they are following guidance from the uk health and security agency on this.n these asylum seekers will be able to get back onto the barge, although we expect that that will be when the water supply has been tested and has been found to show that it tested and has been found to show thatitis tested and has been found to show that it is free of any further traces that could be fined this is a further blow to the government when it comes to the bibby stockholm barge. forsome it comes to the bibby stockholm barge. for some time now before this week when the first cohort got on the barge at were delays. we expect the barge at were delays. we expect the moving of the first cohort on the moving of the first cohort on the barge to be in latejuly, that was delayed. now a further

earlier i spoke to professor damejenny harries— chief executive of the uk health security agency. there are a number of steps we can take to be better prepared and terms of surveillance and we are doing that work separately but what we do and the labs at porton down which is separate from the mod facility for chemical warfare is get ourselves ready to isolate new pathogens to develop and test them accurately and work with other partners, academics and pharmaceutical companies to test out prototypes for the vaccine and be ready to evaluate them. the really exciting thing about the legacy from the pandemic as we have 2800 square metres of laboratory space we did not have before and we are using that as part of our new strategy to ensure we are as best prepared as we can be for new pathogens and existing ones. what is the most important lesson learnt from the pandemic? i was going to say a partnership was the immediate one that comes to mind and we can see that when responding to infectious diseases and chemical incidence but it applies to industry as well. the vaccine task force was

live now to professor damejenny harries — chief executive of the uk health security agency.the challenge ou heard future threat? that is the challenge you heard described _ future threat? that is the challenge you heard described but _ future threat? that is the challenge you heard described but there - future threat? that is the challenge you heard described but there are l future threat? that is the challenge you heard described but there are aj you heard described but there are a number of steps we can take to be better prepared and terms of surveillance and we are doing that work separately but what we do and the labs at porton down which is separate from the mod facility for chemical warfare is get ourselves ready to isolate new pathogens to develop and test them accurately and work with other partners, academics and pharmaceutical companies to test out prototypes for the vaccine and be ready to evaluate them. the really exciting thing about the legacy from the pandemic as we have 2800 square metres of laboratory space we did not have before and we are using that as par

well, looks like the uk health security agency carried out tests on this barge before migrants movedla bacteria in it which can cause a type of serious pneumonia. my understanding is that none of the migrants on board who have been using the water supply have shown any symptoms of illness, but as a precaution, they are being taken off the barge for the time being. i understand more tests are being carried out in the attention of government is certainly to move migrants back onto the barge if and when those tests come back or clear. but certainly, this is unwelcome news for those in government who had been hoping to mmp government who had been hoping to ramp up the numbers of migrants boarding the barge in the coming weeks. they were hoping to increase the numberfrom dozens to up weeks. they were hoping to increase the number from dozens to up to 500 men onto that barge. so as we say, we have no timescale yet for when people will start moving back on, that will depend on when the uk health security agency finds the water supply is all clear of this bacteria. . «a water supply is all c

inside these purpose—built labs, more than 200 scientists working for the uk health security agency areaccines against a range of diseases. it's vital work to keep us all safe.— diseases. it's vital work to keep us all safe. we've got, in many respects. _ keep us all safe. we've got, in many respects, the _ keep us all safe. we've got, in many respects, the toughest l keep us all safe. we've got, in l many respects, the toughest job many respects, the toughestjob in the world, which is to protect against infectious diseases and environmental hazards and it is tough because we know the risks of new and emerging infections, including those of pandemic potential, is increasing. we maintain a constant state of vigilance but with also research to understand the threats, as and when they arrive. we are able to control them rapidly and effectively, before they have the kind of enormous impact on our lives that covid—19 did. for decades, scientists at porton down have been involved in medical research, as well as the work on chemical and biological warfor which the work on chemical and biologic

the uk health security agency is investigating.an khan, have been detained across the country for protesting against his three—year prison sentence for corruption. arrests were made in cities including peshawar, lahore and karachi — but the demonstrations were more muted than the massive unrest that broke out after mr khan's previous detention in may. mr khan was found guilty of not declaring money earned from selling gifts he received while in office. this is attock prison, where the former prime minister has begun serving his sentence. the verdict means he is not allowed to hold public office for five years — with pakistan just months away from a general election. caroline davies has this from islamabad. yes, we know he is injail, that has been confirmed by the authorities in pakistan, it took some time there was some confusion over where he would be imprisoned but we know over where he would be imprisoned but we know he is in jail at attock. his lawyers said they tried to see imran khan yesterday but were not able to do that and

