Business for £40 billion. The Christmas Spirit in edinburgh, as the Scottish Government uses its powers to change income tax for the first time. And the plans for deep ocean mining off Papua New Guinea are condemned by the worlds leading conservationists. That humanity should just plough on with no regard for the consequences, because they dont know what they are. And coming up on sportsday on bbc news, in a few hours england resume their quest to keep the ashes series alive on 305 4, thanks to a century from dawid malan. Good evening. Six months to the day since the devastating fire at grenfell tower, a service of remembrance has been held at st pauls cathedral for the bereaved families and survivors. For the First Time Since the tragedy, those affected came together to remember the 71 people who lost their lives. The congregation reflected the multi Cultural Community in west london where the disaster happened. The bishop of kensington told the congregation which included the prince
A five year inquiry into child sexual abuse in australia has handed over its final report, identifying abuse at more than 4,000 institutions, including religious institutions, sporting clubs, foster homes and the military. Up to 60,000 survivors may now be eligible for compensation. The Royal Commission heard harrowing testimony from survivors across australia. Its report stretches to 17 volumes. Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has paid tribute to the courage of those who came forward to gave evidence. Leonie sheedy is from the survivors Organisation Care leavers australia network. She travelled to canberra to see the report being handed over to the governor general. I can assure you, those commissioners have done this country proud, really. I think everybody here wouldnt you all agree . Cheering and you know, they took the shame and stigma from our hearts, and they carried it for the last five years. Well, it now needs to go to every government, state and federal, and it needs to go t
Religious institutions, sporting clubs, foster homes and the military. Up to 60,000 survivors may now be eligible for compensation. The Royal Commission heard harrowing testimony from survivors across australia. Its report stretches to 17 volumes. Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has paid tribute to the courage of those who came forward to gave evidence. Leonie sheedy is from the survivors Organisation Care leavers australia network. She travelled to canberra to see the report being handed over to the governor general. Ican i can assure you i can assure you go i can assure you go six commissioners have done this country proud. Do we agree . They took the shame and stigma from our hearts and carried it for the last five years. It now needs to go to every government, state and federal and it needs to go to the churches and charities and state governments and the churches and charities dont opt in to redress, then they lead they need to lose their charity tax exemptions. 0ur correspondent
A five year inquiry into child sexual abuse in australia has handed over its final report, identifying abuse at more than 4,000 institutions, including religious institutions, sporting clubs, foster homes and the military. Up to 60,000 survivors may now be eligible for compensation. The Royal Commission heard harrowing testimony from survivors across australia. Its report stretches to 17 volumes. Prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has paid tribute to the courage of those who came forward to gave evidence. Leonie sheedy is from the survivors Organisation Care leavers australia network. She travelled to canberra to see the report being handed over to the governor general. It is a very momentous day. You know, the country now knows that children in australias orphanages, childrens homes, missions and foster care were sexually used by the churches, charities and the state governments, and they know they can no longer hide this horrible history. It needs to be taught in every school, in every
Crystal blue caribbean sea. Nonstop flights are available from most major airports. More information for your vacation planning is available at aruba. Com. And now, bbc world news. Laura this is bbc world news america. Reporting from washington, i am laura trevelyan. Republicans unveil the final version of their tax overhaul as they draw closer to President Trumps first big legislative win. At the United Nations, the u. S. Urges north korea to stop weapons testing and earn the right to negotiate. And plans for deepsea mining are condemned by the worlds leading conservationist. Humanity should just plow on with no regard for the consequences, because they dont know what they are. Laura welcome to our viewers on Public Television in america and around the globe. Republicans have unveiled the final text of their ambitious tax overhaul, which would reduce the Corporate Tax rate to 21 . After lastminute changes seemed to win over wavering senators, a vote is expected next week. The Top Admi