He meant that whatever the personal chemistry or lack of it the totality of the relationship between the uk and us was so important that it had to work out. But how well does that work with theresa may and donald trump . It seems to me the most interesting thing about it is that it took place within the first few days . Yes, i think its good that we were the first foreign head to be in to see the american president. I think the quote from your former ambassador friend is right. These are two countries that need to work hard to get on and i dont think there is any secret that we struggle somewhat under president obama, who is not as well disposed to the british interest as the now president seems to be. I suppose my point is this whether you agreed with brexit or not, that is now the directional travel that our country is on. President obama and his preferred successor Hillary Clinton set themselves square against that. So even if you voted against brexit and are an ardent remainer, you
The job of nato Secretary General isnt an easy one, this alliance is supposed to worked by consensus. And achieving that consensus just got a whole lot harder for my guest today, jens stoltenberg, natos chief. Why . The United States, natos dominant member, is now being led by President Trump, who has voiced grave doubts about natos future. So, will trumps assent hasten the demise of nato . Jens stoltenberg, welcome to hardtalk. Thank you so much. Would you agree the presidency of donald trump brings an unprecedented amount of uncertainty into Global Security policy . Nato is an alliance of 28 democracies and in democracies, people elect different leaders. With different ideas, different perspectives. And nato has been able to handle that for almost 70 years. You have 28 members, one dominant member, the United States of america. The United States of america now has a president who, just a few days ago, declared nato obsolete. Nato is the most successful alliance in history, because we
Crew and passengers, while the Tech Giant Google urges some staff not to leave the country. Well find out how companies are being impacted by the us travel ban and what you should do. Benoit hamon is chosen as frances socialist candidate for the countrys upcoming election but will his pledge of a pay cheque for all be enough to lure voters . Welcome to world business, report im sally bundock. Also in the programme another Computer Glitch grounds domestic flights of a major us airline. Details in a moment. President trump is Standing Firm on his ban on immigration from seven countries iran, iraq, libya, somalia, sudan, syria and yemen. Hes also denying the measures are targeting muslims. Hes also denying the measures are targeting muslims. The leaders of many Global Business have been swift to react the Technology Firms among the first to speak out. Google says it will take legal action to protect its employees. Its urging staff who could be caught up in the ban not to leave the us. The
Determined today as staff vote on changes to their pensions. If the deal gets the go ahead, it could secure the companys survival in the uk. In sport, it was a weekend full of shocks in the fa cup action. Two non league sides are into the fifth round. Sutton united beat leeds yesterday. The emotional impact of the city. One mans Exploration Of Urban Britain and how it affects the way we feel. And carol has the weather. Good morning. A cold and frosty start in scotland this morning, temperatures currently in the highlands 8 or 9 but here there will be some sunshine. For the rest of the uk, cloudy, damp, some hill fog around as well and weve got Rain Sweeping in from the south west. Ill have more details a little earlier this morning at 6 13am. Thanks for the reminder. See you then good morning. First, our main story. President trump has insisted that his temporary travel ban on people from seven Middle Eastern and african countries is not about religion but terrorism, and protecting ame
With oil. Opec ministers are trying to salvage an agreement on production cuts as saudi officials are conceding they may not get a deal at wednesdays meeting in vienna. Crude now falling below 46 a barrel. Francois fillon clinched the French Republican nomination in a landslide victory. Everyone agrees that they spent less money and more time online. 20 overe sales are up last year. That is what you need to know at this hour. Julie . Julie a editor for energy and commodities joins us. , there have been these bouncing headlines around on not only the opec numbers themselves , but also on russia. What is the latest in terms of progress here . There are a couple of things going on today. And Venezuelan Oil ministers are flying to moscow, where they will attempt to persuade the russian government that they should also join in this deal as the largest producer outside opec and cut action. So for the russians have only offered to cap entries production. The most important intervention we hav