the uk health security agency did not recommend evacuation until thursday night.made aware of the situation. it can be dangerous and that is why as a precautionary measure people were moved off the barge as soon as ministers were aware. people have had health assessments, there has been no concerns in terms of any of the people that have been on the barge. checks are being followed up on that, but the steps were taken as a precaution and it is right that we have the cheques, it is right we have the cheques, it is right we have them at the end ofjuly and i know ministers at the home office were notified on thursday evening and took precautionary measures as a result. but the opposition labour party has criticised the government's asylum policy. everybody has got to face up to the fact that _ everybody has got to face up to the fact that the government has broken the asylum system and i don't want to use _ the asylum system and i don't want to use barges, hotels, airbases because — to use barges, hotels, airbases because i— to use barges, hotels, airbases because i

the uk health security agency did not recommend evacuation until thursday night. that is why as a precautionary measure people were moved off the barge as soon as ministers were aware. people have had health assessments, there has been no concerns in terms of any of the people that have been on the barge. checks are being followed up on that, but the steps were taken as a precautionary basis, and it is right that we have the checks, it is right we had them at the end ofjuly and i know ministers at the home office were notified on thursday evening and took precautionary measures as a result. but the opposition labour party has criticised the government's asylum policy. everybody has got to face up to the fact that the government has broken the asylum system and i don't want to use barges, hotels, airbases because i don't think that's the way we fix the problem. now it may be that we are going to inherit a very bad situation, just as we are on the economy and on health, but fundamentally we can't get through this by more barges, we get through this by tackling the c

in the meantime, tests were being carried out by the uk health security agency, the home office sayinghey didn't change their guidance as regards the potential risk of legionella until late on thursday evening so it wasn't until friday the migrants removed but this really is the flagship, as it were, of the policy the government has been trying to push to move people from hotels and into accommodation deemed less comfortable, really. and regardless of who is responsible for the legionella problem it feeds the perception that the government is pretty and confident with this particular policy. we pretty and confident with this particular policy.— pretty and confident with this particular policy. we are seeing this one disaster, _ particular policy. we are seeing this one disaster, shall- particular policy. we are seeing this one disaster, shall we - particular policy. we are seeing this one disaster, shall we say, j this one disaster, shall we say, there are more and more migrants crossing the channel and coming to the uk. we saw dozens just over the weekend? the uk. we saw dozens 'ust o

government have said about the bibby stockholm, the have said they have been complying with uk health security agencyare you disputing that basic fact? t recommended. are you disputing that basic fact? .., ., recommended. are you disputing that basicfact? ., ,, . ., ., basic fact? i cannot speculate about the recise basic fact? i cannot speculate about the precise details. _ basic fact? i cannot speculate about the precise details. what _ basic fact? i cannot speculate about the precise details. what we - basic fact? i cannot speculate about the precise details. what we can - basic fact? i cannot speculate about| the precise details. what we can see is that those people have been evacuated from the barge, but what this really plays until it is a very clear sense of the backlog being 173,000, a failure at... that clear sense of the backlog being 173,000, a failure at...- 173,000, a failure at... that is a broader point — 173,000, a failure at... that is a broader point i _ 173,000, a failure at... that is a broader point i will _ 173,000, a failure at... that is a broader point i will come - 173,000,

on wednesday, the uk health security agency was notified. meeting. and on friday, the decision was taken to move everyone out. people were moved off the barge as soon as ministers were aware. people have had health assessments, there's been no concerns in terms of any of the people that have been on the barge. this was intended to be a big, bold demonstration of the government getting tough, tackling immigration, stopping the small boats, and yet it's starting to illustrate just how complicated those issues can be and how difficult it is finding realistic, workable solutions. itjust seems a mess. everything they do just seems to end like this, where they're stuck by some legislation. if you're going to put people on there that are vulnerable in the first place, you would have checked that everything was safe. do you feel you're being treated fairly? not so much, because at the start it was said that the barge is for the illegal people who are coming by small boats, but i came here by plane. this has been controversial. it's been delayed time

