the universities minister, jojohnson, will use a speech today to warn that academic institutions mustch. he'll say students must be able to both hear and challenge controversial views during their years of study. some universities and student groups have refused entry to speakers, as edward curwen reports. time spent at university must open minds, not close them. that's the view ofjojohnson, the universities minister, who will today set out a firm defence of free speech on campus. speaking at a jewish cultural festival in birmingham, he will say students must be free to challenge each other‘s views, and groups seeking to stifle those who do not agree with them must be stopped. his defence of open debate comes after speakers on subjects from the state of israel to transgender rights have faced bans, sometimes by student unions, for having views considered inappropriate. others have demanded so—called ‘safe spaces', where they won't hear about issues they may find upsetting. mrjohnson will say this cannot be tolerated, reiterating universities have an obligation to protect free speech a

the universities minister, jojohnson, has warned academic institutions they could face fines if they day sales. the research group springboard believes there was a 4% drop in the number of shoppers — up to midday today — compared with last year. a police officer and a 61—year—old woman died in a crash on christmas day. the 46—year—old officer was responding to an incident when the marked bmw 3 series he was driving was in collision with a citroen c3 on the a57 in sheffield. now on bbc news — sportsday.

the universities minister, jojohnson, has warned academic institutions that they could face fines ifo protect free speech. some universities and student groups have banned speakers, because of their views, or because they promote extremism. but mrjohnson said in some of the cases the practice stifled debate, and a new regulator, the office for students, would have the power to uphold free speech. emily unia reports. jo johnson wants universities to open minds, not close them. he has criticised the practice of no platforming, when student unions and other university groups ban speakers with what is seen as offensive or unacceptable views. it's the real underpinning of how we progress as society, how we deepen oui’ progress as society, how we deepen our stock of knowledge, how we remain innovative and ultimately how we also resist injustices, how the rights of minorities to stand up and be counted and not suppressed are upheld. the minister wants young people to hear and challenge controversial opinions, a view shared by the vice chancellor, of the university of buckingham. universitie

the universities minister, jojohnson, has warned academic institutions they could face fines if they fail to protect free speech, within the law. there has been a lower turnout than expected at the boxing day sales. the research group springboard believes there was a 4% drop in the number of shoppers — up to midday today — compared with last year. a police officer and a 61—year—old woman died in a crash on christmas day. the 46—year—old officer was responding to an incident when the marked bmw 3 series he was driving was in collision with a citroen c3 on the a57 in sheffield. now on bbc news — sportsday. hello and welcome to sportsday — i'm marc edwards. kane is able. he hits his eighth hat—trick of 2017 and breaks the record for the most premier league goals scored in a calendar year as tottenham thrash southampton. england's misery continues down under. they have it all to do after david warner hits a century on the opening day of the fourth ashes test. and might bite wins the day's feature race, the king george the sixth, to give trainer nicky henderson a big—race double at kempto

arrested in october for having nearly 300 tramadol tablets in her suitcase the universities minister, jojohnsonhas warned academic institutions they could face fines if they fail to protect free speech, within the law. south yorkshire police say an officer has died in a car crash which happened near sheffield last night. the 46—year—old man died along with a 61—year—old female passenger of another car when their vehicles collided. there has been a lower turnout than expected at the boxing day sales. the research group springboard believes there was a 4% drop in the number of shoppers — up to midday today — compared with last year. coming up later this hour will come just over one month to go until the winter olympic in south korea and i will check out some of our biggest medal prospects. hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. about 25 minutes we are poised and ready to bring you up—to—date with the front pages. the times say that paedophiles is using youtube as a shop window. shoplifting spikes after police are not investigating. three brexit also f

the universities minister, jojohnson, will use a speech today to give his clearest warning yet that academicmust protect free speech. he'll say students must be able to both hear and challenge controversial views during their years of study. some universities and student groups have refused entry to speakers, edward curwen reports. time spent at university must open minds, not close them. that's the view ofjojohnson, the universities minister, who will today set out a firm defence of free speech on campus. speaking at a jewish cultural festival in birmingham, he will say students must be free to challenge each other‘s views, and groups seeking to stifle those who do not agree with them must be stopped. his defence of open debate comes after speakers on subjects from the state of israel to transgender rights have faced bans, sometimes by student unions, for having views considered inappropriate. others have demanded so—called safe spaces, where they won't hear about issues they may find upsetting. mrjohnson will say this cannot be tolerated, reiterating universities have an obligation to prot

