perhaps he has chosen fitzrovia chapel this year because of that. $5 fitzrovia chapel this year becauseof that. as they look to the year — because of that. as they look to the year ahead, _ because of that. as they look to the year ahead, the - because of that. as they look to the year ahead, the royall to the year ahead, the royal family, do we know what they're focuses are going to be? obviously, the politics of the royal family has taken a knock in certain areas, hasn't it? yes, and things are different. the queen was on the throne for 70 years and there was a degree of reverence that perhaps doesn't exist in the same way. in terms of the palace and the king, the plan is to go ahead with a full schedule of engagements next year. he is still having treatment but they say he is on a positive trajectory. say he is on a positive trajectory-— since the overthrow of president bashar al—assad, several european countries — including germany, the uk and denmark — have paused asylum applications from syrians. more than a million people — who fled syria during the civil war — are currently livi

he chose here — fitzrovia chapel in central london. tucked away amongst the modern blocks of flats and offices near oxford circus — a small, intimate space that will this year host a piece of royal history. the king is said to have been bowled over by the chapel�*s beauty. it was once a place of solace and reflection for patients, staff and families using the middlesex hospital before the hospital was demolished in 2008. i assume that this space, being one of kind of calm reflection, but also thinking about health, about care and about the medical profession, would make it a pretty apt choice. we did feel very privileged. the chapel is not consecrated and is open to people of all faiths. it's now used for community events and there are royal connections too. sister dorothy louise thomas was awarded the gold medal. i in 193a, the king's great—grandfather, george v, was at middlesex hospital to honour nurse sister dorothy thomas for her bravery in a hospital fire. she is now remembered on the chapel walls as an heroic colleague. the king

daniela ralph, bbc news, fitzrovia chapel. to fix the economy is �*huge�* after revised figures showed there was no economic growth between july and september. the office for national statistics originally estimated a small growth of nought—point—one per cent over the three months. but rachel reeves insists the government's economic plans will deliver long term, sustainable growth. the conservatives say the economy has "tanked " under labour. here's theo leggett. a bleak midwinterfor a government that's made the economy its top priority. the latest figures show zero growth between july and september. businesses say they're losing confidence and prices are rising. this is how the economy's been performing over the past three years. as you can see, there was a fairly steady decline throughout 2022 and into 2023 and, at the end of last year, it went into recession, then a rally in the first half of 2024, but no growth, we now know, between july and september. and then there's inflation — a steep rise peaking at more than 11% in l

use had already fitzrovia chapel, but that in itself tells us something.lmost 20 years since a christmas message has come from outside buckingham palace, windsor castle or sandringham. the fact he chose a small hospital chapel from which to deliver the messages today tells us a lot as well. the messages today tells us a lot as well-— lot as well. our senior royal correspondent _ lot as well. our senior royal correspondent daniela - lot as well. our senior royal i correspondent daniela ralph. earlier, the royalfamily attended the traditional christmas service at church in sandringham. king charles was accompanied by the prince and princess of wales and their children and other senior royals. prince andrew did not attend, after it was confirmed earlier this week that he would not be joining the family at sandringham. pope francis has delivered his traditional christmas day blessing. speaking from the central balcony of st peter's basilica to thousands of people in the square below, he delivered his traditional christmas day "urbi et orbi", an address to the

you said already — fitzrovia chapel. but that in itself tells us something.most 20 years since a christmas message has come from outside buckingham palace, windsor castle or sandringham so the fact that he chose this former hospital chapel from which to deliver the message this year tells us a lot, too. it was an absolutely stunning location, as well. it did give it that very christmassy and beautiful feel to it. he also spoke about the importance and the power of community, and of course, he was reflecting on that absolute tragedy over the summer at southport. yeah, the power of community is a common theme historically in christmas messages from the monarch, but i think there was something quite particular in terms of how the king framed it this year. in terms of the commonwealth, hhe talked about australia and samoa and his visit there, and how it had reminded him that diversity is a strength, not a weakness — and that's how everybody should view it — that it gives us something to learn and listen to one another. but specifically to the uk, he spoke about t

