we head through the first part of thursday morning across northern ireland, wales and into the north midlandsover the higher ground. milder air towards the south, of course. but this is where we're likely to see the snow widely, 2 to 5 centimetres, even to low levels with the intensity, but 10 to 20 centimetres perhaps over the hills. so, that cold air continues to push further northwards. it's quite a deep area of low pressure will bring some heavy rain to the south and also some strong gusty winds and maybe some blizzard—like conditions for a while, particularly towards eastern areas. that snow moves across scotland, rain towards the south. there will be some strong gusty winds as well and again, a range of temperatures. i'm maryam moshiri at buckingham palace. this is bbc news. world leaders send messages of support after king charles is diagnosed with cancer. the prime minister says he's thankful it was caught early. prince harry is reported to have arrived back in the uk from california to see his father. today's other main headlines... america's top diplomat travels to qatar as part of

we head through the first part of thursday morning across northern ireland, wales and into the north midlandsarticularly overthe higher ground, milderair towards the south, of course. but this is where we're likely to see the snow widely, 2 to 5 centimetres, even to low levels with the intensity, but 10 to 20 centimetres perhaps over the hills. so, that cold air continues to push further northwards. it's quite a deep area of low pressure will bring some heavy rain to the south and also some strong gusty winds and maybe some blizzard—like conditions for a while, particularly towards eastern areas. that snow moves across scotland, rain towards the south. there will be some strong gusty winds as well and again, a range of temperatures. live from london, this is bbc news. king charles's treatement for cancer has begun. the prime minister rishi sunak says he wishes the king well. thankfully, this has been caught early, and now everyone will be wishing that he has the treatment he needs and makes a full recovery. i'm live outside buckingham palace. prince harry has reportedly arrived back in the uk

we will see the snow across northern ireland and into the north midlands, north wales and across the of england, particularly over the higher ground, while the air it would rain further south. the one he has changed over the last few hours, it has been trimmed but is including northern ireland and we could even too low a level seep up to five centimetres of snow thursday into friday but high accumulations of the higher ground. it has been driven by the deep area of low pressure that will be pushing northwards and eastwards as we head through friday, bringing more snowfall across the north of england and possibly into scotland. gusty winds with it towards the east coast, rain with milder air further south. towards the east coast, rain with milder airfurther south. the milder air is moving further northwards as we had to the weekend and temperatures rise. low pressure close by so it will be staying unsettled and not as springlike. thanks, elizabeth. and that's bbc news at one. now its time to join our colleagues for the news where you are, goodbye. hello, and welcome to sportsday. ajax

we head through the first part of thursday morning across northern ireland, wales and into the north midlandsth, of course, but this is where we're likely to see the snow. widely 2 to 5 centimetres, even to low levels with the intensity, but 10 to 20 centimetres perhaps over the hills. so that cold air continues to push further northwards. it's quite a deep area of low pressure, it will bring some heavy rain to the south, and also some strong gusty winds and maybe some blizzard—like conditions for a while, particularly towards eastern areas. that snow moves across scotland, rain towards the south. there will be some strong gusty winds as well and again, a range of temperatures. live from london. this is bbc news. the first picture of king charles since his cancer diagnosis. the king has now started his treatment. the king and queen camilla seen leaving clara's house, he has now started his treatment. prince harry having arrived back in the uk from california to see his father. 0ther california to see his father. other main headlines today. donald trump appeals he plotted to overturn his 2020

as we had to be the first part of thursday morning across northern ireland, wales and to the north midlands snow. wired two to five centimetres and even at low levels. that cold air continues to push further northwards. quite a deep area of low pressure it will bring some heavy rain to the south and some gusty blizzard —like conditions for a while. that's no moves across scotland, rain towards the south and there will be some strong, gusty winds as well, and again a range of temperatures. today at one — warm wishes from around the world for the king as he is treated for cancer. the disease was discovered during treatment for another condition. we'll have the latest on the king's condition. also on the programme... a final cost of living payment starts going to 8 million people today — nearly £300 to help with rising prices. mud slides and flooding in southern california — a powerful storm left at least three poeple dead and a million without power. action! and we speak to michaelj fox about acting, fame and developing parkinson's in his 20s. and coming up later this hour on bbc news... a do

