field in the north sea are approved by regulators. environmental campaigners say the decision on rosebank is "disgraceful" — but the companies behind it say it will boost the british economy by around £8 billion. we'll examine the implications of the decision with our business and climate editors. also on the programme... a 15—year—old schoolgirl has been stabbed to death in south london — a teenage boy has been arrested. the uk's first facility for addicts to take their own illegal drugs under supervision has been approved by authorities in glasgow. mps call for a different approach to reducing persistent school absence in england. and the art installation at canterbury cathedral immersing visitors in the great artworks of the renaissance. coming up on sportsday later in the hour on bbc news — rory mcilroy says the rebel liv golfers who have been left out of the european team

might have their regrets. good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. the go—ahead has been given to develop the uk's largest untapped oil and gas field in the north sea. rosebank, which is 80 miles west of shetland, is expected to produce the equivalent of 300 million barrels of oil during the expected 25 year lifetime of the project. but the decision is controversial due to its impact on climate change — last month, 50 mps and peers from all major parties raised concerns that the oil field could produce 200 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. alexandra mackenzie reports. north sea oil is again at the centre of economic, political and climate debate. the long discussed rosebank

oil and gas field is run by the norwegian state energy firm. it says this will bring massive investment and jobs to the uk.— and jobs to the uk. there is a continued _ and jobs to the uk. there is a continued need _ and jobs to the uk. there is a continued need for— and jobs to the uk. there is a continued need for oil- and jobs to the uk. there is a continued need for oil and - and jobs to the uk. there is a l continued need for oil and gas. through the entire transition and even after net—zero, we will need oil and gas in our daily lives and to run society as we know it. rosebank lies 80 miles west of shetland. discovered in 2004, the field is in deep water of more than 1000 metres. start—up is expected late 2026 or early 2027. but there is much anger and frustration about this decision. protesters gathered in whitehall, saying the approval was disastrous. 0thers in whitehall, saying the approval was disastrous. others said they despaired that this has happened in the middle of a cost of living and

climate crisis. we the middle of a cost of living and climate crisis.— the middle of a cost of living and climate crisis. we need to be clear that this is — climate crisis. we need to be clear that this is a _ climate crisis. we need to be clear that this is a huge _ climate crisis. we need to be clear that this is a huge mistake - climate crisis. we need to be clear that this is a huge mistake on - that this is a huge mistake on economic grounds, on energy security grounds and on climate grounds, and that the uk public do not stand to benefit from this field. the that the uk public do not stand to benefit from this field.— benefit from this field. the uk government _ benefit from this field. the uk government welcome - benefit from this field. the uk government welcome the - benefit from this field. the uk - government welcome the regulator's decision. rishi sunak was in scotland this summer, where he defended the decision to grant 100 new north sea oil and gas licenses. he was also asked about rosebank. what i would say is that it's entirely consistent with transitioning to net—zero that we use the energy we have got here at home, because we are going to need it for decades. so far better for our economy, forjobs and for climate emissions that we get it from here other than shipping it halfway around the world. scotland's first minister — halfway around the world. scotland's first minister humza _ halfway around the world. scotland's first minister humza yousaf- halfway around the world. scotland's first minister humza yousaf said - halfway around the world. scotland's first minister humza yousaf said he | first minister humza yousaf said he was disappointed.— was disappointed. well, this is the mom was disappointed. well, this is the wrong decision _ was disappointed. well, this is the wrong decision to _ was disappointed. well, this is the wrong decision to be _ was disappointed. well, this is the wrong decision to be made. - was disappointed. well, this is the wrong decision to be made. i- was disappointed. well, this is the wrong decision to be made. i have| wrong decision to be made. i have expressed — wrong decision to be made. i have expressed my concern about rosebank iioii'i expressed my concern about rosebank going ahead for some time now. i think_ going ahead for some time now. i think most— going ahead for some time now. i think most reasonable people are in