they are following guidance from the uk health and security agency on this. we don't yet have a timescale as to when these asylum seekers will be able to get back onto the barge, although we expect that that will be when the water supply has been tested and has been found to show that it tested and has been found to show thatitis tested and has been found to show that it is free of any further traces that could be fined this is a further blow to the government when it comes to the bibby stockholm barge. forsome it comes to the bibby stockholm barge. for some time now before this week when the first cohort got on the barge at were delays. we expect the barge at were delays. we expect the moving of the first cohort on the moving of the first cohort on the barge to be in latejuly, that was delayed. now a further blow of having to move all on board back out again as a precautionary measure because of these traces. no timescale yet as to when this group will be able to get back onto the barge, they are awaiting further advice from the health security agency and th

inside these purpose—built labs, more than 200 scientists working for the uk health security agency ares to protect health against infectious diseases and environmental hazards and it is tough because we know the risks of new and emerging infections, including those of pandemic potential, is increasing. we maintain a constant state of vigilance but what we also do here in our laboratories is the research to understand those threats. as and when they arrive, we are able to control them rapidly and effectively, before they have the kind of enormous impact on our lives that covid—19 did. for decades, scientists at porton down have been involved in medical research, as well as the work on chemical and biological warfare for which the centre is perhaps better known. file: the first apparatus in the world for growing antibiotics continuously. but the coronavirus pandemic presented a new and urgent challenge. during the pandemic, laboratories like this one played an absolutely vital role in assessing how effective the vaccines were in combating the coronavirus, and that work continues today. b

they said they have been complying with the uk - have been complying with the uk health security agencysic fact? i recommended. are you disputing that basic fact? .., �* recommended. are you disputing that basicfact? �* ,, . ., ., basic fact? i can't speculate about the precise _ basic fact? i can't speculate about the precise details, _ basic fact? i can't speculate about the precise details, what - basic fact? i can't speculate about the precise details, what we - basic fact? i can't speculate about the precise details, what we can l the precise details, what we can see is those people have been evacuated from the barge but what this really plays into is a very clear sense of the backlog being at 173,000, a failure to do... i’iiii the backlog being at 173,000, a failure to do. . ._ the backlog being at 173,000, a failure to do... i'll come onto the broader point _ failure to do... i'll come onto the broader point in _ failure to do... i'll come onto the broader point in a _ failure to do... i'll come onto the broader point in a moment, - failure to do... i'll come onto the broader poi

the uk health security agency did not recommend evacuation until thursday night.ckly as soon as it was known that legionella had been detected. what do you make of what we know about the government's response? irate do you make of what we know about the government's response? we know it has been deficient, _ the government's response? we know it has been deficient, and _ the government's response? we know it has been deficient, and it _ the government's response? we know it has been deficient, and it will- it has been deficient, and it will become clear whether there is some malpractice on their part, as the details come forward. at the moment, the evidence is suggesting that they may have jumped the gun here, the evidence is suggesting that they may havejumped the gun here, and put people on the budget report getting those all important test results back. if getting those all important test results back.— getting those all important test results back. if you look at what the health _ results back. if you look at what the health secretary _ results back. if you lo

the uk health security agency did not recommend evacuation until thursday night.gration?— curb immigration? well, i think there is a _ curb immigration? well, i think there is a couple _ curb immigration? well, i think there is a couple of— curb immigration? well, i think there is a couple of things - curb immigration? well, i think there is a couple of things it. curb immigration? well, i think there is a couple of things it is| there is a couple of things it is important _ there is a couple of things it is important to say. first of all, the reasons— important to say. first of all, the reasons why the government were driven— reasons why the government were driven to _ reasons why the government were driven to look for extra accommodation, including this barge, they decided to put asylum seekers on, they decided to put asylum seekers on. its— they decided to put asylum seekers on, it's because of their own policy — on, it's because of their own policy. so. _ on, it's because of their own policy. so, first of all, they have really _ policy. so, first of all, they