we head through the first part of thursday morning across northern ireland, wales and into the north midlands, of course, but this is where we're likely to see the snow. widely, 2 to 5 centimetres, even to low levels with the intensity, but 10 to 20 centimetres perhaps over the hills. so that cold air continues to push further northwards. it's quite a deep area of low pressure, it will bring some heavy rain to the south, and also some strong gusty winds and maybe some blizzard—like conditions for a while, particularly towards eastern areas. that snow moves across scotland, rain towards the south. there will be some strong gusty winds as well and again, a range of temperatures.

we head through the first part of thursday morning across northern ireland, wales and into the north midlandss where we are likely to see the snow full stop to— five centimetres, even to low levels. 10-20 centimetres, even to low levels. 10—20 centimetres perhaps over the hills, so the cold air continues to push further north. quite a deep area of low pressure and it will bring heavy rain to the south, and also strong, gusty winds. perhaps blizzard —like conditions for a while, physically towards eastern areas. the snow moves across scotland, rained towards the south, and there will be strong, gusty winds as well, and again, a range of temperatures. this is bbc news, the headlines... king charles�*s cancer treatement has begun. the prime minister rishi sunak says he wishes the king well. thankfully, this has been caught early, and now everyone will be wishing that he has the treatment he needs and makes a full recovery. but what does the diagnosis mean for the king, the wider royal family and the uk? the fossil of a unique flying reptile has been discovered on the isle of skye in scotland. le

we could see a bit of a hang back in north wales, north midlands, northern england, but that should tendnd, northern ireland fairing best with the drier and brighter weather on sunday. again, mild for the time of year. it stays mild into the start of next week, as well. there will be further rain at times, particularly towards the end of the week where it starts to windier and the temperatures will be coming down closer to the seasonal norm. live from london, this is bbc news. russia's prison service says the jailed opposition figure international condemnation after russia's prison service announces the death of alexei navalny. he was vladimir putin's most vociferous critic — this was him in courtjust yesterday. navalny�*s wife made this defiant statment. translation: i want putin and all his allies, all his friends, his government, i want them all to know that they will be held responsible for what they have done with our country, with my family, with my husband. another court ruling concerning donald trump is expected imminently. it could cost him hundreds of millions of dollars and re

we head through the first part of thursday morning across northern ireland, wales and into the north midlandswidely, two to 5 centimetres, even to low levels with the intensity, but 10 to 20 centimetres perhaps over the hills. so that cold air continues to push further northwards. it's quite a deep area of low pressure, it will bring some heavy rain to the south, and also some strong gusty winds and maybe some blizzard—like conditions for a while, particularly towards eastern areas. that snow moves across scotland, rain towards the south. there will be some strong gusty winds as well and again, a range of temperatures. i'm maryam moshiri at buckingham palace. this is bbc news. in the past hour, this picture of prince harry prince charles was spotted leaving clarence house after the announcement he is being treated for cancer. in the past hour, this picture of prince harry arriving back in the uk from california to see his father. more from buckingham palace in a moment or two. today's other main headlines.... the us appeals court has ruled that donald trump does not have immunity over charges

we head through the first part of thursday morning across northern ireland, wales and into the north midlandshe hills. so that cold air continues to push further northwards. it's quite a deep area of low pressure will bring some heavy rain to the south and also some strong gusty winds and maybe some blizzard—like conditions for a while, particularly towards eastern areas. that snow moves across scotland, rain towards the south. there will be some strong gusty winds as well and again, a range of temperatures. better news in the pipeline? bp's annual profits plunge 50% as it struggles with lower oil prices and costly green investments. but the last three months are better than expected. and streaming ahead. spotify announces better than expected results with a boost in the number of subscribers around the world. welcome to world business report. i'm ben thompson. $13.8 billion, that's how much bp made last year. a huge number, but down 50% on the year before. the number came as the firm reported results for the last three months of 2023 — and they were much better than expected. the new boss of

we could see a bit of a hang back in north wales, north midlands, northern england, but that should tendime of year. it stays mild into the start of next week, as well. there will be further rain at times, particularly towards the end of the week where it starts to windier and the temperatures will be coming down closer to the seasonal norm.

