of the uk s most prestigious cultural institutions, but revealed earlier this month that a number of treasures were reported missing, stolen or damaged. a member of museum staff suspected of involvement has been sacked. and hartwig fischer, the museum director, is stepping down after saying a 2021 investigation was mishandled. there s disruption to rail services across much of england today, as members of the rmt union take part in their latest strike over pay and conditions. there s a reduced timetable in place for much of the country, with some journeys into scotland and wales also affected. it s the 24th strike since last summer. monday marks 60 years since 250,000 people gathered on the national mall in washington, dc and heard reverend doctor. dc and heard reverend doctor martin luther king junior deliver his celebrated i have a dream speech on the steps of the lincoln memorial. these are live pictures from washington dc right now, where events are taking place to mark the anniv
a mess we are going to clear up. i can tell you today that we have already started to recover some of the stolen items, and we are going to deliver the stronger leadership that the public and the dedicated staff of the museum deserve, and make sure we emerge with a stronger british museum, that is fit for the 21st century. that was george osborne speaking on bbc radio 4 earlier. there will be disruption to rail services across much of england today, as members of the rmt union take part in their latest strike over pay and conditions. there will be a reduced timetable in place for much of the country, with some journeys into scotland and wales also affected. it s on the same day as events including the notting hill carnival, and reading and leeds festivals. it s the 24th strike since last summer. 0ur reporter ellie price is at euston station. ellie, what can you tell us? well, it s getting ellie, what can you tell us? well, it s getting busier ellie, what can you tell us? well, it s