our position. we don't think the taps _ our position. we don't think the taps should be turned off tomorrow. there _ taps should be turned off tomorrow. there shouldn't be a cliff edge, but neither_ there shouldn't be a cliff edge, but neither is— there shouldn't be a cliff edge, but neither is the north—east or scotland's future in unlimited oil and gas — scotland's future in unlimited oil and gas extraction. keir scotland's future in unlimited oil and gas extraction.— scotland's future in unlimited oil and gas extraction. keir starmer has set a labour — and gas extraction. keir starmer has set a labour government _ and gas extraction. keir starmer has set a labour government would - and gas extraction. keir starmer has| set a labour government would have more reliance on green energy, including new offshore wind farms stop but he would not reverse the rosebank decision if they win the next election. but rosebank decision if they win the next election.— rosebank decision if they win the next election. but we have said is, no new licences _ next election. but we have said is, no new licences to _ next election. but we have said is, no new licences to be _ next election. but we have said is, no new licences to be granted - next election. but we have said is, | no new licences to be granted when we are in power, but we won't revoke any licenses that are granted before we come into power. so any licenses that are granted before we come into power.— any licenses that are granted before we come into power. so an extremely heated debate. _ we come into power. so an extremely heated debate. some _ we come into power. so an extremely heated debate. some strongly - we come into power. so an extremely| heated debate. some strongly believe it is obscene. 0thers heated debate. some strongly believe it is obscene. others are just as adamant that this is a good day for the uk. alexandra mckenzie, bbc news. joining me now is our business editor simonjack and our climate editorjustin rowlatt. simon, what is the energy security and business case for this? the business case is, as you heard rishi sunak saying, that we are

going to use this oil and gas anyway. 80% of our energy needs currently come from fossil fuels. even by 2050, it will be something like 20%, so you might as well get it closer to home than for example it closer to home than for example it on big oil tankers or liquefying over the us or qatar and bringing it in that in that way. that is one argument. but even the energy industry itself confesses that most of this oil will be exported and it will have very little impact on energy security and certainly none at all on prices. the economic argument, though, is that it will create 2000 jobs. there will be some tax revenue asserted with it and an £8 billion boost to gdp. and as you heard there, the labour party are sort of trying to have their cake and eat it, saying they won't grant any new oil and gas licences, but they won't revoke the ones that have already been granted. so come what may, rosebank will be producing oil and a bit of gas for decades to come. justin, how does it

square with the uk's climate change commitments? it will be 200 million tonnes of carbon— it will be 200 million tonnes of carbon dioxide. mps say that is the equivalent— carbon dioxide. mps say that is the equivalent of the 28 lowest income countries _ equivalent of the 28 lowest income countries in the world put together, about— countries in the world put together, about half— countries in the world put together, about half of uk annual emissions, so it's_ about half of uk annual emissions, so it's a _ about half of uk annual emissions, so it's a lot — about half of uk annual emissions, so it's a lot of c02. the international energy agency, the energy— international energy agency, the energy watchdog of the un, both say there should be no new oil and gas if there should be no new oil and gas it the _ there should be no new oil and gas it the world — there should be no new oil and gas if the world is to meet its net—zero commitments. the uk says, as simon says. _ commitments. the uk says, as simon says. the _ commitments. the uk says, as simon says. the 25%— commitments. the uk says, as simon says, the 25% of uk oil and gas energy— says, the 25% of uk oil and gas energy will come from oil and gas, so sourcing — energy will come from oil and gas, so sourcing it from the uk is a sensible — so sourcing it from the uk is a sensible thing to do. but that figure — sensible thing to do. but that figure is— sensible thing to do. but that figure is contested by a number of people _ figure is contested by a number of people including the climate change committee on whose estimates it was based _ committee on whose estimates it was based the _ committee on whose estimates it was based. the uk says it will stick to its 2050 — based. the uk says it will stick to its 2050 commitments and that this is consistent with them. that is something that opponents say will be much harder to meet if we are taking out the _ much harder to meet if we are taking out the last— much harder to meet if we are taking out the last drops of north sea oil and gas _ out the last drops of north sea oil and as. g , ., ,, .,

