On the government to ban flavoured and Disposable Vapes to protect children against what they say is a growing epidemic in the uk. A bill aimed at restricting the Sale And Marketing of vapes, especially to children, Ran Out Of Time to pass into law under the last government. The British Medical Association says bold action is needed. Heres our Health Reporter michelle roberts. According to the latest estimates, around 8 of 11 to 17 year olds vape. Although its already illegal to sell E Cigarettes to anyone under 18, the British Medical Association says more needs to be done, and quickly, to protect children and young people from a vape epidemic. The bma wants Disposable Vapes and all flavoured ones to be banned. Its also calling for curbs on how vapes are marketed and sold, similar to cigarettes, with plain packaging and products kept behind the counter. If youre stopping smoking, you need a tobacco flavoured vape to jUst transfer from one to another. There is no need for any of the co
this latest split means she s on the lookout for her sixth in two years. and a warning from police for any fans trying to disrupt the fa cup final at wembley this weekend you will be dealt with speedily, they say. also coming up on sportsday frankie dettori reflects on a stellar career in the saddle and the joy of racing at epsom ahead of his final derby this weekend. just the most important race that we have got to offer, so it s my last one obviously. you know that, and we will try to make it count. hello there, and welcome along to sportsday. and england s test summer is under way. ben stokes and his side began their one off test with ireland at lord s ahead of the ashes against australia later this month. familiar faces with a starring role today. stuart broad with five wickets as england make early headway in a match they d expect to win. joe wilson is there for us. great to see you. a positive start for england then and a really reliable one from stuart broad as a
one of the big questions that will surround the ukraine defense contact group in germany on friday where 50 nations or so will come together to find and ship and organize weapons to ukraine revolves around the issue of tanks. congress and the white house engaged in a risky standoff as the u.s. reaches a 31.4 trillion borrowing limit. down by the river singer, songwriter, guitarist david crosby was an american music icon. david crosby was 81 years old. live from london, this is cnn newsroom with max foster and bianca nobilo. it is friday, january 20th. 9 a.m. here in london. 10 a.m. in ramstein, the airbase in germany where western allies are gathering at this hour to talk about ukraine s military needs and how they can help. lloyd austin is hosting the conference of more than 50 countries. the u.s. has already announced another $2.5 billion in aid including striker combat vehicles, more bradley fighting vehicles and avenger air defense systems but ukraine s pres
obviously the subject matter of this legislation is important, it affects a vulnerable, stigmatised group. but actually, the significance is much wider. the future of manchester united, jim radcliffe enters the bidding. and a0 years old today we remember the start of bbc breakfast time and a new chapter in british television. and coming up on the bbc news channel: he was last seen in international rugby playing for england, but three years on, ruaridh mcconnochie is picked in scotland s six nations squad. good evening. the future of electric car manufacturing in the uk has been dealt a blow with the collapse of britishvolt a maker of electric car batteries with most of its 300 staff made redundant with immediate effect. britishvolt had plans to build a giant factory in northumberland and was seen as a vital part of the industry s future in the uk. experts say several factories making batteries will be needed to support the future of car making as petrol and diesel eng
become could the uk s richest man own manchester united? andy murray powers to victory for his match at the australian open. it and coming up on the bbc news channel: harvey elliot s on target, but can liverpool seal their spot in the next round of the fa cup, with a win over wolves in their replay? good evening. the electric car battery company britishvolt has collapsed making most of its 300 staff redundant and putting the future of the uk s electric car making industry into serious jeopardy. the company had been planning to build a giant battery making factory in northumberland it was to be a vital part for britain s electric car industry with petrol and diesel engines being phased out by 2030. britishvolt had planned to make around 300,000 batteries a year to power around of a quarter of electric vehicles on the british market. but it has collapsed after months of trouble as it struggled to raise enough money to stay afloat. our business editor simonjack report