Country at the moment, and for the remainder of this week, it looks as though its going to be windy, with gales at times. This is the story and this is why it looks so bleak. There is a lot of cloud and the rain is sweeping from west to east eddies and once that clears away its going to be replaced by more. But this time it will be the strength of the wind. This is storm eleanor and on its southern flank we are likely to see gusts of up to 80mph through the night to night. Probably Clearing Northern ireland around midnight, heading towards a southern scotland and north west england and north wales. 80mph is enough to cause disruption. The strong bit of the winds easing to the east of the pennines as we go through the morning. For the far north of scotla nd morning. For the far north of scotland tomorrow morning, slightly lighter winds and a colder start, a little frost around as well. Into northern ireland, southern scotland, north west england, we are still likely to see gusts of 40mp
Medias emotional demands as they move from primary to secondary school, englands childrens commissioner says. The leader of the council in windsor calls for police to take action against what he called aggressive begging before the Royal Wedding in may. And Britains Andy Murray pulls out of the Australian Open after failing to recover from an ongoing hip injury. He hasnt played a competitive match since wimbledon. Good morning and welcome to bbc news. Lawyers for President Trump have threatened legal action against his former chief strategist. They have threatened mr bannon with legal action for speaking to a book donald trump. Mr bannon was quoted as described donald junior as truce nous for meeting russians during the campaign, mrtrump meeting russians during the campaign, mr trump responded accusing his former strategist of losing his mind after he lost his job at the white house. They were once as thick as thieves. Steve bannon helped to shape the America First campaign that electe
As they move from primary to secondary school, englands childrens commissioner says. The leader of the council in windsor calls for police to take action against what he called aggressive begging before the Royal Wedding in may. And Britains Andy Murray withdraws from the Australian Open after failing to recover from an ongoing hip injury. He hasnt played a competitive match since wimbledon. Donald trumps lawyers have threatened his former chief of staff steve bannon with legal action for speaking about his time on the Election Campaign to the author of an explosive new book about the president. The book by the journalist Michael Wolff makes many bold claims including that donald trump was unprepared for the job and his wife melania cried when he won the race to the white house. Mr bannon was quoted as describing the president s son donald junior as treasonous and unpatriotic for meeting russians during the campaign. Mr trump hit back, accusing his former strategist of losing his mind,
And you can be part of the conversation. Today, were asking if youve lost trust in social media to provide your news. And if so, who do you trust now . Tell us what you think. Just use the hashtag bbcthebriefing. The us senate has agreed to postpone a vote on ending the shutdown until later on monday. Having watched politicians from both sides making their attempts at a deal, we were expecting a vote in the next hour or so. But then came this the adjournment until noon on monday, meaning the federal government will remain closed as the working week begins. David willis is our washington correspondent. Welcome. What happened . Why couldnt they reach a deal . They have been talking over the weekend, particularly today, sunday, as it is here, and they have, it would seem, moved a little closer to some sort of agreement, even though which look on alls all of ranjit you like to the democrats was rejected. It is a confession of sorts. It does at least recognised the democrats desire, indeed
Brief you on all you need to know on global news, business and sport. And you can be part of the conversation. Weve been tracking events in davos all week. Is it a critical way for World Leaders to get their messages out . Or hot airfor a cold climate . Theres a question. Tell us what you think. Just use the hashtag bbc the briefing. Donald trump will deliver his keynote speech at the World Economic forum in davos later. The us president has already made his presence known at the gathering of World Leaders, offering better trade deals and inviting big business to invest in america. Mr trump has also threatened to stop aid for the palestinians unless they take part in peace talks with israel. Our north america correspondent peter bowes reports. Unfamiliar territory the donald trump. Arriving in davos amidst a world wind of expectation. Whirl wind. The first us president to show up since bill clinton 18 yea rs to show up since bill clinton 18 years ago. But mr trump, a salesman in chief,