on a wider scale. — this, not michael fawcett. on a wider scale, does _ this, not michael fawcett. on a wider scale, does this - this, not michael fawcett. on a wider scale, does this bring - this, not michael fawcett. on a wider scale, does this bring into question the whole honour system, which has been controversialfor so many years, decades even? that which has been controversial for so many years, decades even? that is a much wider — many years, decades even? that is a much wider question, _ many years, decades even? that is a much wider question, but, _ many years, decades even? that is a much wider question, but, yes, - many years, decades even? that is a much wider question, but, yes, it. much wider question, but, yes, it does. you can have a lollipop lady who stands outside for 50 years and gets an mbe if she is lucky at the end of it, whereas someone else gives a donation to the conservative party will end up with the state in the house of lords. the honour system is very questionable. honours are a good thing, it is right to recognise people who have contributed to soc

, not michael fawcett.— answer questions about this, not michael fawcett. on a wider scale, does this bring _ michael fawcett. on a wider scale, does this bring into _ michael fawcett. on a wider scale, does this bring into question - michael fawcett. on a wider scale, does this bring into question the i does this bring into question the whole on a system which been discussed uncontroversial for so many years, decades, even? yes. discussed uncontroversial for so many years, decades, even? yes, it does. many years, decades, even? yes, it does- the — many years, decades, even? yes, it does- the fact _ many years, decades, even? yes, it does. the fact of _ many years, decades, even? yes, it does. the fact of the _ many years, decades, even? yes, it does. the fact of the matter - many years, decades, even? yes, it does. the fact of the matter is - many years, decades, even? yes, it does. the fact of the matter is you i does. the fact of the matter is you can have a lollipop lady stand outside in all weathers for 50 years and gets an mbe if she is lucky the en

michael fawcett doesn't work for the prince. �* . michael fawcett doesn't work for the prince. �* , ., , , ., prince. and there is no suggestion in the story _ prince. and there is no suggestion in the story that _ prince. and there is no suggestion in the story that the _ prince. and there is no suggestion in the story that the prince - prince. and there is no suggestion in the story that the prince was . in the story that the prince was aware of a transactional relationship and if you give the money you get the honour. absolutely not. in that sense, _ money you get the honour. absolutely not. in that sense, this _ money you get the honour. absolutely not. in that sense, this is _ money you get the honour. absolutely not. in that sense, this is about - not. in that sense, this is about somebody _ not. in that sense, this is about somebody who _ not. in that sense, this is about somebody who has _ not. in that sense, this is about somebody who has worked - not. in that sense, this is about somebody who has worked for i not. in that

well, michael fawcett has been forced to resign twice already. and both times — under cover of darkness, almost — he was reinstated by prince charles when the hoo—ha had died down. so prince charles is very, very closely linked with this man and i�*m sure that whatever michael fawcett did would have been done with the full support of prince charles. prince charles needs to answer questions about this, not michael fawcett. the foundation said it takes very seriously the allegations that had recently been brought to its attention and the matter is currently under investigation. mr bin mahfouz said he expected no reward for his charitable donations. a source close to the prince told the bbc that prince charles was not aware of any link between donations to his charities and honours or british citizenship. michael fawcett has temporarily stepped down from his position. jonny dymond, bbc news. a ceremony of lights, fireworks and dancing has closed the paralympic games injapan. great britain�*s athletes finished second in the medal table, win

two british newpapers, the sunday times and the mail on sunday, allege that michael fawcett used his influence to assist a saudi businessman. mr fawcett was, until 2003, the prince's valet. here's our royal correspondent, jonny dymond. michael fawcett was once one of prince charles�* closest aides, a man whom the prince relied upon to guide and organise his personal life. three years ago, he became chief executive of the prince's foundation — an umbrella group for a number of prince charles�* charitable interests. newspaper reports allege that mr fawcett offered to assist a wealthy saudi national and major donor to the prince�*s foundation with citizenship and with an honour. mahfouz marei mubarak bin mahfouz received an honorary cbe in late 2016. 0ne palace source stressed the distance between prince charles�* office and his foundation, but michael fawcett is renowned for his closeness to prince charles and this is an embarrassment for the prince. the foundation said it took the allegations very seriously and that the matter is under investigation. the foundation failed to

prince charles needs to answer questions about this, not michael fawcett. the met says it's aware of media reports. the prince's foundation, based at dumfries house, offers education and training programmes to more than 15,000 people each year, helping them to find work or start their own businesses. in a statement, it said... it added that mr fawcett will assist the investigation in every way. a spokesman for dr bin mahfouz said he had not expected any reward for his charitable donations. simon jones, bbc news. a female police officer in central afghanistan has been shot dead by armed men inside her home. banu negar�*s family told the bbc the gunmen tied them up and searched the house before killing her. she was heavily pregnant. her family couldn't confirm if the taliban was responsible, but a local journalist said he witnessed the attack and that it was the taliban. they have denied all involvement. earlier, pakistan chaired a virtual meeting on afghanistan, bringing together neighbouring countries, including china and iran. an official statement said

michael fawcett has been forced to resign twice already. both times, under cover of darkness, almost, he was reinstated by prince charles when the hoohah died down. so prince charles is very, very closely linked with this man. and i'm sure that whatever michael fawcett did would have been done with the full support of prince charles. prince charles needs to answer questions about this, not michael fawcett. the met has not commented. the prince's foundation, based at dumfries house, offers education and training programmes for more than 15,000 people each year, helping them to find work or start their own businesses. in a statement, it said... it added that mr fawcett will assist the investigation in every way. a spokesman for dr bin mahfouz said that he had not expected any reward for his charitable donations. simon jones, bbc news. the former conservative chancellor lord hammond has warned that the suggestion the government might increase national insurance to fund social care in england could provoke a "very significant backlash". borisjo