we could see a bit of a hang back in north wales, north midlands, northern england, but that should tendcertainly scotland, northern ireland fairing best with the drier and brighter weather on sunday. again, mild for the time of year. it stays mild into the start of next week, as well. there will be further rain at times, particularly towards the end of the week where it starts to windier and the temperatures will be coming down closer to the seasonal norm. today at six — russia says the country's most prominent opposition leader, alexei navalny, has died in prison. seen at this court hearing just yesterday, prison authorities say he collapsed after going for a walk. his wife says russia's leaders are to blame. translation: they will be held - responsible for what they have done with our country, with my family, with my husband. translation: i want to and his whole entouraae translation: i want to and his whole entourage to — translation: i want to and his whole entourage to know _ translation: i want to and his whole entourage to know that _ translation: i want to and his whole entourag

wales, north midlands, snow. for the higher parts of north wales, the higher parts of north wales, the peak district, the pennines. some disruption is likely with up to 15 to 25cm of snow building up and some freezing rain for higher parts of north wales later on. staying dry for scotland . and scotland. and >> it looks like things are heating up boxt boilers as sponsors of weather on . gb news. well good afternoon britain. it is 1:00 on wednesday the 7th of february. >> royal reuk , known as prince >> royal reuk, known as prince william, returns to royal duties today carrying out an investiture at windsor castle . investiture at windsor castle. could he reach out to his brother harry, who, of course is back in the uk with gb news sources stressing how important family is to the prince of wales , we ask, does that extend to his brother tooth , 30, will join his brother tooth, 30, will join the queue which reveals a crisis in uk dentistry. >> hundreds in bristol waiting hours just to register for an nhs dentist. t

mid wales, north midlands, northwards and especially for the higher parts of north wales.eak district , the pennines. the peak district, the pennines. some disruption is likely with up to 15 to 25cm of snow building up and some freezing rain for higher parts of north wales later on. staying dry for scotland as that warm feeling inside from boxt boiler as sponsors of weather on . gb news. >> good afternoon britain. it's 2:00 on wednesday the 7th of february. >> i forgot the date their royal dufies. >> i forgot the date their royal duties . downing street has duties. downing street has revealed that the king is to hold weekly phone conversations with the prime minister, starting later today , say it starting later today, say it follows the monarch's cancer diagnosis. it comes as prince william returned to royal duties, carrying out an investiture at windsor castle . investiture at windsor castle. >> but will there be a reunion with his brother harry, who arrived in the uk yesterday? >> doesn't look like it. and 230 the queue, which reveals a crisis in uk dentistry. hundreds i

the north midlands , northern north midlands, northern england, northern ireland and eventually intofor the south and in the far north it stays bright, but by saturday and sunday many places will be a little milder, with a mix of bright spells and showers . highs bright spells and showers. highs of 11 celsius look like things are heating up . are heating up. >> boxt boilers sponsors of weather on . gb news. >> good evening sir keir starmer decides to make pmqs. about me i wasn't quite sure why. he then decided to make a series of accusations. i will give you my answer to his charges this evening. live here in just a few minutes. is it worth £31 million for security? extra security for members of parliament or have they brought this all upon themselves ? the de—banking row themselves? the de—banking row is one i sense that will never go away until we get real ledge and cultural change as we learn that 140,000 small businesses have been disgracefully de—banking in the course of the last year, and a packet of fags could go up to £16 in the budget next week. doesn't this just drive the b

as that bumps into the cold air, it will turn to snow in parts of north wales in the north midlands byght, a few wintry flurries in the far north of scotland, temperatures in sheltered areas could be —8. widespread frost and the risk of ice. temperatures represent the towns and cities. the early part of tomorrow, the rain preceded by snow on its leading edge will continue to move north. it is likely to be affecting northern wales, the north midlands, northern england and northern ireland. it will be windy around it so the snow will be windy around it so the snow will be windy around it so the snow will be drifting. a lot of this will be falling on higher ground but we will see some to lower levels so if you are travelling, parroting mind. —— bear it in mind. thank you, we will. we've spoken on breakfast many times about the damage caused to our seas and rivers by raw sewage leaks, but human waste isn't the only problem. there's also chicken poo. it gets spread onto fields as fertiliser and then washed into our waterways and one campaign group is taking the government to court, accusing

