. the weather is - scupper stuff. hello, matt. good morning. the weather is looking tricky— morning. the weather is looking tricky for— morning. the weather is looking tricky for the cricket and golfers this weekend, looking wet and windy and certainly looking worse on the other— and certainly looking worse on the other side — and certainly looking worse on the other side of the hemisphere. it's winter— other side of the hemisphere. it's winter in — other side of the hemisphere. it's winter in australia at the moment and the _ winter in australia at the moment and the english women's team are in the world _ and the english women's team are in the world cup group matches in brisbane. — the world cup group matches in brisbane, sydney and adelaide and these _ brisbane, sydney and adelaide and these are _ brisbane, sydney and adelaide and these are the average temperatures you would _ these are the average temperatures you would expect and they will be on

par with _ you would expect and they will be on par with that weekend as more rain days. _ par with that weekend as more rain days, adelaide gets about ten in an average _ days, adelaide gets about ten in an average july month in brisbane only around _ average july month in brisbane only around four— average july month in brisbane only around four and for the first engtand _ around four and for the first england match on saturday, no rain in the _ england match on saturday, no rain in the forecast and most of us will be tonging — in the forecast and most of us will be longing to be there with temperatures around 20 or 21 degrees with plenty— temperatures around 20 or 21 degrees with plenty of sunshine around by day. with plenty of sunshine around by day~ a _ with plenty of sunshine around by day~ a bit — with plenty of sunshine around by day. a bit of sunshine around here in the _ day. a bit of sunshine around here in the uk — day. a bit of sunshine around here in the uk today but still a few showers — in the uk today but still a few showers around, not as many as we have _ showers around, not as many as we have seen. — showers around, not as many as we have seen. so— showers around, not as many as we have seen, so more of us will spend the bulk— have seen, so more of us will spend the bulk if— have seen, so more of us will spend the bulk if not all of the day dry and we — the bulk if not all of the day dry and we have a north air airflow sandwiched between low pressure across _ sandwiched between low pressure across northern europe and high pressure — across northern europe and high pressure in _ across northern europe and high pressure in the atlantic because the wind is _ pressure in the atlantic because the wind is coming in from the cooler direction — wind is coming in from the cooler direction and not a strong wind, but as we _ direction and not a strong wind, but as we go— direction and not a strong wind, but as we go through the day as the showers — as we go through the day as the showers build up they will become slow moving. a few dotted around through— slow moving. a few dotted around through england, wales and northern iretand _ through england, wales and northern ireland and probably the bulk across parts of _ ireland and probably the bulk across parts of central and northern scotland _ parts of central and northern scotland. a fairly cloudy scene, but away _ scotland. a fairly cloudy scene, but away from — scotland. a fairly cloudy scene, but away from that in the sunshine it will feet— away from that in the sunshine it will feel pleasant even if temperatures are down on yesterday and of— temperatures are down on yesterday and of course down to where they

would _ and of course down to where they would normally be for this stage in july. talking cricket and golf, more sunshine _ july. talking cricket and golf, more sunshine developing for both as we io sunshine developing for both as we go through the afternoon and always breezy— go through the afternoon and always breezy towards the coast in hoylake and windy— breezy towards the coast in hoylake and windy as ben has mentioned this weekend _ and windy as ben has mentioned this weekend. the breeze is not too much of a feature _ weekend. the breeze is not too much of a feature tonight and the showers for many— of a feature tonight and the showers for many will fade, one or two in scotland — for many will fade, one or two in scotland and northern ireland and then tater— scotland and northern ireland and then later in the night we will see then later in the night we will see the cloud — then later in the night we will see the cloud increase, unlike recent nights— the cloud increase, unlike recent nights down into single figures to start your— nights down into single figures to start your friday morning. for friday— start your friday morning. for friday it — start your friday morning. for friday it should be a dry and reasonably bright start but there will be _ reasonably bright start but there will be spots of rain in scotland and northern ireland and they will develop _ and northern ireland and they will develop more widely in northern england. — develop more widely in northern england, north wales and may be a few interruptions in the cricket and the odd _ few interruptions in the cricket and the odd shower further south but a lot the odd shower further south but a tot of— the odd shower further south but a lot of places will stay dry and heavy — lot of places will stay dry and heavy showers in north—east scotland but with _ heavy showers in north—east scotland but with showers in between and temperatures similar to what we see this afternoon and for the weekend, as we've _ this afternoon and for the weekend, as we've mentioned, something wet and windy— as we've mentioned, something wet and windy with the area of low pressure — and windy with the area of low pressure spilling off the atlantic and the — pressure spilling off the atlantic and the strongest winds on saturday across _ and the strongest winds on saturday across the _ and the strongest winds on saturday across the south and the heaviest rain in _

