And the stairs being perfected. And coming up on newswatch. We are devoting the whole programme to an interview with the outgoing director of news and current affairs,James Harding. Join us tonight at 7 45pm here, on bbc news. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Eu leaders have agreed to move brexit talks on to the next phase, which will deal with the future relationship between britain and the eu once britain leaves. Theresa may has called it an important step on the road to a smooth and orderly brexit. But the president of the european council, donald tusk, has warned it will be dramatically difficult to reach a final deal by march 2019. Heres our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg. The men with the message. Part one is done. The European Union is ready to grant the Prime Ministers wish and move on. She was a tough, smart, polite and friendly negotiator. And so we were able to conclude that sufficient progress has been made. To get this far on brexit, there has been some conflict an
Australia will resume 200 runs behind englands first innings total when play gets under way with their skipper steve smith unbeaten on 92. And the four year old boy left alone on his School Minibus before trying to walk home. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Eu leaders have agreed to move brexit talks on to the next phase, which will deal with the future relationship between britain and the eu once britain leaves. Theresa may has called it an important step on the road to a smooth and orderly brexit. But the president of the european council, donald tusk, has warned it will be dramatically difficult to reach a final deal by march 2019. Heres our Political Editor laura kuenssberg. The men with the message. Part one is done. The European Union is ready to grant the Prime Ministers wish and move on. She was a tough, smart, polite and friendly negotiator. And so we were able to conclude that sufficient progress has been made. To get this far on brexit, there has been some conflict and
I cannot say when these negotiations will be concluded. But i dont hope that i will have to have as Early Morning meeting with the british Prime Minister than the one i had last week. Hopefully, with fewer last minute trips to brussels in the middle of the night, the negotiations step up. It has been a slog to get this far, but their words this morning are part of our history now, the official end of the beginning of our departure from the European Union. It has taken time, but at last, the governments negotiating team can crack on with initial talks about how we do business in future, and vitally, the transition a couple of years after brexit itself. The uk and the eu have shown what can be achieved by commitment and perseverance on both sides. Im pleased that its been agreed we should make rapid progress on an implementation period, which will give certainty to businesses and individuals. The eus brokers believe the cabinet at home must bury their differences, though, to give a clear
Of the Invictus Games for Wounded Service personnel. And helen has the weather. Good morning. It may be a little grey and damp first thing but for many it is a brightening picture today with a lot of dry weather. I will have all of the details for today and the rest of the weekend in around 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. European leaders have given a guarded welcome to Theresa Mays Brexit proposals which she hopes will pave the way for future negotiations. Brexit secretary, david davis will begin fresh talks with eu leaders on monday. The Prime Minister wants to secure a two year transition period which means we wont technically break away from the eu until 2021. Heres our political correspondent, leila nathoo. Theresa may came here to florence to try to unblock the brexit negotiations. With warm words about an Exciting Partnership ahead, a pledge to honour writtens commitments to the current eu budget and promises to guarantee the rights of eu citizens in the uk, she
As a major dam threatens to burst. As the minicab service uber says it plans to appeal against a decision to strip it of its licence to operate in london, well speak to one of the companys top executives. Buysin buys in sport, one of the big rivalries, but it has recently been one sided, can rangers get the better celtic in lunchtime showdown . And cana better celtic in lunchtime showdown . And can a bit of lumberjack skills help create a new World Champion, we will look at how hughie fury is preparing for tonights big fight. And helen has the weather. And helen has the weather. A little bit grey and damp first thing, but for many a brightening picture with a lot of dry weather on offer, but all the details for the weekend in around 15 minutes. Good morning, first our main story. European leaders have given a guarded welcome to Theresa Mays Brexit proposals which she hopes will pave the way for future negotiations. Brexit secretary david davis will begin fresh talks with eu leaders on