channel4uk--2020-05-19--‘Even with the best parents – it’s no substitute for a teacher’s one-on-one support’ – Labour’s Rebe

We are part of nature and if we don ’ t respect nature and look after it won ’ t @ @ @ @ @ future ’ – naturalist Chris Packham

‘Even with the best parents – it’s no substitute for a teacher’s one-on-one support’ – Labour’s Rebecca Long-Bailey
I spoke earlier to the Shadow Education Secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey. I asked her what she wants to see happen before schools are reopened.


channel4uk--2020-05-19--Care home Covid-19 deaths linked to hospital release

This programme has been told that several care home residents died during an outbreak of Covid-19 after a woman was @ @ @ @ @ the home – without being tested .
The infections happened in late February and early @ @ @ @ @ saying there was little chance of the virus spreading in care homes .
The chief @ @ @ @ @ runs that care home has told Channel 4 News that even now testing still isn @ @ @ @ @

This programme has been told that several care home residents died during an outbreak of Covid-19 after a woman was released from a hospital to the home – without being tested.
The infections happened in late February and early March when the government was saying there was little chance of the virus spreading in care homes.
The chief executive of the company that runs that care home has told Channel 4 News that even now testing still isn’t good enough.
Clare Fallon reports.


channel4uk--2020-05-19--Government accused of failing to protect care home residents in England

The government has come under fire once again for its record on care homes .
The head of the organisation @ @ @ @ @ England has criticised ministers for failing to protect vulnerable residents while instead prioritising the NHS @ @ @ @ @ the health select committee which also heard from a professor in Hong Kong , where @ @ @ @ @ seven and half million , he said there has not been a single death reported @ @ @ @ @ care home .

The government has come under fire once again for its record on care homes. The head of the organisation which represents care homes in England has criticised ministers for failing to protect vulnerable residents while instead prioritising the NHS.
He was speaking to the health select committee which also heard from a professor in Hong Kong, where despite having a population of seven and half million, he said there has not been a single death reported from the virus in a care home.
Our health and social care editor Victoria Macdonald reports.


channel4uk--2020-05-19--‘If you don’t do something to help the young they can’t get a foothold in the labour market’ – econo

‘If you don’t do something to help the young they can’t get a foothold in the labour market’ – economist David Blanchflower

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‘Tourists getting in the way of wildfire recovery on Maui,’ says former state representative


channel4uk--2020-05-19--‘Longer we stay on lockdown, the more companies will go bankrupt’ – former Tory leader Sir Iain Dunc

Longer we stay on lockdown , the more companies will go bankrupt ’ – former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan @ @ @ @ @ former Conservative leader and ex work and pensions secretary Sir Iain Duncan Smith and began @ @ @ @ @ of shaped recession he thinks we are looking at .

‘Longer we stay on lockdown, the more companies will go bankrupt’ – former Tory leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith
We spoke to the former Conservative leader and ex work and pensions secretary Sir Iain Duncan Smith and began by asking him what sort of shaped recession he thinks we are looking at.


channel4uk--2020-05-19--UK unemployment claimants rise to 2.1m – as lockdown hits young workers

The figures for April show the biggest month-on-month jump since records began in 1971 , with 856,500 more people claiming @ @ @ @ @ have been much , much worse without the government ’ s furlough scheme which is @ @ @ @ @ for now .
But while an astonishing one in three private sector workers is now @ @ @ @ @ or in part , by the state , there are growing numbers of people already @ @ @ @ @ young people among the hardest hit .
Our social affairs editor Jackie Long went to @ @ @ @ @

The figures for April show the biggest month-on-month jump since records began in 1971, with 856,500 more people claiming unemployment benefits.
It could have been much, much worse without the government’s furlough scheme which is protecting eight million jobs – for now.
But while an astonishing one in three private sector workers is now being paid, in all or in part, by the state, there are growing numbers of people already out of work, with young people among the hardest hit.
Our social affairs editor Jackie Long went to meet some of them.


channel4uk--2020-05-19--Trump says he is taking an unproven drug to avoid Coronavirus, despite risks

Donald Trump has once again threatened the World Health Organization saying it must “ be much more fair to the @ @ @ @ @ next 30 days .
The President ’ s threat came after he announced that he @ @ @ @ @ more than a week to protect himself against Covid-19 .
Taking the drug goes against @ @ @ @ @ Food and Drug Administration which has warned that it may cause heart complications .

Donald Trump has once again threatened the World Health Organization saying it must “be much more fair to the United States” within the next 30 days.
The President’s threat came after he announced that he has been taking hydroxychloroquine for more than a week to protect himself against Covid-19.
Taking the drug goes against the advice of his own Food and Drug Administration which has warned that it may cause heart complications.
Our Washington Correspondent Siobhan Kennedy reports.


channel4uk--2020-05-20--Rapper DrillMinister on losing four relatives to Covid-19

He ’ s a south London rapper who is running for London mayor .
DrillMinister has been using his time @ @ @ @ @ ode to the NHS .
It ’ s inspired by the doctors and nurses who @ @ @ @ @ relatives who caught the virus .

He’s a south London rapper who is running for London mayor. DrillMinister has been using his time in lockdown to pen an ode to the NHS.
It’s inspired by the doctors and nurses who looked after two of his relatives who caught the virus.


channel4uk--2020-05-20--India: Concerns over Modi’s coronavirus crackdown

India ’ s lockdown , covering 1.6 billion people , has been extended until the end of May .
But @ @ @ @ @ Muslim minority there ’ s perhaps been an even greater impact .
India ’ s @ @ @ @ @ people , has been extended until the end of May .
But for the country @ @ @ @ @ ’ s perhaps been an even greater impact .
Since taking power , the government @ @ @ @ @ brought in a citizenship law that favours non-Muslims – and has been accused of turning @ @ @ @ @ against India ’ s nearly 200 million Muslims .
After coronavirus broke out , threats @ @ @ @ @ again .

India’s lockdown, covering 1.6 billion people, has been extended until the end of May. But for the country’s Muslim minority there’s perhaps been an even greater impact.
India’s lockdown, covering 1.6 billion people, has been extended until the end of May. But for the country’s Muslim minority there’s perhaps been an even greater impact.
Since taking power, the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi brought in a citizenship law that favours non-Muslims – and has been accused of turning a blind eye to violence against India’s nearly 200 million Muslims.
After coronavirus broke out, threats and attacks against Muslims exploded again.
Produced by: Diya Gupta and Yannis Granier.


channel4uk--2020-05-20--‘Risk below age of 40 very low’ – NHS England diabetes adviser, Prof Partha Kar, on coronavirus

How many patients were discharged from hospitals to care homes without testing ?


channel4uk--2020-05-20--Third of virus deaths in England’s hospitals linked to diabetes

The NHS has found that almost a third of all coronavirus deaths in England ’ s hospitals are linked to @ @ @ @ @ found that almost a third of all coronavirus deaths in England ’ s hospitals are @ @ @ @ @ the highest risk for people with type 1 diabetes , who are three and a @ @ @ @ @ die from the virus than non-diabetics .
But the overwhelming majority of Covid patients with @ @ @ @ @ Type 2 diabetics .
Their risk of dying is twice that of people without diabetes @ @ @ @ @ obesity , which are common in Type 2 , make a significant difference .

The NHS has found that almost a third of all coronavirus deaths in England’s hospitals are linked to diabetes.
The NHS has found that almost a third of all coronavirus deaths in England’s hospitals are linked to diabetes – with the highest risk for people with type 1 diabetes, who are three and a half times more likely to die from the virus than non-diabetics.
But the overwhelming majority of Covid patients with diabetes who have died are Type 2 diabetics. Their risk of dying is twice that of people without diabetes.
Factors like age and obesity, which are common in Type 2, make a significant difference.


channel4uk--2020-05-20--How many patients were discharged from hospitals to care homes without testing?

We ’ ve asked each of the four nations how many patients were discharged from hospitals into care homes without @ @ @ @ @ April .
That ’ s the time when rules around testing weren ’ t as @ @ @ @ @ – and when the virus began spreading fast through care homes .

We’ve asked each of the four nations how many patients were discharged from hospitals into care homes without being tested in March and April.
That’s the time when rules around testing weren’t as stringent as they are now – and when the virus began spreading fast through care homes.


channel4uk--2020-05-20--Lessons from Denmark on schools reopening

Denmark has been hailed as a role model for the successful reopening of schools – they were the first country @ @ @ @ @ schools .
Denmark has been hailed as a role model for the successful reopening of @ @ @ @ @ first country in Europe to reopen primary schools after containing the virus early on and @ @ @ @ @ of 11 have been back for a month .
So are there key lessons to @ @ @ @ @ ve done ?
Our foreign affairs correspondent Jonathan Rugman is in the capital Copenhagen .

Denmark has been hailed as a role model for the successful reopening of schools – they were the first country in Europe to reopen primary schools.
Denmark has been hailed as a role model for the successful reopening of schools – they were the first country in Europe to reopen primary schools after containing the virus early on and pupils up to the age of 11 have been back for a month.
So are there key lessons to learn from what they’ve done?
Our foreign affairs correspondent Jonathan Rugman is in the capital Copenhagen.


channel4uk--2020-05-20--Pupil safety ‘depends on what part of the country you’re in’ – Prof Devi Sridhar


channel4uk--2020-05-20--English primary schools reopening to be ‘phased’

Pressure from local authorities is making ministers reconsider their pledge to start re-opening English primary schools from the start of @ @ @ @ @ local authorities is making ministers reconsider their pledge to start re-opening English primary schools from @ @ @ @ @ .
Teaching unions say they ’ re still not convinced it ’ s appropriate or @ @ @ @ @ Wales and Northern Ireland have no planned date to follow suit .
Downing Street now @ @ @ @ @ a cautious , phased return from the June 1st at the earliest ” .

