Doing 0k. That you will be an uncle again. Mcdonalds is hit by its first ever strike in the uk, as some workers demand higher pay. The company says those whove walked out are a tiny fraction of its workforce. And, the queen opens the new Queensferry Crossing 53 years to the day since she opened the neighbouring forth road bridge. Coming up in the sport, eight months after a man attacked her with a knife in her home, Petra Kvitova is through to the quarterfinals of the us open. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. South korea says it has seen indications that the north is preparing more missile launches, possibly an intercontinental ballistic missile. The south has carried out live fire exercises, and says it is strengthening its Missile Defence system. The escalation follows north koreas testing of a Hydrogen Nuclear bomb at the weekend, which it announced can fit onto a long range missile. The us has warned that any threat to itself or its allies will be met with a massi
Ten years ago the government identified a problem, five years ago it set aside money to try and fix it. Today we can reveal the gap between coastal and non coastal communities is getting bigger. Why are our beautiful coastlines underperforming . A Senior Police officer warns that forces in england and wales are facing a perfect storm, because of staff cuts and rising crime. Good morning. Will Interest Rates rise this year . When will wages grow faster than prices . I will have some of the answers from our survey of financial forecasters. In sport Lewis Hamiltonjumps forjoy, after snatching the formula i championship lead with victory at the italian grand prix. And, as one retailer says it is ditching separate labels for boys and girls clothes, we are asking if the days of his and hers outfits are numbered. We just wejust said we just said boys and girls wejust said boys and girls can we just said boys and girls can wear the same thing. Yes, and they can like the same things, too. And s
Like children become the latest weapon in the fight against speeding drivers in buckinghamshire. Good morning. Its monday the 4th of september. Im rebecca jones. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. South korea says it has seen indications that the north is preparing more missile launches, possibly an intercontinental ballistic missile. It follows pyongyangs sixth and most powerful nuclear test. The us defence secretary, james mattis, warned that any threat would be met with a massive and overwhelming response and the white house said President Trump was ready to use Americas Nuclear capabilities. This morning, the Russian Deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov said that any clumsy steps could lead to an explosion. These are the latest pictures of a live fire missile exercise carried out by south korea in response to pyongyangs nuclear test. Our correspondent robin brant reports. After the north exploded a Nuclear Device below ground, the south responded with this. A series of missile launche
In england and wales. And in the next hour well. Report finds that the economic gap between coastal and non coastal places has grown. Being by the seaside could lead to being among the countries or worse off for employment, health and education. And Kensington Palace announces that the duke and duchess of cambridge are expecting their third child. The royal family say that they are delighted. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The American Ambassador to the United Nations has urged the Un Security Council to take the strongest possible measures against north korea in response to its most powerful nuclear test. Nikki haley told an emergency session that north korea was begging for war and while the United States didnt want war its patience wasnt unlimited. Today south korea has been strengthening its missile defences as they warned the north was preparing to carry out further missile tests. Our correspondent Yogita Limaye reports from the capital of south korea, seoul. A day after no
Good morning and welcome to your Bank Holiday Monday news. Im annita mcveigh. Theres mounting pressure on the Prime Minister to fire his key adviser Dominic Cummings for travelling across the country during the coronavirus lockdown. Conservative backbenchers, the labour party and some scientists have condemned mr cummings apparent flouting of the government guidance with many accusing him of seriously undermining Public Confidence in measures to halt the spread of covid 19. Borisjohnson says his adviser acted responsibly, legally and with integrity. Our correspondent, simonjones, reports. Reporter have you undermined the message, mr cummings . Leaving downing street with the backing of the Prime Minister, but there are growing calls for Dominic Cummings to quit or be fired. Hes accused of breaking lockdown rules by travelling to durham when his wife had coronavirus symptoms, so they could be close to other family members in case they needed help caring for their young son. I think he f