its u—turn means all parties at holyrood now support the plans.suit of good legislation, parliament will now need to pull out all the stops and work hard collectively, collaboratively, on this bill for it to achieve everything that i think we across the chamber want it to, and help promote and enable our country to emerge through this, to continue to set an example that the world wants to learn to follow. what do we want? end period poverty! when do we want it? now! campaigners welcomed today's vote, saying one in five women in the uk will face a struggle accessing period products at some point in their life. they hope that in scotland, that will soon be a thing of the past. lorna gordon, bbc news. now on bbc news, the travel show. this week on the travel show: carmen's chilling in northern japan, despite a lack of snow. wooo! i'm in brazilfor the countdown to carnival. i don't know what i'm doing! and we hit the road in america, with one man and his very devoted dog. this week we're kicking off onjapan‘s northern island, hokkaido. it's the countr

its u—turn means all parties at holyrood now support the plans.ed to pull out all the stops and work hard collectively, collaboratively, on this bill for it to achieve everything that, i think, we across the chamber want it to, and help promote and enable our country to emerge through this to continue to set an example that the world wants to learn to follow. what do we want? end period poverty! when do we want it? now! campaigners welcomed today's vote, saying one in five women in the uk will face a struggle accessing period products at some point in their life. they hope that, in scotland, that will soon be a thing of the past. lorna gordon, bbc news. for 100 years, life expectancy in the uk has increased, with every generation living longer than their parents. but a new report says health inequalities in england have increased to such a degree over the past decade that ever—improving life expectancy is no longer the case. those living in the poorest communities, shown here in the darkest red, are most affected. but overall growth in life expect

its u—turn means all parties at holyrood now support the plans.k hard collectively, collaboratively, on this bill for it to achieve everything that i think we across the chamber want it to, and help promote and enable our country to emerge through this, to continue to set an example that the world wants to learn to follow. what do we want? end period poverty! when do we want it? now! campaigners welcomed today's vote, saying one in five women in the uk will face a struggle accessing period products at some point in their life. they hope that in scotland, that will soon be a thing of the past. lorna gordon, bbc news. in shropshire, some railway lines have closed and more people have left their homes as river levels continue to rise. two severe "danger to life" flood warnings are in place for the river severn at shrewsbury and ironbridge. there are fears that water could go over flood barriers in the early hours of tomorrow morning, as our correspondent sian lloyd reports. no rescue needed, but there is a growing sense of urgency for people living a

its u—turn means all parties at holyrood now support the plans.work hard collectively, collaboratively on this bill for it to achieve everything that i think we across the chamber want it to, and help promote and enable our country to emerge through this to continue to set an example that the world wants to learn to follow. what do we want? in period property! campaigners welcomed today's vote saying one in five women in the uk will face a struggle accessing period products at some point in their life. they hope that in scotla nd their life. they hope that in scotland that will soon be a thing of the past. lorna gordon, bbc news. the indian capital, delhi, is witnessing its worst violence in decades as rioting between opponents and supporters of a new citizenship law escalates in parts of the city. at least ten people are dead — among them a policeman. from delhi, yogita limaye reports. for a second day parts of delhi have descended into chaos. areas where hindus and muslims have for centuries lived side by side have erupted in anger. this is the

brian taylor at holyrood.n a row over its decision to allow the chinese firm huawei a limited role in the uk's 5g network. 5g is the fifth—generation upgrade to mobile communications — and it's set to dramatically increase data speeds and internet capacity. but the decision to include huawei upset the united states, which wanted the uk to block the firm's access on security grounds. huawei will be barred from sensitive locations, such as nuclear sites and military bases, and its share of the market will be capped at 35%. huawei firmly denies it's an arm of the chinese state. we've looked at the issue of how to maintain network security and resilience over many months and in great technical detail. we would never take decisions that threaten our national security or the security of our five eyes partners. and he stressed the uk would be looking to diversify who could supply this kind of equipment in future. it's essential that we are never again in a position of having such limited choices when deploying such i

its u—turn means all parties at holyrood now support the plans.ely, on this bill for it to achieve everything that, i think, we across the chamber want it to, and help promote and enable our country to emerge through this to continue to set an example that the world wants to learn to follow. what do we want? end period poverty! when do we want it? now! campaigners welcomed today's vote, saying one in five women in the uk will face a struggle accessing period products at some point in their life. they hope that in scotland, that will soon be a thing of the past. lorna gordon, bbc news. the foreign office has revealed that diplomats owe more than 116 million pounds to transport for london for unpaid congestion charges. the us embassy owes the largest amount at almost 12 and a half million pounds. the foreign secretary dominic raab said the government had held meetings with embassies to "press for payment". i'm joined now byjohn everard, who is a former british diplomat. he was formerly the uk's ambassador to belarus, to uruguay, and to north korea.

