Among the winners. Its five oclock. Our main story is the deepening political crisis in Northern Ireland, following the decision by sinn feins Martin Mcguinness to resign as Deputy First Minister. His resignation took effect a few minutes ago. Its the latest twist in the controversy, about the mismanagement of a Green Energy Scheme, which has Cost Hundreds of millions of pounds. Sinn fein have been demanding that the democratic unionist leader Arlene Foster stand aside as First Minister, while her handling of the scheme is investigated, but shes refused. Mr mcguinness says hes demanding an assembly election, so that the people of Northern Ireland can express a view. A short while ago, mr mcguiness gave this statement. Can i say first of all, i have met with the First Minister Arlene Foster at 1. 30, and we had a conversation about what i would like to speak to you about. Over the last ten years, i have worked with dup leaders, and i have reached out to unionists on the basis of equalit
Oui the Health Secretary says the four our a e target should only be for Urgent Health problems. Piecing together theresa mays vision for britain does a major speech today fill in the gaps about her plans . Tackling the hidden injustice of Mental Health and why ministers say the classroom is a good place to start. Commuting misery for millions of Londoners Travel Chaos in the capital after tube staff go on a one day strike. Can i help you, gentlemen . Is the bar still open . And the Night Manager leads the british charge at the Golden Globes. Oh, and there was some politics as well. Coming up in the sport on bbc news, we are in zurich, where leicesters Claudio Ranieri could win manager of the year at tonights fifa best awards. Good evening and welcome to the Bbc News At Six. Northern ireland is in political crisis tonight after the Shock Resignation of Martin Mcguinness, sinn feins deputy first minister. Under the power sharing agreement, this automatically means that the first ministe
And coming up in Sportsday On Bbc News the best manager in the world Claudio Ranieri is honoured by fifa for taking leicester to the Premier League title. Good evening. An honest discussion is needed about the way people use accident and Emergency Departments in englands hospitals. Thats the message from jeremy hunt the Health Secretary as hospitals Report Unprecendented demand during the winter months. Hes also suggested that patients with less Serious Problems might no longer be covered by a commitment to be seen within four hours. But he has denied suggestions from the red cross that the nhs is facing a humanitarian crisis. Our Health Editor hugh pym has the latest. Whatever the intense pressure on the nhs theres a commitment for hospitals to assess or treat almost all patients within four hours of arriving at a e. But at a time when the service in england is creaking under the strain thats been thrown into doubt. Secretary jeremy hunt. The Health Secretary jeremy into doubt. Secret
We are having Breakfast In America and apparently this is what President Obama has at this restau ra nt. President obama has at this restaurant. We are talking to voters about what his legacy will be in the week that he leaves the white house. In sport the british number one Johanna Konta moves safely through to the second round of the Australian Open, beating Kirsten Flipkens in straight sets. And are we swapping Two Fat Ladies for a Skinny Cappucino . The research looking at how our high Street Entertainment venues are changing. And carol has the weather. Good morning. It isa it is a cold start to the day across east anglia and the south east with some frost and patchy fog but we will see some sunshine. For the rest of the uk it is cloudy, much milder at patchy rain and drizzle around. Ill have more details in 15 minutes. Thanks, carol. Good morning. First, our main story. The Prime Minister will today set out her vision for the terms of britains departure from the European Union. Th
Also happen to be dow components. Intel and microsoft after jpmor count out pcs, and encouraging economic data, americans spent more than expected on clothing while shoppers spend a lot more on line. Here is what the Commerce Department says, retail sales rising 0. 2 this december better than expected but a little perspective for the year retail sales rose 4. 2 . That is the lowest gain in about four years. What are you going to do . At the moment the investors love this. The dow and the s p and nasdaq. And house of big financials, jpmorgan reporting Fourth Quarter profit, it is 7 less than a year ago, not a surprise because it is largely due to billions in legal settlements, find and penalties, wells fargos Fourth Quarter profit rose 11 despite a reduction in mortgage lending, wells fargo funded 50 billion in the Fourth Quarter, down from 125 billion a year ago. Wells fargo trending lower at the moment just like four pennies at Jpmorgan Chase higher by 0. 25. In a moment we will delve