tv Breakfast BBC News August 25, 2023 6:00am-9:01am BST
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good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. our headlines today. the energy price cap is expected to fall slightly when it's announced later this morning, but bills will remain high for many. the bill for an average household is expected to fall below £2,000 a year but with the loss of government support it'll be a tough winter for many. i'll look at how the change will impact you. donald trump becomes the first former us president to have his mugshot taken, as he's formally arrested in the state of georgia. what has taken place here is a travesty ofjustice. we did nothing wrong, i did nothing wrong, and everybody knows it. i've never had such support. defeat for england on the pitch but a big win for goalkeeper mary earps off it as nike agrees to sell a limited number of her replica shirts. it's brutal in budapest for matt hudson—smith. he slips down to second in the final
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few strides of the 400 metres at the world athletics championships. good morning. today is another day of sunshine and showers. the heaviest will be across the north and west, and it's going to feel cooler everywhere but especially in the south—east because we are losing that humidity. it's friday 25th august. our top story. a reduction in the amount we pay for gas and electricity is expected to be announced later, as the energy regulator, 0fgem sets the next price cap for households in england, wales and scotland. analysts predict a typical household's annual bill will decrease by around £149 per yearfrom 0ctober. the announcement is expected in about an hour. with more details, here's our reporter peter ruddick. for sophie, simple things like popping on the lights
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or watching tv have become a source of anxiety. i've had many sleepless nights surrounding whether or not i've used too much energy in one day. it's been a massive concern for me for a very long time. you know, i'll go upstairs, get settled in bed, and then i'll be thinking to myself, "0h, did i switch the washing machine off? did i switch the oven off? did i switch the kettle off?" and ifind myself some nights going up two or three times just to go round and double check. sophie isn't alone, but could there be some light at the end of the tunnel in the form of changes to the energy price cap? it sets a maximum amount suppliers can charge for each unit of gas and electricity. at the moment, it means households using an average amount of energy shouldn't pay more thanjust over £2,000. however, if forecasts are correct, the energy regulator 0fgem will today confirm a fall
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for october of nearly £150. it will be a big change from the beginning of the year when the price cap peaked at an eyewatering level, a level which forced the government to step in and guarantee bills wouldn't go that high. it absolutely is a good thing for consumers. it's very, very positive that the market is moving now in their favour in the middle of a cost of living crisis and energy is returning to levels that we saw before the pandemic and specifically before the ukraine war. it's still double, though, so we still need to remember the impact that that has on households more broadly. for some, 0ctober�*s fall could still be cancelled out by higher standing charges and less government support than last winter. however, ministers say they are still providing a safety net for household bills and there is extra help for the most vulnerable. even last winter, i avoided putting on the heating as much as possible. you know, looking at my son, for example, he really does feel the cold.
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i'm looking at thermal socks for him and things like that. last winter, there was one day he... i couldn't afford to put the heating on. i said, "why don't you take your coat off?" and he said, "no, i'm cold." he went the entire day with his thick winter coat on just to keep warm. the reality for sophie and millions like her is the cost of energy will remain one of the biggest household headaches this winter, no matter the level of the price cap. peter ruddick, bbc news. we'll be discussing this throughout the programme with energy minister andrew bowie at 7.10 and also with 0fgem chief executive jonathan brearley at 7.30. we will go through some of the members and how it will affect you directly all through this morning. —— we will get you some of the
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numbers. but first, news from america of a very significant image, the like we have never seen before. donald trump has become the first former us president to have his mugshot taken as he was formally charged with election interference in the state of georgia. mr trump is accused of racketeering and attempting to overturn the state's election result in 2020. he denies 13 charges. 0ur north america correspondent sean dilley reports. a snapshot in history. this is the first mug shot ever taken of anyone accused of committing crimes as us presidents. as us president. it's not the first time donald trump has been booked, but in his three other criminal cases he's been excused photographing. he is, after all, one of the most recognisable people on the planet. fulton county sheriff said that donald trump would be treated like any other prisoner. but if you look over my shoulder here, you can see certainly the security operation is huge. police vehicles, helicopters, drones for blocks around the jail. now, part of that is
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because he is a former president. part of that is down to the protesters and counter protesters. these donald trump supporters, among those who believe in the face of all of the evidence to the contrary thatjoe biden lost the last election. for these trump supporters, it's all part of a sinister plot to rob him of the white house. the rights of americans are being stripped away. today is one of the most obvious, obvious versions of it that are going on when we're putting a former president in jail. he firmly believed, like we did too, the election was not fair, was not transparent. it's lack of integrity. if donald trump was laying on the beach right now, i on his beach playing golf, this wouldn't be - happening behind us. how do you know that? i know it for a fact. how? because i'm an intelligent person. 0thers celebrated. how will history remember donald trump? as a criminal and hopefully a convicted criminal. if for some reason he gets to be
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president because the dumb people in this country who are not using their brain cells elect him, i am going to fight against it for the next four years. i'm hoping that this gets recorded in history. i'm hoping that this is one of the last times that we have to hear from this individual and the people that he represents. but i'm not sure that it will be. donald trump entered the jailhouse just after 7:30pm local time. he was technically in custody for less than half an hour, released on a $200,000 bond. what has taken place here is a travesty ofjustice. we did nothing wrong, i did nothing wrong. this will be a day america remembers. the first of a kind photograph destined for museum walls and the history books. 0ur north america correspondent sean dilleyjoins us now from atlanta. sean, that image is something that no one will have seen or expected to see this time a few years ago but
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now it is the image of the day. yeah, notjust the image of the day, but as we explored within that report, that snapshot is one that's going to be seen for generations. you just imagine that people are going to be studying american history in the future and they're going to be looking at the first person accused of crimes when they were the president. and actually, what a look. can you imagine, ten, 30, 100 years what a look. can you imagine, ten, 30,100 years down what a look. can you imagine, ten, 30, 100 years down the line people looking at that photograph, they say a picture tells a thousand words but anger is what comes across. contempt for the system, possibly a degree of dissatisfaction. donald trump later said in one of the interviews that he did that he found it uncomfortable, because he was claiming that he had done nothing wrong. the most interesting thing today is, you cannot necessarily measure it and it's hard to tell this on film, but you could feel the
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history pressing down there. everybody had come to catch notjust one of donald trump's four current criminal cases, facing 91 criminal charges all told, they have come down to see the 45th president of the united states, who is running to become the 47th president of the united states next year, had himself ended jail. he tweeted about being arrested in advance, and despite saying that he welcomed the indictments because they helped with his popularity, clearly that that what his words never could, he was not a happy men. what his words never could, he was not a happy men-— not a happy men. thank you very much, not a happy men. thank you very much. sean- _ a man is due to appear at liverpool magistrates' court today, charged with the murder of a 28—year—old woman who was shot dead a year ago. ashley dale was found in the back garden of her home in the old swan area of the city. ian fitzgibbon, who's also 28, has been extradited from spain, and is also accused of conspiracy to murder another man and weapons offences. the number of asylum seekers waiting
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for a decision on whether they can remain in the uk has reached record levels. home office figures show more than 175,000 people were in the backlog in the year tojune, an increase of more than 53,000 in the past 12 months. the government says it's working hard to clear the delays. payments for mps who lose their seats, or step down at the next general election, are to be doubled from two to four months of their salary. the independent parliamentary standards authority, which sets the rules, said mps needed more time to close down their offices and manage the departure of their staff. the national crime agency is investigating the deaths of 88 people in the uk who'd bought a poisonous substance from a man in canada. kenneth law, was arrested near toronto in may and has been charged in canada with assisting suicide. british police have been making welfare visits to hundreds of addresses to trace buyers in the uk. there has been continued speculation about what caused the private plane of the wagner paramilitary leader, yevgeny prigozhin to crash
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north—west of moscow. president putin has spoken for the first time, sending condolences to the families of those onboard. 0ur moscow reporter will vernon explained what mr putin had to say. we are still waiting for the authority to give their official version of events. what caused the plane crash and whether they have identified the bodies yet. president putin in his comments last night on russian television essentially confirmed that yevgeny prigozhin was on board, and he said that technical tests and genetic tests would have to be carried out now and that people should wait for the results of that investigation. i'm sure president putin would not have said those comments unless he was absolutely sure that yevgeny prigozhin was on board that flight. interesting comments, i thought, from president putin, a bit of a mixed message about yevgeny prigozhin. 0n the one hand he said
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that he was a man with a complicated history who made serious mistakes in history who made serious mistakes in his life, but he also said that he was talented and achieved necessary successes, i think that last comment referring perhaps to the wagner group's success in seizing the city of bakhmut in eastern ukraine. i think vladimir putin was being careful with his words. it's a bit of an understatement to say that someone has a complicated history and made serious mistakes when they launched a mutiny and marched on your capital city. an interesting comments from vladimir putin. 0ver comments from vladimir putin. over in the us, a pentagon spokesman saying that washington has no information that a surface to air missile was responsible for bringing down the aircraft, and that corresponds to what russian media here are saying, several media outlets quoting sources in russian law enforcement saying that the main theory among russian investigators
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is that it was some sort of bomb, some sort of explosive device placed in the plane, that caused the aircraft to come down but again it is unconfirmed at this stage. two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a fire at the crooked house pub near dudley. the building, known as "britain's wonkiest" inn, was demolished without permission following the blaze, which occurred just two weeks after the building was sold to a private buyer. gut problems including constipation, difficulty swallowing and an irritable bowel, may be an early warning sign of parkinson's disease, according to findings in the journal "gut." investigators say understanding the link between brain and bowel health might allow earlier treatment of the condition. canadian businessman, doug putman, who bought hmv in 2019, is believed to be launching a last—minute bid to save the collapsed high—street chain wilko. the gmb union, which represents more than 3,000 of its staff, said the firm was planning to close some of its 400 stores next week, and announce redundancies.
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here's carol with a look at this morning's weather. i think we got the same memo about whatsoever this morning, charlie didn't, obviously! i don't know if charlie would suit a spotty dress, but he may do. you charlie would suit a spotty dress, but he may tie-— this morning, if you take nothing away from the weather forecast, we are looking at sunshine and showers in the next few days. we will see further showers through today, but first thing it is still quite humid in the far south—east. a weather front takes away and it will take the humility as well. —— a week weather front takes the cloud away and it will take the humidity away as well. it is going to be a blustery day with breezy conditions
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across the english channel coast. in between those showers we will see bright spells or some sunshine. temperatures ranging from 1a in the north to 21 in the south. although temperatures are falling, we lose the humidity so it will feel much more comfortable. as we head through the evening and overnight, we hang on to some of these showers, some heavy ones across parts of the english channel coast particularly sussex and kent, and some of the showers in the north and west could also prove to be thundery. temperature wise, falling away roughly between ten and 12 degrees but in sheltered glens in scotland, it will be a little bit colder, 7 degrees. tomorrow morning the showers clear the far south—east early doors, then there will be a fair bit of dry weather around but once again showers will develop widely, especially across england and wales for some of them, heavy and wales for some of them, heavy and thundery and the temperature is 15 to 20. if you want to know the rest of the weekend forecast into
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the bank holiday, i will have it in about half an hour. let's take a look at today's papers. "bomb blew up putin critic's jet" is the headline in the i newspaper, as it leads with the assesment from us intelligence agencies that the wagner mercenery boss was likely to have been killed by an explosion onboard his plane. the daily mirror focuses on the investigation into the death of sara sharif — the 10—year—old girl who was found dead in woking earlier this month. it says that police in pakistan are stepping up the search for her family who fled to the country. the guardian covers the largest gap on record between top gcse grades awarded to pupils in london and those in the north—east, prompting warnings of a "continuing widening" in england's education divide. and the daily star carries a picture of what it calls
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a "creepy" painting of a young girl that keeps being returned to a charity shop in st leonards—on—sea in east sussex. according to the manager "buyers can't cope with her spooky stare". let's leave it up and see if everyone agrees, we want the camera to go everyone agrees, we want the camera to go in everyone agrees, we want the camera to go in a everyone agrees, we want the camera to go in a bid everyone agrees, we want the camera to go in a bid to everyone agrees, we want the camera to go in a bid to increase everyone agrees, we want the camera to go in a bid to increase the effect. i to go in a bid to increase the effect. , ., , to go in a bid to increase the effect. ,, , effect. i saw the story yesterday and i think _ effect. i saw the story yesterday and i think the _ effect. i saw the story yesterday and i think the owner _ effect. i saw the story yesterday and i think the owner who - effect. i saw the story yesterday i and i think the owner who returned it has come back to buy it again. strangely drawn back to the image. and one of the most watched videos on the bbc news website this morning is comedian karl porter's slow—motion goal celebration, here it is if you haven't seen it. itoa ito a goal celebration in slow motion, do you want to see that?
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he has put a lot of thought into that. the video watched by millions online and karl says the reaction has been "overwhelming". he said it was based on what he saw during his time working as a binman at manchester city's stadium. i think, not an easy thing to do, observation, that is the thing. forget beautiful beaches and historic landmarks, a good night's sleep is at the top of the priority list for many holidaymakers. sleep tourism is on the rise according to new research by trip advisor, which suggests a growing number of travellers are prioritising relaxation when looking for a break away from home. tim muffett has more.
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what do we really want from a holiday? this? ..this? snoring. or maybe just more of this? ok, so, compactand bijou, as some might describe it. and there's no window. no window. snooze, not views. that's the priority at the zedwell hotel in central london. everything in this room is about sleep and nothing else. hence, we don't have any electrical gizmos like phones. and there's no tv in here. it's pitch black when you turn the lights off. do people ever come here and go, "what, there's no window." you do get the occasional person, but we do try to explain that very clearly on both our websites or if you're booking through a third party, this is what you get. no window, no natural daylight. but this is the way of controlling the type of light you get.
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that's right. in the morning, the light is more blue and cold. and that, again, works with your circadian rhythm in terms of getting you going. and then the evening it's a warmer yellow light. so this mirror, you can actually adjust the colour temperature. so in the evening you would have it warmer like this. how popular has it proved? amazing. sometimes we forget what exactly a hotel needs to provide and the core function of it has to be about a good night's sleep. according to tripadvisor, 55% of holiday—makers now consider relaxation a holiday priority. for some sleep experts, it's all part of a post—pandemic readjustment. the pandemic created a lot of stress, a lot of pressure for people, a lot of uncertainty. we noticed a lot of issues with sleep patterns going out of sync. quality in sleep changing. sleep, it would seem for many hotels, is becoming a bigger priority. is there a link between this happening now and the pandemic? i think so. i think people are shifting
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in their perception of what's important in their lives and really valuing their sleep. if you are sleeping well at home, there's an expectation that when you now stay in a hotel that you can carry that forward. bespoke pillow menus, sleep sprays. as a sleep concierge, malminder gill gil provides high end hotel guests with snooze—inducing tips and products. yes, you might stay in a hotel because you're visiting a friend or it's the weekend or, you know, it's a bit of fun, but ultimately it's a bed. and this one at sea containers hotel in london is proving very popular. so this is a water bed and i've never owned a water bed, i just want to point that out. but this one, it's a special one, isn't it? because it's not onlyjust the water, which i can feel, it's the temperature of the water. it's the temperature of the water. and the water is inside a mattress encasement, which goes around the mattress to create that temperature difference. so if your partner, for example, wanted it to be nice and cool and you wanted it to be nice
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and hot, that's possible. absolutely. and then the following morning, the report would come through telling you about your sleep, your different patterns of sleep, the different wavelengths where you've had your deep sleep. and there's more. we have a theragun, it's a massage tool. i might need to do a risk assessment at this point. it's ok! if you sit up for me. oh, my word. here we go. certainly more relaxing than a trouser press. tim muffett, bbc news. getting massaged on a water bed, winning at life. i'm not sure that looked enjoyable. that look like something you would do diy with, something you would use to sand or something. the do diy with, something you would use to sand or something.— to sand or something. the thing is on breakfast _ to sand or something. the thing is on breakfast we _ to sand or something. the thing is on breakfast we are _ to sand or something. the thing is on breakfast we are obsessed - to sand or something. the thing is| on breakfast we are obsessed with sleep. the idea of going on holiday
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to sleep sounds rather marvellous. a lorry driver who suffered life—changing injuries following a serious crash wants to inspire others after becoming a personal trainer despite being an amputee. craig walton was involved in a serious head—on—collision in november 2021. he lost his right lower leg when a car smashed head—on into his 14—tonne truck. mark ansell reports. ican i can remember him coming up in the cardriving i can remember him coming up in the car driving towards me, i can remember the impact of the accident. i can still remember the smell of the airbags and then going off. it’s the airbags and then going off. it's nearly two years since an accident caused former lorry driver craig to have his leg amputated. i caused former lorry driver craig to have his leg amputated.— caused former lorry driver craig to have his leg amputated. i could have uuite easil have his leg amputated. i could have quite easily stayed _ have his leg amputated. i could have quite easily stayed on _ have his leg amputated. i could have quite easily stayed on the _ have his leg amputated. i could have quite easily stayed on the tablets - quite easily stayed on the tablets they were giving me for the rest of my life and gone into a depression and just accepted what this was, i can't do this and that, but i didn't want to do that. i wanted to see what i can achieve, i wanted to
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prove that i was still as good if not better than what i was before. and he's more than done that. craig was back in the gym just two months after the accident, even before he had his prosthetic leg fitted. and craig took his first steps since the accident quicker than his target before his daughter was born. he has embraced his passion forfitness. craig is now a personal trainer and any man. i! i craig is now a personal trainer and an man. .., ., ~ ., craig is now a personal trainer and an man. ., ~ ., ., , any man. if i could take a tablet and no any man. if i could take a tablet and go back— any man. if i could take a tablet and go back to _ any man. if i could take a tablet and go back to having _ any man. if i could take a tablet and go back to having two - any man. if i could take a tablet and go back to having two legs, j any man. if i could take a tabletl and go back to having two legs, i wouldn't take it. my life is far better now. i have got a stronger mentality, i've built up mental resilience, i'm physically fit, in every single way, i'm stronger, better, i would not go back to having to legs now. ten better, i would not go back to having to legs now. better, i would not go back to havin: to lens now. ., , ., having to legs now. ten months after the accident. — having to legs now. ten months after the accident, craig _ having to legs now. ten months after the accident, craig climbed _ having to legs now. ten months after the accident, craig climbed mount. the accident, craig climbed mount snowdon raising £7,000 for charity. such a horrific thing that happened to him. _ such a horrific thing that happened to him, bless him, and a lot of people — to him, bless him, and a lot of heaple in— to him, bless him, and a lot of people in that situation would go
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complete opposite way. the things that have _ complete opposite way. the things that have happened to him since and what he _ that have happened to him since and what he has — that have happened to him since and what he has gone on to achieve an especially— what he has gone on to achieve an especially working on a role he wanted — especially working on a role he wanted to do, he's come out of it very— wanted to do, he's come out of it very welt — wanted to do, he's come out of it very well-— very well. craig is qualified to teach peeple _ very well. craig is qualified to teach people like _ very well. craig is qualified to teach people like him - very well. craig is qualified to teach people like him who - very well. craig is qualified to | teach people like him who are disabled. he now plans to open his own gym in barnsley and hopes the resilience he has shown will be an inspiration to others. i guess in a way, this next story is about inspiration as well. people want to be like them. a nike u—turn means lionesses fans will be able to buy a replica england goalkeeper shirt. more than 150,000 people signed a petition calling for mary earps' tops to be sold. we'll chat to liverpool defender gemma bonner at 0640. we will talk about what it meant, where it took so long and what it means for fans.—
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where it took so long and what it means for fans. and that was the real goalkeeper _ means for fans. and that was the real goalkeeper slow _ means for fans. and that was the real goalkeeper slow motion - means for fans. and that was the | real goalkeeper slow motion shot! that was the real deal! she real goalkeeper slow motion shot! that was the real deal!— that was the real deal! she did it well. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. a very good morning, welcome to bbc london, points west has found waiting lists for some hospital police are appealing for information after a second homophobic attack second homophobic attack in the space of a week in lambeth. michael smith and his boyfriend nat were assaulted on saturday evening, while waiting for a bus in brixton, after spending the day at black pride. the attack happened just six days after two men were stabbed outside the two brewers nightclub, just over a mile away. police say they believe the incidents are not linked. i think he hit me about three orfour times. he hit me on the left cheek and proper punched my mouth. the bus was coming, so, luckily, my flight mode just set in and ijust ran on that bus. that is when i looked down and ijust saw blood all over my t—shirt.
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hospital consultants are taking part in a second day of strike action in their long—running dispute over pay. the industrial action began yesterday with nhs bosses warning patients to expect significant disruption. further action is planned for next month and october. the metropolitan police say they've interviewed a man in relation to the reported theft of artifacts from the british museum. no arrests have been made — but a member of staff has been sacked after items including gold jewellery vanished over what's been described as a significant period of time. let's take a look at the tubes now — parts of the 0verground has disruption and part closures. minor delays on the piccadilly line between acton town and uxbridge. now the weather with kate. good morning. it was another humid night last night, but today, it is going to feel a little fresher.
