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Sweet news for the music industry, the number of streams, downloads and sales in the uk last year rose at its fastest rate for nearly 20 years. And coming up in the sport on bbc news, reports in spain suggest barcelona will bid imminently for philippe coutinho. Liverpool turned down three offers for their brazilian forward in the summer, although as yet they havent had any new bids. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The Health Secretaryjeremy hunt has apologised to patients affected by a decision to postpone tens of thousands of operations in england until next month. Theresa may acknowledged the decision is frustrating for people, but said the nhs is better prepared this year than ever before. But senior doctors say pressure has escalated rapidly over the festive period. Our Health Correspondent Catherine Burns has the details. Anna is waiting for an operation thatis anna is waiting for an operation that is going to change her life. Herfacial nerve was that is going t
After its leader says america is in range of a strike. A man dubbed a hero at the Manchester Arena attack now admits stealing from two of its victims. The bionic hand with a sense of touch we have an exclusive report on the woman whos been testing it out for scientists in the real world. Proud parents the uks first polar bear cub for 25 years is born at the highland wildlife park, though its not yet been seen. And coming up on sportsday on bbc news, we look ahead to tonights london derby. Arsene wengers arsenal host rivals chelsea in the fight for Champions League football. Good evening. The Health Secretaryjeremy hunt has apologised to patients after hospitals were told to delay tens of thousands of non urgent operations and out patinet appointments in england this month so the Health Service can cope with the winter pressures. The Prime Minister acknowledged the decision was disappointing and frustrating for all those affected but she insisted that the nhs was better prepared for thi