this year's christmas broadcast was delivered in the fitzrovia chapel in london, the first time a venue outside a royal residence had been used for over a decade. our senior royal correspondent daniela relph reports. the king and queen led the royalfamily from church on the sandringham estate. a moment to reflect on the challenges of the past 12 months. the prince and princess of wales were with them, alongside their three children. for the crowds, who stood for many hours waiting for a glimpse of the royals, there was a chance to chat and hand over gifts. thank you very much. thank you so much, yeah. it's very kind of you to come all this way. god save the king plays. in his christmas message, delivered from a former hospital chapel in central london rather than a royal residence, the king spoke of the suffering we all experience at some stage of our life, and touched on his own experience of cancer treatment. from a personal point of view, i offer special, heartfelt thanks to the selfless doctors and nurses who this year have supported me and other members of my family through the unc

this year's christmas broadcast was delivered in the fitzrovia chapel in london, the first time a venueside a royal residence had been used for over a decade. let's first hear what he said about his treatment. i offer special heartfelt thanks to the selfless doctors and nurses who this year have supported me and other members of my family through the uncertainties and the anxieties of illness and have helped provide the strength, care, and comfort we have needed. i am deeply grateful to all of those who have offered us their own kind words of sympathy and encouragement. as conflicts rage throughout europe, africa and the middle east, the king acknowledged the work of humanitarian organisations helping those most in need around the world. on this christmas day we cannot help but think of those for whom the devastating effects of conflict in the middle east, in central europe, in africa and elsewhere, pose a daily threat to so many people's lives and livelihoods. we also think of the humanitarian organisations working tirelessly to bring vital relief. and here in the uk, the king praised

the speech was filmed earlier this month in a former hospital chapel, the fitzrovia chapel in london,ristmas message comes at the end of a year in which the king faced a cancer diagnosis. it is expected the king will refer to his cancer treatment in the message. the king, queen camilla and the princess of wales have all battled health issues this year. his health struggles didn't stop the king from conducting royal duties, making the long journey to australia with queen camilla in october. he also travelled to the polynesian island nation of samoa to head his first commonwealth heads of government meeting. earlier the royal family attended sandringham for their traditional christmas day service. prince andrew did not attend, after it was confirmed earlier this week that he would not be joining the family at sandringham. we saw the royal family a little bit earlier on today. the service took place before the king's christmas message and the king, queen camilla, prince william and princess catherine and the princess of wales were joined by the prince and their three children. that is ah

bbc news, fitzrovia chapel.taying in the u.k., the chancellor says the challenge to fix the economy is huge after revised figures show there was no economic growth between july and september. the office for national statistics originally estimated small growth of 1% over the past three months. rachel reeves says the plan will deliver long-term sustainable growth. >> a bleak midwinter for a government that has made the economy is top priority. the latest figures show zero growth between july and september. businesses say they are losing confidence and prices are rising. this is how the economy's been performing the past three years. as you can see, it was a fairly steady decline throughout 2022. into 2023 and the last year, it went into recession. then, a rally in the first half of 2024, but no growth between july and september. then, this inflation. a steep rise peaking at more than 11% in late 2022, within falling steadily. now, it seems to be taking up once again. the government insists the future is bright. >

his christmas day message from a royal palace, but this time he's going to be doing so from the fitzrovia chapel, a former hospital chapel. of course, the king has had treatment for cancer. so by choosing to deliver the message from fitzrovia chapel, he's emphasizing the importance of the health care sector in the uk. and of course, reflecting his own health challenges. danny. >> christopher lamb, thank you very much for your time. appreciate it. all right. turning now to a happy holidays and merry christmas from spacex for nasa astronauts on board the international space station recorded a video message to send back to earth. take a look. >> it's a great time of year up here. we get to spend it with all of our family up on the international space station. there are seven of us up here, and so we're going to get to enjoy company together from all of us to all of you. merry, merry christmas. >> i love that flying candy cane. they're two of those astronauts, suni williams and butch wilmore had no idea when they arrived back in june that they would be spending christmas in space. they've bee

