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Known as Super Tuesday as millions of People Choose who they want as their preferred president ial candidate. Will vernon reports. Another triumph for trump. The former president cruised to victory on Super Tuesday, securing his position as the unassailable frontrunner in this race. They call it Super Tuesday for a reason. This is a big one. And they tell me, the pundits and otherwise, that theres never been one like this, theres never been anything so conclusive. Officially he hasnt won the nomination yet. But with results like these, total victory seems certain. As expected, President Joe Biden also swept the board in the democrat primaries. Nikki haley was trounced by donald trump. Its not clear whether she ....
Brexit. In the last few hours the uk government has launched a Brexit Business Task force to help industry prepare for life outside the eu. It promises that Business Leaders will meet with senior ministers every week to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead. The governments own research has found less than a quarter of Companies Just 24 say they are fully ready. Remember, existing trading arrangements expire on december 31st, with the end of the transition period. But what companies are supposed to be preparing for is still unclear. The uk and eu remain unable to reach a trade deal following talks this week, with a deadline of the middle of november now looking certain to be missed. Alex veitch is general manager of Public Policy at logistics uk, the ....
The delivery market. Its a big week for the uk economy with key announcements expected that will be critical for retailers and the hospitality sector. Gyms and non essential shops in all areas are expected to be allowed to reopen when englands lockdown ends on december 2. This afternoon the Prime Minister will unveil the detail of englands return to the three tier system this will also include the relaxation of the 10pm closing time for pubs and restaurants. And on wednesday, the chancellor will announce the governments spending review, which will include details on how badly covid 19 has affected the economy. Joining me now is james hughes, whos the chief market analyst at scope markets. If we start with the lockdown restrictions, a lot more detail this afternoon about life after december the second. For retailers, its music to their ears. Also to a degree, hospitality. So important this time of year. And thats exactly what i was ....
Afterjanuary 1st due to pandemic rules. And following those latest talks, are you concerned or not about a no deal . Get in touch. Im Annita Mcveigh on twitter or use the hashtag bbcyourquestions. Official figures show the uk economy grew byjust 0. 4 in october, as the recovery from a record slump continues to slow. The United States records more than 3,000 coronavirus deaths in a single day the highest total anywhere in the world. An experimental rocket belonging to elon musks Spacex Company crashes and burns on landing. The billionaire calls it a rapid unscheduled disassembly. Say youll share with me. And how about a pop up musical on your doorstep . With most of britains theatres still closed, one company is bringing performances direct to the people. Hello and welcome, if youre watching in the uk or around the world, ....
The power behind the electric car revoulution. The battery we speak to one manufacturer whos benefitting from our urge to go green. European nations have begun to impose travel bans on the uk after it reported a more infectious and out of co ntrol coronavirus variant. Ireland, germany, france, italy, the netherlands and belgium are all halting flights. The measures vary and are initially short term but the french rules also affect channel freight. An eu meeting on monday morning will discuss a more co ordinated response. The seriousness of the situation is already having economic consequences. All freight transportation between the uk and france is now halted for two days. Joining me now is alex veitch, head of Public Policy at logistics uk. This came in with very short notice and it is a ready having a huge impact, isnt it . Well, we are very concerned about this. We have been in touch with transport since yesterday afternoon and ....