08/07/2017 BBC Weekend News

There'll be a trade deal and it'll be

Donald Trump's words to Theresa May this morning as the US president met

the Prime Minister at the G20 conference in Hamburg.

Mr Trump stressed the special relationship he's developed

with Mrs May and said the deal would be done quickly.

Mr Trump also suggested he would be visiting Britain despite previous

reports than he wanted the visit put off.

Our Deputy Political editor John Pienaar reports.

Theresa May was counting on warm words. Promises of good will. And

today the president had plenty of both. She sees the US relationship

is key to successful Brexit. He is keen to show that he's open to free

trade with a major ally. When it came to encouraging language the

president clearly was feeling generous. I would like to thank

Prime Minister made for being with us. We had tremendous talks, there

is no country that could be closer than our two countries. And I want

to say thank you very much. We are working for a trade deal which will

be a very big deal for both countries. And I think we will have

that done very quickly. It was not all so friendly, Theresa May also

urged him to drop opposition to the climate change treaty. But trade is

the priority and he was still planning a visit. Though not

everyone will be as happy as Theresa May to see him. Until then worth

cultivating the US friendship with the president, his family and

advisers. His daughter Ivanka Trump is both. Meeting the Japanese leader

was also important, Shinzo Abe has done a trade deal with the EU and

the UK would like one just as favourable. Warm words about trade

and cooperation can be comforting, even political useful at a summit

like this but striking deals with America, India, anyone, will take

hard bargaining and plenty of British businessmen, government

officials and even the own chance of Theresa May will need to be

convinced that agreements around the world could even compensate for a

tough, even a harsh deal with the EU. The Prime Minister insists it

can be done. They have been ugly scenes in the streets outside.

Violent protests against the wealth and power gathered here. A harsh

contrast with a comparatively calm summit. Even one that was not quite

as friendly as it seemed. Let's speak to our Diplomatic

Correspondent James Robbins. What is your reading of Donald

Trump's commitment to this trade deal with the UK? Let's remind

ourselves that President Trump described Brexit as a beautiful

thing. He said it was an inspiration to his own campaign to be elected as

president of the US. So perhaps no surprise that he was so willing to

meet the needs of Downing Street for a positive, positive restatements to

now Prime Minister in Theresa May that America is intending to press

ahead with a UK trade deal to take the place of the multilateral

agreements existing within the EU framework. That is as soon as

Britain leaves the EU. But of course this is a statement and getting that

as an agreed deal could be more difficult. And what of other issues

on the agenda, what impact is Donald Trump having on those? I think drug

this summer Donald Trump is central frankly to the deadlocks and

divisions of this summit. They're not reconciled on climate change,

something that Theresa May raised with him and frankly Angela Merkel

is struggling to find a form of words for the final concluding

summit text which somehow can square away President Trump and his

rejection of the Paris climate agreement with the overwhelming

feeling of the others that nothing must be done or said in the text

which seems to weaken that agreement. So a very tough summit

and all the divisions with America coming to the fore.

There are reports this lunchtime that Iraqi forces are on the verge

of recapturing the city of Mosul from so called Islamic State.

There's been no formal announcement but one is expected with hours.

These latest pictures just in show soldiers and civilians

The strategically important city of Mosul has been

London Fire Brigade says its changing the number and type

of fire engines it routinely deploys to tower block fires.

It follows an investigation by the BBC's Newsnight that found

that no high ladder engine was sent in the first wave of engines sent

to Grenfell Tower fire which has so far claimed 80 lives.

