barriers to trade instead there will be a giant free trade zone of which we will once be a member and at the same time be able to do our own free trade deals as one u.k. whole and entire england northern ireland scotland and wales together and i should stress this deal was done by a huge negotiating team from every part of the u.k. and it will benefit every part of our united kingdom helping to unite level up across the country. and so i say again directly to our e.u. friends and partners i think this deal means a new stability and a new certainty in what has sometimes been a fractious and difficult relationship we will be your friend. your ally your supporter and indeed never let it be forgotten your number one market because although we have left the e.u. this country will remain culturally emotionally historically strategically geologically attached to europe not least of course through the 4000000 e.u. nationals who have requested to settle in the u.k. over the last 4 years and to make an enormous contribution to our country and to our lives and i say to all of you at home at the end of this toughest of years that our focus in the week

trade deal which has been reached just to recap what he had to say. he talks about this trade deal being worth 660000000000 pounds every year a free trade deal with the e.u. he called it a jumbo deal a canada style free trade deal. calling it a good deal and surprisingly saying that it will go to parliament to be voted on on december 30th a real theme of certainty of control all of this excess coming from the prime minister i believe we have said big standing by for us in london yes there he is in downing street a lot to take him from what boris johnson had to say just break it down for us if you can osip. will promise to burst on some time in very trying for and victorious taking a very different tone from the e.u. commission chief 1st love and then no this is because he's speaking to he's bricks it supports the speaking to the conservative party speaking to the country that have been waiting for him to deliver bricks at night this has been going on since 201652 percent of the country over 17000000 people voted to leave the e.u. not he called it an accident deal he also said that we can now take control of our destiny he said goods will be able to tr

deal. the brexit trade talks are struggling. for the uk, any deal must involve being free of eu rules. al right now, the discussion is about sovereignty. for the eu, both sides must follow the same rules. translation: we must have a level playing field, not only for today but for the future. but is the eu treating the uk differently? certainly there is a perception among brexit supporters that it is not being fair. listen to borisjohnson. i don't believe, mr speaker, that those are terms that any prime minister of this country should accept. or there is the conservative mp daniel kawczynski, who accuses the eu of acting in a highly irresponsible and wholly unreasonable way. but has the eu demanded more from the uk? in short, it has. the eu wants the uk to agree to shared rules on government subsidies, on workers' rights, on environmental and food standards, and it wants the uk to remain in sync in the future, too. well, the uk rejects that, and this does go beyond other trade deals that the eu has struck with canada and with japan. but the eu has itsjustification. one mep puts it this w

the midlands in the north of england and in waves now can britain and new year to secure our free trade deal if that's the best of the senate i entered its year needs a that is no increase and they are likely however if that is the case in france if a free trade deal is not 6 years it will not be a concession as a lot of people in britain a say in specifically near a little because what i base that recent trades accrues into well into trades you know how it's like it's it is true that a beer would be considered london i'm plus and yes there were hearings long nearly it was in britain who said that in jeans and $1016.00 if the british people votes at the breakfast there would be a recession but that didn't happen then they said at the beginning of this year it prints and leaves the new year principally on the present best generally there will be a recession now the same people are saying if greece and leaves the economically and legally and legalisms on especially for. this is the 2nd bricks and variants of a session that works but its roots across britain that's not happening yes i would lik

an existing free trade partnership 5 years old now with with that with china so it's a question of holding about what was what is a free trade deal mean with china as you mention i mean exactly i mean just a few weeks ago the world's biggest trade free trade agreement with the biggest free trade zone was signed to a c p t p p both china and australia members of this what i mean how does this bode now for the other members if they see this happening well this is it i mean china is just is really putting pressure on australia as we've seen and i think for other members looking at this they must be wondering what is the point you know but china has this incredible leverage doctors days or we had today who are you know where we started you know the industrial production is growing retail sales in china are growing it's the only major economy that's really growing. and credible amount of leverage so ultimately i think the idea of a free trade agreement is becoming increasingly redundant it's all about leverage well you just mentioned the word date as i just have to bring this in because media outlet has reported something about lead t

