build a fairer wales.re vastly outnumbered notjust by labour outnumbered not just by labour members — outnumbered notjust by labour members but snp members and members from northern ireland realistically if this— from northern ireland realistically if this were to come wills could be worse _ if this were to come wills could be worse off — if this were to come wills could be worse off. ., ., , ., ., ~ worse off. someone has to make the case for wales- _ worse off. someone has to make the case for wales. the _ worse off. someone has to make the case for wales. the uk _ worse off. someone has to make the case for wales. the uk conservative | case for wales. the uk conservative party has shown they are not interested. the uk labour party sadly who are vying to form the next government are not engaging with this issue of fair funding for wales. plaid cymru will use our influence in westminster to make sure our voices heard. it's simple, the more representation we have that the more representation we have that t

wales.er of his engagements to support his family during this time. he's not undertaking any official duties while his wife is in hospital, and during the immediate period , and he's also immediate period, and he's also going to be expected to return home to be by his wife's side. um we'll hear more about the princess of wales's, um, schedule in due course when we know more about her recovery. there had also been some reports that the prince and princess of wales were going to be travelling to italy in the spring. from my understanding, all of that is now postponed due to the princess of wales, uh, being in hospital for this abdomen . uh, surgery . uh, it's abdomen. uh, surgery. uh, it's understood that, of course , as understood that, of course, as with any medical issue, when it comes to the royal family, they wish for the specific details to remain private and for the pubuc remain private and for the public and the to media respect their privacy . um, as a family. their privacy. um, as a

facilities are available in wales. , , ., wales.s _ wales. the university health board says it provides a _ wales. the university health board says it provides a range _ wales. the university health board says it provides a range of - wales. the university health board says it provides a range of veteran | says it provides a range of veteran services. the army says it takes services. the army says it takes service personnel health extremely seriously. the welsh government says all health boards have an armed forces champion. we can speak now to katriona du preez, the wife of george du preez who you saw in that report. thank you for talking to us. tell us a little bit about george, how will you remember him? i a little bit about george, how will you remember him?— a little bit about george, how will you remember him? i will remember him as a great _ you remember him? i will remember him as a great father _ you remember him? i will remember him as a great father and _ you remember him? i will remember him as a great father and somebod

the wind won't be as strong across the south of england and wales.f some sunshine, but also some showers getting blown in on those westerly winds. we've got temperatures still pretty decent — eight to 12 degrees. as we head towards the end of the week things are going to change because high pressure is going to come to dominate. it may well bring with it some colder air and a north—easterly wind. december was so wet because it was dominated by low pressure and over the next couple of days we'll see further areas of low pressure bringing more wind and rain, but there's an increased chance that, through the rest of the month even, it will turn drier and colder, maybe a little more wintry. live from london. this is bbc news. japan downgrades its major tsunami warning, but urges people to stay on higher ground, after a powerful 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit the country, bringing down buildings. the new year brings more hamas rocket attacks and more deadly air strikes on gaza — where almost 22,000 palestinians have been killed since october the 7th. and st

me bring an arena -sized e-sports event to wales in 2024.— to wales in 2024.es in 2024. we would love to bring something at the _ to wales in 2024. we would love to bring something at the champions. bring something at the champions league _ bring something at the champions league final to wales, or european championships. we have had some informal— championships. we have had some informal talks, championships. we have had some informaltalks, let's championships. we have had some informal talks, let's say. championships. we have had some informaltalks, let's say. hopefully as i say, _ informaltalks, let's say. hopefully as i say, we— informaltalks, let's say. hopefully as i say, we have got to develop and make _ as i say, we have got to develop and make sure _ as i say, we have got to develop and make sure we have got the talent here in_ make sure we have got the talent here in wales, because what we don't want to— here in wales, because what we don't want to have — here in wales, because what we don't want to have is an event in wales where _ want to have is a

