Its sunday the 6th of october. Our top story. Borisjohnson has Boris Johnson has urged borisjohnson has urged the European Union to so it is willing to compromise on a brexit deal. Writing in two sunday newspapers, he says his proposals are picking up support among mps on all sides. Lets speak to our political reporter. Is there any sense that this new deal is gathering any momentum . In his article, borisjohnson gathering any momentum . In his article, Boris Johnson calls gathering any momentum . In his article, borisjohnson calls on us tojoin at the article, borisjohnson calls on us to join at the negotiating table in a spirit of compromise and cooperation. He uses the analogy of the ukjumping to an island in the middle of the river and he wants the eu to do the same. There were some calls for showing a vote of support, in parliament, but there are no plans for that to happen. In his article, borisjohnson suggests omentum is building among parliamentarians for his deal. He says there
Of the outbreak of the second world war. The world of motorsport pays tribute to formula 2 driver Anthoine Hubert, killed in a crash at the belgian grand prix circuit. The formula one race will go ahead on the same track later today. It is the 1st of september. As far as meteorologists are concerned, the first day of autumn. And it will feel like it as well. A cool day for all of us, a mix of sunshine and showers. Details coming up. Its sunday the 1st of september. Our top story English Schools rated as outstanding by ofsted will no longer be exempt from inspections, under new government plans. The department for education says that, as of last summer, almost 300 schools hadnt been assessed for more than a decade. It said the changes would give parents up to date information about their childs education and ensure standards remain high. Alexandra mackenzie reports. Its the beginning of a new school year. Time for the education secretary to unveil what he calls a raft of new measures fo
Earlier borisjohnson suffered his sixth commons defeat in a week, as mps rejected, for a second time, his attempt to hold an early general election. Theresa may is accused of rewarding number ten cronies as her former closest advisers are recognised in the ex Prime Ministers resignation honours list. Also this morning, Prescription Drug dependency, a review by Public Health england finds that one in four adults has been prescribed drugs in the past year which could be addictive. An urgent call for a one and a half trillion pound investment to help stem Climate Change. In sport, scotlands hopes of reaching euro 2020 via their Qualification Group are all but over after they fall to a heavy defeat against belgium. And the ultimate deep sea diver, an american adventurer becomes the first person to visit the deepest places in all five of earths oceans. Good morning, and welcome to the bbc news at 9. Parliament has been officially suspended for the next five weeks, amid chaotic scenes in the
Helping you and your investment staff run the private equity, real assets allocation and some are in the audience today and youll hear from them when we go through some of the other revi reviews. To recaso to recap on page one t we would like to cover, one hasw is a private Equity Programme doing and the 2018 review and progress and three, the current market environment and what were doing in recommending in terms of positioning the portfolio and private equity portfolio to that context. So how is the programme doing . In short, youre doing well. Tanya mentioned performance and you performed well across all metrica and the private private Equity Programme is a strong contributor over the short and longterm. 201 was particularly strong with a 17 gain in private equity and this is compared in the markets which lead to an overall year of negative return in the public equity markets. The programme stands at 20 of planned assets slightly above. Strong to the outperformance and appreciation
Fire, killing three, including a child. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport. That is with gavin. We will hear from liverpool managerjurgen klopp, as he prepares for what he calls the sites first cup final before the season sites first cup final before the season begins. That and plenty more coming up. Thanks. And ben rich has the weather. Remember the heat of last week, things have changed significantly, flooding rain in places over the weekend, pretty unsettled over the next few days, and that transition to something more unsettled has brought some really Severe Weather gcioss brought some really Severe Weather across some parts of europe. We will be looking at that plus all the weather news just before half past. Thanks, ben. Also coming up trapped up to his neck in water for several hours the man who got stuck in rocks as the tide came in and had to be freed by firefighters. Hello, everyone this is afternoon live im simon mccoy. Boris johnson is in scotland this afternoon on