at the weeked the claim hasn t been independently verified. new figures show more than three million people on energy prepayment meters ran out of credit last year, the equivalent of one person losing gas or electricity every ten seconds. retailers tesco and marks & spencer saw strong increases in sales over christmas, despite pressures on the cost of living. the health secretary will meet representatives from the british medical association and other unions later this morning in a bid to avert future strike action. and tributes pour in forjeff beck, one of the most influential rock guitarists of all time, who has died at the age of 78. sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, here s mike. good morning.