Equities climb as President Trump delivers a measured response to iranian strikes on u. S. Bases. He does, however, promise new sanctions on tehran. Fighting back, japan calls of itsghosns criticism legal system absolutely intolerable. This after he blasted tokyo for hostage justice. Plus, not so fast. Hard. In hong kong hits u. K. Retailers post sales britishafter what the Retail Consortium called the worst year on record. Speaking of that m s Third Quarter, looks like u. K. Sales theout, gaining 0. 2 , and fullyear guidance has been ishanged, but mark spencer out with like for like u. K. Sales. We are also getting german trade balance and current account data right now as well as industrial , the Industrial Production yearoveryear figure, a drop of 2. 6 . The survey was for a drop of 3. 7 . It is a bad number but not as bad as had been anticipated in terms of the current account balance. We are looking at 24. 9 billion, we were looking for 23 point 8 billion. German Industrial Produc
Of new infections. The top Us Government scientist, dr Anthony Fauci, says a Trump Campaign ad that quotes him is misleading. The chief executive of British Airways, alex cruz has stepped down from the role with immediate affect, as the airline continue its pandemic struggle. And, the premier league criticises a radical plan to shake up english football. Project big picture would see the top tier cut to 18 teams, and the league cup and Community Shield scrapped. Towns and cities across england are bracing themselves for a tighter lockdown as more restrictions are expected to be brought in today. Rules that could drive firms out of business and put more people out of work. Borisjohnson is to announce a new system of local covid alert levels in england, following accusations of a lack of clarity in the various restrictions in place across the country. The Prime Minister will tell the commons there will be three categories. Regions will be classified as being on medium, high or very high
Restrictions will be or the broad parameter of that. Now, which area itself sits is a little bit more complicated. Going back to what happened the first time around as well, there were simplicity and the fa ct we well, there were simplicity and the fact we were all in it together and that has been a very different picture with the localised lockdowns and criticism of a lack of clarity over that. What can you tell us about what we are likely to hear later on with the three tier system and how it would operate and how areas would know where they are going to be locked down . Areas would know where they are going to be locked down7m areas would know where they are going to be locked down . It was in order to provide the clarity, to have neighbouring areas sometimes neighbouring boroughs with different rules even though the number of cases might be the same. It was supposed to be, lets make this more simple, so for example tijuana is the rule of six and the ten oclock cu rfew the rule of s
Worklife decision. Prince harry and meghan plan to step back as senior royals and become financially independent. Can the royals really change their Work Life Balance . And snack sized streaming. Could quibi be the future of entertainment . We hear from the hollywood mogul and the tech tycoon who are betting on it. And well be getting the inside track on family finance. Do you find it difficult to talk about monyey with your children . Apparently, a quarter of us do. As the duke and dutchess of sussex make a work life choice we want to know, is it the right one . Have you made a tough choice and put personal happiness ahead of duty . Let us know just use the hashtag bbcworklife. Hello and welcome to worklife. Your comments have been pouring in about the duke and that is, we will talk about that later. First, to paris. Duke and duchess. Another huge day of protests is once again bringing europes third biggest economy to a standstill. The transport system, schools and law courts will all
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