A furious row errupts with the eu over the uks plans to introduce a law that would override key parts of the brexit divorce deal. At talks in london the eu threatens legal action unless the plans are withdrawn by the end of the month saying they re breaking International Law and jeopardising trade talks. Instead of progress today, an angry stand off. Tonight, no chance of the government backing down. Also on the programme tonight. Hospital waiting lists for operations and treatments hits record levels in england, as the impact of the pandemic is felt. 16 children are injured, three seriously, when their school bus hit a railway bridge in hampshire. More than 10,000 migrants on the greek island of lesbos have spent a second night sleeping in the open after their refugee camp was destroyed in a blaze. And from bond to the avengers in a career spanning more than 60 years tributes to dame diana rigg, who has died at the age of 82. And coming up on bbc news. The four time formula one champion Sebastian Vettel leaves ferrari to join the new Aston Martin Team for next season. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. A major row has erupted between the eu and the British Government during talks in london today over the uks plans to introduce a law that would override key parts
of the brexit divorce deal. The eu has warned the government that the move is seriously Damaging Trust between the eu and the uk. It says that the proposed bill would be a serious violation of International Law and is demanding that its withdrawn by the end of the month. The eu has rubbished the government s argument that it is trying to protect the Peace Agreement in Northern Ireland, insisting it is quite the opposite. 0ur Political EditorLaura Kuenssberg is in westminster remember, we have left the European Union but there is a lot to be hammered out, how business will be able to trade with each other. Exactly how the special arrangements for Northern Ireland will work out and there is only a few months until the end of the year to get it sorted. There have been tensions all along, but this week after the government published proposals to change parts of the existing deal, the eu was furious and came here to london today to demand an explanation. But rather than try to work things out, instead tonight,
there is an angry ultimatum and the chances of a deal falling fast. After months of coming and going, got the chance to get a decent deal with the eu almost begun . The block hates the governments lettuce plan to rewrite some of the treaty signed and sealed with brussels last year. Icame and sealed with brussels last year. I came here to express serious concerns at the European Union has over the proposed bill. That will be the nature of our discussions today. Ministers agreed with brussels last year over what happens in Northern Ireland. But they have admitted the plan breaches International Law and that appalled the eu. Coming to london for an explanation. Far from making peace, the talks ended with anger and threat. The eu demanded the uk withdraw these measures from the uk withdraw these measures from the draft bill in the shortest time possible and in any case, by the end
of the month, saying the Withdrawal Agreement contains a number of mechanisms and legal remedies, which the eu will not be shy in using. In other words, if you dont budge, you will hear from other words, if you dont budge, you will hearfrom our other words, if you dont budge, you will hear from our lawyers. Other words, if you dont budge, you will hearfrom our lawyers. But forget about the uk side backing down, ministers are sticking to their claim that the action is fully justified. They also requested the uk withdraw its internal market legislation. I explained to the Vice President and we could not and would not do that and instead, i stress the vital importance of reaching an agreement through the joint committee on these important questions. Until the standoff is resolved, talks about the trade deal that matter so much, not a chance. Is there a way. Brussels chief negotiator was in town today also but the likelihood of progress is plummeting. This has been a long process but the signals are bad and
the atmosphere is tense. The eu are riled by what they say as the uks provocations this week. The proposals would have departed the red and green benches in parliament. Listen to the house of lords today, can you imagine the getting through . The rule of law is not pick and mix, this stinking hypocrisy chokes our countrys reputation and destroys oui countrys reputation and destroys our governments ability to lead it home and make agreements abroad. Even a furry tory leader, brexiteer, has serious fears. How can we approach russia or china or iran when their conduct. Below internationally accepted standards when we are showing such scant regard for our treaty obligations. Some tory mps share some of the eus concerns, but the chance of the government backing down right now seem zero and the chances of a deal
