to ireland _ of stuff from northern ireland to ireland to — of stuff from northern ireland to ireland to protect the peace process _ ireland to protect the peace process. but it means that you have checks _ process. but it means that you have checks on _ process. but it means that you have checks on things coming from great britain _ checks on things coming from great britain to— checks on things coming from great britain to northern ireland. and northern— britain to northern ireland. and northern ireland's status within the uk is _ northern ireland's status within the uk is basically a bit different from what it— uk is basically a bit different from what it was before brexit. the uk government is finding that intolerable. they think it is bad for business. they think it is staking _ for business. they think it is stoking up tensions within communities in northern ireland. yesterday— communities in northern ireland. yesterday in a speech in lisbon lord frost, _ yesterday in a speech in lisbon lord frost, the _ yesterday in a speech in lisbon lord frost, the brexit minister, ca

ireland where green, wales where read. people who suffer from colourblindness, they have difficulty distinguishing between red and green. from 2027, these two teams will not play in those colours to avoid people having that. bill beaumont is the head of world rugby and suffers from colourblindness. the reason it is such a long time, apparently all the kits are predetermined for that period of time. would it work if one changed colour? because it is the distinction? and they are focusing on red and green. joe wicks was a familiar face to many of us during lockdown, as he attempted to keep the nation active with his online workouts. nowjoe is hoping to keep children fit in both mind and body as he visits primary schools to see how children are faring pos pandemic. if there is anyone who knows how to make an entrance, it isjoe wicks. he is travelling the country on a tour trying to encourage children to exercise following lockdown. the issue we face, _ exercise following lockdown. tue: issue we face, obesity exercise followin

as a result of all of this— northern ireland. as a result of all of this it _ northern ireland. as a result of all of this it won't be a cold night. however. _ of this it won't be a cold night. however, if the cloud remains broken across— however, if the cloud remains broken across the _ however, if the cloud remains broken across the far south—east, tomorrow morning. _ across the far south—east, tomorrow morning. we — across the far south—east, tomorrow morning, we could wake up to temperatures of 4 or 5 in parts of east _ temperatures of 4 or 5 in parts of east anglia — temperatures of 4 or 5 in parts of east anglia and also kent. tomorrow they will— east anglia and also kent. tomorrow they will be — east anglia and also kent. tomorrow they will be a lot of cloud to start they will be a lot of cloud to start the day — they will be a lot of cloud to start the day. we still have a weather front _ the day. we still have a weather front across northern ireland and scotland — front across northern ireland and scotland. it is a waving front for the next — scotl

what again for northern ireland, increasingly so for northern ireland. a mile start to the weekend before things turned cooler on sunday. that is how it is looking. matt, thank you. quarter past seven now. the cost of living crisis dominates the national conversation with some of today's newspaper is leading and soaring energy prices. and the footballer marcus rashford weighing in on the government's decision to cut the £20 weekly uplift in universal credit. let's find out what the opposition would do about all of this. the labour leader sir keir starmer is here now. good morning tea. good morning. you will have seen — good morning tea. good morning. you will have seen some _ good morning tea. good morning. you will have seen some of _ good morning tea. good morning. you will have seen some of marcus i will have seen some of marcus rashford's comments. what you make of what he said? t rashford's comments. what you make of what he said?— of what he said? i think what he said is very. _ of what he said? i think what he said is very. very _ of what he

that was certainly be quite unusual, you know, in ireland anyway. change has come here only relatively recently, however. but legendary female impersonator danny la rue came from cork and went on to become one of the 19605' highest—paid entertainers. but that success and acceptance was mostly found in britain after moving there as a child. ireland back then was such a different place, entirely different — different attitudes and different outlook. it was only in, i believe, '93 that homosexuality was actually decriminalised. so i — lots of people that i know from that time upped sticks and moved. they might have gone to the uk or wherever they went, went to a country that was more liberal with its attitudes, or where the community was larger so you could feel that security. and then, of course, ireland has progressed so much. # gonna get married... ireland was the first country to legalise gay marriage in 2015 through a referendum. all cheer. covid aside, cork has vibrant pride celebrations, and now danny la rue's grandnephew has established a

