channel4uk--2020-02-21--As Prince Charles visits victims of storm Dennis in South Wales, where’s the PM?

The Environment Agency is warning that heavy rain this weekend could bring more floods to parts of the country still @ @ @ @ @ storm .
Officials said a third weekend of exceptional river levels and stormy weather could @ @ @ @ @ , parts of the Midlands and the north of England .
Prince Charles went to @ @ @ @ @ by the flooding in south Wales this afternoon – including Pontypridd where several areas were @ @ @ @ @ days of heavy rain .
The prime minister , however , has not been seen @ @ @ @

The Environment Agency is warning that heavy rain this weekend could bring more floods to parts of the country still clearing up from the last storm.
Officials said a third weekend of exceptional river levels and stormy weather could cause flooding across the Pennines, parts of the Midlands and the north of England.
Prince Charles went to meet residents and businesses affected by the flooding in south Wales this afternoon – including Pontypridd where several areas were submerged by flood water after days of heavy rain.
The prime minister, however, has not been seen for a week.


channel4uk--2020-02-22--Sharp rise in coronavirus cases alarms world health officials

Trapped on a cruise ship for more than two weeks – now another fortnight of quarantine in the UK .
@ @ @ @ @ have arrived at Arrowe Park on the Wirral – where they ’ ll live in @ @ @ @ @ the same special facility which has housed evacuees from the Chinese city of Wuhan , @ @ @ @ @ .
But world health officials are growing alarmed by the new cases in South Korea @ @ @ @ @

Trapped on a cruise ship for more than two weeks – now another fortnight of quarantine in the UK. 32 British and European citizens have arrived at Arrowe Park on the Wirral – where they’ll live in isolation.
It’s the same special facility which has housed evacuees from the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the outbreak first began.
But world health officials are growing alarmed by the new cases in South Korea, Italy and Iran.


channel4uk--2020-02-22--Coronavirus outbreak has been ‘politicised’ by some countries, says China state TV correspondent Zho

Coronavirus outbreak has been ‘politicised’ by some countries, says China state TV correspondent Zhou Jiaxin

We spoke this afternoon to Zhou Jiaxin in Wuhan , a correspondent for the China Global Television Network , which @ @ @ @ @ broadcaster .
I began by asking him what the WHO had learned on their visit @ @ @ @

We spoke this afternoon to Zhou Jiaxin in Wuhan, a correspondent for the China Global Television Network, which is owned by the national broadcaster.
I began by asking him what the WHO had learned on their visit to the city.


channel4uk--2020-02-22--‘We all have to be ready for the arrival of coronavirus in our communities’, says WHO’s Dr Margaret

‘We all have to be ready for the arrival of coronavirus in our communities’, says WHO’s Dr Margaret Harris

We spoke to Dr Margaret Harris who is on the World Health Organisation ’ s coronavirus team .

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channel4uk--2020-02-22--The Mongolian metal band taking throat singing global

They combine Mongolian throat singing with a sound that ’ s been compared to Metallica .
And while that might @ @ @ @ @ Mongolian metalheads The Hu have won global accolades – racking up more than 45 million @ @ @ @ @ while their debut album became a hit around the world .
They ’ ve even @ @ @ @ @ highest state award for promoting national culture .

They combine Mongolian throat singing with a sound that’s been compared to Metallica. And while that might sound a bit niche, Mongolian metalheads The Hu have won global accolades – racking up more than 45 million hits on You Tube – while their debut album became a hit around the world.
They’ve even been awarded Mongolia’s highest state award for promoting national culture.


channel4uk--2020-02-22--Yorkshire Dales hit by further floods as government pledges £4bn for defences

Firefighters in the Yorkshire Dales have rescued residents from their homes after more flooding triggered by last night ’ s @ @ @ @ @ stormy weather predicted tonight .
The Government has pledged to spend another £4 billion over @ @ @ @ @ flood defence schemes – although experts say this won ’ t be enough .

Firefighters in the Yorkshire Dales have rescued residents from their homes after more flooding triggered by last night’s heavy rain – with more stormy weather predicted tonight.
The Government has pledged to spend another £4 billion over the next five years on flood defence schemes – although experts say this won’t be enough.


channel4uk--2020-02-23--Iran Parliament ‘essence of piety’, says adviser to Ayatollah Khamenei

Hossein Dehghan is tipped by some as a future President .
Away from worries about the virus outbreak , there @ @ @ @ @ about the election .
I spoke to Hossein Dehghan – Adviser to the Supreme Leader @ @ @ @ @ and defence minister .
He ’ s tipped by some even as a future President @ @ @ @ @ him what impact General Qasem Soleimani ’ s assassination has had on Iranian morale .

Hossein Dehghan is tipped by some as a future President.
Away from worries about the virus outbreak, there has still been talk here about the election.
I spoke to Hossein Dehghan – Adviser to the Supreme Leader, a former top general and defence minister. He’s tipped by some even as a future President.
I began by asking him what impact General Qasem Soleimani’s assassination has had on Iranian morale.


channel4uk--2020-02-23--Italy imposes shutdowns as coronavirus continues to spread

In Britain , four of the cruise ship passengers flown back yesterday have tested positive for the virus – and @ @ @ @ @ infection centres .
Italy , meanwhile , is locking down areas where the virus has @ @ @ @ @ Venice Carnival has been cancelled over virus concerns .

In Britain, four of the cruise ship passengers flown back yesterday have tested positive for the virus – and have been taken to NHS infection centres.
Italy, meanwhile, is locking down areas where the virus has been detected, and the Venice Carnival has been cancelled over virus concerns.


channel4uk--2020-02-23--Trump/Sanders Presidential race would be ‘end of the American republic’, says The Nation columnist E

Trump/Sanders Presidential race would be ‘end of the American republic’, says The Nation columnist Eric Alterman

We ’ re joined from New York by Eric Alterman , columnist for ‘ The Nation ’ and a professor @ @ @ @

We’re joined from New York by Eric Alterman, columnist for ‘The Nation’ and a professor at Brooklyn College.


channel4uk--2020-02-23--Bernie Sanders soars ahead in Democrat primary race

An insurgent candidate that the more conventional politicians are desperate to stop .
Sounds familiar ?
Well , this isn @ @ @ @ @ ’ re talking about – but Bernie Sanders .
The left-wing Senator from Vermont stormed @ @ @ @ @ Democratic caucus last night , leaving his nearest rivals trailing far behind .
Mr Sanders @ @ @ @ @ together a “ multi-generational , multinational coalition ” which could sweep the country .

An insurgent candidate that the more conventional politicians are desperate to stop. Sounds familiar? Well, this isn’t Donald Trump we’re talking about – but Bernie Sanders.
The left-wing Senator from Vermont stormed to victory in the Nevada Democratic caucus last night, leaving his nearest rivals trailing far behind.
Mr Sanders told supporters they had put together a “multi-generational, multinational coalition” which could sweep the country.


channel4uk--2020-02-23--Inside Iran at election time as country closes borders over virus fears

We came to Iran to report the Parliamentary elections : but suddenly we are reporting the country ’ s borders @ @ @ @ @ reasons but because surrounding countries worry about the outbreak of the coronavirus here .
We @ @ @ @ @ go far to find its effect on ordinary people here in Isfahan .

We came to Iran to report the Parliamentary elections: but suddenly we are reporting the country’s borders are closed not for political reasons but because surrounding countries worry about the outbreak of the coronavirus here.
We didn’t have to go far to find its effect on ordinary people here in Isfahan.


channel4uk--2020-02-24--White Helmets chief: ‘Place of Syrian regime is in International Criminal Court’

Cathy spoke to Raad Al Saleh , the head of the White Helmets .
He ’ s in London today @ @ @ @ @ minister James Cleverley .
Cathy spoke to Raad Al Saleh , the head of the @ @ @ @ @ s in London today to meet the Foreign Office minister James Cleverley .
I began @ @ @ @ @ terrible impact on civilians of the bombardments we ’ ve just shown in our report @

Cathy spoke to Raad Al Saleh, the head of the White Helmets. He’s in London today to meet the Foreign Office minister James Cleverley.
Cathy spoke to Raad Al Saleh, the head of the White Helmets. He’s in London today to meet the Foreign Office minister James Cleverley.
I began by asking him about the terrible impact on civilians of the bombardments we’ve just shown in our report.


channel4uk--2020-02-24--Trump draws big crowds during India visit

A mutual admiration show – complete with cheering crowds – President Trump has been hailed by more than a hundred @ @ @ @ @ rally at the start of his trip to India – along with a lavish welcome @ @ @ @ @ .
A special wall was put up along his route – apparently to hide a @ @ @ @ @ before Mr Trump and his wife Melania visited the Taj Mahal – describing it as @ @ @ @ @ Inigo Gilmore reports .

A mutual admiration show – complete with cheering crowds – President Trump has been hailed by more than a hundred thousand people who packed a rally at the start of his trip to India – along with a lavish welcome from prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A special wall was put up along his route – apparently to hide a slum district from view – before Mr Trump and his wife Melania visited the Taj Mahal – describing it as “really incredible”. Inigo Gilmore reports.


channel4uk--2020-02-24--‘It’s a historical moment for women’ – Weinstein accuser Katherine Kendall

We ’ re joined from Los Angeles by actress Katherine Kendall , who is one of many women who came @ @ @ @ @ sexually harassed or assaulted them .

We’re joined from Los Angeles by actress Katherine Kendall, who is one of many women who came forward alleging Harvey Weinstein had sexually harassed or assaulted them .


channel4uk--2020-02-24--Investigating airstrikes on hospitals in Syria

The provinces of Aleppo and Idlib in the north-west of the Syria are the last remaining areas held by rebel @ @ @ @ @ regime pushes to reclaim them almost a million civilians have been displaced .
Hundreds of @ @ @ @ @ fleeing north to the Turkish border .
Hospitals have been a crucial lifeline for civilians @ @ @ @ @ by the Syrian regime and its allies .
Yet over 500 medical facilities have been @ @ @ @ @ the conflict .
If they ’ re targeted deliberately , it ’ s a war @ @ @ @ @ in our series of special reports on the conflict in Idlib Province , we investigate @ @ @ @ @ in the town of Ariha three weeks ago .
Located just eight miles from Idlib @ @ @ @ @ this programme suggests the attack was carried out by Russia , despite its previous denials @ @ @ @ @ contains distressing images from the start .