the vote at holyrood goes further and will mean that tampons, sanitary pads and some reusable productsty for all isn't radical or extreme. it's simply the right thing to do. the scottish government previously opposed the proposals because of concerns over deliverability and cost. what do we want? end period poverty! when do we want it? now! campaigners welcomed today's vote, saying one in five women in the uk will face a struggle accessing period products at some point in their life. they hope that in scotland, that will soon be a thing of the past. lorna gordon, bbc news. what will america look like when millenials are in charge? as a record number of younger politicians take office in congress, in mayoral offices and in city councils they are changing the look and feel of the country. some are even running for president. author charlotte alter has done a whistle—stop tour of influential leaders to watch. it includes bartender turned socialist firebrand alexandria ocasio—cortez, who is 30. former navy seal dan crenshaw at 35 years... lauren underwood from illinois is 33. and elise ste

at holyrood, others sang to mark the moment they had hoped would never come.act of the matter is that the only way back into the european union for scotland is if we regain our statehood and regain our independence. and on the cliffs at ramsgate in kent, a message to our nearest neighbours. today one came back. in a letter on social media that starts "dear british friends," the french president, emmanuel macron, said the channel had never managed to separate our destinies — brexit will not do so either. so, what practical difference will we notice this morning? well, none. the uk is now in a transition period where we keep following eu laws until the end of december while the government negotiates a new relationship with europe. downing street wants it done in time for new rules to start next january. despite warm words, the eu has made it clear negotiations are unlikely to be easy. europe has long experience of negotiating trade agreements and this is a peculiar one because normally in trade negotiations we are trying to come together. for the first time, we

derek mackay was due to present the scottish government's budget at holyrood this afternoon. sun printed a series of message he sent the boy on social media over a six—month period, inviting him to dinner and to attend a rugby event. derek mackay has issued a statement, he says: i spoke last night with the first minister our correspondent in glasgow, james shaw, explained more about the background to the resignation. essentially what the scottish edition of the sun newspaper is recounting is a story over six months whereby derek mackay was in contact, apparently he contacted the 16—year—old boy out of the blue around about six months ago and spoke to him, sent messages, they had conversations on instagram and facebook, and it seems derek mackay was, in some way, trying to establish a relationship with the boy. he invited him to dinner, as you have said, he invited him to a rugby event, and now, whatever his thinking was then, he accepts that his behaviour was foolish, as he puts it, and he has apologised unreservedly to the boy and his family. but clearly it is hugely damagin

capital of a country that had voted to remain in the eu, they used music to soothe their souls at holyroodindependence to pave the way for a return. the fact of the matter is that the only way back into the european union for scotland is if we regain our statehood and regain our independence. but celtic cousins in wales, where leave had the upper hand, lowered the european flag outside the senedd for the final time. what we really won during this whole thing wasn't just a political party, it was democracy. democracy has won and that's what i'm celebrating. and on the irish border, for so long the issue that seemed insurmountable in the pursuit of brexit, remainers expressed concern and regret. tomorrow morning might not be different, but in the coming weeks and months ahead, as we see rights and opportunities taken away from us, we'll certainly feel it then. leave supporters in parliament square were told we would still be friends with the people of europe despite leaving the union. meanwhile, a conciliatory message was emblazoned across the white cliffs of dover. the face we still show to

politicians at holyrood have endorsed the general principles of the legislation although concerns have than £24 million. our scotland correspondent, lorna gordon reports. it has become another everyday part of life in scottish schools — free sanitary products available to anyone who needs them. at this school in glasgow, the students have led the way in making the changes. when people were on their periods, they kind of backed down from doing some things, because they felt uncomfortable, don't they? like what?

