As britain prepares for the opening of brexit talks tomorrow. President macron looks set to win a huge majority in frances parliamentary elections. Commentator that is in the air, it is all over and pakistan thrash their fierce rival, and Title Holders india, in the champions trophy final, at the oval. Good evening. The mayor of london sadiq khan says the Grenfell Tower fire disaster, in which more than 58 people are feared to have died, was the consequence of years of neglect by successive governments and the local authority. He says the tragedy was totally preventable. He was speaking as the leader of the local council in Kensington And Chelsea said he was doing everything he could to provide help to those affected. Tonight, the police have released pictures from inside the tower, showing the devastating aftermath of the fire, as our Correspondentjon Kay reports. A week ago, this was someones home. A bedroom. A kitchen. A bathroom. The people who lived in these flats are all accounted for. They agreed police could release these images tonight to showjust how much damage has been done, to show the conditions recovery teams are now faced with as they search Grenfell Tower. Father, we pray for those who are suffering loss, while we pray for those who are waiting with hope, in the end fear. Beneath the tower, people of all faiths are trying to heal. It continues to be a time of anxiety, of anger. Some of the dead and missing are known in this congregation, and even in moments of peace, you can feel the rage. Heaven knows what the next few weeks. If the death toll rises, i am deadly serious, what is going to happen, because the anger, i have never seen anything like it. It is terrible. The community is terrible, and they are mad about everything. At a nearby mosque, more donations for the bereaved and displaced. The Community Response remains overwhelming. But five days on, some feel they are still having to do what the authorities should be doing. Are you from the home office . No, i live up the road. No one knows that they are here, they are sitting at empty desks. I dont know who is coming down. So ive done a poster. But there are signs of progress, the Main Rescue Centre is now being run by a Neighbouring Council after all the criticism of Kensington And Chelsea. And the extra foot patrols promised by the Prime Minister are now here, brought in from other parts of london to provide reassurance and information. But politicians from all sides know that emotions are still running high. Angry. Angry not simply at the poor response in the days afterwards from the council and the government, but the years of neglect from the council and successive governments. Tonight, the Prime Minister has announced that every household affected is to get £500 cash immediately with at least £5000 more to follow, and that there will be additional money available to pay for funerals and Mental Health services. It is a good gesture, i guess, in a way. But patricia, who lives nearby, told me money is only part of the answer. Im a mother and a grandmother, and no amount of money could replace their life. The leader of Kensington And Chelsea visited the scene today. He said he understood all the criticism, but he also defended the response. The council has been incredibly active since the early hours of wednesday morning. I was here at 330 on wednesday morning, ive been here on and off ever since. There are still so many questions about the way the tower was built, the way it was refurbished and managed. And despite the desperate need for answers, people know it will take time. Gratitude tonight for the firefighters searching through the wreckage, months of Gruelling Work Lie ahead. While politicians talk of the legacy and of lessons learned, for some here it is far too early. One a day like this, they say, it is impossible to think about the future. Jon kay, bbc news, north kensington. The families of some of those still missing, remain hopeful their relatives may be alive, but theyre also realistic that the chances are slim. 0ur reporter sima kotecha has been speaking to two brothers, searching for six members of theirfamily. This is our sister, nadia choucair. Her husband, bassem choucair. 0ur mother, sorya choucair. This is nadias children, mirna choucair, Fatima Choucair and zainab choucair. And those are my sisters children. Two brothers, desperately searching for their family, whove been missing since the fire. They lived on the 22nd floor. Today, they came to the tower to be close to where their family once lived, to hope for their return and to pray for all of those missing. We hope, we still hope. We still hope, to find, to see them. And were not going to give up hope. Well keep coming here and keep hoping to see them again. They describe themselves as bereft and say they have received no help from the authorities. Ministers say they are doing all they can to assist those who have been affected. I feel very angry, not supported. I feel the community have come together better than the government or the support from the government. When the Casualty Bureau number came out, i actually rang it and it just went to voicemail. To hear that message, that was just like a knife in the chest, if you know what i mean. The tall tower looms large here, its shadow dominates the area. These men are demanding change. Id like to see reform to all high rise buildings within london. I want the removal, id like to see the government remove any future plans of cladding within high rise buildings. We need to act, we need to learn from our mistakes. Not at the cost of peoples lives. The sunshine blazed down on london today but the mood here remained dark. For many, the pain is too great and too raw. Still living in hope for them. Even though they were on the 22nd floor at the time of the incident, the fire. Please, please. Sima kotecha, bbc news, london. Jon kay is in west london for us. We have seen grief and sadness turned to rage against the authorities, some up the feelings of the community now . I think some of the community now . I