Youre watching bbc newsroom live 7 its11am and these are the main stories this morning in his first interrview since the election the Prime Minister calls for calm in the middle east and for the us to agree to a new nuclear deal with iran. If we are going to get rid of it, lets replace it, and lets replace it with the trump deal. Iranian Authorities Say theyve arrested several people in relation to the shooting down of a ukrainian passenger jet last week. Dozens of children, abused by grooming gangs, were failed by Manchester Police and local authorities, according to a damning report. The government considers cutting air Passenger Duty on all domestic flights, as part of a plan to save Regional Airline, flybe, from collapse. Gambling firms are to be banned from accepting credit cards from customers in an attempt to tackle problem gambling. At least six people have been killed and 16 injured after a sinkhole swallows a bus and pedestrians in central china. And in sport players struggle with poor air quality at qualifying for the Australian Open as bushfires continue to burn in the country. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The Prime Minister borisjohnson has given his first major tv interview since his decisive victory in the general election last month. In a wide ranging interview with bbc breakfast, the pm said the International Nuclear agreement with iran could be replaced by a deal negotiated by donald trump, saying a trump deal would be a great way forward. On brexit, mrjohnson said it is enormously likely there will be a trade deal with the eu by the end of 2020. And the Prime Minister suggested there could be a public Fundraising Campaign to raise the £500,000 cost of sounding big ben on 31 january when the uk leaves the eu. 0ur chief Political Correspondent vicki young is in westminster. Tell is more about what he was saying. And also the things he did not see mike, the big issue, the royal family, what is going on with making untidy and the big debate in the royal family about their future. Borisjohnson going the royal family about their future. Boris johnson going there. The royal family about their future. Borisjohnson going there. He knows that whatever he says, it would get him into trouble so he sidestepped that but he could not sidestep the issue of iran and the killing of
general soleimani by the americans. The fact that the uk was not told in advance, Boris Johnson said the fact that the uk was not told in advance, borisjohnson said that did not matter. But it was surprising because there are british troops in iran in because there are british troops in iran in iraq so it might have been usual for the americans to speak to their closest ally and then theres the iran nuclear deal, something the american supplement out of. And borisjohnson saying that. Somehow or other we have to stop the iranians acquiring a nuclear weapons. That is what the agreement does but if were going to get rid of the agreement, then we need a replacement. The with the agreement, this is the crucial thing, is that from the american perspective, it is a flawed
agreement and it expires plus it was negotiated by president 0bama and from their point of use it has many flaws. Well, if we are to get rid of it, lets replace it, let us replace it, lets replace it, let us replace it with the trump deal. But the challenge there to the president , he thinks of himself as a deal maker so this is the chance to do it. Downing street later said the Prime Minister did not mean that that deal as it stands should be scrapped. He talked about domestic issues, lots of issues there. The Prime Minister said the nhs was his priority. Then theissue said the nhs was his priority. Then the issue of social care was raised. Certainly over two decades has been lots of talk on this. The Prime Minister said earlier in the year there was a plan and he wanted to make big changes, dealing with an ageing population with more complex health needs and this is what yet to
see about that. We are going to get oii see about that. We are going to get on and deal with this so people can get the care they need in their old age but do not have to sell their home to p4 their care. We will certainly do it in this parliament. This is a refund social care. Crucially pays for the care. Wikipedia states that is something that will run for decades. The other small issue of brexit. There are some in parliament who believe that big ben should be striking it is a problem of course as many will have seen from the television that big ben is being renovated so it is not ina ben is being renovated so it is not in a position to chime. The question is should it and who should p4 it . The cost would be 5000 £500,000. We are working up a plan so people can p4 the bongs of big ben. I havent quite worked out how that can happen. You are developing policy on this. As Everybody Knows big ben is being refurbished, they have ta ken the big ben is being refurbished, they have taken the clapper away so we need to restore the clapper in order to bong big ben on brexit night. So not entirely clear what the Prime Minister means there, some sort of crowdfunding so people who wanted to chime should do so. It will need quite a lot of work but it is clear that the government is not operating. Thank you very much. Very windy where you are. Just an
update on the iran deal, france, germany and britain have triggered a new negotiation on the deal. This is about negotiating a new deal, they have triggered the mechanism into the first step into the input sanctions on iran and it means there is no process under way under which a dispute settlement period of time is entered into. It will mean the diplomats will need to get together to work out how they would deal with this issue going forward. There will be 13 days now the mechanism has been triggered to resolve differences. The deadline can be
extended by consensus but as we heard from borisjohnson earlier, there is talk about coming up with a new deal. Also some breaking news on what happened yesterday with the talks on the future of heidi and meghan at sandringham. There had been a lot of speculation that meghan would be joining been a lot of speculation that meghan would bejoining in the been a lot of speculation that meghan would be joining in the talks by telephone. We hearfrom meghan would be joining in the talks by telephone. We hear from sources on the Reuters News Agency that it was decided it was not necessary for the duchess tojoin was decided it was not necessary for the duchess to join in was decided it was not necessary for the duchess tojoin in on was decided it was not necessary for the duchess to join in on the talks so the duchess to join in on the talks so she did not participate which has seen so she did not participate which has seen the queen agreeing to a transition period when the couple spent more time in canada. The iranian authrorities have confirmed they have arrested several people in relation the the shooting down of a ukrainian passenger jet last week. It comes as protests continue in tehran against
the countrys rulers thousands shouted slogans, demanding government transparency. 0ur Diplomatic CorrespondentCaroline Hawley is in beirut for us with the latest. What can you tell is about the arrests 7 what can you tell is about the arrests . Very little because the iranians have given no further details. They have talked about some arrests but no indication of who has been arrested but there have been huge calls for resignations and for sackings over this horrific mistake that led to 176 people being killed. Until the iranians announced who has been sacked, this crisis of trust that the Iranian Regime now has with his people will continue. How widespread are the demonstrations and what is the sense of how much they could potentially threaten or point to a change of direction
potentially . It is very difficult to gauge exactly how widespread they are independently from the country. But we know they were fairly widespread protests over the weekend on saturday and sunday into monday. Notjust tehran on saturday and sunday into monday. Not just tehran but on saturday and sunday into monday. Notjust tehran but other cities as well. We know the Police Used Tear Gas and batons and there are some indications that live fire was used. The judiciary indications that live fire was used. Thejudiciary are seeing indications that live fire was used. The judiciary are seeing this morning they have arrested 30 protested. They say they will be tolera nt of protested. They say they will be tolerant of those taking part in illegal protests but not tolerant of those taking part in illegal protests. It was at an illegal protests. It was at an illegal protest that the British Ambassador was arrested briefly on saturday. The iranian judiciary on educating him a persona non grata in iran, saying he is an undesirable element and he breached the vienna convention, the rule book for diplomats, by attending the rally. The British Government is saying that the iranian speech that by arresting an ambassador. Thank you very much. Breaking used to bring you about the demands for a second Scottish Independence referendum from the snp, we havejust Scottish Independence referendum from the snp, we have just heard that Boris Johnson from the snp, we have just heard that borisjohnson has from the snp, we have just heard that Boris Johnson has formally rejected the request from Nicola Sturgeon for holiday to be given the permission to hold a second referendum. He has said. There is the later. Later. Letter. So that letter from borisjohnson to Nicola Sturgeon, rejecting the appealfor another Nicola Sturgeon, rejecting the appeal for another independence referendum. Appealfor another independence referendum. Greater Manchester Police is to reopen historic child sex abuse cases including that of 15 year old victoria agoglia. Victoria was in local Authority Care in rochdale and died in 2005 of a heroine overdose administered to her by a 50 year old man who had been paying her for sex. Victoria became the subject of a bbc drama series and a subsequent documentary the betrayed girls. A report published today, found significant shortcomings in the original investigations into her death and the abuse of other Vulnerable Children concluding that fears over Race Relations were a factor in the way police tackled the crimes, and that an investigation into the grooming of vulnerable teenage girls predominantly by asian men was under resourced. Andy burnham, the mayor of greater mancherster said in a press conference in the last half hour, i am truly sorry that the victims were let down in the way they were and confirmed the reopening of the investigation. Joint police and social Services Investigations should take place
where theres evidence that a child is involved in commercial sexual exploitation. This should occur in all circumstances, including when a child refuses to make a complaint. There never must be an expectation that vulnerable young people can provide protection for themselves. Sadly, that is what happens on that lesson was not learned. The headlines on bbc news. In his first interview since the election the Prime Minister has called for calm in the middle east and for the us to agree to a nuclear deal with iran. A damning report, focusing on the death of 15 year old victoria agoglia, says dozens of children abused by grooming gangs,