The provinces of Aleppo and Idlib in the north-west of the Syria are the last remaining areas held by rebel forces. As the Assad regime pushes to reclaim them almost a million civilians have been displaced. Hundreds of thousands of people are still fleeing north to the Turkish border.
Hospitals have been a crucial lifeline for civilians trying to survive indiscriminate airstrikes by the Syrian regime and its allies. Yet over 500 medical facilities have been destroyed over the course of the conflict. If they’re targeted deliberately, it’s a war crime.
In the latest in our series of special reports on the conflict in Idlib Province, we investigate an airstrike on a hospital in the town of Ariha three weeks ago. Located just eight miles from Idlib City, evidence obtained by this programme suggests the attack was carried out by Russia, despite its previous denials.
Warning: this report contains distressing images from the start.
Producers:
Nidal Abdulmonem
Andy Lee
Anas Tracey
Editor: Agnieszka Liggett


channel4uk--2020-02-24--Public health expert: ‘To all intents and purposes this is pandemic’

We ’ re joined from Bahrain by John Ashton , the former president of the Faculty of Public Health .
@ @ @ @ @ ’ s crown prince , he has been advising the country ’ s government over @ @ @ @ @ crisis .

We’re joined from Bahrain by John Ashton, the former president of the Faculty of Public Health. At the request of Bahrain’s crown prince, he has been advising the country’s government over its response to the coronavirus crisis.


channel4uk--2020-02-24--Patel ‘livid’ about claim MI5 does not trust her

The Prime Minister has given his “ full confidence ” to the Home Secretary , Priti Patel , describing claims @ @ @ @ @ her with full security briefings as “ baseless and wrong ” .
Ms Patel is @ @ @ @ @ a series of leaks about her running of the Home Office , as the government @ @ @ @ @ been bullying officials .

The Prime Minister has given his “full confidence” to the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, describing claims that MI5 did not trust her with full security briefings as “baseless and wrong”.
Ms Patel is calling for an inquiry into a series of leaks about her running of the Home Office, as the government dismissed allegations that she had been bullying officials.


channel4uk--2020-02-24--Parts of Shrewsbury town centre under water

Serious flooding will affect parts of England for days , the environment agency has warned , after a third weekend @ @ @ @ @ .
More than a hundred flood warnings are in force across England , with parts @ @ @ @ @ and river levels rising .

Serious flooding will affect parts of England for days, the environment agency has warned, after a third weekend of downpours and relentless rain.
More than a hundred flood warnings are in force across England, with parts of Shrewsbury town centre underwater and river levels rising.


channel4uk--2020-02-24--World stock markets fall as coronavirus spreads

Fears over coronavirus have sent financial markets tumbling around the world .
Investors have become increasingly nervous that the virus @ @ @ @ @ , not just on the Chinese economy but the worldwide one too .

Fears over coronavirus have sent financial markets tumbling around the world. Investors have become increasingly nervous that the virus could have a big impact, not just on the Chinese economy but the worldwide one too.


channel4uk--2020-02-24--‘Prepare for potential Coronavirus pandemic’ warns World Health Organisation

The world should prepare for a potential coronavirus pandemic , the World Health Organisation has warned – although so far @ @ @ @ @ of officially declaring one .
With more than a thousand cases confirmed from South Korea @ @ @ @ @ the WHO said now was the time for all countries to make sure they ’ @ @ @ @ @ Downing Street insisted the UK was “ prepared for all eventualities ” .

The world should prepare for a potential coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organisation has warned – although so far it’s stopped short of officially declaring one.
With more than a thousand cases confirmed from South Korea and Iran to Italy, the WHO said now was the time for all countries to make sure they’re ready.
Here, Downing Street insisted the UK was “prepared for all eventualities”.


channel4uk--2020-02-24--Harvey Weinstein guilty of rape and sexual assault

A “ vicious , serial sexual predator who used his power to threaten , rape , assault , humiliate and @ @ @ @ @ Those were the words of Manhattan ’ s district attorney as Harvey Weinstein was taken @ @ @ @ @ s been found guilty of two counts of rape and sexual assault , and now @ @ @ @ @ in jail .
The jury did , however , acquit him of the most serious @ @ @ @ @ .
But tonight ’ s verdict has been hailed as “ a new era of @ @ @ @ @

A “vicious, serial sexual predator who used his power to threaten, rape, assault, humiliate and silence his victims”. Those were the words of Manhattan’s district attorney as Harvey Weinstein was taken into custody.
He’s been found guilty of two counts of rape and sexual assault, and now faces up to 25 years in jail.
The jury did, however, acquit him of the most serious charges of predatory sexual assault. But tonight’s verdict has been hailed as “a new era of justice” by campaigners.


channel4uk--2020-02-24--FactCheck Q&A: is the coronavirus a pandemic?

New cases of the novel coronavirus or Covid-19 continue to be reported around the world .
There is widespread speculation that the illness could soon reach “ pandemic ” proportions – if it hasn ’ t already .
What does the term mean ?
And how worried should you be ?
There is no universally-agreed definition , but the word is usually applied to a new infectious illness – or a new strain of a previously-identified bug – spreading uncontrollably in different regions of the world .
Covid-19 might meet that definition because the virus was unknown to science before @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the rate at which it is spreading across national borders .
Nearly 80,000 cases have been reported worldwide and more than 2,600 people have died , almost all of them in China .
Major new outbreaks have been reported in Italy , Iran and South Korea in recent days .
“ Pandemic ” comes from the Greek words for “ all ” and “ people ” but the word does not literally mean that an entire population becomes infected .
The most severe pandemic in recent history – the 1919 flu pandemic – @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s population .
The word does not tell us anything about the severity of a disease : an illness could still be considered a pandemic if it caused no deaths .
When will a pandemic be declared ?
The short answer could be : never .
In previous large-scale outbreaks of illness , the World Health Organization has declared a pandemic .
That ’ s what happened with the H1N1 strain of flu in 2009 .
But the WHO no longer uses the same six-step system to describe the spread of disease @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There is no official category ( for a pandemic ) .
For the sake of clarification , WHO does not use the old system of six phases — that ranged from phase one ( no reports of animal influenza causing human infections ) to phase six ( a pandemic ) — that some people may be familiar with from H1N1 in 2009.
” The organisation still considers the Covid-19 outbreak a public health emergency of international concern .
Spokeswoman Margaret Harris said the WHO might start describing coronavirus as a pandemic in communications @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Does Covid-19 already meet the definition ?
Ms Harris said the WHO does not yet have evidence that the virus is spreading freely from person to person throughout whole communities .
She said there was a link in most cases between new outbreaks and cases already reported in Asia .
“ What we are seeing at the moment are outbreaks and clusters of cases in multiple countries .
Some countries have since stopped transmission .
They must remain alert for the possibility of reintroduction .
“ If it became clear that it is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ seeing systematic community transmission , then we would say this meets the definition of a pandemic.
” There was some disagreement among epidemiologists on whether the outbreak is likely to reach pandemic proportions – or if it already has .
David Heymann , professor of infectious disease epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine : “ It is still a series of outbreaks , and countries where they are occurring should make every effort to stop transmission and all countries should prepare for more widespread occurrence if it happens .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ yet fully understood – terms such as pandemic are distracting .
“ What is necessary is to understand the current situation in each country.
” Prof Mark Woolhouse , Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology , University of Edinburgh , said : “ A pandemic means an infectious disease is spreading out of control in different regions of the world .
“ We already have a COVID-19 epidemic in China and , more recently , large outbreaks in South Korea , Iran and Italy .
If those outbreaks can not be brought under control @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a pandemic.
” Dr Bharat Pankhania from the University of Exeter Medical School , said : “ We now consider this to be a pandemic in all but name , and it ’ s only a matter of time before the World Health Organisation starts to use the term in its communications.
” What do we know about Covid-19 so far ?
A study published by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention last week found that coronavirus was more contagious than the related SARS and MERS viruses .
More than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ symptoms .
People aged over 80 and with chronic illnesses were at most risk of dying .
The crude death rate was just over 2 per cent , but experts cautioned this turn out to be wildly inaccurate as more information about the spread of Covid-19 comes to light .
If it turned out that many mild cases were not reported to the authorities , the final mortality rate would have to be revised down dramatically .
What ’ s the risk to the UK ?
The UK ’ s four Chief Medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ country as “ moderate ” .
So far there have been 13 confirmed cases in Britain and no deaths .
Prof Woolhouse said : “ Many different countries around the world may be sources of COVID-19 infections .
“ This makes it much harder for any one country to detect and contain imported cases and trying to do so will place ever greater demands on national health systems .
“ This will make large and difficult to control outbreaks more likely in the UK and many other countries.
” Other experts speculated that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ weather warms up , a pattern seen in previous epidemics .
The latest UK government advice is for anyone who has travelled to the UK from mainland China , Thailand , Japan , Republic of Korea , Hong Kong , Taiwan , Singapore , Malaysia or Macau in the last 14 days and is experiencing cough or fever or shortness of breath , to stay indoors and call NHS 111 , even if symptoms are mild .

