much more to come on all of those, sport force. for a full round—up here is the bbc sportscenter. not long to go good evening. not long to go now until this year's six nations gets under way the first match kicks off at 8 and it's set up to be a thriller as france take on ireland. to look ahead to tonight and the weekend ahead we can join olly foster in cardiff. we'll talk wales scotland in a minute olly, and england too, but what a match to get things started tonight? we know where we will be heading this evening because the bars will be packed and this evening because the bars will be acke: . . ' this evening because the bars will be ”acke ., ., ' ., ., be packed and cardiff for ireland versus france _ be packed and cardiff for ireland versus france in _ be packed and cardiff for ireland versus france in marseille. - be packed and cardiff for ireland versus france in marseille. thel versus france in marseille. the french are taking the six nations on the road because the sty difference is getting ready for the olympics later this year. this is the world cup final that we all wanted, but they both fell short in the quarterfinals of the work up at the end of last year. ireland then the

world number one and the french as well doing so well in the world rankings, but a few changes to both sides. johnny sexton the irish legend is retired and now antoine dupont for the french concentrating on the olympics on the seventh. we will see how that goes. many people at the beginning of this great championship with stretches across six weeks are already saying this is a possible championship decider in marseilles. , a possible championship decider in marseilles. . , , marseilles. some crackers between those two at _ marseilles. some crackers between those two at fifa _ marseilles. some crackers between those two at fifa we _ marseilles. some crackers between those two at fifa we will _ marseilles. some crackers between those two at fifa we will have - marseilles. some crackers between those two at fifa we will have morei those two at fifa we will have more of the same tonight, england the sense and they will have played in wales will be taking on scotland, behind you, with the roof closed? it was going to be open because the scotland head coach said he wanted it open, both sides have to agree whether it is open or shut. wales wanted to check, towns and said no, it will be open. that missed the gatlin but there has been a change of heart in the last few hours because it is going to be raining

fairly heavily so scotland will say, actually, we will have it closed. and you think that would inspire some fine running rugby. a terrible record, the scots have your against the welsh and cardiff not having one since 2002. a great record for england against italy wherever they play them. that was the first match tomorrow in rome. 30 and counting include having beaten italy stretching back to the early 905. looking forward to it. more from cardiff at sport5day, we will be live on bbc one tomorrow afternoon as well. a flurry of late wicket5 has given england hope after the opening day of the second test against india in visakapatnam having been put into field england made an early breakthrough a moment to remember for shoaib ba5hir on his debut, as he got their first wicket of the day and he went on to take one more as england took three wickets in the final session to drag them5elve5 back into the match, but indian opener

ya5hasvi jaiswal remains unbeaten on an outstanding 179 india will resume tomorrow on 336—6. it has been a very special, 5pecial it has been a very special, special day for all that i have been through in the last 2—3 years, it has made it even more special so to get row hit sharma out as well as my first wicket wa5 hit sharma out as well as my first wicket was incredible. mercedes team boss toto wolf says he's surprised by the speed at which lewi5 hamilton's switch to ferrari happened. the seven time world champion will leave mercedes at the end of next season to join their rivals, and says he's ready for a new challenge. he told wolff of his decision to go to ferrari over a planned breakfast on wednesday. it does not take anything away from

the historical legacy that will always exist, and the history books, this journey together will be in the history books. a5 this journey together will be in the history books. as much as the next journey for the next mercedes driver. and that's all the sport for now. to one of the top political stories here in the uk. party leaders and officials are meeting in belfast to discuss the key issues for an incoming government. the northern ireland assembly will sit on saturday to elect a government for the first time in two years after the british parliament agreed to alter post—brexit trade rules to break a political stalemate. northern ireland is part of the uk with a devolved administration, but pro british unionists are concerned the new arrangements could weaken the link with london. live now to stormont. our correspondent lewi5 vaughan jones is following the story from there.

thank you for that. welcome to belfast and stormont lit up behind me. tomorrow will be a hugely significant day here for two big rea5on5. significant day here for two big reasons. firstly for politician5 reasons. firstly for politicians will be back in working again after two years will be back in working again after two yea r5 away will be back in working again after two years away as you have just outlined. second, symbolically, will be a new first minister from sinn fein, the nationalist party will come on to that in just a moment. throughout today and tomorrow, saturday, we will hear from a range of different political voices and i have to with me now. first, not a politician, emma, how do you describe yourself? and we have what de5cribe yourself? and we have what will be from tomorrow i believe, leader of the opposition in stormont. thank you for coming on the programme. matthew let's start with you. start with a moment of symbolism tomorrow when we see sinn fein in these first minister po5t, fein in these first minister post, what does that mean for northern ireland? i what does that mean for northern ireland? ~ , ., ., .,

