We expect this boxing day . Philip has the weather. Good morning. Yes. At least for some, there was a White Christmas. I will have all the details on whether many more of you will see something a bit like this. Good morning. First, our main story. The universities minister, jojohnson, will use a speech today to give his clearest warning yet that academic institutions must protect free speech. Hell say students must be able to both hear and challenge controversial views during their years of study. Some universities and student groups have refused entry to speakers, Edward Curwen reports. The body said it would not allow legitimate debate to be stifled. Millions are expected to head out to the boxing day sales, marking the start of a what has traditionally been a crucial period for retailers across the uk. Our reporterjohn mcmanus is on Oxford Street in london. There arent many people here. 300 shops are here on 0xford there arent many people here. 300 shops are here on Oxford Street. I
Uk in recent days. How on mother managed to get the best snap of the royal family. And australias batsmen get the better of englands bowlers yet again as they take command on the opening day of the fourth ashes test. And sir bruce forsyth, liz dawn and sir roger moore just a few of those who left us this year, and whose lives are celebrated in review 2017 we remember thats in half an hour. Hello. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. The universities minister, jojohnson, will use a speech today to give his clearest warning yet that academic institutions must protect free speech. Hell say students must be able to both hear and challenge controversial views during their years of study. Some universities and student groups have refused entry to speakers, Edward Curwen reports. Time spent at University Must open minds, not close them. Thats the view ofjojohnson, the universities minister, who will today set out a firm defence of free speech on campus. Thats the view ofjojohnson, the univer
Ofa the well wishers who bagged the shot of a lifetime how she did it. Well meet the 11 year old boy whose runs to raise funds for the hospital which treated his younger brother have attracted celebrity support. In sport, avoiding an ashes whitewash is englands task now. But australia have dominated the opening day of the fourth test in melbourne david warner with a scintillating century. Some parts of the uk officially had a White Christmas, but what can we expect this boxing day . Philip has all the weather for us. Good morning. Yes, at last at least for some there was a White Christmas. I will have the details on whether many more of you will see something a bit like this injust many more of you will see something a bit like this in just a few minutes. Thank you, phil. Good morning. First, our main story. The universities minister, jojohnson, will use a speech today to give his clearest warning yet that academic institutions must protect free speech. Hell say students must be able t
And coming up, join us for whether world. We are with the people who can make snow, but not as you know it, because none of this is real. And look back at the years biggest weather and storms. Hello. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. The universities minister, jojohnson, will use a speech today to give his clearest warning yet that academic institutions must protect free speech. Hell say students must be able to both hear and challenge controversial views during their years of study. Some universities and student groups have refused entry to speakers, Edward Curwen reports. Time spent at University Must open minds, not close them. Thats the view ofjojohnson, the universities minister, who will today set out a firm defence of free speech on campus. Speaking at a jewish cultural festival in birmingham, he will say students must be free to challenge each others views, and groups seeking to stifle those who do not agree with them must be stopped. His defence of open debate comes after
At Kensington Palace that introduced prince harrys bride to be Meghan Markle to the worlds media. Thats in the royal review, 2017. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. The universities minister, jojohnson, will use a speech today to warn that academic institutions must protect free speech. Hell say students must be able to both hear and challenge controversial views during their years of study. Some universities and student groups have refused entry to speakers, as Edward Curwen reports. Time spent at University Must open minds, not close them. Thats the view ofjojohnson, the universities minister, who will today set out a firm defence of free speech on campus. Speaking at a jewish cultural festival in birmingham, he will say students must be free to challenge each others views, and groups seeking to stifle those who do not agree with them must be stopped. His defence of open debate comes after speakers on subjects from the state of israel to transgender rights have faced bans, someti