Zero, in an attempt to save the u. S. Economy from coronavirus fallout. But the markets are not impressed. Yields fall off a cliff and futures trade limit down. An historic slump in east asia. The Economic Impact of the virus is laid bare by the latest data from china. Retail sales, fixed investment, and industrial al output all plunge. And europe widens its lockdown. Cases across the continent surge as the government shuts down the borders in europe. One aviation consultant says the new no travel norm threatens to bankrupt most airlines by may. We are getting headlines out now from Fiat Chrysler, saying it is going to halt its facility, shut down factories in syria, italy, and poland. They said those factories will probably close this month. We already had headlines from ferrari saying they would shut down production. And maseratiysler, will suspend all production in europe. This is in response to the spread of the coronavirus. It is important to keep social distancing when you are wo
Prince harrys fiancee Meghan Markle has joined the royal family for the Christmas Day service at the queens norfolk estate. The couple arrived at a Carol Service at St Mary Magdalene church in sandringham along with the duke and duchess of cambridge. Large crowds gathered to watch. Joining me now from among the crowds at the sandringham estate in norfolk, is our royal correspondent, daniela relph. Lots of people there and all i is particularly on Meghan Markle, of course, this year. Yes, thats why those crowds, many have been gathered since 5am, i nowjust leaving and making their way of the sandringham estate now the Church Service is over. So many of those eyes we re on service is over. So many of those eyes were on Meghan Markle. A big contingent of americans here wanting to see the american in the midst of the British Royal family to see the american in the midst of the British Royalfamily now, but Meghan Markle walked into church arm in arm with her fiance prince Meghan Markle walk
Iraq as troops there reflect on christmas away from their loved ones. What do i miss most . A good christmas dinner i think will be the one. You know, mums cooking. And coming up in half an hour, join us for weather world. Were with the people who can make snow but not as you know, because none of this is real. Plus a look back at the years biggest weather stories and storms. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The queen will pay tribute to the cities of manchester and london in her Christmas Day broadcast later today, for the way in which they dealt with this years terrorist attacks. This morning shes been attending the traditional Christmas Day service at sandringham in norfolk, along with other members of the royal family including prince harry and his fiancee Meghan Markle. 0ur royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell reports. The Christmas Morning stroll to church. And already the newcomer seems very much at home. Meghan markle, arm in arm with prince harry, accepting the good wi
On christmas away from their loved ones. What do i miss most . A good christmas dinner i think will be the one. You know, mums cooking. And, coming up. Mark kermode looks back at 2017s big film releases, including the sequel to blade runner. Thats the year in film, in half an hour. Good afternoon, and welcome to bbc news. The queen will pay tribute to the cities of manchester and london in her Christmas Day broadcast later today for the way in which they dealt with this years terrorist attacks. This morning, she attended the traditional Christmas Day service at sandringham in norfolk, along with other members of the royal family including prince harry and his fiancee, meghan markle. Our royal correspondent, nicholas witchell, reports. The Christmas Morning stroll to church. And already the newcomer seems very much at home. Meghan markle, arm in arm with prince harry, accepting the good wishes of the crowd with a wave. Normally, fiancees dont get an invitation to join the royal family a
And in half an hour, ill be looking back of a landmark year in the world of business. Markets obsessed over brexit, trumps first year in office. Also, big developments at some of the worlds most influential companies. Thats review 2017 a year in business. Good afternoon, and welcome to bbc news. The queen is paying tribute to the cities of manchester and london in her Christmas Day broadcast for the way in which they dealt with this years terrorist attacks. This morning she attended the traditional Christmas Day service at sandringham in norfolk along with other members of the royal family, including prince harry and his fiancee, Meghan Markle. Our royal correspondent, nicholas witchell, reports. The Christmas Morning stroll to church. And already the newcomer seems very much at home. Meghan markle, arm in arm with prince harry, accepting the good wishes of the crowd with a wave. Normally, fiancees dont get an invitation to join the royal family at christmas. But with meghans family in