hurricane idalia leaves a trail of destruction across florida. with the government expected to bring in a ban on installing new oil boilers in off—grid homes in just three years�* time, we've been speaking to people in rural areas who will be affected. in sport, it's a nightmare in the netherlands for rangers. they miss out on qualifying for the champions league. a big defeat by psv eindhoven has them heading for the europa league instead. and what a view! the blue supermoon has lit up skies across the world. and the clearest skies last night were across central and eastern parts of the uk. starting with sunshine. in the west and south expect rain, some of it will be heavy and thundery. all of the details later on in the programme.

it's thursday, 31st august. our main story. police chiefs in england and wales are to be given new powers to sack officers found guilty of gross misconduct. the overhaul of the disciplinary processes was prompted by the convictions of former metropolitan police officers wayne couzens, who murdered sarah everard, and the serial rapist, david carrick. our home editor mark easton reports. what is your relationship with malhotra? he's my cousin. i never knew it was so bad what he was doing. otherwise, i'd never have gone along with it. frustration of pursuing bent coppers has seen sunday night tv drama echo the real world of policing. the head of scotland yard, sir mark rowley, is among a number of police chiefs, who've been pushing the government to give them more powers to identify and sack rogue officers. the further people are away from it, the more forgiving they are of the behaviour is what i've seen. so i want... i want the powers to be able to deal with this. the appalling crimes committed by the serving met officers, wayne cousins and david carrick,

have damaged public confidence. today, the home office has agreed to give top cops more say in who gets dismissed for misconduct. new rules mean that instead of a completely independent panel, a chief constable or a deputy will chair the misconduct hearing attended by an independent lawyer and a layperson. if they conclude an officer is guilty of gross misconduct, the individual will be automatically dismissed. absolutely want it to be fair, the public would want it to be fair. but we also want to have a system where those that are found to have committed gross misconduct should not serve in policing. and it's good to see that strengthened. but both the police federation representing the rank and file and the police conduct watchdog, the iopc, have expressed concerns that top officers might have too much power. you're going to be marking your own homework. you're going to bejudge and jury. with a legally—qualified professional and an independent member and of course, still route of appeal through to the police appeals tribunal, there are plenty of checks and balances to ensure independence. if the public is to be convinced

that more is being done to root out officers who abuse their powers, they must also be confident that police chiefs deciding who gets sacked won't abuse their powers either. mark easton, bbc news. naga has more on the hurricane in florida. lots of problems there. hundreds of thousands of people remain without power in the us states of florida and georgia in the wake of hurricane idalia. it's weakened into a tropical storm but residents are being warned it still remains a threat to life. helena humphrey has the latest. idalia has already moved on from florida but, in herwake, a path of destruction. in the rural community of cedar key, hurricane winds ripped down walls with ease, some homes all but hollowed out, leaving the storm surge to pour in, washing away the everyday trappings of life. i don't think anybody

can deny the impact of the climate crisis any more. just look around. historic floods. i mean, historic floods. more intense droughts, extreme heat. significant wildfires have caused significant damage like we've never seen before. federal authorities have promised whatever it takes to get the state back up and running. but, in florida and in georgia, nearly half a million people were without power. here, in cedar key, one of the hardest hit areas, people have escaped with their lives, but not their livelihoods. hotels have been destroyed, shops have been submerged. and some residents i've been speaking to have been telling me that they've onlyjust recovered from other hurricanes in florida. and now this. and even as this storm weakens moving north, the warning from authorities is that the danger isn't over. the water was still two feet below the seawall. so i went back to bed and he woke me up about 7:30 and said, "we got water in the house." just cleaning up the mess, the messy yard, the fence that

blew over and things like that, and waiting for the electricity to come back on, so... but, like i say, we're the lucky ones. i mean, my poor neighbour over here got a boat in his backyard. as residents of the big bend in florida recover from the strongest storm in over a century, they're also having to get to grips with a new reality — that disasters like this one are likely to be a once—in—a—lifetime event. helena humphrey, bbc news, florida. the rspb has apologised for a social media post in which it accused rishi sunak and two members of his cabinet of lying. the conservation charity said in a tweet that the government had — in its view — "weakened environmental policies" by easing restrictions on water pollution for housing developments in england. ministers insist the change will be offset by other measures. the mother of the president of spain's football federation, luis rubiales, has been taken to hospital on the third day of a hunger strike.

she's been protesting against the criticism of her son for kissing jenni hermosoa on the lips after their world cup triumph. the sandwich chain, pret a manger, has been fined £800,000 after a member of staff was trapped in a walk—in freezer at one of its london shops for two and a half hours. the woman was treated for suspected hypothermia. the rollout of the covid and flu vaccine programme is to begin earlier than planned in england, after a new variant of coronavirus was detected. injections will now be offered to older residents of care homes and other vulnerable people from the 11th of september. 0ur reporter harry farley has more. preparing for winter. this new covid mutation has not yet been labelled a variant of concern. that would mean it had the potential to drive a fresh wave of illness. but health officials have decided to bring forward the flu and covid vaccine programmes as a precautionary move. so, in england, the vaccine rollout

will begin from the 11th of september, a month earlier than planned. older adult care home residents, people who are clinically vulnerable and those over 65 will be called to receive theirjabs, as well as health workers and carers. little is known about the new variant — ba 286 - but in the us, the centers for disease control and prevention has warned it could increase infection. we don't know all the details yet. what we do know does raise the possibility that this new variant could potentially evade current immunity to increase transmission, for example. and it could also potentially be of higher severity than variants that we've seen lately. in the uk, the government said scientists will continue to monitor the new variant and urged those eligible to get the jab. it's really important that people who are vulnerable get their immunity topped up

by having a vaccine. that will help to protect them but it will also help, hopefully, to reduce the pressures which come every winter, but which may be particularly tough on the nhs this winter. it's that fear about pressures on hospitals that's partly behind the decision to bring forward the vaccine programme this autumn. if those concerns that this new variant increases the risk of infection are proved right, then nhs england bosses warn it could be a very challenging winter ahead. harry farley, bbc news. a new defence secretary is expected to be announced today to replace ben wallace, who said he would stand down at the next cabinet reshuffle after four years in the job. 0ur political correspondent david cornockjoins us now. morning to you. who is in line to

replace mr wallace?— morning to you. who is in line to replace mr wallace? then wallace has been in the cabinet _ replace mr wallace? then wallace has been in the cabinet departure - replace mr wallace? then wallace has been in the cabinet departure lounge l been in the cabinet departure lounge for a few weeks since he told rishi sunak he would not be fighting the next general election. a number of names are in the frame. including james he p and the chief secretary to the treasury, john glenn. he is a very close ally of rishi sunak. perhaps the most intriguing name being discussed is that of william fox. he did thejob in the first year of david cameron's coalition government but resigned after a row over the involvement of one of his friends. appointing someone like liam fox from outside government would make the task of the prime minister a little more straightforward because he would not have to carry out a wider reshuffle, he could save it for another day. downing street is saying nothing at the moment but we are expecting a name sometime today.—

a super blue moon was visible overnight — a phenomenon that has happened for the first time since 2009. unlike its name suggests — it's nothing to do with the colour of the moon — but the rarity of a second full moon in one calendar month. the event won't happen again until 2037. beautiful! did you see it? i didn't see it. i did look and i could not see it. i did look and i could not see it. i did look and i could not see it at all. this morning i saw the bottom of it coming out of the cloud. ifeel i have the bottom of it coming out of the cloud. i feel i have seen a bit of it, at least, which is better than nothing. if you've got any pictures of the blue supermoon, we'd love to see them. there are lots of ways to get in touch with us at bbc breakfast. you can send us a message on whatsapp — the number is 0330123 0&40, orjust scan the qr code with your phone's camera and that will automatically start

a chat with us. you can still get in touch with us by e—mail, and on twitter as well. here's carol with a look at this morning's weather. did you see it last night? i saw a bet on it, there was a cloud of skewering it. it is quite spectacular. the rarity is one of the reasons why we had the expression, once in a blue moon. some fabulous weather watcher pictures to show you this morning. this one taken earlier in serie. more as we go through the day. we needed clear skies to see it. that is what we had in central and eastern parts. also starting with sunshine and variable amounts of cloud. already when coming on across the south—west. at the moment it is light rain but through the morning it will turn heavier. advancing north and east. the cloud building ahead of it, the sunshine turning that the hazy in east anglia for example. ahead of it we hang on to

the sunshine especially across the north of england and scotland. by the end of the afternoon we will start to see some heavy and thundery downpours returning into the south—west. these other temperatures. 15 to 20 degrees north to south. this evening and overnight you can see how this band of cloud and patchy like rain advances. still held fog in there as well. along the south coast in southern counties of england we have heavy, thundery downpours, moving from the west todayis downpours, moving from the west today is temperature wise tonight with the clear skies, temperatures will fall away quite low to three, four. the chance of grass frost across the sheltered glens of scotland. we are looking at temperatures falling generally to eight to 15 degrees. tomorrow sees the start of the meteorological autumn. the weather not particularly autumnal. the dregs of the weather

front will clear away in the south east can also go week by the front in the north of the country producing cloud and the odd spot of light rain. neither side we are looking at sunshine. temperatures tomorrow 14 and then off to 22 as we push down to the south.— push down to the south. thank you very much- — push down to the south. thank you very much. pleasure. _ campaign groups are warning people in older homes off grid could be facing exorbitant costs in upgrading their heating systems, as the government is expected introduce a ban on installing new oil boilers in just three years. the government says the move is needed to reduce emissions and hit net zero targets. hannah has more details. we are talking about people who live off grid you do not have access to gas at the moment in their properties. we will run through it now. net zero remember is the idea that we cut our carbon emissions to as close to zero

as possible, and then find ways to reabsorb the carbon that we do use, so our total emissions come to zero. there are lots of things we would have to do to achieve that, but one proposal by the government is to introduce a ban on new oil boilers within three years, which would affect homes that aren't connected to the national gas grid. the idea is that those old boilers, which cause higher carbon emissions, would be replaced with greener alternatives, such as ground or air source heat pumps. the ban would affect an estimated 1.7 million households, the majority of which are in rural areas. it potentially comes into effect at least ten years before similar bans on old gas boilers. there is a government boiler upgrade scheme in place where some people can receive a grant of up to £6,000 to support the installation of a new heat pump. today the government is announcing it is looking at making that scheme more flexible. but energy poverty and rural groups

say the ban puts an unfair cost on those lining in off—grid homes, and that the actual cost of installing ground source heat pumps, for example, is somewhere between £28,000 up to almost £50,000. we spoke to sam, who lives in an old property in rural sussex. he says he has been quoted a lot of money when he's looked at installing a heat pump. we've been living here for nine years — our quirky little lodge house. we love it. but here's our current heating system, which is an oil—fired boiler with a hot water cylinder behind. and come 2026, when they are going to potentially ban new oil boilers, if this breaks down. i'm looking at the horrendous cost of upgrading this to a heat pump, which is, in theory, the only viable option. i'm completely away from the gas network. running on gas isn't really a viable option anymore. the government is trying to stop you from doing that. so that's off the cards. so it really only leave heat pumps and that's going to cost upwards of £25,000. serious upheaval of the house — complete re—jig of all the plumbing, all the radiators would need to be upgraded. and ideally, you'd be having to upgrade all the windows and beef up your insulation so you didn't need a huge heat pump.

and ijust can't afford it. and i'm not alone in this. there are probably thousands of old listed properties, or even if they're not listed, they're old, running on oil. the government, in my opinion, should completely rethink that policy. and what worries me is if the government don't do this, i think it's going to hurt a lot of people. the government point out that the ban on new oil boilers is still a consultation, adding that they are "fully focussed" on meeting a target of 600,000 heat pump installations per year by 2028. but once again, an example that net zero commitments can be divisive and will undoubtedly have direct financial impacts on homeowners like sam. people might be broadly in favour of protecting the environment that when it comes to spending money from their own pockets at a time when people are stretched, it can be a lot less popular and more politically difficult. we lot less popular and more politically difficult. we will keep an e e on

politically difficult. we will keep an eye on this. _ politically difficult. we will keep an eye on this. thank _ politically difficult. we will keep an eye on this. thank you, - politically difficult. we will keep - an eye on this. thank you, hannah. let's take a look at today's papers. the word "coward" features in many of thursday's papers, in reference to new laws designed to force criminals to attend sentencing hearings. the daily mail says the legislation will see "cowardly" criminals, who refuse to hear their fate in court dragged into the dock." "we'll see you in court, cowards" is how the metro sums up the change in law. 0n the front of the times, there's an image of prime minister rishi sunak talking to the mother of nine—year—old 0livia pratt—korbel, who was killed in a gangland shooting last year, and whose killer refused to attend his sentencing hearing. the paper also reports on new rules for police officers, which mean those found guilty of gross misconduct will be automatically sacked. finally, take a look at this image, which has been highly commended in the natural history museum's wildlife photographer of the year competition. the standard is normally very, very high. you need to take a close look at theirs. at first glance it looks

like a deer in the forest. then there is someone lounging on the back of the deer. it's a macaque enjoying a ride through the forest on a deer�*s back. apparently, this is rare sight on yakushima island injapan. that is quite hard to make out, isn't it? beautiful. a little bit of work involved in seeing it. unusual to see a monkey on a dear�*s back. usually it is birds. i am not an expert on monkeys on the backs of deer, it is not my area of expertise. hurricane idalia has been downgraded to a tropical storm, after it passed through florida and into georgia. fierce winds and torrential rains have caused flooding, with some water levels two metres above normal. hundreds of thousands of people are without electricity. cbs news reporter james allen joins us now from steinhatchee in florida.

very good morning to year. i am immediately drawn as all our viewers will be to what is going on behind you. tell us what the situation is. good morning, charlie. the situation back hid behind me, iwish good morning, charlie. the situation back hid behind me, i wish we could show you the building the office building that was here that it is gone. you can see the remnants of it, the pieces of debris. much of it washed down the road from the storm surge that occurred here overnight and early morning today. the water, i am not sure where you —— if you can see where the water level is in the darkness, it rose eight feet above normal water level. it was a record. it was a foot above where it had ever risen before. there debris across this area, it flooded into businesses and homes. that was the effect of this storm, people were

the most concerned about, the extensive storm surge. it absolutely did pale up its forecast in many locations on the florida coast. we understand no loss of life. that seems remarkable in itself. it doesn't mean they have not been a lot of problems for people. you are ri . ht, lot of problems for people. you are riuht, it lot of problems for people. you are right, it absolutely _ lot of problems for people. you are right, it absolutely is _ lot of problems for people. you are right, it absolutely is remarkable i right, it absolutely is remarkable that a storm of their strength, category three, with the flooding that was full cast and we experience, there was not a direct loss of life. they were a couple of accidents during the storm when people were out driving, loss of life. deputies are not necessary attributing those two things together. it is when you see this kind of flooding. i think a lot of the reason for that is authorities told us people this time really heeded the warnings and made plans. knowing a storm like this had not hit here or anywhere near here in about 70 years. people did not want

to be in an area where it was unsafe. they still had in their minds the hurricane seven years ago that did such damage in fort myers just down the coast. we that did such damage in fort myers just down the coast.— that did such damage in fort myers just down the coast. we can see the damaue just down the coast. we can see the damage behind _ just down the coast. we can see the damage behind you. _ just down the coast. we can see the damage behind you. the _ just down the coast. we can see the damage behind you. the waters - damage behind you. the waters recede. i do not know if much water remains. it is all about the parent now and people assessing damage. you are riuht. now and people assessing damage. wi. are right. not much water does remain. we made it through a high tide and low tide cycle, allowing much of the water to drain away. today the goal was coming in the previous hours, to try to start clearing red ways to get into some of these coastal communities. they still have work to do tomorrow clearing power lines and trees and then, yes, starting to work on some of these homes that had tremendous flood damage. some of them destroyed. you can only imagine what four, five feet of water going through structure can do to it. thank you very much for your

assessment. just a look at some of the aftermath of the storms in florida. later today, family and friends will gather for the funeral of lawrence churcher, one of the last survivors of the evacuation from dunkirk during world war ii. 0peration dynamo saw more than 300,000 british and french soldiers rescued from the advancing germans. lawrence died just before his 103rd birthday and was serving in the royal navy. robert hall explains how his mission became a family reunion. my father was in the navy, and i suppose really it was him that drove me there. and in portsmouth, of course, all the time. i'm a portsmouth boy and the navy was the only thing to join. three brothers in uniform, three brothers separated by war.

explosion. when lawrence churcher sailed towards the french beaches, he couldn't have known that the operation, dubbed churchill's miracle, would also bring a small miracle for his family. because there's so many soldiers there, you know, and the continuous aircraft coming over and dropping bombs and things. lawrence was sent to shore to help with embarkation. as he stood among the queuing troops, he saw two familiar faces. just relief. that sort of thing went out of my mind until i got on board of our ship. and then when the fella leaned over my shoulder, gave a sigh

of relief and said, "thank god we've got a navy." and that, you know, sort of churned it up. in the decades that followed, lawrence joined the pilgrimages to the beaches. among the memories he took back to pompey was a more tangible reminder of that day in 1940. my wife was walking on the beach and she said, "you want something you take back to the uk? remember all this?" she said, "yes." she'd got a jar of all the sand. she said, "you were over here. you were here. you might have trodden on that." back in civilian life, lawrence remained an ardent pompey fan. he'd gone to his first game as a small boy, and he never lost his passion for the club. when we were told about his 99th birthday coming up, we arranged for alan knight, who's a goalkeeper who played for pompey for over four decades, made over 800 appearances

for pompey to go down to his care home and kind of present this cake. it was a great surprise for him, really, in that way. so we were really, really pleased to be able to do it. an online tribute from the club reads simply, "stand down, lawrence, your duty is done. it's been an honour to know you." robert hall, bbc news. stand down, lawrence. what an honour! 0urthoughts stand down, lawrence. what an honour! our thoughts go to family and friends of lawrence, who will be attending his funeral later today. a remarkable life, really is. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london. pret a manger has been fined £800,000 a worker was left fearing for her life while stuck

in one of its freezers. westminster city council said the employee became trapped in temperatures set at —18c, for two and a half hours. she was working at the chain's victoria coach station branch in july 2021, and had to be treated for suspected hypothermia. the company said it had carried out a full review and co—operated with the council's investigaton. people are risking their lives by walking along the tracks at a south—west london railway station. network rail says there've been several cases of people on the tracks at motspur park station in new malden after a footbridge was closed for renovations. five incidents have been repored including adults and children. londoners are ditching cash faster than any other region. the number of visits to cash machines in the capital has halved since 2019 according to recent data. but with some services and shops going completely cashless there is concern that some people could feel excluded.

i think it's really useful. so i don't like carrying cash now. it makes it a whole load easier, but i just don't think it's very accessible for everybody. when you spend by card, you don't know how much you can spend, but when you buy cash, so you know you have 15 or £20 so you can adjust your budget. i love it because i never carry |cash, so for me it's brilliant. | the consultation over the closures of hundreds of railway ticket offices closes tomorrow. all three main rail unions are campaigning against the closures warning it would particularly affect disabled and elderly passengers. the rail delivery group said it would make sure customers' views are taken into account and encourage people to take part in the consultation. let's take a look at the tubes now — good news. most lines running well and just— good news. most lines running well and just minor_ good news. most lines running well and just minor delays _ good news. most lines running well and just minor delays on _ good news. most lines running well and just minor delays on the - good news. most lines running wellj and just minor delays on the jubilee line. now onto the weather. the general theme so far this august will continue today. today is the

last day of the meteorological summer but once again not looking very like summer but things are set to cheer up as we head into the weekend and of course the meteorological autumn. last night it was rather chilly with temperatures dropping back to high single figures for some but we have more cloud edging in from the south—west so temperature starting to recover and along with the cloud come outbreaks of rain. most of the rain will be light and patchy through the morning but it could pep up and become heavier later in the day. temperatures won't make it much past the high teens in celsius and there is a noticeable south—westerly wind. a wet day in store for many. overnight we keep the outbreaks of rain along with the layers of cloud, so a lot milder tonight and temperature is a noticeable south—westerly wind. a wet day in store for many. overnight we keep the outbreaks of rain along with the layers of cloud, so a lot milder tonight and temperatures not really dropping much past the mid—teens in celsius. a cloudy start tomorrow but the cloud will clear and there will be a lot of sunshine emerging, and it will feel warmer tomorrow with a small chance of an afternoon shower.