fitzrovia chapel is a community space, and the power of bringing people together is also likely to featuremuch of the king's work in recent months. his final engagement of the year in northeast london last week celebrated community, diversity, and cohesion — but there was also a passing reference to his health challenges. good morning. how are you? i'm still alive! after the royal visit to australia and samoa in october, more international travel is planned for the king in the coming months. his cancer treatment is ongoing, but palace sources say he ends 2024 feeling optimistic and positive about the year ahead. daniela relph, bbc news. around the world and across the uk, this is bbc news. let's update you on the news that dozens of people have died after a plane crashed with 67 people on board, you can see crashed in kazakhstan. the emergency ministry in kazakhstan said that 25 people have survived that crash. it is in azerbaijan airlines plane, it caught fire as it went down near the city of akhtar, but the cause of the crash isn't known. there was an explosion as it came down. it was az

tradition — the king's christmas message will be delivered from a former hospital chapel in london's fitzroviafter he underwent cancer treatment. it's the first time in more than a decade it will be broadcast away from the royal palace. now on bbc news, 100 women — in conversation — nadia murad. screams. nadia murad is a nobel peace prize winner, a campaigner, and a survivor of the yazidi genocide. it's been ten years since she was taken captive by the islamic state in iraq and thousands of her people were massacred. but since she's escaped, she's been campaigning relentlessly for victims of war, lobbying governments, top politicians and even hollywood celebrities. so, we've come to norway, home of the nobel institute, to speak to nadia about her work, fighting forjustice for the yazidi people, and trying to eliminate sexual violence in war. hi. nice to meet you. so nice to meet you. thank you so much. nadia murad, thank you for speaking to 100 women. we're sitting here in the nobel institute in oslo because you are a nobel peace prize winner. you won the award in 2018 jointly for your work ad

instead, king charles has chosen a former hospital chapel, the fitzrovia chapel in london, which wasesex hospital before it closed in 2005. it is now used for community events. our senior royal correspondent daniela relph has more. an image taken from this year's christmas broadcast after a turbulent year for the christmas broadcast after a turbulent yearfor the king. to reflect that he wanted his christmas message to come from a location connected to health care and used by the community. he chose here. this chapel in central london. the chapel is tucked away amongst the modern blocks of flats and offices near oxford circus. a small, intimate space that this year will host a peace overall history. the king is said to have been bowled over by the beauty of this chapel. once a place of solace and reflection, for patients, staff and family using the middlesex hospital before the hospital closed in 2005. after a year where the king was diagnosed with cancer and is still undergoing treatment he wanted his thinking about health, care, the medical profession would make it an apt choice. we

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king is obviously trying to send a message by deciding to give his christmas day message from the fitzrovia chapel, which is linked to the healthcare, the the healthcare industry. >> christopher lim, thank you so much for that report. appreciate it and merry christmas to you. >> merry christmas. >> all right. well technically it is a white christmas for the first time in 15 years in new york city. there is still some snow on the ground from a christmas eve morning snowstorm. while new yorkers enjoyed some winter weather fun. you see it right there. people on the west coast faced an unrelenting storm train. chad myers has our christmas day forecast. chad. merry christmas to you. and let's start with the nice weather. how about that? not the naughty. because listen, millions finally got their white christmas, right? >> finally. i mean, here's a picture out of staten island. now, the problem is, it did get to 36 after this snow. so some of it melted and now it's 27. so some of it refroze. be careful with your first steps or your first couple of miles out there today. yes, we did have a white c

