To being an ira bomb maker, has told bbc news he was part of the Group Responsible for one of the deadliest acts of the troubles, the Birmingham Pub Bombings in 197a. Michael hayes says he was an active volunteer on the night of the attacks, when 21 people were killed and more than 180 others were injured. A year after the bombing, six men were wrongfully convicted, and today, no one has been brought to justice. Now, Michael Hayes has apologised to the families of those who were killed, but refused to say exactly what role he played. Relatives of the victims have described his apology as insulting. 0ur ireland correspondent Chris Buckler reports. The bombs were left in the heart of birmingham ona the bombs were left in the heart of birmingham on a thursday night. Placed inside pubs to cause destruction. Explosions that lead to 21 deaths. In the same year, 1974, Michael Hayes took part in this funeralfor a Michael Hayes took part in this funeral for a Hunger Strike in london. He was a w
And this budget is an example. Nick watt reports. We havent quite heard the first cuckoo, but spring will soon be upon us. As the buds slowly sprout, its time to prepare for future climates, both sunny and chilly. That was the spirit Philip Hammond invoked in the lead up to the budget. Expect to prepare for troubled times as the uk leads the eu. It actually turned out that spreadsheet phil is so comfortable in his dream job that we witnessed gag a minute phil as he cracked a joke about the last chancellor, who announced the demise of the Spring Budget. The treasury has helpfully reminded me that i am not the first chancellor to announce the last Spring Budget. 2a years ago, Norman Lamont also presented what was billed then as the last Spring Budget. What they fail to remind me, mr deputy speaker, was that ten weeks later he was sacked laughter so wish me luck today ah, a chancellor who thinks he can deliver a deadly serious budget whilst lightening the mood with some gags at the expens
Of the shopping that is exactly it. It isa of the shopping that is exactly it. It is a fascinating point. Quite right. Thats great, how wonderful to have a supermarket but what about the idea that only women go to supermarkets to do the shopping. That betrays a lot. Looking at the message from the top, if that is the message from the top, if that is the message from the top, if that is the message from the top, that will not encourage people. Clearly in everything the ethics of the company, coming to attitudes, and all kinds of things, the Chief Executive sets the tone. But this Cotties Executive sets the tone. But this comes in the context of the uk facing a Productivity Crisis and we need the contribution of all kinds of people to help come up with smart ideas. Including Women Shopping in the supermarket a novel idea thats the papers for this hour. Dont forget all the front pages are online on the bbc news website where you can read a detailed review. Its all there for you seven days
Abdul fattah al sisi, has announced a State Of Emergency, following two bomb attacks in which at least 45 people died. The attacks on two churches were deliberately timed for a day when millions of christians in the country were attending services to mark palm sunday, one week before easter. So called Islamic State say it was responsible for the blasts the latest in a series of attacks on Egypts Christian minority. 29 people were killed in the first explosion in the nile delta city of tanta. While 16 more died in the Second Attack in alexandria. This report from our middle east correspondent, yolande knell. Egyptian christians had gathered to celebrate one of their holiest days. But this palm sunday brought violence. The first deadly explosion was during mass at St Georges Church in tanta, leaving blood everywhere, wooden pews shattered. Just hours later there was another attack here, in the Northern City of alexandria. This time just outside the church, the dead included Police Office
Of the shopping that is exactly it. It isa of the shopping that is exactly it. It is a fascinating point. Quite right. Thats great, how wonderful to have a supermarket but what about the idea that only women go to supermarkets to do the shopping. That betrays a lot. Looking at the message from the top, if that is the message from the top, if that is the message from the top, if that is the message from the top, that will not encourage people. Clearly in everything the ethics of the company, coming to attitudes, and all kinds of things, the Chief Executive sets the tone. But this Cotties Executive sets the tone. But this comes in the context of the uk facing a Productivity Crisis and we need the contribution of all kinds of people to help come up with smart ideas. Including Women Shopping in the supermarket a novel idea thats the papers for this hour. Dont forget all the front pages are online on the bbc news website where you can read a detailed review. Its all there for you seven days