# i can catch the moon in my hands...# singer linda nolan dies at the age of 65 with her family at her bedside. former sinn fein president gerry adams is in line to receive compensation for unlawful detention if legislation relating to the troubles is repealed. hold up! am i the last? not quite. conclave — the thriller that takes you inside the secret world of the vatican — leads the field at this year's bafta nominations. coming up on bbc news... four british players are in action at the australian open, including jack draper. we'll bring you up—to—date with events in melbourne.

good afternoon. the rate at which prices are rising has slowed down — slightly — for the first time since september. has slowed down — slightly — inflation last month was 2.5% — down, just — on the figure for november. but it's still well above the bank of england's target rate of 2%. our chief economics correspondent dharshini david reports. from city trading floors to this restaurant and hotel in southampton, there's been a lot at stake, following recent market jitters about inflation. but today brought the news that prices for many goods and services aren't rising as fast as they were. a relief for operations director johnny in his battle to keep a lid on rising costs. everywhere is getting tightened. you know, the prices of food is going up. the prices of utilities are going up. so it's almost like, you know, where do you stop before you have

to really increase the prices? and then, of course, as soon as you increase the prices, you know, the worry is that the customers will vote with their feet and they'll go and eat elsewhere. smaller price rises and things like hotel stays and restaurant meals means that this services inflation managed to fall last month to 4.4%. now, it is that which the bank of england is concerned about. it is why they've been very cautious about cutting this interest rate. but now economists think it's a good chance we could see them come down again next month. but that's not to say there aren't many risks to inflation in the future. from sainsbury�*s to next, high street players warned the government's policies, such as the increase in employers�* national insurance contributions and greater employee rights, may push up prices, nudging up inflation — a risk the leader of the opposition raised at prime minister's questions.

the british retail consortium says two thirds of businesses will have to raise prices to cope with his tax hike. his chancellor ignored all the warnings and ploughed ahead with an unprecedented borrowing spree, leaving all of us more vulnerable. our focus is absolutely on growth. but their record... their record... they flatlined the economy. a mini budget that crashed the economy. worst cost—of—living crisis in living history. we're not looking at a return to that crisis, but back in southampton, any higher costs are unwelcome as johnny tries to stay afloat. we will be in a realfight to keep our neck above the water. and we are well installed as a business. you know, we've got other businesses in southampton, we've got a casual diner in southampton, we've got late night refreshment in southampton. um, and all of our venues are challenged. i'm not feeling it at the minute. i think we need to just focus

on getting through 2025 and seeing where we are at the end of that. so serving up the faster growth the chancellor also wants to see might be challenging. relief seems to be the buzzword over the course of the day, relief for businesses, consumers and financial markets that prices are not rising more quickly. on the other hand any cost any increase of living is challenging for households and also for businesses. it may not end here. as i was mentioning there are risks on the horizon, some home grown. for example those budget measures adding to costs for businesses. also some looming on the international horizon, higher energy prices and plans by president trump. those are the kind of things financial markets are concerned about is a look at the

outlook for inflation. the job of the bank of england is to keep inflation down, notjust now but in the future. that is why there was uncertainty about the date of the future interest rate cut further out. it may mean that financial markets although calm now are very jittery fulsome time for has an impact on borrowing costs for the government and the amount of money they may to spend on public services. all of these things are interlinked. really hard to think about that the prices we pay in the shops have a direct relationship are notjust shops have a direct relationship are not just our own shops have a direct relationship are notjust our own borrowing costs but those of the government as well, therefore are spending and overall prosperity. there are challenges left to come. thank you. sir keir starmer has defended hisjudgement today after the opposition criticised his decision to stand by a minister who resigned yesterday, following weeks of pressure. tulip siddiq was named in an anti—corruption investigation in bangladesh. she insists she has done nothing wrong and the prime ministers standards adviser found she hadn t broken the ministerial code.

our political correspondent joe pike reports. does tulip siddiq prove you'rejust as bad as the tories, prime minister? even after she resigned, the questions continue. the leader of the opposition kemi badenoch. notjust about sadiq's judgement, but starmer�*s too. what does it tell us about hisjudgement? that yesterday he said he was saddened that his close friend resigned. this was an anti—corruption minister under criminal investigation for corruption. and a call for the uk to help investigate london properties linked to tulip siddiq and the deposed bangladeshi regime. will the prime minister offer bangladesh the full support of our national crime agency in ensuring that any properties bought with stolen funds are properly investigated? the prime minister.

