nicola sturgeon talking earlier. alexandra, _ website. nicola sturgeon talking earlier.t because of industry pressure? we have 'ust heard about fl industry pressure? we have 'ust heard about this in i industry pressure? we have 'ust heard about this in the i industry pressure? we have 'ust heard about this in the last i industry pressure? we have just heard about this in the last half| industry pressure? we have just i heard about this in the last half an hour or so, heard about this in the last half an hour orso, and it has heard about this in the last half an hour or so, and it has also come as news to us. nicola sturgeon had described it as a bit of a grace period for businesses and you could call it a delay and you could say it is coming out in a phased way but on the 1st of october we will still see the 1st of october we will still see the introduction of the scheme and that will be if you go clubbing, you will have to show your vaccine passport and you will have to show that you have been double vaccinated, or if you go to a large football match on saturday. as nico

has this one right _ think nicola sturgeon has this one right i_ think nicola sturgeon has this oneee the problem saying to somebody, it if you want to go _ saying to somebody, it if you want to go into a — saying to somebody, it if you want to go into a nightclub or a theatre or concert, — to go into a nightclub or a theatre or concert, you've got to show with a non—portable, official document that a non— portable, official document that you've — a non—portable, official document that you've had bothjabs. now, i can't _ that you've had bothjabs. now, i can't see — that you've had bothjabs. now, i can't see why that can be party politically— can't see why that can be party politically awkward, and yet, the analysis — politically awkward, and yet, the analysis is— politically awkward, and yet, the analysis is that this was put onto the back— analysis is that this was put onto the back burner after being very front _ the back burner after being very front and — the back burner after being very front and centre. it's that sort of thing _ front and centre. it's that sort of thing it's—

scotland's first minister nicola sturgeon says the time for a second vote on scottish independence isandemic is over. in measure after measure after measure, the evidence is overwhelming and conclusive. independence works. it works for denmark, for ireland, austria, norway, finland and for so many others decide. these are disparate countries with different resources and economies, but independence works for all of them. with all our resources and talent, independence will work for scotland too. it is up to us to show the people of scotland how. the government of scotland is starting work to make sure the choice about our country's future is a fully informed one. no one is saying there won't be challenges to overcome. we will set these out openly and honestly. nothing will fall into our laps. but, like all countries, we face challenges whatever path we take. the question is this. which option, becoming independent or being governed by westminster, equips ms —— us best to meet these challenges? that westminster, equips ms -- us best to meet these challenges?— meet these challenges? that

when the pandemic hit last year, nicola sturgeon paused l last year, nicola sturgeon paused planningn the covid pandemic. scotland certainly is not out of that pandemic, we are seeing higher case numbers at the moment than we have ever seen, hospital numbers are growing by the day so i don't think we are in a position where nicola sturgeon is going to bring forward concrete plans to msps today about the next steps for independence. that being said, both the snp and scottish greens, the two parties making up the government in scotland, agreed that there should be a second independence referendum within the lifetime of this parliament, preferably they both want to have that referendum by 2023 so if that's the case, nicola sturgeon probably has to get the ball rolling in some respect in the near future so it's possible she could outline some sort of plans when it comes to independence. of course, the uk government, who she wants to agree to a independence referendum with has no plans to back holding one any time soon and from opposition parties in holyrood this afternoon, they will prob

nicola sturgeon of the snp want one by the end of 2023.ve scotland an independence referendum in the near future. scotland an independence referendum in the nearfuture. a scotland an independence referendum in the near future. a couple of other things which i think are going to be important in this parliamentary session. the first is a gender recognition act with the scottish government wants to put through, allowing transgender people to declare their own gender without having to be tested for it. there are caveats around that, but usually controversial. many people think it infringes the rights of women on the other side —— and on the other side people think it is vital for the human rights of transgender people. and then wrap around care, something nicola sturgeon might be emphasising this afternoon, there will be care for children before and after school to help parents go back to the workplace as a result of working at home during the pandemic. so it's going to be a busy political calendar and will get a sense of it this afternoon fro

nicola sturgeon has also been consulting on plans for— sturgeon has also been consulting on plans for care service to push through reforms on social care. that's_ through reforms on social care. that's in— through reforms on social care. that's in the very early stage, that was in _ that's in the very early stage, that was in her— that's in the very early stage, that was in her programme for government which _ was in her programme for government which was _ was in her programme for government which was unveiled to the scottish parliament on tuesday. but crucially what this _ parliament on tuesday. but crucially what this scottish parliament will receive as — what this scottish parliament will receive as a result of this tax increase _ receive as a result of this tax increase by borisjohnson is an extra _ increase by borisjohnson is an extra ill _ increase by borisjohnson is an extra {1.1 billion a year. the snp particularly, particularly its mps but also — particularly, particularly its mps but also those from scottish government ministers have leveled criticism _ government ministers

