Pippa, gets married. Hello and welcome to the programme. By flying to saudi arabia President Trump has temporarily put some physical distance at least between himself and the ongoing turmoil in washington. As part of his first ever foreign trip since taking office, on sunday he will make a speech to a0 leaders of the muslim world about islam, extremism and countering terrorism. The challenges of showing appreciation for local customs apart, day one of the trip went according to plan. He was greeted with finest welcome the kingdom can provide, as you can see there, including red carpets and some more traditional events. And he can claim something concrete too deals signed including the largest ever us arms sales to the kingdom. Our North America editor jon sopel is in riyadh. With the mercury touching 100 degrees fahrenheit, donald trump probably found the blast of desert air refreshing compared to the political hothouse that hes left behind in washington. Hes hoping this first foreign
Withdrawal, india will reveal how much growth has stalled since its controversial demonetisation programme. Sg connectivity what is its True Potential . Rory cellanjones has been finding out at the mobile World Congress in barcelona. Welcome to World Business report. Im sally bundock. In a minute well hear more about a tie up between two huge government backed companies. But first, could india become the engine which drives the Global Economy . The worlds second most populated country has attracted the attention of companies and governments, all keen to make the most of the opportunities. In a few hours well find out exactly how fast the economy is growing as india gives us their first gdp reading since novembers radical demonetisation experiment. Investors will be comparing it to the 7. 3 growth seen in the three months from july to september last year, but economists dont expect the figure to be so high this time around. And thats mainly due to the governments surprise move on Novemb
Report. Feast or famine . Its budget day in the uk, with the chancellor poised to deliver an upbeat speech. But how much money has he got to hand out and who will get it . And what does the boss of Renault Nissan think about brexit now . He gets a grilling from simonjack at the Geneva Motor Show. Welcome to World Business report. Im sally bundock. Also in the programme, a Chinese Telecoms Company gets slammed with the biggest fine ever by the us for braking Sanctions Against Iran and north korea. Rico has more on that. But first the chancellor of the exchequer, or uk finance minister, will deliver the countrys final budget before the government triggers article 50 and britain begins its negotiations to leave the european union. Despite the ongoing uncertainty over brexit, Philip Hammond received an Eve Of Budget Boost from the organisation for economic co operation and development. It now expects growth in the uk of 1. 6 this year, up from its previous estimate of 1. 2 . In theory this
Financial markets as they open in europe. Investors look ahead to the uk budget. Whats the secret behind the worlds most successful brands . Is it simply a case of advertising spend or is there more to the story . Well speak to one of the industrys leading experts later in the programme. Its International Womens day so let us know whos your most inspirational woman in business . Perhaps its the head of the worlds most powerful central bank . Or maybe its mary barra, the boss of General Motors . Just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. Welcome to the programme. In a few hours time, the uks Finance Minister or chancellor as we call him here, phillip hammond, will deliver the countrys final budget before the government triggers article 50, and britain begins its negotiations to leave the european union. Despite the ongoing uncertainty over brexit, Philip Hammond received an Eve Of Budget Boost from the organisation for economic co operation and development. It now expects growth in the uk of 1. 6
Its thursday, the 13th april. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. The Education Secretary, Justine Greening, has said that she wants a new model of Grammar Schools in england which are open for everyone. She says she particularly wants to ensure that there are much stronger educational outcomes for ordinary Working Families, and notjust the privileged few. But new analysis from the government shows a majority of Selective School places go to more affluent families. Lets here little of whatJustine Greening has been saying in the past few minutes. The final part of the plan for britain is a Fairer Society. A society based on merit. Delivering a Fairer Society should start with education and our schools, making sure that our children and young people can do their very best, and reach their potential wherever they are growing up. That is the means by which we build a better country, its how we deliver the plan for britain. In short, we are the means, our countrys people, each