Hello, this is breakfast with Rachel Burden and ben thompson. Its 8 31am. Heres a summary of this mornings main news. The queen will host a meeting with senior royals at her sandringham estate tomorrow, to discuss how the duke and duchess of sussex step back from their roles. The talks, which also be attended by Prince Charles and Prince William, are aimed at finding the next step in the process. A number of options are to be discussed with prince harry. Iran was in breach of International Law when it arrested the uks ambassador thats according to the foreign secretary, dominic raab. Rob macaire was detained in tehran after attending a vigil for those killed in the ukranian passenger plane that was shot down on wednesday. He was released after three hours. Many vigils in iran turned into protests, with hundreds of people condemning the government for previously denying downing the jet. President trump has expressed his support for protestors in iran, with tweets being sent from the pre
This is bbc news. The headlines at 1100. The chancellor warns Business Leaders that there will not be alignment with eu rules in any post brexit trade agreement and that some businesses will benefit while some wont. A clock projected on the walls of downing street one of a series of events announced to mark the moment the uk leaves the eu. British Scientists Say the number of people already infected by a new virus emerging in china is far greater than official figures suggest. Heavy rain and thunderstorms in australia help to tackle the bushfires but bring flooding to some areas. Following campaigns, free sanitary products will be available to all schools and colleges in england from monday. And in sport simply the bess. Englands spinner helps his side to take total control in the third test against south africa. And foreign correspondents based in london give us their take on the iran crisis, the impeachment of donald trump and the warning from Sir David Attenborough on Climate Change
Good afternoon. The five mps who want to replace Jeremy Corbyn as labour leader have been taking questions from Party Members in liverpool. Its the first of a series of events around the country which will culminate in a new leader being selected at
the start of april. Heres our Political Correspondent Susana Mendonca with the latest. Cheering heading in to face Party Members for this, the first hustings in labours leadership contest. The opening question how to bring a divided Party Together after its general election defeat. The whole point of the labour party was that it was established to bring together all views across the centre left of politics to become a credible force to keep the tories out of power. And yes, we will disagree, but we have those disagreements in private. Rebecca long bailey is seen as the closest candidate to outgoing leaderJeremy Corbyn. The other front is sir keir starmer, who also called for unity. We have had far too much division. I think the whole of the
This is bbc news. The headlines as one of the largest hospitals in the world opens in london to treat 4,000 coronavirus patients, people in the uk are being urged to stay at home this weekend to try to stop the spread of covid 19. Britains Health Secretary said the advice was not a request but an instruction. President trump has announced new recommendations for americans to wear masks when they go outside to slow the spread of the virus. Us Health Officials have advised people to cover their faces but to keep medical grade masks free for health workers. Although, mr trump stressed the suggestion wasnt compulsory. And the head of the imf has said the coronavirus pandemic had created an economic crisis like no other. Kristalina georgieva said that never in the history of the imf had the World Economy come to a standstill. More than 90 countries have asked the organisation for help. Now on bbc news, its time for click. This week dial up internet, apple releases the ipod, very tight suits
So the people in the philippines are on a state of high alert tonight, waiting to see what happens with taal volcano. Australias prime minister, scott morrison, has expressed regret over his handling of the bushfire crisis, following widespread criticism of his governments response. On Kangaroo Island, in the state of south australia, almost half the land has been scorched and scientists are worried about the fate of many endangered species. Our correspondent shaimaa khalils report from there contains images of animals killed in the fires. Its an ecological disaster so big the army have been called in to help. For the second time in less than a week, bushfires have ravaged stretches of land here, destroying Natural Habitats and killing tens of thousands of animals. I dont think anyone would like to pick up,
you know, deceased wildlife. Its not a fun task. Theres been a lot of devastation. It hasnt been easy for people, and well be here as long as they need us, and will do whatever we p