For the first time after hundreds of women made allegations of Sexual Abuse against former owner mohamed Al Fayed. Michael ward said in a statement the company failed our colleagues and that he wanted to make it clear that he was not aware of criminality and abuse. Our correspondent, helena wilkinson, is in knightsbridge. Helena. This is the first time we have heard from Michael Ward since the Bbc Documentary last week. Let me read you a bit more of the statement we have had in the last hour. He says he wanted to convey his personal horror at the revelations that have emerged over the past week. He says that we have all seen the survivors bravely speak about the terrible abuse they suffered at the hands of former owner mohamed Al Fayed. We failed our colleagues and for that we are deeply sorry. The statement also goes on to say, i feel it is important to make it clear that i was not aware of his criminality and abuse. While it is true rumours of his behaviour circulated in the public d
Cafes and bars as workspaces . We talk to the businesses making sure that hosting workers pays. First grand Slam Quarterfinalfor Jack draper, the first british player in mens singles to reach the last day of the Us Open since Andy Murray eight years ago. More of you should see at least a little bit of Sunshine Today but they will still be shower clouds around. I will have all the details. Good morning. Its tuesday the 3rd of september. PhOne companies are to meet with Government Ministers to discuss measures to tackle crime, after the number of Snatch Thefts more than doubled in england and wales over the last year. The government says the rise is down to an increase in demand for second hand smartphOnes both in the uk and overseas. Our correspondent Frances Read has the details. Audacious. Easy. A quick snatch, and its gOne. Pins and facial recognition help, but theyre not a solution. And its often young people who are being targeted in places like parks and outside transport hubs. Th
Hello this is bbc news with shaun ley. The headlines. The queen has opened a new session of parliament, brexit and the nhs are at the heart of the new governments legislative agenda. More than 30 bills have been announced, with seven covering the uks depature from the eu. A cash injection for the nhs is to be made law. There were also promises of safer streets with the recuitment of more Police Officers and tougher action on the most dangerous criminals. Scotlands first minister, Nicola Sturgeon has set out her plans for another independence referendum and has warned borisjohnson not to block the will of the scottish people. New figures reveal the worst ever performance at accident and emergency units in welsh hospitals. Fewer than 75 of patients were seen within four hours in november. Reports from moscow say at least one person has been killed in a shooting called on the ministry of defence to do much more about racism. Reports from moscow say at least one person has been killed in a
He ends his International Career more rain for us, look how its been second only to Chris Patterson on the all time points list turning better across south west for scotland, with 714, mostly from kicking. England and wales, some heavy rain here, ive seen pictures of flash flooding in cornwall so some very laidlaw will continue to play club rugby with difficult travelling conditions. As Clermont Auvergne in france. This pushing north and west evening rush hour in Northern England. Even englands world cup winning captain, where the weather clears there will eoin morgan, has landed an ipl contract of more than half a million be heavy thundery showers and strong pounds, hell be joining gusty winds in the south coast of the kolkata knight riders. England. The rain thatjust was meanwhile english batsman alex hales Northern Ireland, southernmost parts of scotla nd helped his sydney thunder side beat Northern Ireland, southernmost parts of scotland later this afternoon, its a mild day, most o
Try to realise in the media do not realise it. A cold war between city and arsenal turned more hostile as city said it is surprising to hear plans are being made by arsenal to unveil our coach as their head coach on friday. On the basis that no contact is been made by the clip to address this matter. A semifinal against Manchester United but the questions afterwards are dominated by arsenal. Yesterday, from a press conference, 48 questions, 35 was about the counsellor did not to say anything more. When i get my next conference, i will answer. Anything more. When i get my next conference, iwillanswer. It anything more. When i get my next conference, iwill answer. It is enough. At the rumblings emerging from the emirates road that the deal was moving forward in the press conference and he said his goodbyes at Manchester City. But theyre not impressed with how this is been handled. Ina impressed with how this is been handled. In a week where the nights are longest, this is a deal that see