And from cows to coding. We meet the woman with a remarkable career that began on a farm in rural illinois and has taken her all the way to the shining lights of silicon valley. And with polls now open in the uk General Election, we promise a politics free programme. So let us know what you make of the stories were covering today. Get in touch in the usual way. Use the hashtag bbcbizlive. Hello and welcome to Business Live. When we say politics free, we do refer to the uk election and not the politicking going on at the moment in the middle east. We start in the gulf state of qatar, where concerns are growing about the economic fallout after neighbouring arab states cut off diplomatic and trade ties over its alleged support of terrorist groups, something doha denies. Late wednesday, top Credit Rating Agency Standard and poors cut qatars Credit Rating, with a warning it could be cut further still. Its stock market is down almost 10 in the last three days, and its currency is at an 11 ye
Mile away from a fracking side were exploratory drilling is about to begin. Site. Nearly £30 billion in mis sold Ppi Compensation has been paid out by british banks, and theres still much more to come. Ill be taking a look at when it will ever end. In sport, englands women ease into the Quarter Finals of the European Championship, with victory over portugal but for scotland its a case of so near, yet so far. And theres confusion at the races as a 50 1 winner turns out to be completely the wrong horse. An investigation has begun. And carol has the weather. Good morning. Iam i am below the Streets Of London. These tunnels were built over 100 yea rs these tunnels were built over 100 years ago. They used to be used to transport mail and parcels below the Streets Of London. They are about to be reopened to the public after being long abandoned. We will find out how and why later on. New line and sarah has the weather. 0ur unsettled theme continues. Lots of cloud and heavy showers forecast.
Were live until 11 this morning. Well also be discussing what trumps been up to in his first days as president. And have you had toast this morning . Government food scientists are warning that toast along with other Starchy Foods like chips and roast potatoes could cause cancer if they are overcooked. We will have your Essential Guide to the perfect slice. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning. Our top story today the Prime Minister, theresa may, is to announce her plans to boost industry in britain. She sees the government having a new, more active role, intervening where necessary to help businesses. Her strategy will be unveiled at a Cabinet Meeting in the North West Of England later. 0ur industry correspondent, john moylan, has more. How can the government ensure the economy is fit for the future . For the business secretary, greg clark, places like this are part of the answer. It is a new Automotive Innovation Centre in warwick, backed by government a
Tournament and great britains opening davis cup tie. Kyle edmunds beaten in the second match as canada level things after day 1 in ottawa. Mike plays mixed doubles with british number onejo konta with a little help from charlie. And nick has the weekend weather. In chile especially in scotland, with some hill snow. It is getting very cold. Good morning. First, our main story. Ajudge in the us has put a temporary nationwide block on president trumps immigration controls. It means Travel Restrictions on people from seven mainly muslim countries should be lifted immediately. The white house is expected to appeal against the ruling by a judge in seattle. Greg dawson reports. On americas east coast, there was another day of prayer and protest at new yorks kennedy airport, as people voiced opposition to Donald Trumps travel ban. In the most significant legal challenge yet to president trumps order, a federaljudge issued a nationwide, temporary block on the measure. Washington states attorney
Tournament and great britains opening davis cup tie. Kyle edmunds beaten in the second match as canada level things after day 1 in ottawa. Mike plays mixed doubles with british number onejo konta with a little help from charlie. And nick has the weekend weather. In chile especially in scotland, with some hill snow. It is getting very cold. Good morning. First, our main story. Ajudge in the us has put a temporary nationwide block on president trumps immigration controls. It means Travel Restrictions on people from seven mainly muslim countries should be lifted immediately. The white house is expected to appeal against the ruling by a judge in seattle. Greg dawson reports. On americas east coast, there was another day of prayer and protest at new yorks kennedy airport, as people voiced opposition to Donald Trumps travel ban. In the most significant legal challenge yet to president trumps order, a federaljudge issued a nationwide, temporary block on the measure. Washington states attorney