That are involved, it is, yeah, very serious. As hundreds of thousands count the cost of the woodford scandal. Mr woodford . . We confront the man himself. What do you say, sir, to the people who trusted you, put money in your fund and now they cant reach it . Its all about guessing which way the financial wind is blowing. In the city, fortunes are made and lost on predicting which direction things are heading. For many of us, whether we like it or not, our Financial Security is tied to the ups and downs of the stock exchange. Now, that means we depend on those who manage our cash getting it right more than they get it wrong. The government changed the rules to give people the freedom to invest their pensions wherever they like. So, hundreds of thousands are getting more involved in this high risk game. Beryl is a retired secretary from harrow. Now, she wanted to make her savings go further, so she invested in a fund that was recommended by a friend. The Interest Rates started to drop
A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. Also in the programme for many, this time of year is common cold season. Most of us will get between one and three each year, and new Research Says what you do in that first 2a hrs is key. Wed like to know what are your top tips for avoiding or minimising a cold . Get in touch just use the bbcthebriefing. We start in westminster. The british Prime Minister is to try again to force an election, having failed to do so for a third time on monday night. This time, borisjohnson will put forward a bill which will need the backing of a simple majority of mps, rather than two thirds. His proposed brexit legislation has also been dropped for the time being, but many mps still have concerns. Our political correspondent, jessica parker, looks the Prime Ministers chances. The ayes to the right, 299. The noes to the left, 70. It was not third time lucky for borisjohnson. He it was not third tim
And therell be increases to Corporation Tax under a labour government, according to shadow chancellor, john mcdonnell. The Vietnamese Community comes togetherfor a vigil for the 39 people found dead in a lorry in essex. Aianb introduces a ban on so called party houses, after five people were shot dead in San Francisco at a property booked through its website. Sport and for a full round up, from the bbc sport centre, heres jon watson. Bad news for the rugby team, and now bad news for the cricketers. They are playing their series in new zealand, they miss the chance to go 20 zealand, they miss the chance to go 2 0 up in the five match t20 series, they lost the match in wellington by 21 runs, leaving the contest level at 11. 21 runs, leaving the contest level at 1 1. Michael redford was watching the action. A moment to rememberfor the england debutant, a First International cap, he will also remember his first over for his country, perhaps not as fondly, hit for six twice as new zealand s
Saved if the building had been evacuated sooner. The london fire brigade, clearly, the people running the london fire brigade need to learn the lessons and apply the lessons of this fire and previous fires. Residents flee parts of los angeles, as some of the citys wealthiest areas are threatened by wildfires. Two british men have been seriously injured in a shark attack in australia. Beware of the boks Jonny Wilkinson is urging england not to get over confident ahead of the Rugby World Cup final saying south africa are incredibly dangerous. And coming up on the programme, the team for next years Invictus Games has been announced, at a special event in london hosted by prince harry. Good morning from westminster, where in the last few minutes the labour party has signalled support for an early general election. Addressing the shadow cabinet this morning, Jeremy Corbyn said, we have now heard from the eu that the extension of article 50 to 31st january has been confirmed, so for the next
Hello and welcome. A second whistleblower has come forward in the impeachment inquiry into President Trumps conversations with the ukrainian president. A lawyer involved has told American Television the second whistle blower is another Us Intelligence official. Donald trump has been accused of using military aid to ukraine as quid pro quo if ukranians agreed to dig up dirt on his rivaljoe biden. National security lawyer mark zayd confirmed the reports on twitter saying the whistleblowers have also made a protected disclosure under the law and cannot be retaliated against. What is more a lawyer involved has told American Television the second whistle blower what is more d whistle blower is another Us Intelligence official. Donald trump has been accused of using military aid to ukraine as quid pro quo if ukranians agreed to dig up dirt on his rivaljoe biden. National security lawyer mark zayd confirmed the reports on twitter saying the whistleblowers have also made a protected disclosure