channel4uk--2020-07-30--FactCheck: could Trump delay the election?

Delaying the election is up to Congress , not the President .
That was the suggestion from Donald Trump this afternoon .
So could he delay this November ’ s election ?
And is there any reason to think it will be the most fraudulent in history ?
US federal elections can be postponed .
According to the Congressional Research Service this has only happened once in a modern general election – when a typhoon struck the US Northern Mariana Islands territory ten days before the 2018 election .
The Commonwealth ’ s governor issued an executive order that the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of primary contests ( where voters choose their preferred presidential candidates for each political party ) , have also been deferred over the years – including the one scheduled to take place in New York on 11 September 2001 .
But the delay can not be indefinite .
Robert Tsai , Professor of Law at American University says : “ The Constitution sets the expiration of a presidential term in stone , and Congress has also set exact dates by which presidential electors must meet and transmit their votes ” .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ election must be 3 November 2020 , and it would take a new law to overturn that .
Who has the authority to delay an election ?
After the 9/11 attacks and the 2004 bombings in Spain , which took place close to election day , this question came to the fore in the US .
A 2004 report from the Congressional Research Service made clear : “ The executive branch [ the President ] does not currently have authority to set or change the times of elections , a power reserved for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would be possible for Congress to delegate that authority to the President , or for it to pass a law changing the time of a scheduled election in the event of something like a terrorist attack .
But it is ultimately in Congress ’ gift – not the President ’ s .
Is it likely that Congress would agree to a delay ?
The relationship between a US President and Congress is rather different to a Prime Minister ’ s involvement with Parliament .
While Prime Ministers almost always control a majority of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to support the government in passing legislation , members of Congress are not generally as close to the White House .
So even if Donald Trump decides he ’ d like his colleagues on Capitol Hill to make legislation postponing this November ’ s election , it ’ s far from clear that he ’ d get his way .
For one thing , while Republicans hold the majority of Senate seats , Democrats control the House of Representatives .
Both chambers would need to approve any legislation that sought to delay the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not just the President who ’ s up for re-election in the autumn : nearly all 435 members of the House of Representatives and a third of Senators will be fighting for their seats too .
They will have to consider whether voting to delay the election might harm their own chances .
A survey conducted in April found 53 per cent of Americans opposed the idea of delaying the November election until after the pandemic had passed – and that figure was consistent across Democrat , Republican and independent voters .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ but it will weigh on lawmakers ’ minds .
And in case you were wondering , an amendment to the Constitution – perhaps one giving the President the power to unilaterally change the date of an election without getting fresh approval from Congress every time – would be even harder .
It would require two-thirds of Congress to support the change ( rather than a simple majority , as in normal law-making ) and 34 states would have to grant approval .
The ‘ most inaccurate and fraudulent election in history ’ ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s worth examining the President ’ s claim that “ with universal mail-in voting ( not absentee voting , which is good ) 2020 will be the most inaccurate and fraudulent election in history ” .
This is roughly equivalent to postal voting in the UK .
A 2020 report from the Brookings Institution thinktank explains : “ There are two kinds of mail balloting systems .
Some states have what are called universal ‘ vote by mail ’ in which states mail ballots to all voters .
In most states , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absentee balloting in which the voter must request an absentee ballot ” .
Mr Trump says his concern is with the universal model , where you don ’ t need to have a special reason to request a postal vote .
Several states have been moving towards this model in response to the coronavirus crisis ahead of November ’ s election .
But despite Mr Trump ’ s claim , there does not seem to be any evidence of widespread fraud associated with “ vote by mail ” .
In 2016 , some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to the US Election Assistance Commission .
The Washington Post reports there were just four recorded cases of voter fraud in that election .
The President has previously criticised mail-in voting on the grounds that “ for whatever reason , doesn ’ t work out well for Republicans ” .
However , a 2020 paper from Stanford University found that voting by mail has no benefit for either Democrats or Republicans .
Donald Trump has suggested delaying the election scheduled for November .
While it might be technically possible , he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
A change of this kind would require an Act of Congress .
This is unlikely to happen , not least because the House of Representatives is controlled by the Democratic Party .
Mr Trump ’ s rationale for a possible delay is that “ universal mail-in voting ” – similar to UK postal voting – will render the ballot the “ most inaccurate and fraudulent election in history ” .
However , there is no evidence that this voting method is linked to increased fraud .
Over 8 million votes were cast @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of studies have found no evidence of widespread fraud in that election .
Despite Mr Trump ’ s previous comments on the topic , recent research by Stanford University found there is no benefit to either Democrats or Republicans from mail-in voting .

Delaying the election is up to Congress, not the President.
That was the suggestion from Donald Trump this afternoon.
So could he delay this November’s election? And is there any reason to think it will be the most fraudulent in history?
Elections can be postponed
US federal elections can be postponed.
According to the Congressional Research Service this has only happened once in a modern general election – when a typhoon struck the US Northern Mariana Islands territory ten days before the 2018 election. The Commonwealth’s governor issued an executive order that the voting would be delayed.
A number of primary contests (where voters choose their preferred presidential candidates for each political party), have also been deferred over the years – including the one scheduled to take place in New York on 11 September 2001.
But the delay cannot be indefinite. Robert Tsai, Professor of Law at American University says: “The Constitution sets the expiration of a presidential term in stone, and Congress has also set exact dates by which presidential electors must meet and transmit their votes”.
According to current law, the date of the election must be 3 November 2020, and it would take a new law to overturn that.
Who has the authority to delay an election?
After the 9/11 attacks and the 2004 bombings in Spain, which took place close to election day, this question came to the fore in the US.
A 2004 report from the Congressional Research Service made clear: “The executive branch [the President] does not currently have authority to set or change the times of elections, a power reserved for Congress under the Constitution”.
It would be possible for Congress to delegate that authority to the President, or for it to pass a law changing the time of a scheduled election in the event of something like a terrorist attack. But it is ultimately in Congress’ gift – not the President’s.
Is it likely that Congress would agree to a delay?
The relationship between a US President and Congress is rather different to a Prime Minister’s involvement with Parliament.
While Prime Ministers almost always control a majority of MPs, who are in turn expected to support the government in passing legislation, members of Congress are not generally as close to the White House.
So even if Donald Trump decides he’d like his colleagues on Capitol Hill to make legislation postponing this November’s election, it’s far from clear that he’d get his way.
For one thing, while Republicans hold the majority of Senate seats, Democrats control the House of Representatives. Both chambers would need to approve any legislation that sought to delay the election.
And remember, it’s not just the President who’s up for re-election in the autumn: nearly all 435 members of the House of Representatives and a third of Senators will be fighting for their seats too. They will have to consider whether voting to delay the election might harm their own chances.
A survey conducted in April found 53 per cent of Americans opposed the idea of delaying the November election until after the pandemic had passed – and that figure was consistent across Democrat, Republican and independent voters. That could change, of course – but it will weigh on lawmakers’ minds.
And in case you were wondering, an amendment to the Constitution – perhaps one giving the President the power to unilaterally change the date of an election without getting fresh approval from Congress every time – would be even harder. It would require two-thirds of Congress to support the change (rather than a simple majority, as in normal law-making) and 34 states would have to grant approval.
The ‘most inaccurate and fraudulent election in history’?
While we’re here, it’s worth examining the President’s claim that “with universal mail-in voting (not absentee voting, which is good) 2020 will be the most inaccurate and fraudulent election in history”.
This is roughly equivalent to postal voting in the UK.
A 2020 report from the Brookings Institution thinktank explains: “There are two kinds of mail balloting systems. Some states have what are called universal ‘vote by mail’ in which states mail ballots to all voters. In most states, however, vote by mail is through absentee balloting in which the voter must request an absentee ballot”.
Mr Trump says his concern is with the universal model, where you don’t need to have a special reason to request a postal vote. Several states have been moving towards this model in response to the coronavirus crisis ahead of November’s election.
But despite Mr Trump’s claim, there does not seem to be any evidence of widespread fraud associated with “vote by mail”. In 2016, some 8.2 million votes were cast this way, according to the US Election Assistance Commission. The Washington Post reports there were just four recorded cases of voter fraud in that election.
The President has previously criticised mail-in voting on the grounds that “for whatever reason, doesn’t work out well for Republicans”. However, a 2020 paper from Stanford University found that voting by mail has no benefit for either Democrats or Republicans.
FactCheck verdict
Donald Trump has suggested delaying the election scheduled for November. While it might be technically possible, he could not do it on his own. A change of this kind would require an Act of Congress. This is unlikely to happen, not least because the House of Representatives is controlled by the Democratic Party.
Mr Trump’s rationale for a possible delay is that “universal mail-in voting” – similar to UK postal voting – will render the ballot the “most inaccurate and fraudulent election in history”. However, there is no evidence that this voting method is linked to increased fraud. Over 8 million votes were cast through this route in 2016 and a number of studies have found no evidence of widespread fraud in that election.
Despite Mr Trump’s previous comments on the topic, recent research by Stanford University found there is no benefit to either Democrats or Republicans from mail-in voting.


channel4uk--2020-07-31--Design Museum celebrates electronic music in new exhibition

London ’ s Design Museum is celebrating the hypnotic world of electronic music with a new exhibition .
And since @ @ @ @ @ able to enjoy music in clubs for the foreseeable future , a museum tour might @ @ @ @ @ thing .
People certainly miss live shows – the museum has already sold 10,000 tickets @ @ @ @ @ report contains flashing and strobing images from the start .