Pressure from local authorities is making ministers reconsider their pledge to start re-opening English primary schools from the start of next month.
Pressure from local authorities is making ministers reconsider their pledge to start re-opening English primary schools from the start of next month.
Teaching unions say they’re still not convinced it’s appropriate or practical – while Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have no planned date to follow suit. Downing Street now says they are planning “a cautious, phased return from the June 1st at the earliest”.


channel4uk--2020-05-20--Johnson says contact tracing scheme will be in place from June

The Prime Minister has promised that a contact tracing scheme will be up and running by June 1st , the @ @ @ @ @ begin re-opening some English schools – claiming 25,000 tracers would be in place , able @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus cases per day .
But it is still not clear when the NHS tracing @ @ @ @ @ on the Isle of Wight , will be ready to be rolled out too .

The Prime Minister has promised that a contact tracing scheme will be up and running by June 1st, the date the government wants to begin re-opening some English schools – claiming 25,000 tracers would be in place, able to track some 10,000 new coronavirus cases per day.
But it is still not clear when the NHS tracing app, currently being trialled on the Isle of Wight, will be ready to be rolled out too.


channel4uk--2020-05-20--‘Frankly unforgivable to contemplate’ no deal with EU – Lord Michael Heseltine

We speak to Lord Heseltine , former Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Board of Trade .
He also @ @ @ @ @ the regeneration and development schemes of the Conservative government during the recession of the 1980s @ @ @ @ @ him – in light of Rolls Royce cutting so many jobs and others that are @ @ @ @ @ what should the government be doing ?

We speak to Lord Heseltine, former Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Board of Trade.
He also had a central role in the regeneration and development schemes of the Conservative government during the recession of the 1980s.
We begin by asking him – in light of Rolls Royce cutting so many jobs and others that are coming down the tracks – what should the government be doing?


channel4uk--2020-05-20--Rolls-Royce to cut 9,000 jobs as virus crisis hits airline industry

Rolls-Royce says it is slashing 9,000 jobs – almost a fifth of its workforce – as bosses warned it will @ @ @ @ @ the airline industry to recover from the coronavirus crisis .
And they said no government @ @ @ @ @ for years into the future .
The bulk of those job losses are likely to @ @ @ @ @ s UK plant in Derby .

Rolls-Royce says it is slashing 9,000 jobs – almost a fifth of its workforce – as bosses warned it will take a long time for the airline industry to recover from the coronavirus crisis.
And they said no government could continue supporting furloughed staff for years into the future.
The bulk of those job losses are likely to be at the firm’s UK plant in Derby.


channel4uk--2020-05-20--Latest COVID-19 science updates: coronavirus climate impact, dynamic lockdown and airborne droplets

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds , scientists are rushing to carry out and publish research which will help us understand how the virus works , and how the disease it causes can be treated .
Each week , Channel 4 News will provide a summary of key research papers , studies or developments from the world of COVID-19 science .
Study estimates daily carbon emissions fell by 17 percent on average during lockdown A study has estimated that daily carbon emissions fell across the world by an average of 17 percent during the height of coronavirus lockdown .
The daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and April when countries limited various activities to control the spread of the virus haven ’ t been seen since 2006 , the study said .
Published on Tuesday in Nature Climate Change , the research was the first peer-reviewed estimation of the carbon impact of the global response to the coronavirus pandemic .
It said that within the 17 percent average , some individual countries saw daily emissions drops of up to 26 percent at the lockdown peak .
Nearly half of the total global emissions reductions were from changes in surface @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The annual emissions drop across 2020 was estimated to be around 8.6 percent compared to 2019 .
Previous estimates in recent weeks , for example by the International Energy Agency , put this figure between 5 and 8 percent .
But to limit global warming to 1.5C , as set out in the Paris Agreement of 2015 , successive annual emissions drops of around 7-8 percent would likely be needed for the next decade .
Experts commenting on the findings said that the coronavirus emissions reductions came at the cost of huge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as a blueprint for how to tackle climate change .
Dr Joeri Rogelj , Lecturer in Climate Change and Environment at the Grantham Institute , Imperial College London , said : “ None of this is good news for anyone .
It is the symptom of a massive economic disruption caused by the pandemic and the measures to contain it .
For the climate , this month-long wake in otherwise record-high emissions is entirely insignificant .
Even worse , massive economic stimulus measures are now being announced and there is a high risk @ @ @ @ @ @ @ losing ] track of the bigger picture , for example , by putting their money towards highly polluting sectors that have no place in a zero-pollution and zero-carbon society.
” A study has suggested that an efficient strategy of controlling coronavirus could be to have a rolling cycle of 50 day lockdowns followed by 30 days without , if it was continued for 18 months until a vaccine is found .
The study , published on Tuesday in the European Journal of Epidemiology , showed that such a “ dynamic ” approach to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the need to control the virus and minimise economic impact , whilst also ensuring a high compliance to any measures chosen .
The researchers used mathematical models to look at different combinations of light lockdowns where only minimal social distancing measures are in place , fuller and stricter lockdowns , and then “ relaxation ” periods .
It found that light lockdowns followed by relaxation periods had some effectiveness , but that full periods of strict lockdown like that seen in March and April in the UK is the only way to fully @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a combination of 50 days on and 30 days off to be the most effective combination .
The study authors said : “ Such a “ schedule ” of social distancing might be particularly relevant to low-income countries , where a single , prolonged suppression intervention is unsustainable.
” A study has used a new laser technique to show how the act of speaking can produce tiny droplets which stay in the air for up to 14 minutes – suggesting a potential path for coronavirus transmissions in small enclosed spaces .
In the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ PNAS , the authors said that their “ observations confirm that there is a substantial probability that normal speaking causes airborne virus transmission in confined environments ” .
But experts commenting on the findings noted how only the fact that tiny droplets are produced by speech is shown here – not whether these droplets can cause coronavirus infection .
More work would be needed to prove that the virus itself can actually survive and be passed on through such tiny airborne droplets , experts said .
Previous studies have shown that coronavirus genetic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disease-causing virus itself – in the air is easily dispersed by just opening windows .
If indeed there is a mechanism whereby functional virus particles are contained in aerosols and then passed on through things like breathing and speaking , it is still poorly understood .
Last week ’ s update can be found here .

As the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds, scientists are rushing to carry out and publish research which will help us understand how the virus works, and how the disease it causes can be treated.
Each week, Channel 4 News will provide a summary of key research papers, studies or developments from the world of COVID-19 science.
Study estimates daily carbon emissions fell by 17 percent on average during lockdown
A study has estimated that daily carbon emissions fell across the world by an average of 17 percent during the height of coronavirus lockdown.
The daily figures for carbon emissions seen during March and April when countries limited various activities to control the spread of the virus haven’t been seen since 2006, the study said.
Published on Tuesday in Nature Climate Change, the research was the first peer-reviewed estimation of the carbon impact of the global response to the coronavirus pandemic. It said that within the 17 percent average, some individual countries saw daily emissions drops of up to 26 percent at the lockdown peak .
Nearly half of the total global emissions reductions were from changes in surface transport like driving, the authors noted.
The annual emissions drop across 2020 was estimated to be around 8.6 percent compared to 2019. Previous estimates in recent weeks, for example by the International Energy Agency, put this figure between 5 and 8 percent.
But to limit global warming to 1.5C, as set out in the Paris Agreement of 2015, successive annual emissions drops of around 7-8 percent would likely be needed for the next decade.
Experts commenting on the findings said that the coronavirus emissions reductions came at the cost of huge economic shocks that cannot be used as a blueprint for how to tackle climate change.
Dr Joeri Rogelj, Lecturer in Climate Change and Environment at the Grantham Institute, Imperial College London, said: “None of this is good news for anyone. It is the symptom of a massive economic disruption caused by the pandemic and the measures to contain it. For the climate, this month-long wake in otherwise record-high emissions is entirely insignificant. Even worse, massive economic stimulus measures are now being announced and there is a high risk that short-sightedness will lead to governments [losing] track of the bigger picture, for example, by putting their money towards highly polluting sectors that have no place in a zero-pollution and zero-carbon society.”
Study suggests 50 days on, 30 days off lockdown strategy
A study has suggested that an efficient strategy of controlling coronavirus could be to have a rolling cycle of 50 day lockdowns followed by 30 days without, if it was continued for 18 months until a vaccine is found.
The study, published on Tuesday in the European Journal of Epidemiology, showed that such a “dynamic” approach to lockdown could strike the best balance between the need to control the virus and minimise economic impact, whilst also ensuring a high compliance to any measures chosen.
The researchers used mathematical models to look at different combinations of light lockdowns where only minimal social distancing measures are in place, fuller and stricter lockdowns, and then “relaxation” periods.
It found that light lockdowns followed by relaxation periods had some effectiveness, but that full periods of strict lockdown like that seen in March and April in the UK is the only way to fully protect health service overrun. It found a combination of 50 days on and 30 days off to be the most effective combination.
The study authors said: “Such a “schedule” of social distancing might be particularly relevant to low-income countries, where a single, prolonged suppression intervention is unsustainable.”
Study suggests how speaking can produce tiny saliva droplets
A study has used a new laser technique to show how the act of speaking can produce tiny droplets which stay in the air for up to 14 minutes – suggesting a potential path for coronavirus transmissions in small enclosed spaces.
In the research published last week in the journal PNAS, the authors said that their “observations confirm that there is a substantial probability that normal speaking causes airborne virus transmission in confined environments”. But experts commenting on the findings noted how only the fact that tiny droplets are produced by speech is shown here – not whether these droplets can cause coronavirus infection.
More work would be needed to prove that the virus itself can actually survive and be passed on through such tiny airborne droplets, experts said.
Previous studies have shown that coronavirus genetic material – but not necessarily the whole disease-causing virus itself – in the air is easily dispersed by just opening windows. If indeed there is a mechanism whereby functional virus particles are contained in aerosols and then passed on through things like breathing and speaking, it is still poorly understood.
Last week’s update can be found here.


channel4uk--2020-05-20--FactCheck: can parents keep children home once schools return?

