Its 9 00am in singapore. 1 00am in london and 10 00 in the morning in seoul, where south koreas impeached president , park geun hye, is due to find out if shell be permanently removed from office. An announcement by the Constitutional Court will be made in around an hours time. Ms park is embroiled in a corruption scandal, accused of allowing a close friend to profit from her connections with the presidency. If shes dismissed, a president ial election will be held within 60 days. However, the court could decide to reinstate her. 0ur correspondent Stephen Evans is in seoul with the latest. Stephen, remind us again about the accusations that got us to this point . A whole raft of accusations, 13 allegations in total. They range from the large, corruption, that she instigated corruption by trying to get a bribe, basically, from samsun, to her best friend, in return for influencing samsuns affairs. Down to the relatively minor, like where was she for eight hours when the say while ferry we
Analysis of live music is taking place. We look at the big issues for the industry. In sport impossible to play any better that was Jose Mourinhos assessment of his Manchester United side, as they bagged an away goal in europe. It brought london to a standstill and killed thousands more than 60 years after the great smog, well find out whats being done to improve the capitals air quality today. Nick has the weather. After so much loose guide yesterday, a bit of rain in northern and western parts. Still mild but not as lovely as yesterday. Youll forecast for friday and your weekend weather. Good morning. First, our main story. Schools in england are being forced to cut gcse and a level courses in an effort to balance the books, according to a Head Teachers union. The association of school and College Leaders has warned Budget Pressures are driving up class sizes and causing them to cancel things like school trips. Our education correspondent Gillian Hargreaves reports. Peter woodman mig
For a major Renovation Programme are approved. And British Cycling admits not paying sufficient care and attention to the wellbeing of its athletes. Good morning. Its friday 10th march. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Schools in england are being forced to cut gcse and a level courses in an effort to balance the books, according to a Head Teachers union. The association of school and College Leaders has warned Budget Pressures causing them to cancel things like school trips. This recent data from the Department For Education shows a dramatic rise in the number of secondary School Children in england being taught in classes with 36 or more pupils. Our education correspondent Gillian Hargreaves reports. Peter woodman at the weald school might be a head teacher but he still likes to work at the chalk face, partly because he enjoys it but partly because it saves money for the school. The only reason we can survive is we are carrying forward money from last year. And if the government stick t
Leeching has damaged two thirds of the reef. The nearly man no more, Sergio Garcia wins his first major title on his 74th time of asking, with Victory Overjustin Rose in a sudden death play off at the masters. It is something amazing. I feel the economist i have ever felt. I am so happy. Good morning. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Thousands of Police Officers will line the streets of Central London for the Funeral Procession of keith palmer, murdered in the attack in westminster. The 48 year old was stabbed to death by Khalid Masood as he stood guard outside the Palace Of Westminster. His coffin will be taken to Southwark Cathedral for a full Police Service funeral. Also, his name was added to the Roll Of Honour at the National Police memorial in a ceremony that has just taken place. Yesterday, the coffin of Pc Keith Palmer was brought to the Palace Of Westminster, the place where he worked, the place he had been protecting when he was killed last month. Overnight, an honour guard made
And Sergio Garcia wins his first major title on his 74th time of asking, with victory over englandsjustin rose in a sudden death play off at the masters. In sport at half past plaudits and congratulations pour in for Sergio Garcia after his thrilling masters win, including from the son of his idol, the late Seve Ballesteros. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. For Pc Keith Palmer, march 22nd started like any other day. But that afternoon, on duty and doing thejob he loved, he was attacked by Khalid Masood, who had just killed four other people on westminster bridge. Colleagues say the married as year old, father of a five Year Old Girl, died a hero. This Lunchtime Thousands of Police Officers are lining the route as his coffin is taken from the chapel at the palace of westminster, where his body has been lying in rest by special permission of the queen, for a service at Southwark Cathedral. This report from our Home Affairs Correspondent june kelly. Unarmed, and unthreat