that's it — back to charlie and naga. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. judges in england and wales will soon be given new authority to force the most serious offenders to attend their sentencing hearing. it follows several high—profile cases — including that of nurse lucy letby — in which killers have refused to be in the dock to hear their sentence handed down. we're joined now by mark fairhurst, national chair of the prison officers association. good morning to you. what do you think of the move? i good morning to you. what do you think of the move?— good morning to you. what do you think of the move? i commend the government _ think of the move? i commend the government for — think of the move? i commend the government for listening _ think of the move? i commend the government for listening to - think of the move? i commend the government for listening to the - government for listening to the voice _ government for listening to the voice of— government for listening to the voice of the victims and their families, _ voice of the victims and their families, the voice is so often ignored _ families, the voice is so often ignored. the practicalities of enforcing the legislation will be difficult — enforcing the legislation will be difficult but we can do it and we've done _ difficult but we can do it and we've done it_ difficult but we can do it and we've done it in— difficult but we can do it and we've done it in the past and if they need

to appear— done it in the past and if they need to appear in — done it in the past and if they need to appear in the dock, that is what will happen. to appear in the dock, that is what will happen-— to appear in the dock, that is what will ha en. . ., ., ,, ., �* will happen. what do you mean we've done it in the — will happen. what do you mean we've done it in the past? _ will happen. what do you mean we've done it in the past? the _ will happen. what do you mean we've done it in the past? the judge - will happen. what do you mean we've done it in the past? thejudge has - done it in the past? the 'udge has alwa s done it in the past? the 'udge has always had — done it in the past? the 'udge has always had it * done it in the past? the 'udge has always had it in h done it in the past? the 'udge has always had it in they _ done it in the past? thejudge has always had it in they give - done it in the past? thejudge has always had it in they give to - done it in the past? thejudge has always had it in they give to order| always had it in they give to order someone — always had it in they give to order someone to appear in the dock in front— someone to appear in the dock in front of— someone to appear in the dock in front of them and in that instance we have _ front of them and in that instance we have the power to use force to enforce _ we have the power to use force to enforce the — we have the power to use force to enforce the order from the judge and what the _ enforce the order from the judge and what the legislation does is it hacks — what the legislation does is it backs up _ what the legislation does is it backs up the judges decision because in the _ backs up the judges decision because in the past _ backs up the judges decision because in the past they didn't have the opportunity to extend a sentence if somebody— opportunity to extend a sentence if somebody refused whereas now they do, somebody refused whereas now they do. so _ somebody refused whereas now they do. so that _ somebody refused whereas now they do, so that is welcome. so in somebody refused whereas now they do, so that is welcome.— do, so that is welcome. so in the aast if a do, so that is welcome. so in the past if a judge — do, so that is welcome. so in the past if a judge gave _ do, so that is welcome. so in the past if a judge gave the - do, so that is welcome. so in the past if a judge gave the order- do, so that is welcome. so in the | past if a judge gave the order that they must attend, what has happened. we would say to the prisoner they were required in the dock and if they refused we would have a lawful order to restrain them, cough them and take them to the dock where the judge would hand down sentence. but in the dock if they continue to be violent— in the dock if they continue to be violent or— in the dock if they continue to be violent or abusive or disrupt the proceedings the judge would say take them back to the cells and that is what _ them back to the cells and that is what would happen.— them back to the cells and that is what would happen. have you got aersonal what would happen. have you got personal experience _ what would happen. have you got personal experience of _ what would happen. have you got personal experience of where - what would happen. have you got| personal experience of where that scenario and we know many families have said this is what we want and we want the perpetrator in the dock

so we can see them and so they are here and it is visible. have you seen situations where that has not had the desired effect because something has happened in the courtroom because they have been forced be there?— forced be there? when the public sector ran the _ forced be there? when the public sector ran the court _ forced be there? when the public sector ran the court in _ forced be there? when the public sector ran the court in the - forced be there? when the public sector ran the court in the 1990s | forced be there? when the public. sector ran the court in the 1990s we sector ran the court in the 19905 we had to— sector ran the court in the 19905 we had to restrain 5ector ran the court in the 19905 we had to restrain people into the dock quite _ had to restrain people into the dock quite often — had to restrain people into the dock quite often and nine times out of ten they— quite often and nine times out of ten they would conform and they were in front— ten they would conform and they were in front of— ten they would conform and they were in front of the judge but there have been _ in front of the judge but there have been occa5ion5 in front of the judge but there have been occasions where they have been been occa5ion5 where they have been violent— been occa5ion5 where they have been violent or— been occasions where they have been violent or abusive to the judge and abusive _ violent or abusive to the judge and abusive to— violent or abusive to the judge and abusive to the families and that is abu5ive to the families and that is traumatic— abusive to the families and that is traumatic for everyone. in that scenario— traumatic for everyone. in that scenario the judge would order u5 traumatic for everyone. in that scenario the judge would order us to take them _ scenario the judge would order us to take them back to the cells, which we did _ take them back to the cells, which we did but— take them back to the cells, which we did but there is a risk to staff, injuries— we did but there is a risk to staff, injuries to — we did but there is a risk to staff, injuries to staff and injuries to prisoners— injuries to staff and injuries to prisoners and it's traumatic for the victims _ prisoners and it's traumatic for the victims and — prisoners and it's traumatic for the victims and their families if they experienced that. that victims and their families if they experienced that.— victims and their families if they experienced that. that is what i was coin: experienced that. that is what i was auoin to experienced that. that is what i was going to ask — experienced that. that is what i was going to ask it _ experienced that. that is what i was going to ask it and _ experienced that. that is what i was going to ask it and that's _ experienced that. that is what i was going to ask it and that's what - experienced that. that is what i was going to ask it and that's what we i going to ask it and that's what we are dealing with and the cases are the worst of crimes, so the last thing you want to do is present a situation in the courtroom which could make the situation even worse

for the family is watching. that could make the situation even worse for the family is watching.— for the family is watching. that is correct and _ for the family is watching. that is correct and if _ for the family is watching. that is correct and if you're _ for the family is watching. that is correct and if you're getting - for the family is watching. that is correct and if you're getting a - correct and if you're getting a whole — correct and if you're getting a whole life tariff, will the legislation affect you, because you're — legislation affect you, because you're not concerned about the consequences so we have to work con5equence5 so we have to work through— consequences so we have to work through the practicalities and the only through the practicalitie5 and the only way— through the practicalities and the only way i— through the practicalities and the only way i can see it working is how what _ only way i can see it working is how what we _ only way i can see it working is how what we have in stroll —— control and restraint team5 what we have in stroll —— control and restraint teams in every court in full— and restraint teams in every court in full personal injury protection and the — in full personal injury protection and the injury ri5k in full personal injury protection and the injury risk is reduced and they— and the injury risk is reduced and they would — and the injury risk is reduced and they would then re5train and the injury risk is reduced and they would then restrain the prisoner, _ they would then restrain the prisoner, cough them, take them to the dock— prisoner, cough them, take them to the dock but — prisoner, cough them, take them to the dock but we would have to have a total refurbishment of the dock because — total refurbishment of the dock because we have to have a secure 5eat because we have to have a secure seat where — because we have to have a secure 5eat where we could re5train them and we _ 5eat where we could re5train them and we would have to do have the dock _ and we would have to do have the dock soundproofed so if they disrupted proceedings no one could hear them — disrupted proceedings no one could hear them. that way the victims would _ hear them. that way the victims would be — hear them. that way the victims would be able to look them in the eye and _ would be able to look them in the eye and read out the impact 5tatement5. eye and read out the impact statements.— eye and read out the impact statements. , , , ., ., statements. just in terms of having a se aarate statements. just in terms of having a separate team, _ statements. just in terms of having a separate team, take _ statements. just in terms of having a separate team, take me - statements. just in terms of having a separate team, take me through | a separate team, take me through this, when they are collected from prison the team is not the same team that puts them in a van to take them

to court. that team is not the same team that takes them into the dock. what would happen is the prisoner would _ what would happen is the prisoner would be _ what would happen is the prisoner would be in their cell and you would be told _ would be in their cell and you would be told they are required in court, they would — be told they are required in court, they would refuse, we would re5train them, _ they would refuse, we would re5train them, take _ they would refuse, we would re5train them, take them to reception where we will— them, take them to reception where we will put _ them, take them to reception where we will put them on transport to the court _ we will put them on transport to the court and _ we will put them on transport to the court and at — we will put them on transport to the court and at the other end if they are still— court and at the other end if they are still violent to the court 5taff are still violent to the court staff have _ are still violent to the court staff have to — are still violent to the court staff have to restrain them off the transport _ have to restrain them off the transport into a court cell. we don't want — transport into a court cell. we don't want the _ transport into a court cell. - don't want the families of victims to have any more distress or distress, but would there be a choice available to them? for example, would it be communicated to thejudge that this example, would it be communicated to the judge that this is a disruptive prisoner and we know he or she is going to be destructive and cause distress and then a decision can be made, so he could inform the families and say this is likely to happen? is that part of the process? this is one of the practicalities we have _ this is one of the practicalities we have to _ this is one of the practicalities we have to work through. do we pass the

judge _ have to work through. do we pass the judge and _ have to work through. do we pass the judge and relate to the families? surety— judge and relate to the families? surely you would. if they want them to appear we should respect the choice of the victim. but to appear we should respect the choice of the victim.— choice of the victim. but there mi . ht choice of the victim. but there miaht be choice of the victim. but there might be an — choice of the victim. but there might be an opportunity - choice of the victim. but there might be an opportunity to - choice of the victim. but there might be an opportunity to do| choice of the victim. but there - might be an opportunity to do that remotely — might be an opportunity to do that remotely. 15 there an area in the court _ remotely. 15 there an area in the court where _ remotely. 15 there an area in the court where we can put a video 5uite because _ court where we can put a video 5uite because we — court where we can put a video 5uite because we know we have them in prison— because we know we have them in prison so— because we know we have them in prison so could be facilitated remotely so the victims and families -et remotely so the victims and families getiustice _ remotely so the victims and families getju5tice i get to read the impact statement out? can getjustice i get to read the impact statement out?— getjustice i get to read the impact statement out? can i come back to the practicalities _ statement out? can i come back to the practicalities of _ statement out? can i come back to the practicalities of that _ statement out? can i come back to the practicalities of that space - the practicalities of that space where the prisoner will be. did you say you would have to have, almost unpalatable talking about this, but i'm trying to get it clear in my head, a seat with some kind of restraint attached to it within a soundproof box? is that what you are talking about? the soundproof box? is that what you are talking about?— talking about? the only way i can think of it working _ talking about? the only way i can think of it working in _ talking about? the only way i can think of it working in practice - talking about? the only way i can think of it working in practice it i think of it working in practice it was serious about enforcing the legislation would be to have a secure — legislation would be to have a secure seat in the dock. so you can carve _ secure seat in the dock. so you can carve a _ secure seat in the dock. so you can carve a person into a seat and strap

them _ carve a person into a seat and strap them in _ carve a person into a seat and strap them in a _ carve a person into a seat and strap them in a seat so they are forced to face the _ them in a seat so they are forced to face the judge and their families. and the _ face the judge and their families. and the seat is bolted to the ground? and the seat is bolted to the round? �* , ., , and the seat is bolted to the round? �*, ., , , ground? it's the only way i can see them doing — ground? it's the only way i can see them doing it _ ground? it's the only way i can see them doing it unless _ ground? it's the only way i can see them doing it unless you _ ground? it's the only way i can see them doing it unless you facilitate | them doing it unless you facilitate it remotely where the victims don't have to _ it remotely where the victims don't have to listen to any abuse that is being _ have to listen to any abuse that is being thrown out by the perpetrator. i being thrown out by the perpetrator. i know _ being thrown out by the perpetrator. i know that _ being thrown out by the perpetrator. i know that almost everyone has agreed that in principle this is a good idea, but do you worry that the government making this announcement have not thought it through properly in terms of, for example, your members, the people who will do it. are you worried they haven't thought it through? i are you worried they haven't thought it throu~h? ., , , ., it through? i worried it is 'ust a headline. i it through? i worried it is 'ust a headline. i'm i it through? i worried it is 'ust a headline. i'm glad i it through? i worried it isjust a headline. i'm glad they've - it through? i worried it isjust a - headline. i'm glad they've listened to the _ headline. i'm glad they've listened to the voice of the victims but in practice, — to the voice of the victims but in practice, sit— to the voice of the victims but in practice, sit down and let's work it through— practice, sit down and let's work it through and make sure the risk to staff is— through and make sure the risk to staff is reduced and the families think— staff is reduced and the families think they are getting justice and can read — think they are getting justice and can read the impact statements and work it— can read the impact statements and work it through practically and put alternatives in place if we are serious — alternatives in place if we are serious about enforcing this legislation. serious about enforcing this legislation-— serious about enforcing this

legislation. you've not had a conversation _ legislation. you've not had a conversation yet _ legislation. you've not had a conversation yet with - legislation. you've not had a| conversation yet with anyone legislation. you've not had a - conversation yet with anyone from the government in connection with this latest announcement? hat the government in connection with this latest announcement? not yet but i'm this latest announcement? not yet but i'm willing _ this latest announcement? not yet but i'm willing to _ this latest announcement? not yet but i'm willing to work— this latest announcement? not yet but i'm willing to work through - this latest announcement? not yet but i'm willing to work through the j but i'm willing to work through the practicalities with them and the families— practicalities with them and the families and the victims. tiers; families and the victims. very interesting — families and the victims. very interesting talking _ families and the victims. very interesting talking to - families and the victims. very interesting talking to you. - families and the victims. - interesting talking to you. mark fairhurst is the national chair of the prison officers' association. how often do you use the ticket office at your local railway station and how would you feel if it was closed permanently? so far, more than 460,000 passengers have shared their thoughts on plans to close hundreds of ticket offices across england. the consultation ends tomorrow — as celestina 0lulode reports. so it's not the easiest thing to find in the world. but i have found it. a difficult reality that affects so many disabled people. touching this machine. there's no way that i would be able to buy a ticket using it.

with hundreds of ticket offices proposed to close, the government says staff will provide assistance at machines like this. okay. can you see stop at the station. right? right away. right now? no, i don't think that's it. i don't think there's anyone here. but concerns over proposed ticket office closures still linger. train companies are under pressure from the government to cut costs. but sandra and so many others say news of the proposals have left them feeling vulnerable. i'm actually going back to my reality when i was first registered blind, 2015, which was staying in, being frightened to go out. my guide dog retired about nine weeks ago, so i'm having to learn a route now without the guide dog. i'm very, very frustrated and i'm very upset to think that there's a good chance that i'm not going to be able to do this. like many others, sandra is frustrated about how she found out about the consultation. i first heard about it when i'd gone into a ticket booth, ticket office with my sister,

and she went, "0h, what's that?" and it was a big poster saying "closing". "potential of closing." so being blind, i couldn't see that whatsoever. with accessibility formats now available, the consultation has been extended to tomorrow. more than half a million responses have been received. the rail delivery group represents train operating companies. in a statement, it said it welcomes all the feedback it's received so far, adding that train companies are committed to making sure views are taken into account. it says it will continue to engage with passengers, accessibility and safety groups, but there's still widespread concern. new technology is a nightmare. it's notjust disabled people who are concerned. passengers like barry don't feel listened to. just the nonsense. they don't understand and they don't talk to older people, i don't think,

when they make these decisions and they should do. and there's concerns about cost. i went online and got what i thought was the price for the ticket. £68 return. i spoke to a friend who worked in the railway industry and he said barry, go to a mainline ticket office so i went to st pancras. got the ticket. the return ticket. £34. so he did me a favour. train companies say the plans will move staff out from behind kiosks to assist passengers. pointing to this station, newbury in berkshire, as an example. but campaigner katie isn't convinced. disabled people will have to go looking for that member of staff who could be anywhere in the station, anywhere on any of the platforms, or maybe around the concourse or anywhere else. i think it's completely unreasonable to expect people with mobility impairments and energy—limiting impairments to kind of trek up

and down platforms looking for this staff member. train operating companies argue 12% of tickets are now bought at station kiosks, but campaigners say usage varies, pointing to stations like paignton, a seaside town in devon, where 41% of tickets are sold at the ticket office. so this is the rail delivery group's website, and they pledge that there will be more staff available across the network. this is our analysis showing just how many stations will become completely unstaffed, which shows that there will be fewer staff, which is a very different reality to what the contents of the proposals say. the department for transport says train operator consultations on ticket offices are ongoing and no final decisions have been made. celestina 0lulode, bbc news.

there is no question it matters to people. let us know how often you use your local ticket office and what you think of the proposals to close hundreds of them across england. you can send us a message on whatsapp — the number is 0330123 0440, orjust scan the qr code with your phone's camera and that will automatically start a chat with us. you can still get in touch with us by email, and on twitter as well. what happened last night? a busy night of football, cricket and tennis. anything else to throw in the mix. i will remind myself when i come to it. in scotland, only one team gets automatically into the champions league group stage say rangers finishing behind celtic have to qualify and last night was the game that will determine whether they would, and they lost heavily to psv eindhoven. this they would, and they lost heavily to psv eindhoven.—

psv eindhoven. this is the heads down, psv eindhoven. this is the heads down. it's _ psv eindhoven. this is the heads down. it's not — psv eindhoven. this is the heads down, it's not gone _ psv eindhoven. this is the heads down, it's not gone well- psv eindhoven. this is the heads down, it's not gone well picture. | down, it's not gone well picture. you have nailed it. celtic will be in. the last time rangers win the champions league group stage they were beating psv eindhoven so rangers on the wrong end of a revenge mission last night. a year ago they beat psv eindhoven to make the champions league group stage. but this time a 5—1 defeat on dutch soil means it's the europa league instead. our sports correspondent katie gornall reports. a humbling, sobering night for rangers. a year ago here in eindhoven, there were very different emotions for rangers. back then, they beat psv to reach the champions league group stages. this time, the dutch found their ruthless streak. rangers started brightly, but the warning signs were there from psv as ishmael saibari landed the first blow. there's no stopping those. michael beale knew once again his side would have to beat

the odds, as well as the dutch. but in the second half, saibari made that task even harder. fans feared the worst. so to the players. they needed a lifeline and their captain delivered. james tavernier scores! but their hope lasted all of 91 seconds as luuk dejong had the filip stadion bouncing once again. psv would score a fourth before it would get even worse for rangers, an own goal to round the night off. this is a disasterfor rangers. psv had their reward and their revenge, while rangers have little time to lick their wounds. it's celtic next. katie gornall, bbc news. now the third round of the league cup is when english teams in europe enter. two of them will play each other. manchetser city and newcastle. you can see the draw on the bbc sport webiste. while sheffield united won't be with them after being knocked out by league one lincoln city on penalties. everton also looked like they'd be heading out to lower league opposition

but scored two late goals to come from behind to win 2—1 at doncaster who are bottom of league two. new signing beto scored on his debut as everton secured their first victory of the season. the us open lost two top men's seeds overnight casper ruud and stefanos tsitsipas are out. tsitsipas ended andy murray's run at wimbledon and he's one of six british players in action later today in new york. he'll be trying reach round three which lily miyazaki couldn't — her first ever grand slam ended by in straight sets by the olympic champion belinda bencic no problems for the world number one and defending champion iga swiatek. she's into round three after beating daria saville in straight sets. swiatek will play the world number 145 kaja juvan next. and the three—time champion novak djokovic is into round three of the men's singles. he beat the spaniard bernabe zapata miralles in straight sets kaden groves has made it two wins in two days at cycling's vuelta a espana. but only just. just like on tuesday, the australian was too quick for everyone else in the sprint finish, beating filippo ganna on the line.

overall leader remco evenepoel extended his advantage to 11 seconds. it's september tomorrow. but england's cricketers have just started a new series. their 0di matches later against new zealand are warm ups for the world cup. before that there are four t20 games, and the first provided an easy win for the home side england bowled first and that allowed brydon carse to make an impact on his t20 debut. the durham bowler took three wickets on his home ground to help restrict new zealand to 139 for 9. england were always in control in the chase. dawid malan hit a half century as they won by seven wickets, reaching their target with six overs to spare. i couldn't ask for a better start. you know, when i got the news from josh yesterday afternoon that i'd be playing, you know, a lot of excitement to be able to play at durham, you know, where i've played my cricket over the last nine years. so a lot of familiar faces and familiar surroundings.

so durham just made me feel that little bit more relaxed coming into the ground today. meanwhile england's women will begin their three—match t20 series against sri lanka today and they'll go into it on the back of a groundbreaking decision yesterday. their international match fees have been increased to equal the men's with immediate effect. the change was recommended in the independent commission for equity in cricket report, which found discrimination is "widespread" in english and welsh cricket. it's great, isn't it? it's kind of reward, i guess, from what's been a remarkable summer. and you talk about the women's game playing a really big role in the sport and things like the hundred and putting the women's game alongside the men's. and i think this is sort of backing that up with notjust words but actions as well. look, a really pleasing thing. boards around the world have started to do it. you saw south africa recently. new zealand have done the same match fees for their women as they've done the men.

so yeah really pleasing announcement and another good step forward. and that means 25% of the men's fees yesterday, but today 100%. times pay rise of the women's team. than rise of the women's team. in equalisation. rise of the women's team. an equalisation. let's _ rise of the women's team. an equalisation. let's have - rise of the women's team. an equalisation. let's have a - rise of the women's team. an | equalisation. let's have a look rise of the women's team. an . equalisation. let's have a look at the weather _ equalisation. let's have a look at the weather and _ equalisation. let's have a look at the weather and carol— equalisation. let's have a look at the weather and carol seems - equalisation. let's have a look at the weather and carol seems to l equalisation. let's have a look at - the weather and carol seems to have a giant cheese behind her. a shot from above. you know when they are completely intact? find from above. you know when they are completely intact?— completely intact? and carol would be i in: on completely intact? and carol would be lying on the _ completely intact? and carol would be lying on the trees. _ completely intact? and carol would be lying on the trees. a _ completely intact? and carol would be lying on the trees. a wheel. - completely intact? and carol would| be lying on the trees. a wheel. nice bit of cheese. _ be lying on the trees. a wheel. nice bit of cheese. some _ be lying on the trees. a wheel. nice bit of cheese. some of— be lying on the trees. a wheel. nice bit of cheese. some of the - bit of cheese. some of the conversations _ bit of cheese. some of the conversations we - bit of cheese. some of the conversations we have - bit of cheese. some of the conversations we have are| bit of cheese. some of the i conversations we have are so bit of cheese. some of the - conversations we have are so totally unexpected, but good morning everybody. this is a fabulous picture — everybody. this is a fabulous picture sent in by one of the weather— picture sent in by one of the weather watchers of the super blue moon _ weather watchers of the super blue moon taken last night in norfolk. we had clear— moon taken last night in norfolk. we had clear skies across central and eastern _ had clear skies across central and eastern areas and this is where we have _ eastern areas and this is where we have the _ eastern areas and this is where we have the driest conditions we have a clutch _ have the driest conditions we have a clutch of _ have the driest conditions we have a clutch of weather fronts moving north _ clutch of weather fronts moving north and — clutch of weather fronts moving north and east and also across

southern — north and east and also across southern counties in the next 24 hours _ southern counties in the next 24 hours so — southern counties in the next 24 hours so we start with a lot of dry weather _ hours so we start with a lot of dry weather and showers knocking around but we _ weather and showers knocking around but we have _ weather and showers knocking around but we have the rain coming in from the south—west already extending into northern ireland and the rain will continue to march north and east _ will continue to march north and east as— will continue to march north and east as we — will continue to march north and east as we go through the course of the day, _ east as we go through the course of the day, throwing mcleod ahead of it and brightening up behind it but the sunnier— and brightening up behind it but the sunnier skies will be across scotland _ sunnier skies will be across scotland and northern england and even here — scotland and northern england and even here through the day as the weather— even here through the day as the weather front gets closer we will see more — weather front gets closer we will see more cloud and by the end of the afternoon _ see more cloud and by the end of the afternoon some heavy, thundery downpours across south—west england. temperatures today 15 in the north to about _ temperatures today 15 in the north to about 20 in the south. heading through— to about 20 in the south. heading through the evening and overnight the weather front is weakening as it moves _ the weather front is weakening as it moves north and east with patchy rain but _ moves north and east with patchy rain but at — moves north and east with patchy rain but at the same time heavy, thundery— rain but at the same time heavy, thundery downpours across southern areas _ thundery downpours across southern areas. there will be clear skies coming — areas. there will be clear skies coming in _ areas. there will be clear skies coming in and under the clear skies in sheltered — coming in and under the clear skies in sheltered glens in scotland, temperatures could fall to three or 4 degrees —

temperatures could fall to three or 4 degrees. we could see a touch of frost _ 4 degrees. we could see a touch of frost first— 4 degrees. we could see a touch of frost first thing in the morning but generally— frost first thing in the morning but generally we are in double figures under— generally we are in double figures under mild night. tomorrow we have a weak weather front across northern england _ weak weather front across northern england and southern scotland and northern _ england and southern scotland and northern ireland with patchy rain and a _ northern ireland with patchy rain and a few— northern ireland with patchy rain and a few showers to start the day and a few showers to start the day and heavy— and a few showers to start the day and heavy downpours clearing from the south—east and then a fair bit of sunshine — the south—east and then a fair bit of sunshine in the north and also south _ of sunshine in the north and also south but — of sunshine in the north and also south but it— of sunshine in the north and also south but it feel cooler on the coast — south but it feel cooler on the coast of — south but it feel cooler on the coast of the north sea with the onshore — coast of the north sea with the onshore breeze but generally temperatures between 14 and 22 degrees — temperatures between 14 and 22 degrees. heading into the weekend the high—pressure establish itself across— the high—pressure establish itself across the uk but this weather front is not _ across the uk but this weather front is not too _ across the uk but this weather front is not too far away from the far north— is not too far away from the far north of— is not too far away from the far north of scotland that will bring in cloud _ north of scotland that will bring in cloud and — north of scotland that will bring in cloud and rain. on saturday we start with mist— cloud and rain. on saturday we start with mist and fog across southern england _ with mist and fog across southern england and northern ireland that will be _ england and northern ireland that will be slow to clear than a lot of dry weather. a5 will be slow to clear than a lot of dry weather. as the weather front approaches it will throw in some cloud _ approaches it will throw in some cloud and — approaches it will throw in some cloud and turn that bit windier across— cloud and turn that bit windier across the _ cloud and turn that bit windier across the far north—west and these are the _

across the far north—west and these are the temperatures, 15 up to 23 degrees _ are the temperatures, 15 up to 23 degrees and sunday is almost a replay — thanks, carol. guidelines on diagnosing and treating spinal cancer in england and wales are to be updated for the first time in 15 years. the disease is one of the most common secondary cancers, with around 4,000 cases in the uk each year. the health watchdog, nice, is expected to recommend changes based on research to improve and extend the lives of terminal patients. anna collinson reports. this is about the cancer that never makes the headlines. the impact of having a spinal emergency is devastating. a deadly cancer which needs treating within 24 hours. i'm grateful for every day, every month, enjoying what we can do. these people have given us that. ready, steady, slide. and the team gifting valuable months to terminal patients.

