In london. Manus first thing this morning, the german chancellor Angela Merkel says she is confident the International Monetary fund will contribute to greeces third bailout. Francine on wednesday, the German Parliament will vote on a rescue package. Manus speaking for the First Time Since euro area ministers backed the 86 billion bailout, Angela Merkel said she would consider debt relief to make it happen. Ms. Merkel with regard to the extension of maturities, we have room for maneuver. Just like we had in previous times, we did extend maturities. The repayment rates. It is always possible to do something else, but theres also a clear statement that they euro cant allow another haircut. Ourcine lets be to international correspondent, hans nichols, in berlin. How was Angela Merkels tone . Hans she was defensive. She knows she has a difficult challenge with the bundestag. She lost about 60 votes when they were authorizing her to proceed with these talks. We will see where that number co
Slightly. And would you pay to use an airport lounge. Access is often a perk for business and first class travellers, but with more of us looking to travel on the cheap, we are speaking to the man who wants to pamper us before we off. Today we ask the question after a potato shortage hits new zealand, sparking a crisp crisis. How much would you be willing to pay for a packet of crisps . Could you live without them . Hello and welcome to business live. Europes airlines are struggling like never before. Three have gone into administration this year alone and one of those alitalia is up for sale, but the big question is can anyone save italys nationalflag carrier . The airline currently flies to over 80 destinations around the world and its fate is being closely watched. Bids for the airline were coming to an end today but thanks to yet another last ditch intervention from the government it has been given more time. In february this year, alitalia had debts of around 3. 3. Three months la
Main markets in europe, all eyes are on the bank of england later for its decision on Interest Rates. And well be getting the inside track from one of the worlds biggest Computer Software companies on how it keeps everything from banks to transport systems and the internet running despite offering its products for free. Today, we will be speaking to the boss of one of the worlds biggest softwa re boss of one of the worlds biggest Software Companies. We want to know if you are willing to pay extra for technical support, or even for the knowledge that you are secure . Get in touch, use the hashtag. Hello and welcome to business live. Welcome to the programme. We start with the worlds Biggest Social Network it keeps getting bigger, more profitable. And more controversial. Facebook has announced record profits and another big jump in the number of people using it. That will only fuel the debate about the power of the network and the content that appears on it. Mark zuckerbergs company made
To chris wright, the man responsible for signing Spandau Ballet. The New York Times is offering people a brexit tour of london. It is the brexit means brexit tour. Were asking you today whats your most memorable tour and was it that expensive . Just use the hashtag bbc Business Live. Hello and welcome to Business Live. We start with the worlds second biggest car maker, toyota, which has just reported its latest set of financial results. Its not good news. Full year profits are down 21 . This is the first time in five years that the company has reported a drop in earnings. Our correspondent Rupert Wingfield hayes is in tokyo. Rupert, what more can you tell us about the figures . Good morning, rachel. It is a fall for toyota as expectedment more than expected, but its still, you know, if profits of 16 billion are bad then it is a problem that a lot of companies would like to have, but thats a fall to 1. 83 trillion yen and there is expectation that it will fall again this Financial Year
For the Aviation Industry well find out what impact its having on airlines as they hold their annual gathering in mexico. If you want to get in touch with us about anything were talking about today just use the hashtag b bcbizlive. Hello and welcome to Business Live. We start with events over the weekend and the Massive Police operation after Saturday Nights Terror Attack in Central London. The investigation is well under way. In the last few hours police have raided two more properties in east london as they investigate the attack which killed seven people and injured 48 people. It has prodded questions over how the police are funded and if they have the resources they need. Jeremy corbyn accused the conservatives of trying to protect the public on the cheap. They accused him of desperate promises and evasive soundbites. So lets look at the numbers. The total Police Budget for england and wales stands at about £14. 34 billion. Because its a devolved issue in scotland and Northern Ire