The Worlds Largest motor show gets under way today in frankfurt, with all eyes on trade tensions between the us and china. With germanys economy now shrinking, the likes of bmw, vw and daimler will hope that the showcase event can give their brands a much needed turbocharge. According to the european automobile manufacturers association, the Auto Industry provides jobs to 13. 8 million europeans. However, during the first half of 2019, demand for cars across the eu fell by 3. 1 to 8. 2 million. And there are fears that the eu could be dragged into a trade war with the us, after President Trump repeated his threat that auto tariffs are never off the table as he pressures the eu for better trading terms. However, there is one bright spot, because 1 million electric cars are expected to be sold in europe over the next year, according to ihs markit. That is a 300 increase on 2018. At the show, our reporter theo leggett met with bmws chief financial officer, nicolas peter, and asked him fir
Good morning welcome to breakfast withjon kay and steph mcgovern. Our headlines today. Showdown in downing street the chancellor confronts borisjohnson after his aide was sacked without his knowledge. £400 million for colleges offering vocational courses in england to support new technical qualifications. The common virus youve probably never heard of but can be dangerous for unborn babies. Well have a special report. Opening up the world of football for children with physical disabilities. Gives us a chance to be like the rest of us, however life set us back, we however life set us back, we can always play football. Johanna konta is the last brit standing in the us open singles draw. Shes on form and into the fourth round, but an unhappy dan evans is thrashed by Roger Federer. Good morning, its the last day of august. Some of us clinging on to a little bit of warmth and sunshine, but for most, were going to see some rain pushing eastwards, and it turns much coolerjust in time for tom
Good morning. It is the last day of august and some of us are clinging onto a bit of warmth and sunshine but foremost, we will see some rain pushing eastwards and it turns much cooler, just in time for tomorrow, the first of september. Full details here on breakfast. Good morning, thank you forjoining us. Its saturday 31st august. Our top story the chancellor sajid javid has had a row with the Prime Minister after one of his special advisers was sacked. Whitehall sources say sonia khan was questioned about government leaks by borisjohnsons senior adviser, Dominic Cummings. She was then dismissed from downing street, despite no evidence that she was behind the disclosure. Our political reporterjohn owen is in our london newsroom. Another twist in the drama of politics at the moment. A row right at the heart of Boris Johnsons government after more details of the dramatic sacking of sonia khan, an advisor to sajid javid, emerged last night. She was escorted out of downing street on thursd
The shadow chancellor, john mcdonnell, is among those addressing the crowd outside the gates of downing street. Simonjones reports. They say they want to stop the coup. Protesters outside downing street claim borisjohnson protesters outside downing street claim Boris Johnson is protesters outside downing street claim borisjohnson is trying to shut down democracy by suspending parliament ahead of brexit. People here insist they want their voices heard. Stop brexit i never thought at my age, 61 years of age, i would have to be here in white or protesting against the shutdown of parliament. To look after their own interest ina parliament. To look after their own interest in a way like this is deeply undemocratic and needs to be fought against. More than 30 protests have been planned across the uk. Organisers say they are expecting tens of thousands of people. They are warning of mass civil disobedience and disruption in the coming weeks. The Left Wing Group momentum is calling for people
A warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Tell us what you think, just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. Hong kongs leader carrie lam has said she hopes a non violent weekend protest that saw hundreds of thousands take to the streets in an Anti Government rally was the beginning of efforts to restore peace in the chinese ruled city. Sundays protest was the calmest since the latest demonstrations against perceived creeping beijing influence in the former british colony escalated in mid june. Ms lam also said the would immediately set up a platform to hold dialogue with people of all backgrounds. To address some anxieties and differences in society, we will start immediately a platform for dialogue with people from all walks of life. So this is something that we want to do in a very sincere and humble manner. I and my principal officials are committed to listen to what the people have t