were failed by Manchester Police and local authorities. The government is considering cutting air Passenger Duty on all domestic flights, as part of a plan to save Regional Airline, flybe, from collapse. And coming up canadas Prime Minister says hed support the duke and duchess of sussex moving to his country but security costs need to be discussed. Qualifying for the student open has been disrupted by bushfires in the country, one player was forced to retire after suffering a coffin threat brought on by the air quality. The first meeting of Deontay Wilder and fury ended in a job but he has said to wilder he will go to sleep and to mike. The barcelona way is being returned by the new manager. More on the stories just after half past. The Prime Minister says that the government will do what it can to help flybe, the struggling Regional Airline, but said it was not the governments role to Save Companies from collapse. The government is considering cutting air Passenger Duty on all domestic flights as part of a possible plan to save the firm from collapse. Air Passenger Duty, or apd, is charged on all passenger flights from uk airports, excluding Northern Ireland and the Scottish Highlands and islands region. The amount paid depends on the destination and class of travel, but under current rules, standard class passengers on domestic and short haul flights pay £13 in apd for a single journey using a uk airport. For longer routes over 2,000 miles from london that charge goes up to £78. Changes to air Passenger Duty could reduce Government Income from the tax, which the office for budget responsibility says is expected to reach £3. 7bn this financial year. Lets hear what borisjohnsons had to say about flybe when he spoke to dan walker on bbc breakfast earlier. It is not for government to step it is not for government to step in it is not for government to step in and Save Companies that simply run into trouble but being no doubt that we see the importance of flybe into severing we see the importance of flybe into severing delivering we see the importance of flybe into severing delivering connectivity across the whole United Kingdom. It is very important for instance when i was is very important for instance when iwas in is very important for instance when i was in Northern Ireland and we are working very hard. I cannot go into the commercial confidential discussions. You are prepared to do something . We are working very hard to do something but people understand there are limits to what government can do to rescue any particular firm but what we will do is ensure we have the regional connectivity that this country needs. Boris johnson speaking to dan walker. Lucy budd is a professor of air transport management at de montfort university
and joins me now. What difference do you think it would make the tax is scrapped . Any amendments or changes in Passenger Duty should have an equal change in the price of air tickets. 0ne outcome is that on the routes where there is greater level of demand the airline will pass on the saving to consumers in the form of lower fares. The other possible effect is that on marginal routes where demand is lower, abolishing or amending the tax would make these routes more commercially viable and consumers would benefit through the maintenance of connectivity or Airlines Offering other routes which they currently do not offer. How much of an impact because it had in saving flybe . Flybe have a lot of their routes in the uk, they are very important in terms of regional connectivity so any changes or amendments to Passenger Air duty could be beneficial to flybe and
help work towards protecting connectivity and the importance of Regional Service for the United Kingdom. The flybe network does cover a large proportion of uk domestic flights, half of them outside london so it is notjust a commercial consideration but part of the infrastructure but in terms of being, what would be the most protective two to protect flybe, do you think this is it . My understanding is that it is possible within the confines of the current regime to abolish air Passenger Duty. Some countries in europe have already done that and clearly it would be to the benefit of flybe to look it this again. Many airlines thought it had against it and said he did not think it promoted regional connectivity but flybe is joining the date when it comes to air service connectivity. A lot of
the traffic is not concentrated on london so this is clearly something the government is looking at. There is unhappiness about the prospect of this from environmental groups, greenpeace say it would be shocking where the government to do this because it goes against efforts to reduce nations. What is your view of that . When air Passenger Duty was put into effect in 1984 it was for raven me put into effect in 1984 it was for raven me revenue put into effect in 1984 it was for raven me revenue raising service but it was also to protect the environment. If you lower the cost we know it stimulates demand so that is counter to global efforts to reduce emissions from aviation. We know it is carbon intensive. We know because of the importance of the revenue to the treasury, if this tax source where to disappear their would be source where to disappear their would be conversations about
source where to disappear their would be conversations about where the shortfall could be made up from. Thank you very much. The Gambling Commission has announced a ban on credit card betting starting in april. The change is an attempt to curb problem gambling. 24 million adults in britain gamble with ten point five million doing so online. The ban will apply to all online and offline gambling products except lotteries that are run for good causes. Heres the Gambling Commissions ceo, Neil Mcarthur on todays announcement. It is important to make sure that the regulations that we have will have the best impact for consumers, this was part of a package of measures that we announced as part of the Online Gambling review in 2018, and we have implemented a number of those measures since to improve the safety of gambling. Todays is a big announcement because having considered all the elements, we have decided we must ban gambling using credit cards because there is too great a risk of significant harm arising for consumers. We have been regulating all of the Online Marketing in Great Britain since the end of 2014 and beginning
of 2015 and we have been working hard to raise standards throughout that time. In the beginning of 2018, we published an Online Review of gambling and we identified a number of measures that we needed to take over the coming years to make gambling safer. Authorities in the philippines are urging hundreds of thousands of people to move to safer ground, due to the threat from the taal volcano. Evacuations are ongoing, as the volcano continues to billow smoke, ash and lava. Officials on the islands have declared a state of calamity. Francis tolentino, he sits in the philippines senate, and is a former mayor of Tagaytay City which is located next to the volcano. Hejoined us here on the bbc earlier from tagatay to give us the latest on the situation there. They had very limited period of time to prepare for their belongings. Right after the 2. 30pm initial eruption in the tagaytay volcano area. My advice to them and the advice
of the Police Officers likewise, the commanders, to have a lockdown so to speak to prevent evacuees from returning to their homes because some evacuees return to visit their homes and look after their personal belongings, the livestock, their farms and the animals so my advice is to stay safe in the operation centres where they are located right now, especially with the relatives outside of the danger zone. My problem and the bigger challenge right now is that if this going to be a protracted calamity. We are looking at the bigger economic impact, not just for the two provinces concerned, but for the greater regional area, including metro manila because even some of the flights were cancelled because the ash fell as far as a local resort which is several hundred kilometres away from the volcano. Canadas Prime Ministerjustin trudeau says hed support the duke and duchess of sussex moving to his country but that security costs need to be discussed. His comments follow intensive talks involving the queen at sandringham. Andy moore reports. Prince william left sandringham yesterday after talks about his brothers future described by the queen as constructive. She issued a short statement after the meeting that mentioned family eight times, and instead of using their royal titles, often simply referred to harry and meghan. The statement said the queen would have preferred the couple to have remained full time working members of the royal family, but she respected and understood their wish to live a more independent life. She said there would be a transition period with the sussexes spending time in canada and the uk. The canadian Prime Minister told global news there was much about their move that still had to be decided. Were not entirely sure what the final decisions will be, what the dispositions are, and those are decisions for them. I think most canadians are very
supportive of having royals be here, but how that looks and what kind of cost is involved, theres still lots of discussions to have. The queen admitted there were complex matters to resolve, including the cost of protection. Security is the big elephant in the room. Its actually the biggest cost of the royal family. Nobody knows it exactly but its supposed to be well in advance of £100 million a year. Of course, if they to spend large amounts of time abroad, in canada and the United States, then obviously its going to be more expensive. There are many issues to sort out, but the queen wants progress to be made rapidly and she says she has asked for final decisions to be reached in the coming days. Andy moore, bbc news. A royal correspondence is that Buckingham Palace, what happens
next . We are assuming that officials heeded Buckingham Palace and officials from the home office will be working feverishly, as andy was singing his report, the queen wants this result as quickly as possible. Those officials we assume are working hard right now to find solutions, solutions which they can then present to the royal family and to prince harry and meghan in particular and to bring in into this. It will be up to the royal family to accept what solutions or options will be presented to them. It will have to happen pretty quickly because the queen does not wa nt quickly because the queen does not want this issue hanging over the royal palace for much longer. There has obviously been a lot of speculation around what the possibilities might be. Is the major issue about how they make money and what would be appropriate and what
with notes and whether it will be compatible with the royal status . That is certainly one of the top issues. They said they want to be financially independent and they wa nt financially independent and they want to work. But there is concern about that and the potential conflict of interest but that is an issue which has to be solved obviously but there is also one of security and the amount of money it will cost has been raised by the canadian Prime Minister. Everything remains unclear at the moment. Who will for it when the ad in canada . Prince harry and meghan . Will the Canadian Police had to take over the security role or will the metropolitan police to normally provide security for the royal family, will they have to fly out with prince harry and Meghan Michael if the trouble between both countries . That will obviously be expensive, you have because the
flight expensive, you have because the flight and accommodation for security officers. That is a bit of a conundrum as to how that issue will be resolved but obviously they we re will be resolved but obviously they were work on that as well. That has been a lot of speculation about the meeting at sandringham yesterday and whether meghan will join the conversation by telephone from canada where she already is. According to reuters, she did not join in the conversation. When will hadigo join in the conversation. When will hadi go back to canada or is she likely to come back here . Will prince harry. We do not have news on that. It does not look like Meghan Markle is coming back anytime soon. She left very quickly after this announcement was made. We have not heard from persons so i think we have to wait to get some detail on that. Not heard from her sense. Thank you very much. I have some
breaking news to bring you. Slight technical hitch. Nicola sturgeons response to the letter from borisjohnson hitch. Nicola sturgeons response to the letterfrom borisjohnson in which he said the government would not be giving holyrood the power to call a second referendum. Here is nicolas response. She said the tories were terrified of scotlands right to choose. That is the Twitter Response from scotlands first minister to the letter she has received from Boris Johnson saying the government will not back another independence referendum. Now its time for a look at the weather. Storm brendan has moved away to the north. Today we are looking at this era of low pressure developing to the south west. The lines getting closer together. This afternoon, the winds will strengthen. For england and wales, they are likely to be stronger and last for longer than they did yesterday. Rain moving north and east words. Quite heavy rainfor north and east words. Quite heavy rain for southern england. These are the sort of wind gusts. Still very
