And you naturally think rates should stop going up, this is evidence for your argument. So there was something for everyone today in these figures, especially in the bank of england, setting us up for quite an interesting meeting next week when theyll decide the next Interest Rate rise or whether they keep them on hold. Lets stay with the cost of living, the pub chain, Slug And Lettuce is set to charge more per point during peak hours. They said the price rise reflected the higher cost the company was facing, including extra security. 800 of its Four Thousand pubs will introduce what is known as dynamic pricing during peak times at weekends. Has become an epidemic past year, in according tojohn lewis. The retailer had seen fences double during the past months of shoplifting. She also said it was not right with shop workers having to put up with abuse and attacks. A group of retailers, including john lewis, have agreed to fund a Police Operation to crack down on shoplifting. 2a stores i
Billion take over of formula one and remove Bernie Ecclestone as Chief Executive, ending his a0 year reign in charge of the sport. A surge in cyber crime pushed the cost of fraud above £1 billion last year. And its getting worse despite attempts to tackle it. Im looking at why and what more needs to be done. And were going to be talking about the happiest children in the world. Studies suggest they live in the netherlands. But what makes them so happy . Well meet two mums now living there whove been trying to find out. Carol is always happy and she has got the weather. Good morning. Across england and wales, dense, patchy fog. Some spots of reasoning. Scotla nd patchy fog. Some spots of reasoning. Scotland and Northern Ireland, much more mild. Patches of rain but later, some sunshine. Good morning. First, our main story. The Supreme Court will rule today on whether its up to parliament or government to start the process for exiting the European Union. The government argues that minist
And in edinburgh, a warning that the decision not to require the approval of the Scottish Parliament is proof that the Devolution Settlement is worthless. With every day that passes right now, it is becoming clear that scotlands voice cannot and is not able to be heard within the uk on this question. Well have the latest on this landmark ruling by the Supreme Court and what it could mean for the brexit process. Also tonight a record fall in bts share price, after news that its italian subsidiary tried to cover up huge losses. More Executive Orders signed by President Trump this time he revives plans to build two Oil Pipelines, despite environmental concerns. Sta rs stars are you shining just for me. And leading the oscars race is la la land with a record equalling 1a nominations, including for best picture. And coming up in sportsday later on bbc news, sir Alex Ferguson gives us his Progress Report onjose mourinho. He says the portugese is learning to control his emotions. Good evening
The holders ivory coast are out of the africa cup of nations, beaten in their last match of the group stage by morocco, the defeat means they exit the tournament before the knock out phase. Their Oponents Progress along with dr congo who beat togo 3 1. We can get some reaction from oyem, our reporter Piers Edwards was at the match. Surrounded by Tropical Rainforest in northern gabon, this is the elephants graveyard, the nickname of ivory coast, who were until tonight the reigning African Champions, but their crown slipped tonight as, in a game they needed to win they were beaten i o game they needed to win they were beaten 1 0 by morocco courtesy of a goalfrom rashid ali beaten 1 0 by morocco courtesy of a goal from rashid ali as they march into their First Quarter final since 2004. The into their First Quarter final since 200a. The big story is ivory coast going out. Many will point to the lost generation, the likes of toures, and the captain having quit since the title in 2015. Atten
Im philippa thomas. From here in the bbc news room, we send out correspondents to give you the best stories from across the globe. In this weeks programme is Americas Mission in afghanistan accomplished 7 Justin Rowlatt asks what the Trump Administration should do about the United States longest war. According to the american governments own estimates, the taliban still controls a third of the country, Opium Production is at record highs, and corruption is still rife here. Who are the happiest children in the world . Anna holligan meets mums who have gone dutch to try to find out. Commentator punches the air. Hes done it. And the future of formula i, as its legendary leader, Bernie Ecclestone, is replaced. Dan roan examines his legacy, and meets the man who is taking hisjob. Its been running as a one man dictatorfor a long, long time. I think the sport needs a fresh perspective. As donald trump settles into his new home in the white house, one of his most pressing issues in is in tray