channel4uk--2020-10-09--Chancellor had to announce Covid jobs support package – former minister Lord Jim O’Neill

We were joined by Lord Jim O ’ Neill , the former chief economist at Goldman Sachs and member of @ @ @ @ @ .
He was also closely involved with the Northern Powerhouse project .

We were joined by Lord Jim O’Neill, the former chief economist at Goldman Sachs and member of David Cameron’s government.
He was also closely involved with the Northern Powerhouse project.


channel4uk--2020-10-09--UK workers to receive two-thirds of wages if firms forced to close

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a series of new support measures for people whose work has been impacted @ @ @ @ @ is expected to be further extended in the coming days .
Two thirds of people @ @ @ @ @ paid and businesses will be able to get cash grants .
It comes as the @ @ @ @ @ be less robust than hoped .

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a series of new support measures for people whose work has been impacted by the lockdown, which is expected to be further extended in the coming days.
Two thirds of people’s salaries will be paid and businesses will be able to get cash grants.
It comes as the economic recovery was shown to be less robust than hoped.


channel4uk--2020-10-09--Covid restrictions in parts of northern England ‘should be done now’ – Prof Christina Pagel, Indepen

Covid restrictions in parts of northern England ‘should be done now’ – Prof Christina Pagel, Independent SAGE

We spoke to Christina Pagel , from University College London .
She ’ s a Professor of operational research and @ @ @ @ @ SAGE committee , which offers an alternative to the Government ’ s advisors .

We spoke to Christina Pagel, from University College London.
She’s a Professor of operational research and a member of the independent SAGE committee, which offers an alternative to the Government’s advisors.


channel4uk--2020-10-09--Tougher Covid restrictions expected to be announced for parts of northern England on Monday

In Greater Manchester , the rise in infection rates has led to huge pressure on local hospitals .

In Greater Manchester, the rise in infection rates has led to huge pressure on local hospitals.


channel4uk--2020-10-09--UK Covid cases rise by 13,864 with 87 deaths

Two weeks ago , Rishi Sunak , the Chancellor , said it was fundamentally wrong to hold people in jobs @ @ @ @ @ wage subsidies .
Today , he announced a scheme to do just that .
The @ @ @ @ @ especially in the North of England and a hospitality sector facing a bleak winter meant @ @ @ @ @ .
The fact that this latest measure could last as long as six months indicates @ @ @ @ @ believes the Covid winter might be with us .
It ’ s not just the @ @ @ @ @ feeling the pressure as the number of Covid cases increase on a daily basis .

Two weeks ago, Rishi Sunak, the Chancellor, said it was fundamentally wrong to hold people in jobs that only exist because of wage subsidies.
Today, he announced a scheme to do just that.
The reality of increasing lockdowns, especially in the North of England and a hospitality sector facing a bleak winter meant that urgent action was required.
The fact that this latest measure could last as long as six months indicates just how long the government believes the Covid winter might be with us.
It’s not just the economy, hospitals are also feeling the pressure as the number of Covid cases increase on a daily basis.


channel4uk--2020-10-09--Series 6, Episode 7: Sparks

Series 6, Episode 7: Sparks

Sparks , the iconic music duo otherwise known as Ron and Russell Mael .
The American pop and round band @ @ @ @ @ of musicians over the years from the glam rock of the 1970s through to indie @ @ @ @ @ 90s .
Ron and Russell talk to Krishnan about how they have succeeded in the @ @ @ @ @ century and why they want their songs to make people think .
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 @ @ @

Sparks, the iconic music duo otherwise known as Ron and Russell Mael. The American pop and round band have influenced generations upon generations of musicians over the years from the glam rock of the 1970s through to indie bands of the 80s and 90s.
Ron and Russell talk to Krishnan about how they have succeeded in the music industry for half a century and why they want their songs to make people think.
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--2020-10-10--Tory MPs anger over government’s house building plans

The last thing the Conservative party needs is yet more rebellion with its own ranks .
But plans to build @ @ @ @ @ among some of its most prominent MPs , including former Prime Minister Theresa May .
@ @ @ @ @ housing targets to councils in England has incensed many Conservative MPs , who believe it @ @ @ @ @ constructed in leafy shires – which some say flies in the face of the Government @ @ @ @ @ .

The last thing the Conservative party needs is yet more rebellion with its own ranks.
But plans to build extra houses are causing uproar among some of its most prominent MPs, including former Prime Minister Theresa May.
An algorithm which gives new housing targets to councils in England has incensed many Conservative MPs, who believe it could mean more buildings being constructed in leafy shires – which some say flies in the face of the Government’s levelling up agenda.


channel4uk--2020-10-10--Mayors in north of England demand urgent financial support due to local lockdowns

Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram , who has been in talks with Downing Street this afternoon @ @ @ @ @ .

Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram, who has been in talks with Downing Street this afternoon, speaks to Cathy Newman.


channel4uk--2020-10-10--Local leaders warn of hardship due to government lockdown measures

Political leaders across Northern England say the areas facing more stringent lockdowns need urgent financial support – or residents will @ @ @ @ @ the winter .
Boris Johnson is due to outline a new three tiered system of @ @ @ @ @ – which could shut down venues like pubs and restaurants in the worst hit areas @ @ @ @ @ to Oxford – where infections have risen high enough to trigger an alert across the @ @

Political leaders across Northern England say the areas facing more stringent lockdowns need urgent financial support – or residents will face even more hardship over the winter.
Boris Johnson is due to outline a new three tiered system of restrictions for England on Monday – which could shut down venues like pubs and restaurants in the worst hit areas.
We’ve been to Oxford – where infections have risen high enough to trigger an alert across the county.


channel4uk--2020-10-10--100-year-old awarded OBE for coronavirus fundraising

Medical workers , fundraisers and volunteers who ’ ve been instrumental in helping the nation during the covid crisis have @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Birthday Honours .
Among them , footballer Marcus Rashford , made an MBE @ @ @ @ @ free school meals , and 100-year-old Dabirul Islam Choudhury , who was awarded an OBE @ @ @ @ @ Tom Moore , the Bangladeshi-born poetry lover raised £420,000 for victims of coronavirus in the @ @ @ @ @ by walking nearly a thousand laps of his garden – all while he was fasting @ @ @

Medical workers, fundraisers and volunteers who’ve been instrumental in helping the nation during the covid crisis have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.
Among them, footballer Marcus Rashford, made an MBE for his campaign to extend free school meals, and 100-year-old Dabirul Islam Choudhury, who was awarded an OBE.
Inspired by Captain Sir Tom Moore, the Bangladeshi-born poetry lover raised £420,000 for victims of coronavirus in the UK and across the world by walking nearly a thousand laps of his garden – all while he was fasting during Ramadan.


channel4uk--2020-10-10--Trump plans rally despite questions over health

Despite his recent treatment for coronavirus , President Trump is expected to go ahead with a speech to 2000 supporters @ @ @ @ @ today – as well as a rally in Florida on Monday .
The White House @ @ @ @ @ would ensure Mr Trump would not “ be out there ” if he could still @ @ @ @

Despite his recent treatment for coronavirus, President Trump is expected to go ahead with a speech to 2000 supporters at the White House later today – as well as a rally in Florida on Monday.
The White House has insisted that medical tests would ensure Mr Trump would not “be out there” if he could still transmit the virus.


channel4uk--2020-10-11--Country at ‘precarious point’ in covid crisis, scientists warn

Boris Johnson has been briefing cabinet ministers today about the new three tiered lockdown system for England – amid stark @ @ @ @ @ the country is at a ‘ precarious point ’ in the coronavirus crisis .
Political @ @ @ @ @ their local economies could be shattered by the new restrictions – and want much more @ @ @ @ @ efforts as well as financial support .
A further 12,872 new UK infections have been @ @ @ @ @ hours – with a sharp rise in the numbers of hospital patients .
While a @ @ @ @ @ reported .
That takes the total to 42 , 825 .

Boris Johnson has been briefing cabinet ministers today about the new three tiered lockdown system for England – amid stark warnings by leading scientists that the country is at a ‘precarious point’ in the coronavirus crisis.
Political leaders in the north say their local economies could be shattered by the new restrictions – and want much more control over test and trace efforts as well as financial support.
A further 12,872 new UK infections have been confirmed in the last 24 hours – with a sharp rise in the numbers of hospital patients.
While a further 65 deaths have been reported.
That takes the total to 42, 825.


channel4uk--2020-10-11--Liverpool mayor ‘hopeful’ of financial deal with government over local lockdown

Labour mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson , who has been speaking to Downing Street this afternoon , and Glen Sanderson @ @ @ @ @ Conservative and leader of Northumberland County Council speak to Cathy Newman .

Labour mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson, who has been speaking to Downing Street this afternoon, and Glen Sanderson, who’s a Conservative and leader of Northumberland County Council speak to Cathy Newman.


channel4uk--2020-10-11--Trump claims covid immunity as he returns to campaign trail

President Trump has claimed he is in “ very good shape ” , declaring in an interview with Fox news @ @ @ @ @ ” to Covid-19 .
After yesterday ’ s speech to supporters who gathered on the @ @ @ @ @ Trump is returning to the election campaign trail tomorrow with a rally in Florida .

