Our look at the day at westminster. Our top stories the Foreign Secretary says all british Passport Holders will be able to travel to the United States, despite President Trumps travel ban. This Executive Order will make no difference to any british passport holder, irrespective of their country of birth or whether they hold another passport. But despite borisjohnson describing the policy as wrong, Opposition Mps say hes not going far enough reacting to the policy. This order was signed on Holocaust Memorial day. For the sake of history, for heavens sake, have the guts to speak out. Also tonight concerns the closure Ofjobcentre Plus buildings may not take into account local issues. Can my honourable friend assure me that those who have put forward the proposals have indeed visited places such as the Calder Valley to understand the demographics and geography, or have theyjust sat in their offices in whitehall using google maps . The Foreign Secretary has told the commons that President
Anna im anna edwards. Its 6 00 here in london. 7 00 if youre watching in paris or berlin right now. Lets dig into the basf numbers, the German Chemicals business. Adjusted earnings before interest an tax 1. 18 billion. That against an estimate of 1. 16 billion, in line or a touch ahead of that estimate. Q4 sales coming in above the estimate of 14. 1 billion. Theyre proposing a dividend of three euros per share. They say 2017 will be slightly higher. The estimate has been 7. 24 billion for that number. Well get more details as we go through the earnings release. Well be speaking to management of basf. Lots to talk about with chemicals an the agriculture business. Lets also get to some other things coming up in the show. The French Defense business is reporting numbers, theyre reporting number this is morning. They see adjusted renews rising 3 in 2017, thats the guidance part of things. The 2017 adjusted 1. 804 billion and theyre paying a dividend of 1. 52 a share, the divedebbed up by 1
Has told this programme that eu Member Countires have so far been discplined and prevented from making any meaningful Pre Negotiations with the uk. He also confirmed it would not be possible to agree all of the issues during the two year negotiation period, and he foresaw the distinc possibility of political and economic turbulence. Well hear his interview with our diplomatic editor mark urban in full in a moment, but first, to our Political Editor nick watt. What are you hearing tonight . Snp sources said that theresa may told Nicola Sturgeon that the uk government is confident they can do an overall deal within 18 months. So it means the future trading relationship. Number ten doesnt believe the future trading relationship can be done and dusted them, it will need what it described as an implementation phase. But it shows that the uk is accepting the timetable by the eu, which is a greek it by the autumn of 2018 so it can be fully ratified. But the eu Chief Negotiator is saying, if y
For brexit negotiations, arguing for a phased approach to the talks. The president of the European Council, donald tusk, insisted the first stage would concentrate on the uks divorce from the union and only when there was sufficient progress would the talks move on. The government had said it wants to discuss its separation and a Future Trade Deal at the same time. Donald tusk appeared to concede that Talks On Trade could begin before the divorce settlement was agreed and said that the European Council will monitor progress closely and determine when sufficient progress has been achieved to allow negotiations to proceed to the next phase. There was a warm tone on a possible future relationship with the document stating that although the uks relationship with the eu. Cannot offer the same benefits as union membership, strong and constructive ties will remain in both sides interest and should encompass more than just trade. But one phrase in the document is likely to cause considerable c
On tonights pbs newshour. Major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by bnsf railway. And with the ongoing support of these institutions this program was made possible by the corporation for public broadcasting. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Woodruff voting is in the news across europe today, starting with a surprise announcement from london british Prime Minister theresa may called for an early election, in june, instead of waiting until 2020. Speaking outside her official residence, may said she is asking to move up the vote to strengthen her hand in negotiating britains exit from the european union. Division in westminster will risk our ability to make a success of brexit, and it will cause damaging uncertainty and instability to the country. So we need a general election, and we need one now, because we have at this moment a oneoff chance to get this done. Woodruff we will take a closer look at the implications of mays move, la