New cases of the novel coronavirus or Covid-19 continue to be reported around the world.
There is widespread speculation that the illness could soon reach “pandemic” proportions – if it hasn’t already.
What does the term mean? And how worried should you be?
What is a pandemic?
There is no universally-agreed definition, but the word is usually applied to a new infectious illness – or a new strain of a previously-identified bug – spreading uncontrollably in different regions of the world.
Covid-19 might meet that definition because the virus was unknown to science before December last year, and because of the rate at which it is spreading across national borders.
Nearly 80,000 cases have been reported worldwide and more than 2,600 people have died, almost all of them in China.
Major new outbreaks have been reported in Italy, Iran and South Korea in recent days.
“Pandemic” comes from the Greek words for “all” and “people” but the word does not literally mean that an entire population becomes infected.
The most severe pandemic in recent history – the 1919 flu pandemic – infected around one third of the world’s population.
The word does not tell us anything about the severity of a disease: an illness could still be considered a pandemic if it caused no deaths.
When will a pandemic be declared?
The short answer could be: never. In previous large-scale outbreaks of illness, the World Health Organization has declared a pandemic. That’s what happened with the H1N1 strain of flu in 2009.
But the WHO no longer uses the same six-step system to describe the spread of disease.
Spokesman Tarik Jasarevic said: “There is no official category (for a pandemic). For the sake of clarification, WHO does not use the old system of six phases — that ranged from phase one (no reports of animal influenza causing human infections) to phase six (a pandemic) — that some people may be familiar with from H1N1 in 2009.”
The organisation still considers the Covid-19 outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
Spokeswoman Margaret Harris said the WHO might start describing coronavirus as a pandemic in communications if it meets the old definition.
Does Covid-19 already meet the definition?
Ms Harris said the WHO does not yet have evidence that the virus is spreading freely from person to person throughout whole communities.
She said there was a link in most cases between new outbreaks and cases already reported in Asia.
“What we are seeing at the moment are outbreaks and clusters of cases in multiple countries. Some countries have since stopped transmission. They must remain alert for the possibility of reintroduction.
“If it became clear that it is all around the globe and we are seeing systematic community transmission, then we would say this meets the definition of a pandemic.”
There was some disagreement among epidemiologists on whether the outbreak is likely to reach pandemic proportions – or if it already has.
David Heymann, professor of infectious disease epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine: “It is still a series of outbreaks, and countries where they are occurring should make every effort to stop transmission and all countries should prepare for more widespread occurrence if it happens.
“Transmissibility in the community is not yet fully understood – terms such as pandemic are distracting.
“What is necessary is to understand the current situation in each country.”
Prof Mark Woolhouse, Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology, University of Edinburgh, said: “A pandemic means an infectious disease is spreading out of control in different regions of the world.
“We already have a COVID-19 epidemic in China and, more recently, large outbreaks in South Korea, Iran and Italy. If those outbreaks cannot be brought under control, then COVID-19 would fit the criteria of a pandemic.”
Dr Bharat Pankhania from the University of Exeter Medical School, said: “We now consider this to be a pandemic in all but name, and it’s only a matter of time before the World Health Organisation starts to use the term in its communications.”
What do we know about Covid-19 so far?
A study published by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention last week found that coronavirus was more contagious than the related SARS and MERS viruses.
More than 80 per cent of patients had mild symptoms. People aged over 80 and with chronic illnesses were at most risk of dying.
The crude death rate was just over 2 per cent, but experts cautioned this turn out to be wildly inaccurate as more information about the spread of Covid-19 comes to light.
If it turned out that many mild cases were not reported to the authorities, the final mortality rate would have to be revised down dramatically.
What’s the risk to the UK?
The UK’s four Chief Medical Officers still assess the risk to this country as “moderate”. So far there have been 13 confirmed cases in Britain and no deaths.
Prof Woolhouse said: “Many different countries around the world may be sources of COVID-19 infections.
“This makes it much harder for any one country to detect and contain imported cases and trying to do so will place ever greater demands on national health systems.
“This will make large and difficult to control outbreaks more likely in the UK and many other countries.”
Other experts speculated that the infection rate could drop as the weather warms up, a pattern seen in previous epidemics.
The latest UK government advice is for anyone who has travelled to the UK from mainland China, Thailand, Japan, Republic of Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia or Macau in the last 14 days and is experiencing cough or fever or shortness of breath, to stay indoors and call NHS 111, even if symptoms are mild.


channel4uk--2020-02-28--Britain talks post-Brexit trade with the EU | Politics: Where Next? podcast

This week we are looking at the negotiations for the new relationship with Europe as we now have the opening @ @ @ @ @ As the British document was published on Thursday , Gary Gibbon caught up with Georgina @ @ @ @ @ Government and Same Lowe of the Centre for European Reform to wade through the documents @ @ @ @ @ say about the chance of a deal and the shape of a deal .
The @ @ @ @ @ you get your podcasts , or watch it in full on YouTube .

This week we are looking at the negotiations for the new relationship with Europe as we now have the opening positions of both sides.
As the British document was published on Thursday, Gary Gibbon caught up with Georgina Wright of the Institute for Government and Same Lowe of the Centre for European Reform to wade through the documents and tell us what they say about the chance of a deal and the shape of a deal.
The full discussion is available wherever you get your podcasts, or watch it in full on YouTube.


channel4uk--2020-02-27--Government holds Glasgow summit to combat drug deaths

It ’ s a crisis which is literally costing lives – the number of drugs deaths is reaching record levels @ @ @ @ @ has been holding a summit in Glasgow to discuss ways to tackle it .
It @ @ @ @ @ for all sorts of solutions – from changes in the law to more funding .
@ @ @ @ @ where residential rehab services were cut in Scotland – as the drugs deaths crisis grew @ @

It’s a crisis which is literally costing lives – the number of drugs deaths is reaching record levels.
Today the UK government has been holding a summit in Glasgow to discuss ways to tackle it.
It’s been hearing calls for all sorts of solutions – from changes in the law to more funding.
Channel 4 News can reveal where residential rehab services were cut in Scotland – as the drugs deaths crisis grew worse.


channel4uk--2020-02-27--Government reveals Brexit negotiation demands

If there ’ s no progress – we could just walk away .
There ’ s certainly no mood for @ @ @ @ @ the government set out its plan for the Brexit trade talks with the EU , @ @ @ @ @ .

If there’s no progress – we could just walk away. There’s certainly no mood for compromise from Britain – as the government set out its plan for the Brexit trade talks with the EU, starting in Brussels on Monday.


channel4uk--2020-02-27--Leading health professionals discuss UK Coronavirus response in Windsor

The World Health Organisation has warned the fight against infection is reaching a “ decisive point ” .
The World @ @ @ @ @ fight against infection is reaching a “ decisive point ” .
More than 80,000 people @ @ @ @ @ 40 countries .
Here , talk of the virus – and how Britain should tackle @ @ @ @ @ a summit of leading health professionals in Windsor .

The World Health Organisation has warned the fight against infection is reaching a “decisive point”.
The World Health Organisation has warned the fight against infection is reaching a “decisive point”.
More than 80,000 people have now been infected in 40 countries. Here, talk of the virus – and how Britain should tackle it – has featured at a summit of leading health professionals in Windsor.


channel4uk--2020-02-27--Coronavirus has ‘pandemic potential’, says World Health Organisation

With the virus now reaching every corner of the world , countries are putting in place increasingly aggressive counter measures @ @ @ @ @ the unprecedented step of banning foreign pilgrims from visiting Islam ’ s holiest shrines .
@ @ @ @ @ in Greece and the death toll in Italy has continued to climb – while South @ @ @ @ @ laws on self-isolation will face an even heavier fine – and possibly a year in @ @

With the virus now reaching every corner of the world, countries are putting in place increasingly aggressive counter measures.
Saudi Arabia has taken the unprecedented step of banning foreign pilgrims from visiting Islam’s holiest shrines.
Border controls have been tightened in Greece and the death toll in Italy has continued to climb – while South Korea has warned anyone breaching laws on self-isolation will face an even heavier fine – and possibly a year in jail.


channel4uk--2020-02-27--A Club like no other? | Investigation into historic child abuse at Celtic Boys’ Club

An independent inquiry will soon report on the decades of child sex abuse in Scottish football .
One team keeping @ @ @ @ @ conclusions is Celtic .
Legendary first team players learned their craft at the Celtic Boys @ @ @ @ @ Boys ’ Club is now better known for its links to paedophilia : no fewer @ @ @ @ @ been convicted of abusing boys .
With Celtic FC continuing to distance itself from liability @ @ @ @ @ Boys ’ Club , could one of Britain ’ s biggest football teams be about @ @ @ @ @

An independent inquiry will soon report on the decades of child sex abuse in Scottish football.
One team keeping a close eye on its conclusions is Celtic. Legendary first team players learned their craft at the Celtic Boys’ Club. But the Boys’ Club is now better known for its links to paedophilia: no fewer than four former coaches have been convicted of abusing boys.
With Celtic FC continuing to distance itself from liability over what happened at the Boys’ Club, could one of Britain’s biggest football teams be about to face a reckoning?


channel4uk--2020-02-27--The human cost of flooding: The struggle to rebuild from devastating UK floods has only just begun

For the communities left badly damaged by flooding – the struggle to rebuild has only just begun .
In Wales @ @ @ @ @ another yellow warning for heavy rain from tomorrow until Saturday morning , the scale of @ @ @ @ @ .

For the communities left badly damaged by flooding – the struggle to rebuild has only just begun.
In Wales, where there’s another yellow warning for heavy rain from tomorrow until Saturday morning, the scale of the impact continues to emerge.


channel4uk--2020-02-27--Will the Heathrow runway decision make a difference to climate change?

We ’ re joined by the Chief Executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry , Richard Burge and @ @ @ @ @ lawyer who played a key role in the Paris Agreement .

We’re joined by the Chief Executive of the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Richard Burge and Farhana Yamin, an environmental lawyer who played a key role in the Paris Agreement.


channel4uk--2020-02-27--Heathrow expansion ruled unlawful by Court of Appeal

Climate change campaigners have been celebrating tonight – after plans to build a third runway at the UK ’ s @ @ @ @ @ doubt at the Court of Appeal .
Judges ruled that the Government ’ s decision @ @ @ @ @ ahead was unlawful because it failed to take account of the UK ’ s pledges @ @ @ @ @ .

Climate change campaigners have been celebrating tonight – after plans to build a third runway at the UK’s biggest airport were thrown into doubt at the Court of Appeal.
Judges ruled that the Government’s decision allowing the runway to go ahead was unlawful because it failed to take account of the UK’s pledges to tackle the climate crisis.


channel4uk--2020-02-26--‘We don’t know if outbreak is contained in China’ – economist Diana Choyleva

We don ’ t know if outbreak is contained in China ’ – economist Diana Choyleva Diana Choyleva is the @ @ @ @ @ – a macroeconomic and political forecasting company that focuses on China , and Katie Martin @ @ @ @ @ for the Financial Times .

‘We don’t know if outbreak is contained in China’ – economist Diana Choyleva
Matt Frei Europe Editor and Presenter
Diana Choyleva is the Chief Economist for Enodo Economics – a macroeconomic and political forecasting company that focuses on China, and Katie Martin is the Capital Markets Editor for the Financial Times.


channel4uk--2020-02-26--Coronavirus spread triggers economic downturn fears

In a world which depends on global trade , the coronavirus is causing economic mayhem .
From the vital supply @ @ @ @ @ the major public events cancelled , and the workers kept at home – there is @ @ @ @ @ end .
And for a global crisis , it ’ s already having a very @ @ @

In a world which depends on global trade, the coronavirus is causing economic mayhem.
From the vital supply routes suddenly closed, to the major public events cancelled, and the workers kept at home – there is no knowing where this will end.
And for a global crisis, it’s already having a very local impact.


channel4uk--2020-02-26--Most investigations into drug deaths in Scotland a ‘token effort’, says police officer

The drugs death rate in Scotland is now among the worst in the world .
But the majority of police @ @ @ @ @ – a senior Police Scotland Officer told this programme – a “ token effort ” @ @ @ @ @ UK and Scottish Governments are hosting rival drugs summits in the same Glasgow venue this @ @ @ @ @ rates in Scotland and the UK .
Holyrood has demanded more powers to deal with @ @ @ @ @ are being asked about whether existing powers are being adequately used .

The drugs death rate in Scotland is now among the worst in the world.
But the majority of police investigations into drugs-related deaths are – a senior Police Scotland Officer told this programme – a “token effort”.
It comes as the UK and Scottish Governments are hosting rival drugs summits in the same Glasgow venue this week, addressing soaring death rates in Scotland and the UK.
Holyrood has demanded more powers to deal with the crisis, but questions are being asked about whether existing powers are being adequately used.


channel4uk--2020-02-26--Javid blasts Johnson aide in post-resignation Commons statement

Boris Johnson faced a stinging rebuke from his former Chancellor Sajid Javid .
In a powerful personal statement to the @ @ @ @ @ Treasury should be able to “ speak truth to power ” .