capital of a country that had voted to remain in the eu, they used music to soothe their souls at holyroode called for independence, to pave the way for a return. the fact of the matter is that the only way back into the european union for scotland is if we regain our statehood and regain our independence. i'm feeling sad because brexit is happening but really optimistic that the fact scott and actually has a chance to rejoin the eu and just have a nicer future than brexit britain. but celtic cousins in wales where leave at the upper hand lowered the european flag outside the senate the last time. it wasn't just a political party, it was democracy. democracy has one and that's why i'm celebrating. and on the irish border, for so long the issue that seemed insurmountable in the pursuit of exit, remain as expressed concern and regret. tomorrow morning might not be different but in the coming weeks or months ahead as we see, rights and opportunities taken away from us, we will certainly feel it then. leave supporters in parliament square were told we would still be friends with the people of

flag is low despite opposition and holyrood voting to keep it. on the irish border amid concerns the. troubles if the withdrawal protocol fails. well finally still with us here in the studio former james. baker we are in has it sunk in that we've left the e.u. we are now independent norman baker. interesting word. independence day i think when the referendum occurs but the issue is how much influence to be half of the world's ok without sort of rules and regulations and not in a sense is a is a move towards independence on the other hand. i believe has diminished i think we are no longer regarded as such an important country internationally as we were we had a great new opinion for example to climate change agenda we call european countries to take us with us on not into. in the world through kyoto everything else that influenced by laws has gotten and i think if you talk to comes around the world they think we've got a bit balmy talk to talk to some of them still you know and they said britain's become like a like a bunch love grandfather who's

our scotland editor sarah smith is at holyrood.snp, just before what's likely to be a difficult time for them? yes, there are many problems for the snp coming up, and today this couldn't be more explosive. the finance minister having to step down on the day he was supposed to deliver the budget statement. proceedings in parliament dominated instead of course by people talking about his behaviour. the labour leader said the text he sent the 16—year—old boy constituted an abuse of power and were predatory, and jackson carlo has said he thinks the finance secretary's behaviour meets the definition of grooming. although he has resigned as finance minister and has been suspended from the snp, he remains a member of the scottish parliament and there are calls from all sides for him to stand down as an msp. until he does that, this will be a scandal that dogs the snp. nicola sturgeon said she had suspended him from the party and there will be an investigation and there will be an investigation and there is nothing more she can do, but she

and we can speak to jackson carlaw now who joins us from holyrood. thank you for being with us.dson is quite a hard act to follow. absolutely, i think she has been the outstanding scottish conservative politician of my lifetime. only alex douglas hume backin my lifetime. only alex douglas hume back in the 60s could have had the same cut through, but ruth has built up same cut through, but ruth has built upa team, same cut through, but ruth has built up a team, we are hugely energised, and it is a great privilege to follow on from her. i have a mandate today, a mandate with a purpose, and iam today, a mandate with a purpose, and i am absolutely determined scottish conservatives are going to offer the people of scotland an alternative to the snp after a0 years at our own general election in scotland next year. how are you going to stop the snp actually winning yet again in scotland? every single public service in scotland goes into this new decade in a worse position than it was just a year ago. they are mired in difficulty and failure now, both morally and politically, they are b

capital of a country that had voted to remain in the eu, they used music to soothe their souls at holyroodfor independence, to pave the way for a return. the fact of the matter is that the only way back into the european union for scotland is if we regain our statehood and regain our independence. i'm feeling sad because brexit is happening but really optimistic but celtic cousins in wales, where leave had the upper hand lowered the european flag outside the senedd for the final time. what we really won with this whole thing, it wasn'tjust a political party, it was democracy. democracy has won and that's what i'm celebrating. and on the irish border, for so long the issue that seemed insurmountable in the pursuit of brexit, remainers expressed concern and regret. tomorrow morning might not be different but in the coming weeks or months ahead, as we see rights and opportunities taken away from us, we'll certainly feel it then. leave supporters in parliament square were told we would still be friends with the people of europe despite leaving the union. meanwhile, a conciliatory message was e

