orla guerin, bbc news, kyiv. there will be more from orla in ukraine tomorrow.he rate of inflation has led to the bank of england keeping interest rates at 5.25%. today's announcement follows a similar decision by the us federal reserve yesterday, which left rates unchanged at a 22—year high. you can see on the live page a graph showing you what interest rates have done since 2007 and here they are no still at 5.25%. to also context what is happening internationally, turkey today lifted its main interest rate to 30% — an increase of five percentage points. the country is fighting double—digit inflation. last week, the european central bank raised its key rates for a tenth consecutive time to 4%, but they're now expected to remain steady. live now to mike ingram, senior market strategist at activtrades. we re were you surprised that rates here in the uk were left unchanged? mat in the uk were left unchanged? not entirel in the uk were left unchanged? iirrt entirely ahead of this rate decision, maybe they thought a 55% chance of a quarter point rise so it was more

orla guerin, bbc news, southeastern ukraine. watch more of that report from orla, on tonight's bbc news at ten. here, the prime minister is considering a major shake up of the a—level system in england. our political correspondent nick eardley is in westminster, what is rishi sunak looking at doing? sophie, rishi sunak has promised to deliver answers to what he sees as some of the big, long—term questions the uk is facing. earlier this week we had the controversial announcements on net to zero. next, it could be education. because the prime minister, in downing street, are weighing up some pretty significant reforms of the a—level system in england, as it is at the moment. one of the options that is being considered by number 10 is replacing a—levels with a so—called british baccalaureate. it would involve people studying more subjects than the three four they do at a level at the moment, it would involve everybody who takes them studying english and maths to the age of 18. we know that rishi sunak is a very keen on more people

orla guerin, bbc news, southeastern ukraine.ident. volodymyr zelenksy addressed the un general assembly on tuesday. he called for international unity in his nation's fight against russia, and later criticised the un security council because of russia's veto power. then it was on to washington, where he met with congressional leaders on capitol hill, and joe biden at the white house. and as we mentioned, zelensky wrapped up the week in canada, secuding hundreds of millions in military aid from prime minister justin trudeau. that's all for this bbc special look at the situation in ukraine. stay with us here on bbc news. hello. it's the autumn equinox on saturday morning, so the first day of autumn, officially. how about the weather? it's looking a little mixed this weekend, and quite an interesting headline there. the tail end of a hurricane is expected to bring us some warm weather to some parts of the country, but also a dose of wind and rain. and here it is, hurricane nigel soon to become an ex—hurricane, also being absorbed by

orla guerin, bbc news, taiz.between france and new zealand, but there have been security concerns after the chaotic scenes at last year's champions league final in the capital. the french government has told the bbc they have learned from what happened and that fans will be safe. from paris, our sports editor dan roan reports. already one of the countries most in love with rugby union, france is readying itself to play host to the game's biggest stars and millions of fans. and as last—minute preparations continued here in paris ahead of tomorrow's opening match, the man in charge told me that this was a moment for the sport to cherish. huge appetite. i was in toulouse at the weekend, a real rugby capital in france, and it's everywhere. we know that this will be the biggest, the most watched, the most engaged rugby event of all time and this will be the most competitive world cup ever. i think there are genuinely more teams who can make the knockout stages, get to a final and ultimately win it than we've ever had

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orla guerin, bbc news, taiz.world number three overcame temperatures of up to 35 celsius to win his quarterfinal match as joe celsius to win his quarterfinal match asjoe wilson reports. it was deep in the third set and pushing 35 celsius on the court when daniil medvedev turned to the camera to address the new york temperature. one player going to die and then they will see. one player going to die and then they will see-— one player going to die and then they will see. medvedev managed to beat fellow russian _ they will see. medvedev managed to beat fellow russian andrey - they will see. medvedev managed to beat fellow russian andrey rublev . they will see. medvedev managed to j beat fellow russian andrey rublev in three close sets. it could have gone to five. afterwards in the official media conference medvedev wondered about that. i media conference medvedev wondered about that. ., �* ,, media conference medvedev wondered about that. ., �* ~ ., about that. i don't think i had an hint about that. i don't think

