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Water, adam peaty smashes his way into the record books. Coming up, Greg Rutherford says he is devastated to be out of the championships through injury. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The agony for the parents of terminally ill charlie gard continues with his mother connie yates back at the high court again today. Having abandoned the battle yesterday to keep him alive, she is now fighting to be able to take him home to die. Lawyers for great 0rmond Street Hospital where charlie is being treated say there are practical difficulties. Thejudge has said if charlie can be taken home within reason he would like to achieve that. 0ur medical correspondent fergus walsh has been following todays developments. The legal battle over this desperately sick boy now centres on where and how soon he dies. Charlie needs a mechanical ventilator to breathe. He is tube fed and cannot move. His parents give up their fight to take him to the United States and agreed no more treatment could help him. But charlies maam, connie, was back at court this afternoon to make it clear she did not want him to die in the intensive ca re not want him to die in the Intensive Care Unit where hes been since 0ctober. Care unit where hes been since october. The parents said it was their last wish that he dies at home for a few days of tranquillity outside the hospital setting. Lawyers for the parents said they would pay private nurses to take over his care and seek to recover the costs from the nhs. The court heard there were practical issues to be resolved, for example, whether his ventilator would fit through their front his ventilator would fit through theirfront door. His ventilator would fit through their front door. Great 0rmond Street Hospital said it wanted to honour the parents wishes but the ca re honour the parents wishes but the care plan must be safe and spare him all pain and protect his dignity. Charlie is a child who requires highly specialised treatment. His ca re highly specialised treatment. His care cannot be simplified. It must be provided in a Specialist Setting by specialists. The dispute over where and how soon charlie should die typifies the breakdown in the relationship between the parents and the hospital. Thejudge said this was a matter crying out the mediation. Great 0rmond is to said it offered that but the parents refused. The judge it offered that but the parents refused. Thejudge said it offered that but the parents refused. The judge said the parents we re refused. The judge said the parents were entitled to decide where they spent the next few days but it should not extend into weeks, it would be unacceptable as it would simply extend the grieving process. This woman lost her son when he was five. He was profoundly disabled and tube fed. She had searched for a cure. Theyve got to learn to let him go at all sorts of levels. Stuff happens and they must not be better because it will eat them. Theres no point in that. What theyve got to do is look at the positive things. The hospital has offered a compromise. Charlie can be transferred to a hospice where doctors from great 0rmond is the would supervise his Palliative Care and death after a period of some hours. His parents said they want days, not ours, and a hospice is a second best option. This is a harrowing case, most of all for charlies parents. How will it be resolved . It will be resolved at 2pm tomorrow when thejudge resolved . It will be resolved at 2pm tomorrow when the judge makes a decision. He is desperate not to get involved at this stage. He wants the sides to come to an agreement. Great 0rmond Street Hospital said they had known that they want a week at home with charlie and theyve looked up and down the country for a Specialist Doctor prepared to supervise that and have not been able to find one because his needs are so able to find one because his needs are so complex. The compromise of a hospice might be the way forward. Lawyers said this was the second best option. It may be a question of timing but until they know where charlie is going to die they cannot start to say goodbye to him. A fully electric version of the mini is to be built in the uk. Bmw who make the car have confirmed the model will go into production in 2019. The firm says parts will be manufactured abroad, before the car is assembled at its cowley plant near 0xford. The government has called the move a Landmark Decision and a vindication of the governments industrial strategy. 