London’s Design Museum is celebrating the hypnotic world of electronic music with a new exhibition.
And since we won’t be able to enjoy music in clubs for the foreseeable future, a museum tour might just be the next best thing.
People certainly miss live shows – the museum has already sold 10,000 tickets. A warning, this report contains flashing and strobing images from the start.


channel4uk--2020-07-31--Emails between Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein released

Past emails between British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have just been released , after a judge @ @ @ @ @ a cache of court documents dating back to 2015 .
The papers also include testimony @ @ @ @ @ Maxwell trained her as “ sex slave ” .
Ms Maxwell is currently in custody @ @ @ @ @ trial on charges of involvement in Epstein ’ s procurement of underage girls , which @ @ @ @ @ contains language of a sexual nature .

Past emails between British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have just been released, after a judge in the United States unsealed a cache of court documents dating back to 2015.
The papers also include testimony from one victim who claims Maxwell trained her as “sex slave”.
Ms Maxwell is currently in custody in New York, awaiting trial on charges of involvement in Epstein’s procurement of underage girls, which she denies.
Our report contains language of a sexual nature.


channel4uk--2020-07-31--Scores of opposition supporters arrested in Zimbabwe

Scores of opposition supporters in Zimbabwe have been arrested trying to protest about government corruption as the country ’ s @ @ @ @ @ an insurrection .
Britain ’ s High Commissioner to Zimbabwe , Melanie Robinson , said @ @ @ @ @ ” about reports of abductions , arrests and threats , targeting people who were exercising @ @ @ @

Scores of opposition supporters in Zimbabwe have been arrested trying to protest about government corruption as the country’s president accused demonstrators of planning an insurrection.
Britain’s High Commissioner to Zimbabwe, Melanie Robinson, said she was “very concerned” about reports of abductions, arrests and threats, targeting people who were exercising their constitutional rights.


channel4uk--2020-07-31--Northern Ireland first part of UK to release contact tracing app

Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK to release a coronavirus contact tracing app , which has @ @ @ @ @ 91,000 people since it went live .
Northern Ireland ’ s health minister told residents @ @ @ @ @ be the most important thing you do all year ” by helping to identify those @ @ @ @ @ infected .

Northern Ireland has become the first part of the UK to release a coronavirus contact tracing app, which has been downloaded by more than 91,000 people since it went live.
Northern Ireland’s health minister told residents that downloading it “could be the most important thing you do all year” by helping to identify those most at risk of becoming infected.


channel4uk--2020-07-31--Police force disproportionately using Tasers against black people, says report

As the debate rages about how black , asian and minority ethnic groups are policed , a new report has @ @ @ @ @ is on the rise in England and Wales .
And in Manchester , where its @ @ @ @ @ more than anywhere else , a black person is almost four times more likely to @ @ @ @ @ them than someone who ’ s white .
The government is working to give more @ @ @ @ @ as police say their job is becoming more dangerous .
But these figures have caused @ @ @ @ @ and the black community , who fear their discriminatory use could get worse .
Ben @ @ @ @ @ contains some distressing images .

As the debate rages about how black, asian and minority ethnic groups are policed, a new report by Manchester-based group Resistance Lab has revealed the use of Tasers is on the rise in England and Wales.
And in Manchester, where its rate of use has increased more than anywhere else, a black person is almost four times more likely to have the weapon drawn against them than someone who’s white.
The government is working to give more officers access to Tasers, as police say their job is becoming more dangerous.
But these figures have caused alarm among pressure groups, and the black community, who fear their discriminatory use could get worse.
Ben Ferguson has this report which contains some distressing images.


channel4uk--2020-07-31--‘Lockdown was always a temporary measure that wasn’t sustainable’  – epidemiologist Prof Mark Woolho

‘Lockdown was always a temporary measure that wasn’t sustainable’  – epidemiologist Prof Mark Woolhouse

Krishnan spoke to professor Mark Woolhouse , who ’ s an infectious disease epidemiologist at Edinburgh University and is a @ @ @ @ @ s scientific advisory group .

Krishnan spoke to professor Mark Woolhouse, who’s an infectious disease epidemiologist at Edinburgh University and is a member of the Government’s scientific advisory group.


channel4uk--2020-07-31--Government has ‘got to get better at planning’ otherwise they will lose public confidence – Labour’s

Government has ‘got to get better at planning’ otherwise they will lose public confidence – Labour’s Lisa Nandy

We did ask for a government minister to appear on the programme , but none were available .
However , @ @ @ @ @ Foreign Secretary and Labour MP for Wigan , Lisa Nandy , who ’ s in @ @ @ @ @ also affected by the new restrictions .

We did ask for a government minister to appear on the programme, but none were available. However, joining Fatima is the Shadow Foreign Secretary and Labour MP for Wigan, Lisa Nandy, who’s in her constituency, which is also affected by the new restrictions.


channel4uk--2020-07-31--Coronavirus restrictions reimposed in parts of northern England

Millions of people are coming to terms with new restrictions which were suddenly reimposed last night across large swathes of @ @ @ @ @ to control spikes in infections .
Three regions are affected by the new measures : @ @ @ @ @ East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire .
This includes cities and big towns like @ @ @ @ @ .
The restrictions on meeting people from different households will also apply in Leicester .
@ @ @ @ @ said the government had had to act fast – but local politicians have accused ministers @ @ @ @ @ distress ” over the way the new rules were announced..

Millions of people are coming to terms with new restrictions which were suddenly reimposed last night across large swathes of northern England in a bid to control spikes in infections.
Three regions are affected by the new measures: Greater Manchester, parts of East Lancashire and parts of West Yorkshire. This includes cities and big towns like Manchester, Bradford and Blackburn.
The restrictions on meeting people from different households will also apply in Leicester. The Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the government had had to act fast – but local politicians have accused ministers of causing “confusion and distress” over the way the new rules were announced..


channel4uk--2020-07-31--Johnson postpones easing of coronavirus restrictions in England as cases rise

England has “ probably reached the limits ” of reopening society , its chief medical officer has warned , as @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus led the Prime Minister to postpone lifting any more lockdown restrictions .
Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ , people could not afford to be complacent .
The number of UK deaths rose @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours to a total of 46,119 while there were a further 880 confirmed coronavirus @ @

England has “probably reached the limits” of reopening society, its chief medical officer has warned, as evidence of rising cases of coronavirus led the Prime Minister to postpone lifting any more lockdown restrictions.
Boris Johnson warned that with figures increasing, people could not afford to be complacent.
The number of UK deaths rose by 120 in the last 24 hours to a total of 46,119 while there were a further 880 confirmed coronavirus cases.


channel4uk--2020-07-31--Ian Botham and Jo Johnson nominated for peerages

It is the second largest legislature in the world , second only to the National People ’ s Congress of @ @ @ @ @ Lords is set to get even more peers .
The latest list of nominees includes @ @ @ @ @ son of a KGB spy and the former publisher of Living Marxism .
And plenty @ @ @ @ @ been invited to don the ermine .

It is the second largest legislature in the world, second only to the National People’s Congress of China. But now the Lords is set to get even more peers.
The latest list of nominees includes a cricketing legend, the son of a KGB spy and the former publisher of Living Marxism. And plenty of former MPs have also been invited to don the ermine.


channel4uk--2020-07-31--PC Andrew Harper’s teenage killers jailed for total of 42 years

The three teenagers who killed PC Andrew Harper have been jailed for a total of 42 years , as the @ @ @ @ @ she was in “ a lost and endless world ” .
PC Harper suffered catastrophic @ @ @ @ @ for more than a mile behind their getaway car after getting caught up in a @ @ @ @ @ told the three men they were guilty of as serious a case of manslaughter as @ @ @ @

The three teenagers who killed PC Andrew Harper have been jailed for a total of 42 years, as the officer’s widow said she was in “a lost and endless world”.
PC Harper suffered catastrophic injuries after he was dragged for more than a mile behind their getaway car after getting caught up in a tow rope.
The judge told the three men they were guilty of as serious a case of manslaughter as it was possible.


channel4uk--2020-07-31--Series 5, Episode 14: Pankaj Mishra

Series 5, Episode 14: Pankaj Mishra

Pankaj Mishra is a multiple award-winning Indian writer , essayist and novelist who has been challenging traditional ideologies for over @ @ @ @ @ book ’ Bland Fanatics : Liberals , Race and Empire ’ argues that modern democracies @ @ @ @ @ ideological bankruptcy and coronavirus is the latest example .
He tells Krishnan why democracy is @ @ @ @ @ open debate and why we all need a dose of seriousness .
You can listen @ @ @ @ @ podcast on Apple Podcasts here .
Or on Spotify , Acast , CastBox and other @ @ @ @ @ join us as we explore the big ideas changing the way we think , act @ @ @ @ @ much impact we can really have as individuals .
A filmed version of each interview @ @ @ @ @ 4 News YouTube channel – hit subscribe to keep updated on when a new episode @ @ @

Pankaj Mishra is a multiple award-winning Indian writer, essayist and novelist who has been challenging traditional ideologies for over 30 years.
His latest book ’Bland Fanatics: Liberals, Race and Empire’ argues that modern democracies are heading towards moral and ideological bankruptcy and coronavirus is the latest example.
He tells Krishnan why democracy is unravelling, the importance of open debate and why we all need a dose of seriousness.
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--2020-08-01--Starving families in Uganda forced to hunt protected wildlife for food during lockdown

Turning back to the global impact of coronavirus and in one sense , Uganda is considered to have largely escaped @ @ @ @ @ of the pandemic – with only three deaths from coronavirus , all recorded in the @ @ @ @ @ east African nation has still paid a hefty price , with the crucially important tourism @ @ @ @ @ lockdown and many jobs lost .
Now , there are worrying reports of hungry families @ @ @ @ @ , while , inside the zoos , animals aren ’ t safe either .