Boris Johnson faced a stinging rebuke from his former Chancellor Sajid Javid.
In a powerful personal statement to the House, he declared the Treasury should be able to “speak truth to power”.


channel4uk--2020-02-26--Ironbridge residents evacuated as flood defences breached

Communities faced with flooding have been warned tonight that it could last for another 10 days .
Residents in Ironbridge @ @ @ @ @ homes and businesses earlier today after water began overwhelming flood barriers Police and the environment @ @ @ @ @ of yet more rain – there ’ s no let up just yet .

Communities faced with flooding have been warned tonight that it could last for another 10 days.
Residents in Ironbridge were forced to leave their homes and businesses earlier today after water began overwhelming flood barriers
Police and the environment agency say with the forecast of yet more rain – there’s no let up just yet.


channel4uk--2020-02-26--Trump accuses media of fuelling fears over coronavirus

President Trump has laid into the media – accusing them of fuelling fears about the coronavirus and insisting his administration @ @ @ @ @ job ” .

Trump accuses media of fuelling fears over coronavirus
Siobhan Kennedy Washington Correspondent
President Trump has laid into the media – accusing them of fuelling fears about the coronavirus and insisting his administration was doing a “great job”.


channel4uk--2020-02-28--Climate crisis debate: what are the solutions?

We debate the climate emergency , particularly in light of the recent flooding of large areas of England and Wales @ @ @ @ @ Court ruling on Heathrow expansion .
What are the right policy responses and are world @ @ @ @ @ Joining us for the debate is Jess Nicholls , a young climate activist from Devon @ @ @ @ @ Greta Thunberg and was here for today ’ s strike , Professor Hannah Cloke , @ @ @ @ @ , the mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees , and Conservative MP Harriet Baldwin , whose @ @ @ @ @ severe flooding in several areas .

We debate the climate emergency, particularly in light of the recent flooding of large areas of England and Wales and developments like the High Court ruling on Heathrow expansion.
What are the right policy responses and are world leaders acting fast enough?
Joining us for the debate is Jess Nicholls, a young climate activist from Devon who’s campaigned alongside Greta Thunberg and was here for today’s strike, Professor Hannah Cloke, a hydrologist from Reading University, the mayor of Bristol Marvin Rees, and Conservative MP Harriet Baldwin, whose West Worcestershire constituency is suffering severe flooding in several areas.


channel4uk--2020-02-28--Flooding forces East Yorkshire residents to flee their homes

The subject of climate change has received added urgency thanks to the terrible flooding that will continue with the arrival @ @ @ @ @ subject of climate change has received added urgency thanks to the terrible flooding that will @ @ @ @ @ storm Jorge .
More residents in East Yorkshire have been forced to flee their homes… @ @ @ @ @ on people in East Cowick – where the River Aire is bursting through flood defences… @ @ @ @ @

The subject of climate change has received added urgency thanks to the terrible flooding that will continue with the arrival of storm Jorge.
The subject of climate change has received added urgency thanks to the terrible flooding that will continue with the arrival of storm Jorge.
More residents in East Yorkshire have been forced to flee their homes… Emergency services have been checking on people in East Cowick – where the River Aire is bursting through flood defences… Jane Dodge is there.


channel4uk--2020-02-28--Greta Thunberg joins climate strikers in Bristol

Today Bristol was reverberating to shouts of ‘ Greta , Greta ’ , as the 17-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg @ @ @ @ @ speech to about 30,000 people – many of them school children who had followed her @ @ @ @ @ for the future of the planet instead of going to class .
She may have @ @ @ @ @ global superstar but Greta Thunberg ’ s message was as uncompromising today as it was @ @ @ @ @ Trump in Davos : adults are behaving irresponsibly , ignoring the science and ruining the @ @

Today Bristol was reverberating to shouts of ‘Greta, Greta’, as the 17-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg gave a short but punchy speech to about 30,000 people – many of them school children who had followed her lead to spend Fridays demonstrating for the future of the planet instead of going to class.
She may have gone from lone activist to global superstar but Greta Thunberg’s message was as uncompromising today as it was when she scowled at President Trump in Davos: adults are behaving irresponsibly, ignoring the science and ruining the planet.


channel4uk--2020-02-28--Greta Thunberg: ‘Take the climate crisis into account in all decisions’

We found ourselves on the same train as Greta Thunberg so , as we arrived here in Bristol , I @ @ @ @ @ of the ruling that a third runway at Heathrow airport would be illegal .
We @ @ @ @ @ train as Greta Thunberg so , as we arrived here in Bristol , I asked @ @ @ @ @ the ruling that a third runway at Heathrow airport would be illegal as the plan @ @ @ @ @ the government ’ s commitments to tackle the climate crisis .
We recorded the interview @ @ @ @

We found ourselves on the same train as Greta Thunberg so, as we arrived here in Bristol, I asked her what she made of the ruling that a third runway at Heathrow airport would be illegal.
We found ourselves on the same train as Greta Thunberg so, as we arrived here in Bristol, I asked her what she made of the ruling that a third runway at Heathrow airport would be illegal as the plan did not take into account the government’s commitments to tackle the climate crisis.
We recorded the interview on a phone.


channel4uk--2020-02-28--Trump says coronavirus will eventually ‘disappear’ in US

President Trump has predicted that one day the coronavirus will “ disappear ” – claiming “ it ’ s like @ @ @ @ @ Trump has predicted that one day the coronavirus will “ disappear ” – claiming “ @ @ @ @ @ miracle ” – but other US officials have warned the country should prepare for significant @ @ @ @ @

President Trump has predicted that one day the coronavirus will “disappear” – claiming “it’s like a miracle”.
President Trump has predicted that one day the coronavirus will “disappear” – claiming “it’s like a miracle” – but other US officials have warned the country should prepare for significant disruption to everyday life.


channel4uk--2020-02-28--Johnson ‘should have got a grip on this some considerable time ago’ – Anna Soubry on coronavirus

I spoke to Anna Soubry – the former MP who lost her seat at the last election and was a @ @ @ @ @ Health .
I spoke to Anna Soubry – the former MP who lost her seat @ @ @ @ @ was a Minister in the Department of Health .
I began by asking her about @ @ @ @ @ the Prime Minister hadn ’ t yet chaired a meeting of COBRA on the coronavirus @

I spoke to Anna Soubry – the former MP who lost her seat at the last election and was a Minister in the Department of Health.
I spoke to Anna Soubry – the former MP who lost her seat at the last election and was a Minister in the Department of Health.
I began by asking her about whether she was surprised that the Prime Minister hadn’t yet chaired a meeting of COBRA on the coronavirus.


channel4uk--2020-02-28--‘So far infection rate in UK is still very low relative to peers’ – Lord Jim O’Neill on coronavirus

Lord O ’ Neill is a former chief economist with Goldman Sachs .
He served as the Commercial Secretary to @ @ @ @ @ ’ s government , and published a book “ Superbugs : An Arms Race Against @ @ @

Lord O’Neill is a former chief economist with Goldman Sachs. He served as the Commercial Secretary to the Treasury in David Cameron’s government, and published a book “Superbugs: An Arms Race Against Bacteria”.


channel4uk--2020-02-28--Coronavirus fears lead to worst week for shares since financial crisis

More than £200 billion has been wiped off the value of Britain ’ s leading companies over the last week @ @ @ @ @ their biggest weekly fall since the midst of the financial crisis .
The continued spread @ @ @ @ @ led to panic selling , not just here but around the world – with industries @ @ @ @ @ drinks firms suffering a substantial hit .

More than £200 billion has been wiped off the value of Britain’s leading companies over the last week – as shares tumbled in their biggest weekly fall since the midst of the financial crisis.
The continued spread of the coronavirus outbreak has led to panic selling, not just here but around the world – with industries from airlines to food and drinks firms suffering a substantial hit.


channel4uk--2020-02-28--Cruise ship passenger becomes first British person to die from coronavirus

With news of the first British death and the first cases in Northern Ireland and Wales , Boris Johnson has @ @ @ @ @ Government ’ s top priority .
With news of the first British death and the @ @ @ @ @ and Wales , Boris Johnson has said the coronavirus is the Government ’ s top @ @ @ @ @ ’ d discussed the UK ’ s preparedness with the Health Secretary and the chief @ @ @ @ @ won ’ t be chairing an emergency Cobra meeting until Monday .
The reach of @ @ @ @ @ with nearly 60 countries reporting cases .
The World Health Organisation says it could reach @ @ @ @ @ ” countries .
Today Nigeria , New Zealand , Lithuania , Mexico and Iceland reported @ @ @ @ @ of the people who have died of the infection have been in mainland China with @ @ @ @ @ China , Iran , South Korea and Italy have had the most victims .
Here @ @ @ @ @ been diagnosed with the illness – four more in the past 24 hours .

With news of the first British death and the first cases in Northern Ireland and Wales, Boris Johnson has said the coronavirus is the Government’s top priority.
With news of the first British death and the first cases in Northern Ireland and Wales, Boris Johnson has said the coronavirus is the Government’s top priority. He said he’d discussed the UK’s preparedness with the Health Secretary and the chief medical officer – but he won’t be chairing an emergency Cobra meeting until Monday.
The reach of the virus is spreading fast with nearly 60 countries reporting cases. The World Health Organisation says it could reach most “if not all” countries. Today Nigeria, New Zealand, Lithuania, Mexico and Iceland reported their first cases.
Most of the people who have died of the infection have been in mainland China with nearly 3,000 deaths. Outside China, Iran, South Korea and Italy have had the most victims. Here, 20 people have now been diagnosed with the illness – four more in the past 24 hours.


channel4uk--2020-02-28--Turkey says it will not stop migrants from entering Europe

The Turkish government says it will no longer actively stop refugees trying to cross its borders with Europe – in @ @ @ @ @ support behind its operations in north-west Syria .
Last night at least 33 Turkish soldiers @ @ @ @ @ – they ’ d been deployed in Idlib province to support Syrian rebels , battling @ @ @ @ @ offensive .
And that ’ s led to almost a million refugees fleeing towards Turkey @

The Turkish government says it will no longer actively stop refugees trying to cross its borders with Europe – in an apparent bid to get support behind its operations in north-west Syria.
Last night at least 33 Turkish soldiers were killed in an airstrike – they’d been deployed in Idlib province to support Syrian rebels, battling a major Russian-backed Syrian government offensive.
And that’s led to almost a million refugees fleeing towards Turkey.


channel4uk--2020-02-29--Turkey opens borders for refugees and migrants to travel to Europe

Hundreds of refugees and migrants are gathering on Turkey ’ s border with Greece after Turkey said it would no @ @ @ @ @ towards Europe .
Buses have been seen transporting people from Istanbul as Turkey attempts to @ @ @ @ @ to provide more support for refugees coming from Syria .
In Syria itself , tensions @ @ @ @ @ soldiers were killed this week and fierce fighting continues as the Turkish-backed Syrian rebels try @ @ @ @ @ Russian-backed government forces .

