western scotland, parts of western england, wales, northern ireland seeing a widespread of minus threecelsius sheltered spots and even than that, in some areas. but for northern scotland, eastern england and northern ireland, a bit more cloud about frost, a bit more cloud about frost, a bit more cloud about frost, a bit more limited . however, there bit more limited. however, there are going to be further showers here. and as those northerly winds bite, it's going to be for northern scotland. the falling at all levels and it looks like at all levels and it looks like at lower levels, 2 to 5 centimetres will build up on wednesday . 5 to 10 of the hills wednesday. 5 to 10 of the hills could cause some problems. snow warning in force, a mixture of rain hill snow for england, northern and actually northern ireland and actually these showers will be hit. miss plenty from the plenty sunshine away from the showers central and showers across central and southern of the uk , southern parts of the uk, although it will feel increasingly cold going see increasingly cold going to see sharp by night

well, we'll keep some outbreaks rain across the outbreaks of rain across the western scotland westernhis evening, too. we'll keep our lots of cloud across the south. should help to prevent this . frost shouldn't be prevent this. frost shouldn't be as foggy again either. but some clear skies across western scotland, northwest england may well allow a touch of frost . and well allow a touch of frost. and there of us, though, will there most of us, though, will start or start tomorrow about three or four lot of cloud four degrees. a lot of cloud tomorrow. and northeast southeast scotland and southern parts of northern ireland likely see the bulk of the showers dunng see the bulk of the showers during sunday. the showers will be of rain, perhaps a little bit of snow on the tops of the hills further south, maybe old light showers, but much of south just dry and fairly drab. some brighter skies . western scotland brighter skies. western scotland temperatures , well, if anything, temperatures, well, if anything, a little lower tomorrow, only six or seven. for most of us, the wind will be str

temperatures western scotland.ather. always, of course, england and although persistent across caithness and above 200 metres will see that snow, sleet and so at lower levels . so yes, it is snow, sleet and so at lower levels. so yes, it is an unsettled start as we enter 2023 and through new year's day some wet conditions around across more southern areas . the north more southern areas. the north seeing a clearance of that rain and on monday some of drier weather will turn colder across many parts . weather will turn colder across many parts. i'll see you later. bye bye . welcome back. you're watching analysts to breakfast with nana akua and myself , analysts to breakfast with nana akua and myself, martin analysts to breakfast with nana akua and myself , martin daubney. akua and myself, martin daubney. well, with the uk financial markets closing early for new year's. today we reflect on a turbulent economic year. what to expect in 2023. it seems like a stellar 2021. us markets have been outperformed by the uk's co

northern western scotland.er, because we've got a bit more of a southerly breeze here , that breeze will breeze here, that breeze will push the rain into. eastern scotland, the north—east of england of the night england by the end of the night tonight elsewhere across tonight. but elsewhere across the a of cloud remains low the uk, a of cloud remains low cloud through central parts, some dense fog patches by dawn and a touch of frost in places. now the brighter skies thing tomorrow because parts of wales and the southwest northern ireland this spell faring well for sunshine and eventually western scotland the rain the far north—east eventually peters away . so most places will see away. so most places will see a dry friday and the fog in the south will also lift. i think more likely to lift compared with recent days because the breeze from the east is picking up. now that breeze will become an increasingly dominant feature of the forecast over the next few days. it will tend to prevent fog and frost at night, b

there will be more rain to come for northern ireland, western scotland and the north—west of englanday. low pressure staying to the north of the uk, and we will continue to have south—westerly winds across most parts of the country. the wettest weather is always likely to be across western areas. as the band of rain slipped across scotland we will start to get some colder air coming in, towards the end of the day, into the evening, you could see some wintry showers with maybe a bit of snow mixed in. but after that it will turn colder as we head through christmas night, cold enough for frost and some icy patches heading into boxing day, when there certainly will be some snow around across parts of scotland in particular with accumulations... there will be a few showers elsewhere and it will be a blustery and cooler feeling day elsewhere and it will be a blustery and coolerfeeling day on boxing day, temperatures struggling to get above freezing in parts of scotland but otherwise about a—9. beyond that, the weather patterns look very unsettled as we heard from christmas towards new year

into afternoon, 2 to 5 into the afternoon, 2 to 5 celsius, it is actually a little milder for western scotlandnd however, because we've got a bit of because we've got a bit more of a breeze here, that a southerly breeze here, that breeze will push the rain into eastern scotland, the north—east of end of the of england by the end of the night tonight. but elsewhere across the uk, a lot of cloud remains through central remains local through central parts, dense fog patches by parts, some dense fog patches by dawn and again a touch of frost in places . dawn and again a touch of frost in places. now the brighter skies first thing tomorrow because parts of wales and the southwest, northern ireland as well faring well for sunshine and eventually western scotland . the rain in the far north—east eventually away. so most places will see a dry friday and the fog in the south will also lift, i think more likely to lift compared with recent days because the breeze from the east is picking up. because the breeze from the east is picking up . now, that breeze is picking up. now, that breeze will an increas

