Lives in service of all who took pa rt lives in service of all who took part in the operations in iraq and afghanistan. And the queen unveils a memorial dedicated to those who served in conflicts in iraq, afghanistan, and in the gulf war. And the queen unveils a memorial dedicated to those who served and coming up in the sport on bbc news. England and scotland name their teams for saturdays calcutta cup match in the six nations, with Billy Vunipola on the bench for eddiejones side at twickenham. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The chancellor Philip Hammond has defended his plan to raise National Insurance contributions for the Self Employed, saying the Government Faces new challenges. Mr hammond is facing criticism of the Budget Announcement for apparently going against a 2015 manifesto pledge on tax rises. The change, due to come in next year, will mean 1. 6 million Self Employed people paying on average £240 more every year. Labour has accused the government of br
Welcome to bbc news. The Prime Minister has insisted that the controversial change announced in the budget to increase National Insurance for Self Employed workers is simpler, fairer and more progressive. Theresa may refused to accept that the government had broken a manifesto pledge saying the promise had only extended to one kind of National Insurance. But the move has angered a number of conservative backbenchers and been roundly criticised by labour. Our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports. Brussels is rarely a place where british Prime Ministers can find a retreat, but theresa may entered discreetly into the summit, in a hurry for the talks. Not for her the grand arrivals of her other eu colleagues. Not the day for number ten to stop and chat. But after a domestic debacle over her budget, she knew there was explaining to do. As the chancellor made clear yesterday, we will use this moment of change to build a stronger economy and a Fairer Society that works for ordinary worki
Welcome to bbc news. The Prime Minister has insisted that the controversial change announced in the budget to increase National Insurance for Self Employed workers is simpler, fairer and more progressive. Theresa may refused to accept that the government had broken a manifesto pledge saying the promise had only extended to one kind of National Insurance. But the move has angered a number of conservative backbenchers and been roundly criticised by labour. Our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports. Brussels is rarely a place where british Prime Ministers can find a retreat, but theresa may entered discreetly into the summit, in a hurry for the talks. Not for her the grand arrivals of her other eu colleagues. Not the day for number ten to stop and chat. But after a domestic debacle over her budget, she knew there was explaining to do. As the chancellor made clear yesterday, we will use this moment of change to build a stronger economy and a Fairer Society that works for ordinary worki
Welcome to bbc news. The Prime Minister has insisted that the controversial change announced in the budget to increase National Insurance for Self Employed workers is simpler, fairer and more progressive. Theresa may refused to accept that the government had broken a manifesto pledge saying the promise had only extended to one kind of National Insurance. But the move has angered a number of conservative backbenchers and been roundly criticised by labour. Our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports. Brussels is rarely a place where british Prime Ministers can find a retreat, but theresa may entered discreetly into the summit, in a hurry for the talks. Not for her the grand arrivals of her other eu colleagues. Not the day for number ten to stop and chat. But after a domestic debacle over her budget, she knew there was explaining to do. As the chancellor made clear yesterday, we will use this moment of change to build a stronger economy and a Fairer Society that works for ordinary worki
Welcome to bbc news. The Prime Minister has insisted that the controversial change announced in the budget to increase National Insurance for Self Employed workers is simpler, fairer and more progressive. Theresa may refused to accept that the government had broken a manifesto pledge saying the promise had only extended to one kind of National Insurance. But the move has angered a number of conservative backbenchers and been roundly criticised by labour. Our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports. Brussels is rarely a place where british Prime Ministers can find a retreat, but theresa may entered discreetly into the summit, in a hurry for the talks. Not for her the grand arrivals of her other eu colleagues. Not the day for number ten to stop and chat. But after a domestic debacle over her budget, she knew there was explaining to do. As the chancellor made clear yesterday, we will use this moment of change to build a stronger economy and a Fairer Society that works for ordinary worki