And they wont be the last. What does it mean for Council Tax Payers in the city . And as concerns grow for the Financial Futures of dozens of other councils, is this more evidence of crumbling britain . We will speak to conservative and Labour Councillors and an expert on town halls growing financial woes. Also tonight, hundreds of women can now take legal action against the makers of a Contraceptive Coil that women say have left them maimed and in constant pain. We will talk to the lawyer representing 200 patients and a woman who says she was forced to have a hysterectomy to get the coil out of her. And the row between government and big tech which could mean that the Message Services millions of us rely on could stop working. And the government plans to tighten Benefit Rules to encourage more disabled people off benefits and into work. We will get a reaction from a charity. And do send us a message on whatsapp. Are you in receipt of benefits and keen to work, or an employer hoping th
With an allegation of rape and possession of a controlled substance. Yes. The mp said he substance. Yes. The mp said he was confident that he would not be charged with any offence. Its a huge challenge. Thats how a group of mps describe the challenge faced by the home office to tackle the asylum backlog. The current reforms are being labelled incomplete and unrealistic. Well have the very latest. Latest. More funding required. Thats more funding required. Thats the message from the local Government Association when it comes to our councils, as vital local services are under threat. Gb News Reporter Theo Chikomba is in woking. Is in woking. Well have the latest from woking where there are concerns about potential cuts to services after the council announced bankruptcy this year. Whitewashed reports. Thats whitewashed reports. Thats how gb news presenter nigel farage has described the long awaited Financial Conduct Authority review into his de banking row with natwest. De banking row wit
Evening on bbc news. Well be live in brussels and westminster for analysis on the latest developments in the brexit talks. With the irish borderfront and centre of the failure to reach an agreement, well speak to a Political Correspondent in dublin. And at 10. 1i0pm this evening, well see how tomorrows front pages report on the events in brussels. Ill bejoined byjournalists from london and ireland. Thats all ahead on bbc news. Now its time for sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday im jessica creighton. Heres whats coming up tonight. A glimmer of hope for england they rip through australias top order in the second ashes test, but its the aussies who are still in control. Despite the threat of going down, palace are looking to the future. Plans are unveiled to build their stadium into a icon of south london. And well hear from a man who went from being told hell never walk again to winning a boxing title. Good evening, lots to bring you over the next 20 minutes, but well start with a
The european comission as he addresses the European Parliament. And the robot making its debut as the conductor of an orchestra in italy. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Fire officers say full Sprinkler Systems can save lives in high rise buildings and fitting them should be compulsory. But a bbc investigation of half the association and council owned high rises in england has found that only 2 are fitted with them. The Public Inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire injune which left at least 80 people dead begins tomorrow. Londons fire commissioner has said that the Grenfell Tower fire must be a turning point in fire regulation and has called for sprinklers to be installed in all High Rise Council flats. Graham satchell reports from Grenfell Tower in west london. When the inquiry opens tomorrow, it will ask fundamental questions, why did it start, why did it spread so quickly and why did so many die and how do we prevent a fire like this in the future . Fire experts we have spoke
Face a Mental Health problem at some time in ourlives, face a Mental Health problem at some time in our lives, but is business doing enough to support its staff . Im here at the rather grand Institute Of Directors, it represents thousands of companies, to find out if they could be doing more. In sport, im at a golf club to find out how proposed major rule changes could affect the game. And British Cycling admits serious failings as they are criticised by the uk anti doping agency. After the biggest blunder the oscars has ever seen, two accountants behind the mix up are told theyll never work there again. And carol has the weather. Good morning. Currently we have a band of rain, sleet and snow in the central swathe of the uk, fading through the morning. A lot of dry weather and sunshine around today and wintry showers in the north, and the gusty winds weve had in the south will also slowly ease. More details later on. Carol, thank you. Good morning. First, our main story. Victims are be