pleased to tell this afternoon that we have completed the biggest trade deal yet, worth 660 billion pounds a year, a comprehensive canada style free-trade deal between the u.k. and the eu. a deal that will protect jobs across the country, will allow be competitively sold without tariffs or quotas in the eu market, a deal which will if anything allow our companies and exporters to do even more business with our european friends. and yet which achieves something that the people of this country instinctively knew was doable, but which they were told was impossible. we have taken back control of our laws and our destiny. we have taken back control of every job and title of our regulation in a way that's complete and unfettered. from january the first we are outside the customs union and outside the single markets. british laws will be made solely by british parliament, interpreted by u.k. judges sitting in u.k. courts. and the jurisdiction of the years -- european court of justice will come to an end. we will be able to set our own standards, innovate in the way that we want, rich new frameworks for the sectors in which this country l

trade deal that was not actually quite thin. it is not the single market, it is simply to have a quota free, tariff—free trade deal, mostly for goodsand both sides can feel satisfied. and i think frankly to be honest with the impact of covid—i9 on everybody‘s economy, to have had a no deal at this point what i think have been reckless and i think voters all over the continent would have asked what their leaders were doing to pile more economic damage on top of what has already been done. so i think both sides were pushed into a deal, notjust by the deadline, but by actually the virus itself, the eu wants a decent relationship with britain, germany was particularly important in stressing that a relationship with britain going forward really mattered and it matters for nato, and matters for european security, there was no real way of germany wanted britain adrift. so given that, i think the eu did make a lot of concessions on fishing in particular, this is something borisjohnson can claim as a great victory but of course the british had to giveaway on other things that mattered like basically respecting european union regulations and

to tell you this afternoon that we have completed the biggest trade deal yet, worth £660 billion a year, a comprehensive canada—style freel between the uk and the eu. in the eu, the tone was more muted. but they, too, say they got a good deal in the end. so we have finally found an agreement. it was a long and winding road, but we have got a good deal to show for it. it is fair, it is a balanced deal and it is the right and responsible thing to do for both sides. three, two, one... the uk left the eu back injanuary, but nothing really changed as we've been in a transition period ever since. this deal sets out how the uk will trade and cooperate on security from next friday, when it ends. on wednesday, mps and peers will be called back from the christmas break to debate it. between now and then, the hundreds of pages that make up the deal will be carefully pored over by many. labour has said it will back it, as, it says, the only alternative to no deal. when this deal comes before parliament, labour will accept it and vote for it. but let me be absolutely clear and say directly to the government, up against no deal, we ac

to tell you this afternoon that we have completed the biggest trade deal yet, worth £660 billion a year. a comprehensive canada style freeallow goods, uk goods and products to be sold without tariffs and without quotas in that you market. a deal which will, if anything, lower our companies and exporters to do even more business with our european friends, and yet, which achieves something that the people of this country instinctively knew was doable, but which they were told was impossible. we have taken back control of our laws and our destiny. we have taken back control of every jot and tittle destiny. we have taken back control of everyjot and tittle of our regulation in a way that is complete and unfettered from january the 1st, we are outside the customs union and outside the single market. british laws will be made solely by the british parliament, interpreted by ukjudges sitting british parliament, interpreted by uk judges sitting in british parliament, interpreted by ukjudges sitting in uk courts, and the jurisdiction ukjudges sitting in uk courts, and thejurisdiction of ukjudges sitting in uk courts, and the juri

barriers to trade and instead there will be a giant free trade zone of which we will once be a member and at the same time be able to do our own free trade deals as one u.k. whole and entire england northern ireland scotland and wales together and i should stress this deal was done by a huge negotiating team from every part of the u.k. and it will benefit every part of our united kingdom helping to unite level up across the country and so i say again directly to our e.u. friends and partners i think this deal means a new stability and a new certainty in what has sometimes been a fractious and difficult relationship we will be your friend your ally. your supporter and indeed never let it be forgotten your number one market because although we have left the e.u. this country will remain culturally emotionally historically strategically geologically attached to europe not least of course through the 4000000 in u. nationals who have requested to settle in the u.k. over the last 4 years and who make an enormous contribution to our country and to our lives and i say to all of you at home at the end of this toughest of years that our focus in the wee