windy in the north west of england. Chilly in the north, five or six celsius. 13 degrees in the south. Very windy, even into tonight. Eventually the rain in the south east will clear away. Brighter skies eventually. Some showers in the north west of scotland, which will be wintry of a Higher Ground. Goodbye for now. Hello this is bbc newsroom live. The headlines the Prime Minister calls for the us to agree to a nuclear deal with iran, as eu countries begin a dispute process over iranian breaches. Dozens of children, abused by grooming gangs, were failed by Manchester Police and local authorities, according to a damning report. The government is considering cutting air Passenger Duty on all domestic flights, as part of a plan to save Regional Airline flybe from collapse. Gambling firms are to be banned from accepting credit cards from customers, in an attempt to tackle problem gambling. At least six people have been killed and 16 injured after a sinkhole swallowed a bus and pedestrians in central china. Also coming up wedding photos with a difference, with an erupting volcano
as a backdrop. Sport now, and time for a full round up from the bbc sport centre. Good morning. The poor air quality caused by the wildfires in australia have led to one retirement in Australian Open qualifying and exhibition match involving Maria Sharapova being abandoned. With the open starting in melbourne next week, Dalila Jakupovic was forced to stop playing and went on to suffer a coughing fit. Other practice sessions were delayed due to the polluted air from ongoing bushfires. The slovenian eventually had to be helped off the court. The air quality was poor this morning so based on the air quality and the readings on site, we made the decision to suspend play and push back qualifying and continue to monitor air quality on site. Dan evans tookjust 75 minutes to beat Alexander Bublik and progress to the last eight of the adelaide international. The british number one
won in straight sets and will face either Russias Andrey Rublev or american sam querrey next. Evans will be seeded at the Australian Open. Tyson fury has predicted a second round knockout of Deontay Wilder when they meet for their rematch in Las Vegas Next month. Their first fight for the wbc heavyweight title ended in a draw. And fury says he wont be relying on the ringside judges this time, insisting that wilder will go to sleep in two because of a dream in which he keeps being dealt a two while playing poker. Ididnt i didnt knock him out the first time. I wanted the decision and didnt get it. They will not be erecting him off the canvas and giving him a draw. I have been training with blindfolds on, so i can feel the punches as well as seeing them. This is something i
will finish. I will do exactly what isaidl will finish. I will do exactly what i said i will do. I am going to knock him out. Like i told him. I am the king of the jungle. Come february 27, i am going to rip his head off his body. Barcelona have sacked their manager Ernesto Valverde in an attempt to reintroduce the clubs famous playing style. Valverde won the Spanish League title in both his full seasons in charge. And theyre top of the table half way through this campaign. But hes been replaced by quique setien. Whos known for the kind of football used by Pep Guardiola and Johan Cruijff at the nou camp, but hasnt won any major trophies. The 61 year olds lastjob was with real betis. And hes signed a two and a half year deal. The fa cup is back tonight with plenty of third round replays to keep an eye on. Spurs against middlesbrough in on bbc one tonight. But at St James Park theres a 17 year old hoping to cause an upset for rochdale against newcastle. Ithought, ah, this is going to come in front of me, i was just watching the ball while sprinting and itjust hit my foot. Commentator and its matheson hit the roof of the net and then i was just off, pure emotion, just sprinting to the rochdale fans. Limbs everywhere and knees sliding. Another pile of rochdale players on top of me after that. The year 7s were coming up. My friends just know me as leach, ive known them for five years. They have seen me going from playing with the school team with sports glasses on to scoring at united. You know, they still see me as that same person. To the year 7s, im some sort of superstar, because i was in their shoes and now they are coming up with their planners for their homework and asking me to sign stuff and im getting told off by my old head of year because im not allowed to. Its just so weird. Ive got a screenshot from before the united game of my instagram followers, and i had 2,300 and i think im on 17. 8k and ive
got a blue tick. To me, that is ridiculous. Commentator luke matheson. Matheson, first time, wilbraham its going to be amazing to go to two premier League Grounds in one season and it will be an amazing day out for everyone involved in the club. I think my sisters going to try to waggle her way off a day of school to come down. It is a dream every little boy has to be a professional for and to be one of the very few to get that opportunity, it is a dream come true. A very proud moment for me and my family. Thats all the sport for now. You can find more on all those stories on the bbc sport website. Where theres also some live winter youth olympics action with some curling on right now. Thats bbc. Co. Uk sport lets get more now
on the Prime Ministers comments that the government will do what it can to help flybe but that it is not the governments role to Save Companies from collapse. The government is, however, considering cutting air Passenger Duty on all domestic flights as part of a possible plan to save the Regional Airline. The government is discussing a package of measures which could include a short term loan to flybe. The air Passenger Duty could be cut on domestic routes in the budget, but with financial and environmental offsets elsewhere. There are parts offsets elsewhere. There are parts of government money available for companies which do not breach state aid rules. Nissan were encouraged to access these funds when it committed
to building new models at sunderland. The government is aware it is hard to make the environmental argument for cutting airline taxes. Simonjack sent argument for cutting airline taxes. Simon jack sent this argument for cutting airline taxes. Simonjack sent this through. He says it is not clear how it intends to counter those but there is a proposed package that seeks to do this. And doug parr, the chief scientist at greenpeace uk, is with me now. Firstly, the prospect of cutting the air Passenger Duty in order to potentially save flybe and thousands ofjobs, to save an important part ofjobs, to save an important part of the infrastructure of this country that people rely on, is cutting the air Passenger Duty a goodidea cutting the air Passenger Duty a good idea for you . The context is parliament has declared were living ina parliament has declared were living in a climate emergency. We know aviation the most carbon intensive form of transport. The airline
Passenger Duty is some form of taxation. Aviation is very under taxed when you compare it to real fuel taxation or driving. So this is not an appropriate response, given that we have got a planet threatening problem that we are trying to deal with, to be trying to use general taxation, changes on general taxation and air Passenger Duty, which would affect the whole aviation sector, when there is a problem with one airline. What about the environmental offsets which have been mentioned and there is expected to bed been mentioned and there is expected to be d two of them in the budget in march . Of course we dont know any detail about that. In general, the track record of offsetting is pretty poon track record of offsetting is pretty poor. There are no good systematic ways of removing Carbon Dioxide from the atmosphere once you have emitted it, like through travelling in
planes. So i think we would need a very long and hard look at that. Some of the schemes which have been produced by governments and Oil Companies around tree planting, their track record is frankly rubbish. Is offsetting a waste of money . It is possible that some projects can do some good, but around 86 of these projects have been found to be of no value whatsoever in terms of carbon reduction. I mentioned at the beginning the reason the government is looking to do this is because of the importance of getting people around the uk. Its an important transport option for many. How do you balance these things . 0k, transport option for many. How do you balance these things . Ok, so we must distinguish between one brand and their potentially profitable routes which could be occupied by
other airlines because there is Airline Investment in flybe, so there is potential for taking Airline Investment in flybe, so there is potentialfor taking over there is potentialfor taking over the roots of the are not profitable, if not then the frequent flyer frequent flyer levy could be looked at. Peoples lifestyles who involve flying a great deal, could be taxed more heavily. If you are living in a remote area, its not necessarily you are jetting off on having some fun. Like i say, if there are social cases for supporting these, then in remote areas like the highlands and islands, maybe there is a case. Remote areas like the highlands and islands, maybe there is a caselj think they are exempt from air Passenger Duty already in the highlands and islands. What we have isa highlands and islands. What we have is a general exemption for the Aviation Industry which is not in that category. Its one thing to say
we have some specific routes that might need some support versus sector wide support and cutting the under taxed sector that is already under taxed sector that is already under tax. Thank you forjoining us. Prime minister borisjohnson has written to Scottish First minister Nicola Sturgeon refusing her request for new powers to hold another Scottish Independence referendum. Revealing the letter on twitter today, he said the scottish people voted decisively to keep our United Kingdom together, a result which both the scottish and uk governments committed to respect. Lets make 2020 a year of growth and opportunity for the whole of the uk. Joining us now from glasgow is scotland reporter alexandra mackenzie. It is not unexpected that Boris Johnson would refuse this. We have already had the response from Nicola Sturgeon saying it is not the end of it. We might things go from here . The letter from borisjohnson is
it. We might things go from here . The letterfrom borisjohnson is not a surprise. Nicola sturgeon would have been waiting for that and her response is not a surprise either. There we go from here, we willjust have to wait and see what happens next. Through this all began was after the election in december when the snp won 48 out of the 59 seats. Nicola sturgeon had already said that she wanted to have a referendum this year. So she wrote to Boris Johnson, asking for that consent to have a second referendum in scotland. So that letter has come back from Boris Johnson today, scotland. So that letter has come back from borisjohnson today, as youve said. Definitely not a surprise. He has rejected that. He had already informally rejected it. He had said there would not be a second referendum in scotland. He also referred back to the once in a generation statement that had been made for the previous referendum. Borisjohnson said you and your