out the last drops of north sea oil and as.�* , . ,, ., . ~' out the last drops of north sea oil and cas.�* , . ,, ., . ~' i., and gas. justin and simon, thank you very much- — and you can follow all the latest reaction and updates to this story throughout the day on the live page on the bbc news website. a 15—year—old schoolgirl has been stabbed to death in croydon in south london during this morning's rush hour. the metropolitan police say they have launched a murder investigation. 0ur correspondent mark lobel is at the scene. what are the police saying? at what are the police saying? git around 8.30 this morning, a friend of a passenger told us that there was a heated argument on a packed bus before a 15—year—old girl was stabbed. at that point, concerned passengers including parents with children fled the scene as the police were called. 0ne witness said the ambulance workers attempted cpr on the victim but sadly, she died. just over an hourfrom on the victim but sadly, she died. just over an hour from the stabbing, police arrested a suspect, a teenage boy, who they say may be known to

the victim. a murder inquiry has been launched. forensic tents are assembled behind me. there was a sniffer dog out as well. chief superintendent andy britton has said, our immediate thoughts are with this young girl's family, who are facing the most tragic news. 0ne local mother i spoke to described the incident as heartbreaking. she said she was frustrated that violence was continuing in this area despite efforts to stop it. 0thers violence was continuing in this area despite efforts to stop it. others i spoke to said that they fear this may not be the last such incident. mark lobel reporting there. bolder measures are needed to tackle persistent absence from school in england — that's the finding of a committee of mps. it comes after figures revealed that at least one in five pupils are missing a significant amount of their education — that's double the levels before the pandemic. mps are recommending a series of measures including a national

rollout of attendance mentors working with families, new guidance on fines to make sure parents are treated the same across england and more support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities. 0ur education editor, branwyn jeffreys reports. it's just when parents are in crisis, really, when they call to say they're having a bad day. hayley works with parents who are struggling. she'll even pick up their children. parents are always really grateful for the support, eventually. sometimes it takes a little while to build up that positive relationship with them. so she goes out around folkestone in the school minibus. it can take many visits to build up that trust. roxy, yesterday, done pe, i was like, "what did you do?" she went, "oh, it was really good, i done tennis". kelce is one of the mums that's turned things around. she was evicted with her two kids, their new flat was two bus rides away, and, struggling with depression, kelce couldn't always get them to school.

you feel like you're not good enough, you feel like you're not good enough for your children, that you can't do it, but... i felt quite deflated, actually. but, yeah, it was hard. how much difference did it make, when you were at your lowest, that the school would come and help pick up the kids? massive, massive difference. i changed in myself. it gave me more spirit. it helped, amazingly — big change. right, you've got everything you need? water bottles? kelsey�*s now settled in her new home. the children have been moved to a school in the same academy group that's much closer, so they're going in every day. the bus pick—ups are less frequent, a helping hand from time to time. what questions do you think that ahmet might have? - schools connect children with learning and their friends, but across england, almost twice as many children have regularly missed school.

in primary school, it's as much about the challenges that families face. the last few years have left more parents struggling with their mental health, with money, and often with poor housing. schools say some parents' attitudes have also shifted, their belief in going to school damaged. here, as they've seen more families are struggling, they're increasing help. if you're living in rat—infested accommodation, that you are struggling to sleep, you are hungry, all those are what i describe as headwinds for those poorest children to come to school. so what does work to stop kids missing school? here, they've found its intensive support for families when it's most needed. accept the help, please. it's not embarrassing. they're there to help.

and if you need it, please accept it. because it's done me and my children a hell of good, so it will you. that report by our education editor branwyn jeffreys. the uk's first official consumption room allowing people to inject their own illegal drugs — including heroin — has been approved by authorities in glasgow. the scottish government hopes it will reduce the country's rate of drug—related deaths, which is the highest in europe. 0ur scotland editor james cook has more. this clinic in the east end of glasgow will soon be home to a new approach to tackling drug addiction. just now, it provides a small number of long—term users with prescribed pharmaceutical heroin. but when it expands to include a consumption room, many more people could be injecting their own drugs here. these are very slightly tilted, not visibly to the eye. this allows the nurse to be able to give the patients some space

