To thunderstorms as weather warnings are extended by the met office across a large part of southern england that came after the hottest day of the year so far. Far. After some big thunderstorms last night. Still a few showers across the south today, but for many there will be some pleasant warm spring sunshine, especially so in western scotland. Could last into tomorrow as well. Join me later for a full forecast. Me later for a full forecast. And the sport this morning. Jadon sancho may have been a little bit rubbish at Manchester United. Sorry jadon, but hes flying back again at dortmund as they beat Paris Saint Germain in they beat Paris Saint Germain in the first leg of the Champions League semi final. Rocket ronny is knocked out of the World Snooker championships and the olympic flame. Hes on board a ship somewhere in the mediterranean bound for france. Mediterranean bound for france. Good morning to you. Im Stephen Dixon and im Ellie Costello, and this is breakfast on gb news. On
Some doctors who may disagree. But first, lets get the news with ray allison. With ray allison. Thanks, nigel. Good evening. Our top stories tonight. The Prime Minister has announced plans to increase defence spending to 2. 5 of gdp by 2030. Dufing spending to 2. 5 of gdp by 2030. During a trip to poland, rishi sunak said the budget will reach £87 billion by the end of the decade. Addressing troops in a military hangar, he also said the uk Defence Industry will be put on a war footing. Mr sunak described the plans as the biggest strengthening of our National Defence in a generation. As churchill said in 1934, to urge the preparation of defence is not to insert the imminence of war. On the contrary, if war was imminent, preparations for defence would be too late. I believe we must do more to defend our country, our interests and our values. So today im announcing the biggest strengthening of our National Defence. For a generation. We defence. For a generation. We will increase defence
Well, that announcement comes as rishi sunak warned that president putin will not stop at the polish border if his assault on ukraine is allowed to continue. Earlier, britain pledged its largest ever package of aid for kyiv, worth £500 million during the warsaw trip. The pm is holding talks with the leaders of poland, germany and nato, warning that the defence of ukraine is essential to our joint security. Ukraines president zelenskyy has welcomed the package, which includes long range missiles, armoured vehicles and boats. Well, on the vehicles and boats. Well, on the day that five channel migrants died off the french coast, including a four year old child, six gb news can reveal that more than 250 others have crossed to the uk on a small boat, got into difficulties off wimereux beach near boulogne, before 2 am. A number of other migrants were rescued, with at least one now critically ill in hospital. Five critically ill in hospital. Five other small boats have now been received by b
Floor. But far right members of the house are threatening his speakership over funding for the war torn country. Well have more of the dysfunction on capitol hill in just a moment. Well also bring you the latest from arizona following an emotionally charged meeting in the State Legislature over the civil war abortion ban. Plus an update on the attempt just days before the Jury Selection is set to begin. Good morning and welcome to Way Too Early on this thursday, april 11th. Im jonathan lemire. Thanks for starting your day with us. A day after an Arizona Supreme Court ruled a 160yearold near total abortion ban is enforceable, republicans in the State Legislature blocked efforts to repeal thalaw that dates back to the year 1864. The move comes amid several republicans and democrats calling for an end to the law. But the gop in arizonas Legislature Said theyd be closely reviewing the high courts ruling and listening to their constituents in order to determine how to proceed. Republican le
Unfolding and hoisting a massive american flag. Im nervous. At the same time theres an emotional reunion at philly international. Im home Sergeant Jason stott greeted by his immediate family. A well surprise after he spent nine months in kuwait. Back in blackwood, friends, family and the Fire Department were ready when he was escorted back in to the neighborhood. Very special weve all been waiting for him to come home. You never know what the turn out is going to be. Never know if theyll come back or not so yeah im glad to see that hes home and its a nice day to do it on thanksgiving. Reporter and this was a surprise. A thankful gathering Sergeant Stott was back on home soil. He married last december and was deployed three weeks later as part of a military supply and support company for the army reserves. Its hard. It really s it really does make you appreciate every day having your loved one come home. Sergeant stott overwhelmed by the hometown greeting and the fact that the u. S. Mil