Round the world challenge. Holding off a late challenge from britains alex thomson. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. Theresa may has outlined her vision of a truly Global Britain during an address to Business Leaders at the World Economic forum in davos. The Prime Minister said the uk was facing a period of momentous change and must forge a new role in the world. She said the road ahead would be uncertain at times but britain sought to become even more global and internationalist. And mrs may had a warning for bosses whose companies have a global reach, telling them not to forget their responsibilities to communities. Our Business Editor simon jack sent this report. Voiceover theresa may stepped out to face the global elite she has been so scathing about. And audience she acknowledged was still struggling to understand the referendum result. I know that this, and the other reasons britain took such a decision is not always well understood internationally. Particularly
She said in the eyes of many, the wealthy appeared to be playing by a different set of rules and extremists were seeking to exploit these fears. Addressing leaders at the World Economic forum in davos, swizerland, the Prime Minister said the uk was facing a period of momentous change and must forge a new role in the world. Our Business Editor simonjack has the story. Theresa may stepped out to face the global elite she has been so scathing about. An audience she acknowledged was still struggling to understand the referendum result. I know that this, and the other reasons britain took such a decision, is not always well understood internationally. Particularly among our friends and allies in europe. Some of our European Partners feel that we have turned our back on them, and i know that many fear what our decision means for the future of the eu itself. But she reassured them it was about taking back control rather than turning our back and said the uk remained a faithful partner. Britai
Dozens are missing, feared dead, after an avalanche engulfed a hotel for skiers in central italy. And a french win in record time in the Vendee Globe Race one of the Worlds Toughest sporting challenges. And coming up in Sportsday On Bbc News another Series Defeat for englands cricketers in india, as they lose by 15 runs in the second one dayer. Good evening. Donald trump is in Washington Dc tonight, on the eve of his inauguration as 45th president of the United States. The ceremony, on capitol hill, is expected to draw Hundreds Of Thousands of spectators to the nations capital, as mr trump takes the oath of office, before taking up residence at the white house. His Vice President , mike pence, said today that the Transition Team had been working flat out to ensure theyd be ready to implement mr trumps policies. Our North America Editorjon Sopel is in washington tonight. Thank you, and washington this evening is a city in a city undergoing profound change. Tonight, the obama is well spe
Welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning what do you want from a Trump Presidency . He says he will make America Great again. He dominates oui America Great again. He dominates our programme today. Do get in touch. Use the hashtag victorialive and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Hes just hours away from the worlds most powerfuljob. This afternoon, at 5pm uk time, donald trump will be sworn in as 45th President of the United States. Last night, in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial, the Billionaire Businessman, who Beat The Odds to win novembers election, told the crowd that he will unify the country and give a voice to people who have been forgotten. Our washington Correspondent Laura Bicker has more. Marching band plays. This is a musical Warmup Act For One of the greatest political shows on earth. And centre stage for this welcome concert is its star. This is a first lo
Britain two men in the fourth round of a grand slam for the First Time Since 2002. Good morning. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. Hes just hours away from becoming the most powerful person in the world. Donald trump will be sworn in as the 45th president of the United States at five oclock this afternoon uk time, signalling possibly the most radical change in the Us Government in modern times. Last night in the shadow of the Lincoln Memorial the Billionaire Businessman told the crowd that he will unify the country and give a voice to people who have been forgotten. Our washington Correspondent Laura Bicker has more. Marching band plays. This is A Musical Warm Up Act for one of the greatest political shows on earth. And centre stage for this welcome concert is its star. This is a first look at Donald Trumps inauguration crowds, his chance to address those who put him in office. The polls started going up, up, up, but they didnt want to give us credit, because they forgot about a lot of us.