Some of the political motivation for it sadly came from a negative although it was turned into a positive and there has been a lot of co operation between nations since then. Is there a role for britain in that . The absolutely is. We are not very good here in the uk at singing oui very good here in the uk at singing our own praises when it comes to the activities that we do within space. We are World Leaders in satellite technology, we contribute to the human space flight programme. Obviously, tim peake was our first European Space agency astronaut. We have a huge amount of research and by our involvement with the European Space agency, we have got a huge number of space scientists and space engineers working on these big european and multinational projects, so european and multinational projects, so there is a very, very alive and kicking space industry in the uk at the moment. So we should be celebrating and commemorating this as much about whats to come as what been . For me, it is
The building of new developments in england with separate entrances for private residents and social housing tenants. The communities secretary James Brokenshire said the so called poor doors can stigmatise those in social housing. Jenny kumah has the story. Social housing tenants in this development can only use this entrance, while those living in the privately owned homes here get to use this one. And for several years, the children of social housing tenants were prevented from mixing in this play space, as it was reserved for the wealthier families who had bought their homes. It did upset me, because i thought, why are the kids separated . Theres enough hate in the world as it is. Why do we want our kids to hate each other for what ones got and what one hasnt . It was really sad for us mums and for the children. The children used to watch through the windows down at us playing. We were like, come down and play they were like, we dont have permission. We were like, well give you per
Irelands foreign minister warns the uks next Prime Minister that if they tear up the brexit Withdrawal Agreement were all in trouble. Dramatic audio reveals how a british warship warned Iranian Forces not to seize a uk registered oil tanker in the gulf. Manchester Police Launch an urgent appeal after seven newborn puppies are stolen by burglars armed with machetes. The good news and that is that the puppies have been safely returned. Sport and a full round up, from the bbc sport centre. Good afternoon. In around 15 minutes time, the leaders get under way at the open. Shane lowry leads tommy fleetwood, by four shots on the final day after a sensational third round, which saw him go 16 under par. Adam wild is at royal portrush in Northern Ireland for us. How confident might he be feeling, knowing the weather could play a part today . I think it will play a huge part. It is beginning to rain quite steadily here at royal portrush. We will come that in just here at royal portrush. We will c
Hello. This is bbc news with martine croxall. Well be taking a look at tomorrow mornings papers in a moment first the headlines Philip Hammond says hell resign as chancellor on wednesday, if borisjohnson becomes Prime Minister. Its minister. Very important that a Prime Minister its very important that a Prime Minister is able to have a chancellor closely aligned with him in terms of policy, and i therefore intend to resign to theresa may before she goes to the palace to tender her own resignation on wednesday. Irelands foreign minister warns the uks next Prime Minister that if they tear up the brexit Withdrawal Agreement, were all in trouble. More violent clashes in Hong Kong Police fire tear gas at protesters during another huge pro democracy rally. Iran hoists its flag on the masthead of the captured uk registered tanker in the gulf. Hello and welcome to our look ahead to what the the papers will be bringing us tomorrow. With me are rob merrick, whos the deputy Political Editor at th
A torch a few days before the official opening of the Winter Olympics as its going ahead despite 0lympics as its going ahead despite the four boycotts and strict covid i9 restrictions. We start with tensions on the ukraine border. Russia has been locked in a Military Standoff with ukraine, and weve now seen the first Major Movement of us forces in response. Some 2000 troops will be sent to poland and germany, and 1000 troops already in germany will go to romania. Heres The Pentagon Spokesman making that announcement. The United States stands shoulder to shoulder with our nato allies. The Current Situation demands that we reinforce the deterrent and defensive posture on nato s eastern flank. President biden has been clear that United States will respond to the growing threat to europes security and stability. I want to be very clear about something. These are not permanent moves. They are moves designed to respond to the current security environment. Moreover, these forces are not going