prince charles needs to answer questions about this, not michael fawcett. the met has not commented. the met says it's aware of media reports. the prince's foundation, based at dumfries house, offers education and training programmes to more than 15,000 people each year, helping them to find work or start their own businesses. in a statement, it said... a spokesman for dr bin mahfouz said he had not expected any reward for his charitable donations. simon jones, bbc news. the headlines on bbc news... former girls aloud singer sarah harding has died at the age of 39, after being diagnosed with breast cancer last year. the head of one of prince charles' charities temporarily steps down after claims he helped secure an honourfor a major donor. relatives of a female police officer in the ghor province of afghanistan have told the bbc that she has been killed by the taliban. the olympics and now the paralympics are over but there is still a lot to talk about and plenty of the sporting action. hello, again, 0llie. ithinki sporting action. hello, again, 0llie. i th

prince charles needs to answer questions about this, not michael fawcett. the met has not commented. the prince's foundation, based at dumfries house, offers education and training programmes to more than 15,000 people each year, helping them to find work or start their own businesses. in a statement, it said... it added that mr fawcett will assist the investigation in every way. a spokesman for dr bin mahfouz said that he had not expected any reward for his charitable donations. simon jones, bbc news. plans to introduce vaccines passports in nightclubs and other indoor venues in england will go ahead this month, the vaccines minister has confirmed. nadhim zahawi said it was the right time to introduce the certificates, as all over—18s will have been offered two jabs by the end of september. the scheme requiring people to show covid vaccination proof has been criticised by venues and some mps. police say in north yorkshire say their operation to drain fishing lakes and search woodland in relation to the disappearance of claudia lawrence has concluded with

the sunday times reports a top aide for prince charles — michael fawcett — has stepped down temporarily over claims he organised a cbe for a saudi tycoon, who gave £1.5 million to a palace charity. the prince's foundation says it takes the claims very seriously and the matter is under investigation. the story also features on the front of the mail on sunday. the independent reports that number 10 has been plotting how to cut scotland's nicola sturgeon out of cop26, for fear she'll hijack the climate event to promote independence. and the mirror's front page says 16 and 17—year—olds are facing five hour trips to get a jab as many towns don't have walk—in centres. so let's begin, jessica, can you talk is through the story in the sunday times and the mail about prince charles's aid, michael fawcett, he fixed a cbe for a saudi tycoon, according to both the sunday times and mail on sunday. the details are _ times and mail on sunday. tue: details are extraordinary. times and mail on sunday. tte: details are extraordinary. he felt so exposed bias that he quit last night with claims he h

michael fawcett is a former aide to the prince. here's more from our royal correspondent, jonny dymond. michael fawcett was once of prince charles �*s closest aides, a man whom the prince relied upon to guide and organise his personal life. three years ago he became chief executive of the princes foundation, a number of the princes foundation, a number of the princes foundation, a number of the group for a number of prince charles �*s charitable interests. newspaper reports allege that mr fawcett offered to assist a wealthy saudi national and major donor to the foundation with citizenship and with an honour. he received an honorary cbe in late 2016. one palace source stressed the distance between prince charles �*s office and his foundation but michael fawcett is renowned for his closeness to prince charles and this is an embarrassment for the prince. foundation it took the allegations seriously on the matter is under investigation. the foundation failed to respond to a number of other allegations raised by the newspapers. ta

the prince and one of his closest advisers — michael fawcett — have been reported to the police over the allegations. mr fawcett — who has temporarily stepped down as chief executive of the prince's foundation — is accused of promising to help secure a knighthood and british citizenship for a saudi businessman. cricket, and india have won the fourth test against england at the oval. england were chasing a record 368 runs on the final day but were bowled out for 210. india now have a 2—1 lead in the series with one test left to play. our sports correspondent joe wilson was watching. "look into my eyes — we've got this." just ten wickets to take and the whole day. thus was india's perspective. england saw a long march towards 368. not steps but runs. 100 without loss. it could be possible, couldn't it? an edge from rory burns, a catch from the wicketkeeper, and india were off. you play five days, it's decided by seconds and centimetres. what a game. haseeb hameed set off here, dawad malan was sprinting, stretching, not enough. run out. hameed made 63, hours of work, and then th

the sunday times reports a top aide for prince charles — michael fawcett — has stepped down over claims he organised a cbe for a saudi tycoon, who gave 1.5 million pounds to a palace charity. the prince's foundation says it takes the claims very seriously and the matter is under investigation. meanwhile the independent reports that number 10 has been plotting how to cut scotland's nicola sturgeon out of cop26, for fear she'll hijack the climate event to promote independence. and the mirror's front page says 16 and 17 year olds are facing 5 hour trips to get a jab as many towns don't have walk in centres. thank you forjoining us. he tweeted earlier a quiet news day makes fun more variety on the front pages and a livelier review to look forward to. . , a livelier review to look forward to. ., , ., , , teams to. that is absolutely right. teams face a five-hour _ to. that is absolutely right. teams face a five-hour trip _ to. that is absolutely right. teams face a five-hour trip for _ to. that is absolutely right. teams face a five-hour trip for care - to. that is absolutely right. teams fa