and some privacy and admitted dignity while they're having their injection. this is used at present for people who have heroin prescribed to them by the nhs as part of their treatment. but is this pretty much similar to what a consumption room would look like? absolutely, it will be very similar. this is an attempt to tackle a scottish national emergency, the worst death rate from drugs in europe. the doctor in charge says the pilot project will help. they can use those drugs under the supervision of trained professional staff who can respond to any adverse events that arise, but also support those service users in the harms that they are experiencing in relation to their drug use, and support them to engage with other treatment care services that they may need. what kind of drugs could they use? we anticipate the vast majority of people who use this service will be wanting to inject heroin and cocaine. there are dozens of other drug consumption rooms around the world. this one is in portugal. but for the moment at least, technical challenges and

scottish anti—smoking laws mean the glasgow facility will not include an inhalation room. there are concerns here in the east end of glasgow about what the consumption room will mean for the community. but officials behind the project say it will be better than the current situation. they say between 400 and 500 people are regularly injecting drugs in public in glasgow. although the uk government opposes the plan, it's not trying to stop it, after scotland's senior law officer said it would not be in the public interest to prosecute people for possession of illegal drugs inside the facility. but critics say the scottish government has its priorities wrong. let's be perfectly clear — there are no safe ways to take drugs. what i would like to see would be a balance of investment. and whilst this is a worthwhile investment, a proposed 2.3 million a year, i have to make the point that we are only spending half a million a year on rehab in glasgow that helps people get off drugs and helps them to get well.

but supporters of the glasgow pilots say they have studied the experience of other nations, including portugal, and they insist a similar facility in scotland will save lives. james cook, bbc news, glasgow. the german government has called for independent observers to be sent to the disputed territory of nagorno—karabakh as soon as possible. armenia says more than 42,000 ethnic armenian refugees have arrived from the enclave since azerbaijan's military offensive — that's a third of its population. the territory is recognised as part of azerbaijan, but had been run by ethnic armenians for decades. the armenian government has warned of possible ethnic cleansing. at least 100 people have died and 150 others have been injured in a fire at a wedding in northern iraq. this it's thought to have started after fireworks were set off in a hall. the bride and groom are said to be among those who were killed. 0ur middle east correspondent lina sinjab has been following developments.

it should have been the start of a new life together. the newlyweds took to the dance floor. hundreds of their relatives into the wedding hall to celebrate. but fireworks changed everything. the fire spread in minutes. the power went out. in the chaos, more than 100 died. the bride and groom's fate is still unknown. the bulldozer smashed a hole in the side of the building to allow people to escape. this man made it out alive but believes his parents, wife and two children died. arrest warrants have been issued for the owners of the building, according to state media, with officials saying flammable material

we used inside. the time is 1:17. our top story this afternoon. plans to develop the uk's largest untapped oil and gas field in the north sea are approved by regulators. environmental are approved by regulators. campaigners say the decision environmental campaigners say the decision is disgraceful. and a family in mexico have their picnic interrupted by a hungry black bear. coming up on sportsday in the next 15 minutes on bbc news — manchester city travel to newcastle united in the efl cup, with manager pep guardiola confirming that the england midfielder kalvin phillips will make just his fifth start for the club. flagship environmental laws that would. developers in england to improve the countryside and wildlife habitats have been delayed. the rules had been due to take effect in november but will not now be

introduced until the new year. 0ur environment correspondent reports. whenever something is built, there is almost always at cost to the natural world. lost green spaces or trees and hedges cut down. with uk's wildlife and devastating decline, a law was passed. developers in england improve habitats either on the building site itself or as close to it as possible. called biodiversity net gain or bmg it could see more schemes like this one, intensively farmed field sport up one, intensively farmed field sport up to be turned into wildlife rich havens. schemes that bring land back to life, like these weapons. these rules were due to come into force in november but the bbc understands they now won't be introduced until next year at the earliest.— next year at the earliest. there's been a lot _ next year at the earliest. there's been a lot of _ next year at the earliest. there's been a lot of time _ next year at the earliest. there's been a lot of time and _ next year at the earliest. there's i been a lot of time and preparation, a lot of developers have done a lot of work to prepare for the energy