think some of the theory that we saw in the first few days has dissipated slightly today. Some of that period. There is an acknowledgement that things are beginning to get on track and there is a sense of willingness to try to make it work, to get behind it and help this community and help those helping this community, but you walk around the streets this evening and there are so many people who will tell you of their frustration and suspicion and i dont understand why there cant be more accurate figures about the numbers of missing and dead, they have some questions about the cladding and the insulation. They have heard so many theories but there is a Growing Realisation and a cce pta nce there is a Growing Realisation and acceptance that it could be a long time before they get answers to those questions and i think tonight, having seen those pictures from inside the block which showed how intense the blaze was, i think there is also a Growing Realisation that some of the families like those we have heard waiting for news, that some of them might never know what happened to their loved ones in there. Thanks forjoining us. And now to other news. The chancellor philip hammond, says brexit talks must safeguard the british economy, and that reaching no deal, would be bad for britain. He was speaking ahead of the start of negotiations, with the european commission, due to begin tomorrow. Heres our Political Correspondent alex forsyth. It was a key reason for calling the election. Every vote for the conservatives will make me stronger when i negotiate for britain with the Prime Ministers, president s and chancellors of the european union. 0n the Campaign Trail A repeated plea. Strengthen my hand in those brexit negotiations. That is what she hoped. Strengthen my hand. Instead, by losing her majority, negotiations look tougher. 0n brexit the Prime Ministerfaces pressure from all sides. Some think the chancellor who backed remain is one of those pushing for a moderate approach. Today he upped the stakes on the need to get a good deal with the eu. No deal would be a very bad bad outcome from britain. But there is a possible worse outcome that is a deal that is deliberately structured to punish us. To suck the lifeblood out of our economy. He said the uk would leave the Single Market and the Customs Union but there couldnt be a cliff edge. There would have to be transitional arrangements to keep trade flowing, the economy must come first. He even attacked the tory Election Campaign for not making more of it. Its true that my role in the Election Campaign was not the one i would have liked it to be. I did a lot of travelling around. Why was that do you think . I met lots of very interesting people and i heard lots of interesting stories. I would have liked to have made much more of our economic record. Whatever the reason for the election result, this is the outcome. Anger from some, but lacking enough mps on their own, the tories have turned to northern irelands democratic unionist party, and their views on brexit will now have to be considered, too. Theresa may is facing tough battles here, theres a whole raft of laws relating to brexit that need to be passed. The parliamentary session has been extended to two years. Giving the government more time. But that wont make it much easier. The tories alone are divided about what brexit should mean. And thats without the views of political opponents. Labour could flex its muscles, suggesting today the uk could stay in the Customs Union which allows tariff free trade within the eu. Well, i think that should be left on the table. So we could stay inside the Customs Union . Yes. Theres also this notion of no deal being a viable deal which theresa may and the government have repeatedly said. No deal is what happens if you get to the end of the two years and you havent been able to reach agreement. You are pushed over the cliff. Extracting the uk from the eu isnt going to be easy, and theres still no real clarity from anyone about what brexit should or will look like, but its clear that here as well as in brussels, the Prime Minister is facing a tough fight. Alex forsyth, bbc news, westminster. Its almost a year since the uk voted to leave the european union, and its two months since the formal Brexit Process was triggered, under article 50 of the lisbon treaty governing a Member States withdrawal. That means brexit will take place in march 2019. So, what will the negotiations in brussels tomorrow involve . 0ur europe correspondent Damian Grammaticas explains. Monday morning 11 oclock brussels time, at the seventh floor of eu headquarters, the talks that will decide the uks future finally began, so who are the key players for the began, so who are the key players forthe uk . Began, so who are the key players for the uk . David davis the brexit secretary ta kes for the uk . David davis the brexit secretary takes the lead and for the eu Michel Barnier is the chief negotiator. A former French Foreign minister has spent months preparing. Meeting Prime Ministers and chancellors across europe, and also tweeting, hes not averse to self promotion, and those who know him say he is level headed but south, and on holiday he said there isa south, and on holiday he said there is a long road ahead. Michel barnier is a long road ahead. Michel barnier isa is a long road ahead. Michel barnier is a realist, he is calm, i hope the conservatives will also be calm because that is the best way for negotiations. The eu has laid out its plan and will expect uk to follow it, and the first phase will deal with exit terms, and only if it is satisfied with move to the second phase, the uks future relationship with the eu. Uk Wanted Trade Talks on the start so that the issues are to be Focus On First include citizens rights, the rights of eu citizens rights, the rights of eu citizens in the uk and uk citizens in the eu, and financial obligations, how they will be calculating and the irish border, how to avoid one between north and south. Some in the eu say one thing Michel Barnier will make clear is