to do a significant free trade agreement, not this mini deal that the current u.s. inistration is talking about, but a bo fide free-trade agreement. the u.s., i think, would generally be receptive to that. weeks ago, but without clear, -- with that clear, it would be much more in the u.s. lukwesa: let's talk world trade deal weeard mr. barnier talkut a the fact thait was unfortunate this took place in such an uncertain and unstab time. when you have economic powerhouses like the eu, the u.s., you have now got asia come and you ot the united states was this a good time to go it alone? >> well, that decision was taken some time ago, as we all know. once the u.k. decided tope leave the eu union, there was no turnin hback in terms ofing a deal, because as we know, january, things would've been muchore messy in the u.k.ok you can ack and say should they have withdrawn in the first place. i'm not sure that is a fair argument at this point. but having withdrawn, i think the sooner they were able to do aeal the better they will be. and frankly, the worldconomy will be better

who continue to go to the european union us on the difference that is a shim and of course the free trade deal is not reached between london and justice only a few months ago pizza britain secured a very highly impressive trade deal with chip pads now barely any of the newspapers in britain were caught in on that and it is very significant because often the british people have decided that they want it's a leaf. european union in june $6016.00 the nearly it was a saying that foreign investors for example the japanese would pull out of britain well not only did they not pull out of the 4 and a half years but they have now signed as i said a mightily impressive trade deal with britain so foreign investors such as the indians the japanese and the chinese and offices all remain in britain and also a piece of the british economy is one of the most powerful is one of the most one of the most rude busts in the world it has been around for centuries the fact that britain might not secure a trade deal with the year is not going to end the british economic powerhouse that it is and i would say also a pi

trade deal between the uk and the eu, a dealthat free trade deal s across this country, a deal that will allow goods, uk goods and to be sold without tariffs and without quotas in the eu markets. a deal which will, if anything, lower oui’ deal which will, if anything, lower our companies and exporters to do even more business with our european friends. and yet, which achieves something that the people of this country instinctively knew was doable, but which they were told was impossible. we have taken back control of our laws and our destiny. we have ta ken control of our laws and our destiny. we have taken back control of every jot and tittle of our regulation in a way that is complete and unfettered from january the 1st, we are outside the customs union, and outside the single markets. reddish laws will be made solely by the british parliament interpreted by uk judges sitting in uk courts, and the jurisdiction of the european court ofjustice will come to an end. lets speak to steve, the deputy leader of the alliance party in northern ireland. firs

then it is time if the uk is interested to approach the us to do a significant free trade agreement perhaps. not this many dealany deal. the us i think generally would be receptive to that. it was not the case certainly several weeks ago on the irish border issue but i think that clear, it will be much more interesting out with the us. let's talk well trade deals. we heard mr barnier talking about the fact that it was u nfortu nate about the fact that it was unfortunate this at such that uncertain and unstable time. when you have economic powerhouse is like the eu, the us and now have asia which was just struck the r step deal and the united states, what was this a good time to go it alone? that decision was taken sometime ago as we all know. and once the uk decided to leave the european union, there was no turning back and turns of having a deal because as we know, january one, things would be much more messy for the uk. i don‘t think, you can look back and say should they have withdrawn and the first place, i‘m not sure that is a fair argument at this point but having withdrawn, i think the sooner they were

trade deal? we are talking about what is the best trade deal. a trade deal that puts up barriers and borders, that excludes free trade for key sector, it is first put up barriers to trade. is that a good deal? doesn't sound like one. a inlay few thought, when you talk to members of the public around the country, is that the message they are saying to you, to keep going, to elongate this not to get to the end?” you, to keep going, to elongate this not to get to the end? i think we all want it over, we want covid over, we want the horrible threats to our health, families, our economy, society, we want them ended, of course we do. as we come out of covid we want that vaccination programme to be right. as we come out the talks, we want the deal to be right. and this deal, i will read it, because i think that is what a responsible opposition does, doesn't make judgments is what a responsible opposition does, doesn't makejudgments before reading it. on the face of it there what we have heard this looks like a bad dealfor our country. what we have heard this looks like a bad deal for our country. ed davey we have to leave it there, we have run out of

caught in the midlands in the north of england and in waves now can produce many years secure on free trade deal if that's the best of the senate i entered its year needs a that's it's no increase and they are likely however if that is the case in france if a free trade deal is not secure it will not be a concession or big as a lot of people in britain a say in specifically near a little spare what basis that britain who trades a crude into well into trades. how it's like it's it is true bats and be a would be considered london i'm plus and yes we're hearing the song nearly it was in britain who said that in jeans and a $1016.00 it's the british various of the bricks and there would be a recession but that didn't happen then they said at the beginning of this year it prints and leaves the new year it's a cleaner that's invested generally there will be a recession now the same people are saying if greece and leaves the economically and legally and legal sounds on the shows the 1st of the cent about bricks and variants of a session they were in speeds. across britain that's not happened yes i woul

