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government will do all it can to help the steel industry but has been

criticised by Labour and steel workers for his handling of the

crisis. Police investigate claims

that a leading member of Scotland's largest mosque had links

with a banned Islamic terrorist Large quantities

of nuclear waste will be transferred from Dounreay in Caithness

to the US, but there are concerns We'll have more memories

of Ronnie Corbett, who maintained lifelong links

with his Scottish birthplace. On the eve

of the higher minimum wage coming in, we'll explain why the good news

for workers is giving some bosses And they've got

a combined age of more than 1,000 - but they

take no prisoners out Ach, you do not think about it. You

just fall. CHUCKLES

Police Scotland has confirmed that it's investigating claims by the BBC

that a leading member of Glasgow Central Mosque has had

links with a banned Islamic terrorist organisation.

Sipah-e-Sahaba has previously committed massacres in Pakistan.

Our Home Affairs correspondent Reevel Alderson reports.

This deadly bomb attack in Pakistan three years ago killed more than 100

people. It was carried out by the armed wing of a banned group,

Sipah-e-Sahaba, which targets Shia Muslims and other minority groups,

including the stems. These documents detail how Sabir Ali, a leading

member of Glasgow Central Mosque, was named as Scottish president of

Sipah-e-Sahaba. After it was banned in Pakistan and in the UK he hosted

the memorial service at the mosque for the group's assassinated leader.

This journalist and writer on Pakistani affairs is shopped there

should be things between Scotland and the terror group. It is a nasty

sectarian violence organisation. But we had evidence in 2000 to this

group was going after Western targets specifically. Obviously it

seems disturbing that anybody in this country would have those kind

of links to a group like that. The documents the BBC has obtained also

show Hazif Abdul Hamid was the leader of Sipah-e-Sahaba UK. In

2004, again after the group was banned here, he said it would work

for the political dominance of Islam. There is evidence at his

mosque sent financial support to the group. Police say they are now

investigating. Investigations start today. We will seek to verify the

claims made in the media today. That will take place from officers based

in Gartcosh. It is hard to say how long that will take, but we hope to

get to the bottom of the claims that have been made today as quickly as

possible. The revelations and earlier claims about the imam of the

Glasgow mosque, Scotland's largest, Y hastily convened news conference

involving the wider Muslim community. -- convened a hastily put

together news conference. We know we cannot carry on in this way. But we

are agreed on one thing. We are determined to continue to enrich the

community fabric of Glasgow and Scotland. Building on our proud

heritage. And we look confidently to the future in the spirit of

inclusion and unity. Sabir Ali is head of religious events at the

Glasgow mosque. He denies the BBC's allegations. In Edinburgh, Hazif

Abdul Hamid is yet to respond to the BBC.

Nuclear waste is to be transported from Dounreay in Caithness,

in what's being described as the biggest-ever shipment

of highly-enriched uranium from the UK to the United States.

The Prime Minister is to announce the plan at a summit

But some in the Highlands say they're worried about how

The Dounreay nuclear site which is being decommissioned stores an

undisclosed quantity of highly enriched uranium. Now in a landmark

deal with UK Government is to send 700 kilograms of the weapons grade

material to America. In return the US will send a different type of

used uranium back to Europe where it will be used to help diagnose

cancer. The deal is being welcomed in some quarters as one way of

reducing Britain's's stockpile of nuclear materials. But in the

Highlands community leaders want nuclear materials. But in the

safety assurances at a time when the UK Government is set to axe the last

remaining emergency tug boat operating around the area's

coastlines. I need a lot of assurance, which I don't have just

now, on the of Highland. The first assurance I need is knowing our

waters are covered if there is some sort of unthinkable accident. -- on

the half of. It is unclear how the material will be transferred. There

is speculation it will be flown across the Atlantic. Materials such

as this have been transported before, but occasionally and in

small quantities. So far we have been lucky. We are not necessarily

always going to be lucky and the consequences of an air accident, on

take-off or landing, do not bear thinking about. Secondly, there is a

problem with terrorism. This would be attractive material to

terrorists. And whilst it is on the Move it is susceptible. A UK

Government source has described the Move it is susceptible. A UK

deal as a win win but campaigners believe the waste should be dealt

with closer to home. It Dounreay decommissioning is going on at the

moment. Some of that material will go to other places to make it safer.

But places within the UK, or at worst in Europe, so certainly there

is no need to send anything to the US and there is certainly no need

for anything from the US to be sent to Europe. The movement of nuclear

waste is a reserved matter and SNP leaders have already criticised a

separate plan to fly waste out of Dounreay's closest airport at Wick.