Schools in England are expected to open their doors to some year groups from 1 June .
As FactCheck reported last week , experts consider the covid-19 risk to children themselves to be very low – though the evidence is less clear when it comes to how they might transmit the virus .
The Department for Education told FactCheck today that “ plans for a cautious , phased return of some year groups from 1 June , at the earliest , are based on the best scientific and medical advice ” and that “ the welfare of children and staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ decision making ” .
But , perhaps understandably , some parents are nervous at the prospect .
So who decides whether a child returns to school ?
And what consequences might parents face if they keep children at home after schools ask them to come back ?
Which year groups are going back first ?
Since lockdown began , only the children of critical workers have been eligible to attend school .
That ’ s meant just 2 per cent of kids have been in class since mid-March .
The government has now @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the return of pupils from reception , year 1 and year 6 from 1 June “ at the earliest ” .
This also applies to nurseries and other early years providers ( including nurseries that are part of schools ) .
Pupils in years 10 and 12 are expected to “ begin some face to face support ” , though the government says it does not expect these children to return on a full-time basis yet .
Can parents decide to keep children at home ?
The government says it “ strongly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to return when schools ask them to do so , unless they ’ re self-isolating or shielding .
But it stops short of making the move compulsory .
What happens to parents who don ’ t send children back ?
In normal times , local councils can issue legal sanctions – including fines – to parents whose kids miss school without good reason .
However , in this instance , the Department for Education has confirmed to FactCheck that there will be no penalty for families who do not send their children to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to return .
The government ’ s guidance says “ parents will not be fined for non-attendance at this time ” – though it doesn ’ t specify when this grace period will end .
Can headteachers or councils decide to keep schools closed ?
FactCheck understands that the government is “ asking ” schools and local authorities to follow its advice – but that the planned re-opening of schools is not mandatory .
It ’ s possible this could see individual heads or even council areas deciding not to bring children back @ @ @ @ @ @ @ does the government say ?
“ We want children back in schools as soon as possible because being with their teachers and friends is so important for their education and their wellbeing .
“ Plans for a cautious , phased return of some year groups from 1 June , at the earliest , are based on the best scientific and medical advice .
The welfare of children and staff has been at the heart of all decision making .
“ We have engaged closely with a range of relevant organisations , including the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , including organising for them to hear directly from the government ’ s scientific advisers last Friday , and will continue to do so .
We have also published detailed guidance on the protective measures schools should take to minimise the risk of transmission .
”

Schools in England are expected to open their doors to some year groups from 1 June.
As FactCheck reported last week, experts consider the covid-19 risk to children themselves to be very low – though the evidence is less clear when it comes to how they might transmit the virus.
The Department for Education told FactCheck today that “plans for a cautious, phased return of some year groups from 1 June, at the earliest, are based on the best scientific and medical advice” and that “the welfare of children and staff has been at the heart of all decision making”.
But, perhaps understandably, some parents are nervous at the prospect. So who decides whether a child returns to school? And what consequences might parents face if they keep children at home after schools ask them to come back?
Let’s take a look.
Which year groups are going back first?
Since lockdown began, only the children of critical workers have been eligible to attend school. That’s meant just 2 per cent of kids have been in class since mid-March.
The government has now asked all schools in England to plan for the return of pupils from reception, year 1 and year 6 from 1 June “at the earliest”. This also applies to nurseries and other early years providers (including nurseries that are part of schools).
Pupils in years 10 and 12 are expected to “begin some face to face support”, though the government says it does not expect these children to return on a full-time basis yet.
Can parents decide to keep children at home?
Yes.
The government says it “strongly enoucourage[s]” eligible children to return when schools ask them to do so, unless they’re self-isolating or shielding. But it stops short of making the move compulsory.
What happens to parents who don’t send children back?
In normal times, local councils can issue legal sanctions – including fines – to parents whose kids miss school without good reason.
However, in this instance, the Department for Education has confirmed to FactCheck that there will be no penalty for families who do not send their children to school, even if they are eligible to return.
The government’s guidance says “parents will not be fined for non-attendance at this time” – though it doesn’t specify when this grace period will end.
Can headteachers or councils decide to keep schools closed?
In theory, yes.
FactCheck understands that the government is “asking” schools and local authorities to follow its advice – but that the planned re-opening of schools is not mandatory.
It’s possible this could see individual heads or even council areas deciding not to bring children back in line with government recommendations.
What does the government say?
A Department for Education spokesperson told FactCheck:
“We want children back in schools as soon as possible because being with their teachers and friends is so important for their education and their wellbeing.
“Plans for a cautious, phased return of some year groups from 1 June, at the earliest, are based on the best scientific and medical advice. The welfare of children and staff has been at the heart of all decision making.
“We have engaged closely with a range of relevant organisations, including the unions, throughout the past eight weeks, including organising for them to hear directly from the government’s scientific advisers last Friday, and will continue to do so. We have also published detailed guidance on the protective measures schools should take to minimise the risk of transmission.”


channel4uk--2020-05-21--UK unites for ninth week in Clap For Carers to applaud frontline workers

The nation pays tribute to our health and care workers who are working so tirelessly to save lives .

The nation pays tribute to our health and care workers who are working so tirelessly to save lives.


channel4uk--2020-05-21--London Zoo fears for its future due to coronavirus crisis

Many of you might have been wondering what ’ s been happening to animals during lockdown .
Jon Snow went @ @ @ @ @ for himself – He found that while the animals do not seem to be particularly @ @ @ @ @ visitors , the institution itself might soon be in trouble if its doors do not @ @ @ @ @ .

Many of you might have been wondering what’s been happening to animals during lockdown.
Jon Snow went to London Zoo to see for himself – He found that while the animals do not seem to be particularly alarmed by the absence of visitors, the institution itself might soon be in trouble if its doors do not reopen to the public soon.


channel4uk--2020-05-21--Heathrow CEO calls on government to get planes back in the air – with Covid safety measures

London ’ s Heathrow airport has begun trialling special thermal scanners to test passengers ’ temperature – as part of @ @ @ @ @ to start flying again .
The airport ’ s chief executive John Holland-Kaye wants there @ @ @ @ @ for travel – rather than a “ mismatch of measures ” in different countries which @ @ @ @ @ He believes there should be a “ risk based ” approach to travel to make @ @ @ @ @ .
Earlier Jon Snow spoke to him and asked what measures should be taken to @ @ @ @ @ UK .

London’s Heathrow airport has begun trialling special thermal scanners to test passengers’ temperature – as part of an effort to enable people to start flying again.
The airport’s chief executive John Holland-Kaye wants there to be common international standards for travel – rather than a “mismatch of measures” in different countries which just left people confused.
He believes there should be a “risk based” approach to travel to make sure only healthy people fly.
Earlier Jon Snow spoke to him and asked what measures should be taken to prevent cross-border infections affecting the UK.


channel4uk--2020-05-21--How one east London school adapted to the coronavirus pandemic

Scottish schools will begin reopening in August – with pupils in Northern Ireland also likely to begin a phased return @ @ @ @ @ advice for England will be published later this week – with a date of 1 @ @ @ @ @ s target .
But schools have not been closed altogether , many have been open @ @ @ @ @ workers and the vulnerable .
Fatima Manji has been to one school in a deprived @ @ @ @ @ see how teachers and pupils are adapting .

Scottish schools will begin reopening in August – with pupils in Northern Ireland also likely to begin a phased return that month.
The scientific advice for England will be published later this week – with a date of 1 June still the government’s target.
But schools have not been closed altogether, many have been open for the children of key workers and the vulnerable.
Fatima Manji has been to one school in a deprived part of East London to see how teachers and pupils are adapting.


channel4uk--2020-05-21--Back to school: What we can learn from Denmark’s coronavirus response

In Denmark – children under 11 have been back at school for more than a month – while secondary pupils @ @ @ @ @ on Monday .
In Denmark – children under 11 have been back at school for @ @ @ @ @ while secondary pupils went back to their classrooms on Monday .
Denmark has seen less @ @ @ @ @ a population of six million – a far lower rate than many countries in Europe @ @ @ @ @ learn any valuable lessons from what they ’ ve done ?

In Denmark – children under 11 have been back at school for more than a month – while secondary pupils went back to their classrooms on Monday.
In Denmark – children under 11 have been back at school for more than a month – while secondary pupils went back to their classrooms on Monday.
Denmark has seen less than 600 deaths out of a population of six million – a far lower rate than many countries in Europe.
So can the UK learn any valuable lessons from what they’ve done?
Our foreign affairs correspondent Jonathan Rugman reports from Copenhagen.


channel4uk--2020-05-21--‘The Chinese government are taking advantage of the fact everyone is concentrating on the coronaviru

The Chinese government are taking advantage of the fact everyone is concentrating on the coronavirus ’ – Lord Patten on @ @ @ @ @ security law Earlier we were joined from south west London by Lord Patten – who @ @ @ @ @ of Hong Kong .
And from Hong Kong the democracy campaigner , Bonnie Leung .