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sunny spells but also the increasing chance of a shower as we head further through the day. last night's front in the south—east will clear — the cloud with it. some decent spells of sunshine, but the cloud then increases once again and with that, our shower risk increases. temperatures today 21 celsius. it is feeling fresher than the last couple of days. as we head into this evening, overnight, we will see that shower risk fade a little. so some lengthy clear spells. the minimum, it is cooler, nine celsius, perhaps betterfor sleeping. tomorrow, another front moves through. that brings more chance of some showers. fairly frequent through saturday. still some sunny spells, but those showers especially into the afternoon as the heat of the day gets going, you might hear a rumble of thunder. temperatures tomorrow 20 celsius. for sunday, it is looking drier. there are fewer showers, still the chance of one or two. bank holiday monday, largely fine and dry, just a small chance of a shower. now, many will know that august bank holiday means it's time for the notting hill carnival
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which kicks off on sunday. our website has a helpful guide with everything you need to know for this year's event. and alsojust a reminder — we will be there live tonight ahead of the build—up so dojoin us if you can when asad will be speaking to the rapper shaggy. that's it. more on the bbc news app and on bbc radio london. i'll be back in around half an hour. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. energy regulator 0fgem will announce its latest energy price cap this morning — average bills are expected to fall again from october. ben's been taking a look. when you talk about the
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cost—of—living crisis and talk about energy bills, you get people's attention. what will it be like when we pay the money? it is one of the biggest pressures on households. this is the energy price cap — set by the regulator 0fgem. we will find out in 30 minutes the figures that apply for october to december. remember — the cap limits how much providers can charge per unit of gas and electricity. it's not a cap on the overall bill. to make it all a bit clearer, i'm going to show you an average energy bill, and explain the different charges on there and how much they are. first, these are the maximum unit prices for gas and electricity under the current price cap which took effect in july. we expect these to drop slightly this october. your total bill is based on the amount of energy you use.
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so while the unit price is capped, if you use more gas and electricity you will pay more. that applies to all plans and tariffs. but even if you used n0 energy during a month, most tariffs mean you'll still be paying fixed daily fees. they're called standing charges — and they cover the cost of supplying gas and electricity to your home. those are also capped by 0fgem — but like unit prices they've gone up a lot in recent years. now, using all those various figures, 0fgem works out what it thinks the annual bill would be for a typical household using an average amount of energy. at the moment it's just over £2000. that's come down significantly since the start of the year. but it's not a fixed price, if you use more energy your bill will be higher. we expect that will fall once again.
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but there will no longer be the government support payments so many people may actually find themselves paying as much if not more for their bills. campaign groups say there are still millions of households experiencing fuel poverty and cannot afford to pay those bills. if you are struggling do contact your energy provider and remember to check your meter so you're sure you're being charged the correct amount. there is advice on the bbc website. we will be speaking to an energy expert after eight. so please get in touch in the usual ways with any questions regarding your energy bills and we will try and get those answered. i will update you in about 30 minutes with that new figure. and we'll also be speaking to the chief executive of 0fgem later in the programme. thanks very much.
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in athletics, the margins between first and second, gold and silver and bronze, can be cruelly small. it sounds stupid but athletics, on the track, it is about timing. the amount of time to complete the race and how they time their race. we spoke tojosh kerr after the brilliant gold medal and he timed it perfectly. we will speak to matt hudson—smith later and i will not be brutal to say did you time it perfectly? it might have been he did not time it perfectly. it was silver for britain's matt hudson—smith in the a00m at the world athletics championships in budapest. he led for most of the race but he just couldn't hang on, beaten by jamaica's antonio watson by less than a tenth of a second. 0ur sports correspondent natalie pirks was watching. when talent meets form amazing things can happen. matt hudson—smith was in the form of his life. with both the world and olympic champions absent, hudson—smith
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went out hard to grab his moment. but leading off the bend, he soon paid the price for his fast start. commentator: hudson-smith is fading! watson will take it on the line. hudson—smith with the silver medal. well, he seems to be struggling to hide his disappointment there, because he truly believed that gold was possible. but that silver is still superb and an upgrade on the bronze he won last year. i got a bronze last year, i got silver this year, so time gold. with the paris 0lympics next summer, practice makes perfect. dina asher—smith says women's sprinting is "phenomenal" right now after making it into the 200m final. she'd only managed eighth place in the 100 on monday. but got what she wanted from her semi — an automatic qualifying spot thanks to a second placed finish. daryll neita's also doing her bit to elevate the women's sprints, also making it through to a final for which she predicted fireworks, telling viewers to get some fish
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and chips and a beerfor it tonight. the men's 200 final is also later with zharnel hughes making it through his semi. he's already made it clear that his 100m bronze has inspired him and made him want more. although it'll be tough to beat the defending champion noah lyles. he was involved in a collision between two of buggies used to carry athletes to the track. he recovered to win his semi final in the fastest time but jamaica's andrew hudson was left with shards of glass in his eye. he did run after treatment but didn't make the final. reports in spain suggest luis rubuiales will resign as president of their football federation later today. pressure has been growing as a result of his behaviour at sunday's women's world cup final. rubiales kissed forward jenni hermoso on the lips after spain beat england. he'd earlier grabbed his crotch as he celebrated at the final whistle. fifa have opened disciplinary proceedings against rubiales, saying he has breached their rules relating to offensive gestures. aberdeen came from two goals down
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to earn a 2—2 draw in the first leg of their europa league playoff against swedish champions hacken, with the winners making the group stage. meanwhile, hearts lost 2—1 at home to greek side paok at the same stage of the europa conference league. the second legs are next week. more problems for england ahead of the rugby world cup — two big players suspended for the start of the tournament. and now wing anthony watson will miss the whole thing with a calf injury. he's played in the last two world cups and would have been a likely starter. the final warm—up match is against fiji on saturday. courtney lawes will skipper the side on his 100th cap. around £14.5 million is waiting for the winner of golf�*s season—ending tour championship in atlanta. rory mcilroy has won it three times, he's the defending champion. he's made a good start to this year's event despite injuring his lower back this week. he's three shots off the pace after an opening round of 70. this tournament features the top 30 players on the american tour.
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this weekend we'll see the latest american sport to try out on these shores. the nfl, baseball and nba have all been to the uk. now a smaller more frantic version of the latter is coming to london. big3 is growing fast in the us. it's three on three basketball and involves former nba greats, college stars and international players too. it was set up six years ago by rapper ice cube, who admits there might be a bit of friendly rivalry with the nba. they are a little jealous. they see we have a great growing sport. i think they are a little nervous. they see what happened with ufc and boxing, and they are a little nervous about the big3 kind of doing the same thing. but they have nothing to worry about. we love the nba. we love the players. a lot of our players are former nba players. we have a lot of hall of famers coaching our teams.
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so to me, there is a relationship there that can be made. finally, back to the world athletics championships, where there was an unusual ending to the women's racewalk for one competitor. as slovakia's hana burzalova finished 28th after three hours of pounding the streets, she found her partner and fellow racewalker dominik cerny had something a little more long—term in mind. i think we can tell from the reaction she said yes. it was a good day for him because he finished 19th with a personal best in his race walk but fair to say, they will not be competitive, even though they both did the same thing, pounding the streets on a daily basis together no doubt. i imagine that will be an interesting conversation. i think that probably trumps a personal best. just for the moment.
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0n the sporting theme now. when you see your hero in an england shirt, you want to look like... maybe you want to buy the kit. it is a basic principle. fans of mary earps, the england goalkeeper, were not able to because nike was not selling them but now they have made a u—turn saying they will sell a limited number following the backlash. nesta mcgregor has the details. you just get the impression mary earps loves her work. commentator: mary earps comes up with a big moment! _ a key part of england's run to the world cup final and a fan favourite. although while supporters could buy shirts for the lionesses' outfield players, the goalkeeperjersey was not available for sale. some fans got creative and made their own. and then there's 16—year—old emmie, who started a petition and, earlier this week, told us why. i think it's upsetting,
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because mary's obviously gone into the tournament not being able to see the fans in the audience wearing her shirt. and, obviously, as a young child, wearing your favourite player on the back of your shirt is what makes the women's game what it is today. mary earps labelled her shirt not being on sale as hurtful. mary earps from england. and, finally, after weeks of pressure, nike, who supply the england national team kits, says it was making a limited quantity for purchase. i think the shirt will sell out. ultimately, everybody is a winner. mary gets, i think, the recognition she deserves. girls get the opportunity to wear the shirt of somebody that they admire, and nike ultimately have done the right thing. mary earps, so often a game—changer, and now fans can back their hero by getting her name on the back of their shirts. nesta mcgregor, bbc news. we're joined now by liverpool defender gemma bonner. people power is a wonderful thing.
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it has worked. for sure. for it not to be on sale in the first place. the women's game strive so much to inspire the next generation. for people do not be able to buy this shirt. she is the best goalkeeper in the world. and like they said in the vt, you want to wear the shirt, have your favourite player's shirt with a name on the back. so many people at the world cup, they could not do that. for me, it is about time the decision was overturned. i am sure it will sell out straightaway. i am thinkin: , it will sell out straightaway. i am thinking. i _ it will sell out straightaway. i am thinking. i am — it will sell out straightaway. i am thinking, i am sure, _ it will sell out straightaway. i am thinking, i am sure, i— it will sell out straightaway. i am thinking, i am sure, i bet- it will sell out straightaway. i am thinking, lam sure, i bet you it will sell out straightaway. i am thinking, i am sure, i bet you were thinking, i am sure, i bet you were thinking, when you heard the row over this story, and probably during the world cup, seeing how good she was, such a star in that team. you would have known instinctively that
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everybody would want... that is the person, the kit, the person we will follow. ~ , , ., ., ., follow. absolutely. for an england team to be — follow. absolutely. for an england team to be successful— follow. absolutely. for an england team to be successful as - follow. absolutely. for an england team to be successful as they - follow. absolutely. for an england| team to be successful as they have been, mary earps has been pivotal to the success. what she has done so well, when she won the fifa award, she inspired so many people notjust for her performances but how she spoke, related to the next generation. i think for females, working so hard on the pitch to gain respect. we want people to notjust see us but how can you not by their shirt and support them. she is doing an incrediblejob. it is shirt and support them. she is doing an incredible job.— an incredible 'ob. it is what she deserves. — an incredible job. it is what she deserves. good _ an incredible job. it is what she deserves. good morning. - an incredible job. it is what she deserves. good morning. as i an incredible job. it is what she deserves. good morning. as a | deserves. good morning. as a defender, i imagine you get a bit of a telling off from the goalkeeper, shall we say, if you have not done what they think you should have done
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better. what is your opinion of this? do you think this has been an oversight of goalkeepers. mary earps indicated that might be the case, they are not as valued on the pitch, because other shirts were available. do you think this is another example of perhaps the industryjust not keeping up with the popularity of the women's game? yes. keeping up with the popularity of the women's game?— keeping up with the popularity of the women's game? yes, i do think it is a bit of both. _ the women's game? yes, i do think it is a bit of both. mary _ the women's game? yes, i do think it is a bit of both. mary has _ the women's game? yes, i do think it is a bit of both. mary has done - is a bit of both. mary has done exceptionally well to change that perception. she has said herself she wants to inspire the next generation of goalkeepers, which you do not necessarily see as such, the main sporting heroes are not the goalkeepers, more the scoring players. she has changed that perception. 0n the flip side, you may be would not have it that you could not go and buy a shirt on the
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men's side. maybe because they don't expect to sell them. the game has changed so much, especially in the past years. you have to look at how big the world cup was in the world stage and the demand is there. it is “p stage and the demand is there. it is up to retailers and everyone supporting the game, if we want to pushit supporting the game, if we want to push it and grow it, we are working so hard on the pitch, it has to have the same backing. fiii so hard on the pitch, it has to have the same backing.— the same backing. off the pitch. mary earps _ the same backing. off the pitch. mary earps came _ the same backing. off the pitch. mary earps came across - the same backing. off the pitch. mary earps came across as i the same backing. off the pitch. mary earps came across as a i the same backing. off the pitch. i mary earps came across as a leader. millie bright was the captain, but as a leader, when it came to defence. when the goalkeeper tells you off, is there an unwritten rule you off, is there an unwritten rule you do not answer back? i you off, is there an unwritten rule you do not answer back?- you off, is there an unwritten rule you do not answer back? i would like to think defenders _ you do not answer back? i would like to think defenders and _ you do not answer back? i would like to think defenders and goalkeepers l to think defenders and goalkeepers have a close connection. i have played in front of mary and she demands standards all the time and to have someone like her, that is what you want. the goalkeepers and defenders have a closer connection.
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especially when they are coming back for corners and the goalkeepers are verbally active at that time. i have played in front of mary. she has to be one of the best in the world for me, for sure. be one of the best in the world for me. for sure-— be one of the best in the world for me, for sure. goalkeepers. i always imagine--- — me, for sure. goalkeepers. i always imagine... there _ me, for sure. goalkeepers. i always imagine... there are _ me, for sure. goalkeepers. i always imagine... there are lots _ me, for sure. goalkeepers. i always imagine... there are lots of - imagine... there are lots of personalities on the pitch. goalkeepers, is there a certain type that goes on, the goalkeepers have a similar mentality of some kind? yes. we alwa s similar mentality of some kind? yes. we always say _ similar mentality of some kind? yes. we always say you — similar mentality of some kind? yes. we always say you have _ similar mentality of some kind? yes. we always say you have to _ similar mentality of some kind? jazz we always say you have to be a certain type of character to be a goalkeeper. not everybody wants to be throwing themselves around at people's feet as they are about to shoot the ball. we have so many great goalkeepers coming through. seeing the mentality of mary, not just on the pitch, she is a winner, she demands standards. she also
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wants to change it for the next generation coming through. knee would definitely have to be a special kind of person to be in that role will stop and demands standards because you are the last line in your team so you have to thrive on that responsibility and i guess you have to be a bit crazy to be diving around. i will leave that to them. this is the aftermath of spain winning the world cup and the moment on the podium ahead of the spanish fa and the kiss on the lips and the row that has followed that moment. do you have a thought about that? maybe you saw it. when you saw it happen and when you heard people saying they felt it was wrong and now the apologies.— saying they felt it was wrong and now the apologies. what was your fault? yes- _ now the apologies. what was your fault? yes- i— now the apologies. what was your fault? yes. i think— now the apologies. what was your fault? yes. | think | _ now the apologies. what was your fault? yes. i think! said _ now the apologies. what was your fault? yes. i think! said it - now the apologies. what was your fault? yes. i think i said it the i fault? yes. i think i said it the other day, it is easy to get carried away with the growth of the game but i think the reality is there are
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still a lot of problems underlying the game. it is what megan rapinoe said the other day, we are almost playing in two teams as female footballers, against each other on the pitch and off the pitch you our one team and you are trying to stop things like that happening. you have to change the perception. you should not accept it being a female in the sport. the strength of the players together, i think we are all trying together, i think we are all trying to change it and do the best for the next people. d0 to change it and do the best for the next neonate-— next people. do you feel that. .. i was listening _ next people. do you feel that. .. i was listening to _ next people. do you feel that. .. i was listening to comments i next people. do you feel that. .. i was listening to comments from | next people. do you feel that. .. i i was listening to comments from the head of fifa for example. do you feel... people say there are doors open for women and the game has moved on and look at the popularity. do you feel there are many doors firmly shut and almost hands—on is
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—— hands on ears. in the sport at this time? -- hands on ears. in the sport at this time?— -- hands on ears. in the sport at this time? overnight it is not 'ust auoin to this time? overnight it is not 'ust going to happen. ii this time? overnight it is not 'ust going to happen. i do i this time? overnight it is not 'ust going to happen. i do not i this time? overnight it is notjust going to happen. i do not think. this time? overnight it is notjust going to happen. i do not think it| going to happen. i do not think it is right it is so hard to break them down but the more tournaments we have like this and the support around it, it backs the support of the women's game and how it is going. i do not think it should be a fight as such, the terminology used to break them down, but forfemales you get used to proving people wrong and knocking things down and we have and knocking things down and we have a responsibility in the positions we are in being the role models that we are in being the role models that we are trying to leave it in a better place for the next people coming through. it might take five, ten years, but the aim is one day hopefully, it is not that long. that it should not have to be a fight. back to that moment of being on the
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podium, that fantastic moment for a team that has won a world cup. if you had put yourself in the shoes of one of those women who are the winners and that moment in time, maybe you have thought about this, would you consider that a form of assault, invasion of your space. what would you classify that yourself if that happened to you? she said herself it is embarrassing. you havejust she said herself it is embarrassing. you have just won a world cup, you are on the world stage and in the spotlight and that has happened to you. i don't think anyone should be put in that position. it makes you feel uncomfortable. what should be the best moment in her career, it will probably be tarnished by that moment. i do not think it was right, but it is also a sign that it is still the reality and still happening in the game and we have to work hard to get it out of the game
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as soon as we can.— as soon as we can. thank you very much. as soon as we can. thank you very much- good _ as soon as we can. thank you very much- good to _ as soon as we can. thank you very much. good to talk _ as soon as we can. thank you very much. good to talk to _ as soon as we can. thank you very much. good to talk to you. - as soon as we can. thank you very much. good to talk to you. and i as soon as we can. thank you very i much. good to talk to you. and gemma talking through the good news that the shirt will be available. absolutely. here's carol. you promised a further look ahead because it is a bank holiday for many in the uk. if you take nothing away from the forecast the next few days, we are looking at sunshine and showers. breezy conditions in the north and far south. this morning, heavy showers in the north of scotland. scattered showers further south in southern scotland, northern ireland, and across parts of northern england, north wales and the isles of scilly. the cloud and humidity in the south—east pushing away. a fresh feel in the south. through the day, further showers developed and some of those could be sundry. between, a
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lot of dry weather and sunny spells. temperatures 14—21. temperatures in the south—east are down compared to previous days when they were just above 27. it will feel better. we are losing humidity this morning. the reading and leeds town festival is today, looks like you could catch a shower. it could be sundry. bear that in mind the next couple of days, showers will not be far away. 0vernight, we hang on to showers in the north and west. some will be heavy with lightning. it is the same across parts of the south coast of england where we are looking at especially sussex and kent, some of those could be thundery. a cool night for most. may be down to seven in the sheltered glens. the weekend, we stick with sunshine and showers.
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this is saturday. the showers will clear the south—east early and we are looking at a lot of showers developing especially across england and wales where they could be sundry. again, between them, there will be sunshine. still blustery in the north and parts of the south—west. these are the temperatures you can expect, 15—20, lower—than—expected at this time of year. into sunday. starting with fog patches that will lift. we will see showers in central and eastern areas. not as frequent as the next couple of days, then a weather front coming in across northern ireland introducing cloud and some rain. as it pushes towards the east bringing showers by the end of the day in western scotland, it will weaken. these are the temperatures on
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sunday, 14—20. bank holiday monday, the front continuing. cloud, some rain, but a lot of dry weather around as well. it will not be a wash—out and these are the temperatures, 14—21 so up. thank you. where is nadine dorries? that's the question that's being asked around westminster more than two months after she announced she was standing down as an mp. nadine dorries hasn't spoken in the commons sincejuly last year, but insists she is working daily with constituents. political correspondent pete saull has been to mid bedfordshire to look for her. it's been a long summer in mid bedfordshire. 77 days have passed since this area's mp said she was resigning. but nadine dorries is still in the job.