nicola sturgeon didn't rule out extending that and there was a similar message from ministers in englandof of vaccine status needed at the end of this month. we will almost certainly be doing it for nightclubs. we will make a determination as to whether we need to move more broadly than that. the office for national statistics infection survey suggests one in 45 people in scotland had the virus last week — the highest since the survey began last autumn. in wales, there were increases to one in 65. in england, at one in 70, and northern ireland one in 60 people, there was broadly no change over the week. four out of five of those eligible have had both vaccine doses, but that still leaves work to be done for public health chiefs, trying to persuade more people to come forward forjabs. after a surge as the programme was rolled out, vaccination rates in england have been tailing off in most age groups. whereas among the oldest nearly 100% have had a first dose, that falls closer to 60% for younger groups. it's still rising among 16—17—year—olds, who became eligible more recently. a decision

nicola sturgeon didn't rule out extending that and there was a similar message from ministers in england almost certainly be doing it for nightclubs. we will make a determination as to whether we need to move more broadly than that. the office for national statistics infection survey suggests one in 45 people in scotland had the virus last week — the highest since the survey began last autumn. in wales, there were increases to one in 65. in england, at one in 70, and northern ireland at one in 60 people, there was broadly no change over the week. four out of five of those eligible have had both vaccine doses, but that still leaves work to be done for public health chiefs, trying to persuade more people to come forward forjabs. after a surge as the programme was rolled out, vaccination rates in england have been tailing off in most age groups. whereas among the oldest nearly 100% have had a first dose, that falls closer to 60% for younger groups. it's still rising among 16 and 17—year—olds, who became eligible more recently. a decision by the vaccine expert committee is due very soon on b

first minister nicola sturgeon has been setting out her proposals to msps. of new cases is 80% higher than last week, and five times higher than four weeks ago. here's what she had to say. we propose, subject to parliamentary agreement, that vaccination certification should be introduced later this month, once all adults have had the opportunity to be fully vaccinated for the following events and venues. firstly, night clubs and adult entertainment venues. second, unseated indoor live events with more than 500 people in the audience. next, unseated outdoor live events with more than 4,000 people in the audience, and lastly any event of any nature and, lastly, any event of any nature which has more than 10,000 people in attendance. we don't currently consider it appropriate to introduce certification for the hospitality industry as a whole, and we hope that will not be necessary. however, we will keep that under review _ 0ur scotland correspondent lorna gordonjoins us now. there has been a lot of response of ready made to the state nicola sturgeon made this a

scotland's first minister nicola sturgeon has warned that the scottish ambulance service and nhs aree. the military have been called on to help support ambulances with long waiting times. from glasgow, alexandra mackenzie reports. the scottish ambulance service helps people when they are most in need, but lillian briggs lay in pain on her kitchen floor for eight hours. her son thought she was going to die. i held my mum's hand, she had a couple of bruises, a bashed face so i wiped her face, reassured her. eventually, seven hours, i called them. she says to me, we know about your mother, she's not a priority. i says, well, hopefully you'll be here before my mother dies, because my mum's in a bad way now. at first minister's questions, opposition parties raised other examples of long delays. this morning we all read in shock and horror about 65—year—old gerard brown, who died after a 40 hour wait for an ambulance. when the paramedics reached him all they could do was pronounce him as dead. his body was still warm. the first minister said the ambulance service was working under acute pr

i'm sure nicola sturgeon will address some of that.da when it comes to those issues and also of course the cop26, that crucial climate summit happening in glasgow injust about crucial climate summit happening in glasgow in just about two months' time. the independence referendum, will there be one and what will the snp and nicola sturgeon say about their plans? they would like one before the end of 2023. the scottish greens are a bit more relaxed about the timetable but borisjohnson said it is not going to happen soon in the immediate future. that's a key question nicola sturgeon is going to have to address. a couple of other issues, the proposalfor our national care plan, something nicola sturgeon has talked about, echoing to some extent what is happening south of the border at westminster. that might include a wraparound care plan for children to help people get back to work after the pandemic. another really big issue, the gender reassignment bill which the scottish government is looking at at the moment, essentially it will allow t

nicola sturgeon, as she _ be meeting inside.utside as much as possible. her concern is that while the numbers are falling right across the age _ the numbers are falling right across the age groups, that the position remains _ the age groups, that the position remains fragile here and that the nhs is _ remains fragile here and that the nhs is under sustained pressure. so she gave _ nhs is under sustained pressure. so she gave some details of some of the areas _ she gave some details of some of the areas where _ she gave some details of some of the areas where things are going to change — areas where things are going to change over the next few weeks, and ithink— change over the next few weeks, and i think perhaps the area where people — i think perhaps the area where people will be most interested is in that covid _ people will be most interested is in that covid passport scheme that comes— that covid passport scheme that comes into effect next friday. so in 'ust comes into effect next friday. so in just over— comes into effect n

