yeah, it was like a dream come true. we ll be examining the government decision, and reporting from egypt on the plight of families separated by the violence. also tonight. the bbc chairman richard sharp resigns, after a report finds he was not open about his dealings with borisjohnson when he interviewed for the chairman s job. it is right to prioritise the interest of the bbc. i feel that this matter may well be a distraction from the corporation s good work, were i to remain in post until the end of my term. can you help, can anybody help? if teachers in england vote to strike, their unions say they will co ordinate industrial action. in ukraine, at least 25 people have died after a wave of russian air strikes across the country. and with the king s coronation just over a week away, we look at attitudes to the monarchy in scotland. on bbc london. these four gay men were murdered and in the sport on bbc news. mancheser united have stretched their lead in the women s super l
sunday where there might be the odd crack of thunder in northern ireland. we will get to that soon. here is the big picture. a large area of low pressure here is helping to draw in a warm atmosphere from the southern climes and it is spreading across the uk. it has already been the warmest day of the year so far in england, around 19 celsius. in the north of the country, still feeling the chill in scotland, it will be freezing mid morning on saturday. for most of us between four and 10 celsius and on some western coasts. lots of cloud across the north half of the uk. showers from the morning onwards across northern ireland, wales, the north west of england. the best of the weather this programme continues on bbc1. the chairman quits. he falls on his sword to protect the bbc reputation. questions remain about the mysterious £800,000 alone in the independence of the bbc. richard sharp says that the independent report into his appointment found only that he inadvertently broke
Hello, welcome to the bbc news at one. The labour leader, sir keir starmer, has set out the first steps he would take if his party wins the next General Election. He outlined six pledges, including a Border Security command to tackle the gangs behind small boat crossings, and recruiting 6,500 teachers in england. He said all the promises are fully costed and would be delivered in the first term of a labour government. The conservatives called his speech another relaunch. Our chief Political Correspondent Henry Zeffman has the details. Sleeves rolled up, adverts at the ready, we may not know when the election is going to be, but the campaign is under way. Higher growth, an nhs back on its feet, secure borders, cheaper bills, safer streets and opportunities for your children. Youre going to hear that list of six from sir keir starmer a lot. Those are what labour are calling their first steps for change coming soon to a billboard in a marginal seat near you. Or through your letterbox. Or
Condition in hospital in bratislava. At a news conference, the slovak Interior Minister described the suspect as a lone wolf, who opposed the government. More details about his condition and emerging all the time. In the last few moments, slovakian President Elect Peter Pellegrini had this update from the hospital where mr fico is receiving treatment. Translation the Prime Minister is now facing the most difficult and challenging days, hours, minutes in order for him to survive. And i hope that everything will work out for the best. I really hope for us all to see his soon recovery and coming to full strength. Lets speak to bethany bell, our correspondent in bratislava. As we heard, microphone is in a very serious condition. We have been told that the next few days will be critical for him. That the next few days will be criticalfor him. She that the next few days will be critical for him. She was shot at very close range, including in the stomach, and of course he underwent several ar