and a lot of local authorities have had to do that as well. so it seems unnecessary, really, for there to be a delay and we're quite shocked that that's where we've ended up. we need the government to take action and to invest in making sure that we deliver on those targets. we've had weeks of political _ deliver on those targets. we've had weeks of political uncertainty, - deliver on those targets. we've had weeks of political uncertainty, from j weeks of political uncertainty, from water pollution to net zero. this is another signal to those who are trying to get a grip on the biodiversity crisis in the uk, whether it's conservationists or developers, they need some certainty. what about the home—builders themselves? most seem keen to make it work but they say the delay and a lack of guidance has left them in limbo.— the delay and a lack of guidance has left them in limbo. everybody wants to see bng happen _ left them in limbo. everybody wants to see bng happen and _ left them in limbo. everybody wants to see bng happen and made - left them in limbo. everybody wants to see bng happen and made a - to see bng happen and made a success. what we are all talking about is the government publishing the guidance to help that transition be as smooth as possible i'd even in the most urban of developments,

green areas can be designed in as a refuge for living things. the government advises on nature say more will be done to make sure building does become greener. we are working really hard to get the scheme up and running, working closely with colleagues in government, with the department for levelling up. in terms of the actual commencement date, we know they are wanting to get these implemented but we also know that people need guidance and information to get it off the ground, so that's what we're waiting for. as soon as that's out, we are ready to go. the government told the bbc — we are ready to go. the government told the bbc it— we are ready to go. the government told the bbc it still— we are ready to go. the government told the bbc it still fully _ told the bbc it still fully committed to biodiversity net gain and details on final implementation would be set out soon. for now, frustrated developers and conservationists are left wondering which direction the government will take next. a growing number of people in the uk are suffering from poor mental health because of the soaring cost of living, according to a new report. 35 charities, medical bodies and research organisations say

there's an urgent need for a long—term strategy to tackle what they call the uk's mental health crisis. here's our social affairs editor, alison holt. 27—year—old hayden is getting his life back on track after years when he found the pressures of daily life too difficult. he started struggling with his mental health aged 15 when stressed by exams. it led to a decade of moving in and out of hospitals. you're used to seeing the same things every day and then once you leave the units and you're going out into the real world, it's like, "what's going on?", sort of thing. today's report says daily stresses like finding housing, paying bills and cost of living pressures are tipping too many people into mental health crises. nice to meet you. nice to meet you, too. shoes off or on? but the flat that hayden is proudly showing me around has been organised by southern health, his local mental health trust to try to head off the problems that might push him back to hospital.

and we'll be sitting in the lounge, if that's all right. he can stay here as long as he wants. he also has support if needed. i can't stress enough, it's the greatest support that i could ever have. itjust provides that platform for you to push on and become independent, become strong—minded. it's preventative action that the 35 organisations calling for a long—term mental health strategy say is vital. in england, they point to a 26% rise in people needing mental health support over four years, and in the last year services have seen 4.8 million requests for help. the report says as well as improving those services, it's essential to tackle poverty and other inequalities. if we do nothing, we will create more illness, more pressure on mental health services, more families will struggle, more people will have their lives affected by something which could be prevented.

hayden's parents, pat and simon, believe early support services, available whenever needed, would have made a huge difference when he was first struggling. i think if we had the help and support out there, . i don't think it would have been as many years as it took. - and seeing hayden now settled and in a job has been a huge relief. i've got my son, and i didn't - lose him, when we could have been looking the other way. he's living his life now. he's doing the things he wants to do. it'sjust brilliant, and you can see the difference in him from what he was before. yeah, we'll go roughly around the same time. the government says it is improving and investing more money to make mental health services fit for the future. alison holt, bbc news. details of organisations offering information and support with mental health are available

at bbc.co.uk/actionline or you can call for free at any time to hear recorded information on 08000155 998. a disciplinary hearing for five metropolitan police officers has heard evidence from a professional athlete — who's black — who said he was afraid for the safety of himself, his partner british sprinter bianca williams and his baby son when they were pulled over during a stop and search in west london three years ago. our community affairs correspondent adina campbell is outside the hearing. just remind us of the background to this case. ~ , ..,, just remind us of the background to this case. ~ , , ., , this case. well, this case dates back to july _ this case. well, this case dates back to july 2020. _ this case. well, this case dates back to july 2020. this - this case. well, this case dates back to july 2020. this is - this case. well, this case dates back to july 2020. this is the i this case. well, this case dates i back to july 2020. this is the first time we've heard from ricardo dos santos since the hearing opened last week. he arrived with his lawyer before going inside to face the five

