0xfam says the behaviour of some staff was totally unacceptable. The n60 insists it did inform the Charity Commission, even issuing a press release at the time, and denies a cover up. 0xfam was actually proactive in going to the british public, the department for International Development and the Charity Commission to explain that there had been serious misconduct and wed taken action. The government, which gives 0xfam more than £30 million a year, says. The way this appalling abuse of Vulnerable People was dealt with raises serious questions that 0xfam must answer. Today, fresh claims some of the disgraced staff gotjobs at other aid agencies because 0xfam failed to warn them about the misconduct. This is a shudderingly awful tale, terrible on every single level. And, of course, it eclipses the fact that 0xfam is one of the most brilliant humanitarian organisations in the world. 0xfam has worked in haiti for a0 years, helping more than half a million desperately poor people. Now the b
It and what it means for eight million customers. Good morning. And in sport, a suprise win for the underdogs in americas super bowl. The Philadelphia Eagles beat the favourites, the new England Patriots, by a0 to 33. Its the first time theyve won the title. Let me hear you, minneapolis and Justin Timberlake wows the crowds at half time. Ending up dancing in the crowd. And its getting cold out there. Carol can tell us how cold. A few warnings. Good morning. A cold start to the day. The risk of ice on untreated surfaces. Wind from the east. Some of us will have snow from the west. I will have more in 15 minutes. Thank you. Good morning. First, our main story. The eus chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, will visit downing street today for talks about a possible transitional period after britain leaves the european union. The government has indicated it remains determined to leave the European Customs Union after brexit. The move is seen as an attempt to defuse a growing row within the cons
In our election blind date series. Today, cambridge historian mary beard and strip club owner Peter Stringfellow. You look slightly distinguished, quite hunky. You are quite a pretty lady. Get that on camera welcome to the programme, were live until 11am. Were also talking about Ariana Grandes one love Manchester Concert to raise money for people affected by the manchester bombing. Tickets go on sale at 10am this morning. Well have the details and wed love to hear from you if youre planning to go. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victorialive. If you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. Theresa mays political opponents have criticised her for not taking part in a seven way General Election debate. She was accused of lacking guts during the 90 minute event. Lets get more from our political guru norman smith. Is it possible to say who one . It was probably the Television Volume button as people try
I can work from home and i think we should if it means that the infection rate remains low. So, i think we need to do everything. I feel sorry for people with parents and children, being stuck at home. In scotland, the first minister Nicola Sturgeon goes further from tomorrow people will not be allowed to visit each others homes. By acting early and substantially, we hope these new measures will be in place for a shorter period than would be the case if we waited longer to act. As plans for fans to return to stadiums are put on hold, sports clubs call for emergency funding. And the coronavirus death toll in the United States has now passed 200,000 the worst hit country in the world. The Prime Minister has further tightened restrictions across england to try to stop the spread of coronavirus. Borisjohnson told mps the country is at a perilous turning point and that now is the time to act. He said the measures are likely to last for the next six months. They include reversing government
Diesel and petrol cars wont be sold from 2030, part of a green Industrial Revolution to tackle Climate Change and create jobs. Across the world, it is the uk that is leading the world in tackling one of the gravest problems that this planet faces. A 65 year old man has been arrested in belfast in connection with the birmingham pub bombings in 197a. 21 people died in the ira attack. The lost whaling station at the end of the world now a beacon of hope as the whales return and thrive. The pharmaceutical company, pfizer, says its latest data suggests that its Coronavirus Vaccine is even more effective than first thought, with the jab working well across all ethnicities and age groups. The firm says the vaccine has passed safety checks, and is now ready for approval by authorities around the world. So what are the next steps for the vaccine in the uk . Health secretary matt hancock told mps last week that the nhs will be ready to roll out the new vaccine if it gets approved. He said he has