The European Court ofjustice decides that the taxi hailing app, uber, should legally be considered a transport company. It means that the firm should be subjected to tighter eu regulation in the countries in which it operates. And we are spending more on ourFurry Friends operates. And we are spending more on our Furry Friends at christmas than ever before, with clothes and toys for pets. Good morning. Its wednesday 20th december. Im annita mcveigh. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The metropolitan police is launching a review of all current sex offence investigations, after the collapse of a second rape case in a week. The prosecutions were halted because of the late disclosure of evidence. Scotland yard confirmed the same officer was involved in both investigations. In the last hour, the metropolitan police have said around 30 cases that are about to go to trial will be reviewed with the crown prosecution service. I think it is important to draw a distinction between the two reviews. The
Mccabe has resigned. Donald trump has often criticised by dangerous driving. Than 200 terror offences. Also coming up no more towels on sun loungers. A scheme to book in advance. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. March 2019 is when we are set to leave the european union. During the transition period. Even though it wont have any Voting Rights after next march. As they can now. When the transition period ends. Agreement there were differences on specific details. Heres our europe editor, katya adler. Brexit is back on the brussels agenda. After a longish winter break. Guidelines for the transition phase to follow immediately after brexit. Aware of political volatility back in london. Do you worry about the fragility of the uk government . Though clearly not keen to talk about it. In there to agree eu guidelines for transition negotiations. Contrast to what they know is going on in the uk. The transition period, at least. Its pretty clear. To do deals outside. Over our destiny in ter