officers accused of gross misconduct. while giving evidence, he said he wasn't trying to outpace police when he realised he was being followed in the maida vale area of west london. he said that going by previous experiences of being stopped on multiple occasions as a young black man in london, he said he genuinely feared for his safety and the safety of his family. both mr dos santos and miss williams claimed they were racially profiled and say they were targeted because they were black. video of the stop and search went viral on social media and it was shortly afterwards when the metropolitan police referred itself to the police watchdog, the independent 0ffice referred itself to the police watchdog, the independent office for police conduct. the five officers at the centre of the case, and acting police sergeant and four police constables are facing allegations of breaching professional standards of police behaviour. they all deny any wrongdoing and the hearing continues.—

now a look at some other stories making the news today. ajudge in new york has ruled that donald trump committed fraud by exaggerating his wealth by up to £3 billion to try to secure access to cheap loans. the former us president has called the judge "deranged" and says he will appeal the ruling. north korea says it's decided to expel the us soldier who entered the country illegally by crossing the borderfrom south korea injuly. it's not yet clear how and when travis king will be returned. north korean media said the private had fled because of inhuman treatment and racism in the us military. he'd been on his way back to america to face disciplinary proceedings when he entered north korea. david walliams has filed a high court case against the production company that makes britain's got talent. the action against fremantle media is listed as dealing with data protection. david walliams was a judge on the itv talent programme since 2012, but did not return for the show�*s latest series earlier this year.

the television channel gb news has suspended its presenter laurence fox after he refused to apologise for derogatory on—air comments about ava evans. the channel said it would be formally apologising to her. cathedrals are places for contemplation and worship amid grandeur — and now canterbury cathedral is lending its walls to something new. the walls of the building are being used as a canvas for a spectacular light show as artists try to bring the renaissance to life. simonjones reports. let there be light. and let there be sound. the aim — to take the audience on a physical and emotionaljourney transforming their sense

of place, and space. the theme, a journey into the renaissance world, a time of major change in the cultural, artistic, political and economic spheres, with canterbury cathedral acting as the canvas. as an artist, i don't think you can get better. it's a remarkable place to work. but actually, it's not what we do with it, it's the reaction that the audience have when they come here, that's the bit that makes it special. an artwork is an artwork in the studio until you put it in front of an audience. and when you put in a building like this, it's really those three parts, ourselves, the artwork and the building and the sense of place here. it's the second year that the cathedral has embraced light and sound like this on a huge scale. last year's show focused on space and science. those behind the display say they're a bit like the cathedral�*s famous stained glass windows, telling stories with the help of colour and light. it's quite a contrast to the more tranquil atmosphere of the daytime, but the evening shows are expected

to bring a new audience to the cathedral. luxmuralis attracts people who wouldn't necessarily declare that they have an interest, either in the arts or in organised religion. last year, when we did a similar event by the company, we had 12,000 people, and over 60% of them were coming to canterbury cathedral for the first time. it's great, because it raises the profile both of the church and of the festival. so the invitation to the audience is to indulge their senses in a setting unlike any other. simon jones, bbc news. it was a teddy bear's picnic in real life — when a hungry black bear clambered onto a table and ate the food of a shocked group of visitors at mexico's chipinque ecological park. as you can see, the group sat paralysed as the animal devoured enchiladas and tacos just inches

away from them. the park's website warns visitors that encounters with black bears have increased — and it recommends that visitors should "never try to photograph a bear up close". time for a look at the weather. here's helen willetts. and helen, what's the latest on the stormy weather that's expected? already gusting 60—70 mph in southern ireland. this is the very defined storm you can see here on the photo. that storm agnes is bearing down across the uk and ireland. it's going to push its influence further north and east, escalating winds, putting and a speu escalating winds, putting and a spell of very wet weather in particular for northern ireland and scotland. those winds are getting to around 40—50 mph inland, just about anywhere away from the south and east. 70 mph in the exposed coasts.

those winds are