will see sunshine, a bit of cloud towards wales, very cold, sub zero values across the northern half of the country so ice will be a risk. snow across northern scotland could cause issues for the evening coming through the central belt, glasgow across to edinburgh, it is also at southwards into england and wales. plenty of snow showers pile into northern scotland and northern ireland through the night, a significant risk of ice and very cold wherever you are. wednesday, we have been watching this area of low pressure which looks like it will stay across france and the south of the channel. there could be the odd snow flurry for south west england but a very cold start with plenty of sunshine, a snow and ice risk across northern scotland into northern ireland, some of the snow showers getting to the irish sea, affecting north and west wales and north west england, particularly close to the coast. cold despite the sunshine in the south. thursday, snow showers draped across coastal areas, particularly northern scotland into northern ireland and cemented north west england and north west

atjust 19, he made his wales debut...first campaign, he helped wales to the five nations championship. three grand slams followed and he played all four test matches as the lions claimed what is it still their only series win in new zealand. so, you'll have to take it easy on for a few days on that wrist. and all the while, he pursued a career in medicine, becoming an orthopaedic surgeon after stepping away from wales duty in 1981. in recent years, he spoke out about player welfare, sharing his concerns about brain injuries. there is no doubt that the generations after us are going to be left worse off than we were. jpr williams continued to play the odd game in his 50s. that longevity typical of his indomitable spirit. he was an uncompromising force on the field and a charismatic figure off it. jpr williams has died at the age of 7a. to snooker now. ronnie 0'sullivan has beaten ding junhui in a memorable first—round match at the masters after the chinese player made a history—making 147. ronnie raced into a 4—0 lead. but

her royal highness the princess of wales, that is catherine, the princess of wales, was admitted to theinic yesterday for planned abdominal surgery. the surgery was successful and it is expected that she will remain in hospitalfor ten to 14 days before returning home to continue her recovery. based on current medical advice, she is unlikely to return to duties until easter. we understand that she will be recovering at home in windsor after she is discharged from hospital, obviously with the support of her family. hospital, obviously with the support of herfamily. she hospital, obviously with the support of her family. she lives of course with prince william and their three children. we understand that the recuperation may take two to three months after this abdominal surgery. prince william, of course, will be helping her with her recovery. her children will be there. it's also likely that prince william will have to postpone a number of engagements as he will be supporting catherine at this time. we would also expect that any travel plans that may have been suggested for the prince and

ireland and wales-_ and wales. a _ and wales. i describe the targets as a key - and wales. i describe the i targets as a key barometer and wales. i describe the - targets as a key barometer of how— targets as a key barometer of how the — targets as a key barometer of how the nhs is performing. these — how the nhs is performing. these markers that for the best part of— these markers that for the best part of 20 — these markers that for the best part of 20 years have been used to measure whether it is doing welt _ to measure whether it is doing well. we're talking how long you weit— well. we're talking how long you wait find out you have cancer _ you wait find out you have cancer or— you wait find out you have cancer or you wait for life trading _ cancer or you wait for life trading operations and the fact that they have been failed up and down the country for so long — and down the country for so long should be a wake—up call. combined, _ long should be a wake—up call. combined, the targets have been missed for more

wales and reese - ground up. this has all been so sudden. wales and reese will. ground up.atrick geary, bbc news. well you heard wales coach warren gatland speak there of his surprise, he was naming his six nations sqaud today — and has made exeter lock dafydd jenkins captain for the new campaign. while, hisjenkin's team—mate — the former england prop alec hepburn has been named in scotland's squad for the six nations. he last played for england in 2018 and is eligible through his father, who was born in scotland. sale sharks' former england under—20 winger arron reed is also included, along with edinburgh back harry paterson. the british and irish lions have announced a first women's tour — a trip to new zealand in 2027. the tour will be held in september and will include three test matches against the six—time world champion black ferns. our rugby correspondent sara orchard reports. as he can see, so much interest around today's announcement that this tour will be going ahead in 2027. it comes off the back of a feasibility study that the lanes had been running to see if t

just 19 he his wales debut.les to the five nations championship. three grand slams follows and he played all four test matches as the lions claimed what is it still there only series win in new zealand. you will have to take it easy on for a few days.— you will have to take it easy on for a few days. and all the while he _ on for a few days. and all the while he pursued _ on for a few days. and all the while he pursued a _ on for a few days. and all the while he pursued a career - on for a few days. and all the while he pursued a career in l while he pursued a career in medicine, becoming an orthopaedic surgeon after stepping away from wales duty in 1981. in recent years he spoke out about player welfare, showing his concerns about brain injuries.— brain in'uries. there is no doubt brain injuries. there is no doubt that _ brain injuries. there is no doubt that the _ brain injuries. there is no| doubt that the generations after us are going to be left worse off than we were. jf’r worse off than we were. jpr willi

