katy austin, bbc news.for their boosterjab in england this week. those eligible will receive texts from tomorrow, with letters sent out later in the week. it'll be offered at least six months after the second dose of vaccine. there are also booster campaigns taking place in the rest of the uk. universities in england must take student views into account when deciding how much to teach online, according to the regulator for higher education. out of nearly 50 institutions contacted by the bbc, just 13 said all teaching would be face—to—face. here's our education editor branwen jeffreys. universities have been almost empty. only students on some practical courses made it onto campus last year. but within weeks, everyone should be back. almost 50 universities across the uk have shared their plans. this snapshot shows a return to mainly face—to—face teaching, but many will still hold larger lectures online. in england — where fees are more than £9,000 — a warning from the regulator. student views matter. what we

that was katie austin. let's speak now tojennifer ward. jennifer that was katie austin.was katie austin. let's speak now tojennifer ward. jennifer is a student paramedic who on friday struggled to find a petrol station with diesel to fill up the ambulance. jennifer, thank you for joining us on bbc news. it beggars belief, doesn't it, that you couldn't get to fill an ambulance to help somebody will stop just tell us what happened. i help somebody will stop 'ust tell us what happenedfi help somebody will stop 'ust tell us what happened. i know! on friday, i was on a 1010 _ what happened. i know! on friday, i was on a 1010 shift _ what happened. i know! on friday, i was on a 1010 shift working - what happened. i know! on friday, i was on a 1010 shift working in - what happened. i know! on friday, i was on a 1010 shift working in sx. i was on a 1010 shift working in sx. we had done several hundred miles that day, we had been all over the place. we got back to the station and we said it's about seven o'clock, we should probably try and get fuel. we had been having updates thro

katy austin, bbc news. and katy austin is here now.ut the visa scheme, but the government has other plans too. the scheme, but the government has other lans too. , . scheme, but the government has other lans too. ,. , ., plans too. the visa scheme is aimed at preventing — plans too. the visa scheme is aimed at preventing broader _ plans too. the visa scheme is aimed at preventing broader disruption - at preventing broader disruption including to the supply of food in the run—up to christmas and the supply problems at pumps we have seen this weekend are largely down to panic buying. companies involved in the distribution of petrol and diesel say there is no shortage of fuel itself and the spike in demand is to blame for what we have seen at petrol forecourt. those companies met with the business secretary today and it's been agreed that competition laws will be relaxed so the industry can share more information so they can target deliveries and supplies to where they are needed most. we do understand the government is considering deploy

katy austin, bbc news.r starmer, is understood to have watered down his proposals to change the voting rules for future leadership elections. they would have given mps a greater say over who wins, but the plans have run into opposition from trades unions. the party is gathering in brighton for its annual conference. here's our political correspondent, ione wells. a crucial moment for sir keir starmer to set out his stall. this government is letting people down so badly, whether it's hammering working people on tax and universal credit, whether it is shortages of food, of fuel. an embarrassing start on rule changes, though, sir keir? interrupting his pitch, though, are tensions within the party itself. he and his deputy leader angela rayner wanted to spend today talking about their plan to set minimum standards for pay and conditions for different sectors, starting with social care. it is about a fair day's pay for a fair day's work, and it is about my culture that work does always pay and the minimum force

here�*s our business correspondent, katy austin.rt of the year, wholesale prices have soared, almost doubling in the uk, prompting the government to hold urgent talks with the energy industry today. reasons for the increase include lower wind and solar output, high demand, and reduced supply from russia. the unprecedented costs are already taking their toll — four small energy suppliers have recently gone bust with more set to follow as soon as next week. the conversations with government right now are about where we may or may not need additional targeted support for customers or users. the industrial sector is, obviously, a really high priority. steelmakers, which need a lot of energy, are worried. if they're at this price now, what's it going to be like in the winter? if it carried on like this, i'm fearful, notjust for the steel sector but all energy intensive sectors, and then downstream operations because that's what we do. we're at the start of the supply chain — we sell to manufacturers. high energy prices have already force

