in an interview with the bbc‘s economic editor kamal ahmed, lord 0'neill says britain should upgrade its economic forecasts for 2018 as china, the us and europe show increased activity. and he adds that the boost to exports from economic growth in our main trading partners is likely to dwarf any possible negative effects of brexit. lord 0'neill has been speaking ahead of this week's world economics forum in davos in switzerland, where a number of world economics are likely to see their forecasts upgraded. iam i am almost embarrassed to accept that it might sound like that, because of course, in principle, i share the views of many that brexit is like a really weird thing for the uk to impose on itself from an economic perspective. but i quickly add at the same time, i have felt for a good couple of years, as important as brexit is, it isn't the most important thing facing britain's future. things like regional inequalities and the underlying productivity problem. bigger issues. do you think with this productivity been better, the british economy will do better than you expected a yea

the scottish fa say that they are casting the net far and wide after michael 0'neill had turned them down on monday. he says he expects to be in charge of an island for another six years. he insists that his players, and his captain, steven davis where is your mental in his decision. gana initiative between the players and the manager is key. i had discussions with most of the —— gana i had discussions with most of the senior players. they were adamant that they felt it was right for them to continue. that is important, it is important that you are valued by your players, and your association. we are not setting any kind of deadlines. we are keen to get the right person, and will be working as quickly as we can come in the background to try and do that. quickly as we can come in the background to try and do thatm could be some... we are casting the net far and wide. we have had a numberof net far and wide. we have had a number of people come forward in re ce nt number of people come forward in recent days. we have had our own short list in place, prior to michael 0'neill, short l

|j treasury minister lord 0'neill has been forced to admit. i certainly would not have thought the uk economy would be as robust as it currently seems. but that is because it looks to me like some parts of the country, led by the north—west, are actually doing way better than people seemed to realise or appreciate, as well as this crucial fa ct, appreciate, as well as this crucial fact, the rest of the world is doing way better than many people would have thought a year ago. so, it makes it easier for the uk. so, ironically, rita, one of the biggest reasons is that the eurozone is doing a lot better, because the pound is weaker, they want our cars, which has helped to lift car exports, while at home we are not buying as many cars. it has all helped to rebalance the economy and although growth is not as good as it used to be, it is certainly better than most of the dire predictions. one in three young women in the uk are avoiding smear tests for cervical cancer, because they're embarrassed to show their bodies to doctors, according to a healt

it was the regions and global growth that jim 0'neill, lord 0'neill, the former chairman of common sacks were to do and said i may have got it wrong on brexit. he warned about the trouble for the economy is the short term, as did you. —— in the short—term. term, as did you. —— in the short-term. i didn't. you said it would be unpleasant, i cannot value quite how severe but if it collapsed you would have severe interest rates. that didn't happen, what happened was a severe increase in inflation. i didn't go on that rubbish. the national media... i don't normally carry on about the media, but the national reporting of the referendum was as distressful as campaigning parties on the other side. all they did was support the rubbish on either side. in the longer term now, can you see a route through this process were actually the uk, instead of having four years being awkwardly inside the eu, sits co mforta bly being awkwardly inside the eu, sits comfortably outside? yes, i would go back on the lancaster house feature, i think we should stay in the single market, customs union, i don

it was the regions and global growth thatjim 0'neill — lord 0'neill — the former chairman of goldman sachs said i may have got it wrong on brexit. he warned about the trouble for the economy in the short term, as did you. i didn't warn about trouble to the economy. you said it would be unpleasant, i cannot tell you quite how severe but if it collapsed you would have severe interest rates. that didn't happen, what happened was a severe increase in inflation. it meant medium wages declined. i didn't go on that rubbish. the national media... i don't normally carry on about the media, but the national reporting of the referendum was as disgraceful as campaigning parties on the both sides. all they did was support the rubbish on either side. in the longer term now, can you see a route through this process wehre actually the uk, instead of having for years being awkwardly inside the eu, sits comfortably outside? yes, i would go back on the lancaster house speech, i think we should stay in the single market, stay in the customs union, i don't think the public were ever told we were leaving

