hello. the british prime minister is in berlin where he's expected to say the uk has a once in a generation opportunity to reset its post—brexit relationship with europe. sir keir starmer was welcomed by german chancellor, olaf scholz. they'll begin negotiations on a new treaty, designed to deepen trade links and boost defence co—operation. germany laid out the red carpet at the german chancellery for the british prime minister — who will head to paris later the british prime minister is in berlin where he's expected for talks with french president, emmanuel macron, on thursday.

we arejust monitoring we are just monitoring the life shot that we are for the german chancellor to maybe flesh out some of the details of that treaty. the moment we will get that treaty. the moment we will get that we will bring it to you. the palestinian red crescent says at least eleven people have been killed in a major israeli operation in the occupied west bank. the israeli army says it is carrying out a "counter terrorism" operation and has killed nine palestinian "terrorists". these are the latest pictures we're getting in from the al—far�*a refugee camp in thejordan valley where palestinian officials say five people were killed. they say six others died in a drone strike nearjenin. israeli military activity has been reported in at least four

palestinian cities — tulkarm, jenin, nablus and teobas. it's thought to be the first time since the second intifada — a major palestinian uprising between 2000 and 2005 — that several cities have been targeted simultaneously. we were going to go to our correspondence but we are going to go to germany to hear the uk leader and the german leader. i go to germany to hear the uk leader and the german leader.— and the german leader. i want to congratulate _ and the german leader. i want to congratulate you _ and the german leader. i want to congratulate you on _ and the german leader. i want to congratulate you on becoming i and the german leader. i want to . congratulate you on becoming prime minister. germany and the uk are close friends and trusted allies. both of us will be working hard to

ensure that this relationship will continue to thrive. translation: ., , ., translation: ladies and gentlemen i'm extraordinarily _ translation: ladies and gentlemen i'm extraordinarily pleased _ translation: ladies and gentlemen i'm extraordinarily pleased to - i'm extraordinarily pleased to welcome prime minister starmer so soon after taking office. germany and uk share a long—standing and trustful partnership which is based on trust values and a reliable friendship we are going to foster and promote this cooperation for the benefit our peoples, for the benefit of europe and security and transatlantic sphere. we want to continue to intensify these relations. we don't want to leave it at statements, but base our relations on an entirely new footing. win the coming months we going to work on a treaty... such a

treaty has not existed between the united kingdom and germany yet. we also want to deepen our cooperation between our two governments, through government consultations which we are going to have soon. already now we are coordinating day—to—day closely in our work. based on the spirit of trust. all of this goes to show germany and the uk are special partners indeed. together we want to strengthen the european... in nato and closer cooperation in security will play an important role. we also talked about the situation in ukraine today. germany and ukraine stand firmly by ukraine's side. i explicitly say this against the backdrop against attempts to sow the seeds of doubt against this commitment. we will continue to lend

financial, political, and military support as long as it is necessary. the draft budget has earmarked 4 billion euro in financial aid for ukraine. in addition, together with the g7 state we provide a loan to ukraine, to make sure ukraine has reliable financial support. in order to do so we use windfall profits from immobilised russia —— russian banks. we are particularly worried about the escalation in the region. the immense human suffering we are witnessing in the region is growing, and just... we call on all parties involved to continue negotiations

the negotiations about the catastrophic situation in gaza. israel needs to do more. we coordinate closely, not only in terms of security policy. it was also important to further strengthen relationships between germany and the united kingdom. i'm particularly happy in hearing keir starmer talk about a reset in relationships with the european union. we want to take this hand that has been reached out to us. the uk has always been an indispensable partner in solving issues which affect europe and nothing has changed. with the withdrawal agreement, the comprehensive trade agreement, and the windsor framework we have a reliable framework for a relations

that needs to be fully implemented. one last point is important, the context of society between us has... we share similar views on this and this is why we want to strengthen our relationship. flan this is why we want to strengthen our relationship.— our relationship. can i thirst exress our relationship. can i thirst exwess my _ our relationship. can i thirst express my sincere - our relationship. can i thirst - express my sincere condolences for the shocking attack in germany last week. our country knows what it is like to suffer such dangerous, and despicable acts. in our thoughts are with the families affected by these events. thank you. it's fantastic to be here in berlin. not, alas, my