nicola sturgeon didn't rule out extending that and there was a similar message from ministers in england ., . ., , similar message from ministers in encland. ., . ., i, england. we will almost certainly be doinu england. we will almost certainly be doin: it for england. we will almost certainly be doing it for nightclubs. _ england. we will almost certainly be doing it for nightclubs. we _ england. we will almost certainly be doing it for nightclubs. we will - doing it for nightclubs. we will make — doing it for nightclubs. we will make a — doing it for nightclubs. we will make a determination as to whether we need _ make a determination as to whether we need to— make a determination as to whether we need to move more broadly than that _ we need to move more broadly than that. ' . ., ., ., ., that. the office of national statistics — that. the office of national statistics infection - that. the office of national statistics infection survey l that. the office of national- statistics infection survey suggests one in 45 people in scotland had the virus last week, the highest since the surv

beginning of the week.— nicola sturgeon talked about at the beginning of the week.tainly we are opposition going and _ beginning of the week. certainly we are opposition going and we - beginning of the week. certainly we are opposition going and we now i beginning of the week. certainly we i are opposition going and we now have two of the three opposition parties in the scottish parliament saying they won't back the scheme. labour confirmed today that they won't vote for the scheme. they say they say they have serious concerns. indeed, their concern is that rather than encouraging younger people to get vaccinated, anything that could start to look like a form of compulsion could actually end up being counter—productive and entrench vaccine hesitancy rather than help it. we already knew that the scottish liberal democrats were opposed to the idea. they came out straightaway with their opposition describing it as a deeply illiberal idea. the scottish conservatives have got serious concerns, though they are still to confirm just how they are still to confirm just how t

nicola sturgeon said this wasn't a magic wand but would help reduce transmission of the virus.e not expected to peak until the end of september. but the strain is already showing. the number of covid patients in welsh hospitals went up by a quarter in the last week. some health boards have already cancelled operations and are barring visitors. ministers aren't poised to push the lockdown but yet, but the current measures — like having to use facemasks indoors, the advice to work from home — isn't stopping the spread, so what else will the welsh government do? well, boosterjabs and vaccinations for 12 to is—year—olds will start next week. and there's the prospect of vaccination passports, something the welsh labour government has strongly opposed in the past but may now introduce. a decision is due by friday. in northern ireland, parents will soon be getting consent forms for children aged 12 to 15 to receive theirjabs. here, they'll mostly be getting them in schools. and last week, some one in ten schoolchildren in northern ireland was absent, with a large number self—isolating

you have been listening to nicolas sturgeon outlined her programme for government and what did you makeas one minute — it? nicholas sturgeon, think it was one minute and _ it? nicholas sturgeon, think it was one minute and five _ it? nicholas sturgeon, think it was one minute and five seconds i it? nicholas sturgeon, think it was one minute and five seconds to i it? nicholas sturgeon, think it was | one minute and five seconds to give radiant independence and i think it's completely reckless of the s&p publisher programme for that that puts the campaign for separation where the heart of it we are promised that the recovery from the pandemic would be key and will be see as civil servants will be moved away from their dayjob to put together a programme for independence that is completely reckless. , :, ., reckless. listen to her earlier, the riori is reckless. listen to her earlier, the priority is recovery _ reckless. listen to her earlier, the priority is recovery from _ reckless. listen to her earlier, the priority is recovery from the i priority is recovery from the pandemic, but ther

nicola sturgeon, scotland has met first minister, said in an interview with the bbc on friday that sheeen so much pressure on the nhs. so the question is will that sort of pressure now be seenin is will that sort of pressure now be seen in england, wales and northern ireland in the weeks ahead? as we have been hearing, there are these different approaches on vaccine passports. in scotland, they are going to go ahead on october one, nightclubs and some large venues, and nicola sturgeon survey might even be extended, their scope. whereas in england, as we have been hearing, they are not going to be introduced, a policy of nantes interference in people's lives is going to be adopted —— noninterference. but ministers to say in england the pressure will grow with covid in the winter and other viruses like flu.— emma raducanu has said the reality of her us open final victory last night is still sinking in. in a bbc interview, the 18—year—old, who's the first british female grand slam singles champion since 1977, said she will rest, recover and see what the future holds. after tributes, led b

nicola sturgeon will address the snp conference shortly.best favoured for a little bit of sunshine today. for many, a fairly cloudy day and through parts of south—west england and wales, north—west england, rain on and off, the odd heavy burst expected. it will turn a bit damp too to parts of northern ireland and southern parts of scotland. the best of the sunshine, north—east scotland and, at times, to east anglia, south—east. could get up to around 22 degrees here. now, into this evening and overnight, we're going to see quite a humid night, particularly in the south. outbreaks of rain becoming a bit more extensive through parts of england and wales, the odd heavy thundery burst pushing into the channel islands, maybe the odd shower through into scotland tonight too, but, as we go into tuesday, western areas, whilst they may start cloudy and damp, will have a drier, brighter day with some sunny spells developing. a pretty wet day for parts of england especially, from the borders of wales through the midlands, towards parts of lincolnshire

