Tonight at ten, 3 deal to save flybe, one of the biggest Regional Airlines in europe, agreed by government and private investors. Its been agreed to put more money into the loss making airline and ministers say they will review air Passenger Duty. The news was welcomed by staff. Absolutely ecstatic, yeah. Im really happy, for myself and my partner works for flybe so its really, really good news for everybody. But the prospect of cutting taxes on flying has angered climate campiagners who say its not consistent with government aims. Cutting air Passenger Duty is just going to make aviation relatively cheaper compared to other forms of transport. Its absolutely the opposite of what we need to be doing. Well be asking if the deal will be enough to secure
the airlines long term future. Also in the programme. The death of this teenage girl 17 years ago features in a devastating review of child sex abuse in Greater Manchester which says many children were failed by the authorities, and many
Which will defend President Trump in his impeachment trial. It will include ken starr, the main prosecutor from bill clintons impeachment, as well as the lawyer alan dershowitz, whose clients included oj simpson and jeffrey epstein. The us says it will start to screen passengers from china for symptoms of a new virus that has killed two people. There are 41 Laboratory Confirmed cases, but experts in london estimate the true number is closer to 1700. Irans Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has defended the countrys armed forces after it admitted shooting down a passenger plane by mistake. Canadas prime Ministerjustin Trudeau says iran must pay compensation to the 176 people who were killed 57 of those were canadian citizens. In a few minutes itll be time for newswatch. But first, heres click. At the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip as the mandalay bay hotel. On october one, 2017 this was the scene of a tragedy. The uss deadliest ever met shooting. The uss deadliest ever mass shoo
Hello, youre watching afternoon live. Im simon mccoy. Today at 2pm British Airways files a complaint with the European Commission over the government bail out of struggling Airline Flybe. Ba says its a blatant misuse of public funds. The government isnt in the market to bail out private companies. What we do on a case by case basis is look to see whether a business is viable. In the case of flybe, it is a viable business. The duchess of sussexs father, Thomas Markle, is prepared to testify against meghan in her legal battle with the mail on sunday. At least 60 people many of them children are treated for breathing problems and skin irritation, after a passenger plane dumps fuel over schools in la. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport with katie shanahan. Good afternoon, simon, and some of tenniss biggest stars have raised over £2. 5 million in a Charity Event to help those affected by the australian bushfire crisis. And the weather has stepped in. Yes, we will look at what has b
Thanks forjoining us on newsday on the bbc. Im rico hizon in singapore. The headlines irans leaders under pressure, after more protests over the shooting down of a passenger jet. 57 canadians died prime Ministerjustin Trudeau paid his respects and promised justice. We will not rest until there are a nswe is. We will not rest until there are answers. We will not rest until there is justice and accountability. Thousands are told to leave their homes in the philippines, as a volcano spews out a massive cloud of ash. Im Lewis Vaughanjones in london. Also in the programme
what really happened when students at one of delhis top universities were attacked. We have a special report. Queen elizabeth prepares to hold talks with prince harry and meghan over the royal couples future. Live from our studios in singapore and london, this is bbc world news its newsday. Glad you could join us. Its 8 00am in singapore, midnight in london, and 3 30am in tehran, where theres a Strong Police presence on t
This is bbc news. The headlines 11 003m. Urgent talks between the queen and prince harry and meghan will be held tomorrow over the royal couples future. Iranians protests after the military finally admits to shooting down a passengerjet as the arrested British Ambassador denies being a part of any demonstrations in tehran. After weeks of criticism australias Prime Minister Scott Morrison proposes an inquiry to look into the bushfire emergency. Recognising and remembering the contribution of lgbt personnel to the armed forces. And the dateline london Panel Discuss iran and harry and meghan. Thats in half an hour, here on bbc news. The queen has summoned senior members of the royal family to sandringham to discuss future roles for the duke and duchess of sussex, who want to step back from their duties and spend more time in north america. The prince of wales, the duke of cambridge and the prince harry will attend the meeting tomorrow, while meghan is expected join over the phone from can