She said in the eyes of many, the wealthy appeared to be playing by a different set of rules and extremists were seeking to exploit these fears. Addressing leaders at the World Economic forum in davos, swizerland, the Prime Minister said the uk was facing a period of momentous change and must forge a new role in the world. Our Business Editor simonjack has the story. Theresa may stepped out to face the global elite she has been so scathing about. An audience she acknowledged was still struggling to understand the referendum result. I know that this, and the other reasons britain took such a decision, is not always well understood internationally. Particularly among our friends and allies in europe. Some of our European Partners feel that we have turned our back on them, and i know that many fear what our decision means for the future of the eu itself. But she reassured them it was about taking back control rather than turning our back and said the uk remained a faithful partner. Britai
And london, youre watching bbc world news. Its newsday. Thanks forjoining us. Its 9am in singapore, 1am in london, and 8pm In Washington, where donald trump began his day by pushing mexicos buttons a bit over who will pay for his border wall. And after a few hours, the Mexican President pushed back, saying he wont come to the us next week to attend a meeting with mr trump. Not to be outdone, mr trump then stood in front of republican lawmakers and said any such visit would be fruitless unless mexico agreed to foot the bill. And hes now threatened to impose a tax on mexican imports to fund his border wall. Nick bryant has more on this cross border spat. Donald trumps new executive toy. His first ride today on air force one, that potent symbol of us president ial power. But it was the cancelled travel plans of the Mexican President were at the centre of a diplomatic storm. His plane will Stay Grounded after a summit between the two leaders scheduled for washington next week was abruptly
And london, youre watching bbc world news. Its newsday. Thanks forjoining us. Its 9am in singapore, 1am in london, and 8pm In Washington, where donald trump began his day by pushing mexicos buttons a bit over who will pay for his border wall. And after a few hours, the Mexican President pushed back, saying he wont come to the us next week to attend a meeting with mr trump. Not to be outdone, mr trump then stood in front of republican lawmakers and said any such visit would be fruitless unless mexico agreed to foot the bill. And hes now threatened to impose a tax on mexican imports to fund his border wall. Nick bryant has more on this cross border spat. Donald trumps new executive toy. His first ride today on air force one, that potent symbol of us president ial power. But it was the cancelled travel plans of the Mexican President were at the centre of a diplomatic storm. His plane will Stay Grounded after a summit between the two leaders scheduled for washington next week was abruptly
Talking up transatlantic trade. But these days is the Special Relationship simply more special to britain than it is to the us . And when is a 5. 3 billion profit in three months just not enough . Well tell you why investors are not happy with google and also find out if its Parent Company alphabets other bets will pay off . Welcome to World Business report. Im aaron heslehurst. We have the friday feeling and if you are watching for the first time, stay where you are, we have a snapshot of the latest in the world of business and money. We will also discuss the year of the golden rooster. But first, we start in the us where, as you have been hearing, uk Prime Minister theresa may will become the first world leader to meet President Trump when they hold talks later today. Mrs may has called on the president to renew the Special Relationship between the two countries. She is keen to show britain can prosper outside the European Union so lining up a Post Brexit Trade Deal is high on her ag