across the south and the heaviest rain in the — across the south and the heaviest rain in the west which will gradually spread east as we go through— gradually spread east as we go through the day and will last through— through the day and will last through the day and will last through the night into sunday with more _ through the night into sunday with more rain — through the night into sunday with more rain and strong winds around on sunday— more rain and strong winds around on sunday and _ more rain and strong winds around on sunday and it — more rain and strong winds around on sunday and it will feel cool with temperatures struggling for one or two to— temperatures struggling for one or two to get into the mid—teens. that is how— two to get into the mid—teens. that is how it _ two to get into the mid—teens. that is how it is — two to get into the mid—teens. that is how it is looking. you are very upbeat when you give us such bad news, thank you. you do try. we appreciate the effort. you stay lifted- _ try. we appreciate the effort. you stay lifted. you _ try. we appreciate the effort. gm, stay lifted. you take care. it's been a0 years since paul young's debut album was released in the uk — selling millions of copies and catapaulting him to international pop fame. paul's now celebrating that anniversary with a new memoir, and what he calls a 'talking tour�*. we'll find out more shortly but first let's hear some of his hits. # every time you go away. # you take a piece of me with you.

# every time you go away. # come back and stay for good this time # when you said goodbye i was trying to hide what i felt inside # until you passed me by # wherever i lay my hat, that's my home # where you can live in the love of the common people # smile from the heart of a family man # daddy's gonna buy you a dream to cling to # mama's gonna love you just as much as she can # and she can. and paul's here with us now.

good morning. welcome. a0 years, where does the time go? good morning. welcome. 40 years, where does the time go?— where does the time go? yeah, i think it scares _ where does the time go? yeah, i think it scares everybody - where does the time go? yeah, i think it scares everybody when i where does the time go? yeah, i i think it scares everybody when they see it. _ think it scares everybody when they see it. even — think it scares everybody when they see it, even people that bought the album _ see it, even people that bought the album for— see it, even people that bought the album for the first time it's been a good _ album for the first time it's been a good 40 _ album for the first time it's been a good 40 years. very good in the good ao years. very good in the nrusic— good 40 years. very good in the music industry you can have a few years— music industry you can have a few years and — music industry you can have a few years and many years and i'm lucky to be _ years and many years and i'm lucky to be doing — years and many years and i'm lucky to be doing it. my years and many years and i'm lucky to be doing it— to be doing it. my parents bought our to be doing it. my parents bought your album _ to be doing it. my parents bought your album and _ to be doing it. my parents bought your album and i _ to be doing it. my parents bought your album and i grew _ to be doing it. my parents bought your album and i grew up - to be doing it. my parents bought your album and i grew up on - to be doing it. my parents bought your album and i grew up on yourj your album and i grew up on your music and| your album and i grew up on your music and i had your post on my wall. so a few of us were excited to see you today and i always liked you because you are quite wholesome. you weren't! irate because you are quite wholesome. you weren't! ~ ., , because you are quite wholesome. you weren't! ~ . , . ., weren't! we were a bit cranky in the early days- — weren't! we were a bit cranky in the early days- you _ weren't! we were a bit cranky in the early days. you had _ weren't! we were a bit cranky in the early days. you had somebody - weren't! we were a bit cranky in the early days. you had somebody who | weren't! we were a bit cranky in the . early days. you had somebody who had their own toolkit _ early days. you had somebody who had their own toolkit so _ early days. you had somebody who had their own toolkit so you _ early days. you had somebody who had their own toolkit so you could _ their own toolkit so you could repair the furniture you broke in hotel rooms.—