first visit here. football decided to visit its second home in spain when i was last here. it's still an incredible visit and a showcase for the hospitality of this great nation. thank you for hosting yet another episode in english footballing trauma. i've been through a lot. i'm delighted to be back at this moment of opportunity for our two countries. i and every opportunity we've met we talked about our values for the future. our shared determination to harness the power of government for the service of working people. that is what we are doing today. a new uk germany treaty. a once in a generation

chance to deliver for working people, in britain and in germany, a new agreement, a testament to the depth of potential of our relationship. with deeper links, on science, technology culture people. a boost to our trading relations. germany, of course, already our biggest trading partner. through that a chance to create jobs here, and in the united kingdom. and deliver that most precious of goods for both of our countries. economic growth. let me be clear, growth is the number one mission by government. and what we understand clearly is that building relationships with our partners here in germany and across europe is vital to achieving it. that is what our agreement today represents. the chance that we have. we will also

deepen cooperation and shared social challenges, for example on illegal immigration. because we cannot smash the smug leg and who perpetrate this vile trade without the help of our partners. and i'm really glad that we had discussions today on how we tackle the smuggling gangs and developed a joint action plan to tackle illegal immigration. we will also enhance our intelligence sharing on organised immigration crime. but also, increase collaboration on tackling climate change. an important goalfor the planet of course. also, forward tackling the drivers of issues like illegal immigration at source. and finally, at the heart of this treaty

will be a new defence treaty. an agreement that builds on our already formidable defence cooperation, but which expands that relationship to face the threats of a volatile world together. that of course need to a firm resolve to stand up for the needs of our people and the wider complement —— continent. that includes standing up for ukraine and we discussed that today. because as the nations with the highest defence spending in nato, we know only too well the debt we owe to the ukrainian people, who fight notjust to detain themselves —— defend themselves, but for all the people across europe. so today we reaffirm

our commitment to stand with ukraine for as long as it takes. we also show determination to resolve the crisis in the middle lace east as we just said. and we we asked for restraint and caution to be exercise, unfettered access into gaza, agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages. the importance of working together on a political solution, based on a palestinian state and a secure israel. the only way to ensure long—term peace and security for israelis and palestinians. that of course is not an easy goal, but it is one we are committed to pursuing

together. because as today shows, britain can advance its interests much more effectively with friends and partners. this treaty is part of and partners. this treaty is part of a wider reset. grounded in a new spirit of co—operation, with our shared understanding that this will be developed at pace, and that we hope to have agreed it by the end of the year. a briton reconnected, resetting our relationship, rediscovering our common interests, delivering for working people. britain and germany already have an incredible relationship. we invest billions in each other�*s countries. thousands and thousands ofjobs are supported through trade. every year millions of people travel between our two countries, exchanging ideas, collaborating, connecting. today we build on that, a bright new future

for german uk relations. two great countries brought closer together than ever before. the strongest strategic partners in europe, and on the world stage. thank you so much for hosting us today. thank you. inaudible prime minister, prime minister and prime _ prime minister, prime minister and prime minister, prime minister and prime minister have come to berlin asking _ prime minister have come to berlin asking for— prime minister have come to berlin asking for a — prime minister have come to berlin asking for a better trade deal. do you acknowledge that you will have to make _ you acknowledge that you will have to make concessions for a better deal? _ to make concessions for a better deal? specifically will you allow freedom — deal? specifically will you allow freedom of movement for young germans? — freedom of movement for young germans? and chancellor our new prime _ germans? and chancellor our new prime minister is asking for a once in a generation reset, but does your

partner— in a generation reset, but does your partner is— in a generation reset, but does your partner is in— in a generation reset, but does your partner is in brussels have real appetite — partner is in brussels have real appetite for a reset? can the uk realty— appetite for a reset? can the uk really expect to cherry pick better trade _ really expect to cherry pick better trade terms outside the european union? _ trade terms outside the european union? , ., , , trade terms outside the european union? , ., _ ., trade terms outside the european union? , ., ,, ., , union? obviously today is predominantly _ union? obviously today is predominantly about - union? obviously today is predominantly about the l union? obviously today is - predominantly about the bilateral treaty that we will agree at pace and we have talked about the substance of that today. that will be ambitious and wide—ranging covering trade, the economy, defence and many other issues. the fact that we've agreed the substance, the ambition, and the pace of it today i think is very significant for the uk and germany. and that's why i say it's a once in a generation opportunity to take something of that orderforward for opportunity to take something of that order forward for both of our countries. when it comes to the