favoured spots at the moment look likely to be across wales, the midlands and stretching up into the northhe met office has issued an early yellow warning — be aware that there could be some impacts with some snow through the midlands, north wales and northern england. two centimetres widely at lower levels, maybe a little more with any elevation. so we'll need to keep an eye on that on thursday. it looks likely that scotland will stay in the colder, brighter, sunnier conditions, and to the south we're likely to continue to see rain. it may well stay relatively mild down to the south as we move into the weekend, but still noticeably colder the further north you go. keep watching the forecast. take care. live from washington. this is bbc news. buckingham palace reveals king charles has been diagnosed with cancer. the king will pause public duties while undergoing treatment. america's top diplomat returns to the middle east to try to broker another ceasefire and hostage deal between israel and hamas. the visit comes as the us strikes more iran—backed houthi targets in the region. plus, resea

the north midlands , northern north midlands, northern england, northern ireland and eventually intoces will be a little milder, with a mix of bright spells and showers. highs of 11 celsius that warm feeling inside from boxt boilers sponsors of weather on . gb news you with gb news. >> it's 11:00 you with gb news. >> it's11:00 and the top story tonight the family of murder victim emma caldwell say police in scotland failed their daughter and the rape victims of her killer due to a toxic culture of misogyny and corruption . at the time, 51 year corruption. at the time, 51 year old serial rapist ian parker was jailed for life today for murdering the 27 year old sex worker in scotland 19 years ago. after trawling the red light district for victims. the judge said he carried out an extraordinary campaign of sexual violence , including the violence, including the terrifying murder of emma. her family is calling for a public inquiry into how parker's crimes were investigated after the police apologised for its failings as

we could see a bit of a hang back in north wales, north midlands, northern england, but that should tendimes, particularly towards the end of the week where it starts to windier and the temperatures will be coming down closer to the seasonal norm. live from london, this is bbc news. international condemnation after russia's prison service announces the death ofjailed opposition figure alexei navalny. he was vladimir putin's most vocal critic — this was him in court just yesterday. navalny�*s wife made this defiant statment. translation: i want putin and his whole government _ translation: i want putin and his whole government to _ translation: i want putin and his whole government to know - translation: i want putin and his whole government to know that i translation: | want putin and his| whole government to know that they will be responsible, there will be held responsible for what they have done with our country, with my husband. president biden says he's "outraged" by the death, as the kremlin slams the reactions of western leaders. hello, i'm luxmy gopal, welcome to the daily global

favoured spots at the moment look likely to be across wales, the midlands and stretching up into the northffice has issued an early yellow warning — be aware that there could be some impacts with some snow through the midlands, north wales and northern england. two centimetres widely at lower levels, maybe a little more with any elevation. so we'll need to keep an eye on that on thursday. it looks likely that scotland will stay in the colder, brighter, sunnier conditions, and to the south we're likely to continue to see rain. it may well stay relatively mild down to the south as we move into the weekend, but still noticeably colder the further north you go. keep watching the forecast. take care. live from washington, this is bbc news. britain's king charles is undergoing treatment for cancer. it was discovered last week when he was being treated for an enlarged prostate. the us secretary of state is meeting with leaders in the middle east. antony blinken�*s visit comes as washington carries out retaliatory strikes on iran—backed targets. and a deadly storm hammers california, with more tha

but further north, we've got the sunshine remaining across north wales , north midlands, east wales,east anglia , showers for scotland and anglia, showers for scotland and northern ireland, northern england as well and friday again is a showery day. the worst of the showers will be across i >> -- >> good morning , >> good morning, i'm >> good morning , i'm peter >> good morning, i'm peter andre alongside ellie costello , and alongside ellie costello, and this is saturday morning live . this is saturday morning live. >> and we start with the biggest story of the last few days , the story of the last few days, the family of scarlet jenkins , the family of scarlet jenkins, the girl who killed transgender teenager brianna ghey, have said they are truly sorry for her horrific crimes. it's as jenkinson . and her accomplice, jenkinson. and her accomplice, eddie ratcliffe , now both 16, eddie ratcliffe, now both 16, were handed life sentences for the brutal and sadistic murder. the court heard how the pair were far from normal homes. so were far from normal homes. so we are asking today what

