We start with brexit, because the uks brexit secretary, Stephen Barclay, is holding talks in brussels later with the eus chief negotiator, michel barnier, amid some renewed optimism a deal can be done. Late on thursday, the pound surged following comments from European Commission president Jean Claude Juncker that a new brexit deal is possible. Sterling hit its highest in two months against the us dollar when the comments were broadcast, around 6 00pm uk time. The uk government says it has shared confidential documents with the eu that reflect the ideas the uk has put forward on brexit. The eu says technical talks are now taking place. It is all about finding an alternative to the controversial backstop that would keep the uk tied to eu rules unless a solution to the irish border is found. Here is what mrjuncker told sky newss sophy ridge. Brexit is now less than six months away. Six weeks away. How do you rate the chances of britain leaving with a deal . I had a meeting with borisjohn
Millions are beginning tojoin a day of demonstrations around the world demanding action on Climate Change, ahead of next weeks un summit. Theyre expected to spread from the asia pacific, through europe and africa, to the americas. We can take you live now to sydney, in australia, where the protests are under way. We understand thousands of Australian School students walking out of classrooms across the country. They have particular problems with the current government, of course, and the governments environmental policies. All this three days before the un Climate Summit in new york and those strikes this year, 1. 5 million roughly took part worldwide. These strikes are expected to be bigger and there is likely to be a stronger presence from unions, workers and companies who signed up to strike in solidarity with the young activists. We will be speaking to our correspondent here in just a few moments. But we will come back to him injusta moments. But we will come back to him injust a m
This is bbc world news. Our top this week, how to hide in hong kong. A new bunch of apples. Stories the us blames iran for and dyeing to save the planet . Drone attacks on saudi oil try green fashion. Other colours are available. Refineries, playing down claims of for the last four months, responsibility by Yemens Houthi led protesters have been rallying in hong kong. First against a proposed bill that government. Mexican Police Identify would have allowed the extradition 44 bodies found in a well in the of hong kong residents to the chinese mainland heartland of one of the countrys to face criminal trials. Most violent drug cartels. And in an emotional interview, the former star that bill has now been withdrawn, but protesters remain of welsh rugby, gareth thomas, has revealed he is hiv positive. The case of the missing golden toilet. British Police Investigate the theft ofa £5 british Police Investigate the theft of a £5 million artwork. For the last four months, protesters have be
And keeping a close eye on the markets. , here in europe, they are ending ona markets. , here in europe, they are ending on a downward trend. And well be looking back at the Economic News of the week as the us cuts Interest Rates and oil prices prices continue their rollercoaster ride after the attacks on saudi oilfacilities. And as comedians head to a british girls school to give classes in confidence to pupils to help them with Difficult Conversations like those over pay in later life. Today we want to know what are your top tips for boosting your confidence at work . Let us know just use the hashtag bbcbizlive hello and welcome to business live. Lots to pack in for you this morning we start with thomas cook its the Worlds Largest and oldest travel company but its future is looking increasingly uncertain. A planned rescue of the struggling firm by chinese conglomerate fosun is now under threat after its banks demanded it find £200 million in extra contingency funding. Without the de
We start with global trade tensions because business relations between the us and europe look likely to become increasingly strained. And this is at a time when the us trade war with china has rattled global markets. The World Trade Organisation has ruled that the us is entitled to tax imports from the European Union worth billions of dollars in retaliation for state support the eu illegally gave to aircraft maker airbus. Its the latest chapter in a 15 year battle between the two sides over subsidies for airbus and rival boeing. Vivienne nunis in new york is following the story. After 15 years of wrangling, the wto has handed down the largest arbitration award in history, it allows the us to apply tariffs to 7. 5 billion worth of european exports in retaliation for illegally subsidies paid to abbas. President on troubles quick to claim it is a big win for the us. They think i dont like the wto and they want to make sure that im happy because all of those countries were ripping off the