ireland. the pay freeze will officially end in april next year. but we don't know yet what the pay rises will be. independent pay review bodies will make recommendations in the new year and then we'll get a lot more detail about exactly what this means for the money in people's pockets. the government really need to make a statement and notjust say we are getting rid of the pay freeze. what they need to say is we are prepared to put a significant amount of money into the public sector to fund a decent pay rise that will make catch—up for the last year. the government has talked a lot recently about higher wages. the prime minister and chancellor think it is key to rebuilding the economy and to addressing fears about the cost of living. the government also confirmed yesterday that a living wage for people over 23 will go up to £9.50 an hourfrom april. that means an extra £1000 a year for people who earn the minimum wage. but prices are going up and millions are facing higher energy bills, a

thursday has thick cloud and rain across northern ireland and scotland, cloud across northern ireland and wales, thick enough for drizzle, sunny spells and ten which is getting up to 20 or 21. the weather on friday is similar to thursday. we'll get figures later today on how many state school pupils in england have been absent from school with either a suspected or confirmed case of coronavirus. at the last count on september the 16th there were more than 100,000 not in class. our education correspondent elaine dunkley has been following the situation at one school in west yorkshire. so as soon as they start to crystallise... at this school in west yorkshire, a science class. these pupils are glad to be in school. it's much more fun now. the lessons are more fun than what they was before. back at home, we couldn't actually do the practicals, we just had to write down the method and what they would make and now we can actually do them. you can be more interactive, yeah, and actually see - the experiments happen. for these pupils, a sense of normality, but an increasing number of their

in scotland and northern ireland, as well. but a stronger breeze as we head north in the uk and quite gusty across western scotland bringing showers. further showers in the northern isles. up to 20 degrees in the south of the uk. in the mid teens further north. we are flipping round to a north—westerly wind direction for the start of the new week. not especially cold first thing on monday. it will be colder than recent mornings with temperatures in single figures. cloud getting into western scotland ready to bring rain on monday. for much of the week ahead, very little rain. probably monday will be the wettest day, across scotland. we will see rain moving from west to east. elsewhere, perhaps more cloud in northern ireland and northern england and perhaps some early morning mist in england and wales. but temperatures in the mid to high teens. thanks for that update. not looking too bad. glitter, sparkle and costumes returned to the strictly ballroom and last night the couples delved into the world of films. movie week saw a

a bit more of northern ireland and a bit more of northern ireland and a bit more of wales. sliding up the east coast of scotland. not a cold night, overnight lows nine to 11. even into tomorrow, we will still have this rain to still the risk of local flooding. over the past week, we've been covering the issue of spiking on nights out after a growing number of women reported falling victim to the crime, either by injection or in their alcohol. tonight, as part of a campaign to highlight the problem, thousands of people will boycott nightclubs and bars across the uk. 0ur education correspondent elaine dunkley has been speaking to some of them. we all kind of have our own ways of protecting ourselves in the club. they were watching their drinks and looking out for each other. but two weeks ago, their night ended in distress. it wasn't anybody�*s fault what happened to you, like, it was the only person is the perpetrator who should have any blame. zara believes she was spiked in a nightclub in nottingham with a needle containing drugs. i had a complete memory loss from one po

northern ireland stay third. max verstappen edged out lewis hamilton in qualifying for the us grand prix, which returns after last year's race was cancelled due to the pandemic. the championship leader was two tenths of a second quicker than hamilton's mercedes, as he claimed his ninth pole of the season. verstappen will also have support from his red bull team mate sergio perez who'll start from third. great britain have won a second gold medal at the track cycling world championships in france — and again it came in the omnium. this time from ethan hayter. he followed on from katie archibald's success, by dominating the points race, that's the final event of the four—race contest. it's his first individual world title. so we will end where we started. we knew that cycling was coming. there are cycling but i will start with some cricket. pretty soon people will be moving on to manchester united against liverpool. put the feet up, watch a bit of that. time to say goodbye to ben now — you're off to read the

