The princes decision. Also on the programme tonight. On the campaign trail on teesside, borisjohnson holds out the prospect of major changes to National Insurance. And in london, the lib dems publish their manifesto, pledging to stop brexit if theyre elected. At the impeachment inquiry in washington, a us diplomat says he followed Donald Trumps orders to put pressure on ukraine to investigate a political rival. And the special one is on the move again. This time its to spurs, where hes signed a four year deal. And coming up on sportsday on bbc news, its a winning start for Great Britain in the revamped davis cup, beating the netherlands 2 1 in their Opening Group game. Good evening. Prince andrew, whos been engulfed in controversy because of his links with the convicted sex offenderjeffrey epstein, has announced he will not undertake any royal duties for the foreseeable future. The prince, whos 59, acknowledged that the epstein scandal had become a major disruption to the royal family,
We all pay in National Insurance. And at the impeachment inquiry in washington, a us diplomat says he followed president trumps orders to pressure ukraine to investigate a political rival. And at 11 30 well be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers 0wenjones and dia chakravarty. Stay with us for that. Good evening. Prince andrew, whos been engulfed in controversy because of his links with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, has announced he will not undertake any royal duties for the foreseeable future. The prince, whos 59, acknowledged that the epstein scandal had become a major disruption to the royal family following his widely criticised interview with bbc newsnight last week. He said he deeply sympathised with epsteins victims and that he unequivocally regretted what he called his ill judged association with the man who took his own life in prison in august this year. 0ur royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell has the story. Driving himself into Buckingham
On social media and do they add up to anything . A new study in the lancet shows teenagers are failing to meet physical activity recommendations, putting their future health at risk. And well be speaking to the vivienne, the newly crowned winner of ru pauls drag race uk, live in the studio. Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at nine. The man accused of killing british backpacker Grace Millane has been found guilty of murder. Grace millane was killed in auckland last december. The defendant, who cant be identified under new zealand law, had pleaded not guilty. In an emotional statement outside the court, graces father, david millane, welcomed the verdict but expressed his sorrow that his daughter had been taken in such a brutal fashion. The verdict of murder today. Will be welcomed by every member of the millane family and friends of grace. It will not reduce the pain and suffering that weve had to endure over the past year. I cant see it. Grace was taken away from us in the most
It it must be love, love, love. A star studded line up helps children in need raise nearly 48 Million Pounds for good causes. Rafael nadal may be world number one. But alex zverevs win last night sends him out of the world tour still some rain around for some of you this weekend but a window of dry weather coming into the start of next week. I will have all the details right here on breakfast. Its saturday the 16th of november. Our top story in an unprecedented interview, Prince Andrew has told the bbc that he let the royal family down by staying at the home of the convicted sex offender, jeffrey epstein. He spoke to Emily Maitlis at Buckingham Palace, addressing accusations that hed had sex with a 17 year old american girl. He said he couldnt remember meeting Virginia Roberts the prince denies allegations of inappropriate conduct. Our royal correspondent, Nicholas Witchell reports. He is continuing with royal duties. Last sunday, he was at the cenotaph, laying a wreath with his nephew
A crushing defeat for england in new zealand, as the black caps wrap up an impressive innings and 65 run victory in the first test at bay oval. Good morning. Today we are looking ata good morning. Today we are looking at a fairly cloudy day. A misty one as well, and weve got rain pushing northwards. The driest conditions gcioss northwards. The driest conditions across the far north of scotland. I will have more in 15 minutes. It is monday 25 november. Our top story over a Million Students face disruption from today when University Lecturers and support staff begin an eight day strike over pay, pensions and working conditions. Lectures will be cancelled at 60 universities. That is almost half of the uks institutions. Here is our education correspondent lisa hampele. They are taking to the picket lines again. Last year, more than 40,000 University Staff went on strike because of changes to their pension fund. Now, they say there has been a lack of progress in that dispute and they are an