when nicola sturgeon took office, she said she wanted to be judged on her record. poorest in society less educated and less healthy, and with the tragedy of so many drug—related deaths, we hear rather less about the snp�*s record. the snp and the tories walk in lockstep. they both exploit constitutional divide for their own ends. labour is the party that was to bring our nations together. under the fantastic leadership, labour is the party of the union. applause. because it is notjust that a divorce would be a costly disruption, although that is true. but it is notjust that our union would be in all our economic interests, though that is also true. it is that we are more progressive together, we are more secure together, we are more secure together, we are a bigger presence in the world together. we are greater as britain then we would be apart. as gordon brown said recently, when a welsh or scottish woman gives blood, she doesn't demand an assurance that it must not go to an english patient. i am delighted that gordon will lead our commission to settle the future

scotland's first minister, nicola sturgeon, has warned that the scottish ambulance service and nhs aresupport ambulances after waiting times averaged six hours last week. from glasgow, alexandra mackenzie reports. the scottish ambulance service helps people when they are most in need, but lillian briggs lay in pain on her kitchen floorfor but lillian briggs lay in pain on her kitchen floor for eight hours. held my mum's hand, she had a couple of bruises, wiped herface, reassured her. eventually, seven hours after i called them, she says to me, we know about your mother, she is not a priority. i says, well, you will hopefully be here before she dies because she is in a bad way now. that she dies because she is in a bad way now. �* , she dies because she is in a bad way now. . , ~ , �* , now. at first minister's questions, o- osition now. at first minister's questions, opposition parties _ now. at first minister's questions, opposition parties raised _ now. at first minister's questions, opposition parties raised other - opposition parties raised other examples of long delays. this morni

good luck with that if nicola sturgeon is first minister. i guess it would depend — first minister.much rent we are willing _ depend on how much rent we are willing to — depend on how much rent we are willing to pay. the third option is to move — willing to pay. the third option is to move them to an allied country, possibly— to move them to an allied country, possibly georgia and the us. or even france _ possibly georgia and the us. or even france and — possibly georgia and the us. or even france. and we can keep them there. i love _ france. and we can keep them there. i love irony— france. and we can keep them there. i love irony that if scotland ends up i love irony that if scotland ends up going — i love irony that if scotland ends up going independent as a result of brexit— up going independent as a result of brexit decision the outcome could be that britain— brexit decision the outcome could be that britain moves its nuclear deterrent to france. you can make that up _ deterrent to france. you can make that up if— deterrent to france. you can make that up. if you wrote that in

contrasting nicola sturgeon, who politicise coronavirus from day _ sturgeon, who politicise coronavirusy one and shown borisjohnson doesn't _ from day one and shown borisjohnson doesn't know what he is talking about — doesn't know what he is talking about i— doesn't know what he is talking about. i think her leadership has been _ about. i think her leadership has been totally political. in terms of what _ been totally political. in terms of what i _ been totally political. in terms of what i would love to see, i would love to _ what i would love to see, i would love to see — what i would love to see, i would love to see serious national leadership from everybody and not politicise _ leadership from everybody and not politicise it, because that is the way to— politicise it, because that is the way to ensure that the government take the proper view.— take the proper view. we've got to no to the take the proper view. we've got to go to the financial— take the proper view. we've got to go to the financial times. - supply problems stir anxiety. you're a former trade supreme. how much of a me

nicola sturgeon didn't rule out extending that.th proof of vaccine status needed at the end of this month. we will almost certainly be doing it for nightclubs. we will make a determination as to whether we need to move more broadly than that. the office for national statistics infection survey suggest that 1 in 45 people in scotland had the virus last week, the highest since the survey began last autumn. in wales, there were increases as well, to1 in 65. in england, at1 in 70, and northern ireland at1 in 60 people, there was broadly no change over the week. four out of five of those eligible have had both of vaccine doses, but that still leaves work to be done for public health chiefs trying to persuade more people to come forward forjabs. after a surge, as the programme was rolled out, vaccination rates in england have been tailing off in most age groups, whereas among the oldest nearly 100% have had a first dose. that was closer to 60% for younger groups. it is still rising among 16 and 17—year—olds, who became eligible more rece

but he said it was a crisis, he asked nicola sturgeon, the first minister, to respond to that and partistry of defence to provide support. she said after that session in the parliament she would be going straight back to her office and finalising the details of that request. it is worth bearing in mind that similar things have happened in different parts of england where the military has been called in over the course of the summer to support and billing services but as nicola sturgeon herself pointed out it looks now as if this is going to be very challenging when baton winter season notjust very challenging when baton winter season not just for the very challenging when baton winter season notjust for the ambulance service but for the whole of the nhs in scotland, possibly the most challenging winter it is experienced since its founding after the second world war. surely this will not be a permanent solution? something else long—term needs to be thought of. it has been pointed out that we understand the military was brought in during the first wave of the pandemic in the early months