a lot of cloud generally, but clear skies for northern and western scotland, parts of northern irelandn fringes of wales and western england. so it's here where we'll see the lowest temperatures, a touch of frost around, maybe the risk of ice. further south and east, where we have the breeze, the cloud and the showers, then not as cold. as we head into monday, then, a similar picture, i think, on monday to what we've had over the weekend. a lot of cloud around generally for england and wales. the north—easterly wind not as strong as it has been, but still feeding in some showers to eastern england, or eastern scotland down towards kent. again, a wintry flavour to some of them. the best of the sunshine for the north and west of scotland into northern ireland. temperatures, 4—8 degrees. but as we move out of monday into tuesday, we start to see a northerly developing. that will start to drag arctic air southwards across the country. that cold air will start to turn these showers wintry across scotland. but because we've changed the wind direction, we've got some shelter, you notice a lot

a colder start to the date across western scotland but this could be to dates to be.ers for england and wales especially for northern england north wales. if shorts for the saud but they will be a lot of cloud we have that easterly wind which could be a bit stronger. temperatures could be a bit slower on sunday. temperature five or 6 degrees. factoring that each of the wing and could be closer than that. next week the wind could change from the easterly to a strengthening northerly wind ended from tuesday onwards bringing widespread frost winter and showers through scotland. this is bbc news: i'm luxmy gopal with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. joy for argentina, as lionel messi scores as they reach the quarter finals of the world cup. the west's price cap on russian oil is too high to inflict serious damage on moscow, says president zelensky. and, as temperatures plummet in ukraine, we hearfrom people facing winter without power or adequate shelter. here in the uk, the father of a four—year—old girl who's seriously ill with a strep a

parts of northern island western scotland northern islandh sue system coming overnight into england and wales. it moves away fairly quickly from eastern parts of england sunshine doesn't follow but there may be cloud on wednesday bringing more showers into northern england and across scotland. potential wintery across the mountain but temperatures around nine to 11 degrees. more with her friends overnight with a familiar pattern are run of atlantic air hence the mildness but further areas of rain. more rain overnight clears away quickly by thursday and then sunshine in many places. cloudy in the south of england and ran into the south of england and ran into the southwest some showers coming into scotland and noticed a northerly breeze which is talking in colder air. to the south it is mild temperatures in double figures. wet weather moving into the colder air and some snow could be seen by friday in parts of scotland and it does get to get colder in the north as we had to christmas me. welcome to this bbc news special i am laura here in was

come the evening, skies will clear in northern ireland and western scotland so there could be some veryometer will still indicate around 9—10 degrees, so it is on the mild side. that was tuesday evening. let's have a look at midweek. another area of low pressure sweeps in off the atlantic. the weather front moves through. a lot of isobars here, so strong winds as well. there will be air force when the cross or start —— coastal areas. —— gale first winds. 12 degrees there on the warm side. thursday, the low pressure is still close by, anchored to the north of scotland. just to the north of northern isles, very blustery conditions. this isjust after a cold front would have swept through. slightly cooler weather with wintry showers across the hills for the north. in the south, possibly still just around double figures on thursday. i think a showery day to come on thursday. here's a look at friday. yet another low pressure sweeps in with weather fronts, but i think as we head towards the end of the week, the timing of these weather fronts and the strength of the wind becomes more uncertain.

sunshine, not that much, but perhaps favoured spots western scotland and northern ireland.tuesday, the wind direction changes more to a northerly. that will drag this colder arctic air right across the country and increase the threat of snow showers. at the moment, the met office has issued an early warning for snow in scotland during wednesday. we could see as much as 2—10 cm falling and settling at lower levels. take care. welcome to newsday, reporting live from singapore, i'm monica miller. the headlines... england storms into a place in the world cup quarter finals after beating senegal 3—0 millions up and down the uk went berserk as the goals rolled in. england will face france in their next game, after the defending champions beat poland 3—1. in other news, rail strikes in the uk are set to go ahead over the christmas period after the main rail union rejects a new pay offer. ten men will go on trial in brussels this week in connection with the suicide bombings six years ago that killed 32 people.

