The british explorer ben saunders prepares to make the first solo, unsupported crossing of antarctica after his friend died making the same attempt last year. And england beat brazil in the world cup semi final its the under 17s and a hat trick from Rhian Brewster sends the favourites crashing out. The uks economy grew slightly more than predicted in the three months to september increasing the likelihood that the bank of england will increase Interest Rates next week. According to the initial assessment by the office for National Statistics the economy expanded by 0. 4 with strong performances in the services and manufacturing industries. The construction sector, however, continued to perform poorly. Our economics correspondent andy verity has the details. This Cardboard Box maker in leamington is in one segment of the economy that is now growing more quickly than it did ten years ago. Manufacturing. The orders have been coming in fast enough that it is hitting obstacles to further gr
About how much of a love fest is really happening. It seems to be good news for the economy, with growth being higher than expected recently but what do the figures actually mean . Well break down the data, at half past eight with economist vicky price. And in the paper review just after 10 30, we talk to kate andrews from the institute of Economic Affairs and the independents political editorjoe watts about tomorrows front pages. Thats all ahead on bbc news. Now, its time for sportsday. Hello and welcome to sportsday, with me, john watson. Plenty to bring you tonight. Heres whats coming up. Englands youngsters making a success of it on the internatioanl stage as the ui7s reach the World Cup Final. Im feeling great, over the moon to score two hat tricks in two games. Obviously a great performance from the lads. News of another managerial departure, this time as arsenal women sacked their manager, losa. And mixed news by eddiejones ahead of the orton and autumn internationals, Dylan Har