But huge differences remain as the us, canada and mexico try to hold together one of the worlds biggest free trade zones. And russias Biggest Oil Company is leading a 13 billion deal which will secure it thousands of petrol stations across india. Hello and a very warm while on to World Business report, wherever you are watching. I am ben bland. The us, canada and mexico have finished their first round of talks to overhaul north Americas Free trade deal, nafta. It follows president trumps threats to scrap the pact, saying its been a disaster for us workers. The countries have pledged to reach an agreement by early next year, but some trade experts have warned the timetable is just too tight. There are huge challenges ahead. The us says it wants new measures to make sure a substantial proportion of vehicles covered by the deal are made in america. At the momentjust over 62 of each vehicle must come from one of the three countries but reports suggest the us hasnt yet revealed how it wants
1859 and in one hours time, now slightly less than one hour, we bring you the final time big ben will chime on a daily basis, it will come back for remembrance sunday and new years eve and the like, but on a daily basis the final time it chimes for possibly as many as four mac years as they start undertaking repairs. That is at the palace of westminster. This is bbc news, and these are the top stories developing at 11. 00. The hunt for the driver suspected of killing 13 people in last weeks attack in barcelona is extended across europe. Ten american sailors are missing after a us destroyer and an oil tanker collided, in seas to the east of singapore. Rescue teams from three countries are searching for survivors. The ship did sustain some serious damage on the port side, including to the areas of the crews sleeping quarters and some Communications Equipment also damaged. Also, hate crimes committed online should be treated as seriously as offences carried out face to face. Thats accordi
With sally and World Business report. A Record Number of uk oil and Gas Companies went bust in 2016 but could this be the year the price of the black stuff bounces back . Ringing the bell for 2017. Where should you put your money this year . And will economists or Fortune Tellers have the upper hand on predictions . Welcome to World Business report. Im sally bundock. Also in the programme, live in singapore to hear how the city states economy is faring and you may be surprised. But first the number of uk oil and Gas Companies going bust has reached an all time high following the slump in prices of crude. Thats according to Accountancy Firm Moore Stephens who say a total of 16 businesses became insolvent last year, an eight fold increase on 2015. Despite the recent increase in the price of the black stuff, atjust under 60 a barrel its stilljust over half what it was in the summer of 2014. That price point has hit the industry hard and the new year marked the start of the first global pa
Billion take over of formula one and remove Bernie Ecclestone as Chief Executive, ending his a0 year reign in charge of the sport. A surge in cyber crime pushed the cost of fraud above £1 billion last year. And its getting worse despite attempts to tackle it. Im looking at why and what more needs to be done. And were going to be talking about the happiest children in the world. Studies suggest they live in the netherlands. But what makes them so happy . Well meet two mums now living there whove been trying to find out. Carol is always happy and she has got the weather. Good morning. Across england and wales, dense, patchy fog. Some spots of reasoning. Scotla nd patchy fog. Some spots of reasoning. Scotland and Northern Ireland, much more mild. Patches of rain but later, some sunshine. Good morning. First, our main story. The Supreme Court will rule today on whether its up to parliament or government to start the process for exiting the European Union. The government argues that minist
Firms must not and can not tell workers what to wear. Johanna konta has been knocked out the Australian Open. She lost her quarter final to Serena Williams 6 2 6 3 in just over an hour in melbourne. She was the last brit left in the competition. Also this morning well be hearing a toy story with a difference. Which ones yours . I would say this is lego, this is not. Ok, this is lego . This is lego. Well find out how one of the worlds best known brands is counting the cost of counterfeits in china. And carol has the weather. Good morning. Once again today with starting off with some patchy freezing fog and it is particularly dense across parts of the south. Its also slippery underfoot so take extra ca re. Its also slippery underfoot so take extra care. There will be some sunshine around today, also some drizzle and strong winds in the north west. Ill put all that together in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Mps have stepped up demands for the government to publish its pl