In 2004, a un plan to reunify the island was put to a vote. The Turkish Cypriot north said yes. The Greek Cypriot south said no. And a Divided Island joined the european union. In the talks in geneva, there are still serious obstacles to be cleared. But there is a chance, a good one, that this time the frozen conflict will end. The headlines on bbc News Donald Trump says the director of National Intelligence has called him to condemn a leaked report, claiming the President Elect was vulnerable to blackmail by russia. Snow and strong winds are causing disruption across many parts of the uk, and some areas of Eastern England are being evacuated following severe flood warnings. Tributes have been paid to the former england manager graham taylor, whos died at the age of 72 from a suspected heart attack. An update on the Market Numbers for you heres how londons and frankfurt ended the day. And in the the United States this is how the dow and the nasdaq are getting on. You can see there the
With sally and World Business report. Business leaders and investors are braced for the british Prime Ministers speech as the pound continues to sink against the us dollar. And we gauge the mood among the delegates gathered in davos. With the rise of populism are the elite in retreat . Welcome to World Business report im sally bundock. In a moment ill be talking to inga beale, the Chief Executive of Lloyds Of London who is at the World Economic forum. Theresa may will today deliver a highly anticipated speech on the uks future outside the european union. The speech will focus on Global Britain and how the uk can be an outward facing nation as it seeks new post Brexit Relations with its trading partners. Reports over the weekend suggest the british Prime Minister will use todays speech to signal the uk will pull out of the eu Single Market, although Downing Street described this as speculation. Despite this, the pound hit its lowest level for more than three months on the reports, sterl
Best interests of the country. Well have all the details and plenty of reaction from westminster and beyond. The other main stories on bbc news at 5 the Inflation Rate hits a 2. 5 year peak largely due to higher prices for fuel and food and the fall in the pound. The libyan man who claims that british agents took part in his kidnap in 2004 is given permission to take legal action. And alun wynjones becomes the new wales captain for the 2017 six nations, ending Sam Warburtons six year tenure. Its five oclock. Our main story is the Prime Ministers first major speech on the governments strategy for leaving the European Union. Shes underlined some of the key aims of the forthcoming talks, and promised that members of parliament at westminster will be able to vote on the final deal when it emerges. Lets run through some of the main points. Mrs may said the uk Cannot Possibly remain within the european Single Market, because staying in would mean in effect but the Prime Minister promised to
Infrastructure and agriculture. Also this morning Natalie Portman on playing Jackie Kennedy in her new film, and preparing for the oscars hype. And carol has the weather. Good morning. For some of us it is a cold and forest the start. Patchy fog but in the south and south east in particular there will be some sunshine frosty start. For the rest of the uk, fairly cloudy with some light rain or drizzle but some sunshine. I will tell you where in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story the Foreign Secretary has said countries are queuing up to sign free trade deals with britain when it leaves the european union. Borisjohnson also suggests that agreements could be achieved quickly after the article 50 negotiations are concluded, and said the uk would not be hauling up the drawbridge, despite the new Migration Controls promised by theresa may. Our Political Correspondent tom bateman has more. Theresa mays Brexit Speech brought the most clarity yet on her approach to the negotiations
The World Economic forum in davos to get the inside track on how the worlds biggest institutions are dealing with the challenges of Cyber Security. The chief Technology Officer at Bank Of America will be joining us. Also Cambridge University is recruiting a professor of lego. So we want to know if the ubiquitous Building Blocks are now more than just childs play . Are you a Master Builder . Let us know. Just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. Today, for the first time ever, a Freight Train from china will arrive in the uk. It wasnt intended as a symbolic statement, but with the british Prime Minister now confirming the uk must leave the european Single Market, the trains arrival does illustrate that post Brexit Britain may need to look further afield for its trading partners. Theresa may used her much anticipated speech yesterday to announce the uks priorities for upcoming brexit negotiations. Leaving the Single Market means britain will lose the right to trade with the European Union without