mr speaker, the city former city minister, referred herself to the independent adviser. he found, as she well knows, there was no breach of the code. the pm accused the tories of hypocrisy. under boris johnson, two ethics advisers resigned in less than two years. what a contrast! thank god the british public chucked them out. should you have resigned sooner? good evening. tulip siddiq quit last night, saying that staying would be a distraction for the government. the standards watchdog concluded she didn't break the ministerial code, but it was regrettable she had not been more alert to the potential reputational risks of ties to her aunt, bangladesh's deposed former pm, sheikh hasina. the allegations had concerned a flat gifted to siddiq by an ally of her aunt and an infrastructure deal signed with vladimir putin. she has denied any wrongdoing. sadiq and starmer remain constituency neighbours and, we're told, friends. but with two corruption investigations in bangladesh

ongoing, they are unlikely to be ministerial colleagues again any time soon. joe pike, bbc news, westminster. our chief political correspondent henry zeffmanjoins us now from central lobby. henry, awkward questions for the prime minister over the now former economic secretary to the treasury. as you had, this is a story about tulip siddiq's family ties to a former prime minister of bangladesh. what i think we saw in the house of commons today is a reminder of the different close ties that tulip siddiq has to the current prime minister of the uk. he has doesn't go in for political friends but to the extent he does, he and ten, there are close. they came into parliament in the same year representing neighbouring constituencies. you could see that in the one where you spoke of her, despite what was at times a fairly critical report into how release

yesterday even though they found she had not broken the ministerial code. when you look at the smorgasbord of issues which can be selected in her six questions today, the exchange you might remember is how exchange on the economy. keir starmer bad that rachel reeves would remain chancellor for many years to come. speaking to labour mps this morning they arejittery speaking to labour mps this morning they are jittery about the choices that may yet be confronted with the chancellor on the economy let's see how true keir starmer can stated commitment. how true keir starmer can stated commitment-— the pop star turned tv personality linda nolan has died at the age of 65. her agent said she died in hospital in blackpool this morning, surrounded by her siblings. she'd been receiving treatment for ancer which had —— she'd been receiving treatment for cancer which had spread to her brain. our entertainment correspondent lizo mzimba looks back at her life. # how many times?#. 1974 linda nolan singing on cliff richard's saturday night

bbc one show, along, of course, with her sisters. the irish—born family had moved to blackpool when linda was three, and the nolan sisters had been performing and recording for over a decade before they earned a regular slot on cliff richard's prime time show. but it would still be another five years before their big chart breakthrough, when they finally scored a top three single. at the time, of course, we were kind of the cheesy nolans. that was our image and it was, you know, irish sisters all singing in nice harmonies and dressed the same, which was quite a difficult image to have because we were just normal girls. while younger sister bernie usually sang lead vocals, all the sisters had their moments in the spotlight, including linda. # i could catch the moon in my hand. # don't you know who i am? # remember my name, fame!#

# life's not worth a damn...# in 1983, she left the group and for the next 20 years forged a successful solo career. there were multiple blackpool residencies and stage work productions including the musical blood brothers. she was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2006. 11 years later, she was told it had returned and spread throughout her treatment. —— 11 years later, she was told it had returned and spread. throughout her treatment, she won admiration for the honest way she spoke about her experiences. right now, i'm glad i've got... you know, certain side effects from the chemo. you know, i've got pins and needles in my fingers and my toes and, um, but it hasn't been too bad. i think, for me personally, i was traumatised, losing my hair, um, you know, and at the time, you feel like you're being a little bit vain, but i think. i think everybody takes it differently. she'll be remembered as a performer who, along with her sisters, broughtjoy to so many for so long.

# ooh, ooh, ooh. # get on your feet now, baby.# police investigating the fatal stabbing of 14—year—old kelyan bokassa have arrested three people. kelyan was attacked on a bus in woolwich, south—east london, last week. the metropolitan police says two boys, aged 15 and i6, are being held on suspicion of murder and a 44—year—old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. police have launched an investigation into the death of a two—year—old who was taken ill at a nursery on merseyside. the boy died in hospital yesterday, after reportedly suffering a medical episode in bootle. negotiators aiming to end the fighting between israel and hamas in gaza say they are close to securing a deal. the agreement would see a ceasefire in exchange for the release of hostages held by hamas. mediators in qatar say talks are in their final stages. the former president of sinn fein, gerry adams, could receive a compensation pay out

