And charities are meeting with ministers to discuss the difficult winter ahead. Energy bills will rise again in october, when the Price Cap increases by 10 . Rachel reeves said she had to take difficult decisions in very challenging circumstances. The conservatives are calling for her to scrap the changes. Our political correspondent Iain Watson reports. Energy prices are increasing and so is the pressure on the government to help those who are struggling to pay their bills. We are bracing ourselves for a really difficult winter. We are already seeing Record Numbers of people coming to us with Energy Debt in the height of summer. That is only going to get worse when the energy Price Cap rises. From october, the Energy Regulator Ofgem is allowing prices to rise by 10 , and that represents bills of more than 1700 a year for a typical household. This morning, the government brought together big Energy Companies, the regulator, and Citizens Advice Bureau to discuss what more could be done to help customers who are behind with their bills or who are at risk of falling into debt this winter. A new report from an independent advisory body, the committee on fuel poverty, said nearly A Million households with children were struggling. There needs to be a consideration in the budget in the autumn of a Winter Plan for many, many people pensioners and other households. Ive mentioned children already, where children are in personal ive mentioned children already, where children are in poor fuel households, they need help this winter and beyond. And out of the Energy Summit that is happening today, there has to be a better plan going forward. Critics say ministers have dealt a blow to the majority of pensioners by taking away Winter Fuel payments. Recently we talked to some of those who have been impacted. Billy and sylvia say there are already struggling. We did get the help last year, but we still felt the cold. Its hard work sometimes when, you know, your fingers are freezing, you cant do nothing, can you . We shouldnt have to do that now when weve worked and paid our taxes all this time. On a Factory Visit in scotland, the chancellor wanted to talk about growth. What is already growing is pressure on her to do a partial U Turn and make more people eligible for the payment, but there is no hint of compromise. These are not decisions that i wanted to make, but these are decisions we had to make given the inheritance that we faced from the conservative government, and there will be more difficult decisions to come in the budget later this year. That is the stark reality after the mess that the previous conservative government have left this Labour Government to inherit. Labour says it has a plan to bring Energy Prices down, including investing in more home grown green energy, but that wont help this winter. And if people find it difficult to keep warm, its the government that is likely to feel the heat. The meeting that we were talking about finished just around half an hour ago. We heard from the Chief Executive of the Citizens Advice Bureau in england and wales, she was at the meeting, she says she will work with the Energy Companies and the government to help those who are in the most urgent need. What does that mean in practice . The kind of things discussed at that roundtable were things like Hardship Fund is administered by the Energy Companies, Energy Companies doing more to identify people who arent in debt but who are at risk of falling into debt, and also reaching realistic payment plans with those who are struggling with their bills. What it doesnt seem to have done as yet, this is early days, but it doesnt seem to have done something more ambitious which some campaigners are calling for, which is a social tariff, a permanently reduced bill for people who are in difficulties. That is something which other sectors, for example telecoms, already do. Lets be clear about this, the reason the government wants to be seen to be doing this now is because Energy Prices are increasing and the pressure is increasing on them because of that decision on Winter Fuel payments. The difficulty for the government as it is not simply political opponents who are raising this, there are people inside the labour party, mps coming back to westminster next week who are desperately uneasy about taking away these Winter Fuel payments. And where the pressures are being applied now to the chancellor is whether she can do something to mitigate the decision, not to do a complete U Turn, per perhaps help some of those people not on Pension Credit but who dont feel desperately well off. No hint of compromise today, but that pressure is likely to increase between now and the budget in october. Thank ou. As well as Energy Prices, our Water Bills are expected to go up, too, by an average 19 a year over the next five years. But Water Companies have told the Regulator Ofwat they need to hike their charges even higher than that in order to tackle sewage spills. Its come to light as a consultation on improving the industry closes. Our Business Editor simonjackjoins us. Simon, when will the final decision on Water Bill rises be made . What have the Water Companies been saying . It what have the Water Companies been sa in . , they are basically saying, we cannot fix the stuff you want us to fix any Water System unless you let us Put Bills up by more than you are letting us. Thames water in the last half an hour say, on the basis of the draft determination, Thames Water wanted 44 , they were awarded 23 . They say, we can either finance or invest in that it will not be deliverable. It would also prevent the Turnaround And Recovery of the company. Thames water say, unless we