Out there for some. Its wednesday, the 8th of may. Our main story. The parents of 11 children, who died after what they say were the failings of social media, have called on rishi sunak and keir starmer to do more to protect young people online. In an open letter, they say theyre disappointed by the lack of ambition shown by the regulator, ofcom, which has today set out its plans to force Tech Companies to make their platforms safer. Our correspondent Angus Crawford reports. I want to know what theyve got to say, and i want them to meet people with lived experience. Its really important to try and understand what ofcom are doing because from the outside they seem to be doing so little, which is ridiculous and frustrating. Brianna and molly, their short lives spurring their parents on to try and make the online world a safer place for all children. We showed them posts and pictures, easy to find on social media of self harm, suicide and eating disorders. Had you, um. Had you seen conten
These are some of the recent pictures. Military military Officials Say israel struck over 500 targets overnight in gaza, with over 500 palestinians reported dead. A hamas spokesman claimed that four israelis whod been taken hostage had been killed by the air strikes, a claim that hasnt been verified. The Israeli Military says its regained control of all southern communities attacked by Palestinian Militants though it warned isolated pockets of fighters could still remain. Hamas has continued to Fire Missiles into israel, targeting jerusalem, Ben Gurion Airport near tel aviv, and ashkelon. Israels Iron Dome Defence System has intercepted many of the rockets. At least 700 israelis have been killed, including at least 260 at a Music Festival. Its believed around 100 israelis are being held hostage in gaza. There are reports that mediators from qatar have held contact with hamas officials to try to negotiate the release of israeli women and children taken into gaza. An unnamed israeli offi
Inch towards an election, lets get the measure of things. Conservatives, how are you feeling . To get in touch. Rishi sunak has told the bbc hes not going to be forced into a premature decision over the future of hs2. Its being widely reported the route between birmingham and manchester could be scrapped. The Prime Minister is in the north of england today for the conservative Party Conference in manchester but its not expected for him to make an announcement until his speech tomorrow. Uk food prices have fallen month on month for the first time in more than two years. The British Retail Consortium says last month, they fell by 0. 1 percent compared with august. Radiographers in england have begun a 24 hour strike as part of a pay dispute. Theyjoinjunior doctors and consultants, who are into their second day of their three day walkout. The government says a fair and reasonable pay rise has been given. Emergency services are working to secure a Food Waste Site in oxfordshire after it wa