I think its a fundamental change and a very important decision. Trustees say its time to end the Toxic Association with slavery. If ive got members of staff who are uncomfortable coming in the building, if there are people, bristolians, and people from further afield who feel that this place isnt for them because of perceived associations, then thats something i cant be doing with. Like other ports around the uk, this city is still struggling to come to terms with the role that it played in the brutality of the slave trade. A period which brought wealth and influence, but which also caused lasting shame. So for some, todays announcement was a pointless attempt to air brush history. For others, its a moral victory. Id look at that and think a disgusting man. He could have been involved in the transportation of my ancestors to a life of hardship. I think its far too pc. I think its ludicrous. I mean, its at colston hall for donkeys years. Thats the brand and thats what we should stick wi
Members of the us senate have been at the white house today to be briefed on the deepening crisis involving north korea. The americans have started installing an anti Missile Defence system in neighbouring south korea in response to the Weapons Programmes being developed by pyongyang. China has accused the us of destabilising the region. But the state Department Said it was still open to negotiations to resolve the crisis. Our North America editor jon sopel reports. This isnt for real but it looks terrifyingly like it. A Live Fire Exercise conducted by 2000 us and south korean troops, just miles from the north korean border at a time of extraordinary tension. Its a show of force, and a show of unity. A Military Exercise with an unmistakable message to the souths unpredictable northern neighbour we want peace, but we are ready for all eventualities. In washington this morning, the head of us Pacific Command put it like this. As President Trump and secretary mattis have made clear, all o
Zooming exports and crumbling classrooms. The paradox of germanys lopsided economy. Plus will iran Stay Open For Business . Conservatives pledge to roll back rouhanis reforms, as companies nervously await next weeks president ial election. Welcome to World Business report. Im Tanya Beckett. Also coming up, playing for big steaks. China agrees to buy us beef as trade talks continue. But first we start in europes economic powerhouse, because in a couple of hours time, germany will release its latest gdp figures. Growth is expected to have accelerated in the first three months of the year, fuelled by Global Demand for the countrys exports, like cars and machinery. But its not all cause for celebration. Let me show you why. Last year, germany clocked up its biggest ever trade surplus. Thats how much more it exports than it imports. At 275 billion germany has one of the biggest Trade Surpluses in the world. Its a source of tension with its neighbours and allies. Look at how much more german
On aggregate to secure their place in the stockholm showpiece, later this month. We are live at manchesters beautiful, glorious, historic Victoria Baths. The pool has been refilled, ready for the first public swim in 2a years. We will have more on the plight of britains glorious historic pools and the fight to save them ina historic pools and the fight to save them in a little while. And matt has them in a little while. And matt has the weather. Good morning. Another dry day. , but for the rest of you there will be the smell of fresh rain in the air and maybe eight thunderstorms later. Dry day for scotland. Good morning. First, our main story. Thousands of weapons have been seized in schools across england and wales. They include swords, axes and airguns. Some of the cases involved children as young as five. Police chiefs said there had been a worrying increase in young people carrying knives. Andy moore reports. Some schools have taken to using metal arches to make sure no weapons are
Is Homecoming Party for the leader, Jeremy Corbyn. People packed into this church, Entertainment Venue plays the Dust Charity Droppings for homelessness. Jeremy corbyn has been addressing hundreds of rallies. The labour party says he has done 100 events, and spoken to 100,000 people over the course of the campaign. A busy day, starting in scotland, coming down the country, rallies in the midlands, north wales, already one rally in london tonight. He will be on stage in the next couple of minutes. To give his last chance to get the message across. Very enthusiastic crowd. This is what we have seen it all the rallies. Hundreds of people turning out to Seejeremy Hundreds of people turning out to see Jeremy Corbyn. Hundreds of people turning out to seeJeremy Corbyn. You would expect these are natural labour supporters. People who would never vote any other way. He has energised them, run an effective campaign, inspiring people. No doubt this campaign has gone better than the labour party o