Hundreds of refugees and migrants are gathering on Turkey’s border with Greece after Turkey said it would no longer prevent them from crossing towards Europe.
Buses have been seen transporting people from Istanbul as Turkey attempts to put pressure on the EU to provide more support for refugees coming from Syria.
In Syria itself, tensions remain high after 34 Turkish soldiers were killed this week and fierce fighting continues as the Turkish-backed Syrian rebels try to halt the advance of Russian-backed government forces.


channel4uk--2020-02-29--Three new cases of coronavirus confirmed in UK

The number of people known to have tested positive for coronavirus in the United Kingdom has now reached 23 .
@ @ @ @ @ causes the COVID-19 disease – has spread to 61 countries and territories , with Qatar @ @ @ @ @ COVID-19 today .
In Iran , the government there says 43 people have died from @ @ @ @ @ 600 people have been infected .
In South Korea , the number with the disease @ @ @ @ @ 800 in just one day .
One of the 23 cases in the UK , @ @ @ @ @ has become the first person to be infected without leaving the country .

The number of people known to have tested positive for coronavirus in the United Kingdom has now reached 23.
The novel coronavirus – which causes the COVID-19 disease – has spread to 61 countries and territories, with Qatar announcing its first case of COVID-19 today.
In Iran, the government there says 43 people have died from the virus, and almost 600 people have been infected.
In South Korea, the number with the disease has risen by mpore than 800 in just one day.
One of the 23 cases in the UK, a man from Surrey, has become the first person to be infected without leaving the country.


channel4uk--2020-02-29--Rutnam must have been pushed ‘to the very limit’ to resign, says Lord Kerslake

Rutnam must have been pushed ‘ to the very limit ’ to resign , says Lord Kerslake I spoke to @ @ @ @ @ civil service Lord Kerslake , and began by asking him how well he knew Sir @ @ @

Rutnam must have been pushed ‘to the very limit’ to resign, says Lord Kerslake
Matt Frei Europe Editor and Presenter
I spoke to the former head of the civil service Lord Kerslake, and began by asking him how well he knew Sir Philip Rutnam.


channel4uk--2020-02-29--Top civil servant quits over alleged ‘vicious’ campaign by Home Secretary

As resignations go , it was incendiary .
Civil servants aren ’ t expected to turn on their political masters @ @ @ @ @ as liars .
Add to that the fact that the usually faceless Sir Philip Rutnam @ @ @ @ @ announce he was quitting and taking his former employers to court .
Given that the @ @ @ @ @ civil service in the cross hairs , has the relationship with the Mandarins now turned @ @ @ @ @ Prime Minister has announced he and his partner Carrie Symonds are engaged and expecting a @ @

As resignations go, it was incendiary. Civil servants aren’t expected to turn on their political masters or effectively describe their bosses as liars.
Add to that the fact that the usually faceless Sir Philip Rutnam used a Television interview to announce he was quitting and taking his former employers to court.
Given that the Dominic Cummings has put the civil service in the cross hairs, has the relationship with the Mandarins now turned malign?
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister has announced he and his partner Carrie Symonds are engaged and expecting a baby.


channel4uk--2020-03-01--Whitney Houston hologram takes centre stage in UK tour

Buddy Holly ’ s done it , Roy Orbison ’ s done it , and now Whitney Houston ’ s @ @ @ @ @ s a hologram tour – where singers take to the stage long after their deaths @ @ @ @ @ .
They magically – if eerily – recreate their presence for their adoring fans .
@ @ @ @ @ s tragic death , at the age of just 48 less than a decade ago @ @ @ @ @ appropriate way of marking her legacy ?

Buddy Holly’s done it, Roy Orbison’s done it, and now Whitney Houston’s doing it.
It’s a hologram tour – where singers take to the stage long after their deaths by using the latest technology.
They magically – if eerily – recreate their presence for their adoring fans.
But with Whitney Houston’s tragic death, at the age of just 48 less than a decade ago, is this really an appropriate way of marking her legacy?


channel4uk--2020-03-01--12 new coronavirus cases in UK takes total to 35

Today ’ s revelation that there are 12 new confirmed coronavirus cases brings the total number in the UK to @ @ @ @ @ new patients are close contacts of the first known COVID-19 case to be transmitted within @ @ @ @ @ resident in Haslemere .
Another of the new patients is from Essex and they also @ @ @ @ @ affected area outside the UK .
The eight remaining new cases are from London , @ @ @ @ @ , Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire .
Six of those eight people had recently travelled from Italy @ @ @ @ @ in Iran .
The Prime Minister will chair an emergency COBRA meeting tomorrow , and @ @ @ @ @ release more details of contingency plans in the next few days .

Today’s revelation that there are 12 new confirmed coronavirus cases brings the total number in the UK to 35. Three of the new patients are close contacts of the first known COVID-19 case to be transmitted within the UK by the Surrey resident in Haslemere.
Another of the new patients is from Essex and they also have not travelled to an affected area outside the UK.
The eight remaining new cases are from London, West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Hertfordshire and Gloucestershire. Six of those eight people had recently travelled from Italy, while two had been in Iran. The Prime Minister will chair an emergency COBRA meeting tomorrow, and the government is expected to release more details of contingency plans in the next few days.


channel4uk--2020-03-01--Court review into use of ‘puberty blockers’ for children given go ahead

A 23-year-old who transitioned from female to male as a teenager has said she should have been given more therapy @ @ @ @ @ life-changing surgery .
Keira Bell is giving evidence in landmark legal action against the Tavistock @ @ @ @ @ ’ s only NHS gender identity service .
The clinic has said it puts the @ @ @ @ @ at the heart of its services and said it hopes the case will help dispel @ @ @ @ @ transgender children .

A 23-year-old who transitioned from female to male as a teenager has said she should have been given more therapy and been challenged before her life-changing surgery.
Keira Bell is giving evidence in landmark legal action against the Tavistock clinic which runs the UK’s only NHS gender identity service.
The clinic has said it puts the interests of all its patients at the heart of its services and said it hopes the case will help dispel some of the myths around transgender children.


channel4uk--2020-03-01--Turkey shoots down two Syrian government war planes in retaliation over airstrikes

Turkey has said it has destroyed multiple Syrian government targets in recent days , including downing two war planes today @ @ @ @ @ “ Spring Shield ” – was launched in retaliation for airstrikes which killed dozens of @ @ @ @ @ Turkey ’ s border with EU countries , Greek police have fired tear gas at @ @ @ @ @ migrants who have gathered in an attempt to cross .

Turkey has said it has destroyed multiple Syrian government targets in recent days, including downing two war planes today.
The operation – dubbed “Spring Shield” – was launched in retaliation for airstrikes which killed dozens of Turkish soldiers.
And at Turkey’s border with EU countries, Greek police have fired tear gas at the thousands of refugees and migrants who have gathered in an attempt to cross.


channel4uk--2020-03-01--Scotland Health Secretary on measures to prevent coronavirus spread

SNP politician Jeane Freeman – Scotland ’ s Health Secretary – discusses emergency measuresthat could be put in place to @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .

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channel4uk--2020-03-02--‘Lots of people have been stockpiling…for many, many weeks now’ – Mumsnet’s Justine Roberts

The government publishes its battle plan tomorrow .
But how draconian does it need to be ?
Is it possible @ @ @ @ @ of vulnerable people without destroying the economy ?
And in the meantime , what can @ @ @ @ @ ourselves ?
We ’ re joined from the United States by Dr Jonathan Quick , @ @ @ @ @ Health Council , and author of book ‘ The End of Epidemics – and also @ @ @ @ @ and CEO of the online forum Mumsnet .

The government publishes its battle plan tomorrow. But how draconian does it need to be? Is it possible to protect hundreds of thousands of vulnerable people without destroying the economy? And in the meantime, what can we all do to protect ourselves?
We’re joined from the United States by Dr Jonathan Quick, former chair of the Global Health Council, and author of book ‘The End of Epidemics – and also by Justine Roberts, founder and CEO of the online forum Mumsnet.


channel4uk--2020-03-02--Expect more disease outbreaks ‘if we continue to deny, delude and delay on climate change’ – Christi

Expect more disease outbreaks ‘if we continue to deny, delude and delay on climate change’ – Christiana Figueres

It ’ s been five years since the historic agreement in Paris on climate change , but since then political @ @ @ @ @ Trump pulling out of the multinational treaty which aimed to cut carbon emissions .
I @ @ @ @ @ the United Nations former climate chief , and her strategic adviser , Tom Rivett-Carnac .
@ @ @ @ @ Future We Choose ’ is about how we can deal with the climate emergency – @ @ @ @ @ we can all take , even if governments are yet to meet the targets of @ @ @ @

It’s been five years since the historic agreement in Paris on climate change, but since then political progress has stalled with President Trump pulling out of the multinational treaty which aimed to cut carbon emissions.
I spoke to Christiana Figueres, the United Nations former climate chief, and her strategic adviser, Tom Rivett-Carnac.
Their new book ‘The Future We Choose’ is about how we can deal with the climate emergency – a positive plan of steps we can all take, even if governments are yet to meet the targets of the Paris agreement.


channel4uk--2020-03-02--Inquiry to ‘establish facts’ in Patel bullying claim

The government has ordered an inquiry into bullying allegations levelled at Home Secretary Priti Patel by her top civil servant @ @ @ @ @ been asked to “ establish the facts ” behind Sir Philip Rutnam ’ s decision @ @ @ @ @ on Saturday , going straight on TV to accuse Ms Patel of shouting and swearing @ @ @ @ @ what he said were ‘ vicious ’ briefings to the media about him .

The government has ordered an inquiry into bullying allegations levelled at Home Secretary Priti Patel by her top civil servant.
The Cabinet Office has been asked to “establish the facts” behind Sir Philip Rutnam’s decision to quit.
He resigned on Saturday, going straight on TV to accuse Ms Patel of shouting and swearing at staff and being behind what he said were ‘vicious’ briefings to the media about him.
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove said Priti Patel totally rejected the accusations.


channel4uk--2020-03-02--EU and UK hold first post-Brexit trade talks

Talks aimed at delivering a trade deal between Britain and the EU have begun in Brussels .
Boris Johnson ’ @ @ @ @ @ Frost , met the European Union ’ s Michel Barnier before armies of trade experts @ @ @ @ @ .

