Minister orders his officials to hold checks on goods coming to Northern Ireland from the rest of the uk. Russian troops on Ukraines Border now the United States is sending 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe to protect nato allies if war erupts. And the new patron of rugby union and rugby league the Duchess Of Cambridge takes over from prince harry. And coming up on the Bbc News Channel the womens team split from raith rovers and protest at the signing of david goodwillie. The former Scotland Striker was found by a civil court to have raped a woman. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The government has set out how it intends to fulfil its flagship manifesto promise of closing the gap between richer and poorer areas in the uk over the next eight years. The wide ranging plans laid out by the levelling up secretary, michael gove, include improving education and skills with a particular Focus On Raising Standards in 55 areas across england. A promise by 2030 to narrow the gap on
Northern and Western Scotland and Northern Ireland, the odd bit for western england and wales on Higher Ground but most areas will state largely dry. The breeze picks up in the north light in the south, and temperatures are pretty high for this time of year overnight, 7 9. 8 mild and cloudy start tomorrow, some spots open drizzle in northern and western areas. It might push into Northern England and wales but im hopeful of more breaks in the cloud to allow for more sunny spells in the afternoon but change is afoot further north and west of scotland, also in Northern Ireland with a cold front moving down, bringing wetter and windier weather, Gale Force Winds in excess of 50 mph in the far north west but a blustery day for all of us tomorrow. Double figure values across the board, turning colder behind this front as it suggests that the cold air sinks southwards across the country on thursday night and by friday morning it will be across the south east of england a wet start at times. Yo
Minister orders his officials to hold checks on goods coming to Northern Ireland from the rest of the uk. Russian troops on Ukraines Border now the United States is sending 3,000 troops to Eastern Europe to protect nato allies if war erupts. And the new patron of rugby union and rugby league the Duchess Of Cambridge takes over from prince harry. And coming up on the Bbc News Channel the womens team split from raith rovers and protest at the signing of david goodwillie. The former Scotland Striker was found by a civil court to have raped a woman. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The government has set out how it intends to fulfil its flagship manifesto promise of closing the gap between richer and poorer areas in the uk over the next eight years. The wide ranging plans laid out by the levelling up secretary, michael gove, include improving education and skills with a particular Focus On Raising Standards in 55 areas across england. A promise by 2030 to narrow the gap on
Northern and Western Scotland and Northern Ireland, the odd bit for western england and wales on Higher Ground but most areas will state largely dry. The breeze picks up in the north light in the south, and temperatures are pretty high for this time of year overnight, 7 9. 8 mild and cloudy start tomorrow, some spots open drizzle in northern and western areas. It might push into Northern England and wales but im hopeful of more breaks in the cloud to allow for more sunny spells in the afternoon but change is afoot further north and west of scotland, also in Northern Ireland with a cold front moving down, bringing wetter and windier weather, Gale Force Winds in excess of 50 mph in the far north west but a blustery day for all of us tomorrow. Double figure values across the board, turning colder behind this front as it suggests that the cold air sinks southwards across the country on thursday night and by friday morning it will be across the south east of england a wet start at times. Yo
And sword, a man, ora woman . Through to the quarterfinals. Hello. Its a controversial policy, attacked by human Rights Groups and subject to legal challenge. But today, the first of possibly hundreds of migrants, moved onto a barge docked off the coast of dorset, to be housed while they await the outcome of Asylum Applications. The government says the vessel, which will accomodate up to 500 men, will be better value than hotels costing 6 Million Pounds a day. But concerns have been raised about the possible impact on local services, and campaigners have called it a shameful way to treat people, who are often fleeing war or persecution. Danjohnson has our top story tonight, and we can join him now in portland, where the barge is docked. This is deeply controversial. Whether you are supportive of it or against it, a lot of people are, this marks a big moment, a key change in the states attitude towards refugees. That attitude which is projected on behalf of us all. What has happened her