Your morning briefing: What you should know for Friday, January 11

Andy Murray announces retirement

Andy Murray has announced he plans to retire after this year’s Wimbledon, but admitted he may not make it that far.

The former tennis world champion broke down in tears as he said next weeks’ Australian Open could mark his last ever tournament.

Murray, who has been struggling to recover from hip surgery, was overcome by emotion as he made the announcement in Melbourne.

He told reporters he hoped to play his last match at Wimbledon, but added: “I'm also not certain I'm able to do that."

Theresa May is battling to gain support for her Brexit deal as a Commons debate on the proposal enters its third day.

The Prime Minister yesterday reached out to union leaders amid signs she may be facing defeat on the proposals.

She also met with Labour MPs in a bid to gain support ahead of next Tuesday’s vote in the Commons.

Mrs May held talks with Unite boss Len McCluskey and GMB’s Tim Roache.

It came as Number 10 said ministers would consider moves by Labour MPs to safeguard workers' rights after Britain leaves the EU.

Fiona Bruce became an instant hit with Question Time viewers as she made her hosting debut last night.

The broadcaster took the helm as veteran David Dimbleby stepped down in December after 25 years in the presenter’s chair.

Viewers took to social media, praising her for slipping “effortlessly” into the role.

Michael Cohen, a former legal fixer to Donald Trump, has agreed to testify before Congress next month.

Mr Cohen said he looks forward to giving a “full and credible account of the events which have transpired”.

His giving evidence sets the stage for a public hearing that threatens damage to President Trump’s image.

Mr Cohen last year pleaded guilty to finance crimes tied to illicit payments made to silence women during the 2016 election campaign.

Nelson Mandela has been named as a greater leader than Winston Churchill in a vote by the British public.

His work to heal divisions in a fractured society has been chosen over other martial and political achievements.

The public’s decision came in a vote for BBC Two show Icons.

1567: The first state lottery was held in England - 40,000 lots at 10 shillings each were available from St Paul's Cathedral.

1917: A patriotic appeal was launched for the nation to subscribe to the new War Loan, to finance the staggering cost of the conflict (£5.7 million a day).

1922: Insulin was first used successfully in the treatment of diabetes.

1973: The Open University awarded its first degrees.

1974: The first surviving sextuplets were born in South Africa.