President Trump has claimed he is in “very good shape”, declaring in an interview with Fox news he was now “immune” to Covid-19.
After yesterday’s speech to supporters who gathered on the White House lawn, Mr Trump is returning to the election campaign trail tomorrow with a rally in Florida.


channel4uk--2020-10-11--‘I do not try to fit in’: The young black scientist challenging stereotypes in the lab

It ’ s a classic case of the many barriers to success : if you open a science textbook you @ @ @ @ @ faces that are mostly white and predominantly male .
But one young scientist , Morgan @ @ @ @ @ to let the lack of diversity in her chosen field put her off .
We @ @ @ @ @ 27 year old Morgan about her work .
Here is her story , part of @ @ @ @ @ History Month .
You can watch an extended version of this film , by Devron @ @ @ @

It’s a classic case of the many barriers to success: if you open a science textbook you’re likely to see faces that are mostly white and predominantly male. But one young scientist, Morgan Palton, is determined not to let the lack of diversity in her chosen field put her off.
We’ve been speaking to 27 year old Morgan about her work. Here is her story, part of a series to mark Black History Month.
You can watch an extended version of this film, by Devron Callender, here.


channel4uk--2020-10-11--Health Secretary denies breaking 10pm drinking curfew in Commons bar

Scotland ’ s hospitality minister has warned tonight that there ’ s no guarantee that pubs and restaurants which have @ @ @ @ @ of new covid restrictions across much of the country will be able to open again @ @ @ @ @ Millions of people in England now face the prospect of similar tight restrictions .
And @ @ @ @ @ government ’ s handling of the crisis has brought the conduct of some MPs under @ @ @

Scotland’s hospitality minister has warned tonight that there’s no guarantee that pubs and restaurants which have been closed down as part of new covid restrictions across much of the country will be able to open again in two weeks time.
Millions of people in England now face the prospect of similar tight restrictions.
And the political row over the government’s handling of the crisis has brought the conduct of some MPs under the spotlight.


channel4uk--2020-10-12--FactCheck: Johnson’s questionable universal credit claim

FactCheck readers have been asking us about this claim from the Prime Minister : Universal credit is a system that brings together a number of different benefits ( including child tax credit , housing benefit , and jobseeker ’ s allowance ) into one payment .
While the idea of universal credit initially received cross-party support , the actual rollout of the scheme – which began in 2013 – has been mired in controversy .
So what about Boris Johnson ’ s claim that it ’ s lifted hundreds of thousands of Brits out of poverty ?
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ absolute poverty in the UK fell by that amount between 2009-10 ( the year before the Conservatives came to power ) and 2018-19 ( the latest year for which we have data ) .
That ’ s according to official figures on “ Households Below Average Income ” , which are published by the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) .
And that decline holds up whether we look at absolute poverty “ before housing costs ” or “ after housing costs ” .
Though the numbers have fluctuated a bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ key question is : was this drop caused by universal credit ?
We ’ ve seen nothing to suggest that it was – and the Department for Work and Pensions did not provide FactCheck with any evidence when asked .
A spokesperson told us : “ Since 2010 Universal Credit has been rolled out across the country and absolute poverty has reduced by 200,000 ” .
The Department ’ s comment chimes with a claim from junior government minister Will Quince , who told MPs in June : “ There are now over @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with 2010 , and universal credit is a fundamental part of this government ’ s strategy to support people ” .
We think it ’ s significant that on that occasion , the minister did not attribute the fall directly to universal credit .
Boris Johnson claimed : “ The result of universal credit so far has been that there are 200,000 fewer people in absolute poverty now than there were in 2010.
” It ’ s true that the number of people in absolute poverty has fallen by 200,000 since 2010 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ has been unable to provide us with evidence that this was caused by universal credit .

FactCheck readers have been asking us about this claim from the Prime Minister:
“The result of universal credit so far has been that there are 200,000 fewer people in absolute poverty now than there were in 2010.”
Universal credit is a system that brings together a number of different benefits (including child tax credit, housing benefit, and jobseeker’s allowance) into one payment.
While the idea of universal credit initially received cross-party support, the actual rollout of the scheme – which began in 2013 – has been mired in controversy.
So what about Boris Johnson’s claim that it’s lifted hundreds of thousands of Brits out of poverty?
It’s true that the number of people in absolute poverty in the UK fell by that amount between 2009-10 (the year before the Conservatives came to power) and 2018-19 (the latest year for which we have data).
That’s according to official figures on “Households Below Average Income”, which are published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
And that decline holds up whether we look at absolute poverty “before housing costs” or “after housing costs”. Though the numbers have fluctuated a bit in those intervening years.
But the key question is: was this drop caused by universal credit?
We’ve seen nothing to suggest that it was – and the Department for Work and Pensions did not provide FactCheck with any evidence when asked.
A spokesperson told us: “Since 2010 Universal Credit has been rolled out across the country and absolute poverty has reduced by 200,000”.
The Department’s comment chimes with a claim from junior government minister Will Quince, who told MPs in June: “There are now over 200,000 fewer people in absolute poverty compared with 2010, and universal credit is a fundamental part of this government’s strategy to support people”.
We think it’s significant that on that occasion, the minister did not attribute the fall directly to universal credit.
FactCheck verdict
Boris Johnson claimed: “The result of universal credit so far has been that there are 200,000 fewer people in absolute poverty now than there were in 2010.”
It’s true that the number of people in absolute poverty has fallen by 200,000 since 2010. But the Department for Work and Pensions has been unable to provide us with evidence that this was caused by universal credit.


channel4uk--2020-10-12--‘When we arrived here we wanted to become British, but because of racism we weren’t allowed’ –  Lint

‘When we arrived here we wanted to become British, but because of racism we weren’t allowed’ –  Linton Kwesi Johnson

The Jamaican-born poet Linton Kwesi Johnson has been awarded the prestigious PEN Pinter prize .
The judges hailed his work @ @ @ @ @ a “ colossal and multi-generational impact on the cultural landscape of the last half century @ @ @ @ @ has chronicled the experience of Black people in Britain since the 1970s , dealing with @ @ @ @ @ and workers ’ rights – many of which are as relevant today as ever .

The Jamaican-born poet Linton Kwesi Johnson has been awarded the prestigious PEN Pinter prize. The judges hailed his work, saying he had had a “colossal and multi-generational impact on the cultural landscape of the last half century”.
Linton Kwesi Johnson has chronicled the experience of Black people in Britain since the 1970s, dealing with issues of injustice, immigration and workers’ rights – many of which are as relevant today as ever.


channel4uk--2020-10-12--Liverpool hospitality business owner questions ‘how are we going to break even without any assistanc

Liverpool hospitality business owner questions ‘how are we going to break even without any assistance?’

It ’ s hospitality venues which are immediately affected by the new Covid alert system .
We are joined now @ @ @ @ @ ’ s the owner of Dock Leaf and The Dispensary , and Candice Fonseca , @ @ @ @ @ and food hall Delifonseca

It’s hospitality venues which are immediately affected by the new Covid alert system.
We are joined now by Conor Foley, who’s the owner of Dock Leaf and The Dispensary, and Candice Fonseca, who owns the dockside restaurant and food hall Delifonseca


channel4uk--2020-10-12--‘It was government that decided we need local restrictions’ – Steve Rotheram, Liverpool City Region

‘It was government that decided we need local restrictions’ – Steve Rotheram, Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor

We are joined now by Steve Rotheram , the metro mayor of the Liverpool City Region , he represents six @ @ @ @ @ of 1.6 million people , and and Andy Burnham , the mayor of Greater Manchester @

We are joined now by Steve Rotheram, the metro mayor of the Liverpool City Region, he represents six local authorities and a population of 1.6 million people, and and Andy Burnham, the mayor of Greater Manchester.


channel4uk--2020-10-12--Trump rejoining campaign trail in Florida after Covid hospital stay

President Trump is on his way to Florida tonight to rejoin the campaign trail with a public rally at an @ @ @ @ @ ’ s his first election event since he revealed that he had tested positive for @ @ @ @ @ his Democratic rival Joe Biden a narrow lead in Florida , a state considered key @ @ @ @ @ s election .

President Trump is on his way to Florida tonight to rejoin the campaign trail with a public rally at an airport in Sanford.
It’s his first election event since he revealed that he had tested positive for coronavirus. Most polls give his Democratic rival Joe Biden a narrow lead in Florida, a state considered key to winning next month’s election.


channel4uk--2020-10-12--Covid cases soaring across Europe

Covid cases soaring across Europe

It ’ s not just the UK struggling to cope with a fresh wave of coronavirus , cases are soaring @ @ @ @ @ several governments facing a public backlash .
Italy insists that face masks be worn outdoors @ @ @ @ @ .
There ’ s been dismay in France after bars were closed in Paris , @ @ @ @ @ to the streets to protest against new lockdown measures .

It’s not just the UK struggling to cope with a fresh wave of coronavirus, cases are soaring across Europe too, with several governments facing a public backlash. Italy insists that face masks be worn outdoors after a spike in cases.
There’s been dismay in France after bars were closed in Paris, while in Madrid thousands took to the streets to protest against new lockdown measures.


channel4uk--2020-10-12--Manchester avoids tier three Covid alert status

In Liverpool , there will be a tier three lockdown , but other areas are facing a major challenge to @ @ @ @ @ highest risk category – like Greater Manchester .

In Liverpool, there will be a tier three lockdown, but other areas are facing a major challenge to avoid being put into the highest risk category – like Greater Manchester.


channel4uk--2020-10-12--Critics of UK government’s post-Brexit farming plan fear food safety could be affected

Its supporters claim it will protect the UK ’ s farming industry after Britain leaves the European Union at the @ @ @ @ @ But critics of the Agriculture Bill , which went back before Parliament today , say @ @ @ @ @ food safety and animal welfare after Brexit unless key standards are enshrined in UK law @ @ @ @ @ their protest to Westminster .

Its supporters claim it will protect the UK’s farming industry after Britain leaves the European Union at the end of this year. But critics of the Agriculture Bill, which went back before Parliament today, say it could end up compromising food safety and animal welfare after Brexit unless key standards are enshrined in UK law. Some farmers have taken their protest to Westminster.


channel4uk--2020-10-12--Hospitals begin filling up again with Covid patients

As hospitals begin filling up again with Covid patients , we have visited Royal Bolton in the North West to @ @ @ @ @ happening in the hospital .

As hospitals begin filling up again with Covid patients, we have visited Royal Bolton in the North West to find out what’s happening in the hospital.


channel4uk--2020-10-12--Wales First Minister seeks travel restrictions on visitors from England Covid hotspots

The Welsh First Minister has expressed his frustration at the UK government ’ s refusal to introduce travel restrictions which @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus hotspots from making non-essential journeys into Wales .

The Welsh First Minister has expressed his frustration at the UK government’s refusal to introduce travel restrictions which would prevent people from English coronavirus hotspots from making non-essential journeys into Wales.


channel4uk--2020-10-12--Scotland to introduce similar Covid alert system to England

The Scottish government is also bringing in a three-tier system of restrictions , similar to the one in England .
@ @ @ @ @ “ professional advisers ” had warned that even the strictest level of tier 3 measures @ @ @ @ @ bring the crucial R number back below one .