predecessor made a personal promise that the 2014 independence referendum was a once in a generation vault. Nicola sturgeon would debate that, saying things have definitely changed since then. Scotla nd have definitely changed since then. Scotland did not vote for brexit, scotla nd scotland did not vote for brexit, scotland did not vote for brexit, scotland did not vote to leave the European Union. And also scotland did not vote for a tory government. So she would say that things have definitely changed, so that once in a generation statement would not stand. There is also quite a damning pa rt stand. There is also quite a damning part of this which im sure the Scottish Government will not be happy with. It says another independence referendum would continue the political stagnation that scotland has seen for the last decade, with scottish schools, hospitals and jobs again left behind because of a campaign to separate the uk. Sol because of a campaign to separate the uk. So i cant imagine the Scottish Government will be too happy about that. In terms of the response from Nicola Sturgeon, she initially responded on twitter and im sure she will have more to say
on this. She said, the tories are terrified of scotlands right to choose because they know scotland would choose independence. She goes on to say, the tories have no positive case for the union, so all they can do today is. I cant read my own writing she says this will not stand. Somebody else has passed mea not stand. Somebody else has passed me a better note. The tories have no positive case for the union, so all they can do is attempt to deny democracy. It will not stand. So obviously Nicola Sturgeon is not happy with this and she will continue the case to have a second Scottish Independence referendum. Thank you. Dont worry about the writing. It happens to all of us. My writing. It happens to all of us. My writing is terrible. Mine as well. Thank you very much. A new report estimates that 8. 5 Million People in england and wales were abused or witnessed
abuse when they were children. The study, which is the first of its kind from the office for National Statistics, collated data from bodies inluding government ministries, the nhs, the National Crime agency and the nspcc looked at the emotional, physical and sexual abuse of children. Lets have a look at those figures in more detail. The report found that about one in five adults in england and wales experienced some form of abuse as a child thats when theyre under 16. It also found that 3. 1 million 18 74 year olds were victims of sexual abuse before the age of 16. That number equates to about one in 13 or roughly 8 of adults in england and wales. 52 of those who experienced abuse as a child went on to then also be abused as an adult, while four in ten adults who experienced abuse as a child experienced multiple different forms of abuse be it emotional, physical, sexual or domestic. Meghan elkin is head of the crime team at the office for National Statistics and joins me now. These figures are very shocking. Explain more about how you have collated them and how you can be sure they are accurate. So the report today has been the result of collaborating with a range of organisations, as well as using the crime survey for england and wales and bringing that range of data sources together in order to produce a more rounded picture about what can know about the extent and nature of child abuse. Where does that leave us, with these figures. It is an extraordinary statistic that one in five children have experienced abuse before they are 16 years old. Child abuse is an appalling crime but it is often not very well understood. The role of the ons is to bring all of these issues together, so we can support people who are working to improve the
outcome for victims. It is notjust sexual abuse but also emotional abuse. Thats correct. The one in five figure you mentioned covers a range of offences. Emotional abuse would cover if someone was threatened with abandonment as a child, through to experiences of rape and physical abuse, so its a very broad category we look at for child abuse. It is an obvious thing that if someone has grown up in an environment where there are not normal boundaries, there are certain behaviours going on, they think thats normal and it perpetuates and thats normal and it perpetuates and thats something that also shows up in the figures. One of the things weve been able to highlight today is the nature of child abuse but also the impact. Those who have experienced abuse as a child, 51 went on to experience Domestic Abuse as an adult, that is compared with
13 of those who are not abused as a child. What would you hope would be the result of this . Is this ultimately about funding for organisations dealing with it . The role of the ons is to bring this together to fill the evidence gap, really, and we hope it supports those ongoing conversations about the actions that might need to be taken as people work to improve the outcome for victims. Obviously there are the organisations we have mentioned that come up with the data you have looked at, including the nspcc. Is it a surprise to an organisation like the nspcc the scale of this . What has been interesting is that lots of organisations hold part of the statistics and the value of today is bringing everything together to look at the bigger picture. We have heard
before that people are not inclined to come forward to talk about this. There are more and more examples of issues around this being aired in the media, being discussed. Its perhaps becoming more easy for people to raise this as an issue . Is there a large historical nature to this, where people just there a large historical nature to this, where peoplejust havent previously talked about this . Is it more likely that people are open these days . One of the organisations we collaborated with said that one in seven of the adults who told them about abuse had not discussed this with anyone previously. So that highlights your point that this is a hidden crime and is not something that in the past people have been co mforta ble that in the past people have been comfortable speaking about. Thank you very much. In a moment well have all the Business News, but first the headlines on bbc news. The Prime Minister calls for the us
to agree to a nuclear deal with iran, as eu countries begin a dispute process over iranian breaches. A damning report, focusing on the death of 15 year old victoria agoglia, says dozens of children abused by grooming gangs, were failed by Manchester Police and local authorities. The uk government has formally rejected a call from scotlands first ministerfor a second independence referendum. In the Business News the plans to rescue flybe with a domestic duty tax cut has gone down badly in some quarters. Environmental groups have called the plan reckless given the need to combat Climate Change. Such a cut would apply to all Domestic Airline operations. Former transport secretary lord adonis said the government should look at subsidising routes before giving a free lunch to airlines like virgin and ba. Gamblers will no longer be able to use credit cards to place bets from april. The move, by the ganbling commission, is an attempt to curb problem gambling. The ban, which starts on 14 april, comes after reviews of the industry by the commission and the government. A total of 24 million adults in britain gamble, with 10. 5 million of those doing so online. The us has warned the British Government it would be madness to use Huawei Technology in the uks 5g network. A us delegation has shown the uk new evidence claiming to show security risks posed by using the chinese firm. Us President Donald Trump has tried to pressure Prime MinisterBoris Johnson on the issue. A decision on whether to allow huawei to supply some non core parts for the uk network is expected this month. The Online Fashion firm boohoo has revealed soaring revenues for the past four months a rise of a record 44 . Boohoo also said revenues for the year was expected to be over 40 higher than investors had been expecteing. They were happy, the shares were higher this morning. It said its newly acquired brands
misspap, karen millen and coast were showing great promise and opening different target markets for the group. Sahar nazir is from retail gazette. What is boohoo doing right . Boohoo has their strategies dont impact. Coast traditionally have an age range of 16 25 year olds. They have brought other brands onto their multi brand platform and by doing that they have expanded their age range. Pretty little thing as one of their brands. I see posters for their brands. I see posters for their products daily. I cant really see how they are targeting different markets. What is different about these particular brands . How did the
aim at the markets . I think its the Celebrity Partnership the invest in. Its Celebrity Partnership the invest in. Its how active they are on social media. And i think thats very important for online retail. A lot of online retailers are falling back on that. A source is an example. Boohoo are doing that right. Asos. How do asos compare now . In their last quarter, the said their profits had plummeted by 60 . There is obviously a huge difference between the two, boohoo and asos. Asos has a different age range. Boohoo has moved more into this quality market with the acquisition of coast and karen millen. How are they performing for it . Boohoo has
said they have successfully implemented those brands into their platform. They have been well received by their customers and have had an amazing christmas quarter. Thank you very much forjoining us. In other business stories weve been following, microsoft boss Satya Nadella has spoken out about indias controversial new citizenship law, which fast tracks citizenship applications by non muslims from pakistan, afghanistan and bangladesh. He said what is happning is sad. Mr nadella grew up in hyderabad indias Technology Hub but is now an american citizen. The United States has reversed its decision to brand china a currency manipulator. The us said china had agreed to stop devaluing its currency which makes exports cheaper forforeign buyers. The two couintries are starting to wind down the trade war theyve been engaged in since 2018. Barcelona is the Richest Football Club in europe. Its the first time its topped the league table of wealthy clubs, which is put together every year by accountants deloitte. The spanish club earned £741. 1 million in revenue last season, according to deloittes football money league. Real madrid were second with 667. 5 million, and Manchester United was third was third on £627. 1 million. Man u are said to be at risk of losing their place as the premier leagues highest earning club for the first time next year. Thats all the Business News. Now its time for a look at the weather. Starring brendan has moved towards the north overnight. Heavy rain moves northwards and eastwards today. It is already pushing in other parts of england and wales. Still some snow over Higher Ground in scotland. The rain is heavier
down towards the south east of england. Quite widespread gusts. 75 mph down the irish sea coast. There could be some disruption and travel issues later on today. Temperatures across southern areas, 11 13. The rain will linger on overnight and that could lead to some Flooding Issues into wednesday. Dryer and bright for many of us. More so as to come in the north west of scotland with a strong wind. Goodbye. More showers. You re watching bbc newsroom live . Its midday and these are the main stories this morning the Prime Minister calls for the us to agree to a new nuclear deal with iran as eu countries begin a dispute process over iranian breaches. If we are going to get rid of it, lets replace it, and lets replace it with the trump deal. The uk government formally rejects a call from scotlands first minister for a second independence referendum. Dozens of children, abused by grooming gangs, were failed by Manchester Police and local authorities, according to a damning report. The government considers a rescue package for Regional Airline flybe including cuts to air Passenger Duty on domestic flights. At least six people have been killed and 16 injured after a sinkhole swallows a bus