hotel rooms. that was 'ust exuberance. i hotel rooms. that was 'ust exuberance. someone h hotel rooms. that was just l exuberance. someone would hotel rooms. that was just - exuberance. someone would step backward — exuberance. someone would step backward and fall over a table and we couldn't afford to pay for it. gn we couldn't afford to pay for it. on a scale we couldn't afford to pay for it. a scale of one we couldn't afford to pay for it. on a scale of one to ten, and you've played with the who, and you have duetted with george michael, you are part of live aid and everything, you've been and done it. where did you've been and done it. where did you stack in terms of the naughty step? with the others? i you stack in terms of the naughty step? with the others?— you stack in terms of the naughty step? with the others? i was a few ste -s u -. step? with the others? i was a few steps bp- anything _ step? with the others? i was a few steps up. anything you _ step? with the others? i was a few steps up. anything you can - step? with the others? i was a few steps up. anything you can tell- step? with the others? i was a few| steps up. anything you can tell us? no, we steps up. anything you can tell us? no. we always _ steps up. anything you can tell us? no, we always liked _ steps up. anything you can tell us? no, we always liked to _ steps up. anything you can tell us? no, we always liked to have - steps up. anything you can tell us? no, we always liked to have a - steps up. anything you can tell us? no, we always liked to have a drink together— no, we always liked to have a drink together after the show and if we -ot together after the show and if we got a _ together after the show and if we got a bit — together after the show and if we got a bit carried away then accidents happened. and got a bit carried away then accidents happened. and you got banned from _ accidents happened. and you got banned from a _ accidents happened. and you got banned from a cruise _ accidents happened. and you got banned from a cruise liner, - accidents happened. and you got banned from a cruise liner, i - banned from a cruise liner, i understand.— banned from a cruise liner, i understand. , ., ., understand. this was one that came back in an interview _ understand. this was one that came back in an interview and _ understand. this was one that came back in an interview and i _ understand. this was one that came back in an interview and i didn't - back in an interview and i didn't know— back in an interview and i didn't know it —

back in an interview and i didn't know it happened that and they were --oin know it happened that and they were going to _ know it happened that and they were going to do the video on a cruise ship. _ going to do the video on a cruise ship. and — going to do the video on a cruise ship, and when i found —— they found out it— ship, and when i found —— they found out it was— ship, and when i found —— they found out it was me — ship, and when i found —— they found out it was me and the band i was with a _ out it was me and the band i was with a set. — out it was me and the band i was with a set. i_ out it was me and the band i was with a set, i don't want him on. we were _ with a set, i don't want him on. we were just _ with a set, i don't want him on. we were just cheeky chaps just got up to a bit— were just cheeky chaps just got up to a bit of— were just cheeky chaps just got up to a bit of fun. you were just cheeky chaps 'ust got up to a bit of fumfi to a bit of fun. you said you found out about that _ to a bit of fun. you said you found out about that in _ to a bit of fun. you said you found out about that in an _ to a bit of fun. you said you found out about that in an interview - to a bit of fun. you said you found l out about that in an interview when you said writing the book you had to google a lot to remember dates and get everything in the right order. there's a lot to get through and you had to make sure it was there. i’m had to make sure it was there. i'm still a little — had to make sure it was there. i'm still a little uncertain on when some — still a little uncertain on when some things happened and then i begin— some things happened and then i begin to — some things happened and then i begin to tell the story on the tour and i_ begin to tell the story on the tour and i go. — begin to tell the story on the tour and i go, yes, so that was in 1990 it was— and i go, yes, so that was in 1990 it was 1989 — and i go, yes, so that was in 1990 it was 1989 the year before, you know _ it was 1989 the year before, you know chronologically you think you remember— know chronologically you think you remember so i've been meeting up with old _ remember so i've been meeting up with old friends and what happened

