Attacks. Good morning, in sport. Scotland record their first victory over england in a decade to win the calcutta cup, ireland are top of the six nations championship after they beat wales. And philip avery has the weather. Good morning. Another chilly start to the day but what a day on offer gcioss to the day but what a day on offer across many parts of the British Isles with plenty of sunshine and staying cool throughout the day. I will have more injust a staying cool throughout the day. I will have more in just a few minutes. First, our main story. The International Olympic committee has decided not to lift russias suspension for doping in time for todays closing ceremony at the winter games in south korea. But the ban could be lifted at a later date if no more of the countrys athletes test positive at pyeongchang. In a moment, well get the reaction from moscow with our correspondent steve rosenberg. First lets go to the olympic park and our correspondent stephen mcdonell. The closi
Syrian Government Forces have continued air strikes in the rebel held area of Eastern Ghouta, despite a Un Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire. Its hoped that an end to fighting would allow humanitarian aid to be brought in and injured civilians to be rescued. The Syrian Government has criticised that vote. Andy moore reports. Another air attack on the besieged enclave of Eastern Ghouta yesterday. Shortly after the un decision, similar bombings were reported. Even as they voted unanimously in support of the resolution, there was doubt on all sides about how much effect it would have. The text calling for an immediate ceasefire replaced by call for truce. It will not apply to any jihadi militants. We are deeply sceptical that the regime will comply. But we supported this resolution because we must demand nothing less. We owe this to the innocent people of syria, begging for help. The russians said it was naive to think difficult issues could be addressed overn
And in half an hour we look at who controls the worlds longest river which flows through three african countries in damming the nile. Syrian Government Forces have continued air strikes in the rebel held area of Eastern Ghouta, despite a Un Security Council resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire. Its hoped that an end to fighting would allow humanitarian aid to be brought in and injured civilians to be rescued. To be rescued from the enclave. The Syrian Government has criticised that vote. Andy moore reports. Another air attack on the besieged enclave of Eastern Ghouta yesterday. Shortly after the un decision, similar bombings were reported. Even as they voted unanimously in support of the resolution, there was doubt on all sides about how much effect it would have. The text calling for an immediate ceasefire replaced by call for truce. It will not apply to any jihadi militants. We are deeply sceptical that the regime will comply. But we supported this resolution because we must
The benefits of that. Obviously it is the only way realistically to get tariff free access. It is really important for our manufacturing base. And nobody can answer the question of how to keep a commitment to no hard border in Northern Ireland without a Customs Union. Staying in a Customs Union means britain continued to trade freely with other eu countries. Circular says this would be best. But it would limit our ability to strike new trade deals outside of europe. Brexit supporting labour mps say staying so closely tied to the eu does not keep to the spirit of the referendum results. What is wrong with it is the country voted to leave. While it is really important we negotiate a Free Trade Agreement with europe, the European Union is a bankrupt organisation, it has never had its accounts signed off, it needs our money. The conservatives have been warned it is now crunch time for theresa may, the pro eu mps could defeat the government when parliament votes on the times of the final de
In parliament will take a look at the biggest stories from the last seven days in the world of politics. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. Labour would keep britain in a Customs Union with the eu according to the partys brexit spokesman. Sir keir starmer told the Bbcs Andrew Marr show that a new treaty, replicating the existing customs arrangement, would be best for the economy and would respect the referendum result. The Prime Minister is committed to leaving both the Single Market and the Customs Union. Shes expected to outline the governments position in more detail this week. Our political correspondent, emma vardy, reports. After months of uncertainty over labours position, now the party is moving decisively away from a so called hard brexit. It has been unanimously agreed, according to the shadow brexit secretary. Sir keir starmer said Jeremy Corbyn will announce tomorrow that a labour governments policy would be for the uk to enter a new Customs Union with the eu after bre