We want action. The labour mayor of Greater Manchester andy burnham says he will stand firm but it has to be the right action. Against plans to put the area in the very high the latest test and trace figures coronavirus alert category. For england show the highest number of positive cases since the system they are asking us to gamble our was launched in may. Residentssjobs, homes the pub chain marstons is to cut they are asking us to gamble our more than 2,000 jobs, residentss jobs, homes and saying its been badly hit businesses, and a large chunk of our by the coronavirus restrictions economy, on a strategy that their own experts tell them might not and the queen carries work. Out her first engagement outside millions of people in england a royal residence for seven months. Face tougher coronavirus good afternoon. Twenty eight Million People across england will be living under the two highest covid alert levels from this weekend, as the government announces increased restrictions acro
Nighttime economy . Looking at bars, restau ra nts, clu bs a nd nighttime economy . Looking at bars, restaurants, clubs and theatres. The Football League say no to the £50 million bailout offer from the premier league, as another plan is launched to restructure the game. Hes used to performing in front of thousands of fans, now former one direction star, niall horan, is playing to an empty albert hall to raise money for his roadies. Iam i am amongst the changing autumn colours at Westonbirt National Arboretum. Will there be some sunshine to enjoy it . Your full forecast on breakfast. Its friday the 16th of october. Our top story tensions are growing between local leaders and the government over regional restrictions, but a scientific advisor has warned that continuing the row is a very dangerous route to go on. Its after the mayor of Greater Manchester, andy burnham, rejected plans for the area to move to the highest risk category, which would force bars, pubs and gyms to close. Our P
Monetizing mobile, and contrary to popular belief, teens are still using it. And General Motors is beating expectations and showing signs of improvement in europe. Plus one of the cars gets a rare award from Consumer Reports. And michael dell is writing a letter saying that he at peace because of what shareholders make. And sac capital could come the kaye and we could come today, and we could have more on that. And at least eight wall street firms raising the stock on facebook and the stock is growing after the Second Quarter results were out last night. They make up 41 of facebooks edadvertising revenue s and Mar Zuckerberg on the Conference Call last night. When it comes to mobile, i am pleased with the results. We have more actives on mobile than desktops and more than half a billion people use facebook on their mobile than desktop. And jim, everybody is buzzing that it is within 14 of the ipo price of 38. Well, it is a big position for the Charitable Trust and looking bad for a whi
Bhahara expected to speak any time now. As we wait, attorney preet bhahara, lets bring sue back in today. Cnbc contribute tore ron used to work at sec. Bob bazani here at the New York Stock Exchange with me. Its going to be a very busy, very fastmoving hour. Let me begin with you, bob, if i might. What are they watching for . I think there is a lot of concern down here simply because they are a big part of the business. The stock trading business has been awful for years, its a low volume, low margin business, and its widely believed that they are 3 of the total volume down here. Thats never been totally confirmed, but they believe that. Also one of the top Ten Commission payers out there. Any pullback from them could hurt the pocketbooks of sktock traders around the united states. Whats taking place for us this morning . What do we expect to hear this afternoon . Will mr. Bharara going to be taking questions or is it just a statement . I imagine he probably will take questions. Its ce
And fpfizer and getting ready fr the twoday meeting and waiting for the president to make a new proposal on tax reduction. And we will wait for the two components merck and pfizer. Are patent problems looming. After posting weak sales in north america and announcing two executives leaving the company. And you heard it here first, two firms buying hmas. And watch the fertilizer stock, because they are down after one of the Potash Companies drops. Slight sli above forecast and the revenues are shy of census, and fpfizer plans to go into three segments. Meanwhile, mercks q2 earnings were above estimates and the merck beats the earnings but profit is cut in the half. That is the repeating echo of the quarter and a lot of the names and in some cases blockbusters losing exclusivity and trying to fill the pipeline with stuff at the other end. That is the story of big pharma, and a pack of development and changing in recent months and years, carl. Of course, replacing off patent with whatever