By the queen. And coming up in sportsday later in the hour on bbc news an important night of world cup qualifying, with england, scotland and Northern Ireland all looking to take another step towards russia. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The American Ambassador to the United Nations has urged the Un Security Council to take the strongest possible measures against north korea in response to its most powerful nuclear test. Nikki haley told an emergency session that north korea was begging for war, and while the United States didnt want war, its patience wasnt unlimited. Today, south korea has been strengthening its missile defences, as they warned the north was preparing to carry out further missile tests. Our correspondent, yogita limaye, reports from the capital of south korea, seoul. A day after north koreas most powerful nuclear test. The south displayed its might. Missiles were launched from the ground and the air. It was a test drill, south korea showing off how
In england and wales. And in the next hour well. Report finds that the economic gap between coastal and non coastal places has grown. Being by the seaside could lead to being among the countries or worse off for employment, health and education. And Kensington Palace announces that the duke and duchess of cambridge are expecting their third child. The royal family say that they are delighted. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The American Ambassador to the United Nations has urged the Un Security Council to take the strongest possible measures against north korea in response to its most powerful nuclear test. Nikki haley told an emergency session that north korea was begging for war and while the United States didnt want war its patience wasnt unlimited. Today south korea has been strengthening its missile defences as they warned the north was preparing to carry out further missile tests. Our correspondent Yogita Limaye reports from the capital of south korea, seoul. A day after no
At an Immigration Detention Centre, a former manager says gas were warned about such problems three years ago. Heading for a perfect storm a Senior Police officer warns of the impact of staff cuts and rising crime on forces in england and wales. And in the next hour, the duke and duchess of cambridge are expecting their third child. The queen and both families are said to be delighted with the news. And england are one goal down in their world cup qualifier against slovakia at wembley. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The American Ambassador to the United Nations has urged the Un Security Council to take the strongest possible measures against north korea in response to its most powerful nuclear test. Nikki haley said at an emergency session that north korea was begging for war, and while the United States didnt want war, its patience wasnt unlimited. Today, south korea has been strengthening its missile defences as they warned the north was preparing to carry out further missile
Are expecting their third child. England, scotland and Northern Ireland have all taken a step closer to qualifying for the world cup. And britains tallest bridge, the Queensferry Crossing, has been formally opened by the queen. Coming up on sportsday later in the hour on bbc news, well have details of all three home nations matches, including Northern Irelands attempt to secure second place in their group. Good evening. The United Nations Security Council has been meeting in emergency session to discuss the threat posed by north korea, following its latest nuclear test. But the meeting failed to produce a response, which could unite the americans and the chinese. The us accused north korea of begging for war, and called for the strongest possible diplomatic action. Our correspondent, yogita limaye, reports from the capital of south korea, seoul. A day after north koreas most powerful nuclear test, the south displayed its might. Missiles were launched from the ground and the air. It was
Welcome to bbc news. The Public Sector pay cap a measure thats been at the heart of austerity policies for seven years is to be scrapped. The cap currently limits pay increases to just 1 . But this year, prison officers will get a rise of 1. 7 and Police Officers will get an increase of 1 plus a further 1 bonus. Millions of other workers will have to wait till next year to see if they too get a bigger rise. Trade unions have already called the pay rises for police and prison officers derisory. Would you fancy theirjob . Today, routine duty at the tuc, but trouble is always around the corner and now its come closer. Police get a rise to attract new recruits. So do prison officers and others workers will as well, above the pay cap but onlyjust. Today, the government took the latest pay recommendations and shared the news. The pay cap was finally ending, so more pay for Public Sector workers where rises were judged necessary. We need to strike a balance between being fair to Public Sector