ireland? i think it is a moment of symbolism _ ireland? i think it is a moment of symbolism it _ ireland? i think it is a moment of symbolism it is _ ireland? i think it is a moment of symbolism it is important - ireland? i think it is a moment of symbolism it is important to - ireland? i think it is a moment of symbolism it is important to say | symbolism it is important to say that it _ symbolism it is important to say that it is — symbolism it is important to say that it is symbolism _ symbolism it is important to say that it is symbolism more - symbolism it is important to say that it is symbolism more than i that it is symbolism more than substance, _ that it is symbolism more than substance, but _ that it is symbolism more than substance, but it— that it is symbolism more than substance, but it is— that it is symbolism more than substance, but it is still- that it is symbolism more than i substance, but it is still important moment— substance, but it is still important moment of— substance, but it is still important moment of symbolism _ substance, but it is still important moment of symbolism given - substance, but it is still important moment of symbolism given the i moment of symbolism given the history— moment of symbolism given the history of— moment of symbolism given the history of the _ moment of symbolism given the history of the building _ moment of symbolism given the history of the building since - moment of symbolism given the history of the building since the i history of the building since the history— history of the building since the history of— history of the building since the history of northern _ history of the building since the history of northern ireland - history of the building since the history of northern ireland how| history of the building since the - history of northern ireland how and why it _ history of northern ireland how and why it was — history of northern ireland how and why it was created _ history of northern ireland how and why it was created so _ history of northern ireland how and why it was created so there - history of northern ireland how and why it was created so there is - history of northern ireland how and why it was created so there is a - why it was created so there is a moment— why it was created so there is a moment of— why it was created so there is a moment of symbolism - why it was created so there is a moment of symbolism there i why it was created so there is a | moment of symbolism there for why it was created so there is a . moment of symbolism there for it why it was created so there is a - moment of symbolism there for it to be moment of symbolism there for it to he the _ moment of symbolism there for it to he the first— moment of symbolism there for it to be the first minister. _ moment of symbolism there for it to be the first minister. important - moment of symbolism there for it to be the first minister. important to. be the first minister. important to say, in _ be the first minister. important to say. in northern— be the first minister. important to say, in northern ireland _ be the first minister. important to say, in northern ireland since - be the first minister. important to. say, in northern ireland since 1988, first ministers— say, in northern ireland since 1988, first ministers have _ say, in northern ireland since 1988, first ministers have been _ say, in northern ireland since 1988, first ministers have been two - first ministers have been two offices — first ministers have been two offices so _ first ministers have been two offices so substantively- first ministers have been two offices so substantively the l first ministers have been two - offices so substantively the rules have been— offices so substantively the rules have been the _ offices so substantively the rules have been the same, _ offices so substantively the rules have been the same, it - offices so substantively the rules have been the same, it is - offices so substantively the rules have been the same, it isjust. offices so substantively the rules i have been the same, it isjust that they are _ have been the same, it isjust that they are having _ have been the same, it isjust that they are having a _ have been the same, it isjust that they are having a deputy in - have been the same, it isjust that they are having a deputy in front . have been the same, it isjust that| they are having a deputy in front of them, _ they are having a deputy in front of them, but — they are having a deputy in front of them, but it— they are having a deputy in front of them, but it is— they are having a deputy in front of them, but it is a _ they are having a deputy in front of them, but it is a moment - they are having a deputy in front of them, but it is a moment of- them, but it is a moment of symbolism _ them, but it is a moment of symbolism important - them, but it is a moment of. symbolism important because them, but it is a moment of- symbolism important because given a hundred _ symbolism important because given a hundred years — symbolism important because given a hundred years ago. _ symbolism important because given a hundred years ago, the _ symbolism important because given a hundred years ago, the context - symbolism important because given a hundred years ago, the context in - hundred years ago, the context in which this— hundred years ago, the context in which this state _ hundred years ago, the context in which this state was _ hundred years ago, the context in which this state was founded. - hundred years ago, the context in which this state was founded. i. which this state was founded. i think— which this state was founded. i think once _ which this state was founded. i think once we _ which this state was founded. i think once we establish - which this state was founded. i think once we establish of - which this state was founded. i- think once we establish of symbolism and acknowledgement, _ think once we establish of symbolism and acknowledgement, i— think once we establish of symbolism and acknowledgement, i think- think once we establish of symbolism and acknowledgement, i think it- think once we establish of symbolism and acknowledgement, i think it is. and acknowledgement, i think it is important — and acknowledgement, i think it is important because _ and acknowledgement, i think it is important because the _ and acknowledgement, i think it is important because the due - and acknowledgement, i think it is important because the due be - and acknowledgement, i think it is. important because the due be locked michelle _ important because the due be locked michelle taking — important because the due be locked michelle taking up _ important because the due be locked michelle taking up her— important because the due be locked michelle taking up herjob_ important because the due be locked michelle taking up herjob she - important because the due be locked michelle taking up herjob she was i michelle taking up herjob she was elected _ michelle taking up herjob she was elected to— michelle taking up herjob she was elected to a — michelle taking up herjob she was elected to a couple _ michelle taking up herjob she was elected to a couple of— michelle taking up herjob she was elected to a couple of years - michelle taking up herjob she was elected to a couple of years ago, i | elected to a couple of years ago, i think— elected to a couple of years ago, i think it _ elected to a couple of years ago, i think it is — elected to a couple of years ago, i think it is important _ elected to a couple of years ago, i think it is important that- elected to a couple of years ago, i think it is important that we - elected to a couple of years ago, i think it is important that we movej think it is important that we move onto the _ think it is important that we move onto the substance _ think it is important that we move onto the substance after- think it is important that we move onto the substance after that and | onto the substance after that and the substance _ onto the substance after that and the substance is, _ onto the substance after that and the substance is, we _ onto the substance after that and the substance is, we have - onto the substance after that and the substance is, we have the - the substance is, we have the worst performing — the substance is, we have the worst performing health _ the substance is, we have the worst performing health service _ the substance is, we have the worst performing health service in- the substance is, we have the worst performing health service in the - the substance is, we have the worst performing health service in the uk| performing health service in the uk probably— performing health service in the uk probably in— performing health service in the uk probably in western _ performing health service in the uk probably in western europe - performing health service in the uk probably in western europe and - performing health service in the uk probably in western europe and wej probably in western europe and we have huge — probably in western europe and we have huge waiting _ probably in western europe and we have huge waiting lists, _ probably in western europe and we have huge waiting lists, we - probably in western europe and we have huge waiting lists, we have i probably in western europe and we have huge waiting lists, we have a| have huge waiting lists, we have a wage _ have huge waiting lists, we have a wage increases— have huge waiting lists, we have a wage increases the _ have huge waiting lists, we have a wage increases the need - have huge waiting lists, we have a wage increases the need to - have huge waiting lists, we have a wage increases the need to be - have huge waiting lists, we have a i wage increases the need to be dealt with _ wage increases the need to be dealt with. irate _ wage increases the need to be dealt with. ~ .., wage increases the need to be dealt with. ~ _, ., , , ., with. we will come on-site 'ust a moment. — with. we will come on-site 'ust a moment. just i with. we will come on-site 'ust a moment. just want i with. we will come on-site 'ust a moment. just want to h with. we will come on-site 'ust a moment. just want to your h with. we will come on-site just a i moment. just want to your thoughts