further north, the showers continue and they're likely to be wintry across western scotland, driftingtains of northern ireland as well. and temperatures lower across the board for boxing day afternoon. however, this spell, if you like, of cold weather is barely a fleeting glance, really, of arctic air, because as we look further on into the week ahead, the final days of 2022, we start to pick up a more atlantic influence. once again, areas of low pressure whirling in from the atlantic. our temperatures return closer to average values, if not slightly above, but there will be some quite showery, if not wet and windy, spells of weather to come in the following days. welcome to bbc news. i'm david willis. our top stories: engineers struggle to restore power to millions in north america as one of the worst winter storms in living memory grips the region. the taliban clamps down further on women's rights in afghanistan, barring them from working for aid agencies. and the pope remembers those who are caught up in devastating wars as he holds his christmas eve mass in the vatican. hello and

favoured spots western scotland and northern ireland, with highs of five to eight celsius. down that colder arctic air as we move through tuesday, particularly tuesday night to wednesday. so, for tuesday, the emphasis to the showers changes a little along those exposed north coasts, still running along the east coast, and some pushing down through the irish sea as well. in between, there will be some sunshine around on tuesday. still another cold day. now, those clear skies by day will lead to a very cold night. widespread temperatures down to minus two degrees, so a hard frost to greet pretty much all of us first thing on wednesday morning. and that's when we're going to start to see the risk of some snow showers, particularly into the far north of scotland. a veil of cloud sinking its way steadily south. central and southern areas, the best of the sunshine. but the met office has issued an early warning for snow on wednesday. we could see as much as 2—10cm settling even at lower levels as we go through the day. and it's turning noticeably colder on wednesday, temperatures

but sunshine western scotland. but wherever it's going to sunshine western scotland.cotland. but whfeeling cold. it's going to sunshine western scotland. but whfeeling cold. 48's going to sunshine western scotland. but whfeeling cold. 48 degrees to sunshine western scotland. but whfeeling cold. 48 degrees out be feeling cold. 48 degrees out on easterly breeze. it's on that easterly breeze. it's going to feel like two or going to feel more like two or three celsius. it's the evening. the showers continue for a time they're going to push through parts of central england into wales. tend to wales. they're going to tend to disappear northern ireland disappear from northern ireland as south coast. the as well as the south coast. the winds a northerly winds turn more to a northerly across scotland. they'll bring showers increasingly into the north of scotland. and the showers by the showers will turn sleet by the end the night. but it's a end of the night. but it's a cold night everywhere. temperatures are in low temperatures are in the low single below single figures or ju

clearer spells further north and west, some showers pushing into northern ireland and western scotlandng, but still a lot milder than it has been. so, for tuesday, this frontal system may linger across the south—east of england for a little while. still low pressure in charge up to the north—west, so that will bring further showers, but there'll also be some spells of sunshine. so where that weather front lingers close to south—east england, it could mean that cloud and rain clings on for a little while. and then we will see sunny spells. showers most plentiful across northern ireland and the western side of scotland, where it will be really quite windy. temperatures north to south 8—12 degrees. that is a touch above what we'd expect at this time of year. now, for the rest of the week, we see weather systems lining up in the atlantic and taking aim, bringing further rain at times. it is looking quite unsettled through the week ahead. now, for the most part, it is going to stay mild, but we are going to see some colder air close to the north of scotland. and as we head through the weeke

the day, and actually come the evening, skies will clear, for example in northern ireland and western scotlandin belfast and glasgow. it is going to feel chilly in the wind and the rain of course but the thermometer will still indicate around nine or 10 degrees, so it is in the mild side overall. so, that was tuesday evening, let's have a look at mid now, wednesday, and another area of low pressure sweeps in off the atlantic, a weather front moves through. a lot of isobars here, strong winds as well, for sure there will be gale force winds around coastal areas, particularly western and south—western areas. inland, quite blustery, too. quite a temperature contrast, five in stornoway, 12 degrees there on the warm side of the front further south. this is thursday, the low pressure still close by, it is actually anchored to the north of scotland, just to the north of the northern ireland is, very blustery conditions, this is just after a cold front would have swept through, so slightly cooler weather with maybe wintry showers across the hills for the north. but in the south, possibly stilljust aro

but this time for northern ireland and western scotland, i think you have a better chance of seeing a a bit more in the way of sunshine. cold, though, 6—7 degrees pretty widely across the country. into monday's forecast, the wind still coming in from an easterly direction but we do have a little ridge of high pressure which will tend to kill some of the showers. the showers not as widespread. the best of the day's sunny spells across western areas of the country. temperatures, well, we are looking at 8—9 degrees across parts of eastern england, but signs of things starting to turn a bit colder across the far north, and that is just a sign of things to come. deeper into next week, high pressure builds over greenland which sends cold northerly winds plummeting across the whole of the uk. with that will come the first snowfall of winter for a number of you, particularly across northern scotland. i think we could see some accumulating snow potentially causing one or two issues, and certainly ice will be a hazard. further southwards, temperatures struggle. there will be a widespread frost

