We ll be talking rockets later on in the programme. But how about this forjet propulsion? china s latest economic growth numbers. They re staggering. 18%. Yes, you heard correctly. In fact, just a smidgen above that. But, remember, most things are cast in a flattering light if you compare them to this time last year china was first into the pandemic, remember and it looks like it s one of the first out. But how sustainable is this recovery? that depends on where the growth is coming from. Let s take industry; a major driverfor china. Output grew 14%. But that was a little weaker than many industry watchers had hoped for. And workers spent more time working this time around because they didn t travel home, as they normally would, during the spring festival for a period that can be a month long holiday. Let s speak tojinny yang, managing director and chief china economist, icbc standard bank. What do you think of these numbers? jelinic they are staggering but it means that it doe
Roll out and falling case numbers. Are you in scotland? what do you think about the easing being brought forward? are you planning to take advantage, or are you holding back for a little longer. Do get in touch with me with your comments, on twitter @annita mcveigh and use bbcyourquestions. Also coming up this hour. Caravans, tents and glamping with the ongoing uncertainty around foreign travel, uk holiday destinations are seeing huge demand for staycations this summer. Good morning, welcome to bbc news. Final preparations are being made ahead of the duke of edinburgh s funeral, which will take place at st george s chapel in windsor tomorrow afternoon. The service for prince philip, who died last week at the age of 99, will be attended by 30 guests, including all his children and grandchildren, alongside personnel from the armed forces. Buckingham palace said the plans very much reflected the duke s wishes. Charlotte wright reports. It s a funeral that will, in many ways, depart from
Good morning from the lake district. More of us are holidaying close to home this year and destinations like this are gearing up for the first weekend of the season. We could be set for an all premier league final in the europa league as both manchester united and arsenal reach the last four, with the londoners dominating in prague. Plus, 125 years since the national trust bought their first property, in east sussex. I will be taking a look around and bringing you the forecast. A cold start but the most it will be a dry day. It s friday, 16th april. Our top story. Final preparations are being made ahead of the duke of edinburgh s funeral, which will take place at st george s chapel in windsor tomorrow afternoon. The service for prince philip, who died last week at the age of 99, will be attended by 30 guests, including all his children and grandchildren, alongside personnel from the armed forces. Buckingham palace said the plans very much reflected the duke s wishes. Charlotte wright r
Which won contracts from nhs wales. Hong kong media tycoon jimmy lai is sentenced to 12 months in prison, for taking part in an unauthorised assembly during the 2019 mass pro democracy protests. Also coming up this hour. Caravans, tents and glamping. With the ongoing uncertainty around foreign travel, uk holiday destinations are seeing huge demand for staycations this summer. Hello and welcome if you re watching in the uk or around the world. Chicago police have released body camera footage which shows an officer shooting dead an 13 year old boy in a dark alley. In the footage of the incident, which took place last month, adam toledo raises his hands in the air. His family says he was unarmed, the video shows a handgun was found near the spot where he fell. As mark lobel reports, it comes at a time of increased tension in the us over police killings. Police, stop! a chicago police officer chases 13 year old adam toledo down a dark alley before shooting him once in the chest. Shots fire
Matt hancock, has shares in a potential supplier for nhs trusts in england. Police, stop! stop right bleep now. There are appeals for calm in chicago as footage emerges of a 13 year old boy being shot dead by police. Doctors in india are calling it a tsunami 200,000 covid cases have been recorded in 2a hours, and there are fears about a dangerous new variant. And whiter than white scientists develop a paint that reflects so much sunlight, it will help drive down carbon emissions. And coming up in sport on the bbc news channel, england s under 21 manager aidy boothroyd is stepping down from his role. His future was in doubt after the side s early exit from euro 2021. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Final preparations are being made for the duke of edinburgh s funeral, which will take place tomorrow at st george s chapel in windsor. The archbishop of canterbury, who will lead the service, said he hoped the whole nation would reflect on a profound day for the roya