Opener at hampden. Stop a murky start but for most of us Warm Sunshine developing today, watch out for more heavy thundery rain in the south. I will have the details. Its Friday 6th of september. The Home Secretary Will chair a meeting of senior ministers, Intelligence Agencies and Law Enforcement Bodies Today to discuss how to tackle criminal gangs which smuggle people across the channel. 12 people died on tuesday when their small boat came apart off the french coast. Yvette cooper said this showed the moral imperative of dismantling the gangs. Our home editor, mark easton, reports. The government claims the deaths of 12 migrants in the channeljust off the french coast earlier this week is evidence of both the moral imperative in destroying the smuggling gangs, and also that measures to disrupt the criminal networks are having an impact. The Home Office says it suggests the Business Model of the smugglers is under pressure. More people are being crammed into less seaworthy vessels, wi
Welcome back to grenfell, im annita mcveigh. Were continuing our coverage ands final report from the investigation into thIs tragedy in which 72 people died. We are continuing to look at reaction to what was said in that report. That the bereaved families and the survivors Fight Forjustice while the deputy prime minIster Angela Rayner has said it Is completely unacceptable that people are still living in homes covered with dangerous parting of the type that was on Grenfell Tower seven years after the fire. Yesterdays final report into the dIsaster Is said all toto 72 deaths were avoidable. The government also wants police and prosecutors to take action as quickly as possible. At criminal charges could include corporate manslaughter. Survivors and relatives of those of diet have now said they have had apologies but carry no Fight Forjustice goes on. Antonio and miguel managed to escape the fire. And tony and hIs wife knocked on the doors of other flats on the 13th Floor Warning friends
Can claim back. A 30th Gold for paralympicsgb as Faye Rogers wins a thrilling 510 100m Butterfly final In Paris. Whats occurring on Barry Island . The cast of Gavin Stacey have been spotted filming the last ever episode of the much loved comedy. Sunshine and showers across the uk, one or two saying dry. Feeling fresher for many but the humid air will make a comeback later this week. I will have the details. Its wednesday 4th september. Our main story. A pregnant woman and six children are among at least a dozen people who died when their small boat capsized off the french Coast Yesterday 51 others were rescued, some are in a critical condition. It is the biggest single loss of life so far in the channel this year. The government insists its taking action to target the criminal Smuggling Gangs, describing the deaths as truly horrific. Our Paris Correspondent Andrew Harding reports. French Rescue Helicopters busy once again, bringing casualties from the sea to the shore. This the scene a
We are empty inside now. Following the death of a pensioner in leicestershire. Bim kohli, who was 80, was attacked on sunday while out walking his dog. Devastating britains Jack Draper powers through to his first Grand Slam Semi Final at the Us Open. He hasnt dropped a set all tournament. Getting every last ounce out of her self to claim the Gold Medal. And Dame Sarah Storey wins her 18th Paralympics Gold Medal in a glittering career in paris. And stay with us here on Bbc News and stay with us here on Bbc News for continuing Coverage And Analysis for continuing Coverage And Analysis from our team of correspondents from our team of correspondents in the uk and around the world. In the uk and around the world. Good evening from Grenfell Tower in West London, Grenfell Tower in West London. It has stood shrouded for seven years now since the devastating fire broke outjust after midnight onjune 1a, 2017. The flames were so fierce, it took firefighters more than 2a hours to get the blaze und
A member of his Campaign Team told local media, villavicencio was about to get into a car when a man stepped forward and shot him in the head. His death was confirmed on social media by current president guillermo lasso. Ecuador s president ial election is scheduled to take place on 20 august. Wildfires are raging across the us state of hawaii. Officials there say that at least six people have died and many are injured, with some in a critical condition. These are the scenes out in maui and the big island that locals are calling apocalyptic. Locals are calling apocalyptic. The Historic Town of lahaina was one of the hardest hit, with reports that its now mostly reduced to ash. Crews there and across the islands are engaged in search and rescue, with evacuations under way for more than 13,000 people. But as residents try to escape, some are finding that many of the major roads are blocked and too dangerous to use. Lieutenant governor sylvia luke, whos serving as acting governor, issued