The Fire Brigades Union says the extra height provided by such

an engine would have helped fight the ire more effectively

Braving the flames just before one o'clock. Fire Services were on the

scene in minutes from being called but firefighters said that they

lacked equipment and sufficient water pressure when tackling what

became an inferno at Grenfell Tower. It took more than 30 minutes for a

high ladder to arrive at the 67 metre high blog according to a BBC

Newsnight investigation. One was not automatically send. One fire union

official believes if it had arrived earlier it could have made a

difference. I have spoken to aerial appliance operators in London who

drive and operate those appliances and who attended the incident, who

think that having that on the first attendance might have made a

difference because it allows you to operate a very powerful water tower

from outside the building. It has also emerged there was no platform

tall enough in London to suit a building of this size and help with

the rescue effort so one had to be set from Surrey. London Fire Brigade

has now changed his procedures so that a high ladder is automatically

sent to any tower fire straightaway. Other fire brigades now may follow

suit and Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service announced a change in

their policy so that the high ladder is automatically dispatched to a

tower block fire. Newsnight was also told but firefighters struggled with

water pressure problems and called Thames Water to increased pressure

in the area. Thames Water said any suggestion that there was low

pressure during this appalling tragedy is categorically false. But

questions remain as to what was in place as firefighters first rushed

in to help the residents of Grenfell Tower that night. Even though some

answers may not come until the public enquiry it seems that

pressure for more precautions in the future means changes are already

underway. Hundreds of thousands of people

are expected to attend the Pride in London march, which gets

underway this lunchtime. This year the event is marking

the 50th anniversary of the first partial decriminalisation

of homosexuality in 1967. Wyre Davies is in London's Oxford

Street where the march It looks lively. Indeed, the 45th

annual celebration in the capital of diversity and equality. Pride this

year marking 50 years since the partial decriminalisation of

homosexuality in England and Wales, 26,000 official participants in ten

three this year and a 2 million people spectating as it winds

through central London. The festival will be officially opened by members

of the emergency services, many of whom served at Grenfell Tower and

during the terror attacks on Westminster Bridge and London Bridge

was the security is a big issue this year. This will have the biggest

police presence of any pride festival. Of course amid these

accusations from some quarters that it has become a bit too commercial,

the parade is as colourful as ever this year and seems to have lost

none of its spontaneity. It was a nail biting battle that

went down to the wire but in the end it was honours even

as the British Lions ended their three match series

in New Zealand with a 15-all draw Rugby is part of the fabric of New

Zealand. Almost everyone here is a fan although today the All Blacks

seemed a little outnumbered. The Lions have arrived helpful and

determined to leave with more than just memories. The lines are

confident they are the underdogs, everywhere you look there are

reminders that New Zealand are the reigning double world champion. And

they will not be letting that trophy go without a fight. But in six weeks

the British and Irish Lions have transformed from no hopers into a

genuine threat. The fortress invaded by red Army. It would set the tone

for a breathless first half, the pace not always matched with

precision. That would come from the All Blacks Beauden Barrett who

picked out his younger, taller brother to set up the opening score.

Try finished by Ngani Laumape. The New Zealand captain made his 100th

appearance but it weathered debutants stealing the limelight as

Jordie Barrett made his first test start one to remember the All Blacks

dominance was not reflected in the scoreline, the Lions were kept

within reach as Elliot Daly kit for the horizon. New Zealand strain

every sting you to hold back the line. They had hoped from this

yellow but playing here is a test of nerves and Owen Farrell could never

be folded there. This was the kick to level the match. A refereeing

decision denied the All Blacks a chance of victory, a draw perhaps

the fitting into a thrilling series. But for the Lions a sense of what

might have been remains. Some other brief sports

news before we go. England's cricketers have taken two

early wickets on the third day of the opening Test

against South Africa at Lord's. Liam Dawson removed

Kagiso Rabada for 27, And after making his half-century,

Temba Bavuma is also out - caught by Ben Stokes off the bowling

of Moeen Ali. Romelu Lukaku appears to be heading

for Manchester United, despite a late bid from his

former club Chelsea. United are reported to have agreed

a fee of around ?75 million with Everton and Lukaku is set

to have a medical. The player is currently in America,

where he'll meet his new team mates this weekend, as they arrive

to start a pre-season You can see more on all of today's

stories on the BBC News Channel. The next news on BBC One

is at 6:25pm this evening.