‘The Chinese government are taking advantage of the fact everyone is concentrating on the coronavirus’ – Lord Patten on Hong Kong’s proposed security law
Earlier we were joined from south west London by Lord Patten – who was the last British Governor of Hong Kong. And from Hong Kong the democracy campaigner, Bonnie Leung.


channel4uk--2020-05-21--China proposes Hong Kong law banning sedition, secession and subversion.

China has proposed a sweeping national security bill for Hong Kong – which will ban acts of treason , sedition @ @ @ @ @ proposed a sweeping national security bill for Hong Kong – which will ban acts of @ @ @ @ @ .
The highly controversial measure will be introduced at the People ’ s National Congress @ @ @ @ @ Beijing – and it ’ s almost certain to spark fierce opposition in Hong Kong @ @ @

China has proposed a sweeping national security bill for Hong Kong – which will ban acts of treason, sedition or subversion.
China has proposed a sweeping national security bill for Hong Kong – which will ban acts of treason, sedition or subversion.
The highly controversial measure will be introduced at the People’s National Congress when it opens tomorrow in Beijing – and it’s almost certain to spark fierce opposition in Hong Kong and abroad.


channel4uk--2020-05-21--Government study finds 17% of Londoners, 5% of rest of England may have had coronavirus

A study by the Government suggests that as many as 17 per cent of people in London – and 5 @ @ @ @ @ of the country – could have coronavirus antibodies , according to the Health Secretary A @ @ @ @ @ that as many as 17 per cent of people in London – and 5 per @ @ @ @ @ the country – could have coronavirus antibodies , according to the Health Secretary – as @ @ @ @ @ antibody tests which will begin being rolled out from next week .
But the government @ @ @ @ @ over the state of its track and trace scheme – amid warnings that if it @ @ @ @ @ running fast , there ’ s a risk of a second wave of the disease @

A study by the Government suggests that as many as 17 per cent of people in London – and 5 per cent of the rest of the country – could have coronavirus antibodies, according to the Health Secretary
A study by the Government suggests that as many as 17 per cent of people in London – and 5 per cent of the rest of the country – could have coronavirus antibodies, according to the Health Secretary – as he gave details of new antibody tests which will begin being rolled out from next week.
But the government is still under growing pressure over the state of its track and trace scheme – amid warnings that if it’s not up and running fast, there’s a risk of a second wave of the disease.


channel4uk--2020-05-21--Leaked PHE document reveals rampant spread of coronavirus in care homes

We ’ ve been told that a protective ring was placed around care homes , right from the start .
@ @ @ @ @ from hospitals into homes without being tested , staff were not prioritised for PPE and @ @ @ @ @ Now this programme has seen a leaked Public Health England ( PHE ) document showing @ @ @ @ @ into the spread of Covid-19 in care homes .
It reveals the rampant spread once @ @ @ @ @ many residents and staff not even showing symptoms .

We’ve been told that a protective ring was placed around care homes, right from the start. Yet some patients were discharged from hospitals into homes without being tested, staff were not prioritised for PPE and testing came woefully late.
Now this programme has seen a leaked Public Health England (PHE) document showing the findings of a study into the spread of Covid-19 in care homes.
It reveals the rampant spread once the disease took hold with many residents and staff not even showing symptoms.


channel4uk--2020-05-21--RCN’s chief executive says pandemic has made government “see sense” over NHS overseas fees

RCN ’ s chief executive says pandemic has made government “ see sense ” over NHS overseas fees Earlier we @ @ @ @ @ Kinnair who ’ s chief executive and general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing

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‘Tourists getting in the way of wildfire recovery on Maui,’ says former state representative


channel4uk--2020-05-21--NHS fees for migrant health workers scrapped in government U-turn

In a major U-turn – Boris Johnson has asked the Home Office to remove foreign NHS and care workers from @ @ @ @ @ soon as possible , following a revolt by Tory MPs .
Downing Street said the @ @ @ @ @ thinking about this a great deal ” – but today a number of senior Conservatives @ @ @ @ @ saying standing by the surcharge was “ monstrous ” and “ mean spirited ” .

In a major U-turn – Boris Johnson has asked the Home Office to remove foreign NHS and care workers from the immigration health surcharge as soon as possible, following a revolt by Tory MPs.
Downing Street said the Prime Minister had been “thinking about this a great deal” – but today a number of senior Conservatives made public their concerns – saying standing by the surcharge was “monstrous” and “mean spirited”.


channel4uk--2020-05-21--Exclusive: BAME health workers say they’ve been ‘left to die’

A survey by Channel 4 News reveals BAME staff at English NHS trusts feel pressured into frontline work without equal access to PPE .
BAME health workers say not enough has been done to make them feel safe at work – even after weeks of concerns that they are at higher risk of coronavirus .
A Channel 4 News survey also reveals that 61 % of BAME staff at English NHS trusts still believe they do not have equal access to PPE .
And 56 % said they felt pressured into frontline work .
It is the first survey of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ plans to make BAME staff safer at work .
But almost three quarters of respondents said they either had not had an updated risk assessment – or that it was inadequate .
And 67 % said their NHS Trust had not done enough to make them feel safe at work .
One respondent said : “ We are sandwiched between being bullied by raising concerns about lack of PPE and continued pressure to work at the frontline.
” Another said simply : “ Left us to die.
” A third respondent wrote : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ unseen , unheard , lower class yet many risk their lives to save the nation.
” In a statement , Dr Habib Naqvi , the Deputy Director of NHS workforce race equality standard at NHS England , said : “ NHS organisations and trusts should be prioritising and carrying out risk assessments for their black and minority ethnic staff , and other vulnerable groups , in line with guidance from NHS Employers and obviously although this is only a snapshot survey of some staff , we are continuing to listen to staff .
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BAME health workers say not enough has been done to make them feel safe at work – even after weeks of concerns that they are at higher risk of coronavirus.


channel4uk--2020-05-22--Gun sales in United States highest since records began amid coronavirus

Is it a rush to get protection against an unknown enemy ?
Fear of social turmoil and the breakdown of @ @ @ @ @ reason , Americans are buying guns like never before .
New data collected by the @ @ @ @ @ in March were the highest since records began .
With gun stores described as essential @ @ @ @ @ sales in some states have increased almost threefold .

Is it a rush to get protection against an unknown enemy? Fear of social turmoil and the breakdown of civil authority?
Whatever the reason, Americans are buying guns like never before. New data collected by the FBI shows US gun sales in March were the highest since records began.
With gun stores described as essential businesses and staying open, sales in some states have increased almost threefold.


channel4uk--2020-05-22--Coronavirus Debate: What does the future of the world look like?

As the world continues to fight the spread of coronavirus , what can it expect at the other end ?
@ @ @ @ @ Depression , as many have predicted ?
Will globalisation , the root of much prosperity @ @ @ @ @ there be a Green Revolution ?
Will nationalism triumph ?
And do our bizarre locked @ @ @ @ @ glimpse of the future ?
Big questions for two very big brains .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ Nobel Prize-winning economist Prof Joseph Stiglitz and Prof Ngaire Woods , founding Dean of the @ @ @ @ @ professor of global economic governance at Oxford University .

As the world continues to fight the spread of coronavirus, what can it expect at the other end?
Will we face a Great Depression, as many have predicted? Will globalisation, the root of much prosperity and inequality survive? Will there be a Green Revolution? Will nationalism triumph? And do our bizarre locked down lives give us a glimpse of the future?
Big questions for two very big brains.
I’m now joined by the Nobel Prize-winning economist Prof Joseph Stiglitz and Prof Ngaire Woods, founding Dean of the Blavatnik School of Government and professor of global economic governance at Oxford University.


channel4uk--2020-05-22--UK government borrowed record £62 billion in April – just an ‘initial taste’ of coronavirus impact

There are more terrible economic figures out today which the government ’ s financial watchdog have described – ominously – @ @ @ @ @ taste ” of the impact of the coronavirus on the UK .
With more , @ @ @ @ @ Correspondent Paul McNamara is outside the Treasury .

There are more terrible economic figures out today which the government’s financial watchdog have described – ominously – as just an “initial taste” of the impact of the coronavirus on the UK.
With more, our Business and Global Trade Correspondent Paul McNamara is outside the Treasury.


channel4uk--2020-05-22--Pakistan plane crash: Dozens dead as jet hits densely-populated area of Karachi

A Pakistani passenger plane with almost 100 people on board has crashed in a residential area of Karachi – with @ @ @ @ @ the ground .
The jet was coming in to land at Karachi airport when it @ @ @ @ @ describing an engine fault .
Officials say at least one passenger is believed to have @ @ @ @ @ still searching the burnt out wreckage for bodies .

A Pakistani passenger plane with almost 100 people on board has crashed in a residential area of Karachi – with reports of many casualties on the ground.
The jet was coming in to land at Karachi airport when it went down – reportedly after describing an engine fault.
Officials say at least one passenger is believed to have survived – but rescuers are still searching the burnt out wreckage for bodies.


channel4uk--2020-05-22--Brazil becomes new coronavirus epicentre as death toll tops 20,000

More than 20,000 people have now died with coronavirus in Brazil – making the South American country the new epicentre @ @ @ @ @ despite soaring cases , Brazil ’ s far-right president Jair Bolsonaro is still dismissing the @ @ @ @ @ calling for lockdown measures to be eased .
As the disease spreads to indigenous areas @ @ @ @ @ do have are being rapidly overwhelmed .

