i'm samantha simmonds. our top story: israeli police say prime minister benjamin netanyahu should be charged with corruption. he insists all allegations are baseless. the dutch foreign minister halbe zijlstra resigns after admitting he lied about a meeting with russia's president putin. braving the balkans winter. why hundreds of people arrive in serbia every month, their gateway to the european union. the eu's $16 billion problem. that's the hole that will be left in the 27—nation block after the uk leaves the union. so how are they going to fill it? i'll be speaking to paul hofheinz, the president of the brussels based think—tank the lisbon council. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business, and sport. are and you can be part of the conversation. it's that time of year when thoughts turn to love and romance, as people celebrate valentine's day. is it something you mark or do you think it's over commercialised? tell us what you think, just use #bbcthebri

i'm samantha simmonds. our top stories: the governing anc tells south african president jacob zuma you are being removed as head of state. north korea's leader speaks of a warm climate of reconciliation with the south after a delegation returns from the winter olympics. the high tech fight against extremist content online and new software that claims to root it out and remove it instantly. is it safe to go back into the water? travel operator thomas cook says it is and resumes selling holidays to tunisia for the first time since the terror attacks almost three years ago. in the business briefing we'll hear from the company why it has taken this step. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. and you can be part of the conversation. today we're asking as the uk celebrates 250 years since the first circus opened near waterloo in london, are circuses still relevant and entertaining, or outdated and outmoded. would you still go and see one? tell us

this is bbc world news today, i'm samantha simmonds, top stories: us congress releases a republican memoat the fbi abuse surveillance powers during the election campaign, the release is approved by president trump. election campaign, the release is approved by president trumplj election campaign, the release is approved by president trump. i think it isa approved by president trump. i think it is a disgrace what is happening in our country, and when you look at that and you see that and some of the other things that are going on, a lot of people should be ashamed of themselves. the disgraced us a gymnastics virgin sticks dr larry nassar is lunged at by a father of one of those that he abused, at his final hearing. abandoned in a mountain blizzard, how one syrian refugees survived after being left for dead by smugglers. unique view of poll and bears struggling to find enough food

i'm samantha simmonds. is it safe to go back into the water? travel operator thomas cook says it is and resumes selling holidays to tunisia for the first time since the terror attacks almost three years ago. plastic fantastic! how companies are helping clean up the oceans by cutting down on plastic waste. a quick look at the markets, south—east asian stock markets edged higher on tuesday with the hang seng at i.63%. higher on tuesday with the hang seng at 1.63%. the nikkei, though, was down, but it was closed yesterday and the dow up ever so slightly. more on that later. it's been nearly three years since attacks by so—called islamic state in sousse and tunis killed 60 people in tunisia. the majority of the victims were european tourists. the uk government advised british citizens not to visit the country, but tunisia has been making a slow recovery since the terror attacks. the national office of tunisian tourism say that 6.7 million tourists visited the country in 2017, a rise of 23% compared with the previous year. tour operator thomas cook

i'm samantha simmonds. attempting to avoid a hard border on the island of ireland — the eu is set to unveil it's draft proposal for how it sees its relations with the uk after brexit. and on the markets we can see asia following the us downwards — it's all on fears the fed could raise interest rates faster than expected. australia recalls more than two million cars — amid worries over faulty airbags which have been linked to more than 20 deaths worldwide. with just over a year to go, one side of the brexit duo are finally laying their cards on the table. the european union is publishing a draft withdrawal agreement for the uk's departure which lays out how brussels see the future. but for business and investors there's still a huge amount of uncertainty. one of the key issues it covers is northern ireland's land border with the republic of ireland. in 2015, $3.4bn worth of goods were traded across it in both directions. on tuesday the uk's international trade secretary liam fox reiterated that "the avoidanc

i'm samantha simmonds.ay prime minister benjamin netanyahu should be charged with corruption. he insists all allegations are baseless. the dutch foreign minister halbe zijlstra resigns after admitting he lied about a meeting with russia's president putin. braving the balkans winter. why hundreds of people arrive in serbia every month, their gateway to the european union. the eu's $16 billion problem. that's the hole that will be left in the 27—nation block after the uk leaves the union. so how are they going to fill it? i'll be speaking to paul hofheinz, the president of the brussels based think—tank the lisbon council.