The Scottish government is also bringing in a three-tier system of restrictions, similar to the one in England.
However, Nicola Sturgeon said “professional advisers” had warned that even the strictest level of tier 3 measures would not be enough to bring the crucial R number back below one.


channel4uk--2020-10-12--Johnson wants other parts of northern England added to highest Covid alert level

The Prime Minister told MPs that he was negotiating with local authority leaders in the North West , North East @ @ @ @ @ what he described as “ difficult but necessary measures ” in return for more support @ @ @ @ @ He warned them that ” not to act would be unforgivable ” .

The Prime Minister told MPs that he was negotiating with local authority leaders in the North West, North East Yorkshire and the Humber on what he described as “difficult but necessary measures” in return for more support from the central government. He warned them that ” not to act would be unforgivable”.


channel4uk--2020-10-12--Liverpool city region first part of England at ‘very high’ Covid alert level

Large parts of northern England have been living under strict lockdown measures for months already .
We have been finding @ @ @ @ @ have been coping with the restrictions and how they feel about the new changes .

Large parts of northern England have been living under strict lockdown measures for months already.
We have been finding out how people in Liverpool have been coping with the restrictions and how they feel about the new changes.


channel4uk--2020-10-12--England’s three-tier lockdown system puts Liverpool region in highest alert level

This is not how we want to live our lives – but this is the narrow path we have to @ @ @ @ @ an uncontained epidemic : that was the prime minister ’ s message today as he @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus restrictions for England – due to come into force on Wednesday , after @ @ @ @ @ The situation is stark indeed .
Three Nightingale hospitals are on standby .
The number @ @ @ @ @ at the level it was back in mid-March when the national lockdown was imposed .
@ @ @ @ @ are still rising fast .
Here is a look what England ’ s new three-tier @ @ @ @

This is not how we want to live our lives – but this is the narrow path we have to tread between full lockdown and an uncontained epidemic: that was the prime minister’s message today as he outlined the new three-tier system of coronavirus restrictions for England – due to come into force on Wednesday, after he briefed local leaders. The situation is stark indeed.
Three Nightingale hospitals are on standby. The number of Covid patients is already at the level it was back in mid-March when the national lockdown was imposed. While cases across the UK are still rising fast.
Here is a look what England’s new three-tier system looks like.


channel4uk--2020-10-13--Covid restrictions in Liverpool lead to fears over wellbeing of those living alone

Tomorrow , Liverpool City Region will wake up to life under tier three coronavirus restrictions .
Residents will be banned @ @ @ @ @ gardens or hospitality venues with anyone from outside their own household or support bubble .
@ @ @ @ @ the restrictions , there are fears it could lead to isolation and loneliness for those @ @ @ @ @ people with serious illnesses .

Tomorrow, Liverpool City Region will wake up to life under tier three coronavirus restrictions.
Residents will be banned from socialising in homes, gardens or hospitality venues with anyone from outside their own household or support bubble.
With no end date for the restrictions, there are fears it could lead to isolation and loneliness for those who live alone, including people with serious illnesses.


channel4uk--2020-10-13--Wales’s First Minister demands travel ban on people in English Covid hotspots

The row over the Welsh government ’ s call to restrict travel from English lockdown areas to Wales escalated today @ @ @ @ @ Boris Johnson , the Welsh first minister said he would act if the UK government @ @ @ @ @ Downing St has again rejected the idea .

The row over the Welsh government’s call to restrict travel from English lockdown areas to Wales escalated today.
In a letter to Boris Johnson, the Welsh first minister said he would act if the UK government didn’t, but Downing St has again rejected the idea.


channel4uk--2020-10-13--Trump tells supporters he’ll give them ‘a big fat kiss’ – as he returns to campaign after Covid trea

Trump tells supporters he’ll give them ‘a big fat kiss’ – as he returns to campaign after Covid treatment

With a negative Covid test and an expectant crowd , Donald Trump was back on the campaign trail in Florida @ @ @ @ @ seen as a must-win for him , he was eager to get the crowd going @ @ @ @ @ turn his flailing fortunes around .
The race between him and his rival Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ state .

With a negative Covid test and an expectant crowd, Donald Trump was back on the campaign trail in Florida last night.
A state seen as a must-win for him, he was eager to get the crowd going in the hope he will turn his flailing fortunes around.
The race between him and his rival Joe Biden is close in the sunshine state.


channel4uk--2020-10-13--Illegal drugs trade hit by Covid travel restrictions

There are few industries that have not felt the effects of coronavirus , and the international drug trade is no @ @ @ @ @ in place across the world have had a huge impact on this illegal industry and @ @ @ @ @ These measures are being felt all the way down the chain , including reports of @ @ @ @ @ to dwindle , as we report from Peru .

There are few industries that have not felt the effects of coronavirus, and the international drug trade is no different.
Major travel restrictions in place across the world have had a huge impact on this illegal industry and its traditional smuggling routes.
These measures are being felt all the way down the chain, including reports of supplies in the UK starting to dwindle, as we report from Peru.


channel4uk--2020-10-13--IMF forecasts little improvement in UK growth

As unemployment rises in the UK , the IMF is warning about the hit to living standards worldwide .
Our @ @ @ @ @ the details .

As unemployment rises in the UK, the IMF is warning about the hit to living standards worldwide.
Our Economics Correspondent Helia Ebrahimi has the details.


channel4uk--2020-10-13--UK unemployment hits three-year high

UK unemployment hits three-year high

The fine balance between health and the economy is the key issue at the heart of government at this time @ @ @ @ @ was served up today with the latest jobs figures showing the total of those out @ @ @ @ @ .

The fine balance between health and the economy is the key issue at the heart of government at this time.
And another stark reminder was served up today with the latest jobs figures showing the total of those out of work continues to grow.


channel4uk--2020-10-13--Northern Ireland executive expected to announce new Covid restrictions

In Northern Ireland , the local council area for Londonderry and neighbouring Strabane has the highest level of cases of @ @ @ @ @ with over 900 per 100,000 of population .
The Northern Ireland executive is expected to @ @ @ @ @ measures shortly .

In Northern Ireland, the local council area for Londonderry and neighbouring Strabane has the highest level of cases of Covid in the UK, with over 900 per 100,000 of population.
The Northern Ireland executive is expected to announce a series of new measures shortly.


channel4uk--2020-10-13--Circuit-breaker lockdown would work ‘if everybody complied’ – SAGE scientist

Professor Steven Riley , of Imperial College London , is a specialist in infectious disease dynamics and contributes to the @ @ @ @ @ committee , SAGE .

Professor Steven Riley, of Imperial College London, is a specialist in infectious disease dynamics and contributes to the government’s scientific advisory committee, SAGE.


channel4uk--2020-10-13--Starmer calls for ‘circuit break’ lockdown across England

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of losing control of the fight against coronavirus in England .
@ @ @ @ @ should not have overruled its committee of scientific advisers when they called for a circuit @ @ @ @ @ government has defended its decision , describing it as a very difficult balance to protect @ @ @ @ @ was as the latest statistics for Covid cases and deaths for the United Kingdom were @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours , there have been 17,234 new cases diagnosed , and there have been @ @ @ @ @ .
This gives a total number of deaths so far from Covid of 43,018 .

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has accused Boris Johnson of losing control of the fight against coronavirus in England.
He said that the government should not have overruled its committee of scientific advisers when they called for a circuit break lockdown.
But the government has defended its decision, describing it as a very difficult balance to protect health and jobs.
This was as the latest statistics for Covid cases and deaths for the United Kingdom were confirmed.
In the last 24 hours, there have been 17,234 new cases diagnosed, and there have been 143 deaths in that time.
This gives a total number of deaths so far from Covid of 43,018.


channel4uk--2020-10-14--Could north-east England be next in line for toughest Covid restrictions?

It ’ s not just local authorities in Greater Manchester concerned they might be about to move into the most @ @ @ @ @ three lockdown tiers .
In the north east of England , residents in all 12 @ @ @ @ @ life under Tier 2 restrictions , but case rates in Newcastle are not far behind @ @ @ @ @ 3 Liverpool .

It’s not just local authorities in Greater Manchester concerned they might be about to move into the most severe of England’s three lockdown tiers.
In the north east of England, residents in all 12 local authorities woke up to life under Tier 2 restrictions, but case rates in Newcastle are not far behind where they are in Tier 3 Liverpool.


channel4uk--2020-10-14--Northern Ireland schools to close as new Covid restrictions imposed

The Northern Ireland Executive met until very late last night to discuss their response to the rise in cases there @ @ @ @ @ areas the highest in the whole of the UK .
Today , we learned that @ @ @ @ @ first in the country to close in a few days time .
The health minister @ @ @ @ @ Nightingale Hospital will reopen amid fears about intensive care capacity .

The Northern Ireland Executive met until very late last night to discuss their response to the rise in cases there, with peaks in some areas the highest in the whole of the UK.
Today, we learned that schools there will be the first in the country to close in a few days time.
The health minister has announced that the Belfast Nightingale Hospital will reopen amid fears about intensive care capacity.


channel4uk--2020-10-14--Rolling lockdowns likely until vaccine available says SAGE scientist

We were joined by one of those suggesting a very different approach to tackling the virus .
Prof Graham Medley @ @ @ @ @ of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine , is chair of the Sage sub-committee on modelling , @ @ @ @ @ independent academic that he co-published a paper calling for the implementation of a circuit-break lockdown @

We were joined by one of those suggesting a very different approach to tackling the virus.
Prof Graham Medley, from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, is chair of the Sage sub-committee on modelling, though it was as an independent academic that he co-published a paper calling for the implementation of a circuit-break lockdown.


channel4uk--2020-10-14--Young people ‘in 50 years’ time will be paying the debts we’re creating today’ – former ministerial

Young people ‘in 50 years’ time will be paying the debts we’re creating today’ – former ministerial aide Chris Green

One of the politicians pushing back against harsher restrictions being introduced in the north of England is the Conservative MP @ @ @ @ @ Green .
He resigned as a junior member of the government yesterday over Boris Johnson @ @ @ @ @ the pandemic , saying “ the attempted cure was worse than the disease ” .
@ @ @ @ @ before we came on air and asked him why he decided to quit .

