And Surrey County council is to hold a referendum on whether to increase Council Taxes by 15 . Government funding cuts, they say, have left it with no other choice. That is it. You up to date. Now on bbc news is time for hardtalk. Welcome to a Special Edition of hardtalk from moscow. Im stephen sackur. For 17 years, one man has dominated the politics of the russian capital. Vladimir putin. Externally, hes projected russian power from ukraine to syria, and internally opposition has been repressed, intimidated and silenced. But not altogether. My guest today is the most prominent leader of russias anti putin opposition, Alexey Navalny. Now, he has committed to Fighting Putin in the 2018 president ial election. But will his defiance cost him dear . Alexey navalny, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you very much for having me here. You have been involved in Opposition Politics of one form or another for almost ten years, maybe more, and itjust seems to me that right now, your position is perhaps
Donald trump is in Washington Dc Tonight on the eve of his inauguration as 45th president of the United States. The ceremony on capitol hill is expected to draw Hundreds Of Thousands of spectators as mr trump takes the Oath Of Office before taking up residence at the white house. His Vice President , mike pence, said today that the Transition Team had been working flat out to ensure theyd be ready to implement mr trumps policies. Our north america editor, jon sopel, reports from washington. We can go live now to washington dc, where donald trump is attending a make America Great again concert at lincoln memorial. That is the Country Singer toby keith there performing in front of the thousands who have gathered. And now we will go tojon sopel. No longer a plane with trump emblazoned on the side. The President Elect arrived in washington aboard a us military jet, and this is the brand hell now be promoting, defending, and representing, the United States of america. And though not yet com
Donald trump is in Washington Dc Tonight on the eve of his inauguration as 45th president of the United States. The ceremony on capitol hill is expected to draw Hundreds Of Thousands of spectators as mr trump takes the Oath Of Office before taking up residence at the white house. His Vice President , mike pence, said today that the Transition Team had been working flat out to ensure theyd be ready to implement mr trumps policies. Our north america editor, jon sopel, reports from washington. We can go live now to washington dc, where donald trump is attending a make America Great again concert at lincoln memorial. That is the Country Singer toby keith there performing in front of the thousands who have gathered. And now we will go tojon sopel. No longer a plane with trump emblazoned on the side. The President Elect arrived in washington aboard a us military jet, and this is the brand hell now be promoting, defending, and representing, the United States of america. And though not yet com
Its thursday 19 january. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Several people have been killed and many are missing after a hotel was hit by an avalanche in Central Italy. Up to 30 guests and staff we re italy. Up to 30 guests and staff were in the Rigopiano Hotel in the abruzzo region at the time. A major Rescue Operation is underway. Frankie mccamley reports. Buried in snow, barely visible, this is the hotel hit by last nights avalanche. Inside the extent of the damage is becoming clear. What looks like a Reception Leading to corridors now unrecognisable, full of snow and debris. Up to 20 people we re of snow and debris. Up to 20 people were staying in the hotel Rigopiano Hotel along with Seven Members of staff, but bad weather meant a difficult overnight Rescue Operation. Translation the hotel was reached at 4 30am By Courageous Men who faced up variable situations. They saved two people, they are working to bring the means of transport that are difficult to bring. On ski
Round the world challenge. Holding off a late challenge from britains alex thomson. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Theresa may has outlined her vision of a truly Global Britain during an address to Business Leaders at the World Economic forum in davos. The Prime Minister said the uk was facing a period of momentous change and must forge a new role in the world. She said the road ahead would be uncertain at times but britain sought to become even more global and internationalist. And mrs may had a warning for bosses whose companies have a global reach, telling them not to forget their responsibilities to communities. Our Business Editor simon jack sent this report. Voiceover theresa may stepped out to face the global elite she has been so scathing about. And 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