clearer spells further north and west, some showers pushing into northern ireland and western scotland system may linger across the south east of england for a little while. still low pressure in charge up to the north—west, so that will bring further showers, but there'll also be some spells of sunshine. so, where that weather front lingers close to south east england, it could mean that cloud and rain clings on for a little while. and then, we will see sunny spells. showers most plentiful across northern ireland and the western side of scotland, where it will be really quite windy. temperatures north to south 8—12 degrees — that is a touch above what we'd expect at this time of year. now, for the rest of the week, we see weather systems lining up in the atlantic and taking aim, bringing further rain at times. it is looking quite unsettled through the week ahead. now, for the most part, it is going to stay mild but we are going to see some colder air close to the north of scotland. and as we head through the weekend, the christmas weekend, it may be that that cold air sinks a little f

clearer spells further north and west, some showers pushing into northern ireland and western scotlandystem may linger across the south east of england for a little while. still low pressure in charge up to the north—west, so that will bring further showers, but there'll also be some spells of sunshine. so, where that weather front lingers close to south east england, it could mean that cloud and rain clings on for a little while. and then, we will see sunny spells. showers most plentiful across northern ireland and the western side of scotland, where it will be really quite windy. temperatures north to south 8—12 degrees — that is a touch above what we'd expect at this time of year. now, for the rest of the week, we see weather systems lining up in the atlantic and taking aim, bringing further rain at times. it is looking quite unsettled through the week ahead. now, for the most part, it is going to stay mild but we are going to see some colder air close to the north of scotland. and as we head through the weekend, the christmas weekend, it may be that that cold air sinks a little fur

clearer spells further north and west, some showers pushing into northern ireland and western scotlandis frontal system may linger across the south east of england for a little while. still low pressure in charge up to the north—west, so that will bring further showers, but there'll also be some spells of sunshine. so, where that weather front lingers close to south east england, it could mean that cloud and rain clings on for a little while. and then, we will see sunny spells. showers most plentiful across northern ireland and the western side of scotland, where it will be really quite windy. temperatures north to south 8—12 degrees — that is a touch above what we'd expect at this time of year. now, for the rest of the week, we see weather systems lining up in the atlantic and taking aim, bringing further rain at times. it is looking quite unsettled through the week ahead. now, for the most part, it is going to stay mild but we are going to see some colder air close to the north of scotland. and as we head through the weekend, the christmas weekend, it may be that that cold air sinks

clearer spells further north and west, some showers pushing into northern ireland and western scotlandas been. so, for tuesday, this frontal system may linger across the south—east of england for a little while. still low pressure in charge up to the north—west, so that will bring further showers, but there'll also be some spells of sunshine. so where that weather front lingers close to south—east england, it could mean that cloud and rain clings on for a little while. and then we will see sunny spells. showers most plentiful across northern ireland and the western side of scotland, where it will be really quite windy. temperatures north to south 8—12 degrees. that is a touch above what we'd expect at this time of year. now, for the rest of the week, we see weather systems lining up in the atlantic and taking aim, bringing further rain at times. it is looking quite unsettled through the week ahead. now, for the most part, it is going to stay mild, but we are going to see some colder air close to the north of scotland. and as we head through the weekend, the christmas weekend, it may be

quite a few for western scotland and northern ireland first thing, tending to perhaps lump into a spellould be quite wet to end the day across the southeast. mild, 10 or 11 the highs for england and wales. but you will notice the colder air into scotland through the afternoon. and then as showers drift in through the evening, it looks like we will see a white christmas here. snow showers continuing here into boxing day, some for northern england, the odd one for northern ireland too. sunny spells for many, but a chillier feel for all. this is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. engineers struggle to restore power to millions in north america as one of the worst winter storms in living memory grips the region. the taliban clamps down further on women's rights in afghanistan, barring them from working for aid agencies. ten civilians have been killed by russian shelling in the ukrainian city of kherson — one attack struck the central market as people were shopping. the pope remembers those who are caught up in devastating wars — as he holds his ch

there will be some dense and lingering fog across, say, the solway firth parts of south west and western scotland the day to sunny spells and temperatures closer to the early january norm. but as we go through the first week of 2023, more areas of low pressure will spin across the north, bringing bouts of rain at times, some gusty winds as well but equally, there will be those drier and brighter moments, too. that's how it's looking. happy hogmanay. this is bbc news. welcome, if you're watching here in the uk or around the globe. i'm luxmy gopal, our top stories. the former pope, benedict xvi, has died at the age of 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ill health. pope benedict led the catholic church for nearly eight years until, in 2013, he became the first pope in 600 years to resign he was a kind, considerate, highly intelligent and sensitive man. and it was always a pleasure to be in his company even if issues that were difficult had to be talked about. this is the scene live in vatican city, where the former pope lived since 2013. his funeral will be held on thursday 5th ofjan