the prince wales as future.es as well , uh, homelessness. well, uh, with homelessness. but what know so far that the what we know so far is that the princess of wales has had a planned , uh, abdominal surgery planned, uh, abdominal surgery here at the london clinic in, in, in the capital. um a very top clinic here in london. but the fact that the princess has to remain in hospital for the next 10 to 14 days, bearing in mind she is the princess of wales and can have pretty good treatment at home, perhaps reflects, uh, the importance and the seriousness of this surgery . the seriousness of this surgery. >> okay, cameron walker, thank you that update and we wish you for that update and we wish the princess a speedy recovery and of course, we'll have lots more on that story a little later this but let's get later this hour. but let's get back arguably back now to what's arguably rishi day as prime rishi sunak biggest day as prime minister. his pledge to stop the boats could well be riding on whether he wins this eve

still maybe a few showers drifting into northwestern wales, down through parts of south—west wales, andh this evening. again, those snow showers pile into north—western areas of scotland. there will be icy stretches where we've seen the showers today, and maybe some freezing fog patches, too — particularly across the east midlands and down through eastern areas of wales, too. temperatures widely, of course, below freezing. but tomorrow we start to drag in some milder—feeling air, with more of a south—westerly wind starting to develop. the snow levels will gradually rise across north—western scotland, so the snow turning back to rain and to sleet — particularly for lower lying areas, of course. temperatures coming up slightly to between four and seven degrees celsius. it will be largely dry and there will be quite a lot of winter sunshine around again. as we head into the weekend, it's all change — we start to look out to the atlantic again, various weather fronts moving through. look at the squeeze on the isobars — it's going to turn really very windy. most of us will wake up to tempera

the princess of wales demonstrated her musical talents this year for eurovision.ely been in places like this. described as her life's work, catherine continues to highlight the importance of the early years. shaping us was launched injanuary, a campaign described as being about raising public awareness rather than politics or policy. people often ask me why i focus my time on early childhood. well, the answer is because i care deeply about making a positive difference in helping the most vulnerable and supporting those who are most in need. here, there's lots of people who give up their time and there are lots of volunteers who come and help out. and joining mum at christmas, her own three children, helping out at a baby bank. if you think about what you would like to play with. this is a big guy! hooter blasts a spectacular backdrop for a dragon boat race. prince william, in the white t—shirt, never one to shy away from competition. he was in singapore, along with stars of the stage and screen who walked a green rather than red carpet to promote the earthshot pri

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both the princess of wales and the kin: ? . , ., , . , king?ements for security reason whom — king? engagements for security reason whom i _ king? engagements for security reason whom i cannot _ king? engagements for security reason whom i cannot sent - king? engagements for security reason whom i cannot sent outl king? engagements for security i reason whom i cannot sent out far king? engagements for security - reason whom i cannot sent out far in advance. you tend to know with a few days notice. we wouldn't necessarily know where we would have expected them. obviously, it is still relatively soon that the king was crowned and so he is still making his impact as the king. there would have been foreign trips planned this year, the same is true for the prince and princess of wales but i think we have to say that all of thatis think we have to say that all of that is now on hold because health comes first. that is now on hold because health comes first-— that is now on hold because health comes first. thank you so much for brinuain comes first. t

still maybe a few showers drifting into northwestern wales, down through parts of south—west wales, andnto perhaps the far south—west of england through this evening. again, those snow showers pile into north—western areas of scotland. there will be icy stretches where we've seen the showers today, and maybe some freezing fog patches, too — particularly across the east midlands and down through eastern areas of wales, too. temperatures widely, of course, below freezing. but tomorrow we start to drag in some milder—feeling air, with more of a south—westerly wind starting to develop. the snow levels will gradually rise across north—western scotland, so the snow turning back to rain and to sleet — particularly for lower lying areas, of course. temperatures coming up slightly to between four and seven degrees celsius. it will be largely dry and there will be quite a lot of winter sunshine around again. as we head into the weekend, it's all change — we start to look out to the atlantic again, various weather fronts moving through. look at the squeeze on the isobars — it's going to turn reall