on michelle o'neill taking of that position tomorrow. fits on michelle o'neill taking of that position tomorrow.— on michelle o'neill taking of that position tomorrow. as matthew has already outlined _ position tomorrow. as matthew has already outlined the _ position tomorrow. as matthew has already outlined the post _ position tomorrow. as matthew has already outlined the post is - position tomorrow. as matthew has already outlined the post is a - position tomorrow. as matthew has already outlined the post is a joint i already outlined the post is a joint posted _ already outlined the post is a joint posted so — already outlined the post is a joint posted so yes, the symbolism is obvious, — posted so yes, the symbolism is obvious, but it is exactly the same post with — obvious, but it is exactly the same post with the same powers as so one can order— post with the same powers as so one can order a _ post with the same powers as so one can order a paperclip without the other— can order a paperclip without the other so— can order a paperclip without the other so it — can order a paperclip without the other so it is important to note, but the — other so it is important to note, but the show has to keep going. let's _ but the show has to keep going. let's get — but the show has to keep going. let's get on to not paper clips, but the realjob that they are going to be doing. what are the big things in the in tray? the be doing. what are the big things in the in tra ? the in tray? the most urgent thing is ttans the in tray? the most urgent thing is pangs public _ the in tray? the most urgent thing is pangs public sector _ the in tray? the most urgent thing is pangs public sector workers - the in tray? the most urgent thing| is pangs public sector workers soap workers _ is pangs public sector workers soap workers in — is pangs public sector workers soap workers in other— is pangs public sector workers soap workers in other parts _ is pangs public sector workers soap workers in other parts of— is pangs public sector workers soap workers in other parts of the - is pangs public sector workers soap workers in other parts of the uk- is pangs public sector workers soapi workers in other parts of the uk and in the _ workers in other parts of the uk and in the south — workers in other parts of the uk and in the south of— workers in other parts of the uk and in the south of ireland _ workers in other parts of the uk and in the south of ireland has— workers in other parts of the uk and in the south of ireland has have - in the south of ireland has have some _ in the south of ireland has have some pay— in the south of ireland has have some pay rises, _ in the south of ireland has have some pay rises, not— in the south of ireland has have some pay rises, not enough, i in the south of ireland has have i some pay rises, not enough, but some to keep up _ some pay rises, not enough, but some to keep up with— some pay rises, not enough, but some to keep up with the _ some pay rises, not enough, but some to keep up with the crippling _ to keep up with the crippling inflation _ to keep up with the crippling inflation we _ to keep up with the crippling inflation we have _ to keep up with the crippling inflation we have had - to keep up with the crippling inflation we have had over. to keep up with the crippling i inflation we have had over the to keep up with the crippling - inflation we have had over the last year~ _ inflation we have had over the last year. northern— inflation we have had over the last year. northern ireland _ inflation we have had over the last year. northern ireland have - inflation we have had over the last year. northern ireland have not i inflation we have had over the last. year. northern ireland have not had any. year. northern ireland have not had any and _ year. northern ireland have not had any. and they— year. northern ireland have not had any. and they are _ year. northern ireland have not had any. and they are already— year. northern ireland have not had any. and they are already the - year. northern ireland have not hadi any. and they are already the lowest paid public—sector— any. and they are already the lowest paid public—sector workers _ any. and they are already the lowest paid public—sector workers in- any. and they are already the lowest paid public—sector workers in these i paid public—sector workers in these istands— paid public—sector workers in these islands with — paid public—sector workers in these islands with teachers, _ paid public—sector workers in these islands with teachers, nurses, - paid public—sector workers in these islands with teachers, nurses, busl islands with teachers, nurses, bus drivers. _ islands with teachers, nurses, bus drivers. train— islands with teachers, nurses, bus drivers, train drivers, _ islands with teachers, nurses, bus drivers, train drivers, council- drivers, train drivers, council workers. _ drivers, train drivers, council workers, across _ drivers, train drivers, council workers, across the - drivers, train drivers, council workers, across the base - drivers, train drivers, councili workers, across the base have drivers, train drivers, council- workers, across the base have really struggled _ workers, across the base have really struggled with — workers, across the base have really struggled with the _ workers, across the base have really struggled with the cost _ workers, across the base have really struggled with the cost of living - struggled with the cost of living and they— struggled with the cost of living and they need _ struggled with the cost of living and they need pay— struggled with the cost of living and they need pay at _ struggled with the cost of living and they need pay at asap. - struggled with the cost of living and they need pay at asap. i. struggled with the cost of living i and they need pay at asap. i want struggled with the cost of living - and they need pay at asap. i want us as an _ and they need pay at asap. i want us as an opposition _ and they need pay at asap. i want us as an opposition will— and they need pay at asap. i want us as an opposition will be _ and they need pay at asap. i want us as an opposition will be challenged . as an opposition will be challenged the ministers — as an opposition will be challenged the ministers to _ as an opposition will be challenged the ministers to ensure _ as an opposition will be challenged the ministers to ensure that - as an opposition will be challenged| the ministers to ensure that money is and _ the ministers to ensure that money is and pay— the ministers to ensure that money is and pay packets— the ministers to ensure that money is and pay packets and _ the ministers to ensure that money is and pay packets and bank- the ministers to ensure that money. is and pay packets and bank balances within— is and pay packets and bank balances within weeks — is and pay packets and bank balances within weeks. two, _ is and pay packets and bank balances within weeks. two, or—

