political thinking. a relaxed conversation, not a news interrogation with someone who shapes our political thinking about what has shaped theirs. now not since the creation of what used to be called the ministry of fun, rather more boringly these days, it s called the department of digital, culture, media and sport. not since then have we had a secretary of state who is actually claimed to be able to contribute to the culture. not any more, nadine dorries has written 15 novels. she sold more than 2.5 million copies of them. you might think that means that the people in the world of the arts and the media have welcomed her appointment. not a bit of it. many have reacted as if she is a threat to all they stand for. i doubt that s caused her much of a worry, though, because nadine dorries seems to be up for the fight. sometimes with those outside her party, sometimes with those inside it. she says she s someone who owes absolute undying loyalty to her boss, borisjohnson. and she
Its a privilege to work with this extraordinary team. I thank them for their constant work and love of craft. I thank you for the privilege of your time. That wraps up the hour. Andrea mitchell picks up with more news right now. Right now on Andrea Mitchell reports, Robert Menendez and his wife appeared for their arraign money and pleaded not guilty in manhattan on federal Bribery Charges. The senators grip on his seat slips with a growing majority of his democratic colleagues calling for his resignation. Its debate night at the Reagan Library. Seven republican primary candidates try to break away from the pack. The heavy favorite, former president trump, skipping the debate but heading to an event for striking auto workers in michigan. The house and senate remain far apart on a way to avert a Government Shutdown three days from now. Breaking news overseas. Travis king, the american soldier who crossed into north korea in july, is back in u. S. Custody. Officials say happy to be back.
They took it all away from me. Jeremy corbyn says labour would invest an extra £7. 5 billion a year in the Nhs In England with higher taxes on business and high earners. 16 years after a teenage girl disappeared in essex, police spend the day searching a block of garages in thurrock. And we visit the village Football Team in the cotswolds, celebrating their rise to the english football league. And coming up in Sportsday On Bbc News chelsea receive a guard of honour, as the premier League Champions take on watford at stamford bridge. Good evening. The governments Emergency Committee cobra has been in session, considering its response to the global cyber attack, which has affected parts of the Nhs In England and scotland. Some Hospital Trusts are still experiencing problems, but the National Crime agency says fears of a new wave of attacks today have not been realised. Microsoft has said the attack should be treated as a wake up call and the governments been accused of failing to invest
Has died aged 79. He killed five children and teenagers in the 19605. We cross to singapore for the latest business news. Singapore Airlines Earnings are due out later today. It is still a great way to fly. A windy proposition in the philippines, but will the ousting of the Environment Secretary change its target for renewables . Good morning asia and hello world. It is a tuesday. Glad you could join us by Asia Business report. Im rico hizon. It is Southeast Asias Biggest Airline group. But Singapore Airlines is dating increasing competition. Some a nalysts dating increasing competition. Some analysts suggest the carrier might soon go into debt for the first time in more than a decade. So will profits take off or Hit Turbulence this time round . Here is a forecast. I think they will come out with a decent profit when the numbers come out. They have strong cash flow. They have very deep pockets, and very strategic view of what they wa nt to very strategic view of what they want to do in
Is being transformed by a year long festival of arts and culture. Anne marie tasker and kofi smiles report on the highlights. Hello, and welcome to hull, which, for the whole of 2017 is the uks City Of Culture. And this is the Humber Bridge, just the latest location to take part in the 365 Day Celebration of arts and culture. Pulled between stars and asteroids, meteors and satellites. This Stuning Landmark is being turned into a giant musical instrument, taking you on a sonic journey across the humber. And ive been on myjourneys, too, exploring the cultural links between this maritime city and its sister city of reykjavik. I think all this talk about girls not boxing is old fashioned. E we will also find out how womens boxing pioneer barbara buttrck is finally being recognised in her home city. Im annemarie tasker, and im the arts and Culture Correspondent for the bbc here in hull, and this is kofi smiles. Im the face of hull, chosen by bbc to tell the world about the City Of Culture.