0ur Transport correspondent Richard Westcott is there, is it a vindication as the government claims . It is certainly good news for the 4000 people that work behind me. This is the birthplace of the many. Mini. But let me give you context. It does not mean a Production Line or significant numbers of new jobs. Production line or significant numbers of newjobs. It means tens of millions of pounds of investment. It isa of millions of pounds of investment. It is a significant amount but if you think bmw announced they were spending £180 billion on a plan in germany and 540 million in the us, it isa germany and 540 million in the us, it is a big boost for this plant but in Car Investment terms it is not big money. They make two thirds of the minis in the world. We now know the minis in the world. We now know the Electric Mini will be made here. It is great for the business and we are very thrilled that we will be part of this huge success, hopefully. It means there is no problem with the thought of them closing it down because of brexit so it is very good news. Bmw, who make it, had hinted for months that the work could go to the netherlands. The new model will be made on the same Production Line as other minis so it will not mean extra investment orjobs but it is a boost for the government as they try to persuade car makers to stay in the uk after brexit. We are determined to Make Britain The Go to place for The Next Generation of vehicles. Theyve got a fantastic workforce in oxford already and that combination of planning for the future has convinced them to back britain. The uk car industry has been pushing hard for up brexit deal that still allows free trade with the eu. Since the vote, nissan has promised to make models for the sunderland plant. Toyota is spending a quarter of £1 billion updating this factory near derby. Experts say the real test is yet to come. I dont think this tells us very much about brexit at all. This is an adaptation of an existing car. The Big Questions will be when bmw produces a new mini and Companies Like Vauxhall Produce The Next Generation astra, will they produce in the uk or will the uncertainty about our relationship with europe put them off staying in the uk . A good day for the uk car industry but the government is still under enormous pressure to cut a brexit deal that secures its long term future. More than 86,000 nhs posts were vacant in england in the first three months of this year. The latest figures show the number of vacancies climbed by almost Eight Thousand compared with the same period last year, nursing and midwifery jobs are worst affected. The Royal College of nursing says too few nurses means patient care is suffering. The Department Of Health insists it is investing in frontline staff. 0ur health correspondent, dominic hughes, reports. Looking after people when they are at their most vulnerable, providing compassionate and professional care is the main challenge and biggest reward for michelle turner. It is a toughjob that reward for michelle turner. It is a tough job that carries enormous responsibilities. It is a privilege to bea responsibilities. It is a privilege to be a nurse and devalued in the job that i do. People put their lives in your hands on a daily basis and it is the biggest privilege that you can have. Finding more nurses seems to be a problem. Around 86,000 posts are recorded as vacant. In march, 30,000 jobs were advertised, for those in more than the previous year. The majority that were filled we re year. The majority that were filled were nurses and midwives. Many Hospital Trusts are struggling to recruit and retain staff. They are needing to think about more flexible ways of using the staff they already have. At the royal blackburn, there are still 100 nurses they need before they are where they want to be. Managers have had to come up with ways to deal with the pressure of staff shortages. We cope with that on a daily basis, we are flexible and supportive. But we maintain safety, it is our number one priority. The information for england reflects similar problems across the uk. It is difficult because of the time it takes to train doctors and nurses. It is difficult. Weve mitigated that risk in the past by getting stuff from overseas. It is becoming harder with brexit. Weve got issues around morale and retention. The Department Says staffing is a priority and more money is being invested in front line positions. When it comes to assessing the level of staff shortages, it has limitations and these figures highlight the ongoing problems the nhs faces with the recruitment and retention of clinical staff. A survey of Rail Passengers has found that they are more satisfied with the service they receive than they were last year. The industry watchdog, transport focus, spoke to 27,000 people and found that 83 per cent were happy. But the organisation said the recovery in the rail industry, after a series of strikes, was fragile. Housebuilders could be banned from Selling Leaseholds On newly built houses in england. Leaseholds are on the increase and they can lead to exorbitant and unexpected costs for the homeowner. The government has called the practice unjust, unneccessary and says it needs to stop. Heres danny savage. We all know that britain needs more homes. But the terms and conditions attached to some new build houses in england are causing a great deal of distress. Traditionally, houses have nearly always been sold as freehold properties, meaning the buyer owns the building and the land it is built on. However, there has been a growing trend to sell houses as leasehold, meaning the buyer doesnt actually own the land. In some cases, the freeholds are sold on to investment companies, who can charge a lot more. Todays report found one owner believed they would be able to buy the freehold in the future for £2000. But the final bill was 20 times that. The leaseholder also