christmas message from one of the royal palaces, but this year he's going to be delivering it from the fitzrovia chapel, a former hospital chapel still associated very much with with health and wellbeing. this, of course, coming at the end of the year, when the king has had treatment for cancer, and his daughter in law, the princess of wales, also having cancer treatment. so a very challenging year health wise for the royals. the king, wanting to emphasize his support for health care workers and the healthcare sector by deciding to deliver the message from this chapel. >> yeah, thankful for them all the time. you can tell the royal family very thankful for those health care workers, all of them, especially this year. christopher, it's good to see you. thank you so much. thank you. coming up for us, you two, it's technically is a white christmas. technically, for the first time in 15 years for people in new york, sledders seen hitting the slopes of new york city yesterday after a christmas eve storm blanketed the city. but man, that snow starting to move out really quick, especially on the roads,

chapel message from the fitzrovia chapel, a former hospital chapel in central london.t's the first time in over a decade the speech isn't recorded at a royal residence, with the king choosing the location to highlight healthcare workers and foster unity between faiths. the ornate 19th century chapel was once part of the middlesex hosphal once part of the middlesex hospital, and now hosts exhibitions and community events. this year's message comes as the king continues treatment following a cancer diagnosis earlier in 2023. the speech will air on christmas day at 3:00 pm, and you can watch it here on gb news on tv and radio. those are the latest gb news headlines. now it's back to jacob for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone, sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to gbnews.com/alerts. >> welcome back to state of the nation. how many times during and since the election campaign did you hear labour claim it would pay for its ambitious plan for the uk by growing the economy? >> none of the plans today in our manifesto for growth, for wealth cr

chapel christmas speech from fitzrovia chapel, a former hospital in central london. >> now it's the first time in over a decade it hasn't been recorded at a royal residence, with the king choosing to focus on community and healthcare. after a year where both he and the princess of wales have been battling treatment for cancer. >> yeah, commencing the celebration and catherine's annual westminster abbey carol service will air later tonight. so let's have a sneak peek, shall we? >> welcome to our together at christmas carol service here at westminster abbey. christmas is one of my favourite times of the yeah one of my favourite times of the year. it is a time for presents, tinsel and mince pies, but it's also a time to slow down and reflect on the deeper things that connect us all. it is when we stop and take ourselves away from the pressures of daily life that we find the space to live our lives with an open heart, with love, kindness and forgiveness. so much of what the christmas spirit is all about. the christmas story encourages us to consider the experiences and feelings of other

in a break from tradition, king charles delivered this year's christmas speech from the fitzrovia chapela former hospital in central london. it's the first time in over a decade it hasn't been recorded at a royal residence, with the king choosing to praise the community response to the anger and lawlessness of this summer's riots in towns and cities around the uk, and also to the selfless doctors and nurses who provided strength, care and comfort to both him and the princess of wales during their cancer treatments. >> from a personal point of view, i offer special, heartfelt thanks to the selfless doctors and nurses who this year have supported me and other members of my family through the uncertainties and anxieties of illness , and have helped provide illness, and have helped provide the strength, care and comfort we have needed. i am deeply grateful to all those who have offered us their own kind words offered us their own kind words of sympathy and encouragement. >> this morning, the king attended the royal family's traditional christmas day church service. the king and queen camilla

speech from the fitzrovia chapel, a former hospital in central london. it's the first time in over a decade it hasn't been recorded at a royal residence, with the king choosing to praise the community response to the anger and lawlessness of this summer's riots in towns and cities around the uk, and also to the selfless doctors and nurses who provided strength, care and comfort to him and the princess of wales dunng him and the princess of wales during their cancer treatments. >> from a personal point of view, i offer special, heartfelt thanks to the selfless doctors and nurses who this year have supported me and other members of my family through the uncertainties and anxieties of illness and have helped provide the strength, care and comfort we have needed. i am deeply grateful to all those who have offered us their own kind words offered us their own kind words of sympathy and encouragement. >> this morning, the king attended the royal family's traditional christmas day church service. the king and queen camilla walked the short distance from sandring

