Mans incarceration . So were mans incarceration . An so were deaung mans incarceration . An so were dealing that dealing with all of that a little later in the show. Also, after a ruthless labour reshuffle, this keir reshuffle, this week by keir starmer, blairite into starmer, which put blairite into a number of key roles, ill be speaking to tony blairs former right hand man, then right hand man, his then political secretary, John Mcternan. Also be speaking mcternan. Ill also be speaking to lord theodore agnew. Youre probably remember him because he resigned and house of resigned and in the house of lords over the shambolic treatment by the treasury of the covid loan crisis. Since the covid loan crisis. Since the fraud crisis, which cost us billions of pounds and the government didnt really do anything be anything about it. So ill be speaking to him about whether the treasury fit for purpose, the treasury is fit for purpose, what should happen the treasury is fit for purpose, what taxe
To talking war reporter David Patrikarakos as he prepares to return to the frontline of the conflict in ukraine. Hes reported on the war since it started not last, not last year, but all the way back in 2014. And hell be telling us what he thinks the greatest threat to a ukrainian victory is. Thinks the greatest threat to a ukrainian victory is. Looking ukrainian victory is. Looking forward to that. And the Northern Ireland legacy bill has passed the house of commons despite unanimous opposition from within Northern Ireland itself. The bill would grant conditional immunity for all crimes committed during the troubles. Many former soldiers support it, of course, but well be speaking to victims represent Kenny Donaldson on why its so unpopular for others. And well unpopular for others. And well also have stefan kyrees to reflect on the last of the summers theatre productions, including a little bit of shakespeare and later in the show, well be debating the ongoing cashgate scandal thats
Born male and just days into her life was secretly operated on by surgeons to make her female after health complications. This is shocking. Secret was kept from her until her 20s she had noidea from her until her 20s she had no idea shed been transitioned. Well, she tells her, moving but deeply inspirational story. But deeply inspirational story. In an exclusive two part mark dolan tonight interview and in my take at ten, with no interest from private companies to invest in unsightly and inefficient wind farms, the case for flaky renewables is running out of puff. Two hours of big opinion, puff. Two hours of big opinion, big debates , big entertainment big debates, big entertainment and an extraordinary life story. Lots to get through. But first, lots to get through. But first, the headlines. Its the news with Polly Middlehurst. With Polly Middlehurst. Mark, thank you. Good mark, thank you. Good evening, will. The top story tonight, within the last hour, the government has announced it
In london. Manus first thing this morning, the german chancellor Angela Merkel says she is confident the International Monetary fund will contribute to greeces third bailout. Francine on wednesday, the German Parliament will vote on a rescue package. Manus speaking for the First Time Since euro area ministers backed the 86 billion bailout, Angela Merkel said she would consider debt relief to make it happen. Ms. Merkel with regard to the extension of maturities, we have room for maneuver. Just like we had in previous times, we did extend maturities. The repayment rates. It is always possible to do something else, but theres also a clear statement that they euro cant allow another haircut. Ourcine lets be to international correspondent, hans nichols, in berlin. How was Angela Merkels tone . Hans she was defensive. She knows she has a difficult challenge with the bundestag. She lost about 60 votes when they were authorizing her to proceed with these talks. We will see where that number co
Now on bbc news all the latest Business News live from singapore. Backin back in the club. Pakistan reclaims its status as an investment destination. Our Oil Investors react . And, find out why this airport in south asia is not popular with travellers or airlines. Welcome to Asia Business report. A big day for pakistan, one that brings a boost to the countrys stock market as today is when pakistan rejoice the msci emerging markets index, that list looks at top rank stocks from around the world, they use those lists to determine where and how much to invest in stocks. It signals that things could be turning around for a nation where political and terror related problems have taken centre stage. Pakistan used to be part of the index but was removed due to the decision to shut down for four months in late 2008 after prices dropped dramatically meaning Foreign Investors could not get their money out. We arejoined by investors could not get their money out. We are joined by our corresponden