i want to leave this planet comfortable and cared for. if it wasn't caught, she would be paraplegic at this point, i think. it's8am. and decisions here can determine how patients lives end. they ordered a whole spine mris as an urgent case. yvonne is top of the list and they're worried. she needs radiotherapy as soon as possible. this team specializes in the early detection of emergency spinal cancer across cheshire and merseyside. we need to get her here, for treatment. delayed care, even by hours, could mean permanent paralysis. we'll arrange to bring her across. we'll get an urgent ambulance. and just weeks of life, instead of months. yvonne's been rushed from warrington to liverpool. i'm going to go away today. she already knows she has lung cancer, but now something has been found on her spine after she reported back pain. this has been going on for several months. i thought i had a gardening injury thatjust didn't

really get any better. thank you so much for speaking to us. really appreciate it. we're with yvonne as she finds out that the cancer has spread to her back. so it is an emergency, but it's only one treatment. we can get that all done today. without action, the bones that should protect the delicate spinal cord will instead crush it. and that could mean incontinence and paralysis. keep you strong. keep you strong for your treatment. this life ending condition is one of the most common secondary cancers. i've had a good innings. i don't particularly want to leave all my loved ones. i'm ok with it. i just... everybody else isn't. that's what hurts. it sounds like you're very loved. iam. i'm lucky. by lunchtime, yvonne has had a ct

scan and dr claire hart can see where the problem is. the cancer within the bone had grown to compress to squeeze the spinal canal. the white fluid should flow past. you can see that it's squeezed very tight. it will make a noise. but you won't feel anything at all. what's the ideal outcome for yvonne in this case? what we're wanting is for the bone and the spinal canal to get a good enough dose of radiation. pop that on the other finger. after seven years, this service has seen the average survival rate increase by six months and the quality of life improve, while freeing up valuable nhs beds. you don't want to be here. don't get me wrong. but if you've got to come to a place, this is it. robert had his treatment here earlier this year. so nice to see you up and about.

when i saw you last time you were in the bed. it's lovely. a scan found cancer on the spine, but it took further tests to work out he also had cancer of the esophagus. the original shock was horrendous. i'm not a softie. i had tears in my eyes, it was really awful. and there's no easy way to tell somebody. i mean, you just say you've got cancer. but it's a massive word. robert knew he was on borrowed time. once he was home and back on his feet, he made a big decision. he got down on one knee in front of my three boys and their wives. and four grandchildren. and proposed. and she said yes. i left him in hospital with big, wide eyes, having just been told he can't be cured. and i thought, what's more important in life now? he wants me to be his wife. so, let's do it. i'm 75 years old. some of my friends are no longer here, so i'm grateful for every day, every month, enjoying what we can do. and these people have given us that, haven't they?

they've been brilliant. the impact of having a spinal emergency in the middle of your life is devastating to everybody. so knowing that actually we gave the roberts a chance for this not to be, you know, the very end of their life, it means everything to us. nice want this kind of treatment rolled out across england and wales. the team here can't alter the final destination for their patients. i've got an itchy back and that's about it, really. but they can get yvonne on her way home tonight. it's nothing to be frightened of. the day's over now. just waiting for transport. yeah. home. been well looked after. yeah, well, you had some red flags. and they can positively change how lives end, giving thousands of people extra valuable time with their families. i'm sure they'll go on to save a lot of people. i couldn't be more grateful.

anna collinson had that report. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london. pret a manger has been fined £800,000 after a worker was left fearing for her life while stuck in one of its freezers. westminster city council said the employee became trapped in temperatures set at —18c for two and a half hours. she was working at the chain's victoria coach station branch in july 2021, and had to be treated for suspected hypothermia. the company said it had carried out a full review and co—operated with the council's investigaton. people are risking their lives by walking along the tracks at a south—west london railway station. network rail

says there've been several cases of people on the tracks at motspur park station in new malden after a footbridge was closed for renovations. five incidents have been repored including adults and children. londoners are ditching cash faster than any other region. the number of visits to cash machines in the capital has halved since 2019 according to recent data. but with some services and shops going completely cashless there is concern that some people could feel excluded. i think it's really useful. so i don't like carrying cash now. it makes it a whole load easier, but i just don't think it's very accessible for everybody. when you spend by card, you don't know how much you can spend, but when you buy cash, so you know you have £15 or £20 so you can adjust your budget. i love it because i never carry |ca5h, so for me it's brilliant. | the consultation over the closures of hundreds of railway ticket offices closes tomorrow. all three main rail unions

are campaigning against the closures warning it would particularly affect disabled and elderly passengers. the rail delivery group said it would make sure customers' views are taken into account. let's take a look at the tubes now — good news. most lines running well and just minor delays on thejubilee line. now onto the weather. the general theme so far this august will continue today. today is the last day of the meteorological summer but once again not looking very like summer but things are set to cheer up as we head into the weekend and of course the meteorological autumn. last night it was rather chilly with temperatures dropping back to high single figures for some but we have more cloud edging in from the south—west so those temperatures starting to recover and along with the cloud come outbreaks of rain. most of the rain will be light

and patchy through the morning but it could pep up and become heavier later in the day. temperatures won't make it much past the high teens in celsius and there is a noticeable south—westerly wind. a wet day in store for many. overnight, we will keep the outbreaks of rain along with the layers of cloud, so a lot milder tonight. a cloudy start to the day tomorrow. it will be warmer with the small chance of an afternoon shower. that's it — back to charlie and naga.

good morning. welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. 0ur headlines today... police chiefs are to be given new powers to sack rogue officers — it follows the convictions of former met constables wayne couzens and david carrick. covid and flu vaccines are to be rolled out a month early in england because of the emergence of a new covid variant. hurricane idalia leaves a trail of destruction across florida. in sport... it's a nightmare in the netherlands for rangers. they miss out qualifying for the champions league. a big defeat by psv eindhoven has them heading for the europa league instead. and what a view! the blue supermoon has lit up skies across the world.

the best chance of seeing that was across central and eastern areas. clear skies this morning and sunshine. also some rain. coming in from the south—west and pushing north—east through the day. all the details later on in the programme. it's thursday, 31st of august. police chiefs in england and wales are to be given new powers to sack officers found guilty of gross misconduct. the overhaul of disciplinary processes was prompted by the convictions of former metropolitan police officers wayne couzens — who murdered sarah everard — and the serial rapist, david carrick. our home editor mark easton reports. what is your relationship with malhotra? he's my cousin. i never knew it was so bad what he was doing. otherwise, i'd never have gone along with it. frustration of pursuing bent coppers has seen sunday night tv drama echo the real world of policing.

the head of scotland yard, sir mark rowley, is among a number of police chiefs, who've been pushing the government to give them more powers to identify and sack rogue officers. the further people are away from it, the more forgiving they are of the behaviour is what i've seen. so i want... i want the powers to be able to deal with this. the appalling crimes committed by the serving met officers, wayne cousins and david carrick, have damaged public confidence. today, the home office has agreed to give top cops more say in who gets dismissed for misconduct. new rules mean that instead of a completely independent panel, a chief constable or a deputy will chair the misconduct hearing attended by an independent lawyer and a layperson. if they conclude an officer is guilty of gross misconduct, the individual will be automatically dismissed. absolutely want it to be fair, the public would want it to be fair. but we also want to have a system where those that are found to have committed gross misconduct should not serve in policing. and it's good to see that strengthened. but both the police federation representing the rank and file

and the police conduct watchdog, the iopc, have expressed concerns that top officers might have too much power. you're going to be marking your own homework. you're going to bejudge and jury. with a legally—qualified professional and an independent member and, of course, still route of appeal through to the police appeals tribunal, there are plenty of checks and balances to ensure independence. if the public is to be convinced that more is being done to root out officers who abuse their powers, they must also be confident that police chiefs deciding who gets sacked won't abuse their powers either. mark easton, bbc news. naga has more news. the rollout of the covid and flu vaccine programme is to begin earlier than planned in england, after a new variant of coronavirus was detected. injections will now be offered to older residents of care homes and other vulnerable people from the 11th of september. 0ur reporter harry farley has more.

preparing for winter. this new covid mutation has not yet been labelled a variant of concern. that would mean it had the potential to drive a fresh wave of illness. but health officials have decided to bring forward the flu and covid vaccine programmes as a precautionary move. so, in england, the vaccine rollout will begin from the 11th of september, a month earlier than planned. older adult care home residents, people who are clinically vulnerable and those over 65 will be called to receive theirjabs, as well as health workers and carers. little is known about the new variant — ba 286 - but in the us, the centers for disease control and prevention has warned it could increase infection. we don't know all the details yet. what we do know does raise the possibility that this new variant could potentially evade

current immunity to increase transmission, for example. and it could also potentially be of higher severity than variants that we've seen lately. in the uk, the government said scientists will continue to monitor the new variant and urged those eligible to get the jab. it's really important that people who are vulnerable get their immunity topped up by having a vaccine. that will help to protect them but it will also help, hopefully, to reduce the pressures which come every winter, but which may be particularly tough on the nhs this winter. it's that fear about pressures on hospitals that's partly behind the decision to bring forward the vaccine programme this autumn. if those concerns that this new variant increases the risk of infection are proved right, then nhs england bosses warn it could be a very challenging winter ahead. harry farley, bbc news.

more than 50 people have died, and 43 others have been injured, in a fire in a block of flats injohannesburg. city authorities say it's unclear what sparked the blaze at the five—storey building in the business district in the city centre. firefighters have rescued some residents despite the fire having gutted the building. a search and recovery operation continues. hundreds of thousands of people remain without power in the us states of florida and georgia in the wake of hurricane idalia. it's weakened into a tropical storm but residents are being warned it still remains a threat to life. helena humphrey has the latest. idalia has already moved on from florida but, in herwake, a path of destruction. in the rural community of cedar key, hurricane winds ripped down walls with ease, some homes all but hollowed out, leaving the storm surge to pour in,

washing away the everyday trappings of life. i don't think anybody can deny the impact of the climate crisis any more. just look around. historic floods. i mean, historic floods. more intense droughts, extreme heat. significant wildfires have caused significant damage like we've never seen before. federal authorities have promised whatever it takes to get the state back up and running. but, in florida and in georgia, nearly half a million people were without power. here, in cedar key, one of the hardest hit areas, people have escaped with their lives, but not their livelihoods. hotels have been destroyed, shops have been submerged. and some residents i've been speaking to have been telling me that they've onlyjust recovered from other hurricanes in florida. and now this. and even as this storm weakens moving north, the warning from authorities is that the danger isn't over. the water was still two feet below the seawall. so i went back to bed and he woke me

up about 7:30 and said, "we got water in the house." just cleaning up the mess, the messy yard, the fence that blew over and things like that, and waiting for the electricity to come back on, so... but, like i say, we're the lucky ones. i mean, my poor neighbour over here got a boat in his backyard. as residents of the big bend in florida recover from the strongest storm in over a century, they're also having to get to grips with a new reality — that disasters like this one are unlikely to be a once—in—a—lifetime event. helena humphrey, bbc news, florida. the rspb has apologised for a social media post in which it accused rishi sunak and two members of his cabinet of lying. the conservation charity said the government had, in its view, "weakened environmental policies," by easing restrictions on water pollution for housing developments in england. ministers insist the change will be offset by other measures.

the mother of the president of spain's football federation, luis rubiales, has been taken to hospital on the third day of a hunger strike. she's been protesting against the criticism of her son for kissing jenni hermosoa on the lips after their world cup triumph. the sandwich chain, pret a manger, has been fined £800,000, after a member of staff was trapped in a walk—in freezer, at one of its london shops, for two and a half hours. the woman was treated for suspected hypothermia. a new defence secretary is expected to be announced today — to replace ben wallace who said he would stand down at the next cabinet reshuffle after four years in the job. 0ur political correspondent david cornockjoins us now. is there quite a list or a shortlist of potential replacements? good morning. of potential replacements? good morninu. of potential replacements? good mornin _ ,., ., ., of potential replacements? good morninu. ., ., ., �* morning. good morning, naga. ben wallace has— morning. good morning, naga. ben wallace has been _ morning. good morning, naga. ben wallace has been in _ morning. good morning, naga. ben wallace has been in the _ morning. good morning, naga. ben wallace has been in the cabinet - wallace has been in the cabinet departure lounge for a few weeks

since he revealed to rishi sunak he would not be fighting the next general election. the westminster women mail is going into overdrive. at the moment the list is not that long. —— rumour mill. james heappey is on the list, a former army major, well experienced in the field. another isjohn glenn, senior treasury minister, very close to rishi sunak. perhaps the most intriguing name being discussed this morning by mps and in pages of the daily telegraph and elsewhere is that of liam fox. he was defence secretary under david cameron for a year before having to resign under something of a cloud although he has returned to government since then under theresa may. appointing him, someone outside government, it would make thejob of someone outside government, it would make the job of the prime minister a little easier because it would mean he would not have to have a wider reshuffle, he could say that for another day. no word from downing

street at the moment but we do expect a name today.— street at the moment but we do expect a name today. thank you very much. let's have a look at the weather. good morning, everybody. this morning is a pleasant start to the day for many of us as you can see from this picture taken earlier in york. there is rain around. we already have rain in the south—west of england but also through wales and northern ireland. as we go through the morning the rain will push north and east. ahead of it, a lot of sunshine to start the day. as the front approaches bringing the rain, the cloud will build filter as we move into northern england and northern scotland are largely dry start with some sunshine. as we go through the rest of the day the weather front will continue to push north and east. clearing behind it

across south wales and south—west england for a time. you can already see thundery showers coming into the south—west before the end of the afternoon. in the sunshine it will feel pleasant when temperatures 15 to 20 degrees. in the west we are looking at very similar values. not as pleasant in the rain. interleaving the evening and overnight the weather front will push north and east as a weak feature bringing in cloud, patchy light rain, heavy century showers putting across southern england. it will be a mild night for most. under clear skies in sheltered glens temperatures could slip down to three, 4 degrees. you could find brass thrust first thing tomorrow. tomorrow here is a weak weather front producing cloud. —— grass frost. we are looking at the sunshine with highs into the low 20s. ., ., sunshine with highs into the low 20s. . ,, , ., sunshine with highs into the low 20s. . ,, . sunshine with highs into the low 20s. . . . , 20s. thank you so much. we will see ou later. rebuilding public trust and confidence in policing is behind a decision to overhaul

the disciplinary process for officers who are found guilty of gross misconduct. chief constables will have greater powers to investigate rogue staff and act quickly to remove them. we're joined now by shadow home secretary, yvette cooper. good morning to you. thank you for joining us. what do you think of this change in terms of police officers facing automatic dismissal if found guilty of gross misconduct and the empowerment of chief constables? i and the empowerment of chief constables?— and the empowerment of chief constables? ~ .,, , ., , constables? i think most people would be shocked _ constables? i think most people would be shocked at _ constables? i think most people would be shocked at the - constables? i think most people would be shocked at the idea i constables? i think most people | would be shocked at the idea that someone who is guilty of gross misconduct is not automatically sacked at the moment. people who abuse their power or are guilty of serious misconduct or crime should not be police officers. police do amazing work each day to keep us safe. we need to have confidence in the work they do. that is undermined if abuse is not dealt with. the reforms are long overdue. we called

for an overhaul of the vetting and misconduct system long ago. we could not have dealt with some of the real failings in the case, for example of the awful david carrick case. what further measures are needed? the david carrick case, he was not suspended even though he was being investigated for rain allegations. that should be automatic. they should automatically be suspended. there should be national mandatory vetting standards. you need national standards in place. still a great overhaul of the way misconduct works. we have had awful cases taking place. a officers across the country want to know the government is backing them to make sure high

standards are in place. these have been too long overdue and do not go far enough so that everybody including the police and police officers working hard each day can have confidence in the way the system works.— have confidence in the way the system works. just to go back to chief constables _ system works. just to go back to chief constables and _ system works. just to go back to chief constables and that - system works. just to go back to chief constables and that power| chief constables and that power ahead of the police watchdog —— a second ahead of the police watchdog has warned against making police constablesjudge and jury in constables judge and jury in disciplinary constablesjudge and jury in disciplinary hearings. at the moment there are lawyers, there is a legal process involved. are you concerned that chief constables could make the decisions straightaway and being judge and jury, does that sit comfortably with you? there has to be processes _ comfortably with you? there has to be processes and _ comfortably with you? there has to be processes and safeguards - comfortably with you? there has to be processes and safeguards to - comfortably with you? there has to i be processes and safeguards to make sure the system is founder and chief constables do not abuse their power. of course that is right. the current

system is not working. i have seen cases where someone has caused all sorts of huge problems within policing or had serious questions around domestic abuse and yet the full has not been able to take the action it wanted because the system has been too slow or there had been serious problems in the way in which it has worked. clearly reforms are needed. that is why i think it is so important we not only have reforms taking place but also go further to make sure additional standards are in place as well. you always had to have a system where communities can feel confident in policing and their systems are in place. flan feel confident in policing and their systems are in place.— systems are in place. can i talk to ou systems are in place. can i talk to you about — systems are in place. can i talk to you about criminals _ systems are in place. can i talk to you about criminals being - systems are in place. can i talk to you about criminals being made i systems are in place. can i talk to| you about criminals being made to attend sentencing hearings? the most recent high profile case, lucy letby, this has happened again. time and again theirs can delete convicted are not attending sentencing and not hearing victim impact statements. —— those

convicted are not attending. there is no need for this legislation, it is no need for this legislation, it is sad, because the powers are already bad for the judges. the clamour to make this happen is getting election headlines on both sides. what has changed that makes a tangible difference? i sides. what has changed that makes a tangible difference?— tangible difference? i think the real problem — tangible difference? i think the real problem is _ tangible difference? i think the real problem is we _ tangible difference? i think the real problem is we have - tangible difference? i think the real problem is we have seen l tangible difference? i think the i real problem is we have seen case after case where killers have not gone to court and have not faced the victims were faced the families. they have not stood in front of a judge to hear a sentence being given. that is cowardly, shameful. we called for a change in the law about 18 months ago to make it easier to get convicted criminals before thejudge, before easier to get convicted criminals before the judge, before families, before the judge, before families, before the judge, before families, before the court, said a properly faced justice and you do not have a

cowardly situation when they do not hide away in their sales and had to face justice. hide away in their sales and had to face justice-— hide away in their sales and had to face 'ustice. , , . ., ,., face justice. judges have that power alread , face justice. judges have that power already. don't _ face justice. judges have that power already, don't they? _ face justice. judges have that power already, don't they? we _ face justice. judges have that power already, don't they? we called - face justice. judges have that power already, don't they? we called for l already, don't they? we called for the law to be _ already, don't they? we called for the law to be strengthened - already, don't they? we called for the law to be strengthened in - already, don't they? we called for. the law to be strengthened in order to make that easier and clearer. we called for that 18 months ago. families have been campaigning for this because it has not been happening. i think the shame is the government could have introduced this by now. the government could do it. y this by now. the government could do it. , ., , ., this by now. the government could do it. sorry to interrupt. i do not understand — it. sorry to interrupt. i do not understand how _ it. sorry to interrupt. i do not understand how if _ it. sorry to interrupt. i do not understand how if the - it. sorry to interrupt. i do not understand how if the judges | it. sorry to interrupt. i do not - understand how if the judges have the power to do this in the first place but what needs to be made clearer? they have the power. we think if clearer? they have the power. - think if parliament has made clear and done so through the law this is what we expect this is what parliament expects and what should happen in cases across the country, we think that will make it easier forfamilies and for the we think that will make it easier for families and for the courts to make sure this happens.-

make sure this happens. yvette coo aer, make sure this happens. yvette cooper, shadow _ make sure this happens. yvette cooper, shadow home - make sure this happens. yvette i cooper, shadow home secretary, make sure this happens. yvette - cooper, shadow home secretary, thank you for your time with us this morning. nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, is the third most used drug by young people in england and wales. the government wants to make possession illegal, but health experts have warned that banning the substance could stop users seeking medical help in hospital. newsnight�*s yasminara khan reports. canisters and silver bullets, better—known as laughing gas are becoming a familiar sight on british streets. here in the inner—city suburbs in birmingham, the use of nitrous oxide is becoming a visible problem and his impact on communities both socially and health—wise. i had just been walking around the park. we are here at the pond. you can see one, two, three, four, five, six canisters. 0n the floor as well billions that are used

