Start to the day with some sunshine but it will cloud over towards the south and west later today with patchy rain on the way. I will have a full forecast in the next half an hour. Thanks. Good morning. First our main story. Ajudge in new york has upheld a legal challenge aimed at stopping the deportation of people being detained under Donald Trumps new Immigration Policy. President trump has denied that the measures are a ban on muslims and said that the plan was working out nicely. There have been protests at airports around the United States. Our correspondent Simon Clemison has this report. Donald trump says his ban on foreign nationals travelling to america from seven muslim countries is, in his words, working out very nicely. But the order has provoked protesting at airports across the country. Inside workers worked to free passengers being detained, some already on their way in when the president made their way in when the president made the order, and they are not the only ones
Coming up in the sport on bbc news, claims that lord coe misled mps as questions grow over what he knew and when over the russian doping scandal. Good afternoon, and welcome to the bbc news at one. President trump has sacked his acting Attorney General, accusing her of betrayal after she told Government Lawyers not to defend his controversial Travel Restrictions in court. Sally yates, who was appointed by president obama, had said she was not convinced mr trumps temporary ban on travellers from seven muslim countries was legal. Richard lister reports. It isa it is a battle over American Values and its going on all across the county. In Columbus Ohio last night it was met with pepper spray. In dallas, texas, there was a silent vigil and concern over what the future holds. We came from mexico. Things arent great there now. Do deny something an opportunity to build a future seems completely wrong. The most significant protest came from sally yates, an Abomb Ma Appointee asked by President
The number of people on controversial zero hours contracts has reached a record high of 910,000. We would love to hear from you if you are on one or if or if you are an employer that uses them. Perhaps you would rather have a permanentjob, perhaps you would rather have a permanent job, perhaps the flexibility suits you. You can get in touch with us. Text will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. The Police Watchdog has published a critical report into how the cumbria force handled the death of 13 month old Poppi Worthington five years ago. She was found seriously injured at her home. The independent Police Complaints Commission Says officers failed to adequately investigate whether she had been abused. Its commissioner, carl gumsley, has described it as not fit for purpose. The investigator found evidence that there had been an unstructured investigation, that essentially was not fit for purpose. We found concerns in relation to the way that the scene where pop
The week in parliament. It wasnt the best of weeks for the government. First, peers give the brexit bill another kicking. We dont trust the government on this matter. This countrys future should rest with parliament. And not with ministers. And i find it quite extraordinary that your lordships house is spending several hours here on what is basically a defective amendment. Next day, part of the Budget Unravels within hours, when the chancellor reveals a Shock Tax Rise for the Self Employed. The headlines are not good news. Spite van man. Tories break tax vow. Phil picks a pocket or two. Rob the builder. White van man gets battered by budget. And thats just to name a few. And. Leave . Or remain . No, not the European Union. Should mps make a discreet exit, to let the builders repair the crumbling houses of parliament . The danger is that if we go for the long option, costs can just spiral. So we believe that we need to get out. But first, its showdown time at westminster. A second gover
Icy conditions and frigid temperatures have prompted many districts to delay or cancel class. Dc Public Schools, along with schools in Frederick County, montgomery county, and Prince Georges County all operating on a 2 hour delay. In virginia arlington, fairfax and Loudoun County schools also opening 2 hours late. But schools in manassas city and Prince William county are closed today. There is a complete list scrolling at the bottom of your screen, or you can see the entire list on our website, wjla dotcom. The biggest concern here in the district is icy streets and sidewalks this morning. And farther north, conditions along with a lot more snow. Abcs maggie rulli has more. In Frederick County it was not that hard after the snow fell but some of them did not stay clear. Those wind gusts that eileen mentioned, sent snow flying right back onto the streets and the sidewalks. And as residents head out today they will have to watch their steps. Frederick county Public Schools are also conc