falling. Keep calm, he says. It may be too late for that. Laura kuenssberg, bbc news, westminster. Lets go live to brussels tonight, and speak to our europe editor katya adler. Is the eu basically saying if the uk doesnt withdraw its plans we are looking at a no deal brexit . For today at least, the eu has stopped short of pressing the Nuclear Button or threatening to press it. They would still like to give the government the chance until the end of the month to withdraw its internal market legislation. There is also a sense in brussels that there are elements the government are trying to push the eu into the corner. We are not going to give them the satisfaction of working out of these trade negotiations, is how one diplomat put it to me. But make no mistake, the mood here is very bad indeed. The meeting in london did not go as the eu hoped. The eu wa nted did not go as the eu hoped. The eu wanted to get reassurance, guarantees from the government that in the end it would respect their Withdrawal Agreement, the divorce
bill signed last year in full. It did not get that. So now the eus trade negotiator, Michel Barnier in london today, will start conversations with eu leaders with the european parliament, to see exactly what they want to do next. Thank you. Hosptial waiting lists for routine operations and treatments in england are now at a record high. More than 2 Million People are having to wait over 18 weeks to be seen and more than 80,000 are having to wait for more than a year. The sharp rise in waiting times shows the heavy toll that the pandemic has had on the nhs. Almost all non urgent surgery, like hip and knee replacements, was stopped in march to make more space for coronavirus patients. But there has been some positive news with more Cancer Patients now starting their treatment. 0ur health editor, hugh pym reports. Carol is a casualty of the covid crisis. A year ago she went on the list for a knee replacement, but
when the virus struck, she was informed it had been postponed indefinitely. Now she has been told it will not be until next year. The pain, wheni it will not be until next year. The pain, when i walk, is constant. The minute i start walking i have quite a sharp pain in my knee. She understands the pressures on the nhs, but she says each day things get more difficult. Ijust feel really frustrated, on behalf of eve ryo ne really frustrated, on behalf of everyone who is in the same situation. There are lots and lots of people who are all waiting and feeling the same way as i do. And we are all in a lot of pain. The Charity Versus arthritis says the latest figures were appalling. They sayjuly in england, 2. 2 Million People were waiting more than 18 weeks for routine operations, the highest since records began in 2007. Of those, 83,000 had waited more than a year. 21,600 cancer patient
started treatment injuly, which was higher than in may. Nonurgent operations were also cancelled in scotland, wales and Northern Ireland, as the nhs are focused on coronavirus patience. Hospitals are trying to get things back on track. At luton, they are doing a routine lung function checks on patience and their cars. Usually, these take place inside the hospital and the risk of airborne virus transmission indoors means that is now very difficult, so the patience simply stay in their vehicles to do the czechs. A waiting list of 1000 has 110w czechs. A waiting list of 1000 has now been nearly cleared. We have eliminated our backlog, i am happy to say. As a result, we need this less. So going forward, i dont envision we will need to do this as much as we have done in the past. The patient say they are happy with the system. To just come here, drive m, the system. To just come here, drive in, get it done and drive home again
is very good. Its efficient. Hospital trust leaders say things are improving, but the task isnt easy. We are working under some difficult constraints, because of covid. The need to constantly change cumbersome personal protective equipment, and socially distance awards and weighted rooms, it is complicated and difficult. In june we featured the story ofjock, whose hearing is impaired. His cochlear implant procedure had been cancelled in march. Today, we heard he is still waiting unlike others, his family is trying hard to get a new date. Hugh pym, bbc news. Scotland has followed england and is introducing the rule of six for social gatherings from monday. But unlike england only two households will be able to meet either inside or outside and children under 12 wont be included in the restricitons. The first minister, Nicola Sturgeon also announced that customers in cafes and restaurants will be required to wear face masks when theyre not eating or drinking. 0ur scotland correspondent lorna gordon reports. Glasgow and surrounding areas are the epicentre of the latest outbreak here, but with coronavirus cases rising across scotland, right across scotland new restrictions are being brought in. Following england and going further, with a maximum of six People Limited to two households allowed to meet together indoors and outside. Theyve, like, started off without as many restrictions and they put more on and its kind of gone back and forth. We have been dealing with this the last few months anyway and its not been a problem. Its not going to be a problem to go back to it either. We have experienced much harsher restrictions at the peak of this. I think if that is what Health People think we need to do then thats how it is. There are some limited exemptions to this, covering things like organised sport and places of worship, and children under 12 wont count towards the limit. The first minister said the new restrictions would be hard