the universities minister, jojohnson, has given his clearest warning yet that academic institutions must protect free speech. he says universities must "open minds, not close them" and students should have the resilience to take part in frank discussions. the boxing day sales are under way with millions of shoppers hitting the high streets as they hunt for bargains. meanwhile a bbc survey has suggested that online shopping and early black friday deals have made the post christmas sales less appealing. now on bbc news — in the latest programme in our 100 women series — high—profile women speak to bbc presenters about their work, life and ambitions. the teams can appeal for help from around the world. they have one week to find a solution to a long—standing issue. welcome to the first ever bbc 100 women challenge 2017. recently the issue of who is filling thejobs at a recently the issue of who is filling the jobs at a senior level is brimming to be extremely contentious. the san andreas fault line runs right through this region but it's not the only flaw in this area. not too far from here

the universities minister, jojohnson, has given his clearest warning yet that academic institutions mustrotect free speech. he says universities must "open minds, not close them", and students should have the resilience to take part in frank discussions. the boxing day sales are under way with millions of shoppers hitting the high streets as they hunt for bargains. meanwhile, a bbc survey has suggested that online shopping and early black friday deals have made the post christmas sales less appealing. a police officer and a 61—year—old woman died in a crash on christmas day. the 46—year—old officer was responding to an incident when the marked bmw 3 series he was driving was in collision with a citroen c3 on the a57 in sheffield. now on bbc news, rebecca jones reveals the inside stories of world—changing events from photographers in new york, london and paris. that's in through the lens — images of the eras that defined society. hello and welcome to our series through the lens, marking the 70th anniversary of magnum photos, with me, rebecca jones. i'm here at the southbank centre in lond

in the uk, the universities minister, jojohnson, has warned academic institutions that they could facees if they fail to protect free speech. some universities and student groups have banned speakers because of their views or because they promote extremism. mrjohnson said in some of the cases debate is being stifled. a new regulator, the office for students, is to be given powers to uphold free speech. emily unia reports. jo johnson wants universities to open minds, not close them. he has criticised the practice of "no platforming," when student unions and other university groups ban speakers with what are seen as offensive or unacceptable views. it's vital we uphold this principle of legal freedom of speech because it is the real underpinning of how we progress of society, how we deepen our stock of knowledge, how we remain innovative and ultimately how we also resist injustices, how the rights of minorities to stand up and be counted and not suppressed are upheld. the minister wants young people to hear and challenge controversial opinions, a view shared by the vice chancellor of the

the universities minister, jojohnson, has warned academic institutions that they could face fines if

the universities minister, jojohnson, will use a speech today to warn that academic institutions must'll say students must be able to both hear and challenge controversial views during their years of study. some universities and student groups have refused entry to speakers, jo johnson wants universities to open minds, not close them. he has criticised the practice of no platforming, when student unions and other university groups ban speakers with what is seen as offensive or unacceptable views. the minister wants young people to hear and challenge controversial opinions, a view shared by the vice chancellor, of the university of buckingham. universities must be about letting a dialogue and debate happen, not suppress. if you suppress people's views, then you are a man exercising them, you legitimise them, you publicise them. what we need to happen at universities is the opposite. the feminist campaigner, julie bindell, who has personal experience of no platforming, argues the problem lies with the national union of students. students that are polled are clearly signed up to this rid

the universities minister, jojohnson, will issue his clearest warning yet that universities must protecteech. he will say students must be able both to hear and challenge controversial views during their years of study. some universities and student groups have refused entry to speakers advocating disputed points of view. the body representing british universities said it would not allow legitimate debate to be stifled. millions of shoppers are expected to head out to the boxing day sales today, marking the start of a what has traditionally been a crucial period for retailers across the uk. but the majority of shoppers surveyed by bbc radio 4's you & yours programme believe online shopping and early black friday deals have made the post christmas sales less appealing. a 20—year—old man will appear before magistrates this morning charged with murder, after a fatal stabbing in a restaurant in middlesbrough on christmas eve. efreeqi mohamed siddig is accused of killing 41—year—old mazhar ali from stockton—on—tees who died in hospital yesterday. a british woman being held on suspicion of dru

our latest headlines: the universities minister, jojohnson, has given his clearest warning yet that academic institutions must protect free speech. he says universities must "open minds, not close them" and students should have the resilience to take part in frank discussions. the british retail consortium has warned that consumers face rising prices after brexit unless britain can replicate trade deals negotiated by the eu with dozens of other countries. millions of shoppers are expected to head out to the boxing day sales today. but a survey commissioned by the bbc indicates that the traditional post—christmas spending spree is being eroded by the black friday sales in november. the ministry of defence says a royal navy frigate spent christmas day escorting a russian warship through the north sea. the navy said several russian vessels had passed close to the uk in recent days. voters in liberia are choosing a new president today in the decisive second round run—off between the current vice—president and a former world footballer of the year, george weah. now on bbc news, weather world. the

