Les dennis said she was a funny, lovely friend. And click is in las vegas to report on the worlds biggest tech show. Thats in half an hour here on bbc news. Good morning, and welcome to bbc news. Good afternoon, and welcome to bbc news. The African Union has demanded an apology from President Trump after he reportedly used a vulgar and disparaging term to describe nations on the continent. It was apparently made during an Oval Office Meeting on immigration with members of congress. The union, which represents 55 african countries, expressed its shock, dismay and outrage and said the Trump Administration misunderstood africans. 0ur north america correspondent peter bowes reports. It has been an extraordinary week, even by Donald Trumps standards. It ended with a medical, a routine checkup that all president s undergo, and word from mr trumps doctor is that the commander in chief is in excellent health. The past two days have seen the president mired in controversy. As donald trump arriv
A household name on the russ abbot show is described as a huge comedy talent, les dennis said she was a funny, lovely friend. And click is in las vegas to report on the worlds biggest tech show. Thats in half an hour, here on bbc news. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The leader of the liberal democrats, sir vince cable, has warned the government not to agree to bailout the Construction Company carillion with tax payers money. There are fears the firm, which has debts of £1. 5 billion, could collapse after creditors rejected a possible rescue plan. Carillion employs about 20,000 people in the uk and is one of the governments main contractors. Our Business Correspondent joe lynam reports. This is liverpools newest hospital under construction, it will be the biggest single bed hospital in the uk and its being built by carillion. Now theres concern that projects like this could be affected if the company collapses. From prisons to hospitals, to schools and rail, carillion is respo
England batsmen joe root england batsmenjoe root is fit england batsmen joe root is fit to play and tomorrows First One Day International against australia in melbourne after recovering from a viral illness. And the dateline london panel focus on the Iranian Nuclear deal, President Trump, and brexit. Thats in half an hour, here on bbc news. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The leader of the liberal democrats, sir vince cable, has warned the government not to agree to bailout of the Construction Company carillion with taxpayers money. There are fears the firm, which has debts of £1. 5 billion, could collapse after creditors failed to agree a possible rescue plan. Carillion employs about 20,000 people in the uk and is one of the governments main contractors. Our Business Correspondent joe lynam reports. This is liverpools newest hospital under construction. It will be the biggest single bed hospital in the uk and its being built by carillion. Now theres concern that projects like
Welcome to the programme, and a happy new year. Were live until iiam. Dentists have criticised what theyve called the workplace cake culture, saying the sharing of sweet treats in the office is contributing to health problems. Theyve called for a change in 2017. So, is this sensible advice or an attack on the Little Things that make office life a bit more enjoyable . Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning. Use the hashtag victorialive. If you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. A man has been shot dead by police in an operation near the m62 motorway in huddersfield. West Yorkshire Police say the operation last night was pre planned, and that at least one person was arrested, but gave few other details. They say it was not related to terrorism. Another two people were arrested in a related stop in bradford. The independent Police Complaints commission has sent investigators to the scene. Its the fifth Fatal Police Shoo