Youre watching the context on bbc news. Coming up we discuss King Charles visit to southport, the town in the northwest of england where three young girls were fatally stabbed at a Dance Class last month. Scotland holds a grim record in europe the highest number of drug deaths as a result of misuse. And despite measures to address the issue in recent years, the numbers are rising again. Data from the National Records Of Scotland for 2023 revealed that 1,172 people died. Thats up 121 on the previous 12 months, marking a 12 increase. But as you can see, the rise comes after a clear Drop Off in 2022. At the time, that drop was seen as an early sign that progress was finally being made in scotland. There has been a huge amount of investment in rehab and front Line Emergency services across scotland to deal with the crisis. This time last year, there was hope. Now there is more concern. In other parts of europe, maybe 70 80 of people who are experiencing Problem Drug Use or engage or retain
Mandatory for Care Home Staff to to be fully vaccinated. On twitter, its Annita Mcveigh or bbcyourquestions and most workers say theyd rather not return to their offices Full Time according to new research and over a fifth would like to work from home for good. Also coming up this hour. Out of this world four amateur astronauts, including a billionaire will spend the next three days circling the earth in the latest milestone for Space Tourism. Hello and welcome to Bbc News. After a ruthless day of firing and hiring, the Prime Minister is set to continue the biggest Shake Up of his government since he entered Downing Street. Yesterday he fired his education, Justice And Housing secretaries and demoted others as he reshapes his senior team. Dominic raab is no longer Foreign Secretary Hes Justice Secretary and deputy Prime Minister with Liz Truss becoming only the second woman in history to hold the post of Foreign Secretary. Gavin williamson, widely criticised for his handling of Schools
And transportation goes up. Facebook is accused of keeping secret internal research which shows that using instagram can damage the Mental Health of teenage girls. And to boldly go four Amateur Astronauts make history as the first all civilian crew to blast off into space. Good afternoon. The Prime Minister is reshuffling his cabinet. Kevin williamson has become the first casualty, losing hisjob as Education Secretary. He was heavily criticised for his handling of disruption to schools and exams during the pandemic. In a Tweet Mr Williamson said, it has been a privilege to serve as Education Secretary since 2019. Despite the challenges of the global pandemic, i am particularly proud of the transformational reforms. There is speculation there could be other changes at the top of government with questions over the future of the Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, and the Home Secretary, Priti Patel. Damian grammaticas is In Westminster for us. What is the latest . figs Damian Grammaticas i
The former Health Minister Nadine dorries becomes the newest Culture Secretary. A very busy day in Downing Street. In the latest appointment. Much more on all the changes in the next hour. In our other news a Record Jump in inflation to 3. 2 , the highest level in almost a decade, as the price of Food And Transportation goes up. Government scientific advisers warn there could be a surge in the number of people needing Hospital Treatment in england for covid. Ministers say theyre working to avoid that. And to boldly go four Amateur Astronauts make history as the first all civilian crew to blast off into space. Good afternoon, welcome to bbc news. The Prime Minister is reshuffling his top team of government ministers, as wide ranging changes see some big names leave or move within the cabinet. After a long conversation with the Prime Minister in Downing Street, Dominic Raab has been demoted from the Foreign Secretary position, becoming justice secretary, with the additional roles of Lord
Are about to blastoff on a mission around earth. Hello and welcome. Borisjohnson has his eyes on a Post Brexit, post covid future. Not that those two seismic issues have been entirely put to bed, the fallout will occupy government for years to come. But suddenly there is a Question Mark over what the purpose of this government really is. And a reshuffle usually gives us a clue. The trouble is this wasnt the most radical of reshuffles, today, certainly not the night of the long knives. Yes, the Foreign Secretary dominic raab, paid the price over his handling of the afghanistan crisis. Gavin williamson also expelled as the Education Secretary. But the chancellor, the Home Secretary and the Health Secretary all stayed put. The most intriguing move of the day was the decision to send Cabinet Secretary Michael gove, to the department of housing. Which might ordinarily be seen as a demotion. Except housing is now a key part of the Prime Ministers levelling up agenda. Maybe a clue to where th