UK petrol stations close due to lorry driver shortages - BBC Newsnight
BP closes some petrol stations due to a shortage in lorry drivers, as the Bank of England warns UK inflation is expected to rise above 4% by the end of the year, fuelled by rising energy costs. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
BP has warned it has had to "temporarily" close some of its petrol stations due to a shortage of lorry drivers.
It comes the Bank of England warns UK inflation is expected to rise above 4% by the end of the year, fuelled by rising energy costs.
The Bank also said that there were signs the supply chain crisis was starting to hamper the economic recovery, and revised down its growth forecast for the third quarter by 1%.
What’s led to these issues and how can the government fix it?
Political editor Nick Watt reports. Emma Barnett is joined by Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen and Road Haulage Association's Rod McKenzie.
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September 23, 2021
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What will Germans miss about Angela Merkel? - BBC News
Germans are preparing to say "auf wiedersehen" to Angela Merkel, whose 16 years as chancellor will come to an end after the parliamentary elections this Sunday.
How does the country feel about saying goodbye to a woman who loomed so large in global politics - through the migrant crisis, the Eurozone crisis and the Covid pandemic?
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September 23, 2021
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US Haiti envoy quits over 'inhumane' deportations - BBC News
The US special envoy for Haiti has resigned in protest over the deportation of Haitian migrants.
The US decision to send the migrants to a country where armed gangs controlled daily life was inhumane, Daniel Foote said in his resignation letter.
Last weekend, the US started flying out migrants from a Texas border town which has seen an influx, with some 13,000 having gathered under a bridge, waiting in a makeshift camp in temperatures of 37C (99F).
Local officials have struggled to provide them with food and adequate sanitation. Most of those at the camp are Haitians, but there are also Cubans, Peruvians, Venezuelans and Nicaraguans present.
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September 23, 2021
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Witnessing the erupting Canary Islands volcano - BBC News
Lava is still streaming down an erupting volcano on La Palma in the Spanish Canary Islands, forcing authorities to evacuate hundreds of homes, as the lava gushes towards the sea.
Local officials have warned the lava could trigger chemical reactions when it reaches the sea, causing explosions and the release of toxic gases.
The BBC's Dan Johnson reports from the base of the volcano.
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September 23, 2021
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Humanity is reaching a turning point on climate change says UK PM - BBC News
A climate summit of world leaders in 40 days' time will be the "turning point for humanity", UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said in a speech to the United Nations.
He warned that global temperature rises were already inevitable, but called on his fellow leaders to commit to major changes to curb further warming.
Four areas needed tackling - "coal, cars, cash and trees", he said.
Countries must take responsibility for "the destruction we are inflicting, not just upon our planet but ourselves".
"It's time for humanity to grow up," he added ahead of the UK hosting the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
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September 23, 2021
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Climate Change challenges: India's need for coal
Countries around the world are being told they must agree to phase out the use of coal power, to prevent catastrophic global warming.
Ahead of the latest climate change summit in the UK, nations have been negotiating a timetable to stop burning the fossil fuel, which emits vast quantities of carbon dioxide.
But many poorer and developing nations depend on coal for their energy. India is one country that is still building new coal-fired power stations, as it seeks to provide electricity for it vast population.
Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Rajini Vaidyanathan from the east Indian state of Odisha.
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September 22, 2021
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US promises half billion more Covid vaccine doses for poorer nations - BBC News
President Biden is asking world leaders to pledge to vaccinate 70% of the world’s population against Covid by September 2022.
During a virtual meeting he said the US would buy an additional 500m doses of the Pfizer vaccine to donate to less wealthy countries.
But the latest research shows richer nations have a surplus of vaccines, some of which will still be out of date.
Huw Edwards presents BBC News at Ten reporting by health editor Hugh Pym.
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September 22, 2021
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Migrant's year-long attempt to cross the English Channel - BBC News
Crossing the English Channel by small boat is now the most-used method for migrants to use to try to enter the UK to seek asylum.
More than 12,500 people have already made the dangerous journey this year, surpassing the total for the whole of 2020. Over half of those trying to cross this way come from Iran.
The BBC spent a year in Calais, following one Iranian migrant - Alex - as he tries to cross with a smuggler. But will he succeed?
Film by Julien Goudichaud, Parham Ghobadi and Daisy Walsh
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September 22, 2021
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Canary Islands volcano forces further evacuations of La Palma residents - BBC News
An erupting volcano on La Palma in the Spanish Canary Islands has forced authorities to evacuate hundreds of homes, as the lava gushes towards the sea.
Local officials have warned the lava could trigger chemical reactions when it reaches the sea, causing explosions and the release of toxic gases.
The BBC's Dan Johnson reports on the latest stage of the evacuations from the ground in La Palma.
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September 22, 2021
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UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells French President Emmanuel Macron to “get a grip” - BBC News
Boris Johnson has told the French president to "donnez-moi un break" and get over his anger about a new military pact between the UK, US and Australia.
Speaking to reporters in Washington, he said it was time for "some of our dearest friends" to "prenez un grip".
Paris is angry after Australia signed the Aukus pact to build nuclear-powered submarines, pulling out of a major contract with France in the process.
Mr Johnson insisted they were "not trying to shoulder anybody out".
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September 22, 2021
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Gary Lineker: 'Football is on a precipice financially' - BBC News
Former England captain and Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker has said that football is on a "precipice" financially and has expressed concern over the financial structure within the game.
Despite the financial struggles during the pandemic, Premier League clubs spent a total of £1.1bn in the summer transfer window, with a number of big-money moves involving the wealthiest sides.
Lineker, who played for Leicester, Everton, Barcelona and Spurs between 1979 and 1992, said that football had to "find a way" of filtering money down to lower league clubs.
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September 22, 2021
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Earthquake shakes Melbourne - BBC News
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake has rattled southeast Australia, damaging buildings in the city of Melbourne.
The earthquake happened about 09:15 local time on Wednesday. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said "we have had no reports of serious injuries and that is very good news".
The earthquake was also felt in neighbouring South Australia and New South Wales. It was followed by two aftershocks of 4.0 and 3.1 magnitude.
While this is one of Australia's largest earthquakes in recent years, it has not caused significant damage.
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September 22, 2021
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UK gas crisis explained - BBC News
UK Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng said many households could face a "very difficult winter".
Ros Atkins looked at why people are facing higher energy prices – and whether the UK being out of the EU’s internal energy market is a factor.
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September 22, 2021
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China pledges to stop building new coal energy plants abroad - BBC News
China will not build new coal-fire projects abroad, a move that could be pivotal in tackling global emissions.
President Xi Jinping made the announcement in his address at the United Nations General Assembly.
China has been funding coal projects in countries like Indonesia and Vietnam under a massive infrastructure project known as the Belt and Road initiative.
But it has been under pressure to end the financing, as the world tries to meet Paris climate agreement targets.
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September 22, 2021
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Will there ever be a post-Brexit US-UK trade deal? - BBC Newsnight
Boris Johnson and Joe Biden hold face-to-face talks in the White House. Is there any progress of a free trade deal with the US? Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog
The UK prime minister and US president are also expected to discuss climate change, which comes as China’s President Xi has pledged to end funding for overseas coal plants.
Newsnight’s David Grossman reports.
Emily Maitlis is joined by Director of climate and sustainability for ODI Global, Sarah Colenbrander, Republican Congressman Brendan Boyle and Conservative peer Lord Hannan.
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September 21, 2021
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Third Russian agent charged with Novichok poison attacks in Salisbury - BBC News
A third Russian man has been charged with alleged involvement in the Novichok nerve agent poisonings in Salisbury, England in 2018, which left one woman dead and three people critically ill.
Security sources say Denis Sergeev led the team on the ground, when the nerve agent was used against the former Russian spy Sergei Scripal.
His daughter Yulia was also poisoned in the attack. Another woman who handled a bottle containing the poison was taken ill and died.
It’s alleged that Denis Sergeev is a senior member of the GRU - Russian agents who carry out sabotage and assassinations.
Two other alleged GRU agents, Anatoliy Chepiga and Alexander Mishkin, have also been accused of carrying out the attack.
Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by security correspondent Gordon Corera.
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September 21, 2021
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La Palma volcano engulfs village minutes after residents flee their homes - BBC News
People on the Canary Island of La Palma have fled their homes minutes before lava from the erupting a volcano engulfed their village.
Thousands of people have been forced to flee and hundreds of homes have been left since the eruption began.
Clive Myrie presents BBC News at Ten reporting by Dan Jonson in La Palma.
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September 21, 2021
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Afghan girls school ban would be un-Islamic, Pakistan PM says - BBC News
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has said preventing women from accessing education in neighbouring Afghanistan would be un-Islamic.
In an interview with the BBC, Mr Khan laid out the conditions that would need to be met for Pakistan to formally recognise the new Taliban government.
He called for the leadership to be inclusive and to respect human rights. Mr Khan also said Afghanistan should not be used to house terrorists who could threaten Pakistan's security.
Last week, the Taliban excluded girls from secondary schools with only boys and male teachers allowed back. But Pakistan's leader said he believed girls would soon be able to attend.
When pressed on whether the Taliban would realistically meet his criteria for formal recognition, Mr Khan repeatedly called on the international community to give the group more time.
"It's just too early to say anything," he said, adding that he expected Afghan women to eventually "assert their rights".
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September 21, 2021
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World faces decisive decade says President Biden at UN - BBC News
In his first address to the United Nations, US President Joe Biden has pledged cooperation with allies through "a decisive decade for our world".
His reassurances come amid tensions over his country’s Afghanistan withdrawal and a major diplomatic row with France over a submarine deal.
"I believe we must work together like never before," said the president.
The 76th General Assembly in New York City takes place against the backdrop of a climate crisis and a once-in-a-century pandemic, both of which have sharpened global divides.
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September 21, 2021
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Meet the teacher who turned a street into a classroom - BBC News
Schools across India have been closed for more than a year to curb the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
But most of them, especially government-run schools and those in rural areas or remote parts, have struggled to keep teaching.
Patchy or no internet access and a lack of electronic devices has meant poorer children have had little to no education since the pandemic started.
But in this remote village in India's West Bengal state, primary school teacher Dwipnarayan Naik did not let any of this stop him.
Instead he turned the challenge into an opportunity, setting up an open-air school of sorts, using the outside of buildings as blackboards and the streets as classrooms.
Footage from Reuters. Edited by Anshul Verma
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September 21, 2021
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