katy austin, bbc news.dmark. this weekend a man stunned the crowds as he walked 600 metres along a rope, high above the streets of paris. nathan paulin completed a crossing from the eiffel tower to the other side of the river seine, to celebrate france's national heritage day. no safety rope either. mon dieu! now it's time for a look at the weather with matt taylor. hello. a pleasant end to sunday across many central and western areas of the uk with some good sunny spells. but across eastern england, some heavy and fund rearrange on the go into the evening. temperatures for many holding in the mid to high teens. the band of rain will continue across parts of eastern england tonight. it will turn a bit light and patchy. more cloud into western scotland and northern ireland in the second half of the night. in between, clear skies and a colder night than of late. temperatures down to the single figures in many rural areas. still the mid—teens in the east anglia and south—east where a weather front will sit tom

here�*s our business correspondent, katy austin.wer our industries. since the start of the year, wholesale prices have soared, prompting the government to hold talks with the energy industry today. reasons for the increases include high demand. we today. reasons for the increases include high demand.— today. reasons for the increases include high demand. we are going to be talkin: include high demand. we are going to be talking about _ include high demand. we are going to be talking about how— include high demand. we are going to be talking about how we _ include high demand. we are going to be talking about how we get - include high demand. we are going to be talking about how we get through l be talking about how we get through short term prices and then how we can transform the industry so it doesn�*t happen again. the doesn't happen again. the unprecedented _ doesn't happen again. the unprecedented costs are taking their toll, with four small suppliers already going bust and more set to follow next week. steelmakers which need a

katy austin, bbc news. 0ur deputy political editor vicki young is at westminster.l us about the government plans?— what more can you tell us about the government plans? downing street has ut out a government plans? downing street has put out a statement _ government plans? downing street has put out a statement saying _ government plans? downing street has put out a statement saying it _ government plans? downing street has put out a statement saying it is - put out a statement saying it is looking at temporary measures to avoid any immediate problems. there is no official confirmation of this, but i understand that will include a visa scheme to cover foreign lorry drivers, and may be other workers from other sectors also, although, again, the details have not been set out yet. this isn't a particularly popular idea with many cabinet ministers, because the new immigration system that came in after brexit was all about saying to companies, you can't rely on cheap foreign labour any more, you've got to focus on the workforce here in this country, you've got to train

katy austin, bbc news.e urged the taliban to reopen girls�* schools in afghanistan. more than a month after the taliban seized power, secondary schools for boys have reopened and all male teachers have been ordered back to work. but the taliban have said nothing about reopening secondary schools for girls. shuhra koofi is a 21—year—old afghan student whose mother, a former mp, survived two assassination attempts. both women have been moved out by the us and are currently in doha, from where shuhra described the current lack of female education as heartbreaking and frustrating. when they were fighting against the government, they had a reason to legitimise their brutality and legitimise the fact they don�*t allow the girls to go to school. but now they are ruling the government, so they are accountable to people. this is not what people want. families want their daughters to get educated, they want their girls to go to school, and have the rights that the boys have. we can now speak to the head of an organis

katy austin, bbc news.ans. downing street says it is looking at temporary measures to avoid immediate problems. there is no official confirmation, but i understand that will include a visa scheme to cover foreign lorry drivers and may be other workers, although the details have not been set out yet. this isn't a particularly popular idea with many mps because this was all about saying to companies they can't rely on cheap foreign labour any more. you've got to train, you've got to pay them better wages, and relaxing those immigration rules now really undermines that message and it could lead to other sectors of saying they want special treatment too, but i think ministers know this situation can get very difficult very quickly. so they do have to act even though this will cause huge embarrassment. labour said this could happen months ago, and i think boris johnson knows well that his opponents will be very ready to say we told you so. china's central bank has strengthened a ban on cryptocurrency trading. in

katy austin, bbc news.veral airline carriers said they would ground planes due to the thick cloud of ash thrown into the air. it is the first time flights have been cancelled since the cumbre vieja volcano erupted earlier this month. our correspondent in spain sent us this update. the eruption on the island of la palma began on sunday. however, over the last few hours, its intensity has increased density, and that has led to the cancellation of flights to and from the island today. also there have been more evacuations of people from their homes due to concerns about the lava flows. over the last week or so, there have been around 6000 people evacuated from their homes. already around a00 properties have been consumed by the lava. in addition, the increase in the volcanic activity has meant that ash has been reaching the neighbouring island of la gomera, also in the canary islands. and the prime minister, pedro sanchez, has been visiting the island today, and he said that early next week, his government pla