the universities minister, jojohnson, will use a speech today to give his clearest warning yet that academicons must protect free speech. he'll say students must be able to both hear and challenge controversial views during their years of study. some universities and student groups have refused entry to speakers, edward curwen reports. the body said it would not allow legitimate debate to be stifled. millions are expected to head out to the boxing day sales, marking the start of a what has traditionally been a crucial period for retailers across the uk. our reporterjohn mcmanus is on oxford street in london. there aren't many people here. 300 shops are here on 0xford there aren't many people here. 300 shops are here on oxford street. i counted less than ten people here this morning who are waiting for the shops to open at nine o'clock for the boxing day sale. we know that many people out across the high streets today trying to grab a bargain but perhaps those boxing day sales are not as spectacular as they we re sales are not as spectacular as they were in the past. a survey has said... inau

in the uk, the universities minister, jojohnson, has warned academic institutions that they could

the universities minister, jojohnson, will issue his clearest warning yet that universities must protectch. he will say students must be able both to hear and challenge controversial views during their years of study. some universities and student groups have refused entry to speakers advocating disputed points of view. the body representing british universities said it would not allow legitimate debate to be stifled. millions of shoppers are expected to head out to the boxing day sales today. it marks the start of a what has traditionally been a crucial period for retailers across the uk. but the majority of shoppers surveyed by bbc radio 4's you & yours programme believe online shopping and early black friday deals have made the post christmas sales less appealing. a british woman being held on suspicion of drug—smuggling will appear in court in egypt later this morning. laura plummer was arrested in october when officials found 290 tramadol tablets in her suitcase, which are legal in the uk, but not in egypt. the shop assistant from hull says she was carrying the pills for her egyptia

jojohnson says this will cost, save £20,000.l have to be sure and it comes on the back of the national audit office last week saying some degrees were not fit for purpose and people were going in paying a lot of money and coming up with less prospect of your prospects. —— fewer prospects. sunday times, civil partnerships to go straight, heterosexuals in civil partnership. good idea. you don't have to go to a church and makes out if you don't believe in that sort of thing. you therefore have rights. at the moment were lots of people think there is a common—law marriage, there is a common—law marriage, there isn't and you have no right. this confers rights without having to go. it makes sense? there was some argument when it was introduced for gay people that heterosexuals should have it as well and now that the gay people have got married, equal marriage, this is a level playing field. it's good. let's get into the christmas, fast of spirit because there is our prime minister and putting the decorations in the tree in maidenhead,

the universities minister, jojohnson, has warned academic institutions they could face fines if they fail to protect free speech within the law. south yorkshire police say an officer has died in a car crash which happened near sheffield last night. the 46—year—old man died along with a 61—year—old female passenger of another car when their vehicles collided. there has been a lower turnout than expected at the boxing day sales. the research group springboard believes there was a 4% drop in the number of shoppers, up to midday today, compared with bosing day last year. more headlines from me at the top of the hour. now on bbc news, film critic mark kermode takes a look back at the big releases of the year, sorting the crackers from the turkeys, in review 2017: the year in film. as always, the film year began with the oscar circus which back

the universities minister, jojohnson, has given his clearest warning yet that academic institutions mustrotect free speech. he says universities must "open minds, not close them" and students should have the resilience to take part in frank discussions. the boxing day sales are under way with millions of shoppers expected to be on the hunt for bargains. a bbc survey has suggested that online shopping and early black friday deals have made the post—christmas sales less appealing. the royal navy says there's been an increase in the number of russian ships travelling through or near the uk's territorial waters over the christmas period. yesterday, hms st albans was sent to escort a russian warship through the north sea as it passed close to uk waters. e— and theatres and into the streets. 365 days of events changed the way the city has been seen by the rest of the world. the year has gone by so quick, i cannot believe it's almost over, and i hope these guys get to stay. this is the latest installation for 2017 called where do we go from here. these robot arms brought out of retirement to do

the universities minister, jojohnson, has warned academic institutions that they could face fines ify fail to protect free speech. some universities and student groups have banned speakers because of their views or because they promote extremism. mrjohnson said in some of the cases debate is being stifled. a new regulator, the office for students, is to be given powers to uphold free speech. emily unia reports. jo johnson wants universities to open minds, not close them. he has criticised the practice of "no platforming," when student unions and other university groups ban speakers with what are seen as offensive or unacceptable views. it's vital we uphold this principle of legal freedom of speech because it is the real underpinning of how we progress of society, how we deepen our stock of knowledge, how we remain innovative and ultimately how we also resist injustices, how the rights of minorities to stand up and be counted and not suppressed are upheld. the minister wants young people to hear and challenge controversial opinions, a view shared by the vice chancellor of the universi