But the government says there are established procedures for the

transportation of nuclear materials, transfers which have happened across

the country for decades. You're watching Reporting

Scotland from the BBC. Still to come on

tonight's programme: On the eve of the higher

minimum wage coming in, we'll explain why the good news

for workers is giving some bosses In sport: Rangers could win

the Championship but what would a return to football's top division

mean to the club's supporters? And one of our greatest

sportsmen on his opportunity He made up half of one

of the country's greatest comic double acts - and he maintained

life-long links with his Ronnie Corbett died

today at the age of 85. Our Arts Correspondent Pauline

McLean looks back on his life Name. Robert Goliath Corbett.

CHUCKLES His height was the subject of many

of his own jokes, but his stature as one of the country's top comedians

was never in question. -- Ronald. It goes back to a church youth club in

and we put on shows that Christa and and we put on shows that Christa and

-- at Christmas and Easter. We did a Christmas pantomime. I played a

wicked aunt. I was in drag very early.

CHUCKLES At just over five feet tall, he

continued to play schoolboys long after leading Edinburgh's Royal high

school in the 1960s he appeared in the famous Mayfair nightclub and it

was there he was spotted in Cabaret by David Frost. That in turn

introduced him to Ronnie Barker. I look down on him because he is lower

class. As part of the cast of the Frost Report. They found a bond, two

former grammar school boys. I know my place. They hadn't been

university educated. It sparked one of the most famous double acts in

the world. For almost two decades the Two

Ronnies was one of the most popular television shows. No, fork handles,

handles for forks. A mix of sketches, comedy music numbers,

spoof newscasts, and Ronnie Corbett's famous monologue. I told

the producer this morning I've had enough. I said there is an awkward

little lump in this chair. He said don't I know it.

CHUCKLES He came home often indulging his

love of beekeeping and golf. It was absolutely in his blood. He loved

it, loved talking about it. We have heard many stories about his golf.

We can still picture him in his golf sweaters in that big chair. He loved

it. He loved everything about it. He was always keen to come up here to

play golf whenever he could. Retiring was never an option for

Ronnie or his wife. He has been singing, dancing, and acting ever

since. It is good night from me. And it is good night from him. Good

night. From midnight, a higher minimum wage

for over 25s comes into effect. For many lower paid workers this

could mean hundreds of pounds But some smaller businesses say it

will put them under pressure - and firms in the care sector say

they could go out of business if they don't get more

Government funding. Elizabeth loves her job. Having

worked in retail the caring profession is much more her and she

is looking forward to a pay rise. It means a lot because I am going to

university next year. The more I can save while I work better for me. The

umbrella body for independent care save while I work better for me. The

homes warns some may be forced to close. Unless we get the funding of

care onto a stable basis going forward then there is of course the

potential that people will say, we simply cannot survive like this. It

is the smaller players that struggle the most. Wanting to do a good job

for their staff, but not being able to afford the increased bill unless

we are successful with the government and the councils in

improving the funding for care. At the moment the minimum wage is ?6 70

hour, it will go up to ?7 20 from the 1st of April. You should be

getting around ?900 extra a year, but some campaign it should be even

higher. At this company they have been paying the living wage since

last year. It allowed this in turn to stay on for longer. When I

started I was paid the minimum wage which I was surprised about. I

couldn't believe it when I thought I would be paid. At other agencies I

have worked out I hadn't been paid. I wasn't able to stay, couldn't

afford the travel. So when I came here I was able to in turn for

longer. For one of the founders of the firm, paying the higher living

wage was a no-brainer. Paying the national living wages absolutely the

right thing to do. It is something we are comfortable with. But we feel

the benefit, as well. It has we are comfortable with. But we feel

certainly increased the flow of interns applying for jobs. We have a

really, really strong pipeline of people wanting to in turn with us.

really, really strong pipeline of Some of the smaller employers

struggling to survive are worried about how this and other new laws

will affect their companies. We have pension or to enrolment, statutory

sick pay, some of the other factors causing headwinds in the economy...

An awful lot we are having to content with. The Scottish

Government says it has budgeted ?250 billion -- 200 ?50 million to be

invested in social care. That has been accepted by all local

authorities. -- ?250 million. If you are over 25 you will be excited

about spending those extra pennies, if you are a business you will be

worrying about how to save them. In the Holyrood election campaign,

Labour has been forced to defend changes to its income tax policy,

after dropping plans to reduce Labour wants to put a penny

on all income tax rates. Here's our Political

Correspondent Glenn Campbell. The bad news for you all is that

this is a speech about tax... When Labour first said they wanted to put

a penny on all income tax rates they promised a ?100 rebate for lower

earners. That was meant to be a temporary fix. To be replaced with

new protection in 2017 when Holyrood's tax powers are extended.

