Analysis of live music is taking place. We look at the big issues for the industry. In sport impossible to play any better that was Jose Mourinhos assessment of his Manchester United side, as they bagged an away goal in europe. It brought london to a standstill and killed thousands more than 60 years after the great smog, well find out whats being done to improve the capitals air quality today. Nick has the weather. After so much loose guide yesterday, a bit of rain in northern and western parts. Still mild but not as lovely as yesterday. Youll forecast for friday and your weekend weather. Good morning. First, our main story. Schools in england are being forced to cut gcse and a level courses in an effort to balance the books, according to a Head Teachers union. The association of school and College Leaders has warned Budget Pressures are driving up class sizes and causing them to cancel things like school trips. Our education correspondent Gillian Hargreaves reports. Peter woodman mig
Than they ever thought possible. Whats that doing in here . Thats a plate of mashed potato. We are lucky that trump will provide most of the jokes for the foreseeable future. Hello and welcome to the programme. Were live until 11am. If youre a pupil or teacher in a school where subjects are being cut, do get in touch with us. Have you studied or taught one of the less popular subjects like german . Does it matter if the fewer people get to take it in the future . Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use victoria live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Its been announced that British Telecom and its openreach service, which runs the uks Broadband Infrastructure, are to be legally separated. Telecoms regulator, ofcom, says openreach will become a distinct company with its own staff, management and strategy. Ofcom had been pushing for the move following complaints about poor levels of service and had threatened to force bt to l
For a major Renovation Programme are approved. And British Cycling admits not paying sufficient care and attention to the wellbeing of its athletes. Good morning. Its friday 10th march. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Schools in england are being forced to cut gcse and a level courses in an effort to balance the books, according to a Head Teachers union. The association of school and College Leaders has warned Budget Pressures causing them to cancel things like school trips. This recent data from the Department For Education shows a dramatic rise in the number of secondary School Children in england being taught in classes with 36 or more pupils. Our education correspondent Gillian Hargreaves reports. Peter woodman at the weald school might be a head teacher but he still likes to work at the chalk face, partly because he enjoys it but partly because it saves money for the school. The only reason we can survive is we are carrying forward money from last year. And if the government stick t
And welcome to bbc news. Fears are growing for the tens of thousands of civilians trapped in iraqs second city of mosul as Government Forces try to recapture it from so called Islamic State. 50,000 people have fled the west of the city over the last fortnight alone. After five months of fighting and heavy casualties, Iraqi Forces Control the east of the city, which is divided by the river tigris. Now theyre pushing deeper into the extremists stronghold in the west of mosul where civilians are hemmed in by the street to street fighting. 0ur Correspondent 0rla guerin and cameraman nico hameon have just sent this report from the latest areas to be taken back from is control. Escaping the battleground and the terrors of the caliphate. Fleeing Western Mosul on foot during a lull in the battle. Countless numbers are likely to follow, their life reduced to a few bundles. Streets, now liberated, but deserted, many didnt leave until the fight came right to their door, like abdul razsack. At 76,
And welcome to bbc news. Fears are growing for the tens of thousands of civilians trapped in iraqs second city of mosul as Government Forces try to recapture it from so called Islamic State. 50,000 people have fled the west of the city over the last fortnight alone. After five months of fighting and heavy casualties, Iraqi Forces Control the east of the city, which is divided by the river tigris. Now theyre pushing deeper into the extremists stronghold in the west of mosul where civilians are hemmed in by the street to street fighting. 0ur Correspondent 0rla guerin and cameraman nico hameon have just sent this report from the latest areas to be taken back from is control. Escaping the battleground and the terrors of the caliphate. Fleeing Western Mosul on foot during a lull in the battle. Countless numbers are likely to follow, their life reduced to a few bundles. Streets, now liberated, but deserted, many didnt leave until the fight came right to their door, like abdul razsack. At 76,