Welcome to bbc news. All four Board Members of the governments social Mobility Commission have stood down in protest at what they say is a lack of progress towards a fairer britain. Ex labour minister alan milburn, who chairs the commission, said he had little hope the current government could make the necessary progress. The resignations also include the former conservative cabinet minister gillian shephard. Downing street insists it is working to provide opportunities for all. Heres our Political Correspondent, alex forsyth. When theresa may became Prime Minister she stood in downing street and made a promise. The government i lead will be driven, not by the interests of the privileged few, but by yours. When it comes to opportunity, we wont entrench the advantages of the fortunate few. We will do everything we can to help everybody, whatever your background, to go as far as your talents will take you. But the governments Senior Adviser in improving social mobility has now left his j
For emergency repairs on downed overhead power lines. And, in half an hour here on bbc news, the travel show goes to the usa, to meet competitors in a unique international championship. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. All four Board Members of the governments social Mobility Commission have stood down in protest at what they say is a lack of progress towards a fairer britain. Former labour minister alan milburn, who chairs the commission, said he had little hope the current government could make the necessary progress. The resignations also include the former conservative cabinet minister gillian shephard. Downing street insists it is working to provide opportunities for all. Heres our political correspondent, alex forsyth. Your chances of getting a job, finding a good school for your children, and being able to afford somewhere decent to live, issues at the heart of social mobility. And from day one in power, tackling inequality was a personal priority for theresa may. The mis
Severe disruption for rail passengers on routes to and from london euston, due to emergency repairs on downed overhead power lines. And in an exclusive interview with the bbc, former f1 World Champion nico rosberg tells us about his plans for the future. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. All four Board Members of the governments social Mobility Commission have stood down in protest at what they say is a lack of progress towards a fairer britain. Ex labour minister alan milburn, who chairs the commission, said he had little hope the current government could make the necessary progress. The resignations also include the former conservative cabinet anister gillian shephard. Downing street insists it is working to provide opportunities for all. Heres our political correspondent, jonathan blake. Your chances of getting a job, finding a good school for your children, and being able to afford somewhere decent to live issues at the heart of social mobility. And from day one in power, tac
Welcome to bbc news. Theresa may is coming under increasing pressure, to adopt a tougher line during brexit negotiations, as she prepares to travel to brussels tomorrow for talks with the president of the european commission. An Influential Group of brexit supporters has written an open letter urging the Prime Minister to refuse to settle the uks so called divorce bill unless brussels agrees to a series of new demands. Heres our political correspondent, alex forsyth. They have met plenty of times before, always appearing friendly, but there is a lot riding on their get together tomorrow. Whether eu leaders can be persuaded to move brexit talks on later this month. While back home, some of her mps have upped the pressure. A handful of brexit backing tories have written to the Prime Minister, laying down conditions they want met, including a promise that the European Court of justice will cease to have any jurisdiction over the uk. For some, this goes to the heart of the brexit debate. T
Financial education should be compulsory in schools. This school in manchester is a centre for excellent when it comes to teaching young people about money, so i will chat to them a little bit later. In Sport England bowl out australia in adelaide. Theyve just started batting and need 354 to win the second test and level the ashes. Come on and carol has the weather. It isa it is a fairly quiet day weatherwise for most of us. It will be cloudy with a little brightness and showers in the west. Later, persistent rain across the north west of the country accompanied by strengthening wind. Then it is all change. I will have more details in 15 minutes. Thank you. See you later on. Good morning. First, our main story. Theresa may will meet with her cabinet this morning after returning from brussels last night with no deal to push forward the brexit talks. Negotiations came to a halt after the Democratic Unionist Party, who support the conservative government, rejected a proposal to avoid a ha