Noise and heat than suction will be hoovered up from the shops, under new eu rules. Good morning. Its friday, 1st september. Im annita mcvey. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. We will have more on that gas story shortly. At first. The International Trade secretary has said the uk must not allow itself to be blackmailed by the European Union over the cost of leaving. Speaking in japan, where he and theresa may have been discussing future trading relations, liam fox said businesses have become impatient with the slow progress of the brexit negotiations. Theres a problem if that continues, in that were moving much closer to our exit date before european businesses have an idea of what that trading relationship will look like. And i think that there is an impatience from those beyond the commission, ie the stakeholders in the european economy, to try to get some progress on that. Would you characterise their position as blackmailing the uk . Well, its clear that they are. They have the issues
Strong links with european markets once we leave the European Union, as well as seeking out new opportunities for trade and investment with old friends and new alike. And of course with fast growing and emerging economies. That is why the trade secretary, our trade secretary, was here injuly, to launch the us uk trade Investment Working Group dedicated to strengthening our bilateral relationship. At home britain will remain open to talent, the ideas and the capital through driven success in the past. Tackling regional disparities, creating an economy that works for all. Well drive that message at a global level, too, by redoubling our efforts to open up new markets and strengthen the rules based trading system to ensure trade is free and fair for all. For both the uk and us, the target, major target of that effort, should be the liberalisation of the service sector. It represents 80 of our economies. Doing so gives us the potential to revitalise productivity and growth. But we must Wor
Everton striker wayne rooney is arrested on suspicion of drink driving, the bbc understands. He was stopped by police in cheshire in the early hours of this morning. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. In the last hour, brexit secretary david davis has said that he is adetermined optimist about britains withdrawal from the eu. His comments follows a warning from the International Trade secretary liam fox that brussels should not be allowed to blackmail the uk into accepting a brexit divorce bill. The eu insists issues arising from the uks withdrawal must be dealt with before any talks can begin about future trade relations. In his speech to the us chamber of commerce david davis addressed the issue of the implications of trade imbalance throughout the world. The trick in this is to remember the end of it. One, we want an outcome thatis end of it. One, we want an outcome that is in everybodys interest. This is not a zero sum game. We all know, all of you know, those of you who negot
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Direct our path. Lord, thank you for our lawmakers who seek to fulfill your purposes in their labors. Give them the wisdom and courage they need to glorify your name, as they strive always to live worthy of the mercies you daily bestow. May their work be a delight as they make you the only constituent they always seek to please. Help us all to remember that you know what is best for us, so please have your way. We pray in your strong name. Amen. The president pro tempore please join me in reciting the pledge of allegiance to our flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of america and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Mr. Mcconnell mr. President . The presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell i suggest the absence of a quorum. The presiding officer the clerk will call the roll. Quorum call quorum call the presiding officer the majority leader. Mr. Mcconnell i ask consent that further pro