it has been lovely meeting you. really lovely. t’m it has been lovely meeting you. really lovely- time now to get the news, travel and weather where you are. good morning from bbc london, i m thomas magill. rail passengers are being urged only to travel into london if necessary on saturday because of stike action. the rmt, aslef and the tssa unions are set to walk out in a long running dispute over pay. it s the first time members have walked out on the same day so disruption is expected to be worse than on previous strike days. a reduced timetable shows thatjust 11% of rail services will operate on saturday. well, the strike could also affect those taking part in sunday s marathon, as trains will start later than normal. but that won t stop one ukrainian refugee couple from tower hamlets who we ve spoken to about why they re taking part in the run. they re raising money
into doubt earlier this year after the collapse of its major financial backer, greensill capital. from today, people in wales will need a pass to access venues such as clubs and large scale events. they are compulsory for over 18s, and show people have either tested negative on a lateral flow test in the past 48 hours or are fully vaccinated against covid. wales rugby game against new zealand on 30 october will be one of the first mass events to require covid passes. the prince of wales has warned of the catastrophic impact if more ambitious action isn t taken to deal with climate change. ahead of a crucial summit on the issue in glasgow later this month, his royal highness also said he understood the frustration felt by climate protestors. he s been speaking to our climate editor, justin rowlatt. the narrative has changed. you know, lots of the things that you said are now mainstream. it s taken far too long. world leaders are gathering
administration. he reportedly made these calls without the former president s knowledge. milley defended his actions including he followed protocol while keeping other top officials in the loop. military communications at the highest level are critical to the securit of the united states in order to deconflict mitary action, manage crisis and prevent war between great powers that are armed with the world s most deadliest weapons. the calls on 30 october and 8 january wereoordinated before an aft wit sectary esper, and acting secretary miller s staff. shortly after my call ended with general lee, i pernally informed secretary of ste pomp and meadows among t calls with ticshat no time was i aempting to change or influencehe process, usurp authority or insert myself in the chain of command. milley also admitted and
coordination of civilian oversight. i m directed to communicate with the chinese by department of defense guidance in a document known as the policy dialogue system. these military to military communications at the highest levels are critical for the security of the united states in order to deconflict military actions, manage ciels is and prevent war between great powers armed with nuclear weapons. the calls on 30 october were coordinated before and after with secretary esper and miller aefs staffs and the interagency. the purpose of the october and january calls was generated by concerning intelligence which caused us to believe the chinese were worried about an attack by the united states. and last night i briefed that intelligence in detail to the senate armed services committee and be able to brief it to any member or group of members in a classified session. and i know and i am certain president trump did not intend
communicate with the chinese by department of defense guidance in a document known as the policy dialogue system. these military-to-military communications at the highest levels are critical to the security of the united states in order to deconflict military actions, manage crisis, and prevent war between great powers armed with nuclear weapons. the calls on 30 october and 8 january were coordinated, before and after, with secretary esper and acting secretary of miller s staff and the interagency. the specific purpose of the october and january calls was generated by concerning intelligence, which caused us to believe that the chinese were worried about an attack by the united states. and last night, i briefed that intelligence in detail to the senate armed services committee and i will be happy to brief it to any member or group of members at your discretion in a classified session. and i know, and i am certain president trump did not intend on attacking the chinese.