But when will it be ready . Hello. Welcome to The Programme. Im Lewis Vaughan jones. We start in russia, where ukrainian forces have destroyed a strategic bridge in the kursk region, cutting a supply route, as they continue their incursion into russian territory. In his nightly address, ukraines president zelensky said we see that the occupier is suffering losses, and this is useful, very useful for our defence. Hes described the territory captured by ukrainian forces since they launched their incursion 12 days ago as an Exchange Fund, implying they could be swapped for ukrainian regions occupied by moscow. From sumy, near the border with russia, heres our ukraine correspondent james waterhouse. Ukraine isntjust targeting russian troops, but their Supply Lines too. A missile makes light work of a major bridge in russias kursk region. It was a counteroffensive which surprised just about everyone. Apart from the ukrainian paratroopers whove released this footage. Complete with dramatic m
Bulk of been done it depends on the nature of what happens from here and out. There are still trades in the market for that there has been their ordinary trading currencies with up if they are more gradual in nature now that we know what the doj has done i think the markets can better absorb any further unwinding for them if theres a change to that Yield Differential Pressure between the us and japan, back at spock a bit more of that panic selling. Thats what could potentially stir markets up. Still dicey in the market, good to see some stability return. Still a number of unknowns in terms of the economic fortunes of the us moving ahead and the actions of Federal Reserve may do on the Interest Rate in the coming months. A number of uncertainties that the markets have to deal with for the time being. D0 have to deal with for the time beinu. , have to deal with for the time beinu. ~ being. Do you think the fed will be swift . Being. Do you think the fed will be swift . Its being. Do you
They will be safe as concern grows over dozens of planned protests in the coming days. Youre with bbc news. Kamala harris has addressed a rally in the us City Of Philadelphia a short while ago after choosing minnesota governor Tim Walz as her Running Mate. The current Vice President took over as the democratic Partys Nominee just over two weeks ago, Afterjoe Biden pulled out of the race. Lets hear what she had to say. Our campaign, our campaign is notjust a fight against donald trump. Our campaign this campaign is a fight for the future. Its a fight for the future. In pennsylvania, we fight for a future with affordable housing, affordable health care, affordable childcare, paid leave. We fight for a future where we build a broad based economy, where every american has the opportunity to own a home, to start a business, and to build wealth. Ms harris used the rally to introduce her Vice President ial pick Tim Walz. The man standing next to ms. Harris. He gave an impassioned speech to in
Lets start here in the uk where people are asking if christmas will be cancelled again this year or will englands Winter Covid Plan ensure the festive season gets the green light . All will be revealed later when the Uk Government sets out its plans to tackle the virus over the coming months. The government has now confirmed it will begin vaccinating 12 to 15 years olds and is expected to lay out plans for a Booster Scheme for those already vaccinated. The government is also expected to repeal parts of the coronavirus act, such as taking the power to close down the economy away from downing street. Joining me now is Kate Nicholls, chief executive of uk hospitality. Before we get on the winter, i havent talked to you for a while. Where are things at right now for the Hospitality Industry given the challenges, staff shortages, that kind of thing . Staff shortages, that kind of thin . Staff shortages, that kind of thin . , staff shortages, that kind of thing . The Hospitality Industry is