and pedestrians in central china. And in sport players struggle with poor air quality at qualifying for the Australian Open as bushfires continue to burn in the country. Good afternoon. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Im joanna gosling. The Prime Minister borisjohnson has given his first major tv interview since his decisive victory in the general election last month. In a wide ranging interview with bbc breakfast, the pm said the International Nuclear agreement with iran could be replaced by a deal negotiated by donald trump, saying a trump deal would be a great way forward. On brexit, mrjohnson said it is enormously likely there will be a trade deal with the eu by the end of 2020. Our chief Political Correspondent vicki young is in westminster. A wide ranging interview, tells more about what he said. Interesting things he did not want to talk about, the royal family for example. People have very strong views about it and the Prime Minister decided whatever he said it would get him into trouble so he steered well clear of that. Not so easy to dodge questions about things like tensions with iran. Since the killing of general soleimani by the americans. Borisjohnson had general soleimani by the americans. Boris johnson had a general soleimani by the americans. Borisjohnson had a little to say about this, talking about the escalating tension in the region but he did not feel america had any need to inform the uk before it took that action even though there are british personnel in where the assassination happened. He was also asked about
the non proliferation treaty, the agreement the usa have pulled out of. The other countries had stayed in it but borisjohnson talking about that. It is known as the jcpoa. This is what he suggested. Somehow or other we have got to stop the iranians the iranians from acquiring nuclear weapons. Ithink. Thats what the jcpoa agreement does. But if were going to get rid of it, then we need a replacement. The problem with the jcpoa is basically, this is the crucial thing and this is why there is tension, the problem with the agreement is that, from the american perspective, its a flawed agreement, it expires, plus it was negotiated by president 0bama, and from their point of view it has many many faults. Well, if were going to get rid of it, lets replace it and lets replace it with the trump deal. Soa
so a challenge there to the president perhaps to come up with something else. Since that interview, as you said earlier, the Foreign Ministers of france, germany and the United Kingdom have issued a statement saying they feel iran has reduced its compliance with the agreement and although they continue to pursue the diplomatic line, rather than more sanctions, they are now going into a formal dispute. Some movement there on that story. The other issue of courses brexit. Borisjohnson talking about the other issue of courses brexit. Boris johnson talking about the possibility of a future trade deal with the eu. He wants it done by the end of the year. He said many people in the eu are sceptical it can be donein in the eu are sceptical it can be done in time but the other point being the uk is leaving the eu at end of january. All sorts being the uk is leaving the eu at end ofjanuary. All sorts of discussions about how this will be marked, whether it will be
celebrated by some and mourned by others. The pressure by some mps in the conservative party to celebrate with their chimes of big ben. You can see it behind me but it is not in working order so it could be tricky to get this going logistically and this is what the Prime Minister had to say thankful. To say. Bongs cost £500,000 because. Very costly bongs. We are working up a plan so people can bung a bob for a big ben bong because there are some people who. So, bung a. . I havent quite worked it out. I love the fact you are developing policy live on television. Because as Everybody Knows, big ben is being refurbished, they seem to have taken the clapper away so we need to restore the clapper in order to bong big benon brexit night. The speaker in the house of commons issued a statement saying it would cost about 50,000 pounds per chime. The Prime Minister seems to be suggesting some kind of crowdfunding where people could put in money if they want this to happen. We have to see whether he is thought that through and if there is anyone willing to lead that campaign. Thank you very much for that. Back now to those comments from the Prime Minister on the future of the iran nuclear deal. Our Diplomatic Correspondent jonathan marcusjoins me now. Various aspects, because the Prime Minister was talking about a new deal negotiated by donald trump and also the European Countries involved separately in the current deal triggering a dispute mechanism. Tell is where that takes us. The dispute mechanism is hugely complicated, it could take weeks with various different stages and nobody is
interested in the complexity of it. The problem is treaties and agreements have these dispute mechanisms when one party thinks someone is doing something they shouldnt, have a debate and perhaps resolve it and march off. In this particular case, the americans have abandoned the agreement openly. The iranians after a period of time had successively implemented some steps to re m ove successively implemented some steps to remove the restrictions imposed by the agreement because they say they are not getting the economic benefits they were promised. They are not pretending, no doubt about that. In a strange way invoking this procedure, is a way to buy time at a point when it is becoming increasingly clear that an agreement many people have said is on life support is slowly slipping away. What are the prospects of a new agreement . The Prime Minister and
his rather typical upbeat way was trying to be positive, he said the europeans and others would back the agreement. He wants a new deal and said it could be the trump deal. Perhaps trying to pander to president trumps vanity. The problem is twofold, for the americans the deal must be much more restrictive. It must include the Iranian Missile programme and its regional behaviour, any timelines must be extended into the future. There is no chance of iran excepting that. Equally, if that were to happen, all of the pressure and economic sanctions would have to be lifted. Many people feel it is unlikely that mr trump we do that, not least when he sees people on the streets of tehran protesting against the Iranian Regime. As far as he and
those close to him concerned, their policy of maximum pressure is working. Copy to the iranians on one hand and the americans on the other, the europeans are in a very uncomfortable position and are trying to eke out the last bit of life in this agreement but i really fear it could be a failed attempt. Thank you very much. Borisjohnson has written to the Scottish First minister Nicola Sturgeon refusing her request to hold another Scottish Independence referendum. Mrjohnson said the scottish people voted decisively to keep our United Kingdom together, a result which both the scottish and uk governments committed to respect. Of the uk. Joining us now from glasgow is scotland reporter alexandra mackenzie. It is not unexpected. Borisjohnson has said several times he would not agree to a new referendum so where
does this go . Yes, no surprise at all, borisjohnson has made it clear to Nicola Sturgeon there would be no second referendum. This came after a letter Nicola Sturgeon had sent to borisjohnson, following the election in december when the snp won 48 out of 59 seats in westminster so she wrote to the Prime Minister, asking for consent to have the second referendum. She has been waiting for this letter and diameter it is not a surprise to her that he said no. He said you and your predecessor need a personal promise at the 2014 referendum that this would be a once in a generation. Nicola sturgeon would argue that things have changed. Brexit being the main one, scotland did not vote for brexit. She would see scotland is being taken out of the European Union against its will. She would scotland did not vote for that to the government but has one. She was eight along the lines that scotland should have a choice in the future so should have that second referendum. Mike she would say. There is also a paragraph which will not go down well with the Scottish Government. Borisjohnson not go down well with the Scottish Government. Boris johnson saying another referendum would continue the political stagnation that scotland has seen for the last stagnation. Scottish schools, jobs left behind because of a campaign to separate the uk. That is the 0 Boris Johnson and we have had a response on twitter from Nicola Sturgeon. She said the tories are terrified of scotlands by teachers because it given the choice, they know scotland would choose independence. By
right to choose. She said it will not stand. So she will obviously carry on that campaign to have a second referendum. She firmly believes that scotland has that mandate and she wants the scottish people to have a choice. Thank you very much, alexandra. Serious concerns have been raised about a company which runs Mental Health services, and was the subject of an undercover bbc investigation. The Care Quality Commission looked into hospitals managed by Cygnet Health care, and found its patients were more likely to be restrained. The company says it is improving quality. At least six people have been killed and more than a dozen injured after a sinkhole swallowed a bus in northwest china,
triggering an explosion. Several people fell into the sinkhole as it spread to reportedly cover an area of 10 metres in diameter. At least four people are still thought to be missing and an investigation has been launched. Sinkholes are not uncommon in china and are often blamed on Construction Works and the countrys rapid pace of development. Quite extraordinary pictures there of that bus re emerging from the sinkhole that fell into with devastating loss of life there in china. The met office has issued a yellow warning for high winds across most of britain today, in the aftermath of storm brendan. Ferries to and from the west coast of scotland have been cancelled today this was the scene in ardrossan, in ayrshire, yesterday. Last night, seven flights to gatwick were diverted to other airports. The film director spike lee is to lead this years cannes film festivaljury becoming the first black president of the event. The 62 year old filmmaker whose film black klansman took one of the festivals top awards in 2018 said he was shocked, happy, surprised and proud
after receiving the offer. More on todays main stories coming up on newsroom live here on the bbc news channel, but now we say goodbye to viewers on bbc two. Greater Manchester Police is to reopen dozens of historic child sex abuse cases, including that of 15 year old victoria agoglia. Victoria was under the care of Manchester City council in rochdale. A report said that despite victorias carers being aware of her being subjected to multiple threats, sexual assaults and serious sexual exploitation, no action was taken by police or social care. She reported being raped and injected by a 50 year old man, and later died of a drugs overdose. A report published today, found significant shortcomings in the original investigations into her death and the abuse of other Vulnerable Children concluding that fears over Race Relations were a factor in the way police tackled the crimes, and that an investigation
into the grooming of vulnerable teenage girls predominantly by asian men was under resourced. Andy burnham, the mayor of greater mancherster, confirmed the re opening of the investigation in a press conference this morning, saying i am truly sorry that the victims were let down in the way they were. Joint police and social Services Investigations should take place where theres evidence that a child is involved in commercial sexual exploitation. This should occur in all circumstances, including when a child refuses to make a complaint. There never must be an expectation that vulnerable young people can provide protection for themselves. Sadly, that is what happened and that lesson was not learned. Well for more on this, im joined now by danjohnson. Various cities have been affected by similar allegations, there have been caught cases, what has been the situation in Greater Manchester . There have been caught cases but clearly not enough. One thing from this review is how familiar the staffers. Greater manchester was dealing with a similar problem but backin dealing with a similar problem but back in early 2000 was responding in a similar way, turning a blind back in early 2000 was responding in a similarway, turning a blind i because it thought these ashes were two politically sensitive for the police and social services to take seriously. The rochdale gang was brought to justice but that was the tip of the iceberg. Many other cases we re tip of the iceberg. Many other cases were not taken seriously and did not reach the stage of a Proper Police investigation. This was highlighted a couple of years ago in a bbc