years will be able to get vaccinated initially in vaccine centres rather than schools, which nicola sturgeonstions. the booster programme will start at the same time. and covid passports for nightclubs and large events come into force on the 1st october. in wales, boosterjabs for the over—50s and vaccination for 12—15—year—olds will also start next week. boosters will be given to care residents and staff and nhs workers first. the welsh government wants to vaccinate all 12—15—year—olds who want a jab by the october half term. in northern ireland, parents will soon be receiving consent forms for children from 12 to 15 to be given covid jabs in schools. some 1 in 10 children were absent from school last week, with large numbers isolating, and the public health agency is taking over from teachers to operate track and trace for schools. government scientists have warned that the uk is entering autumn with more covid cases, more hospitalisations and more deaths than this time last year. a year ago, nottingham had one of the highest covid infection rates in the uk. our political correspondent alex

we've already heard nicola sturgeon saying it would be foolish for any leader to say that there won't thousands of new cases emerging every day, and still far too many people dying. yes. emerging every day, and still far too many people dying. yes, and cases are really _ too many people dying. yes, and cases are really starting - too many people dying. yes, and cases are really starting to - too many people dying. yes, and cases are really starting to move | cases are really starting to move now, hospitalisations are really starting to move, and we haven't really seen the full effect of schools reopening on case numbers and hospitalisations. we know the delta variant is certainly affecting children more, lots of young children, those below the age of any vaccination that might be ruled out. we know that downing street will do a bit of pitch rolling, as it's been described to me, next week to try to warn that there are likely to be tough times to come in the autumn, and borisjohnson personally is extremely against imposing any form of lockdown, really against any forms of social distan

scotland, five times i surging in scotland, five times higher than there were four weeks ago and nicola sturgeonppropriate and could help control the virus as we head into autumn and winter. you will not lead this vaccine certification to access public transport, education, the nhs, orto entered shops but you will need to prove you are double dosed if you want to go to a nightclub, go to any gigs or larger events like many football or rugby matches. plenty of nightclub owners are coming out expressing dismay saying they think they are being singled out unfairly. we have heard from the football authorities and they are not happy. they say they haven't been consulted and they don't think it is workable. the liberal democrats have civil liberty concerns and believe it will set a dangerous precedent. it will be debated on and voted on in the scottish next weekend if it passes vaccine passport will be introduced here by the end of the month. lea here by the end of the month. loa nou, thank— here by the end of the month. loa nou, thank you very much for the update in glasgow, lorna gordon, scotland co

meanwhile the independent reports that number 10 has been plotting how to cut scotland's nicola sturgeonf cop26, for fear she'll hijack the climate event to promote independence. and the mirror's front page says 16 and 17 year olds are facing 5 hour trips to get a jab as many towns don't have walk in centres. good to see you. thank you for joining us. we will start with your paper, nigel. teams facing five—hour trips forjabs. paper, nigel. teams facing five-hour trips forjabs-— paper, nigel. teams facing five-hour trips forjabs— trips forjabs. years. this is the revelation _ trips forjabs. years. this is the revelation that, _ trips forjabs. years. this is the revelation that, to _ trips forjabs. years. this is the revelation that, to try - trips forjabs. years. this is the revelation that, to try to - trips forjabs. years. this is the revelation that, to try to get. trips forjabs. years. this is the revelation that, to try to get to | trips forjabs. years. this is the l revelation that, to try to get to a walk—in centre, or sometimes a p°p�*up walk—in centre, or sometimes a pop—up clini

nicola sturgeon has said she can't remember a time when scotland's hospitals have been busier.hat, unlike england, vaccine passports will be adopted at some venues. the welsh government will decide on that soon. there are no plans to do so in northern ireland. for all the uk's governments, there is huge uncertainty overjust what the winter will bring. hugh pym, bbc news. let's have a look at the latest figures on the pandemic. they show there were 30,825 new infections recorded in the latest 24—hour period, which means an average of over 34,521 new cases per day in the last week. there were more than 8,200 people in hospital with the virus, as of last friday. 61 deaths were reported in the latest 24—hour period — that's of people who died within 28 days of a positive covid—19 test, and that's an average of 1111 deaths per day in the last week. just over 89% of people aged 16 or over have had their firstjab. and 81% have been double—vaccinated. fergus walsh, our medical editor, is here. can we talk about two groups of people we are concerned with tonight, 12—to—15—year—olds and

the first minister of scotland, nicola sturgeon, says her government will introduce legislation for aof the nhs." 0utlining her programme for government, she said funding for social care would increase by 25% over five years. ms sturgeon also said she intended to hold a second referendum on independence, as our scotland correspondent lorna gordon reports. no pomp and ceremony here. but this walk by the first minister a familiar image, setting out the scottish government's equivalent of the queen's speech and reaffirming its commitment to a second independence referendum, covid—permitting, before the end of 2023. the scottish government will now start detailed work on the detailed prospectus that will guide the decision. presiding officer, the case for independence is a strong one, and we will present it openly, frankly and with confidence and ambition. as well as outlining the commitment to a referendum on independence, the measures give details of increased investment in front—line health services, plans to expand wraparound childcare before and after school. there will also be bills

