Grayling told mps the company is making significant losses, but said there could be no question of a bailout. He insisted there would be no impact on day to day operations. The National Audit office has already launched an investigation into the governments handling of the franchise which provides services between london and edinburgh as our Business Editor simonjack reports. The east coast mainline has been heading for trouble for years. Stagecoach owns 90 of the franchise, and virgin 10 . Both companies wanted to walk away from the losses they were making in 2020, three years early. Today it became clear they will be getting to the point of collapse even earlier. It has now been confirmed the situation is much more urgent. It is now clear this franchise will only be able to continue in its current form for a matter of a very small number of months and no more. That is because stagecoach has already lost £200 million running the line. This company cannot be allowed to run this franch
Our europe regional editor, Danny Aeberhard has more details the rally was staged as a shot gcioss the rally was staged as a shot across the bowels of central government. The authorities set about 6000 demonstrators turned up but organisers put it as high as 20 5000. It was a resounding win in the elections. They want enhanced financial powers. To recognise officially alongside french. President Emmanuel Macron said he wouldnt agree to changing frances constitution. It marks the 20th anniversary of the targeted killing of the top official on the island. Separatist militants called a ceasefire in 2014. Now, time for the travel show. Full its funny but id always reckoned the the oil rich abu dhabi, here in the uae, was never that interested in attracting tourists. Unlike its flashy, noisy neighbour dubai, for example. But on this trip, i think i might have to revise that opinion. Because abu dhabi seems to be upping its game, especially in the cultural stakes. 0n myjourney, im going to e
To the 6 nations. And ben has the weather. Good morning. Its shaping up to be a brighter day for most today, quite a lot of sunshine around but some wintry showers too brought in on a cold north easterly wind. All the weather details you need to know on the way. Cheers, ben. Talk to you later. Good morning. First, our main story. Scotland yard is looking into two more allegations of Sexual Assault against the hollywood Film Producer harvey wine steen. It brings the total number of women who have reported him to British Police to nine. The actress uma thuman has also alleged he assaulted her at a hotel in london in the 1990s. Our correspondent simon jones has more. She starred in several films produced by the disgraced movie mogul. It was after the success of pulp fiction that uma thuman it was after the success of pulp fiction that uma thurman says she was targeted by Harvey Weinstein. Now shes the latest woman to speak out in an interview with the new york times. Uma thurman claims Ha
Along with an independent complaints procedure. This report by our Political Correspondent alex forsyth includes some flash photography. In the bars and backrooms of westminster, claims of bullying, intimidation, sexual harassment, allegations that prompted investigations and some resignations. And reflection on how to change a culture that allowed abuse. The leader of the house and lord president of the council. Today, mps from all parties unveiled their plans. It is a right, not a privilege, to be treated with dignity and respect at work, and this ambitious report is a major step towards a safer and more professional environment. Part of the problem had been those working here are often employed directly by mps, with only Political Parties to complain to. So this report proposes a new code of behaviour for everyone working in parliament and a new complaints and investigation system, independent of Political Parties. And therell be sanctions for inappropriate behaviour, anything from
The health secretaryjeremy hunt made the announcement over the case of a doctor found guilty of manslaughter, after one of her patients died at leicester royal infirmary. Dr Hadiza Bawa Garba was also struck off the medical register. Hundreds of doctors signed a letter of protest about the way shed been treated, as our Health Editor hugh pym reports. A six year old boy, jack adcock, died as a result of a catalogue of errors at a leicester hospital. A serious infection was not diagnosed. A doctor, Hadiza Bawa Garba, was convicted of gross negligence manslaughter and later barred from practising. A nurse at the hospital was also convicted and struck off. Colleagues say dr bawa garba was working under intense pressure and low staffing was partly to blame. The decision to stop her working, so ending her career as a doctor, generated anger across the profession. Today, the government announced a review of how doctors mistakes should be handled. It is fair to say that the recent dr bawa garb