The european comission as he addresses the European Parliament. And the robot making its debut as the conductor of an orchestra in italy. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Fire officers say full Sprinkler Systems can save lives in high rise buildings and fitting them should be compulsory. But a bbc investigation of half the association and council owned high rises in england has found that only 2 are fitted with them. The Public Inquiry into the Grenfell Tower fire injune which left at least 80 people dead begins tomorrow. Londons fire commissioner has said that the Grenfell Tower fire must be a turning point in fire regulation and has called for sprinklers to be installed in all High Rise Council flats. Graham satchell reports from Grenfell Tower in west london. When the inquiry opens tomorrow, it will ask fundamental questions, why did it start, why did it spread so quickly and why did so many die and how do we prevent a fire like this in the future . Fire experts we have spoke
The Prime Minister says there needs to be greater flexibility on Public Sector pay amid Union Criticism that the pay awards announced yesterday for police and prison officers were still below inflation. Also in the next hour, warning from the president of the European Commission that the uk will soon regret leaving the eu. In his annual address to the european parliament, Jean Claude Juncker says there is a window of opportunity to build a stronger, more united union. And the robot making its debut as the conductor of an orchestra in italy. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Private Healthcare Firm spire has agreed to pay over £27 million to help victims of a rogue breast surgeon, who carried out unnecessary operations. Ian paterson was found guilty of 17 counts of wounding with intent, relating to nine women and one man in april. Spire has agreed to pay £27. 2 million in all, with £10 million coming from patersons insurers and the heart of england trust. The money will be tran
Century. Whilst the skies might be blue chip in places this afternoon, its a very different feel. The storm has now cleared away eastwards. But still some persistent rain is present in parts of scotland and gusty winds along the eastern side of the country this afternoon. A rash of showers as well across england and wales, most prolific gcioss england and wales, most prolific across western england and wales, most prolific gcioss Western Areas england and wales, most prolific across Western Areas this morning and they will be extending eastwards this afternoon. There will be some sunshine in between the ships will feeling cooljeff brewin is not as strong as it was overnight but it will be quite gusty nonetheless, particularly along the coast and over the hills. Feeling quite cool this afternoon in northern ireland. Further frequent showers in the afternoon in scotland. Further showers this evening, and in this feature here we will see the rainfall pepping up across parts of scotland, a