that the uks expectation that it can get as good a deal outside the block as inside is not realistic. What is the Wishful Thinking that you are hearing that you think he will bring down to earth . |j you are hearing that you think he will bring downtoearth . I give you an example. Great britain decides to get out of the Single Market and of the Customs Union, but decides to be in again. I mean, you are out. You are out. Or you are in, you are in. The talks have to be wrapped up by late next year and the timetable is very tight, the issue is very complex. The concern, a logjam in any one area could scupper the whole thing. Bbc news, brussels. Portugal has declared three days of mourning, as the Emergency Services battle to contain a forest fire which has killed more than 60 people. The blaze took hold in a densely forested region, of the district of pedrogao grande, in Central Portugal. Many of those who died were trying to escape the flames in their cars. Paul adams reports. A desperate, sometimes hopeless, battle against nature. Searing heat, strong winds and low humidity the worst possible conditions. Large areas of Central Portugal now ablaze. This mountainous area is no stranger to forest fires, but these are some of the deadliest ever. The speed and ferocity of the flames catching people in their cars and homes. A woman screams for her house. As the fire rages on several fronts, entire villages have been evacuated. 0fficials still not sure what remains. Translation we were inside the house, the fire was all around us. The firefighters came to get us out because we could hardly breathe any more. As to whether the house burned or not, it must have burned, for sure. Almost instantly, we saw the fire on the right hand side of the car, and within 15 seconds at the most, the wind that the fire created leapt across to the other side, and within 30 seconds, it was to the right, to the left, to the back of the car. You had no option but to keep driving into the fire. At times, the response has seemed chaotic. Hundreds of firefighters working furiously since yesterday. But some people say they have been left to fend for themselves while their homes burn. Thick low lying clouds of smoke are making it hard for firefighting aircraft to work effectively. France and spain have sent their aircraft to help. As the death toll mounts, the goverment has declared three days of national mourning. With no signs of a break in the weather, this battle isnt over. Paul adams, bbc news. Exit polls in france suggest president macrons Centrist Party has won a clear parliamentary majority in the election there. The far right Leader Marine Le Pen has won a parliamentary seat for the first time. Projected results say his La Republique en marche party and allies secured 62 of the 577 seats in the lower house. The conservative Les Republicains allies 22 . And Marine Le Pens Front National 1 of the seats. From paris, Lucy Williamson reports. Two months ago, this result would have stunned france, more than 60 of Parliament Won by a party that year ago did not even insist. The only surprise today that they didnt win more. Proof of how much mr macron and his party have reshaped french politics. Translation today you have given a clear majority to the president and his majority will have the mission to act for france, the majority of french people have preferred to choose hope over anger over optimism over pessimism. And trust over fear. The Front National wonjust a trust over fear. The Front National won just a handful of seats, one of them going to their lead at marine le pen. She will enter the National Parliament for the first time. Translation in the face of this party and in the face of this beast of the system, we are the only force of the system, we are the only force of resistance to the dilation of france of its social model and its identity dilutions. France of its social model and its identity dilutions. Never before has a french Political Party won such a stunning majority from scratch, big enough for mr macron to push forward with his bold and controversial labour reforms, big enough even for him to whether the inexperience and diversity of his new mps. And with around 200 seats shared amongst a divided opposition, some are asking where real political pressure will come from. We must put something on the table and for the moment we have nothing to put on the table but to say, you are going to work more. And you are going to be paid less. If he will succeed, he will have to cope with us and it will have to cope with us and it will be a fight. Who wins, i dont know. We will see. Emmanuel macrons sweeping victory hides a more complex national mood, the turnout was just 43 today, the lowest for decades, and many voters wanted change but most did not pick Emmanuel Macron as their first choice for president. And not eve ryo ne choice for president. And not everyone agrees with his plans for economic reform. His new elected army has been drafted quickly, most have never served before. Having swept away the old political order, will they deliver something new . Lucy williamson, bbc news, paris. Pakistan have thrashed the Title Holders and their fierce rivals india, by a staggering 180 runs, to win the champions trophy at the oval. Pakistan racked up 338 4, before wiping out india forjust 158. Heres our sports correspondent, joe wilson. South london neutral territory for a rivalry, a relationship. Well, cricket is common ground. This match, the Sporting Event of the year. It cost me £1,000 for a flight, im returning tonight, and £350 for a ticket. No tickets yet. People are selling it for ridiculous prices. Even online its going for £1,000, £500. Pakistans journey was a surprising one. Last stop, the oval. Indias first wicket wasnt. Replay. Foot over the line, no ball, not out. Significant. Fakhar zaman was the reprieved batsman. For a while, the only place he was being caught was in the crowd. Nice moment. His 114 was a foundation for pakistan. Play until hes 100, you might never match that feeling. Pakistan managed to score 338. Now, these two countries dont Tour Each Other at the moment, thanks to the political climate, so this final was like a Summit Meeting of sport. Want to watch . Find a roof pakistan remember the fast bowler, Mohammad Amir . Corrupted, jailed, rehabilitated. He stopped india before they could start. Three rapid wickets, including the captain virat kohli. Big. Ms dhoni, indias former captain, experienced, powerful out. 545. Hardik pandya had Walloped Sixes and he was making pakistan worried. Until his mate ran, but he didnt. Oh, what a way to go. India are wealthy, mighty. That doesnt mean you always win. Thats sport. 