Turning back to the global impact of coronavirus and in one sense, Uganda is considered to have largely escaped so far the worst effects of the pandemic – with only three deaths from coronavirus, all recorded in the last week.
But the east African nation has still paid a hefty price, with the crucially important tourism industry devastated by the global lockdown and many jobs lost. Now, there are worrying reports of hungry families hunting protected wildlife for food, while, inside the zoos, animals aren’t safe either.


channel4uk--2020-08-01--Teachers fear reopening of schools amid high infection rates in US

The President is pushing for schools to re-open despite the rampant spread of coronavirus .
Channel 4 News has been @ @ @ @ @ so scared at the prospect of returning to work some are making new plans for @ @ @ @ @ die , as well as families who need children back in classrooms so parents can @ @ @ @ @

The President is pushing for schools to re-open despite the rampant spread of coronavirus.
Channel 4 News has been speaking to teachers who are so scared at the prospect of returning to work some are making new plans for what happens if they should die, as well as families who need children back in classrooms so parents can get back to work.


channel4uk--2020-08-01--‘If you [ban] one app, what road is it taking the US down in terms of censoring?’ – says social medi

‘If you [ban] one app, what road is it taking the US down in terms of censoring?’ – says social media commentator on TikTok ban

We spoke to Matt Navarra – a social media industry commentator who has previously worked in digital communications for the @ @ @ @ @ by asking him how President Trump could ban an app like TikTok .

We spoke to Matt Navarra – a social media industry commentator who has previously worked in digital communications for the UK government – and began by asking him how President Trump could ban an app like TikTok.


channel4uk--2020-08-01--TikTok parent company to divest US operations after Trump declares ban on app

It ’ s already banned in India , but now the hugely popular social media app TikTok is threatened with @ @ @ @ @ .
Donald Trump suggested the order could come as quickly as today .
It ’ @ @ @ @ @ an increasingly cold trade war with China .

It’s already banned in India, but now the hugely popular social media app TikTok is threatened with being shut down in America.
Donald Trump suggested the order could come as quickly as today. It’s his latest move in an increasingly cold trade war with China.


channel4uk--2020-08-01--Coronavirus: Shielding ends for England as lockdown ease delayed

Today was meant to be a big milestone for the leisure and beauty industries in England , but owners are @ @ @ @ @ survival plans and customers hoping for some more normality have seen it slip further away @ @ @ @ @ shielding can stop and even go back to work now but there are questions about @ @ @ @ @ can carry on reopening if infection rates grow and re-opening schools remains a priority .
@ @ @ @ @ , 74 more deaths were added to the coronavirus total – bringing it to 46,193 @ @ @ @ @ lab-confirmed cases in the UK .

Today was meant to be a big milestone for the leisure and beauty industries in England, but owners are having to re-write their business survival plans and customers hoping for some more normality have seen it slip further away.
People who have been shielding can stop and even go back to work now but there are questions about how long pubs and restaurants can carry on reopening if infection rates grow and re-opening schools remains a priority.
In the last 24 hours, 74 more deaths were added to the coronavirus total – bringing it to 46,193. There were also 771 lab-confirmed cases in the UK.


channel4uk--2020-08-02--Police bodycam footage reveals parents being dragged from hospital bedside of dying daughter

A couple have condemned what they call their ‘ brutal ’ treatment by police , after they were dragged from @ @ @ @ @ dying daughter .
Shocking footage from an officer ’ s bodycam shows the moment the @ @ @ @ @ ’ d worked for the NHS for decades – was dragged away , after being @ @ @ @ @ life support would be switched off .
The family told us they believe race played @ @ @ @ @ .

A couple have condemned what they call their ‘brutal’ treatment by police, after they were dragged from the hospital bedside of their dying daughter.
Shocking footage from an officer’s bodycam shows the moment the father – a consultant who’d worked for the NHS for decades – was dragged away, after being told his daughter’s life support would be switched off.


channel4uk--2020-08-02--‘The government… seems to be perfectly happy with thousands of new infections a day’ – Prof Steve Re

‘The government… seems to be perfectly happy with thousands of new infections a day’ – Prof Steve Reicher on UK’s lockdown strategy

We speak to Steve Reicher , professor of social Psychology at the University of St Andrews .
He advises both @ @ @ @ @ on their response to the coronavirus crisis .
Also joining us is Dr David Nabarro @ @ @ @ @ ’ s special envoy for the response to Covid-19 .

We speak to Steve Reicher, professor of social Psychology at the University of St Andrews. He advises both the UK and Scottish governments on their response to the coronavirus crisis.
Also joining us is Dr David Nabarro, the World Health Organization’s special envoy for the response to Covid-19.


channel4uk--2020-08-02--Ministers dismiss reports of draconian lockdown measures for London in event of second wave

Ministers have distanced themselves from reports that the Government is considering imposing draconian new lockdown measures on London – calling @ @ @ @ @ Reports claim the Prime Minister has been running through a range of drastic options if @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus infections .
The Australian state of Victoria has been forced into just such @ @ @ @ @ s declared a disaster and resorted to strict lockdown measures after a spike in the @ @ @ @

Ministers have distanced themselves from reports that the Government is considering imposing draconian new lockdown measures on London – calling it “speculation”.
Reports claim the Prime Minister has been running through a range of drastic options if there’s another wave of coronavirus infections.
The Australian state of Victoria has been forced into just such a response – it’s declared a disaster and resorted to strict lockdown measures after a spike in the city of Melbourne.


channel4uk--2020-08-03--First new musical since pandemic began to have London premiere in pub garden

London is getting a premiere of the first new musical since the pandemic began at a specially designed theatre space @ @ @ @ @ Fanny and Stella is inspired by the story of two drag queens in Victorian England @ @ @ @ @ for dressing as women and accused of conspiring to commit sodomy .
They were acquitted @ @ @ @ @ the road .
Minnie Stephenson has been to see the socially distanced production get underway

London is getting a premiere of the first new musical since the pandemic began at a specially designed theatre space in a pub garden.
Fanny and Stella is inspired by the story of two drag queens in Victorian England who were put on trial for dressing as women and accused of conspiring to commit sodomy.
They were acquitted and took their show on the road.
Minnie Stephenson has been to see the socially distanced production get underway


channel4uk--2020-08-03--Drakeford says people in Wales should not travel to parts of north-west England unless absolutely ne

Drakeford says people in Wales should not travel to parts of north-west England unless absolutely necessary

The First Minister of Wales has said people should not travel from the country to parts of north-west England where @ @ @ @ @ rise in coronavirus infections , unless absolutely necessary .
Mark Drakeford said the major incident @ @ @ @ @ him pause for thought before easing lockdown rules further in Wales today – allowing indoor @ @ @ @ @ .

The First Minister of Wales has said people should not travel from the country to parts of north-west England where there’s been a rise in coronavirus infections, unless absolutely necessary.
Mark Drakeford said the major incident declared in Greater Manchester gave him pause for thought before easing lockdown rules further in Wales today – allowing indoor bars and restaurants to open.


channel4uk--2020-08-03--Beating Donald Trump is ‘most important thing we can do but it is not enough’ – former Obama adviser

Beating Donald Trump is ‘most important thing we can do but it is not enough’ – former Obama adviser Dan Pfeiffer

Three months tomorrow , America will go to the polls .
And so far almost every opinion poll tells the @ @ @ @ @ is trailing behind his Democratic rival Joe Biden .
As America struggles to cope with @ @ @ @ @ the planet – and weeks of often violent protests over racial injustice and policing , @ @ @ @ @ elections are being held at a time of unprecedented danger .
We spoke to Dan @ @ @ @ @ to President Obama and host of Pod Save America , whose new book UnTrumping America @ @ @ @ @ playbook to help the Democrats beat Donald Trump .
We began by asking him if @ @ @ @ @ or cause of something he opposes .

