Soon after setting sail for dover. And bt sport are to pay £1. 2 billion to carry on showing the Champions League and Europa League until 2021. The new deal ends the Highlights Shows On Terrestrial Tv. Good morning. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. The uk factories at Ellesmere Port and luton employee. The new owners met government and unions last week and provided insurance that existing Production Commitments would be honoured at Ellesmere Port until 2020 and luton for some years beyond that but the combined company will have 2a factories in europe and some say that is too many. Its one of the biggest deals in the car making sector. British and german Brands Vauxhall and opel are to merge with the french brands peugeot and citroen. Together they will make a company which is the second largest automotive player in europe. Today, the bosses of General Motors and psa welcomed the £1. 9 billion deal and stressed their commitments to vauxhall and opel at least until 2020. After that it was
But refuses to stand aside. His party seems to be stuck with him now that alain juppe has party seems to be stuck with him now that alainjuppe has ruled himself out. And peugeot buys the failing arm of gm motors. What happens tojobs in the uk . It has taken the white house above to produce its new revised travel order. This one will come into play in ten days and wouldnt wean a temporary freeze on visas from people travelling from these six predominantly muslim countries. It also places a 120 day freeze on refugee arrivals. Iraq has been removed from the list. Syrian refugees, green card holders and visa holders are exempt. 0n the decision to exempt iraq, here is rex tillerson. Iraq is an important ally in the fight to defeat isis, with their brave soldiers fighting in close Co Ordination with americas men and women in uniform. This intense review over the past month identified multiple Security Measures that the State Department and the government of iraq will be implementing to achie
The Department Ofjustice believes that this Executive Order, just as the First Executive order, is a lawful and proper exercise of president ial authority. A zoo in cumbria, where nearly 500 animals have died, has been ordered to close. In china, the government takes action against old, polluting vehicles. It says it will make the skies blue again. And 30 years after the zeebrugge ferry disaster, relatives, survivors and rescuers return to remember the 193 people who lost their lives. And coming up in Sportsday On Bbc News chelsea are in action at west ham, as they look to restore their ten point lead at the top of the Premier League. Good evening. Trade Union Leaders have demanded assurances about the future of thousands of jobs at vauxhalls two car plants in the uk, at luton and Ellesmere Port. Vauxhall has been sold by General Motors to the french car manufacturer, psa, which owns peugeot and citroen. Ministers say they are cautiously optimistic about the future but it all depends o
The main news from westminster. Fears over job losses after the sale of vauxhall to a french car manufacturer. Our Employment Laws make it easier to sack workers in the uk compared to those who work in france and germany which puts them at an immediate disadvantage. Advice for the Culture Secretary after she raises concerns about a Takeover Of Sky By 21st fox. A Successful Company that should not be persecuted a Successful Company that should not be persecuted because the left doesnt like it. Office dress codes for women such as high heels have objected and ridiculed. Working in flat shoes does not make me reach for the smelling salts. I imagine clients will be spectacularly unbothered by the heel height of anyone in attendance. The House Of Commons was today dominated by two begged business deals, the first the sale of vauxhall. General motors is selling its american arm for £1. 9 billion. European arm. The buyer is a french firm, psa, which owns peugeot. They have promised to Return
Children are losing interest in exercise from as early as seven years old. In sport could there be two titles for chelsea this season . The premier League Leaders are through to the semi finals of the fa cup, after beating Manchester United. Also this morning do you recognise this famous face . It is fascinating seeing the faces of people as i walk down the street. She was a big part of one of our favourite childrens tv shows. You may have guessed where she is from but we will reveal it later. It is not as cold today as it was yesterday. Today will be cloudy as well but there will be sunny breaks and in the sunshine it will feel quite mild for of year. In the north of scotland we have gales, severe gales and heavy wintry showers. More details on about 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Parliament has passed the brexit bill, paving the way for the uk to begin the formal process of leaving the European Union. Meanwhile, it looks like theresa may will reject Nicola Sturgeons