Coming up in the next half hour the government sets out its brexit policy paper. The Transport Secretary says expanding heathrow will be good for britain post brexit. And, as mps debate alcohol harm, a former Minister Talks about growing up as the son of an alcoholic. I know what its like to feel that cold nausea when you find the empty bottles hidden around the house. But first, the government has published its 75 page brexit policy document, laying out what its objectives are in the forthcoming negotiations on extracting the uk from the european union. The principles were contained in the Prime Ministers keynote speech last month, so there were few surprises. The Secretary Of State, david davis, said it confirmed the Prime Ministers vision of an independent, truly global uk. The government recognised the need for clarity and certainty. The white paper also sets out we will take control of our own laws so they are made in london, edinburgh, cardiffand belfast, and ensure that we will
The governments decision to build a third runway at Heathrow Airport is ruled unlawful by the court of appeal. Green campaigners have celebrated the ruling but Business Leaders say the runway is essential for the uks future success. Well, its a fantastic result for friends of the earth and plan b and for the climate. I mean, this is a great day for anybody who is concerned about Climate Change. Whats needed now is for the Prime Minister and the secretary of state to show a little bit of leadership and say, we want to get on and build it. Heathrow airport will appeal, but the government says it will not contest the ruling. Well bring you all the latest. Also this lunchtime the uk threatens to walk away from post brexit trade talks with the eu, if theres no progress byjune. Two more cases of coronavirus are confirmed in england. Both are being treated at specialist centres. And ten more days of difficult conditions are predicted by police for parts of the midlands hit by flooding. And co
Despite pressure to toughen the restrictions over christmas mixing theres to be no formal change to the relaxation of covid rules. This is bbc news with the latest the Prime Minister says hell stick to the rules allowing households headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. To meet over the five day festive window but issues stronger guidance to families. Sterner warnings about the dangers of christmas socialising will be we do think its absolutely vital issued by the four uk nations later that people should at this very, but the rules allowing three households to meet are expected to remain. Very tricky time, exercise a high its not for government to tell people exactly degree of personal responsibility. How to handle the situation, but it is to offer them clear guidance. Here we go again, mr speaker, ignoring the medical advice, last orders in london as it moves and we know where that leads because weve seen what happened to tougher tier 3 restrictions in the last nine mon
The governments decision to build a third runway at Heathrow Airport is ruled unlawful by the court of appeal. Reports that at least 3a turkish soldiers have been killed by syrian airstirkes as Government Forces close in on the rebel held province of idlib. Ten more days of difficult conditions are predicted for parts of yorkshire and the West Midlands already hit by flooding. And at 11 30pm, we will be taking an in depth look at the papers with our reviewers, lance price and jo anne nadler. Stay with us for that. Good evening. Welcome to bbc news. Three more people have tested positive in the uk for coronavirus, with Northern Ireland confirming its first case tonight. All of them were infected after travelling to italy or tenerife. They are now being treated at specialist nhs infection centres. To date, more than 7,500 people in the uk have been tested for the virus. 16 were positive. Eight of them have now been discharged from hospital. But, with more cases expected to emerge, the go
On Global Markets amid fears about the Economic Impact the virus could have. Also tonight. Plans for another runway at Heathrow Airport are in disarray after a court says they are unlawful. Reports that at least 3a turkish soldiers have been killed by syrian airstirkes as Government Forces close in on the rebel held province of idlib. Another storm on its way this weekend flood hit communitites on the river severn are told to brace for ten more days of disruption. The pull of having a great team in a great city, i mean, thats tempting for most people. And we talk to David Beckham about owning his first Football Club in america ahead of his teams first match this weekend. Coming up on sportsday on bbc news. Four british sides were in action in the Europa League tonight, and wolves made it through to the last 16 despite this miss. Good evening. Three more people have tested positive in the uk for coronavirus with Northern Ireland confirming its first case tonight. All of them were infect