Three months tomorrow, America will go to the polls.
And so far almost every opinion poll tells the same story – President Trump is trailing behind his Democratic rival Joe Biden.
As America struggles to cope with the worst coronavirus toll on the planet – and weeks of often violent protests over racial injustice and policing, this year’s presidential elections are being held at a time of unprecedented danger.
We spoke to Dan Pfeiffer, former senior adviser to President Obama and host of Pod Save America, whose new book UnTrumping America is aimed at becoming a playbook to help the Democrats beat Donald Trump.
We began by asking him if Mr Trump is the symptom or cause of something he opposes.


channel4uk--2020-08-03--Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume dies

Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume dies

The Nobel peace laureate John Hume , who was instrumental in bringing about the Northern Ireland peace process , has @ @ @ @ @ 83 .
Tributes have poured in from political leaders past and present , including the @ @ @ @ @ who praised his “ unshakeable commitment to non violence , kindness and love ” .

The Nobel peace laureate John Hume, who was instrumental in bringing about the Northern Ireland peace process, has died at the age of 83.
Tributes have poured in from political leaders past and present, including the former US President Bill Clinton who praised his “unshakeable commitment to non violence, kindness and love”.


channel4uk--2020-08-03--Father ‘dragged’ from his six-year-old’s hospital bedside by police calls for dignity

Warning : some viewers may find some of this footage distressing .
The couple who were taken from their daughter @ @ @ @ @ police , after they were told her life support would end , have told this @ @ @ @ @ recordings will support their case about what doctors had said to them concerning their daughter @ @ @ @ @ couple – whose ordeal was revealed in shocking footage from an officer ’ s bodycam @ @ @ @ @ to see video from cameras worn by other officers who were there .
When we @ @ @ @ @ , we began by asking them to describe what happened in the run-up to the @ @ @ @ @

Warning: some viewers may find some of this footage distressing.
The couple who were taken from their daughter’s hospital bedside by police, after they were told her life support would end, have told this programme they believe that audio recordings will support their case about what doctors had said to them concerning their daughter’s care.
The couple – whose ordeal was revealed in shocking footage from an officer’s bodycam – say they now want to see video from cameras worn by other officers who were there.
When we spoke to the couple earlier, we began by asking them to describe what happened in the run-up to the altercation with the police.


channel4uk--2020-08-03--Tory Chief Whip says rape and sexual assault claims against MP taken ‘very seriously’

The Conservative Party has insisted that it is taking allegations of rape and sexual assault against a senior MP very @ @ @ @ @ faced calls to suspend the unnamed MP who was arrested on Saturday after police received @ @ @ @ @ He was later released on bail until mid-August .

The Conservative Party has insisted that it is taking allegations of rape and sexual assault against a senior MP very seriously.
The party has faced calls to suspend the unnamed MP who was arrested on Saturday after police received allegations of sexual offences.
He was later released on bail until mid-August.


channel4uk--2020-08-03--‘I don’t believe we should be paying people to sit at home doing nothing’ –  Pimlico Plumbers chairm

‘I don’t believe we should be paying people to sit at home doing nothing’ –  Pimlico Plumbers chairman Charlie Mullins

We were Joined from Marbella in Spain by the founder and chairman of Pimlico plumbers , Charlie Mullins , and @ @ @ @ @ of employment rights Kate Bell .

We were Joined from Marbella in Spain by the founder and chairman of Pimlico plumbers, Charlie Mullins, and the TUC’s head of employment rights Kate Bell.


channel4uk--2020-08-03--Many office workers remain at home despite Johnson plea

From today , firms can ask their staff to go back to the office after the government changed its advice @ @ @ @ @ But despite fears for the future of our deserted city centres – it seems there @ @ @ @ @ return to the workplace , with many big companies saying they would prefer to keep @ @ @ @ @ least the rest of this year .
From safety concerns to issues like transport and @ @ @ @ @ considerable .

From today, firms can ask their staff to go back to the office after the government changed its advice on working from home.
But despite fears for the future of our deserted city centres – it seems there’s no rush to return to the workplace, with many big companies saying they would prefer to keep employees working remotely for at least the rest of this year.
From safety concerns to issues like transport and childcare, the barriers are considerable.


channel4uk--2020-08-03--New 90-minute coronavirus test ‘will help us manage lockdowns better’ – Oxford University’s Sir John

New 90-minute coronavirus test ‘will help us manage lockdowns better’ – Oxford University’s Sir John Bell

We were joined by Prof Sir John Bell from the University of Oxford , who has been advising the government @ @ @

We were joined by Prof Sir John Bell from the University of Oxford, who has been advising the government on tests.


channel4uk--2020-08-03--Hancock hails 90-minute coronavirus test a ‘big step forward’

Across the UK , there ’ s been the highest single day increase in new coronavirus cases since June .
@ @ @ @ @ infections means a major incident has been declared .
But there is one potential breakthrough @ @ @ @ @ speed up Covid diagnosis to just 90 minutes .
Care homes are hoping they will @ @ @ @ @ ” they need .
Latest figures show the official number of UK deaths rose by @ @ @ @ @ hours to a total of 46,210 and there ’ s been a rise in the @ @ @ @ @ – up by 938 .

Across the UK, there’s been the highest single day increase in new coronavirus cases since June.
A spike in Greater Manchester infections means a major incident has been declared.
But there is one potential breakthrough – new tests which can speed up Covid diagnosis to just 90 minutes.
Care homes are hoping they will prove the “game changer” they need.
Latest figures show the official number of UK deaths rose by nine in the last 24 hours to a total of 46,210 and there’s been a rise in the number of new coronavirus cases – up by 938.


channel4uk--2020-08-03--FactCheck: why hasn’t the arrested Conservative MP been named?

A Conservative MP was arrested on Friday on suspicion of rape .
At the time of publication , he has not been named publicly .
Why ?
It used to be that if an MP was arrested , the Commons Speaker would have to tell the House – either in an oral statement or by “ laying ” a letter in the House of Commons Library .
This meant the arrested member ’ s identity quickly became public knowledge .
But in 2016 , the rules changed at the recommendation of the House of Commons Standards Committee .
The Speaker @ @ @ @ @ @ @ House of a member ’ s arrest , and can only do so if the MP agrees .
The Committee ’ s rationale was that the previous arrangements were incompatible with a person ’ s right to privacy under the European Convention on Human Rights and other elements of UK law .
They said they wanted to bring the rules around naming an arrested MP in line with standard practice for naming an ordinary member of the public in such circumstances .
Official guidelines say that police will only name an arrested person @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to do so , like a threat to life .
Why hasn ’ t the Conservative party named the MP ?
We asked the Conservatives why they have not named or suspended the MP in question .
A spokesperson told us : “ These are serious allegations and it is right that they are investigated fully .
The Whip has not been suspended .
This decision will be reviewed once the police investigation has been concluded.
” Why hasn ’ t the media named him ?
Once someone ’ s been arrested , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are very strict .
The idea is to make sure that if a case ever reaches a court trial , future jurors will not be prejudiced by what they ’ ve read or seen in the media .
In May 2020 , the Court of Appeal endorsed a previous ruling by the High Court that said “ in general , a person does have a reasonable expectation of privacy in a police investigation up to the point of charge ” .
That case involved the news organisation Bloomberg , who had wanted to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in documents relating to a bribery investigation .
According to the Society of Editors , which campaigns for press freedom , the ruling “ that those under investigation by the police have the right to remain anonymous until charged will serve to help the rich and powerful evade scrutiny ” .
Whatever you make of the decision , we should remember that journalists hear plenty of rumours in the normal course of reporting .
In order to publish them , we have to be confident that they ’ re true .
In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ would wait until the person has been named by the police .
And the stakes are high .
Publishing something that turns out to be incorrect could result in libel action from someone who was wrongly accused , or even a conviction for contempt of court if a judge thinks what was published might prejudice the outcome of a trial .
These rules also apply to ordinary members of the public , including on social media .

A Conservative MP was arrested on Friday on suspicion of rape. At the time of publication, he has not been named publicly. Why?
Why hasn’t Parliament named the MP?
It used to be that if an MP was arrested, the Commons Speaker would have to tell the House – either in an oral statement or by “laying” a letter in the House of Commons Library. This meant the arrested member’s identity quickly became public knowledge.
But in 2016, the rules changed at the recommendation of the House of Commons Standards Committee. The Speaker is no longer obliged to tell the House of a member’s arrest, and can only do so if the MP agrees.
The Committee’s rationale was that the previous arrangements were incompatible with a person’s right to privacy under the European Convention on Human Rights and other elements of UK law.
They said they wanted to bring the rules around naming an arrested MP in line with standard practice for naming an ordinary member of the public in such circumstances. Official guidelines say that police will only name an arrested person if there’s an exceptional reason to do so, like a threat to life.
Why hasn’t the Conservative party named the MP?
We asked the Conservatives why they have not named or suspended the MP in question.
A spokesperson told us: “These are serious allegations and it is right that they are investigated fully. The Whip has not been suspended. This decision will be reviewed once the police investigation has been concluded.”
Why hasn’t the media named him?
Once someone’s been arrested, the rules around what can be published are very strict. The idea is to make sure that if a case ever reaches a court trial, future jurors will not be prejudiced by what they’ve read or seen in the media.
In May 2020, the Court of Appeal endorsed a previous ruling by the High Court that said “in general, a person does have a reasonable expectation of privacy in a police investigation up to the point of charge”. That case involved the news organisation Bloomberg, who had wanted to report the name of a businessman identified in documents relating to a bribery investigation.
According to the Society of Editors, which campaigns for press freedom, the ruling “that those under investigation by the police have the right to remain anonymous until charged will serve to help the rich and powerful evade scrutiny”.
Whatever you make of the decision, we should remember that journalists hear plenty of rumours in the normal course of reporting. In order to publish them, we have to be confident that they’re true. In a case like this, most media outlets would wait until the person has been named by the police.
And the stakes are high. Publishing something that turns out to be incorrect could result in libel action from someone who was wrongly accused, or even a conviction for contempt of court if a judge thinks what was published might prejudice the outcome of a trial. These rules also apply to ordinary members of the public, including on social media.


