thousands affected by the contaminated blood scandal of the 1970s and 80s will get initial compensation of £100,000 each. # the way is clear, the light is good, i have no fear.# and after one venue cancels his latest production over comments on trans rights, monty python s terry gilliam says british theatre needs to be braver. i think the whole artistic community has to be brave. that s what art is about, pushing the limits. matt hudson smith is going to take the european title again. and gold for great britain as matthew hudson smith palace to victory in the 400 metres at the european championships. and coming up in the sport over on the bbc news channel, money matters at manchester united. british billionaire sirjim ratcliffe confirms he wants to buy a stake in the club. good evening. it s been a difficult day for the british economy. the rate of inflation has hit double figures for the first time in 40 years. it was running at 10.1% in the year tojuly higher than analys