asked to pay ground rent to the freeholder. Traditionally, a small amount but that figure is now rising. Claire scott bought her house in bolton four years ago. But when she recently tried to sell it, the buyers backed out when they saw a clause in the contract saying the ground rent doubled every ten years. By 2060, it will cost nearly £10,000 a year. The past 12 months have been an absolute nightmare for us. We didnt realise we had an issue with the house until we came to sell it and then the house sale fell through. That meant that we now have to rent out the house and we cant get the cash out of the house. Thats causing us a lot of financial distress. This development on the outskirts of manchester is all new build, leasehold properties. It is a way for developers to make more money. But some people say theres no place for leasehold in this sort of market. And the government agrees. What were talking about here are houses that are being sold on leasehold, thousands of them, for no good reason, and then once they are sold the people that have purchased them are exposed to these ever increasing ground rents. Its not acceptable, its wrong. Enough is enough and we are taking action. Critics say the government has known about and ignored the issue for a long time. And this consultation doesnt definitely mean things will change. Pressure groups say the situation is a scandal. Its not only the people who thought they were buying a home, many of these people were assisted by the help to buy scheme. This means we have been underwriting their mortgages by 20 to get First Time Buyers onto the property ladder. These properties now cant be sold. The builders have taken us all for a ride and theyve got to make things right. House builders say leasehold does work for some developments, and they are committed to being fair. But the government now wants to ban Leasehold Contracts for newly built houses in england. Danny savage, bbc news, manchester. Our top story this evening. A high courtjudge says he will decide tomorrow whether terminally ill charlie gard will be able to leave great 0rmond Street Hospital and die at home. And still to come, can money buy you happiness . Scientists say they have the answer. In sportsday bbc news, more criticism for the rfu after they decide not to renew contracts for the england womens 15 as they prepare to defend the world cup title. Adam peaty has had an extraordinary day at the swimming World Championships in hungary. 22 years old, he was already the owner of the fastest ten times ever in the 100 metres breaststroke and today he smashed his own record not once, but twice, in the 50 metres. This is perfect from peaty. Adam peaty is human, but there are things he does which might make you doubt that. Well, wait until hes in the water. Tuesday morning, he woke up and went to the pool in budapest for a heat in the 50 metres breaststroke. Just a heat, hejust needed to get through. 0h, a world record . Well, he hadnt really meant to do that. I wanted it, but i dont know if i wanted it in the heats. But you cant pick and choose. Im so grateful to be in front of that crowd and hopefully again, tonight, well push it on a bit further. Well, 5. 15 uk time, peaty was back. The semifinal of the 50 metres. You know him by his reputation. He barely needs a name. Peaty in lane four. Already the World 100 Metre champion, victory has come so frequently for him that he needs records to motivate him. Swimming 50 metres in a pool is something a lot of people try. How quickly do you think its possible to do it . Well, peaty was travelling at a pace even the most experienced observers could barely believe. Peaty starting to streak ahead. This is a 50 metres breaststroke, look at this. 26. 10 is the world record. 25. 95 . I never thought i would live to see the day when a breaststroke swimmer would go 25 seconds. Coming out there tonight, i was a bit down, because its been such an emotional last few days. I was, like, right, get yourself up for it. Do what i do. Mel said, yeah, im not going to waste a day, im not going to waste an opportunity, because i never know when its going to be my last. So, ijust went out there and did what i do. Well, peaty is only 22, so lets expect more opportunities, starting with the final tomorrow. Two world record tuesday . Even by peatys standards, thats special. President trump has again attacked his own Attorney General, accusing Jeff Sessions of failing to properly investigate his president ial rival, hillary clinton. Media reports and rumours are swirling in washington that the president is considering sacking mr sessions. 