wider reset with europe i'm absolutely clear that we do want a reset with europe, with the eu. that does not mean reversing brexit or re—entering the single market of the customs union, but it does mean a closer relationship on a number of fronts. including the economy including defence, including exchanges. we do not have plans for the youth mobility scheme, but we do have plans for a closer relationship between us and the eu as part of that. so the position today is exactly as it was before the election but what been able to do todayis election but what been able to do today is a move that four with a bilateral treaty agreement, and to reiterate our desire to reset relations with the eu. translation: i relations with the eu. translation: ., �* ., . ., translation: i don't have much to add from my — translation: i don't have much to add from my point _ translation: i don't have much to add from my point of— translation: i don't have much to add from my point of view— translation: i don't have much to

add from my point of view we - translation: i don't have much to add from my point of view we wantl translation: | don't have much to | add from my point of view we want to create good relationships between the uk and the european union, day ijy the uk and the european union, day by day. we all share an interest in the historic decision... we are friends live on the same continent, and we are of the opinion that there is reason to do everything in our power to improve relations between both countries but also between the uk and the foreign union —— european union. inaudible

germany will deploy mid—range weapons — germany will deploy mid—range weapons, — germany will deploy mid—range weapons, how do you breach the gap with these? — with these? translation: at the g7 we agreed on lending big support to ukraine with a loan of 50 billion euros. with the windfall profits of the immobilised russian

central banks. this is a major effort that is possible, we are working on technical preconditions. i talked to the head of the european commission, with regard to germany's input. we work closely with our american friends so it fits closely with their rules. the uk canada and japan, we are happy if others chipped in andjoin... we and japan, we are happy if others chipped in and join... we hope that we have the technical preconditions for it to happen. in

we have the technical preconditions for it to happen-— for it to happen. in terms of the wider question _ for it to happen. in terms of the wider question on _ for it to happen. in terms of the wider question on capability. . wider question on capability. obviously the uk, along with germany, along with key allies, does already provide support and weaponry, particularly in relation to the conflict in ukraine, which is where we would been working so closely together. so far as the uk is concerned there's been no change of position, no new decisions made in relation to capability. the contribution we make is important and consistent with the contribution before the election. there's been a high degree of political consensus. as you will expect ukraine was part of our discussion here this morning, as we looked at the challenges ahead. our result is as ever to stand shoulder to shoulder with ukraine. to provide the support that it needs for as long as it needs.

i'm not sure there's much i can add to what the chancellor has already said. ., ., ., ., said. following on from the conversation _ said. following on from the conversation about - said. following on from the i conversation about long-range conversation about long—range weapons _ conversation about long—range weapons. prime minister, is it the case _ weapons. prime minister, is it the case that— weapons. prime minister, is it the case that it — weapons. prime minister, is it the case that it is american objections that are _ case that it is american objections that are preventing long—range missiies — that are preventing long—range missiles to hit targets in russia, and what — missiles to hit targets in russia, and what conversations have you had with the _ and what conversations have you had with the chancellor about that? and chancellor, — with the chancellor about that? and chancellor, is now the time to consider— chancellor, is now the time to consider lifting restrictions on f

16 consider lifting restrictions on f ioiets — consider lifting restrictions on f 16jets and missiles? consider lifting restrictions on f 16 jets and missiles? obviously, as ou know 16 jets and missiles? obviously, as you know we _ 16 jets and missiles? obviously, as you know we have _ 16 jets and missiles? obviously, as you know we have been _ 16 jets and missiles? obviously, as you know we have been providing l you know we have been providing weaponry to ukraine, consistent with the approach of other key allies, including germany. we supported the approach and the framework put forward by the previous government in the united kingdom when we were in the united kingdom when we were in opposition. and we are acting consistently with that in government. and that's why i'm clear that no new or different decisions have been made. i'm not going to get into tactical questions about the use of weapons, for very obvious reasons, but no new decisions have been made. ukraine is of course a constant theme of discussion between nato allies, and we all recognise the need to stand by ukraine, for as long as it takes. we've renewed their commitment here this morning.