More than 20,000 people have now died with coronavirus in Brazil – making the South American country the new epicentre of the pandemic.
But despite soaring cases, Brazil’s far-right president Jair Bolsonaro is still dismissing the risks of the virus and calling for lockdown measures to be eased.
As the disease spreads to indigenous areas – what health services they do have are being rapidly overwhelmed.


channel4uk--2020-05-22--Revealed: Over 12,500 flights landed in UK during lockdown

More than 12,500 international flights landed in the UK during lockdown – including passenger and cargo planes .
An analysis of flight data by Channel 4 News shows the extent that international air traffic continued , while Brits were told to stay home .
International arrivals included more than 450 flights from China ’ s main airports .
Around the same number came to the UK from New York , which now has the highest number of confirmed cases of any state in the US .
Arrivals also included at least 250 planes from Milan , in northern Italy – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with another 206 coming from Rome .
The data , provided to Channel 4 News by Flight Radar , charts every international arrival to the UK between March 24 and May 15 .
Crucially , this includes cargo and other non-passenger planes .
Last week , one of the government ’ s scientific advisers said that 95,000 people came to the UK by air between 1 April and 26 April .
But so far there is no official figure that covers the whole of the UK ’ s lockdown period , which started @ @ @ @ @ @ @ likely that most passengers were residents or citizens returning home .
The new flight figures come a day after Heathrow Airport announced that thermal screening technology is being trialled in Terminal 2 ’ s immigration hall , to detect elevated temperatures of passengers arriving in the UK .
Some scientists have questioned the effectiveness of travel bans – especially when the virus is already widespread across a country .
The UEA ’ s Professor in Medicine , Paul Hunter , has previously said : “ Travel bans have a poor record on preventing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ best travel bans only delay the spread of an epidemic by a short while .
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More than 12,500 international flights landed in the UK during lockdown – including passenger and cargo planes.
An analysis of flight data by Channel 4 News shows the extent that international air traffic continued, while Brits were told to stay home.
International arrivals included more than 450 flights from China’s main airports.
Around the same number came to the UK from New York, which now has the highest number of confirmed cases of any state in the US.
Arrivals also included at least 250 planes from Milan, in northern Italy – one of the early coronavirus hotspots – with another 206 coming from Rome.
The data, provided to Channel 4 News by Flight Radar, charts every international arrival to the UK between March 24 and May 15. Crucially, this includes cargo and other non-passenger planes.
Last week, one of the government’s scientific advisers said that 95,000 people came to the UK by air between 1 April and 26 April. But so far there is no official figure that covers the whole of the UK’s lockdown period, which started in March.
However, it is likely that most passengers were residents or citizens returning home.
The new flight figures come a day after Heathrow Airport announced that thermal screening technology is being trialled in Terminal 2’s immigration hall, to detect elevated temperatures of passengers arriving in the UK.
Some scientists have questioned the effectiveness of travel bans – especially when the virus is already widespread across a country.
The UEA’s Professor in Medicine, Paul Hunter, has previously said: “Travel bans have a poor record on preventing the spread of epidemic diseases. At best travel bans only delay the spread of an epidemic by a short while.”


channel4uk--2020-05-22--FactCheck: new reports consider evidence for reopening schools

Under current plans , schools in England will be asked to welcome some pupils back at the start of next month .
But as FactCheck reported this week , parents , headteachers and local councils are not compelled to follow the advice .
Two reports out today – one from SAGE and another from the unofficial “ Independent Sage ” group – consider whether and how it might be safe to reopen schools in England .
Neither analysis claims to offer the final word – but here ’ s what they tell us .
‘ Independent Sage ’ report says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of experts led by the former Chief Scientific Adviser , David King , says it ’ s not yet safe to reopen schools on 1 June .
The team , known as the Independent Sage committee , is not officially linked to the government and should not be confused with the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies ( SAGE ) , which advises ministers .
Today ’ s Independent Sage report says we need low infection rates in the community and local test , track and trace operations must be able to “ rapidly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The researchers say : “ There is no clear evidence that these conditions are met .
Until they are it is not safe to open schools on June 1.
” Delaying a school reopening by two weeks “ approximately halves the risk to children ” , this analysis suggests – though the risk to children is extremely low overall .
Even if schools open on 1 June , the experts estimate the chance of a child dying from coronavirus to be about 1 in 4 million .
FactCheck has looked in more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus – you can read our analysis here .
Could opening schools increase infections among adults ?
The King report says : “ Where there are ongoing new infections within the community , evidence suggests that reopening schools could increase the spread of the virus ” .
But also that “ other evidence from Asia [ … ] suggests that school closures have little impact on the rate of transmission ” .
The researchers note that there have been reports of more infections after schools reopened in France , South Korea and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s hard to tell whether these are due to infections within schools themselves – or because lockdown restrictions more generally have been lifted in these countries .
What about school staff ?
The King report says : “ Even if there are very few new infections within schools , this could still be risky for some adults who come into contact with infected children ” .
Local-level data on infections is important – the researchers say they will release more analysis on this next week .
Separately , the government has published advice @ @ @ @ @ @ @ SAGE committee meeting on 30 April ( so we should bear in mind that it is not necessarily an up-to-date picture of the experts ’ current thinking ) .
This analysis looked at the various options for reopening schools : from shutting them altogether to bringing back all pupils as usual , and many permutations in between .
This report is very heavily caveated throughout .
The researchers are at pains to point out that there are many uncertainties and that they are looking at the relative merits of each option .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – in which classes are split in two , with children attending on alternate weeks .
The analysts said this option had “ not initially ” been put forward by the Department for Education , but that it “ emerged from the joint discussions as having particular potential merit for further consideration ” .
However , the experts also note that “ although the choice of scenario for relaxing school closures is of importance , a more critical issue is adherence to existing measures elsewhere in the community ” .

Under current plans, schools in England will be asked to welcome some pupils back at the start of next month.
But as FactCheck reported this week, parents, headteachers and local councils are not compelled to follow the advice.
Two reports out today – one from SAGE and another from the unofficial “Independent Sage” group – consider whether and how it might be safe to reopen schools in England. Neither analysis claims to offer the final word – but here’s what they tell us.
‘Independent Sage’ report says 1 June is too soon
A group of experts led by the former Chief Scientific Adviser, David King, says it’s not yet safe to reopen schools on 1 June.
The team, known as the Independent Sage committee, is not officially linked to the government and should not be confused with the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (SAGE), which advises ministers.
Today’s Independent Sage report says we need low infection rates in the community and local test, track and trace operations must be able to “rapidly respond” if pupils are to return. The researchers say: “There is no clear evidence that these conditions are met. Until they are it is not safe to open schools on June 1.”
Delaying a school reopening by two weeks “approximately halves the risk to children”, this analysis suggests – though the risk to children is extremely low overall.
Even if schools open on 1 June, the experts estimate the chance of a child dying from coronavirus to be about 1 in 4 million. FactCheck has looked in more detail about the risks children face from the coronavirus – you can read our analysis here.
Could opening schools increase infections among adults? The King report says: “Where there are ongoing new infections within the community, evidence suggests that reopening schools could increase the spread of the virus”. But also that “other evidence from Asia […] suggests that school closures have little impact on the rate of transmission”.
The researchers note that there have been reports of more infections after schools reopened in France, South Korea and Denmark. But they say it’s hard to tell whether these are due to infections within schools themselves – or because lockdown restrictions more generally have been lifted in these countries.
What about school staff? The King report says: “Even if there are very few new infections within schools, this could still be risky for some adults who come into contact with infected children”. Local-level data on infections is important – the researchers say they will release more analysis on this next week.
SAGE advice from April favoured half-on half-off return
Separately, the government has published advice that was prepared ahead of the official SAGE committee meeting on 30 April (so we should bear in mind that it is not necessarily an up-to-date picture of the experts’ current thinking).
This analysis looked at the various options for reopening schools: from shutting them altogether to bringing back all pupils as usual, and many permutations in between.
This report is very heavily caveated throughout. The researchers are at pains to point out that there are many uncertainties and that they are looking at the relative merits of each option.
They appear to favour “option 7b” – in which classes are split in two, with children attending on alternate weeks. The analysts said this option had “not initially” been put forward by the Department for Education, but that it “emerged from the joint discussions as having particular potential merit for further consideration”.
However, the experts also note that “although the choice of scenario for relaxing school closures is of importance, a more critical issue is adherence to existing measures elsewhere in the community”.


channel4uk--2020-05-22--Series 5, Episode 1: Rutger Bregman

Series 5, Episode 1: Rutger Bregman

Rutger Bregman is a Dutch writer and historian known for shaking up social norms .
Last year , he attracted global attention at the World Economic Forum in Davos when he turned on his wealthy audience and called out those who avoid paying taxes .
He has also argued for a universal basic income .
His latest work ‘ Humankind ’ offers a roadmap for how we might organise society differently , based on the idea that deep down most people are actually decent human beings .
He talks to Krishnan about his Ten Commandments to living your life in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a universal basic income and his observations of humanity during the coronavirus lockdown .
You can listen to and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts here .
Or on Spotify , Acast , CastBox and other good podcast apps .
So join us as we explore the big ideas changing the way we think , act and live – and how much impact we can really have as individuals .
A filmed version of each interview is available on our Channel 4 News YouTube channel – hit subscribe to keep updated on @ @ @ @ @ @ @

Rutger Bregman is a Dutch writer and historian known for shaking up social norms.
Last year, he attracted global attention at the World Economic Forum in Davos when he turned on his wealthy audience and called out those who avoid paying taxes. He has also argued for a universal basic income.
His latest work ‘Humankind’ offers a roadmap for how we might organise society differently, based on the idea that deep down most people are actually decent human beings.
He talks to Krishnan about his Ten Commandments to living your life in a good way, his arguments for a universal basic income and his observations of humanity during the coronavirus lockdown.
Listen and subscribe
You can listen to and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts here.
Or on Spotify, Acast, CastBox and other good podcast apps.
So join us as we explore the big ideas changing the way we think, act and live – and how much impact we can really have as individuals.
A filmed version of each interview is available on our Channel 4 News YouTube channel – hit subscribe to keep updated on when a new episode is published.


channel4uk--2020-05-23--Slow reopening starts across Europe after weeks of lockdown

Across Europe , countries are beginning to emerge from weeks of lockdown .
Slowly schools , shops and bars are @ @ @ @ @ and Italy .
Spain , which has had one of the highest number of deaths @ @ @ @ @ it will reopen its borders to foreign tourists from Jul .