katy austin reports.y which heats our homes empowers our industries, has soared. it's a global issue with causes including high demand. the prices gone up so much that some smaller energy suppliers have gone bust. there are fears more will follow. the regulator 0fgem says it's working to ensure consumers will be protected. the business secretary health crisis meetings with the industry on the weekend and there will be further talks today.— further talks today. because the industry _ further talks today. because the industry forecasts - further talks today. because the industry forecasts ahead further talks today. because . the industry forecasts ahead we can see this as a peak in prices will come down in spring so conversations about how we manage a very tight autumn winter. 0n the specific impacts we think these prices will have on industry. we think these prices will have on industry-— on industry. another knock-on im act on industry. another knock-on impact of _ on industry. another knock-on impact of

katie austin has been telling us how soon the new scheme could make an impact. it will take three months. the 100,000 workers shortage will take longer to tackle. there is a cocktail of issues that have built up a cocktail of issues that have built up to this. many in the industry will understand that a lot could have been done earlier to make it an attractive career so far now a temporary visa is something of a short—term bridge, particularly to try to help in the run—up to christmas. joining me now from david meakin, an hgv driverin derbyshire. thank you forjoining us. what has it been like this week with petrol stations running short of fuel? quite bad, really. people are filling up their cars are not realising they are taking all the fuel for vehicles that have been taking products to the shops so they could have a carfull of taking products to the shops so they could have a car full of fuel but then no food in the shop. what is our view then no food in the shop. what is your view than — then no food in the shop. what is your view than on _ then no food in t

katy austin, bbc news.insight — told us what�*s driving the increase in global prices: people keep talking about a perfect storm of increasing demand, constraints on supply of gas from russia, from norway, very competitive international market for... lower production from wind and solar than we were expecting. so a real combination of factors. in asian and european problem with an overlay of issues specific to great britain. a very difficult market for small suppliers particularly in the domestic market where they face a cap that limits the amount they can pay and that cap sent some pretty perverse incentives to people about not trading with these energy suppliers because people on the other side of the market think they will go bust so we are in a self—fulfilling prophecy where the tariff cap is causing as many problems as it solves. the headlines on bbc news. the french foreign minister has accused australia and the us of lying in a deepening crisis over the cancellation of a french submarine contract. us

katy austin has more.e today, the result of motorists panic buying fuel. a mental health nurse told us she struggled to get to work. because of panic buying, there was nothing left. i live 14 miles away from work. work then had to call me a taxi to bring me in, which is costing the nhs money. a group which speaks for more than 5,000 independent fuel retailers said the impact had been severe. there is a large number — more than half — which have already run dry, and those others are running dry quite quickly. the first limited supply issues were down to a lack of tanker drivers, that's highlighted a wider lorry driver shortage — a long—standing problem that's got worse. the government has today announced new measures aimed at tackling that, including 5,000 visas lasting only until christmas eve. we would have liked to have seen it four months, but, you know, we will take what we can, but it's not enough, and it's too little too late, basically. other sectors too have struggled to fill their work force, incl

katy austin, bbc news.hief executive of energy uk who you saw in katy�*s report. i began by getting her reaction to reports more firms could go bust. we are seeing a record—breaking price of international gas and that does feed through to the market and we have seen four supplier failures in recent weeks partly because of that and also because of the market. it is difficult to tell if there will be any more. we started off the year with 70 supplies, i think these are your figures, 70 suppliers. we could end at ten! that is a shocking statistic? i don�*t recognise that number, i think there is a lot of speculation about what the impact could be. it is difficult to say that, because the energy market is incredibly complex. what is clear is there are record—breaking prices at the moment and that is having an impact on the industry. the important thing for people watching is there are processes in place that if their supplier fails or they are struggling to pay their energy bill, there is support in place for c