will give more detail today of how money from the abandoned leg of hs2 will be spent in the midlands and north midlands — but those legs were cancelled. the government says that 4—point—7 billion pounds has now been earmarked for local transport projects — to be spent between 2025 and 2032. earleir i spoke to, henry murison — the chief executive of the northern powerhouse partnership. i think if i'm honest i'm less than excited and the reason for that is what we in the north have been really waiting for is an announcement on the route of northern powerhouse rail, the line from where i am in manchester to manchester airport which would allow people in yorkshire where the cabinet are now to travel through to liverpool. that was put in real doubt by the cancellation of h is to one part of the former route has been safeguarded to enable route east to west to be announced and that was the big announcement we were all expecting. what's happened todayis were all expecting. what's happened today is a re—announcement of money thatis today is a re—announcement of money that is already in the package so

the north and the midlands are to receive billions of pounds worth of investment in public transport,ment outlines plans to redirect funds from the cancelled northern leg of the hsz cancelled northern leg of the hs2 rail project. it's understood the money will be used to expand mass transit systems, refurbish rail and bus station and repair potholes. it will be up to local councils to allocate the funds, though it's not expected to be made available until april next year. months the next general months after the next general election. the mayor of greater manchester, andy burnham , manchester, andy burnham, dismissed the plan, saying the money had already been promised ten years ago but transport secretary mark harper says the government is empowering local communities . communities. >> his 2.5 billion for the north, 2.2 billion for the midlands. that money is going to local councils. it's for them to spend on the local priorities that they set, that they think are important to their local communities , they'll reach are important to their local commconclusions they'll reach are impor

will give more detail today of how money from the abandoned leg of hs2 will be spent in the midlands and northhrough the east midlands, but those legs were cancelled. the government says that $4.7 billion has now been earmarked for local transport projects to be spent between 2025 and 2032. i'm joined now by henri murison, who is due to join that cabinet meeting. welcome to you, thank you for being with us, the prime minister says this money will be transformational, what do you make of the announcement? i what do you make of the announcement?- what do you make of the announcement? ~ ., ., announcement? i thinki am, ifi am honest less — announcement? i thinki am, ifi am honest less than _ announcement? i thinki am, ifi am honest less than excited _ announcement? i thinki am, ifi am honest less than excited and - announcement? i thinki am, ifi am honest less than excited and the - honest less than excited and the reason for that is that what we in the north have been waiting for is an announcement that on the route of northern powerhouse rail, rail, that is from here in manchester to manchester

so across mid and north wales, parts of north midlands into northern england and then northern irelandto see rain at lower levels, perhaps some sleet in some parts. at lower levels, but certainly some disruptive snow over any hills above 100 200m. and for parts of north wales, the peak district, into the south pennines, the risk of very disruptive snow, 25cm and some freezing rain in places as well. all of this pushes north. we've got much milder but wetter weather into the south for friday, and the rain and hill snow moves through northern england and into southern and central scotland. by this stage. further wintry showers for the far north of scotland, but bright weather in between. milder air for most of us this weekend, but with further rain and showers at times a brighter outlook with boxt solar sponsors of weather on . gb news. >> hello . >> hello. >> hello. >> good evening, it's me, jacob rees—mogg on state of the nation tonight. it's the latest blunder of our benefit system. convicted nottingham killer valdo calocane is eligible for universal credit payments . of up to £360 a