to attach to canisters. according to government figures, nitrous oxide is the third most used drug among young people. hate the third most used drug among young a-eole. ~ ., , the third most used drug among young eo le, a ., , , the third most used drug among young a-eole. ~ ., , , ., people. we are seeing every week aatients, people. we are seeing every week patients. young — people. we are seeing every week patients, young people _ people. we are seeing every week patients, young people under- people. we are seeing every week patients, young people under the| people. we are seeing every week i patients, young people under the age of 25 usually a between 15 and 25 coming to hospital with neurological symptoms, loss of sensation in their legs, sometimes their arms, difficulty walking. some of them cannot walk at all. they are carried in, coming in on a wheelchair, loss of bladder and bowel control or sexual dysfunction.— of bladder and bowel control or sexual dysfunction. concerns about the health and _ sexual dysfunction. concerns about the health and social _ sexual dysfunction. concerns about the health and social effects - sexual dysfunction. concerns about the health and social effects are i the health and social effects are being felt across communities. here in birmingham, zach not his real name, did not want to show his face because he is embarrassed as to battling an addiction.— battling an addiction. canisters, bi refill battling an addiction. canisters, big refill canisters, _ battling an addiction. canisters, big refill canisters, one - battling an addiction. canisters, big refill canisters, one thing i battling an addiction. canisters, | big refill canisters, one thing led to another. big refill canisters, one thing led to another-— to another. how easy is it to get hold of? you — to another. how easy is it to get hold of? you can _ to another. how easy is it to get hold of? you can walk— to another. how easy is it to get hold of? you can walk down - to another. how easy is it to get

hold of? you can walk down any| hold of? you can walk down any street and _ hold of? you can walk down any street and it _ hold of? you can walk down any street and it is _ hold of? you can walk down any street and it is out _ hold of? you can walk down any street and it is out there - hold of? you can walk down any street and it is out there in - hold of? you can walk down any street and it is out there in the l street and it is out there in the shops. i street and it is out there in the sho s. ., ,, ., street and it is out there in the sho s. ., . ., shops. i met kath in south wirral who saw first-hand _ shops. i met kath in south wirral who saw first-hand the _ shops. i met kath in south wirral who saw first-hand the damage l who saw first—hand the damage nitrous oxide can do. who saw first-hand the damage nitrous oxide can do.— who saw first-hand the damage nitrous oxide can do. when you are the one going _ nitrous oxide can do. when you are the one going to — nitrous oxide can do. when you are the one going to pick— nitrous oxide can do. when you are the one going to pick your - nitrous oxide can do. when you are the one going to pick your son - nitrous oxide can do. when you are the one going to pick your son up l the one going to pick your son up from _ the one going to pick your son up from somewhere and finding him just basically— from somewhere and finding him just basically laying there, cannot speak, — basically laying there, cannot speak, it _ basically laying there, cannot speak, it isjust... it is absolutely heartbreaking. you are waiting _ absolutely heartbreaking. you are waiting for a call to tell you your son is— waiting for a call to tell you your son is dead. waiting for a call to tell you your son is dead-— waiting for a call to tell you your son is dead. , i. ,., ., son is dead. there is your son now? servin: a son is dead. there is your son now? serving a custodial— son is dead. there is your son now? serving a custodial prison _ son is dead. there is your son now? serving a custodial prison sentence | serving a custodial prison sentence for nitrous— serving a custodial prison sentence for nitrous oxide. the serving a custodial prison sentence for nitrous oxide.— serving a custodial prison sentence for nitrous oxide. the government is aalannin to for nitrous oxide. the government is planning to categorise _ for nitrous oxide. the government is planning to categorise nitrous - planning to categorise nitrous oxide. it is only an offence to supply the substance for recreational use at the moment. we are recreational use at the moment. - are concerned as clinicians this could lead to more harm. unlikely to deter people from using nitrous oxide but if there is fear of a criminal record and recrimination

people may delay when they develop symptoms coming to hospital at a time when their symptoms are treatable on the net effect may be they develop long—term harm, long—term damage. they develop long-term harm, long-term damage. they develop long-term harm, lonr-term damaue. ., , ., long-term damage. mohammed runs a crassroots long-term damage. mohammed runs a grassroots organisation _ long-term damage. mohammed runs a grassroots organisation in _ grassroots organisation in birmingham could kick it, helping to deal with drug addiction. he thinks the law change could help police to make it clear on what is legal and what is not. it make it clear on what is legal and what is not-— what is not. it will help drug services and _ what is not. it will help drug services and the _ what is not. it will help drug services and the local - what is not. it will help drug services and the local police j what is not. it will help drug i services and the local police to what is not. it will help drug - services and the local police to get the information out there that the actual law element make people understand what is legal and what is illegal. the understand what is legal and what is ille . al. , ., understand what is legal and what is illeaal. _, ., , illegal. the government has confirmed — illegal. the government has confirmed its _ illegal. the government has confirmed its intention - illegal. the government has confirmed its intention to i illegal. the government has - confirmed its intention to proceed with criminalising nitrous oxide by telling us it has set out a clear strategy and its anti—social behaviour action plan for police to deal with misuse of this substance. the company is taking steps to deal with harms caused by it but questions are being asked if the proposed plans will have any real benefits for families gripped by nitrous oxide.

there's more about this issue on newsnight tonight at 10.30pm on bbc two as well as on the bbc iplayer. the independent inquiry into how nurse lucy letby was able to murder seven babies has been changed to a statutory inquiry, following criticism from victims�* families. it means the inquiry will now have greater powers to compel witnesses to give evidence. we're nowjoined by tamlin bolton, a solicitor, who represents the parents of seven of letby�*s victims. very good morning to you. thank you for your time this morning. i wonder what your initial reaction is to enact change, to a statutory inquiry. enact change, to a statutory inuui . , , , enact change, to a statutory inui _ ,, , ., , inquiry. huge news yesterday. really nood, inquiry. huge news yesterday. really good. really — inquiry. huge news yesterday. really good, really welcome _ inquiry. huge news yesterday. really good, really welcome news - inquiry. huge news yesterday. really good, really welcome news for - inquiry. huge news yesterday. really good, really welcome news for all. inquiry. huge news yesterday. really good, really welcome news for all of| good, really welcome news for all of other families we represent. everybody involved in the trial. certainly it is in the general public, now we have the statutory inquiry the powers to disclose

evidence and order witnesses to attend. they have to give evidence under azz. we can now look at the scope of that inquiry, who will be appointed as chair and into the core participants will be.— participants will be. some of the families have _ participants will be. some of the families have made _ participants will be. some of the families have made another - participants will be. some of the i families have made another people had made it clear why they thought this was so important. can you give us a sense of why their families particularly felt like the need for the further measures that will be available through this process? i think certainly for the families i represent when they have lost a lot of faith and trust in the nhs. it is really important they were not just relying on a duty of candour for openness and honesty in the nhs to reveal the documents. for key people in the nhs trust, they were definitely going to be there to attend. what they did not want was to go through an independent inquiry which would take two years. the

answer was not to be there because they did not have all the evidence needed to draw conclusions. fine needed to draw conclusions. one issue that many _ needed to draw conclusions. one issue that many people had talked about and indeed he referenced a moment ago, is the length of time the statutory inquiry could take. obviously it is very detailed and requires people to give evidence but that takes more time. as she will be well aware, people are concerned about what is happening on a day—to—day basis within the nhs. it is a bit hard to marry there two things up, isn't it? it is a bit hard to marry there two things up, isn't it?— things up, isn't it? it is, really important— things up, isn't it? it is, really important to _ things up, isn't it? it is, really important to have _ things up, isn't it? it is, really important to have pace - things up, isn't it? it is, really important to have pace when l things up, isn't it? it is, really. important to have pace when you things up, isn't it? it is, really- important to have pace when you are moving forward with an investigation like this and this kind of inquiry, particular when it concerns the nhs. what you do not want is to dissuade users of the nhs, us as patients were to stop going to hospital, be fearful of when you are vulnerable and ill from going in to see a doctor. it is important when the government is saying initially we need to do it independently because

it is quicker and can get us there faster, that they now move forward with the statutory inquiry at a similar pace and similar speed because this is a health care service and people are concerned. can i ask, for those who do not follow statutory inquiries closely, what is the remit? is it theirjob to apportion blame at the end of the process or is itjust strictly speaking a run—through, a detailed account of what happened when? that is correct. account of what happened when? that is correct- it — account of what happened when? that is correct. it is _ account of what happened when? that is correct. it is an _ account of what happened when? trust is correct. it is an investigation, essentially. an analysis of the events. the inquiry itself will set the scope and set its terms of reference to look at exactly what it wants to consider and who needs to be involved in what expert evidence it needs. it is not adversarial and does not assign any liability to anyone and draws conclusions. from that, certain organisations with certain bodies i should say with powers like the co

certain bodies i should say with powers like the cc) c of the cps can never move forward with —— can then move forward with a prosecution if they think it is suitable to so do. thank you. guide dogs for the blind has launched a campaign to encourage more volunteers to foster breeding dogs, whose puppies will eventually be trained as future guide dogs. the charity says it needs to reduce the length of time people wait to be paired with a dog and boost its breeding programme. amy cole reports. full of energy and bounce. six weeks ago, abby gave birth to a litter of four pups, who will eventually become guide dogs. mum is cared for by volunteerjane kempton. this is the second litterjane's had in her home since abby came to live with her five years ago. do you have to take time off work, though, to be able to assist abby and the pups? yes, i do.

but, fortunately, my daughter has been approved by guide dogs, so she's been able to share looking after the puppies with me, and that's helped a huge amount. we've been able to juggle it and share the task between us, so it hasn't been too onerous. do you think that would put people off, though, having to take this time? you do need to be able to commit quite a large amount of time, but if you can do it, it's so worth it. so try not to be put off by that. jane lives in harbury, about five miles away from guide dogs for the blind's national centre in leamington spa. that's crucial because all volunteers, who take on a dog for breeding or a guide dog mum as they're called, have to live within an hour of the centre because that's where all the veterinary checks take place. the charity is trying to boost its breeding programme to help tackle the long list of people waiting for a guide dog. but finding volunteers is the worst it's ever been. we've seen quite a decline in volunteers since covid. also, you know, over recent years,

we've had a lot of our guide dog mums retire, so leave the breeding programme and we're also needing to... we want to increase our numbers of guide dog puppies to put out there in training and produce more guide dogs. and, for that, we need more... more breeding dog holders. i think it's fair to say that role is where it all starts. george upfield got his own yoko seven years ago and she's changed his life. had i not had her, i wouldn't have been able to go to university and be as confident as i was. so do you think volunteers for guide dog mums, they'rejust so important? they really are very important. you're not only helping the charity function, but you're helping further down the line. somebody get their independence back. the charity says it wants people to know that all expenses are covered, including vets' bills and food. a huge help in the ongoing cost of living crisis. soon, these puppies will leave jane as they embark

on their special career. but she's already to help abby through her next pregnancy, whenever that may be. amy cole, bbc news. what a good mummy! you could just keep running pictures like that over and over. if we had a poll of our viewers can vote to see that. all the people looking after training guide dogs as well and when they had to give them up. people amazing work. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london. i'm victoria hollins. pret a manger has been fined £800,000 a worker was left fearing for her life while stuck in one of its freezers. westminster city council said the employee became trapped in temperatures set at —18c, for two and a half hours.

she was working at the chain's victoria coach station branch in july 2021. she was treated for suspected hypothermia. the company said it had carried out a full review and co—operated with the council's investigaton. people are risking their lives by walking along the tracks at a south—west london railway station. network rail says there've been several cases of people on the tracks at motspur park station in new malden after a footbridge was closed for renovations. five incidents have been repored including adults and children. the operator of the 02 brixton academy — which was closed following a fatal crush outside — wants to replace its crowd control barriers if it is allowed to re—open. the venue was temporarily stripped of its licence and has been closed since two people died in december. the barriers are among several measures being proposed by the academy music group which runs the venue. a hearing in september is expected to decide the future of the site.

londoners are ditching cash faster than any other region. the number of visits to cash machines in the capital has halved since 2019 according to recent data. but with some services and shops going completely cashless there is concern that some people could feel excluded. i think it's really useful. so i don't like carrying cash now. it makes it a whole load easier, but i just don't think it's very accessible for everybody. when you spend by card, you don't know how much you can spend, but when you buy cash, so you know you have 15 or £20 so you can adjust your budget. i love it because i never carry |ca5h, so for me it's brilliant. | now onto the weather. the general theme so far this august will continue today. today is the last day of the meteorological summer but once again not looking very like summer but things are set

to cheer up as we head into the weekend and of course the meteorological autumn. last night it was rather chilly with temperatures dropping back to high single figures for some, but we have more cloud edging in from the south—west, so temperatures starting to recover and along with the cloud come outbreaks of rain. most of the rain will be light and patchy through the morning but it could pep up and become heavier later in the day. temperatures won't make it much past the high teens in celsius and there is a noticeable south—westerly wind. a wet day in store for many. overnight we keep the outbreaks of rain along with the layers of cloud, so a lot milder tonight and temperature is a noticeable south—westerly wind. a wet day in store for many. overnight we keep the outbreaks of rain along with the layers of cloud, so a lot milder tonight and temperatures not really dropping much past the mid—teens in celsius. a cloudy start tomorrow but the cloud will clear and there will be a lot of sunshine emerging, and it will feel warmer tomorrow with a small chance of an afternoon shower. that's it — back

to charlie and naga. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. the mother of nicole smallman and bibaa henry, who were murdered by a stranger in a london park, has welcomed plans to give police chiefs in england and wales new powers to sack officers found guilty of gross misconduct. two serving met police officers took pictures of the sisters' bodies and shared them with colleagues. mina smallman has campaigned to reform policing standards and now wants to see officers to be dismissed for their actions. we need, this process needs to be speeded up. it needs to be changed. it needs to be more open and transparent. and so i'm really, really pleased. the one thing i would like to happen, this is going on from now, i'd like sir mark and other

commanders to be able to go back over the cases that have been missed and people have slipped through the cracks, but they now can be fast forwarded to dismissal. every time i hear of, you know, justice not being met, corrupt police officers and the stories are still coming out. of course, i revisit my own story. but talking to these amazing people who have experienced terrible trauma, i gather strength and they're backing me, supporting me. as i always say. you're looking at the activist mum. but when i'm at home, i'm battling my demons like anyone else who's found

themselves in this situation. we're joined now by policing minister chris philp. good morning to you. i hope you could hear those words from mina smallman, who said she wanted things speeded up and changed and speeded up speeded up and changed and speeded up and more transparent, so will this new procedure and policy do that? , ., . ., , , that? yes, it will and i completely aaree that? yes, it will and i completely agree with — that? yes, it will and i completely agree with everything _ that? yes, it will and i completely agree with everything she - that? yes, it will and i completely agree with everything she just - that? yes, it will and i completely i agree with everything she just said, in fact. we are tidying up the system with today's announcement to give chief constables and senior officers more power to dismiss officers more power to dismiss officers who do not deserve to wear the uniform or carry the barge. they will chair the misconduct panels and we will make it clear that gross misconduct will automatically lead to dismissal and we will work with the college of policing to list the criminal offences that constitute gross misconduct and the process for misconduct and poor performance is going to be sped up. she also made

an important point about going back and checking, checking people who currently work in the police to see if there is anything of concern in there, so there is a data wash process going on where every single police officer and every pc s0 and member of police staff, over 200,000 in total are being checked against the police national database in the way she was asking for a second ago, so this package of measures will make sure there is no to hide four officers who don't deserve to wear the uniform and i should also say the uniform and i should also say the vast majority of police officers are dedicated and hard—working and brave and we saw a case this week where sergeant graham savill from nottinghamshire tragically lost his life saving the life of a member of the public, but there are a small minority of officers who let down the police force and therefore let down the public and we are determined that action is taken swiftly against those officers and

thatis swiftly against those officers and that is what today's package of measures ensures happens. for that is what today's package of measures ensures happens. for it to work and work _ measures ensures happens. for it to work and work properly _ measures ensures happens. for it to work and work properly it _ measures ensures happens. for it to work and work properly it still - measures ensures happens. for it to work and work properly it still has i work and work properly it still has to be fair. share with me your concerns if there are only about a police chief being in charge solely of getting rid of people he considers to be rogue officers. thea;r considers to be rogue officers. they are not solely _ considers to be rogue officers. they are not solely in _ considers to be rogue officers. they are not solely in charge _ considers to be rogue officers. tie: are not solely in charge and i considers to be rogue officers. tieg are not solely in charge and i think the process is fair. the misconduct panel will be chaired by a senior police officer but the panel will also contain two independent members, one of whom has to be legally qualified, so example is a solicitor or barrister and there is also a right of appeal if a police officer feels they've been unfairly dismissed there is a right of appeal to the appeals tribunal, so i'm satisfied there are plenty of reasonable safeguards in place and that the right balance is being struck by these proposals. hearing what ou struck by these proposals. hearing what you are _ struck by these proposals. hearing what you are saying _ struck by these proposals. hearing what you are saying there - struck by these proposals. hearing what you are saying there and - what you are saying there and reasoning —— reading how it has been presented, on the one hand you are saying police chiefs are in control of getting rid of who they consider rogue officers but in the same

breath you are saying it subject to the same kind of legal restrictions and processes that exist at the moment question but no, because at the moment the police chief, the senior officer doesn't chair the panel. senior officer doesn't chair the aanel. ., �* , senior officer doesn't chair the anel. ., �* , ., senior officer doesn't chair the aanel. . �*, ., ., . ., panel. that's an important change. and secondly _ panel. that's an important change. and secondly we _ panel. that's an important change. and secondly we will— panel. that's an important change. and secondly we will make - panel. that's an important change. and secondly we will make clear. panel. that's an important change. l and secondly we will make clear that gross misconduct will automatically result in dismissal. there's also an issue with officers who have left the force, retired or left under a cloud and for those cases, those will all go through an accelerated process where the chief constable makes a decision themselves that's a deal faster. makes a decision themselves that's a dealfaster. this is a significantly strengthened system compared to the one today but it does contain some safeguards, as it should and it strikes the right balance. this is all about confidence _ strikes the right balance. this is all about confidence in - strikes the right balance. this is all about confidence in the - strikes the right balance. this is | all about confidence in the public which is hugely important in the police force. you have said this is about getting rid of officers who are guilty of gross misconduct and i believe there is a process to determine what is gross misconduct but people listening to you this morning will want to get a sense of what that is. for example, if a

police officer is charged and found guilty of drink—driving, could they carry on serving as a police officer? , ., .. �* carry on serving as a police officer? , ., �* ., , officer? oghre ok, you can't answer that one. officer? oghre ok, you can't answer that one- what _ officer? oghre ok, you can't answer that one. what about _ officer? oghre ok, you can't answer that one. what about somebody - officer? oghre ok, you can't answer. that one. what about somebody guilty of harassment. would that qualify? east h —— each case has to look at this on its merits individually but any case of gross misconduct should result in dismissal. ii i any case of gross misconduct should result in dismissal.— result in dismissal. if i may, -eo . le result in dismissal. if i may, people might _ result in dismissal. if i may, people might be _ result in dismissal. if i may, people might be perturbed i result in dismissal. ifi may, i people might be perturbed that result in dismissal. ifi may, - people might be perturbed that you having presented the policy, i have asked you should a serving police officer who was found guilty of gross misconduct because of harassment, you are saying they could carry on in the force? that seems to be at odds with what you are presenting. mr; seems to be at odds with what you are presenting-— are presenting. my own view is in that case they — are presenting. my own view is in that case they should _ are presenting. my own view is in that case they should be - are presenting. my own view is in i that case they should be dismissed. but obviously everybody deserves a hearing by a panel that contains two

independent members to look at the facts of the case individually but as a matter of general principle, thatis as a matter of general principle, that is the kind of thing i would expect to lead to dismissal. looking at some of the _ expect to lead to dismissal. looking at some of the words _ expect to lead to dismissal. looking at some of the words of— expect to lead to dismissal. looking at some of the words of sir- expect to lead to dismissal. looking at some of the words of sir mark - at some of the words of sir mark rowley, when he was asking you and the government has responded to what he asked you to do, to give him more powers, he has suggested that he thought there were as many as 500 officers in the met police who were suspended or restricted and he felt he was unable to sack them. given this new authority he has, what would you expect to happen in terms of the numbers? this is what people care about, whether officers who are serving, they will have to deal with and there are 500 he estimates, that he called rogue officers. what you think will happen in terms of numbers?— think will happen in terms of numbers? ,, ., , , numbers? mark rowley runs the metropolitan _ numbers? mark rowley runs the metropolitan police _ numbers? mark rowley runs the metropolitan police and - numbers? mark rowley runs the metropolitan police and i - numbers? mark rowley runs the metropolitan police and i don't l numbers? mark rowley runs the . metropolitan police and i don't have access to the figures you have quoted. he access to the figures you have auoted. ,., access to the figures you have auoted. , , . , ., �*, quoted. he said it publicly and it's on record- — quoted. he said it publicly and it's on record- i _ quoted. he said it publicly and it's on record. i would _ quoted. he said it publicly and it's on record. i would expect- quoted. he said it publicly and it's on record. i would expect most i

quoted. he said it publicly and it's i on record. i would expect most cases to be dealt with _ on record. i would expect most cases to be dealt with in _ on record. i would expect most cases to be dealt with in one _ on record. i would expect most cases to be dealt with in one of— on record. i would expect most cases to be dealt with in one of the - to be dealt with in one of the things we are also announcing is the requirement to have vetting so the officers background gets checked out and it won'tjust officers background gets checked out and it won't just apply at the point they are hired but they will have to maintain the vetting status throughout their career so they will be periodically checked, may be every five years to make sure they still pass the vetting checks and that will catch people who are in the force but shouldn't be over a period of time and that was one of the problems with the awful carrick and cases and the exercise i mentioned a few minutes ago where every police officer will be run through the police national database is likely also to throw up some of theseissues is likely also to throw up some of these issues so the work is in process and will happen and we will see of sir mark raleigh's estimate is correct but the work is being done and we are making it a requirement that the vetting checks happen on an ongoing basis, not a one off at the beginning. i

happen on an ongoing basis, not a one off at the beginning.— one off at the beginning. i want to ask about the _ one off at the beginning. i want to ask about the new _ one off at the beginning. i want to ask about the new powers - one off at the beginning. i want to ask about the new powers for i ask about the new powers for terminals attending sentences in court. if i may, iwant terminals attending sentences in court. if i may, i want to play you a moment of an interview we did this morning which is mark fairhurst from the prison officers' association. his members are some of those who would be required, by force if necessary to take offenders into the dock. this was one of the things he said it us this morning. i’m dock. this was one of the things he said it us this morning.— said it us this morning. i'm worried it's 'ust a said it us this morning. i'm worried it'sjust a headline. _ said it us this morning. i'm worried it'sjust a headline. i'm _ said it us this morning. i'm worried it'sjust a headline. i'm glad i said it us this morning. i'm worried it'sjust a headline. i'm glad they i it'sjust a headline. i'm glad they have _ it'sjust a headline. i'm glad they have a _ it'sjust a headline. i'm glad they have a listen to the voice of the victims. — have a listen to the voice of the victims, but in practice, sit down and work— victims, but in practice, sit down and work it— victims, but in practice, sit down and work it through and make sure the risk— and work it through and make sure the risk to— and work it through and make sure the risk to staff is reduced and make — the risk to staff is reduced and make sure _ the risk to staff is reduced and make sure that the families think they are — make sure that the families think they are getting justice and can read _ they are getting justice and can read out — they are getting justice and can read out their impact statements and work it— read out their impact statements and work it through practically and pulls— work it through practically and pulls alternatives in place if we are serious about enforcing this legislation. are serious about enforcing this legislation-— legislation. some of the practicalities _ legislation. some of the practicalities he - legislation. some of the practicalities he laid i legislation. some of the practicalities he laid outj legislation. some of the i practicalities he laid out for us which are quite unpalatable, but this is what actually matters. he said, to make sure all of these

