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BREXIT: EU running out of funds to tackle Covid-19
Brussels could run out of cash to combat coronavirus if European capitals fail to agree on the bloc's next multi-annual budget.
The History of England - On this Day - 30th March
1296 -
Edward I captured Berwick-upon-Tweed, during armed conflict between Scotland and England. As many as 10,000 men, women and children were killed. Even a woman giving birth was hacked to pieces during her labour. When the garrison commander Lord of Douglas surrendered, his life and those of his garrison were spared.
Immigration Baby Boom: Secondary schools will have an extra HALF A MILLION pupils by 2026
Secondary schools are expected to have more than 500,000 extra pupils in their classrooms by 2026, figures show. Heads face mounting pressure following a baby boom in the early 2000s, which is in the process of making its way from primary to secondary level. This was largely fuelled by increases in immigration and rising birth rates.
Covid-19: Italy condems the EU as 'dead'
There is once agian growing frustration and anger at the European Union - this time over its coronavirus response. This comes as Italy threatened to quit the bloc and Portugal lashed out at "repugnant" EU member-states.
Over-stretched NHS staff targeted by TRAFFIC WARDENS during Covid-19 outbreak
Since when were traffic wardens classed as key workers? Disgracefully, even since the Government ordered the UK workforce to work from home with only key workers being allowed to carry on as usual, traffic wardens have been on-duty, ticketing NHS staff car-parks.
EU offers Iran £18million in foreign aid to help combat coronavirus – Guess who foots the bill
Brussels will send £18.4million in foreign aid handouts to Iran to support its efforts in fighting the deadly coronavirus outbreak, the EU's top diplomat has announced.
The Turkey/Greece border - Out of sight, but not out of mind [Video]
The Corona virus pandemic has knocked the Turkey/Greece border refugee crisis off the headlines, but it's still there. Many of the 'Syrian refugees' are in fact from places as far off as Pakistan, Morocco and Nigeria, but large numbers really are from Syria.
Coronavirus: 20,000 troops put on standby
Up to 20,000 troops have been placed on standby to help tackle the growing coronavirus crisis. The troops move - announced by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace - will double the size of the Army's civil contingency unit, which is held at a higher readiness to deal with emergencies, while reservists could also be called up to help.
Pledge your support to our brave NHS Heroes
From the surgeons to the porters, the nurses to the catering staff, the physios to the midwives, and the paramedics to the GPs - these heroes battle adversity each day to help us all when we’re at our most vulnerable. From cradle to grave, the NHS, and the incredible professionals who work in hospitals, GP surgeries, clinics, care homes and more, is a part of English life.