To get their covid jab during freshers week. Holiday firms say they expect a surge in bookings, after Travel Restrictions in england are relaxed. France is recalling its ambassadors to australia and the united states, in protest over a security deal, which includes the uk. A month after the taliban takeover in afghanistan schools are reopening, but not for girls. And Nick Robinson isjoined by Health And Social Care secretary, sajid javid, in political thinking, in half an hour, here on bbc news. Good Evening And Welcome to bbc news. The Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, says protecting customers during a time of heightened global Gas Prices is an absolute priority for the government. Ministers have been holding urgent talks with representatives of the Energy Industry Today and more discussions about the way forward will take place on monday. There are some warnings the increased costs already affecting some businesses could also mean higher bills for domestic consumers. It s underst
The Business Secretary, Kwasi Kwarteng, says protecting customers during a time of heightened global Gas Prices is an absolute priority for the government. Ministers have been holding urgent talks with representatives of the Energy Industry Today and more discussions about the way forward will take place on monday. There are some warnings the increased costs already affecting some businesses could also mean higher bills for domestic consumers. Its understood that four small Energy Companies are set to go bust next week. Strong global demand is one of the reasons prices are at record highs. Emma pinchbeck is the Chief Executive of Energy Uk and earlier she explained what customers can do if they have concerns. What is clear is that there are record breaking prices at the moment having an impact on the industry. There are processes in place so that if anyone ends up impacted by this, their supplierfails or if anyone ends up impacted by this, their supplier fails or indeed they are strug
Relatives say the us apology, isnt enough. This was americas last act of war before it pulled out of afghanistan, and the decision to fire the missile smacks of panic. And what a legacy. After a Record Rise in wholesale Gas Prices, the Uk Government holds urgent talks with Energy Suppliers. And after 18 months of pandemic cancellations, the new York Philharmonic is back on stage on broadway. Hello and welcome if youre watching in the uk or around the world. After the french president ordered the recall of ambassadors To Australia and the us, washington says it plans to hold talks with senior french officials in the coming days to calm the diplomatic storm. The french ambassador To Australia has now left the country, describing as a huge mistake its decision to unilaterally cancel a Submarine Contract worth tens of billions of dollars. From paris, heres hugh schofield. For the americans, the australians and the british, its a new alliance to ensure stability in the pacific and thwart th
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