the legislation, put forward by labour msp monica lennon, is likely to pass its first vote in holyroodctories and earth orbits for nasa‘s early space missions and was portrayed in the 2016 oscar—nominated film hidden figures. the new york times has tweeted simply: "they asked katherine johnson for the moon, and she gave it to them." the former american president barack 0bama, who presented her with the presidential medal of freedom, said: "after a lifetime of reaching for the stars, today, katherinejohnson landed among them. she spent decades as a hidden figure, breaking barriers behind the scenes. but by the end of her life, she had become a hero to millions — including michelle and me." and the actor taraji p henson, who played katherinejohnson in hidden figures, honoured her in a tweet. no surprise that pancake day is trending on twitter in the uk — shrove tuesday is the beginning of the 40 days leading into easter and marks the start of the christian festival of lent. 0ne commuter tweeted this photo of their journey this morningfrom st .ake station — with the caption happy pancake

derek mackay was due to present the scottish government's budget at holyrood this afternoon.ed a series of messages he sent the boy on social media over a six—month period, inviting him to dinner and to attend a rugby event. derek mackay has issued a statement, he says: our correspondent, james shaw, is in glasgow. what more is known about this? well, what the scottish edition of the sun newspaper is recounting is the story of the six months were by derek mackay was in contact with this 16—year—old boy. he contacted him out of the blue around six months ago, and spoke to him and sent messages. they had conversations on instagram and facebook and it seems that derek mackay was in some way trying to establish a relationship with the boy. he invited him to dinner, as you have said. he invited him toa dinner, as you have said. he invited him to a rugby event. and now, whatever his thinking was then, he accepts that his behaviour was foolish, as he puts it, and he has apologised unreservedly to the boy and his family. but clearly, it is hugely damaging for him and the scottish gov

close it came in to check on the shops and want to bring drinks by fire hoses it has been burned the holyrood has been damaged people still worried about coming over the sonic bridge. once again times are hard for the shopkeepers of st loved madison al-jazeera baghdad. hundreds of flood warnings remain in place across the u.k. after some areas recorded the highest water levels in 40 years 2 storms have battered version in the past week bringing heavy rain and strong winds and at least 4 people have died a report from chants. hangry season dangerous swollen rivers dennis is the 2nd storm in a week to batter parts of the u.k. blowing in shortly after storm chiara blew out dennis has brought floods and destruction to wales and western england. in herefordshire became flotsam borne away by the waters because storm had already saturated the land dennis's heavy rain swiftly turned roads to tarantulas rivers fields into lakes the town center of 10 bre wells in which the ship was submerged it can take months for people's lives to return to normal after this kind of event. tonight i mean. everything t

let's go now to holyrood, where junior finance minister kate forbes is announcing the scottish budgetlion in social care partnerships and we are investing more than £17 million in mental health. we are delivering an increase of nearly 60% in funding to reduce harm from alcohol and drugs. including support for the work of the new drugs deaths task force. we are also providing a real terms increase in local government revenue support. this is part of an overall funding package that delivers our key commitment on early learning and child care, funds a fair pay deal for our teachers, and invests more than a for our teachers, and invests more thana and for our teachers, and invests more than a and £20 million targeted at... —— than a and £20 million targeted at... -- £120 than a and £20 million targeted at... —— £120 million. than a and £20 million targeted at... -- £120 million. we will keep an eye on that and return to that story later on, but now we have the weather forecast. good afternoon. lovely pleasant winters day out there, after a frosty start. most of the mist and fog has cleare

both westminster and holyrood agree this is a priority that needs to be tackled but the ways in whichch, they want more enforcements of drugs laws i suppose and more of a crime crackdown. so i guess what campaigners are hoping, what people who work in the front line are hoping, that this isn't going to turn into some sort of political point scoring, because it is a public health emergency and some firm action comes out of this. we will keep across this over the next few days so we shall see about that. many thanks indeed, laura miller. peter leavy in hull. we have been talking about coronavirus and its impact all day here on bbc news. what is the impact on schools in lincolnshire? four primary schools in lincolnshire are closed today to protect pupils from possibly getting the coronavirus. get in a church end and saint nicholas in sporting have both closed, they say a precautionary measure. one person has been isolated and is being tested for the virus and the schools are being deep cleaned. the other two, shipping snow and get on church of england school, also nearby spalding, they a