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i'm aware she's not a very popularfigure. her constituents aren't quite tearing their hair out, but they're not best pleased, either. i think she should be sacked. i assume she's still getting paid for doing what she's supposed to be doing. i went looking for traces of the mp's presence here. if you run an internet search for nadine dorries constituency office, this building is the only thing that comes up. but it's been a dance studio since 2018. borisjohnson will be found guilty by this kangaroo court. while nadine dorries has a regular tv show and newspaper column, this was the last time she spoke in parliament, well over a year ago. and it's certainly not a scientific poll, but no one we spoke to in flitwick has seen her here recently. it's disappointing that she hasn't done more for the community around here. she's been absent for so many years. maybe not a lot is happening or a lot is being done and there's probably some things that she's
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promised or talked about that we've not seen progress on yet. a short drive away, the pretty market town of ampthill and it's a similar story here. she used to live around here. so she was always in flitwick. and i think she helped one of our friends — she was an ex—nurse — she helped his son when he was poorly. but, since then, we've seen nothing of her. nadine dorries reportedly told the news agents podcast this week that she and her team were working daily on casework for constituents. we've sent her multiple messages, but she's so far declined to comment to bbc news. i tried giving her another call — again, no answer. injune, nadine dorries said she wanted to see the correspondence relating to the decision not to give her a place in the house of lords, before she would formally tender her resignation. but it's all gone quiet since then and no one really knows when, or indeed if, she will eventually step aside. the ongoing uncertainty has become
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a major story in mid bedfordshire. a local news site is running a blog asking the same question every day — has she resigned yet? our blog has been running since the 29th ofjune, which is 20 days after she originally said she resigned. and the reason we started it is because it's something that should take a matter of days to be resolved, not months. in fact, she's been resigning for longer than liz truss was actually the prime minister for. and the saga has prompted some creative treatments on social media. from this, based on where's wally, to this featuring the prime minister. 0fficially, there is no byelection here, but all parties have been campaigning for months. while on paper it's a safe conservative seat, their opponents smell blood. labour activists have been knocking on doors and the liberal democrat leader has made three visits and counting. local tories have selected a candidate to speak of their frustration
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and the sense of limbo. only one woman really knows when mid bedfordshire will get to choose a new mp. peter saull, bbc news. time for the news, travel and weather where you are. a very good morning, welcome to bbc london, i'm thomas magill. police are appealing for information after a second homophobic attack in the space of a week in south london. michael smith and his boyfriend nat were assaulted last saturday in brixton, after spending the day at black pride. the attack happened just six days after two men were stabbed outside the two brewers nightclub, just over a mile away. one of the victims says he was repeatedly punched in the face during the incident. i think he hit me about three orfour times. he hit me on the left cheek and proper punched my mouth. the bus was coming, so, luckily, my flight mode just set
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in and ijust ran on that bus. that is when i looked down and ijust saw blood all over my t—shirt. hospital consultants are taking part in a second day of strike action in their long running dispute over pay. the industrial action began yesterday with nhs bosses warning patients to expect significant disruption. further action is planned for next month and october. the metropolitan police say they've interviewed a man in relation to the reported theft of artifacts from the british museum. no arrests have been made but a member of staff has been sacked after items including gold jewellery vanished over what's been described as a "significant" period of time. let's take a look at the tubes now. parts of the 0verground has disruption and part closures. now onto the weather with kate. good morning. it was another humid night last night, but today, it is going to feel a little fresher. sunny spells but also the increasing
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chance of a shower as we head further through the day. last night's front in the south—east will clear — the cloud with it. some decent spells of sunshine, but the cloud then increases once again and with that, our shower risk increases. temperatures today 21 celsius. it is feeling fresher than the last couple of days. as we head into this evening, overnight, we will see that shower risk fade a little. so some lengthy clear spells. the minimum, it is cooler, nine celsius, perhaps better for sleeping. tomorrow, another front moves through. that brings more chance of some showers. fairly frequent through saturday. still some sunny spells, but those showers especially into the afternoon as the heat of the day gets going, you might hear a rumble of thunder. temperatures tomorrow 20 celsius. for sunday, it is looking drier. there are fewer showers, still the chance of one or two. bank holiday monday, largely fine and dry, just a small chance of a shower. now, many will know that august bank holiday means it's time for the notting hill carnival which kicks off on sunday. there's a helpful guide
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with everything you need to know on the bbc website. and also just a reminder we will be there live tonight ahead of the build—up when asad will be speaking to the rapper shaggy. that's it from me for now. more on the bbc news app and on bbc radio london. i'll be back in around half an hour. untilthen, back to charlie and naga. good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. 0ur headlines today. the energy price cap is expected to fall slightly when it's announced in the next few minutes, but bills will remain high for many.
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the bill for an average household is expected to fall below £2,000 a year but with the loss of government support it'll be a tough winter for many. i'll look at how the change will impact you. donald trump becomes the first former us president to have his mugshot taken, as he's formally arrested in the state of georgia. what has taken place here is a travesty ofjustice. we did nothing wrong, i did nothing wrong, and everybody knows it. i've never had such support. tragedy in the antarctic, thousands of emperor penguin chicks die after the break—up of sea ice which could get worse. in sport, it's brutal in budapest for matt hudson—smith chased down on the final straight of the 400m. but it's still a first british silver medal in the event in 32 years. another day of sunshine and showers, the heaviest across the north of
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scotland, where it will be blustery. if fewest in the south—east and quarter of england, cooler than it has done, using the —— we are losing the humidity. it's friday 25th august. our top story. a reduction in the amount we pay for gas and electricity has been announced, as the energy regulator, 0fgem sets the next price cap for households in england, wales and scotland. a typical household's annual bill will be capped at £1,923 from october. annual bill will be capped with more details, here's our reporter peter ruddick. for sophie, simple things like popping on the lights or watching tv have become a source of anxiety. i've had many sleepless nights surrounding whether or not i've used too much energy in one day. it's been a massive concern for me for a very long time.
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you know, i'll go upstairs, get settled in bed, and then i'll be thinking to myself, "0h, did i switch the washing machine off? did i switch the oven off? did i switch the kettle off?" and ifind myself some nights going up two or three times just to go round and double check. sophie isn't alone, but could there be some light at the end of the tunnel in the form of changes to the energy price cap? it sets a maximum amount suppliers can charge for each unit of gas and electricity. at the moment, it means households using an average amount of energy shouldn't pay more thanjust over £2,000. however, if forecasts are correct, the energy regulator 0fgem will today confirm a fall for october of nearly £150. it will be a big change from the beginning of the year when the price cap peaked at an eyewatering level, a level which forced the government to step in and guarantee bills wouldn't go that high.
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it absolutely is a good thing for consumers. it's very, very positive that the market is moving now in their favour in the middle of a cost of living crisis and energy is returning to levels that we saw before the pandemic and specifically before the ukraine war. it's still double, though, so we still need to remember the impact that that has on households more broadly. for some, 0ctober�*s fall could still be cancelled out by higher standing charges and less government support than last winter. however, ministers say they are still providing a safety net for household bills and there is extra help for the most vulnerable. even last winter, i avoided putting on the heating as much as possible. you know, looking at my son, for example, he really does feel the cold. i'm looking at thermal socks for him and things like that. last winter, there was one day he... i couldn't afford to put the heating on. i said, "why don't you take your coat off?" and he said, "no, i'm cold." he went the entire day with his thick winter coat on just to keep warm.
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the reality for sophie and millions like her is the cost of energy will remain one of the biggest household headaches this winter, no matter the level of the price cap. peter ruddick, bbc news. ben's here with more details. i suppose ultimately it is a forward question which is the heart of this, will we pay less? it's kind of what everybody wants to know this morning. everybody wants to know this mornin: . ., everybody wants to know this mornini. ., , everybody wants to know this mornini. . , . . ., morning. that is the crucial question — morning. that is the crucial question and _ morning. that is the crucial question and unfortunately| morning. that is the crucial. question and unfortunately it morning. that is the crucial- question and unfortunately it is slightly complicated to answer. let's just say, it's good news that this price cap is coming down. to reiterate the figure, 0fgem, the rate it set the price cap, they estimate the average household using a typical amount of energy will pay annually for gas and electricity £1923 over the year, when the price
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cap takes effect from october to december. 0fgem says that is the lowest price cap has been since october 2021, a fall of 7% from where the price cap is currently. there are some important points to highlight. the cap limits how much providers can charge as per unit for gas and electricity when you are in standard tariff paid by direct debit. rememberthis, it is standard tariff paid by direct debit. remember this, it is not a cap on the overall bill. if you use more energy than average, you will pay more than the headline figure. that's really important to remember. when you look at the detail, the unit prices have come down by 7% but standing charges have barely moved. those are the fixed daily fees that you those are the fixed daily fees that w“ pay those are the fixed daily fees that you pay to cover the cost of the provider supplying the cost to your home. they have gone up by a fraction of a penny but they have gone up. that will keep putting the pressure on households. this winter
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we don't get the government support payments that were in place for all households last winter of £66 per month, six months. so in reality although the price cap has come down, and that is good news for households, the effect on the bill will not be as dramatic as the 7% fall may sound. mi will not be as dramatic as the 7% fall may sound.— fall may sound. all good information, _ fall may sound. all good information, we - fall may sound. all good information, we will- fall may sound. all good information, we will get| fall may sound. all good i information, we will get some fall may sound. all good _ information, we will get some more on that. we'll be discussing this throughout the programme with energy minister andrew bowie at 7.10 and also with 0fgem chief executive jonathan brearley at 7.30. we will find out what measures from the minister, of what might help people. the minister, of what might help --eole. �* ., the minister, of what might help n-eole. �* . , ., , people. and if anyone has questions, the can people. and if anyone has questions, they can contact _ people. and if anyone has questions, they can contact us, _ people. and if anyone has questions, they can contact us, and _ people. and if anyone has questions, they can contact us, and we - people. and if anyone has questions, they can contact us, and we will i people. and if anyone has questions, they can contact us, and we will put i they can contact us, and we will put those and get advice, there is plenty of advice on the bbc website but we will put questions to them if they want to send them in.- but we will put questions to them if they want to send them in. thank you very much- — they want to send them in. thank you very much- from _ they want to send them in. thank you very much. from america, _ they want to send them in. thank you very much. from america, now, i they want to send them in. thank you | very much. from america, now, naga, a picture that no one has seen the
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like of before.— like of before. never, unprecedented. i donald trump has become the first former us president to have his mugshot taken as he was formally charged with election interference in the state of georgia. mr trump is accused of racketeering and attempting to overturn the state's election result in 2020. he denies 13 charges. 0ur north america correspondent sean dilley reports. a snapshot in history. this is the first mug shot ever taken of anyone accused of committing crimes as us president. it's not the first time donald trump has been booked, but in his three other criminal cases he's been excused photographing. he is, after all, one of the most recognisable people on the planet. fulton county sheriff said that donald trump would be treated like any other prisoner. but if you look over my shoulder here, you can see certainly the security operation is huge. police vehicles, helicopters, drones for blocks around the jail. now, part of that is because he is a former president. part of that is down to the protesters and counter protesters.
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these donald trump supporters, among those who believe in the face of all of the evidence to the contrary thatjoe biden lost the last election. for these trump supporters, it's all part of a sinister plot to rob him of the white house. the rights of americans are being stripped away. today is one of the most obvious, obvious versions of it that are going on when we're putting a former president in jail. he firmly believed, like we did too, the election was not fair, was not transparent. it's lack of integrity. if donald trump was laying on the beach right now, i on his beach playing golf, this wouldn't be - happening behind us. how do you know that? i know it for a fact. how? because i'm an intelligent person. 0thers celebrated. how will history remember donald trump? as a criminal and hopefully a convicted criminal. if for some reason he gets to be president because the dumb people in this country who are not using their brain cells elect him,
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i am going to fight against it for the next four years. i'm hoping that this gets recorded in history. i'm hoping that this is one of the last times that we have to hear from this individual and the people that he represents. but i'm not sure that it will be. donald trump entered the jailhouse just after 7:30pm local time. he was technically in custody for less than half an hour, released on a $200,000 bond. what has taken place here is a travesty ofjustice. we did nothing wrong, i did nothing wrong. this will be a day america remembers. and everybody knows it, i've never had such support. the first of a kind photograph destined for museum walls and the history books. sean daly, bbc news, in fulton county georgia. two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a fire at the crooked house pub near dudley.
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the building, known as "britain's wonkiest" inn, was demolished without permission following the blaze, which occurred just two weeks after the building was sold to a private buyer. gut problems including constipation, difficulty swallowing and an irritable bowel, may be an early warning sign of parkinson's disease, according to findings in the journal "guti._ investigators say understanding the link between brain and bowel health might allow earlier treatment of the condition. canadian businessman doug putman, who bought hmv in 2019, is believed to be launching a last—minute bid to save the collapsed high—street chain wilko. the gmb union, which represents more than 3,000 of is staff, said the firm was planning to close some of its 400 stores next week, and announce redundancies. there has been continued speculation about what caused the private plane of the wagner paramilitary leader, yevgeny prigozhin to crash north—west of moscow. president putin has spoken for the first time, sending condolences to the families of those onboard. 0ur moscow reporter will vernonjoins us now.
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very interesting, i think, when you look at exactly what president putin said in terms of prigozhin, his character, and his speculated fate. that's right. interesting words from president putin on russian television last night. a bit of a mixed message, him saying that yevgeny prigozhin had a complicated history, who made serious mistakes in his life, but also he was talented and cheap necessary successes, which is very touching, isn't it? —— achieved the necessary successes. i think that last bit refers to the wagner group's key role in capturing the eastern ukrainian city of bakhmut. mr putin's chosen carefully, saying that someone made serious mistakes in the like is an understatement considering mr prigozhin launched a mutiny against mr putin and the
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dilatory leadership of russia and marched on the capital. i'm sure mr putin is aware that many russians are many people abroad believe that it was the kremlin responsible for mr prigozhin's killing.— mr prigozhin's killing. thank you very much- _ 0fgem has just announced the latest energy price cap which will see average household bills fall to £1,923 from october, for those who pay by direct debit. we're joined now by energy minister andrew bowie. thank you very much forjoining us this morning. thank you very much for “oining us this morningfi thank you very much forjoining us this morning.- what i thank you very much forjoining us this morning.- what are l thank you very much forjoining us i this morning.- what are your this morning. morning. what are your thou:hts in this morning. morning. what are your thoughts in terms _ this morning. morning. what are your thoughts in terms of _ this morning. morning. what are your thoughts in terms of the _ this morning. morning. what are your thoughts in terms of the average i thoughts in terms of the average energy bill, the typical household energy bill, the typical household energy bill, the typical household energy bill, do you think that is a fair and affordable price to pay? i think it's incredibly heartening, good news that the energy price cap is falling, it's down roughly £580
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from its peak. and so i think it shows that the government is delivering on its plan to halve inflation, get the economy under control and i think people will welcome the fact that average energy bills will now be lower that it any point from early 2022. this is a positive day, we are moving in the right direction and i think people welcome it. i right direction and i think people welcome it— welcome it. i will ask you again, thank you _ welcome it. i will ask you again, thank you for— welcome it. i will ask you again, thank you for telling _ welcome it. i will ask you again, thank you for telling us - welcome it. i will ask you again, thank you for telling us what i welcome it. i will ask you again, j thank you for telling us what the government is doing. you will no fuel poverty... i government is doing. you will no fuel poverty- - -_ government is doing. you will no fuel poverty... i wasn't telling you what the government _ fuel poverty... i wasn't telling you what the government was - fuel poverty... i wasn't telling you what the government was doing. i fuel poverty... i wasn't telling you i what the government was doing. you were saying — what the government was doing. you were saying inflation is coming down and the plan is working. i asked you if you think the new price is affordable.— if you think the new price is affordable. �* . , �* , ., affordable. and as i said, it's down to its lowest _ affordable. and as i said, it's down to its lowest level _ affordable. and as i said, it's down to its lowest level since _ affordable. and as i said, it's down to its lowest level since 2022, i affordable. and as i said, it's downl to its lowest level since 2022, down £580 from its peak. 0bviously people will be looking at that and some people will be worrying about the average price of energy but it is down considerably on where it has beenin down considerably on where it has been in this government will continue to support those most vulnerable, pensioners and others,
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who struggle to afford to pay for their energy bills but it is removing on the right direction and we welcome the announcement by 0fgem today. do we welcome the announcement by ofgem toda . , ., we welcome the announcement by ofgem toda . ,, ~' we welcome the announcement by ofgem toda. ~' 3 we welcome the announcement by ofgem toda. ~ today. do you think it's affordable? for many people. _ today. do you think it's affordable? for many people, people _ today. do you think it's affordable? for many people, people will- today. do you think it's affordable? for many people, people will be i for many people, people will be looking at this, worried about the cost of their energy bill, but as i said it's heading in the right direction. said it's heading in the right direction-— said it's heading in the right direction. �* ., ., direction. so... bearing that in mind, direction. so... bearing that in mind. you _ direction. so... bearing that in mind. you say _ direction. so... bearing that in mind, you say it— direction. so... bearing that in mind, you say it is— direction. so... bearing that in mind, you say it is heading i direction. so... bearing that in mind, you say it is heading in i direction. so... bearing that in i mind, you say it is heading in the right direction, for those who cannot afford to pay their energy bills now, what is your message to them, while it heads in the right direction? figs them, while it heads in the right direction? �* , .,, direction? as i said, last winter this government _ direction? as i said, last winter this government supported - direction? as i said, last winter this government supported half direction? as i said, last winter - this government supported half of, supported all of the people in this country by paying half of their energy bills, to the value of £14 billion in total and those most vulnerable will be supported as they have been in the past, pensioners will be supported, this government has proven by its action either during covid or last winter supporting energy bills that we will
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step in and support those who are in most need of it, we will continue to do that and we have a proud track record of doing so. in terms of the energy price cap coming down, it our plan to halve inflation and get the economy under control is working and things are working in —— moving in the right direction. any of those who cannot afford those bills or struggle. 50 who cannot afford those bills or stru. i le, ., who cannot afford those bills or stru: ule. ., , ., , who cannot afford those bills or strunle. . , ., , ., struggle. so what should they do toda if struggle. so what should they do today if they _ struggle. so what should they do today if they are _ struggle. so what should they do today if they are not _ struggle. so what should they do today if they are not now - struggle. so what should they do 1 today if they are not now entitled today if they are not now entitled to the extra payments that have stopped that were given at the peak and who don't qualify for the extra benefits? i and who don't qualify for the extra benefits? , ., , . benefits? i understand very much that they will _ benefits? i understand very much that they will be _ benefits? i understand very much that they will be people _ benefits? i understand very much that they will be people in - benefits? i understand very much that they will be people in this i that they will be people in this country who will be looking at the price cap today and thinking it is unaffordable, that's why we are supporting the most vulnerable, supporting the most vulnerable, supporting those people who simply cannot afford to pay it. this is a cap which is far lower than at any point since early 2022, £580 down from its peak, and i think that's incredibly welcome news. i think the majority of british people will be
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heartened to see that energy prices are heading in the right direction from the high point last winter. let's not forget that half of everybody�*s energy bills were paid by the government which shows that when times are tough and when the british people need that support, this government is prepared and ready to step in. the this government is prepared and ready to step in.— ready to step in. the standing charue ready to step in. the standing charge has — ready to step in. the standing charge has arisen _ ready to step in. the standing charge has arisen for- ready to step in. the standing charge has arisen for gas - ready to step in. the standing charge has arisen for gas and | charge has arisen for gas and electricity, can you explain to people why that is the right way to 90, people why that is the right way to go, if you believe it so?— go, if you believe it so? that's a matter for— go, if you believe it so? that's a matter for 0fgem. _ go, if you believe it so? that's a matter for 0fgem. or _ go, if you believe it so? that's a matter for 0fgem. or do - go, if you believe it so? that's a matter for ofgem. or do you - go, if you believe it so? that's a - matter for ofgem. or do you think? you are the — matter for ofgem. or do you think? you are the government _ matter for ofgem. or do you think? you are the government in - matter for ofgem. or do you think? you are the government in charge, | you are the government in charge, what do you think about the standing charge rising? i what do you think about the standing charge rising?— charge rising? i think the focus today should — charge rising? i think the focus today should be _ charge rising? i think the focus today should be on _ charge rising? i think the focus today should be on the - charge rising? i think the focus today should be on the fact - charge rising? i think the focus| today should be on the fact that charge rising? i think the focus - today should be on the fact that the price of energy is falling, energy bills are coming down... mr; price of energy is falling, energy bills are coming down. . .- price of energy is falling, energy bills are coming down... my “0b is to ask questions in i bills are coming down... my “0b is to ask questions in behalf h bills are coming down. .. my “0b is to ask questions in behalf of]- bills are coming down... my job is to ask questions in behalf of our l to ask questions in behalf of our viewers and try to elicit an answer and i know many people are confused about upset about the standing charge as it is, paying for energy when some people simplyjust turn their supply often they cannot
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afford to pay, they have to pay for infrastructure, standing charges have gone up, and i would like to ask you a behalf of those viewers who are struggling, whether it is right that these standing charges have risen. ~ ., ., , ., have risen. what we need to focus on toda is have risen. what we need to focus on today is the — have risen. what we need to focus on today is the fact _ have risen. what we need to focus on today is the fact that _ have risen. what we need to focus on today is the fact that they _ have risen. what we need to focus on today is the fact that they average . today is the fact that they average energy bills are coming down. people will be paying less now than they have been for their energy bills overall, that's an incredibly positive thing. the standing charge as it is is a matterfor 0fgem, it's something the government will be discussing and the call for evidence going on right now for the future of energy markets in this country. people are paying less on their energy bills than they have for some time. ~ . , ., ' , energy bills than they have for some time. . , _ time. which will be offset by the rise of the _ time. which will be offset by the rise of the standing _ time. which will be offset by the rise of the standing charge. - time. which will be offset by the rise of the standing charge. no, | time. which will be offset by the l rise of the standing charge. no, it won't. rise of the standing charge. no, it won't- yes — rise of the standing charge. no, it won't- yes it _ rise of the standing charge. no, it won't. yes it will, _ rise of the standing charge. no, it won't. yes it will, because - rise of the standing charge. no, it won't. yes it will, because they i rise of the standing charge. no, it| won't. yes it will, because they are auoin u -. won't. yes it will, because they are going uo- energy — won't. yes it will, because they are going up. energy bills _ won't. yes it will, because they are going up. energy bills are - won't. yes it will, because they are going up. energy bills are coming l going up. energy bills are coming down from _
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going up. energy bills are coming down from £580 _ going up. energy bills are coming down from £580 from _ going up. energy bills are coming down from £580 from b, - going up. energy bills are coming down from £580 from b, that - going up. energy bills are coming down from £580 from b, that is l going up. energy bills are coming| down from £580 from b, that is in going up. energy bills are coming - down from £580 from b, that is in no way going to be offset by the rising standing charge. the way going to be offset by the rising standing charge.— standing charge. the resolution foundation _ standing charge. the resolution foundation says _ standing charge. the resolution foundation says that _ standing charge. the resolution foundation says that higher - standing charge. the resolution j foundation says that higher bills will be faced by four fifths of the country, are they wrong? i will be faced by four fifths of the country, are they wrong? i haven't seen that report _ country, are they wrong? i haven't seen that report from _ country, are they wrong? i haven't seen that report from the - country, are they wrong? i haven't i seen that report from the resolution foundation so i would have to read it in more detail before commenting on it. but people will be paying less for their energy bills this winter and that's something your programme should be presenting in a positive light given that people are paying less for their energy than they have been and it has come down £580 from its peak, it shows that the plan to halve inflation and get the plan to halve inflation and get the economy under control is working, and it is a long way to go but this government has shown that it will stand up and take action when required. the fact that energy bills are coming down is something that people will be looking for and welcoming this morning.-
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welcoming this morning. energy minister andrew— welcoming this morning. energy minister andrew bowie, - welcoming this morning. energy minister andrew bowie, thank i welcoming this morning. energy l minister andrew bowie, thank you welcoming this morning. energy - minister andrew bowie, thank you for joining us. minister andrew bowie, thank you for 'oinin: us. ., ~ in we will be talking more about the implications of that directly for what it will mean for your bills throughout the programme. but first let's talk to carol.— let's talk to carol. what does it look like. _ let's talk to carol. what does it look like, charlie _ let's talk to carol. what does it look like, charlie stuck- let's talk to carol. what does it| look like, charlie stuck between let's talk to carol. what does it - look like, charlie stuck between two women in black—and—white dresses? very nice! women in black-and-white dresses? ve nice! ., ., ., . very nice! you are so diplomatic! charlie can _ very nice! you are so diplomatic! charlie can do _ very nice! you are so diplomatic! charlie can do no _ very nice! you are so diplomatic! charlie can do no wrong - very nice! you are so diplomatic! charlie can do no wrong in - very nice! you are so diplomatic! charlie can do no wrong in my - very nice! you are so diplomatic! i charlie can do no wrong in my eyes! good morning, everybody. it was a beautiful start as you can see from this weather watcher picture in oxygen. still warm in the south—east, but in the north it is more fresh. cloud and humidity clearing the south—east, some showers are emerging to give longer spells of rain across the north of
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scotland, blustery conditions here. a few showers in other parts of scotland and northern ireland, north—west england, wales and the south—west. forthe north—west england, wales and the south—west. for the midlands pushing towards the south—west and eastern england it is a joy picture and many of us starting off with sunshine. it will be breezy along english channel coasts and through the day you will find further showers developing. some heavy and thundery in the north, the best chance of staying dry is in the south—eastern quarter, but we cannot rule out a shower completely. feeling fresher and cooler than it did yesterday. overnight we hang on to showers in the north and west, they could be sharp and thundery. and in coastal counties of england, sussex and kent. it will feel cooler in sheltered glens. in the next few
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days, in the bank holiday, it remains with sunshine and showers. thank you, see you later. more than 30 families are starting legal action against the government, care homes and a number of hospitals following the deaths of their relatives in the early days of the covid pandemic. the families argue their human rights were breached because not enough was done to protect them from the virus. the government says it tried to safeguard care home residents using the best evidence available at the time. here's our social affairs editor, alison holt. very happy days. my mother and father are on a cruise. for liz, these photos provide precious memories of her mother margaret. when her mum found it hard to get around, she moved to a care home, but she was still sharp. and this is also, i think, a lovely photograph. this is my mother in her care home. margaret died there during the first wave of the pandemic, aged 95. she had always kept a diary, so documented the details of her last days, big and small.
