A relationship with an employee, where should the boundaries be in the workplace . And in sportsday on bbc news well be reflecting on a sixth f1 title for Lewis Hamilton, just one behind Michael Schumachers all time record. But how many more can he win . Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Its another tale of financial collapse on the high street, and the possible end of an iconic brand. The baby goods and maternity retailer, mothercare, is now warning its on the brink of closure in the uk. 0nce boasting 425 stores, its now appointing administrators for its british business, with 2,500 jobs at risk. The company has been struggling for some time, losing £36 million last year. Our business correspondent, emma simpson has more details. The 1970s, and mothercare had already become the go to place for all those baby essentials. Including a pram, for six quid. It served generations of new parents, but over the years, this specialist retailer lost its way. Talk to new mums and d
And mcdonalds sacks its chief executive for having a relationship with an employee. Good evening. Doctors and Health Service leaders in england, have warned the main parties against using the nhs, as a political weapon during the general Election Campaign. They say theyre already seeing the start of a bidding war, with nhs providers, who represent hospitals and other health trusts, saying promises made in the heat of an election battle, risk creating unrealistic expectations. Heres our health editor, hugh pym. Its a familiar story at elections down the decades. Political Party Leaders visiting hospitals. This time, the nhs has dominated the Opening Campaign exchanges with claims about how much more money is needed, but leaders of hospitals and other trusts in england say the debate has got out of hand. We would ask our politicians to exercise a bit of self control and to make sure that the debate we are going to have is evidence based, mature, and not just political punch and judy. Hea
The countdown is on. After nearly 70 years open championship golf returns to royal portrush this time tomorrow. And while the some rain input rose, todayit and while the some rain input rose, today it stays dry and fairly warm, here in sydney. See you in 15 minutes. Good morning. Its wednesday, july 17. Our top story comments made by President Trump about four congresswomen have been condemned as racist by the us house of representatives. The president called for the women from minority backgrounds to go back to their countries of origin, despite all being us citizens. Shortly after the vote, a democrat politician called for mr trump to be impeached. Our north america correspondent david willis reports. A row that started in cyberspace became all the more human, not to mention personal on the floor of the Nations Capital after the president was accused of racism. The comments from the white house a disgraceful and disgusting and those comments are racist. Senior republicans have since
The most played song goes to. If i lay here would you lie with me and just forget the world . Chasing cars by snow patrol, its been crowned the most played song of the 21st century on uk radio. And englands netballers could qualify for the semi finals of the netball world cup in liverpool today. They need to beat trindad and tobago. Coming up, gazing at the moon weve got some spectacular pictures to show you of the Lunar Eclipse. Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at 9. Comments made by President Trump about four congresswomen have been condemned as racist by the us house of representatives. The president called for these women from minority backgrounds to go back to their countries of origin, despite all being us citizens. Shortly after the vote, a democrat politician called for mr trump to be impeached. 0ur north america correspondent david willis reports. A row that started in cyberspace became all the more human, not to mention personal, on the floor of the nations capital, a
In six uk cities today. 56 will allow films to be downloaded in seconds. Ill be asking if its coverage is fair and good value. How Driverless Cars could revolutionise the lives of future pensioners. A cloudy but mild start to the day. Some heavy rain in the north, brightest skies in the Northern Isles, and the south east will feel quite humid. Its thursday the 30th of may. Our top Story University tuition fees in england should be cut by £1,700 a year, according to a government review published today. It also suggests that students from poorerfamilies should receive grants to cover living costs. But there are concerns that extending the period over which graduates pay back loans from 30 to a0 years could reduce the benefit of any fee cut. Heres our education correspondent, frankie mccamley. Six students at one college, each with a different plan for their future. Some want to go to university, for others apprenticeships are on the cards. For francesco, money is a big part of her decis