Welcome to bbc news. This might have been the day when theresa may and the eu could signal that there was enough progress in brexit talks to start moving on to the next stage. But it wasnt to be. The main obstacle is what to do about the border between Northern Ireland and the republic. Earlier today, it seemed the issue of the border had been resolved. But the dup in belfast objected to any suggestion that Northern Ireland could be treated differently to the rest of the uk. Irelands Prime Minister accused theresa may of backing away from an agreement. Our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg is in brussels and sent this report. Here to reveal the deal, or was it slipping away . The Prime Minister didnt exactly look delighted, but after weeks of trying to grip a deal, it seemed it was on. Shed only parked up for lunch, but it turned into a long lunch, and then later and later. By tea time, look at their faces. It was off for today. We have been negotiating hard and a lot of progress has b
Welcome to bbc news. There was no deal agreed in brussels today to move on to the next phase of the brexit talks, despite all the expectation that agreement was on the cards. The Prime Minister is believed to have broken off from talks with the president of the european commission, after an intervention by the Democratic Unionist Party of Northern Ireland, mrs mays parliamentary partners. They were raising concerns about a possible solution to the issue of the border between Northern Ireland and the republic. Further talks will now take place later this week, as our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg reports from brussels. Was she here to reveal the deal, or was it slipping away . Arriving for lunch, the Prime Minister didnt exactly look delighted, but after weeks of trying to grip a deal, it seemed it was on. Shed only parked up for a brief encounter, but lunch became longer, and then later and later. By tea time, look at their faces. It was off for today. Its clear crucially we want t
To bring more flooding across england and wales as another weekend storm is expected tomorrow. Up to 80mm of rain is expected to fall when storm jorge arrives, delivering another heavy blow for communities whove already been hit by floods. Danny savage reports from the east Yorkshire Village of east cowik. In the village of east cowick, numerous houses are now flooded. The east yorkshire flood plains have overflowed into settlements. Why have they flooded us . Why havent they done something about it . Never underestimate the misery flooding can cause when your home is ruined. Im absolutely devastated. Devastated. Weve been here 20 years, weve got a beautiful home and just look at it. The emotional impact is far worse than the actual impact of the work that youve got to do. People were so desperate to get back in, they were taking risks. The water is still rising, so sandbags are in front of nearly every door. Villagers have been told to move out. The drains have finally started backing
Anupam Kher, who recently celebrated his mom s birthday, took to Instagram to share a video of her surprise party. Kher had organised band baaja for the celebration.