For the first time after hundreds of women made allegations of Sexual Abuse against former owner mohamed Al Fayed. Michael ward said in a statement the company failed our colleagues and that he wanted to make it clear that he was not aware of criminality and abuse. Our correspondent, helena wilkinson, is in knightsbridge. Helena. This is the first time we have heard from Michael Ward since the Bbc Documentary last week. Let me read you a bit more of the statement we have had in the last hour. He says he wanted to convey his personal horror at the revelations that have emerged over the past week. He says that we have all seen the survivors bravely speak about the terrible abuse they suffered at the hands of former owner mohamed Al Fayed. We failed our colleagues and for that we are deeply sorry. The statement also goes on to say, i feel it is important to make it clear that i was not aware of his criminality and abuse. While it is true rumours of his behaviour circulated in the public d
Announced they will be rolling out facial recognition cameras across the country. Chief Constable Jo Farrell says it would be an Abdication Of Her Duties not to be using it we were given a very good demonstration of it through the summer. Retrospective facial recognition tracked down many of those taking part in the riots. Even those who were masked but is it becoming too intrusive . Even those who were masked. But is it becoming too intrusive . The software that identifies ourfaces is now being developed for authentication, we use it on our phones instead of a code. British telecom are currently trialling that same technology to improve cybersecurity, so that only authorised workers have access to critical systems and data. There is a lot to consider. With me in the studio, as ever, the font of all Ai Knowledge priya lakhani, ceo at century tech. She has come back from New York this morning, so bear with her. Im going to put you on the spot nonetheless. Give us a quick explainer of ho
And smartwatch payments, the once essential item could become a thing of the past. Good morning. Its goals galore for chelsea and signs of lift off this season, as they beat barrow 5 0. All the Premier League sides in action avoiding an upset in Last Nights League Cup. A dry start to the day for many. A few showers around. When wilful on areas already saturated. All of the details shortly. When will all. Its wednesday, 25th september. Labours first Party Conference since the party was elected injuly is due to come to a close this afternoon, with the Prime Minister promising delegates that change is on the horizon. Today the focus will be on the scrapping of the Winter Fuel Payment for pensioners, and the debate from unions to reverse it. Our political correspondent Helen Catt sent this report. Applause. It was the first time in 15 years that a sitting Prime Minister had addressed labours Party Conference. In his speech, Sir Keir promised the country that change was coming. I know that
Welcome to hardtalk. Im stephen sackur. We humans have a complicated relationship with animals. Some we pet, some we skin, some we eat. We destroy their wild habitats while we agonise about the loss of species diversity. It is not an equal relationship, its exploitative, but will it ever change . And if so, how . My guest is determined that it should. Ingrid newkirk is president and Co Founder of the Campaign Group people for the ethical treatment of animals. Is she the Human Ally Animals need . Ingrid newkirk, welcome to hardtalk. Ingrid newkirk, welcome to hardtalk. Thanks very much, stephen. Thanks very much, stephen. Its a great pleasure its a great pleasure to have you in the studio. To have you in the studio. Let me start by trying let me start by trying to establish a core principle. To establish a core principle. Is it your belief that animals is it your belief that animals should enjoy equal rights, should enjoy equal rights, the same rights as humans . The same rights as huma
Fierce cross border clashes are continuing with israel striking southern lebanon, and hezbollah firing dozens of rockets into northern israel. On tuesday the israeli military said they d killed a senior hezbollah commander in a strike on beirut. These pictures show the extent of the destruction from that strike. Our senior international correspondent, orla guerin, sent this report from tyre, where thousands of people have fled their homes. A community in mourning. The village of saksakiyeh in southern lebanon today. Ii were killed here yesterday by israel s massive bombardment. The dead included four women, an infant and a seven year old girl called joury. Herfather, mohammad halal, says she was an innocent child and a martyr. He pledges his support for the hezbollah leader, sheikh hassan nasrallah. Even if they kill us, he says, we are at your service. Also being mourned today, dina darwiche and her son, jad. Killed in their own home by an israeli missile. Here she was at work with