can Put Bills up by more than 23 , we are in big trouble. The rest of the industry says it is notjust Thames Water, there are in the front seat of this slow motion car crash, but the water uk, the industry body, says ofwat s decision will make it impossible for the Water Sector to attract the level of investment in these and reduce the Uks Attractiveness to international investment. Thames water investors have already walked away, saying they cannot put more money in. They say that could count on around the rest of the industry. There is little sympathy for Water Companies, as we see these Sewage Discharges and spells, people have said the company has prioritised paying dividends to their shareholders and big Fat Salaries to the executives over the last few years, the Water Company say, we are where we are, we have got a real problem. What we need to do Comedy Focus has been on Keeping Bills low. In fact, they have risen by less than inflation. The emphasis now needs to be on investment. At the moment, these two sites, the Regulator And Water companies, are miles apart. The decision comes in december. Thank ou, decision comes in december. Thank you. Simon doctors are calling on the government to ban flavoured and disposable vapes to protect children against what they say is a growing epidemic in the uk. A bill that would have restricted the Sale And Marketing of vapes ran Out Of Time to become law under the last government. The British Medical Association says bold action is needed. Heres our Health Reporter michelle roberts. According to the latest estimates, around 8 of ii to 17 year olds vape. Although its already illegal to sell E Cigarettes to anyone under 18, the British Medical Association says more needs to be done and quickly to protect children and young people from a vape epidemic. The bma wants disposable vapes and all flavoured ones to be banned. Its also calling for kerbs on how vapes are marketed and sold, similar to cigarettes, with plain packaging and products kept behind the counter. If youre stopping smoking, you need a tobacco flavoured vape to just transfer from one to another. There is no need for any of the colourants or any of the flavourings that we see at the moment. We dont want to see them advertised in an open forum. Theres no point in having a shiny bubble gum flavour, its just about providing a quit aid. The Uk Vaping Industry Association agrees that stronger measures are needed to cut off the supply of Youth Vaping and illicit products, but it fears bans could lead to people using the Black Market and harms stop smoking progress. What wed like to see and have been campaigning for many years is to see an introduction of Vape Licensing for both retailers and wholesalers. That would include things like robust Age Verification processes, for instance. Then also we need to combine that with increased fines. And wed like to see, as an industry, minimum fines of 10,000 Per Instance for anybody caught selling to a minor. In february, the conservative government introduced a tobacco and Vapes Bill, which aimed to restrict access for children but not adult smokers trying to quit. However, parliament was dissolved for the election before the law could be passed. When labour took over, it announced that it would reintroduce the bill. Were seeing in schools across the country, in Bus Stops and in Town Centres at The End of School Billows of smoke from young people who are consuming vapes, often with really, really high levels of nicotine. And thats before we talk about the illegal vapes that we know exist within our country, which contain drugs which can cause real harm to young people. Government says its always been clear that children and adult nonsmokers should never vape, and that the tobacco and Vapes Bill will stop vapes from deliberately being branded and advertised to appeal to children. Michelle roberts, Bbc News. The National Crime Agency says the amount of cannabis seized from suitcases at Uk Airports has tripled in less than a year. Since january, more than 370 people have been arrested, and around 15 tonnes of the drug found. Officials say overproduction of cannabis in countries where its been legalised may be behind the rise. A man has appeared in court charged with the Attempted Murder of a woman at notting hill carnival. Police believe the 32 year old was stabbed after being caught up in a fight between two groups of men. Two other men have also been charged with violent disorder and assaulting an emergency worker. Police say the woman, who was with her child at the time, is still critically ill in hospital. Two more Crew Members of a Luxury Yacht that sank off the coast of sicily are now under investigation by italian prosecutors. One of them is the ships engineer. The Captains Role was already being looked into. Seven people died when the bayesian capsized in bad weather last week. The Prime Minister says a new Uk Germany treaty will be part of a wider reset with europe, and hopes it can be agreed by The End of the year. Sir Keir Starmer was speaking at a News Conference with german Chancellor Olaf Scholz after the pair met in berlin this morning and says he wants to turn a corner on brexit. A new Uk Germany treaty, a once in a Generation Chance to deliver for working people in britain and in germany. A new agreement, a testament to the Depth And Potential of our relationship. With deeper links on science, technology, development, people, business, culture. A boost to our trading relations. Our chief political Correspondent Henry Zeffman is travelling with the pm. The Press Conference between Sir Keir Starmer and his german counterpart, olaf scholz, has just broken up after Keir Starmer s first