under plans to repeal the legacy act, which was the previous government's controversial attempt to draw a line under the troubles. it's emerged in a report from the think—tank policy exchange. our ireland correspondent sara girvin is in belfast. this relates to a conviction mr adams had overturned in 2020. that is riuht. adams had overturned in 2020. that is right- back— adams had overturned in 2020. twat is right. back then, the uk supreme court quashed his convictions, which related to two attempts to break out of prison stop gerry adams and as many as 400 others had been pursuing compensation claims were being held without trial back in the 19705. the legacy act stopped that action in its track5. legacy act stopped that action in its tracks. the act was introduced by the previous conservative government who, in its word5 by the previous conservative government who, in its words with draws a line under the 30 years of

violence in ireland but it was universally oppo5ed here. the uk government has begun the process of repealing and replacing that act. this think tank report claims it would remove the barrier to those damages claim5. it is important to say even if that happened there is no guarantee of any compensation claims being successful. it is simply that the door to pursuing 5uch simply that the door to pursuing such claims would be left open. we have heard from prime minister sir keir starmer on this topic in the last few minutes. he said his government is already making plans to deal with the issue. we government is already making plans to deal with the issue.— put in place a better framework. we are working — put in place a better framework. we are working on a draft remedial order_ are working on a draft remedial order and — are working on a draft remedial order and replacement legislation. we will_ order and replacement legislation. we will look at every conceivable way to _ we will look at every conceivable way to prevent these types of cases claiming _ way to prevent these types of cases claiming damages. it is important i say that_ claiming damages. it is important i say that on— claiming damages. it is important i say that on the record. it claiming damages. it is important i say that on the record.— say that on the record. it appears

he thanks that _ say that on the record. it appears he thanks that report _ say that on the record. it appears he thanks that report and - say that on the record. it appears he thanks that report and says i say that on the record. it appears| he thanks that report and says the government is making a mistake. the pressure is on the government to say how it plans to deal with northern ireland's controversial and difficult pa5t, something many and governments have failed to do that expect to hear more details on those plans later this year.— getting children to finish the food on their plate is a familiar battle for many families. but research from the british nutrition foundation suggests that it could be contributing to the obesity crisis, as portion sizes have become too big. the warning comes as a global panel of doctors says the traditional tool for measuring obe5ity — body mass index — is not fit—for—purpo5e. jessica lane has the story. if you're serving up a bowl of cereal, a baked potato, or a plate of pasta, how much is enough or too much for a child? i think as a parent, you find yourself in that situation where you're feeding your children every day, sometimes not knowing whether you're doing

it right or wrong. you go to baby clinics and things like that when you've got a small child. then you are given guidance. but then as the children start the school process and start eating more and doing more, then, then the guidance, i don't feel there is a lot around. research from charity the british nutrition foundation suggests more than half of parents guess by looking at how much food to serve, while less than a fifth measure portion5 and even less follow package instructions on how much to eat. we really don't want to make parent5 feel guilty. as a parent, you're always made to feel like somehow you're doing the wrong thing. but what we're suggesting is start a bit smaller. then you don't have to have that situation of wasting food, and we don't have that risk of overeating, which we know in time can lead to overweight, obesity and all the health problems that come with that. the good news is there's an easy way to check a baked potato should be about the size of the fist of the person eating it. so smaller if it's a child. three handfuls of cereal.

and two of pasta... ..is a portion. but would knowing this change how much you give to children? guidance i5 guidance, but you need to have a better knowledge, i suppose yourself, to make sure that they're fed appropriately. so if they're sitting on an x—box all day, then probably that is perfect guidance. but if they're an athlete and running, they're going to need more to fuel. obesity is a growing problem, but a group of experts is calling for a different approach to how that's measured. they want doctors to look at a patient�*s overall health. in many cases, the diagnosis of clinical obe5ity can be made just with a medical history and a regular physical exam. many parents find it hard enough to get children to eat anything at all. so this is just food for thought when it comes to serving up a proper portion. jessica lane, bbc news.

the time is 13:18. our top story this afternoon. the rate at which prices are rising has dipped slightly but inflation remains well above the bank of england's target. and this year's bafta nominations have been announced, with the vatican thriller conclave leading the field. coming up on bbc news. chris eubankjunior will fight conor benn in their long showdown in london according to a saudi boxing organiser. tottenham hotspur�*s stadium is a possible venue for the fight in april. south korea's suspended president yoon sung yeol has been arrested on charges of insurrection and abuse of power, over his attempt to impose martial law last month. police had to break through blockades erected by his security team to enter his official residence and confront thousands of his supporters. shaimaa khalil reports.