katy austin, bbc news.es investigating the murder of sabina nessa have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. simon, what more can you tell us? she suspicion of murder. simon, what more can you tell us?— more can you tell us? she was a schoolteacher _ more can you tell us? she was a schoolteacher from _ more can you tell us? she was a schoolteacher from south - more can you tell us? she was a schoolteacher from south east l more can you tell us? she was a - schoolteacher from south east london and left work on friday and her journey should have taken her five minutes but she was attacked in a nearby park. this morning we have had a statement from the metropolitan police, and they say they have arrested a 38—year—old man on suspicion of her murder. he was detained in east sussex at around three o'clock this morning and is currently in police custody. police say that the family have been informed of this development and they described as a significant arrest and save the family are continuing to be supported

katy austin, bbc news.s say that holiday bookings have surged since yesterday's announcement that foreign travel rules are being relaxed in england. the travel traffic light system is being replaced with a single red list. fully vaccinated people will no longer need a pre—departure test before returning from non—red list areas. simonjones reports. half—term holidays abroad look set to become simpler and cheaper for many families, to the relief of the travel industry. it's very important for the end of the season. there's lots of people haven't had a holiday for two years. it's a big boost for the industry, and what we've said all along is the best support we can get from the government is being able to fly again. from the 4th of october, fully vaccinated travellers returning to england from countries that aren't on the red list will no longer need to take a test before they travel, and from the end of october they won't need an expensive pcr test on their return. it'll be replaced by a lateral flow test. ch

katy austin, bbc news.id his party can win seats from the conservatives in areas where traditional tory voters have been taken for granted. at his party conference he's attacked the government's handling of coronavirus, trade, and climate change. he's also proposed a system of catch up vouchers for parents to spend on helping children recover learning lost because of the pandemic. here's our political correspondentjonathan blake. his party may be far from centrestage in british politics but he made the most of his speech to lib dems members in person. they have taken a once safe conservative seatin have taken a once safe conservative seat in a by—election since then, and he thinks they are onto something. we and he thinks they are onto something-— and he thinks they are onto something. and he thinks they are onto somethina. ~ ., ., ., something. we heard it loud and clear on the _ something. we heard it loud and clear on the doorsteps, - something. we heard it loud and clear on the doorsteps, in - something

katy austin has more.include high demand and lower wind and solar generation. the business secretary held urgent meetings with energy companies yesterday. the high prices have already pushed some small suppliers to the wall, and there's concern more will follow as soon as next week. we're seeing the record—breaking price of international gas, that does feed through to the market and we've already seen full supply failures in recent weeks, partly as a consequence of that and partly, as with other features of our market, it's difficult to tell whether there will be any more. the rising cost is a worry for steelmakers, which need a lot of energy. another knock—on effect is a shortage of carbon dioxide. it's a by—product when fertiliser is produced, and two large uk plants which make it have closed. the owner of one large poultry group, which includes bernard matthews, called the carbon dioxide issue a massive body blow. it's used by meat producers, including in the packaging process. we use c02 for, it's used

katy austin, bbc news. of the migration 0bservatory at oxford university. she says a temporary visa regime would represent a reversal of the government to's migration policy. last year, as the government was preparing to end free movement with the eu, they took a hard line on adoration into low—wage jobs and effectively said, you are not in a highly skilled and highly paid position, so people have to adapt and there will be no cards for industries like social care and hospitality and construction, —— pop outs industries like... what is interesting about this is this is perhaps the first and may be the only case where we will see that this is obviously a reversal of the position where the government is saying, well, maybe we need a special programme to bring people in in this case. i think we might be able to return to the labour party conference. let me wait... yes, we can. angela rayner is making her way to the stage where a bit of a musical fanfare. she is the deputy leader of the late party. let's listen

katy austin, bbc news.ge and other stories now to be a cross, recount of votes in iceland's general election means women will not, after all, hold the majority of seats in parliament. earlier it was announced 33 members of the 63 seat parliament would be made up of women, making it the first european country with a female majority. but a recount revealed that a small number of votes have been wrongly tallied, resulting in some being reallocated. switzerland has become one of the last countries in western europe to legalise same—sex marriages. a national referendum has voted 64% in favour of allowing civil ceremonies and for giving same—sex couples adoption rights. the first same—sex weddings will take place in switzerland in july next year. australia's prime minister scott morrison has said he may not attend the un climate conference in scotland this november. mr morrison told the western australia newspaper he wanted to focus on dealing with covid—i9 in australia, adding he had already been on a lot of ove

