nearly $2 trillion covid relief plan into law, meaning millions of dollars will flow into bank accounts and the hands of americans. another 12,000 americans filed for first-time unemployment claims, lost their jobs just last week. tonight s prime time speech is a new time for the president. look behind with sorrow, look ahead with hope. we re one year into the start of the new world. sports stopped, offices and schools began closing. the world health organization one year ago today called covid-19 a pandemic. one year. nearly 30 million cases here in the states, 118 million plus globally, soon to be 530,000 american deaths. the president will outline his two-track path to post-pandemic life tonight. a spring surge in the covid vaccine rollout and a surge in economic help to families, small businesses and to schools. but the president s hope does come with a messaging challenge. telling folks if there are ball games or a family picnic coming up, mask up and be extra careful ju
In a botched burglary. And Scientists Say they found shocking levels of a toxic chemical in the body of one of the uks few Killer Whales. Good morning, imjane hill reporting live from westminster on the day the general Election Campaign officially gets underway. At midnight last Night Parliament was officially dissolved, meaning that from today onwards every seat in the House Commons is up for grabs. Lets bring you up to date with some of the key stories this morning. The eus Chief Negotiator on brexit, Michel Barnier, says britain must honour its obligations as it leaves the eu and warns departure will not be quick or painless. Later today the Prime Minister theresa may will visit the queen at Buckingham Palace to mark the Dissolution Of Parliament. And labour and conservatives have clashed on their tax plans. In the last hour, the European Commissions lead brexit negotiator, Michel Barnier, has been setting out his guidelines for the discussions on britains departure. It comes amid r
Symptoms were dismissed as a migraine. Hello. Welcome to the programme, were live until 11 this morning. Let us know what you think of the plans in labours leaked manifesto. We really interested to hear your views. Were talking about social media gaffes today after the rapper bow wow posted suggesting that he was flying to new york by private jet when he wasnt. People are now posting their own exaggerated claims under the bowwowchallenge hashtag. Well show you some of the best ones. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victorialive and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today, the bbc has obtained a leaked draft of labours manifesto, which promises to nationalise the railways as franchises expire and to abolish tuition fees in england. The document, seen by several newspapers, also pledges to return royal mail to Public Ownership and bring in an energy price cap. Norman smith is at a Labour Campaign
Funding for schools. Real Technical Education for young people. And, the first ever proper plan to pay for and provide social care. Strong Public Services do notjust provide security and enhance opportunity. They are vital institutions that bring us all together. Theresa may and Jeremy Corbyn will be absent as britains political leaders take pa rt britains political leaders take part ina britains political leaders take part in a prime time tv debate this evening. The itv event will see Liberal Democrat leader tim farron, Ukips Paul Nuttall and the snps Nicola Sturgeon lock horns. Plaid cymrus leanne wood and Green Co Leader Caroline Lucas will also take part in the two hour show being broadcast from salford at 8pm. The Prime Minister has refused to take part in tv debates and the Labour Leader said he would not participate without his main rival being there. Atv a tv debate must include the Prime Minister, the leader of the conservative party. That would be a proper debate. I made the
Weather and Flood Warnings this morning then do get in touch. If youre a man who works part time, then wed love to hear from you this morning. Are you part time through choice or because you cant find full time work . Well be talking about that later. Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the Hashtag Victoria Live and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today the armys on standby to help evacuate communities along the east coast where a tidal surge is expected to hit. The Environment Agency has issued 11 severe Flood Warnings, meaning there is a danger to life. 29 schools in scotland have been closed following the wintry weather. Andy moore reports. All along the east coast, floodgates have been closed in preparation for the storm surge. Gale force winds are combining with high tides to threaten coastal defences. Injaywick, in essex, there is a severe Flood Warning, meaning a risk to life. The Emergency Services