Of remembering him. The artist sir howard hodgkin, who has died at the age of 8a. Newsnight is coming up on bbc two. Heres kirsty. Tonight, David Camerons former Director Of Communications when he was Prime Minister tells us that being perceived to have broken a manifesto pledge on National Insurance is a very difficult position for the government. Join me now on bbc two. In ten minutes time the papers takes a look at the headlines, followed by the main headlines in the iipm bulletin. In another chance to see newsnight at 11 15pm. Hello and welcome to sportsday. Im hugh woozencroft. Your main stories this evening england wrap up a series whitewash over west indies, inspired by a century from alex hales in the final odi. Could a poor pitch in rostov interrupt Manchester Uniteds Europa League challenge . And warrington are still awaiting their first win of the Super League Season after defeat to champions wigan. Good evening, plenty to come, but first england have thrashed west indies in
Trade in baby chimps. One of the great artists of his Generation Tributes are paid to the british painter sir Howard Hodgkin, whos died at the age of 8a. And coming up in sportsday on bbc news theres an away goal for Manchester United in their Europa League last 16 tie. But theyre held to a draw by russians fc rostov. Good evening. The Prime Minister has insisted that the controversial change announced in the budget to increase National Insurance for Self Employed workers is simpler, fairer and more progressive. Theresa may refused to accept that the government had broken a Manifesto Pledge, saying the promise had only extended to one kind of National Insurance. But the move has angered a number of conservative backbenchers and been roundly criticised by labour. Our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports. Brussels is rarely a place where british Prime Ministers can find a retreat, but theresa may entered discreetly into the summit, in a hurry for the talks. Not for her the grand arr
Of remembering him. The artist sir howard hodgkin, who has died at the age of 8a. Newsnight is coming up on bbc two. Heres kirsty. Tonight, David Camerons former Director Of Communications when he was Prime Minister tells us that being perceived to have broken a manifesto pledge on National Insurance is a very difficult position for the government. Join me now on bbc two. In ten minutes time the papers takes a look at the headlines, followed by the main headlines in the iipm bulletin. In another chance to see newsnight at 11 15pm. Hello and welcome to sportsday. Im hugh woozencroft. Your main stories this evening england wrap up a series whitewash over west indies, inspired by a century from alex hales in the final odi. Could a poor pitch in rostov interrupt Manchester Uniteds Europa League challenge . And warrington are still awaiting their first win of the Super League Season after defeat to champions wigan. Good evening, plenty to come, but first england have thrashed west indies in
Analysis of live music is taking place. We look at the big issues for the industry. In sport impossible to play any better that was Jose Mourinhos assessment of his Manchester United side, as they bagged an away goal in europe. It brought london to a standstill and killed thousands more than 60 years after the great smog, well find out whats being done to improve the capitals air quality today. Nick has the weather. After so much loose guide yesterday, a bit of rain in northern and western parts. Still mild but not as lovely as yesterday. Youll forecast for friday and your weekend weather. Good morning. First, our main story. Schools in england are being forced to cut gcse and a level courses in an effort to balance the books, according to a Head Teachers union. The association of school and College Leaders has warned Budget Pressures are driving up class sizes and causing them to cancel things like school trips. Our education correspondent Gillian Hargreaves reports. Peter woodman mig
Than they ever thought possible. Whats that doing in here . Thats a plate of mashed potato. We are lucky that trump will provide most of the jokes for the foreseeable future. Hello and welcome to the programme. Were live until 11am. If youre a pupil or teacher in a school where subjects are being cut, do get in touch with us. Have you studied or taught one of the less popular subjects like german . Does it matter if the fewer people get to take it in the future . Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use victoria live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Its been announced that British Telecom and its openreach service, which runs the uks Broadband Infrastructure, are to be legally separated. Telecoms regulator, ofcom, says openreach will become a distinct company with its own staff, management and strategy. Ofcom had been pushing for the move following complaints about poor levels of service and had threatened to force bt to l