we can get started, at least. but we need to have the modern organisation that can free up cash to staff. the? that can free up cash to staff. they have been trying that can free up cash to staff. they have been trying to that can free up cash to staff. they have been trying to negotiate a settlement for a year, but have met a brick wall. we settlement for a year, but have met a brick wall- a brick wall. we would be happy to meet the rail a brick wall. we would be happy to meet the rail delivery a brick wall. we would be happy to meet the rail delivery group - meet the rail delivery group whenever, but they have to be for meaningful negotiations. they also have to bring something to the table that addresses the cost of living crisis. we are happy to talk about productivity and further flexibility, but we have always given with the employers. but it can t be a race to the bottom or our terms and conditions going backwards. terms and conditions going backwards. ., , , ~ back
we will retain, that people want us to be in a government that works and they want to see good government in northern ireland. so, until the government and the european commission resolve the protocol, i m afraid there is going to be an impact on the emergence or the reformation of an executive in the short term. the elections brought success for the alliance party, neither unionist nor nationalist, showing an increasing number of people don t want to be dominated by the issue of whether northern ireland should remain part of the uk. but for now, a sinn fein victory would be a new milestone in the decades old struggle over what northern ireland wants to be. chelsea football club says terms have been agreed for its purchase by a consortium led by the american businessman todd boehly, who is a co owner of the los angeles dodgers. the london club was put up for sale by its former russian owner, roman abramovich, shortly before he was sanctioned because of his links to vladimir putin. with
sections of the roof of the 02 arena in london were shredded by high winds. after the fury of yesterday in wales, there are still wind warnings which could hamper clear up work. jenny kumah, bbc news. 0ur reporter simonjones is at paddington station in central london. what is the situation now? it has been another really difficult day on the railways. yesterday, 61% of all services across the railway network were either delayed or cancelled, largely due to a storm. that pattern has continued into today. many rail operators, like the one running trains from here down to the south west, are urging passengers not to travel at all. despite that, paddington is extremely busy, because i think many people were caught out yesterday
if yesterday was a wash out for you, my sunshine today. one or two showers here and there but drier weather will dominate, and sunshine, as we head towards the weekend. i will heavier full forecast here on breakfast. it s thursday 17th march. our main story. nazanin zaghari ratcliffe who was detained in iran for 6 years has arrived back in the uk. nazanin along with fellow british iranian anoosheh ashoori, who was imprisoned for five years was met by her husband and daughter in an emotional reunion. 0ur reporter simonjones was at raf brize norton when they landed in the early hours of this morning. crying. mother and daughter finally reunited. nazanin zaghari ratcliffe overjoyed to see seven year old gabriella again. she was just one when nazanin was first detained. the free nazanin campaign said, no place like home,
and most of us will notice temperatures rising a bit across the uk today, but we will also see a weather front. uk today, but we will also see a weatherfront. i ll be back uk today, but we will also see a weather front. i ll be back with all the details. it s saturday, the 11th of december. our main story: concern about the surge in omicron cases is dominating the news agenda this morning as the covid infection rate reaches its highest level since early january. everyone eligible is being urged to get their booster jab after scientists warn that two vaccine doses aren t enough to stop you catching the new variant. we ll discuss that in just a moment. but first, let s find out how care homes in england will be affected. our reporter simonjones has the details. they are getting into the christmas spirit at this care home in norwich, but the shadow of omicron looms. the home, though, says it is determined not to close to visitors. i home, though, says it is determined not to close to visi