Across Europe, countries are beginning to emerge from weeks of lockdown. Slowly schools, shops and bars are reopening in France, Germany and Italy.
Spain, which has had one of the highest number of deaths in the world, says it will reopen its borders to foreign tourists from Jul.


channel4uk--2020-05-23--Lib Dem Acting Leader Sir Ed Davey: Cummings lockdown journey ‘beggars belief’

People do things that they feel they have to do for the welfare of their family ’ , says 1922 @ @ @ @ @ Walker


channel4uk--2020-05-23--‘People do things that they feel they have to do for the welfare of their family’, says 1922 Committ

‘People do things that they feel they have to do for the welfare of their family’, says 1922 Committee Vice Chair Sir Charles Walker

Coronavirus Debate : What does the future of the world look like ?


channel4uk--2020-05-23--Downing Street defends Dominic Cummings amid questions over 260-mile lockdown trip

His job is to work in the shadows of government but yet again the Prime Minister ’ s Chief Adviser @ @ @ @ @ His job is to work in the shadows of government but yet again the Prime @ @ @ @ @ is in the spotlight .
Those defending Dominic Cummings ’ decision to drive to his @ @ @ @ @ say he acted legally .
Others accuse him of breaking the lockdown rules he helped @ @ @ @ @ in the Commons , Ian Blackford , wants an investigation into what happened .
Did @ @ @ @ @ his trip across the country ?
And as Downing Street insists that neither he nor @ @ @ @ @ by the police , Durham Constabulary have stood by their statement to the contrary .

His job is to work in the shadows of government but yet again the Prime Minister’s Chief Adviser is in the spotlight.
His job is to work in the shadows of government but yet again the Prime Minister’s Chief Adviser is in the spotlight.
Those defending Dominic Cummings’ decision to drive to his parents house in County Durham say he acted legally. Others accuse him of breaking the lockdown rules he helped impose.
The SNP leader in the Commons, Ian Blackford, wants an investigation into what happened.
Many questions remain.
Did the prime minister know of his trip across the country? And as Downing Street insists that neither he nor his family were spoken to by the police, Durham Constabulary have stood by their statement to the contrary.
Our Political Correspondent Liz Bates reports.


channel4uk--2020-05-24--Barnard Castle residents call for answers over Dominic Cummings lockdown allegations

One eyewitness accused him of driving to Barnard Castle some thirty miles from Durham in order to exercise – a @ @ @ @ @ locals .
The government has denied claims that Mr Cummings made two trips to Durham @ @ @ @ @ Shapps insisted Mr Cummings stayed put after his initial 260-mile drive to Durham .
But @ @ @ @ @ strictly observe lockdown rules ?
One eyewitness accused him of driving to Barnard Castle some @ @ @ @ @ order to exercise – a claim that has angered some locals .

One eyewitness accused him of driving to Barnard Castle some thirty miles from Durham in order to exercise – a claim that has angered some locals.
The government has denied claims that Mr Cummings made two trips to Durham.
The Transport Secretary Grant Shapps insisted Mr Cummings stayed put after his initial 260-mile drive to Durham.
But once there, did he strictly observe lockdown rules? One eyewitness accused him of driving to Barnard Castle some thirty miles from Durham in order to exercise – a claim that has angered some locals.
From Barnard Castle, here’s our Senior Home Affairs Correspondent Simon Israel.


channel4uk--2020-05-24--‘Cummings should have done the right thing and resigned’, says Conservative MP Peter Bone

Cummings should have done the right thing and resigned ’ , says Conservative MP Peter Bone We ’ re joined @ @ @ @ @ Peter Bone who earlier today called for Dominic Cumming ’ s resignation .


channel4uk--2020-05-24--Boris Johnson defends chief aide Dominic Cummings over claims he broke lockdown

Despite driving to his parents home in Durham , a journey which even some Conservative MPs say was in breach @ @ @ @ @ Dominic Cummings has tonight been backed to the hilt by Boris Johnson .
He acted @ @ @ @ @ with integrity ’ .
That was the prime minister ’ s verdict after face to @ @ @ @ @ aide today .
Despite driving to his parents home in Durham , a journey which @ @ @ @ @ was in breach of the lockdown rules , Dominic Cummings has tonight been backed to @ @ @ @ @ .
But some of Boris Johnson ’ s own supporters are furious , saying they @ @ @ @ @ the rules to the letter , while those in power appear to be taking a @ @ @

Despite driving to his parents home in Durham, a journey which even some Conservative MPs say was in breach of the lockdown rules, Dominic Cummings has tonight been backed to the hilt by Boris Johnson.
He acted ‘responsibly, legally and with integrity’. That was the prime minister’s verdict after face to face discussions with his chief aide today.
Despite driving to his parents home in Durham, a journey which even some Conservative MPs say was in breach of the lockdown rules, Dominic Cummings has tonight been backed to the hilt by Boris Johnson.
But some of Boris Johnson’s own supporters are furious, saying they and their constituents are following the rules to the letter, while those in power appear to be taking a different approach.
Our Political Editor Gary Gibbon reports.


channel4uk--2020-05-24--Thousands march in Hong Kong to protest new China security law

Unrest has returned to the streets of Hong Kong for the first time since the spread of coronavirus .
Thousands @ @ @ @ @ city in opposition to China ’ s plan to impose a new security law on @ @ @ @ @ Channel 4 News , Hong Kong ’ s veteran pro-democracy politican , Martin Lee , @ @ @ @ @ up to China over its failure to abide by their joint agreement .
The 1997 @ @ @ @ @ autonomy to Hong Kong for 50 years , under the principle of ‘ one country @ @ @ @ @ say that is now in jeopardy .

Unrest has returned to the streets of Hong Kong for the first time since the spread of coronavirus.
Thousands of protesters marched through the city in opposition to China’s plan to impose a new security law on the territory.
Speaking to Channel 4 News, Hong Kong’s veteran pro-democracy politican, Martin Lee, has challenged Britain to stand up to China over its failure to abide by their joint agreement.
The 1997 agreement promised a high-degree of autonomy to Hong Kong for 50 years, under the principle of ‘one country, two systems.’
Protesters say that is now in jeopardy.


channel4uk--2020-05-24--Muslims around the world celebrate Eid amid coronavirus lockdown

Today marks the end of a month of fasting for Muslims and the start of the Eid celebration .
But @ @ @ @ @ in lockdown traditional gatherings have been cancelled and families have been praying at home and @ @ @ @ @ .

Today marks the end of a month of fasting for Muslims and the start of the Eid celebration.
But with much of the world in lockdown traditional gatherings have been cancelled and families have been praying at home and seeing friends and family virtually.


channel4uk--2020-05-24--Building for the future: Three experts discuss life after coronavirus

From face masks to social distancing , life has changed dramatically in the coronavirus pandemic – possibly forever .
The @ @ @ @ @ has led to a transformation in the way we work , socialise and behave .
@ @ @ @ @ to Germany , are laying out road maps with details on how their countries will @ @ @ @ @ will the new behaviour stick ?
And will we ever be able to shake hands @ @ @ @ @ experts how they envisioned our lives will change after Covid-19 .

From face masks to social distancing, life has changed dramatically in the coronavirus pandemic – possibly forever.
The so-called ‘new normal’ has led to a transformation in the way we work, socialise and behave.
Governments, from the UK to Germany, are laying out road maps with details on how their countries will operate post coronavirus. But will the new behaviour stick? And will we ever be able to shake hands again?
We asked three experts how they envisioned our lives will change after Covid-19.


channel4uk--2020-05-25--‘If we all were to say I have got a unique situation so I am going to follow my instinct that is the

‘If we all were to say I have got a unique situation so I am going to follow my instinct that is the danger’ – Rev Dr Rose Hudson-Wilkin

If the pressure from his own MPs and the public was not enough for the Prime Minister earlier today , @ @ @ @ @ their voices to the fury about Dominic Cummings .
More than a dozen accused Boris @ @ @ @ @ by backing his controversial adviser .
One even suggested the Church might refuse to work @ @ @ @ @ Mr Cummings resigned .
Reverend Dr Rose Hudson-Wilkin spent nearly a decade as the Chaplain @ @ @ @ @ House of Commons .
She has previously said that politicians are human beings first and @ @ @ @

If the pressure from his own MPs and the public was not enough for the Prime Minister earlier today, Church of England bishops added their voices to the fury about Dominic Cummings.
More than a dozen accused Boris Johnson of undermining public trust by backing his controversial adviser.
One even suggested the Church might refuse to work with the government altogether unless Mr Cummings resigned.
Reverend Dr Rose Hudson-Wilkin spent nearly a decade as the Chaplain to the Speaker of the House of Commons. She has previously said that politicians are human beings first and then political leaders.


channel4uk--2020-05-25--Dominic Cummings says he ‘behaved reasonably’ after making two lockdown trips

Dominic Cummings insists that what he did was reasonable under the circumstances .
With a touch of defiance , he @ @ @ @ @ regulation covering the situation ” he found himself in .
He blamed the media for @ @ @ @ @ .
And he revealed that the Prime Minister had known he had driven to Durham @ @ @ @ @ is about to appear at the daily coronavirus press conference .