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this one is a particularly special diary for me because it's the last one that she wrote. liz is one of the relatives taking legal action against the government and others over what she sees as a failure to properly protect care home residents like her mum from covid. she believes the diary tells that story. this one is dated march the 3rd, tuesday. she felt pretty good. but the staff situation was bad. in march 2020, the virus took hold in the uk. care providers said they needed more government guidance and that they were struggling to get protective equipment and testing. on march the 17th, the government allowed hard—pressed hospitals to discharge patients into care homes without testing or the need to isolate people. margaret's family claim that included into her home. on march the 23rd, the country went into lockdown. nearly a month later, as covid deaths in care homes
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were reaching their peak, margaret writes that her care staff had just started wearing masks. the 20th of april. it's the first day for masks. and then, 21st of april — all wearing masks. on may the 4th, after a few days of feeling breathless, margaret again writes in her diary. oh, dear — the 4th of may. matron came — 10.30 to 10.45 — and shejust writes, "i have the virus." and that's her last entry. kind of hits you quite hard, really. margaret died in hospital on may the 14th. the following day, the health and social care secretary made this now well—known statement. right from the start, we've tried to throw a protective ring around our care homes. i felt that her care was completely lacking and, when i thought about it hard, i had to take it back
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to the government because, ultimately, we all put our trust and ourfaith in these public servants. and it seemed to me that there was a lot of headless chicken action going around. where was this planning? the uk covid inquiry will examine what happened in care homes, but the lawyer representing the families says it won't look at individual cases. we can ask the courts to look at whether or not the decisions taken, were they reasonable? and, if not, did the decisions cause or contribute to individuals losing their lives? and i would say that without the legal claims, the families won't get answers to their questions. the government says throughout the pandemic, it tried to safeguard care home residents based on the best evidence available and that it provided billions of pounds of support. alison holt, bbc news.
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still to come on breakfast. what do you look for when you're booking a holiday? sleep tourism is on the rise with more of us looking for a break to restore our wellbeing and provide a good night's sleep. we'll find out more at 8:20. i get it! time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. a very good morning, welcome to bbc london. i'm thomas magill. police are appealing for information after a second homophobic attack in the space of a week in south london. michael smith and his boyfriend nat were assaulted last saturday in brixton, after spending the day at black pride. the attack happened just six days after two men were stabbed outside the two brewers nightclub, just over a mile away. one of the victims says he was repeatedly punched
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in the face during the incident. i think he hit me about three orfour times. he hit me on the left cheek and proper punched my mouth. the bus was coming, so, luckily, my flight mode just set in and ijust ran on that bus. that is when i looked down and ijust saw blood all over my t—shirt. hospital consultants are taking part in a second day of strike action in their long—running dispute over pay. the industrial action began yesterday with nhs bosses warning patients to expect significant disruption. further action is planned for next month and october. the metropolitan police say they've interviewed a man in relation to the reported theft of artefacts from the british museum. no arrests have been made, but a member of staff has been sacked after items including gold jewellery vanished over what's been described as a significant period of time. let's take a look at the tubes.
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parts of the 0verground have disruption and part—closures. now the weather with kate. good morning. it was another humid night last night, but today, it is going to feel a little fresher. sunny spells but also the increasing chance of a shower as we head further through the day. last night's front in the south—east will clear — the cloud with it. some decent spells of sunshine, but the cloud then increases once again and with that, our shower risk increases. temperatures today 21 celsius. it is feeling fresher than the last couple of days. as we head into this evening, overnight, we will see that shower risk fade a little. so some lengthy clear spells. the minimum, it is cooler, 9c, perhaps better for sleeping. tomorrow, another front moves through. that brings more chance of some showers. fairly frequent through saturday. still some sunny spells, but those showers especially into the afternoon as the heat of the day gets going, you might hear a rumble of thunder. temperatures tomorrow 20 celsius. for sunday, it is looking drier.
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there are fewer showers, still the chance of one or two. bank holiday monday, largely fine and dry, just a small chance of a shower. the notting hill carnival kicks off on sunday. there's a helpful guide with everything you need to know on the bbc website and we will be there live tonight ahead of the build—up when asad will be speaking to the rapper shaggy. that's it. more on the bbc news app and on bbc radio london, where riz is talking all things carnival with the founder of the indigo project, a grassroots group in islington that empowers young people through the creative arts, about their involvement in this weekend's carnival. that's happening after 8. i'll be back in around half an hour. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt.
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in the past half an hour, 0fgem has announced the latest energy price cap, which will see average household bills in england, scotland and wales fall to £1923 from octoberfor those who pay by direct debit. we'rejoined byjonathan brearley, who's the chief executive at 0fgem. you are the people who designed these numbers. good morning. can you explain why the unit price, is it 7% drop? can you explain why you have chosen to drop it to that level? at}! chosen to drop it to that level? of course. what we do is look at an average household and a year ago, they were paying around 2500 for energy bills. since then, we have seen a huge drop in the wholesale price of gas. last year, government paid about £1000 above that at least
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on all bills. therefore the actual cost of energy was between 3500 and £4000 roughly. we have seen a change in the cost of gas and electricity and that is reflected in the price today. the price cap looks hard at underlying costs and make sure companies charge a fair price based on the cost but no more. why did you not drop it more? because the underlying costs simply have not changed. when you look at winter, costs are still high and certainly high to where they were historically with a year and a half ago people paying 1200 a year for bills but gas per unit was 50% of the prices we are seeing this winter which is why prices remain high. i talked to many families across the country. i know this will mean for many families winter will be tough. that is why it is important 0fgem, the government
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and industry work together to support those customers. you look carefully at — support those customers. you look carefully at who _ support those customers. you look carefully at who can _ support those customers. you look carefully at who can cope _ support those customers. you look carefully at who can cope and - support those customers. you look carefully at who can cope and who | carefully at who can cope and who cannot cope with bills. are there people for whom this per—unit reduction will mean nothing. i am thinking about the combination of standing charges and the reality of how bills are, that this will make no difference.— no difference. this is welcome relief in the _ no difference. this is welcome relief in the sense _ no difference. this is welcome relief in the sense it _ no difference. this is welcome relief in the sense it is - no difference. this is welcome relief in the sense it is a - no difference. this is welcome relief in the sense it is a drop| no difference. this is welcome l relief in the sense it is a drop in prices so for everyone that is a benefit but i recognise prices are higher than a year—and—a—half ago and many will struggle. what has changed for me compared to last year is that although energy costs are higher, families face mortgage, rent pressure, pressure on the cost of food itself, so of course they will struggle this winter which is why we are working to make sure everyone plays their part. loath?
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are working to make sure everyone plays their part-— are working to make sure everyone plays their part. why have standing charues plays their part. why have standing charges gone _ plays their part. why have standing charges gone up? _ plays their part. why have standing charges gone up? they _ plays their part. why have standing charges gone up? they have - plays their part. why have standing charges gone up? they have been l charges gone up? they have been rouuhl charges gone up? they have been roughly flat. _ charges gone up? they have been roughly flat. going _ charges gone up? they have been roughly flat, going up _ charges gone up? they have been roughly flat, going up by - charges gone up? they have been roughly flat, going up by 1%, - charges gone up? they have been roughly flat, going up by 1%, 296, | roughly flat, going up by 1%, 2%, but they represent fixed costs, their networks, call centres, operating costs in the system. we have looked in the past at moving those charges into the price per unit but the problem is you create winners and losers. if you are a poorfamily that winners and losers. if you are a poor family that has high energy needs such as someone who is elderly who needs the heating on 24—hour day, families with disabled children, if we did that your bills become higher and you become significantly worse off. we are examining this but that is the trade—off we face and why we make the decisions we made. you trade-off we face and why we make the decisions we made.— the decisions we made. you are sa inc the decisions we made. you are saying that _ the decisions we made. you are saying that could _ the decisions we made. you are saying that could change? - saying that could change? potentially, but it is not simple. the cost of the system remains fixed. if you change around how they are charged, there will be losers as well as winners.—
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are charged, there will be losers as well as winners. what control do you have, and well as winners. what control do you have. and you _ well as winners. what control do you have, and you will _ well as winners. what control do you have, and you will be _ well as winners. what control do you have, and you will be familiar- well as winners. what control do you have, and you will be familiar with i have, and you will be familiar with this argument, why are energy companies allowed to make such huge profits and we still face eye watering bills that we have to pay and watch while they take the profits? and watch while they take the rofits? ., ~ ., ,., profits? let me talk about the s stem profits? let me talk about the system 0fgem _ profits? let me talk about the system ofgem regulates - profits? let me talk about the | system ofgem regulates which profits? let me talk about the i system ofgem regulates which is profits? let me talk about the - system ofgem regulates which is the system 0fgem regulates which is the retail market. companies that buy and sell energy. last year when prices rocketed there were huge costs borne by the industry that were not able to be recovered. we said to the industry we would allow them to recover a proportion of that this year. that is why retail profits have gone up with this one—off payment. when i look at two years, their profits are just above zero and below the regulator return we think they should make. if we don't allow companies to recover costs, we know what happens. it ultimately costs customers billions which is why we made the decisions.
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we spoke to the energy minister a few moments ago. one of the things he said, and i appreciate you are not a politician, but he said your cap is evidence that the government plan to combat inflation is working. is that true? in a sense, you have to understand a year ago, energy was one of the biggest drivers of inflation. we talked of the bank of england and the treasury. those rocketing prices were above inflation. , ., ., , ., , inflation. they are outside factors. i would like _ inflation. they are outside factors. i would like to _ inflation. they are outside factors. i would like to focus _ inflation. they are outside factors. i would like to focus on _ inflation. they are outside factors. i would like to focus on those - i would like to focus on those words. the government is effectively claiming credit for the fact you have lowered the cap. is claiming credit for the fact you have lowered the cap.- claiming credit for the fact you have lowered the cap. is that fair? the government _ have lowered the cap. is that fair? the government put _ have lowered the cap. is that fair? the government put in _ have lowered the cap. is that fair? the government put in place - have lowered the cap. is that fair? the government put in place of. have lowered the cap. is that fair? i the government put in place of price cap and we think there is a debate about whether that is the right regulation but the price cap means price reductions are passed through
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as quickly as cost increases so that is fair but the main driver is the reduction in gas and electricity in the market. we control part of it. not all of it. do i understand that the price cap we are concentrating on might be about to change, as in the principle of that process? we said the the principle of that process? , said the cap has served us well, certainly over the past five years it has ensured customers save up to £100 a year. and for customers, it does stop unfair charges. but this market is volatile. having a price cap that is hard to change and takes a lot of analysis over time may not be the right solution. it maybe it is the best thing that we have been saying we should look at the alternatives and come to a view. the market today is very different to the market three years ago. and alongside thinking about gas and electricity today, we are moving to
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a different energy system in ten years. with wind farms providing power, solar panels providing power, and we need a market right for that. we are saying the price cap is doing itsjob, but i think we need to we are saying the price cap is doing its job, but i think we need to look at this for the future.— at this for the future. thank very much. take a look around. up to 10,000 emperor penguin chicks have died in the antarctic after sea ice melted and broke off before they had grown waterproof plumage. there are warnings that more than 90% of emperor penguin colonies will be all but extinct by the end of the century because of global warming. we'rejoined now by dr peter fretwell, from the british antarctic survey. good morning. what happened? this is a sto of ci
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good morning. what happened? this is a story of ci is — good morning. what happened? this is a story of ci is and _ good morning. what happened? this is a story of ci is and emperor— a story of ci is and emperor penguins on sea eyes. they spend most of their lives on the frozen sea around antarctica as a breeding platform to lay eggs and bring up chicks. last year we saw the sea ice decreasing faster than it should do. which led to it breaking up well before the chicks had become waterproofed. leading the chicks to go into the ocean and drown or freeze to death. you said it happened for about 10,000 chicks but that wasjust one happened for about 10,000 chicks but that was just one area and around the continent we saw more examples of that. . ., . , the continent we saw more examples of that. _, . , ., ., ., of that. the concerns are now that there will be _ of that. the concerns are now that there will be more _ of that. the concerns are now that there will be more breakages. - of that. the concerns are now that | there will be more breakages. how of that. the concerns are now that - there will be more breakages. how do these penguins adapt? if this is happening suddenly now and is likely to happen again, what is your kind of prediction? it is
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to happen again, what is your kind of prediction?— of prediction? it is a grim story. 2021 was rrot — of prediction? it is a grim story. 2021 was not a _ of prediction? it is a grim story. 2021 was not a good _ of prediction? it is a grim story. 2021 was not a good year- of prediction? it is a grim story. 2021 was not a good year for. of prediction? it is a grim story. 2021 was not a good year for in | of prediction? it is a grim story. i 2021 was not a good year for in the penguins and 2022 was much worse, the worse we have seen. looking at the worse we have seen. looking at the sea ice projections this year, it looks like it will be even worse. in this area, four out of five colonies lost all chicks. that is the first time we have had a regionalfailure in the first time we have had a regional failure in antarctica which is concerning because usually, if there was a failure of sea ice, after a couple of years, the penguins would look at other colonies close by to go somewhere else but if there is nowhere else to go in the region for 1500 kilometres, we are not sure what will happen to the emperor penguins in this region. {lin will happen to the emperor penguins in this region-— in this region. on that theme, cast oure e in this region. on that theme, cast your eye further — in this region. on that theme, cast your eye further forward, - in this region. on that theme, cast your eye further forward, ten, - in this region. on that theme, cast your eye further forward, ten, 15, l your eye furtherforward, ten, 15, 20 years, if things stay as they
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are, the progress and what you are seeing, what then? if are, the progress and what you are seeing, what then?— are, the progress and what you are seeing, what then? if we continue on the trajectory — seeing, what then? if we continue on the trajectory of _ seeing, what then? if we continue on the trajectory of global _ seeing, what then? if we continue on the trajectory of global warming - seeing, what then? if we continue on the trajectory of global warming and l the trajectory of global warming and climate change, it is looking grim for emperor penguins. we will continue seeing regions of the antarctic untenable for them and they will slowly decline, try to move to other places as the sea ice becomes unstable year after year. until, in a few decades, there will only be a few areas where there is suitable sea ice and breeding habitat. the trajectory at the moment shows we will lose almost all emperor penguins by the end of the decade. that might be an optimistic scenario, because it only includes seaice scenario, because it only includes sea ice and not other factors. scenario, because it only includes sea ice and not otherfactors. that is not set in stone, it is only the
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scenario if we continue warming up the planet as we have the last 40 years. we can change that and turn it around and say this species and many others in the same predicament as the emperor penguin —— save them. thank you for your expertise and knowledge. a geographer with the british antarctic survey. the doctor said it is grim and it really is. a grim story. we will keep across that. here's carol. who will have an in—depth look at what is coming up in terms of the weather. good morning. good morning, overthe next days we are looking at a mixture of sunshine and scattered showers, some of which will be thundery. we have a line of organise showers across the north of scotland this morning but elsewhere, showers
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in scotland, northern ireland, north—west england, wales and the isles of scilly. drier conditions in southern and eastern areas but as we go through the day, further showers develop and some could be heavy, potentially thundery, particularly in the north. the least chance of catching a shower is in the south—east of the country but even here we cannot totally rule them out. blustery in the north, breezy in the english channel coast lines. temperatures, a range of 14—21. at the moment, humid in the far south—east, but that will move and it will be fresher by the afternoon. temperatures will be lower than they have been. overnight, hanging on to sharp showers in sussex and kent and also showers heavy at times in the north and west and here they could be thundery. still breezy in the
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western and some northern areas. these are the overnight temperatures. 9—12. in sheltered glens with clear skies, temperatures could fall to 7 degrees. continuing with sunshine and showers over the weekend. saturday, many starting on a bright note with sunshine. we will have showers developing across england and wales. heavy and thundery. across the north of scotland we have a weather front moving from the west to east. breezy across the north and far south—west. these are the temperatures, roughly between 15—21. sunday, there will still be showers in central and eastern areas but fewer than on saturday, so still a lot of dry weather, but in northern ireland a weather, but in northern ireland a weather front coming in. weather, but in northern ireland a weatherfront coming in. as it moves west to east it will produce rain.
