And is now the worlds fourth largest economy. It had been the second largest until china overtook it in 2010. Japan has also been battling a deflationary spiral for a generation, but that ended late last year. Mariko oi has been following the story for us from our asia business hub. What more can you tell us about ishibas economic manifesto . Well, his economic policies are still rather unclear. He has been criticised during the Election Campaign for lacking a clear economic vision. One thing we do know is that he was quite critical of the shinzo abe, who implemented investor friendly policies. During the Press Conference he held this evening he talked about how investors may have benefited, but not ordinary consumers, so we may see some changes there. The value of the japanese yen, it jumped the value of the japanese yen, itjumped because shigeru it jumped because Shigeru Ishiba itjumped because Shigeru Ishiba supported the independence of the central bank, as opposed to his oppositio
Hitting two areas near haifa. Lebanese officials say more than 700 people have been killed in israeli strikes since monday. British prime Minister Sir Keir starmer used his first speech at a un general assembly to call for an end to the fighting. Our diplomatic correspondent James Landale from New York. There is no ceasefire in beirut. This was the aftermath of yet another Air Strike in the lebanese capital. Israel says its Targeting Hezbollah commanders. These were their images of the attack, one that had devastating consequences. At the united nations, the Prime Minister has been meeting key regional leaders. He signed up to an international call for an immediate ceasefire, a call he echoed as he addressed the un general assembly for the first time. I call on Israel And Hezbollah, stop the violence, step back from the brink. We need to see an immediate ceasefire, to provide space for a diplomatic settlement. And we are working with all partners to that end, because further escalation
Up had a Labour Chancellor Stand Up and set out their party for government in ia years. They have been in opposition. They have been in opposition. They have felt the frustration of not being able to enact the policies they want to, now it is the chance for labour and the chancellor to set out their vision for the country. When it comes to anything in politics, and there is a recognition of this in the party, they are talking about what they have donein talking about what they have done in government so far, but the thing that really matters is whether or not i makes a difference. Can they deliver on the promises they made during the promises they made during the election campaign, some of which are likely to hear repeated now. Will that make a difference to the pout in their pocket. Ican hear i can hear the music booming. I think that is the video introducing the Chancellor Rachel reeves he was going to take to the podium in the next three years she is going to give a speech that we h
Today very similar to yesterday, drier weather towards Northern Areas but wetter In The South of england and wales. Sundry downpours expected today, which could cause some problems. I will bring you the full forecast very shortly. Its sunday, the 22nd of october. Our main story the prime Minister Sir Keir starmer has said it is his job to Do Something about leaks from his government, which he has described as damaging to everybody. Mr starmer was speaking ahead of start of the Labour Party Conference in liverpool today, in a week which saw a row over donations to ministers, controversy surrounding the salary of his top adviser sue gray, and continued pressure over cuts to Winter Fuel payments. 0ur Political correspondent Alex Forsyth reports. It is his first Party Conference as Prime Minister and his partys first in powerfor years. Not surprising then that sofia was pretty upbeat as he in liverpool yesterday. Sir keir. He in liverpoolyesterday. Sir keir. ~. keir. Welcome to liverpool,