terms with the details. we ll be working through the implications. the head of a housing association in rochdale, which rented out a mouldy flat to the family of a two year old boy who died, has rejected calls to resign. good morning from doha. the start of the world cup is just a couple of days away. qatar, a country preparing for a tournament like no other. and it s children in need tonight. expect fundraising up and down the country and a spectacular on the tv. we look ahead. plus, there is a met office amber weather warning for 0ffice amber weather warning for heavy rain in eastern scotland today. elsewhere, drierthan today. elsewhere, drier than yesterday. today. elsewhere, drierthan yesterday. details coming up. good morning. it s friday, the 18th of november. the chancellor has defended his plan to save £55 billion
looking at the implications. the head of the housing association in rochdale, which rented out a mouldy flat to a two year old boy who died, has rejected calls to resign. big crowds come out to support rugby league star kevin sinfield as his ultramarathon challenge moves into its final 48 hours. we will be live with him as he heads towards leeds. and it s a drier day for many of you today. still pretty wet through parts of scotland, with eastern areas under a anambra weather warning. details coming up. good morning. it s friday, the 18th of november. the government has defended its plan to save £55 billion through tax rises and reduced spending, insisting it needs to tackle soaring inflation and encourage growth. this comes as the government s
ultramarathons in seven days. we speak to him in half an hour. introducing brian cox, two stars. the internationally renowned physicist and the hollywood actor in a rare meeting they ll both be here on the sofa at once. good morning. it s friday, the 18th of november. the chancellor has defended his plan to save £55 billion through tax rises and a spending squeeze, insisting he needs to tackle soaring inflation and encourage growth. it comes as the government s spending watchdog predicts the biggest drop in living standards since records began. here s our business correspondent, caroline davies. prices are going up, the economy is shrinking and living standards are falling by the largest amount in 70 years. i don t think they re doing a great deal for the general people, the working man, to be quite honest.