and then we'll see sunny spells — scattered showers, too, especially in northern ireland and western scotlandscotland. windy in the far northwest, temperatures between seven and 13 degrees, so it is still mild for the time of year. as we go through tuesday night, there'll be some clear spells, but showers pushing in from the west, in fact, merging into longer spells of rain for some, particularly across parts of england and wales. temperatures down into single digits, but most places will avoid a frost. so, a soggy start to wednesday, with this band of rain moving across central and eastern parts of england, that clearing to a mix of sunny spells and showers. most of the showers through northern england, northern ireland and scotland — again, some wintry ones over the highest ground here, and temperatures between seven and 11 degrees in most places. now, into thursday, it's likely that we'll see further showers or longer spells of rain drifting up across southern parts of england and the channel islands. northern scotland getting into a northerly wind, and it will start to feel a little bit c

few showers coming in on that breeze, mostly for western parts of northern ireland, western scotland, strong, but otherwise, the winds are going to be lighter than today, but it's not going to be quite as mild as today. i think, in the midlands. stays windy overnight actually into wednesday in the northwest with frequent showers around that low pressure. we've got another weather system coming in overnight to bring some more rain eastwards across england and wales. and again, it moves away fairly quickly, i think, from eastern parts of england. sunshine does follow, but there may well be a bit more cloud on wednesday, bringing in a few more showers, pushing their way into northern england and further eastwards across scotland. again, potentially wintry over the mountain tops, but it's still mild — temperatures around 9—11 degrees. we've got some more weather fronts coming in overnight, familiar pattern. we've got this run of atlantic air, hence the mildness, but we are seeing some further areas of rain. more rain overnight, clears away very quickly by thursday, and then we'll see some

further north, the showers continue and they're likely to be wintry across western scotland, drifting the mountains of northern ireland as well. and temperatures lower across the board for boxing day afternoon. however, this spell, if you like, of cold weather is barely a fleeting glance, really, of arctic air, because as we look further on into the week ahead, the final days of 2022, we start to pick up a more atlantic influence. once again, areas of low pressure whirling in from the atlantic. our temperatures return closer to average values, if not slightly above, but there will be some quite showery, if not wet and windy, spells of weather to come in the following days. good morning — happy christmas. welcome to breakfast with rogerjohnson. our headlines today. in his first christmas message as monarch, king charles will pay tribute to his mother, queen elizabeth ii. merry christmas from sandringham, where king charles is hosting his first royal christmas after what has been a momentous year, notjust for the royalfamily, but the been a momentous year, notjust for the royal family,

turning quite heavy at the moment in northern ireland, and it will continue to get heavier in western scotlandone or two showers elsewhere across parts of england and wales. but overnight we get a band of rain that pushes its way eastwards for a time. overnight, there'll be more rain to come then for northern ireland, west scotland and the north west of both england and wales. so rain on and off for quite a few of you. temperatures holding up at around 5—9 degrees celsius heading into christmas day. so it will be a mild start to the day, and with low pressure staying to the north of the uk, we'll continue to have south—westerly winds across most parts of the country. so it's going to be a mild day for most of you. now, there will be some bursts of rain around on christmas, the wettest weather always likely across western areas. a few bright or sunny spells breaking through across central and eastern areas. but as this band of rain slips its way across scotland, we'll start to get some colder air working in here. and towards the end of the day, into the evening time, yes, you could see some win

clear and then a day of sunny spells and showers, most of the showers in northern ireland and western scotlandill be windy in the north—west, but most of the showers falling as rain away from the highest ground in scotland. seven to 13 degrees is a bit above where we should be at this time of year. wednesday will bring more outbreaks of rain to be replaced by sunshine and showers once again for the some of those showers will be wintry over high ground, mainly falling as rain. seven to 11 degrees. it's going to stay broadly mild for the end of the week into the christmas period but there are signs of something a bit colder getting to northern parts of the country. but still not as cold as it was. and that's bbc news at ten on monday the 19th of december. there's more analysis of the day's main stories on our website, as now it's time to join our colleagues across the nations and regions for the news where you are. hello, welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. with me are deputy political editor of the daily mail, harriet line, and feature writer for the i pap

so we'll continue to see snow, but mostly over the hills of western scotland and it's a mixture of rain hill snow across , north—west england, north wales , south—west scotland that wales, south—west scotland that could turn things quite icy through this evening. and overnight temperatures not low as recent nights across the northwest. it is turning milder, but very frosty one again but a very frosty one again across central and eastern england and of course, north—east scotch island. so for saturday, for many, it's dry and bright , but saturday, for many, it's dry and bright, but we'll still saturday, for many, it's dry and bright , but we'll still have bright, but we'll still have a lot of cloud across england, nonh lot of cloud across england, north wales with, the mixture of rain and some hill snow and further snow showers coming in across the highlands of scotland to elsewhere most places, dry and, bright, still cold, but temperatures will be just a little bit higher . they have little bit higher. they have been the dizzy heights of four or five celsius. most of us haven't seen tha

