and the union representing writers have reached a tentative deal. writers have been on strike since early may. the 15,000 plus members will still have to vote to ratify the deal. in a statement, the writers guild of america said we can say, with great pride, that this deal is exceptional with meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership. actors are still holding industrial action, though. they have been on strike sincejuly. both strikes have hit the entertainment industry hard. jeanie wolf is an entertainment reporter in the us she gave us her reaction to the deal. this is the most positive news we ve heard out of any meeting in all these months. what the writers are asking for reflects the changes in the entertainment business. for instance, residuals, replay of programmes and programmes that are successful, especially in streaming, which is where the television industry is aiming. and the streaming services don t like to report these
life order last month, after she was convicted of the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of six others. but the jury was unable to reach verdicts on six counts relating to five children. her barrister told the court she maintains her innocence on all charges. a provisional date for her retrial has been set forjune next year. our correspondent danny savage was at court today. she s serving a whole life term for murdering seven babies and attempting to kill six others. lucy letby will now face a retrial on one charge the jury who convicted her couldn t decide on. did she attempt to kill a girl referred to in court as baby k? she was being treated at the countess of chester hospital in february 2016. letby appeared via video link today from her prison. she spoke only to confirm her name and that she could see and hear proceedings. her barrister told the court she maintained her innocence on all charges. lucy letby will face a retrial here in manchester next summer