U. S. Economy. They came together to shake hands to loans to small businesses, checks to american workers. The senate leaders, of both parties comparing it to a wartime situation. It will rush new resources on to the frontlines of the nations healthcare fight and inject trillions of cash into the economy as fast as possible, to help american workers, family, small businesses, and industries make it through this disruption. A mer emerge on the other side ready to soar. The men and women of the greatest country on earth will defeat this coronavirus and reclaim our future. The senate is going to make sure they have the ammunition they need to do it. I am thrilled we are going to deliver for the country who have been waiting for us to step up. From the very beginning, democrats have had two primary goals. A Marshall Plan for Public Health workers and hospitals on the front lineups, and putting workers first. The agreement, now, after these five day, reflects those democratic priorities, an
Sites. The tokyo 0lympics difficulty of social distancing on sites. The Tokyo Olympics and paralympic south postponed for a year after mounting international pressure. Pharmacies appeal to people not to stockpile medicines as they report a big increase in customers. And hundreds of thousands of british citizens travelling abroad are urged by the foreign 0ffice abroad are urged by the Foreign Office to come home before more air routes are closed. Good afternoon. The government has sought to clarify the tough new restrictions introduced last night, to curb the spread of coronavirus. The Prime Minister declared a National Emergency and ordered everyone to stay home, and to follow strict rules. You can only leave your home for very limited purposes, such as shopping for basic neccessities like food and medicine. You can go outside for one form of exercise each day, either alone or with members of your household. You can leave home for any medical need or to care for a vulnerable person. An
Welcome to breakfast with Louise Minchin and dan walker. Our headlines today dramatic changes to life in the uk as the government advises everyone to avoid non essential contact and travel in the battle against coronavirus. I cannot remember anything like it in my lifetime. I dont think there has been anything like it in peacetime and we must accept that it isa peacetime and we must accept that it is a considerable psychological and Behavioural Change that we are asking you and asking the public, the nation to do. But i have no doubt that we can do it. Anyone over the age of 70, pregnant women, and those with certain Underlying Health conditions are being urged to be especially careful. New measures to boost business through the Coronavirus Crisis. The chancellor is preparing a new injection of cash as some pubs, bars, restaurants say new measures could push them out of business. The grand national is off but what about the euros . Uefa is expected to make a decision on the European Ch
This is bbc news, im kate silverton, the headlines. Unions representing doctors and nurses in england express concerns about new guidelines allowing the reuse of personal protective equipment. Amidst a global shortage, some hospitals in the uk warn they may run out of the equipment this weekend. It is worrying and concerning situation, but these new guidelines have come out to help get through this situation until new gowns come this situation until new gowns come this country. The department of health says over 15,000 patients have now died in hospital after testing positive for coronavirus in the uk an increase of 888. Council leaders in england have warned the government that they need urgent extra funding to tackle the challenges caused by the pandemic. And President Trump angers democrats after tweeting in support of protests against stringent lockdown measures in three democrat run us states. Hello and welcome to viewers on bbc one, as we build up to todays Coronavirus Briefing f
Definitely is still quite busy. And i think a lot of people, some people are really conscious about keeping their distance. You know, two metres, and other people just arent, really. And, good news if your lockdown lawn needs some love, as some Garden Centres re open. Good afternoon. The chancellor rishi sunak has said its very likely the uk economy will face a significant recession this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. He was speaking as official figures showed the uk economy shrank by 2 in the first three months of this year, which include the early days of lockdown. Its the sharpest dip since the Global Financial crisis in 2008. It comes as some of the lockdown restrictions have been eased in england and some people have returned to work. The Prime Minister has announced a further £600m to help tackle the virus in englands care homes. More on that shortly but first this report from our economics correspondent andy verity. If the economy looked like this at the start of the