Speed skater Elise Christie sets an olympic record in her opening heat in the 500m event. And a warning about a new scam involving the apple itunes service. Tax Authorities Say elderly and Vulnerable People are becoming victims. And carillion bosses are lost for words, as mps ask why they should be believed. Thats in the week in parliament, in half an hour, here on bbc news. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. 0xfam has rejected claims that it covered up an investigation which found some of those sent to help in haiti in the aftermath of an earthquake there exploited local people for sex. 0xfams chief executive said it did inform the Charity Commission, but admitted more could have been done to spell out the details of what happened. Downing street says the government is reviewing its relationship with the charity in light of what it called the truly shocking reports. Angus crawford reports. It was an earthquake that devastated haiti, killing more than 200,000 people, affecting mil
Welcome to bbc news. The government says oxfam has serious questions to answer over claims the charity covered up the use of prostitutes by some of its staff in haiti, and has condemned what it describes as the appalling abuse of Vulnerable People. Oxfam insists it publicised the action it took against the aid workers involved, some of whom were fired. However, the Times Newspaper is reporting that several went on to work for other charities, who were unaware of their past behaviour. Oxfam denies it provided positive references for any staff who were dismissed. Jessica parker reports. An advert from the charity giant, oxfam. It got nearly £32 million from the Uk Department for International Development in the last financial year, but amid the Sexual Exploitation scandal, the government said last night. The allegations surround the the behaviour of aid workers here in haiti following the devastating earthquake in 2010. A Times Newspaper found inappropriate behaviour, including the use
In her opening heat in the 500 metre event. England hang on to beat wales at twickenham in a close fought match in the six nations rugby. And at 9. 30 our world looks at how a0 years of war has affected Peoples Mental Health in afghanistan. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. At 9. 10pm viewers on bbc one willjoin us for a round up of the days news with clive myrie. First, haitis ambassador to the uk has told the bbc he believes oxfam did try to cover up details of the use of prostitutes by some of its aid workers in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake. Oxfams chief executive said the charity could have been more open about its investigation, but insisted there was no cover up. Downing street says the government is reviewing its relationship with the charity. The ambassador was speaking to my colleague, rachel schofield. First of all let me express the shock of my government after seeing those allegations throughout the investigation by the times. It is really shocking, it is shamef
And where the athletes eat, sleep and train well get a guided tour behind the scenes. And nick has the weather. Good morning, it is the weekend so there is another weather system coming into the uk. Rain at some stage for all of us. The chance of snow, especially later. And after being less cold today, tomorrow is much colder again. I have yourfull forecast coming up. Good morning. First, our main story. The department for International Development is reviewing its work with oxfam following claims the charity covered up the use of prostitutes by some of its staff. Oxfam has insisted it publicised the action it took against the workers, some of whom were fired. However, the times is reporting several went on to work for other charities who were unaware of their past behaviour. Jessica parker reports. An advert to the charity giant oxfam, it got nearly £32 million from the Uk Department for International Development in the last financial year. To be the Sexual Exploitation scandal, the
World champion short track speed skater, Elise Christie, sets an olympic record in her opening heat in the 500 metre event. A warning about a new scam involving the apple itunes service. Tax Authorities Say elderly and Vulnerable People are becoming victims. And, brexit, how long president jacob zuma can survive in south africa, and, the Winter Olympics, thatis africa, and, the Winter Olympics, that is all in dateline in half an hour, youre on bbc news. Here. Dateline. The haitian government is to summon oxfam to explain why it didnt report allegations that oxfam staff had exploited local people for sex following the earthquake there in 2011. The haitian ambassador said his government was appalled that it wasnt informed. Four members of staff were dismissed and three resigned. The uk government has said it is reviewing its relationship with the charity. Angus crawford reports. It was an earthquake that devastated haiti, killing more than 200,000 people, affecting millions more. Aid age