channel4uk--2020-08-04--‘Casualty numbers are beginning to rise, hospitals are overflowing’ – Dr Maha Yahya, Carnegie Middle

‘Casualty numbers are beginning to rise, hospitals are overflowing’ – Dr Maha Yahya, Carnegie Middle East Centre, on Beirut explosion

We are joined from Beirut by Dr Maha Yahya , director of the Carnegie Middle East Centre in the city @

We are joined from Beirut by Dr Maha Yahya, director of the Carnegie Middle East Centre in the city.


channel4uk--2020-08-04--Many casualties as huge explosion rocks Beirut

Huge explosions have rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut – causing extensive damage in the port area of the city .
@ @ @ @ @ was so powerful it was felt around 150 miles away in Cyprus .
The Lebanese @ @ @ @ @ been hundreds of casualties while one report said at least 10 people had died .
@ @ @ @ @ clear what caused the blast – but the Prime Minister has declared tomorrow will be @ @ @ @ @ .
Viewers may find some of the scenes in this report distressing .

Huge explosions have rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut – causing extensive damage in the port area of the city. The force of the blast was so powerful it was felt around 150 miles away in Cyprus.
The Lebanese Red Cross said there had been hundreds of casualties while one report said at least 10 people had died. It’s still not clear what caused the blast – but the Prime Minister has declared tomorrow will be a day of national mourning.
Viewers may find some of the scenes in this report distressing.


channel4uk--2020-08-04--V&A prepares to re-open its doors for first time since lockdown

The giant chandelier at the entrance has been specially cleaned and social distancing measures are in place – as London @ @ @ @ @ Museum prepares to open its doors to visitors again later this week – with its @ @ @ @ @ open in phases .
We ’ ve been speaking to the V & A ’ @ @ @ @ @ the re-opening – amid an uncertain future for Britain ’ s museums and culture .

The giant chandelier at the entrance has been specially cleaned and social distancing measures are in place – as London’s Victoria and Albert Museum prepares to open its doors to visitors again later this week – with its seven miles of galleries to open in phases.
We’ve been speaking to the V&A’s director Tristram Hunt about the re-opening – amid an uncertain future for Britain’s museums and culture.


channel4uk--2020-08-04--‘I would divide British post-war history into before corona and after corona’ – historian Peter Henn

‘I would divide British post-war history into before corona and after corona’ – historian Peter Hennessy

Lord Hennessy is one of Britain ’ s pre-eminent modern historians , spending decades chronicling the hidden workings of Britain @ @ @ @ @ .
His latest on the history of the early 1960 ’ s has just come @ @ @ @ @ though , the age of coronavirus has changed everything – earlier Matt sat down with @ @ @ @ @ thought the British state had coped with the pandemic ?

Lord Hennessy is one of Britain’s pre-eminent modern historians, spending decades chronicling the hidden workings of Britain and how it is governed.
His latest on the history of the early 1960’s has just come out in paperback.
Now though, the age of coronavirus has changed everything – earlier Matt sat down with him and asked how he thought the British state had coped with the pandemic?


channel4uk--2020-08-04--Trump flounders over US virus figures in TV interview

He brandished his own bar charts , claimed the US was “ lowest in numerous categories ” on coronavirus and @ @ @ @ @ “ incredible job ” .
By most accounts , President Trump ’ s bizarre television @ @ @ @ @ website did not go entirely according to plan .
His Democratic rival Joe Biden told @ @ @ @ @ and do your job ” – as figures showed coronavirus deaths across America rose for @ @ @ @ @ row .

He brandished his own bar charts, claimed the US was “lowest in numerous categories” on coronavirus and declared he was doing an “incredible job”.
By most accounts, President Trump’s bizarre television interview with the Axios news website did not go entirely according to plan. His Democratic rival Joe Biden told him to “step up and do your job” – as figures showed coronavirus deaths across America rose for a fourth week in a row.


channel4uk--2020-08-04--On the ground after 68 days of Black Lives Matter protests

For an illustration of America ’ s fractured politics – the city of Portland – where there have been demonstrations @ @ @ @ @ brutality for 68 consecutive days .
Officers declared another unlawful assembly as they broke up @ @ @ @ @ although nothing on the scale of the violent clashes seen last month – when President @ @ @ @ @ task force against the crowds .
But why has a city which is demographically among @ @ @ @ @ such a focus for Black Lives Matter protests ?
A warning – there are images @ @ @ @ @ viewers might find distressing .

For an illustration of America’s fractured politics – the city of Portland – where there have been demonstrations against racial injustice and police brutality for 68 consecutive days.
Officers declared another unlawful assembly as they broke up a protest last night – although nothing on the scale of the violent clashes seen last month – when President Trump sent in a federal task force against the crowds.
But why has a city which is demographically among the whitest in America become such a focus for Black Lives Matter protests? A warning – there are images in this report which some viewers might find distressing.


channel4uk--2020-08-04--Former King of Spain Juan Carlos leaves country amid scandals

Speculation is rife over the whereabouts of Spain ’ s former king Juan Carlos – after he said he was @ @ @ @ @ financial scandal .
Investigators are looking into the ex monarch ’ s alleged role in @ @ @ @ @ high speed rail link in Saudi Arabia .

Speculation is rife over the whereabouts of Spain’s former king Juan Carlos – after he said he was going into exile amid a financial scandal.
Investigators are looking into the ex monarch’s alleged role in a deal to build a high speed rail link in Saudi Arabia.


channel4uk--2020-08-04--Derry prepares for John Hume’s funeral

Derry prepares for John Hume’s funeral

The body of the Northern Ireland peacemaker John Hume is being taken to St Eugene ’ s Cathedral in Londonderry @ @ @ @ @ tomorrow .

The body of the Northern Ireland peacemaker John Hume is being taken to St Eugene’s Cathedral in Londonderry tonight ahead of his funeral tomorrow.


channel4uk--2020-08-04--What awaits former prisoners housed in hotels during lockdown?

Released from prison with nowhere to go – and at risk of homelessness and coronavirus – the Ministry of Justice @ @ @ @ @ former inmates in hotels around England .
Officials described it as a ‘ last resort @ @ @ @ @ the ex prisoners involved had been thoroughly risk assessed .
But what happens once that @ @ @ @ @ end ?

Released from prison with nowhere to go – and at risk of homelessness and coronavirus – the Ministry of Justice has been housing scores of former inmates in hotels around England.
Officials described it as a ‘last resort’ – and insisted all the ex prisoners involved had been thoroughly risk assessed. But what happens once that temporary accommodation comes to an end?


channel4uk--2020-08-04--Thousands of Scots pupils left disappointed after exam grades lowered

They had their exams cancelled for the first time in history by the pandemic – but as Scottish pupils got @ @ @ @ @ was disappointment for thousands who didn ’ t get the grades they ’ d been @ @ @ @ @ on teachers ’ predictions , combined with a moderation process by the Scottish Qualifications Authority @ @ @ @ @ that instead of ensuring fairness – it ’ s ended up penalising students from less @ @ @

They had their exams cancelled for the first time in history by the pandemic – but as Scottish pupils got their results today, there was disappointment for thousands who didn’t get the grades they’d been expecting.
Results were based on teachers’ predictions, combined with a moderation process by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. But there are concerns that instead of ensuring fairness – it’s ended up penalising students from less affluent areas.


channel4uk--2020-08-04--Blackburn with Darwen develops own track and trace system

The council which covers Blackburn and Darwen has brought in its own track and trace system to fill in the @ @ @ @ @ – saying it had failed to reach hundreds of vulnerable residents and wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ enough .

The council which covers Blackburn and Darwen has brought in its own track and trace system to fill in the gaps in the English system – saying it had failed to reach hundreds of vulnerable residents and wasn’t finding cases and contacts quickly enough.


channel4uk--2020-08-04--Scientists warn track and trace not good enough to stop second virus wave

Leading scientists are warning that the UK ’ s current test and trace systems are not performing well enough to @ @ @ @ @ the virus – once all schools across the country are fully open .
The researchers @ @ @ @ @ system is only reaching half of all those who have been in contact with infected @ @ @ @ @ numbers and say the system would “ continue to improve ” .

