For the first time after hundreds of women made allegations of Sexual Abuse against former owner mohamed Al Fayed. Michael ward said in a statement the company failed our colleagues and that he wanted to make it clear that he was not aware of criminality and abuse. Our correspondent, helena wilkinson, is in knightsbridge. Helena. This is the first time we have heard from Michael Ward since the Bbc Documentary last week. Let me read you a bit more of the statement we have had in the last hour. He says he wanted to convey his personal horror at the revelations that have emerged over the past week. He says that we have all seen the survivors bravely speak about the terrible abuse they suffered at the hands of former owner mohamed Al Fayed. We failed our colleagues and for that we are deeply sorry. The statement also goes on to say, i feel it is important to make it clear that i was not aware of his criminality and abuse. While it is true rumours of his behaviour circulated in the public d
Labour claimed they can fund the Health Service and education by simply clamping down on those who dont pay tax. Who dont pay tax. Yes, most of us pay our taxes properly , but there are big properly, but there are Big Companies and quite a few individuals who really dont. Labour say if theyre elected, theyll be able to claw back some 5 billion a year from tax dodgers. But its much easier said than done. Said than done. And stop rushing kids to change gender. A landmark report will reveal very shortly that children who believe they are transgender may actually have Mental Health issues. So isnt it time we stopped allowing kids or even forcing them to make these life changing decisions. 7 these life changing decisions . Is a scorching britain or is it march the hottest ever . Apparently and the 10th straight month to set a temperature record, scientists claim its due to Climate Change and we need to act now. They say with urgency. Do we . That very heated debate ahead. I dont about rain,
Syrian children are allowed to leave a rebel held area of damascus. Tesco investigates after customers complained that their christmas turkey was rotten or had gone off. And england have had their best day on their ashes tour of australia so far. Alistair cook completed his first ashes century in 7 years. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. High winds and snow have caused disruption for much of england and wales. Thousands of homes and properties are without power in the midlands, the south west and parts of wales, after power lines were brought down overnight. Theres been disruption for passengers at birmingham and sta nsted airports, and collisions on the mi, m25 and a number of a roads caused by treacherous driving conditions have caused major delays. Viewers have been sending in pictures from their area , georgina tweeted this photo from the departure lounge at stansted airport, which has suffered delays due due to a closed runway, but has now reopened. But the weather hasnt be
And england have had their best day on their ashes tour of australia so far. Alistair cook completed his first ashes century in seven years. And coming up, mark kermode looks back at 2017s big film releases including the sequel to blade runner, thats the year in film in half an hour. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. High winds and snow have caused disruption for much of england and wales. Thousands of homes and properties are without power in the midlands, the south west and parts of wales, after power lines were brought down overnight. Theres been disruption for passengers at birmingham and sta nsted airports, and collisions on the mi, in the last few minutes stansted had is closed again. M25 and a number of a roads caused by treacherous driving conditions have caused major delays. Viewers have been sending in pictures from their area , georgina tweeted this photo from the departure lounge at Stansted Airport, which has suffered delays due to a closed runway, and reamins closed
A charity describes services as patchy and inconsistent. In sport, englands women are closing in on the draw they need to keep their hopes of regaining the ashes alive. Theyre just two wickets down on the final day of the test at the north sydney oval. Trebles going, shes gone. And a Campaign Begins to recruit a new generation of bell ringers for the Nations Church towers. And susan has the weather. Good morning. The sunshines more widespread across the uk today for this remembrance sunday. But there is a price to pay. It will feel particularly chilly. Our main story thousands of services will be held across the uk to remember those who died in two world wars and other conflicts. In london, veterans and military personnel willjoin members of the royal family for the National Service of remembrance at the cenotaph. For the first time, the queen will watch proceedings from a nearby balcony. Our royal correspondent Sarah Campbell has more. The queen and the duke of edinburgh attending las