After months of wrangling, mps release a report accusing rbs of mistreating thousands of small firms. Also in the next hour, hopes of a medical breakthrough. The new treatment bringing hope to children with a rare blood vessel disorder that causes facial disfigurement. And by royal approval the queen makes a surprise appearance at the front row of London Fashion week the first time shes attended it. Hello, good evening. Welcome to bbc news. Oxfam has revealed that its investigating 26 more cases of alleged Sexual Misconduct after it emerged that some of its former staff had paid women for sex in haiti when they were dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake in 2010. Bosses from the charity were questioned by mps in the commons today. They said the scandal had prompted 7,000 people to stop making regular donations to oxfam. 0ur Diplomatic Correspondent James Landale reports. In 2010, haiti was flooded with aid workers, most there to help the country recover from the earthquake. But s
Of bullets in rapid succession. He said he would also support a modest tightening of background checks for gun purchasers. Survivors of last weeks School Shooting in florida have marched on washington to call for tougher laws. And at the Winter Olympics, team gbs Womens Curling Team have beaten the reigning champions canada to reach the semi finals. It means the Canadian Women have failed to win a medal for the first time in olympic history. Good morning. Its wednesday 21st february. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The met police has lost an appeal at the Supreme Court against two victims of black cab rapist john worboys who won compensation for its failings. The women were raped by worboys in 2003 and 2007 and said their treatment by police, who failed to believe their reports, caused them mental harm. The Supreme Court unanimously dismissed the polices appeal. Our Home Affairs Correspondent june kelly is at the Supreme Court. What did the lawyers for the two women ar
Good friday agreement was signed, cementing peace in northern ireland. Now, the dow up brexit supporting politicians think it should be rewritten. Some say is reckless. We will hear the irish governments view. Now there are brexit supporting politicians who think that. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The United Nations says its deeply concerned about the fate of hundreds of thousands of people in the syrian district of Eastern Ghouta, which is still under rebel control. Syrian Government Forces have carried out some of the heaviest bombardments of recent years, supported by the russian military. Activists say that in the past three days of airstrikes and artillery fire, some 200 people, including children, have been killed in Eastern Ghouta. This report by our middle east editor, jeremy bowen, contains some distressing images. This could be the beginning of the end of a rebellion in Eastern Ghouta that began in 2012. All the other smaller rebel held enclaves around damascus have
Parents at st. Marys Catholic Primary School told me ofce the concerns about air pollution affecting Childrens Health. This morning High Court Ruled that the Government Air quality plan is. What does it Prime Minister feel is worse, losing for the third time in the high court, or 40,000 unnecessary deaths and impact on Childrens Health of the uks unsustainable airquality . The issue the honorable lady has raised about air quality is important and thats why weve been taking action to improve air quality. But can i just say to the honorable lady the way she has described the courts decision this morning i dont think properly reflects the decision that the court has given. If i could just perhaps, mr. Speaker, explained to thein houe because we do welcome the fact that the court has dismissed the complaint relating to five cities with major airquality problems, has now that we are taking appropriate action. They have agreed the modeling we used to support the 2017 airquality plan is sound
Stamford bridge with the latest as chelsea take on barcelona in the champions league. And coming upon sportsday on bbc news, could chelsea get the better of barcelona in the first leg of their last 16 tie good evening. The United Nations says its deeply concerned about the fate of hundreds of thousands of people in the syrian district of Eastern Ghouta, which is still under rebel control. Syrian Government Forces have carried out some of the heaviest starved and bombed into submission. Explosion, screaming now, it looks to be Eastern Ghoutas turn as the regime pushes for decisive victory around the capital. Screaming sirens activists in Eastern Ghouta say this is as bad as its been. You can hear the shout and crying of women and children through the windows of their homes and the missiles and mortars dropping on us like rain. There is nowhere to hide from this nightmare in Eastern Ghouta. A generation has been born into the war. Dozens have been killed by it in the last few hours in Ea