and as the civil war in yemen grinds on, we have a special report from orla guerin about the extraordinaryesilience of some of its youngest citizens. hello. i'm anjana gadgil. our top story... we start in the uk — where a manhunt is continuing for a suspected terrorist who escaped from a london prison. daniel khalife escaped from wandsworth prison on wednesday morning, by clinging to the underside of a food delivery van. thejustice secretary has ordered an urgent investigation into what happened, and why the former soldier wasn't held in a higher security prison. our reporter simonjones has more. they have released a statement, saying cuts of consequences. they said you cannot reduce the budget and expect the prison service to operate as if nothing has happened. the government has to take response ability for the decimation of the prison service with less staff and more prisoners and one is worth as a technology example of what life is like for serving prison officers operating in a stressful and violent workplace with staffing levels meaning you care for more than 100 prisoners and they a

our senior international correspondent orla guerin is in kyiv to tell the story of one ukrainian amputeees. isa is a new battle in a tough one. every day, he tries to regain his strength and improve his balance. tries to reclaim some of the war took away. he is still a fighter. in uniform, his clothesline was due to a strong faith and he lender were reconnaissance team —— he led a reconnaissance team —— he led a reconnaissance team. find reconnaissance team -- he led a reconnaissance team.— reconnaissance team -- he led a reconnaissance team. and out of the trench and the _ reconnaissance team. and out of the trench and the next _ reconnaissance team. and out of the trench and the next memory - reconnaissance team. and out of the trench and the next memory is - reconnaissance team. and out of the trench and the next memory isjust l trench and the next memory is just waking up in the hospital. it felt like i was dreaming. evidence of dark, it'sjust night like i was dreaming. evidence of dark, it's just night and what a weird dream. he dark, it'sjust night and what a weird dream.— dark, it'

the civil war in yemen gr we as the civil war in yemen grinds on, we have a special report from orla guerin the extraordinary resilience of some of the country's youngest. hello, welcome to bbc news now, three hours of fast—moving news, interviews and reaction. here, the government has ordered an urgent review into the circumstances surrounding the escape from custody of a terror suspect in south london. daniel khalife is still on run, after clinging to the underside of a food delivery van, leaving wandsworth prison yesterday. the 21—year—old was awaiting trial, accused of leaving fake bombs at a military base while serving in the army. the border force, ports and airports are all on high alert. graham satchell reports. it looked like business as usual at wandsworth today. prison vans coming and going, but the jail is now at the centre of a growing storm with serious questions about how a terror suspect managed to escape. daniel khalife was working in the kitchen. he broke out by strapping himself to the underside of a food delivery van. in the house of commons, the justice secretary announ

and as the civil war in yemen grinds on — we have a special report from orla guerin about the extraordinarynce of some of its youngest citizens. hello. welcome to bbc news now, three hours of fast—moving news, interviews and reaction. we start in the uk — where a manhunt is continuing for a suspected terrorist who escaped from a london prison. daniel khalife got out of wandsworth prison on wednesday morning, by clinging to the underside of a food delivery van. thejustice secretary has ordered an urgent investigation into what happened, and why the former soldier wasn't held in a higher security prison. but the prison officers' association says that while it does not want to speculate about the issues surrounding the incident, it claims that wandsworth prison is overcrowded, and has chronic staffing shortages — which it is blaming on cuts to the prisons budget. we'll be speaking to them live shortly. in the last few minutes thejustice secretary alex chalk has given an update in the house of commons — announcing an independent review. we will hear that shortly. but first... live now to the bb

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orla guerin, bbc news, kyiv. we talk a lot about soldiers fighting on the front line. someone had decided they want this place in particular to be their new home. they have since had to cancel that because they cannot sell the property that they currently own. that is because the rising interest rates we have seen over the past year or so has had a huge impact on people's ability to get mortgages, as you say. we will find out later today whether the bank of england chooses to put up interest rates again. first of all, let's get the news, travel and weather where you are. hello. good morning from bbc london. i'm victoria hollins. tower hamlets council has agreed to remove the majority of its low traffic neighbourhoods — or ltns — despite some reidents wanting them to stay. campaigners outside a council meeting last night opposed the decision, but the council said it will invest £6 million in travel and environmental "improvements". the borough will retain all 33 school streets — those with timed closures around drop offs and pick ups. thousands of london underground sta