Hours clinging to his board, describes the moment a Helicopter Crew spotted him. In the end they saved my life. I cant thank them enough. President trump celebrates at the white house, after republicans help him take the First Step Towards scrapping Barack Obamas Flagship Health plan. This is a repeal and a replace of obamacare, make no mistake about it. We never had rows. And National Treasures alan bennett and Nicholas Hytner tell us How Theirfriendship has fuelled theatrical success. And coming up in sportsday on bbc news. Could Manchester United finally find a way past the celta vigo goalkeeper in the first leg of their Europa League semifinal in spain . Good evening. After nearly 70 years in the public eye, the duke of edinburgh has decided to retire from royal duties from august. Buckingham palace said that Prince Philip, wholl be 96 next month, has the full support of the queen. She will continue with all her engagements. The announcement has prompted tributes from the public an
Has hope. Well tell you what his victory means for us in the uk. And these are some of the 82 freed Chibok Schoogirls whove been hello. Welcome to the programme, this morning let us know youre experience of giving birth in a Maternity Unit and also your experience if you work in one. Our Excluisve Investigation on errors recorded in Maternity Units at quarter past 9. Use the Hashtag Victoria Live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. Frances new president elect, Emmanuel Macron, has promised to heal the countrys divisions, following his resounding victory over the far right leader, Marine Le Pen. The pro european candidate secured 66 percent of the vote in yesterdays election and atjust 39, he will become the countrys youngest ever president. Addressing thousands of supporters in paris last night, he said he respected those who backed ms le pen, and would reach out to them. Our europe correspondent, Damian Grammaticas was at the macron
The uk government says therell be no return to a hard border with ireland. A trillion dollar problem. Later today, the us, canada and mexico will sit down to renegotiate the nafta free trade agreement. Welcome to World Business report. Im ben bland. The British Government has unveiled its second brexit position paper, ahead of the third round of negotiations planned in brussels at the end of this month. This time, its about minimising disruption at the irish border. Under one option the government has proposed, thered be no Customs Border at all between the uk and ireland. This would enable goods to flow freely between Northern Ireland and ireland. mix screen 2 the paper also highlights protecting the paper also highlights protecting the Common Travel Area and associated rights for uk and irish citizens. Thanks to the current arrangement, people can move freely between Northern Ireland, the republic and the rest of the uk without passport checks. The centre for cross border studies est
Family businesses. I am looking at the challenges you might face when you go into business with your family. In sport, theres a dream european debut for liverpools teenage defender Trent Alexander boult, as this free kick for his boyhood club helps put his side on the brink of qualifying for the group stage of the Champions League. What makes Boys And Girls different . Pretty lipstick, dresses, love hearts. Well meet the doctor who says stripping away Gender Stereotypes can change the way our children think. And carol has the weather. Good morning. Wet and windy in the west. That weather slowly moving east through the course of the day. In central, southern and eastern england, it should stay dry with some pleasant spells and stay dry in the sunshine. More in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. The largest warship ever built for the royal navy will arrive at its new home in portsmouth for the first time this morning. Hms Queen Elizabeth cost Three Billion pounds and weighs
Craig. He ended months of speculation after confirming he will be returning to the role of 007. What does it mean for the most successful movie franchise . Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until am this morning. Health inspectors have criticised an nhs trust being investigated over a number of baby deaths, saying it still has not improved enough. Well be speaking to a father whose daughter died while under the care of shrewsbury and Telford Hospital. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the Hashtag Victoria Live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. The government says it wants to maintain a seamless border between Northern Ireland and the irish republic after the uk leaves the eu so that people and goods can continue to move across freely. A Paper Setting out britains negotiatating position being published today rejects what it calls the Hard Borders Of The Past. Lets get more from our irelan