our business correspondent katy austin has more.ce of the energy that helps to heat our homes and power our industries. but reasons including high demand and lower solar and wind output have seen wholesale prices soar, almost doubling since the start of this year. it is an unprecedented situation according to energy market analysts. gas prices around the world in asia and europe are at record highs. in europe, there is a big supply squeeze. what is happening here in great britain is not unique. the high prices have already led two large uk fertiliser plants to close. one consequence of that is a nationwide shortage of carbon dioxide. that is the gas used to stun some animals before slaughtering and in the meat packaging process. one trade body said this would cause huge problems because it is so widely used. it is used to extend the shelf life of packaging notjust in meat, but all foods. and at a time when we are struggling because of the haulage shortages in this country to keep the supply chain running, to have a shortage of shelf

our business correspondent, katy austin, reports. most are sold in the uk by online and high street retailers, but they are made in the far east. shipping them over is currently taking twice the time it should. the first reason is the lack of shipping containers coming out of china. the second is the lack of space and availability on the vessels coming over. and lastly, the most major issue is having trucks from the port deliver straight to us. so at every stage, really, you're finding delays. every stage, yes. we are now coming up to the crucial christmas trading period. the concern for toy makers and retailers isn't demand. they think that will be strong. it is whether they have enough of exactly the products people want at exactly the right time. we can't say or rule out that we will have shortages. at the moment we're well stocked, but we're in september. our peak period starts at the end of october. gerald says toys will also be more expensive as some of the rising cost of shipping is passed on to customers. the biggest cost inc

katy austin, bbc news.t nick eardley — who told me there isn�*t yet any concrete action from the government to deal with the issue. the conversations i�*ve had today haven�*t thrown up specifics. i think that is in part because the government are still trying to figure out how many problems are skewed throughout. the business secretary has been meeting with industry leaders today. after that meeting the message from government is very much supply is not a cause for immediate concern, that there are a diverse range of sources bringing energy into the uk, and that supply is not going to be interrupted. that said, i think there are some concerns over the impact on business and there are talks going on within the environment and the department which covers food about some suppliers worried about food packaging being short. there are a few weeks ahead when i think there will be a lot of attention paid to exactly how this pans out. in relation to many of our viewers as to how this will impact in their pockets or

katy austin, bbc news.d, today, i met the chief executive of ofgem who has assured me of the well—rehearsed plans in place to protect the market and consumers. i understand this will be a worrying time for businesses and consumers. we are working hard to manage the impact of global gas price rises. he goes on to say: energy security will always be our absolute priority. i am confident security of supply can be maintained under a wide range of scenarios. the headlines on bbc news... england and tottenham footballing legend, jimmy greaves, has died at the age of 81. in later years, he was a tv pundit alongside former liverpool striker, ian stjohn, in "saint and greavsie". the actorjohn challis, best known for playing �*boycie' in only fools and horses, has died at the age of 79. sport — and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, here's chetan. good afternoon. former england striker and tottenham's record goal—scorer jimmy greaves has died at the age of 81. greaves began his career with chelsea before

katy austin, bbc news.een long queues of cars outside petrol stations in london, including in balham. i have been queueing now for about an hour. and i am only queueing because i'm in a hybrid car, so i'm actually predominantly electric, but obviously, if there's going to be any shortage of petrol, i do use the petrol back—up. it is like, during lockdown, do you remember? we were missing the toilet paper. it is the same thing — it'sjust panic. i have a gig in somerset today, i i'm on red and i need to get petrol asap and i've been sat in this queue for 15 minutes and i didn't _ want to risk getting petrol anywhere else en route. madeleine sumption is the director of the migration 0bservatory at oxford university. she says a temporary visa regime would represent a reversal of the government's migration policy. last year, as the government was preparing to end free movement from the eu, they took a hard line on migration into lower—wagejobs and effectively said, you are not in a highly skilled, highly paid po