it is time, if the uk is interested, to approach the us to do a significant free trade agreement perhaps. not this mini deal about, but a bona fide free—trade agreement. the us, i think, generally would be receptive to that. it was not the case certainly several weeks ago on the irish border issue, but i think that clear, there would be much more interest from the us. let's talk trade deals. we heard mr barnier talk about the fact that it was unfortunate this took place at such an uncertain and unstable time. when you have economic powerhouses like the eu, the us, you now have asia, which was just struck the deal, and the united states, what was this a good time to go it alone? that decision was taken sometime ago, as we all know. and once the uk decided to leave the european union, there was no turning back in term of having a deal, because as we know, january 1, things would have been much more messy for the uk. you can look back and say, "should they have withdrawn in the first place?" i'm not sure that is a fair argument at this point, but having withdrawn, i think the sooner they were able to do a deal

deal? we know there will be tariff and quota free trade. it is a huge thing for businesses. many who trade across—the—board are disappointed that there will be extra bureaucracy and extra checks they have to deal with, but no ta riffs they have to deal with, but no tariffs is a very good start. 0ne they have to deal with, but no tariffs is a very good start. one of the questions, though, is what other terms under which tariffs could be reimposed in the future if either side breaks any part of the deal? that is something we will hear an enormous amount about, not in the next few days, but for years to come. that will be the sort of co nsta nt come. that will be the sort of constant negotiation that goes on between the two sides about how what is agreed in this deal is then interpreted over the years to come. you will stay with me for the crucial next few hours. let's head straight to downing street because oui’ straight to downing street because our political correspondent is there. you have also seen the statement from number ten. add a new detailfor statement from number ten

trade deal, after heated negotiations. both sides hail the agreement a "big success". we have completed the biggest trade deal yet, worth £660 billion a year. a comprehensive ca nada—style freedeal. it is fair, it is a balanced deal, and it is the right and responsible thing to do for both sides. stalled over christmas — a covid stimulus package, designed to revive the us economy, struggles to make progress in congress. and celebrated israeli violinist, ivry gitlis, has died at the age of 98. we'll look back on a remarkable career. hello and welcome to bbc news. four and a half years after britain voted to leave the eu, a post—brexit trade deal has finally been agreed. the uk prime minister, borisjohnson, said britain had achieved a £660 billion per year trade agreement which would protectjobs. but the opposition labour party said the deal was thin and didn't protect workers. our political editor, laura kuenssberg, reports. time is finally up. a deal at last agreed that number ten believes will pull power back to this building from brussels. a vast trade and security agreement, the prime minister and brexiteers promised. until a matter of hours ago, it wasn't guaranteed, but

trade deal yet worth £660 billion a year. a comprehensive canada billion a year. a comprehensive ca na da style billion a year. a comprehensive canada style freedeal. it is fair, it is a balanced deal and it is the right and responsible thing to do for both sides. a quiet christmas in bethlehem, as pilgrims are told to stay away from the celebrations. and celebrated israeli violinist, ivry gitlis, has died at the age of 98. we'll look back on a remarkable career. hello and welcome. 4.5 years after britain voted to leave the eu, a post brexit trade deal has finally been agreed. the uk prime minister, borisjohnson, said britain had achieved a 660 billion pound per year trade agreement — which would protectjobs. but the opposition labour party, said the deal was thin and didn't protect workers. 0ur political editor, laura kuenssberg, reports. time is finally up. a deal at last agreed that number ten believes will pull power back to this building from brussels. a vast trade and security agreement, the prime minister and brexiteers promised. until a matter of hours ago, it wasn't guaranteed, but look, the optimist really did have something to cheer

