conservative party leadership candidate rishi sunak says he will cut the basic rate of income tax from 20% to 16% if he becomes prime minister. horn blares the first ship carrying grain leaves the ukrainian port of odesa under an agreement brokered by turkey. the court of appeal will hold a last minute hearing today in the case of archie battersbee just hours before doctors are due to withdraw his life support. hello and a very good morning. england s lionesses have made history in a dramatic win against old rivals germany, in football s european championship final. there were scenes ofjoy on and off the pitch, as a record breaking 87,000 fans packed wembley stadium for the nail biting game. it s the first major trophy for england since the men s world cup win in 1966. our sports correspondent natalie pirks looks back at a historic night for women s football. commentator: the lionesses first-ever major trophy. - they say the best things come to those who wait. england, e
with everyone that came to the game and around the country, we re very grateful for everyone s support. and for the fans, so many of them women and girls, a sense of pride, and hope. it s amazing to be able to bring her. it sjust inspiring. change has to happen. finally! and women s sport s getting the proper recognition it deserves. it gives me a lot of hope, it gives me a lot of happiness and excitement for what s going to come for women s football. it s going to be brilliant. we ll take a look at the possible wider legacy of the euros triumph. also tonight. the first ballot papers are sent to conservative party members who ll choose the next prime minister. judges rule the life support of 12 year old archie battersbee can be switched off from midday tomorrow. his parents may still appeal. and, after russia s blockade, a first shipment of ukrainian grain leaves port, six months since the invasion. and as well as a look at all of the action from the commonwealth games, comin
in the coming weeks students across scotland receive their exam results. the pass rate is down compared with the previous two years of covid pandemic measures, but remain above 2019 levels. former us president donald trump says the fbi raided his florida home and broke into his safe. his son says agents were looking for documents taken from washington when his father left office. the trial of former wales manager and manchester united footballer ryan giggs continues today. he s accused of attacking and coercively controlling his ex girlfriend, charges he denies. # you re the one that i want.# stars and fans from around the world pay tribute to dame olivia newton john, one of the most iconic musical artists of all time, who has died at the age of 73. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. annual energy bills could hit £4,200 in the new year for a typical household in england, scotland and wales, according to the latest forecast from energy consultants, cornwall insight. th
the governor issues a state of emergency in six counties and warns hundreds of people will lose their homes. the end of the so called wagatha christie trial rebecca vardy and colleen rooney will find out today which of them has won their high court libel case. # everybody needs good neighbours. and it s farewell to neighbours after four decades as fans here in the uk prepare for tonight s final episode. birmingham put on a spectacular show last night for the opening ceremony of the commonwealth games. 30,000 people gathered at the alexander stadium, while millions more watched around the world. the show kicks off 11 days of sporting action, with more than 5000 athletes from 72 nations and territories across the commonwealth all taking part across 280 medal events. competition has already started, with lawn bowls the first sport to get under way. today will also see commonwealth games debuts for women s t20 cricket, basketball and wheelchair basketball. but it all started la