northern ireland's world cup hopes were effectively ended by losing to switzerland on saturday. that left them third in their group on five points, only above tonight's opponents bulgaria on goal difference. but the match in sofia is farfrom a dead rubber. british number one dan evans is out of the indian wells masters in california, after losing to argentine diego schwartzman. evans beat former us open finalist kei nishikori in the previous round, but his game fell apart after taking the first set, and being a break of serve up in the second. he lost eight consecutive games, losing the deciding set 6—0. cameron norrie currently playing roberto baptista are good. —— roberto baptista are good. —— roberto bautista—agut. what were you doing on your 16th birthday? a nice meal? idiot school? how about this? well, for one irish cricketer, her 16th birthday will be one she never forgets. amy hunter has become the youngest player, female or male, to score an international century. she hit an unbeaten 121 in the fourth one day international against zimbabwe in harare. hunter

we ireland and we will find out the details of that later.— ireland and we will find out the details of that later. we will be s-ueakin details of that later. we will be speaking with _ details of that later. we will be speaking with neil _ details of that later. we will be speaking with neil leach - details of that later. we will be | speaking with neil leach shortly details of that later. we will be - speaking with neil leach shortly to get his thoughts on how significant that investment is. police believe a four—year—old girl who disappeared almost a week ago in the australian outback was abducted from her tent. a reward of $1 million australian, more than £500,000, has been offered for information on her disappearance. let's talk to our correspondent phil mercer, who is in sydney. good morning to you. ring us up to date on this disappearance of young girl. i date on this disappearance of young rirl. ~ , . date on this disappearance of young 1 irl, ~' , ., , girl. i think this reward, this huge 1 million australian _ girl. i think this reward, this huge 1 million australian d

also in action later, northern ireland play switzerland. the team is one place above them in their group, there is a big game for scotland as well, playing in front of a sold—out hampton park for their match against israel. steve clarke�*s side a second in their group by denmark, but one point ahead of today�*s opponents. the scotland boss is hoping a full house will inspire his team to the lead. now, could rugby league�*s round final be won by a team from outside the north of england for the first time? french club catalan dragons face defending champion st helens at old trafford later on, and despite finishing below the french side in the regular season, saints are considered favourites to retain their title, as patrick geary reports. where there are dragons, they should be smoke. this is open yon, a city at least 700 miles from english rugby league�*s heartlands, but which seems to have this sport in its sole. now they have a team that can feed off their fire, sole. now they have a team that can feed off theirfire, in sole. now

ronnie o' sullivan claimed he was bored in his last match at the northern ireland open. hopefully the rocket�*s victory ,over alfie burden will have provided some stimulation. he's only dropped 2 frames this week, and will face china's yan bing—tao next. the australian endurance swimmer, chlo mccardel has broken the record for swimming the english channel. she swam it yesterday for the 44th time. chloe's been suffering from a chest infection, but around ten hours after she set off from kent, and, 12 years after her first trip across the channel, she arrived on the french coast to complete this historic crossing. she said afterwards it had been 'a really tough journey�* but she hoped to inspire 'the next generation of open water swimmers'. she joins us live on breakfast at 850. she left the men's record way behind last year in 2020, now she has done 44, beating the previous women's record, who was her idol, alison streeter, whose record was a3. bend streeter, whose record was 43. and we will see — streeter, whose record was 43. and we will see you _ streeter, whos

those will be mostly in ireland and scotland. with the wind coming in from a southerly direction and freshening, temperatures will rise a little bit further as we go into sunday but with more rain around as well. a full forecast for you and we will take a look at more of the pumpkins in the next half—an—hour. the assisted dying bill, which would allow terminally ill patients to seek assistance to end their lives, will have its second reading in parliament today. if passed, it would enable adults of sound mind with less than six—months to live, to be provided with life—ending medication. 0ur reporter graham satchell has been speaking to the husband of tina humphrey, who took her own life after being diagnosed with terminal cancer, about why he supports a change in the law. tina humphrey became a household name in 2012. her routines with her rescue dog chandi on britain's got talent stole the hearts of the public. they went all the way to that year's final. she was amazing. an amazing woman. she was an incredibly intelligen

it should return to northern ireland as well. you can see from any parts of england and wales we will hang on to the cloud and the rain, some of it heavy, potentially the rumble of thunder as well. temperatures today 13 and lowered to 20 in london. locally we could see 21. through this evening and overnight of the brain does eventually push over towards the south—east. again, some of that could be heavy. gusty winds through the english channel and areas adjacent to it. more showers in the south—west. some of those could be heavy and thundery. showers in the north—west of scotland as well. but in between, something drier. and it's going to be another mild night. tomorrow this rain clears the south—east. the showers continue to push in. they could be heavy and thundery through the day across parts of england and wales. then there is a drier, brighter interlude with some sunshine. 0n the other side of those showers, a drier, brighter interlude, with sunshine in scotland. temperatures down a touch on today but still pretty mi

england and northern ireland will face each other in the women's euros. the two home nations were drawn together and will also play norway and austria in next summer's tournament. good morning. iam in norwich good morning. i am in norwich this morning with the awe—inspiring item installation. the weather has been very wet over recent days. we still have a flood warnings in force and some more rain around but it should dry up the most later on. i will have all the details coming up shortly. it's friday october the 29th. our main story. one of the rail lines between scotland and england remains closed this morning after two footbridges were washed away in flooding. it follows a day of torrential rain in parts of the border region and cumbria — with more downpours forecast today. the floods damaged property and closed several roads. aruna iyengar has this report. scotland was lashed with torrential rain, with multiple floods and danger—to—life warnings across the country. here in dumfries and galloway, the river annan burst its banks. two footbridges

you can see it approaching parts of ireland. rain pushing across southern counties of england, light rain or drizzle further north into northern england, northern ireland, southern scotland at times, but mist and fog at the moment in parts of wales and south—west is the biggest issue. but will clear tree with sunshine in the afternoon. sunny breaks elsewhere, not a bad day in the north of scotland, turning wet in the west of scotland, turning wet in the west of scotland and northern ireland. that is as the mild agates as far north as liverpool to hold this afternoon, as liverpool to hold this afternoon, a little bit on the cool side further north, but temperatures of 9-12 further north, but temperatures of 9—12 are around average for this part of the year. as we go through the evening and overnight, it stays reasonably clear in parts of orkney, shetland, the north of scotland and a few showers, a few clear skies to the south as well for stopping between 20 of cloud and outbreaks of rain which will keep the temperatures up to

, cup cop26, etc come _ northern ireland, cup cop26, etc come over— northern ireland, cup cop26, etc come over leads to some anxiety. but we need _ come over leads to some anxiety. but we need to— come over leads to some anxiety. but we need to note there is a clear face. _ we need to note there is a clear face. my— we need to note there is a clear face, my firm intention is to be at the cenotaph on november the 14th for what _ the cenotaph on november the 14th for what is — the cenotaph on november the 14th for what is for her almost a very sacred _ for what is for her almost a very sacred appointment to honour the war dead. _ sacred appointment to honour the war dead. the _ sacred appointment to honour the war dead, the day of remembrance. she is one of— dead, the day of remembrance. she is one of that _ dead, the day of remembrance. she is one of that word generation. so she has put _ one of that word generation. so she has put in _ one of that word generation. so she has put in that firm marker, she clearly— has put in that firm marker, she clearly believes she can be t

in northern ireland eight degrees, st helier 12 degrees. very much dependent on whether you are under cloud or have got clear skies. temperatures round about aboriginal pull some low. it will be largely dry although there is some rain in the forecast. we are looking at sunny spells as well. talking of rain, here is the key. as we go through the week, look at the darker colours. the heaviest rain will be in the north and the west. we will see some rain, small amounts. for many of us it will be dry. in the north and west of scotland we do have rain and a keen breeze. more cloud ahead of that across parts of northern england, southern scotland and northern ireland will start you will see some spots now and again as we have done already. come south again, looking at clearer skies because there will be areas of cloud floating around for that here is where we see more sunshine. breezes today are generally light. brisk around the band of rain. these white circles represent average wind speeds at temperatures, nine in lowick to 17 in cardiff. as we

the second one coming in across northern ireland and also — coming in across northern ireland and also scotland and it will still be a windy night. it won't be cold, temperatures falling to between eight _ temperatures falling to between eight and 13 degrees. at this time of year— eight and 13 degrees. at this time of year we — eight and 13 degrees. at this time of year we would be looking at five to seven _ of year we would be looking at five to seven is — of year we would be looking at five to seven is the average, so those temperatures still higher than we would _ temperatures still higher than we would expect by night. tomorrow, our first weather _ would expect by night. tomorrow, our first weather front, the offending one bringing all this rain at the moment, — one bringing all this rain at the moment, slowly pushes the swiss. our second _ moment, slowly pushes the swiss. our second british north was at least was behind it and you can see something brighter coming our way with some — something brighter coming our way with some sunshine from the west. there _ with some su

for northern ireland and scotland, something drier, clearskies, and ireland and scotland, something drier, clear skies, and luckily there will be a touch of frost in there will be a touch of frost in the sheltered glands. we have —— the sheltered for scotland and northern ireland, you will have drier and brighter weather, more sunshine. more showers across wales in the south—west. in the wind it will make it feel chilly. temperatures 11 to 15 degrees. into wednesday, the dregs of the system are moving away, we start in the east with some brisk winds, the odd spot of rain before it moves array and then we have a transient ridge of high pressure settling things down for a time so there will be some sunshine. it will not last, it is transient, then the next system comes in introducing rain and strengthening winds across northern ireland and western scotland. if you were hoping for some good news, if you like it that bit warmer, by the time we get to thursday and friday, temperatures will be getting up to 21 degrees for summer. asjimmy said, depending on where you are. excellent bit of

the rain is spreading across much of england, wales, scotland and northern ireland. . notjust living, also gilles, particularly windy. this area of lane largely creating. lingering longest for northern and eastern scotland where there could be a0 millimetres of rain some further flooding possible there. gusts of wind a real feature, 30 further flooding possible there. gusts of wind a realfeature, 30 mph in mild for some of us. top temperatures today 10—15. in mild for some of us. top temperatures today 10—15 . there will be some drier weather for parts of southern and eastern england for a time. if you're heading out trick—or—treating this evening, plenty more showers rattling in for northern and western areas. a little for east anglia and the south—east. tonight, it will be a windy night. there will be more showers rattling through in the breeze for the northern half of the uk. drier further south and into single figures but it should be a fuss free start to the first day of november. the pressure is with us on monday, winds rotating around that area ——

in northern ireland, there were 473 cases per 100,000 people. face coverings are compulsory on public transport, in shops and in most indoor settings. social distancing measures remain in place in hospitality settings. covid passes aren't required for entry into indoor venues, but nightclubs are closed until the end of this month. and in scotland, there were 316 cases per 100,000 people. face coverings are mandatory on public transport, in secondary schools and in some inside areas like shops. social distancing measures are not required in most places. all over—18s are required to prove their vaccine status at nightclubs and other venues. let's speak now to our favourite duo — virologist dr chris smith and professor of public health linda bauld. very good morning to you both. and we only one — very good morning to you both. fific we only one of very good morning to you both. fific we only one of your very good morning to you both. a"ic we only one of your favourite very good morning to you both. aic we only one of your favourite duos? i

, northern ireland, you have a drier day in— scotland, northern ireland, you have a drier day in prospect with some sunshine — a drier day in prospect with some sunshine. having said that, some showers — sunshine. having said that, some showers in — sunshine. having said that, some showers in the north—west and then we have _ showers in the north—west and then we have in— showers in the north—west and then we have in that weather front coming our way _ we have in that weather front coming our way in _ we have in that weather front coming our way in from the north. you can see the _ our way in from the north. you can see the progress that these heavy thundery— see the progress that these heavy thundery showers make, than should ease the _ thundery showers make, than should ease the afternoon but they will be replaced _ ease the afternoon but they will be replaced in the south—west by more showers. _ replaced in the south—west by more showers, gusty winds through the english _ showers, gusty winds through the english channel and southern coastal counties _ english channe

his frequent across— northern ireland. his frequent across the far north—east of scotland. _ across the far north—east of scotland, better of staying dry, lightest — scotland, better of staying dry, lightest winds but even here the breeze _ lightest winds but even here the breeze will pick up. strongest winds to begin _ breeze will pick up. strongest winds to begin with across east anglia and the south—east and becoming very blustery— the south—east and becoming very blustery across the west during the day, especially western scotland, northern — day, especially western scotland, northern ireland. showers will be frequent. — northern ireland. showers will be frequent, heavy with hail and thunder. _ frequent, heavy with hail and thunder, a few showers across western — thunder, a few showers across western price of england and wales, one or— western price of england and wales, one or two _ western price of england and wales, one or two towards east anglia and the south—east but a lot of england and wale

in northern ireland, seven degrees... the forecast today is of sunshine and showers and also it will be breezy. the showers will move steadily across the north and west and we are seeing some across southern counties and they will continue during the course of the day. some will be heavy, particularly in north—west scotland, and also across south—east england with the odd rumble of thunder. in the afternoon, remember it will be breezy, but a lot of dry weather and sunshine in scotland, northern ireland and northern england. wales and south—west england seeing showers. the midlands, eastern and south east england seeing a lot of dry weather and a fair bit of sunshine and showers. temperatures lower and yesterday, yesterday they were 16 degrees and above, today looking at 11—14 with the odd 16 here and there. overnight, showers to start. clear skies. a weather front comes in introducing thicker cloud and rain. the wind will start to strengthen. these are overnight temperatures. picking up the rain tomorrow. pushing

in places— ireland later, the rain heavy in places but— ireland later, the rain heavy in places but like for some across northern — places but like for some across northern and eastern england through the day, _ northern and eastern england through the day, and certainly the case across — the day, and certainly the case across scotland, the heaviest rain will be _ across scotland, the heaviest rain will be on — across scotland, the heaviest rain will be on the hills. northern scotland _ will be on the hills. northern scotland is the driest and brightest. temperatures between 11-16 ~ _ brightest. temperatures between 11—16. particularly cool brightest. temperatures between 11—16 . particularly cool where brightest. temperatures between 11—16. particularly cool where the winds— 11—16. particularly cool where the winds picked up. the strongest of the winds— winds picked up. the strongest of the winds from the southern english coast _ the winds from the southern english coast to— the winds from the southern english coast to east anglia. turning a bit tighter— coast

ireland are also looking to qualify. england will begin their campaign in the super 125, with a game againt champions west indies next saturday. now finally we'll finish with some really dramatic pictures from the speedway of nations final in manchester yesterday. this is briton tai woffinden trying to overtake his rivaljason doyle. woffinden clipped the back of doyle's bike and went crashing into a barrier. racing was stopped for several minutes, but remarkably woffinden was able to walk away with only minor injuries. ouch. that is horrible, isn't it? quite incredible when you see those pictures. but he is ok, thankfully. that is aood to but he is ok, thankfully. that is good to hear- — but he is ok, thankfully. that is good to hear. i _ but he is ok, thankfully. that is good to hear. i always _ but he is ok, thankfully. that is good to hear. i always find - but he is ok, thankfully. that is good to hear. i always find it. good to hear. i always find it extraordinary, _ good to hear. i always find it extraordinary, wa

similar temperatures as well in parts of northern ireland and scotland, first frost of the season for quite a few of you. but big temperature contrast if you look further south, london, cardiff, around 14 or 15 celsius at the moment. this is where the milder assets and will stay all day long, temperatures rising a great deal, you can see by the milder air is by the yellow colours. around nine to 12 celsius this afternoon, but a short lived because those milder colours which grow more and boasting one comes in through the weekend and into next week, so by tuesday, a bit of a temperature roller—coaster, we could get up to around 21 celsius, and widely in the high teens as we go into next week. but certainly this morning for many of you, you will probably need your bigger jacket across the northern half of the country. the milder air and the claudia air down across the south. some patchy rain and drizzle through wales and east anglia, one or two showers on the south coast this afternoon, but away from that, may be chillier, but what a start to the day. lots of centring around, many of

some heavy and thundery in parts of scotland and northern ireland. the rain not getting into the far south—east. it is here we could see hows 21. across the board it will be a mild day. thank you, carol. as one of parliament's longest serving mp5, sir david amess was all too aware of the dangers he and his fellow colleagues faced. in a book about his time as a politician, he wrote about how attacks could happen to any of us . lord jeffrey archer was a close friend and wrote an endorsement on the back of the book. hejoins us now. morning to you. good to see you. i know in very difficult circumstances. tell me about your friend, sir david?— friend, sir david? well, of course, the tributes _ friend, sir david? well, of course, the tributes over _ friend, sir david? well, of course, the tributes over the _ friend, sir david? well, of course, the tributes over the weekend, i friend, sir david? well, of course, i the tributes over the weekend, quite rightly. _ the tributes over the weekend, quite rightly, have been about his amazing constituency work.