butjust to bring you more on that statement from the prince of wales, the prince and princess wish to entire team at london clinic, especially to the dedicated nursing staff for the care they have provided. the family are grateful for all the good wishes they have received, but the news is that the princess of wales has returned home and is making good progress. now the weather with ben rich. hello. it is mild in the south of the uk today, but not as mild as it was yesterday. the highlands getting to 19.6 celsius provisionally a new uk record forjanuary. but by this morning temperatures there had dropped all the way down to freezing, back to normal, if you like, because the very warm southerly winds of yesterday were replaced by chillier conditions from the west and the dividing line between the mild air which remains in the south and those colder conditions further north and west marked out by this weather front, which is producing some pretty heavy rain, i have to say, particularly across parts of northern england, but also into southern scotland, parts of wales, a little bit of sno

an icon of wales' dominance of the 1970s.liams was brought up near bridgend, a talented tennis player then, but he chose rugby, starting out in bridgend and then london welsh. atjust 19, he made his wales debut. there is the new young welsh full—back. and in his first campaign, he helped wales to the five nations championship. three grand slams followed and he played all four test matches as the lions claimed what is still their only series win in new zealand. so you will have to take it easy for a few days. and all the while, he pursued a career in medicine, becoming an orthopaedic surgeon after stepping away from wales duty in 1981. on the field he was fearless. i was a different person _ on the field he was fearless. i was a different person on _ on the field he was fearless. i was a different person on the - on the field he was fearless. i was a different person on the field - on the field he was fearless. i —" a different person on the field and off the field and there is nothing better being in the shower after the game

and that band of rain will push slowly down into northern england and north wales.n the far north of scotland, but across more southern parts of england and wales and again the midlands, it may well be dry with some sunshine. those temperatures are likely to be a fairly mild ii or 12 degrees. now, let's look further ahead and we've got that colder air to start with in the north, milder conditions in the south. and later on in the week, we may well find that warmer air pushing northwards again on a stronger south—westerly wind, but only briefly. north—westerly winds will follow by the end of next week into the weekend, and that will bring something a bit colder. so we've got that weather front bringing some rain. the weather front works its way northwards with those stronger winds bringing in the milder air and then the cold front moves down across the country. this is where we see the wind direction changing again and more wintry showers, particularly, i think, over the hills of scotland by the end of next week and into the weekend. bye for now. live from washington

princess of wales has left hospital after 13 days.ospital in london, where he has been receiving treatment for his prostate. we have not had an update on the king's condition yet. let's get more on this with our news correspondent graham satchell. it seems that the princess is doing well. what else have you heard? we had a statement from kensington palace in the last ten minutes saying that katherine, princess of wales, has been discharged from the clinic, and she has made her way back to her residence at windsor. the statement says she is making good progress. the prince and princess wish to see huge thank you to the team here at the london clinic, especially the dedicated nursing staff, they say they continue to be grateful for the well—wishers they received from around the world. catherine went into hospital onjanuary 16 around the world. catherine went into hospital on january 16 for abdominal surgery. into hospital onjanuary 16 for abdominalsurgery. experts into hospital onjanuary 16 for abdominal surgery. experts said it would b

most of the wet weather, though, will be for england and wales.me brisk winds in the north—east of scotland with a bit of rain. maybe the risk of some sleet and snow up towards shetland, won't be as windy across the south and generally on wednesday it's a day where we'll see some sunshine and some showers, particularly across wales and the south—west. temperatures though, looking quite healthy at eight to 12 degrees. now, things will turn colder by the end of the week. instead of low pressure that will bring wet and windy conditions, we're going to start to see high pressure building down from the north. that will leave us with a north—easterly breeze, introduce colder air and lead to some frost as well. but the weather pattern looks like changing after a few more days of this wet and windy weather with an increased chance of high pressure really through the rest of the month, even. that will mean things are going to be drier, which is good news, but it will also turn a bit colder. live from london. this is bbc news. a powerful earthquake strikes