translation:— their commitment here this morning. translation: germany is one of the ve larae translation: germany is one of the very large sopporters _ translation: germany is one of the very large supporters of _ translation: germany is one of the very large supporters of ukraine - very large supporters of ukraine within europe, we are the largest contributor. we are going to continue the support, and this support is added by the 50 billion loan that we prepared as g7, and we are intensively working on realising this. as far of open supplies, there are no new decisions from germany. —— weapons supplies. translation: -- weapons supplies. tuna/mom- -- weapons supplies. translation: , ., translation: there is a debate in germany on — translation: there is a debate in germany on how— translation: there is a debate in germany on how to _ translation: there is a debate in germany on how to limit _ translation: there is a debate in| germany on how to limit migration. you've _ germany on how to limit migration. you've just — germany on how to limit migration. you've just announced _ germany on how to limit migration. you've just announced there - germany on how to limit migration. you've just announced there will . germany on how to limit migration. you've just announced there will be j you've just announced there will be a new— you've just announced there will be a new action — you've just announced there will be

a new action plan. _ you've just announced there will be a new action plan. which— you've just announced there will be a new action plan. which measuresj a new action plan. which measures will be _ a new action plan. which measures will be contained _ a new action plan. which measures will be contained with _ a new action plan. which measures will be contained with this? - a new action plan. which measures will be contained with this? prime i will be contained with this? prime minister. — will be contained with this? prime minister. what _ will be contained with this? prime minister, what are _ will be contained with this? prime minister, what are your— will be contained with this? prime minister, what are your own - minister, what are your own experiences _ minister, what are your own experiences in _ minister, what are your own experiences in dealing - minister, what are your own experiences in dealing withl minister, what are your own i experiences in dealing with the effects— experiences in dealing with the effects of— experiences in dealing with the effects of knife _ experiences in dealing with the effects of knife attacks? - translation: first of all yes we intensively exchange _ translation: first of all yes we intensively exchange views - translation: first of all yes we intensively exchange views on . translation: first of all yes we | intensively exchange views on the terrible attack, and i am very grateful for the condolences and support offered in a personal meeting, and for reiterating his condolences here. it is a terrible indeed what happened, and i'm going

to continue and will not forget to meeting those who were there, who are suffering and going through... where watching a we are watching a live hello again we are we have had some heavy showers as we go through today the weather front responsible for that will still be with us here it is moving eastwards it is the dregs of the weather front and then we have another one coming in you may well hear the odd rumble of

thunder. in between areas of cloud floating around but it will feel quite warm in the south in corner. fresher across the north—west, where were looking about 15 to 18 degrees. through this evening and overnight everything pushes into the north sea. will have clear size for a time and then accompanied by breezy conditions. it is going to be a fresher night tonight and it was last night. overnight lows nine to 13 degrees. we start tomorrow with a largely dry note with some sunshine. we'll have the showers continuing over northern ireland, pushing eastward across scotland and into northern england. move southwards into dry and sunny conditions were looking at highs up to 23, so as i mentioned, feeling fresher. when i move through the week on friday

because i was amiss across sites of scotland and northern ireland and northern england, but again a lot of dry weather around. there'll be areas of rain coming in from norcia times with temperatures to about 2k and 2a degrees, those temperature slowly coming up. this weather front here could bring some showers into southern england later on sunday, and overnight into monday. but on saturday first of all still, a lot of dry weather around. that may well affect the temperatures as 22 degrees in london 21 in glasgow. for sunday starting with the mist and fog as well, later on sunday we should see some showers coming in, but a lot of settle showers —— weather coming.

repairing relations — uk prime minister, sir keir starmer is in germany meeting chancellor olaf scholz later today — on a mission to "turn

the corner on brexit". plus how barbie mania is driving a come back in flip phones in the uk. welcome to business today. germany's chancellor, olaf scholz, is hosting the british prime minister, sir keir starmer, in berlin today where a potential new bilateral treaty will be discussed. the new labour government wants to reset relations with the eu reset with barriers to trade high up on the agenda. alicia garcia—herrero is a senior fellow at bruegel. and she gave us her analysis on what could be achieved. well, it all depends on what starmer means by resetting relations. i think there's a lot of room for resetting what has been quite, quite, you know, acrimonious relations since brexit. but that doesn't really mean going all the way to, of course, rejoining the eu or even a single market. i mean, the customs unions could be perhaps the trophy and even that i think has been denied already by starmer. so we have room, but the room is limited and i think that's what he's

going to pursue in germany. let's not forget that germany was always the country