Wylfa Newydd: Hitachi to halt work on UK nuclear plant
Japan’s Hitachi is suspending work on the Wylfa Newydd plant in Wales amid concerns over rising costs. BBC News – Business
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May seeks cross-party Brexit consensus
The PM will meet MPs to try and break the Brexit stalemate later, but Jeremy Corbyn insists no-deal must be ruled out. BBC News – UK
Putin warns West on Balkans as Serbia prepares lavish welcome
As Russia’s president heads to Belgrade he accuses Western countries of “destabilising” the Balkans. BBC News – Europe
Democrats ask Trump to delay State of the Union speech
Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggests Mr Trump submit his annual address in writing instead. BBC News – US & Canada
Who are the Nairobi victims?
Victims of the siege at the hotel complex include a 9/11 survivor, a YouTuber and two inseparable friends. BBC News – Africa
Sterling Bounces Back a Bit Following Brexit Vote
After yesterdays steep fall Sterling has stabilised against the Dollar and made small gains. The markets hate uncertainty and although the picture is still as clear as mud at least Mrs May’s initial flawed plan is off the table. Although there has been a lot of fixation about the exchange rate it has traditionally been volatile –…