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Welcome to bbc news. Henry bolton has insisted he will not quit as leader of ukip despite a string of resignations of senior members. 12 people, including the deputy leader, have stepped down from their roles in protest against his leadership, which follows a vote of no confidence from ukips National Executive committee. Mr bolton, under pressure since his ex girlfriend sent a string of offensive texts, says he also plans to drain the swamp of malcontents in the party. Our Political Corresponden...

To kill muslims. The 8 Year Old Girl stabbed to death in her home. A man understood to be herfather has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The head of the army warns that britains military may struggle to respond to future threats without more money. And another Royal Wedding at windsor this year. Princess eugenie is engaged to her long term boyfriend jack brooksbank. Coming up on sportsday on bbc news. Northern ireland boss Michael Oneill turns down the chance to become the new man...

Is over, for now at least. It lasted three days and kept hundreds of thousands of federal workers at home today. Its over because the senate has agreed to a short term spending bill. President donald trump has responded to the deal via his press secretary, sarah sanders. Were pleased to see senator schumer accept the deal that President Trump put on the deal from the beginning. A statement from the president of the United States that i quote, im pleased that democrats have come to their senses a...

A report from syria, where the people of Eastern Ghouta have suffered more bombardment, as the un meets again to discuss what to do. Henry bolton refuses to step down as ukip leader, despite the resignations of 12 senior members of the party. And Alexis Sanchez has completed his move to Manchester United from arsenal. Hes likely to be the highest paid player in the premier league. And coming up in sportsday, on bbc news could liverpool come from behind at swansea to keep up their tilt on a place...

But not for long. Congress has approved a temporary spending measure to fund the federal government, ending an acrimonious debate and a three day shutdown. It will be signed by President Trump later to allow government to function for another two and a half weeks. Laura trevelyan reports from washington. The motion is agreed to. This was the moment the impasse was broken and the way cleared for the government to re open. The scene in the senate was the result of behind closed doors negotiations ...

Business news live from singapore. In his first trade move against asia, donald trump slabs tariffs on solar panels and washing machines and the indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi willjoin the worlds political and Business Elite at davosin political and Business Elite at davos in switzerland this week, but what does he want out of this gathering . Good morning, asia, hello, world, but i glad you could join us. Hes talked about it for a while but as part of his America First trade policy us Pres...

Cope as winter keeps piling on the pressure. One in three young women in the uk is avoiding smear tests for Cervical Cancer, because of issues with body image. Good evening and welcome to bbc news. Henry bolton has insisted he will not quit as leader of ukip, despite a string of resignations of senior members. The local government, education, trade and immigration spokesmen have all resigned, along with the deputy leader and assistant deputy leader. The 12 resignations come after the National Ex...

The prosecution says he was trying to kill as many people as possible in an act of terrorism, as Daniel Sandford reports. The pandemonium on a summer night in north london after a large box van smashed into a crowd of worshippers at speed, leaving them strewn across the pavement, some with life changing injuries, and leaving 51 year old makram ali dead. Today, his family were at Woolwich Crown court to watch as 48 year old Darren Osborne from cardiff went on trial. Jonathan rees qc for the prose...

No gender bias. After british combat troops left. Of black footballers. Jurgen klopp avoid his first Consecutive Premier League defeat . Good evening. They handled the case. Which cleared him was disclosed. Blame for the trials collapse. Are across the criminal justice system. Our special correspondent lucy manning reports. Meeting his solicitor. Apologising to him. Was charged with rape. I am sorry. Im sorry this happened. Information was not identified at an early stage of the investigation. T...

And welcome to bbc news. Off after brexit. And all show a reduction in growth. Forecasts by Civil Servants were always wrong. Our deputy political editor, john pienaar reports. Are you still in control of your party, Prime Minister . That nagging question again. Meeting the leader of estonia. But britain is leaving the eu. Theresa may says the uk wont lose out when it does. About her future and britains after brexit. Economy might be held back. Are we poorer as a result of brexit . By the news w...