it was the fitzrovia chapel, as his majesty said in his speech there.ormer hospital chapel to the middlesex hospital in london, and his speech was wide ranging, very poignant and, of course, very poignant and, of course, very personal to him as well. as you mentioned, the huge theme of both community and indeed health, as you can probably imagine. and i think the health care and the diagnosis of both the king and the princess of wales really shone through here. he paid tribute to the selflessness of the doctors and nurses, providing strength, care and comfort to both him and the princess of wales. of course, over the course of the last year he also offered his heartfelt thanks to the medical team supporting his family through, and i quote, the uncertainties and i quote, the uncertainties and anxieties of illness. but of course, the king and the princess of wales are not the only people in the world going through cancer diagnosis in the year of 2024. and he said that all of us go through at some point, some sort of suffering at some point in our lives. a

in a break from tradition, king charles delivered this year's christmas speech from the fitzrovia chapel, a former hospital in central london. it's the first time in over a decade it hasn't been recorded at a royal residence, with the king choosing to praise the community response to the anger and lawlessness of this summer's riots in towns and cities around the uk, and also to the selfless doctors and nurses who provided strength, care and comfort to both him and the princess of wales during their cancer treatments. >> from a personal point of view, i offer special, heartfelt thanks to the selfless doctors and nurses who this year have supported me and other members of my family through the uncertainties and anxieties of illness, and have helped provide the strength, care and comfort we have needed. i am deeply grateful too, to all those who have offered us their own kind words of sympathy and encouragement. >> this morning, the king attended the royal family's traditional christmas day church service. the king and queen camilla walked the short distance from sandringham house to saint

its bavarian sister party, and king charles will deliver this year's christmas message from the fitzrovia chapel, a former hospital chapel in central london. it's the first time in over a decade the speech isn't recorded at a royal residence, with the king choosing the location to highlight healthcare workers and foster unity between faiths. the ornate 19th century chapel was once part of the middlesex hospital, and now hosts exhibitions and community events. this year's message comes as the king continues treatment following a cancer diagnosis earlier in 2023, and you can watch the king's speech on gb news tv and radio on christmas day at 3:00. those are the latest gb news headlines. now it's time for headliners. >> for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone, sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to. gbnews.com/alerts. >> hello and welcome to headliners, your first look at tomorrow's top stories with three comedians. before we dive in, let's take a quick look at what paul and nick will have to work with on tuesday's front pages. first of all, we have the daily t

and king charles will deliver this year's christmas message from the fitzrovia chapel, a former hospital chapel in central london. it's the first time in over a decade the speech isn't recorded at a royal residence, with the king choosing the location to highlight healthcare workers and foster unity between faiths. the ornate 19th century chapel was once part of the middlesex hospital, and now hosts exhibitions and community events. this year's message comes as the king continues treatment following a cancer diagnosis earlier in 2023. and you can watch the king's speech on gb news tv and radio on christmas day at 3:00. those are the latest gb news headlines. now it's back to miriam for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone, sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to gbnews.com/alerts. >> welcome to dewbs& co with me, miriam cates, and joining me until 7:00. i've got my panel, ben habib, who is the former co deputy leader of reform uk, and tom buick, a visiting professor at the university of staffordshire. and as always, please do let us know what you think about

and king charles will deliver this year's christmas message from the fitzrovia chapel, a former hospital chapel in central london. it's the first time in over a decade the speech isn't recorded at a royal residence, with the king choosing the location to highlight healthcare workers and foster unity between faiths. the ornate 19th century chapel was once part of the middlesex hospital, and now hosts exhibitions and community events. this year's message comes as the king continues treatment following a cancer diagnosis earlier in 2023. the speech will air on christmas day, and you can watch it on gb news tv and radio on christmas day at 3:00. those are the latest gb news headlines. now it's back to martin for the very latest gb news direct to your smartphone, sign up to news alerts by scanning the qr code or go to gbnews.com/alerts. >> thank you sophia. now this has put the cat amongst the pigeons because lord mandelson is set to work with reform uk leader nigel farage in an attempt to conduct uk us relations in an optimum manner. and the labour grandee was recently appointed as the uk am