trade deal was not thin. it is not the single market, st ply to have a quota-fre e tariff-free-trade deal, mostly for goods. itish economy is stly services so it is a narrow deal, but i think it is important for both sides. both can feel satisfied. to be honest, with the impact of covid on everyone's economy, to have had a no deal at this point would ve been reckless. and i think voters all over the econtinent would h asked what their leaders were doing, tono pile more ec damage on top of what has alrey been done. so i think both sides were pushed into a deal, not just the deadline, but actually by the virus itself. the eu wants a decent relationship with britain. wagerman particularly important in stressing that the relationship with britain going forward really mattered. it matters for nato, it matters for european security,here was no real way germany wanted britain adrift. given tha i think the eu did make a lot of concessions on fishing particular. this is something boris johnson can claim as a great victory, but theritish had to give way on other things that matter, like basically respecting european u

to tell you this afternoon that we have completed the biggest trade deal yet worth 660000000000 pounds a year a comprehensive canada style free trade deal between the u.k. and the e.u. a deal that will protect jobs across this country. goods u.k. goods and components to be sold without tariffs and without quotas in the e.u. market a deal which will if anything allow our companies and our exporters to do even more business with our european friends and yet. which is chivas something that the people of this country instinctively knew was doable but which they were told was impossible we've taken back control of our laws and our destiny we've taken back control of every jot and tittle of our regulation in a way that is complete and unfettered from january the 1st we are outside the customs union and outside the single market british laws will be made soley by the british parliament interpreted by u.k. judges judges sitting in u.k. courts and the jurisdiction of the european court of justice will come to an end we'll be able to set our own standards to innovate in the way that we want to originate new frameworks for the sectors i

also this week the government expects to sign a free—trade deal with turkey, matching the customs agreementith brussels. one of dozens of deals the uk has signed in the past two years. many deals carry over existing trading terms from when the uk was in the eu. but as scrutiny of the document continues over the coming days, the coronavirus vaccine will be given to millions of people across europe from today — as countries including france, spain and italy, begin the rollout of their vaccination programmes. more than 1a million people have been infected and strict lockdown measures are currently in place in nearly all the eu member states. damien mcguinness reports now from berlin. the european vaccine roll—out has begun. in berlin, mobile teams are taking the first vaccines from this distribution centre to those who need it most. the elderly in nursing homes. this airport once provided a lifeline for west berlin at the height of the cold war. it was closed down in november to make way for a larger airport, and now it's been turned into a mass vaccination centre, providing yet again a lifeli

also this week the government expects to sign a free—trade deal with turkey, matching the customs agreement with brussels. many deals carry over existing trading terms from when the uk was in the eu. let's take a look at some of the day's other top stories. a 15—year—old boy is critically ill in hospital, after being struck by a police car in stockport. it happened on boxing day as officers were heading to a report of a domestic disturbance. an investigation has begun. police have been searching a house in tennessee in connection with the explosion of a camper van on christmas day in the city of nashville. three people were injured in the blast, and dna tests are now being carried out after human remains were found nearby. officials say they're looking for a number of individuals. the hugely—popular american wrestler and actorjon huber has died. he was a1. better known to fans as brodie lee or luke harper, his wife says he passed away after a battle with a lung complaint, not related to covid—19. millions of americans have temporarily lost unemployment benefits to cope with the effects of t

to tell you this afternoon that we have completed the biggest trade deal yet, worth £660 billion a year, a comprehensive, canada—style freee deal between the uk and the eu. the final hurdle was access to fishing waters, so what does this deal mean for the fleets on either side of the channel? and a socially distanced christmas in bethlehem, as pilgrims stay away from the festive celebrations. four and a half years after britain voted to leave the eu, a post—brexit trade deal has finally been agreed. the uk prime minister, borisjohnson, said britain had achieved a £660 billion per year trade agreement which would protect jobs. but the opposition labour party said the deal was thin and didn't protect workers. one of the main stumbling blocks was fishing quotas. under the plans, mrjohnson said britain would eventually take full control of its waters, with its share of fishing rights rising over a five—and—a—half—year period. the prime minister also told a news conference at downing street that britain had taken back control of its laws and destiny. mrjohnson said the deal was fantastic and gave stability and certainty. meanw

