Alex salmond appears in court accused of Sexual Offences while he was first minister of scotland. He denies the charges. Two metal detectorists have been found guilty of stealing and concealing a viking hoard of coins and jewellry worth millions of pounds much of which is still missing. In a moment, it will be time for sportsday. But first, a look at what else is coming up this evening on bbc news. In beyond 100 days at 7pm, well bring you the very latest on the trump impeachment hearing in washington. After 8pm, what now for Prince Andrew . Well ask what impact the story has had on the royal family. And at 10. 1i0pm and 11. 30pm, well have a first look at tomorrow mornings front pages in the papers. Joining me tonight are our reviewers, nicola bartlett, Political Correspondent from the daily mirror, and olivia utley, deputy leader writer from the sun. Hope you can join hope you canjoin us hope you can join us for that. Thats all ahead on bbc news. Now, though, its sportsday. Hello and
Chief executive, carrie lam. A number of Police Officers have been assaulted while trying to break up a large brawl at a cinema in birmingham. Before the papers sport, and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, heresjohn watson. Englands cricketers are in big trouble in the first test, having falled well behind on day four in mount maunganui. Theyll need to bat out the final day tomorrow for a draw, theyve seven wickets in hand. Jb watling continued his sensational innings, making 205, ably supported by Mitchell Santner who hit a century, as they declared on 615 9. England finished on 55 3 at the close, losing three wickets forjust six runs thats 207 runs behind as they crumbled in the face of that scoreboard pressure and that impressive partnership between the two batsmen. It was a terrific partnership that has put new zealand in a fantastically strong position to dominate this game. England now, there are only thoughts of trying to save it. Unfortunately they have lost three
Of those around, yes, cloudy looking skies and at times thick enough for the odd spot or two of drizzle. All the details coming up a little later. Good morning. Its sunday the 24th of november. Our top story the conservatives will pledge not to raise the rate of income tax, National Insurance or vat when they publish their election manifesto this afternoon. Borisjohnson has also said he wants to bring his brexit deal back to the commons before christmas, if the conservatives are returned to power. Our political correspondent, nick earley reports. What would he do with power . This afternoon Boris Johnson what would he do with power . This afternoon borisjohnson will what would he do with power . This afternoon Boris Johnson will unveil the conservative manifesto. His basic message, deliver brexit and move basic message, deliver brexit and m ove o nto basic message, deliver brexit and move onto domestic priorities. He will pledge that the bill that will deliver brexit will be brought ba
A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. As another company cuts its ties with Prince Andrews pitch at palace, and the two main Party Leaders are asked if he is fit for purpose, we want to know if you think Prince Andrew should step down from royal duties . Get in touch just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. The leaders of britains two main Political Parties have clashed repeatedly over brexit and austerity in the first televised debate of the campaign for next months general election. The conservative Prime Minister, borisjohnson, promised to get a brexit deal through Parliament Within weeks and to leave the eu by the end of january, but the audience laughed at him when he said it was important to tell the truth about brexit. The Opposition Labour Party leader, Jeremy Corbyn, accused mrjohnson of preparing to sell out the National Health service to us drugs companies. Iain watson re
The conservatives will pledge not to raise the rate of income tax, National Insurance or vat when they publish their election manifesto this afternoon. Borisjohnson has also said he wants to bring his brexit deal back to the commons before christmas, if the conservatives are returned to power. Our Political Correspondent, nick eardley reports. What would he do with power . This afternoon, borisjohnson will unveil the conservative manifesto. His basic message deliver brexit and move onto domestic priorities. He will pledge that the bill that will deliver brexit will be brought back to parliament before christmas if he wins the election. That, he says, would allow the country to move on. So what will the conservatives do on the home front . They will pledge today not to raise rates of income tax, National Insurance, or vat. Thatll make it harder for the government to raise money, but the tories are still pledging to spend. Mrjohnson has already promised money for the health service, for