On the government to ban flavoured and Disposable Vapes to protect children against what they say is a growing epidemic in the uk. A bill aimed at restricting the Sale And Marketing of vapes, especially to children, Ran Out Of Time to pass into law under the last government. The British Medical Association says bold action is needed. Heres our Health Reporter michelle roberts. According to the latest estimates, around 8 of 11 to 17 year olds vape. Although its already illegal to sell E Cigarettes to anyone under 18, the British Medical Association says more needs to be done, and quickly, to protect children and young people from a vape epidemic. The bma wants Disposable Vapes and all flavoured ones to be banned. Its also calling for curbs on how vapes are marketed and sold, similar to cigarettes, with plain packaging and products kept behind the counter. If youre stopping smoking, you need a tobacco flavoured vape to jUst transfer from one to another. There is no need for any of the co
And charities are meeting with ministers to discuss the difficult winter ahead. Energy bills will rise again in october, when the Price Cap increases by 10 . Rachel reeves said she had to take difficult decisions in very challenging circumstances. The conservatives are calling for her to scrap the changes. Our political correspondent Iain Watson reports. Energy prices are increasing and so is the pressure on the government to help those who are struggling to pay their bills. We are bracing ourselves for a really difficult winter. We are already seeing Record Numbers of people coming to us with Energy Debt in the height of summer. That is only going to get worse when the energy Price Cap rises. From october, the Energy Regulator Ofgem is allowing prices to rise by 10 , and that represents bills of more than £1700 a year for a typical household. This morning, the government brought together big Energy Companies, the regulator, and Citizens Advice Bureau to discuss what more could be don
I bring coffee its good to have you with us it took 3 days of marathon talks but European Union leaders they have finally reached an agreement on who they would like to see as their new chief ursula found alliance germanys current defense minister and a close ally of german chancellor Angela Merkel she has been nominated to become the European Commission president now if approved by the European Parliament underlying would make history as the European Unions 1st female leader well who is ursula fun the lion we begin with this report. Shes considered a close ally of german chancellor Angela Merkel ursula funday line German Defense minister Christian Conservative and long time politician a medical doctor and mother of 7 funder line joined merkel c. D. U. Party in the early ninetys she later headed the ministry of family and women before serving as minister of labor as germanys 1st female defense minister funded line aimed to revamp the armed forces but shes recently drawn criticism for p
backings speech, mps will come together to westminster to a special ceremony. i m here at central s cathedral in edinburgh, where the king will hold a vigil with members of the royal family. in parts of the commonwealth, morning is accompanied by fresh questions of the role of the monarchy. he role of thethe prime ministea and barbuda saying that he intends to hold referendum on that country becoming a republic in the next three years, there are signs that jamaican all the nations may well follow suit. also, for you this morning, the only lights in the darkness. ukraine accuses retreating russian military of attacking a power station, causing a blackout in kharkiv, and other cities. i want to say for you all that my whole life, whether it be long or sort, shall be dedicated to your service. and a special report on how young queen reinvented monarchy, and built a family of nations from what was once an empire. good morning from buckingham palace. king charles iii wil
the kings speech mps and laws will come together at what s westminster hall, to hear from the new monarch in a special ceremony. i am here at st. charles cathedral, where the king will be holding a vigil with other members of the royal family. good morning. i am live in i ve been dane national park in kenya, where 70 years ago, young princess returned from here back to britain a queen. parts of the commonwealth morning accompanied by fresh questions about the role of the monarchy. the prime minister of antigua and barbuda, saying that he intends to hold referendum on that country becoming a republic in the next three years, and there are signs that jamaica and all the nations may well follow suit. also, in other news this morning, the only light in the darkness. ukraine accuses retreating russian military of attacking a power station, causing a blackout in kharkiv. here before you all, with my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your servi