The ousted Catalan Leader, Carles Puigdemont, is facing a spanish arrest warrant as eight former colleagues are detained in the wake of the disputed independence referendum. And the most endangered ape in the world, a new species of orang utan, is discovered in indonesia. Its 5 oclock. Our main story is that the bank of england has announced the first rise in Interest Rates for more than a decade, in order to curb the rate of inflation. Members of the Banks Monetary Policy Committee voted by seven to two to raise the official bank rate, from a quarter to a half of 1 . And there could be more rises to come in the months ahead. The decision will mean higher Monthly Payments for millions of households with variable Rate Mortgages. But the banks governor mark carney said households across the uk are generally well positioned to deal with the rate increase, as our economics correspondent andy verity reports. The bank of england may look exactly as it did the last time Interest Rates rose, b
Seen amongst the best in europe, well discuss their magnificent night in europe and Gareth Southgate is about to name his england squad forfriendlies is about to name his england squad for friendlies with germany and brazil. And some new faces are included. Stav has the weather, it gives a clue as to whats happening this weekend. Its going to turn judy this weekend. Some choice in the forecast but sunday night looking dry. Ill be joining you in the studio later for a full weather forecast. Fake news you wont hear it here but you will see it in the collins dictionary as their word of the year. This afternoon live, im simon mccoy. For the first time in 10 years the bank of england has raised its key base Interest Rate. Its up by a quarter of one per cent to 0. 5 . Its not much but with inflation running above target the bank said it was time to act. And there could be further rises on the way good news for savers, but a prospect that will worry borrowers. Heres andy verity. The bank of e
Rain coming on shore that will create flash flood situation as we go throughout the next 24 hours. Highrisk of flash flooding. Mobile of greatest concern. Tomorrow the actual land fall will be tomorrow morning for houston. Slight risk of significant flash flooding. Rainfall totals will be highest with bands training over this area. Landfall from houston to lake charles could cause some flash flooding issues. By the time we get friday watch out in tennessee and kentucky. Rain will cause all tissues as we watch our Tropical Storm approaching the coast in the next 24 hours. Also breaking overnight democrats get shut out as republicans avoid a major upset in georgias 6th congressional district. Handle beat the newcomer in a race that was seen as a referendum on President Trump. Tonight i stand before you extraordinarily humbled and honored at the high responsibility that you and the people across the 6 donald trump district have given me to represent you in the United States house of repre
The babies who die before 2a weeks and their parents who are denied a birth certificate. Asa as a mother, you want to protect your children. And we could not. We had no choice. Good morning. You could be paying to get money out of thousands more Cash Machines if banks and Atm Operators fail to reach an agreement over fees. Ill be taking a look at why. In sport, its a happy birthday forJose Mourinho. Manchester united reach the league cup final, with an aggregate victory over hull, so theyll face southampton at wembley next month. And carol has the weather. Good morning. A cold and frosty start to the day. Once again, pockets of fog around. Cloudy. Summer rain. The sunshine hanging around for the longest in the far north of scotland like yesterday. And ill have the rest of your Weather Forecast details in 15 minutes. Thanks, carol. Good morning. First, our main story. Theresa may will meet President Donald Trump at the white house this afternoon. Shell be hoping to prepare the ground fo
The government. Tesco reaches an agreement to buy the whole siler booker in a deal worth £3] billion. It says it will create the uks leading food business. And this is a rare tropical turtle who has washed up rare tropical turtle who has washed up on rare tropical turtle who has washed upona rare tropical turtle who has washed up on a beach in wales. Good morning, it is friday, january 27. Theresa may is to become the first world leader to meet donald trump since he became us president. She told Senior Republicans last night of the importance of the Special Relationship between the two countries. It is thought the Prime Minister will meet the president in the oval office and they will spend around an hour together in a private meeting. Both leaders will then give their first News Conference together at around 6pm uk time. Post brexit trade opportunities, security and Intelligence Cooperation are likely to feature, as well as the future of nato, in those talks. This report is from our