One of the politicians pushing back against harsher restrictions being introduced in the north of England is the Conservative MP for Bolton West, Chris Green.
He resigned as a junior member of the government yesterday over Boris Johnson’s approach to tackling the pandemic, saying “the attempted cure was worse than the disease”.
We spoke to him just before we came on air and asked him why he decided to quit.


channel4uk--2020-10-14--Strict Covid rules come into force in Liverpool

Liverpool is the only tier 3 lockdown area in England .
The Liverpool city region saw new stricter rules come @ @ @ @

Liverpool is the only tier 3 lockdown area in England. The Liverpool city region saw new stricter rules come into force overnight.


channel4uk--2020-10-14--Police will enforce new restrictions says Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford

We spoke to Wales ’ First Minister Mark Drakeford and asked him how the restrictions are going to work in @ @

We spoke to Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford and asked him how the restrictions are going to work in practice.


channel4uk--2020-10-14--Wales preparing travel ban for visitors from UK Covid hotspots

The Welsh First Minister has announced that his government will ban people travelling into Wales from areas of the UK @ @ @ @ @ .

The Welsh First Minister has announced that his government will ban people travelling into Wales from areas of the UK with high levels of coronavirus.


channel4uk--2020-10-14--Covid pitting nation against nation in UK

Politicians across the country are arguing over the extent and severity of any new coronavirus rules .
At Prime Minister @ @ @ @ @ Johnson said putting more areas in the north of England into the very high tier @ @ @ @ @ “ misery of another national lockdown ” .
But Greater Manchester ’ s Mayor said @ @ @ @ @ .
Meanwhile , Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer said a tougher national circuit break for @ @ @ @ @ solution .
In the last 24 hours , there have been 19,724 new cases of @ @ @ @ @ and 137 deaths confirmed in that time .
The total number of deaths so far @ @ @ @ @

Politicians across the country are arguing over the extent and severity of any new coronavirus rules. At Prime Minister’s Questions, Boris Johnson said putting more areas in the north of England into the very high tier of restrictions would avoid the “misery of another national lockdown”. But Greater Manchester’s Mayor said those plans are fundamentally flawed.
Meanwhile, Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer said a tougher national circuit break for England was now the only solution.
In the last 24 hours, there have been 19,724 new cases of Covid diagnosed in the UK and 137 deaths confirmed in that time. The total number of deaths so far from Covid is 43,155.


channel4uk--2020-10-14--Great Barrier Reef has lost half of its coral in 25 years

Australia ’ s Great Barrier Reef has lost more than half its coral since 1995 .
A new report says @ @ @ @ @ is to blame , with the steepest falls coming after mass bleaching events in 2016 @ @ @

Australia’s Great Barrier Reef has lost more than half its coral since 1995. A new report says climate change causing warmer waters is to blame, with the steepest falls coming after mass bleaching events in 2016 and 2017.


channel4uk--2020-10-14--Child poverty increases in northern England and Midlands, charities say

Child poverty shamed Britain even before the pandemic .
Now after months of economic and social turmoil , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s getting worse .
New figures show that whilst the worst areas of the @ @ @ @ @ in many areas across the capital city , it ’ s the Midlands and the @ @ @ @ @ is rising fastest .

Child poverty shamed Britain even before the pandemic. Now after months of economic and social turmoil, it’s little surprise that it’s getting worse.
New figures show that whilst the worst areas of the country for child poverty remain in many areas across the capital city, it’s the Midlands and the north of England where it is rising fastest.


channel4uk--2020-10-14--The Thai king, the crop top, and a poodle

While the king is back in Thailand for now , he normally lives in Germany .
It ’ s been @ @ @ @ @ many Thai people that he rules remotely , and some of his lifestyle choices have @ @ @ @ @ of the monarchy .

While the king is back in Thailand for now, he normally lives in Germany. It’s been a source of anger for many Thai people that he rules remotely, and some of his lifestyle choices have fuelled demands for the reform of the monarchy.


channel4uk--2020-10-14--Anti-monarchy protests break out in Thailand

Thousands of people have taken part in demonstrations in Thailand against the monarchy .
Protesters are calling for reforms and @ @ @ @ @ the institution that until recent times were seen as beyond criticism .
The protesters are @ @ @ @ @ has performed his duties since he ascended to the throne in 2016 .
But they @ @ @ @ @ on the streets .

Thousands of people have taken part in demonstrations in Thailand against the monarchy. Protesters are calling for reforms and limits to the power of the institution that until recent times were seen as beyond criticism.
The protesters are unhappy with how the king has performed his duties since he ascended to the throne in 2016. But they were met with his supporters on the streets.


channel4uk--2020-10-14--US election: What a Trump or Biden victory means for the climate

The climate crisis has burnt and battered the US this year , but polling for the election suggests it isn @ @ @ @ @ 10 issue for voters next month .
So what are the two candidates ’ plans @ @ @ @ @ climate implications of a Trump or Biden presidency ?

The climate crisis has burnt and battered the US this year, but polling for the election suggests it isn’t even a top 10 issue for voters next month.
So what are the two candidates’ plans, and what are the climate implications of a Trump or Biden presidency?


channel4uk--2020-10-14--FactCheck: health minister’s incorrect herd immunity claims

Throughout the pandemic , we ’ ve often heard people misinterpret the term “ herd immunity ” as shorthand for the idea that we should let the virus run unchecked through the population .
But as Paul Hunter , Professor of Medicine at the University of East Anglia explained back in March , herd immunity is simply “ when a large enough proportion of a population are immune that an infection does not spread so easily or it can actually die out.
” So “ herd immunity ” refers to the outcome , not the route we might take to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ choose is obviously significant .
Dr Bharat Pankhania , Senior Clinical Lecturer with the University of Exeter Medical School says that , in theory , we can get herd immunity from an infectious disease by “ either vaccinating , or allowing people to get infected and recover ” .
He adds : “ The concept of creating herd immunity by infection is similar to creating it by vaccination .
The difference is that when you vaccinate , you are using tried , tested and extremely safe vaccinations.
” But regarding coronavirus specifically , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Trying to create herd immunity through Covid-19 brings in questions of safety .
You can ’ t control infection spread to ‘ high risk ’ people .
Therefore , some people who become infected will develop very severe illnesses , and some of those would die.
” Despite Ms Dorries ’ claim , it is possible to achieve herd immunity to measles .
As the NHS website states : “ If 95 % of children receive the MMR vaccine , it ’ s possible to get rid of measles.
” Indeed , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” for measles in 2015 , but it was revoked by the World Health Organisation 2019 after an uptick in cases .
It ’ s thought the reason for this was a low uptake of the second “ booster ” shot , which is needed to secure long-term immunity .
The Department of Health was contacted for comment .

Junior health minister Nadine Dorries tweeted last night:
“If herd immunity existed, measles and chickenpox would have been wiped out years ago. There is no such thing as herd immunity”
But she’s incorrect. Here’s why.
Herd immunity exists
Throughout the pandemic, we’ve often heard people misinterpret the term “herd immunity” as shorthand for the idea that we should let the virus run unchecked through the population.
But as Paul Hunter, Professor of Medicine at the University of East Anglia explained back in March, herd immunity is simply “when a large enough proportion of a population are immune that an infection does not spread so easily or it can actually die out.”
So “herd immunity” refers to the outcome, not the route we might take to achieve it. Though the path we choose is obviously significant.
Dr Bharat Pankhania, Senior Clinical Lecturer with the University of Exeter Medical School says that, in theory, we can get herd immunity from an infectious disease by “either vaccinating, or allowing people to get infected and recover”.
He adds: “The concept of creating herd immunity by infection is similar to creating it by vaccination. The difference is that when you vaccinate, you are using tried, tested and extremely safe vaccinations.”
But regarding coronavirus specifically, Dr Pankharia warned in March that: “Trying to create herd immunity through Covid-19 brings in questions of safety. You can’t control infection spread to ‘high risk’ people. Therefore, some people who become infected will develop very severe illnesses, and some of those would die.”
Could herd immunity wipe out measles?
Despite Ms Dorries’ claim, it is possible to achieve herd immunity to measles. As the NHS website states: “If 95% of children receive the MMR vaccine, it’s possible to get rid of measles.”
Indeed, the UK did achieve “elimination status” for measles in 2015, but it was revoked by the World Health Organisation 2019 after an uptick in cases. It’s thought the reason for this was a low uptake of the second “booster” shot, which is needed to secure long-term immunity.
The Department of Health was contacted for comment.


channel4uk--2020-10-14--FactCheck: confusion over Covid-19 vaccine plans

A vaccine being developed by Oxford University and the pharma giant AstraZeneca is considered a front-runner in the race to protect the world from Covid-19 infection .
There ’ s no guarantee this vaccine ( or any other ) will work .
If it does it will be a massive good news story for British science and the UK government , who have helped fund the project .
But what happens next if this or another vaccine candidate successfully provides immunity against Covid-19 ?
There have been mixed messages recently about how a vaccination programme would be handled .
Ministers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million doses of the Oxford vaccine – meaning that they have pre-ordered it in the hope that it will prove to be safe and effective in trials ( the government has also hedged its bets by placing large orders with other vaccine developers ) .
The UK government is currently briefing journalists that if the Oxford vaccine is successful , the licensing agreement signed by the university and AstraZeneca back in May will deliver 100 million doses in total “ for the UK ” .
This sounds impressive : it would mean more @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the UK ’ s 67 million citizens – although we don ’ t know if multiple doses will be needed to provide enough immunity , as is the case with many vaccines .
But when the agreement was announced in May , it was made clear that not all of the 100 million doses were actually earmarked for people in Britain .
A government press release said : “ If the Oxford vaccine is successful , AstraZeneca will work to make up to 30 million doses available by September for people in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to deliver 100 million doses in total.
” The Business Secretary Alok Sharma said : “ The agreement will deliver 100 million doses in total , ensuring that in addition to supporting our own people , we are able to make the vaccines available to developing countries at the lowest possible cost.
” The fact that the 100 million vaccine doses are apparently not all destined to stay in Britain has only been rarely acknowledged since then .
The next detailed reference to it that we can find is in this August 18 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deputy chief medical officer , to Jeremy Hunt , who chairs the Health and Social Care Select Committee .
By August , it looked like the target had slipped from 30 million doses for UK use to 15 million : FactCheck has asked the government whether anything has changed since August , or whether the plan is still to retain only 15 million doses of the pre-ordered 100 million for immediate use in Britain – enough for a single dose for less than a quarter of the population .
We haven ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Will Britain get the British vaccine first ?
Back in May , the government said British people would get “ first access ” to the Oxford vaccine , a reflection of the fact that the project was helped by a massive investment from the UK taxpayer .
But it ’ s not clear how much control the British government will have over the global rollout of the vaccine .
We ’ re no longer talking about making 100 million doses in total worldwide .
AstraZeneca has now signed deals to supply many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ vaccine ( at no profit ) , and says it now plans to make as many as 3 billion doses a year by partnering with other manufacturers around the world .
There ’ s another bit beyond Britain ’ s control : countries around the world will have their own regulators which will need to approve the use of the vaccine .
They all work at different speeds .
Nevertheless , the government is sticking to its line here .
A spokesperson for the Department for Business , Energy and Industrial Strategy told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to ensuring access to a vaccine as soon as is safely possible .
This includes pre-ordering vaccines , ready for use the moment they have approval .
“ If the vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca proves to be successful , people in the UK will get the first access to it , helping to protect thousands of lives.
” Will everyone in Britain be vaccinated ?
Last week the Financial Times ran an article with Kate Bingham , the head of the government ’ s vaccine task forces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the government only aimed to vaccinate around 30m people – less than half the British population , and that there would be “ no vaccination of people under 18 ” .
The government swiftly distanced itself from the claims made in the interview .
Indeed , one government source told FactCheck that Ms Bingham ’ s comments “ were misrepresented ” .
A government spokesman said : “ We want as many people as possible to access a Covid-19 vaccine .
The independent Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation advise Government on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ based on the characteristics of the vaccine when it becomes available and the nature of the virus at the time of delivery , and we keep their advice under consideration .
“ The committee ’ s interim advice is the vaccine should first be given to care home residents and staff , followed by people over 80 and health and social workers , then to the rest of the population in order of age and risk .
“ An enormous amount of planning and preparation has taken place across Government to quickly roll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The joint committee ’ s recommendations on who should be vaccinated first are here .
The committee says its advice is “ subject to change ” and that the number of doses of vaccine that will be available is one of many “ current uncertainties ” .