is and pay packets and bank balances within weeks. two, or health - within weeks. two, or health services _ within weeks. two, or health services as— within weeks. two, or health services as i— within weeks. two, or health services as i say, _ within weeks. two, or health services as i say, not- within weeks. two, or health - services as i say, not collapsing, it has— services as i say, not collapsing, it has collapsed _ services as i say, not collapsing, it has collapsed and _ services as i say, not collapsing, it has collapsed and it _ services as i say, not collapsing, it has collapsed and it is- services as i say, not collapsing, it has collapsed and it is tragic. it has collapsed and it is tragic and terrible _ it has collapsed and it is tragic and terrible it _ it has collapsed and it is tragic and terrible it needs _ it has collapsed and it is tragic and terrible it needs dealt - it has collapsed and it is tragic. and terrible it needs dealt with. filthy— and terrible it needs dealt with. filthy time _ and terrible it needs dealt with. filthy time but _ and terrible it needs dealt with. filthy time but ministers - and terrible it needs dealt with. filthy time but ministers meeti and terrible it needs dealt with. i filthy time but ministers meet and they will— filthy time but ministers meet and they will need _ filthy time but ministers meet and they will need to _ filthy time but ministers meet and they will need to provide _ filthy time but ministers meet and they will need to provide a - filthy time but ministers meet and they will need to provide a formall they will need to provide a formal plan _ they will need to provide a formal plan then — they will need to provide a formal plan. then they— they will need to provide a formal plan. then they are _ they will need to provide a formal plan. then they are a _ they will need to provide a formal plan. then they are a range - they will need to provide a formal plan. then they are a range of. they will need to provide a formal. plan. then they are a range of other of other— plan. then they are a range of other of other things. _ plan. then they are a range of other of other things, other— plan. then they are a range of other of other things, other problems - plan. then they are a range of other| of other things, other problems with childcare, _ of other things, other problems with childcare, there _ of other things, other problems with childcare, there is— of other things, other problems with childcare, there is a _ of other things, other problems with childcare, there is a lot _ of other things, other problems with childcare, there is a lot to _ of other things, other problems with childcare, there is a lot to deal- childcare, there is a lot to deal with _ childcare, there is a lot to deal with. . ., childcare, there is a lot to deal with. ,, ,, childcare, there is a lot to deal with. ,, , with. echoing business priorities, but i with. echoing business priorities, but i wonder— with. echoing business priorities, but i wonder what _ with. echoing business priorities, but i wonder what other - with. echoing business priorities, but i wonder what other issues i with. echoing business priorities, i but i wonder what other issues you are hearing about in the work you do? . . ., are hearing about in the work you do? ., _ , , do? our education system needs su- tort do? our education system needs sopport as _ do? our education system needs support as matthew _ do? our education system needs support as matthew is _ do? our education system needs support as matthew is also - do? our education system needs support as matthew is also said i do? our education system needs - support as matthew is also said come up support as matthew is also said come up with— support as matthew is also said come up with the _ support as matthew is also said come up with the teachers in the pay, but we also _ up with the teachers in the pay, but we also address the special educational needs within communities, there's not enough special— communities, there's not enough special educational needs basis. not enough _ special educational needs basis. not enough schools. there are some young people _ enough schools. there are some young people that _ enough schools. there are some young people that are falling behind in terms _ people that are falling behind in terms of— people that are falling behind in terms of what they can achieve in their— terms of what they can achieve in their gcses. in terms of the health service _ their gcses. in terms of the health service can — their gcses. in terms of the health service can achieve in their gcses. in service can achieve in their gcses. in terms— service can achieve in their gcses. in terms of— service can achieve in their gcses. in terms of the health service, health— in terms of the health service, health service programme has been for a long _ health service programme has been for a long time waiting and i worked in the _ for a long time waiting and i worked in the health service in 2000 in the clinic— in the health service in 2000 in the clinic i_ in the health service in 2000 in the clinic i work— in the health service in 2000 in the clinic i work for the weightless was five years — clinic i work for the weightless was five years. so i don't think that this is— five years. so i don't think that this is going to be a silver bullet to fix— this is going to be a silver bullet to fix the — this is going to be a silver bullet to fix the health service, but we certainly — to fix the health service, but we certainly do need to make an impact. what _ certainly do need to make an impact. what about— certainly do need to make an impact. what about the deal that got us to this point. i will get both of your