western scotland, parts of western wales, northern ireland seeing a widespread frost of minus three minuselsius in sheltered spots and even lower than that in some prone areas. but for northern scotland , england and northern scotland, england and northern ireland, a bit more cloud about frost , a bit ireland, a bit more cloud about frost, a bit more limited. however there are going to be further showers here. and as those northerly winds bite , it's those northerly winds bite, it's going to be snow for northern scotland. the snow at all levels and it looks at lower levels, 2 to 5 centimetres will build up on wednesday . 5 to 10 of the on wednesday. 5 to 10 of the hills could cause some problems. snow warning in force , a mixture snow warning in force, a mixture of rain hill snow for eastern england, northern ireland and actually showers. miss actually these showers. we miss plenty sunshine from the plenty of sunshine from the showers across central and southern parts of the uk, although will feel increasingly cold. see frost cold. we're going to see frost by nights, icy patches in the mo

clearer spells further north and west, some showers pushing into northern ireland and western scotlandsday, this frontal system may linger across the south—east of england for a little while. still low pressure in charge up to the north—west, so that will bring further showers, but there'll also be some spells of sunshine. so where that weather front lingers close to south—east england, it could mean that cloud and rain clings on for a little while. and then we will see sunny spells. showers most plentiful across northern ireland and the western side of scotland, where it will be really quite windy. temperatures north to south 8—12 degrees. that is a touch above what we'd expect at this time of year. now, for the rest of the week, we see weather systems lining up in the atlantic and taking aim, bringing further rain at times. it is looking quite unsettled through the week ahead. now, for the most part, it is going to stay mild, but we are going to see some colder air close to the north of scotland. and as we head through the weekend, the christmas weekend, it may be that that cold air

sunday, a similar story, a bit more cloud around, better picture for scotland and northern ireland, some sunshine, some sunshine across westernd and wales but eastern areas seem thicker cloud and showers. a little bit of a wintry mix over the mountains of scotland. it will be cold, particularly if you factor in the wind. this is bbc news, i'm martine croxall. the headlines at 4: health officials warn parents to look out for symptoms of a condition caused by strep a — six children have died recently in england and wales after contracting the infection. 39 unaccompanied albanian children who have come into the care of kent county council this year have gone missing — raising fears of human trafficking. a newspaper in greece says the british museum and the greek government have been in "secret talks" over a possible return of the elgin marbles. and, the world cup knockout stage is under way — at half time, the netherlands are beating the us 2—0.

there will be some dense and lingering fog across, say, the solway firth parts of south west and western scotlandcotland but most of you will brighten up through the day to sunny spells and temperatures closer to the early january norm. but as we go through the first week of 2023, more areas of low pressure will spin across the north, bringing bouts of rain at times, some gusty winds as well but equally, there will be those drier and brighter moments, too. that's how it's looking. happy hogmanay. this is bbc world news. the headlines: the vatican has announced the death of pope benedict xvi at the age of 95, almost a decade after he stood down because of ill health. his funeral will take place on the january 5th. ukrainian officials say russia has launched more than a dozen missile attacks targeting cities across ukraine. the attacks come two days after russia carried out one of the largest air strikes on ukraine since the start of the war. the world health organization says chinese officials must share more real—time information on covid in the country, after a surge in cases as its zero covid p

probably the best of the sunshine in towards scotland, northern ireland, again some western fringes. rees, but things turning a bit colder across the far north of scotland. that's because we've got a new setup developing as we head deep into next week. high pressure over greenland, low pressure over scandinavia. that will bring a northerly wind and that will start to drag arctic air southwards certainly later on tuesday through wednesday, thursday, friday.

probably the best of the sunshine in towards scotland, northern ireland, again some western fringes. across the far north of scotland. that's because we've got a new setup developing as we head deep into next week. high pressure over greenland, low pressure over scandinavia. that will bring a northerly wind and that will start to drag arctic air southwards certainly later on tuesday through wednesday, thursday, friday. that arctic air spreading right across the country as we move towards the end of the week. so that will drive in increasing and frequent snow showers into many northern parts of the uk. we could see some heavy snowfall across northern scotland. it will be very cold both by day and by night. further south, we could see a greater chance of seeing some sunshine in that northerly wind, but some coastal areas will tend to see some wintry showers, as well, so staying very cold next week. i'm lewis vaughanjones with the latest bbc news. moscow has warned the european union and the g7 against adopting a price cap on russian oil, saying it would endanger energy security. the $60