A vaccine being developed by Oxford University and the pharma giant AstraZeneca is considered a front-runner in the race to protect the world from Covid-19 infection.
There’s no guarantee this vaccine (or any other) will work. If it does it will be a massive good news story for British science and the UK government, who have helped fund the project.
But what happens next if this or another vaccine candidate successfully provides immunity against Covid-19? There have been mixed messages recently about how a vaccination programme would be handled.
How many doses?
Ministers have referred to “securing” 100 million doses of the Oxford vaccine – meaning that they have pre-ordered it in the hope that it will prove to be safe and effective in trials (the government has also hedged its bets by placing large orders with other vaccine developers).
The UK government is currently briefing journalists that if the Oxford vaccine is successful, the licensing agreement signed by the university and AstraZeneca back in May will deliver 100 million doses in total “for the UK”.
This sounds impressive: it would mean more than one dose for every one of the UK’s 67 million citizens – although we don’t know if multiple doses will be needed to provide enough immunity, as is the case with many vaccines.
But when the agreement was announced in May, it was made clear that not all of the 100 million doses were actually earmarked for people in Britain.
A government press release said: “If the Oxford vaccine is successful, AstraZeneca will work to make up to 30 million doses available by September for people in the UK, as part of an agreement to deliver 100 million doses in total.”
The Business Secretary Alok Sharma said: “The agreement will deliver 100 million doses in total, ensuring that in addition to supporting our own people, we are able to make the vaccines available to developing countries at the lowest possible cost.”
The fact that the 100 million vaccine doses are apparently not all destined to stay in Britain has only been rarely acknowledged since then.
The next detailed reference to it that we can find is in this August 18 letter from Professor Jonathan Van-Tam, the deputy chief medical officer, to Jeremy Hunt, who chairs the Health and Social Care Select Committee.
By August, it looked like the target had slipped from 30 million doses for UK use to 15 million:
FactCheck has asked the government whether anything has changed since August, or whether the plan is still to retain only 15 million doses of the pre-ordered 100 million for immediate use in Britain – enough for a single dose for less than a quarter of the population. We haven’t received a reply to this specific question.
Will Britain get the British vaccine first?
Back in May, the government said British people would get “first access” to the Oxford vaccine, a reflection of the fact that the project was helped by a massive investment from the UK taxpayer.
But it’s not clear how much control the British government will have over the global rollout of the vaccine.
We’re no longer talking about making 100 million doses in total worldwide.
AstraZeneca has now signed deals to supply many other countries around the world with the vaccine (at no profit), and says it now plans to make as many as 3 billion doses a year by partnering with other manufacturers around the world.
There’s another bit beyond Britain’s control: countries around the world will have their own regulators which will need to approve the use of the vaccine. They all work at different speeds.
Nevertheless, the government is sticking to its line here. A spokesperson for the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy told FactCheck: “The Government is committed to ensuring access to a vaccine as soon as is safely possible. This includes pre-ordering vaccines, ready for use the moment they have approval.
“If the vaccine being developed by the University of Oxford and AstraZeneca proves to be successful, people in the UK will get the first access to it, helping to protect thousands of lives.”
Will everyone in Britain be vaccinated?
Last week the Financial Times ran an article with Kate Bingham, the head of the government’s vaccine task forces.
Ms Bingham was quoted as saying that the government only aimed to vaccinate around 30m people – less than half the British population, and that there would be “no vaccination of people under 18”.
The government swiftly distanced itself from the claims made in the interview. Indeed, one government source told FactCheck that Ms Bingham’s comments “were misrepresented”.
A government spokesman said: “We want as many people as possible to access a Covid-19 vaccine. The independent Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation advise Government on which groups of people to prioritise, based on the characteristics of the vaccine when it becomes available and the nature of the virus at the time of delivery, and we keep their advice under consideration.
“The committee’s interim advice is the vaccine should first be given to care home residents and staff, followed by people over 80 and health and social workers, then to the rest of the population in order of age and risk.
“An enormous amount of planning and preparation has taken place across Government to quickly roll out a safe and effective vaccine.”
The joint committee’s recommendations on who should be vaccinated first are here. The committee says its advice is “subject to change” and that the number of doses of vaccine that will be available is one of many “current uncertainties”.


channel4uk--2020-10-15--What makes a one-term US president?

What makes a one-term US president?

It ’ s been nearly 30 years since an incumbent US president lost their re-election bid .
So with voting @ @ @ @ @ presidential election , could Donald Trump become the latest one-term president ?
With the economy @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus pandemic still raging , President Trump appears to be struggling .
In this @ @ @ @ @ the last two White House occupants who lost an election , Jimmy Carter and George @ @ @ @ @ see what went wrong for them – and what President Trump might learn .
With @ @ @ @ @ , Monmouth University Polling Institute ’ s director Patrick Murray and former GOP strategist Tara @ @

It’s been nearly 30 years since an incumbent US president lost their re-election bid.
So with voting already underway in the 2020 presidential election, could Donald Trump become the latest one-term president? With the economy still in recovery mode and the coronavirus pandemic still raging, President Trump appears to be struggling.
In this video, we look at the last two White House occupants who lost an election, Jimmy Carter and George H W Bush, to see what went wrong for them – and what President Trump might learn.
With interviews with historian Rick Perlstein, Monmouth University Polling Institute’s director Patrick Murray and former GOP strategist Tara Setmayer.


channel4uk--2020-10-15--US election 2020: have we learnt the lessons from 2016?

The 2016 election result shocked nearly everyone .
The question now is : could it happen all over again ?
@ @ @ @ @ look at why the state polls got it wrong last time and whether they could @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden takes on President Trump .
Are there enough undecided voters this time around @ @ @ @ @ We also look at whether Trump will cling onto the “ Rust Belt ” and @ @ @ @ @ and how the coronavirus pandemic might affect who gets to vote in the 2020 race @ @ @ @ @ ’ s Dr Thomas Gift , journalist Sarah Jaffe and voting rights expert Ari Berman @

The 2016 election result shocked nearly everyone.
The question now is: could it happen all over again?
In this video, we look at why the state polls got it wrong last time and whether they could do the same again as Joe Biden takes on President Trump. Are there enough undecided voters this time around to shake things up?
We also look at whether Trump will cling onto the “Rust Belt” and the role of voter suppression and how the coronavirus pandemic might affect who gets to vote in the 2020 race.
With interviews with UCL’s Dr Thomas Gift, journalist Sarah Jaffe and voting rights expert Ari Berman.


channel4uk--2020-10-15--US election 2020: mail-in ballots, voting rights – and what might happen on election night

President Trump is questioning the very electoral system that saw him win the White House four years ago .
With @ @ @ @ @ already taking place , misinformation is rife about the security and safety of American democracy @ @ @ @ @ over deadlines and prepare lawyers for election day , how long will this electoral battle @ @ @ @ @ we know the winner on the night itself ?
And will the 2020 election ultimately @ @ @ @ @ standing as the centre of the free world ?
We speak to Protect Democracy ’ @ @ @ @ @ and Democrats debating the voting rules , Professor Edward Foley on election night worries , @ @ @ @ @ Anne Applebaum on what this all means for American democracy .

President Trump is questioning the very electoral system that saw him win the White House four years ago.
With mail-in balloting and early voting already taking place, misinformation is rife about the security and safety of American democracy.
As both parties argue over deadlines and prepare lawyers for election day, how long will this electoral battle go on? When will we know the winner on the night itself? And will the 2020 election ultimately harm the United States’ standing as the centre of the free world?
We speak to Protect Democracy’s Jess Marsden about Republicans and Democrats debating the voting rules, Professor Edward Foley on election night worries, and the historian and journalist Anne Applebaum on what this all means for American democracy.


channel4uk--2020-10-15--Voter suppression allegations in Georgia, with 10 hour queues for polling stations

Early voting in the US state of Georgia started this week and immediately long queues formed , with some people @ @ @ @ @ 10 hours to cast their vote .
There have been allegations of voter suppression , @ @ @ @ @ State denied .
He blamed broadband problems , social distancing and record turnout for the @ @

Early voting in the US state of Georgia started this week and immediately long queues formed, with some people having to wait more than 10 hours to cast their vote.
There have been allegations of voter suppression, which the Georgia Secretary of State denied.
He blamed broadband problems, social distancing and record turnout for the queues.


channel4uk--2020-10-15--US election: Town hall events held instead of second debate

In the US , Donald Trump and Joe Biden will hold separate town hall events tonight in place of the @ @ @ @ @ The debate was cancelled after President Trump refused to take part in a virtual format @ @ @ @ @ Miami while Joe Biden will be in Philadelphia in his home state of Pennsylvania .