158 all out. Pakistan, world crickets unpredictable, improbable champions. Joe wilson, bbc news, at the oval. Thats it. You can see more on all of todays stories on the bbc news channel. Hello. This is bbc news. Its one of the bbcs most iconic programmes with an audience of up to two and a half Million People a week. Gardeners world has turned 50. Kay alexander has been rooting through the archives to find out why the show has experienced such enduring success. 50 years ago, the advent of Colour Television enabled the bbc to make a new Horticultural Programme and gardeners world was born. It was presented by the legendary Percy Thrower from his garden near shrewsbury, the magnolias. Good evening. September. The sun still shining. In my family, everything stopped dead for gardeners world. My mother was a keen gardener and so was this little girl. I am still a big fan of the programme. Peter seabrook was one of the presenters in the 19705 and is still a big influence in gardening today. Percy thrower was god, and everybody watched every friday without question. And if percy showed a plant on his programme, then by 10am the next day, they would be sold out across the country. The effect was remarkable. In 50 years, there are a number of personalities who have made their name on gardeners world, including Geoff Hamilton, whose garden, barnsdale, was one of the eight gardens used over the years. After Geoff Hamilton died in 1996, Alan Titchmarsh became the next main presenter. If this doesnt make you drool, nothing will. I think i am proud of having had a hand in gardeners world and having been a part of its colourful history. My mission in life is to impress upon people the pleasure to be gained from growing things and the importance of keeping our planet green. It is the sharp end of looking after the planet, gardening. Since the programme debuted in 1967, it has gone through all sorts of fashions and trends and styles. Is there a Magic Ingredient that keeps it fresh and exciting . One of the magical things about gardeners world is the fact you canjoin the Head Gardener in their garden every friday. It is a value of being able to look over the garden gate to see what they are doing, but at the same time, gardeners world has always been about plants, passionate plants people and the places in which those plants grow. Lumbering outside broadcast vehicles of the past have been replaced by the latest technology. But what about the future of the programme . Every gardener knows that every season is different and new and exciting, and if you can just capture that excitement, you will not have to worry about the future. Just go with it. No worries there, then. So happy golden birthday, gardeners world. And heres to the next 50 years all happy birthday louise lear has the weather. Good evening. It has been the hottest day of the year so far. Lots of dry, settled, sunny weather from many others today and certainly the best place to head west for the beach as you can see from this picture. Beautiful and refreshing sea picture. Beautiful and refreshing sea breezes, because it has been very hot and humid. We have seen temperatures in the high 20s, with the exception of shetland. That week Weather Front has been with us for well over five days, producing a fairamount of well over five days, producing a fair amount of cloud and still some drizzle as well, so disappointing here, i am afraid. Elsewhere, drizzle as well, so disappointing here, iam afraid. Elsewhere, lots of hot sunshine, if that is what you like. Tonight, that will lead to a muqqy like. Tonight, that will lead to a muggy night for a decent night sleep. Temperature is widely staying in the mid to high teens low clouds in the mid to high teens low clouds in the south west. Our Weather Front sticking up into the north west which will slowly drift southwards today. A subtle change to come in the next day or so. For many, plenty of sunshine and that means plenty of heat yet again. Another hot day yet again. Maybe low 30s once again in the south east corner. The slim chance of catching an isolated shower in the midlands, due to the heat, but they will be very isolated indeed. Head to the coast more refreshing. Plenty of dry and sunny weather in the story for many. Sunshine in Southern Scotland and northern ireland, but our Weather Front will come south and produce more cloud, but at the same time may be some brighter conditions for the northern and the Western Isles in comparison to of late. Bad Weather Front porches out of scotland overnight monday into tuesday morning, so a subtle change developing on tuesday. The cloud will just arrived a developing on tuesday. The Cloud Willjust arrived a little bit further south and into slightly fresher air, soak mid teens into scotland, mid 20s, but we still keep the heat and humidity to the extreme south, never really easing up. On wednesday, it will be dry, hot, and sunny by the self. The potential for sharp and possibly thundery showers moving in from the west. Similar feel on thursday. We keep the heat in the south, but elsewhere it will be cloudier and slightly fresher for many. Take care. This is bbc news. Police have released disturbing pictures of the devastation inside the Grenfell Tower. The images were taken in flats where all the residents have been safely accounted for after wednesdays fire. Police say the number of missing is likely to rise
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