for people to hear. After six long hard months, we are still asking the public to make a lot of difficult sacrifices. That is unavoidable given the nature of the challenge we face. However, i want to be clear that while we still face a battle to keep. Get and keep covid under control, we are in a stronger position than earlier in the year. There will also be changes to hospitality, making it mandatory for customers to wear face coverings while moving around. And compulsory for staff to wear them too. This Restaurant Owner says they will do whatever is required to keep their doors open. Its great being reopened, so whatever restrictions come into play throughout, you know, we will gladly comply with them all in order to keep the thing going and to keep folks safe and well, and to keep the social aspect of life going. Hundreds of thousands of people have now downloaded Scotlands CovidContact Tracing app,
the aim now is to try and stop the number of positive cases accelerating and rising further. Lorna gordon, bbc news. The latest government figures show there were 2,919 new confirmed coronavirus cases reported across the uk, in the latest 24 hour period. That means the average number of new cases reported per day in the last week, was 2,532. 1a deaths were also reported, thats those who have died within 28 days of a positive covid 19 test. That means on average in the past week, 12 deaths were announced every day. That takes the total number across the uk to 41,608. Travellers arriving in england from mainland portugal will have to isolate for two weeks from saturday morning. Quarantine free travel is still allowed from the portuguese islands, the azores and madeira. There are also new restrictions for those travelling to england
and wales from hungary and the island of reunion. And arrivals from sweden will no longer have to quarantine from the weekend. An interim report into last months Train Derailment near stonehaven in aberdeenshire says that the Industry Needs to get better at predicting and responding to extreme weather. The report, carried out by network rail, was published as a minutes silence was held at the site and the wreckage of the train was lifted off the track. Three people died when the aberdeen to Glasgow Service was derailed, after hitting debris which had fallen onto the tracks after torrential rain. The investigation is ongoing. 15 children have been injured, three seriously, after their school bus crashed into a railway bridge in hampshire this morning. 0ur correspondent Duncan Kennedy is at the scene in winchester. This tunnel is barely big enough for a carto get this tunnel is barely big enough for a car to get through, let alone a
double decker bus. That is exactly what happened this morning. Both the police and the Bus Operators have launched their own investigation into what was a disastrous event and both want to find out how a Simple School run could have gone so badly wrong. There was nothing left of the top deck, sheared off after hitting the railway bridge. More than 70 children from the Henry Beaufort school in winchester were on board. Many said the impact came with a huge bang. Among those on the upper deck was this 1a year old. It all fell in on top of everyone. There was glass everywhere and everyone started screaming. The roofjust got ripped off and the windows smashed and dust came through the windows and smoke, and lots of people were screaming. This was what was left of the roof. The back end of the bus was also torn away. Its only when youre up close to the scene you see the full extent of the damage and how the roof has been completely ripped off. Police say the driver involved wasnt injured and is now helping with their inquiries. Officers are asking why he took this route. That bus doesnt fit through the bridge. I cant think that a bus route would have been drawn to take it through a bridge that is too low for the bus. The bus operator, stagecoach, have also started an investigation. This warning sign on the bridge seems obscured by the trees, and may form part of the inquiry. I do not want to speculate on the circumstances leading up to the incident, but our thoughts go out to all those who have been affected. The school says its supporting students who lived through this terrifying experience on what should have been an ordinary school run. Duncan kennedy, bbc news, near winchester. The time isjust the time is just after quarter past six. Our top story this evening. A major row errupts with the eu at brexit talks in london over the uks plans to introduce a law that would override key parts of the divorce deal. And still to come. How to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Members of the public come up with their suggestions. Coming up on sportsday on bbc news. Its a big night for Serena Williams shes in semi final action at the us open as she tries to equal the record for grand slam titles. Thousands of migrants have spent a second night sleeping out in the open on the greek island of lesbos after fire destroyed what their makeshift camp. A blaze engulfed moria camp on tuesday night, then another wiped out any remaining tents on wednesday. Authorities are investigating whether the fires at the camp the biggest in europe were started deliberately. From there mark lowen reports. In this scorched wasteland of mangled memories was this persons