in a break from tradition, king charles delivered this year's christmas speech from the fitzrovia chapel, a former hospital in central london. it's the first time in over a decade it hasn't been recorded at a royal residence, with the king choosing to praise the community response to the anger and lawlessness of this summer's riots in towns and cities around the uk, and also to the selfless doctors and nurses who provided strength, care and comfort to both him and the princess of wales during their cancer treatments. >> from a personal point of view, i offer special, heartfelt thanks to the selfless doctors and nurses who this year have supported me and other members of my family through the uncertainties and anxieties of illness , and have helped provide illness, and have helped provide the strength, care and comfort we have needed. i am deeply grateful too, to all those who have offered us their own kind words of sympathy and encouragement. >> this morning, the king attended the royal family's traditional christmas day church service. the king and queen camilla walked the short distanc

in a break from tradition, king charles delivered this year's christmas speech from the fitzrovia chapela former hospital in central london. it's the first time in over a decade it hasn't been recorded at a royal residence, with the king choosing to praise the community response to the anger and lawlessness of this summer's riots in towns and cities around the uk, and also to the selfless doctors and nurses who provided strength, care and comfort to both him and the princess of wales during their cancer treatments. >> from a personal point of view, i offer special, heartfelt thanks to the selfless doctors and nurses who this year have supported me and other members of my family through the uncertainties and anxieties of illness, and have helped provide the strength, care and comfort we have needed. i am deeply grateful too, to all those who have offered us their own kind words of sympathy and encouragement. >> this morning, the king attended the royal family's traditional christmas day church service. the king and queen camilla walked the short distance from sandringham house to saint ma

. >> in other news, king charles will deliver this year's christmas message from the fitzrovia chapelmer hospital chapel in central london. it's the first time in over a decade the speech isn't recorded at a royal residence, with the king choosing the location to highlight healthcare workers and foster unity between faiths. the ornate 19th century chapel was once part of the middlesex hospital, and now hosts exhibitions and community events. this year's message comes as the king continues treatment following a cancer diagnosis earlier in 2023. the speech will air on christmas day at 3 pm. across tv and radio. now, a suspected arson attack has caused a large fire in birmingham. police say a car was deliberately set alight and rammed into a shop building in sparkhill early this morning, with residents describing the explosion as like a bomb going off. the blaze spread to flats above the shop, prompting evacuations. thankfully no injuries have been reported. fire crews battled the flames and with ten fire engines bringing the situation under control by mid—morning. west midlands police a

fitzrovia chapel is a community space, and the power of bringing people together is also likely to featurethemes of health and community have run through much of the king's work in recent months. his final engagement of the year in northeast london last week celebrated community, diversity, and cohesion — but there was also a passing reference to his health challenges. good morning. how are you? i'm still alive! after the royal visit to australia and samoa in october, more international travel is planned for the king in the coming months. his cancer treatment is ongoing, but palace sources say he ends 2024 feeling optimistic and positive about the year ahead. daniela relph, bbc news. joining us now from outside sandringham church is our correspondent charlotte gallagher. the royal family will be there later. good morning. happy christmas. a difficult year for the royals, tell us more about what will be happening today.— royals, tell us more about what will be happening today. happy christmas. it reall was be happening today. happy christmas. it really was the _ be happening today. happy ch

the sun tells how it was recorded at fitzrovia chapel in central london a fortnight ago.ervice for the first time in its 900—year history. the choir is made up of adults and children. and today, britain's oldest man is celebrating his 110th birthday with a wartime—themed party at the care home where he lives, in ilkeston. that is amazing. donald rose survived a bullet to the leg during the d—day landings. he joked that his long life was down to his insides being "pickled" by drinking sea water and eating dog biscuits during the war. donald joined the queen's royal regiment at the age of 25 and went on to train as a sniper. he served in north africa and europe. he looks in fine fettle. he looks in treat he looks in fine fettle. he looks in great shape- _ he looks in fine fettle. he looks in great shape. whatever _ he looks in fine fettle. he looks in great shape. whatever he - he looks in fine fettle. he looks in great shape. whatever he is - he looks in fine fettle. he looks in | great shape. whatever he is doing, let's all do the same.— let's all do the same. don't pickl