Leading scientists are warning that the UK’s current test and trace systems are not performing well enough to prevent a second wave of the virus – once all schools across the country are fully open.
The researchers estimate that England’s system is only reaching half of all those who have been in contact with infected people. Ministers dispute those numbers and say the system would “continue to improve”.


channel4uk--2020-08-05--New sculpture of black woman one of only three in country

Reaching Out is the name of a statue unveiled today in east London .
Created by Thomas J Price , @ @ @ @ @ of an anonymous black woman is only the third such public sculpture in the country @ @

Reaching Out is the name of a statue unveiled today in east London.
Created by Thomas J Price, the nine foot bronze depiction of an anonymous black woman is only the third such public sculpture in the country today.


channel4uk--2020-08-05--Review says nurse who died was released from hospital with suspected Covid

Channel 4 News has seen a hospital review into the death of a nurse at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital @ @ @ @ @ on April 12th just days after undergoing an emergency C-section to deliver her baby girl @ @ @ @ @ was tested for Covid-19 but was released from hospital , something her husband and family @ @ @ @ @ negligence .

Channel 4 News has seen a hospital review into the death of a nurse at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital.
28-year-old Mary Agyapong died on April 12th just days after undergoing an emergency C-section to deliver her baby girl.
The review confirms Mary was tested for Covid-19 but was released from hospital, something her husband and family lawyer claim could amount to negligence.
Inigo Gilmore has this exclusive report.


channel4uk--2020-08-05--John Hume serves as an inspiration ‘that public service does matter’ – Irish PM Micheál Martin

This morning we spoke exclusively to the newly appointed Irish Prime Minister , Taoiseach , Micheál Martin .
Prior to @ @ @ @ @ appropriate there was only one topic in play , of course , the life and @ @ @ @ @

This morning we spoke exclusively to the newly appointed Irish Prime Minister, Taoiseach, Micheál Martin.
Prior to a funeral, it was appropriate there was only one topic in play, of course, the life and legacy of John Hume.


channel4uk--2020-08-05--Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume laid to rest in Derry

Today in Londonderry , the people of his home city laid John Hume to rest .
He was one of @ @ @ @ @ Northern Ireland peace process and the leader of his party for a generation .
Throughout @ @ @ @ @ for peaceful politics to overcome the murderous violence that came to define that part of @ @ @

Today in Londonderry, the people of his home city laid John Hume to rest.
He was one of the main architects of the Northern Ireland peace process and the leader of his party for a generation.
Throughout his career, he argued for peaceful politics to overcome the murderous violence that came to define that part of the world.


channel4uk--2020-08-05--‘I could not support certain elements of the actions Dominic Cummings took’ – Scottish Tory leader D

‘I could not support certain elements of the actions Dominic Cummings took’ – Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross

He began by asking him whether he agreed with the action Nicola Sturgeon was taking in locking down Aberdeen once @ @

Earlier Krishnan Guru-Murthy spoke to Douglas Ross.
He began by asking him whether he agreed with the action Nicola Sturgeon was taking in locking down Aberdeen once again?


channel4uk--2020-08-05--Partial lockdown imposed in Aberdeen after Covid spike

The Scottish government has announced a new lockdown in Aberdeen after a local spike in the number of coronavirus cases @ @ @ @ @ ordered to shut just over two hours ago and people have been told not to @ @ @ @ @ the very first item on the agenda of the Scottish Conservative ’ s brand new @ @ @ @ @

The Scottish government has announced a new lockdown in Aberdeen after a local spike in the number of coronavirus cases.
Pubs and cafes were ordered to shut just over two hours ago and people have been told not to meet others indoors
It was the very first item on the agenda of the Scottish Conservative’s brand new leader, Douglas Ross.


channel4uk--2020-08-05--‘Long Covid’ sufferers say they need more support

Tens of thousands of people in the UK are now living with serious ongoing health conditions months after catching Covid-19 @ @ @ @ @ being done to support them .
That was the message from three people who are @ @ @ @ @ called ‘ Long Covid ’ .
They were giving evidence to an All Party Group @ @ @ @ @ behalf of an online support group , which already has 15,000 members .
Many of @ @ @ @ @ the disease , yet have been suffering severe medical symptoms .
Claire Hastie , who @ @ @ @ @ now having to use a wheelchair .

Tens of thousands of people in the UK are now living with serious ongoing health conditions months after catching Covid-19, and not enough is being done to support them.
That was the message from three people who are experiencing what’s being called ‘Long Covid’.
They were giving evidence to an All Party Group of MPs and peers on behalf of an online support group, which already has 15,000 members.
Many of them were never hospitalised with the disease, yet have been suffering severe medical symptoms.
Claire Hastie, who founded the group, is now having to use a wheelchair.


channel4uk--2020-08-05--UK Covid-19 vaccine trial: Concern over numbers willing to take part

When it comes to the virus , most experts agree only a vaccine offers the hope to get back to @ @ @ @ @ new normal will be .
Over 150 vaccines are under development globally , all at @ @ @ @ @ trial is due to begin in Yorkshire , but to make it work thousands of @ @ @ @ @ found in a matter of weeks .
There are concerns about the number of people @ @ @ @ @ take a vaccine , particularly in some of the communities most at risk .

When it comes to the virus, most experts agree only a vaccine offers the hope to get back to normal, or whatever the new normal will be.
Over 150 vaccines are under development globally, all at unprecedented speed.
A large-scale trial is due to begin in Yorkshire, but to make it work thousands of recruits will have to be found in a matter of weeks.
There are concerns about the number of people who say they would not take a vaccine, particularly in some of the communities most at risk.


channel4uk--2020-08-05--Which chemicals caused Beirut explosion?

What do we know about the blast other than it was caused by thousands of tonnes of unstable , dangerous @ @ @ @ @ in the port area ?
Investigators have begun the task of trying to find the @ @

What do we know about the blast other than it was caused by thousands of tonnes of unstable, dangerous chemicals stored in a warehouse in the port area?
Investigators have begun the task of trying to find the answers.
Warning – this report includes some flashing images.


channel4uk--2020-08-05--Beirut doctor says city has ‘strongest will to survive’ and will recover but will need support

Earlier , Matt Frei spoke to Dr Assem Hajj , who has been treating the injured in Beirut .
He @ @ @ @ @ Lebanon had ever experienced anything like this before .

Earlier, Matt Frei spoke to Dr Assem Hajj, who has been treating the injured in Beirut.
He began by asking him iif Lebanon had ever experienced anything like this before.


channel4uk--2020-08-05--Beirut explosion: At least 135 people dead and 5,000 injured

The famously resilient soul of Beirut trampled unmercilessly once more .
Amongst the rubble and twisted steel the need for @ @ @ @ @ the chemicals were stored have been put under house arrest and the country , which @ @ @ @ @ political unrest this year has been placed under a two week state of emergency .
@ @ @ @ @ port area of the city centre : on one side the Mediterranean , on the @ @ @ @ @ and commercial districts .
The destruction from the shockwaves was both immediate and all-encompassing .
@ @ @ @ @ distressing images right from the start of this report .

The famously resilient soul of Beirut trampled unmercilessly once more.
Amongst the rubble and twisted steel the need for accountability: port officials where the chemicals were stored have been put under house arrest and the country, which has seen its share of political unrest this year has been placed under a two week state of emergency.
The explosion happened in the port area of the city centre: on one side the Mediterranean, on the other – tightly knit residential and commercial districts.
The destruction from the shockwaves was both immediate and all-encompassing.
A warning: there are distressing images right from the start of this report.


channel4uk--2020-08-06--New York attorney general seeks to dissolve National Rifle Association over alleged financial misman

New York attorney general seeks to dissolve National Rifle Association over alleged financial mismanagement

It is the most powerful gun rights group in the US , but now the National Rifle Association ( NRA @ @ @ @ @ millions of dollars .
The New York attorney general says she aims to “ dissolve @ @ @ @ @ it had diverted millions of dollars to its leaders for their personal use .
The @ @ @ @ @ calling the lawsuit a “ baseless attack ” on second amendment freedoms .

It is the most powerful gun rights group in the US, but now the National Rifle Association (NRA) is being sued for millions of dollars.
The New York attorney general says she aims to “dissolve” the organisation – alleging it had diverted millions of dollars to its leaders for their personal use.
The NRA have hit back, calling the lawsuit a “baseless attack” on second amendment freedoms.


channel4uk--2020-08-06--Coroner finds Caroline Flack took her own life after learning of prosecution

A coroner has found the television presenter Caroline Flack took her own life after learning she would be prosecuted for @ @ @ @ @ Hassell said the former host of Love Island and The X Factor feared the publicity @ @ @ @ @ prosecution – and the loss of her hard fought career .
If you have been @ @ @ @ @ in this report , help and support is available at channel4.com/support .

A coroner has found the television presenter Caroline Flack took her own life after learning she would be prosecuted for assaulting her boyfriend.
Mary Hassell said the former host of Love Island and The X Factor feared the publicity that would come from a prosecution – and the loss of her hard fought career.
If you have been affected by the issues raised in this report, help and support is available at channel4.com/support.


channel4uk--2020-08-06--Britain’s seaside towns struggle after coronavirus – despite boost in tourism

Britain ’ s beaches have been packed recently , as coronavirus prompts millions to swap foreign holidays for a staycation @ @ @ @ @ precious little benefit for our struggling seaside towns .
When it comes to lists of @ @ @ @ @ or on furlough , many of our coastal resorts are near the top .
It @ @ @ @ @ further investment .
Our North of England correspondent Clare Fallon has spent the week in @ @ @ @ @ , speaking to locals and businesses .