again, about 7 to 9, still mild for northern ireland and western scotland.ture into this weekend. easterly winds are going to start to strengthen and what that will do is bring us some thicker areas of cloud and we'll see some patches of mostly light rain moving in. so you could see some damp weather just about anywhere, but it's the winds that you'll notice and it will start to feel a little bit colder as well. however, into next week, that's when we're expecting the weather to turn much colder. still, you see an area of high pressure is going to develop in greenland. and what that's going to do is it's going to shove these northerly winds southwards with polar air moving its way across the uk, really dumping the temperatures. and for some, particularly over the hills, you may all be looking at the first sign of winter. yes, there is the potential for some winter snowfall into next week. still some way off will be firming upon the details over the next few days. welcome to bbc news, i'm nuala mcgovern. our top stories: buckingham palace issues a formal apol

a colder start to the day across western scotland — but this could be the place to be, mind you, becauseo eastern scotland. a few showers for eastern parts of northern ireland. and more showers for england and wales, especially for northern england and north wales. fewer showers further south but there will be a lot of cloud. we've all got that easterly wind which could be a bit stronger. temperatures may be a bit lower on sunday, typically five or six degrees. factor in that easterly wind and it will be feel bit colder than that. however, next week, we're going to change the wind direction from that easterly with a strengthening northern wind heading our way from tuesday onward, bringing widespread frost, wintry showers, snow welcome to bbc news — i'm vishala sri—pathma. our top stories... joy for argentina as lionel messi scores as they reach the quarterfinals of the world cup. president zelensky critcises the price cap on russian oil imposed by the west, claiming it's too weak to cause serious damage. and as temperatures plummet in ukraine, we hearfrom people facing winter without pow

clear in most of the north and west, some showers pushing into northern ireland and western scotland.than it has been. for tuesday, the frontal system may linger across the southeast of england for a while. still low pressure in charge up to the north—west, bringing further showers, but also some spells of sunshine. where the weather front lingers in the southeast, it could mean that cloud and rain clings on for a while. we will see sunny spells of showers, most plentiful across northern ireland and the west of scotland, where it will be quite windy. temperatures north to south 8—12 celsius. that is a touch above what we would expect at this time of year. for the rest of the week, weather systems lining up in the atlantic and taking aim, bringing further rain at times. looking quite unsettled through the week ahead. for the most part, it will stay mild, but we will see some colder air close to the north of scotland. heading through the weekend, christmas weekend, it may be that that cold air sinks a little further southwards for a time. a lot of uncertainty about that. generally speak

further north, the showers continue and they're likely to be wintry across western scotland, drifting temperatures lower across the board for boxing day afternoon. however, this spell, if you like, of cold weather is barely a fleeting glance, really, of arctic air, because as we look further on into the week ahead, the final days of 2022, we start to pick up a more atlantic influence. once again, areas of low pressure whirling in from the atlantic. 0ur temperatures return closer to average values, if not slightly above, but there will be some quite showery, if not wet and windy, spells of weather to come in the following days. welcome to bbc news. i'm david willis. our top stories: the struggle to restore power to millions in north america as one of the worst winter storms in living memory grips the region. the taliban clamps down further on women's rights in afghanistan, barring them from working for aid agencies. ten civilians have been killed by russian shelling in the ukrainian city of kherson. 0ne attack struck the central market as people were shopping. and the worry here and on

up to the northwest and these weather friends have introduced quite a bit of wet weather to western scotlandstill snowing heavily across north of the across just to the north of the central through the hills central belt through the hills here elsewhere low levels here and elsewhere at low levels turning to rain . still turning more back to rain. still things be quite icy and things could be quite icy and still i some snow to still, as i say, some snow to come. much northern scotland dry. sheriff , all the dry. the old sheriff, all the parts of northern ireland, north wales it's dry , wales, but for most it's dry, sunny and cold. temperatures again struggling to get much above freezing. now we go through the evening, we'll see more of this wet pushing into southern scotland. and then sinking south, which again mostly rain, low levels, but some the uplands. the some snow over the uplands. the cumbrian mountains. some snow over the uplands. the cumbrian mountains . and the cumbrian mountains. and by the end night into parts of end of the night into parts of the as well for the the pennines as

clearer spells further north and west, some showers pushing into northern ireland and western scotlandite as mild for tuesday morning but still, a lot milder than it has been. so, for tuesday, the frontal system may linger across the south east of england for a little while. still low pressure in charge up to the north—west, so that will bring further showers, but there'll also be some spells of sunshine. so, where the weather front lingers close to south east england, it could mean that cloud and rain clings on for a little while. and then, we will see sunny spells. showers most plentiful across northern ireland and the western side of scotland, where it will be really quite windy. temperatures north to south 8—12 celsius — that is a touch above what we'd expect at this time of year. now, for the rest of the week, we see weather systems lining up in the atlantic and taking aim, bringing further rain at times. it is looking quite unsettled through the week ahead. now, for the most part, it is going to stay mild but we are going to see some colder air close to the north of scotland. and