Talks aimed at delivering a trade deal between Britain and the EU have begun in Brussels.
Boris Johnson’s Chief Negotiator, David Frost, met the European Union’s Michel Barnier before armies of trade experts from each side face-off tomorrow.


channel4uk--2020-03-02--Syrian migrant dies on Greek-Turkish border

A Syrian migrant has died at the Greek-Turkish border after reportedly being hit in the neck by a rubber bullet @ @ @ @ @ .
The Greek government has denied responsibility .
But this programme has spoken to a @ @ @ @ @ man collapsed after being hit .
A child refugee also drowned near the island of @ @ @ @ @ Brien reports now from Turkey and a warning , his report contains images which you @ @ @ @

A Syrian migrant has died at the Greek-Turkish border after reportedly being hit in the neck by a rubber bullet, fired by Greek police.
The Greek government has denied responsibility. But this programme has spoken to a witness who confirms the young man collapsed after being hit.
A child refugee also drowned near the island of Lesbos.
Paraic O’Brien reports now from Turkey and a warning, his report contains images which you may find distressing.


channel4uk--2020-03-02--‘Britain is a very open economy, so it would be affected by downturn in trade’ – OECD’s Laurence Boo

‘Britain is a very open economy, so it would be affected by downturn in trade’ – OECD’s Laurence Boone on coronavirus

Britain is a very open economy , so it would be affected by downturn in trade ’ – OECD ’ @ @ @ @ @ We ’ re joined from Paris by Laurence Boone , Chief Economist at the Organisation @ @ @ @ @ .


channel4uk--2020-03-02--Airlines cancel flights as coronavirus fears affect demand

Ryanair has become the latest airline to cancel flights due to a drop in demand caused by the virus .
@ @ @ @ @ airline to cancel flights due to a drop in demand caused by the virus .
@ @ @ @ @ is reducing frequencies on some routes by up to 25 per cent .
British Airways @ @ @ @ @ a number of flights .
However , there was some relief for stock markets today @ @ @ @ @ Bank of England indicated that they ’ re prepared to step in to support the @ @ @

Ryanair has become the latest airline to cancel flights due to a drop in demand caused by the virus.
Ryanair has become the latest airline to cancel flights due to a drop in demand caused by the virus.
The Dublin-based carrier said it is reducing frequencies on some routes by up to 25 per cent. British Airways and EasyJet have also cancelled a number of flights.
However, there was some relief for stock markets today after central banks including the Bank of England indicated that they’re prepared to step in to support the global economy.


channel4uk--2020-03-02--‘I’m very worried. The service is what I would consider 99% full already’ – BMA’s Dr Helena McKeown

We ’ re joined by Niall Dickson , the chief executive of the NHS Confederation , which represents hospitals and @ @ @ @ @ Helena McKeown , a GP who is chair of the British Medical Association .

We’re joined by Niall Dickson, the chief executive of the NHS Confederation, which represents hospitals and NHS bodies, and Helena McKeown, a GP who is the British Medical Association representative body chair.


channel4uk--2020-03-02--What life is like in coronavirus-hit northern Italy

The largest outbreak of coronavirus in Europe is in Italy .
The largest outbreak of coronavirus in Europe is in @ @ @ @ @ antoni returned home to London last week from a vacation in the most affected area @ @ @ @ @ asked her what it had been like in Italy .

The largest outbreak of coronavirus in Europe is in Italy.
The largest outbreak of coronavirus in Europe is in Italy.
Giuliana D’antoni returned home to London last week from a vacation in the most affected area in northern Italy. We asked her what it had been like in Italy.


channel4uk--2020-03-02--Johnson says coronavirus spread ‘likely’ as cases rise

The country worst affected by the coronavirus in Europe is Italy where infections have jumped by fifty per cent in @ @ @ @ @ have died .
The death toll worldwide has now surpassed 3,000 , with more than @ @ @ @ @ of the latest countries to report cases include Azerbaijan , Ecuador , Latvia and Senegal @ @ @ @ @ severe outbreak .
66 people are said to have died from Covid-19 , but there @ @ @ @ @ there has not reported its true scale .
Four more have been diagnosed with coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ for the UK now stands at 40 .
All four of the new UK cases @ @ @ @ @

The country worst affected by the coronavirus in Europe is Italy where infections have jumped by fifty per cent in 24 hours and 52 people have died.
The death toll worldwide has now surpassed 3,000, with more than 89,000 infections confirmed.
Some of the latest countries to report cases include Azerbaijan, Ecuador, Latvia and Senegal.
Iran is experiencing a severe outbreak. 66 people are said to have died from Covid-19, but there are fears that the government there has not reported its true scale.
Four more have been diagnosed with coronavirus in England. The total for the UK now stands at 40. All four of the new UK cases had travelled to Italy.


channel4uk--2020-03-02--Priti Patel subject of Cabinet Office inquiry over breach of ministerial code

Home Secretary Priti Patel is now the subject of an inquiry led by the Cabinet Office , with senior Whitehall figure Alex Allen available to provide support .
That might sound like a cosy way to clear her of all charges .
But the last time that combination of forces was aligned in this way was to investigate Damian Green during Theresa May ’ s premiership .
Mr Green ended up having to resign for something not connected with the original complaint , but a public statement denying something else altogether dating back to 2008 .
It shows you how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of their own , and even if Number 10 is determined to defend the Cabinet Minister , in the spotlight they can run out of road .
The BBC is tonight reporting that one official who used to work for Priti Patel in a previous job tried to take their own life .
If the Cabinet Office conducts itself the way it did over Damian Green , Alex Allen would be providing a kind of kitemark to the Cabinet Office officials ’ inquiry which will have been produced under the supervision of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ different approach , Alex Allen actually produced his own report after investigating the actions of Alun Cairns , the Welsh Secretary , who resigned at the start of the general election campaign .
In that case , Allen produced a report which said there wasn ’ t compelling evidence to find Mr Cairns guilty of a breach of the ministerial code , but it wasn ’ t always easy to imagine he was as innocent as he suggested .
If Mr Cairns hadn ’ t resigned already you could easily imagine how a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go after that equivocally worded report .
So there are precedents for these sorts of inquiries producing some gritty conclusions .
But critics of the system say it allows the Prime Minister ( the only individual who can find a minister in breach of the ministerial code ) to be judge and jury of what well might be their own oversights or neglect .
It allows too much power to the Cabinet Secretary , in this instance a man who quite a few senior civil servants believe has gone native in Number 10 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ principles .
It is revelations to the media which can jolt these inquiries in one direction or another .
How many people have you crossed ?
How many enemies have you made ?
The government today rehearsed the line that it can ’ t say too much until we ’ ve had the industrial tribunal which the Home Office outgoing Permanent Secretary is pursuing .
But much may be said by others – and that may be more critical than a tribunal that might not start for many months .

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Home Secretary Priti Patel is now the subject of an inquiry led by the Cabinet Office, with senior Whitehall figure Alex Allen available to provide support.
That might sound like a cosy way to clear her of all charges. But the last time that combination of forces was aligned in this way was to investigate Damian Green during Theresa May’s premiership. Mr Green ended up having to resign for something not connected with the original complaint, but a public statement denying something else altogether dating back to 2008.
It shows you how these inquiries can take on a life of their own, and even if Number 10 is determined to defend the Cabinet Minister, in the spotlight they can run out of road. The BBC is tonight reporting that one official who used to work for Priti Patel in a previous job tried to take their own life.
If the Cabinet Office conducts itself the way it did over Damian Green, Alex Allen would be providing a kind of kitemark to the Cabinet Office officials’ inquiry which will have been produced under the supervision of the Cabinet Secretary Mark Sedwill.
In a different approach, Alex Allen actually produced his own report after investigating the actions of Alun Cairns, the Welsh Secretary, who resigned at the start of the general election campaign.
In that case, Allen produced a report which said there wasn’t compelling evidence to find Mr Cairns guilty of a breach of the ministerial code, but it wasn’t always easy to imagine he was as innocent as he suggested. If Mr Cairns hadn’t resigned already you could easily imagine how a storm could’ve forced him to go after that equivocally worded report.
So there are precedents for these sorts of inquiries producing some gritty conclusions. But critics of the system say it allows the Prime Minister (the only individual who can find a minister in breach of the ministerial code) to be judge and jury of what well might be their own oversights or neglect. It allows too much power to the Cabinet Secretary, in this instance a man who quite a few senior civil servants believe has gone native in Number 10 and failed to defend them and their principles.
It is revelations to the media which can jolt these inquiries in one direction or another. How many people have you crossed? How many enemies have you made? The government today rehearsed the line that it can’t say too much until we’ve had the industrial tribunal which the Home Office outgoing Permanent Secretary is pursuing. But much may be said by others – and that may be more critical than a tribunal that might not start for many months.


channel4uk--2020-03-02--‘Lots of people have been stockpiling… for many, many weeks now’ – Mumsnet’s Justine Roberts


channel4uk--2020-03-03--Coronavirus outbreak ‘could be very serious… much more serious than we’ve had for many years’ – Prof

Coronavirus outbreak ‘ could be very serious… much more serious than we ’ ve had for many years ’ – @ @ @ @ @ is Professor John Edmunds from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – he @ @ @ @ @ the spread of infectious diseases .

Coronavirus outbreak ‘could be very serious… much more serious than we’ve had for many years’ – Prof John Edmunds
Jackie Long Social Affairs Editor and Presenter
With Jackie is Professor John Edmunds from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine – he’s involved with mapping the spread of infectious diseases.


channel4uk--2020-03-03--What does the public make of government coronavirus plan?

Despite today ’ s Government announcement – there ’ s still a lot of confusion about what to expect IF @ @ @ @ @ lot worse – and how to protect ourselves , and those who are most vulnerable @ @ @ @ @ and precious few answers .
Despite today ’ s Government announcement – there ’ s @ @ @ @ @ about what to expect IF the outbreak does get a lot worse – and how @ @ @ @ @ those who are most vulnerable .
With so many questions and precious few answers .
@ @ @ @ @ Clare Fallon has been in Merseyside asking people there what they make of it .

