Nurses stage a demonstration outside parliament calling for an end to the 1 Public Sector pay cap. Sinn fein calls to resume talks to try to restore a power sharing government in Northern Ireland and avoid a return to government in Northern Ireland. And the unmistakeable voice of football for 50 years john motson says hes hanging up his sheepskin coat and microphone in may. He will retire next year. I did my first ever commentary for bbc tv from this very gantry and in those days, nobody had heard of the internet, although i can vouch i did say at the time its in the net. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. One of the most powerful storms ever recorded in the atlantic has been battering the caribbean islands of antigua, barbuda and anguilla causing major damage. The category 5 storm with sustained winds of 185 mph and gusts of up to 225mph is now heading towards the British Virgin islands, puerto rico and then may hit florida by the end of the week. Airports have closed on several
Of the Invictus Games for Wounded Service personnel. And helen has the weather. Good morning. It may be a little grey and damp first thing but for many it is a brightening picture today with a lot of dry weather. I will have all of the details for today and the rest of the weekend in around 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. European leaders have given a guarded welcome to Theresa Mays Brexit proposals which she hopes will pave the way for future negotiations. Brexit secretary, david davis will begin fresh talks with eu leaders on monday. The Prime Minister wants to secure a two year transition period which means we wont technically break away from the eu until 2021. Heres our political correspondent, leila nathoo. Theresa may came here to florence to try to unblock the brexit negotiations. With warm words about an Exciting Partnership ahead, a pledge to honour writtens commitments to the current eu budget and promises to guarantee the rights of eu citizens in the uk, she
Great rivalries although one sided recently so can rangers finally got the better of celtic in their lunchtime showdown . And can Old School Training create a new World Champion . Well look at how hughie fury is preparing for tonights big fight and helen has the weather. Good morning. It may be a little grey and damp first thing but for many it is a bright picture today with the lot of dry weather on offer. All the details for today and the rest of the weekend in around 15 minutes. European leaders have given a guarded welcome to Theresa Mays Brexit proposals. Brexit secretary, david davis will begin fresh talks with eu leaders on monday. The Prime Minister wants to secure a two year transition period which means we wont technically break away from the eu until 2021. Gavin lee is in brussels but first lets speak to our Political Correspondent Susana Mendonca in london. Susana, how was mrs mays speech received by her own party and her opponents . There has not been a settled atmosphere
Theresa may must be clearer about what she wants from brexit before the eu can start trade talks, according to the french president emmanuel macron. Monsieur macron said three key issues must be agreed. The rights of three million eu citizens living in the uk, how much the uk will pay on leaving and the future of the uk irish border. Its the First Response by a european leader to the Prime Ministers speech yesterday in florence, in which she suggested a two year transition period after brexit, meaning the uk would finally break away in 2021. Brexit secretary david davis is heading to brussels for the next round of talks with the eu negotiating team on monday. Our Political Correspondent leila nathoo reports. Theresa may came here to florence to try to unblock the brexit negotiations. With warm words about an Exciting Partnership ahead, a pledge to honour britains commitments to the current eu budget, and promises to guarantee the rights of eu citizens in the uk, she hopes shes done eno
Missiles, and we cannot abide by an agreement if it provides cover for the eventual construction of a nuclear programme. Iran insists its Missile Programme doesnt contravene the Nuclear Agreement and the iranian president says his people are now waiting for an apology from donald trump. In defiance of mr trump came this military display on friday, at which the new missile was proudly inveiled. Translation like it or not, we will increase our deterrents and defence power in any form we deem to be necessary. In addition to upgrading the missile systems, we will also strengthen our naval, ground and air forces. Theres been no response from the americans so far to the latest Iranian Missile launch but theres little doubt that the belligerent tone coming from both countries will ratchet up tensions, just as in north korea, iran is trying to show that it wont be pushed around. Caroline hawley, bbc news. Thereve been reports of small tremors in north korea, which chinese Officials Say could b