favoured spots at the moment look likely to be across wales, the midlands and stretching up into the northbut the met office has issued an early yellow warning — be aware that there could be some impacts with some snow through the midlands, north wales and northern england. two centimetres widely at lower levels, maybe a little more with any elevation. so we'll need to keep an eye on that on thursday. it looks likely that scotland will stay in the colder, brighter, sunnier conditions, and to the south we're likely to continue to see rain. it may well stay relatively mild down to the south as we move into the weekend, but still noticeably colder the further north you go. keep watching the forecast. take care. live from london, this is bbc news. king charles has begun regular treatments and postponed public duties as buckingham palace adjusts to the king's cancer diagnosis. there's been a global response to the cancer diagnosis across the commonwealth and from us presidentjoe biden. one year after turkey's deadliest earthquake that killed more than 53,000 people, aid agencies say substantial

so across mid and north wales, parts of north midlands into northern england and then northern irelandhaps some sleet in some parts at lower levels, but certainly some disruptive snow over any hills above 100 200m. and for parts of north wales, the peak district, into the south pennines, the risk of very disruptive snow, 25cm and some freezing rain in places as well. all of this pushes north. we've got much milder but wetter weather into the south for friday, and the rain and hill snow moves through northern england and into southern and central scotland. by this stage. further wintry showers for the far north of scotland, but bright weather in between, then milder most of this milder air for most of us this weekend, but with further rain and times . and showers at times. >> looks like things are heating up. boxt boiler as sponsors of . up. boxt boiler as sponsors of. weather on gb news. >> good evening and the top story from the gb newsroom tonight. labour will reportedly abandon its policy to spend £28 billion on environmental projects, much reports are suggesting tonight sir keir st

so across mid and north wales, parts of north midlands into northern england and then northern irelandels, but certainly some disruptive snow over any hills above 100 200m. and for parts of north wales, the peak district, into the south pennines, the risk of very disruptive snow , 25cm and some disruptive snow, 25cm and some freezing rain in places as well. all of this pushes north. we've got much milder but wetter weather into the south for friday and the rain and hill snow moves through northern england and into southern and central scotland by this stage. further wintry showers for the far north scotland, but far north of scotland, but bright between. bright weather in between. milder air for most of us this weekend , but with further rain weekend, but with further rain and showers at times. >> looks like things are heating up . boxt boilers spot hours of up. boxt boilers spot hours of weather on gb news as i >> -- >> well . >> well. >> well. >> it's 10 pm. i'm patrick christys tonight . christys tonight. >> i want valdo calocane rain to be done for murder because that's what he is

midlands. sub zero values here, not as cold further north and west because of bad weather front.

widely by friday, with a system bringing some outbreaks of rain and hills know to wales, the north midlandsreland and eventually into parts of scotland . rain into parts of scotland. rain showers for the south and in the far north it stays bright, but by saturday and sunday many places will be a little milder, with a mix of bright spells and showers . highs of 11 celsius. showers. highs of 11 celsius. a brighter outlook with boxt solar and sponsors of weather on . gb news. >> hello . >> hello. >> hello. >> good evening, it's me, jacob rees—mogg on state of the nation tonight we will be belatedly celebrating world polar bear day as population numbers continue to grow despite what the apocalyptic climate doomsters say. but the unelected and unaccountable climate change committee now wants to meddle with the uk's carbon budget . with the uk's carbon budget. meanwhile, it seems the french president , meanwhile, it seems the french president, emmanuel macron, is trying to plunge the west into world war iii with russia as britain rejects his plans to send nato troops into ukraine. but the armed f

favoured spots at the moment look likely to be across wales, the midlands and stretching up into the northas issued an early yellow warning — be aware that there could be some impacts with some snow through the midlands, north wales and northern england. two centimetres widely at lower levels, maybe a little more with any elevation. so we'll need to keep an eye on that on thursday. it looks likely that scotland will stay in the colder, brighter, sunnier conditions, and to the south we're likely to continue to see rain. it may well stay relatively mild down to the south as we move into the weekend, but still noticeably colder the further north you go. keep watching the forecast. take care. showing strength. we look at the state of australia's economy as its central bank decides its next move on interest rates. plus.. how ideal corporate credit conditions are paving the way for a soft landing in the world's largest economy? hello and welcome to asia business report. i'm steve lai. let's start with australia where later this morning the central bank will review its benchmark interest rate. hi

