The number of patients having risk reducing surgery by a third. The more that we learn about the genetic components behind the increased risk of developing Breast Cancer in women who have got a Family History of the disease, the better that they can make choices about their health so that hopefully in the future, fewer people will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer. The new test is likely to be available on the nhs in manchester in around six months for women at high risk. They want it to be available eventually for all women and also hope they can extend their work to understand how all our genes affect our chances of developing other cancers. Jenny walrond, bbc news, manchester. Now with news of Lewis Hamiltons win injapan and the rest of the days sport lets cross to Lizzie Greenwood hughes at the bbc sport centre. Thank you. Lewis hamilton is on the verge of winning his fourth formula 1 world championship. He eased to victory in the japanese grand prix while his nearest rival Sebastien
Of the united states. Also this hour, the Royal Foundation announces a two Million Pound grant to help find Digital Solutions to Mental Health problems. Its the largest investment ever made by the Charitable Trust of the duke and duchess of cambridge and prince harry. And england may already be through, but can scotland and Northern Ireland guarantee a place in the world cup qualifier play offs . Three home teams in action, well have all the latest. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The former Prime Minister sir john major has weighed into the debate over theresa mays future, calling conservatives whore seeking to undermine the Prime Minister self absorbed and disloyal. Mrs may has admitted her difficult speech at the Party Conference last week had been uncomfortable for her but says shes resilient and determined to carry on in thejob. Heres our Political Correspondent susana mendonca. And there is some flash photography in her report. If i win, i shall continue as Prime Minister
And scotland being taken down a path we did not want, the case becomes ever stronger. Also this hour, the Royal Foundation announces a £2 million grant to help find Digital Solutions to Mental Health problems. Its the largest investment ever made by the Charitable Trust of the duke and duchess of cambridge and prince harry. And in sport at 7. 30, disappointment for scotland as their hopes for qualifying for next yea rs world cup come to an end. And in f1, Lewis Hamilton says he is taking nothing for granted in the title race despite opening a huge lead with victory in the japanese grand prix. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The former Prime Minister sirjohn major has weighed into the debate over theresa mays future, calling those conservatives who are seeking to undermine her self absorbed and disloyal. Mrs may has admitted her speech at the Party Conference last week had been uncomfortable for her but says shes resilient and determined to carry on in the job. Heres our Politica
Referendum until the brexit deal becomes clearer. It doesnt mean i will stop making the case for scotland being independent. As i say, with the chaos that engulfs the uk now and scotla nd chaos that engulfs the uk now and scotland being ta ken chaos that engulfs the uk now and scotland being taken down a path that we didnt want to go down, i think that case becomes ever stronger. Also this hour, a Royal Mission to find a digital way to improve our Mental Health. The Charitable Trust of the duke and duchess of cambridge and prince harry invests £2 million to help improve how we feel through technology. In sport, disappointment for scotland as their world cup dream is over but Northern Ireland are now assured a place in the play offs. And in formula 1, Lewis Hamilton says he is taking nothing for granted in the title race despite opening a huge lead with victory in the japanese grand prix. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The Regional Government in catalonia may delay the unilatera
Stronger. Scientists develop a gene test informing women how likely they are to develop Breast Cancer. It could soon be used on high risk groups. Also this hour the race across australia, fuelled by sun. Teams from around the world compete in ani,800 mile solar powered chase. It aims to Show Technology which could one day be used on our roads. In sport, Northern Ireland seals a place in the world cup play offs but theres disappointment for scotland. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Hundreds of thousands of people were on the streets of barcelona in a huge show of support for the unity of spain and against plans for the independence of catalonia. Spains worst political crisis for decades was sparked a week ago by a referendum on independence for the wealthy North Eastern region. Its home to around seven million people. Its government had said it planned to go ahead with a declaration of independence in the wake of the vote. But spains Prime Minister has warned of drastic action if