people were there to hear their sentences, you would need a chair with restraints in the dock and a soundproofed booth in order to ensure, in some cases offenders who did not want to be that could be contained in that space. can you envisage that happening? is that what you would approve? macri i think what the prime minister and justice secretary said yesterday as those operational details will be worked through and what the gentleman you just quoted said was he wanted to sit down and thought the prison officers' association prison service should sit down with the government and the ministry of justice and work through how this will happen in practice and i know that's exactly what is going to happen. there are practical questions that need to be worked through and those discussions will happen, operational guidance will be worked up, but the principle he acknowledged as the important one that victims, including the mother of the young girl who was so tragically murdered, they want to

see the perpetrator face justice. they want to see the victim respected by having the perpetrator physically present in court when the sentence is handed down and that is exactly what this will ensure happens. thank you very much for your time this morning. hugh happens. thank you very much for your time this morning.— your time this morning. hugh is auoin your time this morning. hugh is rroin to your time this morning. hugh is going to tell us _ your time this morning. hugh is going to tell us all— your time this morning. hugh is going to tell us all about i your time this morning. hugh is going to tell us all about why i your time this morning. hugh is| going to tell us all about why we should care about rangers not living the dream. to a certain extent. not qualifying for the champions league, a strange quirk of the scottish season who traditionally finish first and second, but the third—place team from last season scottish premier league gets in automatically, but the second has to qualify, so one of the most important games of the season comes before the end of august and that was the case for rangers playing psv eindhoven and the rangers manager saying that the game came too soon

in more ways than one, not only because it was in august but they made nine signings this summer, bit of a rebuild and therefore it was difficult for them to get everything in place and settled and playing like they want to play for the end of august. it is a strange thing for scottish teams, but 12 months ago, rangers went to psv eindhoven, beat them, and qualified for the champions league group stage. a year on, psv got their revenge. with the tie level at 2—2 from the first leg, psv took control with two goals from ismael saibari. rangers did give themselves hope, thanks to this strike from james tavernier. but psv would score three more before full time including a moment to forget for connor goldson. 5—1 on the night, 7—3 on aggregate. and rangers will play in the europa league instead. we haven't made it, we are not going

to deny being disappointed. i we haven't made it, we are not going to deny being disappointed.— to deny being disappointed. i think we drew the hardest _ to deny being disappointed. i think we drew the hardest opponent i to deny being disappointed. i think we drew the hardest opponent we | we drew the hardest opponent we could _ we drew the hardest opponent we could draw at this stage of the competition, if i look at some of the other— competition, if i look at some of the other games. going into the europa — the other games. going into the europa league, it looks as strong as ever with _ europa league, it looks as strong as ever with teams like liverpool and other— ever with teams like liverpool and other sides — ever with teams like liverpool and other sides that you can face, so we will see _ other sides that you can face, so we will see what the draw brings. now the third round of the league cup is when english teams in europe enter. two of them will play each other — manchetser city and newcastle. you can see the draw on the bbc sport website. while sheffield united won't be with them after being knocked out by league one lincoln city on penalties in the shock of last night's matches in round two. everton also looked like they'd be heading out to lower league opposition but scored two late goals to come from behind to win 2—1 at doncaster who are bottom of league two. new signing beto scored on his debut as everton secured their first victory of the season. the us open lost two top men's seeds overnight.

casper ruud and stefanos tsitsipas are out. tsitsipas ended the wimbledon run of andy murray, who's one of six british players in action later today in new york. they'll be trying reach round three, which lily miyazaki couldn't — her first ever grand slam ended by in straight sets by the olympic champion belinda bencic no problems for the world number one and defending champion iga swiatek. she's into round three after beating daria saville in straight sets. swiatek will play the world number 145 kaja juvan next. and the three—time champion novak djokovic is into round three of the men's singles. he beat the spaniard bernabe zapata miralles in straight sets. it's september tomorrow. but england's cricketers have just started a new series. their 0di matches later against new zealand are warm ups for the world cup. before that there are four t20 games,

and the first provided an easy win for the home side. england bowled first and that allowed brydon carse to make an impact on his t20 debut. the durham bowler took three wickets on his home ground to help restrict new zealand to 139 for 9. england were always in control in the chase. dawid malan hit a half century as they won by seven wickets, reaching their target with six overs to spare... a comfortable win for a team led byjos buttler who says it's a nice problem having so many players fighting for a place we want to give people opportunities like gus— we want to give people opportunities like gus atkinson, he will see in an england shirt and a couple of tweaks. _ england shirt and a couple of tweaks, but they do come thick and fast _ tweaks, but they do come thick and fast, but _ tweaks, but they do come thick and fast, but at — tweaks, but they do come thick and fast, but at the end of the day we want _ fast, but at the end of the day we want to— fast, but at the end of the day we want to win — fast, but at the end of the day we want to win the games. meanwhile england's women will begin their 3—match t20 series against sri lanka today and they'll go into it on the back of a groundbreaking decision yesterday. their international match fees have been increased to equal the men's with immediate effect. the change was recommended

in the independent commission for equity in cricket report, which found discrimination is "widespread" in english and welsh cricket. a four times pay rise for the england women's team, 25% of the men's fees they got for the white ball game but now they will get 100% to match it from today onwards. good. you, thank you very much. let's check in with carol. we have a varie of let's check in with carol. we have a variety of weather _ let's check in with carol. we have a variety of weather this _ let's check in with carol. we have a variety of weather this weekend i let's check in with carol. we have a variety of weather this weekend but a lot of— variety of weather this weekend but a lot of dry— variety of weather this weekend but a lot of dry weather and first this morning — a lot of dry weather and first this morning it is a beautiful start to the day— morning it is a beautiful start to the day for— morning it is a beautiful start to the day for some of us and the dogs look like _ the day for some of us and the dogs look like they are enjoying it and we have — look like they are enjoying it and we have some blue skies in east lothian— we have some blue skies in east lothian and the weather is split today— lothian and the weather is split today because in the north and also the east _ today because in the north and also the east we — today because in the north and also the east we are looking at some dry conditions _ the east we are looking at some dry conditions with some sunshine, conditions with 5ome sunshine, whereas— conditions with some sunshine, whereas in— conditions with some sunshine, whereas in the west and south—west we are _ whereas in the west and south—west we are looking at rather wet conditions with the rain already moving — conditions with the rain already moving in— conditions with the rain already moving in which will steadily push north— moving in which will steadily push north and — moving in which will steadily push north and east through the day and are fed _ north and east through the day and are fed in _ north and east through the day and are fed in the cloud will build

turning — are fed in the cloud will build turning the sunshine hazy but the lion's— turning the sunshine hazy but the lion's share of sunshine will be across— lion's share of sunshine will be across northern england and scotland. behind the band of rain it will brighten up for a time but we start— will brighten up for a time but we start to _ will brighten up for a time but we start to import some heavy, thundery downpours _ start to import some heavy, thundery downpours into the south—west initially — downpours into the south—west initially. temperatures between 15 and 20 _ initially. temperatures between 15 and 20 degrees. through the evening and 20 degrees. through the evening and overnight the weather front continues— and overnight the weather front continues to push north with a band of cloud _ continues to push north with a band of cloud and — continues to push north with a band of cloud and patchy rain and across southern _ of cloud and patchy rain and across southern counties we have heavy, thundery — southern counties we have heavy, thundery downpours pushing to the east _ thundery downpours pushing to the east. some clear skies and another cold night — east. some clear skies and another cold night in scotland in the sheltered glens with temperatures falling _ sheltered glens with temperatures falling away to three or 4 degrees with potentially a touch of grass frost _ with potentially a touch of grass frost but — with potentially a touch of grass frost but for most of us warmer than last night _ frost but for most of us warmer than last night. here is a weak weather front— last night. here is a weak weather front straight across southern england — front straight across southern england and northern ireland with patchy— england and northern ireland with patchy rain tomorrow and the heavy thundery _ patchy rain tomorrow and the heavy thundery downpours clear away from the south—east. quite a bit of sunshine _ the south—east. quite a bit of sunshine around with fewer showers and temperatures on friday ranging from 14— and temperatures on friday ranging from 14 in— and temperatures on friday ranging from 14 in the north to 22 in the south _ from 14 in the north to 22 in the south and — from 14 in the north to 22 in the south and that leads us into a fairly— south and that leads us into a fairly quiet weekend weather—wise with mist—

fairly quiet weekend weather—wise with mist and fog to start the day and that— with mist and fog to start the day and that will slowly lift and a lot of dry _ and that will slowly lift and a lot of dry weather and some sunshine but across— of dry weather and some sunshine but across north—west scotland especially on sunday we could see some _ especially on sunday we could see some rain— especially on sunday we could see some rain and strong winds. carol, thank you and don't think i did not see the sneaky reveal of the lovely dogs. did not see the sneaky reveal of the lovely dogs-— lovely dogs. they were gorgeous. there we go- _ lovely dogs. they were gorgeous. there we go. lovely. _ lovely dogs. they were gorgeous. there we go. lovely. see - lovely dogs. they were gorgeous. there we go. lovely. see you i lovely dogs. they were gorgeous. l there we go. lovely. see you later. skygazers around the world have enjoyed a rare treat, as a blue supermoon made a spectacular appearance for the first time since 2009. this lunar phenomenon won't happen again until 2037. if you missed it, tough, but we can hear a lot about it. we're joined now by professor albert zijlstra from the university of manchester. good morning. isaw good morning. i saw a tiny sliver of it because it was so cloudy this morning and i couldn't catch it last

night. did you manage to see it? i saw it this morning, just a gap in the cloud — 5aw it this morning, just a gap in the cloud so— saw it this morning, just a gap in the cloud so i was lucky enough. it the cloud so i was lucky enough. [i is the cloud so i was lucky enough. is called a the cloud so i was lucky enough. it is called a blue super moon. can you break down the blue and then the super? break down the blue and then the su aer? , , ., ., , super? the super moon is the easiest. the _ super? the super moon is the easiest. the moon _ super? the super moon is the easiest. the moon is - super? the super moon is the easiest. the moon is not i super? the super moon is the l easiest. the moon is not always super? the super moon is the i easiest. the moon is not always the same _ easiest. the moon is not always the same distance from us because it is in elliptical — same distance from us because it is in elliptical orbit so once a month it's closer— in elliptical orbit so once a month it's closer to us than usual and if it'5 closer to us than usual and if that coincides with the full moon, the moon— that coincides with the full moon, the moon looks brighter than usual and that— the moon looks brighter than usual and that is— the moon looks brighter than usual and that is called a super moon and it can _ and that is called a super moon and it can happen a few times a year and it can happen a few times a year and it will— it can happen a few times a year and it will probably notice that the mood — it will probably notice that the mood is— it will probably notice that the mood is bigger than usual and it's brighter— mood is bigger than usual and it's brighter but you could see either. the blue — brighter but you could see either. the blue is— brighter but you could see either. the blue is a bit of an historical thing? the blue is a bit of an historical thinr ? ., .., the blue is a bit of an historical thinr ? ., _, ., ., the blue is a bit of an historical thinr ? ., u. ., ., , thing? you could have two full moons in one calendar _ thing? you could have two full moons in one calendar month _ thing? you could have two full moons in one calendar month in _ thing? you could have two full moons in one calendar month in the - thing? you could have two full moons in one calendar month in the second i in one calendar month in the second is a blue _ in one calendar month in the second is a blue moon.— is a blue moon. because it is so rare, so is a blue moon. because it is so rare. so the _ is a blue moon. because it is so rare, so the combination i is a blue moon. because it is soj rare, so the combination means is a blue moon. because it is so i rare, so the combination means we won't see it again until 2037? it is a lonr won't see it again until 2037? it is a long time- _ won't see it again until 2037? it is a long time- i— won't see it again until 2037? it is a long time. i am _ won't see it again until 2037? it is a long time. i am looking - won't see it again until 2037? it is a long time. i am looking at i won't see it again until 2037? it is a long time. i am looking at some won't see it again until 2037? it is i a long time. i am looking at some of the images — a long time. i am looking at some of the images we _ a long time. i am looking at some of the images we have _ a long time. i am looking at some of the images we have picked - a long time. i am looking at some of the images we have picked out i a long time. i am looking at some of the images we have picked out of. the images we have picked out of pictures taken all over the world and i'm not sure exactly where they

are, but one thing thatjumps out is how different the colour of the moonies in each the pictures. maw; moonies in each the pictures. many of these are — moonies in each the pictures. many of these are taken _ moonies in each the pictures. many of these are taken very _ moonies in each the pictures. many of these are taken very close i moonies in each the pictures. many of these are taken very close to the horizon _ of these are taken very close to the horizon and — of these are taken very close to the horizon and it will look a bit red because — horizon and it will look a bit red because there is more air between you and _ because there is more air between you and the — because there is more air between you and the moon. the moon is not blue _ you and the moon. the moon is not blue don't — you and the moon. the moon is not blue. don't expect it to be coloured blue _ blue. don't expect it to be coloured blue it's _ blue. don't expect it to be coloured blue it's an— blue. don't expect it to be coloured blue. it's an expression. you blue. don't expect it to be coloured blue. it's an expression.— blue. it's an expression. you are sa inr blue. it's an expression. you are saying there _ blue. it's an expression. you are saying there is — blue. it's an expression. you are saying there is more _ blue. it's an expression. you are saying there is more air- blue. it's an expression. you arej saying there is more air between blue. it's an expression. you are i saying there is more air between us on the moon. saying there is more air between us on the moon-— saying there is more air between us on the moon. ~ , , _, , on the moon. when the sun set comes, ou see it on the moon. when the sun set comes, you see it read — on the moon. when the sun set comes, you see it read and _ on the moon. when the sun set comes, you see it read and that's _ on the moon. when the sun set comes, you see it read and that's because i you see it read and that's because to the _ you see it read and that's because to the sunrise i5 you see it read and that's because to the sunrise is a lot of air which takes _ to the sunrise is a lot of air which takes the — to the sunrise is a lot of air which takes the blue light out and makes the sky—blue and the red light you can still— the sky—blue and the red light you can still see, so a setting sun looks— can still see, so a setting sun looks red _ can still see, so a setting sun looks red. and here the moon on the pictures— looks red. and here the moon on the pictures you — looks red. and here the moon on the pictures you show, it also looks a bit red _ pictures you show, it also looks a bit red 0n— pictures you show, it also looks a bit red. on this one is great, more the usual— bit red. on this one is great, more the usual colour. find bit red. on this one is great, more the usual colour.— the usual colour. and is it because we are seeing _ the usual colour. and is it because we are seeing with _ the usual colour. and is it because we are seeing with these - the usual colour. and is it because we are seeing with these colours, | we are seeing with these colours, can you see more of the surface of the moon on these days or or is that not necessarily the case? irlat not necessarily the case? not necessarily _ not necessarily the case? not necessarily. it _ not necessarily the case? not necessarily. it looks - not necessarily the case? not

necessarily. it looks a little bit bigger— necessarily. it looks a little bit bigger and it's only about 10%, so you cannot — bigger and it's only about 10%, so you cannot see more detail. it�*s bigger and it's only about 10%, so you cannot see more detail. it's not sur-rrisin you cannot see more detail. it's not surprising and _ you cannot see more detail. it's not surprising and you _ you cannot see more detail. it's not surprising and you look— you cannot see more detail. it's not surprising and you look at _ you cannot see more detail. it's not surprising and you look at the i surprising and you look at the science of it but if you look at the impact that the super moves which have happened through all of time, you can understand why we have so many festivals around this time and why so many people have measured their lives and certain events to it, because it looks phenomenal, regardless. it, because it looks phenomenal, regardless-— it, because it looks phenomenal, rerardless. , ., ., ., regardless. yes and if you have no artificial light — regardless. yes and if you have no artificial light and _ regardless. yes and if you have no artificial light and if _ regardless. yes and if you have no artificial light and if you _ regardless. yes and if you have no artificial light and if you want i regardless. yes and if you have no artificial light and if you want to i artificial light and if you want to work— artificial light and if you want to work you — artificial light and if you want to work you need the full moon otherwise it's pitch dark and you can't _ otherwise it's pitch dark and you can't see — otherwise it's pitch dark and you can't see a — otherwise it's pitch dark and you can't see a thing so in north america _ can't see a thing so in north america they give the full moon a name _ america they give the full moon a name because those were the times of the year— name because those were the times of the year where you could go out and do more _ the year where you could go out and do more culture like that —— like the harvest _ do more culture like that —— like the harvest moon but sometimes there are four— the harvest moon but sometimes there are four moons in a season knock three _ are four moons in a season knock three and — are four moons in a season knock three and originally the blue moon _ three and originally the blue moon... so a season normally has three _ moon... so a season normally has three full— moon... so a season normally has three full moons. but if there is a

force _ three full moons. but if there is a force in_ three full moons. but if there is a force in one — three full moons. but if there is a force in one season, it had no name, so around _ force in one season, it had no name, so around 1900 it was given the name the blue _ so around 1900 it was given the name the blue moon and then it became twice _ the blue moon and then it became twice in_ the blue moon and then it became twice in a — the blue moon and then it became twice in a calendar month and that was a _ twice in a calendar month and that was a mistake and somebody put it on trivial— was a mistake and somebody put it on trivial pursuit. it was a mistake and everybody said it could not be wrong, _ and everybody said it could not be wrong, so — and everybody said it could not be wrong, so since then it is true. i feel wrong, so since then it is true. feel i should wrong, so since then it is true. i feel i should know this, but a harvest moon is what? it is feel i should know this, but a harvest moon is what? it is the name of a full moon — harvest moon is what? it is the name of a full moon in _ harvest moon is what? it is the name of a full moon in a _ harvest moon is what? it is the name of a full moon in a year— harvest moon is what? it is the name of a full moon in a year that - harvest moon is what? it is the name of a full moon in a year that is i of a full moon in a year that is during — of a full moon in a year that is during harvest time. and it's used in north_ during harvest time. and it's used in north america mainly.- during harvest time. and it's used in north america mainly. there are lots of names. _ in north america mainly. there are lots of names. i _ in north america mainly. there are lots of names. i thought _ in north america mainly. there are lots of names. i thought there - in north america mainly. there are lots of names. i thought there was | in north america mainly. there are l lots of names. i thought there was a rose moon. in lots of names. i thought there was a rose moon-— rose moon. in different parts of the world there — rose moon. in different parts of the world there will _ rose moon. in different parts of the world there will be _ rose moon. in different parts of the world there will be different - rose moon. in different parts of the| world there will be different names. there _ world there will be different names. there is— world there will be different names. there is a _ world there will be different names. there is a snow moon, a wolf moon. and we _ there is a snow moon, a wolf moon. and we have — there is a snow moon, a wolf moon. and we have a — there is a snow moon, a wolf moon. and we have a long time to wait until the next one of these. for a blue moon _ until the next one of these. for a blue moon and _ until the next one of these. for a blue moon and a _ until the next one of these. for a blue moon and a super _ until the next one of these. for a blue moon and a super moon - until the next one of these. for a blue moon and a super moon for| blue moon and a super moon for coming — blue moon and a super moon for coming inside, that we wait a long time _ coming inside, that we wait a long time for~ _ coming inside, that we wait a long time for. the next new moon is about

three _ time for. the next new moon is about three years _ time for. the next new moon is about three years away. and time for. the next new moon is about three years away-— three years away. and the super blue moon? 2037- — three years away. and the super blue moon? 2037. it— three years away. and the super blue moon? 2037. it makes _ three years away. and the super blue moon? 2037. it makes no _ three years away. and the super blue moon? 2037. it makes no odds - three years away. and the super blue moon? 2037. it makes no odds to . three years away. and the super blue | moon? 2037. it makes no odds to the su er moon? 2037. it makes no odds to the soper moon — moon? 2037. it makes no odds to the super moon because _ moon? 2037. it makes no odds to the super moon because it _ moon? 2037. it makes no odds to the super moon because it is _ moon? 2037. it makes no odds to the super moon because it is a _ moon? 2037. it makes no odds to the super moon because it is a blue moon? it super moon because it is a blue moon? . . super moon because it is a blue moon? , . . . super moon because it is a blue moon?— it i moon? it is a coincidence. it doesnt moon? it is a coincidence. it doesn't change _ moon? it is a coincidence. it doesn't change the - moon? it is a coincidence. it doesn't change the view - moon? it is a coincidence. it doesn't change the view or l moon? it is a coincidence. it - doesn't change the view or anything like that. it doesn't change the view or anything like that. . . doesn't change the view or anything like that. , , . ., like that. it is 'ust a name we give it. did you — like that. it isjust a name we give it. did you take _ like that. it isjust a name we give it. did you take a _ like that. it isjust a name we give it. did you take a picture - like that. it isjust a name we give it. did you take a picture this - it. did you take a picture this morning? — it. did you take a picture this morning? it _ it. did you take a picture this morning? it was _ it. did you take a picture this morning? it was not - it. did you take a picture this morning? it was not nearly l it. did you take a picture this| morning? it was not nearly as it. did you take a picture this - morning? it was not nearly as good as the ones — morning? it was not nearly as good as the ones you _ morning? it was not nearly as good as the ones you see _ morning? it was not nearly as good as the ones you see here. - morning? it was not nearly as good as the ones you see here. i - morning? it was not nearly as good as the ones you see here. i would l as the ones you see here. i would have liked — as the ones you see here. i would have liked to _ as the ones you see here. i would have liked to have _ as the ones you see here. i would have liked to have seen _ as the ones you see here. i would have liked to have seen your- as the ones you see here. i would i have liked to have seen your picture whether it is good or bad. lots of people have tried to do that thing and amateurs take a picture to mark the moment. the and amateurs take a picture to mark the moment-— and amateurs take a picture to mark the moment. the flash went off, and that didn't work _ the moment. the flash went off, and that didn't work with _ the moment. the flash went off, and that didn't work with the _ the moment. the flash went off, and that didn't work with the moon. - that didn't work with the moon. should — that didn't work with the moon. should have thought that through. for a professor, you should know that. ., . ., ., , ., that. for an astronomer, you should not use a flash. _ that. for an astronomer, you should not use a flash. it's _ that. for an astronomer, you should not use a flash. it's been _ that. for an astronomer, you should not use a flash. it's been lovely - not use a flash. it's been lovely talkin: not use a flash. it's been lovely talking to _ not use a flash. it's been lovely talking to you. _ not use a flash. it's been lovely talking to you. have _ not use a flash. it's been lovely talking to you. have we - not use a flash. it's been lovely talking to you. have we got - not use a flash. it's been lovely l talking to you. have we got some not use a flash. it's been lovely - talking to you. have we got some of these pictures? _ talking to you. have we got some of these pictures? you _ talking to you. have we got some of these pictures? you can _ talking to you. have we got some of these pictures? you can be - talking to you. have we got some of these pictures? you can be the - these pictures? you can be the 'udre. these pictures? you can be the judge you _ these pictures? you can be the judge you can _ these pictures? you can be the judge. you can judge _ these pictures? you can be the judge. you can judge your- these pictures? you can be the -

judge. you can judge your favourite. here is a photo of blue moon over gartocharn near loch lomond. a glimpse, a lucky shot. another viewer matt sent us a photo from bedale in north yorkshire. i would have said that was the sign. mel sent us this super blue moon rising over crewe. that is a nice one. your favourite so far? and here is a view from eston hills near middlesbrough. 0h, oh, that one is hard to beat. that's a stunning picture. all it needs is a stunning picture. all it needs is a wolf in the foreground silhouetted to get the full effect. fir a a wolf in the foreground silhouetted to get the full effect.— to get the full effect. or a witch on a broomstick_ to get the full effect. or a witch on a broomstick flying - to get the full effect. or a witch on a broomstick flying past. - to get the full effect. or a witch | on a broomstick flying past. one to get the full effect. or a witch . on a broomstick flying past. one of those two. and no flash used there. no flash. . ., . . ., those two. and no flash used there. no flash. . . . .,, no flash. fantastic. nice to see this morning- — no flash. fantastic. nice to see this morning. and _ no flash. fantastic. nice to see this morning. and thank - no flash. fantastic. nice to see this morning. and thank you i no flash. fantastic. nice to see| this morning. and thank you for sendina this morning. and thank you for sending your — this morning. and thank you for sending your pictures _ this morning. and thank you for sending your pictures in - this morning. and thank you for sending your pictures in and - this morning. and thank you for. sending your pictures in and maybe we might get some time to see some

more. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london. two fires have broken out in croydon. they are in saintjames road and gloucester road. several fire engines are on the scene. pret a manger has been fined £800,000 after a worker was left fearing for her life while stuck in one of its freezers. westminster city council said the employee became trapped in temperatures set at —18c for two and a half hours. she was working at the chain's victoria coach station branch in july 2021, and had to be treated for suspected hypothermia. the company said it had carried out a full review and co—operated with the council's investigaton. people are risking their lives by walking along the tracks at a south—west london railway station. network rail

says there've been several cases of people on the tracks at motspur park station in new malden after a footbridge was closed for renovations. let's take a look at the tubes now — good news. now onto the weather. today will be cloudy and wet. the rain will become patchy in the afternoon but it will remain largely cloudy. top temperature 17 degrees. head to the website for all the latest. goodbye.