the north midlands, northern england, northern ireland and eventually into parts of scotland . e far north it stays bright, but by saturday and sunday many places will be a little milder, with a mix of bright spells and showers . highs bright spells and showers. highs of 11 celsius looks like things are heating up . are heating up. >> boxt boilers sponsor of weather on . gb news. >> it's 9 pm. i'm patrick christys tonight. >> we are heading for electoral oblivion . oblivion. >> well, suella tees off, but while he might want to bend to mob rule, we will face down the extremists and stand up for british values . so does sunak . british values. so does sunak. is this how he wins the election and the tory party that used to try and beat nigel farage now giving up and dancing to his tune instead , said nigel farage tune instead, said nigel farage hits back live on this show. also prince harry is the only person to lose a court case against the home office and he should never six, seven, eight is that he's a terrorist. should never six, seven, eight is that he's a terrorist . eight is

the north midlands, northern england, northern ireland and eventually into parts of scotland . the far north it stays bright, but by saturday and sunday many places will be a little milder, with a mix of bright spells and showers . highs bright spells and showers. highs of 11 celsius looks like things are heating up . are heating up. >> boxt boilers sponsor of weather on . gb news you with gb news. >> it's 11:00 you with gb news. >> it's11:00 and the top story tonight the family of murder victim emma caldwell say police in scotland failed their daughter and the rape victims of her killer due to a toxic culture of misogyny and corruption . at the time, 51 year corruption. at the time, 51 year old serial rapist ian parker was jailed for life today for murdering the 27 year old sex worker in scotland 19 years ago. after trawling the red light district for victims. the judge said he carried out an extraordinary campaign of sexual violence , including the violence, including the terrifying murder of emma. her family is calling for a public inquiry into how parker's crimes were invest

and the north and the midlands. ol and manchester. so the vast proportion is being reinvested in areas in the north and in the areas in the north and the midlands. and indeed in areas such the north east or areas such as the north east or in bradford , not have seen that in bradford, not have seen that investment had hs2 continued. >> now , hugh, last week we were >> now, hugh, last week we were reporting , >> now, hugh, last week we were reporting, um, about staffordshire . staffordshire. >> lots and lots of empty homes that were bought by the taxpayer to make way for this second leg of hs2 , now standing empty. of hs2, now standing empty. where are we with that? because presumably a lot millions was spent on acquiring these properties and now they stand empty . empty. >> well, look, we're our property has been acquired. it tends to be let out so that it can be used for those that are empty because they were about to be demolished. then we will have a programme put in place to ensure that we sell property. we sell l

favoured spots at the moment look likely to be across wales, the midlands and stretching up into the northice has issued an early yellow warning — be aware that there could be some impacts with some snow through the midlands, north wales and northern england. two centimetres widely at lower levels, maybe a little more with any elevation. so we'll need to keep an eye on that on thursday. it looks likely that scotland will stay in the colder, brighter, sunnier conditions, and to the south we're likely to continue to see rain. it may well stay relatively mild down to the south as we move into the weekend, but still noticeably colder the further north you go. keep watching the forecast. take care. welcome to hardtalk. i'm stephen sackur. there are plenty of reasons to fear that 2024 could be defined by escalating conflict. it is tempting to give up on the institutions and individuals focused on conflict resolution, on reconciliation between enemies. but would that be premature? well, my guest isjose ramos—horta, president of timor—leste, leader of a successful liberation struggle and advocate

bringing some outbreaks of rain and hill snow to wales and the nonh and hill snow to wales and the north midlandshe south and in the far north it stays bright but by saturday and sunday many places will be a little milder, with a mix of bright spells and showers. highs of 11. >> a brighter outlook with boxt solar sponsors of weather on . gb news. >> it's 9 pm. i'm patrick christys tonight. >> we are heading for electoral oblivion . oblivion. >> well, suella tees off, but while he might want to bend to mob rule, we will face down the extremists and stand up for british values . so does sunak . british values. so does sunak. is this how he wins the election and the tory party that used to try and beat nigel farage now giving up and dancing to his tune instead , said nigel farage tune instead, said nigel farage hits back live on this show. also prince harry is the only person to lose a court case against the home office and he should never six, seven, eight is that he's a terrorist. should never six, seven, eight is that he's a terrorist . eight is that he's a terrorist. eight we debate is james cle