wales will have a peter out. wales will have a much brighter day.land through the to see the the day. we'll start to see the winds up in far winds picking up in the far north. going north. however, it's going to get on get very windy here on wednesday. again, wednesday. temperatures again, sixes and sevens across the north 9 or 10 further south. >> that warm feeling inside died from boxt boilers . sponsors of from boxt boilers. sponsors of weather on . gb news. way. >> good afternoon britain. >> good afternoon britain. >> it is 1:00 on monday. the 19th, 29th of january. rwanda versus the lords. >> tory mps warn peers not to derail or delay the rwanda bill as the legislation starts its journey through the house of lords . but with just one third lords. but with just one third of the seats in the upper house, is the government doomed to failure ? failure? >> hmm'hmm on the brink as american service personnel are killed in a mysterious drone strike in the middle east, former president donald trump slams successor , joe biden, slams his successor, joe b

still maybe a few showers drifting into northwestern wales, down through parts of south—west wales, ands pile into north—western areas of scotland. there will be icy stretches where we've seen the showers today, and maybe some freezing fog patches, too — particularly across the east midlands and down through eastern areas of wales, too. temperatures widely, of course, below freezing. but tomorrow we start to drag in some milder—feeling air, with more of a south—westerly wind starting to develop. the snow levels will gradually rise across north—western scotland, so the snow turning back to rain and to sleet — particularly for lower lying areas, of course. temperatures coming up slightly to between four and seven degrees celsius. it will be largely dry and there will be quite a lot of winter sunshine around again. as we head into the weekend, it's all change — we start to look out to the atlantic again, various weather fronts moving through. look at the squeeze on the isobars — it's going to turn really very windy. most of us will wake up to temperatures above freezing as we head through

rather more variable cloud across england and wales.d be a touch of ground frost first thing on sunday morning. but with that wind picking up on sunday, we should see temperatures continuing to rise and most places will have a dry day again. some sunshine at times, a bit more cloud in the south west of england, maybe moving into the midlands and ahead of our rain band approaching northern ireland and heading into the north—west of scotland, it's going to be windy with some gales in the north—west, some quite lively winds developing through the irish sea as well. but it is a southerly wind and that's why temperatures are continuing to rise. it's going to be a milder day on sunday, it could make 14 degrees in north wales and the moray firth. now those southerly winds are coming from a long way south and they could actually pick up some saharan dust, which will get blown in towards the uk just ahead of that weather front there, which will bring some wet weather. and we've got a bit more rain pushing towards england and wales could turn qui

earlier in the afternoon came news of the princess of wales being in hospital.sues last month during a full programme of engagements that included hosting a carol concert at westminster abbey. but kensington palace has now said that the princess was admitted to this london hospital yesterday for what they described as planned abdominal surgery. she's expected to stay here for 10—14 days, and is unlikely to return to royal duties before easter. as you're the volunteers for this evening... palace officials have not disclosed why the princess had surgery. they say they appreciate there will be interest in her condition, but she wants to keep her personal medical information private, and would like to maintain as much normality as possible for her children. daniela relph, bbc news. china population has fallen for the second year in a row. it's concerning for beijing, which is relying on a young workforce to drive its economy. the bbc�*s meghan 0wen has been taking a look at the numbers. over the last few decades, china has had a pendulum population. now, in the 1970

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but across england and wales, still very mild.es in the warmest spots. heading into tuesday, that area of low pressure is working away. a ridge of high pressure follows in for a time from the west, so the cloud will thin and break and many of us will have a day where the weather will improve and get brighter with a bit more in the way of sunshine coming through. temperatures near average across northern areas, still on the mild side for east anglia and southeast england. the rest of the week ahead, often quite wet and windy at times in the north, dry and bright largely in the south. bye for now. live from washington, this is bbc news. the un agency for palestinian refugees is in crisis mode, as nine countries pull funding, after the body was forced to sack several employees over their alleged involvement in the october 7th attacks on israel. landmarks across the world light up purple to commemorate holocaust memorial day, marking the 79th anniversary of the liberation of auschwitz. and campaign groups take to the streets across ke

