In this age of streaming . A warm welcome to the Programme Briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. Also in the programme will the Office Christmas party become a ghost of christmas past . Some companies are scaling back celebrations due to hard times, others are choosing to do something alternative. Do you love or loathe the Office Christmas do . Tell us what you are up to just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. President trump has lashed out over his imminent impeachment in a 6 page letter to top democrat nancy pelosi, accusing her of declaring open war on american democracy. On the eve of the crucial vote in the house of representatives, which is dominated by the democrats, hes claimed hes been denied his most fundamental rights, even though hes turned down an offer to give evidence himself, and have his legal team question witnesses. In his letter to the House Majority leader, mr trump claims the charges he faces are completely disingenuous, meritless,
Homebase, em. and Sports Direct come bottom of the pile in a survey of shopping websites. So, ill look at the winners and losers in the battle for business this christmas. It was a great night for the english clubs in europe. Liverpool and chelsea book their places in the knockout stages of the Champions League. It means all four english sides are through to the last 16. We have a blustery day ahead with sunshine and sours. Some will be heavy and ungarie and some hills know as well. More details in 15 minutes. Heavy and thundering. Good morning. Its wednesday the 11th of december. Our top story Party Leaders are making a final attempt to win the backing of undecided voters on the last day of campaigning before tomorrows general election. With just over 2a hours to go until polls open, what can we expect from each of the major parties . Lets find out from our Political Correspondent chris mason who joins us from westminster. I think it would be ok to describe the last couple of days as
For a summit marking 70 yea rs of nato. We are on the latest step of our bbc brea kfast, we are on the latest step of our bbc breakfast, at enniskillen, the westernmost constituency in the uk and were looking at other issues with the general election just nine days away. Dan is inside the castle and im outside. Farming, tourism and im outside. Farming, tourism and construction, the big employers in the region so what did the firms here want to hear from the politicians . Its a record breaking night for lionel messi. The barcelona striker wins the ballon dor for the sixth time. Megan rapinoe takes the womens honours. Ill be keeping warm by the fire in enniskillens oldest pub, its chilly out there this morning but nowhere near as cold as yesterday and for most, today will be a dry day. Your full forecast writing and for most, today will be a dry day. Yourfull forecast writing on brea kfast. Day. Yourfull forecast writing on breakfast. This good morning and welcome to breakfast. Its tuesd
Know . The kids laying on the floor. It was just terrible. Five women who accuse Jeffrey Epstein of abusing them say Prince Andrew witnessed massages at the sex offenders homes. Their lawyer says he plans to force the prince to testify as a witness. He knows what happened. I know what happened. And theres only one of us telling the truth, and i know thats me. Donald trump arrives in the uk for a nato summit. He says hes not interested in the nhs, not even if it was handed it to us on a silver platter, and insists hes not going to get involved in the election. And festive hot chocolates and lattes from high street chains contain masses of sugar who knew . the starbucks signature caramel hot chocolate in the middle here has 23 teaspoons hello. Welcome to the programme. Were live until 11 this morning. Do get in touch in the usual way. Details are on screen. In the next half hour were going to hearfrom the mum of one of the School Pupils injured in that hit and run in essex yeseterday. He
The run as hundreds gather at a vigil overnight. The new video of the new England Patriots film crew caught improperly taping an opponents sideline. And this is a piece youre filming on your advanced scout . Yeah. Come on, guys. What the nfl and the team are now saying. Missing the mark. The Hallmark Channel reversing its decision to pull a commercial showing two women kissing after facing fierce backlash. Their aboutface this morning. Holiday shopping alert. How facebook and retailers are targeting you with ads for items you dont even look at online. The way youre now being tracked in stores and how to stop it. Might as well jump and bearly moving. The car caught in a traffic jam when this happens. Behind that scary moment. Go ahead jump good morning, america. Hope you had a better weekend than the family in that car. True. We know it was a good weekend for Buffalo Bills fans. They clinched the playoff spot overnight. Talk about dedication. The fans were out in full force to celebrate