Welcome to bbc news. This might have been the day when theresa may and the eu could signal that there was enough progress in brexit talks to start moving on to the next stage. But it wasnt to be. The main obstacle is what to do about the border between Northern Ireland and the republic. Earlier today, it seemed the issue of the border had been resolved. But the dup in belfast objected to any suggestion that Northern Ireland could be treated differently to the rest of the uk. Irelands Prime Minister accused theresa may of backing away from an agreement. Our Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg is in brussels and sent this report. Here to reveal the deal, or was it slipping away . The Prime Minister didnt exactly look delighted, but after weeks of trying to grip a deal, it seemed it was on. Shed only parked up for lunch, but it turned into a long lunch, and then later and later. By tea time, look at their faces. It was off for today. We have been negotiating hard and a lot of progress has b
Left to marvel at a deal the like of which british football has never seen before. The money side of it is absolutely huge, it is absurd in some peoples eyes. Ourfootball absolutely huge, it is absurd in some peoples eyes. Our football is worth this . Arsene wenger a couple of days ago said it would not be long before a player earns £1 million a week. With midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan heading to arsenal as part of eight swap deal, united may have avoided paying a tra nsfer united may have avoided paying a transfer fee for centres but with his agent reportedly pocketing £50 million, the full cost of the zoning could turn into a staggering £180 million. Of the signing. Jose mourinho made clear his admiration earlier this month. The only word i can say is the same with everybody says, a phenomenal player. Apart from that, arsenal player. Not any more, megarich Manchester City have been the favourites to sign him but even they were scared off by the money involved and it instead united
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 Executive committee backed a vote of no confidence in mr bolton. Mr bolton has been under pressure since it emerged his ex girlfriend had sent offensive texts. Our Political Correspondent alex forsyth has this report. Despite the clamour of voices calling for him to go, henry bolton emerged today with a defiant message. I will not be resigning as party leader. Instead, during the next four weeks, i shall be calling for the Co Ordination and mobilisation of all leave campaigns, to ensure that the g
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