Dominic Cummings insists that what he did was reasonable under the circumstances.
With a touch of defiance, he said there was “no regulation covering the situation” he found himself in. He blamed the media for stoking public anger against him.
And he revealed that the Prime Minister had known he had driven to Durham during lockdown. Boris Johnson is about to appear at the daily coronavirus press conference.


channel4uk--2020-05-25--Who is Dominic Cummings?

Who is Dominic Cummings?

He ’ s the arch strategist and the Prime Minister ’ s right hand man .
Credited with winning the @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson ’ s election victory Dominic Cummings is often described as a maverick .
@ @ @ @ @ strategist and the Prime Minister ’ s right hand man .
Credited with winning the @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson ’ s election victory Dominic Cummings is often described as a maverick .
@ @ @ @ @ adviser who came out from the shadows and is currently centre stage , some might @ @ @ @ @ reasons .
So who is Dominic Cummings and how did he become one of the @ @ @ @ @ politics ?

He’s the arch strategist and the Prime Minister’s right hand man. Credited with winning the Brexit vote and helping secure Boris Johnson’s election victory Dominic Cummings is often described as a maverick.
He’s the arch strategist and the Prime Minister’s right hand man. Credited with winning the Brexit vote and helping secure Boris Johnson’s election victory Dominic Cummings is often described as a maverick.
But he is also the adviser who came out from the shadows and is currently centre stage, some might say for all the wrong reasons.
So who is Dominic Cummings and how did he become one of the most influential men in British politics?


channel4uk--2020-05-25--‘That was the most human side of Dominic Cummings I have ever seen’ – Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen

If we all were to say I have got a unique situation so I am going to follow my instinct @ @ @ @ @ – Rev Dr Rose Hudson-Wilkin

Brexit-supporting MP Andrew Bridgen has described Dominic Cummings as a ‘serial winner’ and believes that he should stay in post.
Brexit-supporting MP Andrew Bridgen has described Dominic Cummings as a ‘serial winner’ and believes that he should stay in post. He joins the programme to offer his thoughts on Cummings’ statement this afternoon.


channel4uk--2020-05-25--Barnard Castle residents respond to Dominic Cummings’ lockdown trip

The 30-minute journey between Durham and Barnard Castle has been central to the discussion about whether Dominic Cummings broke the @ @ @ @ @ The 30-minute journey between Durham and Barnard Castle has been central to the discussion about @ @ @ @ @ rules of the lockdown .
Earlier today he claimed he made the trip to test @ @ @ @ @ problems seeing when he had symptoms of Covid-19 .

The 30-minute journey between Durham and Barnard Castle has been central to the discussion about whether Dominic Cummings broke the rules of the lockdown.
The 30-minute journey between Durham and Barnard Castle has been central to the discussion about whether Dominic Cummings broke the rules of the lockdown.
Earlier today he claimed he made the trip to test his eyesight after he had problems seeing when he had symptoms of Covid-19.


channel4uk--2020-05-26--Johnson government in danger of becoming ‘laughing stock’ – Tory activist Tim Montgomerie

Earlier we were joined by Tim Montgomerie and Alastair Campbell Earlier we were joined by Tim Montgomerie , a Conservative @ @ @ @ @ is “ embarrassed to have ever backed Boris Johnson for high office ” following the @ @ @ @ @ for Dominic Cummings .
We were also joined by Alastair Campbell , who served as @ @ @ @ @ Minister Tony Blair .
We have contacted many people who have expressed support for Dominic @ @ @ @ @ days , but none of them wanted to come on the programme tonight .

Earlier we were joined by Tim Montgomerie, a Conservative activist who has said he is “embarrassed to have ever backed Boris Johnson for high office” following the Prime Minister’s support for Dominic Cummings.
We were also joined by Alastair Campbell, who served as Director of Communications for Prime Minister Tony Blair.
We have contacted many people who have expressed support for Dominic Cummings in the last few days, but none of them wanted to come on the programme tonight.


channel4uk--2020-05-26--The families dealing with traumatic situations who obeyed lockdown rules

It ’ s about public trust and shared responsibility – a feeling of ‘ we are all in this together @ @ @ @ @ and them ’ .
That ’ s the reaction to the Dominic Cummings furore by @ @ @ @ @ who ’ ve had to deal with the most traumatic situations – the illness of @ @ @ @ @ of a parent – yet didn ’ t breach any of the lockdown rules .

It’s about public trust and shared responsibility – a feeling of ‘we are all in this together’ rather than ‘us and them’.
That’s the reaction to the Dominic Cummings furore by families across the country, who’ve had to deal with the most traumatic situations – the illness of a child, the death of a parent – yet didn’t breach any of the lockdown rules.


channel4uk--2020-05-26--Carers facing extra challenges during lockdown

Lockdown restrictions have been difficult for pretty much everyone – but for those with caring responsibilities , they ’ re @ @ @ @ @ least for older people – who themselves may be shielding or isolating – and have @ @ @ @ @ centres which had become the heart of their social networks .

Lockdown restrictions have been difficult for pretty much everyone – but for those with caring responsibilities, they’re proving especially challenging.
Not least for older people – who themselves may be shielding or isolating – and have now lost access to the centres which had become the heart of their social networks.


channel4uk--2020-05-26--US Justice Dept investigating shooting of black jogger as possible hate crime

Warning : some viewers may find the images in this report distressing .
Disturbing footage has emerged showing a police @ @ @ @ @ an African American man ’ s neck as he yells ‘ I can not breathe @ @ @ @ @ died .
It comes shortly after the US Department of Justice announced they were investigating @ @ @ @ @ African American who was killed earlier this year in Georgia by two white men .
@ @ @ @ @ was also captured on video and sparked outcry across the United States .

Warning: some viewers may find the images in this report distressing.
Disturbing footage has emerged showing a police officer in Minneapolis kneeling on an African American man’s neck as he yells ‘I cannot breathe’. The man later died. It comes shortly after the US Department of Justice announced they were investigating another shocking incident of an African American who was killed earlier this year in Georgia by two white men. The attack on Ahmahd Arbery was also captured on video and sparked outcry across the United States.


channel4uk--2020-05-26--Agencies ‘missed opportunity’ to protect teenager Jaden Moodie

Officials missed a series of chances to protect Jaden Moodie , the 14 year old schoolboy who was knocked off @ @ @ @ @ death last January , a review has found .
The serious case review said that @ @ @ @ @ and various administrative delays could have had an impact on his criminal exploitation , as @ @ @ @ @ a county lines drug dealing network .
But it concluded there was no evidence that @ @ @ @ @ predicted .

Officials missed a series of chances to protect Jaden Moodie, the 14 year old schoolboy who was knocked off a scooter and stabbed to death last January, a review has found.
The serious case review said that poor communication between police forces and various administrative delays could have had an impact on his criminal exploitation, as the teenager was groomed for a county lines drug dealing network.
But it concluded there was no evidence that his murder could have been predicted.


channel4uk--2020-05-26--‘This horse has bolted, people will be going to the beaches’ – RNLI’s Mark Dowie

Earlier Jon Snow spoke to the RNLI Chief Executive Mark Dowie , and he began by asking him if the @ @ @ @ @ due to the fact the RNLI was not fully operating on beaches .

Earlier Jon Snow spoke to the RNLI Chief Executive Mark Dowie, and he began by asking him if the two fatalities in Cornwall were due to the fact the RNLI was not fully operating on beaches.


channel4uk--2020-05-26--Covid UK deaths lowest for six weeks

Covid UK deaths lowest for six weeks

The number of deaths involving corona virus in the UK has reached its lowest weekly level for six weeks – @ @ @ @ @ National Statistics .
Their data – along with the most recent NHS England figures – @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus deaths across the UK is substantially higher than the latest Department of Health statistics @

The number of deaths involving corona virus in the UK has reached its lowest weekly level for six weeks – according to the Office for National Statistics.
Their data – along with the most recent NHS England figures – suggests the total number of coronavirus deaths across the UK is substantially higher than the latest Department of Health statistics.


channel4uk--2020-05-26--Shops in England will have to ensure social distancing when they re-open

Non essential retailers in England will begin reopening next month – starting with open air markets and car showrooms , @ @ @ @ @ two weeks later .
They ’ ll all have to install social distancing and safety @ @ @ @ @ that customers will be reluctant to return .
There are no dates yet for when @ @ @ @ @ Ireland will follow suit .

Non essential retailers in England will begin reopening next month – starting with open air markets and car showrooms, with other shops to follow two weeks later.
They’ll all have to install social distancing and safety measures – but many fear that customers will be reluctant to return.
There are no dates yet for when Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland will follow suit.


channel4uk--2020-05-26--My brother died from Covid, I wasn’t able to go to his funeral’ – former prosecutor Nazir Afzal on C

My brother died from Covid, I wasn’t able to go to his funeral’ – former prosecutor Nazir Afzal on Cummings lockdown row

Earlier we spoke to the former Chief Prosecutor for the North West of England , Nazir Afzal Earlier we spoke @ @ @ @ @ for the North West of England , Nazir Afzal who ’ s spent nearly a @ @ @ @ @ cases .

Earlier we spoke to the former Chief Prosecutor for the North West of England, Nazir Afzal
Earlier we spoke to the former Chief Prosecutor for the North West of England, Nazir Afzal who’s spent nearly a quarter of a century prosecuting cases.


channel4uk--2020-05-26--How Cummings lockdown trip is viewed in Durham

What ’ s the mood in Durham about Mr Cummings ’ decision to drive there from London , and to @ @ @ @ @ to test his eyesight ?
What ’ s the mood in Durham about Mr Cummings @ @ @ @ @ from London , and to visit Barnard Castle , ostensibly to test his eyesight ?
@ @ @ @ @ find out whether people in the north east think his actions were understandable – or @ @ @ @ @ at greater risk .

