we start with brexit, and an indication of how much effect the uk leaving the european union has had on trade in both directions across the english channel. figures compiled by the uk government show how british exports to the eu fell byjust over 40% injanuary the first month when the post brexit rules came into force. and imports from the eu were down by nearly 30%. there are of course contributing factors, like earlier stockpiling, and pandemic lockdowns. our economics correspondent, andy verity, has the details. this manchester exporter of branded clothing, much of it for corporate events that haven t been happening, has gone through what it describes as a nightmare yearjust staying in business and keeping staff safe. but now, its boss told me, far from the promised frictionless trade, it s become very difficult to export to europe. transporters and couriers are charging big extra fees to cover much more complex paperwork and taxes, pushing costs up so high that it s had
The Food Industry is being urged to make labelling clearer, to stop millions of tonnes of edible food being thrown away unnecessarily. Good morning. Its wednesday 29th november. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. We have a breaking story from the hague. The defence lawyer for a Bosnian Croat war crimes suspect says her client has drunk poison. This was during the reading of his verdict at the un war crimes tribunalfor verdict at the un war crimes tribunal for the verdict at the un war crimes tribunalfor the former verdict at the un war crimes tribunal for the former yugoslavia. During the reading of his appeal sentencing, the former wartime leader appeared to drink from a small flask or glace. The presiding judge called for a doctor and halted the proceedings. It appears, according to the lawyer, that he has drunk poison on the stand in the hague at the war crimes tribunal. We will bring you more news on that breaking story in the next few moments. The bbc understands the
Involvement in last years us election. Hes admitted lying to the fbi about his meeting with the Russian Ambassador, during the transition period between mr trump winning the election and assuming office. Its now being reported that mr flynn is prepared to testify that the president s son in law, Jared Kushner, was among those who directed him to make contact with the russians. From washington, Aleem Maqbool reports. It has sent political shock waves through washington. General Michael Flynn, Donald Trumps former National Security adviser, turned himself in to the fbi, and to a judge admitted lying about his contacts with russian officials. In court, he was asked if he wished to plead guilty to making false, fictitious and fraudulent statements, to which Michael Flynn answered simply, yes, sir. Well, we now know general flynn had conversations with the Russian Ambassador about the possibility of lifting sanctions against moscow. But given barack obama was still in the white house, he wa
Involvement in last years us election. Hes admitted lying to the fbi about his meeting with the Russian Ambassador, during the transition period between mr trump winning the election and assuming office. Its now being reported that mr flynn is prepared to testify that the president s son in law, Jared Kushner, was among those who directed him to make contact with the russians. From washington, Aleem Maqbool reports. It has sent political shock waves through washington. General Michael Flynn, Donald Trumps former National Security adviser, turned himself in to the fbi, and to a judge admitted lying about his contacts with russian officials. In court, he was asked if he wished to plead guilty to making false, fictitious and fraudulent statements, to which Michael Flynn answered simply, yes, sir. Well, we now know general flynn had conversations with the Russian Ambassador about the possibility of lifting sanctions against moscow. But given barack obama was still in the white house, he wa
National security adviser, Michael Flynn, has struck a deal with the inquiry into russian involvement in last years us election. Hes admitted lying to the fbi about his meeting with the Russian Ambassador during the transition period between mr trump winning the election and assuming office. Its now being reported that mr flynn is prepared to testify that the president s son in law, Jared Kushner, was among those who directed him to make contact with the russians. From washington, Aleem Maqbool reports. It has sent political shock waves through washington. General Michael Flynn, Donald Trumps former National Security adviser, turned himself in to the fbi, and to a judge admitted lying about his contacts with russian officials. In court, he was asked if he wished to plead guilty to making false, fictitious and fraudulent statements, to which Michael Flynn answered simply, yes, sir. Well, we now know general flynn had conversations with the Russian Ambassador about the possibility of lif