home. Temporary, overcrowded, but it was all he had. And then the inferno took hold. That moment, very bad moment. The emotion is too much as he leads the way to wear his shack stood. And this is all that is left. Ruptured remains of family life. When the fire hit, he ran here frantically looking for his wife son. He found them safe up in the mountain. Next fire, maybe i burn, my wife burn, my kids burn. Maybe. The fire on tuesday night tour through moria camp. Suspected arson after the authorities tried to isolate those with coronavirus. Two days on, it still smoulders, fanned by winds. The fires still are not
out. Every few hours another one starts. The thick, acrid smoke filling the air is burning my eyes at the moment. And imagine this spreading out across this entire area, destroying the lives of almost 13,000 people. Homes, livelihoods gonein 13,000 people. Homes, livelihoods gone in an instant. It is like a bomb has hit this entire area. How quickly the flames leap, a frenzy to get another blaze under control. The campfourtimes get another blaze under control. The camp four times overcapacity has emptied, but they have nowhere to 90, emptied, but they have nowhere to go, streaming out into lesbos island, now under a state of emergency. Sheltering in the shadow ofa emergency. Sheltering in the shadow of a police drug, a group from congo. The Police Inside look the other way as europe has too for yea rs other way as europe has too for years as despair mounted. Translation we left our country to find safety, but it is the opposite. We are in danger here. The fire took everything, including my documents from my asylum interview. The only things we saved were our lives. The welcome has faded here, greece angry at being left to shoulder the migration burden and now facing another crisis. Translation we want them to leave, go out of the country as they want. It is us or them, we cannot coexist. This is a new refuge, as europe decides what to do with these people. At least here, fire is comfort where little else is. Mark lowen, bbc news, lesbos. Wildfires are continuing to spread along the west coast of america turning the sky orange. Three people have been killed by a blaze in california where fires have forced thousands of people
from their homes. In oregon at least five towns have been completely destroyed. The oregon state governor has said that the situation could result in the greatest loss of human life and property due to wildfire in the states history. Every year, on the 10th of september, organisations around the world raise awareness about Suicide Prevention on whats become known as world Suicide Prevention day. The suicide rate in Northern Ireland is much higher than the other uk nations some experts believe its a legacy of the conflict there. Our ireland correspondent chris page has been speaking to people who ve been affected. Its like youre sitting and waiting on him just coming home again. You really know that hes not going to come home again but you have to think of him that way, because if you dont, your heart breaks and you just, like, hit rock bottom. Jerry thompson was a young father and a top flight footballer. There were no obvious signs he had any struggles. Shortly before last christmas, he took his own life. He wasjust lovely. He had everything going for him, too. He was on the right track, he had a brilliant career with football, had a wee son. He was having a great season with carrick rangers in the Northern Ireland premiership. His team mates, training here before lockdown, never expected to lose one of their own. They were unbelievably devastated over the tragic news. Now we have to think of, how can we help . How can we make sure it goes wider than just us . Because every club, every community probably has the same issues. In the last decade, an average of five people a week have died by suicide in Northern Ireland. Around three quarters of them have been men. The suicide rate is the highest in the uk, almost double that of england. The devolved government has recently appointed a Mental Health champion and shes warning about the Economic Impact of the coronavirus pandemic. One of oui concerns is that the economic consequences of the pandemic will lead to an increase in Suicidal Thoughts Among people who have maybe lost their jobs. So this is notjust about mental illness, this is about life event things that plunge people into crisis. Charities say there should be more money for walk in support centres. Kevins decision to go to one was the start of his recovery. You definitely can come back from the darkest of places. I feel there shouldnt. People shouldnt have to fight to be helped when they are fighting something in their head already. Im so glad i had the support network i did, but unfortunately some people here dont have that. The Northern Ireland executive says its making rapid progress with schemes to reduce the number of deaths. The families from whom suicide has stolen the most are pleading for people who need help to tell someone. If my sons story can
