Brother. There are angry scenes at stormont as members walk out of the First Assembly meeting for three years, paving the way for abortion and same sex marriage to become legal in northern ireland. The dangers of heading a football. A new report on the risk of brain injuries and the higher rate of dementia among footballers. Ina in a moment, it is going to be time for the sport, but first a quick look at what else is coming up this evening. President trump faces heavy criticism for his handling of the situation in Northern Syria as us troops return to the area after previously being withdrawn. That is coming upjust previously being withdrawn. That is coming up just after 7pm. Previously being withdrawn. That is coming upjust after 7pm. And then, we will be discussing the decision not to allow a vote on the governments brexit deal today. And what that means for the Withdrawal Agreement bill, which is due to be introduced later today. And then at 8 50pm, why it is worth looking up to the
Heres Emily Maitlis tonight, could a tax on plastic convince you the governments the party of the environment . The tories are talking green, again. Will we buy it . Plus, the pictures of david bowie youve never seen. Join me now on bbc two. Thats newsnight with emily. Here on bbc one, its time for the news where you are. Have a good night. Hello and welcome to sportsday im hugh ferris. Our headlines tonight. Very average really. Var the biggest talking point, as chelsea and arsenal play out a 0 0 draw in the efl cup semi final first leg. Lancashire batsman liam livingstone is called up to the england test squad for the first time. Hes selected for the tour to new zealand, while bowler mark wood is recalled. And anthonyjoshuas planning a big 2018 of unification fights. His promoter says the first, againstjoseph parker, could be announced this week. Hello again. Theyve now played each other four times this season, but in each meeting between chelsea and arsenal, there still hasnt been a
But could it mean other prices rise as a result . Ill have the details. In sport, the only interesting thing about chelsea v arsenal last night . The var was called into action properly for the first time but no goals in the League Cup Semi final first leg. And carol has the weather. Good morning. Some frost around this morning but also fold, especially so in western parts of the uk, where summons and run southern parts of england and eastern england, slow to live, someone at all, but the brighter skies later will be in the west. More details in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. The Prime Ministers setting out plans to tackle plastic pollution, by wiping out all avoidable waste by 2042. Two ideas among the proposals include asking every supermarket to have an aisle of goods with no plastic wrappings at all as well as extending the five pence charge for carrier bags to all retailers. Environmentalists say the plans are worthless, unless theyre written into law. Heres our
Banned bitcoin purchases on its credit cards it says people need protecting from debts they may never be able to repay. Donald trump provokes another row claiming the nhs is going broke and not working but ministers say theyre proud of the health service. And cold and freezing fog disrupt travel as temperatures are set to fall sharply across the uk this week. Its five oclock. Our main story is the latest stage of the brexit negotiations, taking place in london today. The European Unions chief negotiator, Michel Barnier, has warned that trade barriers for goods and services are unavoidable for the uk once it leaves the eu if it leaves the Single Market and Customs Union as planned. Mr barnier was in downing street where he said the time had come for the uk to make a choice. The talks followed days of public squabbling among conservative mps on the desirability or otherwise of staying inside a Customs Union. Our Political Correspondent leila nathoo reports. On his way to london, the eus
On their credit cards well be speaking to a finance analyst about the crypto currency. And the little horse with a big dream. Well find out why digby is saddling up to become the uks first guide horse. Thats all ahead on bbc news. Hello and welcome to sportsday. Jon moss admits he was misguided to have that conversation in the meeting between liverpool and spurs. An amazing night for the. And, as pa rt an amazing night for the. And, as part of the bbcs state of sport except investigation, we speak to double olympic champion, kelly holmes. To be an olympic champion, suddenly id achieved it. I had no idea what i want to be, or who i was. Good evening. Well get to the super bowl in a moment. And that remarkable victory for the Philadelphia Eagles. But well start with the fallout from the match in the premier league between liverpool and spurs. Two penalties. Which led to one goal. And a pretty big question mark. Refereejon moss awarded a spot kick after harry kane was fouled by liverpool