the police close their inquiry. in total 83 people have been penalised. millions of tonnes of grain stuck in ukraine, as the un warns of a globalfood crisis if exports don t resume. this crop is due to be harvested in just over a month s time, but the farmers here still have no idea where they re going to store it or how they re going to get it out of the country. music: chariots of fire main theme and the film score that mesmerised millions its composer vangelis has died at the age of 79. and coming up in the sport on the bbc news channel: mcilroy sets the pace a storming start to the pga championship in oklahoma sees him on five under after his first round. good evening. we start tonight with the story of an mi5 agent accused of violent abuse and threats to kill his partner, whose identity has been protected by the security services and the government. the spy who s not british is said to have terrorised his partner while also threatening to sexually abuse and kill
because of the war in ukraine. the first in person gcse and a level exams begin for many after the pandemic stopped them from taking place. i ve made timetables to keep myself organised. i feel prepared but at the same time i m just really nervous. and the queen attends the first of the celebrations of her platinum jubilee, her delight evident for all to see. and coming up on the bbc news channel. the former british number one laura robson has confirmed her retirement from tennis at the age of 28 after three hip surgeries. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. the prime minister is on his way to belfast to urge the main parties there to resume power sharing. the unionist dup is currently refusing to share power with sinn fein because of the post brexit trading deal known as the northern ireland protocol. it s expected government will introduce legislation to allow ministers to override parts of that protocol. the trade border between great britain and norther
guns that you can hear. also on tonight s programme. having your say on your neighbours home extension ministers announce new planning proposals. there could be street votes to determine what gets built but critics say the plans will make the housing shortage even worse than it already is. i understand the need for housing. i mean, it would change my outlook on it obviously if it was built right on my doorstep, but that s probably a bit selfish. the hidden curse of chronic pain up to a quarter of people in uk suffer in silence, and many end up on opioid drugs that aren t the answer. the one time friends who are now facing off in court rebekah vardy admits she asked her agent to monitor coleen rooney s instagram account. and coming up on sportsday later in the hour on the bbc news channel. the scottish premiership title could be celtic s tonight. theyjust need to avoid defeat at dundee united. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six, live from the ukrainian ca
eight nutritious and filling meal. the wagatha christie trial gets underway in the high court rebekah vardy is suing coleen rooney for libel. as one of football s new superstars closes in on manchester city, what will the signing of erling haaland mean for the premier league and pep guardiola s title chasers? and i ll start to the money but also fairly grey for many, brightening up later with more sunshine, and one or all the details right here on breakfast. it s tuesday the 10th of may. our main story. this the queen will miss the state opening of parliament for the first time in nearly 60 years, because of ongoing mobility issues . prince charles will deliver the speech instead, which sets out the government s main plans for the year ahead. our royal correspondent daniela relph has more details. last year, he provided the support for his mother. today, the prince of wales takes on the main role instead of her. it is a significant moment, constitutionally and personally