opinions on it because clearly a lot of work was done. behind the scenes of work was done. behind the scenes of last couple of years, to get us to this point. so that politicians can get working again. do you know any reservations on how that was done? ., . , , any reservations on how that was done? ., ., , ., any reservations on how that was done? ., ., , . done? politics is politics. always done? politics is politics. always done behind _ done? politics is politics. always done behind closed _ done? politics is politics. always done behind closed doors - done? politics is politics. always done behind closed doors to - done? politics is politics. always i done behind closed doors to some effect _ done behind closed doors to some effect it— done behind closed doors to some effect it was interesting to see the command — effect it was interesting to see the command paper coming out to get the substance _ command paper coming out to get the substance in it because it isjust substance _ substance in it because it isjust substance. and to actually see some actions _ substance. and to actually see some actions on _ substance. and to actually see some actions on it — substance. and to actually see some actions on it. it was 24 points in it some — actions on it. it was 24 points in it some of— actions on it. it was 24 points in it some of which including legislation, we need to see the uk government actually start to action on a lot— government actually start to action on a lot of— government actually start to action on a lot of those. as opposed to 'ust on a lot of those. as opposed to just expecting the communities to take their— just expecting the communities to take their trust on it. | just expecting the communities to take their trust on it.— take their trust on it. i never thought. _ take their trust on it. i never thought. our— take their trust on it. i never thought, our party _ take their trust on it. i never thought, our party and - take their trust on it. i never thought, our party and most| take their trust on it. i never - thought, our party and most parties never— thought, our party and most parties never thought — thought, our party and most parties never thought that _ thought, our party and most parties never thought that there _ thought, our party and most parties never thought that there was - thought, our party and most parties never thought that there was any. never thought that there was any justification— never thought that there was any justification at— never thought that there was any justification at all— never thought that there was any justification at all for— never thought that there was any justification at all for tearing - justification at all for tearing down — justification at all for tearing down institutions— justification at all for tearing down institutions in- justification at all for tearing down institutions in a - justification at all for tearing i down institutions in a complete surviving — down institutions in a complete surviving northern _ down institutions in a complete surviving northern ireland - down institutions in a complete surviving northern ireland of. down institutions in a complete surviving northern ireland of al surviving northern ireland of a government— surviving northern ireland of a government for— surviving northern ireland of a government for the _ surviving northern ireland of a government for the last - surviving northern ireland of a government for the last two i surviving northern ireland of a . government for the last two years surviving northern ireland of a - government for the last two years —— depriving _ government for the last two years —— depriving it— government for the last two years —— depriving it is— government for the last two years —— depriving. it is obviously— government for the last two years —— depriving. it is obviously welcome i depriving. it is obviously welcome that we _ depriving. it is obviously welcome that we will— depriving. it is obviously welcome that we will have _ depriving. it is obviously welcome that we will have a _ depriving. it is obviously welcome that we will have a default - that we will have a default institute _ that we will have a default institute as _ that we will have a default institute as tomorrow - that we will have a default institute as tomorrow buti that we will have a default - institute as tomorrow but relation to the _ institute as tomorrow but relation to the quote — institute as tomorrow but relation to the quote on— institute as tomorrow but relation to the quote on quote _

institute as tomorrow but relation to the quote on quote deal- institute as tomorrow but relation to the quote on quote deal done, | to the quote on quote deal done, there _ to the quote on quote deal done, there are — to the quote on quote deal done, there are two _ to the quote on quote deal done, there are two parts, _ to the quote on quote deal done, there are two parts, the - to the quote on quote deal done, there are two parts, the first - to the quote on quote deal done, j there are two parts, the first part is a series— there are two parts, the first part is a series of— there are two parts, the first part is a series of agreed _ there are two parts, the first part. is a series of agreed easements and smoothing _ is a series of agreed easements and smoothing of— is a series of agreed easements and smoothing of the _ is a series of agreed easements and smoothing of the processes - is a series of agreed easements and smoothing of the processes in - is a series of agreed easements andl smoothing of the processes in terms of moving _ smoothing of the processes in terms of moving goods _ smoothing of the processes in terms of moving goods from _ smoothing of the processes in terms of moving goods from britain - 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on from that and reestablish image more mutual respect, much more. more mutual respect, much more balance _ more mutual respect, much more balance and — more mutual respect, much more balance and much _ more mutual respect, much more balance and much more _ more mutual respect, much more balance and much more inclusionl more mutual respect, much more i balance and much more inclusion in how we _ balance and much more inclusion in how we govern _ balance and much more inclusion in how we govern this— balance and much more inclusion in how we govern this place _ balance and much more inclusion in how we govern this place because i how we govern this place because that is— how we govern this place because that is what— how we govern this place because that is what ultimately— how we govern this place because that is what ultimately does - how we govern this place becausel that is what ultimately does needs in this— that is what ultimately does needs in this institutions _ that is what ultimately does needs in this institutions are _ that is what ultimately does needs in this institutions are supposed i that is what ultimately does needsj in this institutions are supposed to do. ., ~' , ., in this institutions are supposed to do. . ,, i. in this institutions are supposed to do. . ,, ., in this institutions are supposed to do. . ., , in this institutions are supposed to do. . ., do. thank you both for coming up on a chilly evening. _ do. thank you both for coming up on a chilly evening. i _ do. thank you both for coming up on a chilly evening. i really _ a chilly evening. i really appreciate it. that is if the moment but of course there will be plenty more coverage in the hours to come.

and of course tomorrow, saturday. that momentous day ahead. thank you very much. a5 that momentous day ahead. thank you very much. as mentioned, full coverage tomorrow starting with bbc breakfast. throughout the day here on bbc news and the bbc news website, internationally as well. a new study has found that cancer survival rates in the uk are the highest they've ever been, with nearly half of those diagnosed now 5urviving for 10 years or more. but the report, which was commissioned by cancer research uk, warns that britain is lagging behind comparable countries in tackling the disease. for more on this i'm now joined byjon shelton, head of cancer intelligence at cancer research uk. thank you for being with us in good to see you. this feel5 thank you for being with us in good to see you. this feels like a bit of a double edged sword. the best that it is ever been but not as good as others, how are we supposed to read this? it others, how are we supposed to read this? , ., , ., ., ., , this? it is a bit of a double edge sword. this? it is a bit of a double edge sword- this _ this? it is a bit of a double edge sword. this in _ this? it is a bit of a double edge sword. this in great _ this? it is a bit of a double edge i sword. this in great improvements this? it is a bit of a double edge - sword. this in great improvements in cancer survival rates over the past years and it is the highest we have ever been at the moment. the

challenge is the progress of the last decade is hugely 5low challenge is the progress of the last decade is hugely slow down. therefore it is not as high as we think it should be in that at the moment concerns u5. think it should be in that at the moment concerns us. the report we produced today has many aspects of prevention, 5creening diagno5i5 produced today has many aspects of prevention, 5creening diagnosis and treatment. and often the public have seen that but they highlight the many challenges addressed in it as well for example smoking remaining the number one cancer because or in the number one cancer because or in the uk and other programmes and more people waiting to be referred to cancer clinic so there is the cancel survival rate not improving a5 cancer clinic so there is the cancel survival rate not improving as much as who wanted to be and at the moment it concerns u5. as who wanted to be and at the moment it concerns us. is as who wanted to be and at the moment it concerns us.- as who wanted to be and at the moment it concerns us. is that what is behind the _ moment it concerns us. is that what is behind the slow— moment it concerns us. is that what is behind the slow down _ moment it concerns us. is that what is behind the slow down that - moment it concerns us. is that what is behind the slow down that you - is behind the slow down that you mention or are there other factors at play as well?— at play as well? there are a lot of factors. at play as well? there are a lot of factors- one _ at play as well? there are a lot of factors. one of— at play as well? there are a lot of factors. one of the _ at play as well? there are a lot of factors. one of the reasons - at play as well? there are a lot of factors. one of the reasons be . factors. one of the reasons be included so many different aspects and this is that they all contribute to cancer survival. it is not a simple one on one area. we know for example life expectancy in the publishing has slowed down. therefore there are things we can all do as well. for example being aware of signs and symptoms, if. we

know that they are big challenges in health service we have issues and diagnostic capacity in the house of supreme or diagnostic capacity in the house of 5upreme or diagnostic equipment, more stuff, to make sure everyone can receive the most quickly as possible. so treatment can also start as quickly as possible and can all be dealt with. so we need to deliver on additional nhs investment. without the staffing target5 investment. without the staffing targets will be continue to be missed and patients will not receive the care and we will continue to lag behind. ., ., ., . , ., . behind. you are with cancer research kate that a championship _ behind. you are with cancer research kate that a championship for- behind. you are with cancer research kate that a championship for cancerl kate that a championship for cancer research so obviously you would say that, his assault on so many, doe5 that, his assault on so many, does the government need to be throwing ca5h the government need to be throwing cash at this, how do we encompass other thoughts and other potential methods of tackling britain's cancer? it methods of tackling britain's cancer? , ., , ., methods of tackling britain's cancer? , ., ., , cancer? it is not 'ust about money, as i sa , cancer? it is not 'ust about money, as i say. it _ cancer? it is not 'ust about money, as t say. t is — cancer? it is notjust about money, as i say, it is not _ cancer? it is notjust about money, as i say, it is notjust _ cancer? it is notjust about money, as i say, it is notjust investment, i as i say, it is notjust investment, we need to couple that reform and we

are getting the best for patients. we also do other things around britain as well. we know for example from our international comparisons that international best practices and a long—term cancel plan in place. that is something we need to make sure that we have. there somebody the things that things that contribute that. but there is a lot of organisation for it to work together that it can make a difference and we want the governments do that. so we need to push out a long—term cancer plan so we can make improvements we need in country. we can make improvements we need in count . ., ~ we can make improvements we need in count . ., ,, i. we can make improvements we need in count . ., ,, ., we can make improvements we need in count . ., ., let's go back to one of our top stories today. the two teenagers who murdered 16—year—old brianna ghey last february have been sentenced to a minimum of 20 and 22 years in prison. eddie ratcliffe and scarlett jenkin5on who are both 16 stabbed her 28 times after luring her to a park near warrington in cheshire. scarlettjenkin5on was given the longer of the sentences. let's get some reaction

with our lgbt and identity reporterjosh parry. thejudge in this the judge in this case thejudge in this case has determined that this murder was in part motivated by the fact that brianna wa5 transgender, what let thejudge to reach brianna wa5 transgender, what let the judge to reach this conclusion? throughout the trial la5t the judge to reach this conclusion? throughout the trial last year at manchester crown court there was variou5 manchester crown court there was various messages manchester crown court there was variou5 message5 read out between scarlettjenkin5on and eddie radcliffe and throughout tho5e radcliffe and throughout those messages we heard how eddie message5 we heard how eddie radcliffe had referred to brianna a5 radcliffe had referred to brianna as it rather than she or her and use a number of derogatory phrases when talking about brianna and speculated of what she may sound like when she 5cream5. of what she may sound like when she screams. today, when thejudge handed down her decision 5he mentioned the hostility towards brianna's trenches gender identity and said it played a secondary part in how she had decided how serious

their sentencing should be. the hostility towards a protected characteristic, something that they have such as race, disability, gender, doe5 have such as race, disability, gender, does have a status as a hate crime. so that means it will increase any sentence handed down. increa5e any sentence handed down. that is what has happened in this case. ~ ., that is what has happened in this case, ~ ., that is what has happened in this case. . . that is what has happened in this case. . , that is what has happened in this case. what has the impact been on the lgbtq community _ case. what has the impact been on the lgbtq community following i case. what has the impact been onl the lgbtq community following this crime? that the lgbtq community following this crime? �* ., �* ., crime? at the time of brianna's death there _ crime? at the time of brianna's death there was _ crime? at the time of brianna's death there was an _ crime? at the time of brianna's death there was an outpouring, a global outpouring of grief. vigils held across the uk as well as abroad in the community really felt that one of their own had been taken. since the sentencing today, there has been a statement from charities and organisations and liverpool city region pride which is one of the largest vigils were held there, said that trans people today are living in what they called, and an bearable climate of fear and if we can learn

anything from brianna's death is that things have to change and fast. on that bigger picture, how common are hate crimes against the transgender community? i5 are hate crimes against the transgender community? is a said earlier a hate _ transgender community? is a said earlier a hate crime _ transgender community? is a said earlier a hate crime is _ transgender community? is a said earlier a hate crime is described i transgender community? is a said | earlier a hate crime is described as any crime committed against somebody thatis any crime committed against somebody that is motivated by hostility to one of the personal characteristics. so things like race, disability, gender. in this case, towards brianna's status as a transgender person. the latest figures released by the home office show that in the 12 months leading up to march of 2023, chance gender hate crimes had increased by 11%. that meant that there were more than four and a half thousand. that is against a backdrop of overall hate crimes dropping by 5%. so indicates that, the problem is higher among the transgender community when compared with other communities. the home office themselves say that the discussion of what they called transgender issues in politics and the media may have led to this as well as an

increased confidence in reporting crimes like this to the police. crown prosecution service up released a statement saying that they are pleased that the judge agreed that this was motivated by hatred towards brianna's transgender identity and that has led to an increase in the sentence of eddie radcliffe. ., ~ increase in the sentence of eddie radcliffe. ., ,, , ., increase in the sentence of eddie radcliffe. ., ~' , ., ., increase in the sentence of eddie radcliffe. ., ,, , ., ., radcliffe. thank you. you can get much more _ radcliffe. thank you. you can get much more on — radcliffe. thank you. you can get much more on this _ radcliffe. thank you. you can get much more on this story - radcliffe. thank you. you can get much more on this story on - radcliffe. thank you. you can get much more on this story on the i radcliffe. thank you. you can get i much more on this story on the bbc news website, we have a page up and running including the details of the sentencing of the two killers today. to east africa now. three people have been confirmed to killed in a gas explosion in the capital. these show the aftermath of the explosion. hundreds injured in the explosion. hundreds injured in the blast which took place just before midnight. a government spokesperson said gas cylinders were being refilled when the fire broke out. it happened in a residential area, firefighters at the moment and

emergency services have been on the sea. ourseniorafrica sea. our senior africa correspondence in sea. ourseniorafrica correspondence in this report. explosions, tremors and fire everywhere. families that were asleep, woken up suddenly and forced to run to safety. the fire spread fast and far. the gas has been reported to have been leaking for some time before the blast to cold. the enemy was invisible and kept igniting at the slightest spark in the dark. emergency services scramble to put out the multiple fires as the injured were rushed to hospital. i fires as the in'ured were rushed to hos . ital. ., fires as the in'ured were rushed to hos-ital. ., ., hospital. i found fire on the rooftop. — hospital. i found fire on the rooftop. it _ hospital. i found fire on the rooftop, it was _ hospital. i found fire on the rooftop, it was like - hospital. i found fire on the rooftop, it was like a - hospital. i found fire on the l rooftop, it was like a massive hospital. i found fire on the - rooftop, it was like a massive fire. it was so bad, it was my experience so i could not imagine, i saw people running. translation: i running. translation: ., , , , running. translation: ., ,, ,, translation: i was passing by when i heard the explosion. _ translation: i was passing by when i heard the explosion. there _ translation: i was passing by when i

heard the explosion. there was - heard the explosion. there was commotion and confusion. many people have been injured. br; commotion and confusion. many people have been injured.— have been in'ured. by daybreak, the fire had have been injured. by daybreak, the fire had been _ have been injured. by daybreak, the fire had been contained. _ have been injured. by daybreak, the fire had been contained. that - have been injured. by daybreak, the fire had been contained. that is - fire had been contained. that is when the impact of the blast became clear. exploding and then the gas was being thrown _ exploding and then the gas was being thrown inside here. so that is probably— thrown inside here. so that is probably howl thrown inside here. so that is probably how i got these burns. this probably howl got these burns. this is where it probably how i got these burns. try 3 is where it began. about ten glory stopper inside the blast area completely burned. it is said that one of them loaded with liquefied petroleum gas was the source of the explosion. the petroleum regulator since it has rejected three applications to set up a plant here for the processing of liquefied petroleum gas. we understand residents had been holding protests against locating it here, so we are hoping that both the government and the owner will be held to account. the owners of this company must take

full responsibility and they must also be able to compensate the victims because doing this illegal business, and a residential area. more than 200 people are receiving treatment following the blast. some suffered serious injuries. lives but at great risk by a clear case of negligence. in argentina, hundreds of protesters clashed with police in the capital buenos aires. people were demonstrating against a controversial bill proposed by newly elected president javier milei which would usher in sweeping free market reforms. opposition politicians, who were discussing the bill, stormed out of the building at one point in protest at the police action. sofia bettiza reports.

belgian and dutch farmers are continuing to protest blocking several border crossings and preventing trucks with fresh produce from passing. meanwhile french farmers who had blocked roads and highways with hay bales have not begun to lift their blockades after deals were struck with the government. transport workers in eight cities across germany are on strike today. there has been widespread travel disruption. buses trans and underground trains are all affected in berlin, the walk only lasted for the rush hour, but in hamburg and cologne, strikes are continuing all day long. it is the third stoppage in germany in the last two weeks over pay and conditions. workers are dismantling a spa building and on workers are dismantling a spa pool built in an unauthorised building at the home of captain sir tom moore's daughter. the building in bedfordshire was put up after the death of the war veteran who raised 38 million pounds for the nhs by walking laps

of his garden during the covid lockdown in 2020. after his death a year later the family set up the captain tom foundation which is currently under investigation amid concerns his family may have profited from using his name. the government is offering £1000 to new nursery workers for those to return to preschool care. part of a plan to cope with increased demand in england. when eligible working parents and all two—year—olds will get 15 hours of free care from april. in some early years leaders see the recruitment effort is too late. now, it's groundhog day in the us. it's punxsutawney phil! yes, that's right — this is gobbler�*s knob in pennsylvania, and that's a groundhog named punxsutawney phil. he's been telling america whether winter will continue or whether there will be an early spring. the legend goes that if it's a clear day, the groundhog

will see its own shadow meaning it will return to its burrow and winter will continue for another six weeks. if it's a cloudy day, the groundhog won't be able to see its shadow and spring will come early. let's take a listen to what the prediction is for this year. but what this weather did not provide is a shadow or reason to hide. glad tidings on this groundhog day, and early spring is on the way! cheering as you heard this year, phil has predicted that an early spring is coming to raptuous applause. doesn't that groundhog looks so thrilled to be there. the beauty of nature is in the spotlight as the winners of the international guard and photographer of the year have been revealed. the winner of the top prize with this abstract photograph of a juniper tree. winners in

several other categories including beautiful garden and breathing spaces as well as worlds of fungi. lovely pictures there. all on the bbc news website and out. take a look. that's it for me from now. bye—bye. hello. the weekend's looking mild for most of us, but it's often going to be cloudy, very blustery, and on top of that, some rain in the forecast, too — heaviest of which is expected across western and northwestern scotland. let's have a look at the satellite picture from the last couple of days, and you can see big swirls, patterns in the clouds here. big storms moving from the north atlantic across the norwegian sea. they've been slamming scandinavia, especially norway, in the last couple of days. so, this is thejet stream here. the air is relatively mild across the southern half of the uk through this evening and overnight. weather front here and lots of layers of cloud, bits and pieces of rain. to the north of that,

just about cold enough, i think, for a touch of frost in the highlands. but glasgow will be seven, belfast nine, and look how mild it is in the morning across the bulk of england and wales. we're talking about double figures. now, the forecast for saturday — high pressures to the south, some nasty lows across the norwegian sea. a lot of ice after that big pressure gradient and those strong west, south—westerly winds. and i think it's going to be, again, quite blustery and relatively cool across scotland. some sunny spells here, temperatures will be around about 7—9 degrees. i say relatively cool compared to the south where it'll be perhaps as high as 14 degrees, often cloudy with some dribs and drabs of rain. how about the six nations? also spots of rain certainly possible, at least for a time, maybe a little bit heavier for a moment or two, and relatively mild, but blustery. here's the forecast into sunday — another weather front moves in again, mild southwesterlies across the southern half of the uk. but further north, this weather front here will be responsible for that very heavy rain across western and northwestern

scotland, particularly sunday night into monday. and in fact, the met office warns that widely across that part of scotland, the west and the northwest could be around 50mm, perhaps as much as 100—150mm, maybe even a little bit more in the extreme case, and very blustery, too. but south of that, you can see on monday, certainly south of the lowlands, it's generallyjust cloudy with spots of rain from time to time. a bit of sunshine i think towards the east is certainly not impossible. the outlook through next week — well, there is an indication there could be colder weather heading our way, so a long way off. but initially, i think at least reaching northern parts of the uk from thursday onwards.

today at 6:00 — two 16—year—old5 who murdered brianna ghey in a frenzied attack in a park are named. scarlettjenkin5on and eddie ratcliffe are given life sentences — brianna ghey�*s mother says they should be kept away from society. i can't see that that level of darkness, i suppose, could ever be rehabilitated. we will have the very latest on this distressing case. also on the programme: still on the run. new images are released of abdul shakoor ezedi — police appeal for him to hand himself in, after a corrosive substance attack.

come on, the caddies, let's have it today! come on, the caddies, let's have it toda ! . , allez les vertes — the irish paint the town green, and coming up on bbc news — on his england debut, shoaib ba5hir shone. the 20—year—old took two wickets on the first day of the second test against india. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. two 16—year—old5 who murdered another teenager in a frenzied knife attack near warrington last year have been named. scarlettjenkin5on and eddie ratcliffe lured brianna ghey to a park in broad daylight, where they stabbed her 28 times. this afternoon they were given life sentences with minimum terms of 22 and 20 years.