And the Womens Royal Naval Service founded a century ago, that marked a huge change in womens roles in the armed forces. And coming up in the sport on bbc news, Arsene Wengers future will be decided at the end of the season, after his arsenal side were humiliated in the Champions League by bayern munich. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. Hopes for an end to the rail misery thats affected hundreds of thousands of commuters in Southern England have been dashed. Train drivers ignored their own union and voted against a proposed deal to end the long running dispute with Southern Rail. Its one of the countrys busiest commuter networks. Unions have been at loggerheads with the company for more than a year over staffing and safety issues. Andy moore reports. For nearly a year, around 300,000 commuters have endured overcrowded trains, delays and strikes. Its been one of the most intractable rail disputes in recent years. Thanks everybody for coming. After two weeks of talks host
Of up to £5,000. Now on bbc news, all the latest Business News live from singapore. The American Food giant kraft heinz walks away from its proposed merger deal with unilever. And a nose for talent. Indias Perfume Industry on the unique hiring push. Welcome to Asia Business report. Now, the biggest Potential Merger Deal in corporate history is now not happening, and that is after the American Food giant kraft heinz said it was dropping its bid to buy rival unilever. The anglo Dutch Company which makes marmite, lipton tea and dove soap rejected a bid from kraft heinz on friday. Kraft heinz has said it has amicably agreed to scrap the plan. For more, here is our business reporter. I calculate that within 55 hours of the bid being submitted it has been withdrawn entirely and this will have brought together some major Global Brands that you and i know in our households such as philadelphia and kraft heinz beings. It would have brought together coleman s mustard and magnum ice cream. It wo
At the day in parliament. Hello and welcome to monday in parliament, our look at the day at westminster. The headlines. Peers start debate on the brexit bill with the leader in the lords warning them not to slow things down. The government is determined to trigger article 50 by the Slst Of March in order to deliver on the decision of the british people. The bill before us is a procedural part of that withdrawal process. Mps debate two petitions on donald trump one calling for his state visit to be cancelled, the other welcoming it. One labour mp said it went against everything shed come into politics for. By allowing donald trump a state visit and rolling out the red carpet we are endorsing all of those views, all of those things ive fought hard against, and saying, do you know what . Its ok. And the Business Secretary pledges to do all he can to safeguard jobs at vauxhall, amid speculation a French Motor Group could buy its parent company. Every part of britain has a stake in vauxhall
Eating up to 10 portions of fruit and vegetables a day may help us to live longer. Research from Imperial College london claims boosting our intake to 800 grams a day could prevent thousands of deaths from Heart Disease and cancer. An investigation by the bbc has found there are nearly ten thousand drivers across the uk still on the roads despite having 12 or more points currently on their driving licence. Good morning. Its thursday the 23rd of february. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Parts of the uk are facing Travel Disruption as storm doris arrives with winds reaching 9amph. There are Severe Weather warnings for across Northern England, east anglia, north wales and the midlands, and there is snow predicted in higher areas in scotland. About 8,000 homes and businesses are without power in Northern Ireland due to trees falling onto overhead lines. Network rail are imposing speed limit of 50 mph on several train lines and the aa is reporting Traffic Disruption on major roads including t
North koreas leader. Claudio ranieri speaks out after his sacking yesterday by leicester. Is there anything you would like to say to the fans . Yes, i am very sad for them. Say to the fans . Yes, i am very sad forthem. I say to the fans . Yes, i am very sad for them. I wish them all the best. And as hollywood gears up for its big night, we look at the art of the oscars acceptance speech. And coming up on bbc news, premier League Managers give their reaction to Claudio Ranieris sacking. Jose mourinho said he had been let down by the selfishness of others. Good evening. The Conservative Party has won a historic by election victory in copeland. Its the first time a party in government has taken a seat in a by election for 35 years, and its a Major Political upset. Theresa may said her party had secured an outstanding victory. The labour Leaderjeremy Corbyn described their defeat as very disappointing. But he said he wouldnt be standing down. Labour has held copeland since 1935 but the con