those are the latest announcements from nicola sturgeon., virginia giuffre. she's launched a civil lawsuit in relation to the alleged assault — which she says happened two decades ago, when she was 17. prince andrew has always denied the allegation. here's our royal correspondent daniela relph. the focus of the court hearing was whether the duke of york had been properly notified of the case against him. his lawyers argued that legal documents accusing him of sexual assault had not been delivered properly or legally. the paperwork was handed to a police officer in august, who was working here at royal lodge, prince andrew's home in the grounds of windsor castle. his lawyers, though, said this did not follow legal guidelines. the case has been brought by virginia giuffre, who says she was sexually assaulted by the duke at three separate locations when she was 17 years old. he has denied all the allegations. one of the duke's us lawyers, andrew brettler, who has experience of defending in sexual abuse claims, disputed every detail of the case

scotland's first minister, nicola sturgeon, says the time for a second vote on scottish independence eople by the end of 2023, if the pandemic is over. starting work to startin- work to make sure that our starting work to make sure that our countries future is a fully informed one. no one is saying they want no challenges to overcome. we will set these out openly and honestly. nothing will fall into our laps. like all countries, we face challenges on whatever path we take. the question is this. which option? becoming independent or being governed by westminster equips us best to meet these challenges? protesters demanding government action on home insulation have partially blocked several junctions on the m25. tens of thousands of motorists trying to use the uk's busiest motorway faced long delays while activists sat on the road holding banners. police said more than 30 people had been arrested for highways obstruction. protest group insulate britain said action would go on until a "meaningful commitment" was made. this it looks a fighter for wednesday and some sunshine around but the

the first minister, nicola sturgeon, says it will help reduce a recent surge in coronavirus cases, butgame for scotland — for what it meant for the national side, and in terms of numbers — with more than 40,000 football fans attending. the next time scotland play at home, though, they might need a covid passport to attend. we'll get them. we're old enough, we're double—jabbed, so... people are getting covid tests, etc, etc, so why do they need a passport? i think it's a bad idea _ because it's their choice, isn't it? i works in the nhs, i work in a covid ward, and i agree with it — we need it. under the proposal, everyone over 18 who's eligible for vaccination will have to show a vaccine certificate to gain entry to nightclubs. you'll have to be double—jabbed for unseated indoor events with audiences of more than 500 people. also, if you're in an audience of more than 4,000 at an unseated outdoor event, or at any event with more than 10,000 people attending. backers say the scheme is a way of allowing events like this big football game to go ahead, despite surging covid cases, and will

scotland's first minister, nicola sturgeon, says the time for a second vote on scottish independence ence works. it works for denmark, for ireland, austria, for norway, finland and for so many others decide. these are disparate countries with different resources and economies, but independence works for all of them. with all our resources and talent, independence which option? which equips us best to meet the challenges? the leader of the tuc says the uk must be better prepared for future economic shocks like the covid pandemic — saying it won't be a one off. frances o'grady has challenged the prime minister to deliver on his promises to level up britain. our business correspondent ben thompson has more. she highlights some of the problems that have been made worse through covid, but also those that were there already that maybe have got a little worse, too. she says the pandemic must be a catalyst for change. she says we must be prepared for crises in future. she says covid is not going to be a one—off. she also talks about things like climate change, that race to zero emissions, tha

but he said it was a crisis, he asked nicola sturgeon, the first minister to respond to that, and her finalising the details of that request. it is worth bearing in mind that similar things have happened in different parts of england, where the military has been called in over the military has been called in over the course of the summer to support ambulance services, but as nicola sturgeon has pointed out, it looks as if this is now going to be very challenging winter season, notjust the ablative service for —— for the whole of the nhs service in scotland, possibly the most challenges to make challenging winter since its founding the second model. the four amateur astronauts, that blasted off from florida last night in the first ever civilian—manned space mission have already circumnavigated the earth 5.5 times. the group, led bya us billionaire jared isaacman have completed their first round of scientific research. they will spend three days orbiting earth in the same type of craft, that takes professional astronauts to the international space station. here's our science corresponde

scotland's first minister, nicola sturgeon, says the time for a second vote on scottish independence a legal referendum to the scottish people by the end of 2023, if the pandemic is over. the scottish government is now restarting work to make sure that the choice about our country's future is a fully informed one. no one, no one, is saying there won't be challenges to overcome. we will set these out openly and honestly. nothing will fall into our laps. but, like all countries, we face challenges whatever path we take. the question is this, which option, becoming independent or being governed by westminster, equips us best to meet these challenges? protesters demanding government action on home insulation partially blocked severaljunctions on the m25. tens of thousands of motorists trying to use the uk's busiest motorway faced long delays while activists sat on the road holding banners. our chief environment correspondent justin rowlatt is here. this has been causing real chaos. they started at eight o'clock this morning and blocked up to six of the slip roads onto the m25 causing hug

nicola sturgeon says the success of other small european countries shows that independence could work