i'm samantha simmonds. he will be asked to step down today. a shift in policy towards north korea ? us vice president mike pence says he could be ready for talks. russian investigators are searching for clues about why a passenger plane crashed, killing all 71 on board. is the wild ride over, orjust beginning? we find out where the global markets might head after last week's volatility. i'll be speaking to lena komileva, chief economist at (g+) economics, about what lies ahead for investors.

this is business live from bbc news with ben thompson and samantha simmonds. brexit breakdown. the eu publishes its first formal look at how things will work once the uk leaves. live from london, that's our top story on wednesday the 28th of february. business continues to fret about uncertainty as the document says northern ireland might have to follow eu rules to avoid imposing a hard border. we'll look at the implications. also in the programme. the biggest recall in car making history gets even bigger. australia orders a compulsory return of more than two million takata airbags. and an optimistic outlook from the new boss of america's central bank with more rate rises on the cards. the dollar has jumped, but markets are down. hello and welcome to business live. we will get the inside track on how you stop winter flu. the boss of one of the biggest vaccine companies in europe will talk to us about how healthy. with toys r us on the brink of collapse, we want to know, do you buy your toys online or in a shop? let us know. welcome to the programme. with just over a year to go

this is business live from bbc news with ben thompson and samantha simmonds. london city airport has been closed after a world war two bomb has been found nearby in the river thames. live from london, that's our top story on monday 12th february not cleared for takeoff — thousands of passengers will be affected as all flights are cancelled at london's city airport. we will have the details that you need to know. also in the programme: barclays bank is charged by britain's serious fraud office over a loan to the state of qatar in 2008. and it is a new week on the market and this is how the numbers look... investors keeping a very close eye on inflation and we will explain why. and we'll be getting the inside track on the man who's business is a bit of a mouthful — with the boss of of a mouthguard firm that supplies the england rugby team. and remember you can get in touch with us, about any of the stories we're covering this morning. just use the hashtag #bbcbizlive. hello and welcome to business live. it isa it is a busy show, so let's get started with news th

i'm samantha simmonds.ident jacob zuma you are being removed as head of state. north korea's leader speaks of a warm climate of reconciliation with the south after a delegation return5 from the winter olympics. the high tech fight against extremist content online and new software that claims to root it out and remove it instantly. is it safe to go back into the water? travel operator thomas cook say5 it is and resumes selling holiday5 to tunisia for the first time since the terror attacks almost three years ago. in the business briefing we'll hear from the company why it has taken this step.

this is bbc world news today, i'm samantha simmonds, top stories: us congress releases a republican memo alleging that the fbi abuse surveillance powers during the election campaign, the release is approved by president trump. election campaign, the release is approved by president trumpli election campaign, the release is approved by president trump. i think it isa approved by president trump. i think it is a disgrace what is happening in our country, and when you look at that and you see that and some of the other things that are going on, a lot of people should be ashamed of themselves. the disgraced us a gymnastics virgin sticks dr larry nassar is lunged at by a father of one of those that he abused, at his final hearing. abandoned in a mountain blizzard, how one syrian refugees survived after being left for dead by smugglers. unique view of poll and bears struggling to find enough food as they arrive on the shrinking arctic ice. —— polar bears. controversial 4—page republican drafted memo that accuses the fbi and justice department of bias against us president donald trump has been

i'm samantha simmonds. our top story: a former student is arrested after teachers and pupils are gunned down at a high school in florida. some kids froze, some kids were on their phones, a lot of them were on their phones just trying to snap chat everything, because they thought it was a joke, and it wasn't. south africa's governing anc welcomes president zuma's resignation. he says he wants to prevent violence being committed in his name. ‘choose france!‘ president macron woos global investors by pushing through key labour reforms and cutting corporation tax. and as us president donald trump cracks down on immigration, the spouses of thousands of asian immigrants working there could soon lose theirjobs. in the business briefing we'll be hearing from some of them and hear how the see their future in the united states. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. and you can be part of the conversation. should women have the right to show off their

this is business live from bbc news with samantha simmonds and ben thompson. a milestone for tourism to tunisia. the travel operator thomas cook resumes holidays to the country for the first time since the terror attacks 3 years ago. live from london, that's our top story on tuesday 13th february. can tunisia bounce back following those devastating attacks? we'll take a look at what's changed since 2015. also in the programme... the us president unveils his 1.5 trillion dollar infrastructure plan, but is it what the market is looking for following the recent ups and downs? and you can see the markets, the ftse opening up just and you can see the markets, the ftse opening upjust a and you can see the markets, the ftse opening up just a fraction. and a hairbrained idea? we'll meet the man dismissed from tv‘s dragon's den, but went on to launch a multi—million dollar business selling hairbrushes. he is here and he will explain how. and as a new report says more than a quarter of young people want to run their own firm — we want to know, if you could quit work and