our business correspondent katy austin has more. gas is a key source of the energy that helps to heat our homes and power our industries. but reasons including high demand and lower solar and wind output have seen wholesale prices soar, almost doubling since the start of this year. it is an unprecedented situation according to energy market analysts. {3&5 situation according to energy market anal sts. , . , situation according to energy market anal sts. , . ., analysts. gas prices around the world in asia _ analysts. gas prices around the world in asia and _ analysts. gas prices around the world in asia and europe - analysts. gas prices around the world in asia and europe are i analysts. gas prices around the world in asia and europe are ati world in asia and europe are at record highs. in europe, there is a big supply squeeze. what is happening here in great britain is not unique. the happening here in great britain is not unique-— not unique. the high prices have already led _ not unique. the high prices have already led two _ not

katy austin, bbc news.ow is shane brennan, who is the chief executive of cold chain federation. welcome. explain if you would want your federation does, who welcome. explain if you would want yourfederation does, who it represents, briefly. your federation does, who it represents, briefly. represent warehouse _ represents, briefly. represent warehouse and _ represents, briefly. represent warehouse and distribution - warehouse and distribution businesses.— warehouse and distribution businesses. ., , businesses. how is your second being acked at businesses. how is your second being packed at the — businesses. how is your second being packed at the moment? _ businesses. how is your second being packed at the moment? we _ businesses. how is your second being packed at the moment? we are - businesses. how is your second being i packed at the moment? we are under hue packed at the moment? we are under huge pressure. _ packed at the moment? we are under huge pressure, the _ packed at the moment? we are under huge

our business correspondent katy austin reports. people not to panic—buy, but that didn't stop these drivers queueing at petrol stations today, including bromley, evesham and sheffield. this is the third petrol station we have seen queues at. this is the third petrol station we have seen queues at. we actually have to get petrol. we are not panic—buying. the boss of another in stockport is waiting to hear when his next supplies will arrive. well, they are saying that, we hope we get it, but we can't guarantee it. so, we're just not sure until we get, in about two days' time, at current rates, we'll want another. whether we'll get it or not, we just don't know at the moment. the firm that delivers for bp sought to reassure motorists. 0ur the runs keep rollinger, we have seen a small amount of panic buying anally be clear, if people adhere to their normal buys patterns there is more than enough resilience in the station service network to deal with that. there is no need for people to rush out and fill up, the country is not running o

katy austin, bbc news.the canary islands, spewing out lava, ash and a huge column of smoke. it follows warnings from scientists of the rising risk of an eruption after days of tremors, sparking the evacuation of people living nearby. the volcano last erupted 50 years ago. jonas perez is a resident on the island and he's been giving us the very latest. they haven't that intense as the one in 1971, but we have had in the last 24, in 1971, but we have had in the last 2a, its—hours, tremors above two on the richter scale, almost, four, five, each hour. so it has been really intense.— five, each hour. so it has been really intense. really intense, and those really intense. really intense, and these amazing _ really intense. really intense, and those amazing pictures _ really intense. really intense, and those amazing pictures that - really intense. really intense, and those amazing pictures that you i really intense. really intense, andl those amazing pictures that you are showing us there, how many people live

katy austin there.row back on some of his plans to change the voting rules for future leadership elections. but the remaining proposals are still likely to spark a confrontation with the left. the party is in brighton for its annual conference, where the focus was also on new rights for workers. from brighton, our political correspondent iain watson reports — and i should warn you it contains some flashing images. it wasn't an ideal start to his party conference. keir starmer wanted to attack the conservatives. this government is letting people down so badly. but under attack from some in his own party, he was forced to ditch plans to reduce the role of the rank and file in future leadership elections, and further rows could overshadow more positive policies aimed at the wider public. the focus was supposed to be on workers' rights, not his members' rights. the deputy leader gave a crowd pleasing speech, including a promise to ban zero—hours contracts. some things are not negotiable. so labour in power

