Also in the programme who will be the next governor of the bank of england . Andrew bailey has emerged as the favourite. And legislators in the us have approved a new trade agreement with mexico and canada to replace the north america Free Trade Agreement. And working with businesses to confront stereotyping at work and in society. How one man is challenging the narrative surrounding black men, through his photography. And you can get in touch with us about anything on the programme. Let us know what you think just use the hashtag bbcworklife. A warm welcome to our new business show. We start with brexit, because today a crucial period for british and european businesses begins as the uk takes a major step towards leaving the eu. The Withdrawal Agreement negotiated between borisjohnsons government and brussels goes before parliament with a vote expected later. And given his large majority, its expected to get through without many changes. Under the agreement, britain is due to formally
Up 1. 4 . It has definitely come off its highs of earlier, and the u. K. 10 year yield down two basis points. In the u. S. , we have erased most of our gains, the s p 500 and the dow in negative territory. The nasdaq is pretty much unchanged having seen a lot of volatility. The dollar index is back above 97. Lets get to Boris Johnsons giant victory. HereBoris Johnson speaking in downing street an hour ago. Johnson i frankly urge afterne on either side of three and a half years, and increasingly arid argument, i urge everyone to find closure and to let the healing begin. Guy the Prime Minister speaking an hour ago. David riley joining us in london. We have seen u. K. Assets responding to the news overnight to this crushing delivery victory delivered by Boris Johnson. Furtherense of how much the u. K. Assets could have to run. David i do think there is some room on the upside for sterling assets. We have taken out two important tail risks for u. K. Assets. One was a disorderly no deal br
Of Business Leaders. Pitches to Business Leaders at the cbis annual i hope you wont mind conference in london. If i also announce, today, that we are postponing further cuts Prince Andrew faces pressure to give evidence under oath in the us in Corporation Tax. A new climate apprenticeship programme, delivering 320,000 apprenticeships in england alone. And glimpse into the mind of the Young Charlotte bronte one of the little books she wrote when she was a teenager sells at auction for more than £500,000. Its 5pm, our main story. The two teenagers, found guilty of murdering 17 year old Jodie Chesney in a park in east london, have been sentenced at the old bailey. Drug dealer, svenson ong a kwie, 19, has been jailed for life and his runner, 17 year old, arron isaacs, was given a minimum sentence of 18 years. Richard lister is at the old bailey. This was a murder that horrified the nation. Yes, it was. Thejudge described Jodie Chesney as blameless. Her friends and family gathered. Her fat
About women inspiring the next generation of female leaders and entrepreneurs. And motherhood is no 9 5 new evidence on why being a working mum makes career progression harder. And well be getting the inside track on a new gig in the gig economy with the firm that insures those drivers we all rely on. New Research Suggests banks should intervene when you go overboard on your next shopping spree. Helpful support or simple meddling . Let us know just use the hashtag bbcworklife. Hello and welcome to worklife. Please get in touch on all the stories we are covering and what you are spotting where you are in business. We start with brexit and yet another crunch vote in westminster. Uk Prime Minister borisjohnson will today start the process of trying to get his brexit deal through the commons. The government is hoping to have the legislation in place to allow the uk to leave the European Union on schedule a week on thursday. But some mps are threatening to block the move, saying they need m
Hong kong slips into recession as more than five months of protests take their toll on the asian economic powerhouse. And the entrepreneur in ghana whose science kits for kids, are inspiring the next generation of inventors. Also, whats the bright idea . Well talk to the boss of a lighting giant who claims hes making products that are smarter and greener. So companies are attempting to go green what are you doing to make your home and office more Energy Efficient . Let us know just use the bbcworklife. Hello and welcome to worklife. A warm welcome to our new business show, and we start today in europe where its cruch time for brexit. The eu will meet soon to consider a brexit extension until the end ofjanuary with an option for the uk to leave earlier if a deal is approved. Why . Well, although a deal has been agreed between the European Union and uk Prime Minister borisjohnson, british mps havent yet given it their endorsement. Eu members are looking at a range of brexit extension dat