In the US, Donald Trump and Joe Biden will hold separate town hall events tonight in place of the second televised presidential debate.
The debate was cancelled after President Trump refused to take part in a virtual format.
He will be in Miami while Joe Biden will be in Philadelphia in his home state of Pennsylvania.


channel4uk--2020-10-15--Scientists probe possible DNA link to ‘Long Covid’

“ A rollercoaster of symptoms that move around the body ” – that ’ s how the National Institute for @ @ @ @ @ effects of coronavirus in a report today .
So-called ‘ Long Covid ’ , describing @ @ @ @ @ more , can range from organ damage to post viral fatigue .
It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ people , many of whom weren ’ t seriously ill when they first caught the @ @ @ @ @ is looking at sufferer ’ s DNA , seeking a link between genes and Long @ @

“A rollercoaster of symptoms that move around the body” – that’s how the National Institute for Health Research has described long-lasting effects of coronavirus in a report today.
So-called ‘Long Covid’, describing symptoms lasting three weeks or more, can range from organ damage to post viral fatigue.
It’s affecting hundreds of thousands of people, many of whom weren’t seriously ill when they first caught the virus.
A new study is looking at sufferer’s DNA, seeking a link between genes and Long Covid.


channel4uk--2020-10-15--Covid crash: Thousands more jobs cut

Covid crash: Thousands more jobs cut

While arguments rage about lockdown levels , there is no escaping the effect that anti-virus measures have had on the @ @ @ @ @ pub and brewery chain Marston ’ s said it is axing more than 2,000 jobs @ @ @ @ @ be making people redundant after cutting the number of its winter flights by a third @ @ @ @ @ like for people who have lost their livelihoods in the Covid crash ?

While arguments rage about lockdown levels, there is no escaping the effect that anti-virus measures have had on the economy.
Today, the pub and brewery chain Marston’s said it is axing more than 2,000 jobs and Ryanair said it will be making people redundant after cutting the number of its winter flights by a third.
So what is life like for people who have lost their livelihoods in the Covid crash?


channel4uk--2020-10-15--Thousands protest in Thailand in defiance of government ban

Thousands of mostly young Thais have defied an emergency decree banning all protests in a large demonstration in central Bangkok @ @ @ @ @ on stand-by , they took no action .
A police spokesman said tonight that prosecutions @ @ @ @ @ , who want the military-backed government to resign and are also calling for reforms to @ @ @ @ @ have vowed to return to the same location tomorrow .

Thousands of mostly young Thais have defied an emergency decree banning all protests in a large demonstration in central Bangkok.
Although riot police were on stand-by, they took no action.
A police spokesman said tonight that prosecutions may follow.
The protesters, who want the military-backed government to resign and are also calling for reforms to Thailand’s monarchy, have vowed to return to the same location tomorrow.


channel4uk--2020-10-15--Brexit talks continue past no-deal deadline

Today was the deadline by which the UK government said a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU must be reached @ @ @ @ @ .
That deadline has now passed with both sides still at loggerheads .
The EU @ @ @ @ @ said they would continue to work intensively but the UK must move its position on @ @ @ @ @ while his UK counterpart David Frost accused the EU of lacking commitment to get a @ @ @ @ @ will set out his position tomorrow .

Today was the deadline by which the UK government said a post-Brexit trade deal with the EU must be reached before no deal becomes unavoidable.
That deadline has now passed with both sides still at loggerheads.
The EU’s negotiator Michel Barnier said they would continue to work intensively but the UK must move its position on fisheries and state aid, while his UK counterpart David Frost accused the EU of lacking commitment to get a deal.
The prime minister will set out his position tomorrow.


channel4uk--2020-10-15--Intensive care doctor warns about impact on non-Covid patients

Dr Alison Pittard is the dean of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine and she joined us from Leeds .

Dr Alison Pittard is the dean of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine and she joined us from Leeds.


channel4uk--2020-10-15--What are the chances of a national ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown?

We were joined by our Health Editor Victoria Macdonald live from Westminster , who reported on whether the idea of @ @ @ @ @ any traction .

We were joined by our Health Editor Victoria Macdonald live from Westminster, who reported on whether the idea of a national circuit-breaker was getting any traction.


channel4uk--2020-10-15--London Mayor Sadiq Khan: ‘There are no good options’

We spoke to Sadiq Khan , the mayor of London , and started by asking him whether he believed that @ @ @ @ @ two to three week ‘ circuit-breaker ’ lockdown .

We spoke to Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, and started by asking him whether he believed that the government should impose a two to three week ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown.


channel4uk--2020-10-15--Manchester MP says: ‘We’ve had enough’

Manchester MP says: ‘We’ve had enough’

Labour ’ s shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Reynolds is the MP for Stalybridge and Hyde , a constituency @ @ @ @ @ joined us from Westminster .

Labour’s shadow work and pensions secretary Jonathan Reynolds is the MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, a constituency in Greater Manchester.
He joined us from Westminster.


channel4uk--2020-10-15--Millions more placed under stricter lockdown restrictions in England

From Saturday , millions more people living in England will be placed under high Covid alert .
The health secretary @ @ @ @ @ infections meant more restrictions would be imposed on the whole of Greater London , as @ @ @ @ @ of Derbyshire , the city of York , the town of Barrow-in-Furness and the district @ @ @ @ @ But a furious reaction from both Labour and Conservative local politicians forced the government to @ @ @ @ @ and Lancashire into the highest level of alert .
The latest UK figures show there @ @ @ @ @ lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus .
The most recent 24-hour death toll is 138 , which @ @ @ @ @ ’ s figure , and 4,770 patients were admitted to hospital last week , which @ @ @ @ @ cent on the previous week .

From Saturday, millions more people living in England will be placed under high Covid alert.
The health secretary said a steep rise in infections meant more restrictions would be imposed on the whole of Greater London, as well as Essex, parts of Derbyshire, the city of York, the town of Barrow-in-Furness and the district of Elmbridge in Surrey.
But a furious reaction from both Labour and Conservative local politicians forced the government to hold off putting Greater Manchester and Lancashire into the highest level of alert.
The latest UK figures show there have been a further 18,980 lab-confirmed cases of coronavirus.
The most recent 24-hour death toll is 138, which is very similar to yesterday’s figure, and 4,770 patients were admitted to hospital last week, which is up by 38 per cent on the previous week.


channel4uk--2020-10-16--‘I wrote a script about an egotistical, narcissistic, racist narcoleptic in the White House’ – actor

‘I wrote a script about an egotistical, narcissistic, racist narcoleptic in the White House’ – actor Tim Robbins

You couldn ’ t make it up .
Or could you ?
A “ billionaire recording artist who is leader @ @ @ @ @ and is in the final push of his re-election campaign ” .
Welcome to Bobbo @ @ @ @ @ in a new satirical podcast from the Hollywood actor Tim Robbins – partly inspired by @ @ @ @ @ Roberts – and of course by the reality of Donald Trump .
Mr Robbins produced @ @ @ @ @ crisis put an end to his plans to turn the script into a movie .

You couldn’t make it up. Or could you?
A “billionaire recording artist who is leader of the free world, and is in the final push of his re-election campaign”.
Welcome to Bobbo Supreme, the central character in a new satirical podcast from the Hollywood actor Tim Robbins – partly inspired by his 1992 film, Bob Roberts – and of course by the reality of Donald Trump.
Mr Robbins produced the show after the coronavirus crisis put an end to his plans to turn the script into a movie.


channel4uk--2020-10-16--Climate crisis dividing Americans in wildfire-ravaged Paradise

Climate change is an issue where the two candidates are opposed .
Donald Trump has said he doesn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ today it emerged he had rejected California ’ s request for disaster relief aid , @ @ @ @ @ of the most devastating fires in its history .
For those living along a fire @ @ @ @ @ Paradise in California help can ’ t come soon enough .

Climate change is an issue where the two candidates are opposed.
Donald Trump has said he doesn’t believe in the science and today it emerged he had rejected California’s request for disaster relief aid, despite the state suffering some of the most devastating fires in its history.
For those living along a fire line in the town of Paradise in California help can’t come soon enough.


channel4uk--2020-10-16--Trump and Biden appear at separate town hall events

President Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden faced off over the airwaves last night with rival town hall events @ @ @ @ @ when Mr Trump was diagnosed with coronavirus .
Mr Biden claimed an early win after @ @ @ @ @ drew millions more viewers than Mr Trump ’ s , but the two men offered @ @ @ @ @ country – from the battle against coronavirus to the state of US democracy .

President Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden faced off over the airwaves last night with rival town hall events after their debate was cancelled when Mr Trump was diagnosed with coronavirus.
Mr Biden claimed an early win after initial figures showed his event drew millions more viewers than Mr Trump’s, but the two men offered dramatically different visions for the country – from the battle against coronavirus to the state of US democracy.


channel4uk--2020-10-16--Thai police fire water cannon at crowds of protesters in Bangkok

Riot police in Thailand have fired water cannon and charged at crowds of protesters in the capital Bangkok , who @ @ @ @ @ a strict state of emergency decree .
Officers closed roads and put up barricades in @ @ @ @ @ student-led protesters demanded the resignation of the prime minister and sweeping reforms to the country @ @ @ @

Riot police in Thailand have fired water cannon and charged at crowds of protesters in the capital Bangkok, who had gathered in defiance of a strict state of emergency decree.
Officers closed roads and put up barricades in the city centre as the student-led protesters demanded the resignation of the prime minister and sweeping reforms to the country’s monarchy.


channel4uk--2020-10-16--Why fishing has become a sticking point in UK/EU trade talks

One of the main sticking points in the post-Brexit trade talks is fishing rights and what access European boats should @ @ @ @ @ For decades the EU ’ s common fisheries policy has divided up quotas between member @ @ @ @ @ with around 40 per cent of its own fish stocks .
Brexit supporters believe that @ @ @ @ @ save jobs in fishing communities and shore up the entire industry , but will that @ @ @ @ @ no deal ?