the uk health security agency is investigating.frican countries for the leaders of a coup in niger to reinstate the president. that's due to expire in the coming hours. the regional bloc, ecowas — made up of west african leaders — has threatened potential military action if the regime fails to comply. chanting. but there's some support for the coup within niger. this was a demonstration backing the coup leaders and against sanctions imposed by ecowas. neighbouring countries — mali, burkina faso and guinea — have also leant their support to the coup leaders. and algeria — which borders niger to the north — has said it is categorically against armed intervention. france, though, says it will support efforts by ecowas to restore niger's elected president. niger s prime minister was in paris on saturday 7 meeting lawmakers and greeting protestors outside the niger embassy. he has dismissed pro—coup protests taking place in his country. let's now go live to our correspondent in lagos in neighbouring nigeria. hello. the deadline is appro

professor dame jenny harries, chief exec of the uk health security agency , says health security agency it's 2800m2 of investment through the vaccine task force through the vaccine task force through the vaccine task force through the uk government during covid. and so what we're trying to do now is capture that really excellent work from covid and make sure we're using that as we go forward for any new pandemic threats . threats. >> the uk is set to have a brand new transatlantic airline which is promising to offer lower fares. global airlines aims to start operating between gatwick and new york by the middle of next year, before then launching flights to los angeles. the chief executive says people are sick and tired of the way that they're being treated by existing companies. he's pledging to be better with higher quality services . and higher quality services. and finally, the lionesses have secured a place in the quarterfinals of the women's world cup after a dramatic penalty shootout win over nigeria . england scored four nigeria. england scored four goals, while nigeria netted on

the uk health security agency is investigating.rmany has had to deploy snowploughs after it was battered with hailstones, which formed into foot—high drifts storm. it happened in the southwest german city of reutlingen. around 250 firefighters took part in the clean up. look at that. they need diggers to shift it all. you would think it would just melt, wouldn't you? clearly not. if it is cold enough to sticking around. it is really hard to remember that it is august. i know. i know. it— to remember that it is august. i know. i know. it is— to remember that it is august. i know. i know. it is so _ to remember that it is august. i know. i know. it is so grey - to remember that it is august. i know. i know. it is so grey and. know. i know. it is so grey and miserable _ know. i know. it is so grey and miserable in _ know. i know. it is so grey and miserable in most _ know. i know. it is so grey and miserable in most places. - know. i know. it is so grey and miserable in most places. let| know. i know. it is so grey and l miserable in

of legionella, so clearly developments in other areas of the vessel, and last night the uk health and security agencyom the vessel, but as a precautionary measure, all 39 who were boarded so far, they had started to board this week after a number of delays, have now disembarked while further investigations are undertaken. we understand that the asylum seekers on board had used to be supply, but so far no individuals have shown symptoms of legionnaires, there have been given the appropriate support from the health agencies involved. it is a type of pneumonia, the home office is now awaiting those follow—up tests which are being carried out on the water system. in their background, they have given their background, they have given the timescale as to when the group of asylum seekers, as i say, who have just embarked on the vessel this week, will be able to embark again, but they have also, just as a note to the wider community, said this is not expected to impact anybody wider in the portland area, but as you say, more unwelcome news for the government on this. it has been the by delays. the first grou

professor dame jenny harries, chief exec of the uk health security agency , saying health security agency that they've learned lessons from the covid pandemic. the laboratories here has 2800m2 of investors went through the vaccine task force through the uk government during covid. >> and so what we're trying to do now is capture that really excellent work from covid and make sure we're using that as we go forward for any new pandemic threats . threats. >> well, the lionesses have secured a place in the quarterfinals of the women's world cup after a dramatic penalty shootout win over nigeria . the england scored four nigeria. the england scored four goals while nigeria netted only two following the 123 minute match. chloe kelly scored the winning goal following other successful shots from beth england, rachel daley and alex greenwood, the prince and princess of wales have congratulated the team while downing street said the prime minister wished them the best of luck when they face either jamaica or colombia. in the quarterfinals on saturday, fans described the game as an emotional roller