Despite today’s Government announcement – there’s still a lot of confusion about what to expect IF the outbreak does get a lot worse – and how to protect ourselves, and those who are most vulnerable. With so many questions and precious few answers.
Despite today’s Government announcement – there’s still a lot of confusion about what to expect IF the outbreak does get a lot worse – and how to protect ourselves, and those who are most vulnerable. With so many questions and precious few answers.
Our North of England Correspondent Clare Fallon has been in Merseyside asking people there what they make of it.


channel4uk--2020-03-03--Health Secretary says ‘obviously I worry’ about coronavirus outbreak

Coronavirus outbreak ‘ could be very serious… much more serious than we ’ ve had for many years ’ – @ @ @


channel4uk--2020-03-03--US interest rates cut amid concerns over coronavirus fallout

In the United States , the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by half a percentage point in a bid @ @ @ @ @ and financial markets amid all the coronavirus panic .
In the United States , the @ @ @ @ @ rates by half a percentage point in a bid to shore up the economy and @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus panic .
But the surprise move has got a mixed review from investors – @ @ @ @ @ rose but then fell back – dropping 500 points at one stage .

In the United States, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by half a percentage point in a bid to shore up the economy and financial markets amid all the coronavirus panic.
In the United States, the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by half a percentage point in a bid to shore up the economy and financial markets amid all the coronavirus panic. But the surprise move has got a mixed review from investors – shares in the US initially rose but then fell back – dropping 500 points at one stage.


channel4uk--2020-03-03--Boris Johnson reveals coronavirus plans as disease spreads in UK

NHS England has declared a major incident over the coronavirus outbreak – asking hospitals to open new wards to treat @ @ @ @ @ Government unveiled its battle plan – warning that a fifth of workers could be off @ @ @ @ @ s peak .
12 new British cases emerged today having arrived here from Italy , @ @ @ @ @ and Iran .
There are now 51 cases in the UK .
A total of @ @ @ @ @ .
12 people have been discharged from hospital .
No one in the UK has @ @ @ @ @

NHS England has declared a major incident over the coronavirus outbreak – asking hospitals to open new wards to treat infectious diseases.
As the Government unveiled its battle plan – warning that a fifth of workers could be off work at the outbreak’s peak.
12 new British cases emerged today having arrived here from Italy, Germany, Singapore, Japan and Iran. There are now 51 cases in the UK.
A total of 13,911 people have been tested. 12 people have been discharged from hospital. No one in the UK has died from the virus.


channel4uk--2020-03-03--Mike Bloomberg: will legacy of ‘stop and frisk’ damage his Presidential run?

He has spent a breath-taking half a billion dollars on political ads .
That ’ s around 82 dollars a @ @ @ @ @ re a multi-billionaire like Mike Bloomberg – resources are quite simply limitless .
But the @ @ @ @ @ – a late entry to the Democratic presidential race – isn ’ t getting it @ @ @ @ @ His treatment of women has faced scrutiny – and he has had to repeatedly apologise @ @ @ @ @ frisk ’ policing tactic when he was mayor – found to unfairly target African American @ @ @ @

He has spent a breath-taking half a billion dollars on political ads. That’s around 82 dollars a second. When you’re a multi-billionaire like Mike Bloomberg – resources are quite simply limitless.
But the former New York city mayor – a late entry to the Democratic presidential race – isn’t getting it all his own way. His treatment of women has faced scrutiny – and he has had to repeatedly apologise for the ‘stop and frisk’ policing tactic when he was mayor – found to unfairly target African American and Hispanic men.


channel4uk--2020-03-03--Super Tuesday: voters set to pick Democrat to take on Trump

They call it Super Tuesday – millions of voters go to the polls in fourteen states across America in the @ @ @ @ @ primary campaign .
Moderates Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg have dropped out – throwing their @ @ @ @ @ Joe Biden who faces fierce competition from leftist progressive candidate Bernie Sanders .
While billionaire @ @ @ @ @ the first time .

They call it Super Tuesday – millions of voters go to the polls in fourteen states across America in the biggest day of the Democratic primary campaign.
Moderates Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg have dropped out – throwing their support behind former Vice President Joe Biden who faces fierce competition from leftist progressive candidate Bernie Sanders.
While billionaire Michael Bloomberg will feature for the first time.


channel4uk--2020-03-03--Refugees gather at Turkey-Syria border

Refugees gather at Turkey-Syria border

As fighting intensifies yet again in north west Syria – bringing Turkish and Russian forces a step closer towards direct @ @ @ @ @ million refugees are now massing on the Turkish border .
Since last week , when @ @ @ @ @ to Europe – thousands of migrants and refugees have tried to cross into Greece – @ @ @ @ @ chaotic scenes .

As fighting intensifies yet again in north west Syria – bringing Turkish and Russian forces a step closer towards direct conflict – more than a million refugees are now massing on the Turkish border.
Since last week, when Turkey threw open its frontiers to Europe – thousands of migrants and refugees have tried to cross into Greece – triggering days of clashes and chaotic scenes.


channel4uk--2020-03-03--Coronavirus: hospital cleaners fear taking sick days

Well as the number of coronavirus cases spreads – it ’ s likely that many more employees will be taking @ @ @ @ @ what happens to the lowest paid workers in the NHS who can ’ t afford @ @ @ @ @ An exclusive survey for Channel 4 News by the GMB union has found that 77 @ @ @ @ @ say they are coming into work unwell – to avoid losing pay .
For many @ @ @ @ @ other NHS contract workers on minimum wages have been fighting for proper paid time off @ @ @ @ @ well .
And they claim the lack of sick pay could leave patients in danger @ @ @ @ @ .

Well as the number of coronavirus cases spreads – it’s likely that many more employees will be taking time off sick. But what happens to the lowest paid workers in the NHS who can’t afford to stay at home?
An exclusive survey for Channel 4 News by the GMB union has found that 77 per cent of these workers say they are coming into work unwell – to avoid losing pay.
For many months, some cleaners and other NHS contract workers on minimum wages have been fighting for proper paid time off when they’re not well.
And they claim the lack of sick pay could leave patients in danger too. Fatima Manji reports.


channel4uk--2020-03-03--Coronavirus: Iran says 23 MPs have disease

The world health organisation has described this as ‘ uncharted territory ’ – as nations rush to contain the spread @ @ @ @ @ well as containing public fears .
In the last hour – Italy said 24 people @ @ @ @ @ 24 hours – taking the total deaths there to 79 .
More than 90,000 people @ @ @ @ @ 3,100 deaths .
At least 70 countries are affected – the latest to report cases @ @ @ @ @ The French government is requisitioning all current and future stocks of protective masks – reserving @ @ @ @ @ victims of the virus .
South Korea saw 851 new cases largely in and around @ @ @ @ @ its biggest daily increase in infections .
And Iran ’ s Supreme Leader has put @ @ @ @ @ footing – 23 members of parliament have the virus – 300,000 soldiers and volunteers could @ @ @ @ @ – there are some distressing images in our international editor Lindsey Hilsum ’ s report @

The world health organisation has described this as ‘uncharted territory’ – as nations rush to contain the spread of the virus – as well as containing public fears. In the last hour – Italy said 24 people have died in the last 24 hours – taking the total deaths there to 79.
More than 90,000 people are infected worldwide – with 3,100 deaths. At least 70 countries are affected – the latest to report cases – Morocco and Ukraine.
The French government is requisitioning all current and future stocks of protective masks – reserving them for health professionals and victims of the virus.
South Korea saw 851 new cases largely in and around the city of Daegu – its biggest daily increase in infections.
And Iran’s Supreme Leader has put the country on a war footing – 23 members of parliament have the virus – 300,000 soldiers and volunteers could be mobilised.
A warning – there are some distressing images in our international editor Lindsey Hilsum’s report.


channel4uk--2020-03-04--HS2 using hawks ‘to deter birds from nesting in wood’

Deterring birds from nesting to prevent them interfering with planned construction projects became a controversial issue last year with developers @ @ @ @ @ unethical behaviour when they put nets over trees .
Now the HS2 construction project is @ @ @ @ @ , seemingly to keep birds from nesting in an ancient woodland that lies in the @ @ @ @ @ .
Conservationists say that while legal , the technique is ineffective and immoral .

Deterring birds from nesting to prevent them interfering with planned construction projects became a controversial issue last year with developers across the country accused of unethical behaviour when they put nets over trees.
Now the HS2 construction project is using captive birds of prey, seemingly to keep birds from nesting in an ancient woodland that lies in the path of the proposed railway.
Conservationists say that while legal, the technique is ineffective and immoral.


channel4uk--2020-03-04--Flybe under further pressure from coronavirus fallout

One of the industries that ’ s been suffering most during this crisis is the airline industry , and one @ @ @ @ @ FlyBe .

One of the industries that’s been suffering most during this crisis is the airline industry, and one the most beleaguered airlines is FlyBe.
Our Business and Global Trade correspondent Paul McNamara explains.


channel4uk--2020-03-04--Coronavirus: Meet Wuhan’s frontline medics responding to the outbreak

So far , most of the images from the epicentre of the outbreak , the metropolis of Wuhan , have @ @ @ @ @ otherworldly .
But what is it like up close , especially amongst the doctors and @ @ @ @ @ In this exclusive report we travel inside the wards of Wuhan .

So far, most of the images from the epicentre of the outbreak, the metropolis of Wuhan, have been eerie, empty and otherworldly.
But what is it like up close, especially amongst the doctors and nurses on the frontline?
In this exclusive report we travel inside the wards of Wuhan.
Produced by Lisa Lin & Darius Bazargan.


channel4uk--2020-03-04--Greece denies Turkey’s claims they fired on migrants

Turkey has accused Greek police of opening fire on migrants attempting to cross the border , killing one and wounding @ @ @ @ @ flatly denied that its border forces fired live ammunition , and claims the Turks are @ @ @ @ @ stand-off continues at the border as hundreds of migrants allowed to cross by Turkey are @ @ @ @ @ police .

Turkey has accused Greek police of opening fire on migrants attempting to cross the border, killing one and wounding five others.
Greece has flatly denied that its border forces fired live ammunition, and claims the Turks are spreading fake news.
A stand-off continues at the border as hundreds of migrants allowed to cross by Turkey are pushed back by Greek riot police.


channel4uk--2020-03-04--Johnson says he is ‘sticking by’ Patel after bullying claims

“ The Home Secretary is doing an outstanding job…I ’ m sticking by her ” .
Boris Johnson , sitting @ @ @ @ @ couldn ’ t have been clearer about her future .
But with officials in a @ @ @ @ @ she bullied them , can she survive ?
Ms Patel denies any misbehaviour , and @ @ @ @ @ s a campaign against her .