when _ with old friends and what happened when this— with old friends and what happened when this happened and all that. talk to— when this happened and all that. talk to us— when this happened and all that. talk to us about the stuff you really remember like the freddie mercury tribute concert. people will remember you for live aid, but you said the freddie mercury tribute concert was one of the biggest highlights for you. yes concert was one of the biggest highlights for you.— concert was one of the biggest highlights for you. yes and it was one of the _ highlights for you. yes and it was one of the things _ highlights for you. yes and it was one of the things that _ highlights for you. yes and it was one of the things that made - highlights for you. yes and it was one of the things that made me i one of the things that made me antsy. _ one of the things that made me antsy. i— one of the things that made me antsy, i was doing my own songs at live antsy, i was doing my own songs at live aid _ antsy, i was doing my own songs at live aid on— antsy, i was doing my own songs at live aid on i— antsy, i was doing my own songs at live aid on i was on the road at the time, _ live aid on i was on the road at the time, so _ live aid on i was on the road at the time, so i — live aid on i was on the road at the time, so i knew the song as well but when _ time, so i knew the song as well but when it— time, so i knew the song as well but when it was— time, so i knew the song as well but when it was the freddie mercury tribute _ when it was the freddie mercury tribute concert we were asked to do a song _ tribute concert we were asked to do a song or— tribute concert we were asked to do a song or choose a song and mine was radio _ a song or choose a song and mine was radio gaga _ a song or choose a song and mine was radio gaga and we had three or four chances _ radio gaga and we had three or four chances to— radio gaga and we had three or four chances to run it through with everybody watching like a david bowie _ everybody watching like a david bowie and george michael, all there and everybody is watching everybody else so _ and everybody is watching everybody else so you are up against it there but when — else so you are up against it there but when i — else so you are up against it there but when i go on and performed it for the _ but when i go on and performed it for the first — but when i go on and performed it for the first time at wembley stadium, it's the one and only time i'm stadium, it's the one and only time i'm ever— stadium, it's the one and only time i'm ever going to do it in front of an audience, and you think you've

had a _ an audience, and you think you've had a very— an audience, and you think you've had a very small amount of rehearsal and you've _ had a very small amount of rehearsal and you've got to do that and when they all— and you've got to do that and when they all do— and you've got to do that and when they all do the clapping, the noise was unbelievable. did they all do the clapping, the noise was unbelievable.— was unbelievable. did it 'ust reverberate i was unbelievable. did it 'ust reverberate through i was unbelievable. did itjust reverberate through you? i was unbelievable. did itjust i reverberate through you? yes, was unbelievable. did itjust - reverberate through you? yes, it did. reverberate through you? yes, it did- being _ reverberate through you? yes, it did. being able _ reverberate through you? yes, it did. being able to _ reverberate through you? yes, it did. being able to sing _ reverberate through you? yes, it did. being able to sing freddie i did. being able to sing freddie mercury songs _ did. being able to sing freddie mercury songs or _ did. being able to sing freddie mercury songs or being - did. being able to sing freddie. mercury songs or being watched did. being able to sing freddie - mercury songs or being watched by david bowie and george michael, george michael sang one of your songs. he george michael sang one of your sonus. , songs. he did, he guested with me, i think it was — songs. he did, he guested with me, i think it was the _ songs. he did, he guested with me, i think it was the first-ever _ songs. he did, he guested with me, i think it was the first-ever princes - think it was the first—ever princes trust _ think it was the first—ever princes trust he _ think it was the first—ever princes trust he really wanted to do it if you could — trust he really wanted to do it if you could. he said he would try and -et you could. he said he would try and get their— you could. he said he would try and get their descent george was called in the _ get their descent george was called in the song you want he was every time _ in the song you want he was every time you _ in the song you want he was every time you go— in the song you want he was every time you go away. , so it's like a free _ time you go away. , so it's like a free for— time you go away. , so it's like a free for all— time you go away. , so it's like a free for all and it doesn't really matter — free for all and it doesn't really matter. and the audience will be surprised — matter. and the audience will be surprised because they don't even know— surprised because they don't even know he _ surprised because they don't even know he will be there and it was his favourite _ know he will be there and it was his favourite song at that time and he