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it could get into western scotland through the day. temperatures, 14 in the north, 20 in the south. and if you have monday off, a bank holiday for some, the weather front drifts to the east. it looks not much more than cloud with the odd spot of rain. many getting away with a dry day and sunshine. the temperatures range from 14—21. if you are heading to notting hill carnival, you could capture a shower on sunday. drier on monday. this time to find out what is going on in sport. so many victories. we had a great one yesterday in athletics and it was all about strategy, getting over the line. then we celebrate these medals. today, with a silver medal, it has
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lost its shine a bit. because of the nature of the race. we were talking about it yesterday, when we watch track athletes, it is just them against another athlete. you do not have stuff to throw, goals, balls, anything like that. you can understand the emotion they feel. 400 metres, a gruelling sprint. there are two ways of approaching it, either go out hard and hope to hold on, or you wait and come through the pack with energy reserves you might have retained. christine ohuruogu, she did it the second way, holding back and then go. she is a mentor to matt hudson—smith but he decided the different approach and unfortunately it did not work which is why potentially this morning he is feeling a little different. but a silver medal in the world
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championships. that is a good thing. first in 32 years for the men. it was silver for britain's matt hudson—smith in the 400m at the world athletics championships in budapest — he led for most of the race but he just couldn't hang on, beaten by jamaica's antonio watson by less than a tenth of a second. our sports correspondent natalie pirks was watching. when talent meets form amazing things can happen. matt hudson—smith was in the form of his life. with both the world and olympic champions absent, hudson—smith went out hard to grab his moment. but leading off the bend, he soon paid the price for his fast start. commentator: hudson-smith is fading! watson will take it on the line. hudson—smith with the silver medal. well, he seems to be struggling to hide his disappointment there, because he truly believed that gold was possible. but that silver is still superb and an upgrade on the bronze he won last year. i got a bronze last year, i got
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silver this year, so time gold. with the paris olympics next summer, practice makes perfect. dina asher—smith says women's sprinting is phenomenal right now after making it into the 200m final. she'd only managed 8th place in the 100 on monday. but got what she wanted from her semi — an automatic qualifying spot thanks to a second placed finish. daryll neita's also doing her bit to elevate the women's sprints, also making it through to a final for which she predicted fireworks, telling viewers to get some fish and chips and a beerfor it tonight. the men's 200m final is also later. zharnel hughes making it through his semi. he's already made it clear that his 100m bronze has inspired him and made him want more. although it'll be tough to beat the defending champion noah lyles. he was involved in a collision between two of the buggies used to carry athletes to the track. he recovered to win his semifinal in the fastest time. but jamaica's andrew hudson was left with shards of glass in his eye. he did run after treatment
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but despite not qualifying has been allowed a place in the final. reports in spain suggest luis rubiales will resign as president of their football federation later today. pressure has been growing as a result of his behaviour at sunday's women's world cup final. rubiales kissed forward jenni hermoso on the lips after spain beat england. he'd earlier grabbed his crotch as he celebrated at the final whistle. fifa have opened disciplinary proceedings against rubiales, saying he has breached their rules relating to offensive gestures. aberdeen came from two goals down to earn a 2—2 draw in the first leg of their europa league playoff against swedish champions hacken, with the winners of the tie making the group stage. meanwhile, hearts lost 2—1 at home to greek side paok at the same stage of the europa conference league. the second legs are next week. more problems for england ahead of the rugby world cup — two big players suspended for the start of the tournament. now anthony watson will miss the whole thing.
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he's got a calf injury and would have been a likely starter in france next month, having played in the last two world cups. the final warm—up match is against fiji on saturday. courtney lawes will skipper the side on his 100th cap. british heavyweight daniel dubois will weigh in later for the biggest fight of his life. he's taking on the three—belt world champion ukraine's olexander usyk. he was presented with a piece of art yesterday by the ukrainian military for his support in the ongoing war with russia. he enlisted when it began before resuming his boxing and successfully defending his titles against anthony joshua. he faces dubois in poland tomorrow. we'll finish by going back to budapest, where even i could tell you that's not how you do the long jump. this is jamaica's carey mcleod with his third jump of the final. he slipped on the take—off board, ended up face down in the sand. to make matters worse,
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he missed out on a bronze medal to team—mate tajay gayle. i wonder if it is mean to show that. he is an exceptionally talented athlete but my theory is that they should have a new event for long jump should have a new event for long jump athletes but they do it like that, with a cape, a superhero long jump that, with a cape, a superhero long jump and they get style points. it is an amazing jump, regardless. it is an amazing jump, regardless. it was a foul because he overstepped the board but still close to eight metres. do you think they should have an event where the hands are the marker, so they dive forwards. just a thought. thanks. olympic silver medallist keely hodgkinson is hoping to edge a step closer to gold at the world athletics championships in budapest tonight. the 21—year—old is competing in
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the semi—final of the women's 800m. fiona lamdin is at leigh harriers athletics club, where keely started her career. i dare say we have some hopefuls of the future limbering up behind. absolutely, we have some limbering up absolutely, we have some limbering up and if you cast your eyes around, you will see people training on the track. we have more about to come past. this is where it started. we are in leigh, not farfrom wigan. margaret, nyuad woman who spotted her, —— you are the margaret, nyuad woman who spotted her, -- you are the woman margaret, nyuad woman who spotted her, —— you are the woman who spotted her here. take us back to that date. it spotted her here. take us back to that date. ., , ., spotted her here. take us back to that date. ., ., . , _, , that date. it was a cross-country race for schools _ that date. it was a cross-country race for schools and _ that date. it was a cross-country race for schools and finishing - that date. it was a cross-country race for schools and finishing on | race for schools and finishing on that field. she was way ahead of everybody else. the way she looked. i thought we must get this girl to join us. which she did. she was so
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chatty, she loved her running. she really had a lot of goals in mind. you train her, took her arm. and for many years every sunday you would train. right on this track. find many years every sunday you would train. right on this track.— train. right on this track. and you felt there was _ train. right on this track. and you felt there was something - train. right on this track. and you felt there was something very - felt there was something very different about her? it was obvious from the start. she was way ahead. tell]! it was obvious from the start. she was way ahead-— was way ahead. tell me the story about when _ was way ahead. tell me the story about when she _ was way ahead. tell me the story about when she was _ was way ahead. tell me the story about when she was in _ was way ahead. tell me the story about when she was in the - was way ahead. tell me the story about when she was in the cross| about when she was in the cross country and lost her shoe. she was about 13. country and lost her shoe. she was about 13- she _ country and lost her shoe. she was about 13. she started _ country and lost her shoe. she was about 13. she started the _ country and lost her shoe. she was about 13. she started the race - country and lost her shoe. she was about 13. she started the race and | about 13. she started the race and someone clipped her heel and she lost a shoe, but it did not stop her. she ran the whole race. it was really muddy and she ran it without a shoe. but she still won. she came into the finish and her sock was
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flapping about. i have lost my shoe, she said. but flapping about. i have lost my shoe, she said. �* , , ., . ., she said. but she still won. we are aoian she said. but she still won. we are aoain to she said. but she still won. we are going to meet _ she said. but she still won. we are going to meet jo — she said. but she still won. we are going to meet jo pavey _ she said. but she still won. we are going to meet jo pavey who - she said. but she still won. we are going to meet jo pavey who has i she said. but she still won. we are i going to meet jo pavey who has been going to meetjo pavey who has been in five olympics. you know what keely hodgkinson is going through. she will be nervous but she should be confident. she looked great in qualifying you could see she felt good after that race. things have changed a lot. i have been to five olympics so i am very old. it is amazing seeing the youngsters and i and honoured to meet margaret and excited to see the youngsters here at keely�*s club. things have changed at keely�*s club. things have changed a lot. when i started there was no national lottery funding. they put 300 million into athletics and para—athletics which enables pa ra—athletics which enables youngsters para—athletics which enables youngsters here to have facilities. and also the medal hopes to have help with coaching, psychologists,
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nutritionists, training camps and get to be the best they can be in their career. get to be the best they can be in their career-— their career. talking about nutrition. _ their career. talking about nutrition, what _ their career. talking about nutrition, what should i their career. talking about nutrition, what should you j their career. talking about i nutrition, what should you do the morning of the race? l nutrition, what should you do the morning of the race?— morning of the race? i think she will eat so _ morning of the race? i think she will eat so it _ morning of the race? i think she will eat so it does _ morning of the race? i think she will eat so it does not _ morning of the race? i think she will eat so it does not upset i morning of the race? i think she will eat so it does not upset the | will eat so it does not upset the stomach. i would choose a banana, something like that. the prerace snack. some rice and pasta early in the day. it is important to get the strategy right, war not right. keely is such a professional and i loved hearing the mental resilience she gained with margaret and the cross country. she is now working with one of my team—mates and her husband and i am excited to watch her tonight. where will you be watching it? i will be watching probably in ireland, because i am travelling there after this. i am looking
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forward to the final. a tough race. still only 21. what an amazing talent she is. winning silver medals at olympics and world level already. margaret, will you be nervous watching?— margaret, will you be nervous watchina? , ., , , ., watching? very nervous but i have every confidence _ watching? very nervous but i have every confidence in _ watching? very nervous but i have every confidence in her. _ watching? very nervous but i have every confidence in her. she i watching? very nervous but i have every confidence in her. she can i watching? very nervous but i have| every confidence in her. she can do it. we every confidence in her. she can do it- we will — every confidence in her. she can do it- we will be _ every confidence in her. she can do it. we will be here _ every confidence in her. she can do it. we will be here throughout i every confidence in her. she can do it. we will be here throughout the l it. we will be here throughout the morning with these amazing athletes just seeing what effect, the keely effect is having on them. studio: very impressed by the warming up. it is the right thing to do. and you should watch the championships from 7pm. that will be on bbc one. an 80—year—old man from staffordshire says going into space was the most exciting day of his life and the experience will stay with him for ever. jon goodwin from newcastle—under—lyme has parkinson's disease and boarded the virgin gallactic tourism flight earlier this month.
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he became only the second person with parkinson's to go into space, following in the footsteps of nasa astronaut rich clifford. chris steers caught up withjon to hear all about it. a moment in history watched by millions across the globe. the first ever virgin galactic space tourism flight took off from new mexico two weeks ago. among the passengers was 80—year—old jon goodwin from baldwins gate in staffordshire. having waited 18 years to do it, you can imagine the build—up, the excitement. it was unreal. i'll never be the same. it was the greatest experience, the greatest day of my life. i've done a few exciting things in my time, but that one exceeded it by a factor of ten. during the flight, the passengers experience a phenomenon called microgravity, which gives the illusion of being weightless. well, that's surreal, because we're used to having gravity keeping us on the ground. you do train to grab hold of various things to pull you back down into your seat.
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one of the things i wanted to make sure was that i lived every moment of the time i was up there. ijust wanted to live the moment, and the moment of looking out of the window at the earth below is indescribable. jon has parkinson's disease, which affects the way his brain functions, and hopes that his trip will inspire people living with the condition that there is no limit to what you can achieve. when i bought the ticket, i hadn't got parkinson's. so pass that on to all the parkinson's people that you can do the normal life, or relatively normal life, with a greatjoy. an awful lot of preparation, an awful lot of people behind it all. you were very conscious that, at my age, i wasn't going to make any mistakes. to be back on terra firma with my family is just terrific. chris steers, bbc news,
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baldwins gate, staffordshire. he has a tale to tell. time for the news, travel and weather where you are. a very good morning, welcome to bbc london, i'm thomas magill. police are appealing for information after a second homophobic attack in the space of a week in south london. michael smith and his boyfriend nat were assaulted last saturday in brixton, after spending the day at black pride. the attack happened just six days after two men were stabbed outside the two brewers nightclub, just over a mile away. one of the victims says he was repeatedly punched in the face before running away. no arrests have been made and police are appealing for information in relation to both incidents. the metropolitan police say they've interviewed a man in relation to the reported theft of artifacts from the british museum. no arrests have been made but a member of staff has been sacked after items including gold
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jewellery vanished over what's been described as a "significant" period of time. let's take a look at the tubes now. minor delays on the district and some disruption on the 0verground. today's weather, it'll be a lovely start but then some cloud will move in this afternoon, bringing with it the chance of an odd shower. top temperature of 21 degrees. more on the bbc news app and on bbc radio london where riz is talking to the founder of the indigo project, a grassroots group in islington that empowers young people through the creative arts, about their involvement in this weekend's notting hill carnival. i'll be back in half an hour.
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good morning, welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. our headlines today. the energy price cap will be lowered from october, with bills for a typical household in england, wales and scotland falling by £151 a year. despite that fall, those bills will still be hundreds of pounds a year higher than they were 18 months ago. charities say many are struggling to pay and warn of a tough winter ahead. donald trump becomes the first former us president to have his mugshot taken, as he's formally arrested in the state of georgia. what has taken place
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here is a travesty ofjustice. we did nothing wrong, i did nothing wrong, and everybody knows it. i've never had such support. in sport, it's brutal in budapest for matt hudson—smith chased down on the final straight of the 400 metres. but it's still a first british silver medal in this event in 32 years. good morning. today we are looking at a day of sunshine and showers, the heaviest across the north of scotland, the fewest in the south—east, where it will also feel less humid than it has done. all of the details later. a reduction in the amount we pay for gas and electricity has been announced, as the energy regulator, 0fgem sets the next price cap for households in england, wales and scotland. a typical household's annual bill will be capped at £1923 for those who pay by direct
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debit from october. with more details, here's our reporter peter ruddick. for sophie, simple things like popping on the lights or watching tv have become a source of anxiety. i've had many sleepless nights surrounding whether or not i've used too much energy in one day. it's been a massive concern for me for a very long time. you know, i'll go upstairs, get settled in bed, and then i'll be thinking to myself, "0h, did i switch the washing machine off? did i switch the oven off? did i switch the kettle off?" and ifind myself some nights going up two or three times just to go round and double check. sophie isn't alone, but could there be some light at the end of the tunnel in the form of changes to the energy price cap? it sets a maximum amount suppliers can charge for each unit of gas and electricity. at the moment, it means households using an average amount of energy shouldn't pay more
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thanjust over £2,000. however, the energy regulator 0fgem today confirmed a fall for october significantly. it will be a big change from the beginning of the year when the price cap peaked at an eyewatering level, a level which forced the government to step in and guarantee bills wouldn't go that high. it absolutely is a good thing for consumers. it's very, very positive that the market is moving now in their favour in the middle of a cost of living crisis and energy is returning to levels that we saw before the pandemic and specifically before the ukraine war. it's still double, though, so we still need to remember the impact that that has on households more broadly. for some, october's fall could still be cancelled out by higher standing charges and less government support than last winter. however, ministers say they are still providing a safety net for household bills and there is extra help for the most vulnerable. even last winter, i avoided putting
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on the heating as much as possible. you know, looking at my son, for example, he really does feel the cold. i'm looking at thermal socks for him and things like that. last winter, there was one day he... i couldn't afford to put the heating on. i said, "why don't you take your coat off?" and he said, "no, i'm cold." he went the entire day with his thick winter coat on just to keep warm. the reality for sophie and millions like her is the cost of energy will remain one of the biggest household headaches this winter, no matter the level of the price cap. peter ruddick, bbc news. so, let's have a look at these figures more closely, you can help us, ben. two things can be true at the same time, some people will welcome the fact that unit prices have come down and the average bill should come down but in the same breath, there will be plenty of people who are still struggling to pay their bills. people who are still struggling to
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pay their bills-— pay their bills. yes, it is a complicated _ pay their bills. yes, it is a complicated picture. i pay their bills. yes, it is a complicated picture. a i pay their bills. yes, it is a complicated picture. a lot pay their bills. yes, it is a i complicated picture. a lot of pay their bills. yes, it is a - complicated picture. a lot of that, whether you pay more or the same or less depends on your circumstances, the tariff you are on and also how much energy you use. i cannot stress that enough. the caps limit the unit cost. if you use more energy, you will pay for it, that's how it works. afterfacing record high energy bills last winter, this is a welcome move in the right direction. so a typical household, using an average amount of energy, will payjust under £2,000 a yearfrom october. remember the cap is on the unit price not the overall bill, so if you use more energy, you'll pay more. it's the lowest price cap level since october 2021. but with the loss of government support this winter, many households might actually be paying more than they did last year. while the maximum price that suppliers can charge per unit of energy used has come down, standing charges have
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increased very slightly. so even if you were to use absolutely no energy at all, your fixed daily charge for gas and electricity will actually go up. why? we put that question to 0fgem's chief executive a short while ago. today, standing charges have been flat, gone up by 2%, but what they represent is the fixed costs that are applied across the system, the cost of the networks, the cost of the call centres, the operating costs of the system. we have looked in the past and moving those standing charges into the price per unit but the problem we have is you create a really big, both winners but also really big losers. if you are a poorfamily but also really big losers. if you are a poor family that has but also really big losers. if you are a poorfamily that has high energy needs, so someone who is elderly who needs the family on 24 hours a day or families with disabled children, if we were to do that, your bills become higher and you become significantly worse off.
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charities are warning that some people, many are already struggling to be able to afford their bills. the advice is if you are in that situation, first thing is to contact your supplier. there is plenty of advice on the bbc tackling it together page on the website and we will have an expert in the studio answering your questions later. yes, keep your questions coming in. donald trump has become the first former us president to have his mugshot taken as he was formally charged with election interference in the state of georgia. mr trump is accused of racketeering and attempting to overturn the state's election result in 2020. he denies 13 charges. our north america correspondent sean dilley reports. a snapshot in history. this is the first mug shot ever taken of anyone accused of committing crimes as us president. it's not the first time donald trump has been booked, but in his three other criminal cases he's been excused photographing.
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he is, after all, one of the most recognisable people on the planet. fulton county sheriff said that donald trump would be treated like any other prisoner. but if you look over my shoulder here, you can see certainly the security operation is huge. police vehicles, helicopters, drones for blocks around the jail. now, part of that is because he is a former president. part of that is down to the protesters and counter protesters. these donald trump supporters, among those who believe in the face of all of the evidence to the contrary thatjoe biden lost the last election. for these trump supporters, it's all part of a sinister plot to rob him of the white house. the rights of americans are being stripped away. today is one of the most obvious, obvious versions of it that are going on when we're putting a former president in jail. he firmly believed, like we did too, the election was not fair, was not transparent. it's lack of integrity. if donald trump was laying on the beach right now, i on his beach playing golf,
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this wouldn't be - happening behind us. how do you know that? i know it for a fact. how? because i'm an intelligent person. others celebrated. how will history remember donald trump? as a criminal and hopefully a convicted criminal. if for some reason he gets to be president because the dumb people in this country who are not using their brain cells elect him, i am going to fight against it for the next four years. i'm hoping that this gets recorded in history. i'm hoping that this is one of the last times that we have to hear from this individual and the people that he represents. but i'm not sure that it will be. donald trump entered the jailhouse just after 7:30pm local time. he was technically in custody for less than half an hour, released on a $200,000 bond. what has taken place here is a travesty ofjustice. we did nothing wrong, i did nothing wrong. this will be a day
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america remembers. and everybody knows it, i've never had such support. the first of a kind photograph destined for museum walls and the history books. sean dilley, bbc news, in fulton county georgia. two men have been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with a fire at the crooked house pub near dudley. the building, known as "britain's wonkiest" inn, was demolished without permission following the blaze, which occurred just two weeks after the building was sold to a private buyer. gut problems including constipation, difficulty swallowing and an irritable bowel, may be an early warning sign of parkinson's disease, according to findings in the journal "gut". investigators say understanding the link between brain and bowel health might allow earlier treatment of the condition. canadian businessman doug putman, who bought hmv in 2019, is believed to be launching a last—minute bid to save the collapsed high—street chain wilko. the gmb union, which represents more than 3,000 of is staff, said the firm was planning to close some of its 400 stores next week, and announce redundancies.