nicola sturgeon didn't rule out extending that and there was a similar message from ministers in englande will make a determination as to whether we need to move more more broadly than that. the office of national statistics infection survey suggests one in 45 people in scotland had the virus last week, the highest since the survey began. in wales, there were increases to one in 65. in england, at one in 70 and northern ireland at one in 60 people, there was no change broadly. four out of five of those eligible have had both eligible have had both vaccines, but that leaves work to be done for health chiefs trying to persuade more people to come forward forjabs. after a surge, as the programme was rolled out, vaccination rates in england have been tailing off in most age groups. amongst the oldest nearly 100% have had a first dose, it is 60% for younger groups. it's still rising among 16 and 17—year—olds. a decision by the vaccine expert committee is due soon on booster jabs. there are varying views on how necessary they will be. to get good protection after a single dose and then improve

nicola sturgeon has said she can't remember a time when scotland's hospitals have been busier.gland, vaccine passports will be adopted at some venues. the welsh government will decide on that soon. there are no plans to do so in northern ireland. for all the uk's governments, there is huge uncertainty over just what the winter will bring. hugh pym, bbc news. the government's latest coronavirus figures show there were 30,825 new infections recorded in the latest 24—hour period, which means an average of over 34,521 new cases per day in the last week. there were more than 8,200 people in hospital with the virus, as of last friday. 61 deaths were reported in the latest 24—hour period, that's of people who died within 28 days of a positive covid—19 test, and that's an average of 1111 deaths per day, in the last week. just over 89% of people aged 16 or over have had their firstjab. and 81% have been double vaccinated. our political editor laura kuenssberg is at westminster. laura, the latest figures show rising hospital admissions, so there is a lot riding on the prime minister's an

the first minister, nicola sturgeon, has said the measure will help stop a recent increase in cases ofonavirus, but concerns have been raised about how it will work. the united states' top covid adviser, dr antony fauci, has said a third dose of the pfizer coronavirus vaccine should no longer be seen as a booster, but rather as part of the original dosing plan. it comes after tedros ghebreyesus, director—general of the world health organization, called on wednesday for rich countries to avoid giving out extra covid jabs, pointing to the millions worldwide who have yet to receive a single dose. so why�*s this causing so much tension? with me is our reporter mark lobel. who isn't happy, are they? again we are hearing an appeal from tedros ghebreyesus saying to richard countries hold off your third doses at least until the end of the year so that other countries have a chance to get there first both. it follows an appeal last month at which time the health and emergency co—ordinator for the world health organization like plans for administering boosters to handing out extra lifejackets to

nicola sturgeon will address the snp conference later and says a second independence referendum won�* the end of 2023 — provided the covid crisis is over. but uk ministers have so far refused to agree. britney spears has revealed that she is engaged to sam asghari, an iranian—born fitness instructor she met on the set of a music video more than four years ago. the american singer appeared on instagram wearing a diamond ring. she recently celebrated a legal victory in the conservatorship that controls her life and career. she has been married twice before. now it�*s time for a look at the weather with matt taylor. thank you very much. good morning to you all. it is a great and uninspiring day out there for many of us but there is some nice weather and eastern scotland and eastern england, but in there will be outbreaks of rain in the west with heavy bursts and could turn damp at a time for northern ireland and southern scotland, and towards eastern half in england but it should stay dry there. highs of 22 degrees in any brighter spots in the south east. this evening and overnight, ring

he asked nicola sturgeon, the first minister, to respond to that.calling on the mod to provide support. she said after that session in the parliament, she would be going straight back to her office and finalising the details of that request. it is worth bearing in mind that similar things have happened in different parts of england, where the military has been called in over the course of the summer to support ambulance services. but as nicola sturgeon herself pointed out, it looks now as if this is going to be a very challenging winter season, notjust for the ambulance service, but for the whole of the nhs in scotland, possibly the most challenging winter that it has experienced since its founding after the second world war. the ministry of defence is considering a request to send up to 100 armed services medics to northern ireland to help deal with the covid pandemic. they could be deployed between belfast city hospital and the ulster hospital during october. it is understood a decision will be made next week. the latest daily uk covid figures are

a bit more reaction, so, we've heard from | reaction, so, we've heard from scotland's nicola sturgeon to come, two great players who will no doubt dominate women's attendance for years to come. we also hearing from neighbours leader, what a winner, a true british era. congratulations on an inspirational victory, emma raducanu. from qualifier to champion without dropping a set. a phenomenal challenge. and just to let you know, i can see what's taking place within the stadium and just having a speech there and emma, a big smile on her face. lilla fernandes, you can see that she is upset. but emma is smiling and about to collect her trophy for what she has achieved this evening in new york and also another reaction here, political reaction, the foreign secretary, the uk foreign secretary tweeting, just awesome. what a fantastic achievement. i'm going to come back to you. how was it that she was so below the radar? 0bviously within the sporting world, the tennis world, people would have been aware of her. we've had some big name saying absolutely shocked at this 18—year—old bursting onto