good morning. welcome to breakfast with naga munchetty and charlie stayt. our headlines today... police chiefs are to be given new powers to sack rogue officers — it follows the convictions of former met constables wayne couzens and david carrick. covid and flu vaccines are to be rolled out a month early in england because of the emergence of a new covid variant. more than 60 people have died in a fire in a block of flats injohannesburg in south africa. with the government proposing to ban new oil boilers in just three years' time, we've been speaking to people in rural areas who will be affected. in sport...

it's a nightmare in the netherlands for rangers. they miss out qualifying for the champions league — a big defeat by psv eindhoven has them heading for the europa league instead. the sunniest skies will be in scotland and the north of england. the rest will have rain sweeping south—west, continuing tojourney north and east. all the details later on in the programme. it's thursday, 31st august. our main story. police chiefs in england and wales are to be given new powers to sack officers found guilty of gross misconduct. the overhaul of disciplinary processes was prompted by the convictions of former metropolitan police officers wayne couzens — who murdered sarah everard — and the serial rapist, david carrick. our home editor mark easton reports. what is your relationship with malhotra? he's my cousin.

i never knew it was so had what he was doing. otherwise, i'd never have gone along with it. frustration of pursuing bent coppers has seen sunday night tv drama echo the real world of policing. the head of scotland yard, sir mark rowley, is among a number of police chiefs, who've been pushing the government to give them more powers to identify and sack rogue officers. the further people are away from it, the more forgiving they are of the behaviour is what i've seen. so i want... i want the powers to be able to deal with this. the appalling crimes committed by the serving met officers, wayne cousins and david carrick, have damaged public confidence. the mother and sisters who murdered bodies were photographed by two policeman since gel said something needed to happen. this policeman since gel said something needed to happen.— policeman since gel said something needed to happen. this process needs to be speeded — needed to happen. this process needs to be speeded up. _ needed to happen. this process needs to be speeded up, it— needed to happen. this process needs to be speeded up, it needs _ needed to happen. this process needs to be speeded up, it needs to - needed to happen. this process needs to be speeded up, it needs to be - to be speeded up, it needs to be changed, it needs to be more vocal and transparent. i am really, changed, it needs to be more vocal and transparent. lam really, really

pleased. today, the home office has agreed to give top cops more say in who gets dismissed for misconduct. new rules mean that instead of a completely independent panel, a chief constable or a deputy will chair the misconduct hearing attended by an independent lawyer and a layperson. if they conclude an officer is guilty of gross misconduct, the individual will be automatically dismissed. absolutely want it to be fair, the public would want it to be fair. but we also want to have a system where those that are found to have committed gross misconduct should not serve in policing. and it's good to see that strengthened. we are hugely tidying up the system with the _ we are hugely tidying up the system with the announcement today to give chief constables and senior officers more _ chief constables and senior officers more power to give powers to dismiss officers _ more power to give powers to dismiss officers who _ more power to give powers to dismiss officers who do not deserve to wear the badge — officers who do not deserve to wear the badge. we will make it clear that gross— the badge. we will make it clear that gross misconduct will automatically lead to dismissal. but both the police federation representing the rank and file and the police conduct watchdog, the iopc, have expressed concerns

that top officers might have too much power. you're going to be marking your own homework. you're going to bejudge and jury. with a legally—qualified professional and an independent member and, of course, still route of appeal through to the police appeals tribunal, there are plenty of checks and balances to ensure independence. if the public is to be convinced that more is being done to root out officers who abuse their powers, they must also be confident that police chiefs deciding who gets sacked won't abuse their powers either. mark easton, bbc news. more news with naga. the rollout of the covid and flu vaccine programme is to begin earlier than planned in england, after a new variant of coronavirus was detected. injections will now be offered to older residents of care homes and other vulnerable people from the 11th of september. our reporter harry farley has more.

preparing for winter. this new covid mutation has not yet been labelled a variant of concern. that would mean it had the potential to drive a fresh wave of illness. but health officials have decided to bring forward the flu and covid vaccine programmes as a precautionary move. so, in england, the vaccine rollout will begin from the 11th of september, a month earlier than planned. older adult care home residents, people who are clinically vulnerable and those over 65 will be called to receive theirjabs, as well as health workers and carers. little is known about the new variant — ba 286 - but in the us, the centers for disease control and prevention has warned it could increase infection. we don't know all the details yet. what we do know does raise the possibility that this new variant could potentially evade current immunity to increase transmission, for example.

and it could also potentially be of higher severity than variants that we've seen lately. in the uk, the government said scientists will continue to monitor the new variant and urged those eligible to get the jab. it's really important that people who are vulnerable get their immunity topped up by having a vaccine. that will help to protect them but it will also help, hopefully, to reduce the pressures which come every winter, but which may be particularly tough on the nhs this winter. it's that fear about pressures on hospitals that's partly behind the decision to bring forward the vaccine programme this autumn. if those concerns that this new variant increases the risk of infection are proved right, then nhs england bosses warn it could be a very challenging winter ahead. harry farley, bbc news.

more than 60 people have died, and 43 others have been injured, in a fire in a block of flats injohannesburg. city authorities say it's unclear what sparked the blaze at the five—storey building in the business district in the city centre. firefighters have rescued some residents despite the fire having gutted the building. a search and recovery operation continues. the rspb has apologised for a social media post in which it accused rishi sunak and two members of his cabinet of lying. the conservation charity said the government had — in its view — "weakened environmental policies," by easing restrictions on water pollution for housing developments in england. ministers insist the change will be offset by other measures. the mother of the president of spain's football federation, luis rubiales, has been taken to hospital on the third day of a hunger strike. she's been protesting against the criticism of her son for kissing jenni hermosoa on the lips after the spanish

team's world cup triumph. the sandwich chain, pret a manger, has been fined £800,000 after a member of staff was trapped in a walk—in freezer for two—and—half—hours at one of its london shops. the woman was treated for suspected hypothermia. a new defence secretary is expected to be announced today to replace ben wallace, who said he would stand down at the next cabinet reshuffle after four years in the job. our political correspondent david cornockjoins us now. you are taking a look at a list. i am not sure how long or short the list is and which of those is the best thing. it list is and which of those is the best thing-— best thing. it does seem to be caettin a best thing. it does seem to be getting a little _ best thing. it does seem to be getting a little longer - best thing. it does seem to be getting a little longer while . best thing. it does seem to be | getting a little longer while the speculation continues, naga. rishi sunak has known sincejune he would need a new defence secretary as ben wallace told him he was not fighting the next general election and wanted to stand down from government in the

next reshuffle. looks like that has come today. among the names of the westminster women mall is throwing up westminster women mall is throwing up ourjames heappey, defence minister. —— rumour mill. another is the rishi sunak ally, john glenn, chief secretary to the treasury, one of the bean counters there. one of the more intriguing suggestions as there could be a comeback for liam fox, who did thejob under david cameron's first year in office although he had to leave the ministry of defence under something of a cloud, although he did return under theresa may to government. another name just under theresa may to government. another namejust being under theresa may to government. another name just being discussed again this morning isjeremy quinn. he is a former defence minister, now at the cabinet office. the chance of at the cabinet office. the chance of a surprise appointment with someone like liam fox is a one income that

one out reshuffle would make it much easier for the one out reshuffle would make it much easierfor the prime one out reshuffle would make it much easier for the prime minister to one out reshuffle would make it much easierfor the prime minister to get his government back on track and there would be less scope for things to go wrong. we are still waiting for confirmation. downing street is saying nothing in terms of whether it will actually be today although we do expect a name and we should have that name later.— we do expect a name and we should have that name later. thank you very much. carroll, what do you have in store for us? a lot of variety. first is split in the weather. rain coming in from the south west moving north—east. the north—east itself should stay dry, particularly in scotland and the north of england. they will hang on to the sunshine for the lion's share of the day. in northern ireland the rain is coming in as it is across wales, the midlands, heading south—east and all

point south—west of that, including the channel islands. some of the rain will be heavy and through the day it will advance north and east with cloud building had a telling scent and hazy before the range eventually arrives. you can see how it ends, is a narrow band. then heavy thundery downpours in the south west later. temperatures 15 to 20. this evening and overnight the weak band of rain which is north into northern england, southern scotland and northern ireland. heavy and thundery downpours moving into southern counties. clear skies in the north. what we are looking at is a cold night in sheltered glands with temperatures falling to three, four. for most of us a milder night than last night. tomorrow he is so weak when a front draped across central areas with patchy rain. heavy inventory downpours eventually clear the south—east. sunshine and a few showers for the rest of england and wales. the temperature is iii

few showers for the rest of england and wales. the temperature is 1a to 22 and starting to climb. on saturday some low cloud, mist and fog to left from southern england. we are looking at dry weather with a fair bit of sunshine a cloud building in the north—west with highs up to 23. into sunday we could see men getting in to the north west of scotland with strengthening winds. forthe of scotland with strengthening winds. for the rest of us it is looking dry, into monday looking mostly dry as well.— looking dry, into monday looking mostly dry as well. thank you very much. the mother of nine—year—old olivia pratt corbel, who was shot dead at her home in liverpool last year, has welcomed plans to give judges the power to force offenders to be in court for sentencing. cheryl korbel says it is "unacceptable" that olivia's killer, thomas cashman, refused to be in the dock when his sentence was handed down. last month, cheryl told us why it is so important that offenders attend in person. attending the trial, 18 days,

every day, we had to relive that night over and over. we had no voice right through the trial. so come the day of sentencing, that was our time to have our voice, the impact statements, to the offender. and he didn't turn up. and your impact statement went right from the moment you knew you were pregnant. yes. why was delivering your impact statement so important to you? because i wanted him to understand the pain he has caused, the pain we went through and pain are still going through. the impact this on families of victims is clear.

we're joined now by bryn hughes, father of pc nicola hughes who was killed while on duty in 2012 and also by farah naz, whose niece zara aleena was murdered last year. morning to you as well. nicola was killed in 2012. 11 years on, i am sure, the pain doesn't go away. there has been lots of conversations about their spend lots of calls particularly with recent cases. we will talk to zahra's aren't in a moment. how has it affected you? how does it change things for you? hard to sa how does it change things for you? hard to say how it _ does it change things for you? hard to say how it changes _ does it change things for you? h—c to say how it changes things. the person who killed nicola received a whole life tariff. no impact whether he refused to attend court or not because there was not much he could do. it brings it home how much families suffer. how much pain may

have got. they are going through it every single day. the has highlighted when waiting for sentencing, it chores a line under the journey. sentencing, it chores a line under the journey-— sentencing, it chores a line under the 'ourne . ~ . . ,, the journey. what happened during sentencina the journey. what happened during sentencing of _ the journey. what happened during sentencing of nikola's _ the journey. what happened during sentencing of nikola's killer? - the journey. what happened during sentencing of nikola's killer? he i sentencing of nikola's killer? he: attended chil and behaved like you would expect a defendant to behave. some of these people have killed three or four people. i some of these people have killed three orfour people. i am some of these people have killed three or four people. i am assuming he was not — three or four people. i am assuming he was not respectable. _ three or four people. i am assuming he was not respectable. he - three or four people. i am assuming he was not respectable. he just - three or four people. i am assuming he was not respectable. he just sat| he was not respectable. he 'ust sat there and grinned. * he was not respectable. he 'ust sat there and grinned. he h he was not respectable. he just sat there and grinned. he grinned. - he was not respectable. he just sat there and grinned. he grinned. the reason i ask— there and grinned. he grinned. the reason i ask is _ there and grinned. he grinned. the reason i ask is because _ there and grinned. he grinned. the reason i ask is because there - there and grinned. he grinned. the reason i ask is because there are i reason i ask is because there are lots of questions about forcing someone to come in and, as you talk about nicola's killer, his contempt for you can hurt the families more.

he sat there and grinned. we spoke to someone from the prison officers' association saying they can be disruptive, they could shout, it appears families and taunt families. how do you think that should be balanced, protected? 1th a how do you think that should be balanced, protected? as a prison officer myself. — balanced, protected? as a prison officer myself, former _ balanced, protected? as a prison officer myself, former prison - officer myself, former prison officer myself, former prison officer myself, former prison officer myself, i have taken part in forcibly taking someone to the dock to face thejudge forcibly taking someone to the dock to face the judge and face sentencing. what you are then faced with is a hole of abuse towards victims families.— with is a hole of abuse towards victims families. they are already devastated- _ victims families. they are already devastated. they _ victims families. they are already devastated. they are _ victims families. they are already devastated. they are devastated. the want devastated. they are devastated. they want them _ devastated. they are devastated. they want them to _ devastated. they are devastated. they want them to face _ devastated. they are devastated. they want them to face justice. i they want them to face justice. these people have no respect for life, no respect for the courts. to have them hurl abuse at a family is more painfulfor those families.

more painful for those families. very more painfulfor those families. very good morning to you. thank you so much for talking to us. as we have said, with brin, never easy to talk about these things. i wonder where your thoughts are this morning on hearing thatjudges will be encouraged because the law essentially will change. they have powers at the moment. what do you make of the changes?— make of the changes? well, as you are aware. — make of the changes? well, as you are aware. i— make of the changes? well, as you are aware, i have _ make of the changes? well, as you are aware, i have been _ make of the changes? well, as you are aware, i have beenjoining - make of the changes? well, as you l are aware, i have beenjoining other victims _ are aware, i have beenjoining other victims families to campaign for this change. i welcome the change, my family— this change. i welcome the change, my family welcomes the change. i think _ my family welcomes the change. i thinkm i— my family welcomes the change. i think... i agree with bryn, perhaps in certain— think... i agree with bryn, perhaps in certain circumstances the offender— in certain circumstances the offender should not be. or is that we should — offender should not be. or is that we should look at compelling offenders and persuading offenders.

i do offenders and persuading offenders. i do not _ offenders and persuading offenders. i do not think we should be dragging their men. _ i do not think we should be dragging their men, kicking into the court room _ their men, kicking into the court room the — their men, kicking into the court room. the new ruling that i understand, the pm called me yesterday to let me know of this change — yesterday to let me know of this change personally and said it will be the _ change personally and said it will be the judge's discretion and i think— be the judge's discretion and i think that is really important. it is not _ think that is really important. it is not going to be forced on all offenders _ is not going to be forced on all offenders but it will be down to the judge's— offenders but it will be down to the judge's discretion. that is important. what a lot of focus is on is that— important. what a lot of focus is on is that we _ important. what a lot of focus is on is that we need it as victims. yes, we need _ is that we need it as victims. yes, we need it— is that we need it as victims. yes, we need it as _ is that we need it as victims. yes, we need it as victims and we need to see justice _ we need it as victims and we need to see justice being done but i believe that actually society needs to see justice _ that actually society needs to see justice being done in order to trust the justice — justice being done in order to trust the justice system that is working for us _ the justice system that is working for us i_ the justice system that is working for us. i also think it is a moment

that— for us. i also think it is a moment that can _ for us. i also think it is a moment that can act — for us. i also think it is a moment that can act as a prime deterrent when _ that can act as a prime deterrent when nobody wants to stand in that box facing — when nobody wants to stand in that box facing a judge, telling them they are — box facing a judge, telling them they are a — box facing a judge, telling them they are a despicable character. that— they are a despicable character. that is— they are a despicable character. that is part punishment and punishment is a deterrent, it is a prime _ punishment is a deterrent, it is a prime deterrent. i think this new ruling _ prime deterrent. i think this new ruling gives a strong message to offenders, gives a strong message. let's offenders, gives a strong message. let's not _ offenders, gives a strong message. let's not forget that offenders have their culture, they talk to one another~ _ their culture, they talk to one another. this recent spate in offenders _ another. this recent spate in offenders not attending a court room is an indication possibly, of course, _ is an indication possibly, of course, i_ is an indication possibly, of course, i cannot be sure, this is a trend _ course, i cannot be sure, this is a trend we — course, i cannot be sure, this is a trend. we need to put a stop to the trend _ trend. we need to put a stop to the trend we _ trend. we need to put a stop to the trend. we need to put a stop to the trend. we need to put a stop to the trend. we need to say actually you will be _ trend. we need to say actually you will be held to account, you will be put in _ will be held to account, you will be put in a _ will be held to account, you will be put in a box — will be held to account, you will be put in a box you will be told by the law, which — put in a box you will be told by the law, which is more powerful than

you _ law, which is more powerful than you. because when an offender does not come _ you. because when an offender does not come into a court room, they are saying. _ not come into a court room, they are saying. hey. — not come into a court room, they are saying, hey, here is my last bit of power~ _ saying, hey, here is my last bit of power~ i_ saying, hey, here is my last bit of power. i killed someone and i am going _ power. i killed someone and i am going to — power. i killed someone and i am going to kick against the justice system — going to kick against the justice system. so i think it is really important _ system. so i think it is really important to rebalance the power here _ important to rebalance the power here it _ important to rebalance the power here it is — important to rebalance the power here it is a — important to rebalance the power here. it is a point at which the law says. _ here. it is a point at which the law says. we — here. it is a point at which the law says, we hold the power, not you as the perpetrator. ithink, therefore, for these _ the perpetrator. ithink, therefore, for these reasons, the perpetrator. ithink, therefore, forthese reasons, i the perpetrator. ithink, therefore, for these reasons, ithink the perpetrator. ithink, therefore, for these reasons, i think it is really— for these reasons, i think it is really important. listening to bryn, i am really important. listening to bryn, i am also _ really important. listening to bryn, i am also concerned, you know, if people _ i am also concerned, you know, if people are — i am also concerned, you know, if people are. enter the courtroom, it is hard _ people are. enter the courtroom, it is hard for— people are. enter the courtroom, it is hard for prison officers who are not paid — is hard for prison officers who are not paid enough to drag people in. it is not paid enough to drag people in. it is hard _ not paid enough to drag people in. it is hard when they are disruptive, if a person— it is hard when they are disruptive, if a person is— it is hard when they are disruptive, if a person is disruptive. i think, in those — if a person is disruptive. i think, in those cases, the judge can remove the perpetrator. it is not hard and fast _ the perpetrator. it is not hard and fast if _ the perpetrator. it is not hard and fast if we — the perpetrator. it is not hard and fast. if we stick with hard and fast, — fast. if we stick with hard and

fast, we _ fast. if we stick with hard and fast, we go back to the time where we create~ — fast, we go back to the time where we create... there was a reason why this concession was created. this concession — this concession was created. this concession was created so that when offenders _ concession was created so that when offenders were going to be disruptive or could not turn up in the court — disruptive or could not turn up in the court room for a reason, the procedures— the court room for a reason, the procedures were then held up, the proceedings were held up, sorry. as proceedings were held up, sorry. as proceedings were held up, sorry. as proceedings were held up, victim suffered — proceedings were held up, victim suffered more. the concession could in a way— suffered more. the concession could in a way for— suffered more. the concession could in a way for us. we cannot go back to that _ in a way for us. we cannot go back to that time — in a way for us. we cannot go back to that time. they must be really thoughtful how we deliver this and why it _ thoughtful how we deliver this and why it could... why this concession occurred _ why it could... why this concession occurred in — why it could... why this concession occurred in the first place. at the same _ occurred in the first place. at the same time — occurred in the first place. at the same time we had to make sure that perpetrators, offenders, criminals, do not _ perpetrators, offenders, criminals, do not take — perpetrators, offenders, criminals, do not take advantage of loopholes that exist _ do not take advantage of loopholes that exist within the system. we have _ that exist within the system. we have to — that exist within the system. we have to put things right and that is

what _ have to put things right and that is what the _ have to put things right and that is what the law, the process is all about, — what the law, the process is all about, putting things right. your words are very — about, putting things right. your words are very powerful - about, putting things right. tj’f7l.“ words are very powerful and very measured. do you want to pick up on any of those thoughts? i measured. do you want to pick up on any of those thoughts?— any of those thoughts? i totally a . ree. it any of those thoughts? i totally agree- it is _ any of those thoughts? i totally agree. it is difficult _ any of those thoughts? i totally agree. it is difficult for - any of those thoughts? i totally agree. it is difficult for families| agree. it is difficult for families and prison staff. at the end of the data we want to see someone forced into court to give them more power? as i understand it, bryn, maybe this is one for you. we are talking about very rare occasions. i understand absolutely there have been cases recently highlighting the issue. they are very few. almost all of the time people convicted i'm in the dog in the process happens.— in the process happens. usually, what he will _ in the process happens. usually, what he will probably _ in the process happens. usually, what he will probably get - in the process happens. usually, what he will probably get is - in the process happens. usually, what he will probably get is if. what he will probably get is if someone indicates to a defence team they will refuse, their defence team will advise them accordingly. the judge will... the court clerks will

say, if you do not you will be held in contempt. nine times out of ten you will appear in the dock. very rare occasions. it appears to be the more serious offenders. they have got nothing to lose. ashman, 39 years in prison. nothing to lose. it is a show for them, putting power back into their hands.— is a show for them, putting power back into their hands. good morning. i know ou back into their hands. good morning. i know you have _ back into their hands. good morning. i know you have had _ back into their hands. good morning. i know you have had a _ back into their hands. good morning. i know you have had a conversation i i know you have had a conversation with the prime minister, for which you are grateful that he contacted year. in terms of the practical, it sounds very crass but it does come down to their sometimes in terms of how people will see those who are convicted, those who are facing sentences. in terms of the practical, what do macro zara's killer did not attend the sentencing which i know was very hurtful and very painful, it added to your pain.