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there has been continued speculation about what caused the private plane of the wagner paramilitary leader, yevgeny prigozhin to crash north—west of moscow. the ministry of defence says it is highly likely he was killed. president putin has spoken for the first time, sending condolences to the families of those onboard. our moscow reporter will vernon explained what mr putin had to say. we are still waiting for the authorities to give their official version of events. what caused the plane crash and whether they have identified the bodies yet. president putin in his comments last night on russian television essentially confirmed that yevgeny prigozhin was on board, and he said that technical tests and genetic tests would have to be carried out now and that people should wait for the results of that investigation. i'm sure president putin would not have said those comments unless he was absolutely sure that
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yevgeny prigozhin was on board that flight. interesting comments, i thought, from president putin, a bit of a mixed message about yevgeny prigozhin. on the one hand he said that he was a man with a complicated history who made serious mistakes in his life, but he also said that he was talented and achieved necessary successes, i think that last comment referring perhaps to the wagner group's success in seizing the city of bakhmut in eastern ukraine. i think vladimir putin was being careful with his words. it's a bit of an understatement to say that someone has a complicated history and made serious mistakes when they launched a mutiny and marched on your capital city. interesting comments from vladimir putin. over in the us, a pentagon spokesman saying that washington has no information that a surface to air missile was responsible for bringing down the aircraft, and that corresponds to what some russian media here are saying, several media outlets quoting
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sources in russian law enforcement saying that the main theory among russian investigators is that it was some sort of bomb, some sort of explosive device placed in the plane, that caused the aircraft to come down but again it is unconfirmed at this stage. will vernon, our moscow report, explaining the latest and it comes to russia. it explaining the latest and it comes to russia. , ., a ~ explaining the latest and it comes to russia. , . ,, ., to russia. it is a bank holiday weekend for _ to russia. it is a bank holiday weekend for some _ to russia. it is a bank holiday weekend for some people i to russia. it is a bank holiday| weekend for some people this weekend, so how is it looking? it is looking mixed, a mixture of sunshine and showers through the next few days for most. abs, sunshine and showers through the next few days for most. a beautiful start in greater _ next few days for most. a beautiful start in greater london, _ next few days for most. a beautiful start in greater london, lots i next few days for most. a beautiful start in greater london, lots of i start in greater london, lots of blue skies around but there are showers, heaviest across the north of scotland but a peppering of them across other areas. you can see we
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have some clout in the far south—east, and here it is still humid. as the cloud pulls away, humidity levels will drop. showers peppering parts of england, wales, you could see one in hampshire or north west england. showers in northern ireland and scotland, many of us missing those showers, but you are not likely to miss them in the north—west of scotland where they are more organised and heavier and you could hear the odd rumble of thunder. through the afternoon further showers will develop, the best chance of staying dry is in the south—eastern quarter, but you cannot totally rule out a shower. it in between, bright guys and sunny spells, —— bright skies. we hang onto showers, heavy with thunder in northern and western areas, sharp once pushing across the south—east and coastal counties of england.
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cooler than last night. into tomorrow we have some showers around, if anything it through england and wales we will develop their more widely through the day. again more rumbles of thunder. in between sunshine and top temperatures up to 21 degrees. beyond that, we hang on to the dizzy cocktail of sunshine and showers but monday is looking dryer. the parents of a 16—year—old boy, who died at a festival last year, are urging families to talk about the dangers of taking drugs, before thousands of teenagers head to reading and leeds festival this weekend. david celino took mdma he'd bought from someone in a nearby tent. he became unwell, and later died in hospital. festival organisers say they've introduced a new anti—drugs operation and increased security. alison freeman has this report. the last happy photo david celino's
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parents took of their son. he'd just found out his gcse results and was heading into leeds festival in august of last year laden with his friends bags. butjust three days later, the 16—year—old died in hospital having taken mdma. his parents spoke about their loss after the inquest into his death last week. he was a kind and intelligent young man, a good friend, a brilliant son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin. we all miss his cheerful and compassionate ways. david was one of an estimated 18,000 under 18s who go to leeds festival each year. having run out of alcohol and unable to buy more on sight due to their age, david and his friends bought the drugs from a dealer at the festival. not realising how unwell he was, no—one asked for help. his mum and dad say parents sending their children to festivals need to prepare them for any eventuality. please take the time now
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to prepare your children and their friendship group for what they will experience at what might be their first festival. what to do if something goes wrong and how to get help. we missed our opportunity to do that and we do not want david's story to be repeated. the event's organisers say they are listening to the family's concerns and will do their best to address them. alison freeman, bbc news. we're joined now by david's parents nicola and gianpiero celino, and also by melvin benn, the managing director of festival republic, which runs reading and leeds festivals. which runs reading and leeds good — which runs reading and leeds good which runs readin- and leeds mornin- good which runs readin- and leeds mornin. to you as morning. good morning to you as well. good morning. gianpiero, _ good morning to you as well. good morning. gianpiero, nicola, i good morning to you as well. good morning. gianpiero, nicola, leeds| morning. gianpiero, nicola, leeds festivalthis— morning. gianpiero, nicola, leeds festival this weekend, _ morning. gianpiero, nicola, leeds festival this weekend, not - morning. gianpiero, nicola, leeds festival this weekend, not that i morning. gianpiero, nicola, leeds| festival this weekend, not that the memories go at all of david but this
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will bring things flooding back. at this moment in time, you tell me, do you think about how he was really excited going to the final? you are saying, have you packed enough underwear, all of those practical things? how does it, you know, why is it so important that right now you are talking to us here on the sofa? ! you are talking to us here on the sofa? ~ ., , , you are talking to us here on the sofa? ~ . , , . sofa? i think that hindsight is a wonderfulthing. _ sofa? i think that hindsight is a wonderful thing. and _ sofa? i think that hindsight is a wonderful thing. and a - sofa? i think that hindsight is a wonderful thing. and a year- sofa? i think that hindsight is a| wonderful thing. and a year on, sofa? i think that hindsight is a i wonderful thing. and a year on, we want to make sure that other parents and other young people, yes, they are getting excited by different experiences but they are equipped to be safe and come home having had a good time, what did you know of how david wanted to celebrate and how he wanted to celebrate at the festival? david and his friends were looking forward _ david and his friends were looking forward to— david and his friends were looking forward to it since christmas. it had been — forward to it since christmas. it had been part of the plants are such a long _ had been part of the plants are such a longtime — had been part of the plants are such a long time. like a lot of parents, we bought— a long time. like a lot of parents, we bought the tickets for our children _ we bought the tickets for our children. they planned for it, they were _ children. they planned for it, they were so— children. they planned for it, they were so happy to get their gcses out
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of the _ were so happy to get their gcses out of the way— were so happy to get their gcses out of the way and get the results on the day— of the way and get the results on the day that i took david and his friends — the day that i took david and his friends to— the day that i took david and his friends to the festival. it was a highlight— friends to the festival. it was a highlight of the summer, a great experience they were looking forward to. experience they were looking forward to it�*s _ experience they were looking forward to. �* , , ., experience they were looking forward to. �* , , . . , to. it's interesting, a chilly, nicola, to. it's interesting, a chilly, nicola. you _ to. it's interesting, a chilly, nicola, you said _ to. it's interesting, a chilly, nicola, you said new- to. it's interesting, a chilly, i nicola, you said new experiences. i don't know what's you knew of how david parted, celebrated life or whatever, but what we know now is that he took drugs at the festival. what did you know about david's attitude towards drugs before he went? , .. attitude towards drugs before he went? , ., , ., , went? very little, to be honest. i think it's a _ went? very little, to be honest. i think it's a conversation - went? very little, to be honest. i think it's a conversation that i think it's a conversation that parents and children have difficulty in broaching, and again, i think we were a little naive. we have come from a background where we have not really experiment it ourselves, and it would have been good to have more frank conversations about it. we knew that the peer group, just as
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other young people, was curious, but we had not had any particular incident where we had had to have a conversation about mdma. is a incident where we had had to have a conversation about mdma.— conversation about mdma. is a very honest answer, _ conversation about mdma. is a very honest answer, because _ conversation about mdma. is a very honest answer, because he - conversation about mdma. is a very honest answer, because he will i conversation about mdma. is a very honest answer, because he will not| honest answer, because he will not be the first parents who worry about things, but do not have those conversations. there will be people watching you now who are thinking, that's us, today.— that's us, today. yeah, if! could sa one that's us, today. yeah, if! could say one thing — that's us, today. yeah, if! could say one thing to _ that's us, today. yeah, if! could say one thing to them _ that's us, today. yeah, if! could say one thing to them it - that's us, today. yeah, if! could say one thing to them it is, i that's us, today. yeah, if! could say one thing to them it is, sit i say one thing to them it is, sit down — say one thing to them it is, sit down and _ say one thing to them it is, sit down and have a conversation. most people _ down and have a conversation. most people go— down and have a conversation. most people go to these festivals as a group _ people go to these festivals as a group it's— people go to these festivals as a group. it's really important that that group prepares for what might happen— that group prepares for what might happen if— that group prepares for what might happen if things go wrong. in david's — happen if things go wrong. in david's case, what happens if you are not— david's case, what happens if you are not of— david's case, what happens if you are not of alcohol, what are you going _ are not of alcohol, what are you going to — are not of alcohol, what are you going to do, are you going to be tempted? —— if you run out of alcohol? _ tempted? —— if you run out of alcohol? people will befriend you, they will_ alcohol? people will befriend you, they will seem like cool festival
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people — they will seem like cool festival people that you want to be french but they— people that you want to be french but they are only interested in selling — but they are only interested in selling new drugs. one of the most dangerous— selling new drugs. one of the most dangerous things you can do is take that step _ dangerous things you can do is take that step. and then if things go wrong, — that step. and then if things go wrong, what to do. you that step. and then if things go wrong, what to do.— that step. and then if things go wrong, what to do. you will not be the first parents _ wrong, what to do. you will not be the first parents who _ wrong, what to do. you will not be the first parents who have - wrong, what to do. you will not be the first parents who have lost i the first parents who have lost someone in these circumstances or others who want to try and get something good out of something terrible. you clearly feel now that this message and your concerns about safety and security and drugs at festivals, what have you learned since that time? that was an interesting reaction, what have you learned subsequently in terms of what happens at festivals or what should not happen?— what happens at festivals or what should not happen? when something like this happens _ should not happen? when something like this happens to _ should not happen? when something like this happens to you, _ should not happen? when something like this happens to you, to - should not happen? when something like this happens to you, to us, i like this happens to you, to us, anyway, you immediately become possessed of the subject. and —— obsessed with the subject. you do a lot of thinking and talking to people about it. festivals are an
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environment where there are drugs, that's a reality. we had at the inquest that up to 50% of people at festivals might try or take drugs. think about that environment for a minute, you are 16 or 17, how would your 16—year—old cave in the environment, are they going to be able to take the right choices, will they be able to approach people in authority to ask for help if they need help? there are so many things about festivals that feel like there is a veneer of gloss put on them, we read the terms and conditions which provided reassurances on the tickets about the measures to protect those that are going. david's experience was that he fell through many cracks. he died because of not one thing but many things that went wrong with his festival experience. what we are going to add, nicola? the whole thing about 16 and 17—year—olds is when they go to
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festivals — 17—year—olds is when they go to festivals they want to break the rules _ festivals they want to break the rules if— festivals they want to break the rules. if they try to get alcohol, they— rules. if they try to get alcohol, they break— rules. if they try to get alcohol, they break the rules, and if they try to _ they break the rules, and if they try to get — they break the rules, and if they try to get drugs, so that could hold them _ try to get drugs, so that could hold them back— try to get drugs, so that could hold them back from talking to people who could help _ them back from talking to people who could help them because they are worried _ could help them because they are worried about what parents will say, what the _ worried about what parents will say, what the doctor might say, and they shouldn't— what the doctor might say, and they shouldn't be afraid. they need to 'ust shouldn't be afraid. they need to just go— shouldn't be afraid. they need to just go and — shouldn't be afraid. they need to just go and talk to somebody and not delay _ just go and talk to somebody and not dela . . ~ just go and talk to somebody and not dela . . ,, , ., just go and talk to somebody and not dela. . ,, i. .. just go and talk to somebody and not dela. . ,, i. ., .. just go and talk to somebody and not dela. . ., ., , delay. thank you for 'oining us, melvin, from i delay. thank you for 'oining us, melvin, from the i delay. thank you forjoining us, melvin, from the festival i delay. thank you forjoining us, melvin, from the festival site i delay. thank you forjoining us, i melvin, from the festival site where you are talking to us from. you have been to hearing gianpiero and nicola speaking, you know the story well, what kind of reassurances can you give people about what happens at festivals and all the issues these parents have raised?— parents have raised? well, good mornina , parents have raised? well, good morning, thank _ parents have raised? well, good morning, thank you. _ parents have raised? well, good morning, thank you. i _ parents have raised? well, good morning, thank you. i spent i parents have raised? well, good morning, thank you. i spent a i parents have raised? well, good| morning, thank you. i spent a lot parents have raised? well, good i morning, thank you. i spent a lot of time _ morning, thank you. i spent a lot of time listening — morning, thank you. i spent a lot of time listening and _ morning, thank you. i spent a lot of time listening and a _ morning, thank you. i spent a lot of time listening and a small- morning, thank you. i spent a lot of time listening and a small amount. morning, thank you. i spent a lot ofl time listening and a small amount of time listening and a small amount of time talking — time listening and a small amount of time talking with _ time listening and a small amount of time talking with mr— time listening and a small amount of time talking with mr and _ time listening and a small amount of time talking with mr and mrs- time listening and a small amount of time talking with mr and mrs celino.| time talking with mr and mrs celino. and i_ time talking with mr and mrs celino. and i very— time talking with mr and mrs celino. and i very much _ time talking with mr and mrs celino. and i very much have _ time talking with mr and mrs celino. and i very much have listened. in. and i very much have listened. in fairness _ and i very much have listened. in fairness i — and i very much have listened. in fairness i think— and i very much have listened. in fairness i think there _ and i very much have listened. in fairness i think there was -
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and i very much have listened. in fairness i think there was an i and i very much have listened. ini fairness i think there was an awful lot of— fairness i think there was an awful lot of safeguarding _ fairness i think there was an awful lot of safeguarding and _ fairness i think there was an awful. lot of safeguarding and reassurance there. _ lot of safeguarding and reassurance there. david— lot of safeguarding and reassurance there, david was _ lot of safeguarding and reassurance there, david was not— lot of safeguarding and reassurance there, david was not able _ lot of safeguarding and reassurance there, david was not able to - lot of safeguarding and reassurance there, david was not able to take i there, david was not able to take advantage — there, david was not able to take advantage of— there, david was not able to take advantage of what _ there, david was not able to take advantage of what was _ there, david was not able to take advantage of what was there, i there, david was not able to takel advantage of what was there, and there _ advantage of what was there, and there may— advantage of what was there, and there may have _ advantage of what was there, and there may have been— advantage of what was there, and there may have been cracks i advantage of what was there, and there may have been cracks that i there may have been cracks that david _ there may have been cracks that david fell — there may have been cracks that david fell three _ there may have been cracks that david fell three as _ there may have been cracks that david fell three as mr— there may have been cracks that david fell three as mr celino - there may have been cracks that. david fell three as mr celino said. but ultimately, _ david fell three as mr celino said. but ultimately, taking _ david fell three as mr celino said. but ultimately, taking prohibitedl but ultimately, taking prohibited drugs _ but ultimately, taking prohibited drugs is — but ultimately, taking prohibited drugs is a — but ultimately, taking prohibited drugs is a dangerous _ but ultimately, taking prohibited drugs is a dangerous activity. - but ultimately, taking prohibitedl drugs is a dangerous activity. and if young _ drugs is a dangerous activity. and if young people _ drugs is a dangerous activity. and if young people do _ drugs is a dangerous activity. and if young people do that, - drugs is a dangerous activity. and if young people do that, whetheri if young people do that, whether they have — if young people do that, whether they have brought _ if young people do that, whether they have brought them - if young people do that, whether they have brought them onto - if young people do that, whetheri they have brought them onto the if young people do that, whether- they have brought them onto the site themselves— they have brought them onto the site themselves or — they have brought them onto the site themselves or bought _ they have brought them onto the site themselves or bought them, - they have brought them onto the site themselves or bought them, and - they have brought them onto the site themselves or bought them, and in. themselves or bought them, and in this case _ themselves or bought them, and in this case david _ themselves or bought them, and in this case david did _ themselves or bought them, and in this case david did both, _ themselves or bought them, and in this case david did both, if- themselves or bought them, and in this case david did both, if you - this case david did both, if you take _ this case david did both, if you take prohibited _ this case david did both, if you take prohibited drugs, - this case david did both, if you take prohibited drugs, you - this case david did both, if you take prohibited drugs, you are| take prohibited drugs, you are putting — take prohibited drugs, you are putting yourself— take prohibited drugs, you are putting yourself in _ take prohibited drugs, you are putting yourself in danger. - take prohibited drugs, you are| putting yourself in danger. and take prohibited drugs, you are . putting yourself in danger. and i can do— putting yourself in danger. and i can do as — putting yourself in danger. and i can do as much _ putting yourself in danger. and i can do as much as _ putting yourself in danger. and i can do as much as i— putting yourself in danger. and i can do as much as i can - putting yourself in danger. and i can do as much as i can and - putting yourself in danger. and i can do as much as i can and i'mi can do as much as i can and i'm doing— can do as much as i can and i'm doing even— can do as much as i can and i'm doing even more— can do as much as i can and i'm doing even more than- can do as much as i can and i'm doing even more than i- can do as much as i can and i'm doing even more than i did - can do as much as i can and i'm doing even more than i did last| can do as much as i can and i'm - doing even more than i did last year as a result _ doing even more than i did last year as a result of— doing even more than i did last year as a result of listening _ doing even more than i did last year as a result of listening to _ doing even more than i did last year as a result of listening to mr- doing even more than i did last year as a result of listening to mr and - as a result of listening to mr and mrs celiho, _ as a result of listening to mr and mrs celino, but _ as a result of listening to mr and mrs celino, but ultimately - as a result of listening to mr and mrs celino, but ultimately i'm i as a result of listening to mr and i mrs celino, but ultimately i'm just reacting _ mrs celino, but ultimately i'm just reacting to— mrs celino, but ultimately i'm just reacting to the _ mrs celino, but ultimately i'm just reacting to the dangerous - mrs celino, but ultimately i'm just reacting to the dangerous activityi reacting to the dangerous activity taking _ reacting to the dangerous activity taking prohibited _ reacting to the dangerous activity taking prohibited drugs. - 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inquiry, david did not bring the drugs into the festival. hie; inquiry, david did not bring the drugs into the festival. no, melvin is correct. — drugs into the festival. no, melvin is correct. it _ drugs into the festival. no, melvin is correct, it did _ drugs into the festival. no, melvin is correct, it did come _ drugs into the festival. no, melvin is correct, it did come out - drugs into the festival. no, melvin is correct, it did come out that - is correct, it did come out that david had taken some drugs into the festival but he subsequently bought some. i festival but he subsequently bought some, ., , , . ., festival but he subsequently bought some. . ,, . . ., festival but he subsequently bought some. . ,, . . . i. festival but he subsequently bought some. . some. i appreciate what you say. i think the parents _ some. i appreciate what you say. i think the parents understand - some. i appreciate what you say. i think the parents understand here| think the parents understand here and people understand that people are making decisions themselves and then they look to the responsibility of the people who run the festivals for what they can do within the knowledge that that is happening, uncomfortable as it may be. what measures are taken?— uncomfortable as it may be. what measures are taken? yes, of course. we very much _ measures are taken? yes, of course. we very much have _ measures are taken? yes, of course. we very much have a _ measures are taken? yes, of course. we very much have a huge _ measures are taken? yes, of course. we very much have a huge amount, l measures are taken? yes, of course. i we very much have a huge amount, and even more _ we very much have a huge amount, and even more this— we very much have a huge amount, and even more this year— we very much have a huge amount, and even more this year than _ we very much have a huge amount, and even more this year than last _ we very much have a huge amount, and even more this year than last year - even more this year than last year as a result — even more this year than last year as a result of— even more this year than last year as a result of listening _ even more this year than last year as a result of listening to - even more this year than last year as a result of listening to what - even more this year than last year as a result of listening to what mr| as a result of listening to what mr and mrs _ as a result of listening to what mr and mrs celino _ as a result of listening to what mr and mrs celino have _ as a result of listening to what mr and mrs celino have said - as a result of listening to what mr and mrs celino have said and - and mrs celino have said and expressed _ and mrs celino have said and expressed their— and mrs celino have said and expressed their concerns - and mrs celino have said and . expressed their concerns about and mrs celino have said and - expressed their concerns about the vulnerability — expressed their concerns about the vulnerability of— expressed their concerns about the vulnerability of 16— expressed their concerns about the vulnerability of 16 and _ vulnerability of 16 and 17—year—olds. - vulnerability of 16 and 17—year—olds. we - vulnerability of 16 and 17—year—olds. we are| vulnerability of 16 and - 17—year—olds. we are now vulnerability of 16 and _ 17—year—olds. we are now actively counting _ 17—year—olds. we are now actively
