I could learn a lot of things from you. Lost tv treasures. How rediscovered shows will be seen for the first time in decades today at a london exhibition. The ashes are slipping away from england as captain steve smith hits a double century to raise australias hopes of a Third Straight win in the series. And in half an hour, an early slice of christmas as the travel show heads to finland for a reindeer safari. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. A leading supporter of brexit has said the uk cannot become a colony of the eu during the expected two year transition period after britains withdrawal in march 2019. Jacob rees mogg made the comments after eu leaders yesterday agreed to move to the next phase of brexit discussions in the new year. They also suggested the uk would continue to participate in the Single Market and remain under thejurisdiction of the European Court ofjustice during any transition phase. The date when the uk leaves the eu, march 29th 2019, is now likely not to be
South africas governing African National congress is preparing this weekend to pick a new party leader to replace jacob zuma who is also the countrys president. The anc is still the dominant political force, but has faced a loss of public trust. President zuma is also facing corruption allegations which he denies and there are warnings that the party could split as the country faces mounting economic challenges. Virginia langeberg reports. With jacob zuma stepping down as leader of the anc, south africa is lifted a virtual crossroads. Ever since 1994, the first election where people of every race were allowed to vote, the anc has won overwhelmingly. That was the year that brought an end to white minority rule. Now, for the first time in more than two decades, there is the possibility South Africans could turn their back on the party that led the country towards liberation. Jacob zumas presidency has been plagued with allegations of corruption since he took office in 2009. Public protes
Up to christmas. Retailers are expected to offer big discounts in the week before the big day in a push to drive up sales. And the ashes are slipping away from england. Australia captain steve smith hits a double century, as his side takes complete control of the third test in perth. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. South africas president , jacob zuma, says the future of the governing anc party is under threat. At a conference to choose a new leader, he said voters believed it was arrogant and soft on corruption. Mr zumas successor is widely expected to become the next president in 2019. Our africa editor, fergal keane, is in johannesburg. Not since the anc came to power 23 years ago has so much depended on the votes of its party members. An organisation that held together through more than eight decades of white rule is now bitterly divided. They sing the same song, but support very different visions. This conference is not just about the future of a Liberation Movement, a polit
Big discounts in the week before the big day in a push to drive up sales. And an half an hour, we go through the lens, capturing Iconic Images of moments that shaped history. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. South africas president , jacob zuma, says the future of the governing anc party is under threat. At a conference to choose a new leader, he said voters believed it was arrogant and soft on corruption. Mr zumas successor is widely expected to become the next president in 2019. Our africa editor, fergal keane, is in johannesburg. Not since the anc came to power 23 years ago has so much depended on the votes of its party members. An organisation that held together through more than eight decades of white rule is now bitterly divided. They sing the same song but support very different visions. This conference is not just about the future of a Liberation Movement, a political party. Its about the future of this country. Will the anc elect a new leader who has promised to sweep awa
Australia declared one day fall with a lead of 259 runs. 4. A Record Number of people tuned in to watch the strictly final last night well discuss who waltzed away with the glitterball. Quite a mixed day coming up. Some areas really cold with fog to start with. Further west, rain areas really cold with fog to start with. Furtherwest, rain moving in. Join me laterfor a full with. Furtherwest, rain moving in. Join me later for a full weather forecast. Good morning. First, our main story. Every worker aged 18 or over will begin saving into a workplace pension unless they opt out. Thats under government plans being unveiled today. At the moment, employers must enrol staff aged 22 and over into a pension plan if they earn more than 10,000 pounds a year. Ministers say they want to reduce the minimum age to 18 a move that could affect around 900,000 young people. But the changes wont kick in until the mid 2020s, as our Business Correspondent joe lynam reports. Holly browning is 21 and like ma