bannau. thank you very much. the top stories. well, the uk october as concerns about the budget continue to weigh on confidence, the office for national statistics said output fell 0.1% following the 0.1% decline recorded for the previous month. the figures showed zero growth in the powerhouse services sector, with manufacturing and construction declining at a pace of 0.6% and o.4%, respectively. the ons says activity had stalled or declined, with pubs, restaurants and retail among sectors reporting weak months. chancellor rachel reeves said she was disappointed by the data. >> but it's not possible to turn round more than a decade of poor economic growth and stagnant living standards in just a few months. but you'll see from the plans we've been announcing whether that is the energy reforms we've published today, the reforms to build 1.5 million homes that we published yesterday, the pensions reforms, the creation of a national wealth fund. this government are getting on with the job in improving economic growth and driving up living standar

wallace, though, has denied through his lawyers bannau uk, the company behind masterchef, has launchedrnal review. while the bbc has also pulled two christmas specials featuring wallace from its festive schedule. wallace has apologised, though, for comments dismissed by downing street as inappropriate and misogynistic, and says he will be taking some time out. meanwhile, his co—presenter john torode says he'll continue with the show and supports the investigation . that's it from investigation. that's it from from me for now. i'll hand you straight back to the britain's newsroom programme. just remembering the name of the show there for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone, sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code , or go to scanning the qr code, or go to gb news .com. >> forward slash alerts . >> forward slash alerts. >> forward slash alerts. >> thank you . sam. whatever your >> thank you. sam. whatever your name is, i can't remember. this is britain's newsroom. thank you for joining us this morning. forjoining us this morning. i've got matt goodwin beside me this m

it comes after the masterchef producer bannau uk, announced city law firm lewis silkin will investigate alleged misconduct by mr wallace. the bbc said if issues are raised with us, we have robust processes in place to deal with them swiftly and appropriately. mr wallace's lawyers insist the claims are entirely false , saying the entirely false, saying the suggestion that wallace, who presented the popular bbc one cooking show alongside john torode since 2005, engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature was entirely false . football action now and false. football action now and there were wins for brentford, nottingham forest and bournemouth in the premier league today. meanwhile, crystal palace scored a last minute equaliser to draw one all at home to newcastle in the evening kick off. arsenal thumped west ham five goals to two and england ladies ended usa's nine game winning streak with a goalless draw in a friendly at wembley . now to a story that wembley. now to a story that will sweeten your day. a man has been awarded £2 in compensation after he complained about a smooth ma

it comes after the masterchef producer, bannau uk, announced city law firm lewis silkin will investigateleged misconduct by mr wallace. the bbc said if issues were raised with us, we have robust processes in place to deal with them swiftly and appropriately. mr wallace's lawyers insist the claims are entirely false, saying the suggestion that wallace, who has presented the popular bbc one cooking show alongside john torode since 2005, engages in behaviour of sexually harassing nature, was entirely false . a nature, was entirely false. a memorial service has been held today for first minister of scotland alex salmond. his wife of more than 40 years and supporters arranged a remembrance service for him on saint andrew's day. mr salmond died last month in north macedonia at the age of 69. he was at a conference when he suffered a heart attack and was buned suffered a heart attack and was buried in a private family ceremony near his home in aberdeenshire at the end of october. a murder a murder investigation has been launched after the death of a woman in her 60s in south london. officers we

production company bannau uk has urged anyone with concerns to come forward as the investigation continues though greg wallace himself denies the allegations, saying that he's worked with thousands of contestants during his career and has nothing to hide . the 34 year old man has hide. the 34 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape at the groucho club in soho in london. the arrest took place on saturday night at an address in hertfordshire. according to the metropolitan police. at this stage, the force says there's no suggestion that any employees of the club were involved. will the groucho, a private member's venue popular with celebrities in london, had its licence suspended earlier this week following a request by the met police. the woman who reported the incident is now being supported by specialist officers . supported by specialist officers. two teenagers have been charged following a suspected chemical attack at a surbiton station in south—west london on friday. the 14 and 16 year olds, who can't be named for legal reasons, are accused of possessing a corrosive substanc

the production company bannau uk has urged anyone with concerns to come forward as the investigationtinues, but wallace denies the allegations, saying he's worked with thousands of contestants and has nothing to hide . the 34 year old man has hide. the 34 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape at the groucho club in soho in london. the arrest took place on saturday night at an address in hertfordshire, according to the metropolitan police. at this stage, the force says there is no suggestion that any employees of the club were involved. well, the groucho club, a private members venue, is popular with celebrities and had its licence suspended earlier this week following a request by the met police. we've also heard that the woman reported in a reporting the incident is being supported by specialist officers , supported by specialist officers, and the princess of wales is set to deliver a heartfelt christmas message at her annual carol service at westminster abbey, urging attendees to embrace love as she says the greatest gift we can receive. and in a letter to 1600 guests

sun reports three different women are now also accused are also accusing mr wallace of groping bannau. uk urged anyone with further concerns to get in touch, and said all information will be handled sensitively. mr wallace's lawyers insist the claims are entirely false, adding the suggestion that wallace, who has presented the popular bbc one programme alongside john torode since 2005, engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature was entirely false. a murder investigation has been launched after the death of a woman in her 60s in south london. officers were called to an address in surrey quays at about 3 pm. on friday, after reports that a woman had been stabbed. the metropolitan police said the london ambulance services service and london's air ambulance also attended, and the woman was taken to hospital, where she later died. a 61 year old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody . a memorial service in custody. a memorial service has been held today for former first minister of scotland alex salmond. his wife of more than 40 years and supporters arranged a