official visit here to germany as Prime Minister. And the warm words from Keir Starmer pretty familiar. Now reset. Thats the word he always uses when he meets a european leader. But what i was most struck by there was the warmth of the words from olaf scholz. He said, we want to take this hand that has been reached out to us, and that is clearly the tone under which both sides are beginning. The negotiations for this treaty, a treaty between the uk and germany, which they say they will sign within six months. Thats pretty rapid. But what will it mean . Is it rapid because it wont include a lot . I think were no further really towards answering that question. Keir starmer said its going to include cooperation on trade, on defence, on illegal migration, on biodiversity, on pretty much everything that the uk and germany cooperate on. But what will that actually amount to in terms of changing the relationship, and how much can it change the relationship when germany, of course, remains at the heart of the European Single Market and Customs Union . Its not clear, but we will find out within six months. In just a few hours time, the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games will take place in paris, ahead of 11 days of competition across 22 sports. Like the olympics last month, the ceremony will be staged outdoors but not on the river seine. Sally hurst is in the french capital. Sally, what do they have planned later . As you say, like the olympics, the paralympic loping, Opening Ceremony will be held outside a stadium for the first time. During the olympics, the first time. During the olympics, the athletes proceeded down the river, it was pouring down with rain. We have had a lot of sunshine today, it promises to be a nice evening, perfect light for those Parisien Landmarks To Act as a backdrop. Just 17 days after the olympic closing ceremony, paris is getting ready to do it all over again. Across the city, the olympic rings have been switched to the paralympic agitos. The prep is done, trainings tapering, its almost go time. Im here for the sport. You know, i want to watch the races, i want to watch the events. You know, i want to watch Someone Jump far, throw far, and run fast. 100m Sprint Starjonnie Peacock has won medals at london, rio and tokyo. Now 31, he may have younger rivals, but the drive to win is still strong. The pressure is something that, for me, is actually part of my toolkit. Because for me, the more pressure you give me, the faster i run. And i know that not all of my competitors can say that. In tokyo, great britain won 41 gold medals, finishing second in the table for the second games running. This time, 215 athletes are competing for gb, with 81 making their paralympic debuts. The youngest member of the team is swimmer iona winnifrith. At 13, already a double european champion. All my friends go out and i cant come because ive got a competition, which sometimes it can be a bit tough. But like i say, i have to deal with it. Im going to be the highest competition in the world. And Rachel Choong will make history as the first female british Para Athlete in badminton. Its crazy that im that person. But hopefully people, women and girls, can see what im doing and maybe be inspired by it. And, like, they can think that they can make badminton into a career of theirs and have a have a successful career. And i always say that although im the first, i wont be the last, and i think thats really exciting as well. And it all starts tonight, when 50,000 spectators will watch athletes parade down the Champs Elysees to here, the place de la concorde, in what promises to be a spectacular Opening Ceremony. The paralympics is the biggest stage that there is. Its the ultimate goal. Im hoping that i canjust pull out a performance of my life and get the gold. Ill be ready to fight, and hopefully all my competitors are ready because theres going to be a battle. As the paralympic athletes like to say, the olympics was just the warm up. Weve had a few more details about the Opening Ceremony. In terms of the Opening Ceremony. In terms of the theme they are keeping the details of the surprises and the gas under wraps but the theme is about bodies and disabled bodies in all theirform and the bodies and disabled bodies in all their form and the organisers say they want to start a conversation about inclusivity. In terms of tickets sold the organisers say around 2 Million have been sold, not yet a sell out, some venues almost full though. And they hope that once the parisians come back to the city after their traditional August Holiday they will get behind the Paralympic Games just as they did for the olympics and Ticket Sales will grow. Of course the sport starts tomorrow so let me tell you about a couple of names to look out forfor about a couple of names to look out for for great britain, about a couple of names to look out forfor great britain, in about a couple of names to look out for for great britain, in Cycling Kadeena Cox in the 500 metres time trial, in previous games she competed in both athletics and cycling and this time injury has prevented herfrom being selected for athletics and as defending champion on the bike she will be hoping to bring home a medal again. And in Swimming Tully Kearney in the freestyle. Paris 20 25, the games are not over. The time is 13. 18. Our top story this afternoon. The chancellor defends her decision to drop Winter Fuel payments for some pensioners as charities meet Energy Companies to discuss rising bills. And the actor and former footballer vinniejones explains why his famous Cpr Video is still saving lives. Coming up on Bbc News. 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