katy austin, bbc news.mma pinchbeck who's the chief executive of energy uk. thank you forjoining us on bbc news. first, we understand that at least four energy companies are expected to go bust this week, can you confirm that? if it is true, which ones? it you confirm that? if it is true, which ones?— you confirm that? if it is true, which ones? it is difficult to tell at this stage. _ which ones? it is difficult to tell at this stage. we _ which ones? it is difficult to tell at this stage. we are _ which ones? it is difficult to tell at this stage. we are seeing - which ones? it is difficult to tell at this stage. we are seeing a l at this stage. we are seeing a record—breaking price of international gas and that does feed through to the market and we have seen four supplier failures through to the market and we have seen four supplierfailures in seen four supplier failures in recent seen four supplierfailures in recent weeks because of that and also because of the market. it is difficult to tell if there

katy austin, bbc news.e column of smoke. it follows warnings from scientists of the rising risk of an eruption after days of tremors, sparking the evacuation of people living nearby. the volcano last erupted 50 years ago. let's talk to jonas perez. he's on the island and currently dealing with the aftermath. hello, good to see you. my word! look at that! warnings have been coming in recent days. you have all been feeling the tremors? yes. been feeling the tremors? yes, indeed. been feeling the tremors? yes, indeed- the _ been feeling the tremors? yes, indeed. the whole _ been feeling the tremors? yes, indeed. the whole island. - been feeling the tremors? 1a: indeed. the whole island. they haven't been as intense as the one in 1971 but we have had in the last 24 in 1971 but we have had in the last 2a or 48 hours, in 1971 but we have had in the last 24 or 48 hours, tremors about to on the richter scale, almost four or five, each hour. it's been really intense. ., , five, each hour. it's been really intense. .

katy austin, bbc news.t shapps has been speaking to the bbc�*s andrew marr. he said the uk is not short of fuel and urge the public not to panic buy. we short of fuel and urge the public not to panic buy.— not to panic buy. we have got a massive package _ not to panic buy. we have got a massive package of _ not to panic buy. we have got a massive package of different i massive package of different alleviation is in place. there is plenty of fuel, there are six refineries and 47 storage centres and we are not short of fuel as you rightly describe. it is just about the panic buying, which is preventing it from being available and sometimes immediately as you want it. we are seeing these cues which don't need to be there. so this package which deals with the short—term with things like visas and calling in the army to help process more dv essay, that is licensing itself, to get that through. and then in the longer term which is big reform of the sector thatis which is big reform of the sector that is required

katy austin, bbc news.used a growing diplomatic row with france. the deal — known as aucus — will see australia the technology to build nuclear—powered submarines. liz truss has said it will make the uk safer — and protectjobs. but the french, whose own submarine deal with australia has been cancelled, are angry about that. it's being reported president emmanuel macron will have a call with presidentjoe biden in the coming days. according to a french government spokesperson, france would be seeking "clarification" over their cancelled submarine order. more than a million people will be invited for their booster jab in england this week. those eligable will recieve texts from tomorrow, with letters sent out later in the week. it'll be offered at least six months after the second dose of vaccine. there are also booster campaigns taking place in the rest of the uk. a man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was found near a community centre in south—west london. the 20—year—old woman's

katy austin, bbc news. adam fleming explained the challenges facing the uk government when it tries to work out how to respond to the issue later. the government's preferred outcome is that the market takes care of it and if an energy supplier is in distress then it either gets bought up by someone else and they solve the problem, or the next stage is if that company goes bust, the customers are given to another supplier that is more stable and they take them over but the problem with that is it is not an appealing prospect for bigger energy companies because taking on those new customers is quite expensive because of the cost of gas at the moment, and then you have the energy price cap, a limit to how much they can charge customers, so there is some pressure there. and then 0fgem could come in and appoint special administrators to take over struggling firms, but that is only designed to happen once in a blue moon so that bit of the system is under pressure as well, so they have to come up with a plan c wit

katie austin, bbc news. the ruling party injapan. after just a year in the post, the president will step down. for more about the candidates i have been speaking to a professor in tokyo. therefore candidates — professor in tokyo. therefore candidates and _ professor in tokyo. therefore candidates and two _ professor in tokyo. therefore candidates and two of - professor in tokyo. therefore candidates and two of them l professor in tokyo. therefore l candidates and two of them are women. the leader right now is a former defence minister, foreign minister. he is young and dynamic. then second place in the first round will be some who also has experience but is not particularly personable. then the third learner backed by the former prime minister. she is an ideological soulmate and for a lot of ldp members that makes her a bit of a liability. and then you have the last one to join the race. a lot of people believe that she was added basically to siphon away those from another candidate who has a number of enemi

