Gone before. The prince of wales and veterans lay wreaths at the National Memorial arboretum as part of a service of remembrance. Music the last post well have the latest from events in the uk and around the world, as we remember the day world war ii ended. Also, thousands of holiday makers have arrived back in the uk after a last minute dash to avoid a mandatory two week quarantine. And the World Snooker championship final is underway in sheffield. Its being played in front of spectators, as part of the easing of lockdown restrictions. Good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. The exams regulator quual has set out the criteria for how appeals of gcse, as and a levels in england can be made. Because of coronavirus no exams took place, and grades are being awarded using a controversial modelling system. Schools and colleges will be able to appeal on behalf of students from monday. Our Political Correspondent Jonathan Blake is here. What exactly are they saying . This guidance is being eag
Welcome it our viewers from all around the world. You are watching newsroom. After days of nationwide frustration, President Trump signs the massive covid are leaf package and government funding bill that millions of americans have been counting on. In a statement the president said he only approved the bill after getting the u. S. Senate to agree to consider increasing the stem lus check amount from 600 to 2,000. Which is what democrats wanted all along. Despite the lock delay, lawmakers are pleased the measure did pass. The Senate Republican leaders say the compromise bill is not perfect but it will do an enormous amount of good for struggling people who need help now. And the speaker of the house calls it welcome news. Shes urging President Trump to get Congressional Republicans to approve larger stimulus payments. Democrats have said already on board. But aggravated by how this is playing out. The president is finally decided to do that. Its good news. It points up the his limitati
48 hours. Investigators have pieced together who blew up that rv in nashville on christmas morning. The big question that remains, why . Almost a week after calling it a disgrace, President Trump has finally signed the sweeping covid relief package and government funding bill that so Many Americans have been waiting for. But there are Strings Attached n. A statement, the president said he only approved the bill after getting the u. S. Senate to agree to consider increasing the amount of stimulus checks from 600 to 2,000, which is what democrats wanted all along, of course. The president has also vowed to send a, quote, redlined version of the bill back to congress, asking for what he calls wasteful items to be removed. He also claims the senate will take up legislation that starts an investigation into voter fraud in the president ial election, even though there is no evidence of any widespread wrong doing. Now, the president s reluctant signature came after Unemployment Benefits for m
The majority and minority leaders for morning hour ebate. The chair will alternate recognition between the parties with each party limited to one hour and each member other than the majority and minority leaders and the minority whip , but in o five minutes no event shall debate continue beyond 1 50 p. M. The chair recognizes the gentleman from pennsylvania, mr. Thompson, for five minutes. Thank you, mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, today i rise to acknowledge the 100th anniversary of boy scott troop 31 which is located in State College, pennsylvania. Center county proudly within the pennsylvania fifth congressional district. With troop 31 scheduled to celebrate this milestone on scout sunday this coming february 2, i want to offer my praise to the generations of young men who have given their all through service to others. Chartered by st. Pauls United Methodist church, troop 31 should take this time to look back on its many accomplishments. This unit has awarded 170 eagle scout recognitions
Communication and this is a great model of what ive been trying to articulate. I call it within the concepts of actual contents this provides information to teach to folks in the corridors so they can improve their neighborhoods. If we can build the capacity in those neighborhoods it will carry on. So really appreciate that and want to see the department do more of that. And along the lines of captive commissioner talked about providing accessibility to the data. I think that could help neighborhoods also. Theyve already participated in some of the collecting of it. So thank you commissioner moore. Following up on capacity building. I think in the idea of interconnected those documents youve district will be accessible in pdf form so individuals can download them and whyd use them for themselves and comparing them across the neighborhoods. There are certain neighborhoods that are doing some things were not able to do people can see this on the web. The question id like to have answered