Britain’s beaches have been packed recently, as coronavirus prompts millions to swap foreign holidays for a staycation.
But there has been precious little benefit for our struggling seaside towns.
When it comes to lists of areas with people on benefits or on furlough, many of our coastal resorts are near the top.
It has led to calls for further investment.
Our North of England correspondent Clare Fallon has spent the week in Mablethorpe on the Lincolnshire coast, speaking to locals and businesses.


channel4uk--2020-08-06--Bank of England governor: Coronavirus is ‘bigger immediate shock to the economy’

The relaxation of the planning rules is meant to give the economy a boost – and it certainly needs it @ @ @ @ @ is correct .
Today , it said output was bouncing back faster than hoped .
@ @ @ @ @ may take longer .
The Bank ’ s latest forecasts show economic output shrinking by @ @ @ @ @ second quarter of this year .
Amazingly , that record collapse is an improvement on @ @ @ @ @ had been expecting .
But the Bank expects that in three years time , the @ @ @ @ @ than it would have been if Covid never happened .
We spoke to the governor @ @ @ @ @ , Andrew Bailey , and asked if his main message today was that the impact @ @ @ @ @ less acute but more long lasting .

The relaxation of the planning rules is meant to give the economy a boost – and it certainly needs it if the Bank of England is correct.
Today, it said output was bouncing back faster than hoped. But it warned the recovery may take longer.
The Bank’s latest forecasts show economic output shrinking by 21 per cent in the second quarter of this year.
Amazingly, that record collapse is an improvement on the 25 percent drop they had been expecting.
But the Bank expects that in three years time, the economy will still be smaller than it would have been if Covid never happened.
We spoke to the governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, and asked if his main message today was that the impact of the lockdown may be less acute but more long lasting.


channel4uk--2020-08-06--Automatic permission for new homes in ‘growth’ areas part of England’s planning laws overhaul

The government has revealed plans for sweeping changes to planning laws in England .
The new system will divide land @ @ @ @ @ there will be an automatic permission for new homes in so-called “ growth ” areas @ @ @ @ @ to block plans .
The housing secretary , Robert Jenrick , says the proposals will @ @ @ @ @ boost , while critics say “ a new generation of slums ” might be a @ @

The government has revealed plans for sweeping changes to planning laws in England.
The new system will divide land into three categories, and there will be an automatic permission for new homes in so-called “growth” areas, with local residents unable to block plans.
The housing secretary, Robert Jenrick, says the proposals will give home building a much-needed boost, while critics say “a new generation of slums” might be a side-effect.


channel4uk--2020-08-06--Fifty million face masks will not be used in NHS due to safety concerns

They were bought to protect people on the frontline .
But 50 million face masks , purchased by the government @ @ @ @ @ a £252 million contract , will not be used in the NHS due to safety @ @

They were bought to protect people on the frontline.
But 50 million face masks, purchased by the government in England as part of a £252 million contract, will not be used in the NHS due to safety concerns.


channel4uk--2020-08-06--‘Total scandal’ children have been out of education in the state sector for months – Dr Anthony Cost

‘Total scandal’ children have been out of education in the state sector for months – Dr Anthony Costello

We spoke to Anthony Costello , a former director of the World Health Organization .
We began by asking him @ @ @ @ @ England was on course to be “ world-beating ” , as the government promised .

We spoke to Anthony Costello, a former director of the World Health Organization.
We began by asking him whether the track-and-trace system in England was on course to be “world-beating”, as the government promised.


channel4uk--2020-08-06--Questions over England’s ‘track-and-trace’ system

The government promised the Covid ‘ track-and-trace ’ system would be “ world beating ” .
But new figures show @ @ @ @ @ being reached through the process in England has fallen .
It reached 72.4 per cent @ @ @ @ @ week ending July 29th , compared with 90.7 per cent back at the start of @ @ @ @ @ protection teams are having more success , reaching 98 per cent of close contacts .

The government promised the Covid ‘track-and-trace’ system would be “world beating”.
But new figures show the number of close contacts being reached through the process in England has fallen.
It reached 72.4 per cent of close contacts in the week ending July 29th, compared with 90.7 per cent back at the start of June.
But local health protection teams are having more success, reaching 98 per cent of close contacts.


channel4uk--2020-08-06--Welsh government adds three countries to quarantine list

The Welsh Government has announced it will require anyone arriving from Andorra , the Bahamas and Belgium to quarantine for @ @ @ @ @ midnight .
The decision follows a meeting of ministers from all four nations – and @ @ @ @ @ government at Westminster will follow suit .

The Welsh Government has announced it will require anyone arriving from Andorra, the Bahamas and Belgium to quarantine for 14 days, as of midnight.
The decision follows a meeting of ministers from all four nations – and it’s expected the government at Westminster will follow suit.


channel4uk--2020-08-06--Beirut blast was ‘bound to happen’ because of negligence of political class – Human Rights Watch off

Beirut blast was ‘bound to happen’ because of negligence of political class – Human Rights Watch official

Earlier we were joined from Beirut by Mustapha Allouch , who is a member of Future Movement , a political @ @ @ @ @ Minister Saad Hariri , and also from Beirut , Aya Majzoub , a researcher at @ @ @ @ @ today called for an independent investigation into the Beirut blast .

Earlier we were joined from Beirut by Mustapha Allouch, who is a member of Future Movement, a political movement led by former Prime Minister Saad Hariri, and also from Beirut, Aya Majzoub, a researcher at Human Rights Watch who have today called for an independent investigation into the Beirut blast.


channel4uk--2020-08-06--Lebanon in crisis after explosion, as hunt for survivors continues

Today was a day of national mourning in Lebanon , but the hunt for survivors of Tuesday ’ s explosion @ @ @ @ @ bitter recriminations .
France ’ s President Macron jetted in to survey the damage – @ @ @ @ @ he mingled with crowds of angry residents .
He hugged one woman and promised people @ @ @ @ @ foreign aid go to “ corrupt hands ” .
But with millions starting to pour @ @ @ @ @ corruption and political infighting , is that a promise he can keep ?
Our International @ @ @ @ @ Beirut .

Today was a day of national mourning in Lebanon, but the hunt for survivors of Tuesday’s explosion continues. As do the bitter recriminations.
France’s President Macron jetted in to survey the damage – and in remarkable scenes, he mingled with crowds of angry residents.
He hugged one woman and promised people that he will not let foreign aid go to “corrupt hands”.
But with millions starting to pour into a country beset with corruption and political infighting, is that a promise he can keep?
Our International Editor Lindsey Hilsum is in Beirut.


channel4uk--2020-08-06--FactCheck: a Lord’s daily expenses could be higher than a month of Universal Credit

Everyone is talking about the House of Lords after Boris Johnson ’ s government announced 36 new life peers .
The Lords is already the biggest parliamentary chamber in any democracy , and the new appointments will take the number of sitting members above 800 .
It ’ s one of the biggest increases in decades and new appointments include a number of prominent Brexiteers as well as the Prime Minister ’ s brother , the former Conservative MP Jo Johnson .
Critics have been questioning many aspects of how Britain ’ s second chamber operates , including the expenses @ @ @ @ @ @ @ number of tweets and posts on social media going viral on recent days , like this one , which compares the daily expenses claim for a member of the House of Lords to the monthly payout to a Universal Credit claimant .
The numbers don ’ t quite match up as exactly as this , but the comparison isn ’ t far off .
In fact , the average daily expenses claimed by peers attending the House of Lords is more than many benefit claimants would get each month , per person .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ people who are unemployed or working on a low income .
It was brought in to replace the separate payments made under Housing Benefit , Jobseeker ’ s Allowance and other benefits and tax credits .
A single Universal Credit claimant under 25 gets £342.72 a month .
This rises to £409.89 for single people aged 25 or over .
But a couple over 25 would get a maximum of £594.04 between them , so that works out as just under £300 each , if the money is split equally .
For a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or £244 and change each .
This is after the substantial increases to Universal Credit that the chancellor , Rishi Sunak , announced in April in response to the Covid-19 pandemic .
Meanwhile , members of the House of Lords are not paid a salary , but they can claim a daily attendance rate of £323 .
Some choose to take a lower payment for attendance – currently £162 – or nothing at all .
All these payments are tax-free .
Peers can also claim travel expenses on top of this .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ limited than the Commons , where MPs can claim for hotel accommodation and costs associated with maintaining a second home and running an office .
So it ’ s right to say that a member of the House of Lords claiming the full attendance rate would get more per day than someone claiming Universal Credit as half of a couple would get in a month .
Of course , this isn ’ t necessarily a realistic comparison .
Many people in hardship will qualify for additional state benefits , while some members of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expenses available to them .
Peers will not be able to collect the attendance payment every day .
The number of days the Lords sit varies wildly but averages out around at around 150 a year .
On the other hand , membership – and the chance to claim regular expenses – is for life .
How much do peers actually claim ?
According to FactCheck ’ s calculations , the current sitting members of the House of Lords ( excluding people who have recently resigned or died or are on a leave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ over the 11 months between April 2019 and February 2020 .
Most of that – £14.3m – was spent on the attendance allowance .
Almost all the rest went on travel costs , including £480,000 for air travel .
The average amount claimed per peer was just over £22,500 over those 11 months , but there is a lot of variation between individuals .
Almost 100 peers claimed no money in the time period we looked at , while others claimed tens of thousands , which makes calculating averages of limited value .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ days , which works out as an average cost to the taxpayer of £334 for every day a peer attended parliament .