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england and wales looking dry, the winds much lighter further south and some sunshine temperatures ofight. the rain petering out, chilly weather for a while, but then we change the wind direction by thursday, bringing in a milderair and also more cloud. leiberfrom washington, this is bbc news. president biden vows to retaliate up three us troops were killed and dozens injured in a drone attack on a middle east military base. huge rallies in germany in protest at claims of an extremist claim to export immigrants. alabama becomes the first state to use nitrogen gas to carry out a death penalty. a reaction from the united nations as other states look to follow suit. hello. welcome to the programme. us presidentjoe biden is vowing to respond to a drone attack that killed three us troops and injured at least 34 us troops and injured at least 3a more. while campaigning in south carolina, president biden called for a moment of silence. i want to

jobs will go across the uk, but south wales will be hardest hit.news will be officially announced this morning and unions say they'll fight for every job. gmb and the other trade unions will be using all tools at our disposal to make sure we're safeguarding steel—making and the jobs that that supports within the area. we want to ensure that any transitionary money that's been promised — there's £100 million promised to the transition board — is invested in industrialjobs of comparable levels to make sure that we're maintaining lifestyles and livelihoods in south wales. under plans shared with the unions during crunch talks yesterday, tata steel will close the blast furnaces in port talbot this year. up to 3,000 jobs will be lost across the uk, and it'll happen quickly with most redundancies happening by september. tata steel has previously said it was losing £1 million a day. it's a financial pressure as well as a green transition which is driving the changes. the uk government has given tata steel half a billion pounds to help it build an electric

england and wales looking dry, the winds much lighter further south and some sunshine, temperatures ofo move southwards overnight. the rain petering out. chilly weather for a while, but then we change the wind direction by thursday, bringing in a milderair and also more cloud. lifer from washington, this liferfrom washington, this is bbc news. president biden vows retaliation after three us troops were killed and doesn't injure and in a drone attack on a us military base. huge rallies in germany in protested claims of an extremist plan to deport immigrants and the military governments of three west african and nations pull out of the regional economic block one as they strengthen ties with moscow. —— economic bloc, ecowas. hello and welcome to the programme. as president joe biden is vowing to respond to a drone attack that killed three us troops and injured at least 3a more. while campaigning in south carolina, president biden called for a moment of silence.- president biden called for a moment of silence. president biden. -- president biden said _ president biden. -- president biden

the wind won't be as strong across the south of england and wales. temperatures still pretty decent — eight to 12 degrees. as we head towards the end of the week things are going to change because high pressure is going to come to dominate. it may well bring with it some colder air and a north—easterly wind. december was so wet because it was dominated by low pressure and over the next couple of days we'll see further areas of low pressure bringing more wind and rain, but there's an increased chance that, through the rest of the month even, it will turn drier and colder, maybe a little more wintry. this is bbc news, the headlines: review: the royal year. a moment in history — the coronation of king charles iii. god save the king! congregation: god save the king! cheering across three days in may, the nation celebrated the newly crowned king and queen.

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princess of wales has been discharged from - of wales has been discharged from the clinic here and sheresidence at windsor, and the statement says that she is making good progress. and prince and princess wish to say thank you to the team here, especially the dedicated nursing staff. and they say they continue to be grateful for the well wishes they have received from around the world. catherine came into hospital on january the 16th for abdominal surgery, i'm sorry. and experts said then that it would be about two weeks in hospital, that stay, and it is two weeks tomorrow so she is pretty much on target. we do know that it will be a significant period of time doubt she will need to recuperate. her diary we understand has been cleared until at least easter. so she will be at home with the family recovering from this surgery. the family recovering from this surte . �* , the family recovering from this surte . h . ~' the family recovering from this surte . fl the family recovering from this surte . h ., surgery. let's take your life to france nova — surgery. let's take your life to france

wales. the port talbot sites, considered to be the country's single biggest emitter of carbon dioxide . the cuts come of carbon dioxide. the cuts come as the company moves to a greener way of working the steel maker plans to close its two blast furnaces in the uk by the end of this year. the unite union, representing workers , say union, representing workers, say it's ready to use everything in its armoury to protect staff and defend the steel industry . defend the steel industry. >> the government provided half £1 billion to support tata . the £1 billion to support tata. the alternative, by the way, was that the entire plant would be closed and all 8000 jobs would be lost. but the government worked with the company, provided billion. the provided half £1 billion. the company investing more money company is investing more money in to safeguard thousands in order to safeguard thousands of jobs, and that's something that the uk government has done. the welsh government did not participate that