0ur North America editor jon sopel is in washington. After the head of the fbi, this could be another high profile sacking, and of a man only recently regarded as a close and essential ally. That is the key difference between the sacking of the fbi director james comey and Jeff Sessions. James comey, donald trump inherited from the 0bama presidency. Jeff sessions was the first senator to come out and back donald trump in his bid to become president. They were the best of friends. Jeff sessions has given donald trump 100 loyalty, which has been repaid in the last week by a New York Times interview in which donald trump criticised him and said he would never have appointed him if he would never have appointed him if he had known he would excuse himself from the Russia Investigation, and tweets on consecutive days describing him as weak and beleaguered. In the last hour or so, we have heard from the new White House Communications director that a decision will be taken soon onJeff Sessions future. You can only conclude from that that his future does not look very bright. If he goes, what happens to the special counsel, robert muller, that has been charged to investigate the Russia Investigation . A huge cloud hangs over that as well. So, democrats are busy accusing the president of bullying the Attorney General out of the white house, out of the justice department, general out of the white house, out of thejustice department, so that the president can close down the Russia Investigation. If that happens, that would be epic and a bit of a political earthquake here in washington. We will watch with interest. Thanks very much. Uk Animal Welfare standards could be under threat after brexit, if farmers are left to compete against cheaper, less regulated rivals from outside the european union. Thats according to a house of Lords Committee who say the government must insist on similar standards in any new Trade Agreements to avoid a race to the bottom on welfare. Duncan kennedy reports. It is one of britainss premier showcases for agriculture. 100,000 people admiring 2000 animals. Its all part of an industry were Animal Welfare is paramount. But farmers like mike smales i worried about what might happen after brexit. He says if we start importing food from countries with lower standards, it may be cheaper but Animal Welfare could suffer. How cheap canned food get . You had to ask that question. This downward spiral in expecting food to keep getting cheaper and cheaper, i think its a worry. Food to keep getting cheaper and cheaper, i think its a worry. The government said today that farmers shouldnt worry about Animal Welfare after brexit, because britain will keep what it calls our Gold Standard policies. Any future arrangements covering trade in animals, or trading anything, for that matter, will be subject to the uk parliament. But some people say they dontjust parliament. But some people say they dont just have concerns parliament. But some people say they dontjust have concerns about Animal Welfare after brexit, Campaign Groups say they are also worried about food safety levels in some countries. Food that could be exported to britain. Processing pla nts exported to britain. Processing plants use a variety. They pointed to american practices like Washing Poultry in chlorine to kill bacteria, which they say would be unacceptable bacteria, which they say would be u na cce pta ble to bacteria, which they say would be unacceptable to british consumers. 0thers unacceptable to british consumers. Others say it is patronising to dismiss Safety Standards in countries like the United States. Why would American Food producers produce food that kills, injures or makes ill the people that eat that food . It makes ill the people that eat that food . It is makes ill the people that eat that food . It is not a sensible business proposition. It wont just food . It is not a sensible business proposition. It wontjust be American Farmers trying to get a foothold in britain after brexit. Todays report says it will be down to consumers to decide how much they wa nt to to consumers to decide how much they want to pay for high quality food. You only have to come to shows like this in the new forest to see that britain really does have world class Animal Welfare standards. These are dairy longhorn, just one of the breeds on show. Just last week, the environment secretary michael gove said those Animal Welfare standards would be maintained after brexit. But britain could soon be signing a series of trade deals with countries outside the european union. So, really, the issues of welfare, safety a nd really, the issues of welfare, safety and prices are paramount. Now they say money cant buy you happiness. Well, scientists in canada have put the old saying to the test. They questioned 6,000 people and discovered apparently that it can, but only if you use the cash to buy you more free time. They found that Spending Money on getting chores done like cleaning or cooking is more likely to make you feel happy than spending it on material goods, asjon kays been finding out. Plenty of smiles in plymouth this afternoon. But what makes us truly happy . Psychologists have been all over the world, asking thousands of people from all kinds of backgrounds one simple question. If i was to give you £30, what would you spend it on . Vodka hotdogs, ice cream and a bottle of wine. The girlfriend. Books. What would you spend it on . I will soon find something. Whether she spends it on a meal out or a yacht, the study found that it is not material things that make us happy happiest, but buying free time. This woman couldnt agree more. She said she would sacrifice pretty much any other luxury to pay for a clean every week. She does extra shifts so rachel can let the house from top to bottom. Even though it is