Everyone is talking about the House of Lords after Boris Johnson’s government announced 36 new life peers.
The Lords is already the biggest parliamentary chamber in any democracy, and the new appointments will take the number of sitting members above 800.
It’s one of the biggest increases in decades and new appointments include a number of prominent Brexiteers as well as the Prime Minister’s brother, the former Conservative MP Jo Johnson.
Critics have been questioning many aspects of how Britain’s second chamber operates, including the expenses arrangements.
We’ve seen a number of tweets and posts on social media going viral on recent days, like this one, which compares the daily expenses claim for a member of the House of Lords to the monthly payout to a Universal Credit claimant.
The numbers don’t quite match up as exactly as this, but the comparison isn’t far off. In fact, the average daily expenses claimed by peers attending the House of Lords is more than many benefit claimants would get each month, per person.
The numbers
Universal Credit is a single payment for people who are unemployed or working on a low income. It was brought in to replace the separate payments made under Housing Benefit, Jobseeker’s Allowance and other benefits and tax credits.
A single Universal Credit claimant under 25 gets £342.72 a month. This rises to £409.89 for single people aged 25 or over.
But a couple over 25 would get a maximum of £594.04 between them, so that works out as just under £300 each, if the money is split equally. For a couple under 25 it’s £488.59 or £244 and change each.
This is after the substantial increases to Universal Credit that the chancellor, Rishi Sunak, announced in April in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, members of the House of Lords are not paid a salary, but they can claim a daily attendance rate of £323. Some choose to take a lower payment for attendance – currently £162 – or nothing at all. All these payments are tax-free.
Peers can also claim travel expenses on top of this. But the Lords expenses regime is much more limited than the Commons, where MPs can claim for hotel accommodation and costs associated with maintaining a second home and running an office.
So it’s right to say that a member of the House of Lords claiming the full attendance rate would get more per day than someone claiming Universal Credit as half of a couple would get in a month.
Of course, this isn’t necessarily a realistic comparison. Many people in hardship will qualify for additional state benefits, while some members of the Lords choose not to claim the expenses available to them.
Peers will not be able to collect the attendance payment every day. The number of days the Lords sit varies wildly but averages out around at around 150 a year. On the other hand, membership – and the chance to claim regular expenses – is for life.
How much do peers actually claim?
According to FactCheck’s calculations, the current sitting members of the House of Lords (excluding people who have recently resigned or died or are on a leave of absence) claimed £17.4m on expenses over the 11 months between April 2019 and February 2020.
Most of that – £14.3m – was spent on the attendance allowance. Almost all the rest went on travel costs, including £480,000 for air travel.
The average amount claimed per peer was just over £22,500 over those 11 months, but there is a lot of variation between individuals.
Almost 100 peers claimed no money in the time period we looked at, while others claimed tens of thousands, which makes calculating averages of limited value.
Collectively, the Lords attended for 52,064 days, which works out as an average cost to the taxpayer of £334 for every day a peer attended parliament.


channel4uk--2020-08-07--Stephen Fry: ‘It’s important that the world focuses on Belarus’

We spoke to Natalia Kaliada , from the Belarus Free Theatre , and one of their patrons and supporters , @ @ @ @ @ We began by asking Natalia what she expected would happen with the election on Sunday @

We spoke to Natalia Kaliada, from the Belarus Free Theatre, and one of their patrons and supporters, the author Stephen Fry.
We began by asking Natalia what she expected would happen with the election on Sunday.


channel4uk--2020-08-07--Belarus urged to hold free and fair elections on Sunday

Germany , France and Poland have issued a joint statement urging Belarus to ensure a free and fair election takes @ @ @ @ @ Lukashenko is facing his biggest challenge in the 26 years of his autocratic rule .
@ @ @ @ @ reportedly has been to arrest his political opponents .

Germany, France and Poland have issued a joint statement urging Belarus to ensure a free and fair election takes place on Sunday.
President Lukashenko is facing his biggest challenge in the 26 years of his autocratic rule.
His regime’s response reportedly has been to arrest his political opponents.


channel4uk--2020-08-07--Joe Biden faces 2020 election running mate choice

In America , a key moment is approaching as Joe Biden faces a choice of who to name as his @ @ @ @ @ s presidential election .
And his pick could prove historic .
The former vice-president has @ @ @ @ @ woman and many of the contenders are women of colour .

In America, a key moment is approaching as Joe Biden faces a choice of who to name as his running mate in November’s presidential election.
And his pick could prove historic.
The former vice-president has said he will choose a woman and many of the contenders are women of colour.
Kate Fisher reports.


channel4uk--2020-08-07--UK temperatures top 36C on hottest August day in 17 years

Our weather presenter Liam Dutton is in Richmond Park , south west London , which has seen some of today @ @ @ @ @

Our weather presenter Liam Dutton is in Richmond Park, south west London, which has seen some of today’s highest temperatures.


channel4uk--2020-08-07--Lockdown restrictions re-introduced in Preston after increase in Covid cases

Local lockdown restrictions in northern England have been extended to Preston in Lancashire as public health officials respond to a @ @ @ @ @ .
It comes as the total number of deaths in the UK from Covid 19 @ @ @ @ @ a further 98 deaths announced over the last 24 hours , as well as another @ @ @

Local lockdown restrictions in northern England have been extended to Preston in Lancashire as public health officials respond to a rise in coronavirus cases there.
It comes as the total number of deaths in the UK from Covid 19 rises to 46,511, with a further 98 deaths announced over the last 24 hours, as well as another 871 cases.
Ayshah Tull has this report.


channel4uk--2020-08-07--Migrant crossings across English Channel are ‘shamefully high’ – Damian Collins MP

We spoke to local Conservative MP Damian Collins and asked him what he thought of the idea of sending in @ @ @ @ @ crossing the Channel .

We spoke to local Conservative MP Damian Collins and asked him what he thought of the idea of sending in the Navy to tackle migrants crossing the Channel.


channel4uk--2020-08-07--Record number of migrants cross English Channel – navy may be called in

If you want to see one consequence of the failure of politics in the Middle East , you do not @ @ @ @ @ the Kent coast , where a record number of migrants have attempted to cross the @ @ @ @ @ .
Anja Popp is in Dover .

If you want to see one consequence of the failure of politics in the Middle East, you do not have to go further than the Kent coast, where a record number of migrants have attempted to cross the English Channel in recent days.
Anja Popp is in Dover.


channel4uk--2020-08-07--Beirut explosion: Search for missing continues and protesters clash with police

The Lebanese president has rejected calls for an international investigation into the port explosion which has killed at least 154 @ @ @ @ @ .
That ’ s no surprise to the already outraged and frustrated residents of Beirut @ @ @ @ @ – whose anger at their leaders is now fuelling protests in the streets .
Our @ @ @ @ @ in Beirut .

The Lebanese president has rejected calls for an international investigation into the port explosion which has killed at least 154 and left thousands more injured.
That’s no surprise to the already outraged and frustrated residents of Beirut cleaning up their shattered neighbourhoods – whose anger at their leaders is now fuelling protests in the streets.
Our International Editor Lindsey Hilsum is in Beirut.


channel4uk--2020-08-07--Series 5, Episode 15: Jamie Oliver

Series 5, Episode 15: Jamie Oliver

Jamie talks to Krishnan about why he has a passion for changing not only the food world but for reaching across social barriers in society , how his dyslexia has affected him during his career and his thoughts of the government ’ s obesity strategy .
Jamie Oliver is one of Britain ’ s most-loved chefs .
He became famous as a chef on TV and since then has become a best-selling author , started a lot of restaurants and become a campaigner .
He is perhaps best known for trying revolutionise school food .
His business group has just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in recognition of their social and environmental performance .
Jamie talks to Krishnan about why he has a passion for changing not only the food world but for reaching across social barriers in society , how his dyslexia has affected him during his career and his thoughts of the government ’ s obesity strategy .
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 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – 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 .

Jamie talks to Krishnan about why he has a passion for changing not only the food world but for reaching across social barriers in society, how his dyslexia has affected him during his career and his thoughts of the government’s obesity strategy.
Jamie Oliver is one of Britain’s most-loved chefs. He became famous as a chef on TV and since then has become a best-selling author, started a lot of restaurants and become a campaigner.
He is perhaps best known for trying revolutionise school food. His business group has just achieved ‘B Corp’ sustainability accreditation in recognition of their social and environmental performance.
Jamie talks to Krishnan about why he has a passion for changing not only the food world but for reaching across social barriers in society, how his dyslexia has affected him during his career and his thoughts of the government’s obesity strategy.
Warning: Contains strong language
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.