inside these purpose—built labs, more than 200 scientists working for the uk health security agency aretal hazards and it is tough because we know the risks of new and emerging infections, including those of pandemic potential, is increasing. we maintain a constant state of vigilance but what we also do here in our laboratories is the research to understand those threats. as and when they arrive, we are able to control them rapidly and effectively, before they have the kind of enormous impact on our lives that covid—19 did. for decades, scientists at porton down have been involved in medical research, as well as the work on chemical and biological warfare for which the centre is perhaps better known. archive: the first apparatus in the world for growing - antibiotics continuously. but the coronavirus pandemic presented a new and urgent challenge. during the pandemic, laboratories like this one played an absolutely vital role in assessing how effective the vaccines were in combating the coronavirus, and that work continues today. but as well as monitoring how effective existing vaccines

professor dame jenny harries, chief exec of the uk health and security agency , says health and securityough the vaccine task force through the uk government during covid. and so what we're trying to do now is capture that really excellent work from covid and make sure we're using that as we go forward for any new pandemic threats . threats. >> well , the uk is set to have >> well, the uk is set to have a brand new transatlantic airline which promises lower fares. global airlines aims to start operating between gatwick and new york by the middle of next year before launching flights to la . the chief exec says people la. the chief exec says people are sick and tired of the way they're treated by existing companies. he's pledging to be better with higher quality services . better with higher quality services. this is better with higher quality services . this is gb better with higher quality services. this is gb news across the uk on tv, in your car, on digital radio and on your smart speaker by saying play gb news now let's get back to martin and . bev >> well, gb news understands the fi

. >> now, apparently they're working with the uk health security agency . they're security agency. th processes, ensuring dorset council's environment health team and dorset nhs is adhered to. so they're working with lots of different groups, various public bodies and it must be said, the solution here the uk is amongst the best in the world for scanning these sorts of things. >> we've got a lot of infrastructure left over from covid and during the pandemic the kingdom really the united kingdom was really amongst the best in the world in terms of countries that can terms of the countries that can detect pathogens in water supplies, in sewage, in all sorts of other areas . we do have sorts of other areas. we do have this world class sort of infrastructure. so it could be the and this is purely the case and this is purely pontification, it could be the case that there was this problem with this boat in terms of when it was used by the netherlands, but they didn't detect it. it could be case that the could be the case that the united kingdom just very, could be the case that the unit

the government are also | stressing that they are led by the uk health security agency on this, and jennyto be ultimately removed. ., ~ , ., ., ., days for them to be ultimately removed. ., ~ ., ., , ., removed. thank you for that update, peter. two—thirds of nhs cancer waiting—time targets are expected to be scrapped in england, including dropping the two—week wait from getting an urgent gp referral to seeing a consultant for breast cancer patients. the nhs says the move will simplify the system. the targets have been routinely missed in recent years as our health editor hugh pym reports. nhs england says the aim is to simplify and update cancer standards with advice from clinical leaders. most cancer targets have been missed for some time. a consultation exercise was started last year and the outcome is set to be published imminently, subject to final approval by ministers. three targets would be maintained. diagnosis of cancer within 28 days of referral, the start of treatment within two months of an urgent referral, and treatment starting one month after a decision to treat. but other

the health security agency is investigating after at least 57 triathletes fell ill after taking part in swimming competitions off the wearside coast in sunderland. around 2000 people took part in the uk leg of the world triathlon championship series last weekend. the health security agency says it is asking those with symptoms to send a sample for testing to determine the cause of the illness. north cumbrian water says there have been no sewage discharges at the beach since 2021. this is gb news across the uk on tv in your car on digital radio and on your smart speaker by saying play gb news now though, time for headliners . headliners. >> hello and welcome to headliners . >> hello and welcome to headliners. i'm josh howie. and joining me to go through monday's newspapers is a comic with a podcast, but it's a successful one. frances foster . successful one. frances foster. well done on that mate. and returning to headliners after touring the other side of the world. kerry marks. hey world. it's kerry marks. hey i was expecting a big round of applause, forgot that applause, but i forgot that there's no audience. >> one mate. >> there's no one here, mate. they're applauding . >> there'