also this week the government expects to sign a free—trade deal with turkey, matching the customs agreementh brussels. 0ne agreement the country with brussels. of dozens of signed one of dozens of deals the uk has signed in the past two years. many deals carry over existing trading terms from when the uk was in the eu. the coronavirus vaccine will be given to millions of people across europe from today, as countries including france, spain and italy begin the rollout of their vaccination programmes. more than 1a million people have been infected and strict lockdown measures are currently in place in nearly all the eu member states. damien mcguinness reports now from berlin. the european vaccine roll—out has begun. in berlin, mobile teams are taking the first vaccines from this distribution centre to those who need it most. the elderly in nursing homes. this airport once provided a lifeline for west berlin at the height of the cold war. it was closed down in november to make way for a larger airport, and now it's been turned into a mass vaccination centre, providing yet again a lifeline for

union and britain on the brink of a free trade deal awaits goes on outside downing street waves british prime minister boris johnson is expected to make an announcement shortly. after talks went into the night in brussels we'll bring you all the details also coming up. from the seat of an idea to a nationwide network to meet the twins in india mobilizing communities to help those hardest hit by the pandemic.

prime minister boris johnson's assessment as parliament backs the new post—brexit free trade deal.uses in residential area outside norway's capital. the republicans raise more objections to the us election result. the trump administration still claims it was fraudulent.

with the eu — prime minister boris johnson's assessment as parliament backs the new post—brexit free trade dealthe landslide the search for those feared missing among the buried houses in a residential area outside norway's capital. and arise sir lewis. the formula 1 world champion lewis hamilton is knighted in the queens new years honours list. hello and welcome. the uk has become the first country in europe to approve the use of two covid—19 vaccines. the medicines regulator here has given the go—ahead for the oxford astrazeneca vaccine. it is, no doubt, a landmark moment in the fight against coronavirus. half a million doses will be made available next week. argentina and el salvador have also approved the vaccine and it should have gone through the regulatory process in the us by april. 0ur medical editor fergus walsh reports. the approval of the oxford astrazeneca vaccine, which is a fantastic achievement for british science. it's a great day, we're very proud. this is a really significant moment in the fight against this pandemic. it is, i think, a game—changing moment. this is the vaccin

turkey and the united kingdom have extended their free-trade trade deal this weekend.his, to keep up the extending flow of goods and business. the two countries signed the agreement in a televised videoconference call. the minister said it takes effect on january 1, 2021, ensuring a quick transition after the end of the year. the british trade minister said she was hopeful that a deal could be struck soon. let's get the analysis. former eu ambassador and head of delegation to turkey. he joins us live. the u.k. is turkey's second largt trade paner. it is also important for the u.k., is it not? >> it is also important in terms of certain industries and channels. today's signature is a bit of a media stunt. brexit taking effect inwo days time. turkey itself is diplomatically isolated from the eu. it is a good way for both sides to show that they are not alone and they are doing deals. technically, what it means is simply mntaining continuity in trade. the day after tomorrow, turkish exports to the u.k., that. of course at midnight on thursday. therefore, if nothing was do

voted in a referendum to leave european union by gems parliament in london have approved a new free trade dealised last week stop prime minister borisjohnson said britain is marking a new beginning in its relationship with the eu. ten people have been injured, one critically, in a landslide that buried houses in aim norwegian municipality north—east of oslo. 11 people are not accounted for. it's not clear if someone caught up in the landslide or simply away when it happened. -- if —— if somewhat well. now on bbc news — 100 women. the bbc has behind—the—scenes access to finland's coalition government led by five women. when i was younger, my perception of politicians was also that they are men in suits who talk on the 8:30pm news. sanna marin is the world's youngest serving female prime minister and heads the coalition of five parties, all led by women. from being the first country in europe to give equal voting rights, finland has been praised for its historic approach to gender equality. but is all as good as it seems to be? five, white educated females is not very representative in the end.

pleased to tell you this afternoon we have completed the biggest trade deal yet, worth £660 billion a year, a comprehensive canada—style free because although we have left the eu, this country will remain culturally, emotionally, historically strategically, geologically attached to europe. can you tell the public honestly, where did the uk give the most ground and where did the eu compromise the most, do you think? it would be fair to say that we wanted, we wanted to make sure, for instance, that we got access to, got complete control over our fisheries from the get go, and that is to say we had annual negotiations on fisheries within the shortest possible delay. the eu began with, i think, wanting a transition period 01:14 years, we wanted three years, we have ended up at five years. i think that was a reasonable transition period. the tally of losses and wins may take years to settle. talks through the early hours in brussels sustained by pizza tangled over the specific quotas of different species of fish. but getting this far was never a question ofjust minor detail, but settling or smudging perhaps profound differences