but sunday starts off on a fine note for many, england and wales dry with some sunshine. scotland. the winds will continue to pick up, though, through the day and rain across northern ireland will spread across the irish sea into much of scotland, northern and western england and wales, so it will be turning downhill as we head through the afternoon but very mild for the time of year — up to 13 degrees in many parts of england, wales, northern ireland. storm isha continues to plough through during sunday evening and overnight. a real squeeze in the isobars across western scotland, northern ireland but lots of isobars across the charts. amber warnings in force. gusts of 60—70 mph south west england, particularly irish sea coasts, much of wales, maybe up to 80mph north—west wales, 60—70 for northern england, maybe 80 mph in excess for northern ireland. some very strong winds expected across scotland through the night — perhaps in excess of 85mph across western scotland — so these are damaging gusts and likely to cause some disruption. there'll be some heavier rain and showe

in wales.y people and so many families, so many businesses as well. >> more on that and your >> for more on that and your other headlines, let's now to other headlines, let's go now to sam . sam. >> pip and ellie, thank you very much. and good morning from the gb newsroom. the headlines just after 11:30. well as we've been heanng after 11:30. well as we've been hearing that breaking news that tata steel has confirmed up to 2800 jobs will be affected as it plans to close blast furnaces in south wales. the job losses are understood to be uk wide , but understood to be uk wide, but most of them will be from the port talbot site. it's considered to be the country's single biggest emitter of carbon dioxide , and the come as dioxide, and the cuts come as the moves to a greener the company moves to a greener way of working. we understand the steel maker plans to close way of working. we understand thetwo el maker plans to close way of working. we understand thetwo blastker plans to close way of workin

also good breaks in western areas of wales. tonight the cloud will link the wrist across the bulk of england and wales. where we keep the cloud, a largely frost free picture. a sharp frost in scotland quickly get down to -10 frost in scotland quickly get down to —10 in rural areas. probably the best of the day's sunshine tomorrow. the cloud may well break in northern ireland and the north west of england and wales. that leaves a good part of england and wales with a good bit of cloud and drizzle over the north sea coasts. on to their weekend weather prospects, probably more chance of the cloud thinning and breaking up. the wind a more north—westerly direction. temperatures still below average. it will continue a little on the cold side. similarweather on will continue a little on the cold side. similar weather on sunday into next week northerly winds moving in. they will bring snow to scotland, could be disruptive. there is the prospect of seeing something further south. still uncertainty about that. the signal is there for the

in wales in the uk _ steel—making in wales in wales in the uk.t for that. meanwhile, the leader of the uk�*s main opposition party sir keir starmer, criticised the government for allowing thejob losses to happen and said there was a better way to secure the future of steel in the country. i�*m very concerned about the announcements in relation to port talbot and tata steel i was there in october so i know how this is going to impact on the workforce. the government said it had a plan for steel and it transpires the plan involves thousands of redundancies. there is a better plan, a multi—union plan that the government needs to look at it again. that is a viable way forward. it is vital that we have a viable steel industry in the united kingdom. labour has a plan for that viable future, not just for the next year or two but for decades to come. live now to port talbot and our business correspondent, huw thomas. a bit of the politics there but tell us more about the situation in the mood on the ground after this devastating news.— mood on the ground

but sunday starts off on a fine note for many, england and wales dry with some sunshine.st scotland. the winds will continue to pick up, though, through the day and rain across northern ireland will spread across the irish sea into much of scotland, northern and western england and wales, so it will be turning downhill as we head through the afternoon but very mild for the time of year — up to 13 degrees in many parts of england, wales, northern ireland. storm isha continues to plough through during sunday evening and overnight. a real squeeze in the isobars across western scotland, northern ireland but lots of isobars across the charts. amber warnings in force. gusts of 60—70 mph south west england, particularly irish sea coasts, much of wales, maybe up to 80mph north—west wales, 60—70 for northern england, maybe 80 mph in excess for northern ireland. some very strong winds expected across scotland through the night — perhaps in excess of 85mph across western scotland — so these are damaging gusts and likely to cause some disruption. there'll be some heavier rain and sho