As the death toll rises to 20. The weather gets in the way of the first day of the fourth ashes test. But not even a stray beach ball could stop steve smith, as he helps australia into a strong start at old trafford. The wind will not be quite as strong today there. But also it will be a dry day by and large with few showers around. The full forecast here on brea kfast. Its thursday september 5. Our top story another night of drama here in westminster. The bill designed to stop a no deal brexit could become law on monday after the government announced it will complete its passage through the lords by the end of tomorrow. Labour rejected borisjohnsons plea for an earlier election saying they will only agree to go to the country once the legislation has been passed. Our Political Correspondent Jonathan Blake reports. Chris mason. What do we know now . The house of lords were discussing until 20 minutes past one. Some even turned up minutes past one. Some even turned up with blankets expe
It says house prices are falling. So whats really happening to the Property Market . Ill get an expert view. In sport, a match english women cant afford to lose. Australia is batting first. They have lostjust one wicket. And carol has the weather. A cloudy start the day for many of us a cloudy start the day for many of us but patchy light rain drizzle. The skies will filter slowly southwards as a go through the day. More details in 15 minutes. Good morning, first, our main story. Theresa may is under pressure to restore stability to the government after the second resignation from her cabinet in a week. The International Development secretary, priti patel, stepped down last night after more questions were raised about her unauthorised meetings with israeli politicians. The departure of ms patel has fuelled opposition accusations that the government is in chaos, and mrs may is losing her authority. Heres our Political Correspondent, alex forsyth. Arriving in london, priti patel could ha
Wholl meet ministers later. They say big shops selling non essential items are taking all of their christmas trade. Today we have some squally rain and gusty winds across the north and west of the uk. Some early fog in the south east and generally to day more cloud developing through the day. All the details in about ten minutes. Its wednesday november the 11th. Our top story. A plan to get students home from English Universities in time for christmas has been published by the government. The operation will involve mass coronavirus testing and a planned travel window in early december. Scotland and wales are expected to announce similar plans in the coming days. Dan johnson reports. A negative test result could be the passport students need for the journey home at christmas with a week set aside at the end of englands lockdown as a travel window to return to their families. Departures will be staggered by universities to manage the numbers moving each day. It should lift the question m
The brits are going well at the masters, and even rory mcilroy, recovered from that sinking feeling, to stay involved with everything to play for. Good morning. It is a mild weekend for all of us, but unfortunately we are going to see some wet and windy weather at times. I will have all the details coming up shortly. Its saturday, 14th november. Our top story the Prime Minister is said to want to clear the air and move on after his chief adviser, Dominic Cummings, left downing street for the last time following a long running power struggle. Mr cummings, whos been one of the most influential figures in westminster in recent years, is expected to continue his work from home until he leaves his post in mid december. Our Political Correspondent nick eardley reports. Leaving by the front door for the last time, Dominic Cummings, who had been Boris Johnsons last time, Dominic Cummings, who had been borisjohnsons most senior, influential aid, but whose time at the heart of government is over