Reuters Morning Digest: January 23, 2019

Click to View in Browser Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Momentum gathers behind British lawmakers' bid to stop no-deal Brexit An attempt by British lawmakers to prevent a no-deal Brexit was gaining momentum on Wednesday after the opposition Labour Party said it was highly likely to throw its parliamentary weight behind the bid. PG&E expects to spend about $6.6 billion in 2019 U.S. power company PG&E Corp said http://bit.ly/2T5NcbG on Wednesday it expected capital expenditure of about $6.6 billion in 2019 and $6.9 billion in 2020. UK watchdog flags possible ban on some crypto-related trading Britain's markets watchdog said on Wednesday it would consult later in the year on a proposed ban on selling derivatives linked to certain types of crypto assets to retail customers. Europe's Arianespace takes on SpaceX by cutting Ariane 5 rocket launch price Europe's Arianespace is discounting the price of satellite launches with its Ariane 5 rockets as it competes against U.S. rival SpaceX for customers before the release of the cheaper Ariane 6 rocket next year, a senior executive said on Wednesday. Pouille beats odds and Raonic to reach maiden semis Frenchman Lucas Pouille continued his unlikely run at the Australian Open by stunning in-form Canadian Milos Raonic 7-6(4) 6-3 6-7(2) 6-4 to advance to his maiden Grand Slam semi-final on Wednesday. Actor Alec Baldwin to appear in New York court over parking altercation Actor Alec Baldwin was expected to appear in a New York City court on Wednesday to face charges stemming from an altercation last year over a parking spot during which he is accused of punching someone, according to court officials. Papal Swiss Guard keep cool heads with 3-D helmets The Vatican's Swiss Guard, the colorfully dressed mini-army that helps protect the pope, will have cooler heads now they have swapped their ancient metal helmets for ones made by 3-D printers. Related Video Four plotted to attack U.S. Muslim town: police Alibaba's new hotel runs on robot hospitality Great Debate Cox: AT&T opens itself up to activist attack Cox: Amsterdam has first-world financial dilemma A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today » » MORE NEWSLETTERS - 3 Times Square New York, NY 10036 USA © Copyright 2019 Thomson Reuters Ensure delivery of Reuters Newsmails, add newsletters@email.reuters.com to your address book. Subscribe to other Reuters newsletters. Unsubscribe from this newsletter. Follow us on Twitter Friend us on Facebook