Captain owen farrell back in form again to extend his sides lead. Thanks to the kicking of christian lealiifano, australia were still in contention, however, and straight after the break, marika koroibetes blistering pace reduced the deficit tojust a point. But englands threat came from all positions. The power of prop Kyle Sinclair proving unstoppable, as they reasserted control. Thanks to some magnificent defence and Owen Farrells boot, they never looked like relinquishing it. Anthony watsons late interception try sealing a hard fought but ultimately convincing victory. England through, then, to a first semifinal for 12 years, and by a scoreline that will make their rivals sit up and take notice. If england wanted to put down a real marker at this world cup, well, theyve just done it. That was one of their great wins, certainly the most important of coach eddiejones tenure. The rfu had set him a minimum target of reaching the last four. Now his team have achieved that in such a fashi
Theresa mays deal. Does it work for Small Businesses . This has a prospect of passing. Looking at the votes for theresa may steel it had no ability to get through the parliament and the deal was inferior to this one. In terms of the elements there is a debate on divergences and contents of the deal but the fact it can get through, it is like event diagram of these three key actors in this process which will bring so much for Small Business it is worth going for. wish we could speak more. We are out of time. That is the opinion of Small Business leaders. We are waiting for a letter from Small Business leaders. We are waiting for a letterfrom number 10 and a letter from waiting for a letterfrom number 10 and a letterfrom donald waiting for a letterfrom number 10 and a letter from donald tusk. Waiting for a letterfrom number 10 and a letterfrom donald tusk. Now lets get a look at the weather with louise lear. Good evening. Sunday will be a drier day across the country. Still a few scatter
To world news today. The foreign secretary, borisjohnson, says he has had frank and constructive talks with his iranian counterpart in tehran over the case of british iranian Nazanin Zaghari ratcliffe whos been injail since 2016. Our Diplomatic Correspondent James Robbins reports. It could look routine, shaking hands before talks. But there is nothing routine about this encounter. The foreign secretary looking uncharacteristically tense, and with good reason. He wants to improve relations, but also criticise some of irans actions, while arguing for prison releases, including of Nazanin Zaghari ratcliffe, a case many accuse him of damaging because of loose talk last month. Watching anxiously with me in london, nazanins husband, who has campaigned day in, day out for freedom since she was arrested last year. Im sure it will make a difference, him being there, raising her case, and in the context of a lot of other stuff, can only help improve relations, can only lead to a better case for
Johnny hallyday who died on wednesday aged 7a. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The foreign secretary, borisjohnson, says he has had frank and constructive talks with his iranian counterpart in tehran over the case of british iranian Nazanin Zaghari ratcliffe whos been injail since 2016. The mother of one is serving a 5 year prison term on charges of spying and trying to overthrow the iranian government, which she denies. The two hour meeting covered a number ofareas, including mrs zaghari ratcliffes situation. We will have a full report on this atio. We will have a full report on this at10. 10 we will have a full report on this at 10. 10 when viewers on bbc one join us. Before that our Diplomatic Correspondent has been speaking to nazanins husband, richard. Its obvious that nazanin is not coming home with the foreign secretary, but do you think there is any evidence this series of meetings could make a difference . Im sure it will make a difference, him being there, him raising t