again, about 7 to 9, still mild for northern ireland and western scotland.. easterly winds are going to start to strengthen and what that will do is bring us some thicker areas of cloud and we'll see some patches of mostly light rain moving in. so you could see some damp weather just about anywhere, but it's the winds that you'll notice and it will start to feel a little bit colder as well. however, into next week, that's when we're expecting the weather to turn much colder. still, you see an area of high pressure is going to develop in greenland. and what that's going to do is it's going to shove these northerly winds southwards with polar air moving its way across the uk, really dumping the temperatures. and for some, particularly over the hills, you may all be looking at the first sign of winter. yes, there is the potential for some winter snowfall into next week. still some way off will be firming upon the details over the next few days. this is bbc news, the headline. one of after she repeatedly asked a domestic abuse campaign where she really came from

and it is going to be a colder start to the day on sunday for western scotland, but this could be theeeze off the north sea means more cloud and showers. and the wind off the irish sea will bring in cloud and showers to eastern parts of northern ireland, more showers for england and wales, mainly for northern england and north wales. further south, the showers will be fewer but there will be a lot of cloud, we've all got that brisk easterly wind and temperatures may be a bit lower on sunday, typically five or six degrees. heading into monday, for most places, temperatures should be above freezing first thing in the morning. we are likely to have clearer skies across mainland scotland. that will lead to an early frost, and may be some sunshine on monday. for many places, though, still cloudy skies and some more showers as well, although not as many showers on monday, and the wind probably isn't going to be quite as strong either. temperatures may actually be a shade higher on monday, peaking at around 9 degrees in the south—east of england. after that, though, it does get colder, much

but this time for northern ireland and western scotland, i think you have a better chance of seeing ay. into monday's forecast, the wind still coming in from an easterly direction but we do have a little ridge of high pressure which will tend to kill some of the showers. the showers not as widespread. the best of the day's sunny spells across western areas of the country. temperatures, well, we are looking at 8—9 degrees across parts of eastern england, but signs of things starting to turn a bit colder across the far north, and that is just a sign of things to come. deeper into next week, high pressure builds over greenland which sends cold northerly winds plummeting across the whole of the uk. with that will come the first snowfall of winter for a number of you, particularly across northern scotland. i think we could see some accumulating snow potentially causing one or two issues, and certainly ice will be a hazard. further southwards, temperatures struggle. there will be a widespread frost with temperatures not getting much above freezing, and don't rule out the threat of a few win

again, about 7 to 9, still mild for northern ireland and western scotland.hicker areas of cloud and we'll see some patches of mostly light rain moving in. so you could see some damp weather just about anywhere, but it's the winds that you'll notice and it will start to feel a little bit colder as well. however, into next week, that's when we're expecting the weather to turn much colder. still, you see an area of high pressure is going to develop in greenland. and what that's going to do is it's going to shove these northerly winds southwards with polar air moving its way across the uk, really dumping the temperatures. and for some, particularly over the hills, you may all be looking at the first sign of winter. yes, there is the potential for some winter snowfall into next week. still some way off will be firming upon the details over the next few days. this is bbc news. we will have all of the headlines and all of the mean new stories at the top of the hour as newsday continues straight after hardtalk. welcome to hardtalk. i'm stephen sackur. we humans know

and it is going to be a colder start to the day on sunday for western scotland, but this could be theth sea means more cloud and showers, and the wind off the irish sea will bring in cloud and showers to eastern parts of northern ireland. more showers for england and wales, mainly for northern england and north wales. further south, the showers will be fewer but there will be a lot of cloud. we've all got that brisker easterly wind and temperatures may be a bit lower on sunday, typically five or six celsius. factor in that wind and it will feel a bit colder than that if you are going to be out and about. heading into monday, for most places, temperatures should be above freezing first thing in the morning. we are likely to have clearer skies across mainland scotland. that will lead to an early frost and maybe some sunshine on monday. for many places, though, still cloudy skies and some more showers as well, although not as many showers on monday, and the wind probably isn't going to be quite as strong, either. temperatures may actually be a shade higher on monday, peaking at around ni

across england and wales — again, about seven to nine — still mild for northern ireland and western scotlandnd, easterly winds are going to start to strengthen and what that will do is bring us some thicker areas of cloud and we'll see some patches of mostly light rain moving in, so you could see some damp weather just about anywhere, but it's the winds that you'll notice and it will start to feel a little bit colder, as well. however, into next week, that's when we're expecting the weather to turn much colder still. you see, an area of high pressure is going to develop in greenland and what that's going to do is it's going to shove these northerly winds southwards, with polar air moving its way across the uk, really dumping the temperatures. and for some — particularly over the hills — you may well be looking at the first sign of winter. yes, there is the potential for some winter snowfall into next week. still some way off — we'll be firming upon the details over the next few days. this is bbc news with the latest business headlines. rate relief! investors get an early christmas present fr