this is business live from bbc news with alice baxter and samantha simmonds. jubilation in south africa after president zuma's resignation — but will the economy follow suit? live from london, that's our top story on thursday, 15th february. the country's currency — the rand — has strengthened in the hopes mr. zuma would step down. now all eyes are on his successor. also in the programme — one of india's richest men is accused of swindling over a billion dollars from a state lender. we'll be in delhi to find out more. asian stocks rose on thursday after wall street brushed aside strong us inflation data and surged, in a move that also saw the dollar pinned to two—week lows. a sip in the right direction — keep cup is a reusable coffee container that is cutting down on waste and making money by helping the environment. we'll find out more. and austria is banning the smoking ban. so would you avoid places where smoking is allowed or are you not that bothered? just use the hashtag bbcbizlive. hello and welcome to business live. south africa's beleaguered president

i'm samantha simmonds.down at a high school in florida. some kids froze, some kids were on their phones, a lot of them were on their phones just trying to snap chat everything, because they thought it was a joke, and it wasn't. south africa's governing anc welcomes president zuma's resignation. he says he wants to prevent violence being committed in his name. ‘choose france!‘ president macron woos global investors by pushing through key labour reforms and cutting corporation tax. and as us president donald trump cracks down on immigration, the spouses of thousands of asian immigrants working there could soon lose theirjobs.

i'm samantha simmonds. our top story: getting impatient over jacob zuma's future — the anc indicates he will be asked to step down today. a shift in policy towards north korea 7 us vice president mike pence says he could be ready for talks. russian investigators are searching for clues about why a passenger plane crashed, killing all 71 on board. is the wild ride over, orjust beginning? we find out where the global markets might head after last week's volatility. i'll be speaking to lena komileva, chief economist at (g+) economics, about what lies ahead for investors. a warm welcome to the programme, briefing you on all you need to know in global news, business and sport. and you can be part of the conversation. with the international development secretary here in the uk saying oxfam failed in its moral leadership, we're asking this morning if you still trust charities? will it change if and how you donate, and who to? tell us what you think. get in touch using the hashtag bbcthebriefing. the question of pr

i'm samantha simmonds. its relations with the uk after brexit. and on the markets we can see asia following the us downwards — it's all on fears the fed could raise interest rates faster than expected. australia recalls more than two million cars — amid worries over faulty airbags which have been linked to more than 20 deaths worldwide.

this is business live from bbc news with ben thompson and samantha simmonds. a brexit blackhole for europe. how will the eu plug a $15 billion shortfall when the uk leaves the union? live from london, that's our top story on wednesday 14th february. brexit will leave the eu with a big gap in its budget — there could be cuts to spending and other members will be asked to pay more. we will hear from the sky shortly. —— this guy shortly. also in the programme: is the premier league losing its star appeal? the cost of broadcast rights falls for the top flight of english football — we'll look at why. and all eyes are on the latest inflation figures from the us, they're due later. and after the roller coaster market reaction to the jobs figures — investors are on edge. and clocking up the airmiles — we meet the man who says he can tell you how to fly first class, without paying a penny. let us know, use the eeeeeee: eet eje ese: , , , . lots of you getting in touch already about that story. keep your comments coming in about those voice—activated devices and whether

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i'm samantha simmonds. the eu's $16 billion dollar problem: that's the hole that will be left in the 27 nation block after the uk leaves the union. we'll find out how they are going to fill it. and it's valentine's day, but maybe not as you know it. we look at how technology can help us find love. and on the markets asian share markets are mixed as investor nerves were strained ahead of a us inflation report that could soothe, or inflame, fears of faster rate hikes globally. in a few hours time, the president of the european commission —jean claudejuncker — will outline his proposals for the future eu budget. he'll be working on the basis that the uk will be leaving the union. and this will deprive the eu of between twelve and 13 billion euros every year — that's around $1546 billion. currently 1% of the bloc‘s gross national income goes towards the budget, but mrjuncker has already called for members to contribute more when the uk departs. in addition, the eu's budget commissioner has already said that the

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