In the BBC debate the party leader was pressed to explain how this new

protection would be achieved. You have new powers which allow you to

set the threshold rates. We would be able to... I don't want... They are

changing the tax threshold, the point at which people become liable

to pay a particular rate of tax as complexity. And because it would not

only help those of the lowest incomes, but all income taxpayers,

that could add up to a significant amount of lost revenue. -- adds

complexity. Perhaps that is why by the time the SNP leader was

questioned on the second television debate the idea had been dropped.

Because of the changes to the personal allowance I can 100%

guarantee... But everybody earning under ?25,000 payday will not pay a

penny more in tax. The Chancellor, George Osborne, is raising the

personal tax free allowance. Allowing Labour to say their extra

penny would not increase what basic rate payers contribute now. But

Scottish taxpayers would be paying more than those anywhere else in the

UK. In the Cairngorms the Conservatives condemned Labour's

change of direction. They said they were going to help the poorest

earners in Scotland, the people on the lowest wages. Then they said

they would take it away. This is an advancement for the Labour Party

leader. The SNP leader axe to the criticism. It is a broken promise,

but more important than that it is letting down the people who most

need the help of government. In Edinburgh Liberal Democrats say

need the help of government. In Labour is now more in step with

their tax. Labour have moved into the right place. It guarantees

investment in education and protects people and that is exactly the right

thing to do. Visiting entrepreneurs in Edinburgh... Labour's Shadow

Scotland Secretary defends his party's plans. Every single country

in the world has different tax rates and different tax levels. We've

clearly said that we could either stay on this downward spiral of

austerity and be -- stay on this downward spiral, or we could do

something different. It has changed from one week to the next, however.

Glenn is in Edinburgh for us tonight.

Glenn, how bad has this been for Labour?

Labour has shot itself in the foot because by changing policy they have

caused confusion where there should be clarity. And in doing so they

have shifted attention away from the contrast that they have carefully

tried to draw between their plans to put a penny on income tax and bring

in a new 50p top rate for the highest earners, and the SNP's plans

to freeze existing rates and reject the 50p top rate for now because

they think it would be too easy to avoid, for Scotland alone, despite

the fact that the Nationalists backed a 50p top rate in the

election last year. This has been an early setback for the Labour Party.

More than 200 jobs are at risk in Aberdeen and East Kilbride,

after the milk producer Muller announced plans

The company is to focus its business in Bellshill

The farmers' union described the move as "a disaster

And the energy company SSE is to close all its remaining

119 staff currently work in the 37 stores, which are mainly

The company says the shops have been losing money for a number of years,

because of changes in shopping habits.

Looking at Aroosha Neckanam today, it's hard to believe she was ever

anything other than a healthy young woman.

But just two years ago, she was anorexic, and had lost

so much weight that doctors warned she might have to use a wheelchair.

Now in recovery, she's hoping to encourage other sufferers

As a fitness instructor to and body-builder Aroosha Neckanam

understands the benefits of healthy eating and exercise and she shares

her experiences through online videos. Her relationship with

exercise and food hasn't always been a positive one. I am a recovered

anorexic. I did not hit rock bottom until around two and a half years

ago. The little I got, the more until around two and a half years

insignificant I felt. I think I just wanted to disappear. I just

didn't... I didn't feel I should be here. I didn't feel I was worthy of

being alive, really. The disorder took its toll on the whole family,

including her mum. Suddenly I found myself unable to talk to my

daughter, to offer help, because I did not know what I'm supposed to

say. She got the help she needed and has gradually built up her strength.

I can still feel my legs from yesterday... A leading charity

estimates 750,000 people in the UK are affected by any team disorder.

And says the sooner someone gets treatment the more likely they are

to make a full recovery. It took time, it's a slow process. It can be

done. And it's just awareness, support systems, and just having

faith in yourself that you can do it. Aroosha is hoping that her story

can help others to seek help. Now let's get all of the sport with

David. Good evening. The Rangers manager Mark Warburton

says his players are aware of the significance of getting

the club, in his words "back Rangers can clinch the Championship

title on Saturday if they beat Raith Rovers and Hibernian drop

points against St Mirren. A journey that began almost four

years ago in Peterhead is nearly at an end, from the outset it became

clear Rangers' route to the Premiership from the third division

would not always be straightforward. Little Peterhead are leading Rangers

with eight minutes to go. It has been some journey, many highs and

lows. It has been a very enjoyable time as well and Rangers fans have

been enjoyed going to grounds we have never visited in the past. This

year alone it has been very exciting to watch the football, very

attacking. Next season I believe we should be up there fighting for the

top two or three. Having missed out on promotion to the top flight last

season it seems inevitable there will be Premiership football at

Ibrox next season. The recent Scottish Cup thrashing of Dundee

suggests they are reasonably well-equipped to go up but will

Rangers be welcome for the other clubs? If you ask a businessman

whose only interest is profit and loss they will say, why would you

want search a club that are so well supported? Not to feature in the top

league. From the point of view of a Saint Johnstone fan we have had

unfettered success, our most successful period in history. To ask

us to retrofit that, whether Rangers are good for business or not, that

is a crazy question. Crazy or otherwise it's a question Scottish

football will have to contemplate as these fans get ready for

He's Scotland's most succesful Olympian -

winning six gold medals on the cycling track.