One of the main sticking points in the post-Brexit trade talks is fishing rights and what access European boats should have to British waters.
For decades the EU’s common fisheries policy has divided up quotas between member states, leaving the UK with around 40 per cent of its own fish stocks.
Brexit supporters believe that abandoning that system would help save jobs in fishing communities and shore up the entire industry, but will that still happen if there is no deal?


channel4uk--2020-10-16--UK needs to ‘put aside bravado and language’ over Brexit trade deal, says Fine Gael MP

We were joined from Dublin by the Fine Gael member of the Irish parliament and spokesperson on European Affairs , @ @ @

We were joined from Dublin by the Fine Gael member of the Irish parliament and spokesperson on European Affairs, Neale Richmond.


channel4uk--2020-10-16--No deal looms as UK government says post-Brexit trade talks with EU are ‘over’

A no-deal Brexit showdown is looming with Europe as Boris Johnson said talks on a trade deal with Brussels were @ @ @ @ @ no point in the EU ’ s chief negotiator Michel Barnier coming to the UK @ @ @ @ @ substantially change his position .
The EU has insisted talks in London planned for next @ @ @ @ @ , but warned they would not make a deal “ at any price ” .
@ @ @ @ @ about the prospect of a no deal , warning it would have a “ devastating @ @ @ @ @ the board .

A no-deal Brexit showdown is looming with Europe as Boris Johnson said talks on a trade deal with Brussels were over, declaring there was no point in the EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier coming to the UK unless he was prepared to substantially change his position.
The EU has insisted talks in London planned for next week could still go ahead, but warned they would not make a deal “at any price”.
Business leaders are already worried about the prospect of a no deal, warning it would have a “devastating impact” on jobs across the board.


channel4uk--2020-10-16--Fragile care home system braces itself as Covid cases rise

The coronavirus crisis has made an already fragile social care system even worse , according to a new report by @ @ @ @ @ The regulators warned that the sector already faced major challenges over issues like access to @ @ @ @ @ – and they said the urgent need for reform had now been thrown into stark @ @ @ @ @ and hospital admissions rising fast again , as well as the oncoming winter and new @ @ @ @ @ look at how care homes will cope .

The coronavirus crisis has made an already fragile social care system even worse, according to a new report by the Care Quality Commission.
The regulators warned that the sector already faced major challenges over issues like access to PPE, testing and staffing – and they said the urgent need for reform had now been thrown into stark relief.
With Covid cases and hospital admissions rising fast again, as well as the oncoming winter and new restrictions, we took a look at how care homes will cope.


channel4uk--2020-10-16--Is shielding the vulnerable an alternative to lockdown?

We were joined by Prof Paul McKeigue , a genetic epidemiologist at the University of Edinburgh and one of the @ @ @ @ @ Declaration , who believe lockdowns are not the answer .
They want protection for the @ @ @ @ @ the young and healthy should get on with their lives .
We were also joined @ @ @ @ @ professor of European Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine .
@ @ @ @ @ member of the Independent Sage group of scientists who want much stricter measures in force @

We were joined by Prof Paul McKeigue, Professor of Genetic Epidemiology at the University of Edinburgh and one of the signatories of the Great Barrington Declaration, who believe lockdowns are not the answer.
They want protection for the most vulnerable, but say the young and healthy should get on with their lives.
We were also joined by Prof Martin McKee, professor of European Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.
He’s also a member of the Independent Sage group of scientists who want much stricter measures in force.


channel4uk--2020-10-16--Johnson ‘will need to intervene’ in Greater Manchester if no Covid agreement

Another one and a half million people in England will be living under the strictest coronavirus restrictions from tomorrow , @ @ @ @ @ is moved into tier 3 .
Boris Johnson said accepting the tougher measures was the @ @ @ @ @ thing to do .
And he warned the situation in Greater Manchester was worsening “ @ @ @ @ @ and threatened to intervene if local political leaders didn ’ t agree to the new @ @ @ @ @ , there have been another 15,650 cases in the last 24 hours , while a @ @ @ @ @ reported which takes the total to 43,429 .
And the number of people in hospital @ @ @ @ @ week .

Another one and a half million people in England will be living under the strictest coronavirus restrictions from tomorrow, as the whole of Lancashire is moved into tier 3.
Boris Johnson said accepting the tougher measures was the “right and responsible” thing to do. And he warned the situation in Greater Manchester was worsening “with every passing day” and threatened to intervene if local political leaders didn’t agree to the new restrictions.
Across the UK, there have been another 15,650 cases in the last 24 hours, while a further 136 deaths have been reported which takes the total to 43,429. And the number of people in hospital has risen sharply since last week.


channel4uk--2020-10-16--FactCheck: Johnson’s confusing comments on Covid guidance for separated parents

At Friday ’ s coronavirus press conference , the Prime Minister was asked by a member of the public : “ What is the government guidance to single parents who have regular contact with children who live in a different county ?
I live in Kent , and my son lives in Essex .
What should I do regarding contact if Essex or Kent were to be in a higher Covid alert level and the other remain at medium ?
” To which Boris Johnson replied : “ Well , Christopher , I think the guidance , alas , is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the website obviously and check – but when places go into a higher tier , from the basic medium , then there are restrictions on household contact , alas.
” He added : “ So depending on how you define your household , you may find there are restrictions .
But you really need to go onto the website to see where , what ’ s going on in Kent , what ’ s going on in Essex in order to be absolutely sure.
” The Prime Minister is of course correct to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authority website and gov.uk for the latest details .
But parents watching the exchange might have been left with the impression that they won ’ t be able to see their children if they live in an area with different Covid restrictions .
And that appears to be at odds with the government ’ s own guidance .
The rules for areas under all three alert levels – “ medium ” , “ high ” and “ very high ” – contain exemptions “ for arrangements where children do not live in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guardians ” .

At Friday’s coronavirus press conference, the Prime Minister was asked by a member of the public:
“What is the government guidance to single parents who have regular contact with children who live in a different county? I live in Kent, and my son lives in Essex. What should I do regarding contact if Essex or Kent were to be in a higher Covid alert level and the other remain at medium?”
To which Boris Johnson replied: “Well, Christopher, I think the guidance, alas, is that if – you should go on the website obviously and check – but when places go into a higher tier, from the basic medium, then there are restrictions on household contact, alas.”
He added: “So depending on how you define your household, you may find there are restrictions. But you really need to go onto the website to see where, what’s going on in Kent, what’s going on in Essex in order to be absolutely sure.”
The Prime Minister is of course correct to advise the public to check their local authority website and gov.uk for the latest details.
But parents watching the exchange might have been left with the impression that they won’t be able to see their children if they live in an area with different Covid restrictions.
And that appears to be at odds with the government’s own guidance.
The rules for areas under all three alert levels – “medium”, “high” and “very high” – contain exemptions “for arrangements where children do not live in the same household as both their parents or guardians”.


channel4uk--2020-10-16--Series 6, Episode 8: Philip Pullman

Series 6, Episode 8: Philip Pullman

Sir Philip Pullman is an English novelist , best known for his fantasy trilogy ‘ His Dark Materials ’ .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ is set in the world of ‘ His Dark Materials ’ and explores a @ @ @ @ @ the series ’ character relationships .
He talks to Krishnan about why he doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ fantasy novels , his worries for the future of the UK and his thoughts on @ @ @ @ @ You can listen to and subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts here .
Or @ @ @ @ @ CastBox and other good podcast apps .
So join us as we explore the big @ @ @ @ @ think , act and live – and how much impact we can really have as @ @ @ @ @ of each interview is available on our Channel 4 News YouTube channel – hit subscribe @ @ @ @ @ a new episode is published .

Sir Philip Pullman is an English novelist, best known for his fantasy trilogy ‘His Dark Materials’.
His new book ‘Serpentine’ is set in the world of ‘His Dark Materials’ and explores a small crack he discovered in the series’ character relationships.
He talks to Krishnan about why he doesn’t like calling his books fantasy novels, his worries for the future of the UK and his thoughts on the J.K. Rowling debate.
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--2020-10-17--Row rages between Johnson and Burnham over Manchester Covid tier level

More than twenty eight million people in England are now living under tighter Covid restrictions after a rise in the @ @ @ @ @ Welsh government is considering a two week national lockdown to stem the spread of the @ @ @ @ @ s been revealed that police in England will now be able to request people ’ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s suspected they ’ re not complying with self isolation rules .

More than twenty eight million people in England are now living under tighter Covid restrictions after a rise in the number of cases.
The Welsh government is considering a two week national lockdown to stem the spread of the virus.
Meanwhile it’s been revealed that police in England will now be able to request people’s contact details if it’s suspected they’re not complying with self isolation rules.


channel4uk--2020-10-17--Police investigating beheading of teacher in suburb of Paris

In France anti-terrorism police are investigating the beheading of a teacher in a suburb of Paris .
The suspect , @ @ @ @ @ man , was shot dead by police .

In France anti-terrorism police are investigating the beheading of a teacher in a suburb of Paris.
The suspect, an 18 year old Chechen man, was shot dead by police.


channel4uk--2020-10-18--Greater Manchester Covid tier status standoff continues

It was designed to bring clarity but instead the government ’ s tier system of Covid alerts seems to have @ @ @ @ @ of Greater Manchester and Number 10 still can ’ t agree on whether the region @ @ @ @ @ Tier 3 rules .
Andy Burnham has accused the Prime Minister of exaggerating the severity @ @ @ @ @ area .
Today Mr Burnham said today he ’ d had ‘ constructive talks ’ @ @ @ @ @ chief strategic adviser – but he wants MPs to vote on financial help for all @ @ @ @ @ local lockdown , calling for an urgent debate in parliament next week .
In today @ @ @ @ @ a further 16,982 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours .
67 deaths @ @ @ @ @ total number of deaths is now 43,646 .

It was designed to bring clarity but instead the government’s tier system of Covid alerts seems to have caused division. The Mayor of Greater Manchester and Number 10 still can’t agree on whether the region should be put under tighter Tier 3 rules. Andy Burnham has accused the Prime Minister of exaggerating the severity of the crisis in the area.
Today Mr Burnham said today he’d had ‘constructive talks’ with Boris Johnson’s chief strategic adviser – but he wants MPs to vote on financial help for all regions put into the strictest local lockdown, calling for an urgent debate in parliament next week.
In today’s other developments, a further 16,982 new cases were recorded in the last 24 hours. 67 deaths were reported. And the total number of deaths is now 43,646.


channel4uk--2020-10-19--Trump campaigners confident they have edge in battleground state of Pennsylvania

Never underestimate Donald Trump .
That ’ s the message from a leading Democrat who ’ s warned supporters not @ @ @ @ @ landslide for Joe Biden lull them into complacency .
A leaked internal memo claims that @ @ @ @ @ polls , the race between the two men in key battleground states is close-fought and @ @ @ @ @ wire .
Like Pennsylvania , where Joe Biden appears to be five points ahead , @ @ @ @ @ confident they ’ ve got the edge .