bringing some outbreaks of rain and hill snow to wales and the nonh and hill snow to wales and the north midlandshe south and in the far north it stays bright but by saturday and sunday many places will be a little milder, with a mix of bright spells and showers. highs of 11. >> a brighter outlook with boxt solar sponsors of weather on . of february. today, prince harry could face more than £1 million in legal bills after losing a high court challenge over his right to automatic police protection in the uk. actually about trying to change people's minds. >> it's about trying to intimidate them and that's not . okay. >> politicians expressed concern over their safety as the prime minister vows to crack down on mob rules . mob rules. >> yes , the prime minister has >> yes, the prime minister has drawn up a seven point policing protocol to ensure mps are safe in the lead up to the general election, but will it be enough to calm those very real nerves ?

bringing some outbreaks of rain and hill snow to wales and the nonh and hill snow to wales and the north midlandshe south and in the far north it stays bright but by saturday and sunday many places will be a little milder, with a mix of bright spells and showers. highs of 11. >> a brighter outlook with boxt solar sponsors of weather on . gb news. >> good evening sir keir starmer decides to make pmqs. about me i wasn't quite sure why. he then decided to make a series of accusations. i will give you my answer to his charges this evening. live here in just a few minutes. is it worth £31 million for security? extra security for members of parliament or have they brought this all upon themselves ? the de—banking row themselves? the de—banking row is one i sense that will never go away until we get real ledge and cultural change as we learn that 140,000 small businesses have been disgracefully de—banking in the course of the last year, and a packet of fags could go up to £16 in the budget next week. doesn't this just drive the black market and actually make illegal drugs become rather attractive ? all

favoured spots at the moment look likely to be across wales, the midlands and stretching up into the northearly yellow warning — be aware that there could be some impacts with some snow through the midlands, north wales and northern england. two centimetres widely at lower levels, maybe a little more with any elevation. so we'll need to keep an eye on that on thursday. it looks likely that scotland will stay in the colder, brighter, sunnier conditions, and to the south we're likely to continue to see rain. it may well stay relatively mild down to the south as we move into the weekend, but still noticeably colder the further north you go. keep watching the forecast. take care. live from london, this is bbc news. in the fast lane — the world's biggest car maker, toyota, posts a surge in profits as rising sales and a weakerjapanese yen boosts results. 0n the way to net—zero — the european commission sets ambitious targets to reduce emissions but can member states hit the target? and will ai boost the stalling european economy? a new report from amazon suggests it could turbo charge europe to

so across mid and north wales, parts of north midlands into northern england and then northern irelandrhaps some sleet in some parts. at lower levels, but certainly some disruptive snow over any hills above 100 200m. and for parts of north wales, the peak district, into the south pennines, the risk of very disruptive snow, 25cm and some freezing rain in places as well. all of this pushes north. we've got much milder but wetter weather into the south for friday and the rain and hill snow moves through northern england and into southern and central scotland by this stage. further wintry showers for the far north of scotland, but bright in between. bright weather in between. milder air for most of us this weekend , but with further rain weekend, but with further rain and showers at times . and showers at times. >> looks like things are heating up. boxt boilers sponsors of weather on . gb news. >> good evening . it's part two >> good evening. it's part two of the rwanda files. yes, i have seen documents from inside the home office that strongly suggest to me that when the prime minister to

the north and midlands are to receive billions of pounds worth of investment in public transport, asovernment outlines plans to redirect funds from the cancelled northern leg of the hs2 rail project . it's of the hs2 rail project. it's understood the money will be used to expand mass transit systems, refurbish rail and bus stations and repair potholes . it stations and repair potholes. it will be up to local councils to allocate the funds, though it's not expected to be made available until april next year. months after the next general election . the housing regulator. election. the housing regulator. warns that significant intervention is required after persistent shortfalls in the number of new homes being built . number of new homes being built. the competition and markets authority says complex and unpredictable rules unpredictable planning rules across the uk are partly to blame for new build targets being . missed it's also raising being. missed it's also raising concerns over the quality of new homes, with developers often focusing on price rather than the needs of a particul