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
Ive been to meet the boss of one of them to see whats going on. Good morning. In sport, swansea city sack bob bradley afterjust 11 games in charge. The swans are second bottom of the Premier League. Milder winters and wetter summers have caused a drop in numbers of butterflies and bees according to an audit of our wildlife by the National Trust. And carol has the weather. Good morning. It is a cold and frosty start to the day. There is patchy fog around, some of which will be slow to clear, if at all. We have some sunshine in the forecast and some rain coming in across the north west. I will have more details on all of that in 15 minutes. Thank you, carol. We will see you then. Good morning. First, our main story. Middle aged people are putting themselves at risk of Serious Health problems unless they take action to change their lifestyles, according to Health Officials. Public Health England says 80 of 40 to 60 year olds are overweight, drinking too much and not getting enough exercis
And we are a family, and we will always be a family. And we will get through this time, and hopefully be a stronger family for it. More than half a Million People with a disability are Self Employed. Ill be looking at why its such a popular option as part of the bbcs disability works series. Can another Non League Club join lincoln in the Quarter Finals of the fa cup . Sutton united take on arsenal later the winner will play lincoln. The holders, Manchester United will face chelsea next after coming from behind to beat Blackburn Rovers yesterday. It is blast off for plans to create the first spaceport. We it is blast off for plans to create the first spaceport. We are in cornwall, where they will track the space kraft. After 8 00 well be joined by tv royalty. Joanna lumley and Jennifer Saunders will be on the sofa as they celebrate 25 years of ab fab. And carol has the weather. Good morning, iwill start good morning, i will start to the day and cloudy. The cloud producing drizzle in th
Analysis of live music is taking place. We look at the big issues for the industry. In sport impossible to play any better that was Jose Mourinhos assessment of his Manchester United side, as they bagged an away goal in europe. It brought london to a standstill and killed thousands more than 60 years after the great smog, well find out whats being done to improve the capitals air quality today. Nick has the weather. After so much loose guide yesterday, a bit of rain in northern and western parts. Still mild but not as lovely as yesterday. Youll forecast for friday and your weekend weather. Good morning. First, our main story. Schools in england are being forced to cut gcse and a level courses in an effort to balance the books, according to a Head Teachers union. The association of school and College Leaders has warned Budget Pressures are driving up class sizes and causing them to cancel things like school trips. Our education correspondent Gillian Hargreaves reports. Peter woodman mig
over this, together and work on a plan to get overthis, get together and work on a plan to get over this, get through this difficult period, get the nhs, get the waiting list down, some people who are too sick to work in better health, that is good for the economy, there is a really important policy question here that needs addressing, and that may mean more resources and more funding butjust as important as how they are spent on making sure they are spent well. thank you very much. the war in ukraine is at the top of the agenda in the g20 summit of the world s leading economies in bali. earlier, i spoke to professor stefan wolff, professor of international security at the university of birmingham. i asked him whether anything said by world leaders would make a difference to russia s actions. the key issue is china. russia will not in favour of a statement that will condemn the war in ukraine, the keyissueis will condemn the war in ukraine, the key issue is how far china is willing to