As the clock ticks towards the point when it is thought the Secretary Of State will call elections. And we will be taking a health check of the state of the nhs in england. Good morning. It is monday the 16th of january. I am joanna gosling. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Donald trump has promised that a trade deal between britain and the United States will be a priority when he takes office on friday. He was speaking to the former Justice Secretary and prominent Brexit Campaigner michael gove for the Times Newspaper in his first british interview since becoming us President Elect. Heres our Political Correspondent vicky young. Theresa may is about to tell us more about how she thinks the uk can prosper outside of the European Union. Her critics say the economy will suffer if britain leaves the Single Market and is no longer able to trade freely with the eu. But the President Elect donald trump says he will offer britain a quick and fair trade deal with america within weeks of taking of
Coming up in sport on bbc news, andy murray gets a winning start in the Australian Open and was made to work, but is through to the second round. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Just days before taking over the white house, President Elect donald trump has promised a quick trade deal with britain. The former Cabinet Minister and brexit campaigner, michael gove, who interviewed mr trump for the times newspaper, said the President Elect was enthusiastic about britain leaving the eu and that the offer of a us trade deal would strengthen theresa mays hand in the brExit Negotiations with brussels. Speaking to reporters on his way into a meeting of Foreign Ministers in brussels, borisjohnson described mr trumps comments as very positive. Our Political Correspondent ben wright reports. By by friday, he will be president , the most powerful politician in the world. And getting a visit in first, formerjustice secretary and brexit campaigner, michael gove, presenting the Presi
Officially begins Divorce Proceedings from the eu gets underway in parliament today. Tory mps and peers paving the way for theresa may to trigger article 50 as early as tomorrow morning. And aid agencies are warning that time is running out to save an estimated 20 Million People facing famine in four african countries. Well be live in those four affected countries and ask whether the world is doing enough to tackle a humanitarian crisis. Hello and welcome to the programme. Were live until iiam. We will bring you the latest Breaking News and developing stories. We are going to talk about a case in the Supreme Court which could have profound legal implications for policing because it will determine whether officers can be sued by victims if they dont investigate a case adequately. Plus, find out who was in this box and why. Get in touch. Use victoria live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. The bill which gives theresa may the power to trigger the Brexit Pr
And maybe no gushing speeches its the bafta tv awards but not as we know them. Coming up on bbc news, fans will no longer be permitted into sports test events. Snookers world championship, starting today, had allowed spectators inside. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. In the past hour, borisjohnson has announced that some of the easing of coronavirus restrictions in england which were due to start tomorrow have now been postponed for at least a fortnight. Indoor venues such as bowling alleys and casinos will not reopen, and some wedding receptions will not be permitted. He also defended the governments decision to introduce new lockdown rules in parts of Northern England, because of a rising number of coronavirus cases. He said that for the First Time Since may, the prevalence of the virus in england is rising. The changes in Northern England, announced late last night, affect four Million People living in Greater Manchester, east lancashire and parts of west yorkshir
Virus. Turmoil in downing street as one of the closest advisers to the primers to quicks as head of communications in behind inviting. A nurse has appeared in court charged with murdering eight babies, and the attempted murder of ten babies at a hospital in chester. A major new study shows black people are twice as likely to catch coronavirus than white people. And also this hour, something to look forward to. A Long Bank Holiday weekend to mark the queens Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Good afternoon. The number of people waiting more than a year for hospital treatment in england has hit its highest level since 2008. Patients are meant to be seen within 18 weeks, but nearly 140,000 people are on the waiting list at the end of september and have been waiting for more than a year. Health Officials Say cutting the number of coronavirus cases is crucial in tackling this backlog. 0ur Health Correspondent has more details. Stephanie was diagnosed with a rare form of skin cancer injuly, after fin