than yesterday. gusty winds in the east easing. more gates in northern ireland. more details later in the programme. it's wednesday, 6th october. our top story... the £20 per week uplift to universal credit, brought in to support those on low incomes during the pandemic, is being withdrawn from today. the payment is claimed by more than 5.8 million people in england, scotland and wales. borisjohnson has defended the cut, arguing that the taxpayer should not subsidise low wages through the benefits system. our social affairs correspondent michael buchanan reports. nicola flower used to work three jobs — as a seamstress, cleaner and shop assistant — until she was diagnosed with breast cancer two years ago. side effects of different treatments have weakened her body. the cut to universal credit is consuming her mind. i might have to wear more clothes, not have the heating on so much. i'm really worried about the joint situation because when it's colder you can feel it. i've noticed it the past couple of days, the difference. i'm going to need the heating