Find out how fast the uk economy is growing, finding out what that means for Interest Rates and what it means for Interest Rates and what it means for the chancellor in the budget. In sport, Crystal Palace continue to crumble. Bristol city humiliate them in the league cup. No such problems from Manchester United. They are through to the quarterfinals. And carol has the weather. Good morning from the Botanic Gardens, we re morning from the Botanic Gardens, were behind bilate run this evening will be a lot of beautiful lights in the pavilion. This will mark the end of the valley. It has been whetted in the north overnight. As the weather front sinks south, it will weaken. For most today it will be a sunny day with temperatures higher than we expected in october. More in 15 minutes. An enquiry into e cigarettes has been announced by mps amid concerns there are significant gaps in what we actually know about them. Everything from their impact on human health to how their consumption affect
Behind some of cinemas most iconic movies including blade runner, the italian job and the deer hunter about his career, the latest blade runner film and the culture in hollywood. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victorialive and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today, an inquiry into e cigarettes has been announced by mps, amid concerns there are significant gaps in what is known about them. Everything from their impact on human health to how their consumption affects the nhs and economy will be examined. Our health correspondent, nick triggle, reports. The popularity of e cigarettes has soared in recent years. Nearly 3 Million People in the uk now use them, according to the office for National Statistics a fourfold increase since 2012. This year they were even used in the annual Stoptober Campaign for the first time. Despite this, they are not officially prescribed by the nhs. Advisory body n
News. Meet the germans new and surprising aspects of license culture in germany. U. S. American keep news that takes a look at germany it is increasing these at their traditions every day lives and language in this time of. Young good. Looking guy r t w dot com the germans. Banbury in bavaria an important bishops seat and a town of ordinary people band begs identity is marked by these two poles and the double identity is also reflected in the towns and architecture. Up on the hill the cathedral is the seat of spirituality dominates the look of the town. And around it on every rise and hills there are churches and monstrous. Below the cathedral the town spreads out around the river and unspoiled it is full of little streets and old corners and still mediaval in its name. Even nowadays you could still find your way around the town mediaval map. Of the last thousand years there has always been a cathedral keeping watch over the town and the hill above. In the year one thousand and seven t
Treats and well hear why grandparents treats could be bad for their grandchildrens health. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The army in zimbabwe has seized control of the country but is denying its staged a coup against Robert Mugabe, whos been president for the last 37 years. Loud explosions and gunfire were heard during a night of tension in the capital, harare. Armoured vehicles have now been deployed around parliament and government buildings. Soldiers seized the headquarters of the countrys National Broadcaster and an army general appeared on television to say the military is targeting what he described as criminals around president mugabe. The army say the president is being kept safe. The president of south africa, jacob zuma, has urged zimbabwes government and its military to resolve what he called a political impasse amicably. The latest events were sparked by the sacking last week of one of the countrys Vice President s, Emmerson Mnangagwa, who mugabe accused of pl
And 50 years after pink floyds debut album the new exhibition at londons victoria and Albert Museum celebrating one of the worlds most famous rock bands. And coming up in the sport on bbc news england are handed a tough draw for the 2019 rugby world cup. Theyll play france and argentina in the tournament in 2019. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. President trump has defended his decision to sack the head of the fbi without warning, saying hed lost the confidence of almost everyone in washington. James comey learnt of his fate last night when he was handed a note as he briefed fbi agents in los angeles. Mr comey had been leading an investigation into alleged links between mr trumps Election Campaign last year and russia. But the white house insists he was dismissed for mishandling an inquiry into Hillary Clintons emails last year. From washington, heres aleem maqbool. Absolutely explosive news out of washington tonight. This is a fox news alert. Fbi Directorjames Comey