both chambers of parliament approve the new free trade deal — signed by prime minister borisjohnson —ean union. argentina's medical regulator has approved the oxford astrazeneca coronavirus vaccine, following quickly on the heels of the uk. coronavirus vaccine, following the country has a contract to buy more than 22 million doses, which will be delivered in 2021. it has already begun vaccinating health workers with the russian sputnik v vaccine, as it prepares for a possible second wave of the virus. i've been speaking to natalio cosoy, a journalist in argentina, about how the government approved the oxford astrazeneca vaccine so quickly. it is in a law passed in congress in november. it's a special law particularly signed to approve signed contracts and distribute vaccines in argentina. it allows for emergency approval such as the one that's got approved, the astrazeneca vaccine, as well as the russian sputnik vaccine and the pfizer vaccine that's not yet arrived at the country because there's a conflict between the government and the company. they don't agree terms of a potential c

ella mac we have completed the biggest trade deal yet, with 660 a comprehensive canada style free tradetry will remain culturally, emotionally, historically, strategically geologically attached to europe. so we have finally found an agreement. it was a long and winding road, but we have got a good deal to show for it. it is fair, it is a balanced deal, and it is the right and responsible thing to do for both sides. in the years since boris johnson secured his place here, our world has turned upside down. the prime minister himself fell victim to the virus that he was in charge of tackling. his recovery was short, the economies and societies will ta ke the economies and societies will take far longer. where and how we go from here with britain in a new relationship with the eu are the crucial political questions for the year ahead and beyond. the skies are clearing across most of the uk. a starry, frosty night ahead. and that means that first thing in the morning, there is going to be a widespread frost on the ground. in fact, for england, it could end up being the coldest christmas day

still caught up on fish — uk and eu negotiators trying to agree the terms of a free trade deal between say they're still stuck on the issue of eu access to the uk's fishing waters. sources close to the talks say a decision on whether it's deal or no deal can be expected before christmas. now on bbc news, dateline london. hello, i'm shaun ley. welcome to the programme that brings together leading columnists in the uk, bbc specialists, and the foreign correspondents who send their stories to audiences back home from the dateline london. this week — the eu and uk agree to keep on talking. the us supreme court declines to hear. and borisjohnson sees no covid crisis because of christmas — provided it's a little one. joining us this week, iain martin, whose columns appear in the times newspaper. jeffrey kaufmann, a former network news anchor in the united states. and here in the studio with me is celia hatton, asia—pacific editor for the bbc. welcome to you and to both of you twojoining us remote. it was the english puritans who cancelled christmas. borisjohnson is no puritan. in the 17th ce

prime minister boris johnson's assessment as parliament backs the new post—brexit free trade deal.fter a landslide, the search for those feed missing in buried houses in residential area outside norway's capital. the republicans raise more objections to the us election result. the trump administration still claims it was fraudulent. hello to you. uk has the first country in europe to approve the use of two covid—19 vaccines. the medicines regulator gave the go—ahead for the oxford astrazeneca vaccines ignoring a landmark moment. other million doses will be made available next week. argentina and el salvador have also approved the vaccine. the us says it should have gone through its regulatory process by april. fergus walsh has this. the approval of the oxford astrazeneca vaccine, which is a fantastic achievement for british science. it's a great day, we're very proud. this is a really significant moment in the fight against this pandemic. it is, i think, a game—changing moment. this is the vaccine, more than any other, that will eventually bring coronavirus under control. unlike pf

referendum to leave the european union, both chambers of parliament in london have approved the new free trade dealt was finalised last week. borisjohnson said britain was marking a new beginning in its relationship with the eu. ten people have been injured — one critically — in a landslide that buried houses in a norwegian municipality north—east of the capital, oslo. police say 11 people are unaccounted for and it's not clear if some were caught up in the landslide or were away when it occurred. here in the uk, for the second day in a row more than 50,000 tested positive for coronavirus. the surge in the virus has prompted the government to move more parts of england into the highest level of restrictions. another 20 million people will be hit by the change, with all areas shown in dark red here now in tier 4, it means the closure of non—essential retail, food venues moving to takeaway only and the closure of gyms and hairdressers. dominic hughes reports. in birmingham, just time for a last trim before tier 4 restrictions come in at midnight. after a tough year, it's another bitter setback for ow