But Sir Chris Hoy is preparing for an altogether different

In June he'll fulfill his childhood ambition of competing in the Le Mans

24-hour race in France - one of motorsport's

You dream of racing cars as a small boy but you never think you would

get the opportunity, this is a lifetime dream and to think I will

start on the grid at the same time as some of the worlds best drivers,

on this legendary track, it is just an incredibly exciting opportunity.

Now this team call their weekly training session "group

Sally McNair has been to meet the Greenock based Piranhas -

and find out what makes them a team unlike any other.

It's fast, it's furious, and it's unforgiving. But it's not what you'd

expect to find a bunch of pensioners doing on a Friday morning. Over 1200

years of experience on the ice here, an average age of nearly 70. The

Piranhas started 21 years ago, at 86 Bobby Greaves is the oldest

surviving original member. You don't think about it. You just fall and

then get up. Ask the other guy if he is all right, you know. For some the

getting up is not quite so easy. It's supposed to be noncontact, you

getting up is not quite so easy. don't get to this stage in life

without the odd health problem, and between them they have had knee

replacements and battled arthritis, cancer and heart problems. I just

turn up the disability. I suffer heart failure. -- differed

what makes them do it? It is fantastic exercise, not only for

your body but you have to keep your mind very alert. When it's played by

younger people it is the fastest team sport in the world. When you

are out on the ice and the adrenaline is pumping you don't feel

any pain. The Piranhas and have a referee because they can't afford

one and no one will insure them to play competitively. They are always

glad when new members turn up because it means more time to

recover on the bench. Right now they are desperate for a couple of

keepers and women players. The faint-hearted need not apply. Over

to you, Sally! That's a great story, thanks very much.

Starting next week the Scotland 2016 programme will be hosting

Here's Shelley Jofre to tell you more.

We are kicking off our weekly debates on Tuesday with the six main

parties talking about tax. If you'd like to be in the audience just go

to the BBC Scotland news website and follow the link at the bottom of the

page. It has been a lovely day everywhere, let's see what tomorrow

holes. Almost everywhere. Thank you very much. -- holds. If you were

caught in a shower earlier they were heavy and some of them with

significant hail but as Sally said, beautiful blue skies and a lovely

picture from a weather watcher in Shetland. As we head through the

evening the showers fade away and its drive for a time, chilly at

first but overnight the cloud builds from the West and the cloud is

waiting. Temperatures rising by dawn tomorrow, it will be April but April

showers it is not, it will be wet tomorrow, it will be April but April

and windy. You can see the weather front in the West crossing to the

east and eventually reach the east coast at lunchtime, the rain will be

lighter and patchy the further east you are but more persistent further

west. Difficult conditions with surface water on the roads. They are

forcibly wins on the West Coast and in the hills in the south. Through

the central belt you probably won't notice it as much as on the coast.

Temperatures are academic in those wet and windy conditions. Some

shelter from the Cairngorms so it will be dry towards the coast with

the odd spell of brightness, temperatures around 10 degrees but

for most it is wet and windy. As we head into Friday evening the rain

continues to slip east and south-east and it will actually

clear away as we look ahead to the south-east and it will actually

early hours of Saturday, slipping down towards England, but it stalls.

As we take a bigger load you can see it is attached to this low pressure

in the western approaches which moves northwards and brings rain

back north with it. Some uncertainty on the timings and how far north

they will come but probably yes across the south and then into the

central belt by mid-afternoon, the further north and north-west you

are, it will stay dry. Into Sunday and the low pressure out in the

Atlantic and another pressure front will mean a few spots of rain but

actually lots of dry weather to come too. That is the forecast. Things

very much, Chris. Now, a reminder of

tonight's main news... Police Scotland has confirmed it's

investigating claims by the BBC that a leading member of Glasgow Central

Mosque has had links with a banned Sipah-e-Sahaba has previously

committed massacres in Pakistan. David Cameron has said

that the government will do all it can to help the steel

industry but says there are no I'll be back with the headlines

at 8 and the late bulletin just Until then, have a good evening,

goodbye. At the first light of dawn,

it's the only thing we have on.