For the first time after hundreds of women made allegations of Sexual Abuse against former owner mohamed Al Fayed. Michael ward said in a statement the company failed our colleagues and that he wanted to make it clear that he was not aware of criminality and abuse. Our correspondent, helena wilkinson, is in knightsbridge. Helena. This is the first time we have heard from Michael Ward since the Bbc Documentary last week. Let me read you a bit more of the statement we have had in the last hour. He says he wanted to convey his personal horror at the revelations that have emerged over the past week. He says that we have all seen the survivors bravely speak about the terrible abuse they suffered at the hands of former owner mohamed Al Fayed. We failed our colleagues and for that we are deeply sorry. The statement also goes on to say, i feel it is important to make it clear that i was not aware of his criminality and abuse. While it is true rumours of his behaviour circulated in the public d
This is banksy: the mystery. A quiet monday morning in london in the summer of 2024, and there it appeared a stencilled mountain goat precariously perched on a ledge in richmond, west london. In quick succession, more artworks appeared. Monkeys hanging from a railway bridge. Two elephants lovingly reaching for each other s long trunks from opposite windows. Again, banksy had managed to get all of us talking and wondering what this new animal trail across london was all about. What s the message behind these new pieces? i own the canvas of this. This isjust a poster from when it was in the museum, in moco in amsterdam. Well, john brandler knows a thing or two about banksy. Oh, i think the animal trail is very clever. The police booth in london looking like a fish tank phenomenal, brilliant. What s scary about that is this is part of what is supposed to be the ring of steel protecting the city of london, and somebody can go into it and paint in it? brandler s collection of banksy art
Across london, to dismaland, we explore the art, the man and the tactics. He is the picasso of the 21st century. He s prolific, he s profound. This is banksy: the mystery. A quiet monday morning in london in the summer of 2024, and there it appeared a stencilled mountain goat precariously perched on a ledge in richmond, west london. In quick succession, more artworks appeared. Monkeys hanging from a railway bridge. Two elephants lovingly reaching for each other s long trunks from opposite windows. Again, banksy had managed to get all of us talking and wondering what this new animal trail across london was all about. What s the message behind these new pieces? i own the canvas of this. This isjust a poster from when it was in the museum, in moco in amsterdam. Well, john brandler knows a thing or two about banksy. Oh, i think the animal trail is very clever. The police booth in london looking like a fish tank phenomenal, brilliant. What s scary about that is this is part of what is s
The paralympic champion. And the Winning Streak continues for Paralympics Gb as they build on the 12 golds they won on super sunday. And on sportsday later on the hour in Bbc News both champions are now out of the Us Open at flushing Meadows Coco Gauff bowing out in the fourth round to fellow american emma navarro. Good afternoon, and welcome to the Bbc News at one. Ofsted inspectors will no longer Rate State schools in england with one word grades, like outstanding or inadequate. A new system of School Reports will be introduced from next september. The family of Head Teacher Ruth perry had lobbied for the change after she took her own life in 2023, after her school was given the lowest rating. Our Education Editor Branwen jeffreys reports. The first day back at school and a bit of a surprise. Notjust for these year 1 pupils but for their parents and schools. Headline grades for inspections scrapped. The Education Secretary says they will still step in to maintain standards when neede
Im jane dougall. Job done england are top of the group after their showdown against wales. A convincing win in the autumn nations cup puts them through to the final. Liverpool might be top of the table Butjurgen Klopp was furious at dropping points after conceeding a penalty to brighton in the dying moments. And hit for six. Portsmouth are through to the third round of the fa cup after thumping non league side kings lynn town. Well have a round up of all todays results. Welcome to the programme. England were expected to win and they got the job done, securing the top spot in their autumn nations cups group. Despite wales going ahead in the first few minutes, england were the far superior side, winning21i 13. It guarantees their place in next months final where theyll play either scotland or france. Drew savage was watching. The stance may be empty, the atmosphere not the same, but whatever the situation, this rivalry still burns bright. Right now though england are on top of their game