knew _ favourite song at that time and he knew the — favourite song at that time and he knew the words backwards and we ran through— knew the words backwards and we ran through a _ knew the words backwards and we ran through a quick idea of who did what we did _ through a quick idea of who did what we did it _ through a quick idea of who did what we did it and it looks like we rehearsed it for weeks. did we did it and it looks like we rehearsed it for weeks. did you ever aet rehearsed it for weeks. did you ever get precious — rehearsed it for weeks. did you ever get precious about _ rehearsed it for weeks. did you ever get precious about it, _ rehearsed it for weeks. did you ever get precious about it, because - rehearsed it for weeks. did you ever get precious about it, because it - rehearsed it for weeks. did you ever get precious about it, because it is i get precious about it, because it is your song, about he would do it? because his voice is so distinctive and he could add flare to anything. every so often you come across a song — every so often you come across a song and _ every so often you come across a song and you think, i did a version of that— song and you think, i did a version of that but— song and you think, i did a version of that but i— song and you think, i did a version of that but i can still hear somebody else doing it and as soon as he _ somebody else doing it and as soon as he opened his mouth to sing the song _ as he opened his mouth to sing the song i_ as he opened his mouth to sing the song i thought, if i'd not done this song. _ song i thought, if i'd not done this song. he _ song i thought, if i'd not done this song, he could have covered it, because — song, he could have covered it, because the way i phrase the song is the way— because the way i phrase the song is the way he _ because the way i phrase the song is the way he would have as well. and it really— the way he would have as well. and it really works well. how the way he would have as well. and it really works well.— it really works well. how do contrast _ it really works well. how do contrast between _ it really works well. how do | contrast between performing it really works well. how do - contrast between performing and singing as you done for a0 years and this is a talking tour? it is singing as you done for 40 years and this is a talking tour?— this is a talking tour? it is a talkin: this is a talking tour? it is a talking tour— this is a talking tour? it is a talking tour because - this is a talking tour? it is a talking tour because we - this is a talking tour? it is a talking tour because we did| this is a talking tour? it is a - talking tour because we did this coffee _ talking tour because we did this coffee table book which is a summary of a microscopic part from going

about— of a microscopic part from going about 1981 through to 1991 when a lot of— about 1981 through to 1991 when a lot of things happened, so the coffee — lot of things happened, so the coffee table book has been done and this is— coffee table book has been done and this is a _ coffee table book has been done and this is a tour to support that, so there's— this is a tour to support that, so there's a — this is a tour to support that, so there's a lot _ this is a tour to support that, so there's a lot of talking going on. i have _ there's a lot of talking going on. i have my— there's a lot of talking going on. i have my trusty guitarist, jamie,, the main — have my trusty guitarist, jamie,, the main body was talking about things— the main body was talking about things that have happened, showing videos _ things that have happened, showing videos like the george michael one and then— videos like the george michael one and then we open up to questions and answers— and then we open up to questions and answers at— and then we open up to questions and answers at the end and it should have _ answers at the end and it should have been— answers at the end and it should have been a five—minute section about— have been a five—minute section about five — have been a five—minute section about five minutes long, because we forgot _ about five minutes long, because we forgot to _ about five minutes long, because we forgot to sift through and what do they want— forgot to sift through and what do they want to know. some quite obscene — they want to know. some quite obscene things. they asked me how i lost my—