documentary, people came forward to say children had been neglected and let down and abuse had not been investigated with perpetrators not being brought to justice. Investigated with perpetrators not being brought tojustice. That investigated with perpetrators not being brought to justice. That is what prompted this review overseen by the mayor. The reviews devastating, talking about 57 children who were failed by the services. The authorities knew many we re services. The authorities knew many were being subjected to the most profound abuse and exploitation but did not protect them from perpetrators. This is a depressingly familiar picture has been seen in many other transsexuals the country. That case of the 15 Year Old Girl who died from a heroin overdose, given to her by the man abusing her. That should have been alerted to the authorities. There was a warning to Manchester Police but they took no action against the perpetrators. What will happen now . There will be new investigations and some are ongoing already. Greater Manchester Police has already opened the case of victoria again. They are dealing with sub dash mac suspects. They will look at the 37 children who suffered abuse and the abusers, they believe there are 68 perpetrators they can identify individually who they can identify individually who they feel should have faced action so there will be a response on the pa rt so there will be a response on the part of police and social services. Greater Manchester Police has joined the mayor in apologising to the victims think that what happened backin victims think that what happened back in 2000 fell well short. Manchester council said the level of social work and management practice fell well below the high standards they now expect. These ashes are taken seriously now if they are brought forward but there is a lot of work to do here to put right the
justice the injustice of the past. How can they be sure this is not going on because the have been other areas were not much has changed . They say they have, they accept that are still issues and cases of abuse which are brought to the authorities but these are the responses very different. Victims are believed in action is taken. These students should be there that anyone who comes forward with the sort of allegation and abuse report with be taken seriously and the police and social services would work more constructively together to actually take action and bring justice. They are trying to reassure people who suffered in the past they will getjustice, albeit belatedly. In the case of victoria, of course she died having suffered at the hands of these abusers, so all they can do to herfamily is hands of these abusers, so all they can do to her family is apologise and say they have learned their
lessons. The headlines on bbc news. The Prime Minister calls for the us to agree to a nuclear deal with iran as eu countries begin a dispute process over iranian breaches the uk government has formally rejected a call from scotlands first minister for a second independence referendum. A damning report, focusing on the death of 15 year old victoria agoglia, says dozens of children abused by grooming gangs, were failed by Manchester Police and local authorities. And coming up canadas Prime Minister says hed support the duke and duchess of sussex moving to his country but security costs need to be discussed. Sport now, heres the headlines. The pure old air quality ineos variant open has led to one retirement and the exhibition match
with Maria Sharapova being cancelled. One player suffered a coffin fit on court and other practice sessions where cancelled. She had to be helped off the court, she said was a feature would colla pse she said was a feature would collapse because of the conditions. The air quality was pure this morning and based on that and the readings, we need to decision to suspend play and push back qualifying and monitor quality of airon qualifying and monitor quality of air on site. Dan evans won his match and progressed to the last stage of the adelaide international. He will face either sam querrey or the russian player next. England spinner jack leach will return home from the tour of south africa to recover fully from the illnesses fully from the illnesses hes had over the last few weeks. He will leave the country on thursday after the medical team decided it would be unlikely he would get fit enough to be considered for selection. Tyson fury has predicted a second round knockout of Deontay Wilder when they meet for their rematch in Las Vegas Next month. They drew their first fight in 2018. Tyson fury says he will not rely on thejudges this time, tyson fury says he will not rely on the judges this time, insisting Deontay Wilder will go to sleep in round two because of a dream he was dealt to mike while playing poker. Round two because of a dream he was dealt to mike while playing pokerlj did not look out last time, i wanted a decision but i will not connive this time. They will not give him an draw this time. I brought in a japanese sensei to help with my process, i am training with my blindfolds on so i can concentrate. I will finish, i will do exactly
what i said i will do, i will not claim id like i told him, i am the king of the jungle. Claim id like i told him, i am the king of thejungle. I am going to rip his head off his body. Remember isaid rip his head off his body. Remember i said that. I will not keep out of this on the ropes so you can feel a wwee moment in real life. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. The Gambling Commission has announced a ban on credit card betting starting in april. The change is an attempt to curb problem gambling. 24 million adults in britain gamble with ten point five million doing so online. The ban will apply to all online and offline gambling products except lotteries that are run for good causes. Joining me now is mark etches the ceo of gamble aware a charity that works towards minimising gambling related harm. Thank you forjoining us. Do you think this will make much of a difference . This is a very important step but we regard gambling as a Public Health issue so through that
lens, regulatory legislative action such as the ones announced today are important but actually, we know that 2 million adults are suffering some level of gambling harm across the uk. So to bring more awareness to what is often a hidden addiction, it is just as important as taking a singular action such as today. The idea is to stop people being able to gamble with money they dont have, running up huge bills on credit cards, what are some of the worst exa m ples cards, what are some of the worst examples you have come across . That is sadly, this is an addiction, recognised by the World Health Organization as a behaviour addiction, gambling disorder. In an extreme, it can lead to people taking their own lives so we know this is something we have to take seriously and for that reason i welcome the action today by the
regulator. People still be able to gamble online but isn they will have to use debit cards. Either anything is you are concerned about that maybe this is not completely going to fix that issue of people betting with money they dont have . To fix that issue of people betting with money they dont have . to fix that issue of people betting with money they dont have . I am quite sure the regulator will careful attention to the adherents of what will become regulation for the industry. We are concerned to ensure the wider public better understand the nature of gambling, the risks associated and where to go for help if you need it. Be gambling aware dot com and the National Gambling helpline on a good piece of information to share with the public. That has been a long history of campaigners wanting these things to be clamped down on, for instance the fixed machines, it has taken a long time, is this a signal from the
new government that perhaps makes you think things will change . We know in its manifesto the present government said it would review the current legislation that legislates for and regulates commercial gambling in this country. To that extent, i welcome it but where we are concerned, it is insured it is ensuring that the general public understands the risks associated with gambling. Recognising that professionals in the health care environment, our doctors better understand this, this is an addiction which is equivalent to the likes of alcohol and drugs. So some can manage it and some cannot . We know 2 million adults across the ca re know 2 million adults across the care is suffering some levels of harm and in its extreme that has led to some people taking their own lives. Thank you very much. My pleasure. Borisjohnson has said the chances of the us
handing over Anne Sacoolas, the woman suspected of causing harry dunns death in a car crash, are very low. The uk government has made an extradition request says it make every effort to secure justice for the teenagers family. The Us State Department has said the extradition request for the suspect charged in connection with the death of the teenage motorcyclist is highly inappropriate. Ina moment we will speak to radd seiger, the spokesman for the dunn family. Before we do, this is what the Prime Minister told the bbc earlier today. I think it is right we have made the appeal for extradition, i have been clear with you, dan, i think the chances of america responding by sending Anne Sacoolas to this country are very low. Its not what they do, but we will continue to make every effort that we can. Lets speak now to radd seiger, spokesman and advisor to the dunn family. Thank you very much forjoining us. What is your reaction to these
latest developments . Good afternoon. It is Early Morning here in denver, colorado. I am stunned really. Today is charlottes birthday, the mother of hardy, she has gone away for a few days to try and rebuild. She is beside herself feeling that this morning. I beside herself feeling that this morning. Lam really beside herself feeling that this morning. I am really shocked at what borisjohnson said this morning. It is quite wrong for him to come on the television and prognosticate about the prospects of Anne Sacoolas coming back when his entire administration both in washington and in london i working 24 7 to correct this wrong. Public comments like this, they are unhelpful but they can be positively disrupted. Why is he coming on in saying that
when everyone working for him is making no Public Comment. They are simply doing their best to bring him back. I have spoken on another channel directly to Boris Johnson this morning. I do not want to hear him making a further Public Comment until he is sometime with parents and myself, until does exactly what he is going to do to make sure Anne Sacoolas does come back. I can tell your viewers it will never be a cce pta ble your viewers it will never be acceptable for americans to come to the uk, take the lives of british citizens and get back on the next play and that is what happened here. Sorry to interrupt, what can he do to make sure Anne Sacoolas complies with the extradition request . He is misinformed because he said on bbc breakfast this is not what americans do, they do not send people back. The opposite is the truth. The United States has never once in the
history of the treaty refused an extradition request from the uk. I wa nt extradition request from the uk. I want to agree with him that we would ta ke want to agree with him that we would take this a step at a time. It has gone into the legal box. There are fantastic gone into the legal box. There are fa nta stic lawyers gone into the legal box. There are fantastic lawyers in washington who have to deal with this under the rule of law and follow due process. Why is even talking about what might happen when it gets to the secretary of state who ultimately makes a political decision . It is not something we should be discussing. All it does is dishearten the family and the rest of the nation. I have been inundated with messages this morning asking if that is correct . Ifi morning asking if that is correct . If i took that attitude from the start, we would not have got anywhere. Look how far we have count. I want to hear from him what exactly he is going to do to make sure she comes back. If we need to get to a point where the United States refuses, then we will talk
about what the reaction from team harry and the British Government will be. I can assure you there will be consequences. One will be not acce pt be consequences. One will be not accept these bases in our communities, we are clearly not safe living around them. People canjust get on the next playing after they have killed us. That will never be sustainable. Thank you very much for joining us. Let usjust sustainable. Thank you very much for joining us. Let us just go to the house of commons, Caroline Nokes is asking an urgent question about flybe and regional airports. Let me stress flybe remains a going concern, flights continue as scheduled. Passengers should continue to go to the airport as usual. I must also emphasise that regional air carriers and airports
are vitally important for the government and play a key role in providing connectivity for communities and regions across the United Kingdom. Speculation surrounding flybe relates to commercial matters. The government does not comment on Financial Affairs of all speculation surrounding private companies. We are working very hard but their limits commercially to what government can do to rescue any particular firm but being government can do to rescue any particularfirm but being no diet, the we understand the Important Role flybe plays until a delivering connectivity across the United Kingdom. This government is committed to understanding the connectivity that this country needs. We do not have good enough infrastructure in many areas, people feel do not feel they had the chance to get to the areas with high skills and high paid jobs and that is what this government is addressing now. I regret
is what this government is addressing now. I regret i am not able to go into further details but i will update the house further when it is appropriate to do so. Flybe is an important Regional Airline for business and travel. Many of my constituents are employed by the airport and it is a crucial part of hampshires economy. It serves the cruise terminal at southampton. It isa cruise terminal at southampton. It is a transport hub for the south east. In the region of 90 of flights out of southampton are by flybe. I know the minister is working hard on this issue and i sincerely thank him. He has been diligent in keeping me updated and has been in close contact with colleagues across the country who believes the government needs to find a practical and pragmatic
solution to the current reporting difficulties. I wish to seek reassurance from government that solutions can be found. I welcome comments from the Prime Minister this morning. He specifically recognised Northern Ireland. Southampton airport has a thriving route to belfast, as well as glasgow, edinburgh and aberdeen. I wa nt glasgow, edinburgh and aberdeen. I want to mention air Passenger Duty. I dont wish to put the minister in a corner, but hope he might be able to expand a little. We leave the European Union at the end of this month, which might give some opportunity to consider what freedoms they could be from state aid rules, going forward. I do not expect the minister to make a sweeping announcement from the dispatch box, but hope years closely considering this alongside his
officials. There are key strategic routes. I would ask the minister what powers he has to protect them, going forward. And of course the staff. Flybe employs staff in southampton and the airport itself has 900 staff. We have an opportunity to use every lever of government to ensure connectivity is maintained and people can move around the country seamlessly. I am seeking the assurance of my friend the minister that he is pulling all of those levers . I am acutely conscious that 94 of passengers at southampton are passengers of flybe. She makes an important point about the importance of the airport to the region. And also for inbound tourism. It might help the house if
i start by making very clear that transport ministers never comment on air Passenger Duty, it is our matter for the treasury and i do not intend to change that. I will not be making any comment at all on air Passenger Duty. Thank you, mr speaker. I congratulate the honourable member for securing this important and urgent question. It is agreed across these benches that flybe are a Great British brand and it is a hugely important Regional Airline, providing a vital lifeline for many of our communities. News of these difficulties will be worrying to workers and passengers alike. There is clearly a case for government intervention. I hope the government will learn lessons from its inept response to the collapse of thomas cook. The government sat on their
hands and only contacted the company after it was too late. We cannot have a repeat of that tobacco. What restructuring plans have been agreed as part of the support . What discussions have taken place with trade unions . Will the secretary of state commit to ensure the trade unions are fully engaged in the process . Surely they knew the scale of financial challenges facing the owners when they acquired the business. Did they seek assurances about government assistance prior to acquisition to include any indication as to the governments future intentions for apd . Indication as to the governments future intentions forapd . Mr speaker, slashing airport Passenger Duty across the board would make a
mockery of the governments supposed commitment to climate emissions. It would benefit a wealthy minority. 70 of uk flights are made by a wealthy 15 of the population, with the great majority of people not flying at all. Aviation is set to be the biggest source of emissions by 2050, with ministers planning for demand to double. The governments own advisory body on Climate Change has said that the uk is way off track to meet its Climate Change targets. Rather than proposing to slash aviation tax, want the minister listened to the ctcs recommendation for a frequent flyer levy which would remove people who fly once per year from taxation altogether, whilst making wealthy frequent flyers pay more. Can the minister assure the house that his
government will simultaneously and fully a cce pt government will simultaneously and fully accept its responsibilities to protect the planet as well as this company . Im gratefulto protect the planet as well as this company . Im grateful to the protect the planet as well as this company . Im gratefulto the right honourable gentleman. We agree on the importance of flybe to the country. The government is working ha rd to country. The government is working hard to try to find what it can do to support the company. I cant and wont provide a commentary on those discussions. The secretary of state is working hard on behalf of the airline. He mentioned the environmental aspects. Domestic aviation constitutes 4 of overall aviation constitutes 4 of overall aviation emissions in the uk. We will be consulting on this issue. We are acutely conscious that aviation has a vital Important Role to play in meeting our net zero target by
2050. That is paul maynard, the transport minister, answering an urgent question in the house of commons on the future of flybe. The company that runs many domestic flights and is currently on domestic difficulties. A report estimates that 8. 5 Million People in england and wales were abused or witnessed abuse when they were children. The study, which is the first of its kind from the office for National Statistics, collated data from bodies including government ministries, the nhs, the National Crime agency and the nspcc. It looked at the emotional, physical and sexual abuse of children. Lets have a look at the figures in more detail. The report found that about a fifth of adults in england and wales experienced some form of abuse when they were under 16. It also found that 3. 1 million 18 74 year olds were victims of sexual abuse before the age of 16. That number equates to about in 13, or roughly 8 of adults in england
and wales. 52 of those who experienced abuse as a child went on to be abused as an adult, while four in ten adults who experienced abuse as a child experienced multiple different forms of abuse be it emotional, physical, sexual or domestic. Meghan elkin is head of the crime team at the office for National Statistics and spoke to me earlier. So the report today has been the result of collaborating with a range of organisations, as well as using the crime survey for england and wales and bringing that range of data sources together in order to produce a more rounded picture about what can know about the extent and nature of child abuse. Where does that leave us, with these figures. It is an extraordinary statistic that one in five children have experienced abuse before they are 16 years old. Child abuse is an appalling crime but it is often not very well understood. The role of the ons is to bring all of these issues together, so we can support people
who are working to improve the outcome for victims. It is notjust sexual abuse but also emotional abuse. Thats correct. The one in five figure you mentioned covers a range of offences. Emotional abuse would cover if someone was threatened with abandonment as a child, through to experiences of rape and physical abuse, so its a very broad category we look at for child abuse. It is an obvious thing that if someone has grown up in an environment where there are not normal boundaries, there are certain behaviours going on, they think thats normal and it perpetuates and thats something that also shows up in the figures. One of the things weve been able to highlight today is the nature of child abuse but also the impact. Those who have experienced abuse as a child, 52 went on to experience Domestic Abuse as an adult, that is compared with 13 of those who are not abused as a child. What would you hope would be the result of this . Is this ultimately about funding for organisations dealing with it . The role of the ons is to bring this together to fill the evidence gap, really, and we hope it supports those ongoing conversations about the actions that might need to be taken as people work to improve the outcome for victims. Obviously there are the organisations i mentioned that come up with the data you have looked at, including the nspcc. Is it a surprise to an organisation like the nspcc the scale of this . What has been interesting is that lots of organisations hold part
of the picture in their statistics and the value of today is bringing everything together to look at the bigger picture. We have heard before that people are not inclined to come forward to talk about this. There are more and more examples of issues around this being aired in the media, being discussed. Its perhaps becoming more easy for people to raise this as an issue . Is there a large historical nature to this, where people just havent previously talked about this . Is it more likely that people are open these days . One of the organisations we collaborated with was napac. They said that one in seven of the adults who told them about abuse had not discussed this with anyone previously. So that highlights your point that this is a hidden crime and is not something that
in the past people have been comfortable speaking about. Now the Business News. In the Business News the plans to rescue flybe with a domestic duty tax cut has gone down badly in some quarters. Environmental groups have called the plan reckless given the need to combat Climate Change. Such a cut would apply to all Domestic Airline operations. Former transport secretary lord adonis said the govt should look at subsidising routes before giving a free lunch to airlines like virgin and ba. Gamblers will no longer be able to use credit cards to place bets from april. The move, by the Gambling Commission, is an attempt to curb problem gambling. The ban, which starts on 14 april, comes after reviews of the industry by the commission and the government. A total of 24 million adults in britain gamble, with 10. 5 million of those doing so online. The us has warned the british