katy austin, bbc news. 0fficials officials in the canary islands say they have had to cancel severalre ground planes due to there were ground planes due to the thick cloud of ash thrown into the air. it is the first time fights have been cancelled since the volcano erupted earlier this month. 0ur spain corresponded sent us this update. the eruption on the island of lipoma began on sunday. however, over the last few hours, its intensity has increased substantially, and that has led to the cancellation of flights to and from the la palma. also, there have been more evacuations of people from their homes due to concerns about lava flows. the around 6000 people evacuated in the last week, already around a00 properties consumed by the lava. in addition, the increase in the volcanic activity has meant that ash has been reaching the neighbouring island in the canary islands. and the prime minister, pedro sanchez, has been visiting the island, and he said early next week, his government plans to declare the island of la palma a disaster zone. before we leave you a reminder of our top story.

katie austin, bbc news.ugees, urging the world to help him what it has called afghanistan's hour of need. the uk is due to take 5,000 this year. many other countries have not yet set a target but albania, one of your�*s poorest nations, has agreed to temporarily house up to 4,000. the country has a history of welcoming refugees. it can have a million kosovans during the 19905 and now its leader has criticised europe's approach, as our correspondent reports. i've never seen the ocean. albania is a very beautiful country. we are in a very beautiful place, but afghanistan i love more than myself. this woman has found a safe harbour, but far from her homeland. the tv anchor had good reason to flee. she was in the spotlight after this interview. a stony—faced taliban official being questioned by a woman two days after the fall of kabul. my hands were shaking, really scared, because this is my first time with a person from the taliban. i hope one day the taliban know this last generation, they are like a diamond,

here's our business correspondent katy austin.d supply chain has already been under pressure as firms struggle to find enough workers, including lorry drivers. now, manufacturers and supermarkets say a shortage of carbon dioxide threatens the supply of some products. the gas is crucial for a variety of uses, including the production and packaging of meat, and keeping salads fresh. towards the end of the week to come and into the following week, we're going to see really serious consequences. and i would think that by the middle of next week, so ten days' time, we would see a really, really, really big hit to poultry production, to pig producers, and probably increasingly in the other sectors, so in packaging materials and in bakery and drinks. the supermarket iceland hasn't seen disruption so far, but its managing director told me the issue needs to be sorted quickly and meanwhile his business is doing what it can to try and prevent any gaps appearing. our supply chain are building up an additional one to two weeks' stock, particu

katie austin, bbc news. switzerland has legalised same—sex marriages.ake place in switzerland in july weddings will take place in switzerland injuly next weddings will take place in switzerland in july next year. a 36 short man has been connected arrested in connection with a murder. police described it as a significant development. chinese state newspaper says two canadian men released from prison on saturday were sent home for medical reasons after confessing their guilt. both men had previously declared their innocence. it appears to build unveiling's assertion that the cases were unconnected with canada's detention of a telecoms executive. they were released within hours of her being freed. the taliban have banned hairdressers in afghanistan from shaving or trimming beard saying it breaches their interpretation of islamic law. anyone violating the law will be punished. taliban religious police say. some fathers have said they also received similar orders. it is more than one month of the taliban seized control of afghanistan at the united nations ha

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katy austin, bbc news. inafew in a few days' time, japan will have a new prime minister.beral democratic party. the prime minister will step down on thursday after a year on the post, after public anger over the delayed olympic games and coronavirus, which your member took place this summer. i've been speaking to the professor jeff kingston in tokyo.- jeff kingston in tokyo. there are four candidates - jeff kingston in tokyo. there are four candidates and - jeff kingston in tokyo. there are four candidates and two l jeff kingston in tokyo. there l are four candidates and two of them are women. the leader right now is mister kono, a former defence minister, foreign defence minister, he's young dynamic. probably second place in the first round is someone who also has extensive cabinet experience, but is not particularly personable. then you have the third runner who's backed by former prime minister shinzo abe. she's an ideological soulmate and, for a lot of ldp members, that makes her a bit of a liability. then you have the last one to join the race, a lot of people believ