Never underestimate Donald Trump. That’s the message from a leading Democrat who’s warned supporters not to let predictions of a landslide for Joe Biden lull them into complacency. A leaked internal memo claims that despite the majority of opinion polls, the race between the two men in key battleground states is close-fought and could go down to the wire.
Like Pennsylvania, where Joe Biden appears to be five points ahead, but where Trump campaigners are confident they’ve got the edge.


channel4uk--2020-10-19--Universal credit claimants struggling to get by because of wait for payments, say MPs

People waiting up to five weeks for their first universal credit payments are being forced to choose between having no @ @ @ @ @ to get by , according to a new report by MPs .
The Work and @ @ @ @ @ it for the first time should be given a new starter payment .
The committee @ @ @ @ @ £20 rise in weekly payments , brought in because of the coronavirus but due to @ @ @ @ @ , to be made permanent .

People waiting up to five weeks for their first universal credit payments are being forced to choose between having no income or going into debt to get by, according to a new report by MPs.
The Work and Pensions Committee says those getting it for the first time should be given a new starter payment. The committee is also calling for a £20 rise in weekly payments, brought in because of the coronavirus but due to be phased out next April, to be made permanent.


channel4uk--2020-10-19--Rival activist groups patrolling Kent beaches as migrants cross Channel

Over the last three days , hundreds of people have crossed into the UK on dinghies from France despite government @ @ @ @ @ “ unviable ” .
One man lost his life in the attempt .
This programme @ @ @ @ @ rival groups of activists who are patrolling the Kent coastline looking out for refugees and @ @ @ @ @ .
We spent 48 hours with the so-called ‘ Migrant Spotters ’ .

Over the last three days, hundreds of people have crossed into the UK on dinghies from France despite government efforts to make the route “unviable”. One man lost his life in the attempt.
This programme has spent the weekend with rival groups of activists who are patrolling the Kent coastline looking out for refugees and migrants arriving on UK shores. We spent 48 hours with the so-called ‘Migrant Spotters’.


channel4uk--2020-10-19--‘If you alienate public, you blame them, you point fingers at them, things fall apart’ – behavioural

‘If you alienate public, you blame them, you point fingers at them, things fall apart’ – behavioural scientist Prof Steve Reicher

We were joined by Prof Christina Pagel , director of the Clinical Operational Research Unit at University College London .
@ @ @ @ @ member of the Independent Sage group which offers an alternative point of view to the @ @ @ @ @ And Prof Steve Reicher , a behavioural scientist at the University of St Andrews , @ @ @ @ @ the UK and Scottish governments on their response to the coronavirus crisis .

We were joined by Prof Christina Pagel, director of the Clinical Operational Research Unit at University College London. She’s also a member of the Independent Sage group which offers an alternative point of view to the government’s advisors.
And Prof Steve Reicher, a behavioural scientist at the University of St Andrews, he’s advised both the UK and Scottish governments on their response to the coronavirus crisis.


channel4uk--2020-10-19--UK government and Greater Manchester deadlocked over Covid restrictions

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has told MPs that deaths from Covid-19 in the UK have doubled in the last 12 @ @ @ @ @ as “ perilous ” .
But amid Labour calls for a similar national ” circuit @ @ @ @ @ Mr Hancock defended England ’ s three tier system of local restrictions for England insisting @ @ @ @ @ to put Greater Manchester into the strictest set of measures still haven ’ t been @ @ @ @ @ there have been another 18,804 confirmed cases in the last 24 hours .
A further @ @ @ @ @ , which brings the total to 43,726 .

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has told MPs that deaths from Covid-19 in the UK have doubled in the last 12 days, describing the situation as “perilous”.
But amid Labour calls for a similar national ”circuit breaker” to Wales, Mr Hancock defended England’s three tier system of local restrictions for England insisting it made sense. Talks to put Greater Manchester into the strictest set of measures still haven’t been resolved.
Across the UK there have been another 18,804 confirmed cases in the last 24 hours. A further 80 deaths have been reported, which brings the total to 43,726.


channel4uk--2020-10-19--‘If we don’t act now, coronavirus will be only thing NHS will be able to deal with’ – Wales First Mi

‘If we don’t act now, coronavirus will be only thing NHS will be able to deal with’ – Wales First Minister Mark Drakeford

We spoke to the First Minister Mark Drakeford and began by asking him why he was imposing a national lockdown @ @ @

We spoke to the First Minister Mark Drakeford and began by asking him why he was imposing a national lockdown in Wales.


channel4uk--2020-10-19--Wales to enter 17-day ‘firebreak’ Covid lockdown on Friday

From 6pm on Friday , the whole of Wales will go back into lockdown – residents ordered to stay at @ @ @ @ @ tourism and hospitality businesses closed .
First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford said scientists believed @ @ @ @ @ be the most effective way of curbing the spread of the virus , saying “ @ @ @ @ @ our health service will be overwhelmed and businesses will not be able to function ” @

From 6pm on Friday, the whole of Wales will go back into lockdown – residents ordered to stay at home, non-essential retail, tourism and hospitality businesses closed.
First Minister of Wales Mark Drakeford said scientists believed a “firebreak” would be the most effective way of curbing the spread of the virus, saying “if we do nothing, our health service will be overwhelmed and businesses will not be able to function”.


channel4uk--2020-10-19--‘Bus drivers didn’t have adequate PPE even though they requested it’ – Edinburgh University’s Dr Gwe

‘Bus drivers didn’t have adequate PPE even though they requested it’ – Edinburgh University’s Dr Gwenetta Curry

We were joined by Gwenetta Curry , a specialist in race ethnicity and health at the University of Edinburgh .

We were joined by Gwenetta Curry, a specialist in race ethnicity and health at the University of Edinburgh.


channel4uk--2020-10-19--Inequality and structural racism increased Covid death risk among ethnic minorities, report says

Almost 60,000 more deaths involving coronavirus could have occurred in England and Wales if white people faced the same risk @ @ @ @ @ to research by two leading think tanks .
This programme has had exclusive access to @ @ @ @ @ for Public Policy Research ( IPPR ) and the Runnymede Trust .
It says the @ @ @ @ @ people from minority ethnic groups is due to a variety of factors – from overcrowded @ @ @ @ @ caused by structural racism .
The report urges the government to take immediate action to @ @ @ @ @ .

Almost 60,000 more deaths involving coronavirus could have occurred in England and Wales if white people faced the same risk as Black communities, according to research by two leading think tanks.
This programme has had exclusive access to the report by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) and the Runnymede Trust .
It says the increased risk of death for people from minority ethnic groups is due to a variety of factors – from overcrowded housing and income inequality, caused by structural racism.
The report urges the government to take immediate action to better protect communities at risk.


channel4uk--2020-10-20--Is social media fuelling risky cosmetic surgery and body dysmorphia?

It might just start with a filter , adding fake lashes to your selfie , or smoothing out the frown @ @ @ @ @ flattering light .
But the life of a would-be influencer is not all that its @ @ @ @ @ As more and more young people turn to social media as a way of making @ @ @ @ @ , health experts have warned of a rise in body dysmorphia and cosmetic surgery , @ @ @ @ @ .
And we should warn you : there are some highly graphic images in this @ @

It might just start with a filter, adding fake lashes to your selfie, or smoothing out the frown lines in some rosy, flattering light. But the life of a would-be influencer is not all that its airbrushed perfection would appear. As more and more young people turn to social media as a way of making money in an uncertain world, health experts have warned of a rise in body dysmorphia and cosmetic surgery, including some highly risky operations. And we should warn you: there are some highly graphic images in this report.


channel4uk--2020-10-20--Will lockdown divisions lead to calls for more devolution?

We spoke to Jill Rutter , who is a constitutional expert from the Institute of Government , and began by @ @ @ @ @ was an important political moment .

We spoke to Jill Rutter, who is a constitutional expert from the Institute of Government, and began by asking if she thought this was an important political moment.


channel4uk--2020-10-20--Will Arizona help elect a Democrat to president for second time since 1952?

The state of Arizona has only voted for a Democratic President once since 1952 .
But this is the year @ @ @ @ @ the year of political surprises .
In 2020 , Democrat Joe Biden has enjoyed a @ @ @ @ @ polls over Donald Trump .
His popularity is largely down to women , Latinos and @ @ @ @ @ the suburbs where many are growing weary of the combative politics of President Trump .
@ @ @ @ @ state reverse the trend of decades and help put a Democrat into the White House @

The state of Arizona has only voted for a Democratic President once since 1952. But this is the year of the pandemic, and the year of political surprises. In 2020, Democrat Joe Biden has enjoyed a steady lead in the opinion polls over Donald Trump. His popularity is largely down to women, Latinos and young voters – even in the suburbs where many are growing weary of the combative politics of President Trump. So will the Grand Canyon state reverse the trend of decades and help put a Democrat into the White House?


channel4uk--2020-10-20--Campaigners urge UK government to take action on indeterminate prison sentences

They were meant to ensure that the most violent offenders were kept behind bars .
But in reality the Imprisonment @ @ @ @ @ left many people stuck in prison for years , sometimes for relatively minor crimes .
@ @ @ @ @ years to get her son released for the crime of stealing a mobile phone .
@ @ @ @ @ lives , fearing they ’ d never be freed .
Now campaigners are urging the @ @ @ @ @ the uncertainty for almost 2,000 prisoners being held on indeterminate sentences in England and Wales @

They were meant to ensure that the most violent offenders were kept behind bars. But in reality the Imprisonment for Public Protection sentences have left many people stuck in prison for years, sometimes for relatively minor crimes. One mother fought for nine years to get her son released for the crime of stealing a mobile phone. Others have taken their own lives, fearing they’d never be freed. Now campaigners are urging the Ministry of Justice to end the uncertainty for almost 2,000 prisoners being held on indeterminate sentences in England and Wales.