Welcome to bbc news. The government says oxfam has serious questions to answer over claims the charity covered up the use of prostitutes by some of its staff in haiti, and has condemned what it describes as the appalling abuse of Vulnerable People. Oxfam insists it publicised the action it took against the aid workers involved, some of whom were fired. However, the Times Newspaper is reporting that several went on to work for other charities, who were unaware of their past behaviour. Oxfam denies it provided positive references for any staff who were dismissed. Jessica parker reports. An advert from the charity giant, oxfam. It got nearly £32 million from the Uk Department for International Development in the last financial year, but amid the Sexual Exploitation scandal, the government said last night. The allegations surround the the behaviour of aid workers here in haiti following the devastating earthquake in 2010. A Times Newspaper found inappropriate behaviour, including the use
In her opening heat in the 500 metre event. England hang on to beat wales at twickenham in a close fought match in the six nations rugby. And at 9. 30 our world looks at how a0 years of war has affected Peoples Mental Health in afghanistan. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. At 9. 10pm viewers on bbc one willjoin us for a round up of the days news with clive myrie. First, haitis ambassador to the uk has told the bbc he believes oxfam did try to cover up details of the use of prostitutes by some of its aid workers in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake. Oxfams chief executive said the charity could have been more open about its investigation, but insisted there was no cover up. Downing street says the government is reviewing its relationship with the charity. The ambassador was speaking to my colleague, rachel schofield. First of all let me express the shock of my government after seeing those allegations throughout the investigation by the times. It is really shocking, it is shamef
And where the athletes eat, sleep and train well get a guided tour behind the scenes. And nick has the weather. Good morning, it is the weekend so there is another weather system coming into the uk. Rain at some stage for all of us. The chance of snow, especially later. And after being less cold today, tomorrow is much colder again. I have yourfull forecast coming up. Good morning. First, our main story. The department for International Development is reviewing its work with oxfam following claims the charity covered up the use of prostitutes by some of its staff. Oxfam has insisted it publicised the action it took against the workers, some of whom were fired. However, the times is reporting several went on to work for other charities who were unaware of their past behaviour. Jessica parker reports. An advert to the charity giant oxfam, it got nearly £32 million from the Uk Department for International Development in the last financial year. To be the Sexual Exploitation scandal, the
England make it two wins out of two with a hard fought win over wales at twickenham, after two tries from johnny may. A historic seventh pays for Andrew Musgrave. Good morning, it is a much colder sta rts good morning, it is a much colder starts today. There are some snow and hail showers around a cross northern and western parts of the uk, today will stop and have got all of your sunday weather and a look at the week ahead, to come. Good morning. First, our main story. Charities doing overseas aid work will lose government funding if they fail to ensure that Vulnerable People are properly protected. That warning came from International Development secretary Penny Mordaunt. She described the behaviour of some of oxfams workers in haiti, who were accused of using prostitutes in the aftermath of the 2010 earthquake, as horrific. The charity is also facing new allegations about some of its workers in chad. Andy moore reports. After haiti, now new allegations about the behaviour of some ox
0xfam says the behaviour of some staff was totally unacceptable. The n60 insists it did inform the Charity Commission, even issuing a press release at the time, and denies a cover up. 0xfam was actually proactive in going to the british public, the department for International Development and the Charity Commission to explain that there had been serious misconduct and wed taken action. The government, which gives 0xfam more than £30 million a year, says. The way this appalling abuse of Vulnerable People was dealt with raises serious questions that 0xfam must answer. Today, fresh claims some of the disgraced staff gotjobs at other aid agencies because 0xfam failed to warn them about the misconduct. This is a shudderingly awful tale, terrible on every single level. And, of course, it eclipses the fact that 0xfam is one of the most brilliant humanitarian organisations in the world. 0xfam has worked in haiti for a0 years, helping more than half a million desperately poor people. Now the b