obscene things. they asked me how i lost my virginity and there was a great _ lost my virginity and there was a great one — lost my virginity and there was a great one in wales and some woman said what— great one in wales and some woman said what you doing after the show, i've said what you doing after the show, i've been— said what you doing after the show, i've been bored with my husband for ten years _ i've been bored with my husband for ten years i— i've been bored with my husband for ten years. i ten years? and he said the name _ ten years. i ten years? and he said the name at — ten years. i ten years? and he said the name at the bottom, and she said she's— the name at the bottom, and she said she's not— the name at the bottom, and she said she's not going to be here, and then she's not going to be here, and then she said. _ she's not going to be here, and then she said. oh — she's not going to be here, and then she said. oh i — she's not going to be here, and then she said, oh i am. and you just think. — she said, oh i am. and you just think. 0k~ _ she said, oh i am. and you 'ust think, ox.�* she said, oh i am. and you 'ust think, on�* .| she said, oh i am. and you 'ust - think, ox.�* | think think, 0k. what did you say? i think we bluffed our _ think, 0k. what did you say? i think we bluffed our way _ think, 0k. what did you say? i think we bluffed our way through - think, 0k. what did you say? i think we bluffed our way through that. - think, 0k. what did you say? i think| we bluffed our way through that. and then obviously you get questions about— then obviously you get questions about favourite song about which musicians — about favourite song about which musicians don't have because they are all— musicians don't have because they are all like — musicians don't have because they are all like babies. you love them all. �* , ., , , are all like babies. you love them all. �* , , ., are all like babies. you love them all. �* , ., all. but you must get sick of some of them? you _ all. but you must get sick of some of them? you get _ all. but you must get sick of some of them? you get sick _ all. but you must get sick of some of them? you get sick of - all. but you must get sick of some of them? you get sick of your - all. but you must get sick of some of them? you get sick of your kids from time to time.— from time to time. yes, so you go awa for from time to time. yes, so you go away for a — from time to time. yes, so you go away for a while. _ from time to time. yes, so you go away for a while. no, _ from time to time. yes, so you go away for a while. no, the - from time to time. yes, so you go away for a while. no, the big - from time to time. yes, so you goj away for a while. no, the big ones have _ away for a while. no, the big ones have to _ away for a while. no, the big ones have to stay— away for a while. no, the big ones have to stay in _ away for a while. no, the big ones have to stay in.— away for a while. no, the big ones have to stay in. sometimes i change the arrangement _ have to stay in. sometimes i change the arrangement a _ the arrangement a little bit on the song. _ the arrangement a little bit on the song. but — the arrangement a little bit on the song. but i — the arrangement a little bit on the song, but i remember playing in israet— song, but i remember playing in israet and — song, but i remember playing in israet and i_ song, but i remember playing in israel and i reject one song into a different—

israel and i reject one song into a different sort of rhythm and it was the biggest hit in israel, which i didn't— the biggest hit in israel, which i didn't know and when i came off they said, didn't know and when i came off they said. why— didn't know and when i came off they said, why did you do it like that? can you — said, why did you do it like that? can you do — said, why did you do it like that? can you do it again.— said, why did you do it like that? can you do it again. you've ruined it. it has been _ can you do it again. you've ruined it. it has been a _ can you do it again. you've ruined it. it has been a joy. _ can you do it again. you've ruined it. it has been a joy. the - can you do it again. you've ruined it. it has been a joy. the coffee i it. it has been a 'oy. the coffee book is lovely. — it. it has been a joy. the coffee book is lovely. thank _ it. it has been a joy. the coffee book is lovely. thank you - it. it has been a joy. the coffee book is lovely. thank you so i it. it has been a joy. the coffee - book is lovely. thank you so much. lovely talking to you and funny seeing you here and not on my wall. it was a long time ago. seeing you here and not on my wall. it was a long time ago. and paul's memoir — take a piece of me with you — is out now and he's also back is out now and he's also back on tour across the uk on tour across the uk from early september. we're back on bbc one as ususal we're back on bbc one as ususal from six o'clock tomorrow morning. from six o'clock tomorrow morning. goodbye. goodbye.