For decades, its absolutely unprecedented. India, the worlds most populous democracy, marks 70 years of independence. And im in the city of Amritsar Looking at the countrys potential and the problems that are holding it back. And coming up in sportsday on bbc news theyre without philippe coutiniho, Daniel Sturridge and adam lallana, but liverpool Battle On Against Hoffenheim in their Champions League qualifier tonight. Good evening and welcome to the bbcs news at six. The government has set out its plans for trading with the eu and the rest of the world after brexit. Ministers want to avoid a sudden and drastic change for business so theyre calling for a temporary relationship with the eu while a more permanent arrangement is developed. Their ultimate goal is to have a system of trade with the eu that is as close as possible to what we have now. But the eu parliaments Chief Negotiator described that as a fantasy. Our Business Editor simonjack reports. Dover, the uks busiest port. Nearl
Its tuesday 7 february. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The Commons Speaker, john bercow, is facing mounting criticism for suggesting hell prevent President Trump addressing parliament during his state visit later this year. Mr bercow whos one of three parliamentary officials who can approve such an event said opposition to sexism and racism, and support for equality, were hugely important. But critics say he should have stuck to the tradition of neutrality with one senior conservative describing his intervention as utterly outrageous. Heres our political correspondent, eleanor garnier. Its an honour thats bestowed on popes and president s. A speech to both Houses Of Parliament in the splendour of Westminster Hall was part of the itinerary when these dignitaries visited britain. But the same invite may not be coming mr trumps way. In an astonishing intervention, the Commons Speaker said recent decisions by the president made him uneasy about issuing an invitation. I feel very strongly th
It would be good to go back, just for things to come full circle for me and get a bit of closure and end up with something good, something positive as well. Melania trump accepts damages and an apology from the publisher of the daily mail over allegations about her work as a professional model. Good morning. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Police in germany believe the three explosions which hit a bus carrying the Borussia Dortmund Football Team, were directly targeting the club. Local media reports the police are investigating an islamic link to the incident after a letter was found near the blast sight. But police have yet to confirm the validity of the letter. The team were on their way to its Champions League match against monaco. One player has undergone surgery after the blast shattered windows on the coach. Jane Frances Kelly reports. Forensic teams have spent the night examining the blast site. Three devices in what police described as a targeted attack exploded as the players bu
Coming up at 9. 15am. And the Us Government is turning up the heat on russia over its support for syrian president assad. Americas top diplomat is in moscow for talks with his opposite number. Hello and welcome to the programme. Were live until 11am. Also coming up later, we have an exclusive report on how Cambridgeshire County Council failed to protect a 15 Year Old Girl from being sexually abused by her teacher, despite warnings. The victims commissioner, baroness newlove, tells us that teachers and social workers should be prosecuted if they fail to flag child sexual abuse concerns to stop cases like this. Do get in touch on all the stories 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. Police in germany say theyre investigating a possible islamist link to last nights attack on the Borussia Dortmund Football Teams bus. Three explosions hit the bus, which was taking the clubs playe