On wednesday following a report the White House is preparing to formally block Nippon Steels 14 Billion takeover bid. People familiar with the matter say a decision could be made as soon as this week. The move would be highly controversial and critics say it would lead to Job Losses and could chill foreign investment in the us. For more, heres our North America Business correspondent Ritika Gupta in new york. Nippon steels 14 Billion bid to acquire united States Steel has been caught in the crosshairs of an election year, and in the crucial Swing State of pennsylvania, where us steel is based. Us president Joe Biden has long pledged that the iconic american company, headquartered in pittsburgh, should remain domestically owned and run. Presidential nominees Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have also both Committed to keep us steel american, though any move to block the deal could potentially be subject to litigation. Proponents of Nippon Steels bid say the us shouldnt reject a bid from a
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Million of us are expected to hit the supermarkets today for a last minute christmas shop. So what do you need to know and the top tips for survival . Ill have the details. Crystal palace are looking for a new manager after sacking alan pardew after just one win in 11 matches. He leaves the club sitting just above the relegation zone. And carol has the christmas forecast in a lovely, festive location. Good morning from Covent Garden, where we have got the tallest live Christmas Tree in london. The weather isnt very festive, though, Storm Barbara up on our shores bringing gusts up to 90 mph in the far north of scotland and the Northern Isles. The rest of scotland, Northern Ireland and Northern England, between 60 and 90 mph, not as bad as that further south but still looking at a windy day, plus some rain. More on all of that in 15 minutes. We will see you then. Thank you. Good morning, first our main story. The Prison Service says specialist guards have resolved a disturbance at swales