after their first attempt had failed, the police were determined this was going to be the day to arrest the impeached president. there was resistance, of course, notjust from yoon sung yeol�*s security staff, but also the ruling party lawmakers, who put themselves between the law—enforcement officers and the presidential compound. protester5 camped out through the bitter cold, holding their ground as emotions ran high. then, as day broke, so too did the standoff. the police and investigators inched their way inside the presidential residence — climbing ladders and cutting through barbed wire. then an announcement — the president has been arrested. celebrations for his opponents for what they saw as justice. after the arrest of president yoon, now i feel we achieved our democracy again. and a message from the man himself.

translation: i decided to respond to the investigation, _ despite it being illegal in order to prevent unsavoury bloodshed. his supporters defiant and enraged. we korean people want to protect yoon sung yeol because we love him. he's our...our president. there is heavy police presence here as angry yoon suk yeol supporters gather outside the corruption investigation office, where he's now being questioned. investigators have confirmed that they executed the arrest warrant against the impeached president. but mr yoon and his team are framing it as a voluntary appearance to avoid bloodshed. whichever way you look at it, this is a remarkable moment in south korean politics. for the first time in the country's history, a sitting president has been arrested. investigators can hold yoon for up to 48 hours, but this is still unchartered legal territory. today's events — unprecedented as they are — don't end the country's crisis.

this is yet another phase in south korea's unfolding political drama. shaimaa khalil, bbc news, seoul. the latest stage of the covid 19 inquiry has heard from representatives of bereaved families, as it examines the vaccine rollout. our medical editor fergus walsh is at the inquiry. talk us through what happened so far this morning? amongst so far this morning? those giving evidence was jean amongst those giving evidence was jean rossiter and her son peter was a music teacher and 39 years old. he was immunised twice against covid but there was a delay in him getting his second jab so he may not have been fully protected when he was infected. he was admitted to hospital and died in august 2021. peter always kept himself fit and he

followed _ peter always kept himself fit and he followed the rules, we all did. it 'ust followed the rules, we all did. it just seems to us as parents that we did everything right and yet peter lost his_ did everything right and yet peter lost his life still. as did so many simiiar— lost his life still. as did so many similar families who were in our group— similar families who were in our groupand— similar families who were in our group and i_ similar families who were in our group and i believe all of our famiiies— group and i believe all of our families really deserve to be heard. in families really deserve to be heard. in an _ families really deserve to be heard. in an emotional exchange the chair of the inquiry baroness hallett said that she had sons as well and could only imagine what mothers likejean were going through and this afternoon we are going to hear from representatives of those who are injured by vaccines and who want a better compensation scheme. and tomorrow we're going to hear for the fourth time from the former health secretary matt hancock. the findings

and recommendations of this stage of the inquiry will not be issued until next year. the inquiry will not be issued until next ear. , . ., , ., ~ the inquiry will not be issued until next ear. , . ., , ., ,, the bbc has announced that kelly cates, mark chapman and gabby logan will be the new match of the day presenters after gary lineker steps down at the end of this season. they'll split hosting duties between the flagship saturday show, match of the day 2 on sundays, and the champions league edition on wednesdays. our media correspondent david sillito can tell us more. david, all three of these will be familiar faces to football fans. if you know your sport you will know all of these faces and of course much of the day is one of those broadcasting landmark programmes. 60 years and it has only had solo presenters for the five of them in 60 years. des lynam, david coleman, and of course for the past 26 years gary lineker. so to have three, a

trio of rotating presenters is a bit of a departure but it does follow along what has been happening in other shows where these days you have many presenters but for these three, everyone is well known but kelly cates is perhaps the least well—known but she of course is the daughter of kenny dalglish. mark chapman has been presenting much of the day for many years and gabby logan is well—known as a bbc presenter. much the day it has still an audience, many people wondered if the highlights would carry on but it still pulls in 3.5 million every week and reaches 30 million over the entire season so still an important programme. entire season so still an important programme-— thousands of firefighters in los angeles are trying to prevent high winds from spreading the flames which have ravaged the city over the past week. forecasters expect wind speeds

to peakfor the next ten hours, making the situation even more dangerous. our correspondent will grant has been meeting some of the people who've lost their homes. every house has gone on that street in that area. they're all gone. as the flames closed in on them, sheila wheatley and her husband victor fled their home in altadena with nothing but the clothes on their back. the couple, who run a fostering agency for at risk youth, made it out with their lives but l