it was sweet success for phil salt against pakistan. the batter helps england to victory in lahore to make the final t20 series match on sunday a decider. after the wind and rain yesterday, a lot more after the wind and rain yesterday, a lot more sunshine but they will be some lot more sunshine but they will be some showers to dodge. the full forecast some showers to dodge. the full forecast coming up on breakfast. it s saturday, the first of october. our main story: a new energy price cap has come into effect in england, wales and scotland, meaning higher bills for millions of people on standard and default tariffs. the annual bill for a typical household will rise to 2,500 pounds, double what it was last winter. that s despite a government cap on the price per unit of energy. our business correspondent, theo leggett, reports. maxine is deeply worried. her husband has a serious lung condition and she needs to keep him warm but she husband has a serious lung condition a
she ascended to the throne and dedicated her life to her duties. whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to the service of the imperial family for which we all belong. carley: alex logan is live outside buckingham, palace. queen elizabeth has died and prince charles is now officially king. crowds are mourning the life of this incredible woman, she was 96 years old. buckingham palace says she died peacefully by family members at one of her favorite places. she was an avid horse lover, a moment she found peace and a place she finally laid to rests. she took the throne in 1982, after the death of her father and her coronation took place in 1 1953. she was the longest reigning british monarch followed by victoria, and edward iii, now her eldest is now king, making family members each one step closer to being next in line for the throne. she served along 15 british prime ministers and just days ago she met with the new pm in this photo here. for anyone in england, 70 o
historic reign. queen elizabeth ii was born into the royal family. she was never destined to be queen. so when the duke and duchess of york announced the birth of their first child on april 21st, 1926, no one could have guessed their little daughter, elizabeth alexandria barry would one day rule great britain. all of that was to change however when elizabeth s uncle prince edward add indicated his right to rule to marry american divorce say. took the throne becoming king george sixth in 1936. 10-year-old elizabeth became his i heir. the home school princess began to perform royal duties as well as doing her bit when her country was embroiled in world war ii. 1945 trained as a driver and mechanic in the women s auxiliary service. she and her sister joined other britains to celebrate ve day in the streets of britain. she also had a sweetheart her third cousin superintendence philip of greece. the couple were engaged to be married shortly after the princess 21st birthday. the
the images coming in at this hour. the british flag lowered to half staff. a double rainbow appearing over buckingham palace amid news of her death. tributes pouring in from around the world. president biden tonight saying queen elizabeth ii was more than a monarch. she defined an era. maggie rulli, james longman from london to balmoral in scotland, and mary bruce at the white house. and we look back. queen elizabeth in her own words. what she said at just 21 years old, the commitment she made, her promise. her profound words right here tonight. we also have the other major news this thursday night, the deadly shooting spree in memphis. also, longtime trump ally steve bannon charged in new york. state prosecutors accusing him of stealing from donors who gave money thinking that money would build a border wall. they thought they were buying bricks with their names on them for the wall. millions of dollars. the wildfires and the heat. more than 70 large fires burning in
king charles begins his reign. the official ten days of national mourning throughout the united kingdom for queen elizabeth began earlier today with a tribute in parliament and separate gun salutes at hyde park and edinburgh castle. 96 rounds fired for her 96 years of life. fire! then you have an enduring image from an emotional day here on thursday. this double rainbow over buckingham palace as crowds gathered to pay their respects. the burdens of ruling this nation now fall on king charles. the 73-year-old monarch arriving in london just a few hours ago and exiting his car at buckingham palace to shake hands with the people gathered there. then meeting with prime minister liz truss and members of her cabinet ahead of the most pivotal speech of his life. a prerecorded address that is expected to air next hour. back home, president biden says he will attend the queen s funeral. one of 14 u.s. presidents the queen met during her time on the thrown. joining me now, nbc seni