The Prime Minister resigns amid tempestuous scenes in parliament. The night a Million People in england and wales lost power. The watchdog investigates and there could be fines. And at 11 30pm well be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers, sonia sodha, chief leader writer at the observer and martin betham, Home Affairs Editor at the evening standard. British fuel refineries, where oil is turned into petrol and diesel, could face severe difficulties in the aftermath of a no deal brexit, thats according to Industry Leaders and documents seen by the bbc. Under current plans for no deal, the government says it wont impose duties on imports, which could mean cheaper petrol from places like russia on sale here. Good news for us, the consumers, in the short term, but potentially not for the industry, with british refined fuel exports facing a 5 eu tax. Documents obtained by the bbc also reveal the extent to which councils are already stockpiling fuel in preparation for a no
FinancierJeffrey Epstein who once counted donald trump and Prince Andrew among his friends has been found dead in his cell this is bbc news. The headlines while awaiting trial for child sex offences. The fbi is to investigate the death it appears he managed of the multi millionaire businessman to take his own life at a prison and convicted sex offender, in new york considered one Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead in his cell, in a jail in new york. Of the most secure in the us despite having made a previous the 66 year old is believed Suicide Attempt there last month. To have taken his own life, with the latest from new york, while awaiting trial over allegedly trafficking dozens of underage girls for sex. Heres nedda tawfik. The body ofJeffrey Epstein is taken away from a new york a powerful typhoon has struck hospital this evening. The south east coast of china the multimillionaire sex offender was found dead in his prison killing at least 22 people cell as he awaited trial with 10
Away from a New York Hospital this evening. The multimillionaire sex offender was found dead in his prison cell as he awaited trial for sex trafficking. Once, epsteins extravagant lifestyle had seen him party with donald trump. The president had called him a terrific guy. He has since distanced himself from the convicted sex offender. Originally a math teacher in manhattan, the financier mysteriously accumulated a fortune that gained him entrance into high society and royal circles. He was Close Friends with Prince Andrew. Seen here as recently as 2015 in new york. But his social status and opulent parties, his accusers say, masked lured crimes at his many palatial estates. For more than a decade, epstein faced allegations he sexually assaulted dozens of young girls, recruited to give him and other wealthy men massages. One alleged victim, virginia roberts, said Jeffrey Epstein instructed her to have sex with at least half a dozen prominent men, beginning when she was 16 years old. She
In europe, the markets look like this, the london market has failed to open due to technical difficulties. We will have the latest. And today a biz live favourite, Andrew Walker is here to talk through the big events of the week, including a horrible time for the argentinian markets and the impact of the hong kong protests on the financial hub. Also on the show one study says there arejust six major things that affect your ability to secure a pay rise. They include your age and your willingness to switch roles. Today we want to know, what are your top tips for getting a pay rise . Let us know just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. Hello and welcome to business live. In the last minute or so, the ftse 100 has started trading after some technical difficulties meant it did not open at 8am like the rest of the european markets. More on that in a moment. But we start the programme with this. Investors around the world are heading for safe haven assets amid worries about the global economy. The us
And coming up in sport, england have a battle on their hands to keep their ashes hopes alive after australia dominated. Good morning and welcome to the bbc news at nine. The family of a lawyer who was stabbed to death with a screwdriver outside a busy Shopping Centre in newcastle, have described him as a kind and caring man who was always first to help others. Peter duncan died in hospital following the incident near eldon square on wednesday evening. Seven teenage boys aged between 1a and 17 remain in custody on suspicion of murder. Andy moore reports. It was an attack in broad daylight, just outside this busy Shopping Centre. Peter duncan, a lawyer, was taken to hospital after being stabbed, but could not be saved. His family described him as a kind and caring man who was always first to help others. They said he would be deeply missed, and his death would leave a huge hole in their lives. It appears to have been a chance encounter between the victim and the offender, which then led