“The Home Secretary is doing an outstanding job…I’m sticking by her”.
Boris Johnson, sitting next to Priti Patel, couldn’t have been clearer about her future. But with officials in a third government department reportedly saying she bullied them, can she survive?
Ms Patel denies any misbehaviour, and her supporters say there’s a campaign against her.


channel4uk--2020-03-04--‘African-American voters believe Biden is one who can beat Trump’ – journalist Jonathan Capehart

I spoke to Jonathan Capehart , an opinion writer at the Washington Post – about Michael Bloomberg ’ s horror @ @ @

I spoke to Jonathan Capehart, an opinion writer at the Washington Post – about Michael Bloomberg’s horror Super Tuesday.


channel4uk--2020-03-04--Super Tuesday: Biden comes out on top

Super Tuesday: Biden comes out on top

The race to replace Donald Trump has been whittled down to a two horse contest between two old men .
@ @ @ @ @ Vice President , aged 77 , stormed back from the wilderness to be the frontrunner @ @ @ @ @ Bernie Sanders , aged 78 .
Meanwhile the biggest loser of Super Tuesday was Michael @ @ @ @ @ But with Biden back and Bernie bruised , the battle to take on Trump , @ @ @ @ @ is far from over .

The race to replace Donald Trump has been whittled down to a two horse contest between two old men.
Joe Biden, the former Vice President, aged 77, stormed back from the wilderness to be the frontrunner snatching that crown from Senator Bernie Sanders, aged 78.
Meanwhile the biggest loser of Super Tuesday was Michael Bloomberg, also 78. But with Biden back and Bernie bruised, the battle to take on Trump, aged a sprightly 73, is far from over.


channel4uk--2020-03-04--‘All workers should be entitled to statutory sick pay’ – TUC’s Frances O’Grady

All workers should be entitled to statutory sick pay ’ – TUC ’ s Frances O ’ Grady We ’ @ @ @ @ @ , the national chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses , and the TUC General @ @ @ @ @ .

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channel4uk--2020-03-04--Coronavirus: Johnson announces changes to sick pay

The government will be changing the rules to allow sick pay to be claimed from the first day workers fall @ @ @ @ @ to spread more quickly in the weeks to come there are serious concerns about the @ @ @ @ @ will feel obliged to come to work while infected , because they can ’ t @ @ @ @ @ .
Today Boris Johnson announced that the government will be changing the rules to allow @ @ @ @ @ from the first day workers fall ill , rather than on the fourth day as @ @ @

The government will be changing the rules to allow sick pay to be claimed from the first day workers fall ill.
With the virus expected to spread more quickly in the weeks to come there are serious concerns about the possibility that low paid workers will feel obliged to come to work while infected, because they can’t afford not to be paid.
Today Boris Johnson announced that the government will be changing the rules to allow sick pay to be claimed from the first day workers fall ill, rather than on the fourth day as at present.


channel4uk--2020-03-04--Coronavirus: WHO expert explains mortality rate and threat to kids after trip to Wuhan

He recently returned from China , where he co-led the WHO mission on Covid-19 .
We spoke to Dr Bruce @ @ @ @ @ Organization .
He recently returned from China , where he co-led the WHO mission on @ @ @ @ @ asking him about Italy ’ s decision to close universities and schools in response to @ @ @

He recently returned from China, where he co-led the WHO mission on Covid-19.
We spoke to Dr Bruce Aylward from the World Health Organization.
He recently returned from China, where he co-led the WHO mission on Covid-19. We started by asking him about Italy’s decision to close universities and schools in response to the virus.


channel4uk--2020-03-04--Coronavirus cases in UK rise sharply as Italy closes schools for two weeks

The number of cases of coronavirus in the UK has jumped to 87 , the largest increase in a single @ @ @ @ @ far .
England ’ s Chief Medical Officer has warned that we are on the @ @ @ @ @ to contain the virus by tracking all known cases , to the ‘ delay ’ @ @ @ @ @ .
That ’ s to stop the number of cases rising too quickly .
Meanwhile @ @ @ @ @ country in Europe – is to close all schools and universities until the middle of @ @ @

The number of cases of coronavirus in the UK has jumped to 87, the largest increase in a single day in the outbreak so far.
England’s Chief Medical Officer has warned that we are on the verge of moving from trying to contain the virus by tracking all known cases, to the ‘delay’ phase of the official response. That’s to stop the number of cases rising too quickly.
Meanwhile Italy – the worst affected country in Europe – is to close all schools and universities until the middle of the month.


channel4uk--2020-03-04--FactCheck Q&A: how do you avoid Coronavirus? Here’s what the experts say

Ministers have been pushing the message that good hand hygiene is a simple way to help prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus .
There are now 85 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus or Covid-19 in the UK , and the government has just published its action plan .
What can ordinary people do to help prevent the spread of the disease ?
Should you wear a mask ?
Do hand sanitizers work ?
How do you keep your hands clean ?
The global spread of the coronavirus so far ( March 4 , 2020 ) In recent days @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that good hand hygiene is a simple way to help prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus .
Much of the advice on hand-washing from the NHS , the World Health Organization ( WHO ) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC ) is identical .
They say people should wash their hands often , taking at least 20 seconds to complete the job , paying attention to parts of the hands it ’ s easy to miss – like the fingertips , the thumbs , and the spaces @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that soap and water is a must , although neither the WHO nor the NHS specify in their online hand-washing guides that the water has to be hot .
The CDC guide states that the water can be “ warm or cold ” .
A WHO spokesman told FactCheck : “ The water temperature isn ’ t important.
” That ’ s surprising , because both the Prime Minister , Boris Johnson , and Health Secretary Matt Hancock have stressed in recent media appearances that people should use soap and hot water .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ interview on BBC Radio 5 Live , saying : “ You should wash your hands with soap and hot water , because hot water kills the virus.
” FactCheck asked the Department of Health if there was any evidence to back this claim , but none has been forthcoming .
Individual experts have told us that the important thing is for the water to be a comfortable temperature .
Dr Bharat Pankhania , Senior Clinical Lecturer at University of Exeter Medical School , said “ warm water ” was preferable , adding : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands properly when the water is cold and uncomfortable .
This is a big issue and problem in public places and especially schools where hand-washing facilities are embarrassingly poor.
” Dr Simon Clarke , Associate Professor in Cellular Microbiology , University of Reading , said : “ Viruses are easily killed with soap , so using plenty of soap and water of any temperature is enough to remove the vast majority and reduce the chance of spreading infection .
“ Very high temperature will also kill them , but that ’ s not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – it ’ s because using hot water is more comfortable than cold , which makes it more likely that people will wash properly .
“ Very hot , or nearly boiling water can clearly burn your skin , meaning that people might not wash their hands effectively by trying not to burn themselves .
So it ’ s better that people rub their hands together and rinse effectively with water of a more comfortable temperature.
” Should you use hand sanitizer ?
We ’ ve seen claims on social media that hand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , but this runs against advice from public health authorities .
Public Health England and others recommend the use of sanitizers that contain at least 60 per cent alcohol , but stress that washing with soap and water is more effective and should be the first choice for hand hygiene .
Should you stay away from other people ?
NHS advice is avoid close contact with people who are sick , and to stay off work or school if you are feeling unwell .
The advice states that “ most people can continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ other public places ” , adding : “ You only need to stay away from public places ( self-isolate ) if advised to by the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional.
” The government says in its action plan that it may implement “ population distancing strategies ” in the future like closing schools and cancelling large gatherings to delay the progress of the illness .
The WHO , Public Health England the CDC all say that wearing masks isn ’ t necessary for healthy people unless they are caring for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Experts say the light surgical masks used by medical professionals offer relatively little protection from viral particles need to be changed frequently and disposed of properly to be effective .
Heavier masks rated N95 or higher offer more protection against infection from coughs and sneezes but they are more expensive and are not recommended for the general public .

Ministers have been pushing the message that good hand hygiene is a simple way to help prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
There are now 85 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus or Covid-19 in the UK, and the government has just published its action plan.
What can ordinary people do to help prevent the spread of the disease? Should you wear a mask? Do hand sanitizers work? How do you keep your hands clean?
The global spread of the coronavirus so far (March 4, 2020)
https://public.flourish.studio/story/206408/embed
Washing hands
In recent days, ministers have been pushing the message that good hand hygiene is a simple way to help prevent the spread of the Covid-19 virus.
Much of the advice on hand-washing from the NHS, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is identical.
They say people should wash their hands often, taking at least 20 seconds to complete the job, paying attention to parts of the hands it’s easy to miss – like the fingertips, the thumbs, and the spaces in between the fingers.
How hot?
Everyone agrees that soap and water is a must, although neither the WHO nor the NHS specify in their online hand-washing guides that the water has to be hot. The CDC guide states that the water can be “warm or cold”. A WHO spokesman told FactCheck: “The water temperature isn’t important.”
That’s surprising, because both the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, and Health Secretary Matt Hancock have stressed in recent media appearances that people should use soap and hot water.
Mr Hancock went further in a recent interview on BBC Radio 5 Live, saying: “You should wash your hands with soap and hot water, because hot water kills the virus.”
FactCheck asked the Department of Health if there was any evidence to back this claim, but none has been forthcoming.
Individual experts have told us that the important thing is for the water to be a comfortable temperature.
Dr Bharat Pankhania, Senior Clinical Lecturer at University of Exeter Medical School, said “warm water” was preferable, adding: “People don’t wash their hands properly when the water is cold and uncomfortable. This is a big issue and problem in public places and especially schools where hand-washing facilities are embarrassingly poor.”
Dr Simon Clarke, Associate Professor in Cellular Microbiology, University of Reading, said: “Viruses are easily killed with soap, so using plenty of soap and water of any temperature is enough to remove the vast majority and reduce the chance of spreading infection.
“Very high temperature will also kill them, but that’s not why the advice mentions using hot water – it’s because using hot water is more comfortable than cold, which makes it more likely that people will wash properly.
“Very hot, or nearly boiling water can clearly burn your skin, meaning that people might not wash their hands effectively by trying not to burn themselves. So it’s better that people rub their hands together and rinse effectively with water of a more comfortable temperature.”
Should you use hand sanitizer?
We’ve seen claims on social media that hand sanitizers will not be effective against viruses, but this runs against advice from public health authorities.
Public Health England and others recommend the use of sanitizers that contain at least 60 per cent alcohol, but stress that washing with soap and water is more effective and should be the first choice for hand hygiene.
Should you stay away from other people?
NHS advice is avoid close contact with people who are sick, and to stay off work or school if you are feeling unwell.
The advice states that “most people can continue to go to work, school and other public places”, adding: “You only need to stay away from public places (self-isolate) if advised to by the 111 online coronavirus service or a medical professional.”
The government says in its action plan that it may implement “population distancing strategies” in the future like closing schools and cancelling large gatherings to delay the progress of the illness.
Should you wear a mask?
The WHO, Public Health England the CDC all say that wearing masks isn’t necessary for healthy people unless they are caring for others who may have the virus.
Experts say the light surgical masks used by medical professionals offer relatively little protection from viral particles need to be changed frequently and disposed of properly to be effective.
Heavier masks rated N95 or higher offer more protection against infection from coughs and sneezes but they are more expensive and are not recommended for the general public.