help any other child out there or any other adult out there, i am grateful to put it out there, you know. Just to get help for other people. If you are feeling emotionally distressed and would like details of organisations which offer advice and support, go online to bbc. Co. Uk actionline or you can call for free, at any time to hear recorded information 0800 066 066. How do you reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions to net zero by 2050 . More than 100 members of the public specially selected to represent every part of society for a Citizens Assembly have come up with their suggestions. They include a frequent flyer tax, eating less meat, and stopping the sale of the most polluting cars. Heres our science correspondent rebecca morelle. 0ur planet is heating up fast, with Greenhouse Gases causing temperatures to rise. To tackle this, the uk aims to cut its emissions to almost zero by 2050. Now a new Climate Assembly has a plan how to do this. Launched by sir david attenborough, people from all walks of life across the country were asked for their views on combating Climate Change. Leah, a student, and ibrahim, a gp, both took part. Obviously we are a representation of the people and its very important that the government listens because, as its going now, Climate Change is a big issue and theres going to be big effects in my lifetime if we do nothing about it. There are also lots of little contributions that each person can do on a day to day basis, and i would like to think that everyone, as they look at this report, will say, right, how can i as an individual improve my Carbon Emissions . This report looks at every aspect of our lives. It recommends stopping the sales of the most polluting vehicles
and making Public Transport greener and cheaper. For food, local produce is suggested, as is reducing the meat and dairy we eat by up to a0 . And the Assembly Members dont want to ban air travel, but they do say taxes should increase the further and more often we fly. Energy was also looked at, and offshore wind farms got the biggest backing. Nuclear power, though, had much less support. Experts say getting public insight is invaluable. The really exciting thing about this support is that its not generated by a group of boffins in a room coming up with recommendations to government. This is real people dealing with real issues and coming up with practical suggestions. Whats exciting is it doesnt look alarming. This looks like a really sensible set of steps overall. This reports comes as the uk is dealing with the impact of coronavirus, but the Assembly Members say a Green Recovery is vital. I think when moving forwards, rebuilding the economy, the climate definitely has to be taken into consideration and i think its actually quite a Good Opportunity to implement some of the ideas we have in our report. A greenerfuture means big changes, and the uks commitment to cutting emissions is legally binding. This report should reveal which policies may or may not receive wider public support. Rebecca morelle, bbc news. Tributes have been paid to the actor dame diana rigg, whos died at the age of 82. She had been suffering from cancer. She was best known for her roles as the feisty emma peel in the avengers, and as james bonds wife in on her majestys secret service in a career spanning more than 60 years. Sarah campbell looks back at her life. As emma peel in the avengers she was clever and cool. A new kind of heroin. Youre full of surprises, contessa. So are you, mr bond. She was a bond girl in on her majestys secret service, the only one to get the spy to the altar, though she was shot dead shortly afterwards. I know she was fabulous in the avengers and very sexy and all those necessary things, which came to her easily, but the point is she was a brilliant actress and she was fun. Will i be interfering with his majestys obligations . I sincerely hope so. Hertiming her timing was impeccable, here in a morecambe and wise christmas special. But will you love me when im old and ugly . Of course i do. The force of her personality made her a chat show favourite. |j
the force of her personality made her a chat show favourite. I cant wait to be old and gentle and retrospective and utterly past it. Pick up the sword and creep towards the starting line of pain. She lit up the starting line of pain. She lit up screen the starting line of pain. She lit up screen and stage and have the awards to prove it. Ladies and gentlemen, this is a very great honour indeed. She won a bafta for this starring role in the bbcs mother love. And an episode of doctor who was written specially for her and also starred her daughter, rachael stirling, who today said she would miss her beyond words. |j rachael stirling, who today said she would miss her beyond words. I have known a great many clever men. I have outlived them all. You know
why . I ignored them. And in game of thrones she played lady 0lenna, the sharp tongued queen of thorns. No, youre a dragon. The dragon. Make sure we have plenty of ice. Currently starring in all creatures great and small, into her 80s she was still working. Her screen presence as formidable as ever. Dame diana rigg, whos died at the age of 82. Time for a look at the weather heres darren bett. It was the staycation weather today across more southern it was the staycation weather today across more southern parts of england. Elsewhere we have had more cloud streaming in from the atlantic and that will continue overnight tonight. We have rain in the north west of scotland and that will only turn wetter and the winds will be strengthening as well. Many areas look like being dry. It wont be as
cold as last night