What’s the mood in Durham about Mr Cummings’ decision to drive there from London, and to visit Barnard Castle, ostensibly to test his eyesight?
What’s the mood in Durham about Mr Cummings’ decision to drive there from London, and to visit Barnard Castle, ostensibly to test his eyesight?
Jane Dodge has been to find out whether people in the north east think his actions were understandable – or could have put their area at greater risk.


channel4uk--2020-05-26--Minister resigns as row over Cummings engulfs government’s coronavirus response

‘ We can ’ t give the impression that there is one rule for some and another for the rest @ @ @ @ @ undermined the essence of the Government ’ s stay at home messaging ’ .
‘ @ @ @ @ @ thing and resign ’ .
These are the words of Conservative MPs who are becoming @ @ @ @ @ is still in his job .
The chorus of complaints has resulted in another day @ @ @ @ @ allegations that Mr Cummings broke the lockdown rules when he drove his family to Durham @ @ @

‘We can’t give the impression that there is one rule for some and another for the rest’.
‘He has undermined the essence of the Government’s stay at home messaging’.
‘He should do the honourable thing and resign’.
These are the words of Conservative MPs who are becoming increasingly furious that Dominic Cummings is still in his job.
The chorus of complaints has resulted in another day of Government ministers fending off allegations that Mr Cummings broke the lockdown rules when he drove his family to Durham in March.


channel4uk--2020-05-27--Trump threatens to ‘close down’ Twitter after it marks tweet with factcheck warning

President Trump has threatened to “ close down ” the social media platform Twitter – after it flagged up two @ @ @ @ @ checking – linking to an article describing Mr Trump ’ s claims about postal ballot @ @ @ @ @ .
The President did not waste any time in hitting back , accusing Twitter of @ @ @ @ @ vaguely of “ big action to follow ” .
Inigo Gilmore reports .

President Trump has threatened to “close down” the social media platform Twitter – after it flagged up two of his posts for fact checking – linking to an article describing Mr Trump’s claims about postal ballot fraud as “unsubstantiated”.
The President did not waste any time in hitting back, accusing Twitter of stifling free speech and warning vaguely of “big action to follow”. Inigo Gilmore reports.


channel4uk--2020-05-27--In Zimbabwe, three female opposition MDC activists have been charged for taking part in a demonstrat

In Zimbabwe , three female opposition MDC activists have been charged for taking part in a demonstration .
The charges @ @ @ @ @ a special court inside hospital , where the women are recovering from their alleged abduction @ @ @ @ @ of what they suspect were special security forces .
A warning – viewers may find @ @ @ @ @ .

In Zimbabwe, three female opposition MDC activists have been charged for taking part in a demonstration.
The charges were laid out today in a special court inside hospital, where the women are recovering from their alleged abduction and torture at the hands of what they suspect were special security forces. A warning – viewers may find some of their testimony distressing.
Our international editor Lindsey Hilsum reports.


channel4uk--2020-05-27--Concerns raised over staff safety in Northern Ireland food processing plants

Northern Ireland has announced two deaths from coronavirus in the last 24 hours – an increase from zero the day @ @ @ @ @ been concerns about the safety of essential staff in food processing plants – many of @ @ @ @ @ of workers from overseas .
Earlier this month one such worker , Luciana da Silva @ @ @ @ @ died alone at home from presumed Covid-19 .

Northern Ireland has announced two deaths from coronavirus in the last 24 hours – an increase from zero the day before – but there have been concerns about the safety of essential staff in food processing plants – many of which employ a significant number of workers from overseas.
Earlier this month one such worker, Luciana da Silva, from East Timor, died alone at home from presumed Covid-19.


channel4uk--2020-05-27--Lockdown piling extra pressure on poorest

There ’ s little question that the lockdown has exposed deep divisions – piling extra pressure on some of the @ @ @ @ @ homeless and lives in temporary accommodation with three young daughters .
When she developed symptoms @ @ @ @ @ one else to look after them – she said she was terrified she would die @ @ @ @ @ self isolate , it was left to her eldest daughter – 11-year-old Angel – to @ @ @ @ @ Social Affairs Editor Jackie Long went to meet them .

There’s little question that the lockdown has exposed deep divisions – piling extra pressure on some of the poorest. Loise Konomah is homeless and lives in temporary accommodation with three young daughters.
When she developed symptoms of Covid-19 – with no one else to look after them – she said she was terrified she would die.
While she tried to self isolate, it was left to her eldest daughter – 11-year-old Angel – to look after the family. Social Affairs Editor Jackie Long went to meet them.


channel4uk--2020-05-27--‘I thought Ahmaud’s story would change the world… it hasn’t changed anything’

Violent clashes have broken out between police and protesters in Minneapolis – as anger erupted over the death of a @ @ @ @ @ of a white police officer .
It follows the outrage over the killing of black @ @ @ @ @ white men in Georgia – where police are accused of trying to cover it up @ @ @ @ @ family have been speaking to our Washington correspondent Siobhan Kennedy – a warning her report @ @ @ @

Violent clashes have broken out between police and protesters in Minneapolis – as anger erupted over the death of a black man at the hands of a white police officer.
It follows the outrage over the killing of black jogger Ahmaud Arbery by two white men in Georgia – where police are accused of trying to cover it up.
Mr Arbery’s family have been speaking to our Washington correspondent Siobhan Kennedy – a warning her report contains distressing images.


channel4uk--2020-05-27--Hong Kong police fire pepper pellets at protesters – making hundreds of arrests

Police in Hong Kong have arrested around 300 people – firing pepper spray to disperse crowds of pro-democracy protesters as @ @ @ @ @ bill which would make it illegal to insult or abuse the Chinese national anthem .
@ @ @ @ @ restrict freedom of expression – but Beijing claims it ’ s aimed at protecting the @ @ @ @ @ Our foreign affairs correspondent Jonathan Miller reports .
Plus , our business and global trade @ @ @ @ @ from the newsroom .

Police in Hong Kong have arrested around 300 people – firing pepper spray to disperse crowds of pro-democracy protesters as the legislature began debating a bill which would make it illegal to insult or abuse the Chinese national anthem.
Campaigners say the law would restrict freedom of expression – but Beijing claims it’s aimed at protecting the country’s dignity. Our foreign affairs correspondent Jonathan Miller reports.
Plus, our business and global trade correspondent Paul McNamara has more from the newsroom.


channel4uk--2020-05-27--England and Scotland launch their versions of test, trace, isolate on Thursday

Test and Trace is about to become a part of the new normal .
Boris Johnson admitting it would be @ @ @ @ @ on a minority of people – but was the only way to “ unlock the @ @ @ @ @ country .
Health professionals warn success will be dependent on a quick turn around of @ @ @ @ @ .

Test and Trace is about to become a part of the new normal. Boris Johnson admitting it would be a “huge imposition” on a minority of people – but was the only way to “unlock the prison” for the whole country.
Health professionals warn success will be dependent on a quick turn around of test results and widespread compliance.


channel4uk--2020-05-27--‘There is hope people will go along with these things not because of the government but despite of t

‘There is hope people will go along with these things not because of the government but despite of the government and what Cummings did’ – scientist Stephen Reicher

Whether Dominic Cummings ’ trip was within lockdown rules or not is up for debate .
What is more clear @ @ @ @ @ if it ’ s OK for them to do the same .
Some fear that @ @ @ @ @ spark an increase in Covid deaths – like , Stephen Reicher – a behavioural scientist @ @ @ @ @ experts who fed into the group designing the guidelines .
He joins me now from @ @

Whether Dominic Cummings’ trip was within lockdown rules or not is up for debate. What is more clear that people are already asking if it’s OK for them to do the same.
Some fear that could undermine lockdown rules and spark an increase in Covid deaths – like, Stephen Reicher – a behavioural scientist who is one of the experts who fed into the group designing the guidelines. He joins me now from Fife.


channel4uk--2020-05-27--‘Mr Cummings is now the problem’ – Tory MP Simon Hoare

Mr Cummings is now the problem ’ – Tory MP Simon Hoare The Conservative MP Simon Hoare was one of @ @ @ @ @ expressing his deep concern to the Prime Minister that the Dominic Cummings crisis could undermine @ @ @ @ @ to abide by lockdown restrictions .

‘Mr Cummings is now the problem’ – Tory MP Simon Hoare
The Conservative MP Simon Hoare was one of those on the Liaison Committee expressing his deep concern to the Prime Minister that the Dominic Cummings crisis could undermine the nation’s willingness to abide by lockdown restrictions.


channel4uk--2020-05-27--Johnson tells MPs during grilling to ‘move on’ from Cummings affair

It is – says the Health Secretary – our civic duty and personal responsibility to follow the instructions .
But @ @ @ @ @ was still the challenge from senior MPs as they questioned the Prime Minister this afternoon @ @ @ @ @ side said their constituents would not understand why the Prime Minister was backing Mr Cummings @ @ @ @ @ the lockdown rules .
And they feared the result would be less public compliance with @ @ @ @ @ political editor Gary Gibbon is in Westminster :

It is – says the Health Secretary – our civic duty and personal responsibility to follow the instructions. But did Dominic Cummings?
That was still the challenge from senior MPs as they questioned the Prime Minister this afternoon. Some on his own side said their constituents would not understand why the Prime Minister was backing Mr Cummings amid allegations he had broken the lockdown rules.
And they feared the result would be less public compliance with the new rules. Our political editor Gary Gibbon is in Westminster: