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A warning that bad behaviour in schools is not being taken seriously enough, from the man given the job of advising the government on the issue. Could you have to work until you are 70 . Two separate reports for the government say millions may have to work longer to qualify for a State Pension. I will have the details. In sport, faster than ever before. The new formula one season is underway, with Lewis Hamilton showing who is boss in the new cars, quickest in the first two Practice Sessions, ahead of the season opening Australian Grand Prix. And the film Love Actually, updated. We have an exclusive preview ahead of tonights airing on comic relief. And matt has the weather. Good morning. There will be a few more red noses, a bit chilly around the country. Rain to the South West Of England and the north of scotland but for most it should be a fine day and that we can forecast looking good as well. Join me for all the details and 15 minutes. See you then. In15 details and 15 minutes. See you then. In 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. It has become one of the most Extensive Police investigations in recent history, as more details emerge about the man who carried out wednesdays Terror Attack in westminster. 52 year old Khalid Masood was born in the uk, under a different name, adrian elms. He had come to the attention of Security Services in the past, with a range of previous convictions. Meanwhile, tributes have been paid to those who lost their lives, including Pc Keith Palmer. A 75 year old man has become the latest victim of the attack, after his Life Support Machine was switched off in hospital last night. Alexandra mackenzie reports. They gathered as one, police, politicians and Faith Leaders joined thousands of people in londons Trafalgar Square last night. Those evil and twisted individuals who try to destroy our shared way of life will never succeed. And we condemn them. They were paying their respects to Pc Keith Palmer. Aysha frade, a mother of two, and american tourist kurt cochran, and also a 75 year old man who died in hospital last night. This photo was thought to have been taken of pc palmerjust 45 minutes before he died. The american tourist was at westminster prior to the attack, and asked if she could pose with the officer. The man responsible for the deaths was 52 year old mac Khalid Masood, his birth name kurt adrian elms. Yet a range of previous convictions, including possession of Offensive Weapons and public order disorders. His last conviction was in 2003, for possession of the night. He was also known by a number of aliases, and he was known to the Security Service. So far, eight people have been arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist act. A flat in birmingham was raided. Neighbours said they thought masood live there recently. It has reverberated across the world, but it was an attack at the world, but it was an attack at the heart of british democracy. Shots show the Prime Minister, theresa may, being led away to safety by her Security Team. A scene of uncertainty, it was still unclear what had gone on outside the gates of westminster. But the message from Trafalgar Square last night, a determination that terrorism will not prevail. John maguire is in westminster for us this morning. John, we saw some moments of reflection last night. Yes, it was an extraordinary scene, really, in Trafalgar Square. We are used to seeing it, ithink, at times Trafalgar Square. We are used to seeing it, i think, at times of celebration, whether it is the team coming back from the olympics and the paralympics or new years eve. It was absolutely packed, but very, very quiet, very subdued and sombre, but when people started to chat on what really strikes you about being there last night was that so many different ages, colours, creeds, all sorts of different people all intermingling. The police had closed the road that goes all the way around Trafalgar Square. 0bviously, i suppose, a very sensible precaution to keep such a large crowd away from any Motor Vehicles and there was a very large police presence, but indeed the police, some of them of course it seemed to be armed, others were just normal bobbies on the beat, if you like. They were intermingling with the crowd and people were talking to them, thanking them for their service, intermingling with them as well so an extraordinary coming together, if you like. Khalid masoods actions on wednesday, i suppose he believed that he would speak with a voice that would talk to the whole world. Well, i think probably that silence in Trafalgar Square last night spoke even louder than his voice had. Thank you, we will speak to you a little later on in the morning. Police have made arrests in connection with the attack in a number of different locations. Three properties were searched in birmingham, and seven people arrested, including one woman in east london. There have also been searches in carmarthenshire, brighton, and south east london. Lets get the latest on the investigation from our reporter Kathryn Stanczyszyn, who is in birmingham this morning. We understand they have been searches across the uk. Yes, thats right. And this small strip of road in birmingham was the centre of Intense Police activity on wednesday night. That was when birmingham first became part of this story. Armed police raided the flatjust behind me, and we know that police are continuing their work here throughout yesterday. But they were actually three properties in all searched in birmingham, one of them just about five minutes drive from here. Neighbours say that Khalid Masood had lived there fairly recently, up until around three months ago, and we also know that the car that was used in the Westminster Bridge attack was hired from a Car Rental Garage very nearby. Khalid masood ranted that car in person. They have been other searches around east sussex and london as well and police have said that eight people have been arrested, seven in birmingham, one in east london. That is two women and five men in london, and one woman in east london. Two women and five men in birmingham, and one in east london. Lets take a look at some of the other news this morning bad behaviour in English Schools is not being dealt with properly, and pupils performance is being negatively affected. That is the view of the governments School Behaviour expert tom bennett. In a review published today, he says more funding and better training are needed to tackle the issue. Marc ashdown reports. Pupils demonstrating the sort of low level disruptive behaviour many teachers will be all too familiar with. Using a mobile phone in class, messing about on that chair, or making silly noises. It is the kind of thing the governments behaviour czar, tom bennett, wants to stamp out. An ex nightclub bouncer, two yea rs out. An ex nightclub bouncer, two years ago he was drafted to assess how schools cope with disruptive pupils. Since then tom bennett has visited schools across england. His report recommends using better training with teachers, to help them identify bad behaviour. More funding for government for special units within schools with particular challenging behaviour, to help them tackle it. And he calls on 0fsted to reassess how it reports bad behaviour. It would is reflected in other areas like exam results. 0fsted says it is in changing any planning any changes to assessments, but the Department Of Education describe this report is relevant and insightful and says it will use the findings to help support schools. Later this morning we will be speaking to tom bennett, the author of the School Behaviour review, to get more detail on what he thinks needs to change. The president of the European Commission has told the bbc that the eu will not seek to punish britain during brexit negotiations. Speaking on the eve of the eus 60th anniversary celebrations, Jean Claude Juncker said the exit talks will be approached fairly, but warned that britain will be held to financial commitments made during its time as a full member. We will negotiate in a frank way, in afairway, and we will negotiate in a frank way, in a fair way, and there will be no sanctions, no punishment, nothing of that kind. Britain was a member of the european union. Britain was taking on its role, and the commitments, and these commitments have to be honoured. A team of british scientists have made a major breakthrough in the treatment and diagnosis of tuberculosis. Using Genome Sequencing, they are able to isolate different strains of tb, which means patients who might have waited months to get the right drugs can now be diagnosed in little more than a week. Phil mackie reports. The x ray on the left shows a healthy chest, on the right, the latter stages of tuberculosis. 100 years ago, recuperation meant rest and fresh air. Then, as technology advanced, came more breakthroughs. Voiceover the latest scientific step towards detection of tuberculosis is x ray photography. By the 1970s, tb rates in the uk were at an all time low. But, as Drug Resistance grew, The Killer Disease came back. Now, scientists in oxford and here in birmingham have made a major new breakthrough. In a world first, they have used Genome Sequencing to give a more precise diagnosis far more quickly. The uk has some of the highest tb rates in western europe. Birmingham is one of the cities worst affected. There has been a clinic here for more than 80 years, and over that time, there have been a lot of changes to the way tb is treated. But, for these patients, this breakthrough means they could recover much more quickly. Instead of spending months in hospital, patients with complex, drug resistant cases of tb have been sent Home Afterjust a week, with a much better chance of survival. Nearly a third of ourjobs could be at risk due to the rise of robots, according to a new study. The Accountancy Firm pwc forecasts around 30 of current roles could potentially be automated by the early 2030s. Workers in transport, manufacturing and retail roles are the most at risk, but analysts say automation could also create newjobs elsewhere, and improve workplace quality. Mike is here with the sport. Thank you, there is actually a race for robots, in formula one. We are talking very much about the humans. Lewis hamilton is trying to handle these faster cars this season, with fatter tyres, and wider cars, which means they go much quicker. The start of a formula 1 season wouldnt be the same without some changes to the cars to explain. It is thought the quicker f1 machines will help increase lap times by between four and five seconds, and already we have seen Lewis Hamilton set the new pace, dominating first practice in melbourne. And, ahead of the opening Australian Grand Prix on sunday, he is also now top of the timesheets in second practice as well. In the football, there is a crucial World Cup Qualifier tonight, as the Republic Of Ireland welcome wales to dublin. The irish lead group d, and so wales, who are four points behind, really need to win. They may not have a home as yet for next season, but wakefield cheered their fans up with a win over Leigh Centurions last night, in rugby leagues super league. And a great comeback from scotlands curlers at World Championships in beijing. They are into the Play Offs Thanks to victory over the czech republic, and it means they have also sealed a place for Great Britain at the Winter Olympics next year. Which is great news, because the Winter Olympics wouldnt be the same without the curlers to cheer on in the middle of the night. Lets take a look at the weather. Good morning, a week and forecast many you a Weekend Forecast many will like. Most with a sunny day ahead, a few exceptions and some will be well aware of that. Looking at the satellite from a short while ago, cloud in scotland producing rain, this Cloud Producing Nothing but turned the sunshine hazy. To the south, across dorset, sunset and cornwall, outbreaks of rain, a grim commute, strong gusty winds around the channel somerset. It may take until the afternoon to brighten up. The wind adding to the chill this morning but further north we dont have much wind, lots of sunshine, so a bit of frost, a few mist and fog patches, Northern Ireland around 2 at the moment but lots of sunshine to start the day. Cloud in yorkshire, shetland 0rkney, shetland. Some sunshine. The rain in the southwest will clear away into the southwest will clear away into the afternoon and skies should brighten up, a bit of sunshine, but for most a dry, sunny day. Pleasant after a chilly start in the central swathe of the uk, warmer than temperatures would suggest. With winds light in much of the uk, temperatures tumbling tonight. Some mist and fog patches around, vale of york, trent valley and eastern parts of wales and a chilly night tonight, northern parts could get two 4. The reason for the frost and the fine weekend is High Pressure is with us. Tender plants dont like the frost and it will be around first thing. The mist and fog will clear by around 9am. Much sunnier in Southern Areas, a bit of a breeze here but with the sunshine around, parts of north wales and north west england could get 217 and eastern parts of scotland. On saturday afternoon, be wa ry scotland. On saturday afternoon, be wary in some of these south Eastern Areas with a strong wind off the north sea, temperatures struggling to get to double figures. 0n saturday night, the clocks go forward an hour from saturday night, the clocks go forward an hourfrom1am, taking us to british summer time, it wont feel like that first thing, frost around again but another fine day for the most part with good sunny spells. More Cloud On Sunday especially in Eastern Areas. Excuse the temperatures. Back to where they should be i will sort them out for you temperatures cooler down eastern parts but in the west we will see temperatures reach around 16 or 17. North west england and parts of North West Scotland in particular. 88 in my hometown cant wait to get back there for the weekend see you later. Youre watching breakfast from bbc news. The main stories this morning more details emerge about the 52 year old british man who carried out wednesdays Terrorist Attack in westminster. The death toll rises to five after a 75 year old man died in hospital on thursday evening. He hasnt yet been named. Lets have a look through some of the front pages this morning. Some in reflective mood, some looking at the investigation into the attack. Front page of the mirror, taking some of the images from the vigil held intro alker square, evil will not win as individuals light candles Trafalgar Square. Not win as individuals light candles Trafalgar Square. The Daily Telegraph with a picture from the vigil and the story underneath looking at the details of who the attacker was and they are talking about british Muslim Convert and a criminal, thought to have been radicalised again after Security Services withdrew their gaze. The front page of the sun. We are expecting a briefing from new scotla nd expecting a briefing from new Scotland Yard in connection with the investigation itself. The sun has been working on the various connections they say to Khalid Masood, they are saying he was staying at a hotel, a hotel near brightonjust hours staying at a hotel, a hotel near brighton just hours before the attack. These are some of the quotes from the hotel workers. Its not just in the uk where the story has reached. The front of the ft has a picture of berlins Brandenburg Gate, lit in the colours of the british flag in a gesture of solidarity after the attack. 0n the front page of the daily mail, they have chosen to look at google, this has been an ongoing issue, some people have concerns about various items that are on google, some videos, some material and they are saying there are guides to mounting a car Terror Attack on google and twitter, what theyre calling viral manuals online despite those widespread warnings that uk jihadists were using them for training. The daily express this morning has again the story, talking about the fact the attacker was a british father of three and a teacher. So, the man who carried out wednesdays Terror Attack has been identified, but one focus of the investigation will now be how he became radicalised. Lets get more on this now from john maguire, whos at westminster for us this morning. This investigation is certainly progressing now and more is urging about the attacker, john . Yeah, theres the essential part of it, perhaps the most important part of the investigation, whether to establish that he was acting as the emergency and Security Services call a lone wolf or was he instructed by Larger Forces from overseas . A lone wolf or was he instructed by largerforces from overseas . The phrase yesterday was inspired by international terrorism. Lets explore some of those theories, lets talk to charlie winter from kings can university in london. Good morning. This seems to be a familiar pattern, The Business Of Whether or not he was acting on his own or instructed by others. How does it look to you . Based on Everything Isis has released in the last ready for hours it looks like an attack which they are trying to frame as one they inspired rather than one they directed. That nuance, that difference, is so important because theres a huge distinction between someone who has received instructions and Logistical Support from iraq and syria, from the external Operations Department in iraq and syria, to someone who is unhinged, a big fan of isis, wants to carry out an act of terrorism and kill some people and trying to figure out the best way to do it. Its important to look at that, the Security Service responds to it would be very different based on that. Socalled Islamic State have claimed him as one of their soldiers, the police and Home Secretary said they very much doubt that. How is it possible to establish this when they do claim responsibility . We have to interrogate every single claim they make very closely. 0ver interrogate every single claim they make very closely. Over the course of the next few days more information will emerge so we will be able to build a better and more comprehensive picture of who this man was, who his associates were, whether he was truly acting alone, i imagine he wasnt, he will have had a community of other people who he spoke to about these things. It is rare to have a true lone wolf. Based on what we have before us, based on what Islamic State has said over the la st 24 what Islamic State has said over the last 24 hours, last 48 hours even, theres been nothing to indicate he was anything more thanjust theres been nothing to indicate he was anything more than just someone operating of their own volition. They are notorious exploiters of the power of social media and the internet. Are they falling back more on that now as theyre being pushed back by Coalition Forces elsewhere . They absolutely are. Theres a lot to be optimistic about when it comes to be optimistic about when it comes to how Islamic State as an Insurgent Group in iraq and syria is looking. Its definitely on the back foot. New data my think tank at kings is releasing today shows unambiguously that the isis narrative, the Islamic State utopia as they like to frame it, isnt what it once was, they are determined to keep up that ideological momentum so attacks like this become more important as a way to boost morale and buaoy buoy support. Things are getting back to normal here, this road was closed yesterday, starting to reopen now. Much more from us at the palace of westminster later in the programme. A 75 year old man has become the latest victim from the attack. He was on life support but died last night. Khalid masood killed keith palmer, an american tourist kurt cochran, a keen musician. Lets watch this video kurt filmed of himself a couple of months ago at one of his gigs. So these guys were just doing a documentary. Very cool 9 11 First Responder video. Their song was featured in it and theyre about to get going right here. Were getting ready to get fired up so stick around, guys. We can speak to evan, a friend of kurts. Thanks for your time today in salt lakes city. Give us a thought first of all, it must be strange seeing those films back of kurt. Tell us a little bit about him. Good morning to you, charlie. Absolutely. I listened to that video that you guys played and it puts a big smile on my face, thats the kind of Gentlemen Kurt was. Always happy go lucky, very passionate about his work in the music industry. Kind of guy that would give you the shirt off his back, a genuinely kind human being. Its a tragedy what happened. Yes, and your thoughts on how must be with his wife, melissa . Absolutely. I love you, melissa, to death and i cant wait to see you back home. My condolences also go out to the rest of the victims and you guys across the pond. Evan, tell us a bit about the pond. Evan, tell us a bit about the trip they were on. It was a very special time for them over here, wasnt it . Correct. They were on their 25th Wedding Anniversary and also melissas parents are currently over there serving a mission. So as well as celebrating their marriage, they were there to visit family. Evan, what contact have you had with any members of the family about her situation at the moment, have you had any contact with anyone . No, just their business colleague Bret Leighton in salt lake, who has been running the studio, he has been keeping everyone updated and informed. And, evan, will you be planning any kind of events to mark his death . Is anything planned at this stage . Absolutely. We are in the planning stages at the moment but we spoke earlier today about a Memorial Concert and fundraiser for the cochrans. Again, we saw those pictures a few minutes ago, he was clearly someone who enjoy his life. His music was a real passion, wasnt it . Absolutely. He had a career and he retired from his career and he got to follow his Passion Of Making Music and helping out the local music and helping out the local Music Community here in salt lake city, utah. Evan, we thank you for your time this morning. Evan mullaly, a friend of kurt cochran, who has now been identified as one of the victims of the Terror Attack. Time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. Good morning from bbc london news, im sonja jessup. An online appeal to help the family of the policeman who was killed in the westminster attack on wednesday has raised more than £360,000. Pc keith palmer was stabbed by Khalid Masood as he guarded the houses of parliament. Last night, several thousand people gathered in Trafalgar Square for a candlelit vigil to honour the victims. Four people were killed by the attacker, including a 75 year old man, who died yesterday. Well, the mayor has said the capital will not be Cowed By Terrorism and it seems the attacks have not seriously damaged tourism to london so far. Tourist organisations say that as yet theyve only seen a few cancellations and theyre hopeful visitors will continue to come. Everything we know is people regard britain and london in particular as a safe and attractive location and that hasnt changed. 0verseas visitors here already havent changed their plans in the same way londoners havent adapted their behaviour too. The best response to these kind of events is normality, to be alert but not alarmed and to carry on as normal. Well, of course yesterday Westminster Bridge was reopened and heres how it looks this morning, and of course that means it is going to be much easier for londoners who are heading into work today. Including in fact all roads around westminster have reopened, including parliament square, whitehall and bridge street. In south bermondsey, one lane is closed on the A2 0ld Kent Road at Glengall Road for works. In east dulwich, peckham rye is closed between barry road and east dulwich road. Thameslink trains have long delays, up to 40 five minutes, and cancellations at City Thameslink a trains broken down. Time for the weather now with elizabeth rizzini. Many ended the day yesterday on a sunny note and more sunshine today especially through the afternoon, lots of blue skies around, sunny spells developing this morning but still quite breezy, the easterly wind easing down but quite cool at times in Eastern Areas. We start the day between 5 7. A lot of cloud around first thing but that should slowly thin and break and we should see sunny spells coming through, lots more sunshine through the afternoon, top temperatures, 12 or 13, but always cooler towards Eastern Areas, quite chilly at times through parts of the thames history with the wind from the east. 0vernight we will see clear skies overnight for the most part and staying dry. Temperatures towards Western Areas in more sheltered spots could dip low enough for patchy rural frost but most starting the weekend between 4 7. High pressure dominates over the weekend, so its going to be really quite lovely. Lots of sunshine around and it should stay dry. Temperatures on saturday could get as high as 15 or 16. Another Cool Night On Saturday, a bit more in the way of cloud but still lots of sunny spells. Theres more from us here at bbc london in half an hour. Plenty more on our website at the usual address. Hello, this is breakfast, with Steph Mcgovern and Charlie Stayt. It is 6 30am. We will bring you all the latest news and sport in a moment. But also on breakfast this morning meeting the heroes of the Westminster Terror Attack. We are speaking to the former soldier who tried to save the life of Pc Keith Palmer. People under the age of 30 may have to work until they are 70. We will get reaction to a report which suggests the State Pension age should rise. And can sport save your life . We will be hearing from the boxer who survived an abusive childhood to reach the top of her game. All that still to come. But now a summary of this mornings main news more details have emerged about the man who carried out the attack on Westminster Bridge on wednesday. It is understood Khalid Masood was born in dartford, in kent, under a different name, adrian elms. Last night, police said a 75 year old man had died in hospital, taking the number of people murdered by masood to four. But first lets go to brea kfasts alexandra mackenzie, who is at Scotland Yard for the latest in the investigation. Alexandra. So it is certainly progressing. What more do we know . It is certainly progressing. I am in Scotland Yard, where the investigation is being conducted. We are expecting a fresh statement or Fresh Information conducted. We are expecting a fresh statement orFresh Information in about an hour statement orFresh Information in Aboutan Hourand statement orFresh Information in about an hour and a halfs time, and the media has started gathering here. Were not sure what that statement will include but certainly questions are being asked initially about this investigation, which is being described as fast paced and involving hundreds of officers, and also about attacker, Khalid Masood, whose birth name we now know was adrian elms. And of course there are the victims in all this. We understand that five of them are Still Critical in hospital this morning. Thanks, alexandra. And we will be getting that statement just after 8am this morning. Cities across the world have lit up their landmarks in the colours of the union flag, in solidarity with london, following the attack. The Brandenburg Gate in berlin is the latest landmark to be lit up in red, white and blue. Yesterday afternoon, the gate was illuminated while the image was broadcast around the world. Those injured included many tourists, including one from germany, and three french schoolchildren. And after 7 00am, we will be speaking to the former soldier who tried to save the life of Pc Keith Palmer. Lets take a look at some of the other news this morning bad behaviour in English Schools is not being dealt with properly, and pupils performance is being negatively affected. That is the view of the governments School Behaviour expert tom bennett. In a review published today, he says more funding and better training are needed to tackle the issue. The report also recommends that School Inspectors pay more attention to Behaviour Issues, and warns they are often glossed over when schools produce good results. The president of the European Commission has told the bbc that the eu will not seek to punish britain during brexit negotiations. Speaking on the eve of the eus 60th anniversary celebrations, Jean Claude Juncker said the exit talks will be approached fairly, but warned that britain will be held to financial commitments made during its time as a full member. A major breakthrough in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis has been discovered by a team of scientists. Using Genome Sequencing and new technology, they are able to isolate the patients strain of tb. This means patients who might have waited months to get the right drugs can now be diagnosed in little more than a week. Mike has got the sport for us now. We have new cars, behind you, in formula one this season. It doesnt look enormously different. No, but they are wider, and also fatter tyres. What does that mean . More speed. More expensive . It will push the drivers even harder. So far it is Lewis Hamilton who has bragging rights. It is thought the new, wider and quicker f1 machines will help drivers increase their lap times by between four and five seconds, and already we have seen that in first practice overnight for the Australian Grand Prix. It will be a boost to Lewis Hamiltons confidence going just ahead of Sebastien Sebastian vettel. For the second weekend in a row, it is another Big One For Irish sport in dublin. Tonight, the mens Football Team could take another step towards the 2018 World Cup Finals in russia. But they will be up against a wales side who also have eyes on qualification, following their history making summer at euro 2016. Ireland sit top of group d, after four matches. Wales are four points behind them, in third. Naturally very big game. Qualification match for the world cup, and all to play for against a very, very good team, who have proved themselves in the euros last year, so a tough assignment for us, but one we are looking forward to. The irish public have been unbelievable for us over the last couple of years welsh public. That is what sets us apart from a numberof teams and that is what sets us apart from a number of teams and we showed on friday that those 3500 in the stadium will give as good as they get. We believe that especially the experiences we have had over the la st experiences we have had over the last couple of years, we have the best fans anyone can get, so we are really looking forward to hopefully sending them into the bright lights, on friday night, with a win. New signing carli lloyd helped Manchester City women take step towards the semi finals of the womens champions league. The american got her first goal for the club, to win the away leg of their quarterfinal at danish champions fortuna hjorring1 0. A historic moment in the history of everton football club. They have ambitions plans, and now they have found a place to build their new dream. The club have agreed to buy the land at Bramley Moore dock, in the north of liverpool. Everton have played their football at Goodison Park for the past 125 years, since leaving anfield in 1892, but want a bigger ground that can hold more fans. Rory mcilroy is out of the Wgc Matchplay in texas, after his scheduled opponent, gary woodland, pulled out of the event. That left denmarks soren kjeldsen, who beat mcilroy on wednesday, needing only a half in his match against argentine emiliano grillo, to eliminate the northern irishman. Englands Tyrrell Hatton and paul casey won, to maintain their 100 records, but masters champion Danny Willett is out. David haye has been called before boxing authorities to explain his comments in the build up to his heavyweight defeat to tony bellew last month. Haye had graphically described the injuries that he hoped to inflict on his opponent. The former world heavyweight champion will appear before the British Boxing Board Of Control next month. There may be doubts over the future of their home ground, but wakefield gave their fans something to cheer last night in rugby leagues super league. They beat Leigh Centurions 28 24, in a really exciting match at belle vue, a late try by Ben Jones Bishop securing the victory. Wakefield are up to seventh. Leigh are a place above them. The Winter Olympics wouldnt be the same without british medal hopes to cheer on in the curling, and thanks to scotland, at the World Championships in beijing, that is going to be the case next year in south korea. Scotland were 6 5 down going into the last end, but this final play by eve muirhead meant they scored two points, and won 7 6. They will face sweden next, on saturday, but it means team gbs place in pyeongchang is secure. For the women at least, which is great news, isnt it . And red nose day to day. It is, i know my daughters are excited, they will have their red noses in school. It has one heart every christmas, and now the cast of Love Actually joining us for an update. They have filmed at ten minutes equal in aid of comic relief, and we have an exclusive sneak peek. Romantic music. You see what saying . Im sure i spotted somebody i recognise in there. Lets have a look back at that Press Conference scene. Keep your eyes peeled, zoom in Charlie Stayt look at you. What i was trying to bring to the role was a certain gravitas, i was trying to do something. Did you feel like you are ina do something. Did you feel like you are in a Press Conference, or like you were in a film talking to hugh grant . I dont want to give away the magic. Did you ask any Searching Questions . Other people did. Did you put your hand up . We were not allowed to today is of course red nose day and comic relief night starts at 7 00pm this evening on bbc one. Have you sorted out those temperatures . I have, we are having a few technical issues, if you havent already noticed, but it will not be 11 one second and 88 the next, but admittedly we have got a frost in places, a few red noses across the central swathe of the uk, with that frost around, even without the comic relief ones. There are a few exceptions to the chilly start, the far north of scotland a lot of cloud, and that will bring a little bit of rain. This area of cloud bringing a damp start to parts of dorset, somerset, devon and cornwall this morning. Not raining everywhere but beware that rain is pushing its weight westwards. Many of you will see some splashes of rain for a time this morning, it may take until the afternoon to ease. Feeling cold with the cloud and a strong and gusty wind. Some rough seas around the english channel. Not a huge amount of sunshine yet, you have to get the north wales, the midlands northwards. Glorious start for the vast majority. We have got lighter winds here and temperatures will quickly shoot up. Breezy in Northern Scotland, orkney, shetland, parts of Caithness And Sutherland but the bulk of the day will be dry and still some sunshine possible. That Rain In The South West will gradually clear away. The cloud will break up in many areas will see sunshine into the afternoon. Most of you it will be a lovely afternoon. Temperatures held back by the wind, especially along those eastern around a central swathe of the uk, around 13 or 14 degrees. It is around 13 or 14 degrees. It is around here where wind is lightest tonight. We will see a few patches of fog in the vale of york, and in rural areas are rather cold night. Colder than last night. Temperatures in Northern Ireland could get down as cold as around minus four degrees. That is because you are under the centre of High Pressure. This is our Weather Front for the weekend which if you want to get outdoors and enjoy it or do some jobs, plenty of fine weather to come. Centres across the uk, most will have a sunny day, breezy in Northern Scotland but brighter in the south. Whether winds are lightest and particularly north wales in north west england, north east scotland, we could get to around 17 degrees. That 63 in fahrenheit. Much cooler with the strength of the wind along eastern coast of southern england, temperatures here unfortunately struggling to get the double figures. You will still have that strengthening Sunshine Overhead. As we go into saturday night, it is that time of year some of you have been waiting for. Clocks leap forward an hour. It is the start of british summertime. An hour left in bed, an our less of nightshift if you are a nightshift worker, luckily, what it will be a frosty start, quite a bit of sunshine, a lot more cloud around Eastern Areas. Temperatures limited to just 11 degrees in the west again, north west england the warmest spot, 16 or17, around north west england the warmest spot, 16 or 17, around highland clans. Not a bad weekend coming up. Act to you both. Khalid masood, the man who carried out the westminster attack, is understood to have been born adrian elms in kent. steph recently though the 52 year old who was shot dead by police, was believed to have been living in the West Midlands. Breakfasts Kathryn Stanczyszyn is in birmingham for us this morning. What do we know about his life in the midlands . Im on the hagley road, an area where one of the properties here was searched and raided yesterday. Another property in the near vicinity, about five minutes away, is where Khalid Masood is believed to have lived. Neighbours certainly reported to have recognised him. The 52 year old was born adrian elms in kent, leading to the speculation that he may have converted to islam. We know that there has been a lot of backlash around birmingham over the course of this story, lots of newspapers and social media today saying birmingham is a terror hotspot, talking about the presence of radicalised islam in birmingham. Theres been hit back to that. The birmingham Faith Leaders Network saying that isnt true and they will have a unity bid to vigil later to show solidarity in the city. Unity bid job. You are holding an event at a moscow today unity vigil. At the largest mosque in the city we are warning about the dangers of daesh using leaflets, we are making sure that youngsters arent trapped by the horrible propaganda of daesh. This is in addition to a lot of the community work, the events in Community Campuses and mosques, where we are trying to educate our people about how daesh and the extremists have nothing to do with our religion. And secondly to remind our youngsters about what it means to contribute to our home here, to be proud of the fa ct we our home here, to be proud of the fact we are muslims and we are british, and we are living in a country where we can practice islam and we can openly propagate our religion. Were very proud of that fa ct. Religion. Were very proud of that fact. The ukip leader yesterday, paul nuttall, said that radical islamists a cancer in uk society that needs to be cut out and muslims should step up to the plate. Do you feel theres any responsibility at all the muslim should feel . Im responsible for my own people. Daesh dont belong to me, they dont belong to humanity lets face it. I dont even feel a sense of betrayal by what daesh are doing because in order to betray you must first belong. Rather than scaremongering and causing the situation to worsen, we should be working together and using words like unity, what we have in common, harmony. Certainly there are many muslims up and down the country, the large majority of them, who are continuing to contribute to society here. I think the British Public know that, they know muslins are decent people by and large and they want to live here in harmony with everyone else. Are you getting reports of fear within the community that you minister to, people worried about backlash . Unfortunately weve beenin about backlash . Unfortunately weve been ina about backlash . Unfortunately weve been in a state of fear for a long time, since brexit and perhaps before, weve been in that situation for quite a long period. We just hope people talk about peace and harmony more than negative images as much as possible. Thank you very much. In birmingham at 5pm on the high street there will be a vigil, a jewel purpose the job really to show respect for the victims of the westminster attack and to show solidarity to all communities in birmingham dualpurpose vigil. That show you some of the front pages today picking up on the bits of Khalid Masoods life. Lets show you. They are piecing it altogether. B 52 years old from birmingham 52 years old. Various elements of his background coming to light as the newspapers investigate. The pictures, a lot of them of the vigil held in Trafalgar Square, one of the pictures from that, on the front of a number of papers. And more information about what we know about the attacker. The sun is covering the story. Im off to london today. This is a quote they say, their journalists london today. This is a quote they say, theirjournalists suggest that Khalid Masood told staff at a hotel he was staying at in brighton just hours before the attack, that was the quote from him as he checked out of the hotel. It is of course a story that has touched people all over the world and the ft has a picture of berlins Brandenburg Gate, which has been lit up with the unionjack gate, which has been lit up with the union jack to show solidarity. Gate, which has been lit up with the unionjack to show solidarity. For your information, we are expecting another Press Conference from new scotla nd another Press Conference from new Scotland Yard at around 8am, and we will bring you that as it happens. Plans to raise the State Pension age to 70 have been proposed in a new report commissioned by the government. Ben has the details. Good morning. Good morning. How do you fancy working until your 70 before you get the State Pension . you are 70. By law the government has to review the State Pension age during each parliament and it commissioned these two reports last year the first was written by the former boss of the business group, the cbi, and it says planned increases to the State Pension age should be accelerated. He says it should rise to 68 by 2039, seven years ahead of schedule. He also proposes scrapping the triple lock. That currently guarantees the State Pension will rise by at least 2. 5 a year. He says it should increase in line with wages instead. The second report sets out possible scenarios for the increase in the State Pension age. One of those would mean people currently under the age of 30 wouldnt get their State Pension until theyre 70. The government will make a decision on those recommendations in may. Marcus hurd is a Pensions Expert at conduent hr services. Marcus, good morning. Good morning. We know were all getting older, were living longer, therefore something has to give. Is this all a bit inevitable that raising the pension age is the only way to afford it . Youre right. In many ways this is the end of a good news story, living longer, looking at medical advances and healthca re story, living longer, looking at medical advances and healthcare and housing, as a natural consequence the cost of pensions will increase. Someone has got to pay for it so therefore many people will say i can see why it has to rise but many are saying the pension is getting further and further away, in the next five years or ten years it could go up to 75 or even 80. Theres a sense what we used to have no longer will be offered. Absolutely. The 65 Retirement Age came around in 1920 and there have been a lot of improvements since then. When we look at it now you have to accept that we are not going to be able to have a retirement in the manner we have had in the last few years. As weve accepted someone will have to pay somewhere, the alternative of not raising it is to try to get the money from somewhere else and i imagine that will come from Higher National insurance contributions so we all have to pay a bit more when working to fund our old age, thats not going to be popular either, is it . |j old age, thats not going to be popular either, is it . Iwouldnt think so. But youre right, if we have to take pensions for longer we either have to in or shorten the period we have to take retirement. Looking at pensions, are we saving enough for our future . We think the pension age is a long time away, it will come around all too quickly and its always the were not putting enough away now for older age. I know were talking about the State Pension but that also applies to workplace pensions. This is a problem, individuals find it hard to project what life will be like in the future. The level of understanding of individuals at the moment is such that they tend to underestimate the levels of money they need to put away. At the moment we are talking about this being a universal increase, if youre under 30 would go up to 70 by the time you can claim it. Some proposals say it should be based on yourjob, location, gender. If we start to break it down like that it becomes even more complicated and i imagine even more complicated and i imagine even more complicated and i imagine even more unpopular . Its interesting, if you look at it you would have different Retirement Ages for people by geography and their type ofjob and even by gender. But the reality is we need a relatively simple Pension System because the system at the moment is so complex, adding complexity i dont think would help. These two proposals, when do we expect a decision . The government are expected to look at this in may, so we should hear something around them. We will keep a close eye on it. Marcus hurd, thank you so much. More from me after 7am. Lets ta ke lets take a moment to look ahead to what we are expecting later on this morning. If we take the images from westminster this morning, things slightly more back to normal today, thatis slightly more back to normal today, that is the wide shot looking across the thames, the palace of westminster, flags still flying at half mast Stoppila Sunzu you through what were expecting later. At around 8am were expecting the latest Press Conference from new scotla nd latest Press Conference from new Scotland Yard flying at half mast. Lets take you through. Just to let you know we will in the next 15 minutes speak to captain mike crofts. He was one of those who rushed to help the murdered Police Officer keith palmer and he was one officer keith palmer and he was one of the first on the scene. He will be with us on the sofa talking us through what happened on that day. All of that still to come. Time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. Good morning from bbc london news, im sonja jessup. An online appeal to help the family of the policeman who was killed in the westminster attack on wednesday has raised more than £360,000. Pc keith palmer was stabbed by Khalid Masood as he guarded the houses of parliament. Today this photo of Pc Keith Palmer has emerged with an american tourist who says he posed with her just minutes before he was stabbed. Last night several thousand people gathered in Trafalgar Square for a candlelit vigil to honour the victims. Four people were killed by the attacker, including a 75 year old man who died yesterday. Well, the mayor has said the capital will not be Cowed By Terrorism and it seems the attacks have not seriously damaged tourism to london so far. Tourist organisations say that as yet theyve only seen a few cancellations and theyre hopeful visitors will continue to come. Everything that we know is people regard britain and london in particular as a safe and attractive destination, and that hasnt particularly changed. Overseas visitors who are here already havent changed their plans in the same way that londoners havent really adapted their behaviour too. I think the best response to these kind of events is normality, to be alert but not alarmed, and to carry on as normal. Well, of course yesterday Westminster Bridge was reopened and heres how it looks this morning, and of course that means it is going to be much easier for londoners who are heading into work today. In fact all roads around westminster have reopened, including parliament square, whitehall and bridge street. In south bermondsey, one lane is closed on the a2 Old Kent Road at Glengall Road for works. In east dulwich, peckham rye is closed between barry road and east dulwich road. Thameslink trains have long delays, up to 40 five minutes, and cancellations at City Thameslink, a trains broken down. And the tube is all looking good so far, as you can see, no reported problems on any of those lines there. Time for the weather now with elizabeth rizzini. Hello, good morning. Many of us ended the day yesterday on a sunny note and there will be more sunshine today especially through the afternoon, lots of blue skies around, sunny spells developing too this morning but still quite breezy this morning, the easterly wind easing down but quite cool at times in Eastern Areas. Were off start the day between 5 7. A lot of cloud around first thing but that should slowly thin and break and well see some sunny spells coming through, lots more sunshine through the afternoon, top temperatures, 12 or 13, but always cooler towards Eastern Areas, quite chilly at times through parts of the Thames Estuary with the wind coming in from the east. Overnight well see clear skies overnight for the most part and staying dry. Temperatures towards Western Areas in more sheltered spots could dip low enough for patchy rural frost maybe but most starting the weekend between 4 7. High pressure dominates over the weekend, so its going to be really quite lovely. Therell be lots of sunshine around and it should stay dry. Temperatures on saturday could get as high as 15 or 16. Another Cool Night On Saturday into sunday. Sunday a bit more in the way of cloud but still lots of sunny spells. Theres more from us here at bbc london in half an hour. Bye for now. Hello, this is breakfast, with Steph Mcgovern and Charlie Stayt. Another death following wednesdays Terror Attack, as more details emerge of the man who carried out the killings. 52 year old Khalid Masood was born adrian elms, and is understood to have grown up in kent. Thousands gathered last night for a candlelit vigil in Trafalgar Square. An american tourist shares a photo of Pc Keith Palmer, taken less than an hour before he was stabbed. Pictures emerge of the moment Security Forces rushed the Prime Minister back to Downing Street as the attack unfolded on wednesday. This is westminster this morning, as the area around the houses of Parliament Continues to return to normal. We will have an update from the police on their investigation just after 8 00am. Good morning, it is friday 24 march. Also this morning a warning that bad behaviour in schools is not being taken seriously enough, from the man given the job of advising the government on the issue. The uk is among the worst in europe for decent Maternity Pay that is according to a tuc report out today. Does it mean that new moms are being forced back to work too early . I will have the details. In sport faster than ever before. The new formula 1 season is under way, with Lewis Hamilton showing who is boss in the new cars, quickest in the first two Practice Sessions, ahead of the season opening Australian Grand Prix. And the film Love Actually, updated. We have an exclusive preview, ahead of tonights airing on comic relief. And matt has the weather. Good morning. Well, there will be a few red nose is due to be added shield to the forecast. While there is rain in north west england and the north of scotland, most will be dry and sunny and the Weekend Forecast is looking good as well. Join me for all the details in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story it has become one of the most Extensive Police investigations in recent history, as more details emerge about the man who carried out wednesdays Terror Attack in westminster. 52 year old Khalid Masood was born in the uk, under a different name, adrian elms. He had come to the attention of Security Services in the past, with a range of previous convictions. Meanwhile, tributes have been paid to those who lost their lives, including Pc Keith Palmer. A 75 year old man has become the latest victim of the attack, after his Life Support Machine was switched off in hospital last night. Alexandra mackenzie reports. They gathered as one. Police, politicians and Faith Leaders joined thousands of people in londons Trafalgar Square last night. Those evil and twisted individuals who try to destroy our shared way of life will never succeed, and we condemn them. They were paying their respects to Pc Keith Palmer, aysha frade, a mother of two, and american tourist kurt cochran, and also a 75 year old man who died in hospital last night. This photo was thought to have been taken of pc palmerjust 45 minutes before he died. The american tourist was at westminster prior to the attack, and asked if she could pose with the officer. The man responsible for the deaths was 52 year old Khalid Masood, his birth name adrian elms. He was born in kent and lived most recently in the West Midlands. He had a range of previous convictions, including gbh, possession of Offensive Weapons, and public order disorders. His last conviction was in 2003, for possession of a knife. He was also known by a number of aliases, and he was known to the Security Service. So far, eight people have been arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts. A flat in birmingham was raided. Neighbours said they thought masood live there recently. It has reverberated across the world, but it was an attack at the heart of british democracy. Shots show the Prime Minister, theresa may, being led away to safety by her Security Team. A scene of uncertainty, it was still unclear what had gone on outside the gates of westminster. But the message from Trafalgar Square last night a determination that terrorism will not prevail. John maguire is in westminster for us this morning. Sirjohn, Last Night A Moment of reflection. It was extraordinary to be in Trafalgar Square last night. You know, charlie, for so many people to be there, and that as alexandra said in her report, to come together as one and speak with one voice. Whenever you get a large cloud which falls silent as it did last night, i think it is an incredibly powerful thing. And we talk about voices and we talk about people making a loud noise, but i think really that silence spoke volumes last night. The whole area was sealed off to a certain extent, on the roads around Trafalgar Square we re on the roads around Trafalgar Square were closed, obviously, a very sensible precaution by the police, to keep Motor Traffic away from that very large cloud. Speeches were short. All sorts of different faiths, ages, colours, creeds, reliefs, represented there. All mingling together, all chatting away, all sharing the shock, the horror of what had happened just the day before beliefs. But certainly a sense of solidarity and a determination, it is easy, i think, to say that london was united, strong, that we wont be cowed, although sorter phrases. But one has to of course think about the victims and their families. Their lives will never be the same again. We are hearing at £360,000 has been raised for the family of Pc Keith Palmer. At least three people were raising money for the victims, and wednesday Afternoon Saw the worst of the human spirit. Since then, the days that have evolved, the reaction of people i think shows us the best. And just seeing behind you vehicles, people walking past. The streets they have reopened, clearly. Yes, they have. So the main road, whitehall, people will know that it runs past, it is where the senator is, where the entrance to ten Downing Street yea rs, entrance to ten Downing Street years, and this is millbank running in front of the palace of westminster cenotaph. And people we re westminster cenotaph. And people were going around their normal, Daily Business yesterday. There were flags flying at half mast and there was a moment when the changing of the guard occurred in the mounted guard came from the back of the horse guards, and flags were at half mast. There were still large groups of tourists wandering around, with the aerial sticking in up in the air. Schoolchildren visiting st pauls yesterday, so very normal for those people. For others, not normal at all. John, thank you. Police have made arrests in connection with the attack in a number of different locations. Three properties were searched in birmingham, and seven people arrested, including one woman in east london. There have also been searches in carmarthenshire, brighton and south east london. Lets get the latest on the investigation from our reporter Kathryn Stanczyszyn, who is in birmingham this morning. You are outside one of those properties which was searched. Yes, good morning. As you say, a huge geographical scale, this police operation. It is centred here on this road in birmingham, on wednesday night, when armed officers raided a flatjust behind me here. It seems that police have concluded their work here, throughout most of yesterday, but we know two other properties in birmingham were also searched, including a property about five minutes loop is driveaway in winston green, where neighbours save Khalid Masood was living until around two or three months ago. We also know that the car used in the Westminster Bridge attack was hired from a branch of the rental firm just near to that property, and sources say Khalid Masood hide that car personally. Details of the rest, as you say, eight arrest, seven in birmingham the arrest. All the rest the arrests were aged in their 20s. There was one woman in east london who was in her 30s, and all of them are being held under the terrorism act. And just to let you know, we are expecting a Press Conference from new Scotland Yard around eighta. M. Conference from new Scotland Yard around eight a. M. We will bring you that as it happens. Lets take a look at some of the other news this morning poor behaviour is not taken seriously enough in schools, and the official data underestimates the extent of the problem. That is the view of the governments School Behaviour expert tom bennett. In a review published today, he says more funding and better training are needed to tackle the issue. Marc ashdown reports. Pupils demonstrating the sort of low level disruptive behaviour many teachers will be all too familiar with, using a mobile phone in class, messing about on their chair, or making silly noises. It is the kind of thing the governments behaviour czar, tom bennett, wants to stamp out. An ex nightclub bouncer, two years ago he was drafted in to assess how schools cope with disruptive pupils. Since then, tom bennett has visited schools across england. His report recommends offering better training to teachers, to help them identify bad behaviour. More funding from government for special units within schools with particularly challenging behaviour, to help them tackle it. And he calls on 0fsted to reassess how it grades behaviour. It is too often glossed over, he says, if a school is doing well in other areas, like exam results. 0fsted says it isnt planning any changes to assessments, but the Department Of Education describes this report as relevant and insightful, and says it will use the findings to help support schools. Later this morning, we will be speaking to tom bennett, the author of the School Behaviour review, to get more detail on what he thinks needs to change. The president of the European Commission has told the bbc that the eu will not seek to punish britain during brexit negotiations. Speaking on the eve of the eus 60th anniversary celebrations, Jean Claude Juncker said the exit talks will be approached fairly, but warned that britain will be held to financial commitments made during its time as a full member. Well negotiate in a frank way, in a fair way, and there will be no sanctions, no punishment, nothing of that kind. Britain was a member of the european union. Britain was taking on its role, and their commitments, and these commitments have to be honoured. A team of british scientists have made a major breakthrough in the treatment and diagnosis of tuberculosis. Using Genome Sequencing, they are able to isolate different strains of tb, which means patients who might have waited months to get the right drugs can now be diagnosed in little more than a week. Phil mackie reports. Those are the main stories. A 75 year old man has become the latest victim of the Westminster Terror Attack, after his Life Support Machine was switched off last night. Five people have now died, including the attacker, Khalid Masood, who had just stabbed Pc Keith Palmer to death. War veteran mike crofts was one of the first on the scene to offer help. He is here with us now. Thank you very much forjoining us here. Ijust wonder, so many tributes have been paid to Pc Keith Palmer. Ijust Wonder Tributes have been paid to Pc Keith Palmer. I just wonder what your thoughts are, having been there at that moment . I think, thinking back to the actions of Pc Keith Palmer, just full of admiration for the man. I think he is the one true hero that really sta nds i think he is the one true hero that really stands out from the day. And his. Every day that he chose to put on a uniform, he was a hero. And U Nfortu Nately put on a uniform, he was a hero. And unfortunately on wednesday things and are very sadly for him. And can you tell us what happened . Because you tell us what happened . Because you were one of the first people to reach pc palmer, and essentially try to save his life. So i was actually in westminster for to save his life. So i was actually in westminsterfor a to save his life. So i was actually in westminster for a meeting with some politicians about boxing, using boxing to engage young man. This meeting had finished and we had left young men. I was with an athlete called john mcevoy and we walked into new palace yard, the courtyard, and as we walked into the courtyard the altercation occurred. And we kind of responded initially to the gunshots by kind of taking cover, then realised that there were two injured man laying on the floor. And i saw that there were just a couple of policemen around, so rushed towards the scene. Also notice that another civilian in a tracksuit at the time moved towards the casualty, pc palmer, on the floor, and then we commenced first aid. Only later did i realise that the man in the tracksuit was mr davies, one of my instructors when i did my training in the army. People realise as you are recounting this that emotions are recounting this that emotions are still very raw for you, it is very recent. Your instinct, given your military training, unlike most people, was to move forward, to help in that situation. Was thatjust something that happened automatically . I think it is something that anyone in the army would have done in that situation. Staff Sergeant Davies did exactly the same thing. We are trained to help, and i think to see, if you see someone injured, to move forwards towards him. I suppose i was fortu nate towards him. I suppose i was fortunate in that i have had training in that area, i suppose, medicine, before going to afghanistan. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we were unable to save him. Pc palmer at the time was surrounded by a whole host of collea g u es surrounded by a whole host of colleagues who really loved him. We held his hand through the experience, talked to him throughout, but unfortunately he passed away. You did an amazing job, and there are lots of people out there who say you are a hero, you area there who say you are a hero, you are a hero. Did you have any sense of what was going on when you were there . Was there any realisation of what had happened . So i wouldnt really accept the tag of hero, again, ithink really accept the tag of hero, again, i think pc palmer is a hero. The ten, 15 Police Officers who were treating him, such unity in that moment. All were really working hard to try and save him, and then later, the Helicopter Team arrived. Just fantastic. So good. An amazing ten, about 20 or 30 people trying to save him. But, you know, obviously. Obviously it is very difficult situation for anyone to be in, i think, and i think everyone worked admirably. The police were absolutely fantastic, as were the doctors. Have you had an opportunity to speak subsequently to any of the others who were in that moment in time with you . No, who were in that moment in time with you . No, i havent. After the event i gave a statement and then i was let out to go home. I have spoken to staff davies, because we have a shared bond and a shared knowledge of each other, so we have spoken a bit and he did a fantasticjob. I think if you were going to approach an event like that there is no one as an army officer you dont like you would want by your side than someone like him. He was fantastic. But i havent seen anyone else since. People who have seen the images, we have shown one or two, you are being careful about the detail of what you saw because it was very graphic, people will know now that there are paramedics there, you were there, there was also a Government Minister involved at that moment in time, it was as if eve ryo ne moment in time, it was as if everyone stopped and they did what they could . You tend to find in situations like this that time stands still. One second will seem like an hour. What you might later recall as ten minutes is probably only a few seconds. There were a huge number of people who came out. Initially there were three or four people trying to help keith on the floor and then and maybe a minute or two later some Police Officers came and a civilian, who i later realised was an mp. I think the Team Response from everyone was fantastic and a number of minutes later, really no time at all, the Helicopter Team arrived. I realised when we got on the scene and assessed his wounds, i realised that the comparison with afghanistan draws quite apparent, i realised that he needed and of Air Evacuation very quickly. I spoke to a Policeman Straightaway who had taken control of the casualties it we re taken control of the casualties it were in, i spoke to a policeman with a radio and told him to demand an airambulance a radio and told him to demand an Air Ambulance Straightaway because they carry the right kind of surgical support. Doctor tony joy and his team were fantastic. The treatment was second to none. Second to none. You mentioned afghanistan, you have obviously seen so much that people would never even imagine seeing. How do you feel now . Has it sunkin seeing. How do you feel now . Has it sunk in yet . I think ive been in a State Of Shock for a couple of days, i avoided doing any interviews. Ive been getting quite a lot of calls from the press. It is quite surreal. Idling at the heart of it, though, it is deeply sad that a very angry and troubled person has decided to ta ke and troubled person has decided to take other peoples lives and thats really whats behind this huge sense of anger, probably isolation, and there will probably be a history going back over that that this person has been. Has had troubles throughout his life and U Nfortu Nately throughout his life and unfortunately on wednesday thats culminated with the death of pc palmer and three other people just going about their everyday lives. Mike, people hearing you as were seeing the picture there of keith palmer, people seeing you and hearing you speaking this morning will, amongst other things, will be concern for your welfare and i know from speaking to military veterans in the past, and Police Officers, they can be very stoic and they are saying they are just doing a job. How are you . Im ok. My friends and family have been fantastic and ive been getting a lot of messages of support from friends i havent heard from ina support from friends i havent heard from in a while, which is really appreciated, i havent been able to reply to everyone but, yeah, im ok, ive been surrounded by some good people. But i think its notjust me as well, there were hundreds of people that rushed to help people on the bridge. I think if you know anyone involved then give them a call, offer them your support. Thats probably the most important thing you can do, just to let them know that youre there to support and to talk to them and to give them any encouragement if they need it. Thats really good advice. We really appreciate you coming in. Thank you so much. Thank you. Look after yourself. Captain mike crofts, one of the first on the scene. One of those who entered the assistance for the murdered Police Officer keith palmer. We will have the new statement from new Scotland Yard just after 8am on the progress of the investigation. Lets ta ke lets take a look at the weather with matt. Good morning. If youre heading to work, pretty chilly at the moment. For the vast majority, sunny skies overhead, a sign of what is to come. A few exceptions. Looking at the satellite, a huge bank of clear skies but more cloud to the north of scotland, bringing rain, this cloud in the far south of england, especially in parts of dorset, somerset, devon and cornwall, producing a wet start for some. Not raining everywhere but that will come and go pushing westwards. Gusty winds and rough seas, the wind adding to the chill in other counties in england and wales, plenty of cloud around, breaking up, sunshine out later. Further north, a crisp start, with frost for one or two, frosty this time tomorrow but lots of Sunshine Overhead and there the thick cloud in Northern Scotland, a bit of rain around at times, especially this morning but drier moments and the bulk of the day will be dry. The Rain In The South West will ease of. Son will be out by the end of the afternoon, eight last majority will be sunny with 15 degrees may be, especially in Northern Ireland a vast majority of. Lighter winds in the heart of the uk, this is where we will see mist and fog patches and a frost. A colder night tonight than last night. Temperatures in North East England and Northern Ireland could go two 4 in the countryside. High pressure is firmly over us. Thats why weve got wind at the top and tail of the country but a brighter day in Southern Areas compare to debate. A Lobo Cloud In Southern Scotland but drier overall compared to today a lot of. Even the morning mist and fog clears quickly. North west england, north wales and the north east of scotland could get to 15 or 16. In east anglia and the south east with the wind, some will struggle to get to double fingers. We still have the same strong Sunshine Overhead double figures. Into saturday night, its that time of the year when the clocks go forward one hour, nightshift workers, one hour less at work, but most have one hour less in bed. A coltart two bst on sunday, frost around a cold start. Temperatures limited to ten or 11 but north west england, north wales and the Highland Glens of scotland could get to 16 or 17. Good reminder about the clocks Going Forward as well. I always forget that getting involved in sports can transform peoples lives. It makes you fitter, can be a great way to meet new friends, and some even say it can improve Mental Health. But for american boxer claressa shields, it was even more than that as sport helped her escape a childhood of poverty and abuse, and saw her eventually become olympic champion. Ade adedoyin met her for the final part of our state of sport series. Shes very open about her past, so just a warning that some of you may find some of the details in this report shocking. Shes a rising star in womens professional boxing. And here is 21 year old claressa shields. Already double olympic champion, earlier this month she became the first woman to headline a major boxing show in the united states. A ray of light in flint, michigan. A city once known for a thriving car industry but now a symbol of decline. High crime rate and unemployment. Shields a source of inspiration but her life has always been a battle. I didnt talk until i was five and i had a speech impediment, my mum struggled with alcohol abuse. And she told me how asa alcohol abuse. And she told me how as a child she suffered terrible abuse. I was raped every day for about six months. It happened a lot to where i kind of got used to it but i didnt like it. I started crying and my mum had never seen me cry, i was always a good, quiet child and she said she saw fear in my highs. Her alleged abuser was never charged. Her mum was sometimes absent, her father in jail on never charged. Her mum was sometimes absent, Herfather Injail on a Burglary Charge until she was nine so clarissa learned to defend herself. Growing up and not having anyone there to do for me, it kind of instilled in me if anybodyss going to take care of you its going to be you. I was really quiet growing up in school but i got bullied in the second grade. I think one day somebody said something to me. So i got up and i punched her. The feeling i had when i punched her, or the feeling of relief. So from that day, anybody who missed with me, i fought from that day, anybody who missed with me, ifought them. From that day, anybody who missed with me, i fought them. From fighting in the classroom to fighting in the classroom to fighting at her local boxing cloud. The sport would become an outlet to channel that pent up anger and aggression. Clarissa driven to make sure her past would not determine her future. I felt that i lost so much coming up that this was the only thing that i really loved. So losing down here bothered me and it made me really angry for a long time. Boxing taught me self control, how to control my anger, how to just stay calm in life situations and down here inside the ring. And she proved it on the biggest stage of all. So unbeaten as a professional, to golds, but her ambitions dont end there. I always said from the age of 17 i said that if they want the best of womens boxing they have to see me. We have a lot of boxes that are skilled, a lot of boxes that are skilled, a lot of boxes that are skilled, a lot of boxes that are great, but for womens boxing to get to the next level it has to be made. My confidence comes from hard work, i know i work hard, i eat right and i dont bow down to anybody and i not scared of anything. And given her story, its easy to see why. Ade adedoyin, bbc news, michigan. Later this morning well be speaking to the olympic gold medallist Helen Richardson walsh, who overcame Mental Health issues, and consultant sports psychologist professor alan currie about the positive impacts of playing sports. And the state of sport ends tonight with a debate at old trafford. That is at 5pm on radio 5 live. Time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. Good morning from bbc london news, im sonja jessup. An online appeal to help the family of the policeman who was killed in the westminster attack on wednesday has raised more than £360,000. Pc keith palmer was stabbed by Khalid Masood as he guarded the houses of parliament. Today this photo of Pc Keith Palmer has emerged with an american tourist who says he posed with her just minutes before he was stabbed. Last night several thousand people gathered in Trafalgar Square for a candlelit vigil to honour the victims. Four people were killed by the attacker, including a 75 year old man who died yesterday. Well, the mayor has said the capital will not be Cowed By Terrorism and it seems the attacks have not seriously damaged tourism to london so far. Tourist organisations say that as yet theyve only seen a few cancellations and theyre hopeful visitors will continue to come. Everything that we know is people regard britain and london in particular as a safe and attractive destination, and that hasnt particularly changed. Overseas visitors who are here already havent changed their plans in the same way that londoners havent really adapted their behaviour too. I think the best response to these kind of events is normality, to be alert but not alarmed, and to carry on as normal. Well, of course yesterday Westminster Bridge was reopened and heres how it looks this morning, and of course that means it is going to be much easier for londoners who are heading into work today. In fact, all roads around westminster have reopened, including parliament square, whitehall and bridge street. Weve got one lane blocked on the Hammersmith Flyover by a broken down car, thats holding up eastbound traffic thameslink trains have long delays, up to 45 minutes, and cancellations at City Thameslink, a trains broken down. And the tube is all looking good so far. As you can see, no reported problems on any of those lines there. Time for the weather now with elizabeth rizzini. Hello, good morning. Many of us ended the day yesterday on a sunny note and there will be more sunshine today especially through the afternoon, lots of blue skies around, sunny spells developing too this morning but still quite breezy this morning, the easterly wind easing down but quite cool at times in Eastern Areas. Were off start the day between 5 7. A lot of cloud around first thing but that should slowly thin and break and well see some sunny spells coming through, lots more sunshine through the afternoon, top temperatures, 12 or 13, but always cooler towards Eastern Areas, quite chilly at times through parts of the Thames Estuary with the wind coming in from the east. Overnight well see clear skies overnight for the most part and staying dry. Temperatures towards Western Areas in more sheltered spots could dip low enough for patchy rural frost maybe but most starting the weekend between 4 7. High pressure dominates over the weekend, so its going to be really quite lovely. Therell be lots of sunshine around and it should stay dry. Temperatures on saturday could get as high as 15 or 16. Another Cool Night On Saturday into sunday. Sunday a bit more in the way of cloud but still lots of sunny spells. Theres more from us here at bbc london in half an hour. Now, though, its back to charlie and steph. Bye for now. Stayt. More details have emerged about the man who carried out the attack on Westminster Bridge on wednesday. It is understood Khalid Masood was born in dartford, in kent, under a different name, adrian elms. Last night, police said a 75 year old man had died in hospital, taking the number of people murdered by masood to four. Lets go to alexandra mackenzie, who is at Scotland Yard, for the latest in the investigation. Alexandra. Well, we are expecting a statement here in about half an hours time, so we will bring that to you. We dont know at this stage what they are going to say, but the main question seems to be how is the investigation progressing, and also do they have any more information about the attack, Khalid Masood, who was previously called adrian elms. And also the victims, we understand five people remain critically ill in hospital. Alexandra, thank you. Our correspondent is outside kings couege correspondent is outside Kings College hospital. Fiona, what do we know about the victims so far . Yes, well, we are three miles from where the attack took place. I am outside Kings College hospital. You can see this morning two release officers are still guarding here and very sad news last night that a 75 year old man had his life support withdrawn. He is the fifth person to die from these attacks. Pc keith palmer being one of the first two died, he was stabbed by the attacker. Aysha frayd was killed as she went to pick up her two children from school, as well as kurt cochran. Two victims were released, which must be a huge relief to their family, so we know eight victims are here still. And we will be getting a statement from new Scotland Yard just after 8am this morning. Lets take a look at some of the other news this morning bad behaviour in English Schools is not being dealt with properly, and pupils performance is being negatively affected. That is the view of the governments School Behaviour expert tom bennett. In a review published today, he says more funding and better training are needed to tackle the issue. The report also recommends that School Inspectors pay more attention to Behaviour Issues, and warns they are often glossed over when schools produce good results. The president of the European Commission has told the bbc that the eu will not seek to punish britain during brexit negotiations. Speaking on the eve of the eus 60th anniversary celebrations, Jean Claude Juncker said the exit talks will be approached fairly, but warned that britain will be held to financial commitments made during its time as a full member. A major breakthrough in the diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis has been discovered by a team of scientists. Using Genome Sequencing and new technology, they are able to isolate the patients strain of tb. This means patients who might have waited months to get the right drugs can now be diagnosed in little more than a week. Customers should be paid Automatic Compensation by their Phone Company for problems with landlines and broadband. The telecoms regulator ofcom says providers should pay customers for slow repairs, delayed connections and missed appointments. The plans could affect more than 2. 5 million customers, who would receive up to £185 million in new Compensation Payments every year. At the moment, compensation is only paid to a small number of customers. Coming up on the programme, matt will have the weather for you. And we are seeing a picture behind us ofa and we are seeing a picture behind us of a formula one car. To the naked eye it doesnt look that different. No, but i can tell you, it has fatter tyres and it is wider than previous formula one cars. That means they can go faster, as if they need to go much faster. Already over 200 mph, but it is designed to push the drivers even harder, to make for more exciting racing, i guess. It is thought that, in the quicker new cars, drivers will be able to knock maybe up to five seconds, off lap times, and although the first Practice Sessions are just about getting a feel for the new machines and the track in melbourne, it will be a boost to Lewis Hamiltons confidence that he has been quickest in both first and second practice, and just ahead of Sebastian Vettel in his ferrari. Hamilton justified then, it seems, in thinking that ferrari will be among the main challengers for the title. Rory mcilroy is out of the Wgc Matchplay in texas, after his scheduled opponent, gary woodland, pulled out of the event. That left denmarks soren kjeldsen, who beat mcilroy on wednesday, needing only a half in his match against argentine emiliano grillo, to eliminate the northern irishman. Englands Tyrrell Hatton and paul casey won, to maintain their 100 records, but masters champion Danny Willett is out. British swimming is conducting an investigation after multiple bullying claims were made by paralympians about a coach. Bbc sport has learned the sports governing body began an internal review, after several para swimmers made complaints. The complainants are understood to include rio 2016 medallists. For the second weekend in a row, it is another Big One For Irish sport in dublin. Tonight, the mens Football Team could take another step towards the 2018 World Cup Finals in russia. But they will be up against a wales side who also have eyes on qualification, following their history making summer at euro 2016. Ireland sit top of group d, after four matches. Wales are four points behind them, in third. Naturally a very big game. Qualification match for the world cup, and all to play for against a very, very good team, who have proved themselves in the euros last year. So a tough assignment for us, but one we are looking forward to. The welsh public have been unbelievable for us over the last couple of years. That is what sets us apart from a number of teams, and we showed on friday that those 3,500 in the stadium will give as good as they get. We believe that especially the experiences we have had over the last couple of years, we have the best fans anyone can get. So we are really looking forward to hopefully sending them into the bright lights, on friday night, with a win. New signing carli lloyd helped Manchester City women take step towards the semi finals of the womens champions league. The american got her first goal for the club, to win the away leg of their quarterfinal at danish champions fortuna hjorring1 0. A historic moment in the history of everton football club. They have ambitions plans, and now they have found a place to build their new dream. The club have agreed to buy the land at Bramley Moore dock, in the north of liverpool. Everton have played their football at Goodison Park for the past 125 years, since leaving anfield in 1892, but want a bigger ground that can hold more fans. May be around 55,000, they are thinking. David haye has been called before boxing authorities to explain his comments in the build up to his heavyweight defeat to tony bellew last month. Haye had graphically described the injuries that he hoped to inflict on his opponent. The former world heavyweight champion will appear before the British Boxing Board Of Control next month. There may be doubts over the future of their home ground, but wakefield gave their fans something to cheer last night in rugby leagues super league. They beat Leigh Centurions 28 24, in a really exciting match at belle vue, a late try by Ben Jones Bishop securing the victory. Wakefield are up to seventh. Leigh are a place above them. The Winter Olympics wouldnt be the same without british medal hopes to cheer on in the curling, and thanks to scotland, at the World Championships in beijing, that is going to be the case next year in south korea. Scotland were 6 5 down going into the last end, but this final play by eve muirhead meant they scored two points, and won 7 6. They will face sweden next, on saturday, but it means team gbs place in pyeongchang is secure. We will see you later on, thank you very much. Londoners will never be Cowed By Terrorism. That was the defiant message of mayor sadiq khan, as thousands gathered in Trafalgar Square last night to show solidarity with the victims of wednesdays attack. So how are people feeling in the capital this morning . Lets go back to our reporterjohn maguire, who is on Westminster Bridge, just yards away from where the attack took place. We spoke earlier to captain mike crofts. He told us how he tried to save the life of Pc Keith Palmer. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we were unable to save him. Pc palmer at the time was surrounded by a whole host of colleagues who really loved him. We held his hand through the experience, talked to him throughout, but unfortunately he passed away. Lets go tojohn maguire, just yards away from where the attack happened. We were just hearing from captain mike crofts, still a lot of emotion, but things are starting to get back to normal around westminster now. Yes, incredible testimony from him, wasnt it, to hear him talk so calmly and so openly about the events calmly and so openly about the eve nts o n calmly and so openly about the events on wednesday afternoon, and extraordinary to just try to imagine what it must have been like to have been there. And pc palmers colleagues, we can see some of them in the background standing like sentinels outside the front of the palace of westminster, doing a job. And look at all these people walking to work. Last couple of days have been dominated by images of people running away from the area, but we just see people going about their Daily Business almost as if nothing happened, but of course something extremely serious, something very harrowing happened here on wednesday afternoon. Last night i was at the vigil which was convened to bring eve ryo ne vigil which was convened to bring everyone together, and that in itself was a very moving occasion. In this melting pot of the city, made up of people from different faiths, different cultures and different countries, they came to speak with the same voice, to give one message. Those evil and twisted individuals who try to destroy our shared way of life will never succeed. In the spring sunshine yesterday, much seemed normal, but some understood all too well that it wasnt, because they have been through it before. Jacqui putnam survived the bombing is here in 2005. We have been trapped for a while, and then we got out and we we re while, and then we got out and we were evacuated past the worst of the damage. And we had enough light, they were emergency lights, and there was a little bit of light coming back from the station. So we could see things that change you. They change you. And i did develop post Traumatic Stress disorder, very badly. Her message to the westminster survivors is to seek help and support to rebuild their lives. What, for her, when thes attacks were externally difficult. Things that you learn to deal with and manage comeback, and then you find that you are suffering symptoms that you thought that you hadnt suffered for a long time, because you do learn to manage it. David weeks tells me how he was kept in the house of commons for almost five hours, as westminster was locked down. He also has experienced terrorism before. Brighton in 1984. Here, 12 years ago, and now, once again. One has seen these things before, and one knows that the aim of the terrorists is to disrupt life, and we try to make sure that that doesnt happen. So yes, life continues. At the vigil in Trafalgar Square, i met two people who are raising money for wednesdays victims. They were on their way to the commons for a meeting when they heard what had happened. We felt so helpless, and we thought actually we need to do something positive. We didnt want this incident to become all about the perpetrator and their motives, whatever the motives were in their sick ideologies, we wanted it to be about the victims, and to help them, and help their families as well, in this very, very difficult time. It is really important at this time. The point of extremist is that they want to make the world black and white, they wa nt make the world black and white, they want to divide us. It is important at times like this that we come together and we dont give in to them. Earlier, on the southbank of them. Earlier, on the southbank of the river thames, connor had considered postponing his proposal because of the attacks, but decided to go ahead. It is showing that sort of we carry on as normal. So a declaration of love, and of hope. Hope that will ultimately triumph over hate. It puts a smile on your face to speak to that young couple. I want to speak to emily and paula. Emily, were finding out more about the attacker now. We know his name and the fact he was a convert, were discovering he had a long criminal history. What do his actions say about wider patterns in terrorism . think when we look at correlations between terrorists, violent extremists, we often point to the issue of converts and criminality. But in this case we need to be a bit cautious. We dont know when he was converted and in many of the studies we have looked at, it is normally in the period immediately following conversion, or a relatively short time, rather than many years after when people dont have the support mechanisms available. At the same time, criminality in prisons have been shown to be sites of radicalisation and we need to take into account his age, which is a slight anomaly. When we think about the patterns weve seen in recent yea rs the patterns weve seen in recent years with the phenomenon of young people with the foreign fighter concept, and i think really it shows not only are the patterns of radicalisation individual and nonlinear, and we shouldnt talk about profiling in any context, but about profiling in any context, but a lot of the reasons for people committing acts of terror, not necessarily terrorism, are based on individual but also local context. We cant rule out other explanations as well at the same time, such as the criminality link or Mental Health issues. Paula, this is fascinating to your politics and students, you were here with them, you were locked down in the commons on wednesday afternoon but a couple of other students were injured on the bridge . Yes, we had some students injured on the bridge. They are all home now apart from one young man still in hospital. I spent most of yesterday with him, we had a lot of chats about what happened, he was lot of chats about what happened, he was in reasonably good spirits. I have to say ive been impressed with how the edge hill students have dealt with this, theyve been very mature and they have supported each other, i dont think i would have been like that at their age, so im proud of them and also their colleagues for the support they have offered. Deon the physical treatment, travis continues to be treated in hospital, but what about the psychological counselling, help and support they may well need in the days ahead beyond. And support they may well need in the days ahead beyond. We have offered counselling to all the students, either immediately now or if they need it in the days, weeks and months ahead. Weve got a lot of effort into getting them back together with relatives, talking to relatives and reassuring people and we will do everything we can to support them and also their classmates not on the trip because the classmates not on the trip are worried about their friends. We will support the whole community of politics and students as long as we need to because its important for us that our students feel safe and loved. Give them our best wishes. Thank you both. Yes, as i was saying, lots of politics and stu d e nts saying, lots of politics and students will probably be back here today. Younger children as well will come here. They come here because its an old democracy, a democracy thatis its an old democracy, a democracy that is admired around the world, and that will continue no matter what happened on wednesday afternoon. Back to you two. Thank you very much. We will see you later on. We are expecting another Press Conference from new Scotland Yard at 8am and we will bring that to you when it happens. Heres matt with a look at this mornings weather. Good morning. A more morning of contrasting fortunes, for a lot of the country, blue skies, a chilly start, but for one or two, a bit more like this, some rain around and its the minority seeing that this morning. The rain confined to the north of scotland, and the picture you just saw, that is under this cloud in Southern Areas, producing rain in parts of dorset, somerset and devon, pushing towards cornwall. Rain on and off, it wont last all day, slowly brightening up but accompanied by a strong wind and rough seas, feeling chilly. Strong winds adding to the chill in southern counties of england and southern counties of england and south wales, cloud showing signs of breaking up but for north wales, north midlands northwoods, blue skies and a lovely day. A frosty start for one or two, chillier there but the cloudy Northern Scotland will produce rain in orkney, shetland and sutherland this morning, shouldnt last too long, the bulk of the day will be dry, we could see sunshine every now and again. The cloud breaking up in the south, getting to the south west by the end of the afternoon and evening. When the sun is out, away from the windy south and north, feeling pleasant, 14 or 15 the high. Clear skies through the night and the winds light away from the top and tail of the country bringing some fog patches. Its across the central suede where we see temperatures dropping more than last night, North East England, parts of Northern Ireland could get as low as 4 in the countryside. Here we have High Pressure firmly in charge, winds always like this at the centre of the height, winds to the periphery, a brighter day in southern parts of england and wales centre of the high. Tomorrow warmer than today for some of you. North england, north wales and the north east of scotland could hit 17. But a word of note, lots of wind blowing in across east anglia and the far south east, and here temperatures on the coast will be limited to double figures. Same strong sunshine of the. Further west, lots of sunshine again after a chilly start same strong sunshine, though. While sunday will be coolest in the east, warmest in the west, and for all you will have to get used to some less sleep. The start of british summer time. Get ready to put your clocks forward. An ours less in bed, but sunday evening, lighterforthat ours less in bed, but sunday evening, lighter for that bit longer. Doesnt look too bad this weekend but important to remember the clocks lets get the Business News now with ben, hes going to talk about Maternity Pay and how weak we are with other places in europe. There is an important difference, were talking about how much parents would get paid to get off, not how long they get, thats the important difference. This report is from the tuc. This report from the tuc was looking at pay on Maternity Leave rather than amount of time women get. They said when it comes to decent statutory pay for Maternity Leave we were among the worst in europe. The tuc defines decently paid as two thirds of a womans salary or more than £840 a month. So what is it like managing a budget on Maternity Pay . We asked some parents in a play centre in manchester. I get maternity allowance, which is basically the same as statutory Maternity Pay. It isnt, though, and up Maternity Pay. It isnt, though, and up to cover all of our outgoings so ill up to cover all of our outgoings so ill probably have to look for some work sooner than id like to. Ill probably have to look for some work sooner than id like to. My partner took statutory Maternity Pay and at the time it was very helpful with the family finances. Just after nina had been born, so it was a good thing and it was useful and it was helpful. I would have liked more time off with my children but i did feel the circumstances were pretty hard. Because i worked in a school it worked out well with the School Holidays as well. Rosalind bragg is with me, director of maternity action. Lets make clear, were talking about how much money new parents get paid when they are off rather than the amount of time in weeks women are offered and thats where we are falling behind according to latest figures. Absolutely. Looking and european leagues, britains rates are down the bottom. Only countries like slovakia and ireland are below the uk. Many of those above are significantly less uk. Many of those above are sig nifica ntly less wealthy uk. Many of those above are significantly less wealthy than the uk. The government says in terms of time, in the uk we are at the top of that table, much higher than the european average and we get a lot more time off work to bring up our children but were not being paid as much and thats the crucial thing in your view . The crucial thing is the amount of pay but it is misleading that the uk has much longer leave. Most European Countries have a period of maternal leave followed by pa rental leave period of maternal leave followed by parental leave whereas we dont distinguish between the types in the uk. If you add them together the european leave periods are comp rubble to the 52 weeks in the uk, we are not more generous. What are the invocations, what does it mean if pa rents a re invocations, what does it mean if parents are asked to go back to work earlier than their european counterparts . Implications. Earlier than their european counterparts . Implications. Its a financial issue for families already under financial stress, they have to pay for new equipment for the baby and they have to find funds to pay living costs for that first year. The rates of pay in the uk are so low that women are returning from leave early, we know this from our advice line, we get calls regularly from women whose financial situation is such they cant take their leave in entitlement. Coupes, where does the money come from . At the moment statutory Maternity Pay is paid by the government. Even though it comes through normal pay it comes through by the government and we see that as the way forward. Who pays. We see the way forward. Who pays. We see the National Minimum wage as a useful starting point. Theres so much pressure on the public purse, the money has to come from somewhere, will it be from increases in National Insurance contributions or taxes, and that wont be popular . The question is do we want to invest in young families, we see places like croatia and poland, low income countries, prepared to pay decent amounts of Maternity Pay, and why doesnt the uk keep up . Amounts of Maternity Pay, and why doesnt the uk keep up . We will keep on top of that. Thank you very much. Youre up to date. See you later. Time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. Good morning from bbc london news, im sonja jessup. An online appeal to help the family of the policeman who was killed in the westminster attack on wednesday has raised more than £360,000. Has raised more than £390,000. Today this photo of Pc Keith Palmer has emerged with an american tourist who says he posed with her just minutes before he was stabbed. Last night several thousand people gathered in Trafalgar Square for a candlelit vigil to honour the victims. Four people were killed by the attacker, including a 75 year old man who died yesterday. Well, the mayor has said the capital will not be Cowed By Terrorism and it seems the attacks have not seriously damaged tourism to london so far. Tourist organisations say that as yet theyve only seen a few cancellations and theyre hopeful visitors will continue to come. Everything that we know is people regard britain and london in particular as a safe and attractive destination, and that hasnt particularly changed. Overseas visitors who are here already havent changed their plans in the same way that londoners havent really adapted their behaviour too. I think the best response to these kind of events is normality, to be alert but not alarmed, and to carry on as normal. Well, of course yesterday Westminster Bridge was reopened and heres how it looks this morning, and of course that means it is going to be much easier for londoners who are heading into work today. In fact, all roads around westminster have reopened, including parliament square, whitehall and bridge street. The whitehall and bridge street. Black wall tunnel has closed the black wall tunnel has been closed northbound after an accident, the queues are back to the Woolwich Road flyover. Weve got one lane blocked on the Hammersmith Flyover by a broken down car, thats holding up eastbound traffic thameslink trains have long delays, up to 45 minutes, and cancellations at City Thameslink, a trains broken down. And the tube is all looking good so far. As you can see, no reported problems on any of those lines there. Time for the weather now with elizabeth rizzini. Hello, good morning. Many of us ended the day yesterday on a sunny note and there will be more sunshine today especially through the afternoon, lots of blue skies around, sunny spells developing too this morning but still quite breezy this morning, the easterly wind easing down but quite cool at times towards Eastern Areas. Were off start the day between 5 7. A lot of cloud around first thing but that should slowly thin and break and well see some sunny spells coming through, lots more sunshine through the afternoon, top temperatures, 12 or 13, but always cooler towards Eastern Areas, quite chilly at times through parts of the Thames Estuary with the wind coming in from the east. Overnight well see clear skies overnight for the most part and staying dry. Temperatures towards Western Areas in more sheltered spots could dip low enough for patchy rural frost maybe but most starting the weekend between 4 7. High pressure dominates over the weekend, so its going to be really quite lovely. Therell be lots of sunshine around and it should stay dry. Temperatures on saturday could get as high as 15 or 16. Another Cool Night On Saturday into sunday. Sunday a bit more in the way of cloud but still lots of sunny spells. Theres more from us here at bbc london in half an hour. Plenty more on our website at the usual address. Bye for now. Hello, this is breakfast, with Steph Mcgovern and Charlie Stayt. A fourth victim following wednesdays Terror Attack as more details emerge about the man who carried out the killings. 52 year old Khalid Masood was born adrian elms and is understood to have grown up in kent. This is new Scotland Yard, where the police are expected to give an update on their investigation in the next couple of minutes. The former soldier who tried to help Pc Keith Palmer gives his first account of the moment you try to save the policemans like. We held his hand through the experience, talked to him throughout, but unfortunately he passed away. Pictures emerge of the moment Security Forces rushed the Prime Minister back to Downing Street as the attack unfolded on wednesday. Good morning, its friday 24th march. A warning that bad behaviour in schools is not being taken seriously enough, from the man given thejob of advising the government on the issue. In sport, lewis loves his new car. Hamilton goes quickest in the first two Practice Sessions in the faster formula one machines, ahead of the start of the new season in australia. And the film Love Actually, updated. Weve got an exclusive preview, ahead of tonights airing on comic relief. And matt has the weather. A few of you will be providing your own red noses, it is a chilly start of rain in the north, but the weekend looking good, join me for the forecast in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Its become one of the most Extensive Police investigations in recent history, as more details emerge about the man who carried out wednesdays Terror Attack in westminster. 52 year old Khalid Masood was born in the uk under a different name adrian elms. He had come to the attention of Security Services in the past with a range of previous convictions. Meanwhile, tributes have been paid to those who lost their lives including Pc Keith Palmer. A 75 year old man has become the latest victim of the attack after his Life Support Machine was switched off in hospital last night. Alexandra mackenzie reports. They gathered as one police, politicians and Faith Leaders joined thousands of people in londons Trafalgar Square last night. Those evil and twisted individuals who try to destroy our shared way of life will never succeed. And we condemn them. They were paying their respects to Pc Keith Palmer, aysha frade a mother of two an american tourist, kurt cochran, and also a 75 year old man who died in hospital last night. This photo is thought to have been taken of pc palmerjust 45 minutes before he died. The american tourist was at westminster prior to the attack and asked if she could pose with the officer. The man responsible for the deaths was 52 year old Khalid Masood, his birth name adrian elms. He was born in kent and lived most recently in the West Midlands. He had a range of previous convictions including gbh, possession of Offensive Weapons, and public order offences. His last conviction was in 2000 for possession of a knife. His last conviction was in 2003 for possession of a knife. He was also known by a number of aliases, and he was known to the Security Service. So far eight people have been arrested on suspicion of preparation of Terrorist Attacks. It has reverberated across the world, but it was an attack at the heart of british democracy. Shots show the Prime Minister, theresa may, being led away to safety by her Security Team a scene of uncertainty, it was still unclear what had gone on outside the gates of westminster. But the message from Trafalgar Square last night, a determination that terrorism will not prevail. Alexandra mackenzie, bbc news. Lets go straight to the Press Conference at new Scotland Yard. I want to make a particular appeal for the publics help, provide further details on the Ongoing Police response. But firstly in relation to those who are injured, sadly last night another man died in hospital as a result of the injury sustained during the attack. Whilst we await full identification, we believe that he is lesley rhodes, aged 75 from streatham in south london. My thoughts are with his family at this time. Furthermore, two people remain in hospital in what is described as critical and one person is considered to have life threatening injuries. Two of our officers who were injured on Westminster Bridge in the attack also remain in hospital and also sustained very significant injuries. At least 50 people were injured, with 31 requiring hospital treatment as the attack unfolded, and those affected included a real Cross Section of ages from at least 12 nationalities. It is a poignant reminder, i think that the impact of this attack on the capital will reach around the world. So, moving on to our investigation. The counter command investigation continues, involving hundreds of officers from across the National Counter terrorism network. This is a very large, fast paced investigation and i want to give you as much information as possible, and i do wa nt to information as possible, and i do want to make a critical appeal to the public. Yesterday we named the dead terrorist as Khalid Masood. We stated he had a number of aliases and we do know his birth name was Adrian Russell. I would like to put on record my gratitude to journalists who, having identified the dead terrorist soon after the attack, have delayed publishing his details at my request to give us more space to move on the necessary wa rra nts more space to move on the necessary warrants and searches that have continued. As i have said previously, our investigation focuses on understanding his motivation, his preparation, and his associates. Whilst there is still no evidence of further threats, you will understand our determination is to find out if either he acted totally alone, inspired perhaps by terrorist propaganda, or if others have encouraged, supported or directed him. To that end, in our continuing investigation and ongoing oboe covert activity, we have made two significant arrests overnight, one in the West Midlands and one in the north west. We now have nine people remaining in custody and one woman has been released on bail. We have five searches at addresses continuing, and 16 concluded. So far we have seized 2700 items from these searches, including masses of amounts of Computer Data for us to work through. We have had contact with about 3500 witnesses, including 1000 people from Westminster Bridge and about 2500 who were working in the parliamentary estate, and we have received hundreds of uploads of video images to our online platform. Given this attack was in the heart of the capital, we are all so of course dealing with statements from a wide range of nationalities. And so at this point i would like to appeal specifically to the public. We remain keen to hearfrom anyone who Khalid Masood, anyone who knew Khalid Masood well, anybody who understands who his associates were, anyone who can provide information about the places he has recently visited. There might well be people out there who did have concerns about mass food but were not sure did not feel comfortable for whatever reasons in passing that information to us. I now urge anyone with such information to call us. Please contact us on the Anti Terrorism hotline. Iwant please contact us on the Anti Terrorism hotline. I want to move on in terms of arrangement about security, firstly in terms of parliament. I understand why tragic events such as this generate questions about the security of parliament. Our current arrangements have been developed with parliament over many yea rs have been developed with parliament over many years and are designed to provide access to the seat of our government balanced carefully with security that is proportionate but not overly intrusive. Of course, after an incident like this, as would be expected, my team will work with parliamentary authorities to assess whether a different tone or different balance is necessary. More widely across the country the Police Service will sustain an enhanced armed and unarmed presence over the next few days. London and the uk are open for business and we are out there in greater numbers to make sure the public see our high presence to help reassure them as they go about their daily lives. In london, the number of armed officers remained at nearly double strength, whilst other parts of the uk there are one third more officers on duty. Finally, reflecting on last night, a true Cross Section of people came together to stand together in remembrance in Trafalgar Square, but also to send a message, a strong message, to those inspired by hate and extremism of all persuasions that we will not give in to those who seek to create discord and fear. This is now as true as it has ever been and our acting commissioner craig mackey told thousands who gathered in Central London that terrorists have tried to tear this city apart before. They have never succeeded. The very fact that london has gone back to work today and so many were happy together in Central London last night shows they have failed. We would like to thank our officers and staff who continue to work around the clock both investigating this atrocity and continuing to keep the city safe. From the staff picking up the calls was bonding in our control centres through to those officers guarding iconic buildings and of course officers patrolling the streets in the city centre, and in every borough across london. Finally id like to say we are grateful for the continued support of the public and the strong and calm response that has been shown. I know that we will continue to stand together. Inaudible. At this stage it would be wrong for me to say any more than the Prime Minister said in parliament yesterday. We are looking at his history. He had several years ago been a peripheralfigure history. He had several years ago been a peripheral figure and he history. He had several years ago been a peripheralfigure and he has never been part of a mainstream intelligence picture about terrorism. Inaudible. We know from many of our past investigations, from the 13 plots we have foiled over the last three yea rs, have foiled over the last three years, that there are people who, in hindsight, new things that either felt too cautious to come forward or relu cta nt felt too cautious to come forward or reluctant to, what we are at the link to today is to the public to say, if, even in hindsight, you realise something about Khalid Masood, something about his associates, his movements, his planning, now is the time to come forward and speak to our officers on 08 the our officers on the hotline. You ask about his radicalisation, clearly that is the mainland of our investigation, what led him to be radicalised. Was it who influences in our community, overseas, or through online propaganda . Our investigations and arrests will help in that but the Public Appeal will make a big difference. Last question. Inaudible. It is frustrating when we are wrestling with an issue like this and be acting commissioner is doing and be acting commissioner is doing an excellent job and be acting commissioner is doing an excellentjob that we get criticism from armchair critics. Can we please focus on the investigation. Thank you very much. Studio that is the Press Conference in new Scotland Yard. Lets go through the key elements, confirmation of another man who has died, they have identified a 75 year old, lesley rhodes, from streatham in south london, in connection with the injuries. We know that two people are still in hospital in critical condition, one with life threatening injuries, two Police Officers still in hospital, we know that three were involved in the collision of Westminster Bridge, three still in two still in hospital. Police confirming 50 people were injured, 31 needing hospital treatment. Mark rowley also talked about the arrests made overnight, he said two further arrests were made in the West Midlands and the northwest, nine people are in custody, one woman has been released on bail. They said they have seized 2700 items from those properties which have been raided, and in particularare appealing for anyone who knew Khalid Masood, also they said he had an alias name of Adrian Russell and they are asking for information from anyone who may have known him to find out whether they have any information that they might have beenin information that they might have been in the past too scared to tell the police about. That is the very latest from new scotla nd that is the very latest from new Scotland Yard, we will have more on that story coming up shortly. Lets ta ke that story coming up shortly. Lets take a look at some of the other news. Lets take a look at some of the other news this morning. Poor behaviour is not taken seriously enough in schools and the official data underestimates the extent of the problem. Thats the view of the the governments School Behaviour expert, tom bennett. In a review published today he says more funding and better training are needed to tackle the issue. The report also recommends School Inspectors pay more attention to Behaviour Issues and once they are often glossed over when schools produce good results. The president of the European Commission has told the bbc that the eu will not seek to punish britain during brexit negotiations. Speaking on the eve of the eus 60th anniversary celebrations, Jean Claude Juncker said the exit talks will be approached fairly but warned that britain will be held to financial commitments made during its time as a full member. A team of british scientists have made a major breakthrough in the treatment and diagnosis of tuberculosis. Using gene name sequencing and new technology they are now able to isolate new strains of tb. Patients who might have waited months to get the right drugs can now be diagnosed in more than a week. Customers should be paid Automatic Compensation by their Phone Company for problems with landlines and broadband. The telecoms regulator ofcom says providers should pay customers for slow repairs, delayed connections and missed appointments. The plans could affect more than 2. 5 million customers who would receive up to £185 million in new Compensation Payments every year. A 75 year old man has become the fourth victim of the Westminster Terror Attack after he died in hospital last night. We know his name was Leslie Rhodes and he was from the streatham area in london. Confirmation at a Press Conference just a few minutes ago. Khalid masood also killed an american tourist, kurt cochran, aysha frade and Police Officer keith palmer. One of the people who tried to help pc palmer after he had been stabbed was former shoulder captain mike cross. Every day he chose to put on a uniform, he was a hero. U nfortu nately, uniform, he was a hero. Unfortunately, on wednesday, things ended very sadly for him. Can you tell us what happened because you we re tell us what happened because you were one of the first people to reach pc palmer and tried to save his life. I was in westminster for a meeting about using boxing to engage young men. Iwas meeting about using boxing to engage young men. I was with an athlete called john mcevoy, we walked into new palace yard. As we walked into the courtyard the altercation occurred. Weve responded initially to the gunshots by taking cover. Then we realised that there were two injured men laying on the floor. I saw that there were just a couple of policemen around, so we rushed towards the scene. Also we noticed that another civilian in a tracksuit moved towards the t, the pc on the floor. Then we commenced first aid. Only later did i realise the man in the tracksuit was one of my instructors at sandhurst where i did my training when ijoined the army nine years ago. People understand that emotions are still very raw, this is very recent. Your instinct, given your military training, unlike most people, was to move forwards. To help in that situation. What that something that just happened automatically . I think its something anyone in the army would have done in that situation. Staff Sergeant Davies did the same thing. We are trained to help and i think if you see someone injured, to move forwards towards them. I suppose i was fortu nate forwards towards them. I suppose i was fortunate in that i had had training in that area of combat medicine before going to afghanistan. Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, we were unable to save him. Pc palmer was surrounded bya save him. Pc palmer was surrounded by a host of colleagues who really loved him. We held his hand through the experience. We talked to him throughout, but unfortunately he passed away. You did an amazing job and theres lots of people out there who say youre a hero, you are a hero. Did you have any sense of what was going on when you were there . Was there any realisation of what had happened . I wouldnt really except the tag hero. Pc palmer is a hero. The 10 15 Police Officers who we re hero. The 10 15 Police Officers who were treating him, such unity in that moment, all were really working ha rd to that moment, all were really working hard to try and save him. And later, the Helicopter Team arrived, they we re the Helicopter Team arrived, they were just fantastic. An amazing team, about 20 30 people trying to save him. Obviously, obviously its very difficult situation for anyone to be in. I think everyone worked admirably. The police were absolutely fantastic, as were the doctors. That was the account from captain mike crofts. His account of the moments immediately after the murder of Police Officer keith palmer, recounting what those close to him we re recounting what those close to him were able to do at that time. Our thanks to mike crofts the coming in to speak to us, its the first time hes given his account of what happened. Heres matt with a look at this mornings weather. Good morning. Dry, sunny start for many. Quite chilly at the moment. A few exceptions to the sunny story. In the far north of scotland there will be a bit of rain. A lot of dry weather here. But dont start across opposite, devon and cornwall. The rain will move down before it com pletely rain will move down before it completely clear. A lot of the day will be dry and brightening up after a cloudy start. Still a bit breezy, especially along eastern coasts. Northern england, southern scotland and Northern Ireland could see temperatures of 13 14. In these areas we could see a bit of mist and fog arounds. Eastern wales in particular. In the countryside temperatures could get down as low as 4 or minus five. It opens at the weekend on a chilly note for many, there will be a frost around. The mist and fog will be gone by 9am. For most, its a day of almost unbroken sunshine in which we see temperatures peak, potentially, at 17 degrees. Always a bit cooler down the eastern coast, particularly through east anglia and the far south east. Into sunday there will be more cloud and still chilly down Eastern Areas. In the west the best of the sunshine, temperatures could hit 17 celsius. Dont forget on sunday, the clocks go forward one hour. Now the latest in terms of the investigation. Weve had a Press Conference from mark rowley at new scotla nd conference from mark rowley at new Scotland Yard. Confirmation of the identity of another man who has died, 75 year old Leslie Rhodes from streatham, south london. They are confirming 50 people were injured in the attack. 31 needing hospital treatment. Specifically in connection with Khalid Masood, saying that he was what they call a peripheral figure saying that he was what they call a peripheralfigure in saying that he was what they call a peripheral figure in terms of his islamic terrorism. The question as to whether he has been investigated before. Talking about his name, there has been some confusion about his birth name, saying that the other name he was known as was adrian rossall. Lots of information still coming through. Shabana mahmood, the mp for birmingham ladywood, joins us now from our birmingham studio. We were just hearing about the latest update from acting Deputy Commissioner mark rowley and another significant arrest in the West Midlands, was one in the north west. I understand you held a Community Meeting last night, what is the feeling amongst everyone in your community at the moment . feeling amongst everyone in your community at the moment . I think people feel shocked and distressed that there is some sort of local connection to this horrific attack. Nobody wants to wake up and find that a possible terrorist might have been living next door to them or nearby. I know people on this end of the hagley road are concerned about that. As you would expect anybody to be. Shock and distress and also concern about what this means for the Wider Community in birmingham as well. To that end there are a number of unity vigils taking place across the city today. Just to bring people together and provide reassurance and solidarity, to keep our minds on the victims at this time. Weve been hearing about the other gentleman who has lost his life as mr rowley has just who has lost his life as mr rowley hasjust said. Who has lost his life as mr rowley has just said. Thoughts and prayer is very much with the victims of this horrific attack. Does birmingham specifically have a problem with radicalisation . think, i wouldnt say we have a specific problem, but i do think there is a wider issue around radicalisation. Obviously we need to understand the pathways to radicalisation better. Weve heard reports of the recent Academic Research into the number of terrorist related arrests and convictions. We know 39 of those we re convictions. We know 39 of those were from the birmingham area. Obviously that is a number that causes concern to everybody here. In the context of a population that is 235,000 strong, thats a very small number. We need to understand the difference between those 39 and the 235,000 that would never dream of going down this road towards radicalisation or committing a Terror Attack, and getting our heads around the differences between the ways in which people are radicalised is really important. I think there might be lessons we can learn from this particular case. This gentleman was a lot older than many of the threats and radicalisation elements, we tend to think of young people being groomed online, whereas this gentleman was in his 50s and had a history of crime. I think understanding the differences is going to be really important Going Forward. Shabana mahmood ede, thank you, mpfor forward. Shabana mahmood ede, thank you, mp for birmingham ladywood. Just bring you up to date with some of the briefing from new Scotland Yard. We have had the identity confirmed of the latest victim, 75 year old Leslie Rhodes from streatham. There have been two further arrests overnight. Nine people are currently in custody and one woman has been released on bail. Police are appealing for anyone who might have known Khalid Masood to help them with their enquiries. Once againa once again a rather great start for the southern half of the british isles, maybe some rain on the breeze across the very far north of scotland. Otherwise, once the date gets going, a lot of fine dry weather for much of scotland, the north of england, Northern Ireland, and after a dismal start many areas will improve during the afternoon, even the parts of the south west that have seen rain in the morning should have a dry afternoon, still rather cloudy but even here gradually down through parts of dorset, somerset, east devon we will get some sunshine. A noticeable north easterly breeze across these areas tempering the feel of the day, not too much in the way breeze across northern england, Northern Ireland, much of scotland, there we come to that more cloud is owed across the odd speck of rain. Overnight, with those clear skies around, im sure you know what is coming, gas, we will see quite an extensive frost, especially so but not exclusively in the countryside, but that is the way we will start the weekend, with the High Pressure very much the dominant feature. Still a few isobars to the far north and into the pass out, but even here the wind i think will gradually begin to ease during the course of the day, but the main message is that saturday is looking really glorious day for many of us, really rather cloudy across the far north and if you are sheltered from those easterly breezes, especially in the the north and west of wales, 16,17 in the the north and west of wales, 16, 17 degrees is possible. The payoff, though, if you are out on the exposed coast on saturday or sunday you will be closer to single figures, more Cloud On Sunday, maybe a speck of rain, but many of you again will be dry. Enjoy it if you can. This is business live from bbc news with rachel home and sally bundock. Trump in trouble the american president struggles to pass healthcare reforms, leading investors to worry he might not be able to deliver. Live from london, thats our top story on friday 24th march. Stock markets have risen since president trumps election on the promise of big spending to boost the economy, but will his struggles with congress get in the way . Also in the programme. Big falls for samsungs shares after the south korean giant says it wont make the changes some investors want after its troubles at the top

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