that is a message of optimism from lord 0'neill? good morning. that is a message of optimism from lord o'neill? what we have seen with respect to the economy as the uk going from the fastest—growing in the g7 to the slowest growing. we are actually being dragged along by the strength of the european economy at the moment. we have seen the pound devalued. we have not taken a hit to exports as much as we perhaps predicted. there are underlying problems there. notjust about europe, he is saying britain's forecasts are going to get graded as china and america show increased activity, it is a global picture?” think there is increasing uncertainty among business, business leaders decided to delay investment decisions. i think it is incredibly important that we stay in a european customs union said that we have tariff free trade on goods within the european union and because services, financial services, insurance companies, are so critical to our economy. it accounts for 80% of the service industry. we need to find a way to ensure that those busine

it was the regions and global growth thatjim 0'neill — lord 0'neill — the former chairman of goldman sachs pointed to in saying i may have got it wrong on brexit. he warned about the trouble for the economy in the short term, as did you. i didn't warn about trouble to the economy in the short term. you said it would be quite unpleasant, i cannot tell you quite how severe but if it collapsed, you would have severe increase in inflation. that didn't happen, what happened was a severe increase in inflation. it meant medium wages declined. i didn't go on that rubbish. the national media... i don't normally carry on about the media, but the national reporting of the referendum was as disgraceful as campaigning parties on the both sides. all they did was report the rubbish on both sides. in the longer term now, can you see a route through this process where actually the uk, instead of having for years being awkwardly inside the eu, sits comfortably outside? yes, i would go back on the lancaster house speech, i think we should stay in the single market, i think we should stay in the customs

the northern ireland manager, michael 0'neill, has turned down the chance to take over as scotland's's boss. he led northern ireland to euro 2016 in france but narrowly missed out on qualification for next yea r‘s world cup after a controversial defeat against switzerland. in a statement today he said it's a huge honour to be offered the position but i do not feel this is the right opportunity for me at this moment in my career. 21—year—old chung hyeon said his dreams had come true as he shopped novak djokovic. he came past the six time champion in straight sets to become the first korean singles player to reach the quarterfinals at a grand slam. —— shopped novak djokovic. a walk none of his compatriots had made before, against a man who had made his name and fortune on this very court. novak djokovic‘s six titles in melbourne counted little for early on. chung hyeon's lead was welding, but the korean wasn't going away and the first set was his. novak djokovic‘s problems hampered him. treatment on his elbow didn't produce the desired effect as chung hyeon went ahead once

the former treasury minister and remain supporter, lord jim 0'neill, tells the bbc that global growth is boosting britain's economy far more than expected. and on the markets: this is how the dow closed on friday.

lord 0'neill makes it easier for the uk. lord o'neill speaking about those brighter than expected forecasts for the uk economy. markets will buy just those and will have the details a little later. —— markets will buy now, you might think owning a yacht is the reserve of the rich and famous. and you're probably right. the market for boats and yachts is soaring, and it's good news for british exports. the uk industry grew by 3.4% in the last financial year — that's the best result since the financial crisis and it's largely because of the fall in the value of the pound after brexit — it makes british made goods cheaper overseas, and means foreign sales rose by 4.7%. but what if you can't afford to buy an entire boat? well, maybe you could own part of one. one company — flexisail — buys boats and allows between seven and eight customers to buy a share of it for a fraction of the price. boss richard pierrepont has been speaking with kim gittleson and she asked him how he got the idea for flexisail. flexisail started

the party has its own local leader here in northern ireland, michelle 0'neill, but as president of the party, mary lou mcdonald will be the overarching figure in ireland but also on the global stage. thank you very much. british tourists injamaica are being advised not to leave their resorts unsupervised, after a state of emergency was declared in the area around the montego bay. it's one of the island's most popular tourist destinations but there's been a recent rise in violent crime. nick davis reports. for a country that depends on tourism, the pictures of troops on the streets in montego bay, jamaica's biggest resort, isn't ideal, but the government says it is something that needs to be done. the security forces are expected and have been directed to treat citizens with respect and protect the dignity and safety of all. most of the tourists who visit montego bay and much of the north coast stay in gated or guarded all—inclusive hotels where security isn't an issue. but crime in the city has spiked. last year saw over 1,600 people murdered in jamaica. 335 of them in stjames, the a

