Windows werent, and there were people in there. You could see the silhouettes. And then the next thing, explosions. The London Fire Brigade desperately struggled to reach the upper floors, but were repelled by the heat and falling debris. This is a completely unprecedented fire. In my 29 years in the London Fire Brigade, i have never seen a fire of this nature and i have seen many high rise fires. Residents are sheltering in nearby Community Centres, some are missing family members. The investigation begins into how the fire started, and how it was allowed to take hold with such devastating effect. Around 70 people are being treated in six london hospitals, 20 people are in a critical condition. The fire is still burning firefighters say it will still be some hours before its out. Well be bringing you the latest, in this extended programme. Stay with bbc news for all the developments from our correspondence. Good evening from west london where a huge fire is still burning after it engu
To reach the upper floors because of intense heat and falling debris. This is a completely unprecedented fire. In my 29 years in the London Fire Brigade i have never seen a fire of this nature, and i have seen many high rise fires. Residents have been taking shelter in nearby community centres, some are still looking for missing relatives. She said we cant do it because the smoke is killing her, the smoke is coming. The smoke is coming through the doors, shes keep covering it but. Its everywhere. And that was the last time we heard from her. Theres no word yet on the cause of the blaze. Residents say they had raised concerns about fire safety in the block. Dozens of people are being treated in londons hospitals, 18 are said to be in a critical condition. The block had recently been refurbished. Ministers have ordered urgent checks on buildings where similar work has been carried out. Stay with bbc news throughout the evening for all the developments from our correspondents at the scene
To hold talks wit the main parties in Northern Ireland at downing street. Now on bbc news all the latest Business News live from singapore. She has done it us Interest Rates rise to their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis but now what . Overall we continue to expect that the economy will expand at a moderate pace over the next few yea rs. Moderate pace over the next few years. And it is crunch time in the bidding warfor years. And it is crunch time in the bidding war for toshibas chip years. And it is crunch time in the bidding warfor toshibas chip unit but wary as japan, which has traditionally stood behind its troubled companies . Hello, welcome to Asia Business report. Despite lacklustre growth the American Central Bank has taken steps to cool the Worlds Largest economy, forging ahead with the second Interest Rate rise this year, signalling another is on the cards in 2017. The fed reserve, led by the chair, janet yellen, had plans to shrink the Bond Holdings and massive
The fed raises Interest Rates and says it will start unwinding its 4. 5 trillion stimulus programme. But is the us economy really Out Of The Woods . Plus roam if you want to. The eu scraps extra mobile charges for travellers from today after a decade long battle. But will users end up footing the bill anyway . Welcome to World Business report. Im sally bundock. Also coming up the end of an era forjapan inc. Toshibas set to sell off its Chip Division as it battles for survival. We start in the us where the central bank, the Federal Reserve, has raised the cost of borrowing, as was widely expected. Its the second increase in three months, and comes despite some fairly mixed data on the health of the us economy. Lets show you the details. The fed has raised its main Interest Rate by 0. 25 . That takes its target range to between 1 1. 25 the highest it has been since before the 2008 financial crisis. And its set to go higher the fed is forecasting one more increase this year. It also annou
Its thursday, 15 june. On breakfast today well bring you the latest on the fire and well be asking how such a tragedy could have struck in the heart of the capital. Also this morning reports in the us that the man investigating russias involvement in the american president ial election is looking at whether President Trump attempted to obstruct justice. The days of coming home to a big mobile bill after a european holiday should now be over. From today Roaming Charges are being dropped across the eu. Ill have all the details shortly. In sport, englands hopes of winning the champions trophy are over. Eoin morgans men were favourites to win the tournament but they were thrashed by pakistan in their semi final in cardiff by eight wickets. After eight muggy start it will be fresh with a mix of sunshine and showers. I will have a full forecast in about 15 minutes. Good morning. Im in west london where almost 30 hours after fire swept through the Grenfell Tower behind me. It is shocking, the