From President Trump restricting immigration from seven mainly muslim countries. They say the move is unconstitutional, un american and unlawful. The Attorneys General said in a joint statement they were confident the order would be struck down by the courts. One federal judge has temporarily halted meanwhile, theres been more anger and consternation Around The World. The german chancellor Angela Merkel who has said the fight against terrorism does notjustify putting people from specific backgrounds or faiths under general suspicion. The mayor of london sadiq khan, has called the ban on refugees and immigrants from certain countries shameful and cruel. Its not all critical though. The right wing populist dutch politician Geert Wilders tweeted no more immigration from any islamic country is exactly what we need. At home, the administration has has downplayed a court ruling which temporarily rules out deporting people who have already arrived, saying it only applies to a small number of
But its still not far enough. Ten months ago, britain stood on the edge of the precipice. A vote for brexit said the government would be disastrous. The hit to the uk economy would be so great, there would be spending cuts and tax rises, almost immediately. Well, what a difference ten months on. As the country prepares to start the brexit process, phillip hammond, todays chancellor of the exchequer, was sounding a very different tone. I report today on an economy that has continued to confound the commentators with robust growth. A Labour Market delivering record employment and a deficit down by over two thirds. As we start negotiations to exit the european union, this budget takes forward our plan to prepare britain for a brighterfuture. And the reason for this cautious optimism is the growth rate for the uk economy for 2017 it has been revised upwards from 1. 4 to 2 , while employment is forecast to grow every year to 2021. Far from the immediate recession predicted by remain campaig
Of the United Kingdom, including scotland. This report from our Political Correspondent alex forsyth. When will you trigger article 50 . Arriving in downing street, the government that has won the power to push the brexit button. But now ministers face another political battle. Is brexit breaking britain, mr davies . They dont want a second referendum on Scottish Independence certainly not soon. Will you agree to Nicola Sturgeons timetable . But the snp insists scotland should have another say over its place in the uk because the brexit. They want the uk because the brexit. They want the uk because the brexit. They want the uk government to grant the legal right for a second ballot a section 30 order. If the Scottish Parliament vote next week to request a section 30 order, then the Prime Minister of the whole of the United Kingdom should absolutely grab that. In previous discussions with the first minister and as the Secretary Of State has said, there would be no sense or reason of blo
President Donald Trumps Campaign Team colluded with russia during the 2016 us election thats according to a top lawmaker. Devin nunes, head of the house of Representatives Intelligence Committee also said there was also no evidence that barack obama had ordered Wiretap Surveillance of mr trumps headquarters, trump tower. Lets get more on this with laura bicker whojoins us live from washington. First of all on the statement about collusion with russia what have we heard . When it comes to the accusation that Russia Meddled in the 2016 us president s election the question is did they do it and what the donald trump and his aides now . 17 Intelligence Agencies have come forward and said they have evidence that russia tried to meddle with the election and many of them say they did so to help donald trump win so that brings you to the second question, the donald trump or his aides know anything about it, did they collude with the russians . So far we have heard evidence to say there is noth
Newspapers later. Now for the latest Financial News with Sally Bundock and World Business report. We will. Red lines the head of the European Parliament meets theresa may with a list of non negotiables. But will the uksjune election mean a softer approach to brexit . Plus Rural Revolution why anti europe candidates are finding Fertile Ground in the french countryside. Welcome to World Business report. Im Sally Bundock. Also coming up,japan sees its biggestjump in exports in two years. We will have the numbers soon. It has been moving the markets in asia. But first we start here in london where in a few hours time the head of the European Parliament is due in Downing Street to meet the british Prime Minister theresa may. Antonio tajanis visit comes as the country prepares for an election which will be dominated by britains exit from the European Union. The European Parliament has a vote on the final brexit deal, and has set out a series of red lines it wont compromise on, something taja