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counting how _ 17—year—olds. we are now actively counting how many— 17—year—olds. we are now actively counting how many 16 _ 17—year—olds. we are now actively counting how many 16 and - counting how many 16 and 17-year-olds_ counting how many 16 and 17—year—olds are - counting how many 16 and 17—year—olds are on - counting how many 16 and 17—year—olds are on site, i counting how many 16 and . 17—year—olds are on site, we counting how many 16 and - 17—year—olds are on site, we have done _ 17—year—olds are on site, we have done that— 17—year—olds are on site, we have done that before. _ 17—year—olds are on site, we have done that before. then _ 17—year—olds are on site, we have done that before. then we - 17—year—olds are on site, we have done that before. then we are - 17—year—olds are on site, we have i done that before. then we are doing that in— done that before. then we are doing that in order— done that before. then we are doing that in order that— done that before. then we are doing that in order that we _ done that before. then we are doing that in order that we can _ done that before. then we are doing that in order that we can measure i that in order that we can measure response — that in order that we can measure response against _ that in order that we can measure response against that, _ that in order that we can measure response against that, the - response against that, the foreseeable _ response against that, the foreseeable risk— response against that, the foreseeable risk as - response against that, the foreseeable risk as mr i response against that, the i foreseeable risk as mr celino described _ foreseeable risk as mr celino described it. _ foreseeable risk as mr celino described it. increasing i foreseeable risk as mr celino . described it. increasing contact points— described it. increasing contact points in— described it. increasing contact points in the _ described it. increasing contact points in the campsite, - described it. increasing contact points in the campsite, callingi described it. increasing contact- points in the campsite, calling them information— points in the campsite, calling them information helps, _ points in the campsite, calling them information helps, stuffing - points in the campsite, calling them information helps, stuffing them i information helps, stuffing them with people _ information helps, stuffing them with people who _ information helps, stuffing them with people who are _ information helps, stuffing them with people who are not - information helps, stuffing them with people who are not in - with people who are not in authority. _ with people who are not in authority, because - with people who are not in authority, because as i with people who are not inl authority, because as came with people who are not in i authority, because as came out with people who are not in - authority, because as came out in the inquest, — authority, because as came out in the inquest. young _ authority, because as came out in the inquest, young people - authority, because as came out in the inquest, young people may. authority, because as came out in| the inquest, young people may be concerned — the inquest, young people may be concerned about— the inquest, young people may be concerned about going _ the inquest, young people may be concerned about going to - the inquest, young people may be concerned about going to people i the inquest, young people may bel concerned about going to people in authority— concerned about going to people in authority it— concerned about going to people in authority it they _ concerned about going to people in authority if they had _ concerned about going to people in authority if they had taken - concerned about going to people in authority if they had taken drugs i authority if they had taken drugs that they— authority if they had taken drugs that they know— authority if they had taken drugs that they know to _ authority if they had taken drugs that they know to be _ authority if they had taken drugs that they know to be illegal- authority if they had taken drugs i that they know to be illegal because they don't— that they know to be illegal because they don't want _ that they know to be illegal because they don't want to _ that they know to be illegal because they don't want to admit _ that they know to be illegal because they don't want to admit that - that they know to be illegal because they don't want to admit that they l they don't want to admit that they have done — they don't want to admit that they have done something _ they don't want to admit that they have done something wrong. i'm. have done something wrong. i'm starving — have done something wrong. i'm starving those _ have done something wrong. i'm starving those with _ have done something wrong. i'm starving those with parents, i starving those with parents, churchgoers. _ starving those with parents, churchgoers, with _ starving those with parents, churchgoers, with people i starving those with parents, i churchgoers, with people that are not in _ churchgoers, with people that are not in authority— churchgoers, with people that are not in authority and _ churchgoers, with people that are not in authority and more - not in authority and more approachable _ not in authority and more approachable in - not in authority and more approachable in order- not in authority and more approachable in order toi not in authority and more i approachable in order to give not in authority and more - approachable in order to give that reassurance~ _ approachable in order to give that reassurance. everybody— approachable in order to give that reassurance. everybody going i approachable in order to give that i reassurance. everybody going through the arena _ reassurance. everybody going through the arena entrances—
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reassurance. everybody going through the arena entrances and _ reassurance. everybody going through the arena entrances and the _ reassurance. everybody going through the arena entrances and the campsite| the arena entrances and the campsite entrance _ the arena entrances and the campsite entrance is _ the arena entrances and the campsite entrance is now— the arena entrances and the campsite entrance is now subject _ the arena entrances and the campsite entrance is now subject to _ the arena entrances and the campsite entrance is now subject to sniffer- entrance is now subject to sniffer do- entrance is now subject to sniffer dog searching, _ entrance is now subject to sniffer dog searching, which— entrance is now subject to sniffer dog searching, which was - entrance is now subject to sniffer dog searching, which was not- entrance is now subject to snifferj dog searching, which was not the case _ dog searching, which was not the case in _ dog searching, which was not the case in the — dog searching, which was not the case in the past. _ dog searching, which was not the case in the past. it— dog searching, which was not the case in the past. it was— dog searching, which was not the case in the past. it was a - dog searching, which was not the case in the past. it was a random search— case in the past. it was a random search in— case in the past. it was a random search in the _ case in the past. it was a random search in the past _ case in the past. it was a random search in the past whereas - case in the past. it was a random search in the past whereas we i case in the past. it was a random . search in the past whereas we have made _ search in the past whereas we have made that — search in the past whereas we have made that an — search in the past whereas we have made that an absolute _ search in the past whereas we have made that an absolute on - search in the past whereas we have made that an absolute on every- made that an absolute on every single _ made that an absolute on every single entrance _ made that an absolute on every single entrance in— made that an absolute on every single entrance in this - made that an absolute on every| single entrance in this instance. medical, — single entrance in this instance. medical, i— single entrance in this instance. medical, i think— single entrance in this instance. medical, i think we _ single entrance in this instance. medical, i think we establishedi single entrance in this instance. i medical, i think we established the nredical— medical, i think we established the medical attention _ medical, i think we established the medical attention was _ medical, i think we established the medical attention was good. - medical, i think we established the medical attention was good. very i medical attention was good. very much _ medical attention was good. very much established _ medical attention was good. very much established that _ medical attention was good. very much established that it - medical attention was good. very much established that it was i medical attention was good. very. much established that it was good. and unfortunately, _ much established that it was good. and unfortunately, david _ much established that it was good. and unfortunately, david wanted . much established that it was good. | and unfortunately, david wanted to trought _ and unfortunately, david wanted to trought 90 — and unfortunately, david wanted to bought 90 minutes, _ and unfortunately, david wanted to bought 90 minutes, we _ and unfortunately, david wanted to bought 90 minutes, we think, i and unfortunately, david wanted to bought 90 minutes, we think, with| bought 90 minutes, we think, with the effects— bought 90 minutes, we think, with the effects of— bought 90 minutes, we think, with the effects of drugs _ bought 90 minutes, we think, with the effects of drugs in _ bought 90 minutes, we think, with the effects of drugs in him. - bought 90 minutes, we think, with the effects of drugs in him. he i the effects of drugs in him. he wasn't — the effects of drugs in him. he wasn't found, _ the effects of drugs in him. he wasn't found, he _ the effects of drugs in him. he wasn't found, he wasn't - the effects of drugs in him. he i wasn't found, he wasn't spotted, the effects of drugs in him. he - wasn't found, he wasn't spotted, his friend _ wasn't found, he wasn't spotted, his friend didn't — wasn't found, he wasn't spotted, his friend didn't take _ wasn't found, he wasn't spotted, his friend didn't take him _ wasn't found, he wasn't spotted, his friend didn't take him to _ wasn't found, he wasn't spotted, his friend didn't take him to a _ wasn't found, he wasn't spotted, his friend didn't take him to a medical. friend didn't take him to a medical assistance — friend didn't take him to a medical assistance early— friend didn't take him to a medical assistance early enough _ friend didn't take him to a medical assistance early enough and - friend didn't take him to a medical assistance early enough and his i assistance early enough and his tragic— assistance early enough and his tragic death _ assistance early enough and his tragic death resulted. _ assistance early enough and his tragic death resulted. i'm - tragic death resulted. i'm devastated _ tragic death resulted. i'm devastated by— tragic death resulted. i'm devastated by that - tragic death resulted. i'm devastated by that as - tragic death resulted. i'm devastated by that as a l tragic death resulted. i'm - devastated by that as a course are mr and _ devastated by that as a course are mr and mrs— devastated by that as a course are mr and mrs celino. _ devastated by that as a course are mr and mrs celino. we _ devastated by that as a course are mr and mrs celino. we are - devastated by that as a course are| mr and mrs celino. we are learning from _ mr and mrs celino. we are learning from everything _ mr and mrs celino. we are learning from everything that _ mr and mrs celino. we are learning from everything that we _ mr and mrs celino. we are learning from everything that we hear. - mr and mrs celino. we are learningi from everything that we hear. thank ou ve from everything that we hear. thank
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you very much- _ from everything that we hear. thank you very much. listening _ from everything that we hear. thank you very much. listening to - from everything that we hear. thank you very much. listening to that, . from everything that we hear. thank you very much. listening to that, is| you very much. listening to that, is that enough? melvin has pointing out things have changed in terms of sniffer dogs that were not in place, safe spaces, these safe ports, people who you mentioned, youngsters may not want to approach adults like police or ambulance, different people who are more approachable, less figures. do you feel reassured? because no your message is to get to parents to say, talk to your kids, but be aware there is a world out there that you don't know about, do you feel reassured? to there that you don't know about, do you feel reassured?— there that you don't know about, do you feel reassured? to some extent. all of the things _ you feel reassured? to some extent. all of the things that _ you feel reassured? to some extent. all of the things that melvin - you feel reassured? to some extent. all of the things that melvin has - all of the things that melvin has explained are happening at this years festival, they were put in front of the coroner as part of the inquest in order to help the coroner decide whether they should issue a prevention of future death notice. that's something that goes to statutory bodies like local
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authorities, to encourage them to take further steps. the coroner still decided to go ahead with the prevention of future deaths because actually, despite these reassurances, that's the second time this same coroner has had to do this. and i don't think he is satisfied and certainly we are not satisfied and certainly we are not satisfied that we are doing enough until everybody comes home safely from these festivals. and until everybody comes home safely from these festivals.— from these festivals. and you will ho -e that from these festivals. and you will hone that this _ from these festivals. and you will hope that this doesn't _ from these festivals. and you will hope that this doesn't happen - from these festivals. and you will hope that this doesn't happen to | hope that this doesn't happen to another family.— hope that this doesn't happen to l another family._ thank another family. absolutely. thank ou for another family. absolutely. thank you for coming — another family. absolutely. thank you for coming in _ another family. absolutely. thank you for coming in and _ another family. absolutely. thank you for coming in and talking - another family. absolutely. thank you for coming in and talking to i another family. absolutely. thank| you for coming in and talking to us especially this weekend which will bring back so many memories, it was just last year when david passed. thank you so much for their work you are doing as well. gianpiero and nicola celino, thank you. melvin benn, manager of festival republic, thank you for your time and i hope the festival goes well and everyone stays safe.
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the festival goes well and everyone sta s safe. . ~ the festival goes well and everyone sta ssafe. . ,, , the festival goes well and everyone sta ssafe. . ~' , . time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. a very good morning, welcome to bbc london. i'm thomas magill. police are appealing for information after a second homophobic attack in the space of a week in south london. michael smith and his boyfriend nat were assaulted last saturday in brixton, after spending the day at black pride. the attack happened just six days after two men were stabbed outside the two brewers nightclub, just over a mile away. one of the victims says he was repeatedly punched in the face before running away. i think he hit me about three orfour times. he hit me on the left cheek and proper punched my mouth. the bus was coming, so, luckily, my flight mode just set in and we just ran on that bus. that is when i looked down and ijust saw blood all over my t—shirt.
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no arrests have been made and police are appealing for information in relation to both incidents. hospital consultants are taking part in a second day of strike action in their long—running dispute over pay. the industrial action began yesterday with nhs bosses warning patients to expect significant disruption. further action is planned for next month and october. the metropolitan police say they've interviewed a man in relation to the reported theft of artefacts from the british museum. no arrests have been made, but a member of staff has been sacked after items including gold jewellery vanished over what's been described as a significant period of time. e—mails suggest an antiques dealer alerted the museum to items being sold on ebay back in 2021. let's take a look at the tubes now. parts of the 0verground have disruption and part closures. now the weather with kate.
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good morning. it was another humid night last night, but today, it is going to feel a little fresher. sunny spells but also the increasing chance of a shower as we head further through the day. last night's front in the south—east will clear — the cloud with it. some decent spells of sunshine, but the cloud then increases once again and with that, our shower risk increases. temperatures today 21 celsius. it is feeling fresher than the last couple of days. as we head into this evening, overnight, we will see that shower risk fade a little. so some lengthy clear spells. the minimum, it is cooler, 9c, perhaps better for sleeping. tomorrow, another front moves through. that brings more chance of some showers. fairly frequent through saturday. still some sunny spells, but those showers especially into the afternoon as the heat of the day gets going, you might hear a rumble of thunder. temperatures tomorrow 20 celsius. for sunday, it is looking drier. there are fewer showers, still the chance of one or two. bank holiday monday, largely fine and dry, just a small chance of a shower.
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the notting hill carnival kicks off on sunday. there's a helpful guide with everything you need to know on the bbc website. and we will be there live tonight ahead of the build—up when asad will be speaking to the rapper shaggy. that's it. on bbc radio london. where riz is talking carnival. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. 0fgem has announced the latest energy price cap, which will see average household bills in england, scotland and wales fall to £1,923 from october for those who pay by direct debit. ben is here with more details. and were joined by ben gallizzi,
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from uswitch, to answer some of your questions. good morning. that top line, prices, average price, caution around that. it is coming down. everyone will think, good. fin it is coming down. everyone will think, good-— it is coming down. everyone will think, tood. ., , , think, good. on the face of it, yes. the unit price. _ think, good. on the face of it, yes. the unit price, capped _ think, good. on the face of it, yes. the unit price, capped on - think, good. on the face of it, yes. the unit price, capped on the - think, good. on the face of it, yes. the unit price, capped on the unit. the unit price, capped on the unit price of gas and electricity is coming down which means the typical average bill that they work out based on average use has come down by 7%. but as we always say, the cabbies on the unit price and not the overall bill and if you use more than average you will pay more than average. we have had a lot of questions and i and delighted that we have someone from uswitch with us. a question on a particular aspect, standing charges. diane in north yorkshire, mick in
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herefordshire, many others, to give one of those questions. i don't understand the standing charge. even if i did not turn on the gas and electric, my bill would be £350 a year, why? electric, my bill would be £350 a year. why?— electric, my bill would be £350 a ear, wh ? ., . , ,. year, why? unfortunately, standing chartes year, why? unfortunately, standing charges are — year, why? unfortunately, standing charges are a _ year, why? unfortunately, standing charges are a constant _ year, why? unfortunately, standing charges are a constant in _ year, why? unfortunately, standing charges are a constant in bills. - year, why? unfortunately, standing charges are a constant in bills. we. charges are a constant in bills. we have _ charges are a constant in bills. we have the _ charges are a constant in bills. we have the unit rate applying to energy— have the unit rate applying to energy we use but standing charges are what _ energy we use but standing charges are what energy suppliers charge for maintenance of the network. like line maintenance of the network. like tine rental— maintenance of the network. like line rental with broadband. you pay standing _ line rental with broadband. you pay standing charges regardless of using energy— standing charges regardless of using energy or— standing charges regardless of using energy or not and they differ depending on where you live, how far away from _ depending on where you live, how far away from where the electricity is generated. they can vary but unfortunately they will be a constant in bills.— unfortunately they will be a constant in bills. �* ., , ., constant in bills. another question askint can constant in bills. another question asking can you _ constant in bills. another question asking can you explain _ constant in bills. another question asking can you explain the - constant in bills. another question asking can you explain the price i asking can you explain the price cap. if you use less, you should pay less but this question says there are only two others, out of work
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five days a week, but the fuel bills are always more than the headline average household price cap. each ear, average household price cap. each year, why? _ average household price cap. each year, why? without _ average household price cap. each year, why? without knowing the full details _ year, why? without knowing the full details about this particular person's— details about this particular person's energy use, it is that, as you say _ person's energy use, it is that, as you say. the _ person's energy use, it is that, as you say. the more you use, the more you say. the more you use, the more you witi— you say. the more you use, the more you will pay — you say. the more you use, the more you will pay. when you talk about the price — you will pay. when you talk about the price cap being £1,923, that is an average — the price cap being £1,923, that is an average household but there is no such thing. _ an average household but there is no such thing, it is a cap on unit rates, — such thing, it is a cap on unit rates, not _ such thing, it is a cap on unit rates, not bills. if you use more energy— rates, not bills. if you use more energy you _ rates, not bills. if you use more energy you will pay more, which is all i energy you will pay more, which is all i can— energy you will pay more, which is all i can assume is happening in this instance. if you use less, you pay less — this instance. if you use less, you pay less do — this instance. if you use less, you pay less. do not think of it as a cap on— pay less. do not think of it as a cap on hills _ pay less. do not think of it as a cap on bills but on unit rates. in cap on bills but on unit rates. former cap on bills but on unit rates. in former times, cap on bills but on unit rates. in formertimes, people like cap on bills but on unit rates. in former times, people like you would come on and say look at switching. today, maybe people are thinking as the price comes down maybe competition is coming back into the
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marketplace. taste competition is coming back into the marketplace-— marketplace. we have seen a bit of competition — marketplace. we have seen a bit of competition coming _ marketplace. we have seen a bit of competition coming back. - marketplace. we have seen a bit of competition coming back. when - marketplace. we have seen a bit of| competition coming back. when the last price _ competition coming back. when the last price cap was announced in the sunrnrer. _ last price cap was announced in the sunrnrer. it — last price cap was announced in the summer, it added as a —— acted as a prompt— summer, it added as a —— acted as a prompt to _ summer, it added as a —— acted as a prompt to bring fixed deals back which _ prompt to bring fixed deals back which we — prompt to bring fixed deals back which we had not seen because of the volatile _ which we had not seen because of the volatile market, it was too scary for suppliers to try to get new customers. i think we have 18 fixed deals— customers. i think we have 18 fixed deals on— customers. i think we have 18 fixed deals on the market to switch to, depending — deals on the market to switch to, depending on whether you are currently— depending on whether you are currently with a supplier offering a fixed _ currently with a supplier offering a fixed deat — currently with a supplier offering a fixed deal because if you are on their— fixed deal because if you are on their standard variable tariff, it nright— their standard variable tariff, it might be — their standard variable tariff, it might be you can switch to the fixed — might be you can switch to the fixed in — might be you can switch to the fixed. in terms of whether you should — fixed. in terms of whether you should fix. _ fixed. in terms of whether you should fix, that is a thorny issue because — should fix, that is a thorny issue because you cannot save, maybe £25 a year at _ because you cannot save, maybe £25 a year at the _ because you cannot save, maybe £25 a year at the moment which is almost nothing _ year at the moment which is almost nothing. the reason you would fix is for price _ nothing. the reason you would fix is for price certainty so you know what you are _ for price certainty so you know what you are going to be paying. but there _ you are going to be paying. but there is— you are going to be paying. but there is an _ you are going to be paying. but there is an element of risk in terms of if wholesale energy prices go up
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and you _ of if wholesale energy prices go up and you have fixed, you could end up looking _ and you have fixed, you could end up looking at _ and you have fixed, you could end up looking at that deal and thinking it is good _ looking at that deal and thinking it is good if— looking at that deal and thinking it is good. if prices go down, you could _ is good. if prices go down, you could took— is good. if prices go down, you could look at the fix and think i mayhe — could look at the fix and think i maybe should not have fixed. that has alwa s maybe should not have fixed. that has always been _ maybe should not have fixed. “inst has always been the case when you fix, but why now are we not being told to fix? i remember it used to be look around for the best deals and get fixed now. there has always been a risk, but why now?— been a risk, but why now? because the volatility _ been a risk, but why now? because the volatility and _ been a risk, but why now? because the volatility and the _ been a risk, but why now? because the volatility and the fact _ been a risk, but why now? because the volatility and the fact the - the volatility and the fact the price — the volatility and the fact the price cap _ the volatility and the fact the price cap changes four times a year. previousty— price cap changes four times a year. previousty it — price cap changes four times a year. previously it was twice a year but with four — previously it was twice a year but with four times a year you less certainty— with four times a year you less certainty about what energy prices will do _ certainty about what energy prices will do every three months and stop at the _ will do every three months and stop at the moment, they are predicted to id at the moment, they are predicted to go up _ at the moment, they are predicted to go up again— at the moment, they are predicted to go up again injanuary at the moment, they are predicted to go up again in january slightly. even _ go up again in january slightly. even though they have come down in this period _ even though they have come down in this period until the end of december, they could go up again. it
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is difficult _ december, they could go up again. it is difficult to make a decision. what — is difficult to make a decision. what we — is difficult to make a decision. what we would encourage people to do is -o what we would encourage people to do is go to— what we would encourage people to do is go to uswitch, run a comparison and see _ is go to uswitch, run a comparison and see what you are paying now, see if something _ and see what you are paying now, see if something makes sense to switch to now _ if something makes sense to switch to now and — if something makes sense to switch to now and whether the risk is there. — to now and whether the risk is there, whether the risk is a level you are — there, whether the risk is a level you are comfortable with. and there, whether the risk is a level you are comfortable with.- you are comfortable with. and in terms of the _ you are comfortable with. and in terms of the situation _ you are comfortable with. and in terms of the situation many - terms of the situation many households find themselves in, they are struggling to pay bills. what are struggling to pay bills. what are the key points of advice you'd give to with that? test are the key points of advice you'd give to with that?— are the key points of advice you'd give to with that? last winter, our advice was — give to with that? last winter, our advice was to _ give to with that? last winter, our advice was to manage _ give to with that? last winter, our advice was to manage energy - give to with that? last winter, our. advice was to manage energy usage give to with that? last winter, our- advice was to manage energy usage as much _ advice was to manage energy usage as much as— advice was to manage energy usage as much as possible. it is something i think— much as possible. it is something i think people are sceptical of because _ think people are sceptical of because they think how much difference can it make? it is not about _ difference can it make? it is not about bringing bills to the level they were before the crisis because we are _ they were before the crisis because we are not— they were before the crisis because we are not going to get back to that point _ we are not going to get back to that point for— we are not going to get back to that point for the rest of the decade according — point for the rest of the decade according to predictions. it is turning — according to predictions. it is turning down the thermostat, not
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using _ turning down the thermostat, not using the — turning down the thermostat, not using the tumble dryer as much, engaging — using the tumble dryer as much, engaging with energy use to keep bills down. if you are a vulnerable househotd. — bills down. if you are a vulnerable household, there are wider cost of living _ household, there are wider cost of living payments made by the government. energy suppliers are obligated — government. energy suppliers are obligated to work out payment plans and help _ obligated to work out payment plans and help. there are options, but it will be _ and help. there are options, but it will be a _ and help. there are options, but it will be a difficult winter again in the same — will be a difficult winter again in the same way as last year. all good advice. thank _ the same way as last year. all good advice. thank you _ the same way as last year. all good advice. thank you very _ the same way as last year. all good advice. thank you very much. - the same way as last year. all good | advice. thank you very much. thank you for taking us through the numbers. it you for taking us through the numbers— you for taking us through the numbers. ., , . ,, ~ ., you for taking us through the numbers. ., , .~ ~ ., ., numbers. it does take time. a lot of numbers, numbers. it does take time. a lot of numbers. but _ numbers. it does take time. a lot of numbers. but it _ numbers. it does take time. a lot of numbers, but it is _ numbers. it does take time. a lot of numbers, but it is important. - perhaps sometimes you feel when you go on holiday, all you want is to get away from routine and to sleep. it is not about the views, it is sleep. sleep tourism is on the rise, according to new research by trip advisor, which suggests a growing number of travellers are prioritising relaxation when looking for a break away from home.