the health security agency is investigating after at least 57 triathletes fell ill after taking part in swimming competitions off the wearside coast in sunderland. around 2000 people took part in the uk leg of the world triathlon championship series last weekend. the health security agency says it is asking those with symptoms to send a sample for testing to determine the cause of the illness. north cumbrian water says there have been no sewage discharges at the beach since 2021. this is gb news across the uk on tv in your car on digital radio and on your smart speaker by saying play gb news now though, time for headliners . headliners. >> hello and welcome to headliners . >> hello and welcome to headliners. i'm josh howie. and joining me to go through monday's newspapers is a comic with a podcast, but it's a successful one. frances foster . successful one. frances foster. well done on that mate. and returning to headliners after touring the other side of the world. kerry marks. hey world. it's kerry marks. hey i was expecting a big round of applause, forgot that applause, but i forgot that there's no audience. >> one mate. >> there's no one here, mate. they're applauding . >> there'

around 2000 people took part in the uk leg of the world triathlon championship series last weekend . the health security agencys it is asking those with symptoms to send a sample for testing to determine the cause of the illness . northumbrian of the illness. northumbrian water says there have been no sewage discharges at the beach since 2021. an iconic 18th century pub in birmingham has been gutted by fire just days after it was sold to a private buyen after it was sold to a private buyer. firefighters were called to the crooked house pub , known to the crooked house pub, known locally as the wonky pub just before 1045 last night. the blaze was extinguished. no one was injured and police are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch . information to get in touch. this is gb news across the uk on tv , in your car, on digital tv, in your car, on digital radio and on your smart speaker by saying play gb news. now though, back to . though, back to. leo >> welcome to mark dolan tonight . i'm leo pearson. tonight i'm filling in for the big man in my big opinion with the small boats crisis still showing

around 2000 people took part in the uk leg of the world triathlon championship series last weekend . the health security agency says it is asking those with symptoms to send a sample for testing to determine the cause of the illness . northumbrian of the illness. northumbrian water says there have been no sewage discharges at the beach since 2021. an iconic 18th century pub in birmingham has been gutted by fire just days after it was sold to a private buyen after it was sold to a private buyer. firefighters were called to the crooked house pub , known to the crooked house pub, known locally as the wonky pub just before 1045 last night. the blaze was extinguished. no one was injured and police are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch . information to get in touch. this is gb news across the uk on tv , in your car, on digital tv, in your car, on digital radio and on your smart speaker by saying play gb news. now though, back to . though, back to. leo >> welcome to mark dolan tonight . i'm leo pearson. tonight i'm filling in for the big man in my big opinion with the small boats crisis still show

health security agency is investigating after at least 57 triathletes fell ill after taking part in swimming competitions off the wearside coast in sunderland and around 2000 people took part in the ukthe health security agency says it is asking those with symptoms to send a sample for testing to determine the cause of the illness. northumbrian water says there has been no sewage discharges at the beach . since 2021, an iconic the beach. since 2021, an iconic 18th century pub in birmingham has been gutted by fire just days after it was sold to a private buyer. firefighters were called to the crooked house pub , known locally as the wonky pub just before 1045 last night. the blaze was extinguish , but no one blaze was extinguish, but no one was injured . police are was injured. police are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch . information to get in touch. this is gb news across uk on tv in your car on digital radio and on your smart speaker by saying play on your smart speaker by saying play gb news now though, back to free speech nation . free speech nation. >> welcome back to free speech nafion >> welcome back to free speech nation with me andrew doyle. so let's get

health security agency is investigating after at least 57 triathletes fell ill after taking part in swimming competitions off the wearside coast in sunderland and around 2000 people took part in the uk, the health security agency says it is asking those with symptoms to send a sample for testing to determine the cause of the illness. northumbrian water says there has been no sewage discharges at the beach . since 2021, an iconic the beach. since 2021, an iconic 18th century pub in birmingham has been gutted by fire just days after it was sold to a private buyer. firefighters were called to the crooked house pub , known locally as the wonky pub just before 1045 last night. the blaze was extinguish , but no one blaze was extinguish, but no one was injured . police are was injured. police are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch . information to get in touch. this is gb news across uk on tv in your car on digital radio and on your smart speaker by saying play on your smart speaker by saying play gb news now though, back to free speech nation . free speech nation. >> welcome back to free speech nafion >> welcome back to free speech nation with me andrew doyle. so let's g