what would you have been prepared to see in terms of, if you had wanted... if you had said to the judge, i want him not to be able to snub the law. the judge says, 0k, judge, i want him not to be able to snub the law. thejudge says, 0k, we had to use the most extreme situation. one example we had today, a soundproofed booth, a chair bolted to the ground, arm restraints. even if it were in those circumstances, would that have been more palatable than him not being there? i would that have been more palatable than him not being there?— than him not being there? i think so. just than him not being there? i think so- just to _ than him not being there? i think so. just to reiterate, _ than him not being there? i think so. just to reiterate, the - than him not being there? i think so. just to reiterate, the worse i so. just to reiterate, the worse thing _ so. just to reiterate, the worse thing has — so. just to reiterate, the worse thing has already happened before we -ot thing has already happened before we got to— thing has already happened before we got to the _ thing has already happened before we got to the court room for us. it could _ got to the court room for us. it could be~~ _ got to the court room for us. it could be... it was not more painful, it was— could be... it was not more painful, it was more — could be... it was not more painful, it was more of— could be... it was not more painful, it was more of an insult that he doesn't — it was more of an insult that he doesn't turn up. and i think, it is notjust— doesn't turn up. and i think, it is notiust us— doesn't turn up. and i think, it is notjust us that doesn't turn up. and i think, it is

not just us that were insulted, i think— not just us that were insulted, i think society should be insulted. i think— think society should be insulted. i think that — think society should be insulted. i think that is what is really important here. it is not about... we lastm — important here. it is not about... we lastm we _ important here. it is not about... we last... we already have lost. that _ we last... we already have lost. that never— we last... we already have lost. that never changes for the rest of our lives — that never changes for the rest of our lives. on a human—to—human level, _ our lives. on a human—to—human level. yes, — our lives. on a human—to—human level. yes, i_ our lives. on a human—to—human level, yes, iwould our lives. on a human—to—human level, yes, i would love... our lives. on a human—to—human level, yes, iwould love... not love, — level, yes, iwould love... not love, i— level, yes, iwould love... not love, i would like to look him in the face — love, i would like to look him in the face and tell him what he did. i would _ the face and tell him what he did. i would not — the face and tell him what he did. i would not care if he smiled that i did see _ would not care if he smiled that i did see him once and he would not have _ did see him once and he would not have smile — did see him once and he would not have smile because as the judge said he was _ have smile because as the judge said he was a _ have smile because as the judge said he was a coward and he would not have _ he was a coward and he would not have smiled, he probably would have cried _ have smiled, he probably would have cried i_ have smiled, he probably would have cried ithink— have smiled, he probably would have cried. i think it is really important that those moments are there _ important that those moments are there not— important that those moments are there notjust for important that those moments are there not just for victims, important that those moments are there notjust forvictims, i important that those moments are there notjust for victims, i think it is about — there notjust for victims, i think it is about rebalancing power. so you know. —

it is about rebalancing power. so you know, many times, people have said, _ you know, many times, people have said. oh. _ you know, many times, people have said. oh. you — you know, many times, people have said, oh, you know, theirvictims, the emotions, it is about us, victim impact _ the emotions, it is about us, victim impact statements. for a while i thought— impact statements. for a while i thought it — impact statements. for a while i thought it was that as well. having spoken— thought it was that as well. having spoken to — thought it was that as well. having spoken to a judge and saying, actually. _ spoken to a judge and saying, actually, your victim impact statement is for me and not the criminal~ — statement is for me and not the criminal. we are not even allowed to write _ criminal. we are not even allowed to write anything in the victim impact statement — write anything in the victim impact statement that is directed to the perpetrator. so although i have been campaigning for this, i do believe it is really— campaigning for this, i do believe it is really important but i do think— it is really important but i do think we _ it is really important but i do think we had to be better than criminals _ think we had to be better than criminals. it is more about redressing the power balance. we have to _ redressing the power balance. we have to be — redressing the power balance. we have to be better than them so we cannot _ have to be better than them so we cannot drag them in. we can use some leveraged _ cannot drag them in. we can use some leveraged and that would be even life prisoners. life prisoners have quite _ life prisoners. life prisoners have quite a _ life prisoners. life prisoners have quite a comfortable life in prison. let's _ quite a comfortable life in prison. let's not — quite a comfortable life in prison. let's not forget that. there are privileges — let's not forget that. there are

privileges that could be removed. even _ privileges that could be removed. even somebody with 838 year tariff is prepared to plead guilty to take five years— is prepared to plead guilty to take five years of that tariff, as our case _ five years of that tariff, as our case will — five years of that tariff, as our case will stop so yes, 0k, it might look like _ case will stop so yes, 0k, it might look like they have nothing to lose but the _ look like they have nothing to lose but the guy who murdered zara has still appealed his sentence. they will still— still appealed his sentence. they will still try and hope there will be paroled. i do not know if they have _ be paroled. i do not know if they have nothing to lose, actually. things — have nothing to lose, actually. things can _ have nothing to lose, actually. things can be done. we had to use persuasion — things can be done. we had to use persuasion rather than force. we had to compel— persuasion rather than force. we had to compel rather than drag. a last thou~ht to compel rather than drag. a last thought on _ to compel rather than drag. a last thought on that. _ to compel rather than drag. a last thought on that. you _ to compel rather than drag. a last thought on that. you are - to compel rather than drag. a last thought on that. you are nodding| to compel rather than drag. last thought on that. you are nodding a lot. it thought on that. you are nodding a lot. . thought on that. you are nodding a lot. , ., thought on that. you are nodding a lot. , . . , thought on that. you are nodding a lot. _, . ,. lot. it is about victims at the end ofthe lot. it is about victims at the end of the day- _ lot. it is about victims at the end of the day. picking _ lot. it is about victims at the end of the day. picking up _ lot. it is about victims at the end of the day. picking up on - lot. it is about victims at the end of the day. picking up on victim i of the day. picking up on victim impact statements, about how it impacts on you and not the offender.

it is all about that. that is what the balance should be for families, grieving families of all of the victims. . .. grieving families of all of the victims. . ,, , ., grieving families of all of the victims. . ~' . grieving families of all of the victims. . ,, . ., victims. thank you so much for 'oinin: victims. thank you so much for joining us _ victims. thank you so much for joining us this _ victims. thank you so much for joining us this morning. - victims. thank you so much for joining us this morning. thank| victims. thank you so much for i joining us this morning. thank you as well. speaking to us and just going through what it means. for a lot of people on the outside, frankly, we do not understand. you both have a common link through a dreadful circumstance a lot of people find very hard to grasp. thank you. morning live follows breakfast on bbc one this morning. let's find out what they have in store with michelle and gethin. good morning to you both. welcome back. coming up, more car parks are going cashless, forcing drivers to download apps to pay. today, rav wilding warns us why some drivers are unknowingly signing up to costly subscriptions as they try to secure their space. when you're in a rush to park, crafty companies can fool you into thinking you've bought

a ticket by putting their websites to the top of your search engine. i'll explain what to look out for and how to steer clear of the tricksters. plus, being unable to recognise friends and family is the heartbreaking reality for those living with "face blindness." former dragon duncan bannatyne shares how his diagnosis came as a massive relief after a lifetime of worry. and, it can leave you anxious to leave the house. incontinence affects 1a million brits — more than both asthma and diabetes combined. dr ranj tells us what help is available. people fork out hundreds every year on pad products. i'll cover how you can access free prescriptions and why bins in every public loo could take the stress out of day trips. also on the show, our diy expert wayne perrey�*s on the road. live from viewer carol's home in aberdeen. there they are. she is on brand.

wayne is helping restore a coffee table that's been part of the furniture for over do years. and it's a new twist on a classic, cook. yvonne cobb is putting a burger recipe that's sweeping social media to the test. looking forward to that. here they are. looking forward to that. here they are- excited _ looking forward to that. here they are. excited stop _ looking forward to that. here they are. excited stop tasty. _ looking forward to that. here they are. excited stop tasty. burger - are. excited stop tasty. burger sauce as well. _ see you at 9:15am. time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. hello, good morning from bbc london. i'm victoria hollins. london fire brigade is asking people to avoid an area of croydon. they are currently at a series of building fires in saintjames is road and gloucester road and several fire engines are on scene. pret a manger has been fined

£800,000 a worker was left fearing for her life while stuck in one of its freezers. westminster city council said the employee became trapped in temperatures set at —18c, for two and a half hours. she was working at the chain's victoria coach station branch in july 2021. she was treated for suspected hypothermia. the company said it had carried out a full review and co—operated with the council's investigaton. the operator of the 02 brixton academy — which was closed following a fatal crush outside — wants to replace its crowd control barriers if it is allowed to re—open. the venue was temporarily stripped of its licence and has been closed since two people died in december. the barriers are among several measures being proposed by the academy music group which runs the venue. a hearing in september is expected to decide the future of the site. londoners are ditching cash faster than any other region. the number of visits to cash machines in the capital has halved since 2019 according to recent data.

but with some services and shops going completely cashless there is concern that some people could feel excluded. i think it's really useful, so i don't like carrying cash now. it makes it a whole load easier, but i just don't think it's very accessible for everybody. when you spend by card, you don't know how much you can spend, but when you buy cash, so you know you have 15 or £20 so you can adjust your budget. i love it because i never carry |cash, so for me it's brilliant. | all lines on the tube still running a good service. the general theme so far this august will continue today. today is the last day of the meteorological summer but once again not looking very like summer but things are set to cheer up as we head into the weekend and of course the meteorological autumn. last night it was rather chilly with temperatures dropping back to high single figures for some, but we have more cloud edging

in from the south—west, so temperatures starting to recover and along with the cloud come outbreaks of rain. most of the rain will be light and patchy through the morning but it could pep up and become heavier later in the day. temperatures won't make it much past the high teens in celsius and there is a noticeable south—westerly wind. a wet day in store for many. overnight we keep the outbreaks of rain along with the layers of cloud, so a lot milder tonight and temperature is a noticeable south—westerly wind. a wet day in store for many. overnight we keep the outbreaks of rain along with the layers of cloud, so a lot milder tonight and temperatures not really dropping much past the mid—teens in celsius. a cloudy start tomorrow but the cloud will clear and there will be a lot of sunshine emerging, and it will feel warmer tomorrow with a small chance of an afternoon shower. that's it, but head to the website for the latest stories. and don't forget radio london. we will see you in half an hour. hello, this is breakfast with naga munchetty

and charlie stayt. how often do you use the ticket office at your local railway station and how would you feel if it was closed permanently? so far, more than 460,000 passengers have shared their thoughts on plans to close hundreds of ticket offices across england. the consultation ends tomorrow, as celestina 0lulode reports. so it's not the easiest thing to find in the world. but i have found it. a difficult reality that affects so many disabled people. essentially, touching this machine, there's no way that i would be able to buy a ticket using it. with hundreds of ticket offices proposed to close, the government says staff will provide assistance at machines like this. 0k. can you see staff at the station? right away. right now? no, i don't think there's anyone here. but concerns over proposed ticket

office closures still linger. train companies are under pressure from the government to cut costs. but sandra and so many others say news of the proposals have left them feeling vulnerable. i'm actually going back to my reality when i was first registered blind, 2015, which was staying in, being frightened to go out. my guide dog retired about nine weeks ago, so i'm having to learn a route now without the guide dog. i'm very, very frustrated and i'm very upset to think that there's a good chance that i'm not going to be able to do this. like many others, sandra is frustrated about how she found out about the consultation. i first heard about it when i'd gone into a ticket booth, ticket office with my sister, and she went, "0h, what's that?" and it was a big poster saying "closing". "potential of closing." so being blind, i couldn't see that whatsoever. with accessibility formats now available, the consultation has been extended to tomorrow.

more than half a million responses have been received. the rail delivery group represents train operating companies. in a statement, it said it welcomes all the feedback it's received so far, adding that train companies are committed to making sure views are taken into account. it says it will continue to engage with passengers, accessibility and safety groups, but there's still widespread concern. the new technology is a nightmare. it's notjust disabled people who are concerned. passengers like barry don't feel listened to. just the nonsense. they don't understand and they don't talk to older people, i don't think, when they make these decisions and they should do. and there's concerns about cost. i went online and got what i thought was the price for the ticket. £68 return. i spoke to a friend who worked

in the railway industry and he said "barry, go to a mainline ticket office", so i went to st pancras. got the ticket. return ticket. £34. so he did me a favour. train companies say the plans will move staff out from behind kiosks to assist passengers. pointing to this station, newbury in berkshire, as an example. but campaigner katie isn't convinced. disabled people will have to go looking for that member of staff who could be anywhere in the station, anywhere on any of the platforms, or maybe around the concourse or anywhere else. i think it's completely unreasonable to expect people with mobility impairments and energy—limiting impairments to kind of trek up and down platforms looking for this staff member. train operating companies argue 12% of tickets are now bought at station kiosks, but campaigners say usage varies, pointing to stations like paignton, a seaside town in devon, where 41% of tickets are sold

at the ticket office. so this is the rail delivery group's website, and they pledge that there will be more staff available across the network. this is our analysis showing just how many stations will become completely unstaffed, which shows that there will be fewer staff, which is a very different reality to what the contents of the proposals say. the department for transport says train operator consultations on ticket offices are ongoing and no final decisions have been made. celestina 0lulode, bbc news. lots of you have been getting in touch about this story. alfie ward from coventry said that he and his partner who is in a wheelchair love catching the train to birmingham and without station staff, getting access to platform assistance would be much more difficult.

in essex, maria roxwell says she always uses the ticket office to purchase her train tickets, adding that the machines are confusing and she finds the process stressful. lam i am trying to work out a link from trains to the story you have now, and may be, have i got this right? rangers players might be wanting a ticket on a train out of here. how about that?— about that? after failing to rip -- reach their— about that? after failing to rip -- reach their required _ about that? after failing to rip -- reach their required destination. | about that? after failing to rip --| reach their required destination. i feel like i'm going to step away and let you _ feel like i'm going to step away and let you do _ feel like i'm going to step away and let you do the rest of it because it is such— let you do the rest of it because it is such a strong start. can let you do the rest of it because it is such a strong start.— let you do the rest of it because it is such a strong start. can you hear the tone in — is such a strong start. can you hear the tone in his _ is such a strong start. can you hear the tone in his voice? _ is such a strong start. can you hear the tone in his voice? he's - is such a strong start. can you hear the tone in his voice? he'sjust - the tone in his voice? he'sjust going to do it better. i the tone in his voice? he's 'ust going to do it better.fi the tone in his voice? he's 'ust going to do it better. i don't get lona so i going to do it better. i don't get long so i might _ going to do it better. i don't get long so i might as _ going to do it better. i don't get long so i might as well- going to do it better. i don't get long so i might as well do - going to do it better. i don't get long so i might as well do the i going to do it better. i don't get| long so i might as well do the bit going to do it better. i don't get i long so i might as well do the bit i do. rangers looking unhappy about the champions league draw they will not be part— champions league draw they will not be part of— champions league draw they will not be part of because they have lost the qualifier that determines whether they make that group stage.

given— whether they make that group stage. given they— whether they make that group stage. given they are not there and all of the other— given they are not there and all of the other teams will be looking forward — the other teams will be looking forward to an important day, travel will be _ forward to an important day, travel will be an— forward to an important day, travel will be an element because they won't _ will be an element because they won't need any flights to get to any of those, _ won't need any flights to get to any of those, but they will in the europa — of those, but they will in the europa league and that is of consequence to rangers who 12 months a-o consequence to rangers who 12 months ago went— consequence to rangers who 12 months ago went to _ consequence to rangers who 12 months ago went to psv eindhoven, the team they played last night and beat them and qualified for the champions league — and qualified for the champions league group stage but a year on psp -ot league group stage but a year on psp got their— league group stage but a year on psp got their revenge. with the tie level at 2—2 from the first leg psv took control with two goals from ismael saibari. rangers did give themselves hope — thanks to this strike from james tavernier but psv would score three more before full time, including a moment to forget for connor goldson. 5—1 on the night, 7—3 on aggregate. and rangers will play in the europa league instead. we haven't made it, we are not. going to deny being disappointed. i think we drew the hardest opponent

we could draw at this _ stage of the competition, if i look at some - of the other games. going into the europa league, it looks as strong as ever- with teams like liverpool and other sides that you can face, _ so we will see what the draw brings. two of the teams looking forward to that champions league draw are manchester city and newcastle. and they were pulled out of the hat together in another draw last night for the next round of the league cup. sheffield united won't be with them after being knocked out by league one lincoln city on penalties in the shock of last night's matches in round two. everton also looked like they'd be heading out to lower league opposition, but scored two late goals to come from behind to win 2—1 at doncaster who are bottom of league two. new signing beto scored on his debut as everton secured their first victory of the season. caroline wozniacki's tennis comeback has certainly hit the ground running. the former world number one retired in 2020...

started a family, and the us open is her first grand slam since returning to the sport. now she's into the third round after beating the 11th seed petra kvitova. british qualifier lily miyazaki isn't though. her first ever appearance in a grand slam main draw ended in straight sets by the olympic champion belinda bencic in round two. andy murray is one of six british players in action later in new york. and the three—time champion novak djokovic is into round three of the men's singles. he beat the spaniard bernabe zapata miralles in straight sets. two top seeds did go out though — both casper ruud and stefanos tsitsipas lost. it's september tomorrow but england's cricketers have just started a new series. their odi matches later against new zealand are warm ups for the world cup. before that there are four t20 games and the first provided an easy win for the home side. england bowled first and that allowed brydon carse to make an impact on his t20 debut. the durham bowler took three wickets

on his home ground to help restrict new zealand to 139 for 9. england were always in control in the chase. dawid malan hit a half century as they won by seven wickets, reaching their target with six overs to spare. meanwhile england's women will begin their 3—match t20 series against sri lanka today. and they'll go into it on the back of a groundbreaking decision yesterday. their international match fees have been increased to equal the men's with immediate effect. the change was recommended in the independent commission for equity in cricket report, which found discrimination is "widespread" in english and welsh cricket. you just saw heather knight on those pictures. _ you just saw heather knight on those pictures, with the captain saying it is fantastic — pictures, with the captain saying it is fantastic to see and it is a reward _ is fantastic to see and it is a reward for— is fantastic to see and it is a reward for a fine summer in which the women's ashes played such a huge and important part. it is the women's ashes played such a huge and important part.— and important part. it is a very aood and important part. it is a very good thing- — and important part. it is a very good thing. thank— and important part. it is a very good thing. thank you - and important part. it is a very good thing. thank you very - and important part. it is a very . good thing. thank you very much. time to celebrate the life of a remarkable man. later today, family and friends will gather for the funeral of lawrence churcher, one of the last survivors of the evacuation from dunkirk

during world war two. 'operation dynamo' saw more than 300,000 british and french soldiers rescued from the advancing germans. lawrence died just before his 103rd birthday and was serving in the royal navy. robert hall explains how his mission became a family reunion. my father was in the navy, and i suppose really it was him that drove me there. and in portsmouth, of course, all the time. i'm a portsmouth boy and the navy was the only thing to join. three brothers in uniform, three brothers separated by war. explosion. when lawrence churcher sailed towards the french beaches, he couldn't have known that the operation, dubbed churchill's miracle,

would also bring a small miracle for his family. because there's so many soldiers there, you know, and the continuous aircraft coming over and dropping bombs and things. lawrence was sent ashore to help with embarkation. as he stood among the queuing troops, he saw two familiar faces. just relief. that sort of thing went out of my mind until i got on board of our ship. and then when the fella leaned over my shoulder, gave a sigh of relief and said, "thank god we've got a navy." and that, you know, sort of churned it up. in the decades that followed, lawrence joined the pilgrimages to the beaches. among the memories he took back to pompey was a more tangible reminder of that day in 1940.

my wife was walking on the beach and she said, "you want something to take back to the uk? to remember all this?" she said, "yes." she'd got a jar of all the sand. she said, "you were over here. you were here. you might have trodden on that." back in civilian life, lawrence remained an ardent pompey fan. he'd gone to his first game as a small boy, and he never lost his passion for the club. when we were told about his 99th birthday coming up, we arranged for alan knight, who's a goalkeeper who played for pompey for over four decades, made over 800 appearances for pompey to go down to his care home and kind of present this cake. it was a great surprise for him, really, in that way. so we were really, really pleased

to be able to do it. an online tribute from the club reads simply, "stand down, lawrence, your duty is done. it's been an honour to know you." robert hall, bbc news. our thoughts are with lawrence's friends and family today at the funeral. . . . friends and family today at the funeral. . . , ., ., . ,, friends and family today at the funeral. ., ., , ., ., ., ~ , funeral. hannah is going to talk us throu~h funeral. hannah is going to talk us through the _ funeral. hannah is going to talk us through the number— funeral. hannah is going to talk us through the number of— funeral. hannah is going to talk us through the number of people, - funeral. hannah is going to talk us i through the number of people, close on 2 million, who still have oil fired boilers for their central heating. fired boilers for their central heatinr. �* . heating. and the thing that will ha en, heating. and the thing that will happen. the — heating. and the thing that will happen, the government - heating. and the thing that will i happen, the government proposes that they will not be up to get new ones of the boilers break or they want to replace them. let's run through y. this is part of the government planned to get us to net zero, the idea we cut carbon emissions as low as possible and find a way to reabsorb the carbon we use soap total emissions come to zero.

