Hello and welcome to bbc news, with news and analysis for viewers here in the uk and around the world. The uk government is facing mounting pressure over its decision not to fund free meals for Vulnerable Children in england during the school holidays. More than 2000 doctors, including many leading paediatricians, have written an open letter to the prime minister, urging him to reverse the decision and backing a campaign led by the Manchester United and england footballer Marcus Rashford. 0ur Political Correspondent nick eardley reports. At old trafford yesterday, Marcus Rashford back at the day job for the goalless draw against chelsea. But his work off the field, campaigning for free meals for schoolchildren over the holidays, is getting him just as many headlines. With businesses queueing up to offer meals and Many Local Councils stepping in too, he tweeted last night, the compassion and empathy ive seen over the last 48 hours has really blown me away. I am so, so thankful and so ve
Hello, this is breakfast with Rachel Burden and charlie stayt. Good morning, heres a summary of todays main stories from bbc news the government has published new coronavirus guidelines for Secondary Schools in england, in areas where local lockdown restrictions are in place. It comes just days before the autumn term begins, and suggests that entire year groups could potentially have to self isolate, if students test positive for the virus. Good morning, welcome to breakfast, with Rachel Burden School Leaders have welcomed the guidance, but criticised and charlie stayt. The timing of its publication. Our headlines today new advice for schools on what to do Chadwick Boseman, the actor if theres a covid outbreak best known for playing in their local area. The lead role in the black panther superhero movie, teachers say it should have been has died at the age of a3. Published much earlier. His family say he had colon cancer, having been diagnosed in 2016, i think there will be a sense of
Where he is presented with an mbe by the queen for raising tens of thousands for a memorial to honour his fallen comrades. Good morning. Rain across england. Brighter skies, north east scotland. I will have more in 15 minutes. Its wednesday, the 4th of march. A major new Public Health campaign is being launched today to promote handwashing, to try and contain the spread of the coronavirus. It comes as hospital bosses in england are asked to see more patients by video link, increase the number of intensive care beds, and draw up plans to segregate infected patients, if theres an escalation in cases. This report from jon donnison. With the Health Service already stretched, there are fears hospitals could be overwhelmed if there is a surge in coronavirus cases. The nhs is now urging doctors to carry out more consultations with patients at home, via video link. The aim to keep hospitals free for the most serious cases. And today, a new nhs video will go out on social media, promoting the i
Everything is fine. Someone might have the coronavirus and they dont know it, and then they might sneeze or cough on me, and then they might give me the coronavirus and i wont know. Reports say women in labour are being refused epidurals, despite official guidelines saying all women should have that option. Were you told you couldnt have an epidural when you were giving birth . Get in touch. And an inspiring story from this young woman, who escpaed a life of poverty, violence and drugs and has a strong message about carrying knives. Violence is never the answer, and so we all have to make an active effort to create a world of peace, and it sta rts to create a world of peace, and it starts with each of us putting down the knife. Hello and welcome to the programme. Were live until 11 this morning. When you were giving birth, did you want or need an epidural . And if you did, was one forthcoming . Were you able to have one . Talking about the health guiidelins and epidurals and whether th
Support Vulnerable Children and theirfamilies support Vulnerable Children and their families and it will support victims of modern slavery. This Additional Support will ensure more safe s pa ces Additional Support will ensure more safe spaces and accommodation for survivors of Domestic Abuse and their children. And the recruitment of additional councillors for victims of sexual violence. And this funding will also help front line charities to be able to offer different ways of supporting those in need, including virtual or phone based services. We know that some refuges have had to reduce or even cancel the services that they would wa nt to cancel the services that they would want to provide during the pandemic. This funding will help them to meet the challenges posed in this national emergency. And to continue to help those that desperately need support. I would like to say a word of thanks to Domestic Abuse charities who are doing so much at this time to help so many people. The wome