Against simona halep. Roger federer gets the better of his old rival rafa nadal, to set up a final with Novak Djokovic tomorrow. Good morning, it is a fairly settled weather weekend here in the uk. It will not be completely dry there will be a few sharp showers developing as we go through the day but equally, therell be fair amounts of strong july sunshine as well. I will have all the details for you in around 15 minutes. Its saturday, july 13th. Our top story a criminal investigation has been launched into the alleged leak of diplomatic emails from the uk ambassador in the us, which were critical of President Trumps administration. The fallout from the data breach prompted Sir Kim Darroch to resign and has been a talking point in the conservative leadership race, as our Political Correspondent, nick eardley reports. Kim darroch, the uks man in washington. Hell leave soon, though, after leaked e mails criticising President Trump caused a huge diplomatic row. Last night, the met said it
Hello, good morning. Scotland yard has caused anger in some parts of the media, warning against the publication of leaked government documents such as those that led to the resignation of the British Ambassador in washington. A Senior Police chief said editors and publishers could face possible criminal action if there were further leaks. The demand came after the force launched a criminal inquiry into the leaking of sir kim darrochs emails. He resigned on wednesday, after his unflattering views of Donald Trumps white house drew a furious response from the president. The incident has been a hot topic in the conservative leadership race, as our political correspondent, nick eardley reports. Kim darroch, the uks man in washington. Hell leave soon, though, after leaked e mails criticising President Trump caused a huge diplomatic row. Last night, the met said it was investigating the leak. Assistant commissioner neil basu said theres a political row, too borisjohnson was criticised after h
Our man in washington, Sir Kim Darroch, has resigned, but that is not the end of the matter. Now a Police Enquiry will try to get to the bottom of who leaked his e mails. The memos, published in the mail on sunday, called president inept and insecure. Mail on sunday, called president ineptand insecure. Mrtrump responded by calling the ambassador wacky and pompous and said he could no longer deal with him. Last night scotla nd no longer deal with him. Last night Scotland Yard launched is enquiry and the assistant commissioner gave this warning to the rest of the media. He said. In may, Gavin Williamson was sacked as defence secretary after being accused of leaking secrets from the National Security council, a charge he denied. Scotland yard were called on them to launch a criminal enquiry but they declined, saying there is no evidence of a crime had been committed. The whole question of press freedom is now becoming a major issue in the battle to become the next Prime Minister. This mor
Ambassadors hand. But on twitter today, the president called darroch a wacky and very stupid guy whom he will no longer deal with. The ambassador has not served the uk well. I can tell you that. Were not big fans of that man. Reporter but tempers flared when the daily mail recently published leaked cables from darroch to the British Government describing the Trump Administration as dysfunctional, unpredictable, clumsy and inept. Ambassadors routinely send home candid dispatches from their posting, but rarely do they become public. The president s tirade grew the ire of jeremy hunt, who is vying to be the next Prime Minister. Hunt vowed to deep darroch on. If i am elected Prime Minister, the ambassador in washington stays because its our decision. Reporter in november, the ambassador described his role to cbs news. Diplomacy is about protecting and taking forward British National interests and objectives. And thats what i think every diplomat working for every National Government around
Exactly would my opponent be willing to delay . How about christmas . Climate advisors accuse ministers of a ramshackle approach to global heating reminiscent of dads army. The uk economy returns to growth in may, after shrinking in april, but fears of a slowdown persist. Ask alexa. Users of amazons digital assistant will now be able to get medical advice directly from the nhs. And a new deal to keep the british grand prix at silverstone is set to be announced, ensuring the future of the sports oldest race. Good morning. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The former Prime Minister sir john major says hes prepared to go to court to prevent borisjohnson trying to force through a no deal brexit. Mrjohnson refused to rule out suspending parliament in last nights tv debate withjeremy hunt. Sirjohn, whos backing mr hunt, said denying mps their say was utterly and totally unacceptable. In order to close down parliament, the Prime Minister would have to go to her majesty the queen and ask for her p