Good afternoon, and welcome to the Bbc News at one. Several major Trade Unions have appealed directly to Sir Keir Starmer to reverse the decision to take away the Winter Fuel Payment for millions of pensioners. The plan to make it means tested was announced shortly after the election, with both the prime Minister And Chancellor insisting its necessary, and the money needs to be spent elsewhere. But tomorrow some of the governments own mps plan to abstain from a Commons Vote on the change, rather than backing it. Our Employment Correspondent Zoe Conway has the latest. Trade unions are celebrating that the Labour Party is back. For Trade Unions are celebrating that the Labour Party is back. The Labour Party is back. For the first time in the Labour Party is back. For the first time in 15 the Labour Party is back. For the first time in 15 years the Labour Party is back. For the first time in 15 years under the Labour Party is back. For the first time in 15 years under a first time in 15 y
All of that after todays sports headlines. Englands cricketers crashed to defeat against Sri Lanka this afternoon at the oval their worst loss under brendon mccullum. It was a match they controlled to begin with, but their opponents clawed themselves back into it, thanks to a stunning century from Pathum Nissanka. England missing out on Summer Series clean Sweep Asjoe Wilson reports. Monday mornings simple question. Tell me whos going to win today . Sri lanka. Well, why not . If all went to plan, they wouldnt be here long. The final innings to resume, one wicket down, 219 to reach. This way for the chase. There was one Way England could stop Sri Lanka take wickets quickly and, if needed, dramatically. Commentator and bashir, what a catch shoaib bashir s Boundary Dive raised England Hopes and made the score 108 2, but Pathum Nissanka was in his batting zone. Aggression and controlm the Combination England lacked in this match and that Victory Target was approaching. With nissanka timing
Hello again. You often find in sport the problem with giving Something a memorable name is that it makes it easier to criticise. Just ask var. Englands revolutionary aggressive approach in Test Cricket Isnt quite as catchy as bazball. And even though the team itself and the man after whom it is named, coach brendon mccullum. Dont use it. The term has stuck. And guess what . Its facing a bit of criticism. England were heading towards a first perfect Test Summer for 20 years, but their 100 record was ended in the final match with Sri Lanka winning by eight wickets at the oval with the home Sides Method not quite working. Joe wilSon reports. Monday mornings simple question. Tell me whos going to win today . Sri lanka. Well, why not . If all went to plan, they wouldnt be here long. The final innings to resume, one wicket down, 219 to reach. This way for the chase. There was one Way England could stop Sri Lanka take wickets quickly and, if needed, dramatically. Commentator and bashir, what
The Nordic States Have made Child Care Support and paid parental leave more affordable that has increased Birth Rates a tiny bit. But not notably. So how do you address it . Thats a good question, because ive not got the slightest idea how you address it. Clearly a massive problem for pretty much every developed nation in the western world. Here in the uk the Birth Rate is the lowest on record last year, i mean, theyve absolutely gone through theyve absolutely gone through the floor nowhere near replacing the population without significant immigration, just at the moment when many people in the western world seemed to be very against increased immigration. So it really does beg very important questions about who is going to be paying the Tax Money in the future, who is going to be looking after it all in our old age. How a society going to support itself . There isnt a simple answer. Its been a sort of being pressed in this country and quite possibly in the united states is well aware
Of the summer for england as they beat Sri Lanka in the second test at lords. Also coming up on sportsday before 8pm. Marc marquez ends a three year Barren Run to win the spanish motogp. And 15 stages in to the vuelta a espana, but its still not clear whos going to win the Red Jersey yet. Welcome along, thank you forjoining us. We start at Old Trafford, where before the Game Manchester united manager erik ten hag had asked his team to bring the fire, but it was liverpool who burnt far brighter today. Luis diaz and Mohammed Salah Lighting their path to a 3 0 win at the home of their fierecest rivals. It means they keep pace with Manchester City at the top of the early Premier League table, with three wins from three, as Ben Croucher reports. If you want to endear yourself to fans, how about winning at Old Trafford in your first attempt as Liverpool Boss . So, arne slot, this Premier League Management Lark Isnt Half bad, is it . They had already had a goal disallowed when they opened uni