often a stretch, she says the extra time it buys her with herfamily as says the extra time it buys her with her family as with far more than any holiday or handbag. Her family as with far more than any holiday or handbaglj her family as with far more than any holiday or handbag. I make do with what ive got and any spare money goes on rachel. You wouldnt rather have a handbag or a meal out . Absolutely not. Im not offering to buy you one back in the 90s, michael won millions of pounds on the lottery and could afford almost anything he wanted. Two decades later, he is back selling antiques in the net and he says he is much happier doing things for himself instead of paying others. Some people are used to having things done for them. So theyve got the money, its easier. But i have had things done for me over the last 20 yea rs, things done for me over the last 20 years, different things, gardening and whatever. But a lot of the time i prefer to do it myself. I get more enjoyment. Critics say paying others is all well and good, if you are Co Mforta Bly is all well and good, if you are comfortably off in the first place. But the researchers behind the Study Say Investing in time, rather than possessions, makes us all happier, whatever our income or spending habits. Lets look at the weather now. I know what makes me happy, sunshine and a view like that it helps. If you like sunshine and warm weather, today was probably the best day of the week. This beautiful view was taken in the highlands of scotland. Blue skies around. A bit offair scotland. Blue skies around. A bit of fair weather cloud. We had the cloud breaking up quite nicely through the day across many parts of the country. Yesterday was cool and cloudy in the east. For most parts of the country, some cloud in Southern Parts Of Scotland and heavy showers towards the south east of wales and south west england. There could be the odd rumble of thunder over the next few hours. Those showers fade away. For most of us it is dry to start the night, but later on the band of rain words in across the atlantic. A pretty soggy start for wednesday, for Northern Ireland as well. This rain marches eastwards through the day, bringing strong wind. Damp and breezy weather moving across all of the country. It tends to be quite light and patchy by the time it gets to the south east during the afternoon. The rain will be followed by a return to sunshine and showers from the west. Temperatures, 18 to 21 degrees. Not great for this stage in july. Temperatures, 18 to 21 degrees. Not great for this stage injuly. The showers fade away and we will continue to see showery rain across the far west, moving in over thursday. Low pressure across the north west. Temperatures first thing on thursday morning 13 or 14 degrees. Through the day on thursday, a day of sunshine and showers. Most of the showers will be across the north west of the country, quite breezy here. Then further south we will see more showers breaking out. It wont be a wash out. If you like the sunshine, you will get some between the showers on thursday. Temperatures between 16 and 20 degrees will stop on friday, another day of sunny spells and scattered showers. Things continue to be unsettled as we head through the weekend. A reminder of our main story. A high courtjudge says he will decide tomorrow whether terminally ill charlie gard will be allowed to leave hospital and die at home. Thats all from the bbc news at six, so its goodbye from me and on bbc one we nowjoin the bbcs news teams where you are. Hello. This is bbc news. The headlines bmw has confirmed that cowley in oxford will be the main Production Location for a fully electric version of the mini. The company says it has neither sought nor received assurances over any post brexit trade deal, from the uk government. Based on that confidence in our industrial strategy and their brilliant workforce in oxford, im delighted that they were able to make this landmark investment. The judge in the case of charlie gard says he will make a final ruling tomorrow, on where the terminally ill boy should be allowed to die. The judge says a hospice may be the only option, but his parents have asked for their son to return home. House builders could be banned from selling new homes as leasehold in england, as increasing annual charges make it impossible for some buyers to sell their homes. The white house says it will reach a decision soon on the future of the Attorney GeneralJeff Sessions. Hes been publicly criticised on several occasions recently, by the president. In a moment it will be time for sportsday but first a look at what else is coming up this evening on bbc news. As the new Electric Mini will be built in the uk, well speak to Mattias Holweg from Oxford University on what this means for the car industry. Chessington world of adventures says eight penguins were killed when a fox broke into their enclosure. Well be in chessington to get the latest. And well be taking a look at tomorrows headlines in the papers joining me will be lucy fisher from the times and the journalist and broadcaster, aasmah mir. Thats all ahead on bbc news. Now on bbc news its time for sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday