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Will save thousands of pounds in tuition fees even though universities would be able to charge nearly 2,000 pounds more in addition per year. Andy moore reports. It was a conservative manifesto promise to introduce more 2 year degree courses. But implementing that plan has proved tough going. The universities say it will mean major changes to their schedules, with the prospect of the same or less money in income. By the governments own admission, the pickup so far has been pitiful, with only 0. ...

Next . A big moment for a media mogul Rupert Murdoch is shrinking his empire by selling the majority of his company fox to disney. Coming up on afternoon live, all the sport with hugh and a rare good day for england at the ashes. Indeed, good afternoon, not a bad start at all and a special moment for dawid malan who had to hold back the tears as he scored his first test century and has helped england into a good position. More later on the hour. Thanks hugh and darren bett has all the weather ge...

To the bbc news at one. Eu leaders meeting in brussels have agreed that the brexit talks can the Prime Minister theresa may called this an important step on the road to a smooth and orderly brexit. But the president of the european commission, Jean Claude Juncker, warned that the second phase will be considerably harder than the first. Damian grammaticas is in brussels this lunchtime. Yes, a significant moment, if not a surprise, that the leaders here the past hour and a half agreed that they ar...

Were talking about this morning use the hashtag victoria live, and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today eu leaders are expected to formally agree to start the next phase of brexit negotiations later. Talks on a transition deal could begin as early as next week. At a dinner in brussels last night, theresa may was applauded by her fellow leaders after stressing her desire for a smooth departure. Christian fraser is in brussels for us. Christian, what c...

Be possible without the unity of the eu 27. The date is set for prince harry and Meghan Markles wedding, next may. Is this what a youthquake looks like . Its the official word of the year, according to the Oxford English dictionary. I only know one truth. And, the highly anticipated star wars the lastjedi is released in cinemas today and well hear Mark Kermodes thoughts about this, and the rest of the weeks top cinema releases, in the film review. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news. In his...

As steve smith wrested back all the momentum at the end of day two. Thanksjohn and darren bett has all the weather temps dropping a bit . It will be cold and things changing gcioss it will be cold and things changing across the weekend, i will tell you about that in a bit. A choir of people who cannot read but making music together. The eu has formally agreed to move to the next phase of talks on brexit. Theresa may welcomed the move as an important step on the road to ensuring a smooth and orde...

Like, walked into mangle that night. More than 9,000 people are sleeping rough on the streets of england. Mps describe the situation as a national crisis. Its been quite the year for the Airlines Industry, with strikes and businesses going bust. This morning im looking at whether passengers rights are protected enough when things go wrong. In sport, bravo for Manchester City, the keeper saves the penalty that takes them into the semi finals of the league cup. And carol has the weather. Could sin...

When people are hurt they react in a way but wouldnt really expect. Well look at whether these mistakes are incompetence, carelessness or unconscious bias against alleged perpetrators in rape cases. Plus, should fathers taking parental leave be entitled to the same level of pay as mothers on Maternity Leave . An employment tribunal will hear a case this morning which argues dads are discriminated against. If youre a dad who has taken shared parental leave, how have you afforded it . Hello and we...

Also in the next hour. The extent of homelessness in england is described as a National Crisis by a group of mps. The number of rough sleepers more than doubles in six years. 9000 people are thought to be living on the streets. And the super agers, cheer leading in their seventies and eighties, so whats the secret to a long and healthy life . Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Britains Biggest Police force, the metropolitan police, is reviewing all its current sex offence investigations after...

Commonwealth games . It looks like an early Christmas Present for birmingham. They are set to be confirmed as the hosts for the 2022 games as long as they dont mind paying for it with a price tag of £750 million. I will have more at 2 30pm. Thanks, holly. And tomasz has all the weather unfestive weather. It is. Look at the gloomy picture behind me. As we go from Christmas Day into boxing day, it might turn colder but mild is the word. Thanks, tomasz. Also coming up prosecco and perfume for Pamp...