successoi’ every success. our country continues to battle through a storm. but i believe in britain. i believe in the british people. and i know that brighter days lie ahead. meanwhile, the cost of living crisis continues as many food prices soar some, like pasta, tea and cooking oil, up by 65% in a year. in our area, there is a lot of people that rely on pensions, rely on benefits, and if they are not supported, businesses won t continue to thrive because there will be nobody to use us. and stay with us on bbc news for continuing coverage and analysis from our team of correspondents in the uk and around the world. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one, live in downing street. i will unite the country, not with words, but with action and with that message, just over an hour ago, outside number ten, rishi sunak, the united kingdom s new prime minister began his premiership. he is the third leader in seven weeks, but today he promised he will fix mistakes ma
Statement from the company saying that because it carried out that refurbishment. It is worth telling you what the company is saying. They are shocked to hear of the devastating fire. Their immediate thoughts are with everyone affected and going on to see the complete a refurbishment of the building in the Summer Refurbishment of the building in the summer of 2016 for the organisation which runs this residential tower block. It is run by Kensington And Chelsea tenant management 0rganisation. It carried out the refurbishment for that organisation on behalf of the council. And it goes on to see this met all required building control, Fire Regulation, and health and safety standards. They will cooperate with all Emergency Services and authorities and support enquiries into the cause of the fire. Given the ongoing nature of this incident it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage. But the crucial line in that statement saying, as far as rydon is concerned that met all Fire
Premises. Sadly, i can confirm that the number of people who have died is now 17, and we do believe that number will increase. For our colleagues within the health service, there is still a number of people receiving treatment in hospital. 30 people receiving treatment, several in Critical Care. Like with blind yesterday, like weeks blind yesterday, the priority is identification of those missing. It will be wrong to get into numbers that i do believe our inaccurate, please get in touch with us. If you have reported somebody who was missing and you know they are safe and well, call the missing and you know they are safe and well, callthe number, so missing and you know they are safe and well, call the number, so that we can identify those we are still trying to find. My heart goes out to the family still trying to find love oiies. The family still trying to find love ones. Specially trained officers will be in touch with you to support you through this. It is going to ta ke you through
It engulf the entire building in just minutes . So many questions and as yet no answers. Stay with bbc news throughout the day. Good afternoon from west london. Firefighters say they are not expecting to find anyone else alive in this tower block, which is still smouldering, 36 hours after a massive fire tore through it. 17 people have been confirmed dead. But the London Fire Brigade chief says there are still unknown numbers of people in the building. Friends and relatives of the missing are still desperately searching for news. 37 people remain in hospital, 17 are critical. This morning the Prime Minister and the leader of the opposition were here. The Prime Minister has announced there will be a full Public Inquiry. The queen paid tribute to the bravery of the hundreds of firefighters who battled against the flames. She also praised the incredible generosity of volunteers whove poured in to this Area Offering help and support. Richard lister with our first report and warning that th
Working day in office. He said today will see the start of great deals for america. Also, how dangerous is burnt toast . A warning from the Food Standards Agency that overcooked foods could increase the risk of cancer. And Milton Keynes, One Of The Best known 20th century new towns, built to ease Housing Swap Shortages in london is celebrating its 50th birthday. Housing shortages. Good morning. Its the 23rd of january. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Ministers are at a Cabinet Meeting, which is being held in the North West Of England for the first time, to unveil a new vision for British Industry. Its designed to give the economy a boost as the country prepares to leave the European Union. Theresa may says the government will take a new, active role focusing on science, technology and infrastructure, but labour is describing the plans as too little, too late. Our political correspondent, Eleanor Garnier is covering the Cabinet Meeting in daresbury in cheshire. What is This New Industrial