Speed skater Elise Christie sets an olympic record in her opening heat in the 500m event. And a warning about a new scam involving the apple itunes service. Tax Authorities Say elderly and Vulnerable People are becoming victims. And carillion bosses are lost for words, as mps ask why they should be believed. Thats in the week in parliament, in half an hour, here on bbc news. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. 0xfam has rejected claims that it covered up an investigation which found some of those sent to help in haiti in the aftermath of an earthquake there exploited local people for sex. 0xfams chief executive said it did inform the Charity Commission, but admitted more could have been done to spell out the details of what happened. Downing street says the government is reviewing its relationship with the charity in light of what it called the truly shocking reports. Angus crawford reports. It was an earthquake that devastated haiti, killing more than 200,000 people, affecting mil
Welcome to bbc news. The government says oxfam has serious questions to answer over claims the charity covered up the use of prostitutes by some of its staff in haiti, and has condemned what it describes as the appalling abuse of Vulnerable People. Oxfam insists it publicised the action it took against the aid workers involved, some of whom were fired. However, the Times Newspaper is reporting that several went on to work for other charities, who were unaware of their past behaviour. Oxfam denies it provided positive references for any staff who were dismissed. Jessica parker reports. An advert from the charity giant, oxfam. It got nearly £32 million from the Uk Department for International Development in the last financial year, but amid the Sexual Exploitation scandal, the government said last night. The allegations surround the the behaviour of aid workers here in haiti following the devastating earthquake in 2010. A Times Newspaper found inappropriate behaviour, including the use
And where the athletes eat, sleep and train well get a guided tour behind the scenes. And nick has the weather. Good morning, it is the weekend so there is another weather system coming into the uk. Rain at some stage for all of us. The chance of snow, especially later. And after being less cold today, tomorrow is much colder again. I have yourfull forecast coming up. Good morning. First, our main story. The department for International Development is reviewing its work with oxfam following claims the charity covered up the use of prostitutes by some of its staff. Oxfam has insisted it publicised the action it took against the workers, some of whom were fired. However, the times is reporting several went on to work for other charities who were unaware of their past behaviour. Jessica parker reports. An advert to the charity giant oxfam, it got nearly £32 million from the Uk Department for International Development in the last financial year. To be the Sexual Exploitation scandal, the
Over the stabbing of a woman at a school in north lincolnshire. And a lucky escape for a man out walking who fell 50 feet down this good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Labour has promised to review all government contracts using pfi the private finance initiative if it is elected. The pledge to the partys conference in brighton came as the shadow brexit secretary, sir keir starmer, suggested that Single Market and Customs Union options should not be swept off the table at this stage saying a final deal could retain the benefits of both. But some delegates criticised the leadership during a passionate debate at the party conference. Eleanor garnier reports from brighton. All smiles as they try to put on a united front but there is no hiding it. It is plain for all to see. Divisions in labour over brexit once again coming to the fore. What i want to do first of all congratulate conference. Yesterday you voted away your chance to remain in the Single Market. You voted away your chance
As you can see, they are literally standing ready to take over when this government fails laughter when they failed to negotiate enumeration chip with europe that works for all, to help create a europe for the many, for the future. That is our mission. The truth is that under the tories, britains future is at risk, whatever the outcome of this. Our economy no longer delivers secure housing, secure, well paid jobs and rising Living Standards. There is a new common sense emerging about how the country should be run. That is what we fought for in the election. That is what is needed to replace the broken model forged by Margaret Thatcher many years ago. And ten yea rs thatcher many years ago. And ten years after the Global Financial crash, the tories still believe in the same dogmatic mantra, deregulate, privatise, cut taxes for the wealthy, we rights at work, profits for a view, and debt for the many fora profits for a view, and debt for the many for a few. Nothing has changed. Applause