there are lots of things we would have to do to achieve that, but one proposal by the government is to introduce a ban on new oil boilers within three years, which would affect homes that aren't connected to the national gas grid. the idea is that those old boilers, which cause higher carbon emissions, would be replaced with greener alternatives such as ground or air source heat pumps. the ban would affect an estimated 1.7 million households, the majority of which are in rural areas. it potentially comes into effect at least ten years before similar bans on old gas boilers. there is a government boiler upgrade scheme in place where some people can receive a grant of up to £6,000 to support the installation of more environmentally friendly alternatives. but energy poverty and rural groups say that the actual cost of installing ground source heat pumps — for example — can go as high at this,

up to £50,000. today the government is suggesting their grants could be increased or made more flexible as a result. we spoke to sam who lives in an old property in rural sussex, he says he's been quoted a lot of money when he's looked at installing a heat pump. we've been living here for nine years, our quirky little lodge house. we love it but here is our current heating system which is an oil fired current heating system which is an oilfired boiler with current heating system which is an oil fired boiler with a current heating system which is an oilfired boiler with a hot current heating system which is an oil fired boiler with a hot water cylinder behind and come 2026 when they will potentially ban new oil boilers, if this breaks down i'm looking at a horrendous cost of upgrading to a heat pump which in theory is the only viable option. i'm completely away from the gas network and running on gas is not a viable option any more and the government is trying to stop you doing that, so that is off the cards so it only leaves heat pumps and that will cost upwards of £25,000, a serious people of the house and a rejig of all the plumbing and all

the radiators need to be upgraded and ideally you will upgrade the windows and beef up your insulation so you don't need a huge heat pump and ijust can't so you don't need a huge heat pump and i just can't afford so you don't need a huge heat pump and ijust can't afford it. i'm not alone in this. there are probably thousands of old listed properties, evenif thousands of old listed properties, even if not listed, but are old, running on oil. the government in my opinion should completely rethink that policy and what worries me if the government does not do this it will hurt a lot of people. the government point out that the ban on new oil boilers is still a consultation, adding that they are 'fully focussed' on meeting a target of 600,000 heat pump installations per year by 2028. but once again an example that net zero commitments can be divisive. but once again an example that net zero commitments can be divisive and will undoubtedly have direct financial impacts on homeowners like sam. and there is a greater awareness that it's not hugely popular when people have to start spending their own money on these kinds of things,

especially when times are difficult. absolutely. hannah, we will keep an eye on it. broadcasterjohn suchet and his wife nula met when they both had spouses in care, living with dementia. john's wife bonnie was lucky enough to have the support of a dementia specialist admiral nurse, but nula's husband james was not. they are now both campaigning for more training and investment so nurses can help support other families living with the condition. john and nula join us now. very good morning to both of you, and what i'm thinking as i introduce you, you know the conversation people have when people meet and they say, tell it how did you to meet, your story is not normal, is it? ., �* , meet, your story is not normal, is it? . �* , . it? that's true. we did meet under extraordinary _ it? that's true. we did meet under extraordinary circumstances i it? that's true. we did meet under extraordinary circumstances but i it? that's true. we did meet under i extraordinary circumstances but may i say

extraordinary circumstances but may i say that _ extraordinary circumstances but may i say that you said in the introduction that bonnie and james were lucky— introduction that bonnie and james were lucky to have the support of a admiral— were lucky to have the support of a admiral nurse. admiral nurses are specially— admiral nurse. admiral nurses are specially trained dementia nurses who understand that the carer often has a _ who understand that the carer often has a bigger struggle than the person— has a bigger struggle than the person with dementia, and admiral nurses— person with dementia, and admiral nurses are — person with dementia, and admiral nurses are there to help the carer. i nurses are there to help the carer. l was _ nurses are there to help the carer. l was the _ nurses are there to help the carer. i was the lucky one in that i had the care — i was the lucky one in that i had the care of— i was the lucky one in that i had the care of a admiral nurse because i the care of a admiral nurse because i happen— the care of a admiral nurse because i happen to — the care of a admiral nurse because i happen to live in the right borough _ i happen to live in the right borough of london where there were two admiral nurses available. nula had no _ two admiral nurses available. nula had no care — two admiral nurses available. nula had no care whatsoever and was an area that _ had no care whatsoever and was an area that did not support admiral nurses— area that did not support admiral nurses so— area that did not support admiral nurses so she had no help or guidance _ nurses so she had no help or guidance and think it's important to understand that dementia, uniquely among _ understand that dementia, uniquely among diseases, can take the carer, can cause _ among diseases, can take the carer, can cause the carer almost more harm _ can cause the carer almost more harm it's — can cause the carer almost more harm. it's well—known can cause the carer almost more harm. it's well— known that carers can predeceased the person they are caring _ can predeceased the person they are caring for~ _ can predeceased the person they are caring for. that is where admiral nurses— caring for. that is where admiral nurses coming and they should be available — nurses coming and they should be available to every carer of dementia, where ever they live in

the country, not the old journalistic cliche of a postcode lottery — journalistic cliche of a postcode lotte . �* . . journalistic cliche of a postcode lotte . �*, . journalistic cliche of a postcode lotte . , lottery. it's a point very well made. lottery. it's a point very well made- nula. _ lottery. it's a point very well made. nula, do— lottery. it's a point very well made. nula, do you - lottery. it's a point very well made. nula, do you want i lottery. it's a point very well made. nula, do you want to| lottery. it's a point very well- made. nula, do you want to pick up on that, as to whatjohn made clear that you missed out on in terms of help available?— help available? when my husband james was diagnosed _ help available? when my husband james was diagnosed i _ help available? when my husband james was diagnosed i was i help available? when my husband l james was diagnosed i was ushered into a _ james was diagnosed i was ushered into a great— james was diagnosed i was ushered into a great corridor— james was diagnosed i was ushered into a great corridor with _ james was diagnosed i was ushered into a great corridor with no - james was diagnosed i was ushered into a great corridor with no mapi james was diagnosed i was ushered into a great corridor with no map as to how— into a great corridor with no map as to how i _ into a great corridor with no map as to how i would _ into a great corridor with no map as to how i would deal— into a great corridor with no map as to how i would deal with _ into a great corridor with no map as to how i would deal with this - to how i would deal with this dreaded _ to how i would deal with this dreaded prognosis— to how i would deal with this dreaded prognosis and i to how i would deal with this i dreaded prognosis and disease to how i would deal with this - dreaded prognosis and disease that had been _ dreaded prognosis and disease that had been told — dreaded prognosis and disease that had been told to _ dreaded prognosis and disease that had been told to me, _ dreaded prognosis and disease that had been told to me, and _ dreaded prognosis and disease that had been told to me, and it- dreaded prognosis and disease that had been told to me, and it was- dreaded prognosis and disease thati had been told to me, and it wasjust a shock— had been told to me, and it wasjust a shock and — had been told to me, and it wasjust a shock and i— had been told to me, and it wasjust a shock and i had _ had been told to me, and it wasjust a shock and i had no— had been told to me, and it wasjust a shock and i had no one _ had been told to me, and it wasjust a shock and i had no one to- had been told to me, and it wasjust a shock and i had no one to help i had been told to me, and it wasjust a shock and i had no one to help mei a shock and i had no one to help me there _ a shock and i had no one to help me there was— a shock and i had no one to help me there was no— a shock and i had no one to help me there was no one _ a shock and i had no one to help me there was no one i— a shock and i had no one to help me there was no one i could _ a shock and i had no one to help me there was no one i could ring, i a shock and i had no one to help me there was no one i could ring, no i there was no one i could ring, no one i_ there was no one i could ring, no one i could — there was no one i could ring, no one i could contact. _ there was no one i could ring, no one i could contact. i— there was no one i could ring, no one i could contact. iwas- there was no one i could ring, no one i could contact. i was in- there was no one i could ring, noi one i could contact. i was in limbo and i_ one i could contact. i was in limbo and i did _ one i could contact. i was in limbo and i did not— one i could contact. i was in limbo and i did not know— one i could contact. i was in limbo and i did not know what _ one i could contact. i was in limbo and i did not know what to- one i could contact. i was in limbo and i did not know what to do- one i could contact. i was in limbo and i did not know what to do or. one i could contact. i was in limbo i and i did not know what to do or how to navigate _ and i did not know what to do or how to navigate my— and i did not know what to do or how to navigate my way— and i did not know what to do or how to navigate my way through - and i did not know what to do or how to navigate my way through it. it i to navigate my way through it. it was like — to navigate my way through it. it was like a — to navigate my way through it. it was like a nightmare. _ to navigate my way through it. it was like a nightmare. thal- to navigate my way through it. it was like a nightmare.— to navigate my way through it. it was like a nightmare. that has to chance. was like a nightmare. that has to change- that _ was like a nightmare. that has to change. that is _ was like a nightmare. that has to change. that is what _ was like a nightmare. that has to change. that is what you - was like a nightmare. that has to change. that is what you two i was like a nightmare. that has to change. that is what you two are | change. that is what you two are campaigning _ change. that is what you two are campaigning for— change. that is what you two are campaigning for now. _ change. that is what you two are campaigning for now. maybe i change. that is what you two are i campaigning for now. maybe we've in the story of how lonely it can be, because that is how you gravitated to each other, i understand, but

also how lonely it can be but how important that care is for you. yes. important that care is for you. yes, dementia. — important that care is for you. yes, dementia, again, _ important that care is for you. yes, dementia, again, uniquely- important that care is for you. yes, dementia, again, uniquely among diseases. — dementia, again, uniquely among diseases, the person with dementia is slowly— diseases, the person with dementia is slowly retreating from you and you cannot — is slowly retreating from you and you cannot talk to them. you can't communicate with them, so i couldn't talk to— communicate with them, so i couldn't talk to bonnie about what was happening to herand talk to bonnie about what was happening to her and nula could not talk to— happening to her and nula could not talk to james, and to answer your very first — talk to james, and to answer your very first question, both of them were _ very first question, both of them were in— very first question, both of them were in the — very first question, both of them were in the same care home in adjacent — were in the same care home in adjacent rooms which is how nula and ifirst— adjacent rooms which is how nula and i first met _ adjacent rooms which is how nula and i first met and suddenly we started talking _ i first met and suddenly we started talking to _ i first met and suddenly we started talking to each other and we did not stop because suddenly here was someone — stop because suddenly here was someone going through what you are --oin someone going through what you are going through and you could talk to them _ going through and you could talk to them about it. because as i say, the carer— them about it. because as i say, the carer has— them about it. because as i say, the carer has no— them about it. because as i say, the carer has no one to talk to. they can't _ carer has no one to talk to. they can't talk— carer has no one to talk to. they can't talk to _ carer has no one to talk to. they can't talk to the person with the disease — can't talk to the person with the disease. comparisons are invidious but if— disease. comparisons are invidious but if a _ disease. comparisons are invidious but if a person is diagnosed with cancer, — but if a person is diagnosed with cancer, they will know it and they and their— cancer, they will know it and they and their partner might say right, this is— and their partner might say right, this is what— and their partner might say right, this is what we will do and first we

will try— this is what we will do and first we will try get— this is what we will do and first we will try get rid of the damn thing and if— will try get rid of the damn thing and if not. — will try get rid of the damn thing and if not, here is the bucket list we will— and if not, here is the bucket list we will work our way through together— we will work our way through together and give you the best experiences. you can't do that with dementia — experiences. you can't do that with dementia. so when nula and i met we did not— dementia. so when nula and i met we did not stop _ dementia. so when nula and i met we did not stop talking to each other. it did not stop talking to each other. it was _ did not stop talking to each other. it was a _ did not stop talking to each other. it was a comfort to share. i did not stop talking to each other. it was a comfort to share.- it was a comfort to share. i was aroin to it was a comfort to share. i was going to say. — it was a comfort to share. i was going to say, when _ it was a comfort to share. i was going to say, when you - it was a comfort to share. i was going to say, when you are i it was a comfort to share. i was i going to say, when you are caring for someone and you see someone in john's words, that they retreat, there are all sorts of feelings, angen there are all sorts of feelings, anger, guilt, frustration that often you are supposed to be seen as the almost saintly one, getting through it, being stoic and being stoic but you can feel rubbish and angry. yes. you can feel rubbish and angry. yes, absolutely- — you can feel rubbish and angry. yes, absolutely- i— you can feel rubbish and angry. yes, absolutely. i lost _ you can feel rubbish and angry. yes, absolutely. i lost everything, i lost my— absolutely. i lost everything, i lost my confidence, _ absolutely. i lost everything, i lost my confidence, i- absolutely. i lost everything, i lost my confidence, i lost- absolutely. i lost everything, i. lost my confidence, i lost reasons to keep _ lost my confidence, i lost reasons to keep going _ lost my confidence, i lost reasons to keep going sometimes. - lost my confidence, i lost reasons to keep going sometimes. it i lost my confidence, i lost reasons to keep going sometimes. it was| lost my confidence, i lost reasons i to keep going sometimes. it wasjust horrendous _ to keep going sometimes. it wasjust horrendous and — to keep going sometimes. it wasjust horrendous and meeting _ to keep going sometimes. it wasjust horrendous and meeting john, i to keep going sometimes. it wasjust horrendous and meetingjohn, i- to keep going sometimes. it wasjust| horrendous and meeting john, i could text him _ horrendous and meeting john, i could text him and — horrendous and meeting john, i could text him and phone _ horrendous and meeting john, i could text him and phone him _ horrendous and meeting john, i could text him and phone him and - horrendous and meeting john, i could text him and phone him and i- horrendous and meeting john, i could text him and phone him and i could i text him and phone him and i could have a _ text him and phone him and i could have a meal— text him and phone him and i could have a meal with _ text him and phone him and i could have a meal with him _ text him and phone him and i could have a meal with him and - text him and phone him and i could have a meal with him and we i text him and phone him and i could have a meal with him and we wentl text him and phone him and i could i have a meal with him and we went to the theatre _

have a meal with him and we went to the theatre and — have a meal with him and we went to the theatre and the _ have a meal with him and we went to the theatre and the opera, _ have a meal with him and we went to the theatre and the opera, so - have a meal with him and we went to the theatre and the opera, so all- have a meal with him and we went to the theatre and the opera, so all of i the theatre and the opera, so all of that helped — the theatre and the opera, so all of that helped me _ the theatre and the opera, so all of that helped me make _ the theatre and the opera, so all of that helped me make my— the theatre and the opera, so all of that helped me make my way- the theatre and the opera, so all of i that helped me make my way through it and _ that helped me make my way through it and i_ that helped me make my way through it and i think— that helped me make my way through it and i think being _ that helped me make my way through it and i think being female, _ that helped me make my way through it and i think being female, we - that helped me make my way through it and i think being female, we have i it and i think being female, we have more _ it and i think being female, we have more guilt— it and i think being female, we have more guilt about _ it and i think being female, we have more guilt about abandoning - it and i think being female, we have more guilt about abandoning our i more guilt about abandoning our husbands. — more guilt about abandoning our husbands. if— more guilt about abandoning our husbands, if you _ more guilt about abandoning our husbands, if you like, _ more guilt about abandoning our husbands, if you like, and i- more guilt about abandoning our husbands, if you like, and i hadi husbands, if you like, and i had to deal with— husbands, if you like, and i had to deal with that. — husbands, if you like, and i had to deal with that. i— husbands, if you like, and i had to deal with that. i think _ husbands, if you like, and i had to deal with that. i think it's - husbands, if you like, and i had to deal with that. i think it's a - deal with that. i think it's a female _ deal with that. i think it's a female thing _ deal with that. i think it's a female thing where - deal with that. i think it's a female thing where you - deal with that. i think it's a . female thing where you think i deal with that. i think it's a - female thing where you think i have to be _ female thing where you think i have to be caring — female thing where you think i have to be caring right— female thing where you think i have to be caring right to the _ female thing where you think i have to be caring right to the end - female thing where you think i have to be caring right to the end and - female thing where you think i have to be caring right to the end and i. to be caring right to the end and i must _ to be caring right to the end and i must not — to be caring right to the end and i must not ever_ to be caring right to the end and i must not ever have _ to be caring right to the end and i must not ever have a _ to be caring right to the end and i must not ever have a life, - to be caring right to the end and i must not ever have a life, and - to be caring right to the end and i. must not ever have a life, and that was lovely. — must not ever have a life, and that was lovely, having _ must not ever have a life, and that was lovely, having john _ must not ever have a life, and that was lovely, having john as - must not ever have a life, and that was lovely, having john as support| was lovely, having john as support and the _ was lovely, having john as support and the care — was lovely, having john as support and the care home _ was lovely, having john as support and the care home encouraged - was lovely, having john as support and the care home encouraged it. i and the care home encouraged it. they— and the care home encouraged it. they said — and the care home encouraged it. they said you _ and the care home encouraged it. they said you must _ and the care home encouraged it. they said you must get _ and the care home encouraged it. they said you must get on - and the care home encouraged it. they said you must get on and . and the care home encouraged it. . they said you must get on and have and the care home encouraged it. - they said you must get on and have a life they said you must get on and have a the otherwise — they said you must get on and have a life otherwise dementia _ they said you must get on and have a life otherwise dementia will— they said you must get on and have a life otherwise dementia will take - life otherwise dementia will take you as _ life otherwise dementia will take you as welt _ life otherwise dementia will take you as welt so _ life otherwise dementia will take you as well. so it _ life otherwise dementia will take you as well. so it made - life otherwise dementia will take you as well. so it made it- life otherwise dementia will take you as well. so it made it a - life otherwise dementia will take you as well. so it made it a littlei you as well. so it made it a little easier— you as well. so it made it a little easier to— you as well. so it made it a little easier to navigate _ you as well. so it made it a little easier to navigate through - you as well. so it made it a littlei easier to navigate through having you as well. so it made it a little . easier to navigate through having a friendship— easier to navigate through having a friendship rather— easier to navigate through having a friendship rather than— easier to navigate through having a friendship rather than anything - friendship rather than anything else _ friendship rather than anything else. �* ., ., ~ friendship rather than anything else. �* ., ., else. i'm looking at some of the fiuures else. i'm looking at some of the figures about — else. i'm looking at some of the figures about the _ else. i'm looking at some of the figures about the number- else. i'm looking at some of the figures about the number of - else. i'm looking at some of the - figures about the number of admiral nurses and you will know this well, 430 in the uk. what is it that is needed at this point in terms of the workload? we talk about this a lot, about the nhs more generally but also care staff.— also care staff. charlie, when i first not also care staff. charlie, when i first got involved _

also care staff. charlie, when i first got involved with - also care staff. charlie, when i | first got involved with dementia also care staff. charlie, when i - first got involved with dementia uk, the charity— first got involved with dementia uk, the charity that supports and trains admirat— the charity that supports and trains admiral nurses, there were 62 or 63 admirat— admiral nurses, there were 62 or 63 admiral nurses, there were 62 or 63 admiral nurses nationwide. none in northerrr— admiral nurses nationwide. none in northern ireland, none in scotland and i_ northern ireland, none in scotland and i think— northern ireland, none in scotland and i think there was one or two in wales, _ and i think there was one or two in wales, hohe — and i think there was one or two in wales, none in the west country, hihe _ wales, none in the west country, nine in _ wales, none in the west country, nine in kent. that's ridiculous. 430 plus is— nine in kent. that's ridiculous. 430 plus is a _ nine in kent. that's ridiculous. 430 plus is a massive achievement from 62 or— plus is a massive achievement from 62 or 63— plus is a massive achievement from 62 or 63 trut— plus is a massive achievement from 62 or 63 but it's nowhere near enough — 62 or 63 but it's nowhere near enough. think of macmillan nurses, thousands— enough. think of macmillan nurses, thousands across country, available to anyone _ thousands across country, available to anyone who requires them. admiral hurses, _ to anyone who requires them. admiral hurses, you _ to anyone who requires them. admiral nurses, you had better be living in the right— nurses, you had better be living in the right place, because if you are not, the right place, because if you are not. your— the right place, because if you are not, your local nhs will not support admirat— not, your local nhs will not support admiral nurses and what we want to see is— admiral nurses and what we want to see is admiral nurses on a par with macmiiiah— see is admiral nurses on a par with macmillan nurses available to carers of loved _ macmillan nurses available to carers of loved ones with dementia wherever they live. _ of loved ones with dementia wherever they live. no _ of loved ones with dementia wherever they live, no matter where they live _ they live, no matter where they live that — they live, no matter where they live that is— they live, no matter where they live. that is what we would like to see _ live. that is what we would like to see it's _ live. that is what we would like to see. it's what i first started campaigning for overa see. it's what i first started campaigning for over a decade ago. huge _ campaigning for over a decade ago. huge strides have been made but the government needs to make it a major

priority. _ government needs to make it a major priority. a _ government needs to make it a major priority, a health priority to make admirat— priority, a health priority to make admiral nurses available throughout the country no matter what your postcode — the country no matter what your postcode is. | the country no matter what your postcode is— ijust think i just think dementia ijust think dementia is still the outcast— ijust think dementia is still the outcast of— ijust think dementia is still the outcast of diseases _ ijust think dementia is still the outcast of diseases in - ijust think dementia is still the outcast of diseases in terms i ijust think dementia is still the outcast of diseases in terms of| outcast of diseases in terms of raising — outcast of diseases in terms of raising funds _ outcast of diseases in terms of raising funds etc— outcast of diseases in terms of raising funds etc and _ outcast of diseases in terms of raising funds etc and care. - outcast of diseases in terms of raising funds etc and care. thank ou both raising funds etc and care. thank you both for _ raising funds etc and care. thank you both for raising _ raising funds etc and care. thank you both for raising it _ raising funds etc and care. thank you both for raising it with - raising funds etc and care. thank you both for raising it with us - you both for raising it with us today. john and nula joining us from london. thank you. you're watching bbc breakfast. it's 8:59. good morning, it is thursday morning, rachel burden here. coming up morning, rachel burden here. coming up between now and 10am... are ticket offices out of date?

the government consultation closes tomorrow, and you've had a chance to have your say. over 500,000 people have your say. over 500,000 people have responded. when this was announced injuly, there is a huge backlash from unions, disability campaigners, saying there would be a backward step and would lead to anti—social behaviour at railway stations. but, the rail delivery group have said the way we buy tickets has rapidly changed in the last few years, and it is important that the network changes as well to keep up the pace. something three out of five railway stations in england have ticket offices, so some don't, are not all of those are full—time. if you use our rail network, when's the last time you actually used a ticket office and spoke to someone behind the glass to buy your ticket? maybe use the apps. do you find it much more convenient if you the machines? they are still

on site, perhaps they will be the way you buy your tickets.