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threaten the world s security and prosperity, in an exclusive interview with the bbc. we start in the us where, as you ve been hearing, president biden has been giving his first televised address since taking office. before that though, he signed a record breaking $1.9 trillion economic rescue package for the us into law, after it passed its final vote in congress on wednesday. the first direct payments of $1,400, which will benefit most americans, are expected to start arriving over the weekend. there s also bailout money for state and local governments and an increase in child and unemployment benefit, as welll as more funding for vaccination. the plan was unanimously opposed by house republicans, critics say it goes way beyond what s needed to tackle the pandemic fallout, and risks stoking inflation. so what are the long term implications? ed stringham is economics professor at trinity college in hartford, connecticut, and president of american institute for economic resea
sunday service the royal mail says it will trial sunday deliveries for the first time, to cash in on the boom in online shopping as it plays catch up with rivals. two wins and two draws for british sides in the europa league. more magic from harry kane leaves tottenham with one foot in the quarterfinals. and ever changing skies across the uk today. thundery showers, bit of sunshine, the odd rainbow. iwill have yourfull sunshine, the odd rainbow. iwill have your full forecast here on breakfast. it s friday march the 12th. our top story. the family of sarah everard have paid tribute to her as a shining example to us all who brought so much joy to our lives . a serving metropolitan police officer is still being held on suspicion of murdering the 33 year old. the force has referred itself to the police watchdog over how it investigated a separate allegation that the same officer indecently exposed himselfjust three days before sarah went missing. charlotte wright has the lat
Welcome to bbc news. The home secretary, amber rudd, says the uk will continue to seek a bespoke deal on leaving the European Union and she insisted that differences between cabinet ministers over brexit policy have been exaggerated. A Cabinet Committee will meet this week to discuss the governments approach to negotiations. Heres our political correspondent, susana mendonca. Watching the dragons in action on a trade trip to china last week, the Prime Minister was all too aware that her backbenchers at home were farming the flames of division over brexit. Some tory brexiteers have painted a picture of disunity on the governments front bench over the direction britains negotiations with the eu should take, but now one leading cabinet member has pushed back. I have a surprise for the brexiteers, the committee that meets in order to help make these decisions, meeting twice this week, as you rightly say, is more united than they think. We meet in the committee and also privately for discus
See you in australia. And sarah has the weather. An awesome feeling day today with outbreaks of rain across the country and a strengthening breeze. I will bring you the details in 15 minutes. Good morning. First, our main story. Theresa may has announced a freeze on University Tuition fees and an extension of the help to buy scheme in a bid to win over younger voters. It comes as the conservative Party Gathers in manchester for its annual conference. Our Political Correspondent chris mason reports. The security sweeps are complete. This whole will soon be packed. That you do not need to look hard at outside the Conference Venue to be reminded of the topic that dominates politics. Expect a clear attempt here by senior conservatives to change the subject. So, in the next financial year, starting in april, graduates in england will only begin repaying their tuition fee debts once they earn £25,000 a year. This is an increase from the current threshold of £21,000. Conservatives say this