government it would be madness to use Huawei Technology in the uks 5g network. A us delegation has shown the uk new evidence claiming to show security risks posed by using the chinese firm. Us President Donald Trump has tried to pressure Prime MinisterBoris Johnson on the issue. A decision on whether to allow huawei to supply some non core parts for the uk network is expected this month. There is a ban coming in on people using their credit cards to place bets. It is an attempt to curb problem gambling by the Gambling Commission. The ban, which starts on 14 april, comes after reviews of the industry by the commission and the government. A total of 24 million adults in britain gamble 10. 5 million of those doing so online. Separate Commission Research shows that 22 of online gamblers using credit cards are classed as problem gamblers. Adam bradford is the co founder of the safer gambling online campaign. What is your reaction to this move . I think it is good news. I would say it isa i think it is good news. I would say it is a little bit late. We have been talking about reforms like this for a very long time. But im pleased with it and i think its something that needs to be done. We have lots of stories about people getting into crippling debt with Online Gambling, using credit cards and loans to fund their habit. Something good in the announcement todayis something good in the announcement today is where we are talking about exclusions. People can ban themselves if they have a problem with online betting. Every gambling operator in the country will have to ta ke operator in the country will have to take the top. I think that is an extra measure of support for people. And im pretty pleased with it. Is it Strong Enough . Whats to stop
someone withdrawing cash on a credit ca rd someone withdrawing cash on a credit card and using that to spend on gambling . There is no Silver Bullet with gambling, its the same as any other addiction. If with gambling, its the same as any otheraddiction. If someone with gambling, its the same as any other addiction. If someone is heavily addicted, they will always find a way to gamble. We need to be holistic. Can we encourage the industry to take up better affordability checks . It sounds a bit big brother. At the end of the day, i feel like bit big brother. At the end of the day, ifeel like more safeguards bit big brother. At the end of the day, i feel like more safeguards are better than none. It is a very good announcement, but it needs to be one of many to make the gambling industry safer. On the big brother issue, people who dont have a problem with gambling, the good c wire they could say, why are you stopping me from having the odd
flutter on the grand national . For a lot of people, it is money they simply dont have. Its similar to people taking out payday loans or taking money out of their mortgage to pay for gambling. If people really wa nt to pay for gambling. If people really want to gamble, nobody can stop them. But for those who are vulnerable, this is a Mental Health addiction, taking this avenue away mightjust addiction, taking this avenue away might just make them addiction, taking this avenue away mightjust make them have a Second Thought that they are betting with money that they cannot afford. Thank you for speaking to us. We appreciate it. In other business stories weve been following, microsoft boss Satya Nadella has spoken out about indias controversial new citizenship law, which fast tracks citizenship applications by non muslims from pakistan, afghanistan and bangladesh. He said what is happning is sad. Mr nadella grew up in hyderabad indias Technology Hub but is now an american citizen. The United States has reversed its decision to brand china a currency manipulator. The us said china had agreed to stop devaluing its currency, which makes exports cheaper forforeign buyers. The two couintries are starting to wind down the trade war theyve been engaged in since 2018. Barcelona is the Richest Football Club in europe. It is the first time its topped the league table of wealthy clubs, which is put together every year by accountants deloitte. The spanish club earned £741. 1 million in revenue last season, according to deloittes football money league. Real madrid were second with 667. 5 million, and Manchester United was third on £627. 1 million. Man u are said to be at risk of losing their place as the premier leagues highest earning club for the first time next year. Lets ta ke lets take a look at the markets. The 100 index is treading water. William hill, one of the companies affected by the news that credit cards would no longer be allowed to be used for gambling, their shares are down by about 1. 5 . And the value of the pound is down slightly on thoughts that the bank of england might cut interest rates. Thats all the Business News. Uk scientists have issued a stark new warning about the fires in australia and Climate Change. The met Office Hadley centre has said theyre a sign of what would be normal conditions under a future warming world of 3c. Nasa is tracking the smoke from australias bushfires, which it says is travelling around the globe and will soon make a full circuit. Plumes have changed the colour of skies in south america, and visibly darkened mountaintop snow in new zealand. Rich preston has the details. As australia burns, this
new report draws a direct link between the fires and man made Climate Change. Experts at Britains Met Office say what we are seeing now will become the new normal. The earths temperature has risen by more than one degree celsius since preindustrial levels. Nations agreed to work to prevent temperatures from rising by more than 1. 5 degrees but the evidence suggests we are on course for a rise of three degrees by the end of this century. 2019 was australias hottest year on record. The researchers analysed the impact of man made Climate Change on wildfires. The conditions in december, december temperatures in australia, are extreme at the moment but they are what we expect to happen on average in a world of nearly three degrees Global Warming, so it tells us what that future might look like. In other words, extreme scenarios, whether its fires in australia or flooded islands or eroded coastlines, are things we will see with increasing frequency. These fires are a real wake up call that we really need to start taking Climate Change seriously. Australia has just experienced an extremely hot, an extremely dry year, and these are the types of inpacts that we can see in a climate where we have only had one degree of Global Warming so far. As australians experience firsthand the effects of Global Warming, the message is one we have heard many times before get emissions down and get them down fast, or what we are seeing in australia will no longer be the exception but the norm. Rich preston, bbc news. Now some breaking news about pope
benedict. His name has been included ina new benedict. His name has been included in a new book which goes against the possibility of priests marrying. This is controversial because the former pope is getting involved in something that the current pope is in favour of. Pope benedict has asked for his name to be removed from that book. His secretary has told the italian news wire, i can confirm this morning at the indication of the pope emeritus, i asked the cardinal to contact the publishers of the book, begging them to re m ove publishers of the book, begging them to remove the name as co author, and also remove the signature from the introduction and conclusion. Pope benedict said when he retired in 2013 that he would feed into the
background. It now obviously resolves the issue of him apparently speaking up on a current issue. Authorities in the philippines are urging hundreds of thousands of people to move to safer ground, due to the threat from the taal volcano. Evacuations are ongoing, as the volcano continues to billow smoke, ash and lava. Officials on the islands have declared a state of calamity. Francis tolentino sits in the philippines senate, and is a former mayor of Tagaytay City which is located next to the volcano. Hejoined us here on the bbc earlier from tagatay to give us the latest on the situation there. They had very limited period of time to prepare for their belongings, right after the 2. 30pm initial eruption in the tagaytay volcano area. My advice to them and the advice of the Police Officers likewise, the commanders, to have a lockdown so to speak to prevent evacuees from returning to their homes because some evacuees return to visit their homes and look after their personal belongings, the livestock, their farms and the animals so my advice is to stay safe in the evacuation centres where they are located right now, especially with their relatives
outside of the danger zone. My problem and the bigger challenge right now is that if this going to be a protracted calamity. For the two provinces concerned, but for the greater regional area, including metro manila because even some of the flights were cancelled because the ash fell as far as a local resort which is several hundred kilometres away from the volcano. In a moment Reeta Chakrabarti will be here with the news at one. But now its time for a look at the weather with simon king. We have another dose of weight and increasingly windy weather on the wafer today. Ston brendan is to the north west of scotland, bringing some windy weather in the far north west of the country. The next weather system is drawing in the
cloud, strengthening the winds and already weve seen some outbreaks of rain. That will continue over much of england and wales, pushing towards Northern Ireland. The winds have picked up in the far south west of england and will strengthen later this afternoon, with girls developing quite widely for england and wales. Still quite windy and the far north west of scotland. Nothing unusualfor far north west of scotland. Nothing unusual for this far north west of scotland. Nothing unusualfor this time far north west of scotland. Nothing unusual for this time of year. Milder further south. Unusual for this time of year. Milderfurthersouth. Here unusual for this time of year. Milderfurther south. Here we unusual for this time of year. Milder further south. Here we will hang on to the rain for longer. Probably turning heavier overnight. The rain continues in the south east of england. Clearer skies developed elsewhere. There will be some icy patches and perhaps some frost. Tomorrow, we have this rain in the morning to clear away to the south east of england. Then some sunshine follows on buying. Some showers coming in on the breeze. Most of the show is developing the far north of scotland. Still quite windy here. Elsewhere, the winds will not be as strong. Typically, temperatures will be around seven or 8 degrees. A brief respite on wednesday. Then we have another area of low pressure coming in from the atlantic. A bit of an odd shape, but it will bring some wet and windy weather from the west. Eastern areas may well be dry for the day. The winds will be picking up with strong gusts. Temperatures back up to double figures for many parts of england and wales. The rainband suites and overnight. After some showers on friday, we see one of these developing in time for the weekend. An area of high pressure, meaning some colder nights. And it looks like the weather will be settling down. Quite windy for the north of scotland. Turning colder,
day and night. Boris johnson says the International IranNuclear Agreement could be replaced by a deal negotiated by donald trump in a wide ranging bbc interview, he said there had to be a new way of stopping Irans Nuclear ambitions if were going to get rid of it, lets replace it, and lets replace it with the trump deal. Well bring you more from the Prime Ministers first full length interview of the year. Also this lunchtime. Calls for a second scotland independence referendum are formally rejected by the uk government will ministers cut air Passenger Duty to save the Regional Airline flybe from collapse . As harry and meghan plan to spend time in canada, its Prime Minister is cautious about who will foot their security bill