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tim muffett has more. what do we really want from a holiday? this? ..this? snoring. or maybe just more of this? ok, so, compactand bijou, as some might describe it. and there's no window. no window. snooze, not views. that's the priority at the zedwell hotel in central london. everything in this room is about sleep and nothing else. hence, we don't have any electrical gizmos like phones. and there's no tv in here. it's pitch black when you turn the lights off. do people ever come here and go, "what, there's no window." you do get the occasional person, but we do try to explain that very clearly on both our websites or if you're booking through a third party, this is what you get. no window, no natural daylight. but this is the way of controlling the type of light you get.
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that's right. in the morning, the light is more blue and cold. and that, again, works with your circadian rhythm in terms of getting you going. and then the evening it's a warmer yellow light. so this mirror, you can actually adjust the colour temperature. so in the evening you would have it warmer like this. how popular has it proved? amazing. sometimes we forget what exactly a hotel needs to provide and the core function of it has to be about a good night's sleep. according to tripadvisor, 55% of holiday—makers now consider relaxation a holiday priority. for some sleep experts, it's all part of a post—pandemic readjustment. the pandemic created a lot of stress, a lot of pressure for people, a lot of uncertainty. we noticed a lot of issues with sleep patterns going out of sync. quality in sleep changing. sleep, it would seem for many hotels, is becoming a bigger priority. is there a link between this happening now and the pandemic? i think so. i think people are shifting
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in their perception of what's important in their lives and really valuing their sleep. if you are sleeping well at home, there's an expectation that when you now stay in a hotel that you can carry that forward. bespoke pillow menus, sleep sprays. as a sleep concierge, malminder gill provides high end hotel guests with snooze—inducing tips and products. yes, you might stay in a hotel because you're visiting a friend or it's the weekend or, you know, it's a bit of fun, but ultimately it's a bed. and this one at sea containers hotel in london is proving very popular. so this is a water bed and i've never owned a water bed, i just want to point that out. but this one, it's a special one, isn't it? because it's not onlyjust the water, which i can feel, it's the temperature of the water. it's the temperature of the water. and the water is inside a mattress encasement, which goes around the mattress to create that temperature difference.
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so if your partner, for example, wanted it to be nice and cool and you wanted it to be nice and hot, that's possible. absolutely. and then the following morning, the report would come through telling you about your sleep, your different patterns of sleep, the different wavelengths where you've had your deep sleep. and there's more. we have a theragun, it's a massage tool. i might need to do a risk assessment at this point. it's ok! if you sit up for me. oh, my word. here we go. certainly more relaxing than a trouser press. tim muffett, bbc news. getting massaged on a water bed, winning at life. i think everybody does that when they put that machine on. making the comedy noise. you would do that. it is better than shrieking in pain. you have a silver medal, which is
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always a good thing. the smile is not quite there but perhaps should have been for matt hudson—smith. beaten by less than a tenth of a second in the 400 metres final at the world athletics championships. but still the first silver medal in 32 years in this event. andrew cotter called the race last night hudson—smith has gone off fast here. he has gone off very hard. he has passed quincy hall. he is chasing down watson. but he is there to be shot out now. james is there. wayde van niekerk, can he close? into the home straight. he is the target. hudson—smith, watson is closing. they are all closing. they are trying to get him! hudson—smith is fading! he's faltering. watson will take it on the line. hudson—smith with the silver medal. matthewjoins us from budapest. lam glad i am glad to see you smiling because i am glad to see you smiling because i am glad to see you smiling because i am not sure you wanted to hear that again but it is a wonderful
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achievement, getting the silver medal. how do you feel about the race that you seemed disappointed afterwards? ida. race that you seemed disappointed afterwards? ., . . afterwards? no, i am grateful, really grateful _ afterwards? no, i am grateful, really grateful about _ afterwards? no, i am grateful, really grateful about it. - afterwards? no, i am grateful, - really grateful about it. obviously, i wanted the gold and their is mixed emotions. after reflecting, hearing what you said about the achievement in 32 years, everything that has happened, i am grateful and happy. in 32 years, everything that has happened, lam grateful and happy. i happened, iam gratefuland happy. i cannot complain. roger black all those years ago getting the silver. this is one of the blue riband events. you are aware of the amount of famous names who have won the title so to contend every year as you did in eugene in 2022 and this year, it must give you great pride. for sure. year, it must give you great pride. forsure. i year, it must give you great pride. for sure. i speak to roger black a
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lot. one of my big mentors is christine ohuruogu who got the gold herself. they have helped me a lot, the mindset, when you go into a championships, of competing against the best in the world and it has helped. i did not get the gold but i cannot complain. going from the diamond league a few weeks ago to contending for medal, i am just happy. contending for medal, i am 'ust ha . _ ., contending for medal, i am 'ust ha-- . ., . contending for medal, i am 'ust ha--. ., . , contending for medal, i am 'ust ha... ., ., , ., , happy. you are battling seven others on the track — happy. you are battling seven others on the track but _ happy. you are battling seven others on the track but you _ happy. you are battling seven others on the track but you have _ happy. you are battling seven others on the track but you have as - happy. you are battling seven others on the track but you have as you - happy. you are battling seven others on the track but you have as you say | on the track but you have as you say been battling your body. tell us how much of a struggle it has been to get to budapest. i much of a struggle it has been to get to budapest.— get to budapest. i have achilles tendinitis pretty _ get to budapest. i have achilles tendinitis pretty badly _ get to budapest. i have achilles tendinitis pretty badly and - tendinitis pretty badly and sometimes i wake up and it is stiff and sometimes i am good. in the semifinals i was good, in the final
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i was meh. in the final it was do or die, so go for it. i almost pulled it off. . , , .g it off. paris, i will pull it off. that is fascinating. - it off. paris, i will pull it off. that is fascinating. i - it off. paris, i will pull it off. - that is fascinating. i understand the idea of getting up every morning and not knowing how your body will respond but you as an athlete, you get out of bed and think what will creek first. will that set the tone for the day?— creek first. will that set the tone forthe da ? , , . for the day? yes, you wake up. when ou walk for the day? yes, you wake up. when you walk to — for the day? yes, you wake up. when you walk to the _ for the day? yes, you wake up. when you walk to the bathroom, _ for the day? yes, you wake up. when you walk to the bathroom, it - for the day? yes, you wake up. when you walk to the bathroom, it usually l you walk to the bathroom, it usually sets the tone. sometimes i will walk and start limping and i think it is going to be one of those days. or it will be good when you walk around but when you do the warm up, striding, you start limping and you think it will be interesting, and jump think it will be interesting, and jump on the table, get it sorted. it is definitely an interesting injury. i guess you put it all into
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perspective because of the difficulties you had in covid when you were in america and he felt isolated. when you get up and your achilles hertz, at least you think it was not that time, which was pretty tough?— pretty tough? yes. having pempective- _ pretty tough? yes. having perspective. when - pretty tough? yes. having perspective. when you - pretty tough? yes. having perspective. when you go | pretty tough? yes. having - perspective. when you go through that stuff, you are grateful of life. you kind of brushed things. it be worse. life is good. although i did not get the gold medal, i am grateful to compete against the best in the world. and etch myself in history and represent my friends and family. and represent my country. you said after the race it was
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bronze last year.— you said after the race it was bronze last year. silver this year. and a potential _ bronze last year. silver this year. and a potential gold _ bronze last year. silver this year. and a potential gold medal- bronze last year. silver this year. and a potential gold medal in - bronze last year. silver this year. i and a potential gold medal in paris next year. the olympic champion was injured for this race. the world champion previously was not there, so you will be contending against heavyweights in paris. what is the chance of upgrading? i heavyweights in paris. what is the chance of upgrading?— heavyweights in paris. what is the chance of upgrading? i train with an ol mic chance of upgrading? i train with an olympic champion, _ chance of upgrading? i train with an olympic champion, that _ chance of upgrading? i train with an olympic champion, that is - chance of upgrading? i train with an olympic champion, that is my - olympic champion, that is my training partner. isee olympic champion, that is my training partner. i see him everyday, i know pretty well. i think my chances are pretty good. i literallyjust think my chances are pretty good. i literally just stay healthy and keep doing what i am doing. be consistent. _ doing what i am doing. be consistent. the sky is the limit. we wish you well for paris. no doubt we will have a lot of chance to talk to you about that over the next 12 months. matt hudson—smith. and the relay to come so potentially a gold medal in the reckoning earlier than in paris. team gb is doing lately.
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thank you. a very relaxed attitude. focused but relaxed. a good combination. musicians say being in a band is like being part of a family — and some of the most successful groups, like the jackson 5 and the bee gees, really were related. so it's no surprise other bands were inspired to team up with their siblings. that's exactly what '805 pop group five star did and this year the band celebrates its 40th anniversary. here's a reminder of some of their hits. # and this is how i feel # you'll always be # one in a million, my fantasy come true # rain or shine, it's you and me... # system addict # i never can get enough # system addict # never can give it up...
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# find the time # when will you find the time... # just the slightest touch # and i go crazy with desire # ooh, ooh, the slightest touch # you bring me to my knees, yeah... # stay out of my life # i don't wanna know the truth # stay out of the darkness # while i'm reaching for you five star lead singer deniece pearsonjoins us now. good morning. what is it like looking back on that? some artists do not like it but i get the feeling you love it. i do not like it but i get the feeling you love it— you love it. i absolutely love it. we were still— you love it. i absolutely love it. we were still in _ you love it. i absolutely love it. we were still in school, - you love it. i absolutely love it. we were still in school, i - you love it. i absolutely love it. we were still in school, i was i you love it. i absolutely love it. i we were still in school, i was still in school, i did not get to take my exams. we went straight into the
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music. i used to give a note at school saying can i have time off to do top of the pops? i school saying can i have time off to do top of the pops?— do top of the pops? i absolutely love it. what _ do top of the pops? i absolutely love it. what is _ do top of the pops? i absolutely love it. what is the _ do top of the pops? i absolutely love it. what is the story - do top of the pops? i absolutely love it. what is the story in - do top of the pops? i absolutely. love it. what is the story in terms of how... you obviously, five star started, 40th anniversary, but you have had get—togethers and a break—up but i do not know if you can say it is a break—up when it is family. can say it is a break-up when it is famil . ~ , ., . can say it is a break-up when it is famil . ~ i. . . , can say it is a break-up when it is famil . ~ . . , . family. when you are with family and it is business. _ family. when you are with family and it is business, sometimes _ family. when you are with family and it is business, sometimes you - family. when you are with family and it is business, sometimes you get. it is business, sometimes you get together for christmas and we all celebrate. sometimes, we do not talk and then we get together and four is doing the group, three is doing the group. it is like business and family, you have tojuggle group. it is like business and family, you have to juggle the two. he was the peacemaker? you are the baby. he was the one who said we are being silly, enough? i baby. he was the one who said we are being silly, enough?— being silly, enough? i think maybe
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me. i being silly, enough? i think maybe me- ithink— being silly, enough? i think maybe me- i think i _ being silly, enough? i think maybe me. i think i was— being silly, enough? i think maybe me. i think i was the _ being silly, enough? i think maybe me. i think i was the peacemaker. | me. i think i was the peacemaker. you are a wise head on young shoulders. you are a wise head on young shoulders-— you are a wise head on young shoulders. , , . , shoulders. yes, they always say that, like an _ shoulders. yes, they always say that, like an old _ shoulders. yes, they always say that, like an old soul. _ shoulders. yes, they always say that, like an old soul. i - shoulders. yes, they always say that, like an old soul. i know. shoulders. yes, they always say . that, like an old soul. i know how to talk to everybody in a certain way. to talk to everybody in a certain wa . �* , to talk to everybody in a certain wa. , . to talk to everybody in a certain wa. , . ~ way. and doris, also. people think about their— way. and doris, also. people think about their family, _ way. and doris, also. people think about their family, sometimes - way. and doris, also. people think about their family, sometimes you want to get away from your family, but it was your work so you would see them privately and then you would have to work together. that puts an extra strain on things? it could be lovely. taste puts an extra strain on things? it could be lovely.— could be lovely. we grew up in a household _ could be lovely. we grew up in a household where _ could be lovely. we grew up in a household where dad _ could be lovely. we grew up in a household where dad and - could be lovely. we grew up in a household where dad and mum, j could be lovely. we grew up in a - household where dad and mum, they did their thing and you could do anything you want to in life with that attitude. do not let anything stop you. it that attitude. do not let anything sto ou. . . that attitude. do not let anything
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stop you-_ no. - stop you. it felt natural? no, sweetheart. _ stop you. it felt natural? no, sweetheart. that _ stop you. it felt natural? no, sweetheart. that is - stop you. it felt natural? no, sweetheart. that is the - stop you. it felt natural? no, sweetheart. that is the great stop you. it felt natural? no, - sweetheart. that is the great thing about working with family, we know each other�*s energy and we feed off each other�*s energy and we feed off each other�*s energy and we feed off each other�*s energy. d0 each other's energy and we feed off each other's energy.— each other's energy. do you look at the industry — each other's energy. do you look at the industry now, _ each other's energy. do you look at the industry now, i'm _ each other's energy. do you look at the industry now, i'm not _ each other's energy. do you look at the industry now, i'm not sure - each other's energy. do you look at the industry now, i'm not sure if. the industry now, i'm not sure if you are philosophical, what year are we talking about, the height of your fame? i we talking about, the height of your fame? ~' j~ j~ ~ we talking about, the height of your fame?_ which - we talking about, the height of your fame?_ which was - we talking about, the height of your fame?_ which was an | fame? i think 85-86. which was an interestin: fame? i think 85-86. which was an interesting time _ fame? i think 85-86. which was an interesting time in _ fame? i think 85-86. which was an interesting time in music. - fame? i think 85-86. which was an interesting time in music. there i fame? i think 85-86. which was an. interesting time in music. there was a lot knocking around, varieties of songs in the charts. tbs, a lot knocking around, varieties of songs in the charts.— a lot knocking around, varieties of songs in the charts. a strange time. it was beautiful _ songs in the charts. a strange time. it was beautiful because _ songs in the charts. a strange time. it was beautiful because we - songs in the charts. a strange time. it was beautiful because we were i it was beautiful because we were different. we were the only one doing the dance routines and the sparkling, humongous shoulder pads. theyjust got bigger and bigger. it is the dallas era. yes. and you had the routines. it was very much in the routines. it was very much in the vibe of the jacksons. in a way. we had the _ the vibe of the jacksons. in a way. we had the best _ the vibe of the jacksons. in a way. we had the best musicians. -
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the vibe of the jacksons. in a way. we had the best musicians. we i the vibe of the jacksons. in a way. . we had the best musicians. we had greg on keyboard. we had paul jackson on guitar. michaeljackson's musician. we had that american sandwich set apart. you musician. we had that american sandwich set apart.— musician. we had that american sandwich set apart. you did top of the pos sandwich set apart. you did top of the pops many _ sandwich set apart. you did top of the pops many times. _ sandwich set apart. you did top of the pops many times. backstage, | sandwich set apart. you did top of- the pops many times. backstage, who was your most memorable encounter? someone you did not expect to meet, any of those moments?— someone you did not expect to meet, any of those moments? well, we were teenaters any of those moments? well, we were teenagers and — any of those moments? well, we were teenagers and daddy _ any of those moments? well, we were teenagers and daddy was _ any of those moments? well, we were teenagers and daddy was like, - any of those moments? well, we were teenagers and daddy was like, you - teenagers and daddy was like, you stay here and i am going to going to talk to these people here. you are not allowed out? we used to switch off the lights and run around the dressing room and see who bumped into each other. just to pass the time because it was really early mornings and then we had to leave late. we were on stage late in the evening. taste late. we were on stage late in the evenint. ~ , i. , evening. we were very young. it is interesting. _ evening. we were very young. it is interesting, because, _ evening. we were very young. it is interesting, because, funnily- interesting, because, funnily enough, not long ago i was listening to five star and reminiscing about
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the 805. thinking about the sound of it. if we listen to your new single, and seeing what we can pick out of it in themes in character. # because everybody knows this life is meant for living. # forever young. # we've got to stay forever young. # forever young. we were just saying that is spectacular plumage. is that the technical term? spectacular plumage. is that the technicalterm? it spectacular plumage. is that the technical term ?_ technical term? it is a carnival outfit because _ technical term? it is a carnival outfit because it _ technical term? it is a carnival outfit because it is _ technical term? it is a carnival outfit because it is carnival- technical term? it is a carnival i outfit because it is carnival time. of course, we have carnival going on. the notting hill carnival. you are still performing. what is it like on stage without the rest of the gang? it like on stage without the rest of the rant ? , .
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like on stage without the rest of thettan? , . the gang? it is great. i was the onl one the gang? it is great. i was the only one who — the gang? it is great. i was the only one who was _ the gang? it is great. i was the only one who was really - the gang? it is great. i was the only one who was really in - the gang? it is great. i was the only one who was really in my. only one who was really in my bedroom, from school, i would get on my guitar and would be playing and writing songs with the same chords i know. i was the musical one, a little bit more than the rest. good 'ob the little bit more than the rest. good job they are _ little bit more than the rest. good job they are not — little bit more than the rest. good job they are not here _ little bit more than the rest. good job they are not here to _ little bit more than the rest. good job they are not here to fight over that! are they still performing, doing their own thing?— are they still performing, doing their own thing? yes. some of us have settled _ their own thing? yes. some of us have settled doing _ their own thing? yes. some of us have settled doing songwriting. l their own thing? yes. some of us i have settled doing songwriting. yes, just living life and enjoying life. you are doing a couple of shows. yes, sweetheart. september 30 pizza express live in london. that is the extended date we put onto the 40th anniversary. everybody will be getting complimentary glasses of champagne. a photograph to be signed and they get to meet and take pictures.
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and they get to meet and take ictures. ., . . ., ., ., pictures. you have a lot going on. thank you — pictures. you have a lot going on. thank you for— pictures. you have a lot going on. thank you for coming _ pictures. you have a lot going on. thank you for coming in. - pictures. you have a lot going on. thank you for coming in. and - pictures. you have a lot going on. thank you for coming in. and we. thank you for coming in. and we should mention this. five star 40th anniversary remixes is out now.
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good morning. this is chris warburton in for nicky campbell — on the nation's phone—in. hgppy happy friday. your chance to have your say on the biggest stories of the moment. today, we're talking about the energy price cap and you. three years ago — most of us wouldn't have worried about or even have heard of the energy price cap. then, it stood atjust over £1,000, by the way. now it makes headline news — and affects nearly all of us — such is the situation with energy bills in this country. so now we know bills should be coming down — a bit — from october, under the new price cap, falling tojust under £2,000. everything's relative — so good news to a point.
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