In global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Tech firm or transport company . Thats the tricky question facing europes top court today. Thejudgment has big implications for european regulation. Is it the end of the road for uber or will the company turn a corner . Let us know what you think on twitter. Just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing the biggest changes to the us tax system for 30 years are on course to become law later on wednesday. They would hand donald trump the first big legislative win of his presidency. Republicans say the reforms will boost growth and revive the economy but democrats argue it benefits americas richest and will inflate the deficit. Senators have been debating the bill, but a technicality means itll need one more vote in the lower house before its passed. Joining me now is our correspondent in washington david willis. What stage are we at with this bill . A very good question. It passed the house of representatives earlier toda
And helps my memory. We just get out there and do what we need to do and enjoy. We cant slow time but we can put more life in our years and hopefully become super agers. Fergus walsh, bbc news, sun city, arizona. And all three of fergus reports on how were living longer and Life Expectancy in the future can be found online. Just go to bbc. Co. Uk ten. A reminder of our top story tonight. The first secretary of state, damian green one of theresa mays closest allies has resigned from the cabinet after an investigation found he had breached the ministerial code. More details on the bbc news channel. Now on bbc one its time for the news where you are. Good night. Hello. Im olly foster, these are our sportsday headlines tonight. Manchester united are undone by another city. Bristol city knock the holders out of the league cup. A sixth sacking of ther premier league season. Paul clement is given the push by swansea. And birminghams bid gets the green light. Theyll host the Commonwealth Games
Man giving a tv set and stand to go with it to a man selling the big issue with only a few days to go before christmas. We will be looking into acts of kindness by strangers. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until am this morning. A heads up that later were expecting confirmation that birmingham has been chosen to host the Commonwealth Games in 2022. It was the only city bidding. So if it doesnt get it officially, that will be a massive story. Well bring you reaction to that obviously. Also today, we want to hear your breaking news from 2017 something thats happened in your own life this year. Lydia tweeted me shes had a hec of a year. 0ne, started cancer treatment. Two, bought a house. Three, treatment didnt work. Four, hysterectomy. Five, moved to london. Six, newjob. And she adds drily im hoping 2018 will have less breaking news. Let me know your breaking news from 2017, whatever it may be. Tweet me use the hashtag victoria live and if you text, you will be charged at the
Ambitious spirit and they have been picked for the games, but they were the only option. Thank you very much. All the weather this afternoon with sarah. And the run of mild weather continues . Yes thats right. It is very mild even on the winter solstice. The sun is setting on the shortest day of the year, but things are remaining quiet and cloudy. All the details to the run up to christmas in about half an hour. Also coming up people buying new build houses in england will no longer be obliged to enter leasehold agreements. Well be analysing how the governments plans will work. Hello everyone this is afternoon live, im martine croxall. The Prime Minister theresa may has called for proper investigation into the officer accused of making comments that led to the sacking of the first secretary of state, damian green. The dismissal of mr green has prompted a furious backlash from some conservative mps who are angry about how confidential material gathered during a Police Investigation nine
Behind some of cinemas most iconic movies including blade runner, the italian job and the deer hunter about his career, the latest blade runner film and the culture in hollywood. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victorialive and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today, an inquiry into e cigarettes has been announced by mps, amid concerns there are significant gaps in what is known about them. Everything from their impact on human health to how their consumption affects the nhs and economy will be examined. Our health correspondent, nick triggle, reports. The popularity of e cigarettes has soared in recent years. Nearly 3 Million People in the uk now use them, according to the office for National Statistics a fourfold increase since 2012. This year they were even used in the annual Stoptober Campaign for the first time. Despite this, they are not officially prescribed by the nhs. Advisory body n