for struggling families. the treasury has rejected that approach, arguing it would reduce much—needed investment in energy production. but even some of rishi sunak�*s own mps are saying privately he will have to expend more economic and political energy himself to tackle the current crisis. iain watson, bbc news, westminster. we will be going back to all the latest news in a moment. let's pause for a moment and get all the sport now, with louisa. thanks. a host of nations around the world are hoping to take a step towards the world cup finals in qatar. wales' gareth bale has declared himself fit for the play—off semifinal with austria later in their path a group. bale dropped out of the real madrid squad for sunday's el clasico against barcelona with what was described as a "little niggle". wales haven't qualified for a world cup since 1958 and bale is determined to change that.