More manchester misery in europe. After Citys Champions League shock, united are knocked out of the Europa League by sevilla. After the heatwave comes the storms as parts of the country are hit by flash flooding and hailstones. And as we go through this week, there is further torrential thundery downpours in the forecast which could lead to further flash flooding. Of course, not all of us will see it. Ill have all the details later in the programme. Its monday 17th august. Our top story. Theres growing anger over the way a levels have been graded as Grammar School heads and sixth form colleges join the criticism of the government. Pupils have been protesting this weekend after almost 40 of grades in england awarded last week were lower than teachers predictions. It comes just days before gcse results are due to be released. Charlotte gallagher reports. The fury over a level results is not going away. Feeling let down, angry and upset, students protest outside westminster. Others contac
Hes walked 700 miles with no shoes and socks, but today major Chris Brannigan can finally put his sore feet up as he completes his epicjourney. Its european heartbreak for wolves. They were knocked out of the Europa League in the quarter finals by spanish side sevilla. Good morning. Its been another hot, humid night. Weve had some big showers and thunderstorms. In the heatwave is set to continue for at least another day. Temperature is set to continue for at least another day. Temperatures again expected up in the mid 305. But be prepared for some severe dowiipouis. In the mid 305. But be prepared for some severe downpours. I will have all the details throughout the programme. Its wednesday 12 august. Our top story just 2a hours before a level results are released students have been told they might be able to use their mock exam scores if theyre unhappy with the grades they receive. After coming under pressure to follow scotlands lead in upgrading the results, the government has come u
The russian opposition figure Alexei Navalny is unconscious in hospital with suspected poisoning. The Anti Corruption campaigner fell ill during a flight. Kamala harris is formally nominated as joe bidens running mate in the us election. If the democrats win she would be the first woman Vice President in american history. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. Just hours before they were expected to get their exam results, hundreds of thousands of btec students have been told theyll have to wait and their marks will be reassessed. It comes after an intense row over how results were calculated for this years a level and gcse students, which will now be awarded using teacher assessments rather than a controversial computer algorithm. Dan johnson reports. Just hours before results, we broke the news to isabel that theres more delay and disruption. I know that the btec results are going to get delayed. I feel kind of angry about it, because. And you dont know whats happening . Yeah, we all
And the cost is to double to ten pence. And, an unprecedened president ial race, with challenges thrown up by covid 19. Thats anything but normal us virtual election in half an hour, here on bbc news. Good afternoon. The airline tui has launched an investigation after at least 16 cases of coronavirus were linked to one of its flights from the greek island of zante to cardiff last tuesday. Some passengers have accused cabin crew of failing to challenge those on the plane who were not wearing face coverings. The 193 passengers and crew on board are being asked to self isolate for a fortnight. Caroline davies reports. Sunshine getaways to the island of zante, an appealing prospect to many uk holiday makers. But for some, travelling back from holiday to cardif, it wasnt the return they were hoping for. It was quite scary, to be honest. As soon as we boarded, we realised that many of the passengers hadnt really been educated about the wearing of facemasks. Many of them were wearing them aro
Are told to self isolate, after at least 16 of them test positive for coronavirus. The government is launching its drive to get workers in england back into the office, amid fears of the impact of empty city centres. After 64 million half price meals served in august, the eat out to help out scheme ends today with many businesses calling for an extension. The cost of plastic bags in england is to double to 10p, and all shops will have to charge for them. And coming up at 09 30, its your questions answered. Well be speaking to two Health Experts about why the the number of coronavirus cases are rising, but the number of deaths are low. Do send in your questions to us on bbc news. Good morning. Labour has called for next summers a level and gcse exams in england to be delayed by up to two months, to allow pupils more time to catch up on lost teaching time after schools were closed during the pandemic. The shadow education secretary kate green said pupils in years 11 and 13 had a mountain