Publics interest in this case, and we wouldnt be here without him, so richard drax. The sun is shining and clearly on the righteous. Justice has been seen to be done. I have a message for our armed forces. Those who serve in thepline have put their lives at risk. Indeed, even Brave Police Officers back here and we remember keith palmer who was killed just the other day all those who serve between us and evil deserve out serve between us and evil deserve our support all the time. And my message to those out there who serve in sucha message to those out there who serve in such a way is you will not. We will fight forjustice to ensure you get home as quickly as you can to your loved ones. I pay tribute, huge tribute to the legal team, the family of the Royal Marines and im am so proud to be standing here today to the Royal Marines. All the Senior Officers who stood by us and there are many and all of you, the press and of course all the Royal Marines who have come down, right around the c
And coming up in the sport on bbc news. A big loss for great britains davis cup team. They are going to be without the injured andy murray for their Quarterfinal Tie against france. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. A royal marine who was sent to prison for killing an injured taliban fighter in afghanistan has been told he will be freed in two weeks. Sergeant Alexander Blackman had his Murder Conviction reduced to manslaughter earlier this month, on the grounds of diminished responsibility. Hes now been sentenced to seven years but has already served three years, which means he will walk free next month. Our correspondent Duncan Kennedy is at the royal courts ofjustice. Extraordinary scenes both inside court and outside court this morning. Dozens and dozens of marines cheering, in tears, and that included Alexander Blackmans wife claire, who spoke on the steps of her relief at the decision by the judges debated rock Alexander Blackman was not in court, he was watching
Also tonight. Joy for supporters of the former royal marine jailed for killing a wounded afghan fighter hell be freed in weeks. This is the moment we have all been fighting hard for. Its hard to believe that this day is finally here. From Cod Liver Oil to gluten free bread the nhs plans to take them off the prescription list. You might have to pay over the counter. The new, hi tech pound coin is in circulation from today but are all Parking Meters ready for them . Coming up in the sport on bbc news, andy murray will miss great britains davis cup quarterfinal against france next month as he recovers from an elbow injury. Good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. The scottish and uk governments look to be on a Collision Course tonight. Within the last hour, the Scottish Parliament has voted for the power to request a second Independence Referendum. But, minutes later, the Scottish Secretary In Westminster rejected the demand until, in his words, the Brexit Process is complete. Tha
That she was determined to use brexit as an opportunity to build a global britain, with new Trade Alliances across the world. Our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg is in Downing Street tonight. She has the latest. In the last few moments number ten has released images of theresa may putting her name to the letter that will formally begin this process. She will go down as the tory occu pa nt of she will go down as the Tory Occupant of the building behind me who pushed the button on the process of extricating ourselves from the institution the European Union, with Which Britain has had such a complex and sometimes tortured relationship with for more than four decades. That institution that has infuriated and inspired this, divided public and inspired this, divided public and political opinion and ultimately been rejected by the decision of the british people. But in the coming yea rs british people. But in the coming years it will notjust be her cou nterpa rts years it will notjust be he
Scottish parliament has voted in favour of making a formal request to the uk government of making a independence referendum. Our top story in the uk britain formally begins the process to exit the european union, what should Asian Companies be looking for . Are we set to the Higher Oil Prices . We will hear from the International Energy agency. Hello. Later today Prime Minister theresa may will be triggering article 50 and that will officially start the process of brexit. Japanese businesses were some of the most vocal against brexit ahead of the referendum last year. Their comments are not surprising considering japan is the biggest asian investor in the uk. And its Companies Account for about 140,000 permanentjobs. Companies account for about 140,000 permanent jobs. Carmakers such Companies Account for about 140,000 permanentjobs. Carmakers such as nissan, toyota and honda are major employers. Theirfactories nissan, toyota and honda are major employers. Their factories make almost ha