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the chair of the commons justice committee bob neill affectively called for more openness. many people think now is the time to draw the curtains and let the public in and see what goes on. the public wa nts to and see what goes on. the public wants to know how that decision was reached. thatjohn worboys no longer poses a threat. the issues such as whether there were women on the pa role whether there were women on the parole board hearing, what evidence they took. with sexual offences, anybody in the system says it is difficult when you have a sexual predator, that behaviour tends not to change. that is the key question. we are looking at it in the dark because in the moment as said in the report, the parole board are not allowed to make public their decision by law so we do not know the nature of the evidence. it was alive hearing. interesting, some prisoners on indeterminate sentences for public protection can be granted pa role for public protection can be granted parole without attending the hearing. that was not done injohn worboys‘ case. there was a live hearing bu

he is in demand, michael 0'neill, after what he's done with the european championship. he's 48 and has been scottish football's, preferred candidate since gordon strachan's departure in october. they've been negotiating with 0'neill‘s representatives for some time. now that a compensation package has been agreed with the irish fa, face to face talks are now likely next week. under 0'neill‘s management, northern ireland qualified for euro 2016, theirfirst major tournament for 30 years. former wales internationals ryan giggs and craig bellamy are among those who've been interviewed for the vacant national manager'sjob. giggs is the favourite to succeed chris coleman, who left two months ago to join sunderland after guiding wales through one of their most sucessful periods. the faw is thought to be keen on appointing a welshman and is hoping to announce their new manager next week. the bbc understands giggs‘s former team—mate phil neville is a contender to take over as the england women's manager. neville's previously worked as an assistant coach, with united, vale

hoping by ate pointing the northern ireland manager michael o‘neill northern ireland manager michael 0‘neill that they can change that around. what he‘s done is done wonders at northern ireland. he is the one that they have wanted for the one that they have wanted for the topjob in the one that they have wanted for the top job in scotland since gordon strachan‘s departure in october. they have been trying to woo him for some time. they‘ve agreed a compensation package at last with the irish fa, which can trigger face—to—face talks next week. northern ireland defied all the odds qualifying for 2016, their first major tournament for 30 years. ryan giggs has been interviewed for the role of wales manager. he‘s among a number of candidates for the job vacated by chris coleman going to sunderland. another former player craig bellamy is also being considered. an announcement is expected next week. and the bbc understands, giggs‘ former team mate phil neville, is a contender to take over, as the england women‘s manager. neville has previously worked, as an assistant coach, with unit

it's hoped 0'neill can turn things around. interesting to 5ee turn things around. interesting to see if he gets the job. turn things around. interesting to see if he gets thejob. i turn things around. interesting to see if he gets the job. i was watching earlier. i was distracted by the whole merman outfit but you we re by the whole merman outfit but you were saying earlier about the fact that they organised a plan to pay off northern ireland if he's going to make the move. yes, face-to-face talk5. ryan giggs for the wales managersjob? yes and the other interesting 5omeone phil neville being touted for the england women's job as well. i've spoken to phil and all he's saying at the moment is that he's spoken to the football a55ociation that he's spoken to the football association and he's interested in the role but that would be a really big move for him to use all his experience from manchester united and everton a5 experience from manchester united and everton as well to take back to the women's game, it would be a really positive move. what is on the power hour t

conservative mp bob neill, who is chairman of the justice committee. and peter clarke, hm chief inspector of prisons. let me make my way over to meet you all, gentlemen. thank you so much for coming in. peter, ifi all, gentlemen. thank you so much for coming in. peter, if i could start with you. for people who didn't see the report that was lea ked didn't see the report that was leaked to the bbc last month, give us leaked to the bbc last month, give usa leaked to the bbc last month, give us a sense leaked to the bbc last month, give us a sense of what was found at liverpool prison. the team of inspectors who went to liverpool we re very inspectors who went to liverpool were very experienced, between them they have been to hundreds of prisoners over the years. and they found conditions they describe as the worst they could ever remember. what we had were prison cells that we re what we had were prison cells that were dirty and damp, hundreds of windows were broken. lavatories were blocked, sinks were leaking, there we re blocked, sinks were leaking, th

well, that is what lord 0'neill summation? well, that is what lord o'neill was surmising when he was talking there, if you listen to the full interview, he explains that he is quite surprised and embarrassed to say that he got his predictions wrong when it comes to how the uk economy would do last year and the year ahead. but his opinion is if it wasn't for brexit we could be doing a lot better. what's interesting when you look at what the international monetary fund had to say today about the global outlook, something they did say is they saw such surprising growth in europe. of course america is doing well and with the prospect of the impact of donald trump's tax reforms boosting america further, the thinking is that, coupled with good growth in china as well, means the global economy is going to have a good year and therefore the uk is going to benefit from that because of the uk's trade with all those areas and of course the biggest trading partner for the of course the biggest trading partnerfor the uk of course the bigge