nicola sturgeon pulls planning for that when the pandemic hit.uggest that he died from a suspected drug overdose, but this has not been officially confirmed. dragonflies are moving into new habitats across britain and ireland — despite other insect populations declining. scientists at the british dragonfly society say they're taking advantage of rising temperatures, which could be an indicator of climate change. more than a0% of species have seen their numbers increase since 1970, while only about 10% have declined. a blue plaque has been installed at the former home of the muppets creatorjim henson. henson bought the home in hampstead in north london at the peak of the muppets' success at the end of the 1970s. english heritage unveiled the plaque ahead of what would have been the puppeteer�*s 85th birthday. i love reading a blue plaque. i thought it was going to say the muppets led the. so we put one on the sofa for you next week? —— lived there. such a kind thought! not necessary. louise sat here... for ages. we were worried about you during th

nicola sturgeon speaking in the scottish parliament a little earlier today.vellers to go to countries with similarly high levels of vaccination as the uk without the need for quarantine. our business reporter simon browning explains some of the details... we understand from travel bosses who have been working with the government, some changes are under way and proposals are being worked on with the government to transform the system. that would see green and amber list countries effectively removed with a much more open policy that would allow fully vaccinated travellers to travel to countries with similar levels of vaccination as we have here in the uk. now, the travel industry are very keen for this to happen because they feel that the travel rules that have been in place this summer have really, really restricted people's confidence from booking. now, the government will say that the system that is in place is there to protect public health, to protect the public from the spread of variants of concern, but changes are favoured by the travel industry. and w

after that, stephen was effectively sacked by nicola sturgeon, the scottish first minister, as was revealedthey are above the law — very problematic for politicians seem to be interfering in the day—to—day running of how police forces should manage themselves. they should be operationally independent. but it's going to be a testing, testing time for priti patelin testing, testing time for priti patel in the uk government with this kind of pressure upon them about the relationship with the met. it’s kind of pressure upon them about the relationship with the met.— relationship with the met. it's one of those interesting _ relationship with the met. it's one of those interesting questions - relationship with the met. it's one| of those interesting questions that comes from devolution, when the mayor of london — remember when she created the... establishing the independence of india, how many centuries had to be unraveled, and one of the big things was policing, and who appointed the commissioner. so there's still a controversy to this day. moving on to the metro, i know i said this slightlyjok

the independent reports that number 10 has been plotting how to cut scotland's nicola sturgeon out ofto promote independence. and the mirror's front page says 16 and 17—year—olds are facing five hour trips to get a jab as many towns don't have walk—in centres. so let's begin, jessica, can you talk is through the story in the sunday times and the mail about prince charles's aid, michael fawcett, he fixed a cbe for a saudi tycoon, according to both the sunday times and mail on sunday. the details are _ times and mail on sunday. tue: details are extraordinary. times and mail on sunday. tte: details are extraordinary. he felt so exposed bias that he quit last night with claims he had fixed this honour for a night with claims he had fixed this honourfor a saudi tycoon night with claims he had fixed this honour for a saudi tycoon who donated £1.5 million to different royal charities and michael fawcett, the prince's four valet, he stepped down, he was steve executive prince's foundation, after the stories in the newspaper. the saudi tycoon paid tens of thousands of pounds are different fixe

scotland's first minister, nicola sturgeon is to set out her government's programme for the next year

nicola sturgeon has said this is not a step that has been taken lightly, but she pointed out that caseaccine passports could help control the virus as we move into autumn and winter. many thanks. the ministry ofjustice has confirmed that the child killer colin pitchfork has been released from prison. pitchfork was jailed in 1988 for raping and murdering two 15—year—olds, lynda mann and dawn ashworth, in leicestershire. the 61—year—old was freed after the parole board decided injune that it was safe for him to serve the rest of his life sentence on a licence in the community. itv has been cleared by media regulator 0fcom over piers morgan's criticism of the duchess of sussex. his comments, that he didn't believe what meghan said in her interview with oprah winfrey in march, led to nearly 58,000 complaints and resulted in him leaving good morning britain. jd wetherspoon says some of its pubs are running out of certain beer brands, because of ongoing problems with supplies. deliveries of carling and coors beers have failed to arrive the number of weather—related disasters around the world

a conservative msp has apologised after interrupting nicola sturgeon to suggest english people were not fined £193m by ireland's data watchdog for breaching privacy regulations. the fine relates to an investigation which began in 2018, about whether whatsapp had been transparent enough about how it handles information. facebook, which owns whatsapp, has its eu headquarters in ireland which is why the fine has been issued by the irish regulator. whatsapp has said it plans to appeal. in america, the us supreme court has refused to block a new law passed in texas that bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. president biden has called the ruling an unprecedented assault on women's constitutional rights. cricket, and england have got the better of india on the first day of the fourth test, at the oval. sent into bat, india lost a string of early wickets. they were bowled out for 191 runs. a short while ago england were 52—2. adam wild was watching. ringing in the day's play. for all the modernisation, cricket remains a game of tradition. the morning rendition ofjerusalem is one. jimmy an