Lying to the fbi about his contacts with the russian government. The president s comments have turned the focus back to the Ongoing Investigation just hours after what most agree is the first big legislative achievement of his presidency. His fellow republicans in the senate have pushed through a sweeping tax bill, which promises a sharp cut in corporate taxation, plus cuts for many including some the richest people in america. Laura bicker reports from washington. Finally donald trump is on course for a much needed win. It looks like he will claim a victory on tax reform. We passed the largest tax cuts in this countrys history along with many other things. The vote was close. The arm twisting continued until dawn. There were so many last minute changes to the bill that senators had to scribble them in the margins. Democrats say the package will benefit big business and the wealthy. Republicans believe it will slash Corporation Taxes and help the middle classes. For republicans and the
With chris mason and katherine downes. A new drive to help children and young people with Mental Health problems. Ministers want faster access to treatment and specialist support in schools and colleges. Good morning, its sunday the 3rd of december. Also this morning the governments entire social Mobility Commission resigns in protest at what it says is a lack of progress towards a fairer britain. Bolstering the blue belt. More stretches of the british coastline get special status to help protect vulnerable wildlife and habitats. In sport, well have the latest from the ashes overnight. England are into the tailenders but australia are still building a big score on day two in adelaide. And darren has the weather. Hello, good morning. A lot of this damp and drizzly weather will clear away this morning, allowing skies to brighten, a bit more sunshine around as well, but tonight could turn a bit colder. Join me laterfor all the details. Good morning. First, our main story. Children will be
News, one hundred women takes a look at the issue of harassment on public transport. Good morning, and welcome to bbc news. All four Board Members of the governments social Mobility Commission have stood down in protest at what they say is a lack of progress towards a fairer britain. Ex labour minister alan milburn, who chairs the commission, said he had little hope the current government could make the necessary progress, downing street insists it is working to provide opportunities for all. Heres our political correspondent, alex forsyth. When theresa may became Prime Minister she stood in downing street and made a promise. The government i lead will be driven, not by the interests of the privileged few, but by yours. When it comes to opportunity, we wont entrench the advantages of the fortunate few. We will do everything we can to help anybody, whatever your background, to go as far as your talents will take you. But the governments Senior Adviser in improving social mobility has no
And australia are taking control in adelaide theyve declared on 410 8 and put england into bat under the floodlights. It had all started so well for england on day two of the second test. Stuart broad trapped Peter Handscomb lbw in the first over of the day. But, wickets were few and far between. A century from shaun marsh took australia past 400. And with twilight coming and the hope that the ball would swing under the lights the aussies declared. England are batting and still have more than an hour to go before the end of day two. Australia are well on top and favourites to go two up in the five match series. Ben stokes is back in action. Dont get too excited though, hes not in adelaide but in new zealand where his much anticipated return to cricket with the bat was disappointingly brief for canterbury. He was dismissed forjust two runs. The all rounder, whos suspended pending a Police Investigation for an alleged assault, didnt take any wickets either. And if you think it might be d
Good evening and welcome to bbc news. The Us National Government has officially shut down after senators failed to agree a stop gap budget. It follows a bitter row between President Trumps republicans and the opposition democrats over immigration and border security. Senators are tonight trying to broker a deal to get the Us Government working again. It comes as thousands of women joined protest marches across the country on the First Anniversary of President Trumps inauguration. David willis reports from washington. Marking the First Anniversary of President Trumps inauguration, protesters took to the streets here in washington and across the country, as the government of the largest economy in the world went into shutdown. The yays are 50, and the nays are 49. Last night, a stopgap funding measure came up ten votes short. That after the democrat leader in the senate, chuck schumer, met with President Trump at the white house. Progress was made, he said, before the dealmaker in chief