Were talking about this morning use the hashtag victoria live, and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today eu leaders are expected to formally agree to start the next phase of brexit negotiations later. Talks on a transition deal could begin as early as next week. At a dinner in brussels last night, theresa may was applauded by her fellow leaders after stressing her desire for a smooth departure. Christian fraser is in brussels for us. Christian, what can we expect today . First, the thing to say is, we have all been surprised by the sort of reaction to theresa may after the defeat in the commons on wednesday night. There has been another round of goodwill, the leaders putting their arm around theresa may and seeing her as the person they want to deal with. That was reflected with the round of applause in the room last night as she set out what she wants from the future relationship. Apparently there was also a drink between emmanuel macron, a
The European Court ofjustice decides that the taxi hailing app, uber, should legally be considered a transport company. It means that the firm should be subjected to tighter eu regulation in the countries in which it operates. And we are spending more on ourFurry Friends operates. And we are spending more on our Furry Friends at christmas than ever before, with clothes and toys for pets. Good morning. Its wednesday 20th december. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The metropolitan police is launching a review of all current sex offence investigations, after the collapse of a second rape case in a week. The prosecutions were halted because of the late disclosure of evidence. Scotland yard confirmed the same officer was involved in both investigations. In the last hour, the metropolitan police have said around 30 cases that are about to go to trial will be reviewed with the crown prosecution service. I think it is important to draw a distinction between the two reviews. The
A sign Language Interpreter for two support acts. Also, the former cabinet minister baroness tessa jowell, who has brain cancer, calls for innovative cancer treatments to be made available on the nhs. I feel every single ifeel every single bit i feel every single bit of my determination to go on creating better opportunities for people managing cancer. And more success for ant and dec as they claim the best presenters award for the 17th time at the National Television awards. Good morning. Its wednesday 24th january. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. Lets start with some breaking news coming in on that story we were telling you about, the organisers of a men only Charity Dinner saying they are appalled by allegations of Sexual Harassment, and we are hearing that, in the wake of that, great ormond street hospital said they will return previous donations from the president s club after those allegations of Sexual Harassment at allegations of Sexual Harassment at a fundraiser, and also that t