Saturday. Of those nearly 500 were confirmed in the capital. The metropolitan government plans to raise the coronavirus alert to its highest level on thursday, but its unclear how that will directly affect residents. Translator im a little scare d but i have no choice bu to go out. There are things i need to do. Im worried. Translator im trying to stay home as much as possible. I especlly avoid crowded places. The northern prefecture has also seen numbers soar reporting around 20 cases over the past ten days. Residents are being urged to avoid travel to or from the capital. Officials are also asking residents to avoid nonessential outings. Translator its inevitable but strict measures are being tak taken. Translator i also think each of us needs to Pay Attention to necessary preventive measures. Experts are concerned about the spread of cluster infections outside of entertainment districts and workplaces. They say grouped infections are being identified in rural areas, medical institut
Also in the programme who will be the next governor of the bank of england . Andrew bailey has emerged as the favourite. And legislators in the us have approved a new trade agreement with mexico and canada to replace the north america Free Trade Agreement. And working with businesses to confront stereotyping at work and in society. How one man is challenging the narrative surrounding black men, through his photography. And you can get in touch with us about anything on the programme. Let us know what you think just use the hashtag bbcworklife. A warm welcome to our new business show. We start with brexit, because today a crucial period for british and european businesses begins as the uk takes a major step towards leaving the eu. The Withdrawal Agreement negotiated between borisjohnsons government and brussels goes before parliament with a vote expected later. And given his large majority, its expected to get through without many changes. Under the agreement, britain is due to formally
President donald trump implies his country wont introduce new tariffs on chinese goods this sunday but is the u. S. China trade dispute any nearer to being resolved to talk to our financial correspondent in france and. I want to get in this is a business live from berlin welcome. So far as john says conservatives have won a crushing majority of seats in the u. K. General election paving the way for the country to leave the European Union on january the 31st in an Election Campaign that was dominated by the brics a question johnsons vow to leave the e. U. Under the terms of the withdrawal bill already negotiated with the e. U. Struck a chord with. The conservatives are expected to finish with a house of commons majority of more than 70 seats after the labor party suffered huge losses across the country. And the british pound has dramatically surged in value overnight. With investors clearly she is by the clear Election Results after an exit poll released on thursday night projected a cl
Wont introduce new targets on chinese goods exists on dec. I want to get jones and this is a business live from berlin. Boris johnsons conservatives have won a crushing majority of seats in the u. K. General election paving the way for the country to leave the European Union on the 31st of january in an Election Campaign that was dominated by the breaks of question johnsons a valve to leave the e. U. And under the withdrawal bill thats already been negotiated struck a chord with voters the conservatives are expected to finish with a house of commons majority of them 70 seats out of the labor Party Something huge losses across the country. Plan to cause the british pound has dramatically surged in value overnight region its highest level since may 28th in stock markets also op so for more ive got my colleague here with me in the studio of a solid one from d. W. Business up on the 1st of all i mean Boris Johnsons a big Campaign Promise was get bricks it done is bricks it going to get don
The United States through constructive dialogue we always insist that consultations must be based on the principles of equality and Mutual Respect an agreement must be neutral and beneficial hooley. Should the agreement be ratified to the chinese will avoid further levies on 160000000000. 00 worth of exports to the us the us is also set to lower tariffs already in place. According to media reports for its part beijing has promised to import more Agricultural Products from the u. S. It also says it will grant u. S. Companies easy access to Chinese Markets and introduce tougher regulations to protect intellectual property. So is the deal closed. On markets taking to twitter message by donald trump sirius. Well it may be friday the 13th but there was no bad luck at the bourses today global stocks so its just on the media news that trump has signed off on the deal and major indexes here in asia closed up between one and 3 percent today i mean generally investors are just happy that theres