Sweet news for the music industry, the number of streams, downloads and sales in the uk last year rose at its fastest rate for nearly 20 years. And coming up in the sport on bbc news, reports in spain suggest barcelona will bid imminently for philippe coutinho. Liverpool turned down three offers for their brazilian forward in the summer, although as yet they havent had any new bids. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The Health Secretaryjeremy hunt has apologised to patients affected by a decision to postpone tens of thousands of operations in england until next month. Theresa may acknowledged the decision is frustrating for people, but said the nhs is better prepared this year than ever before. But senior doctors say pressure has escalated rapidly over the festive period. Our Health Correspondent Catherine Burns has the details. Anna is waiting for an operation thatis anna is waiting for an operation that is going to change her life. Herfacial nerve was that is going t
The chance discovery of some rare 500 year old printed pages from William Caxton which were stuck in another book. Strictly has a new head judge find out more about the queen of latin later in the programme. And coming up in the sport later in the hour on bbc news a lucky escpae for chris froome the Tour De France champion was unhurt after getting knocked off his bike by a hit and run driver. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. The Prime Minister says britains Energy Market isnt working and has vowed to end what she described as rip off bills. Theresa may has confirmed that the conservative Party Manifesto will propose a cap on Energy Prices for anyone on a standard variable tarriff. The party says this would benefit 17 million households. Our Political Correspondent chris mason reports. Cook our lunch, making a brew, heating our home we have all got to do it, but its not cheap and the conservatives say too many are being ripped off. The key thing is that people are clea
Then he had to fly home from the west coast to face the reality. Also. Spicing up the drama today, the Russian Foreign minister is in washington, with a trip to the white house on the itinerary. After the meeting Sergei Lavrov called allegations that russia tampered in the us election fake, accusing american lawmakers of damaging the political system. Plus. Is washingtons political scene more chaotic than ever, or does it just feel that way . We delve into the archives to our coverage from the past. Im katty kay in washington, clive myrie is in london. Christian is off today. In the firing of fbi Directorjames Comey, donald trump either showed strong and decisive leadership, or he demonstrated undemocratic nixonian tendencies. Take your pick. James comey had no idea his pink slip was on the way, and hed be shown the door. But mr trump says he has his reasons forfiring mr comey now, right in the middle of the russia investigation into his own Election Campaign. Hes used 139 characters o
Away from a bad deal. What happens if we dont get a deal . Our argument in those circumstances is youve got to be able to walk away. Youve got to plan for that even if you dont intend it. Business leaders warn of a drop in confidence following the election saying Political Uncertainty could be disastrous for the economy. Its five oclock. Were At Westminster where theresa may stands accused by labour of presiding over a government in chaos following news that the queens speech, setting out the governments legislative programme, could be delayed. It was meant to take place in a weeks time. The conservatives are still negotiating with the Democratic Unionist Party, to support mrs mays Minority Government, after she lost her majority in last weeks election. Labour says the possible delay to the queens speech is because the government has no idea what it plans to do. Right now, theresa may is addressing the 1922 committee of Conservative Backbenchers well have the latest on the reception sh
To stop this madness. Temperature shoring soaring across the uk. A convincing win for the British And Irish Lions sets them up for the first test match against the all blacks. On bbc news we understand andy murray will donate any of his winnings at queens to the families of the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire. Welcome to bbc news. Philip hammond has called for a brexit deal that puts jobs has called for a brexit deal that putsjobs and has called for a brexit deal that puts jobs and prosperity first, saying the government was looking to manage migration, not shut it down. Giving his delayed Mansion House speech in london, he said the Current Border should be kept for what he said was a period of implementation. The governor of the Bank Of England said the time is not right for Interest Rate rises, as growth is falling and the impact of brexit on the economy is not clear. Andrew verity reports. The chancellors Brexit Agenda was supposed to be delivered over a banquet in Mansion House